Movable Lifting Unit for Multi-Tier Bicycle Parking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing multi-tier bicycle parking systems are complex and require significant strength and skill to use, making them expensive and difficult for users to operate effectively.
Innovation Solution
A device with a movable lifting unit that serves multiple bicycle stand elements in the second row, combined with transferring means for each stand element, allowing a single lifting unit to be used for multiple elements, simplifying the design and reducing material requirements, and incorporating guiding and counterweight mechanisms for easier operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a separate lifting unit is provided for each bicycle stand element in the second row, then each stand element can be serviced independently, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
A single lifting unit is designed to service multiple bicycle stand elements (at least two) in the second row, making the lifting unit universal rather than dedicated to a single stand element. This reduces the total number of lifting units required while maintaining the ability to service each stand element independently through the movable positioning capability of the lifting unit.
2Ease of manufacture
If a single lifting unit services multiple bicycle stand elements, then manufacturing cost and material requirements decrease, but the ease of operation and accessibility may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting unit is designed to be movable along the second row of bicycle stand elements rather than being fixed to a single position. This dynamic positioning capability allows the single lifting unit to access multiple stand elements sequentially, maintaining user accessibility while reducing the total number of lifting units needed.
3Ease of operation
If multiple lifting units are used for the second row, then each stand element is easily accessible, but maintenance effort and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
By designing a universal lifting unit that can service multiple stand elements, the system reduces the total number of lifting units from multiple dedicated units to a single multi-functional unit. This reduction directly decreases maintenance effort and cost while the movable design ensures all stand elements remain accessible.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution results in a less complex, less expensive, and easier-to-use multi-tier bicycle parking system that reduces user effort and skill requirements, while also simplifying maintenance and manufacturing.
Implementation Method 1
The device comprises a lifting unit with which a bicycle to be parked can be placed in one of the plurality of bicycle stand elements of the second row
Implementation Method 2
The device comprises guiding means for guiding the lifting unit
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device for parking bicycles (R1,R2). The device comprises a first row (111,11) of a plurality of bicycle stand elements (112,12) that are positioned side by side. These bicycle stand elements (112,12) of said first row (111,11) are directly accessible by a user such that a bicycle (R1,R2) to be parked can be placed by the user in one of the plurality of bicycle stand elements (112,12). The device further comprises a second row (121,21) of a plurality of bicycle stand elements (112,22) that are positioned side by side, wherein said second row (121,21) is positioned at a vertical distance above said first row (111,11). The device comprises a lifting unit (106,6) with which a user can place a bicycle (R1,R2) to be parked can be placed in one of the bicycle stand elements (122,22) of the second row (121,21). According to the invention, the lifting unit is movable between, and can be placed by a user close to, at least two of the plurality of bicycle stand elements (122,22) of the second row (121,21).