Bicycle Pannier Hook Locking for Vibration-Secure Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing bicycle pannier mounting systems are complex and costly, often providing unreliable locking mechanisms that can detach during frequent use, especially due to vibrations.

Innovation Solution

A bicycle pannier mounting arrangement featuring a locking device with a first hook member and a pivotally connected second hook member, which encloses an element of the bicycle using a retaining portion and lever arm, providing a secure and cost-efficient attachment with reduced components and improved leverage for secure attachment and easy release.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a complex mounting system with multiple parts is used, then adaptability to different bicycles is improved, but device complexity increases and reliability decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to different bicyclesVSAvoidnumber of parts

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The locking device is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate different rail shapes and sizes through its adjustable hook members and resilient locking mechanism, eliminating the need for multiple specialized components for different bicycle types

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a complex mounting system with many parts is used, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to different bicyclesVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The locking device merges multiple functions into a single integrated structure where the first and second hook members work together with the resilient locking means to provide both attachment and locking functions, reducing part count and manufacturing complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Device complexity

If a simple locking mechanism is used, then device complexity is reduced, but reliability of locking during vibrations decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of partsVSAvoidlocking reliability during vibrations

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The resilient locking means automatically engages with the rail structure when the hook members are positioned around it, providing self-locking functionality that maintains secure attachment during vibrations without requiring additional active components or complex mechanisms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

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 offers a reliable and cost-efficient locking mechanism that securely attaches the pannier to the bicycle, reducing the risk of involuntary detachment and allowing easy release with minimal force, enhancing user convenience and safety.

Implementation Method 1

The second hook member is pivotally connected about a pivot axis by a pivotal connection with respect to the first hook member such that the second hook member can be pivoted between an open position and a retaining position

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRotation:

Implementation Method 2

The lever arm portion extends beyond an outer peripheral surface of the first hook member and comprises a locking portion which is configured to pivotally lock the second hook member with respect to the first hook member

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical advantage: Mechanical Advantage

Data Source

PatentEP3741655B1A bicycle pannier mounting arrangement

Publication Date: 2023.07.05 THULE SWEDEN AB

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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a bicycle pannier mounting arrangement (100) for mounting a bicycle pannier (200) to a bicycle (300), comprising: - a locking device (1) for locking the bicycle pannier to an element (301) of the bicycle, wherein the locking device comprises: - a first hook member (10) comprising an inner seat surface (11) being adapted for enclosing a portion of the element, - a second hook member (20), wherein the second hook member is pivotally connected about a pivot axis (P) by a pivotal connection (30) with respect to the first hook member such that the second hook member can be pivoted between an open position and a retaining position, whereby in the open position the element can be inserted into and removed out from the locking device, and whereby in the retaining position the first hook member and the second hook member are configured to enclose the element such that it is securely attached to the locking device, wherein the second hook member comprises a retaining portion (21) for retaining the elongated element when in the retaining position and a lever arm portion (22) rigidly connected to the retaining portion, the lever arm portion extending beyond an outer peripheral surface (12) of the first hook member, wherein the outer peripheral surface is provided on an opposite side of the first hook member with respect to the seat surface, and wherein the lever arm portion comprises a locking portion (23) which is configured to pivotally lock the second hook member with respect the first hook member when in the retaining position by engaging the locking portion with cooperating locking means (13) provided on the first hook member, which locking means are preferably provided on the outer peripheral surface of the first hook member.