Pivotable Arm Bicycle Rack for Wall-Mounted Space Saving
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Solution Overview
Problem
Urban environments often face limited space for bicycle parking, necessitating a space-saving solution for bicycle storage.
Innovation Solution
A wall-mounted bicycle rack with a pivotable arm that can be secured in multiple positions, including a space-saving position parallel to the wall and various locking positions at angles suitable for bicycle locking, allowing for efficient use of space and secure parking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a traditional fixed bicycle rack is installed, then bicycles can be securely parked, but it occupies significant space even when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The bicycle rack arm is designed to be dynamically movable between a retracted position (parallel to the wall) and an extended locking position (at an angle to the wall). This dynamic capability allows the rack to occupy minimal space when not in use while providing full functionality when needed, directly resolving the contradiction between space occupation and functional versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The rack transitions from a two-dimensional wall-mounted structure to a three-dimensional configuration by extending the arm at an angle from the wall. This dimensional change enables the rack to provide adequate space for bicycle locking while maintaining a compact footprint when retracted parallel to the wall surface.
2Area of stationary object
If a space-saving retracted position is implemented, then minimal space is occupied when not in use, but the rack must be moved to provide locking positions
Solution Approach 1:
The movable arm design allows users to easily transition the rack between retracted and locking positions by simply moving the arm to the desired angle. This dynamic mechanism maintains ease of operation while achieving space-saving retraction, as users can quickly reposition the arm without complex procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The rack operates in periodic cycles between retracted and extended positions, allowing users to switch between space-saving mode and locking mode as needed. This periodic action simplifies operation by providing clear, discrete positions rather than requiring continuous adjustment.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple locking positions are provided, then versatility for different bicycles is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single movable arm provides multiple locking positions through its ability to be positioned at various angles relative to the wall. This dynamic approach achieves versatility without requiring multiple separate structural components, thereby avoiding increased device complexity while still offering adaptability for different bicycle types.
Data Source
AI summary
The presently disclosed technology is related to an assembly for the parking of one or more bicycles that includes a mounting bracket and an arm. The mounting bracket is configured for attachment to a wall. The proximal end of the arm is pivotally attached to the mounting bracket and the distal end of the arm has at least one opening configured for the attachment of a bicycle lock. The assembly is configured so that the arm may be secured in at least two different types of positions. The first type of position is a space-saving position, to which a user may position the assembly when no bicycle parking is needed. In the space-saving position, the arm may be positioned so as to be substantially parallel with the wall to which the assembly is mounted. The second type of position is a locking position, to which a user may position the assembly when bicycle parking is needed. In the locking position, the arm may be positioned at an angle with the wall to which the assembly is mounted, the angle being suitable for the locking of at least one bicycle to the arm.