Pivoting Bicycle Lock Mounting Assembly for Tight Spaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bicycle lock positioning assemblies are inconvenient to use, especially in narrow spaces, due to the fixed direction of the linking segment relative to the mounting segment, which can obstruct the connection of the linking element to the bicycle lock.
Innovation Solution
A positioning assembly with a pivotally connected turning connector and a controlling segment featuring pressing devices and engaging elements, allowing the linking element to be adjusted in direction relative to the bicycle frame tube, preventing obstruction by the bicycle lock.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the linking segment is formed to align with the mounting segment in a fixed position, then the structure is simple and stable, but the connection of the linking element to the bicycle lock is obstructed when parking in narrow areas
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the turning connector pivotally connected to the positioning frame, allowing it to rotate between a first position (aligned with mounting segment) and a second position (extended away from mounting segment). This dynamic adjustment enables the linking element to be connected to the bicycle lock without obstruction in narrow areas, while maintaining structural simplicity through a single pivotal joint mechanism.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the linking segment is fixed relative to the mounting segment, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the adaptability to different parking positions and narrow spaces is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the positioning assembly into distinct functional segments: the mounting segment (fixed to bicycle frame), the turning connector (pivotal joint with rotating capability), and the linking element (connected to bicycle lock). This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured separately with simple processes, while the pivotal connection provides adaptability to different parking positions and narrow spaces.
3Ease of operation
If the turning connector is pivotally connected to allow rotation, then the linking element can be adjusted to avoid obstruction, but the structural stability may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction by implementing a pivotal connection that allows controlled rotation only when needed for connection operations. The turning connector can rotate between fixed positions (first position aligned with mounting segment, second position extended away) and remains stable during normal use. This dynamic capability provides ease of operation for direction adjustment while maintaining structural stability through defined rotational positions.
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AI summary
A positioning assembly for a bicycle lock has a positioning frame, a turning connector and a linking element. The positioning frame is detachably mounted on a bicycle and has a mounting segment and a controlling segment. The controlling segment is mounted on the mounting segment and has a base and two pressing devices. The base has two mounting recesses. The pressing devices are movably and respectively mounted in the mounting recesses of the base. The turning connector is pivotally and detachably connected to the positioning frame and has a pivotal segment and a linking segment. The pivotal segment has two engaging elements mounted in the mounting recesses of the base to engage the pressing devices. The linking segment is formed with the pivotal segment and has an inserting hole. The linking element is detachably connected to inserting hole of the turning connector.