Multi-Axis Pivoting Bracket for Wall-Mounted Bicycle Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Bicycles and other sporting equipment are difficult to store in limited spaces due to their large and awkward shapes, and existing storage solutions either occupy fixed space or are unsightly when not in use.
Innovation Solution
A multi-axis pivoting bracket that allows sporting equipment to be hung from a wall and pivoted inward, freeing up space and providing a clean appearance when not in use by stowing the hook within the bracket.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a hook or series of hooks is mounted on a wall or ceiling to hang sporting equipment, then floor space is freed up, but the hook(s) continue to extend from the wall and are unsightly when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The hook is nested within the bracket body when not in use, concealing it from view. The bracket includes a receptacle that receives and hides the hook, creating a clean aesthetic appearance while maintaining the hanging function when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket incorporates a pivoting mechanism that allows the bracket to rotate between a deployed position (extending from the wall to support equipment) and a retracted position (flush with the wall surface for aesthetic purposes).
2Area of stationary object
If existing hooks hinge toward the wall to free up space when not in use, then space is improved, but the sporting equipment is still held in a relatively fixed orientation with respect to the wall or ceiling
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is designed with pivoting capability on multiple axes, allowing it to rotate and adjust the orientation of suspended equipment. This enables the equipment to be positioned at various angles relative to the wall, providing adaptability while maintaining space efficiency.
3Quantity of substance
If sporting equipment is piled loosely along a wall or in a corner to store large and awkwardly shaped items, then storage capacity is achieved, but the space occupation is excessive and access is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from floor-based three-dimensional stacking to wall-mounted two-dimensional arrangement. By utilizing vertical wall space and the pivoting capability, multiple pieces of equipment can be stored in a compact footprint while maintaining easy access through rotation.
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AI summary
A pivoting equipment bracket incorporates a hinged hook that selectively projects from a front plate of the bracket and a hinged front plate that selectively orients a piece of equipment hung from the bracket at a desired angle with reference to a wall that the bracket is mounted on. A pivot catch may be used to secure an opposite end of the piece of equipment as the front plate is hinged with reference to the wall. The multi-axis pivoting bracket may be used to hang various piece of equipment, including sporting equipment, and more specifically including bicycles from the wall.