Reconfigurable Motorcycle Chock Assembly with Track Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing chock systems for transporting motorcycles and bicycles in trailers and pickup truck beds are often cumbersome to install and remove, provide inadequate stability, and are not easily reconfigurable, particularly for large and heavy motorcycles.
Innovation Solution
A reconfigurable chock system comprising left and right wings joined by a plate, with an attachment assembly that allows attachment to a track at various points, surrounding the motorcycle wheel above and below the axle for stability, and using straps to secure the vehicle, enabling easy installation, removal, and repositioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional chock systems are attached to pickup truck beds or trailer floors, then they provide basic support for two-wheeled vehicles, but they require significant time and effort to install and de-install
Solution Approach 1:
The chock system transitions from static traditional designs to a dynamic, movable configuration. The chock assembly can be easily repositioned along the pickup truck bed or trailer floor, and the wings can be adjusted to accommodate different wheel positions, making installation and reconfiguration quick and adaptable without permanent attachment points
Solution Approach 2:
The chock system is divided into separate functional components including left and right wings, a chock assembly, and optional straps. This segmentation allows each component to be independently positioned and adjusted, enabling rapid installation by placing components in their functional positions rather than requiring complex assembly or permanent mounting
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional chock systems use spacers extending from vertical walls, then they provide a fixed structure, but they are not easily reconfigurable and stability varies significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system combines dynamic adjustability with stable support. The chock assembly can be repositioned to different locations and orientations, while the wing structure provides stable containment for the vehicle wheel. The ability to adjust wing position and orientation maintains stability across different reconfigurations
Solution Approach 2:
The chock system serves multiple functions: it can accommodate different wheel sizes and positions, be installed in various locations (pickup truck beds or trailers), and adjusted to support different vehicle orientations. This multi-functionality enables easy reconfiguration while maintaining stable support through the fundamental wing-chock structure
3Strength
If traditional chock systems are designed for basic support, then they have simple structures, but they provide inadequate stability for large and heavy motorcycles
Solution Approach 1:
The chock system employs asymmetric wing positioning and vehicle orientation where the motorcycle is placed at an angle rather than parallel to the truck bed. This asymmetric configuration, combined with the wing structure that contacts the wheel at strategic points, creates stable support for heavy motorcycles without requiring overly complex reinforcement of the entire chock structure
Solution Approach 2:
The system merges multiple support elements (left wing, right wing, chock assembly, and optional straps) into a unified support structure. This combination of components working together provides enhanced stability for large and heavy motorcycles, distributing the support load across multiple contact points rather than relying on a single complex structure
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AI summary
A reconfigurable chock assembly for securing a motorcycle or other two wheeled vehicle in a trailer, truck bed or other similar arrangement. The chock assembly including a left wing and right wing connected by a plate to thereby engage the wheel of the motorcycle both above and below the axle and inhibit movement and tipping during transportation as well as when stationary. An attachment bracket includes clips designed to engage a track installed on the wall of the trailer or truck bed box. The track includes a plurality of slots to engage the clips allowing for the chock assembly to be located at reconfigurable locations along the length of the track. The attachment bracket allows the chock assembly to be quickly and easily repositioned along the length of the track.