Rotatable Cycle Support Element for Rapid Height Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing support systems for cycles, such as bicycles and tricycles, are cumbersome and time-consuming to install and remove, making it difficult to adjust the height and function of the support surface, which limits their versatility in carrying loads and additional persons.
Innovation Solution
A support system with a rotatable support element connected to a base element, allowing the support surface to occupy two positions at 180° relative to each other, enabling quick height adjustment without detaching the system, and incorporating foldable and detachable branches for improved space efficiency and functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the support system is secured to the frame with fixed attachment, then the structure is stable and reliable, but the height adjustment and function change become complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The support element is designed to be rotatable relative to the base element around an axis of rotation, allowing it to dynamically change position between a first position (higher support surface) and a second position (lower support surface). This dynamic mechanism enables quick height adjustment without complicated installation or removal procedures, resolving the contradiction between structural stability and ease of operation.
2Ease of manufacture
If the support system uses fixed mounting positions, then the installation is simple, but the versatility in carrying loads and persons is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable support element provides two distinct positions (first and second positions) that correspond to different support surface heights. The support surface can be positioned at a first height when the support element is in the first position, or at a second height when in the second position. This dynamic positioning capability allows the same support system to serve multiple functions (carrying persons or loads at different heights) without requiring multiple fixed mounting positions, thus maintaining installation simplicity while enhancing versatility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the support surface is positioned at higher height, then the carrying capacity for persons is improved, but the stability of the cycle is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable support element allows the user to select between two positions: a first position that places the support surface at a higher height (suitable for carrying persons) and a second position that places the support surface at a lower height (suitable for carrying loads and provides better stability). This dynamic adjustability enables the user to optimize the configuration based on the specific cargo type, resolving the contradiction between seat functionality and cycle stability.
Data Source
AI summary
A support system (1) for a cycle (2) having a support surface (9) capable of carrying persons and/or a load, wherein the height adjustment of the support surface (9) is simple and rapid. The support system (1) comprises a base element (5a, 5b) and a support element (6a, 6b), presenting the support surface (9), and the support element (6a, 6b) is rotatably connected to the base element (5a, 5b), such that the support element (6a, 6b) can rotate relative to an axis of rotation (10). The support surface (9) is located a certain distance from said axis of rotation (10) and extends substantially parallel to this axis of rotation (10).