Rotatable Motorcycle Bag Mounting Device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing bag attachment systems for motorcycles are not user-friendly, often requiring special tools for assembly and disassembly, are not adaptable to different motorcycle models, and compromise aesthetics and passenger comfort due to bulky designs.

Innovation Solution

A U-shaped tubular device with rotatable plate-like hooking means that can be easily mounted on various motorcycle structures without additional accessories, ensuring secure and stable bag attachment while allowing easy assembly and disassembly, and maintaining aesthetic appeal.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a secure and stable attachment system is used to prevent bag release during vehicle movement, then safety and stability are improved, but assembly and disassembly become complex and time-consuming, requiring special tools

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebag attachment securityVSAvoidassembly and disassembly simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The device employs a dynamic coupling mechanism where the coupling element can rotate between locked and unlocked positions. The rotatable connection allows the system to transition between secure attachment state and easy removal state, resolving the contradiction between secure attachment and simple operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The coupling system is designed to be self-servicing through its inherent mechanical properties. The rotatable coupling element automatically locks into position during attachment and can be easily released by simple rotation, eliminating the need for external tools or complex assembly procedures while maintaining secure attachment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If a rigid and bulky bag design is used to ensure secure attachment, then stability is improved, but aesthetics are compromised and passenger movement is restricted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment stabilityVSAvoidbag aesthetic appearance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The invention enables the use of soft, flexible bag materials instead of rigid structures. The improved coupling device provides sufficient attachment security with soft bags, allowing these bags to maintain their aesthetic appearance and flexibility while still ensuring stable attachment during vehicle movement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Reliability

If a model-specific coupling system is used to achieve secure attachment, then reliability is improved, but adaptability to different motorcycle models is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment securityVSAvoidmotorcycle model compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The coupling device is designed with universal adaptability to fit different motorcycle models and frame structures. The mounting structure can be configured to attach to various frame geometries, and the coupling element works with different bag types, making the system universally applicable across multiple motorcycle models while maintaining secure attachment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Reliability

If a complex coupling system with multiple components is used to ensure secure attachment, then stability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment stabilityVSAvoidcoupling system structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention merges the mounting structure and coupling element into an integrated device. The mounting structure with adjustable arms and the rotatable coupling element work as a unified system, reducing the number of separate components while maintaining secure attachment capabilities. This integration simplifies the overall device structure compared to multi-component systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP3135570B1Device for hooking a bag to a fixed rear structure of a motorcycle
Publication Date: 2019.06.26 MEI JACOPO
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AI summary

A device (1) for hooking a bag to a fixed rear structure of a motorcycle, comprising a rigid, U-shaped, tubular body (11) intended to be inserted in a special pocket of said bag, wherein said tubular body (11) is provided at each end with anchoring means (12, 13) ending with a plate-like body (14, 15) intended to be constrained to said fixed rear structure, each plate-like body (14, 15) being joined to an end of said tubular body (11) by means of a joint (16, 17) so that each plate-like body (14, 15) may freely rotate on a plane substantially parallel to the plane on which said tubular body (11) lies.