Rotating Clamp Cup Holder for Multi-Size Bicycle Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing outdoor bicycles lack stable cup holders that can accommodate cups of different sizes and prevent shaking during riding, leading to potential damage or breakage.
Innovation Solution
A cup holder with a main body and rotatably connected clamping arms, equipped with an elastic member at the joint, allowing variable clamping force to securely fix cups of varying sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a rigid cavity body or basket is used for holding cups, then the structure is simple and stable, but cups of different sizes cannot be accommodated and cups shake during riding
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping arms are designed to be rotatable rather than fixed, allowing them to dynamically adjust their position and angle. This enables the cup holder to adapt to cups of different sizes and shapes while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure. The rotatable joints provide flexibility without requiring complex mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic member changes the clamping force parameter dynamically, allowing the clamping arms to exert appropriate force on cups of varying sizes. This enables a single structure to accommodate multiple cup sizes by adjusting the effective clamping parameters rather than requiring multiple fixed configurations.
2Reliability
If a fixed rigid structure is used for cup holding, then the structure is simple, but cups shake and are damaged during bicycle riding due to vibrations
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable clamping arms provide dynamic adjustment capability that allows the cup holder to absorb and adapt to vibrations during riding. Rather than being rigid and transmitting all vibrations to the cup, the rotatable joints allow slight movements that dampen vibrations while maintaining secure fixation.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic member introduces compliance into the system, allowing the clamping force to vary dynamically in response to vibrations and movements. This maintains reliable cup fixation while accommodating the dynamic conditions of bicycle riding without requiring an overly complex suspension system.
3Adaptability or versatility
If an elastic member is added to enable variable clamping, then cups of different sizes can be accommodated, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic member enables the clamping arms to change their effective length and clamping force, allowing accommodation of cups with different dimensions. This single component provides the necessary parameter variation without requiring multiple adjustable mechanisms or complex control systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic member automatically adjusts the clamping force based on the cup size and shape, eliminating the need for manual adjustment mechanisms. The system self-regulates to provide appropriate clamping for different cup dimensions, reducing the need for additional control components.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The holder provides stable fixation and accommodates cups of multiple sizes, preventing shaking and damage, with additional features like a base for support and a locking mechanism for attachment to bicycles.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic member is disposed at a rotating joint between the first clamping arm and/or the second clamping arm and the main body
Implementation Method 2
a torsion spring is disposed at a rotating joint between the first clamping arm and the main body
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a cup holder, including a main body, a first clamping arm, and a second clamping arm, where one end of the first clamping arm and/or the second clamping arm is rotatably connected to the main body, the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm form a space for accommodating a cup body, and an elastic member is disposed at a rotating joint between the first clamping arm and/or the second clamping arm and the main body. The cup holder provided by the present invention has advantages of being compatible with cups of multiple sizes and securely fixing the cup.