Bicycle Saddle with Removable Anchoring Means for Modular Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bicycle saddles are difficult to assemble and disassemble, and the integration of accessories is laborious and costly, making them prone to vandalism, theft, and requiring complex replacement of worn parts.
Innovation Solution
A saddle design featuring a base component and padding component with removable anchoring means, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly, stable accessory attachment, and manual tool-free anchoring, along with interchangeable padding and accessories, enhancing security and environmental sustainability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional assembly methods are used for saddles, then structural integrity is maintained, but assembly complexity and labor time increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The saddle is divided into distinct modular components: a base component, a padding component, and an accessory component. Each component can be independently manufactured, assembled, and replaced. The base component includes a body with an upper surface, the padding component includes a padding element, and the accessory component can be detached and reattached. This segmentation enables simplified assembly procedures while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The base component is designed with universal features that can accommodate multiple types of padding components and accessory components. The body of the base component includes a recess that can receive different padding elements, and the upper surface can support various accessories. This multi-functionality reduces assembly complexity by using a standardized base structure for different configurations.
2Reliability
If accessories are integrated into the saddle body, then stability is improved, but manufacturing cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory component is separated from the main saddle body but connected through a simplified attachment mechanism. The accessory component includes a mounting structure that interfaces with the base component, allowing it to be securely attached while enabling independent manufacturing and replacement of the accessory without affecting the main saddle structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The accessory component is merged with the base component through a integrated mounting system that combines attachment and detachment functions. The mounting structure includes engagement features that provide stable connection when attached, while allowing easy separation when needed. This merging approach maintains accessory stability without requiring complex integration processes.
3Stability of the object's composition
If permanent fixation methods are used, then component stability is improved, but replaceability and environmental sustainability decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between components is designed to be dynamic rather than fixed. The padding component can be detached and reattached to the base component, and the accessory component can be removed and replaced. This dynamic connection maintains stability during use through engagement features while enabling easy replacement when needed, supporting both component stability and replaceability.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design enables individual components to be discarded and replaced independently without affecting other parts. When the padding element wears out or the accessory needs replacement, only those specific components are removed and replaced, while the base component and other functional elements are retained and reused. This approach improves ease of repair and environmental sustainability by reducing waste.
4Reliability
If complex anchoring systems are implemented, then accessory attachment stability is improved, but assembly time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The anchoring system is segmented into simple engagement features distributed across components rather than a single complex mechanism. The base component includes mounting structures, the accessory component includes corresponding attachment features, and the connection is achieved through straightforward engagement of these segmented elements. This segmentation reduces assembly time while maintaining attachment reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The anchoring system is designed to be self-aligning and self-securing without requiring external tools or complex procedures. The engagement features automatically align when components are brought together, and the connection is secured through simple mechanical interference or friction. This self-service approach reduces assembly time and eliminates the need for specialized anchoring tools while maintaining reliable attachment.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a support element for the human body, comprising a padding component (3) and a base component or body (2), the base component (2) comprising an upper, in use, surface (2a), as well as a lower, in use, surface (2b), the padding component (3) comprises an upper, in use, surface (3a), and a lower, in use, surface (3b) designed to engage the upper, in use, surface (2a) of the base component (2), the support element comprising removable anchoring means (7, 8, 9, 10) of the base component (2) to the padding component (3).