Saddle Riding Vehicle Start Switch Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing traveling vehicles face difficulties in quickly restarting the power generation part, especially on off-road terrain where mud and debris adhere to the operation parts, making them difficult to operate, and some vehicles lack a kick start mechanism for weight reduction.
Innovation Solution
A traveling vehicle design featuring a handlebar side operation switch and a vehicle body side operation switch, with the latter being positioned internally and protected by the vehicle body, allowing easy access and operation even in challenging conditions, and potentially located near the rider for enhanced usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the operation part is provided exposed on the handlebar, then favorable operability is obtained, but mud and debris adhere to the operation part causing damage and difficulty in operation
Solution Approach 1:
The starting device operation is segmented into two separate switches: a handlebar side operation switch for normal operation and a vehicle body side operation switch for protected operation. This segmentation allows each switch to be positioned optimally for its specific function, resolving the contradiction between exposed accessibility and protection from mud/debris.
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle body side operation switch acts as an intermediary alternative when the handlebar side switch becomes contaminated. The vehicle body structure serves as a protective intermediary, shielding this switch from direct exposure to mud and debris while maintaining operational capability.
2Weight of moving object
If the kick start mechanism is removed for weight reduction, then vehicle weight is reduced, but the ability to restart the vehicle is lost when the operation part is damaged
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of implementing a full kick start mechanism, the patent creates a functional copy of the starting capability through the vehicle body side operation switch. This switch replicates the starting function in a protected location, providing redundancy without the weight and complexity of a mechanical kick start system.
3Reliability
If the vehicle body side operation switch is disposed at an inner position, then protection from mud and debris is improved, but accessibility for operation may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The operation switches are segmented into two locations: the handlebar side for maximum accessibility and the vehicle body side for maximum protection. This spatial segmentation ensures that at least one switch remains accessible and functional under any given condition.
Solution Approach 2:
The dual-switch system creates a universal starting capability that functions in multiple scenarios: normal conditions use the handlebar switch for ease of access, while contaminated conditions use the vehicle body switch for protection. Both switches serve the same starting function but in different operational contexts.
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AI summary
A traveling vehicle provided with a starting device for starting a power generation part, the traveling vehicle being capable of restart the power generation part quickly. In a traveling vehicle including a power generation part mounted on a vehicle body, a starting device for starting the power generation part, and an operation part of the starting device, the operation part includes a handlebar side operation switch provided on a handlebar to permit a rider to steer the vehicle, and an auxiliary start switch provided on the vehicle body side, and the auxiliary start switch is disposed at an inner position of the vehicle body.