Motorized Scooter Pivotable Frame for Storage Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing motorized scooter systems do not effectively transport people with reduced walking capabilities while safely and conveniently converting between operational and storage orientations in an economical manner.
Innovation Solution
A motorized scooter system comprising a frame assembly with a central shaft, steering assembly, seating assembly, and drive assembly, featuring a pivotable design for easy conversion between operational and storage orientations, with a motor, wheels, and optional accessories like lights and baskets for enhanced usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a motorized scooter system is designed to transport people with reduced walking capabilities, then safety and comfort are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The scooter system is divided into distinct functional modules: a frame assembly for structural support, a steering assembly with handlebars for control, a seating assembly for passenger comfort, and a drive assembly with motor and wheels for propulsion. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall system safety and reliability for transporting people with reduced walking capabilities.
2Ease of operation
If a pivotable design is implemented for conversion between operational and storage orientations, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The scooter incorporates a pivotable frame assembly that can dynamically change its orientation between an operational position for transport and a storage position for compactness. This dynamic reconfiguration is achieved through pivot joints and linkages that allow the frame to rotate and adjust its configuration, enabling easy conversion without requiring complex mechanical systems or multiple separate components.
3Strength
If durable and reliable construction is used, then strength is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The frame assembly utilizes tubular structures with optimized wall thickness and material specifications that balance strength requirements with manufacturing cost-effectiveness. By carefully selecting material parameters and structural dimensions, the design achieves durable and reliable construction suitable for transporting people with reduced walking capabilities while maintaining economical manufacturing processes and component production.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a safe, comfortable, and economical means of transporting individuals with reduced walking capabilities, offering durable and reliable construction with low manufacturing costs, making it accessible to the public while ensuring easy conversion between operational and storage modes.
Implementation Method 1
A motor is positioned adjacent to a wheel. The motor has a source of potential.
Implementation Method 2
A forward bracket pivotably couples the central section and the lower section.
Data Source
AI summary
A frame assembly includes a central shaft with forward and rearward ends and a central extent, a forward sleeve at the forward end, a central sleeve at the central extent, and left and right brackets adjacent to the rearward end. A steering assembly has central, upper, and lower sections. The upper section is received in the central section with left and right handlebars extending laterally. The lower section extends through the forward sleeve. A forward bracket pivotably couples the central and lower sections. A seating assembly has a support post received in the central sleeve and an upper end supporting a seat. A drive assembly has left and right brackets, left and right wheels, a brace extending through the brackets supporting the wheels, a motor positioned adjacent to one of the wheels, and a source of potential.