Telescopic Apparatus Control via Sensor-Driven Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Human-powered vehicles, such as bicycles, require adjustable components like telescopic apparatuses to optimize comfort and control based on operating conditions like sitting position, power input, and speed, but existing systems lack efficient and adaptive control mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A control device equipped with sensors and an electronic controller that detects operating conditions and selectively controls telescopic apparatuses, such as adjustable suspension and seatposts, by comparing detected conditions to threshold values and predetermined settings, allowing for optimized configuration and improved rider control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the telescopic apparatus is made adjustable to optimize comfort and control, then the adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic apparatus is designed with dynamic adjustability, allowing the second tube to move relative to the first tube based on operating conditions. The system transitions between locked and unlocked states, enabling real-time adaptation to different riding conditions while maintaining a relatively simple mechanical structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the positional parameter of the telescopic apparatus by moving the second tube to different positions relative to the first tube. This parameter change allows optimization of comfort and control without requiring complex mechanical mechanisms, as the adjustment is driven by operating conditions rather than manual intervention.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the telescopic apparatus is locked to improve stability, then the stability improves, but the adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is designed to be dynamic rather than static. The second tube can be locked at specific positions to provide stability when needed, but can also be unlocked to allow movement and adaptation when operating conditions change. This dynamic locking capability resolves the contradiction between stability and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescopic apparatus is segmented into multiple discrete positions where the second tube can be locked relative to the first tube. This segmentation allows the system to provide stable locked positions when needed while maintaining the ability to transition between positions for adaptability, rather than requiring a continuous adjustment mechanism.
3Ease of operation
If manual adjustment mechanisms are added to allow rider adjustment, then the ease of operation improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic apparatus is designed to adjust itself based on operating conditions without requiring manual intervention from the rider. The system automatically transitions between locked and unlocked states and adjusts the position of the second tube based on detected operating conditions, eliminating the need for manual adjustment mechanisms while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment mechanisms with an automated control system that responds to operating conditions. This substitution eliminates complex manual adjustment mechanisms while providing automatic adaptation, thereby improving ease of operation without proportionally increasing device complexity.
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AI summary
A control device is configured to control a telescopic apparatus that is provided on a human-powered vehicle. The control device includes at least one sensor and an electronic controller. The at least one sensor is configured to detect an operating condition of the human-powered vehicle. The operating condition includes at least two of a sitting condition of a rider, a power input to the human-powered vehicle, and a forward speed of the human-powered vehicle. The electronic controller is configured to selectively control the telescopic apparatus of the human-powered vehicle in accordance to the operating condition.