Trampoline Scooter Deck Connection Force Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Trampoline scooters face challenges in providing a durable and safe connection between the neck and deck, leading to wear and tear on both the scooter and the trampoline mat, especially during high-jump tricks, which increases the risk of injury and maintenance costs.
Innovation Solution
The design incorporates a deck with upper and lower recesses and attachment members, connected via connectors that distribute force evenly, using a foam deck and metal or plastic attachment members to secure the neck and handlebars, ensuring a secure and durable attachment while minimizing damage to the trampoline.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional rigid connections are used between neck and deck, then structural strength is improved, but durability under repeated high-impact jumping deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical state and mechanical properties of the connection system by introducing compliant elements (elastomeric materials, flexible connectors) that allow controlled deformation. This transforms the rigid connection into a semi-rigid connection that maintains strength while absorbing impact energy, preventing catastrophic failure under repeated high-impact jumping conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs composite construction by combining rigid components (neck, deck structure) with compliant materials (elastomeric attachment members, flexible connectors). This creates a hybrid connection system that leverages the strength of rigid materials while incorporating the shock-absorbing properties of elastic materials, resolving the contradiction between strength and durability.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If high-jump tricks are practiced on trampoline, then rider safety is improved, but wear and tear on trampoline mat and scooter deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the harmful impact forces generated during high-jump tricks into beneficial shock-absorbing deformation of the compliant connection elements. The elastomeric attachment members and flexible connectors absorb impact energy that would otherwise be transmitted to the trampoline mat and scooter structure, reducing wear and tear while maintaining rider safety.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates compliant elements and shock-absorbing features into the connection system before impact occurs. These elements are pre-positioned to deform during impact events, providing cushioning protection to both the scooter structure and trampoline mat against the forces generated during high-jump tricks.
3Reliability
If compliant connection elements are used between neck and deck, then durability is improved, but structural strength deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the connection system into multiple segments: rigid structural components (neck, deck) and compliant intermediate elements (elastomeric attachment members, flexible connectors). This segmentation allows each component to perform its specialized function - rigid parts provide structural integrity while compliant parts provide durability - resolving the contradiction between strength and durability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary compliant elements between the rigid neck and deck structures. These intermediate elements act as mediators that transmit loads while absorbing shocks, maintaining sufficient connection strength while significantly improving durability under repeated impact conditions.
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AI summary
Disclosed embodiments may include a trampoline scooter device for practicing scooter tricks on a trampoline. The device may include a foam deck with an upper surface and lower surface, where the upper and lower surface both contain a recess. The recesses are designed to receive, respectively, an upper attachment member and a lower attachment member. The upper and lower attachment members and the recesses contain aligned holes to receive connectors. The connectors, or bolts, extend through both attachment members and the deck to secure the deck to the attachment members using nuts. The upper attachment member is connected to the headtube of the scooter via the neck. The headtube contains connections to the column. The column is attached to handlebars containing grips and grip ends.