Universal Bicycle Lock Holder with Adjustable Rails
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bicycle lock holders are limited in accommodating folding locks of varying dimensions, lengths, and widths, and often require removal from above, which complicates installation and removal, especially in bicycles with limited space.
Innovation Solution
A universal holder with a base bar designed as a lower and upper rail that can be displaced and locked, allowing the tension belt to run circumferentially and connect on both sides, featuring a bearing shell and anti-slip units for secure fixation and adjustable length, enabling removal from multiple angles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the holder is designed with fixed side panels and tension belt, then the structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate folding locks of different dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The base bar is designed with two rails that can be displaced relative to each other, transforming the fixed structure into a dynamic, adjustable one. This allows the holder to adapt to different folding lock lengths and widths while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The base bar is segmented into two separate rails that can move independently relative to each other. This segmentation enables flexible adjustment of the holder's dimensions to accommodate various folding lock sizes without requiring a completely different holder design.
2Ease of operation
If the tension belt runs from back to front over the holder, then the structure is simple, but the folding lock can only be removed from above
Solution Approach 1:
The tension belt arrangement is made dynamic by allowing the rails to be displaced, which changes the spatial relationship between the tension belt and the folding lock. This enables removal from multiple directions (above, front, or side) rather than being restricted to vertical removal only.
Solution Approach 2:
The displacement capability of the rails adds a dimensional aspect to the tension belt arrangement, allowing the folding lock to be accessed and removed from multiple spatial directions rather than being constrained to a single vertical path.
3Ease of manufacture
If a different holder is produced for each folding lock type, then each holder is optimized for its specific lock, but production and logistics become more complex and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is designed as a universal, multi-functional device with adjustable rails that can accommodate various folding lock types, dimensions, and security levels. This single versatile holder replaces the need for multiple specialized holders, simplifying production and logistics while maintaining broad compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic adjustment capability of the rails enables a single holder design to serve multiple functions and accommodate different folding lock configurations, achieving universality without sacrificing adaptability to specific lock types.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a universal holder (1) for a folding lock, comprising a base bar (2) having at least one means for attachment to a bicycle frame and a tensioning strap (3). The base bar (2) is designed in the form of a lower rail (4) and an upper rail (5) which are slidable relative to each other and lockable by means of a fixing unit (6), wherein the tensioning strap (3) extends circumferentially to the base bar (2) and can be connected to the upper rail (5) on two sides. A bearing cup (7) is arranged at the lower end of the lower rail (4).