Vertical Bicycle Holder With Adjustable Wheel Restraint and Seat Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vertical parking holders for bicycles are limited in applicability, stability, and safety, primarily due to their design accommodating only bicycles with specific tire sizes and relying on a single support, which can lead to accidents.
Innovation Solution
A vertical parking holder with adjustable position limitation holders, a telescopic rod for varying bicycle lengths, and a binding band for enhanced stability, along with universal wheels for easy transfer, accommodating bicycles of different sizes and types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single auxiliary vertical rod is used to support the bicycle, then the device structure is simple, but the stability is poor and the bicycle is prone to falling down
Solution Approach 1:
The single support rod is segmented into multiple support rods (first support rod and second support rod). This segmentation distributes the load and provides multiple stabilization points, significantly improving bicycle stability while maintaining reasonable structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure transitions from a single vertical dimension to a multi-dimensional framework by adding multiple support rods at different positions and angles, creating a stable triangular or multi-point support geometry that prevents bicycle tipping
2Ease of manufacture
If a fixed-size groove is used to accommodate the rear wheel, then the manufacturing is simple, but the applicability is limited to bicycles with specific tire sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The fixed groove is replaced with an adjustable positioning mechanism consisting of movable positioning blocks that can slide along the support rods. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the groove position and size to be modified according to different bicycle tire dimensions, achieving universal compatibility
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning mechanism is designed to accommodate multiple tire sizes through adjustable positioning blocks. The same structural component can serve different functions by repositioning the blocks, making the device universally applicable to various bicycle types without requiring multiple specialized grooves
3Device complexity
If no binding mechanism is used, then the device structure is simple, but the safety is poor and the bicycle may fall down
Solution Approach 1:
A binding band is introduced as an intermediary element between the bicycle frame and the support structure. This binding band acts as a mediator that secures the bicycle to the holder, preventing accidental dislodging while maintaining relatively simple device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The binding mechanism provides beforehand cushioning by pre-preventing potential safety failures. The binding band is designed to engage with the bicycle frame before any falling accident can occur, creating a safety buffer that eliminates the risk of the bicycle falling down
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AI summary
Disclose is a vertical parking holder used for a bicycle including a rear wheel and a seat holder. The vertical parking holder includes a front beam, a rear beam, a pair of connecting rods parallel to each other, a telescopic rod and a pair of position limitation holders. Each of the front beam and the rear beam is provided with a pair of caster wheels at the bottom. One end of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the front beam and the other end of the telescopic rod is provided with a supporting holder. The telescopic rod is provided with a binding band. Two ends of the pair of connecting rods are fixedly connected to the front beam and the rear beam respectively to form a gap. The vertical parking holder as provided by the present disclosure has a wide range of applications, excellent stability and high safety.