Vertical Bicycle Mount With Single-Anchor Wall Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bicycle storage solutions cause damage to walls and are not space-efficient for renters or homeowners with limited space, particularly when storing modern bicycles made from expensive materials.
Innovation Solution
A vertical bicycle mount system using a wall support member with a bracket and soft fasteners that minimizes wall damage by using a single anchor and soft fasteners to secure the bicycle, allowing it to be hung vertically.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple anchor bolts and construction screws are used to securely mount the bicycle rack to the wall, then the bicycle storage becomes more secure and reliable, but the wall damage increases and becomes more expensive to repair
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the harmful element of multiple invasive wall fasteners from the mounting system. By using only a single anchor bolt combined with adhesive tape, the system extracts the excessive wall-damaging components while maintaining the essential function of secure bicycle mounting.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the mounting parameters from multiple mechanical fasteners to a combination of a single anchor bolt and adhesive tape. This parameter change reduces the number of wall penetration points from multiple to one, significantly reducing wall damage while maintaining mounting reliability.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If floor-standing bicycle racks are used to store bicycles, then no wall damage is caused, but the floor space consumption increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions the bicycle storage from floor level to vertical wall mounting. By utilizing the vertical dimension and mounting the rack on the wall, the system frees up floor space while avoiding the wall damage associated with traditional multi-anchor wall mounts.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If kickstands are used to store bicycles, then no wall damage or floor space consumption occurs, but the bicycle stability and safety decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a curved or contoured mounting surface that cradles the bicycle wheel, providing stable support. The curved geometry of the mounting interface enhances bicycle stability by distributing contact forces and preventing the bicycle from tipping or shifting, unlike flat kickstand surfaces.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If a single anchor bolt is used to mount the bicycle rack, then wall damage is minimized, but the mounting reliability and security decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges two different mounting mechanisms: a single anchor bolt for structural support and adhesive tape for additional securing. This combination allows the system to achieve reliable bicycle mounting security while minimizing wall damage to a single penetration point.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a composite mounting approach combining mechanical fastening (anchor bolt) with chemical adhesion (adhesive tape). This composite mounting system provides enhanced reliability and security while maintaining minimal wall damage compared to purely mechanical multi-fastener systems.
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AI summary
A bicycle mount system for vertically attaching a bicycle to a wall. The system comprises a wall support member, a bracket member fixedly attached to the upper portion of the wall support member, wherein the bracket member comprises a substantially flat portion for attachment to the wall support member and an arm member for engaging a wheel of the bicycle. An anchor passes through the flat portion of the bracket member and the wall support member to engage the wall. One or more soft fasteners are attached to the back of the wall support member.