Hi, I had been working on a bike/trike/ebike rear carrier project when I stumbled on the Design 21 Contest. So, I decided to enter my carrier design.
http://www.design21sdn.com/challenges/11
Should you like my idea, and want to vote for it, or any of the other fine designs, they are voting right now. (Registration is required.) There are 221 entries, shown in random order, and mine is in there--well, somewhere.
I didn't know about the contest when I started on the carrier, and I had just put two solid months into learning Rhino 3d, when I saw the contest somewhere on Bent Rider Online. Looking at the design, I did like the original signal light design better, but that would require more mould parts, but it's worth it.
Regrettably, because I did 16 hours one day, and an over-nighter the next, so I didn't have time to do the flag mount before the contest deadline.
The original idea came from my electric-scooter cargo experiments, but I found that with taller wheels, the weight really needs to be low. I suppose light battery packs could be put in there, depending on the wall thickness, or batteries could still be centered on the rack, and then the rest would still be available for cargo.
Bicycle Cargo Carrier
This bicycle cargo carrier was designed for light shopping, as well as for toting things for daily commutes and trips. Besides just holding things, the cargo carrier incorporates a rear light/reflector, a horn, and even signal lights, which may keep the rider be safe in traffic. The carrier is meant to be attached to existing bicycle rear racks. A simple controller mounts on the handlebars, which controls the lights, signal-lights, and horn.
The cargo carrier shell is designed to be from recyclable plastic such as high-density polyethylene. On the outside, aerodynamic principles and rain protection were merged into the shape of the shell. The lid has four tie-down points, and a wear surface for attaching flat things. The lid itself, locks for short visits to convenience-stores. The hold-downs as well as the hinge-pivot tube are aluminum, which is also recyclable.
Inside the carrier, the strengthening ribs can be seen the bottom and center of the carrier, which help hold the weight of its contents. There is room enough for half-gallon milk containers, or a 17†computer in a padded case. Inside the compartment, two aluminum bars can extended to support a computer or portfolio. The bars can slid out of the way when not in use. Because the carrier is to be rotational-moulded, draft angles have been designed into it.
A single set of batteries runs all the accessories, as well as being able to power and existing front light(not shown.) The battery compartment is located inside the carrier, in front of the horn, using the space remaining over the wheel. The horn faces rearward defensively.
The carrier idea was born from the frustration of shopping for panniers, which I find are generally expensive, not secure, and sometimes rub on the wheel of a bicycle. In the past, I fitted a cargo containers on an electric scooter, but I found that when experimenting on a bicycle, the weight should ideally be lower than the rack.
Going further: I am working on a flag mount that attaches to the back of the shell."
http://www.design21sdn.com/challenges/11
Should you like my idea, and want to vote for it, or any of the other fine designs, they are voting right now. (Registration is required.) There are 221 entries, shown in random order, and mine is in there--well, somewhere.
I didn't know about the contest when I started on the carrier, and I had just put two solid months into learning Rhino 3d, when I saw the contest somewhere on Bent Rider Online. Looking at the design, I did like the original signal light design better, but that would require more mould parts, but it's worth it.
Regrettably, because I did 16 hours one day, and an over-nighter the next, so I didn't have time to do the flag mount before the contest deadline.
The original idea came from my electric-scooter cargo experiments, but I found that with taller wheels, the weight really needs to be low. I suppose light battery packs could be put in there, depending on the wall thickness, or batteries could still be centered on the rack, and then the rest would still be available for cargo.
Bicycle Cargo Carrier
This bicycle cargo carrier was designed for light shopping, as well as for toting things for daily commutes and trips. Besides just holding things, the cargo carrier incorporates a rear light/reflector, a horn, and even signal lights, which may keep the rider be safe in traffic. The carrier is meant to be attached to existing bicycle rear racks. A simple controller mounts on the handlebars, which controls the lights, signal-lights, and horn.
The cargo carrier shell is designed to be from recyclable plastic such as high-density polyethylene. On the outside, aerodynamic principles and rain protection were merged into the shape of the shell. The lid has four tie-down points, and a wear surface for attaching flat things. The lid itself, locks for short visits to convenience-stores. The hold-downs as well as the hinge-pivot tube are aluminum, which is also recyclable.
Inside the carrier, the strengthening ribs can be seen the bottom and center of the carrier, which help hold the weight of its contents. There is room enough for half-gallon milk containers, or a 17†computer in a padded case. Inside the compartment, two aluminum bars can extended to support a computer or portfolio. The bars can slid out of the way when not in use. Because the carrier is to be rotational-moulded, draft angles have been designed into it.
A single set of batteries runs all the accessories, as well as being able to power and existing front light(not shown.) The battery compartment is located inside the carrier, in front of the horn, using the space remaining over the wheel. The horn faces rearward defensively.
The carrier idea was born from the frustration of shopping for panniers, which I find are generally expensive, not secure, and sometimes rub on the wheel of a bicycle. In the past, I fitted a cargo containers on an electric scooter, but I found that when experimenting on a bicycle, the weight should ideally be lower than the rack.
Going further: I am working on a flag mount that attaches to the back of the shell."
