Report 2: Research, Opportunities and Concepts
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| - | + | ===50 Design Concepts=== | |
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| + | Installation<br> | ||
| + | 1. User manual<br> | ||
| + | 2. Wire organizing device (straps)<br> | ||
| + | 3. Provide simple installation tools<br> | ||
| + | <br> | ||
| + | Mechanical<br> | ||
| + | 4. Use magnetic force to turn the generator<br> | ||
| + | 5. Low friction bearings<br> | ||
| + | 6. High traction roller (Different material: Rubber or metal; Different shape)<br> | ||
| + | 7. Transfer torque from the chain<br> | ||
| + | 8. Transfer torque from the pedal crank<br> | ||
| + | 9. Transfer torque from the wheel shaft<br> | ||
| + | 10. Adjustable spring for generator to provide efficient contact with wheel<br> | ||
| + | 11. Lightweight materials for generator<br> | ||
| + | 12. Rubber washers to reduce vibration noise<br> | ||
| + | <br> | ||
| + | Electrical<br> | ||
| + | 13. Storing capacity (built-in rechargeable battery pack)<br> | ||
| + | 14. Voltage regulator (zener diode is an option)<br> | ||
| + | 15. Options to use over the counter batteries<br> | ||
| + | 16. Full circuit wiring (does not use the frame as a conductor)<br> | ||
| + | 17. Divide the power output to both front and rear lights<br> | ||
| + | 18. Deliver more current to front lights when in motion, and to the rear lights when stopped<br> | ||
| + | 19. Charge output feature<br> | ||
| + | 20. Light-sensitive sensor (to turn it on/off)<br> | ||
| + | 21. Multiple flashing modes and control switch<br> | ||
| + | 22. Multiple brightness levels and control switch<br> | ||
| + | 23. Power on/off switch<br> | ||
| + | <br> | ||
| + | Mounting<br> | ||
| + | 24. Able to mount device on bicycles with shocks<br> | ||
| + | 25. Able to mount device on the steering handle<br> | ||
| + | 26. Universal mount for the generator<br> | ||
| + | 27. Adjustable lamp positions<br> | ||
| + | 28. Able to detach device with quick release switch<br> | ||
| + | 29. Mount the generator on top of the front wheel<br> | ||
| + | 30. Special mount for bicycle with basket in the front<br> | ||
| + | 31. Velcro mount<br> | ||
| + | 32. Magnetic mount<br> | ||
| + | 33. Slip-on mount<br> | ||
| + | <br> | ||
| + | Lighting<br> | ||
| + | 34. Multiple LED light bulbs for extra brightness<br> | ||
| + | 35. Florescent light bulbs<br> | ||
| + | 36. Maximize ground coverage through angled arrangement of lights<br> | ||
| + | 37. Turn signals<br> | ||
| + | <br> | ||
| + | Features<br> | ||
| + | 38. Charge indicator<br> | ||
| + | 39. Incorporate a compass on the device<br> | ||
| + | 40. Detachable to use as flashlight<br> | ||
| + | 41. Can be charge through power outlet<br> | ||
| + | 42. Anti-theft design<br> | ||
| + | 43. Warranty<br> | ||
| + | 44. Radio<br> | ||
| + | 45. Electrical honk<br> | ||
| + | 46. Digital clock<br> | ||
| + | <br> | ||
| + | Exterior<br> | ||
| + | 47. Water resistant design<br> | ||
| + | 48. Fog resistant lens cover<br> | ||
| + | 49. Aerodynamic design<br> | ||
| + | 50. Different color selections<br> | ||
| + | <br> | ||
Revision as of 22:38, 8 March 2007
50 Design Concepts
Installation
1. User manual
2. Wire organizing device (straps)
3. Provide simple installation tools
Mechanical
4. Use magnetic force to turn the generator
5. Low friction bearings
6. High traction roller (Different material: Rubber or metal; Different shape)
7. Transfer torque from the chain
8. Transfer torque from the pedal crank
9. Transfer torque from the wheel shaft
10. Adjustable spring for generator to provide efficient contact with wheel
11. Lightweight materials for generator
12. Rubber washers to reduce vibration noise
Electrical
13. Storing capacity (built-in rechargeable battery pack)
14. Voltage regulator (zener diode is an option)
15. Options to use over the counter batteries
16. Full circuit wiring (does not use the frame as a conductor)
17. Divide the power output to both front and rear lights
18. Deliver more current to front lights when in motion, and to the rear lights when stopped
19. Charge output feature
20. Light-sensitive sensor (to turn it on/off)
21. Multiple flashing modes and control switch
22. Multiple brightness levels and control switch
23. Power on/off switch
Mounting
24. Able to mount device on bicycles with shocks
25. Able to mount device on the steering handle
26. Universal mount for the generator
27. Adjustable lamp positions
28. Able to detach device with quick release switch
29. Mount the generator on top of the front wheel
30. Special mount for bicycle with basket in the front
31. Velcro mount
32. Magnetic mount
33. Slip-on mount
Lighting
34. Multiple LED light bulbs for extra brightness
35. Florescent light bulbs
36. Maximize ground coverage through angled arrangement of lights
37. Turn signals
Features
38. Charge indicator
39. Incorporate a compass on the device
40. Detachable to use as flashlight
41. Can be charge through power outlet
42. Anti-theft design
43. Warranty
44. Radio
45. Electrical honk
46. Digital clock
Exterior
47. Water resistant design
48. Fog resistant lens cover
49. Aerodynamic design
50. Different color selections
