A retrofit design of safety and stability mechanism for two wheelers

TLDR: An idea of a retrofit design of a mechanism which helps in achieving the safety and stability of the two wheeler vehicle and forms a replacement of the costly attachments which the physically challenged drivers add to their vehicles is presented.

Abstract: This paper presents an idea of a retrofit design of a mechanism which helps in achieving the safety and stability of the two wheeler vehicle. The aim of the mechanism is to avoid the two wheeler from fall/skid and also work as an attachment for physically challenged drivers. The mechanism is a hydraulic system clubbed with linkages, where an extra two small sized wheels are grounded to provide safety from fall and give stability to the two wheeler. The proposed retrofit mechanism would replace the double stand of the vehicle. These extra wheels move along with the vehicle, hence providing the required stability. This forms a replacement of the costly attachments which the physically challenged drivers add to their vehicles. The shock absorbers would be included accordingly in the mechanism. The probable improvements on deploying the said mechanism on a two wheeler will provide easy riding, as the vehicle self-stabilize itself when the small wheels are grounded. This helps the less abled riders to easily ride the vehicle with no worries of grounding their feet. A number of designs were developed, studied and three designs were shortlisted based on the feasibility of the mechanism. Finally, a better design is proposed for further improvement and implementation.