Adjustable Bouncing Pad Structure for Child Exercise Seats
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing stationary child exercise apparatuses do not effectively support small children over a resilient surface to develop muscles and coordination for standing and walking, as they lack adjustable tension elements and suitable seating for young children.
Innovation Solution
A stationary exercise apparatus with a seat and a resilient support surface suspended between the seat and the floor, allowing vertical bouncing by pushing legs downward, and adjustable tension by varying the distance between the support surface and the seat to accommodate child height and strength.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a stationary child exercise apparatus uses a fixed resilient surface, then the structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate children of different heights and strengths
Solution Approach 1:
The resilient support surface is made adjustable in tension through a mechanism that allows the tension element to be modified. This enables the apparatus to adapt to different children's heights and strengths by dynamically changing the resistance level, rather than being fixed.
Solution Approach 2:
The tension of the resilient support surface is made variable through an adjustment mechanism that changes the physical parameter of tension. This allows the same apparatus to serve children of different sizes and strengths by modifying the tension parameter to match each child's capabilities.
2Strength
If the resilient support surface is made very tense, then it provides adequate support for stronger children, but it becomes too difficult for smaller children to bounce
Solution Approach 1:
The tension element allows the support strength to be dynamically adjusted. Stronger children can use higher tension settings that provide adequate support, while smaller children can use lower tension settings that are easier to bounce on, thus resolving the contradiction between support strength and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
By making the tension parameter adjustable, the apparatus can be optimized for different user groups. The tension can be increased for stronger children needing more support and decreased for smaller children needing easier bouncing, thereby addressing both requirements.
3Ease of operation
If the resilient support surface is positioned close to the seat, then it is accessible for small children, but the tension cannot be adjusted for different child sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates both fixed positioning (close to seat for accessibility) and dynamic tension adjustment capabilities. The resilient support surface remains positioned close to the seat for easy access by small children, while the tension element can be independently adjusted to accommodate different child sizes and strengths.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning and tension adjustment are separated into independent functions. The position of the resilient support surface is fixed close to the seat for accessibility, while the tension is independently adjustable through a separate mechanism, allowing both requirements to be satisfied simultaneously.
4Stability of the object's composition
If the seat and activity tray are rigidly connected, then the structure is stable, but bouncing causes food or drinks to spill
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between the seat and activity tray is segmented into independent components. The seat is allowed to bounce independently while the activity tray remains relatively stable, preventing food or drinks from spilling. This segmentation allows each component to perform its function without interfering with the other.
Solution Approach 2:
An intermediary mechanism or mounting system is used between the seat and activity tray that allows relative motion. This intermediary enables the seat to bounce while the activity tray remains stable enough to prevent spilling, resolving the contradiction between structural stability and bouncing motion.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables gradual development of muscles and coordination by adjusting the tension of the resilient support surface based on the child's size, providing a suitable platform for small children to practice standing and walking while preventing spills and ensuring comfort.
Implementation Method 1
the resilient support surface has a resiliency that allows the child to bounce vertically by pushing its legs downwardly against the resilient support surface
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AI summary
The invention is directed to a stationary exercise apparatus for small children. The apparatus includes an activity table adapted for receiving one or more children's activity items, one or more legs, a seat supported by the legs, and a resilient support surface suspended generally horizontally from at least one of the legs. The seat has a pair of leg openings that allow the child to touch the resilient support surface with its legs, and the resilient support surface has a resiliency that allows the child to bounce vertically by pushing its legs downwardly against the resilient support surface. Furthermore, the distance between the resilient support surface and the seat can be increased or decreased to account for the height of the child placed within the apparatus by moving the resilient support surface, and a tension element of the resilient support surface can be adjusted to account for the child's strength.