Adjustable Protector Sliding Mechanism for Safety Seats
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing safety seats with adjustable protectors lack a reliable mechanism to adjust the seating space, making them unsuitable for children of different sizes as the protector cannot be adjusted relative to the seat body, leading to unreliable positioning and potential safety issues.
Innovation Solution
The safety seat incorporates a sliding portion and a locking mechanism that allows the adjustable protector to be slidably arranged on the seat body, with a guide groove and rail system enabling adjustments in width and height, and a locking mechanism using engaging rods and elastic elements for secure positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the protector is made detachable to enable adjustment, then the adaptability is improved, but the reliability of positioning deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic positioning system where the protector can transition between fixed and movable states. The locking mechanism allows the protector to be securely fixed at adjusted positions (reliability) while enabling repositioning when needed (adaptability). This resolves the contradiction by making the system dynamically adjustable rather than statically fixed or completely detachable.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a locking mechanism as an intermediary between the protector and the seat body. This intermediary component enables both secure fixation (maintaining reliability) and controlled adjustment (enabling adaptability). The locking mechanism acts as a mediator that can either constrain or release the protector based on operational needs.
2Reliability
If the protector is securely fixed to the seat body, then the positioning reliability is improved, but the adjustability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from a static fixed connection to a dynamic adjustable connection. The locking mechanism enables the protector to be securely fixed when adjustment is not needed (maintaining reliability) while allowing easy repositioning when adaptability is required. This dynamic capability resolves the contradiction between fixed security and adjustable flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates preliminary adjustment capabilities where the protector can be positioned and locked at optimal locations before use. This preliminary positioning action allows the system to achieve reliable fixed positioning while retaining the ability to readjust if needed, resolving the contradiction by enabling pre-adjustment followed by secure fixation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a locking mechanism is added to enable both adjustment and secure positioning, then the adaptability and reliability are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is designed to be self-operating or self-latching, reducing the need for complex control systems. The mechanism automatically maintains locked positions and can be easily released when needed, providing both adaptability and reliability without requiring complex external control systems, thus minimizing the increase in device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the locking and adjustment functions into an integrated mechanism rather than separate systems. By merging these functions, the design achieves both adaptability (adjustment capability) and reliability (secure positioning) while avoiding the complexity that would result from having separate independent locking and adjustment systems.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This design allows for flexible adjustment of the seating space to accommodate children of various sizes, ensuring reliable positioning and improved safety by allowing the protector to be securely locked and unlocked, enhancing user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a locking mechanism comprising two engaging rods 531, a driving block 532, an operating member 533 and an elastic element 534
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides an adjustable protector including a fixing seat, a sliding portion slidably arranged on the fixing seat, and a locking mechanism arranged between the fixing seat and the sliding portion to lock or unlock the sliding portion. The adjustable protector of the present disclosure can adjust a position thereof relative to a seat body so as to adapt to children of different sizes. The present disclosure also provides a safety seat.