Baby Carriage Canopy Mechanism with Independent Nesting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current dual canopy mechanisms in baby carriages are wide, protrude into seating areas, posing a hazard and limiting space, and cannot be removed independently, restricting their use.
Innovation Solution
A baby carriage design featuring two individual canopy mechanisms with pivotal and fixing portions arranged along a central axis, allowing each canopy to be removable independently and reducing overall width by nesting when attached, thus minimizing space occupation and enhancing usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a central hub is used to joint both canopies, then the canopy structure is simplified, but the width increases and protrudes into child seating areas creating hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the canopy support structure into two independent mechanisms: a first canopy mechanism with a first support arm and a second canopy mechanism with a second support arm. Each mechanism operates independently without requiring a wide central hub, thereby segmenting the function to reduce overall width and eliminate protrusion hazards into the child seating area.
2Ease of manufacture
If canopies are jointed by a central hub, then installation is simplified, but each canopy cannot be removed independently limiting their use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates two independently removable canopy mechanisms that can be attached and detached separately. The first canopy mechanism can be removed without affecting the second canopy mechanism, and vice versa. This segmentation provides versatility for different usage scenarios while maintaining simplified installation through standardized mounting interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates adjustable and removable features in the canopy mechanisms, allowing dynamic configuration. Each canopy can be independently adjusted or removed based on usage needs, providing adaptability while maintaining ease of installation through designed mounting and detachment features.
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AI summary
A baby carriage includes a frame, a first canopy mechanism and a second canopy mechanism. The frame includes a first side tube, a second side tube, and a central tube located between the first side tube and the second side tube. The first canopy mechanism includes a first canopy, a first side socket connected on the first side tube, and a first central socket connected on the central tube, wherein opposite ends of the first canopy are connected to the first side socket and the first central socket respectively. The second canopy mechanism includes a second canopy, a second side socket connected on the second side tube, and a second central socket connected on the central tube, wherein opposite ends of the second canopy are connected to the second side socket and the second central socket respectively.