Bath stand
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bath stands have a narrow base, which compromises safety and stability, making it difficult for adults to bathe babies who are learning to stand without falling over.
Innovation Solution
A bath stand design featuring a base plate with an extension part connected via a base plate connection structure, a supporting assembly, and a connecting base, which enlarges the supporting area and includes adjustable armrests and a detachable design for easy packaging and use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the base plate is made narrow to reduce packaging volume, then packaging efficiency is improved, but the stability and safety of the bath stand deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The base plate is divided into a base plate main body and a base plate extension part that can be separated. During use, they are connected to form a large stable base; during packaging, they can be detached to reduce volume. This segmentation allows the structure to adapt between stability and compactness requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The bath stand structure transitions from a static narrow base to a dynamic expandable base. The base plate extension part can be extended during use to increase stability, and retracted or removed during packaging to reduce volume, making the structure adaptable to different operational states.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the base plate extension part is permanently connected to the base plate main body, then stability is improved, but packaging volume increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base plate is segmented into separable components (base plate main body and base plate extension part) connected by a detachable connection structure. This allows the components to be assembled for stable use and disassembled for compact packaging, resolving the contradiction between stability and packaging volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The base plate extension part can be detached and set aside during packaging, effectively 'discarding' it from the assembled structure to reduce volume. During use, it is 'recovered' and connected to provide the necessary stability, allowing the structure to optimize for different operational states.
3Reliability
If the bath stand structure is made complex to improve safety and stability, then safety is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bath stand is divided into modular segments (base plate main body, base plate extension part, connecting base, supporting assembly) that can be manufactured separately using standard processes and assembled through simple connection structures. This modular segmentation maintains safety while simplifying manufacturing compared to creating a single complex integrated structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The base plate connection structure serves multiple functions: it provides detachable connection for packaging convenience, ensures stable connection during use, and allows for easy assembly and disassembly. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized components, thereby controlling manufacturing costs while improving safety and usability.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a bath stand, which includes a base plate and a connecting base. The base plate includes a base plate main body and a base plate extension part; a base plate connection structure for connecting the base plate extension part to the base plate main body is arranged between the base plate extension part and the base plate main body. The connecting base is located above the base plate. A supporting assembly is arranged between the connecting base and the base plate to space the base plate apart from the connecting base vertically. A lower end of the supporting assembly is connected to the base plate; and an upper end of the supporting assembly is connected to the connecting base.