Bib Locking Compartment Prevents Spillage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing baby bibs with semi-rigid materials face durability issues due to thickness limitations, leading to wear and tear, and often result in food or fluid spillage when folded, causing discomfort to infants.
Innovation Solution
A locking mechanism with a standalone locking compartment that secures a protruding connector away from the baby's skin, eliminating the need for a hole on the pocket surface and preventing spillage, while allowing for various thickness designs without affecting the bib's structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If the bib is made with semi-rigid material to prevent spillage, then the spillage prevention is improved, but the weight increases burdening the baby
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by using semi-rigid material only in specific areas where spillage prevention is needed, rather than making the entire bib heavy. The locking compartment and connector areas use more rigid materials while other portions can be lighter, achieving spillage prevention without excessive weight.
2Weight of moving object
If the thickness of the bib is minimized to reduce weight, then the weight is reduced, but the durability and reliability of the edge of the hole deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the bib structure into different functional areas with appropriate thickness and material properties. The locking compartment and connector regions have sufficient thickness for durability, while other areas can be thinner to reduce overall weight. This segmentation allows the edge of the hole to maintain reliability without making the entire bib heavy.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the hole of the bib is located along the pocket to enable storage, then the storage functionality is improved, but the food or fluid spillage increases causing discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a locking compartment as an intermediary structure between the pocket and the exterior. This locking compartment with its connector and locking tab prevents direct access to the pocket contents, thereby preventing spillage while maintaining storage functionality. The intermediary structure allows the hole to remain along the pocket for storage purposes without causing the harmful spillage effect.
4Stability of the object's composition
If a locking mechanism is added to secure the folded position, then the folded position security is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is designed to be self-service through the interaction between the connector and locking tab. The connector automatically engages with the locking tab when the bib is folded, securing the folded position without requiring additional complex mechanisms or manual intervention. This self-service approach achieves folded position security while minimizing device complexity.
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AI summary
A bib comprising a locking compartment specifically to engage and secure a protruding connector located on the pocket of the bib, with means to secure the bib in a folded position for storage ability, as well as preventing spillage of contaminants.