Canopy Device with Nested Pocket Storage for Mosquito Net Concealment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing canopy devices for child carriers lack a simple and efficient mechanism for storing mosquito nets or similar coverings, leading to operational inconvenience and potential safety hazards, while also compromising the aesthetic appearance.
Innovation Solution
A canopy device with a first shielding portion, an accommodating portion, and a second shielding portion that can be easily stored in the accommodating portion using a closing element, and fixed to the canopy device via fixing elements, allowing for quick and aesthetic concealment of the net.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a storage space is provided on the canopy for storing nets, then the net can be stored, but the storage space and net inside are conspicuous after storage, destroying the aesthetic design
Solution Approach 1:
The mosquito net is nested within the canopy structure by inserting it into a pocket formed by the first and second shielding portions. The second shielding portion is received in the accommodating portion, creating a nested configuration that hides the net within the canopy's aesthetic form, eliminating visual clutter while maintaining storage functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The storage function is merged with the canopy structure itself. The first shielding portion, second shielding portion, and accommodating portion are combined to form an integrated system where the net is stored within the canopy's own fabric structure, making the storage mechanism indistinguishable from the canopy's aesthetic design
2Reliability
If the net is unfolded and not stored, then it provides mosquito protection, but it may trip children or caregivers, causing safety hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The harmful aspect (trip hazard) is extracted by removing the unfolded net from the operational space. The net is taken out of the way and stored within the accommodating portion of the canopy, eliminating the safety hazard while preserving the protective function when needed
Solution Approach 2:
The net transitions between two dynamic states: unfolded for mosquito protection and stored for safety. The canopy structure enables easy transition between these states, allowing the net to be dynamically positioned based on operational needs, thus managing both protection and safety requirements
3Ease of operation
If existing canopy storage mechanisms are used, then nets can be stored, but complicated operations such as pushing, folding and restoring are required
Solution Approach 1:
The canopy is segmented into functional portions: the first shielding portion, the second shielding portion, and the accommodating portion. This segmentation creates a simple pocket-like structure that naturally guides the net into place, eliminating the need for complex folding and restoring operations
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of requiring active folding and restoring operations, the design inverts the approach by creating a passive accommodating portion that automatically receives and holds the net. The net is simply inserted into the pocket formed by the shielding portions, reversing the traditional complex storage mechanism into a simple insertion action
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a canopy device and a child carrier having the canopy device. The canopy device includes: a shielding portion; an accommodating portion disposed on a surface of the shielding portion and forming a pocket shape with an opening; and another shielding portion connected to the shielding portion and received in the accommodating portion.