Carrycot to be detachably mounted on a base being dismountably attached in a vehicle or on a stroller frame
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional carrycots are not universally compatible, requiring separate units for strollers and vehicle seats, and often have complex structures that complicate attachment and detachment, making them inconvenient for caregivers.
Innovation Solution
A carrycot design featuring a mounting bracket integrated into the carrycot body, with detachable connecting assemblies for both stroller and vehicle seat frames, utilizing a combination of foam material for the body and hard material for the bracket to provide stability and impact resistance, allowing for universal adaptation and easy use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional carrycots are designed for specific carrier frames (stroller or vehicle seat), then they can provide stable attachment, but they cannot be universally adapted to different carrier frames
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting assembly is designed with a universal interface that can attach to both stroller carrier frames and vehicle seat carrier frames. The assembly includes engaging components that can interface with different frame types through a standardized mounting bracket system, allowing one carrycot to serve multiple functions across different carrier platforms
2Reliability
If conventional carrycots have specialized connecting mechanisms for different frames, then they can achieve secure attachment, but the attachment and detachment operations become difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting mechanism is divided into separate modular components: a mounting bracket that attaches to the carrier frame and a connecting assembly that attaches to the carrycot body. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and enables quick attachment/detachment by simply connecting or disconnecting the modular pieces without complex manipulation
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting assembly incorporates self-aligning features and automatic engagement mechanisms that guide the attachment process. The engaging components are designed to automatically align with the mounting bracket and secure themselves through simple insertion or clipping actions, reducing the need for precise manual alignment and complex operational steps
3Weight of moving object
If the carrycot body uses lightweight foam material, then portability is improved, but structural stability and impact resistance may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The carrycot employs a composite construction combining lightweight foam material for the body with a rigid mounting bracket made of stronger material. The foam provides weight reduction and comfort, while the rigid bracket mounted on the carrycot body provides structural stability and impact resistance at the attachment interface, creating a composite structure that achieves both lightness and strength
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AI summary
A carrycot is provided and includes a carrycot body, a mounting bracket, a first connecting assembly and a second connecting assembly. The mounting bracket is disposed on an outer surface of the carrycot body. The first connecting assembly is disposed on one of the carrycot body and the mounting bracket. The first connecting assembly is for detachably connecting the carrycot to a first carrier frame. The second connecting assembly is disposed on the mounting bracket and for detachably connecting the carrycot to a second carrier frame different from the first carrier frame. The advantages of the carrycot are simple structure and versatile use. Besides, a carrycot with integral and lightweight design is provided. Furthermore, a carrycot structure including the carrycot and a child carrier including the carrycot are provided.