Child care apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing baby cribs with swingable child supports often have frame structures that hinder convenient use as a bedside crib, as the child support is not easily accessible for caregivers due to its distance from the adult bed.
Innovation Solution
A child care apparatus featuring pivotally supported hanging bars that allow the child support frame to be used in various configurations and swinging modes, with adjustable connections enabling flexible positioning and use as a bedside crib.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the child support frame is positioned at a distance from the adult bed to provide swinging motion, then the swinging function is improved, but the accessibility for caregivers deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the hanging bars pivotally connected to the mounting portion, allowing the child support frame to swing dynamically. The pivotable connection enables the frame to move between different positions while maintaining structural integrity, resolving the contradiction between providing swinging motion and ensuring accessibility.
2Ease of operation
If the child support frame is positioned close to the adult bed for accessibility, then the ease of operation is improved, but the swinging motion capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotable connection between the hanging bars and mounting portion enables the frame to swing when needed while allowing it to be positioned close to the adult bed for accessibility. The dynamic nature of the connection allows the frame to adapt between different operational states.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the hanging bars are fixedly connected to the mounting portion, then the structural stability is improved, but the flexibility in positioning deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses pivotable connections instead of fixed connections, allowing the hanging bars to rotate relative to the mounting portion. This dynamic connection maintains structural stability during swinging while enabling flexible positioning and configuration adjustments.
4Device complexity
If the hanging bars are pivotally connected at a single fixed position, then the device complexity is reduced, but the versatility in use configurations deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotable connection at the mounting portion provides a simple yet versatile solution. The single pivot point allows the hanging bars to assume different positions and angles, enabling multiple use configurations including bedside crib mode and standalone crib mode without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus provides improved accessibility and flexibility, allowing the child support frame to be easily positioned near an adult bed while maintaining a comfortable and safe environment for the child, enhancing convenience and usability.
Implementation Method 1
a first end portion pivotally connected with the mounting portion, and a second hanging bar having a second end portion pivotally connected with the mounting portion. Each of the first end portion and the second end portion is pivotally connected with the mounting portion at a position that is adjustable on the mounting portion
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AI summary
A child care apparatus includes a standing frame including a mounting portion, and a child support frame held on the standing frame via at least a first and a second hanging bar that are disposed at a same side of the child support frame, the first hanging bar having a first end portion pivotally connected with the mounting portion, and the second hanging bar having a second end portion pivotally connected with the mounting portion. Each of the first end portion and the second end portion is pivotally connected with the mounting portion at a position that is adjustable on the mounting portion.