Convertible Child Chair With Lockable Bouncing Seat
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional child chairs lack the functionality to convert between a high chair and a bouncing chair, requiring separate chairs for different modes of operation, which is inconvenient for users.
Innovation Solution
A child chair design incorporating a frame, reclining adjusting device, locking device, and bouncing device that allows the seat to pivot and bounce relative to the frame, enabling conversion between high chair and bouncing chair modes through selective locking and release statuses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a child chair is designed as a conventional high chair with fixed seat position, then the structural stability is improved, but the adaptability is worsened because it cannot convert to bouncing chair mode
Solution Approach 1:
The seat is designed with a pivot connection to the frame, allowing it to rotate between a first position (high chair mode) and a second position (bouncing chair mode). The reclining adjusting device includes a locking mechanism that can lock the seat at different angular positions, enabling the chair to dynamically adapt between stable high chair configuration and flexible bouncing configuration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a child chair is designed with movable seat for bouncing function, then the adaptability is improved, but the structural stability is worsened because the seat may become unstable when not properly locked
Solution Approach 1:
The reclining adjusting device incorporates a locking mechanism with locking and release statuses. When locked, the seat is securely fixed at desired angles providing stability. When released, the seat can move freely enabling bouncing function. This dynamic locking system ensures structural stability is maintained when needed while allowing mobility when required.
3Adaptability or versatility
If separate chairs are purchased for high chair and bouncing chair functions, then the functional versatility is improved, but the device complexity and cost are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The child chair is designed as a universal multi-functional device that can operate in both high chair mode and bouncing chair mode. The frame, seat, and reclining adjusting device work together to provide both functions, eliminating the need for separate chairs and reducing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the functions of high chair and bouncing chair into a single integrated device. The frame structure supports both functions, the pivot connection enables mode switching, and the reclining adjusting device with locking mechanism provides both stable positioning and flexible movement, merging what were previously separate products into one unified chair.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the reclining adjusting device allows free movement for bouncing, then the bouncing function is improved, but the ease of operation is worsened because users must manage locking and release mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The reclining adjusting device features a locking mechanism that can be locked or released to control seat movement. When released, the seat moves freely enabling bouncing. The dynamic nature of this mechanism allows simple transition between modes while maintaining ease of operation through intuitive locking and releasing actions.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables seamless switching between high chair and bouncing chair functions, providing versatility and comfort for children while eliminating the need for multiple chairs.
Implementation Method 1
a bouncing device mounted between the seat and the frame for bouncing the seat along a direction relative to the frame when the reclining adjusting device is retained in the release status by the locking device
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AI summary
A child chair (1) includes a seat (100), a frame (200), a reclining adjusting device (300), a locking device (3102, 3202, 3302), and a bouncing device (410, 420, 430, 440). The seat (100) pivoted with the frame (200). The reclining adjusting device (300) mounted on the seat (100) capable of moving between a locking status and a release status, the seat (100) movable relative to the frame (200) when the reclining adjusting device (300) is in the release status. The locking device (3102, 3202, 3302) mounted on the seat (100) for retaining the reclining adjusting device (300) in the release status. The bouncing device (410, 420, 430, 440) mounted between the seat (100) and the frame (200) for bouncing the seat (100) along a direction relative to the frame (200) when the reclining adjusting device (300) is retained in the release status by the locking device (3102, 3202, 3302).