Collapsible Pool Chair Assembly for Stable Wall-Mounted Seating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing aquatic chairs for swimming pools are often bulky, heavy, difficult to set up, and adjust, making them cumbersome for users of all ages and abilities, particularly those with physical disabilities, and are not easily portable or storable.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible and portable pool chair design that attaches to a pool wall, featuring length-adjustable vertical and horizontal support members with locking mechanisms, allowing for easy adjustment and collapse into a compact configuration for transport and storage, and a flexible seat made of porous material for comfort and security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If aquatic chairs are designed to be securely affixed to pool walls for stability, then the chair provides stable upright seating, but the chair becomes bulky and difficult to transport and store
Solution Approach 1:
The chair is divided into separate components: a wall attachment assembly with hooks that can be independently positioned, and a seat assembly that can be detached. This segmentation allows the chair to be stable when assembled and easily transportable when disassembled, resolving the contradiction between stability and portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The chair incorporates adjustable elements including telescoping vertical support members with locking mechanisms, adjustable horizontal support members, and rotatable pool deck support hooks. These dynamic features allow the chair to adapt between a stable deployed configuration and a compact stored configuration, addressing both stability and portability requirements.
2Reliability
If aquatic chairs are designed with fixed structures for durability, then the chair provides reliable support, but the chair becomes difficult to adjust for different user sizes and desired seat depths
Solution Approach 1:
The chair features telescoping vertical support members with locking mechanisms that allow adjustment of seat depth, adjustable horizontal support members for width customization, and rotatable pool deck support hooks for positioning flexibility. These dynamic adjustment capabilities maintain reliability through secure locking while providing adaptability for different users.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall attachment assembly with its adjustable components serves multiple functions: providing stable attachment to pool walls, accommodating various user sizes and weights, adjusting seat depth and width, and positioning the chair at different locations. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction between reliability and adaptability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If aquatic chairs are designed to be permanently affixed to pool walls, then the chair provides stable seating, but the chair becomes cumbersome and difficult to set up and take down
Solution Approach 1:
The chair is designed as a detachable assembly with a wall attachment portion and a seat portion that can be quickly connected and disconnected. This segmentation eliminates the need for permanent installation while maintaining seating stability during use, significantly reducing setup and teardown time compared to permanently affixed chairs.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall attachment assembly includes pre-configured hooks and mounting components that are ready for quick installation. The telescoping support members and adjustable components are pre-engineered to lock into place with simple operations, minimizing the time and effort required to set up the chair while ensuring stable seating once assembled.
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AI summary
A collapsible portable pool chair is provided that can adapt to a pool wall and enable a user to be partially submerged while in a stable, upright position. The pool chair comprises a pool wall attachment assembly and a seat assembly pivotally connected to each other.