Collapsible Single-Point Hammock Frame for Portable Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Hammocks often face challenges in finding suitable tree spacing for adequate support, as existing portable hammock supports are bulky, impractical to transport, and require complex assembly, making it difficult for campers to set up a hammock in various wilderness environments.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible single-point hammock frame comprising an overhead bar, vertical support bars, a termination plate, and a base, with sections that removably attach to each other for easy assembly and disassembly, allowing for compact transportation and versatile setup on different support structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional hammock supports are used, then hammock support function is achieved, but portability and ease of transport deteriorate due to bulky size and complex structure
Solution Approach 1:
The hammock support system is divided into multiple detachable sections including vertical bars, horizontal bars, and connection elements. Each section can be separated and stored independently, transforming a bulky single structure into compact modular components that are easy to transport and store.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure transitions from a static fixed design to a dynamic collapsible design. The vertical and horizontal bars can be adjusted, folded, and collapsed to different configurations, allowing the structure to adapt between deployed and stored states for optimal portability.
2Stability of the object's composition
If hammock supports with multiple legs and interconnections are used, then support stability is improved, but ease of assembly and transport deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The complex multi-leg structure is segmented into simple vertical bars and horizontal bars that connect through standardized interfaces. This segmentation maintains structural stability while reducing assembly complexity, as each segment can be independently positioned and connected without requiring complex interconnections.
Solution Approach 2:
The vertical and horizontal bars are designed with universal connection capabilities that can form different stable configurations. The same basic components can create various support geometries adapted to different terrain conditions, eliminating the need for multiple specialized parts.
3Strength
If fixed non-collapsible hammock frames are used, then structural strength is maintained, but portability and storage efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The frame structure incorporates dynamic collapsing mechanisms that allow vertical and horizontal bars to be folded and compacted. When deployed, the structure provides full structural strength; when collapsed, it reduces to a minimal storage volume suitable for portable use.
Solution Approach 2:
The collapsible design allows smaller components to be nested within larger components during storage. Horizontal bars can be positioned within vertical bars, and connection elements can be stored within the bar structures, maximizing space efficiency while maintaining structural integrity when assembled.
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AI summary
A hammock frame allows for the connection of one end of a hammock to a structure at the location and the other end to a hammock frame. The attachment of the hammock frame to the structure is non-permanent and does not damage the surface of the structure. The hammock frame is collapsible, allowing it to be easily transported with the hammock. The hammock frame provides the second point of connection for the hammock, allowing it to be used most anywhere.