Compact Infant Jumper With Nested Frame and Adjustable Seat Height
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing children's jumpers are inconvenient, large, bulky, and not easily adjustable to accommodate children of different sizes, making them difficult to use and store.
Innovation Solution
A compact infant jumper with a support frame, resilient members, and a child-receiving apparatus that allows vertical movement, featuring a seat platform with adjustable height and removable toy panels, constrained by upright frame members and coil springs for stability and safety, with a minimized spatial envelope for easy storage and transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional jumper designs are used, then children can be entertained and motor skills promoted, but the device becomes large and bulky, making it difficult to store and transport
Solution Approach 1:
The seat assembly is designed to nest within the support frame structure when not in use. The seat platform can be positioned within the triangular frame, utilizing the internal space efficiently. This nesting approach allows the jumper to occupy minimal spatial envelope during storage while maintaining full functionality during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The jumper incorporates height adjustment mechanisms that allow the seat assembly to be repositioned to different heights on the support posts. This dynamic adjustability enables the device to adapt to different storage conditions and usage requirements, optimizing both storage efficiency and functional performance.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional jumper designs are used, then children can be entertained, but the device is not readily adjustable to accommodate children of different sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The support posts feature adjustable height mechanisms with multiple positioning levels. The seat assembly can be moved vertically along the posts and secured at different heights using adjustment knobs or locking mechanisms. This dynamic height adjustment capability allows the jumper to accommodate children of various sizes and developmental stages without requiring complex reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
The jumper is designed with universal adjustability features that enable a single device to serve multiple age groups and child sizes. The combination of height adjustment, weight capacity ranges, and modular components creates a multi-functional system that adapts to different user requirements while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
3Ease of operation
If traditional jumper designs are used, then children can be entertained and stimulated, but the device is inconvenient to use and not readily adjustable
Solution Approach 1:
The jumper incorporates easy-to-operate height adjustment mechanisms with clear indicators and user-friendly controls. Parents can quickly adjust the seat height and position without requiring tools or complex procedures. The adjustment knobs and locking mechanisms are designed for simple operation, enabling rapid adaptation to different usage scenarios and improving overall convenience.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The compact design enhances usability and storage capabilities while ensuring safety and entertainment for children, allowing for adjustable height and vertical movement, reducing material waste and manufacturing costs through efficient design.
Implementation Method 1
At least one resilient member extends between the support post and the seat platform to suspend the seat assembly from the support frame and allow movement of the seat relative to the support frame
Implementation Method 2
At least one resilient member preferably extends between each support post and the seat assembly, whereby motion of the seat assembly is constrained vertically by the at least one resilient member
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AI summary
A compact jumper for an infant or young child. The compact jumper includes a support frame, at least one resilient member, and a child-receiving apparatus. The support frame is configured for resting on a support surface and the at least one resilient member is coupled to a portion of the support frame. The child-receiving apparatus is supported by the at least one resilient member, with a collar mounting the resilient member to the child-receiving apparatus, and is guided by a portion of the support frame. The child-receiving apparatus is movable with respect to the support surface as the child moves and jumps.