Convertible Child Chair With Pivoting Seat and Bouncing Lock
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional child chairs are not versatile, lacking the functionality to serve both as a high chair and a bouncing chair, requiring separate chairs for different purposes.
Innovation Solution
A child chair design that includes a seat pivoted with a frame, equipped with a reclining adjusting device, a locking device, and a bouncing device, allowing conversion between a high chair and a bouncing chair by selectively moving the seat relative to the frame and utilizing a spring mechanism for bouncing functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a child chair is designed for a single function (either high chair or bouncing chair), then the structural design is simple and easy to manufacture, but the versatility is limited and requires multiple chairs for different purposes
Solution Approach 1:
The child chair is designed to perform multiple functions: it can operate as a high chair for dining purposes and as a bouncing chair for entertainment. The seat is pivotally connected to the frame, allowing it to be positioned in different configurations. When the seat is in the first position, the chair functions as a high chair; when pivoted to the second position, it becomes a bouncing chair, eliminating the need for separate chairs.
Solution Approach 2:
The chair incorporates dynamic elements that allow it to transition between different functional states. The pivotal connection between the seat and frame enables the seat to rotate and change position. Additionally, the bouncing device includes a spring mechanism that can be engaged or disengaged based on the seat's position, allowing the chair to dynamically adapt its characteristics based on operational mode.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a child chair is designed with multiple functions (both high chair and bouncing chair), then the versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bouncing device is segmented into distinct components: a bouncing mechanism, a spring element, and a locking mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured separately using standard manufacturing processes, and then assembled into the final product. The pivotal connection between the seat and frame is also designed as a separate assembly, facilitating modular manufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the high chair and bouncing chair functionalities into a single integrated structure. The frame, seat, and bouncing device are combined in such a way that the same structural elements serve dual purposes. For example, the pivotal connection serves both the high chair positioning and the bouncing motion, reducing the total number of parts needed compared to having two separate chairs.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the seat is made movable relative to the frame for bouncing function, then the bouncing functionality is achieved, but the stability and safety may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The chair employs dynamic control mechanisms to ensure safety during bouncing operations. The bouncing device includes a locking mechanism that can secure the seat in specific positions during bouncing, preventing uncontrolled movement. The spring-based bouncing mechanism is designed with controlled travel limits and damping characteristics to ensure safe operation while maintaining the desired bouncing functionality.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables seamless conversion between a high chair and a bouncing chair, providing comfort and versatility without the need for multiple chairs, enhancing user convenience and child safety.
Implementation Method 1
the bouncing device includes a spring
Data Source
AI summary
A child chair includes a seat, a frame, a reclining adjusting device, a locking device, and a bouncing device. The seat pivoted with the frame. The reclining adjusting device mounted on the seat capable of moving between a locking status and a release status, the seat movable relative to the frame when the reclining adjusting device is in the release status. The locking device mounted on the seat for retaining the reclining adjusting device in the release status. The 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.