Foldable Cot Adapter for Buggy Mounting and Compact Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Foldable cots combined with buggies occupy a large volume when not in use, as they maintain a relatively large size even in their folded state, limiting compactness and storage efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A foldable cot with an adapter system that includes a rotatable element and connecting means to attach to a buggy's bearing frame, allowing the cot to unfold into a horizontal position for use and fold into a compact orientation parallel to the buggy's frame, minimizing volume when not in use, and enabling easy connection and disconnection from the buggy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a foldable cot is combined with a buggy to extend usability to older children, then the versatility and adaptability improve, but the volume and compactness worsen because the composition occupies a relatively large volume even when the cot is foldable
Solution Approach 1:
The cot is designed with a dynamic folding mechanism that allows it to transition between an unfolded operational state and a folded compact state. The side walls are configured to fold inward toward the bottom portion, transforming the cot from an extended configuration to a compact configuration that minimizes volume when not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
When the cot is folded, the side walls are positioned inward such that they nest within or alongside the buggy's bearing frame structure. This nesting arrangement allows the folded cot to integrate compactly with the buggy, reducing the overall volume occupied by the combined composition during storage and transport.
2Reliability
If the cot is designed with high side walls for child protection, then the safety and comfort improve, but the folded volume increases making compact storage difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The side walls are designed as dynamic, foldable structures rather than fixed rigid elements. They can be extended to provide high protection during use, then folded inward to minimize volume during storage, allowing the structure to adapt between functional and compact states.
Solution Approach 2:
The side walls are divided into multiple segments or panels that can fold relative to each other and to the bottom portion. This segmentation allows the side walls to collapse into a compact configuration while maintaining their full height and protective function when extended.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the cot structure is made rigid for stability, then the structural strength and stability improve, but the ease of operation and compactness worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The cot employs a dynamic frame structure with pivotable connections between the side walls and bottom portion. These pivotable joints provide stable support when the cot is unfolded and loaded, while allowing smooth folding operations when empty, balancing structural stability with operational ease.
Solution Approach 2:
An adapter mechanism serves as an intermediary between the cot frame and the buggy bearing frame. This adapter includes a rotatable element that facilitates easy attachment and detachment operations while maintaining stable connection during use, reducing the effort required to operate the folding and mounting mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The adapter system allows for efficient conversion of the cot between unfolded and folded states, maintaining a comfortable and safe carrying position while minimizing storage volume, and allows for easy mounting and dismounting from the buggy, ensuring compact storage and transport.
Implementation Method 1
the frame arm engages the engaging element inducing the rotatable element and the connecting means to swivel relative to the side wall frame element of the frame
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a foldable cot, comprising a bottom portion and a stretchable side wall. The cot further comprises a movable frame for stretching the side wall to an unfolded state. The foldable cot also comprises an adapter mounted to a side wall frame element for connecting the foldable cot to a bearing frame of a buggy, the adapter having a rotatable element that is rotatably attached to the side wall frame element, and an engaging element fixedly attached to the rotatable element such that upon pivoting the frame arm for unfolding the side wall, the frame arm also engages the engaging element inducing the rotatable element to swivel relative to the side wall frame element of the frame for bringing the cot in a mainly horizontal orientation.