Foldable Lying Creeper Structure for Stable Compact Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Most lying creepers have a fixed size, making storage and portability challenging when not in use.
Innovation Solution
A foldable design comprising a first and second bench part with pivotally connected frames and a stand, allowing for folding and unfolding, and featuring hooks, buckles, and a support column for stability and ease of storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed-size lying creeper is used, then structural stability is improved, but storage convenience and portability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The lying creeper is divided into multiple detachable bench parts (first bench part, second bench part, etc.) that can be separated for storage and reassembled for use. Each bench part has its own frame and lying board, allowing the overall structure to be broken down into manageable segments that are easier to store and transport while maintaining stability when assembled.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed-size lying creeper is used, then structural stability is improved, but portability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The creeper is segmented into multiple bench parts that can be carried separately, reducing the weight burden on the user during transport. The detachable design allows users to carry only the necessary parts to the work location and assemble them there, improving portability while maintaining structural stability during use.
3Ease of operation
If a foldable design is implemented, then storage convenience is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Rather than implementing a complex folding mechanism within a single unit, the design segments the creeper into multiple independent bench parts that can be easily detached and stored separately. This approach achieves storage convenience without requiring complex folding joints, hinges, or locking mechanisms, thereby avoiding increased device complexity.
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AI summary
A foldable lying creeper includes a first bench part and a second bench part, and the first and second bench parts are hinged on one side so that the first and second bench parts can be folded close to each other. The second bench part is convexly provided with a short wall. When the first and second bench parts are unfolded and flattened, the short wall can touch the upper edge of a frame below the first bench part to increase the supporting force between the first and second bench parts.