Foldable Support with Linked Assembly Members for Simplified Folding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing foldable baths and foldable beds have complex folding processes that require rotating folding operations, making them inconvenient to use.
Innovation Solution
A foldable support system with a configuration of first and second assembly members, supporting arms, and linking members that allow for simplified folding by interconnecting various components, enabling folding through rotational movement of key assembly members.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional foldable support structure is used, then the support can be folded and stored, but the folding process is complicated and requires multiple rotating folding operations
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into multiple segments including first and second supporting members, first and second assembly members, and linking members. Each segment can move independently through sliding and rotating actions, allowing the complex folding motion to be broken down into simpler, more manageable movements that are easier to operate.
Solution Approach 2:
Linking members are introduced as intermediary components that connect the supporting members and assembly members. These linking members facilitate the transmission of motion between different parts of the structure, enabling coordinated folding movements through a single primary rotating action rather than multiple independent operations.
2Volume of moving object
If multiple rotating folding operations are required, then the support can achieve compact folding, but the operation becomes highly inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The structure is pre-configured with hinged connections between supporting members, assembly members, and linking members. This preliminary arrangement of components allows the folding action to be initiated with a single rotating movement, as the geometry and connectivity are already designed to guide the compacting motion, eliminating the need for multiple sequential operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure utilizes dynamic hinged connections that allow smooth transitions between extended and folded states. The linking members are designed to slide and rotate relative to assembly portions, creating a dynamic system that naturally progresses toward the compact folded configuration through the initial rotating action, making the folding process more convenient and intuitive.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution simplifies the folding process, making it more convenient to operate and reducing the space required for storage.
Implementation Method 1
a first supporting arm hinged to a second supporting arm... The first supporting members and the second supporting members are able to be rotatably opened relative to each other
Implementation Method 2
One end of each of the two first linking members is able to slide and rotate relative to the respective first assembly portion
Implementation Method 3
The second linking members are able to slide and rotate relative to the respective second assembly portions
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AI summary
A foldable support, wherein the foldable support comprises two first supporting members, two second supporting members, two first assembly portions, and two second assembly portions. The first supporting members are able to be rotatably unfolded relative to the second supporting members or be drawn together and folded up. First linking members are respectively movable connected to the two first assembly portions close to the ends of a second supporting arm, and the other ends of the two second linking members are respectively correspondingly hinged to the two second supporting members. The two second assembly portions are respectively correspondingly hinged to the two second supporting members, and each of the second assembly portions, close to the ends of the first supporting arm, are movable connected to first linking members. The two first linking members are respectively correspondingly hinged to the two first supporting members.