Foldable Swing Frame with Pivoting Base for Compact Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional swing frames are not foldable, leading to increased space occupation when not in use, making them inconvenient for transportation and storage.
Innovation Solution
A foldable swing frame design that includes a seat assembly, lateral supports, joint assemblies, and bottom leg assemblies, allowing the bottom leg assembly to pivot between a folded and unfolded position, and the seat frames to fold relative to the swing arm.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the swing frame uses a conventional non-foldable base, then the swing frame provides stable support, but it occupies large space when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The base structure is transformed from a static non-foldable configuration to a dynamic foldable configuration. The bottom legs are designed to pivot between extended (stable) and retracted (compact) positions, allowing the swing frame to adapt its volume based on usage state while maintaining stability during operation
Solution Approach 2:
The base is divided into multiple separable components (bottom legs connected via joint assemblies) that can independently pivot and fold. This segmentation allows each leg to be collapsed individually, reducing the overall occupied space while maintaining structural integrity when extended
2Volume of moving object
If the swing frame uses a detachable seat, then the occupied space is reduced when not in use, but the base remains non-foldable and still occupies space
Solution Approach 1:
The invention applies dynamic folding mechanisms to the base structure itself, making the entire swing frame collapsible rather than requiring selective detachment of components. This holistic dynamic design reduces complexity by eliminating the need for detachable seats while achieving compact storage
3Volume of moving object
If the swing frame is made foldable, then the occupied space is reduced for transportation and storage, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The foldable design allows the bottom legs to nest within the lateral support structure when collapsed. The joint assemblies enable the legs to pivot and retract into the space occupied by the lateral supports, creating a compact nested configuration that minimizes volume without requiring additional structural elements
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AI summary
A foldable swing frame is provided and includes a seat assembly, a lateral support, a joint assembly and a bottom leg assembly. The lateral support is located beside the seat assembly. The seat assembly is assembled with the lateral support. The joint assembly is installed on the lateral support. The bottom leg assembly is for standing the foldable swing frame. The bottom leg assembly is assembled with the joint assembly. The bottom leg assembly is pivotally connected to the lateral support by the joint assembly, and the bottom leg assembly is switchable between a folded position and an unfolded position relative to the lateral support by the joint assembly. One or more embodiments of the foldable swing frame can be folded compactly to reduce an occupied space of the foldable swing frame without detachment of the seat assembly for easy transportation and easy storage.