Infant Carrier Release Linkage for Simple Base Unlocking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional infant safety seats have complex and costly releasing mechanisms for disassembling the seat body from the base, which complicates production and operation.
Innovation Solution
An infant carrier releasing structure featuring a releasing piece, linkage assembly, and locking piece, where the releasing piece's sliding motion drives the linkage assembly to rotate the locking piece out of engagement with the base, allowing easy disassembly with a simple and cost-effective design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional releasing mechanism is used to disassemble the seat body from the base, then the infant safety seat achieves reliable locking and release functionality, but the structure becomes complicated and production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The releasing mechanism is divided into distinct functional segments: the releasing piece for user operation, the linkage assembly for motion transmission, and the locking piece for engagement. This segmentation allows each component to be simple in design while collectively achieving reliable locking and release functionality, thereby reducing overall structural complexity and production cost
Solution Approach 2:
The linkage assembly serves as an intermediary mechanism between the releasing piece and the locking piece. It translates the sliding motion of the releasing piece into the rotational motion required to disengage the locking piece from the base, enabling reliable release functionality through a simple mechanical transmission path without requiring complex direct coupling
2Reliability
If a conventional releasing mechanism is used to disassemble the seat body from the base, then the locking functionality is ensured, but the production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The releasing mechanism uses simple, inexpensive components that can be easily manufactured: a sliding releasing piece, a linkage assembly with basic pivoting connections, and a locking piece with engagement features. These components are designed to be functionally sufficient rather than overly robust, reducing material costs and manufacturing complexity while maintaining adequate locking functionality for the application
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanism is designed to be self-actuating through the linkage assembly that automatically translates user input into the required locking and release actions. The elastic component provides automatic return to the locked position after release, eliminating the need for additional actuators or complex control systems, thereby reducing production cost while ensuring reliable locking functionality
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 provides a straightforward and affordable mechanism for releasing the infant carrier from the base, enhancing operational ease and reducing production costs while maintaining safety and stability.
Implementation Method 1
the elastic component is between the locking piece and the infant carrier
Data Source
AI summary
An infant carrier releasing structure includes a releasing piece, a linkage assembly and a locking piece, the releasing piece may be slidably disposed on an infant carrier, and the linkage assembly is set in the infant carrier, the releasing piece is connected to an end of the linkage assembly, and another end of the linkage assembly is connected to the locking piece, the locking piece is connected pivotally to the infant carrier, and configured to be engaged with the base, wherein when the releasing piece is slid, the linkage assembly is driven by a slide of the releasing piece, so that the locking piece is driven by the linkage assembly and disengaged from the base to release the infant carrier from the base. The infant carrier releasing structure of the disclosure has a simple structure, is easy to operate and low in production cost.