Infant Swing Arc Frame for Multi-Directional Soothing Motion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional infant swings have a monotonous swing direction and a straight-rod structure that is incompatible with surroundings, blocking sightlines and failing to provide a soothing experience similar to a mother's hug.
Innovation Solution
An infant swing design featuring an arc-shaped hanger and a supporting frame that extends along the contour of a holding frame, allowing for adjustable swing directions and incorporating auxiliary components like lighting and audio devices to enhance comfort and visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a straight-rod structure is used for the supporting frame, then structural strength is ensured, but the swing direction becomes monotonous and incompatible with surroundings
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting frame is designed with an arc-shaped structure instead of straight rods, allowing the swing to move along a curved path that mimics a mother's hug. This curvature provides both structural integrity and a soothing, natural motion pattern that is compatible with the surrounding environment and more comforting for the baby.
Solution Approach 2:
The swing mechanism is designed to provide dynamic, multi-directional movement along the arc-shaped supporting frame. This allows the swing to adapt its motion pattern to create a more natural, comforting experience while maintaining structural strength through the curved frame design.
2Stability of the object's composition
If straight-rod supporting frames are disposed on left and right sides of the seat, then structural stability is achieved, but sightlines are blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The arc-shaped supporting frame is positioned above and behind the seat, curving over the top rather than extending vertically on the sides. This curved configuration maintains structural stability while clearing the sightlines of both the baby and parents, eliminating the blocking effect of traditional straight-rod designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting frame transitions from a two-dimensional side-by-side rod configuration to a three-dimensional arc structure that spans above the seat. This dimensional change allows the frame to provide structural support while occupying space that does not interfere with horizontal sightlines.
3Ease of manufacture
If a conventional structural design is used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but the swing direction is monotonous and different from a mother's hug
Solution Approach 1:
The arc-shaped supporting frame can be manufactured as a single curved component or assembled from segmented弧形 elements, maintaining relative manufacturing simplicity while achieving the desired curved motion path. The curvature is designed to match the natural arc of a mother's hug, providing a soothing experience without excessive manufacturing complexity.
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AI summary
An infant swing includes a holding frame, a hanger, and a supporting frame. The holding frame is used for holding a baby. The hanger is pivotally connected to the holding frame. The supporting frame is connected to an upper end of the hanger and extends along the contour of the holding frame from a side of the holding frame to another side, so that the supporting frame can support the holding frame on a holding surface cooperatively with the hanger.