Infant Swing Pivot Base Layout for Compact Power Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional infant swings face design constraints when integrating a power supply device, as it often requires additional space in the driving hub, affecting flexibility and increasing the volume, which compromises the swing's structural design and aesthetics.
Innovation Solution
The power supply device is positioned between the first and second pivot bases of the infant swing's feet, allowing for a compact design that avoids interference with other components and maintains the swing's folding structure integrity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the power supply device is disposed in the driving hub, then the power supply function is integrated, but the volume of the driving hub increases and structural design flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the infant swing into modular components: the driving hub for oscillation movement, separate foot assemblies with pivot bases, and the power supply device positioned between the pivot bases. This segmentation allows the power supply to be integrated into the overall system without increasing the volume of the driving hub itself, as each component maintains its original size and function.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of placing the power supply device within the horizontal plane of the driving hub, the patent positions it in the vertical space between the first and second pivot bases of the foot assemblies. This dimensional relocation allows integration of the power supply function while keeping the driving hub compact and maintaining structural design flexibility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the power supply device is disposed in the driving hub, then the power supply function is integrated, but the structural design flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the power supply device from the driving hub and placing it between the pivot bases, the patent maintains the independence of each component. This allows the driving hub to focus on its oscillation function while the power supply device handles electrical functions, preserving structural design flexibility and making future modifications easier.
Solution Approach 2:
The power supply device is extracted from the driving hub and repositioned to the space between the pivot bases. This extraction eliminates the constraint that would otherwise limit structural design flexibility, allowing the driving hub to be optimized for its mechanical function without being burdened by electrical component integration.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the power supply device is disposed in the driving hub, then the power supply function is integrated, but the appearance of the infant swing is affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent relocates the power supply device from the horizontal plane of the driving hub to the vertical space between the pivot bases. This dimensional change allows the driving hub to maintain its original compact shape and aesthetic appearance, while the power supply device is positioned in a location that does not compromise the overall visual appeal of the infant swing.
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AI summary
An infant swing includes a carrier, a first foot, at least one arm, a second foot, a pivotal positioning mechanism, a driving device, and a power supply device. The arm is connected to the first foot and the carrier. A second pivot base of the second foot is pivotally connected to a first pivot base of the first foot. The second foot is used for supporting the carrier above a supporting surface cooperatively with the first foot and the arm. The pivotal positioning mechanism is disposed between the first pivot base and the second pivot base. The pivotal positioning mechanism is used for constraining rotation of the second foot. The driving device is used for driving the arm. The power supply device is used for providing electric power to the driving device so as to make the carrier capable of swinging relative to the first foot.