Portable Infant Vibration Pad for Crib-Slat Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Parents face challenges in providing a portable and efficient vibration device for infants when transitioning from bassinets or swings to cribs, as conventional solutions are ineffective and require cumbersome installation under the mattress.
Innovation Solution
A portable, flattened vibration device with a flexible neck that fits between crib slats, allowing easy installation under the mattress without lifting it, featuring a vibrating pad, control pad, and adjustable vibration settings, and can be secured to the crib frame for soothing vibrations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional vibration device is used, then the infant can receive vibration to fall asleep, but the device requires cumbersome installation under the mattress and cannot be easily ported to cribs
Solution Approach 1:
The vibration device is divided into separate components: a vibration unit with motor and weight, a connection element with adhesive, and a cover assembly. This segmentation allows the vibration mechanism to be installed independently under the mattress without moving the entire mattress, enabling easy installation and portability across different sleep environments like bassinets and cribs.
Solution Approach 2:
The vibration unit is nested within the connection element, which is then nested within the cover assembly. This nested structure allows the compact vibration device to fit between crib slats and under mattresses without requiring significant space or complex installation procedures, enhancing both ease of installation and adaptability.
2Reliability
If the vibration device is installed under the mattress, then the infant can receive soothing vibrations, but the installation process requires lifting the mattress which disturbs the infant
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the vibration unit from the mattress cover assembly, the device can be installed through the side of the crib between slats without lifting the mattress. The connection element with adhesive secures the vibration unit under the mattress edge, allowing installation without disturbing the sleeping infant while maintaining continuous soothing vibration capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection element acts as an intermediary between the vibration unit and the mattress, using adhesive to secure the vibration device under the mattress without requiring physical lifting. This intermediary mechanism enables non-disturbing installation while ensuring reliable attachment for continuous soothing operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a portable vibration device is designed, then it can be used in multiple settings, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The vibration device is designed with universal applicability to work in multiple settings including bassinets, cribs, and other sleep environments. The adjustable weight mechanism and adaptable connection system allow the same device structure to provide effective vibration across different applications without requiring multiple specialized devices, balancing versatility with structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates adjustable vibration intensity through variable weights that can be added or removed, and a flexible connection element that adapts to different installation positions. This dynamic adjustability allows a single device structure to serve multiple purposes across different sleep environments without increasing fundamental structural complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy and secure installation of a vibration device under the mattress without disturbing the infant, providing adjustable soothing vibrations that can be used in various settings, including cribs, strollers, and other objects, enhancing sleep comfort for infants.
Implementation Method 1
a vibration unit (40) disposed within the cover (13) and adapted to generate vibrations
Data Source
AI summary
A portable vibration device for soothing an infant. The portable vibration device includes a vibration pad portion, a control pad connected and a neck portion. The neck portion extends between the vibration pad and the control pad. A vibration circuit is provided to control a vibration element in the vibration pad. The circuit electrically connects the control pad to the vibration pad. A cushion is provided around the vibration pad portion and a cover is disposed around the cushion and the internal components of the vibration device.