Luggage Connector with Rotating Arms for Stroller Attachment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Travelers face difficulty in simultaneously pushing a stroller and pulling rolling luggage due to the lack of a practical device that allows for secure and adjustable attachment of luggage handles to stroller or wheelchair frames.

Innovation Solution

A luggage connector with rotating arms and a hinge mechanism that allows for adjustable positioning and locking of clamps on luggage handles and stroller frames, enabling secure attachment and adjustment of the angle between the arms to accommodate different configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a traveler pulls rolling luggage while pushing a stroller, then both items can be transported simultaneously, but the traveler experiences difficulty and loss of control due to lack of proper attachment mechanism

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetransportation efficiencyVSAvoidcontrol and maneuverability

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The connector combines the stroller frame and luggage handle into a single integrated attachment system, merging two separate transportation functions into one unified device that can be controlled with a single hand

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The connector acts as an intermediary device between the stroller and luggage, providing a mechanical link that transfers and distributes the forces between the two items, making the combined system easier to maneuver

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If a fixed rigid connector is used to attach luggage to stroller, then secure attachment is achieved, but the connector cannot accommodate different angles and configurations of luggage handles and stroller frames

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment securityVSAvoidaccommodation of different configurations

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The connector employs rotating joints and adjustable arms that allow dynamic repositioning of the attachment points, enabling the rigid connector to adapt to various angles and configurations while maintaining secure attachment through locking mechanisms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The connector is divided into multiple segments (arms, joints, clamps) that can be independently positioned and angled, allowing each segment to be adjusted to match the specific configuration of the stroller and luggage being connected

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS8622357B2Luggage support arm

Publication Date: 2014.01.07 YOUNGBLOOD ERICA

AI summary

A luggage connector that may be used with a baby stroller or wheelchair to transport rolling luggage is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the connector includes a first arm and a second arm. Clamps are disposed at a distal end of each arm. The clamps are used to secure the connector to a handle of luggage and a portion of a frame such as a stroller or wheelchair frame. Each arm is adapted to rotate about a central axis so that each respective clamp may be rotated and positioned appropriately to secure the connector to the frame. In addition, a rotating hinge is provided to adjust to a desired angle between the two arms to accommodate the connector being secured to the frame and rolling luggage.