Assembled Sofa Armrest Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional sofa armrest structures are large, inconvenient for transportation and storage, require professional assembly, and cannot be personalized to user needs.
Innovation Solution
An assembled sofa armrest structure comprising a splicing body with side plates connected by splicing pieces and connecting strips, featuring detachable components like armrest covers and flexible buffer layers, allowing for customizable assembly and enhanced stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional integral sofa armrest structures are used, then structural strength is improved, but transportation convenience and storage efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The sofa armrest is divided into multiple detachable components including side plates, splicing pieces, armrest covers, and connecting strips. This segmentation allows each component to be separately packaged and transported, significantly improving transportation convenience while maintaining structural integrity through the connection mechanisms designed between components
2Stability of the object's composition
If traditional integral sofa armrest structures are used, then structural stability is improved, but assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The armrest is segmented into modular components that can be easily assembled and disassembled. The segmentation is designed with standardized connection interfaces including buckles, clamping grooves, and embedding grooves that simplify the assembly process while maintaining structural stability when connected
Solution Approach 2:
The connection mechanisms are designed to be self-servicing, allowing users to assemble and disassemble the armrest without requiring professional tools or expertise. Features like self-locking buckles, snap-fit connections, and tool-free embedding grooves enable end-users to perform assembly themselves
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional integral sofa armrest structures are used, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but adaptability to user needs deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The modular segmented design allows different combinations of side plates, splicing pieces, and armrest covers to be assembled, enabling customization of armrest width and style. Standardized connection interfaces maintain manufacturing simplicity while the modular nature enables various configurations to meet different user needs
Solution Approach 2:
The standardized connection mechanisms and modular components serve multiple functions: they enable easy assembly and disassembly, allow for customization of different armrest configurations, and maintain structural integrity. The same connection principles apply across different component sizes and styles, providing universal applicability
4Ease of operation
If detachable components are used, then transportation convenience is improved, but connection reliability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The connection mechanisms are pre-designed and pre-positioned during manufacturing, with buckles, clamping grooves, and embedding grooves precisely located to ensure reliable connections during assembly. This preliminary preparation ensures that when components are connected, the connection reliability is maintained despite the detachable nature of the components
Solution Approach 2:
The splicing pieces serve as intermediary components that connect the side plates and armrest covers. These intermediaries include connecting strips with multiple fixation points that distribute connection forces, enhancing the overall reliability of the detachable structure by providing stable connection interfaces between components
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AI summary
An assembled sofa armrest structure, comprising a splicing body, wherein the outside of the splicing body is sleeved with an armrest cover, and the top of the splicing body is provided with a cover; the splicing body comprises two side plates arranged longitudinally, which are connected by splicing pieces. The invention has a simple structure and is convenient to use. Through the combination of splicing body, armrest cover and cover, it is detachable, easy to transport and store. The sofa armrest can be assembled with insert-type assembly parts, which is fast and convenient. By matching assembled pieces of different sizes according to needs, the overall armrest width can be customized, which is flexible and can meet different needs. The design of the connecting strips between the side plates fixes the position of the side plates and enhances the stability of the structure.