Multi-purpose child support assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional child weight measurement tools are single-purpose, uncomfortable for children due to hard plastic materials, and lack the ability to track feeding intake.
Innovation Solution
A multi-purpose child support assembly with a frame, weighting module, and support component that allows for weight measurement before and after feeding, using load sensors between movable frames and a fabric support for comfort, enabling the calculation of feeding intake.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a dedicated infant scale or standard bathroom scale is used, then weight measurement function is provided, but the product is single-purpose with no other use around the home
Solution Approach 1:
The scale is integrated into a changing table assembly, allowing the same device to serve multiple functions: weight measurement, changing diapers, and potential feeding functions. The weighing platform is incorporated as part of the changing table structure, so the assembly can weigh infants while also providing a surface for changing and caring for the infant.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional scales made of hard plastic material are used, then weight measurement is achieved, but children feel uncomfortable
Solution Approach 1:
The weighing platform incorporates a fabric component that can be attached to the frame, combining the structural support of the frame with the comfort and softness of fabric material. This composite approach allows the hard frame to provide structural integrity while the soft fabric surface provides comfort for the infant during weighing.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional scale is used, then weight measurement is provided, but it does not offer a feature to measure a feeding intake of a child
Solution Approach 1:
The assembly is designed to accommodate multiple infant care functions including weighing before and after feeding, changing diapers, and potentially feeding. By integrating these functions into a single assembly, the device can track feeding intake by weighing the infant before and after feeding sessions, eliminating the need for separate specialized devices.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the scale is integrated into a play yard, then multi-purpose use is achieved, but the device cannot be easily moved or used independently
Solution Approach 1:
The weighing assembly is designed as a detachable component that can be separated from the play yard. The weighing platform with fabric component can be removed and used independently on a table or other flat surfaces, providing both integrated and standalone usage options without requiring permanent installation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Provides a comfortable and convenient means to track a child's weight and feeding intake, allowing caregivers to monitor food consumption effectively, with the ability to be used on a play yard or as a standalone device.
Implementation Method 1
The weighting module is disposed on the frame and between the lower frame and the upper frame
Data Source
AI summary
A multi-purpose child support assembly is provided. The multi-purpose child support assembly includes a frame, a weighting module and a support component. The frame includes a lower frame and an upper frame movably connected to the lower frame. The weighting module disposed on the frame and between the lower frame and the upper frame. The support component is connected to the upper frame and defines a supporting area for a child between the upper frame and the lower frame.