Multi-purpose child support assembly and related child support assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional child scales are single-purpose products made of hard plastic, causing discomfort to children and lack features for measuring feeding intake, while existing solutions do not offer multi-functionality or comfort.
Innovation Solution
A multi-purpose child support assembly with a frame assembly, support component, and weighting module that allows for measuring a child's weight before and after feeding, providing a comfortable environment and versatility in use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a dedicated infant scale is used to measure child's weight, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases and it becomes single-purpose with no other use around the home
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates a weighting module into a play yard structure, creating a multi-functional system that combines child play support with weight measurement capabilities. The frame assembly serves both as structural support for the play yard and as the mounting structure for the weighting module, eliminating the need for a separate dedicated scale while maintaining measurement functionality.
2Strength
If hard plastic material is used for the scale, then manufacturing precision and durability are improved, but object-affected harmful factors increase as it makes children uncomfortable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different material qualities to different parts of the system. The frame assembly uses hard plastic or metal materials for structural strength and durability, while the support component that directly contacts the child uses soft, comfortable materials. This local differentiation of material properties resolves the contradiction between structural strength and child comfort.
3Device complexity
If a conventional single-purpose scale is used, then device complexity is reduced, but loss of information occurs as it does not offer a feature to measure a feeding intake of a child
Solution Approach 1:
The weighting module is designed to perform multiple functions: measuring child weight for growth tracking and measuring feeding intake by comparing weight before and after feeding. The control module processes these measurements and can display or store feeding intake data, providing comprehensive monitoring capabilities within an integrated system.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If the support component is made with soft materials for child comfort, then object-affected harmful factors are reduced, but manufacturing precision may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the system into distinct components with different material requirements. The frame assembly uses materials optimized for structural precision and durability, while the support component uses soft materials optimized for child comfort. This separation allows each component to be manufactured with appropriate precision standards for its specific function.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables accurate measurement of feeding intake and offers a comfortable support for children, with the ability to be used on a play yard or other surfaces, enhancing user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
The weighting module is disposed on the frame assembly between the lower frame and the upper frame... utilizes the weighting module disposed between the upper frame and the lower frame movable relative to each other to measure the weight of the child
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AI summary
A multi-purpose child support assembly is provided and includes a frame assembly, a support component and a weighting module. The frame assembly includes a lower frame and an upper frame movable relative to the lower frame. The support component is mounted to the upper frame. The support component defines a supporting area for supporting a child placed on the support component. The weighting module is disposed on the frame assembly between the lower frame and the upper frame. Besides, a related child support assembly is also provided.