Portable Chair with Integrated Backpack and Telescoping Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing outdoor recreational equipment, such as separate chairs and backpacks, are cumbersome and complicate mobility due to the need for carrying multiple items, lacking a portable and ergonomic solution for seating and storage.
Innovation Solution
A portable chair design incorporating a sealable plastic five-gallon bucket with a pivotable seat, adjustable straps, and telescoping poles, allowing transition between a backpack configuration for transport and a seat configuration for use, with integrated storage pockets and insulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate chairs and backpacks are used for outdoor activities, then seating functionality and storage capacity are provided, but mobility is compromised due to carrying multiple items
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a chair and backpack into a single integrated unit. The chair backrest serves as the backpack back panel, the seat forms the backpack bottom, and the chair legs double as backpack side supports. This merging eliminates the need to carry separate chairs and backpacks, resolving the contradiction between providing dual functionality and maintaining mobility.
Solution Approach 2:
Each component of the chair-backpack hybrid serves multiple functions: the frame provides both chair support and backpack structure, the fabric serves as both chair upholstery and backpack material, and the storage pockets function as both chair accessories and backpack compartments. This multi-functionality addresses the contradiction by reducing item count while maintaining versatility.
2Ease of operation
If traditional separate chair and backpack designs are used, then specific functions are fulfilled, but overall portability and ease of transport are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the chair and backpack into one unit, the patent eliminates the need to transport multiple separate items. The integrated design allows the user to carry everything in a single pack, improving ease of transport while the shared structure reduces total weight compared to carrying both items separately.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a portable chair is designed with integrated storage and insulation, then comfort and functionality are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges storage pockets and insulation layers directly into the chair-backpack structure. The insulation is integrated between the fabric layers, and storage pockets are formed as compartments within the same fabric structure, avoiding the need for separate attached components and reducing overall structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage pockets are nested within the chair-backpack fabric structure, with compartments integrated into the side panels and back panel. This nesting approach provides additional storage functionality without adding external attachments, thereby managing structural complexity while enhancing versatility.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Provides a compact, ergonomic, and stable seating solution with integrated storage, enhancing mobility and comfort in outdoor settings by reducing the number of items to carry and simplifying setup.
Implementation Method 1
a spring biased bayonet pin coupling
Implementation Method 2
an insulated fabric sheath comprising a bottom panel and an annular wall panel cooperating to form a cavity to receive the five gallon bucket
Data Source
AI summary
A portable chair featuring a unique combination of elements for enhanced utility and comfort. The chair includes a sealable five-gallon plastic bucket with a lid, encased in an insulated fabric sheath with a bottom panel and an annular wall panel forming a cavity for the bucket. A pivotal seat portion is attached to the bucket's lid, which includes a rigid panel with a threaded aperture, a seat pad, and a fabric panel enveloping the seat pad. The seat pivots via a threaded fastener passing through the lid's aperture. Additionally, the chair is equipped with shoulder straps and an adjustable padded hip belt. The chair features a pair of rigid telescoping poles, configurable in extended or storage positions, which allows the chair to transition from a compact, backpack-like configuration to a functional seating arrangement, meeting both storage and comfort needs.