Remote Infant Stroller With Fold-Out Changing Table and GPS Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing infant strollers lack remote control functionality, GPS tracking, and a practical changing table with telescopic legs, making it difficult for caregivers to manage the stroller's movement and maintain hygiene during diaper changes.

Innovation Solution

A remote-controlled infant stroller with a foldable changing table, telescopic legs, voice-activated braking system, and GPS capabilities, allowing caregivers to control the stroller's movement remotely and track its location while providing a sanitary space for diaper changes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If a traditional stroller design is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it lacks remote control functionality and GPS tracking capabilities

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveremote control functionalityVSAvoidstroller structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The stroller integrates multiple functions including remote control via wireless communication, GPS tracking, and voice-activated braking into a single device, allowing it to perform both traditional stroller functions and advanced monitoring/control functions simultaneously

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical control with wireless electronic control systems, including remote control transmitters, GPS receivers, and voice-activated braking mechanisms that eliminate the need for direct physical handling of the stroller

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If a fixed changing table is attached to the stroller, then it provides a stable surface for diaper changes, but it increases the overall size and reduces portability

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvediaper changing capabilityVSAvoidstroller size

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The changing table is designed with telescopic legs that can extend and retract, allowing it to transition between a compact stored position and an extended usable position, providing stability when needed while minimizing size when not in use

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The changing table is divided into separate functional components including the platform, telescopic legs, and securing mechanism, allowing each part to be independently adjusted or stored

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If telescopic legs are used to support the changing table, then they provide adjustable height support, but they add complexity to the securing mechanism

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadjustable height supportVSAvoidsecuring mechanism

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The telescopic legs include pre-positioned engagement features and securing clips that are prepared in advance to quickly lock the legs at desired heights, eliminating the need for complex adjustment mechanisms during use

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

4Ease of operation

If a voice-activated braking system is implemented, then hands-free control is enabled, but it requires additional electronic components and power consumption

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehands-free controlVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The voice-activated braking system uses voice recognition technology to detect and respond to caregiver commands automatically, enabling hands-free operation without requiring complex manual controls or continuous power input

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS9939811B1Remote controlled infant stroller with a changing table

Publication Date: 2018.04.10 FITZPATRICK EYRIA

AI summary

A wheeled remote controlled infant stroller with a changing table including a changing table platform having telescopic foldable legs and being pivotably attached to a rear end of a support frame of an infant stroller body with the changing table platform pivoting outwardly away from a rear side of the infant stroller body. Also included is a remote-controlled braking system to wirelessly control the wheels and GPS tracking capabilities.