Portable Ride-On Toy Segmented Base and Inflatable Body
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Solution Overview
Problem
Ride-on toys are bulky and inconvenient for storage and transportation due to their large size in the ready-to-use configuration.
Innovation Solution
A ride-on toy designed with a base consisting of separate front and rear pieces connected by straps, an inflatable body with detachable legs, and wheel holders that can be assembled and disassembled for storage, allowing the components to be packaged in a smaller size.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the ride-on toy is provided in its complete use configuration, then the toy is ready for immediate use and operation, but the toy becomes bulky and large making it inconvenient for storage and transportation
Solution Approach 1:
The ride-on toy is divided into multiple separate components including a base with front and rear pieces, an inflatable body, and wheel holders that can be detached and stored separately. This segmentation allows the toy to be disassembled into smaller parts for compact storage while maintaining complete functionality when assembled for use.
Solution Approach 2:
The design allows components to be nested within each other when not in use - the inflatable body can be deflated and stored within the base, and wheel holders can be positioned within the leg housings of the base. This nesting capability significantly reduces the overall storage volume while maintaining the complete toy structure for use.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the ride-on toy is provided as a single large assembly, then the toy structure is simple and stable, but the toy becomes difficult to store and transport
Solution Approach 1:
The toy is segmented into modular components (base pieces, inflatable body, wheel holders) that can be manufactured separately and then assembled. This segmentation maintains structural stability when assembled while simplifying manufacturing processes and reducing shipping costs compared to producing a single large assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional components are merged into a single integrated design when assembled - the base pieces connect to form a stable foundation, the inflatable body provides structural support and seating, and wheel holders secure the wheels. This merging maintains structural stability while allowing easier manufacturing and storage of individual components.
3Volume of moving object
If the ride-on toy is provided as separate components for storage, then the toy can be packaged in a smaller box, but the assembly process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The toy is segmented into components designed for easy assembly - the base has front and rear pieces that connect simply, the inflatable body inflates to its final shape, and wheel holders attach to the legs. This segmentation reduces package size while keeping assembly straightforward through intuitive design and clear connection mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The base pieces are pre-configured with connection points and orientations that guide the assembly process, and the inflatable body is pre-prepared with valve and opening positions that indicate the correct assembly sequence. This preliminary preparation simplifies the assembly process despite the multiple components, making it accessible to children and parents alike.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates convenient storage and transportation by reducing the overall size and weight of the toy, while maintaining ease of assembly and use.
Implementation Method 1
an inflatable body having a body portion and a plurality of legs
Data Source
AI summary
A ride-on toy has a base having a front piece and a rear piece, each of the front piece and the rear piece having a plurality of leg housings. The base further includes at least one connecting strap that removably connects the front piece and the rear piece. The ride-on toy also includes an inflatable body having a body portion and a plurality of legs, with each of the plurality of legs inserted into a corresponding one of the plurality of leg housings. The ride-on toy also includes a plurality of wheel holders, each wheel holder having a foot housing and an ankle section extending upwardly from the foot housing, with a rotatable wheel secured inside the foot housing, and with the ankle section inserted into a corresponding one of the plurality of leg housings.