Rotatable Hub Adapter for Multi-Carrier Stroller Frame Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing stroller frames require multiple separate frames to accommodate different types of child carriers, such as infant car seats and toddler seats, leading to increased costs and complexity in maintenance and storage.
Innovation Solution
A multi-purpose stroller adapter that includes a rotatable hub with interchangeable connectors, allowing the adapter to switch between supporting different types of child carriers by rotating the hub to position the appropriate connector for use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate stroller frames are used to accommodate different types of child carriers, then each frame can be optimized for its specific carrier type, but the overall system complexity and storage requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter assembly is designed with multiple connectors that can be rotated into position to accommodate different carrier types (infant car seats, toddler seats, travel systems). This allows a single stroller frame to perform multiple functions that previously required separate frames, directly resolving the contradiction between versatility and system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter incorporates a rotatable hub mechanism that allows dynamic reconfiguration of connectors based on the desired carrier type. This dynamic adaptability enables the system to transition between different configurations, providing universal compatibility without requiring multiple static frames
2Reliability
If multiple separate stroller frames are maintained for different carrier types, then each frame can be specialized, but storage space and maintenance costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionality of multiple separate frames into a single integrated system by combining multiple connectors and adapters into one assembly. This consolidation reduces the quantity of frames needed from multiple separate units to a single frame with an integrated multi-connector adapter, directly addressing the storage and maintenance burden
3Adaptability or versatility
If a single stroller frame supports multiple carrier types through interchangeable adapters, then versatility improves, but the adapter mechanism complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is segmented into distinct functional components (hub, connectors, mounting mechanism) that can independently perform their specific functions. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its role while maintaining overall system versatility, reducing the perceived complexity through modular design
Data Source
AI summary
This description is related to an adapter that can be coupled to a stroller frame (e.g., to one side of the stroller frame) or other child product and that is changeable between a first configuration for supporting a first type of accessory (e.g., stroller accessory) and a second configuration for supporting a second type of accessory. The adapter can include a hub that is rotatable relative to the stroller frame or child product and can include a first connector and a second connector positioned at different locations relative to the hub. In examples, when the hub is rotated to a first position, the first connector can be in position to support the first type of accessory, and when the hub is rotated to the second position, the second connector can be in position to support the second type of accessory.