Rotatable Table Seat Structure With Lockable Child Orientation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing table seats for children are not adaptable, as the child container or sitting portion is fixed to the frame, preventing the child from changing axial positions relative to the table, thus unable to face directions other than directly at the table top.
Innovation Solution
A table seat design that allows the child to rotate about a central axis perpendicular to the table top, enabling the child to face away from the table and be locked in various angular positions, using a foldable frame with tubular arms and a locking mechanism for secure attachment and a flexible, rotatable sitting portion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the sitting portion is fixed to the frame, then the structure is simple and stable, but the child cannot rotate or change axial positions relative to the table
Solution Approach 1:
The sitting portion is separated from the frame as an independent rotatable component. The frame and sitting portion are connected through a rotation mechanism that allows relative movement, dividing the system into movable and stationary segments. This enables the child to rotate while maintaining structural stability through the frame's fixed clamping mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The sitting portion is designed with rotational freedom around a vertical axis, transforming from a static fixed connection to a dynamic adjustable connection. The rotation mechanism allows the sitting portion to change its angular position relative to the frame, providing adaptability while maintaining structural integrity through guided rotation paths.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the sitting portion is fixed to face the table, then the structure is simple, but the child cannot be oriented in different directions
Solution Approach 1:
The sitting portion is designed with rotational freedom around a vertical axis, transforming from a static fixed connection to a dynamic adjustable connection. The rotation mechanism allows the sitting portion to change its angular position relative to the frame, providing adaptability while maintaining structural integrity through guided rotation paths.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the frame uses clamping arms to attach to the table, then the seat is securely fixed, but the sitting portion cannot rotate relative to the frame
Solution Approach 1:
The sitting portion is separated from the frame as an independent rotatable component. The frame and sitting portion are connected through a rotation mechanism that allows relative movement, dividing the system into movable and stationary segments. This enables the child to rotate while maintaining structural stability through the frame's fixed clamping mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The sitting portion is designed with rotational freedom around a vertical axis, transforming from a static fixed connection to a dynamic adjustable connection. The rotation mechanism allows the sitting portion to change its angular position relative to the frame, providing adaptability while maintaining structural integrity through guided rotation paths.
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AI summary
A table seat (1) comprising a foldable frame (1A) supporting an at least partially foldable container or sitting portion (2) for receiving and supporting a child, said frame (1A) comprising opposing lateral portions (3) enabling the seat (1) to be removably fixed to a top (5) of the table (6), each portion (3) comprising an upper arm (10) and a lower arm (11) which are superposed, the second arm (11) comprising at least one movable intermediate portion (17) arranged to lowerly contact said table top (5) and at least one end portion (16), the child container (2) being associated with a support portion (50) fixed to said lateral portions (3). The child container or sitting portion (2) comprises a structure (55) rotatably associated with said support portion (50) and enabling the child to be arranged in different spatial positions relative to the table (6), said structure (55) being rotatable about a central axis (W) perpendicular to a geometrical plane parallel to said table top (5).