Segmented Bar Stool Base to Reduce Packaging Volume and Transport Cost

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing bar stools have fixed, non-detachable bases that result in high packaging material consumption and transportation costs due to large packing volumes.

Innovation Solution

An assembly type bar stool base with detachable connecting members, leg components, and a reinforcement frame, allowing for disassembly into components for reduced packaging volume.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If the bar stool base is designed as a fixed non-detachable structure, then the structural stability is improved, but the packaging volume increases leading to higher packaging material consumption and transportation costs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidpackaging volume

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The bar stool base is divided into multiple detachable components including connecting members with joints, leg components, reinforcement frames, and cover plates. These segments can be separated for compact packaging while being assembled into a stable structure during use, resolving the contradiction between structural stability and packaging volume.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of manufacture

If the bar stool base is designed as a fixed non-detachable structure, then the manufacturing simplicity is improved, but the packaging material consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidpackaging material consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The base structure is segmented into standardized components (connecting members, leg components, reinforcement frames) that can be manufactured separately and assembled. This segmentation reduces packaging material consumption while maintaining manufacturing efficiency through modular production and assembly processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Strength

If the bar stool base is designed as a fixed non-detachable structure, then the structural integrity is improved, but the transportation cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural integrityVSAvoidtransportation cost

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The base is designed with detachable connections between components that maintain structural integrity when assembled. The segmented design allows compact packaging and efficient transportation, reducing transportation costs while ensuring the assembled structure meets strength requirements for正常使用.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connecting members are pre-designed with joints and connection structures that ensure proper alignment and secure assembly. This preliminary design of connection mechanisms guarantees structural integrity upon assembly while enabling the detaching function for cost-effective transportation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250386938A1Assembly type bar stool base and bar stool comprising same

Publication Date: 2025.12.25 WANG YUHUA

AI summary

An assembly type bar stool base (1), comprising: a connecting member (2) and at least three leg components (3). The connecting member (2) includes a vertical joint (21), and at least three transverse joints (22) equal in number to the leg components (3), and one end of each of the leg components (3) is detachably connected to a corresponding transverse joint (22) of the connecting member. Also disclosed is a bar stool comprising the base (1).