Sliding Lounger with Nested Slat Design for Compact Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional loungers lack flexibility and space efficiency, particularly in outdoor settings, as they often require more space when in use and are cumbersome to store or transport due to fixed configurations.

Innovation Solution

A sliding lounger design featuring a seating portion with parallel slats and spaces, a movable back support portion that can pivot and fold, and a foot support portion that can also pivot and fold, allowing for compact storage and easy transportation, with adjustable legs for varying heights and positions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If a conventional lounver with fixed configuration is used, then structural simplicity is maintained, but space efficiency and storage convenience deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage footprintVSAvoidstructural complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Volume of moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The lounver is divided into separate modular components including a seating portion, a back support portion, and a foot support portion. Each portion can be independently folded and stored, reducing the overall storage footprint while maintaining structural integrity through standardized connection mechanisms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The back support portion and foot support portion are designed to nest within or alongside the seating portion when folded. The slatted structures of different portions interlock or stack together, maximizing space efficiency during storage and transportation without requiring complex disassembly

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional lounver with fixed configuration is used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but adaptability and usability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveposition adjustabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The back support portion and foot support portion are designed with pivot points and sliding mechanisms that allow dynamic adjustment between multiple positions. Users can configure the lounver for different angles and orientations, transforming a static structure into an adaptable system that responds to varying usage requirements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Each slatted portion is designed to serve multiple functions: providing structural support, enabling folding motion, and facilitating nesting during storage. The standardized slat dimensions and connection points allow the same components to be used in different configurations, reducing the number of unique parts needed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11344124B1Lounger which may be slid or folded into compact form

Publication Date: 2022.05.31 NOBLE HOUSE HOME FURNISHINGS LLC

AI summary

A sliding lounger comprises a seating portion having seating slats and seating spaces between the seating slats, a back support portion having back slats and back spaces between the back slats, the back slats being receivable within the seating spaces and the seating slats being receivable within the back spaces, and a foot support portion having foot slats and foot spaces between the foot slats, the foot slats being receivable within the seating spaces, and the seating slats being receivable within the foot spaces. The back portion and foot support portion move between an open position where the back and foot slats are not received within the seating spaces and a compact position where the back and foot slats are received within the seating spaces.