Snapping structure and baby carrier using the same

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional mating structures for mounting sleep boxes or baby seats on carriers are complex, occupy large space, and are inconvenient to operate, making it difficult for caregivers to provide a comfortable and safe sleep environment for babies.

Innovation Solution

A snapping structure with a movable locking member on the body and a positioning member on the support frame, allowing for easy detachment and mounting, utilizing a telescopically movable locking mechanism that is simple and convenient to operate.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional mating structures are used to mount sleep boxes or baby seats on carriers, then the mounting is secure and stable, but the structure occupies large space and is complex to operate

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveEase of operationVSAvoidStructure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mating structure is divided into two separate components: a locking member attached to the baby seat and a positioning member attached to the carrier. This segmentation allows each component to be simple in design while working together to provide secure mounting, reducing overall structural complexity and improving ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The locking function is extracted as a separate movable locking member that can independently engage with the positioning member. This extraction simplifies the overall structure by separating the locking mechanism from the main body, making it easier to operate and reducing structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Area of stationary object

If conventional mating structures are used to mount sleep boxes or baby seats on carriers, then the mounting is secure, but the structure occupies large space

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveStructure spaceVSAvoidMounting security

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The locking member is designed to nest within or alongside the positioning member when engaged, allowing the mounting structure to occupy minimal space when in use. The components are configured to fit together compactly, reducing the overall space required while maintaining secure mounting.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Ease of operation

If conventional mating structures are used, then the mounting is stable, but it is inconvenient for caregivers to operate

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveEase of operationVSAvoidMounting time

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The locking member is designed to be movable, allowing it to easily transition between locked and unlocked states. This dynamic design enables caregivers to quickly mount or detach baby seats by simply moving the locking member, significantly reducing the time required for operation while maintaining stable mounting when locked.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11673596B2Snapping structure and baby carrier using the same

Publication Date: 2023.06.13 WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AG

AI summary

A snapping structure is provided, which is configured to detachably mount a body to a support frame. The snapping structure includes a locking member movably disposed on the body and a positioning member disposed on the support frame and mated with the locking member. The locking member is movable to be locked to the positioning member, so as to mount the body to the support frame, or the locking member is movable to be unlocked from the positioning member, so as to separate the body from the support frame.