Detachable Stroller Cup Holder Latch for Flexible Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional stroller cup holder modules are often permanently attached, leading to inconvenience and risk of loss when removed, and caregivers are limited in their configuration options.
Innovation Solution
A detachable cup holder module with a mounting arm and elastic latch system that allows secure attachment and easy detachment from stroller mounts, enabling flexible placement and configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the cup holder module is permanently attached to the stroller, then the attachment reliability is improved, but the adaptability and ease of operation deteriorate because the caregiver cannot reposition or remove it flexibly
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system transitions from a static permanent attachment to a dynamic removable attachment. The latch mechanism allows the cup holder module to be securely attached when needed and easily removed when not needed, enabling the attachment state to change based on user requirements. This resolves the contradiction by making the attachment reliability conditional rather than fixed.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a mounting arm with latch mechanism on the cup holder module, and a corresponding mount on the stroller. This segmentation allows the cup holder module to be independently attached or detached, providing both secure attachment when connected and flexible repositioning when disconnected.
2Reliability
If the cup holder module is permanently attached to the stroller, then the attachment reliability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates because the caregiver cannot easily remove and reposition it
Solution Approach 1:
The latch mechanism acts as an intermediary element that mediates between the cup holder module and the stroller mount. It provides secure attachment through engagement while allowing easy detachment through button actuation. This intermediary mechanism resolves the contradiction by enabling both reliable attachment and easy operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is designed to be self-servicing through the spring-loaded latch mechanism. The spring automatically maintains engagement force for secure attachment, and the button mechanism allows single-handed operation for easy detachment. The system serves itself by maintaining attachment without continuous user intervention while allowing easy release when needed.
3Ease of operation
If the cup holder module is removed from the stroller, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability deteriorates because the module can be easily misplaced and lost
Solution Approach 1:
The spring-loaded latch mechanism automatically maintains engagement when the button is not pressed, providing self-servicing secure attachment. The module remains reliably attached during normal use without requiring continuous user attention, reducing the risk of accidental loss while maintaining ease of intentional removal.
4Reliability
If the cup holder module is permanently attached in a specific location, then the attachment reliability is improved, but the adaptability deteriorates because the caregiver is limited to fixed configuration options
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is designed with universal compatibility between the mounting arm and stroller mounts. The standardized engagement interface allows the cup holder module to be attached to multiple different locations on various stroller models, providing multi-functionality that resolves the contradiction between secure attachment and configuration flexibility.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides increased flexibility and convenience by allowing caregivers to easily attach and detach the cup holder module from various stroller mounts, reducing the risk of loss and enabling customizable storage configurations.
Implementation Method 1
The elastic member is disposed on the clamping base for providing a first elastic force to bias the clamping base toward a latched position to clamp the mount cooperatively with the mounting arm
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AI summary
A cup holder module is detachably mounted on a mount of a stroller and includes a cup holder, a mounting arm formed from the cup holder, and a first mounting latch. The mount has an engaging groove. The first mounting latch is disposed on the mounting arm and has a first button movably disposed on the mounting arm, a clamping base connected to the first button and disposed in the mounting arm, and an elastic member. The elastic member is disposed on the clamping base for biasing the clamping base to clamp the mount cooperatively with the mounting arm when the mounting arm is mounted on the mount and the first button is engaged with the engaging groove. When the first button is pressed to move the clamping base to an unlatched position, the clamping base is separate from the mount to make the mounting arm detachable from the mount.