Stroller Locking Mechanism Single Cable Synchronization
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing child holding devices, such as strollers and child seats, often have complex and error-prone mechanisms for folding and locking, requiring multiple Bowden cables to synchronize the release of locking elements, which can lead to malfunctions and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
A child holding device with a common actuating device that uses a single force transmission means, such as a Bowden cable, to simultaneously actuate both locking devices, ensuring synchronous operation and reducing the risk of malfunctions and costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple Bowden cables are used to synchronize locking elements, then the locking mechanism can be released on both sides of the folding axis, but the device complexity and potential for malfunctions increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple locking operations into a single Bowden cable system. The actuating element on the pusher connects via one Bowden cable to a locking mechanism that simultaneously controls locking elements on both sides of the folding axis. This merging of functions reduces the number of cables from two to one, simplifying the overall device structure while maintaining reliable synchronous locking and unlocking operation.
2Ease of operation
If two Bowden cables are used to release locking elements synchronously, then the folding operation can be released without catching, but the manufacturing cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the function of two separate Bowden cables into a single cable system. The actuating element connects through one Bowden cable to a locking mechanism that uses a common moving component (such as a cam or lever) to simultaneously release locking elements on both sides of the folding axis. This approach achieves synchronous folding operation while reducing manufacturing complexity and cost by eliminating the need to manufacture, install, and maintain two separate cable systems.
3Reliability
If multiple locking devices are used to secure the stroller state, then the locking is more reliable, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs multiple locking elements (such as latches or cam locks) that are mechanically coupled through a common actuating mechanism. When the single Bowden cable is actuated, it moves a central locking component that simultaneously engages or disengages multiple locking elements distributed at different locations. This configuration provides reliable state locking through multiple points of engagement while avoiding the complexity of independently controlling each locking device with separate actuators and cables.
Data Source
AI summary
Described is a child holding device, more particularly a stroller and/or child seat, comprising a setting device for setting a state of the child holding device, a locking mechanism comprising a first locking device and at least one second locking device for locking the state, and a manual, actuation device for actuating the first locking device and the at least one second locking device, wherein the actuation device is connected by means of a common force transmission device to the first locking device and the at least one second locking device.