Stroller Mounting System Adapter Segmentation for Safe Component Switching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing child stroller apparatuses often pose safety concerns due to complex and potentially hazardous operation of mounting systems for installing and detaching child seats and bassinets.

Innovation Solution

A child stroller apparatus with a mounting system featuring adapters and a locking mechanism that allows for easy installation and detachment of detachable components, such as child seats and bassinets, with a secure locking mechanism to prevent accidental unlocking by children.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a mounting system is provided to allow installation of different child supporting parts, then adaptability is improved, but operation complexity increases and safety concerns arise

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidoperation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting system is divided into separate components: a coupling part integrated into the stroller frame and a detachable adapter that interfaces with child supporting parts. This segmentation allows the adapter to be independently designed for simple, safe operation while maintaining the overall adaptability of the system through standardized coupling interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The adapter serves as an intermediary component between the stroller frame's coupling part and the detachable child supporting parts. This intermediary element simplifies the interface complexity by providing a standardized connection mechanism that handles both attachment and detachment operations in a uniform, safe manner regardless of the specific child supporting part being installed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If a mounting system with detachable components is provided, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to potential accidental detachment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of installation and detachmentVSAvoidsafety against accidental detachment
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The coupling mechanism incorporates preliminary safety features that prevent accidental detachment before it can occur. The adapter and coupling part are designed with interlocking elements and engagement indicators that ensure proper attachment and provide mechanical prevention against unintended separation, while still allowing intentional removal when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting system includes visual or tactile feedback mechanisms that indicate when the adapter is properly attached to the coupling part. This feedback ensures caregivers can verify secure installation, and the system may include engagement detection features that provide confirmation of reliable connection, thereby maintaining both ease of operation and safety.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12037039B2Child stroller apparatus
Publication Date: 2024.07.16 WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AG
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AI summary

A child stroller apparatus includes a stroller frame, and a mounting system including a first coupling part provided on the stroller frame, and an adapter suitable to receive the installation of a detachable component. The adapter is installable on and detachable from the first coupling portion, wherein the adapter includes a support body having a second coupling portion and a third coupling portion, the second coupling portion being detachably connectible with the first coupling portion, and the third coupling portion being detachably connectible with the detachable component.