Wall-mounted foldable chair

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional foldable chairs face issues with uneven weight distribution and increased occupied space due to friction with the wall and the design of the supporting frame, leading to deformation and inefficient folding.

Innovation Solution

A wall-mounted foldable chair design featuring L-shaped assembling bars, a bent connecting rod with arm and supporting sections, and anti-slip pads, allowing for stable seating and efficient folding by reducing the volume occupied when folded.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If the rotatable frame is connected to the supporting frame with a long connecting rod, then the structural stability is improved, but the folding efficiency deteriorates and occupied space increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidfolding efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The connecting rod is divided into multiple sections (first connecting rod, second connecting rod, third connecting rod) that can be sequentially folded and stacked. This segmentation allows the long connecting rod to be broken down into manageable segments that can be compactly stored, improving folding efficiency while maintaining structural stability when extended.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The folded connecting rods are nested within the rotatable frame structure, with each segment of the connecting rod positioned inside the frame when folded. This nesting arrangement minimizes the occupied space during folding while preserving the full extension length for stable seating when unfolded.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Stability of the object's composition

If the U-shaped elbow of the rotatable frame is pressed against the wall for support, then the friction provides resistance for stability, but the small seating surface area causes uneven weight distribution and deformation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefriction-based stabilityVSAvoidweight distribution uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The support function is segmented from the seating function. Instead of relying on the U-shaped elbow to provide both seating support and wall friction, the design uses dedicated supporting legs that extend to the ground for weight bearing, while the U-shaped elbow serves primarily for structural connection and folding mechanics.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The supporting legs act as intermediaries between the rotatable frame and the ground, transferring the user's weight through a dedicated structural path rather than relying on friction at the wall contact point. This intermediary structure ensures uniform weight distribution and prevents deformation of the seating area.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If the connecting rod is made long to ensure proper connection, then the connection reliability is improved, but the folding compactness deteriorates and occupied space increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidoccupied space when folded
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The long connecting rod is segmented into multiple shorter sections that can be connected in sequence when extended for reliable connection, but folded and stacked compactly when not in use. This segmentation maintains connection reliability while dramatically reducing the occupied space during folding.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connecting rod structure utilizes three-dimensional space efficiently by arranging the folded segments vertically within the rotatable frame rather than extending horizontally. This dimensional reorganization maintains connection functionality while minimizing the horizontal occupied space when folded.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

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 design enhances stability and reduces the occupied space by allowing the rotatable frame to fold closer to the supporting frame, improving user experience and manufacturing efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

an end of each of the two side tubes is provided with a resilient plug, and the two resilient plugs are configured to push against the two supporting leg members and respectively engage the two ends of the connecting bar by a locking member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic force: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

A bottom of each supporting leg member of the rotatable frame is connected to form a U-shape and further provided with an anti-slip pad

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentUS10463158B2Wall-mounted foldable chair
Publication Date: 2019.11.05 YUH INST CO LTD
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AI summary

A wall-mounted foldable chair has: a supporting frame, a rotatable frame, and a seating member. The supporting frame is provided with the two assembling bars fixed on a wall surface, the other end of the supporting frame is connected with an axial tube. The two assembling bars are parallel to each other, the shaft tube is provided with a shaft rod, and the shaft rod is rotatably pivoted to the connecting rod. The rotatable frame is provided with a rotation shaft and at least two supporting leg member parallel to the rotation shaft, the two supporting leg member is capable of standing on the ground, and a connecting bar is horizontally disposed between the two supporting leg members for pivoting at the other end of the connecting rod. The seating member is provided with a pad member and the two secure bars.