Ace Iflip: The Multifunctional Dining Chair for Growing Children

Revolutionizing Child Seating with Innovation and Practicality

The function of a general child dining chair is often limited and cannot meet all the needs of growing children. Additionally, infants and young children grow rapidly, requiring different products to accommodate their changing needs. To address this issue and reduce additional product purchasing costs while saving living space, the design team created Ace Iflip, a multifunctional children dining chair.

Ace Iflip stands out from other dining chairs with its unique properties and strengths. It offers a range of functions based on the growth needs of children. It can be used as an infant dining chair for ages 7 months to 3 years, a children dining chair for ages 3 to 6 years, and a leisure chair for children above 6 years old or adults who can comfortably sit within the chair's 34 cm width. It can also be used as a highchair when placed on an adult dining chair, providing versatility and convenience.

The realization of Ace Iflip involves a combination of plastic injection components and aluminum alloy sections. The plastic injection components are remade using a steel mold in a plastic injection molding machine, while the aluminum alloy sections provide stable support for the chair. The use of aluminum alloy reduces the product's weight, making it easy to carry and transport.

With dimensions of 410mm in width, 440mm in height, and 470mm in depth when open, and 410mm in width, 423mm in height, and 150mm in depth when folded, Ace Iflip offers a compact and space-saving design.

The design team conducted extensive research to ensure that Ace Iflip meets the needs of its target market. They investigated the shortcomings of existing child dining chairs and used the SCAMPER method to generate ideas and directions for the new design. Through a series of tests and improvements, they enhanced the product's functionality, structural strength, durability, and overall appearance, resulting in a fashionable, comfortable, and practical product.

Ace Iflip's unique folding mechanism allows for easy operation. By pressing the buttons on both sides, the chair can be unfolded, and the concave holes on the left and right sides of the seat can be pressed and clicked into the lower iron shaft to fix it. The child dining chair can be used on an adult seat, and the seat belt can be fastened under the seat and backrest for added safety. The seat height is adjustable in three positions by aligning the four parallel holes of the frame. When the dinner plate is not in use, the latch on both sides can be pressed or raised from the notches, transforming the chair into a children dining chair or leisure chair.

The Ace Iflip project started in February 2020 in Taiwan and was completed in September 2020. The design was exhibited in January 2021, showcasing its innovative features and practicality.

Ace Iflip has received recognition for its outstanding design. It was awarded the Iron A' Design Award in the Baby, Kids, and Children's Products Design category in 2021. This prestigious award is given to well-designed, practical, and innovative creations that meet professional and industrial requirements. Ace Iflip's integration of industry best practices, competent technical characteristics, and its contribution to a better world have earned it this esteemed accolade.

Ace Iflip is protected by multiple intellectual property rights, including pending patents in Taiwan, China, the United States, and the European Union. These patents recognize the uniqueness and innovative nature of the design.

Ace Iflip, with its multifunctionality, adaptability, and practicality, is set to revolutionize child seating, providing a cost-effective and space-saving solution for parents while ensuring the comfort and safety of growing children.