Adjustable Column Stand for Ergonomic Laptop and Keyboard Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing column keyboard stands are unstable and unsuitable for holding laptops and other electronics, particularly for keyboard players and DJs, as they require height adjustment and do not allow for optimal ergonomic positioning without obstructing the view or sacrificing space for a second keyboard.
Innovation Solution
A hybrid column stand with a detachable, height-adjustable bar and tray system that can be fixed or sliding/rotating, allowing for secure and ergonomic placement of laptops and other gear, along with additional attachment points for extra equipment, ensuring minimal physical barrier and maximum usability for musicians of all statures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of stationary object
If support arms are attached at the very top of the column, then the laptop can be held at maximum height, but it creates a physical barrier between the performer and the audience and is not height-adjustable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the support height adjustable along the column rather than fixed at the top. The support arm can be positioned at various heights to accommodate different performers, transforming a static structure into a dynamic, adaptable one that resolves the contradiction between maximum height and ergonomic positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure is designed to serve multiple functions: it can hold laptops at various heights, accommodate different performer statures, and maintain clear visibility to the audience. This multi-functionality allows the same structure to achieve both height and ergonomic adjustability simultaneously.
2Adaptability or versatility
If accessories are added to hold laptops and electronics, then the stand becomes more versatile, but the existing structure becomes unstable and unsafe
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the support structure into separate, specialized components: a stable column base, adjustable support arms, and dedicated trays for different devices. Each segment is optimized for its specific function, allowing the system to hold multiple devices securely without compromising the overall stability of the stand.
Solution Approach 2:
The design nests multiple support functions within the single column structure. Different trays and support arms are integrated at various levels of the column, with each nested component contributing to device holding capability while the central column maintains structural integrity and stability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a board is attached to the second tier to hold a laptop, then the laptop can be supported, but the space for a second keyboard is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this spatial conflict by utilizing the vertical dimension of the column structure. Instead of competing for horizontal space on the second tier, the laptop support is positioned at a different vertical level, allowing both the second keyboard and laptop to coexist in the same horizontal plane without interfering with each other's space requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
A column stand for holding items comprising one or more clamps attached to the column stand, each clamp having slots in the top of the clamp, one or more trays, each tray fixedly attached to a bar, each bar fitting into a slot, a clasp attached to the top of each clamp, each clasp holding each bar to the clamp.