Adjustable Effects Pedal Stand With Rotatable Platform And Stops
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing effects pedal stands have non-adjustable platforms, limiting the ability to customize the orientation and positioning of effects pedals.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable platform connected to a rotatable board system with stops along a bottom board, allowing the platform to be held at various angles relative to the bottom board, enabling customizable orientation and positioning of effects pedals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a non-adjustable platform is used to support effects pedals, then the device structure is simple, but the adaptability and ease of operation are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The platform is transformed from a fixed static structure to a dynamic adjustable structure. The platform can now rotate relative to the base board through a rotatable connection mechanism, allowing it to assume multiple angular positions. This dynamic capability enables users to adjust the platform angle according to their needs while maintaining structural simplicity through the use of a straightforward rotational joint rather than complex adjustment mechanisms.
2Ease of operation
If a rotatable platform connection is implemented, then the ease of operation and adaptability improve, but the stability of the platform positioning may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
Stop positions are pre-established at specific locations along the base board before the platform is adjusted. These stops are positioned in advance at predetermined angles and locations, allowing the platform to be quickly snapped into stable positions without requiring complex locking mechanisms or active stabilization systems. The stops are prepared beforehand to receive the leg at specific positions.
Solution Approach 2:
A leg acts as an intermediary element between the rotatable platform and the base board. This leg connects the platform to the base board and interacts with the stop positions to maintain the platform at selected angles. The leg serves as a mechanical mediator that transfers the rotational motion of the platform while being constrained by the stops to ensure stable positioning at predetermined angles.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple stops are arranged along the base board, then the adaptability increases, but the device complexity and manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The continuous base board is segmented into discrete sections by placing stops at specific intervals. Instead of requiring continuous precision along the entire length of the base board, the stops divide the adjustment range into distinct, manageable positions. Each stop is placed at a predetermined location, allowing for easier manufacturing as the precision requirements are localized to individual stop positions rather than requiring high precision across the entire structure.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosed effects pedal stand can include a first board; a second board attached to the first board; a third board attached to the second board; a platform rotatably connected to the second board; a bottom board attached to the first board, the second board, and the third board; a first leg rotatably connected to a bottom side of the platform; and a plurality of stops arranged along the bottom board in a first direction, wherein the plurality of stops are constructed and arranged to receive the first leg at respective positions on the bottom board along the first direction so that the platform is able to be held at respective angles relative to the bottom board.