Adjustable Stand with Extendable Side Supports for Model Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing stands lack customizability and adjustment capabilities, making them inadequate for supporting and holding various materials of different sizes and scales.
Innovation Solution
A stand design featuring a base with extendable side supports and an adjustable arm element that can move horizontally and vertically, allowing for customizable positioning and support of figures or models, along with optional lighting and tilting features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a stand is designed with fixed structure, then manufacturing is simple, but adaptability and versatility are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The side supports are designed to be extendable and adjustable, allowing the stand to dynamically adapt to different model sizes and display requirements. The side supports can be extended outward to accommodate wider models or retracted for smaller displays, providing versatility without requiring multiple different stand structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand is divided into separable components including the base, back, and extendable side supports. This segmentation allows each component to be independently adjusted or modified, enhancing adaptability while keeping the overall structure manageable and not excessively complex.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a stand is designed with adjustable components, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The arm element incorporates vertical adjustability allowing it to be positioned at different heights to accommodate models of varying sizes. This dynamic adjustment capability provides customizability for different display needs while using a relatively simple telescoping or sliding mechanism rather than complex mechanical systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable arm element serves multiple functions: it can be extended vertically to support taller models, retracted for shorter models, and positioned at various angles. This multi-functionality provides extensive customizability without requiring multiple separate components or complex mechanisms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If side supports are made extendable, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The side supports feature a sliding or telescoping mechanism that allows them to be easily extended and retracted. The design incorporates smooth movement interfaces and positioning features that enable users to adjust the width of the stand base without requiring tools or complex procedures, maintaining ease of operation while providing adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The extendable side supports are designed with self-locking or self-positioning features that automatically secure the supports at the desired extension position. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for additional fasteners or complex adjustment procedures, making the extendable feature easy to operate while maintaining adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure is directed to a stand that includes a base; a back operably connected to the base; and at least one extendable side support, wherein the at least one extendable side support is configured to slidably move horizontally in relation to the base.