Award Rack Structure for Unified Ribbon, Medal, and Trophy Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of effective devices for displaying ribbons, metals, and trophies with minimal complexity, as existing solutions primarily focus on trophy display rather than comprehensive award display solutions.
Innovation Solution
The award rack design includes a strip of material with offset portions for mounting, strap holders and straps for hanging, a shelf and racks formed from a single plate, and bar hangers with notched bars, allowing for versatile mounting options such as attachment to a flat surface, hanging from a horizontal support, or display between bar hangers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a trophy display device is used, then trophies can be displayed, but it cannot display ribbons and metals effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The award rack is designed with multiple functional components including a strip for mounting ribbons, offset portions for displaying metals, and figurine extensions for trophy display. This multi-functional design allows a single device to display all types of awards (ribbons, metals, and trophies) simultaneously, resolving the contradiction between versatility and complexity by integrating multiple display functions into one unified structure
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate devices are used for different awards, then each award type can be displayed properly, but the overall system becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges previously separate display functions into a single integrated award rack structure. The strip, offset portions, and figurine extensions work together as one cohesive unit, combining the capabilities of separate ribbon racks, metal displays, and trophy stands into a single device, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive award display coverage
3Ease of operation
If the award rack is mounted flush to the wall, then space is efficiently used, but mounting flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The award rack incorporates dynamic mounting capabilities through adjustable offset portions and multiple attachment configurations. The structure can be mounted flush to the wall for space efficiency or extended outward using the offset portions for enhanced display visibility, allowing the mounting configuration to adapt to different spatial requirements and preferences
4Adaptability or versatility
If figurines extend from the offset portions, then trophy display is enhanced, but the profile of the rack increases
Solution Approach 1:
The award rack segments the display functions by placing figurine extensions only at specific offset portions where trophies need to be displayed, rather than extending the entire rack profile. This segmentation allows trophy display enhancement at targeted locations while maintaining a compact overall structure for other areas
Data Source
AI summary
An award rack includes a strip of material. The strip of material includes an offset portion formed on each end. A fastener opening is formed through each offset portion. A substantial middle portion is created between the two offset portions. The award rack is attached to a flat surface with fasteners. A second embodiment of the award rack includes a strip of material, a pair of strap holders and a pair of straps. The pair of strap holders are attached to the strip of material and a pair of strap holders retain the pair of straps. A third embodiment of the award rack preferably includes a shelf, a first rack, a second and at least one figurine. The third embodiment of the award rack is preferably formed from a single plate. A fourth embodiment of the award rack includes at least two bar hangers and at least one notched bar.