Award Rack Structure for Secure Multi-Award Wall 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 presentation.
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, or display between bar hangers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a strip of material with offset portions and fastener openings is used for mounting, then the award rack can be securely attached to a flat surface, but the device complexity increases due to multiple components and assembly steps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated strip of material. The strip includes mounting portions with fastener openings for attachment, a display surface for awards, and structural support elements all in one piece. This merging reduces the number of separate components while maintaining secure mounting capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The strip of material serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a mounting structure with fastener openings, provides a display surface for awards, and offers structural support. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components for each function, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple mounting options (flush mounting, hanging, bar hanger display) are provided, then the adaptability and versatility of the award rack increases, but the device complexity increases due to additional components like strap holders and bar hangers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent provides multiple mounting configurations that can be selected based on the desired application. The strip can be mounted flush to a surface using fasteners, hung using strap holders with straps, or displayed on bar hangers. This dynamic adaptability allows the same basic structure to serve different mounting needs without requiring a completely different design for each scenario.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the mounting system into separate, interchangeable components: the main strip for display, optional strap holders for hanging, and optional bar hangers for shelf display. This segmentation allows users to select only the mounting components they need, reducing complexity for simple applications while providing versatility when needed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If ribbons and metals are displayed on the award rack, then the comprehensive award presentation capability is improved, but the device complexity increases compared to simple trophy displays
Solution Approach 1:
The strip of material is designed to accommodate multiple types of awards through its versatile structure. The flat display surface can hold trophies, while the offset portions and mounting structure can also secure ribbons and metals. This universal design allows the same device to display different award types without requiring specialized structures for each award category.
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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.