Active Balancing Support for Portable Upright Fixture Stabilization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing temporary lighting poles require large and heavy bases for stability, which are not portable and struggle to maintain vertical alignment in varying environmental conditions, and tethered-drone lighting systems have high energy requirements.

Innovation Solution

A balancing support device with an elongated member and propulsion devices controlled by sensors to stabilize the member to a predetermined position, using modular components that can be easily assembled and disassembled, and powered by an integrated power source.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If large and heavy bases are used to stabilize lighting poles, then stability is improved, but portability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovestabilityVSAvoidportability

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces heavy mechanical bases with an active stabilization system using propulsion devices (motors) and sensors. The system uses electrical propulsion to counteract displacement forces, substituting passive mechanical weight with active mechanical control to achieve stability without portability compromise.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The stabilization system is self-regulating through sensor feedback that automatically activates propulsion devices when displacement is detected. The system monitors its own position and corrects deviations autonomously, eliminating the need for external heavy support structures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Stability of the object's composition

If rigid structural reinforcements are used to maintain vertical position, then stability is improved, but adaptability to dynamic conditions deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevertical alignmentVSAvoidadaptability to dynamic conditions

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs dynamic stabilization where propulsion devices actively adjust to varying environmental conditions. The system transitions from static rigid reinforcement to dynamic active control, allowing real-time adaptation to wind, impact, and other external forces through sensor feedback and motor response.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses sensor feedback to detect displacement and triggers propulsion device activation to correct position. This closed-loop control enables the structure to adapt to dynamic conditions by continuously monitoring and responding to environmental changes, replacing fixed rigid support with adaptive active stabilization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Illumination intensity

If tethered-drone lighting systems are used to achieve higher altitude illumination, then illumination coverage is improved, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveillumination coverageVSAvoidenergy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Illumination intensityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the lighting system into modular components: a portable base unit with propulsion devices and separate lighting fixtures on elongated members. This segmentation allows the lighting function to be achieved at lower altitudes with reduced energy requirements compared to tethered drones, while maintaining flexibility and portability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The device maintains vertical alignment without heavy bases, is portable, and efficiently stabilizes in dynamic conditions, reducing the need for additional mechanical supports and tethers.

Implementation Method 1

The thrust force 28 exerted by the propulsion device 18 may be substantially equal to the external force 30

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThrust force: Jet

Implementation Method 2

At least one sensor 20 may be used to activate at least one of the at least two propulsion devices 18

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPosition sensing: Accelerometer

Data Source

PatentUS20250334238A1Balancing support stabilization device for use with fixtures

Publication Date: 2025.10.30 PEGAPOD LLC

AI summary

A balancing support system has a first and a second elongated member. The first elongated member is configured to interface with a base. A distal end of the first elongated member extends away from the base. Each of the first and second elongated members has at least one propulsion device attached thereto. An end member is attached to the distal end of the first elongated member, wherein the end member is configured to removably attach to the second elongated member. At least one sensor is attached to the first or second elongated member. The at least one sensor activates the at least one propulsion device on at least one of the first and second elongated members. When activated, at least one of the first and second elongated members is stabilized to a predetermined position, such as a predetermined upright position.