Retractable Banner Stand Base With Accessory Poles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Retractable banner stands lack stability and depth compared to larger displays, and they do not have the structural features to support accessories like shelves, lighting, or electronic displays due to a lack of attachment points.
Innovation Solution
A retractable banner stand design with a base having extendable and retractable banners, vertical poles for accessory support, and a horizontal bar for attaching additional banners, along with removable feet and pole clamps for enhanced stability and accessory attachment, allowing for the creation of a more stable and customizable backwall display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If retractable banner stands use a simple housing and core mechanism, then ease of operation and portability are improved, but stability and structural strength deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The banner stand is divided into separate functional modules: a housing containing the retractable banner mechanism, vertical poles for support, and detachable feet for stabilization. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall simplicity and ease of assembly.
2Device complexity
If retractable banner stands use a simple housing and core mechanism, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability and versatility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The vertical poles serve multiple functions: they provide structural support for the banner, act as mounting points for accessories through attached brackets, and enable configuration flexibility. This multi-functionality allows the simple base structure to support diverse accessories like shelves, lighting, and electronic displays without increasing overall device complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
Retractable banner stands each comprises a base including a housing containing an extendable and retractable banner, the housing having a slot through which the banner is extended and retracted. The base includes sockets for receiving vertical poles for attachment of accessories. Such accessories can include banner support structure for an additional banner to be positioned intermediate two of said retractable banner stands whereby a three banner interconnected display may be provided with each of the banners visually separated. Such a display is highly suitable for a backwall for a tradeshow display area. Further accessories include shelves, literature holders, lighting, and electronic display screens. The base may include a housing with a pair of floor engaging saddles, each saddle with a pair of feet portions extending forwardly and rearwardly from the housing on two ends of the housing, the feet having the sockets for receiving said vertical poles.