Multi-Point Canopy Attachment for Internal Information Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional collapsible shelter systems do not provide a secure and taut attachment method for structures like flags, banners, and sidewalls, leading to sagging or disconnection in windy conditions, and lack a system to display information inside the shelter.
Innovation Solution
A multi-point attachment system with secure fastening points at the center and corners of the shelter, using a center bracket with multiple sockets and leg brackets with pivotable truss links, along with adjustable straps and hooks, to securely attach structures to the frame both internally and externally, allowing for the display of information inside the shelter.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional single-point attachment methods are used for banners and sidewalls, then the attachment system is simple, but the structures sag or disconnect in windy conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the attachment system into multiple independent attachment points distributed across the shelter frame (peak brackets, leg brackets, and joint brackets). Each bracket is a separate component that can be independently attached to the frame members, allowing the banner or sidewall to be secured at multiple locations rather than relying on a single attachment point.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates adjustable straps with buckles that allow dynamic adjustment of tension and fit. The straps can be tightened or loosened to accommodate different banner sizes and wind conditions, providing adaptability rather than a fixed rigid attachment system.
2Loss of information
If exterior walls and banners are attached to the shelter frame, then they are visible from outside, but they are not visible from within the shelter
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the interior surface of the canopy as an additional display dimension. By attaching banners and information displays to the inner side of the canopy structure, the system creates a second viewing face that is accessible from both the exterior and interior of the shelter, effectively using the canopy's dual-sided surface for information dissemination.
3Strength
If multiple brackets and fasteners are used to secure structures, then the structures remain taut in windy conditions, but the attachment process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the bracket system with universal applicability across different frame configurations. Each bracket type (peak, leg, joint) can accommodate various banner sizes and attachment configurations, and the same bracket designs can be used on different sides and locations of the shelter, reducing the variety of components needed and simplifying the overall manufacturing and assembly process.
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AI summary
A method of providing information on an interior of a shelter via a sail is presented. The method includes attaching a first fastener of the sail to a peak bracket of the shelter and attaching a second fastener of the sail to a leg bracket of the shelter. The method also includes attaching a third fastener of the sail to a first joint of the shelter and attaching a fourth fastener of the sail to a second joint of the shelter.