Case-Mounted Telescopic Stand for Hands-Free Inspection Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Inspection devices are often manually handled during operations, risking damage and requiring complex setup for ergonomic positioning, which can be inefficient and unsafe.
Innovation Solution
A case-mounted adjustable stand system with a telescopic structure and device holder, allowing secure, hands-free operation and adjustable positioning of inspection devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If inspection device is manually handled, then operator can manipulate device flexibly, but risk of damage increases and hands are occupied
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a stand as an intermediary support structure between the inspection device and the operator. The stand includes a base, vertical support, and mounting mechanism that holds the inspection device at an adjustable height and position. This allows the operator to manipulate the device or asset with both hands free while the stand provides stable support, eliminating the risk of dropping or damaging the device through manual handling.
2Stability of the object's composition
If fixed positioning structure is used, then device stability is improved, but adaptability to different inspection scenarios is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The stand incorporates multiple adjustable and movable components that allow dynamic reconfiguration for different inspection scenarios. The base can be adjusted in position, the vertical support height is adjustable, and the mounting mechanism allows angular adjustment of the inspection device. These dynamic features enable the stand to adapt to various asset sizes, inspection angles, and operator preferences while maintaining stable device positioning during each inspection task.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand is divided into separate functional segments: a base portion, a vertical support portion, and a mounting mechanism portion. Each segment can be independently adjusted or repositioned. The base can be moved to different locations, the vertical support height can be changed, and the mounting mechanism can be adjusted for different angles and orientations. This segmentation provides both stability within each segment and adaptability through reconfiguration of the segments relative to each other.
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AI summary
A system for mounting an inspection device to a case are provided. The system can include a case including a mounting base configured on a side of the case. The system can also include an adjustable stand removably coupled to the case via the mounting base. The adjustable stand can include a receiving portion removably coupled to the mounting base. The adjustable stand can also include a telescopic structure. The telescopic structure can have a plurality of segments. At least one segment can extend longitudinally from a second segment via at least one adjustment mechanism configured on the second segment. The adjustable stand can also include a device holder removably coupled to the second end of the telescopic structure. The device holder can be configured to removably couple with an inspection device. Apparatus and methods of mounting an inspection device to a case are also provided.