Christmas Tree Stand with Adjustable Legs for Unlevel Surfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of an apparatus that can efficiently and securely hold artificial Christmas trees upright on unlevel surfaces without using spacers and easily transition between use, storage, and carry configurations.
Innovation Solution
A Christmas tree stand comprising a base, a hollow tubular member with eyebolts and openings, locking-folding mechanisms, and movable elongated leg members, allowing for adjustable tilt compensation and easy configuration changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional tree stands are used on unlevel surfaces, then the tree can be held upright, but spacers are required which complicate the setup process
Solution Approach 1:
The stand incorporates an adjustable leg mechanism that can be dynamically repositioned to compensate for unlevel surfaces. The leg can be extended or repositioned to different heights, allowing the stand to adapt to various surface conditions without requiring external spacers or complex adjustment tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand is designed with a multi-functional base that combines the leveling mechanism, tree securing system, and stability support in a single integrated structure. This universal design eliminates the need for separate spacers or adjustment tools, simplifying the overall setup process.
2Reliability
If the stand structure is made more complex to accommodate unlevel surfaces, then the tree can be securely held upright, but the stand becomes harder to store and transport
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is divided into modular components including a base unit with integrated leveling leg, a tubular holder section, and a top support structure. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall simplicity, and enables easy assembly and disassembly for storage and transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable leg mechanism is designed to be compact when not in use, allowing it to be stored within or alongside the main stand structure. The dynamic adjustment capability is maintained when needed, but the mechanism folds or retracts to minimize the stand's footprint during storage and transport.
3Device complexity
If the stand is designed to be compact for storage, then it is easier to store and transport, but it may not provide sufficient stability on unlevel surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable leg mechanism is designed to nest within or attach to the main stand body when not in use, maintaining a compact overall form factor. The leg can be extended or deployed when needed to provide stability on unlevel surfaces, then retracted or folded back into the compact configuration for storage and transport.
4Ease of operation
If traditional stands are used, then the tree can be displayed, but adjustment of tilt to compensate for unlevel surfaces is difficult without spacers
Solution Approach 1:
The stand features a dynamically adjustable leg mechanism that can be easily repositioned or extended to compensate for unlevel surfaces. This allows for quick tilt adjustment of the tree holder without requiring precise placement of spacers or complex mechanical adjustments, significantly reducing setup time and effort.
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AI summary
A Christmas tree stand for artificial trees comprising a base, a hollow tubular member, a plurality of locking-folding mechanisms, and a plurality of movable elongated leg members. A method of using the Christmas tree stand comprises positioning the Christmas tree stand on a floor or surface and positioning and securing an artificial Christmas tree in the Christmas tree stand for displaying and viewing the tree.