Collapsible Casket Viewing Barrier with Hinged Transparent Shields
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing transparent barriers for coffins are often integrated into the coffin, making them expensive and non-reusable, and lack adjustability for different coffin sizes and arrangements, failing to effectively reduce germ transmission during funeral services.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible casket viewing barrier with a first and second transparent shield supported by frames, connected via hinges, allowing for easy deployment and collapse, featuring lockable wheels, a locking mechanism, and a handle for transport, and transparent windows for easy cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If transparent barriers are integrated into the coffin, then the barrier provides germ protection, but the cost increases and the device cannot be reused
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier is divided into separate modular components (transparent shields, supporting frames, hinges) that can be independently manufactured and assembled. This allows the barrier to be produced separately from the coffin, reducing overall cost and enabling reuse across multiple funerals.
Solution Approach 2:
The transparent barrier is extracted from the coffin structure and designed as a standalone portable device. This separation allows the barrier to be reused across multiple coffins and funeral services, eliminating the need for expensive integrated custom-built solutions.
2Reliability
If transparent barriers are integrated into the coffin, then the barrier provides germ protection, but the device cannot be reused for future viewings
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier consists of separable components that can be disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled for repeated use across multiple funeral services and different coffin types.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable barrier design with adjustable components enables it to be used with different coffin sizes and types, making it a universal solution that can be reused across multiple funeral services rather than being limited to a single integrated application.
3Reliability
If fixed transparent barriers are used, then the barrier provides germ protection, but the device lacks adjustability for different coffin sizes and arrangements
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier incorporates hinges and movable support legs that allow the structure to be adjusted and adapted to different coffin sizes, shapes, and floral arrangements, providing both germ protection and versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design with separate transparent shields and supporting frames allows each component to be independently positioned and adjusted to fit various coffin configurations and service arrangements.
4Ease of operation
If a portable collapsible barrier is used, then the device is easily transportable, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The barrier employs collapsible support legs and hinged connections that allow the structure to be folded into a compact form for easy transport, while maintaining structural integrity when deployed.
Solution Approach 2:
The collapsible design allows the transparent shields and support structures to nest within each other when folded, minimizing transport volume while preserving the full functional structure when assembled.
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AI summary
A collapsible casket viewing barrier includes a first transparent shield pivotally connected to a second transparent shield. The transparent shields are disposed within supporting frames that are connected via one or more hinges. Each supporting frame includes attached support legs, which may be telescopically adjustable and include wheels for easy transport. The first supporting frame and the second supporting frame are configured to move between a deployed configuration for use and a collapsed configuration for storage. When deployed during a funeral service, the collapsible casket viewing barrier can be positioned adjacent a casket such that the longer first transparent shield extends lengthwise along the casket while the shorter second transparent shield extends perpendicularly along the upper end of the casket. The casket is shielded in a way that allows individuals to view the deceased while reducing the transmission of germs.