Collapsible Fire Extinguisher Stand Using Segmented Panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fire extinguisher stands are bulky and expensive to ship and transport, making it difficult to efficiently position fire extinguishers in job sites with cluttered environments.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible fire extinguisher stand designed to assemble and disassemble easily, comprising four identical panels and a square plate that can be compactly packed for shipping and quickly assembled on-site, with optional features for mounting first aid kits, eyewash carriers, signs, or flags.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional fire extinguisher stands are used, then fire extinguishers can be elevated above floor clutter for better visibility, but the stands are bulky and expensive to ship and transport
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is divided into four identical panels that can be separately packed, reducing overall shipping volume. Each panel contains mounting features for fire extinguishers or first aid kits, allowing the segmented components to function as a complete stand when assembled on-site.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand transitions from a compact, flat-packed state for shipping to an expanded three-dimensional structure for use. The panels are designed to be easily assembled and disassembled, allowing dynamic adaptation between transport and operational states.
2Loss of time
If traditional fire extinguisher stands are used, then fire extinguishers can be positioned at eye height for quick location, but the stands are expensive to ship
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the stand into four panels that pack flat, the shipping cost is reduced while maintaining the ability to quickly assemble the stand at the destination, thereby preserving the time-saving benefit without the high shipping expense.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand's physical parameters (volume, shape) are changed between shipped and assembled states. In shipped form, it occupies minimal space; when assembled, it provides optimal height and positioning for quick fire extinguisher location.
3Ease of manufacture
If a collapsible stand design is used, then shipping costs are reduced, but the stand must be assembled on-site
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is segmented into four identical panels with pre-integrated mounting features and connection points. This segmentation allows for simple on-site assembly by connecting the panels together, minimizing assembly time while maintaining cost-effective shipping.
Solution Approach 2:
The panels include self-contained mounting features for fire extinguishers and first aid kits, allowing the stand to be quickly assembled and immediately functional without requiring additional components or complex assembly procedures.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the stand includes optional mounting for first aid kits and eyewash carriers, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Each panel is designed with universal mounting features that can accommodate fire extinguishers, first aid kits, eyewash carriers, or other safety equipment. This multi-functionality allows the same basic structure to serve multiple safety purposes without increasing structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular panel design allows individual panels to be configured with different mounting options. Each panel remains structurally simple, but the system as a whole achieves high versatility through the combination of identical, multi-functional segments.
Data Source
AI summary
A stand for a fire extinguisher comprises four identical panels and a square plate. Each panel has a rectangular portion and an isosceles trapezoid-shaped portion. The isosceles trapezoid-shaped portion has only two sides of equal length. The four identical panels are interconnected along their equal-length sides to form a truncated square pyramid having a rectangular box at its upper end. The square plate is mounted inside of the rectangular box parallel to a base of the pyramid to support a fire extinguisher.