Collapsible Illuminating Device with Pivotable Rods
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing illuminating devices with larger dimensions face challenges in transportation, handling, and functionality, as they become cumbersome and difficult to use, despite attempts to address these issues in prior art.
Innovation Solution
The design features a lower and upper base with pivot receivers and rods that convert between linear and arcuate configurations, allowing the device to be easily expanded or contracted, with a lock mechanism for stability and a replaceable electrical power source, enabling easy use and cost-effective production.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If the dimensions of the illuminating device are increased to provide greater illumination and decorative effect, then the illumination intensity and decorative value are improved, but the ease of transportation and handling deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The illuminating device incorporates a collapsible frame structure with interconnected rods that can transition between expanded and collapsed configurations. This dynamic structure allows the device to be compact for transportation and then expanded to provide large-scale illumination and decorative effects when in use, directly resolving the contradiction between size and ease of transportation.
2Illumination intensity
If the dimensions of the illuminating device are increased to provide greater illumination and decorative effect, then the illumination intensity and decorative value are improved, but the ease of handling deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The collapsible frame with pivotable connections enables the device to be easily assembled and disassembled or collapsed for handling. The interconnected rod structure with joints allows for simple manipulation during setup and breakdown, maintaining ease of handling while providing large dimensions when expanded for illumination and decorative purposes.
3Illumination intensity
If the dimensions of the illuminating device are increased to provide greater illumination and decorative effect, then the illumination intensity and decorative value are improved, but the functionality deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamic collapsible structure maintains functionality across different configurations. The device can be transported in a compact state, easily set up by expanding the frame, and provides full illumination and decorative functionality when expanded. The pivotable rod connections ensure smooth operation and stable configuration during use, preserving functionality despite the large dimensions when expanded.
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AI summary
An illuminating device is disclosed including a lower base having a plurality of lower pivot receivers. An upper base has a plurality of upper pivot receivers. A plurality of rods are pivotably coupled to the lower base and the upper base. The plurality of rods convert between a general linear configuration and a general arcuate configuration upon converging the lower base with the upper base. The first rod and the second rod convert between the general arcuate configuration and the general linear configuration upon diverging the lower base with the upper base. A lock extends between the lower base and the upper base for terminating displacement of the lower base relative to the upper base. A plurality of illuminating devices are coupled to the plurality of rods.