Convertible Display Case Table for Consolidated Tradeshow Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for transporting and setting up tradeshow displays require separate shipment and storage of banner stands and workstations, leading to increased costs and logistical challenges.
Innovation Solution
A retractable banner stand case table that converts from a transport case into a usable table or workstation, featuring a hard-shell enclosure, wheels, and adjustable compartments to securely hold and protect display stands, while also serving as a display surface with integrated support for electronic devices and accessories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate transport cases are used for banner stands and workstations, then each item can be protected during shipping, but shipping and storage costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate transport functions into a single integrated case that can hold both banner stands and serve as a workstation. The case consolidates what would otherwise require separate containers, reducing the total quantity of transport equipment needed while maintaining protection for all items.
Solution Approach 2:
The transport case is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as protective packaging during shipping and as a functional workstation during events. The case includes features like a flat stable base for placing devices, compartments for organizing accessories, and durable construction for protecting banner stands, allowing it to fulfill multiple roles without requiring separate equipment.
2Reliability
If multiple separate items are transported, then each can be individually protected, but logistical complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple items (banner stands, workstation components, accessories) into a single integrated transport case, reducing logistical complexity from managing multiple separate cases to handling one unified container. The internal organization provides individual protection while simplifying the overall logistics.
3Adaptability or versatility
If separate workstation equipment is transported, then functional requirements are met, but transportation costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The transport case is designed to be universal, serving both as protective packaging and as a functional workstation. It includes a stable flat base for placing laptops and monitors, compartments for organizing cables and accessories, and durable construction for protecting banner stands. This eliminates the need to transport separate workstation equipment while meeting all functional requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
A display stand case table provides additional utility for users attending tradeshows, conventions and similar events by providing a work table or display table usable for various purposes. In addition to including a protective housing for transporting displays stands, the case is convertible to a table configuration wherein a carried tabletop is supported by a top edge of the case along with a related hinged lid. In this way, the tabletop is of sufficient size for the display of promotional items, samples, brochures, etc. while also being sufficiently supported. In addition, a secondary lid is provided at an interim location along one side of the case body. The secondary lid can be supported in a substantially horizontal orientation, thus providing an additional supporting shelf. It is contemplated that this secondary support shelf provides a surface to hold or contain audio visual equipment, laptop computers or promotional materials.