Convertible Shipping Platform With Adjustable Trade Show Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shipping carts, skids, or pallets are inefficient for trade shows as they can clutter the display area, require excessive drayage costs and equipment, and do not accommodate products of varying sizes effectively, leading to unsightly storage and increased transportation costs.
Innovation Solution
A convertible apparatus that can transform from a shipping platform into a table or shelf of varying height, width, and length, using a sleeve-and-pin adjustment mechanism, allowing for flexible configuration and concealed storage, suitable for transportation, drayage, and display of items.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If shipping carts, skids, or pallets are used for drayage, then products can be delivered to the booth or showroom, but the presence of the cart, skid, or pallet in the showroom or booth may distract trade fair attendees from the product demonstration (e.g., because of clutter or unsightliness)
Solution Approach 1:
The display table is designed to serve dual functions: it acts as both a product display platform and a shipping cart for drayage. The convertible structure allows the same object to fulfill transportation needs while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing appearance during product demonstration, thereby eliminating the need for separate drayage equipment in the showroom.
2Quantity of substance
If drayage via carts, skids, or pallets is used, then products can be transported to the booth or showroom, but the drayage can be time consuming and the drayage equipment can be expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The display table is designed to serve dual functions: it acts as both a product display platform and a shipping cart for drayage. The convertible structure allows the same object to fulfill transportation needs while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing appearance during product demonstration, thereby eliminating the need for separate drayage equipment in the showroom.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple tables are used to accommodate products of varying sizes, then each product variant can be displayed appropriately, but the use of multiple tables increases equipment and transportation costs associated with attending the tradeshow
Solution Approach 1:
The display table incorporates adjustable components including telescoping legs with sleeve-and-pin mechanisms that allow dynamic adjustment of table height and length. This dynamic design enables a single table to adapt to various product sizes and display requirements, replacing the need for multiple fixed-size tables.
Solution Approach 2:
The display table is designed to serve dual functions: it acts as both a product display platform and a shipping cart for drayage. The convertible structure allows the same object to fulfill transportation needs while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing appearance during product demonstration, thereby eliminating the need for separate drayage equipment in the showroom.
4Quantity of substance
If large product inventories are kept at the trade show, then product availability is ensured, but the remaining inventory must either be placed in a remote storage or is scattered around the show room in an unsightly manner
Solution Approach 1:
The display table design incorporates nested storage capabilities where additional tables or storage components can be positioned underneath the main display surface. This nested arrangement allows inventory to be stored in an organized manner beneath the display area, preventing clutter while maintaining product accessibility.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a shipping platform (e.g., a cart, skid, or pallet) or a display desk, table, or shelf. In one embodiment, the apparatus may convert from a six, eight, or ten foot long shipping platform to a six, eight, or ten foot long table or shelf. The table or shelf surface may be raised or lowered and multiple apparatus can be stacked on top of each other to create larger shelves. Operably, the apparatus may be used for transportation, drayage, and storage (e.g., underneath the platform or shelf when setup as a table) of items to be displayed.