Flat Screen Display Holder With Tool-Free Tilt and Elevation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display mounting systems for flat screen displays are cumbersome, often requiring tools for assembly and disassembly, and are not easily adaptable for frequent relocation or temporary installations, especially in environments where space is limited or where displays need to be adjusted for optimal viewing angles.
Innovation Solution
A display support frame with rotatable joints and extendable legs that allows for adjustable tilt and elevation of flat screen displays without tools, enabling quick setup, secure positioning, and easy storage, compatible with various display sizes and mounting specifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional wall mounts and support structures are used, then displays can be securely mounted, but they require tools for assembly and disassembly and are difficult to relocate frequently
Solution Approach 1:
The display support system is divided into separate modular components: a display support member with mounting holes, a display support arm with adjustable positioning, and a base unit. These segments can be independently assembled and disassembled without tools, allowing quick reconfiguration and relocation of displays.
Solution Approach 2:
The display support arm incorporates dynamic adjustment mechanisms that allow the display position and angle to be changed on-demand. The arm can be extended, retracted, and positioned at various angles along its length, enabling flexible adaptation to different viewing requirements without permanent installation.
2Strength
If heavy-duty wall mounts are used for large displays, then structural strength is sufficient, but the mounting components become heavy and bulky
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is segmented into functional components that can be distributed across different parts of the system. The base unit contains the primary support structure, while the display support arm provides additional strength only where needed, reducing overall material usage and weight.
Solution Approach 2:
The display support arm serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, enables position adjustment, and allows angle modification. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate heavy-duty mounting components for each function, reducing overall weight while maintaining sufficient strength.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed position wall mounts are used, then installation is straightforward, but displays cannot be easily relocated or repositioned for different viewing angles
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system transitions from a fixed configuration to a dynamic one with multiple degrees of freedom. The display support arm can be positioned at various locations along its length and adjusted to different angles, providing adaptability while using simple mechanical joints and stops to maintain stability during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates pre-configured mounting holes and attachment points that are positioned in advance to accommodate common display sizes and viewing requirements. This preliminary preparation allows users to quickly assemble and adjust displays without complex calculations or custom configurations.
4Reliability
If brackets are designed for specific display sizes, then they provide optimal support, but they cannot accommodate displays of different sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The display support member incorporates multiple mounting holes arranged in different patterns and positions to accommodate various display sizes and mounting specifications. The display support arm can be adjusted to different lengths and angles, providing reliable support for both small and large displays with a single universal bracket design.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system allows adjustment of key parameters including the position of the display support arm along its length, the angle of the arm relative to the base, and the selection of different mounting hole configurations. These parameter changes enable the same bracket to reliably support displays of varying sizes and weights.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables stable, secure, and adjustable display positioning without the need for tools, facilitating easy relocation and storage, while accommodating displays of different sizes and specifications, and providing safe, durable support for both small and large displays in various environments.
Implementation Method 1
rotatable joints rotatably coupling
Data Source
AI summary
A display support frame configurable as a free-standing device holds many different sizes of flat screen displays. The display support frame includes a base frame to be placed against a surface such as a desk, floor, or wall, two elevation arms rotatably coupled to the back end of the base frame, and a tilt frame rotatably coupled to the front end of each elevation arm. A flat screen display may be attached to the tilt frame. An elevation angle between the elevation arms and base frame and a tilt angle between the tilt frame and elevation arms are independently adjustable. After removing the flat screen display, the display support frame folds into a flat pack for convenient storage and transport. The display support frame may be placed in deployed and flat pack configurations without the use of tools.