Thin Display Screen Case With Handles And Locking Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a lack of integrated systems that allow users to easily manipulate and interact with digital art, photography, decorations, and other content on a thin, elegant display device, which can be mounted on a wall and connected to an internet cloud ecosystem, providing a comprehensive and flexible way to display and manage digital content.

Innovation Solution

A display device system comprising a thin, sleek display screen with a structural assembly for mounting on a vertical surface, a case with handles and a locking mechanism for secure transportation, and a wireless connection to an internet service cloud for managing and controlling digital content, allowing users to access and interact with digital art and other content through a mobile application.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional digital display devices (TVs, computer monitors) are used to display digital content, then the display functionality is achieved, but the devices become heavy, cumbersome, thick, and difficult to install and use

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of installation and useVSAvoiddevice weight
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the heavy and cumbersome components (power supply, processor, controls, sound functions) from the display device, leaving only the essential display screen. This extraction principle resolves the contradiction by removing the sources of weight and complexity while preserving the core display functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary system (wireless communication module and cloud-based platform) that mediates between the user and the display device. Users can control and manage content remotely through wireless devices, eliminating the need for physical controls and onboard processors, thus reducing device weight and simplifying operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If traditional digital display devices are used, then display functionality is provided, but the devices are thick and require direct connection to high voltage power, making them inflexible to use and install

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility in installation and orientationVSAvoiddevice thickness
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent removes the power supply unit from the display device itself, extracting this essential but bulky component. The display screen is powered wirelessly or through alternative means, enabling thin form factor and flexible installation locations without access to high voltage power outlets.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical power connection system (physical power cord and outlet connection) with wireless power transmission or energy harvesting mechanisms. This substitution eliminates the need for thick device housing to accommodate power supplies and enables greater installation flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If art is hung in large and heavy frames on walls, then the art display function is achieved, but movement, repositioning, or replacement becomes impractical

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to change contentVSAvoidstructural weight of frame
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses digital copies of art content displayed on a thin screen rather than physical art in heavy frames. This allows instant replacement and repositioning of content without moving physical objects, resolving the contradiction between content changeability and structural weight.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a dynamic content display system where digital art can be easily changed, moved, and repositioned through software control. The lightweight display device can be freely relocated and reoriented, providing adaptability that heavy framed art cannot achieve.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

4Shape

If traditional display devices include all necessary features (sound functions, controls, power supplies, onboard processors), then comprehensive functionality is achieved, but these features prevent the device from being thin and elegant

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethin and elegant form factorVSAvoidfunctional capabilities
Core Design Contradiction:
ShapeVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the display system into two parts: a thin display screen for visual output and a separate computing platform (cloud-based) for processing, control, and content management. This segmentation allows the display device to maintain a thin, elegant form factor while the functional capabilities reside in the segmented remote system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a universal control system that can manage multiple display devices and various content types through a single remote interface. This multi-functional platform compensates for the removal of built-in features, maintaining adaptability and versatility while preserving the thin display design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10523892B2Protective case for a display screen during transportation and handling
Publication Date: 2019.12.31 VIDERI INC
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AI summary

A display device system including a display screen, adapted to display digital content, a structural assembly, secured to the rear face of the display screen, configured to mount the display screen on a vertical surface, and a case for the display screen including a main body, one or more handles connected to the main body, and a locking mechanism, configured to releasably secure to the display screen. The main body is configured to couple and decouple from the display screen to provide structural rigidity during transportation, and is configured to surround at least the perimeter of the display screen. The rear side of said structural assembly includes a recessed mounting mechanism configured to mate with a mounting device on a vertical surface, and the handles of the case are configured to position the display screen on the mounting device and be decoupled from the display screen thereafter.