Display stand
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Solution Overview
Problem
Refrigerated display stands with transparent glass panes face challenges during transport due to bulky packaging, increased risk of damage, and inefficient space utilization in transport containers, which complicates stacking and increases breakage risk.
Innovation Solution
A display stand design featuring a vertically movable side wall with a transverse extension and guide means, allowing the side wall to align with the peripheral portion for compact packaging and uniform weight distribution during transport, and adjustable blocking means for secure positioning in display mode.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a transparent glass pane is used for the front portion of the stand, then products can be seen and protected, but the packaging dimensions become bulky and space utilization in transport containers deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The front glass pane is made movable relative to the support frame, allowing it to be positioned in different locations. This enables the glass pane to be moved to an upper position during transport to reduce packaging volume, while maintaining its protective function during display
Solution Approach 2:
The front glass pane is divided into multiple portions that can move independently relative to the support frame. This segmentation allows flexible positioning of glass portions to optimize packaging dimensions while maintaining product protection
2Reliability
If a transparent glass pane is used for the front portion of the stand, then products can be seen and protected, but the risk of damage during transport increases
Solution Approach 1:
The movable front glass pane allows the stand to adapt its configuration during transport, enabling better protection of the glass portions through optimized positioning and reduced exposure to harmful factors
Solution Approach 2:
The front glass pane portions can be nested or positioned within the structure of the support frame in a compact manner during transport, reducing the overall dimensions and protecting the glass from damage
3Reliability
If a transparent glass pane is used for the front portion of the stand, then products can be seen and protected, but stacking multiple refrigerated stands during transport becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The movable front glass pane allows the stand to be configured in different states (display mode and transport mode). In transport mode, the glass pane is positioned to create a compact, regular-shaped packaging that enables efficient stacking of multiple stands in transport containers
Solution Approach 2:
The front glass pane serves multiple functions: it protects products during display, enables efficient stacking during transport when positioned in the upper location, and maintains structural integrity. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction between product protection and stacking capability
4Reliability
If the front glass pane is made sufficiently high to create a barrier between products and users, then product protection is improved, but the packaging volume increases
Solution Approach 1:
The front glass pane is made movable, allowing it to be positioned at different heights. During display, it maintains a sufficient height to create an effective barrier between products and users. During transport, it can be moved to an upper position that reduces the overall packaging volume, thus resolving the contradiction between barrier function and packaging efficiency
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AI summary
A display stand (10) comprises a support frame (11), a support surface (12) which is supported by the frame and which is configured so as to display products to be displayed on the display stand, at least one peripheral portion (13) which develops in a direction away, in an opposite vertical direction with respect to the support frame, a side wall (14) which is configured so as to confine the support surface at least in the region of one side. The display stand comprises guide means (15) for the side wall which are configured so as to allow a translational movement of the side wall in a translation direction comprising at least one vertical component.