Concealed Table Assembly in Display Stands for Flexible Customer Service
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Solution Overview
Problem
Display stands lack the flexibility to accommodate both standing and seated customers, and they often compromise on aesthetics by having visible table assemblies when not in use.
Innovation Solution
A display stand design featuring a table assembly that can be moved between a stored and deployed position, concealed by graphic panels, allowing for convenient seating and easy graphic panel changes without specialized tools, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a table assembly is added to a display stand to accommodate seated customers, then the versatility and customer service capability is improved, but the aesthetic appearance deteriorates due to visible table assemblies when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The table assembly is extracted from the main display stand structure and placed within a concealed pocket, allowing it to be removed or hidden when not in use, thus maintaining aesthetic appearance while providing seating capability when needed
Solution Approach 2:
The table assembly is nested within a pocket structure of the display stand, allowing it to be stored inside the stand when not in use, eliminating visual clutter and maintaining a clean aesthetic appearance
2Ease of operation
If graphic panels are made removable for easy updates, then the ease of operation is improved, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The graphic panels are segmented into removable sections that can be independently updated, allowing for easy maintenance and content changes without affecting the entire display structure or requiring complex disassembly procedures
Data Source
AI summary
In an embodiment, a display stand including a display stand housing is included. The display stand housing can be configured to hold one or more graphic panels. The display stand housing can define a table pocket. The display stand also includes a table assembly configured to move between a stored configuration and a deployed configuration. The table assembly can be configured to be disposed within the table pocket and concealed from view by at least one of the graphic panels when in the stored configuration. The display stand housing can further include a counter top panel disposed over the display stand housing. Other embodiments are also included herein.