Clip-Free Display Stand Structure With Integrated Folding Locks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display structures require separate plastic clips for stabilization, making their erection time-consuming, laborious, and expensive.
Innovation Solution
A basic structure for displays comprising at least two side walls, a rear wall, a tray with a support surface, folding strips, and connecting structures within the side walls that allow the folding strips to engage with the connecting structures, eliminating the need for separate fastening elements and enhancing stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate plastic clips are used to strengthen and stabilize the display, then the stability and durability of the display is improved, but the erection process becomes time-consuming, laborious, and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the fastening function directly into the connecting structures formed as integral parts of the side walls. The recesses and engaging surfaces are molded into the side wall components themselves, merging the structural support function with the fastening function, thereby eliminating the need for separate plastic clips and reducing assembly steps
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting structures are designed to be self-aligning and self-fastening. The recesses in one side wall automatically receive and engage with the protruding portions of adjacent side walls through their complementary geometric shapes, allowing the display to stabilize itself without requiring additional fastening operations or external fastening elements
2Reliability
If separate plastic clips are used to strengthen and stabilize the display, then the stability and durability of the display is improved, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into single components. The side walls are manufactured as integral structures that simultaneously provide structural support, connection interfaces, and fastening mechanisms. This reduces the total component count and eliminates the need for separate plastic clips, thereby lowering material costs and assembly costs
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting structures serve multiple functions: they provide structural support for the side walls, create articulation points for pivotal movement, and simultaneously act as fastening mechanisms through their recess-and-protrusion geometry. This multi-functionality reduces the need for specialized fastening components and simplifies the overall manufacturing process
3Reliability
If the tray is enclosed between the side walls with multiple connecting structures, then the stability of the display is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the side walls into modular components with standardized connecting structures. Each side wall contains recesses at specific locations that create discrete articulation points, allowing the display to be segmented into manageable sections that can be assembled independently and then connected through standardized interfaces
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting structures utilize composite geometric forms combining recesses, protruding portions, and engaging surfaces within integrated side wall components. These composite structures provide multiple functions (support, articulation, fastening) simultaneously, reducing the need for additional separate components and simplifying the overall device complexity
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AI summary
The invention relates to a basic structure (2) for a display. The invention also relates to a display (1) formed by such a basic structure. The invention further relates to a method for setting up a display by making use of said basic structure.