Exhibition basin construction with a facilitated assembling system for mounting interchangeable overlapping plates
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display basin structures are complex and difficult to assemble and disassemble efficiently, particularly for overlapping plates at variable heights, which hinders quick and precise positioning of items.
Innovation Solution
A basin structure with a minimal number of components, featuring a dismountable design with hinged side walls and slots/tongues for easy assembly and collapsibility, allowing for quick plate replacement and upgrade without altering the structure, using commercially available materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If existing display basin structures are used, then product display functionality is provided, but assembly and disassembly complexity increases and assembly speed decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The basin structure is divided into separate modular components: a base element and multiple plate elements that can be independently assembled and disassembled. The base element contains receiving zones for plate supports, allowing plates to be independently positioned at variable heights without requiring complex integrated structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The structure employs dynamic assembly features including snap-fit connections and movable plate supports that allow quick insertion and removal of plates. The plate supports can be positioned at different heights within the base element, enabling flexible reconfiguration without permanent modifications.
2Manufacturing precision
If existing display basin structures are used, then product display functionality is provided, but positioning precision of plates at variable heights deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The base element incorporates localized receiving zones with specific geometric features designed to precisely position plate supports at predetermined heights. Each receiving zone contains engagement features that ensure accurate positioning of plates when inserted, providing high positioning precision through localized structural design rather than complex overall system complexity.
3Ease of manufacture
If a minimal number of components is used, then manufacturing cost decreases and ease of manufacture improves, but assembly precision and plate positioning capability worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The base element serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, contains integrated receiving zones for plate supports, and incorporates positioning features for precise plate placement. This multi-functional design achieves precise plate positioning without requiring additional separate components, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while ensuring positioning accuracy.
4Loss of time
If existing display basin structures are used, then product display functionality is provided, but disassembly and reconfiguration time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base element is pre-designed with receiving zones and engagement features that guide plate supports into correct positions during assembly. The plate elements include integrated support structures that automatically engage with the base element's receiving zones, eliminating the need for complex alignment procedures and reducing assembly time.
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AI summary
A basin structure for containing, in an overlapping removable multiple-level arrangement, a plurality of plate-like elements and/or fittings, comprises a basin body having a plurality of inner surfaces on which a plurality of integral support elements suitable to support at different levels each said plate-like element and/or fittings are defined.