Fence Surface Element with Pivotable Hinge for Seating and Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fence elements lack additional functional uses beyond demarcation and advertising, and existing solutions do not provide a comfortable seating option or enhanced stability.
Innovation Solution
A fence element with a pivotably connected surface element that can be angled between 20° to 45° for use as a backrest, featuring a hinge joint with a cross brace for stability and detachable connection, allowing for use as a seat and increased advertising effectiveness, with locking mechanisms for security and easy transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a surface element is added to the fence element, then the functionality is improved (seating and advertising), but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The surface element serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides seating for people, displays advertising messages on both sides, and enhances the stability of the fence element. This multi-functionality approach allows a single component to address several needs without proportionally increasing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The surface element is integrated with the fence element through connecting means that allow detachable attachment. The advertising medium is combined with the surface element, creating a unified component that combines structural and communicative functions
2Adaptability or versatility
If the surface element is pivotably connected to the fence element, then the adaptability is improved (positioning flexibility), but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The surface element is connected to the fence element through a hinge joint that enables pivotal movement, allowing the surface element to transition between different angular positions. This dynamic connection provides positioning flexibility while maintaining a relatively simple mechanical structure
Solution Approach 2:
The connection system is divided into discrete components: the hinge joint for pivotal movement, the connecting means for attachment/detachment, and the locking mechanism for securing positions. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently
3Ease of operation
If the connecting means enable detachable connection, then the ease of operation is improved (assembly and disassembly), but the reliability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting means incorporate a locking mechanism that provides selective security: when locked, the connection is secure and reliable; when unlocked, the connection can be easily detached. This local quality enhancement at the connection point allows the system to switch between ease of operation and reliability as needed
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AI summary
The invention relates to a surface element (4) with connecting means (3a) which enable a connection of the surface element (4) with a fence element (2) erected on or above a ground (10) such that the surface element (4) in a first position is supported both on the fence element (2) and on the ground (10) and forms a first angle with the fence element (2) which is greater than zero.