Flag Display Apparatus with Adjustable Adhesive Cartridges
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional flag display apparatuses are impractical for large flags, as they may tip over due to weight and require anchoring, which limits mobility and can cause permanent damage, and existing solutions like air blowers are unsuitable for indoor use or require frequent adhesive tape replacement.
Innovation Solution
A flag display apparatus with adjustable, adhesive cartridges and stabilizers that allow for secure attachment to a flag pole without anchoring, using high-friction materials or hook and eye fabric to maintain the flag's position, and angularly adjustable components to display a selected portion of the flag without electricity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a rigid bar is used to display the entire flag, then the flag can be displayed horizontally, but the apparatus becomes impractical for large flags as they may tip the pole and require anchoring to the ground or floor
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the flag display function into segments: the pole remains separate from the flag, and the flag is held by discrete clips at specific points rather than a continuous rigid bar. This segmentation reduces the weight and complexity of the support structure, maintaining stability while improving mobility.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of anchoring the pole to the ground to support the flag's weight, the invention inverts the approach by having the flag self-support through its own structural elements (rigid bar across the top) that distribute weight without requiring ground anchoring, thus maintaining mobility while ensuring stability.
2Ease of manufacture
If adhesive tape is used to secure the rod to the flag, then the apparatus can be easily assembled, but the adhesive tape loses its adhesive qualities over time and requires frequent replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive tape is pre-applied to the rod during manufacturing, creating a permanent bond that does not require frequent replacement. This preliminary action ensures the adhesive is already in position and eliminates the need for user application and subsequent maintenance.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses a mechanism where the flag itself is discarded or replaced periodically, and the rod with adhesive tape is recovered and reused. This shifts the replacement cycle from the adhesive tape to the flag, extending the service life of the adhesive component.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If an air blower is used to produce wave motion in flags, then the flag can be animated, but the apparatus requires an energy source and is unsuitable for indoor applications due to noise and breeze
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses the natural periodic action of wind to create wave motion in the flag, eliminating the need for continuous energy input from an air blower. The flag responds to natural wind cycles, providing animation without mechanical energy consumption or associated noise.
Solution Approach 2:
The flag animation system is self-service, utilizing natural wind energy to create wave motion without requiring external power sources or active control mechanisms. The flag's own structure and the natural environment provide the necessary energy for animation.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure, adjustable, and energy-independent display of flag portions, preventing the apparatus from falling and ensuring constant adhesive availability, suitable for both small and large flags without damaging the display surface.
Implementation Method 1
a first positioner and preferably comprises a first cartridge... A selected length of adhesive material is wound around the exterior surface of the cartridge
Implementation Method 2
The stabilizer is connectable to the flag pole and the demonstrator is selectably connectable to the stabilizer in a manner where the center of gravity of the demonstrator can be located remote from the flag pole
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to an improved flag display apparatus useful for displaying a selected portion of the front of the flag. The apparatus has a demonstrator with a first positioner at the first end of the demonstrator and a second positioner at the second end of the demonstrator. The first and second positioners can be cartridges containing selected lengths of adhesive material, or alternatively be made of high friction material. The demonstrator can be linearly and angularly adjustable. The apparatus can comprise a stabilizer for fixing the demonstrator relative to the pole. The stabilizer can comprise a string or other material that can wind around the pole to fix the demonstrator to the pole. Alternatively, the stabilizer can comprise a clamp or a string depending from the top clip of the pole.