Floor Stand with Telescopic Beam for Wall-Free Panel Display

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for displaying panel-shaped artwork require attachment to a wall, which can influence the perception of the artwork and are labor-intensive for exhibitors, as they need to provide and restore wall space for each piece.

Innovation Solution

A floor stand with a telescopic beam and clamping device that allows panel-shaped objects to be securely mounted and displayed on the floor, free-standing from walls and ceilings, enabling easy setup and adjustment without tools, and accommodating various object sizes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If panel-shaped objects are attached to a wall for display, then the artwork is presented to the audience, but the wall influences the perception of the artwork and requires extensive setup effort

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveexhibition setup effortVSAvoidwall influence on artwork perception
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts the display function from the wall environment by using a self-standing floor stand with a vertical beam. The clamping device attaches the panel-shaped object directly to the beam, removing the artwork from wall dependency and eliminating the harmful visual influence of walls on artwork perception.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The floor stand with vertical beam acts as an intermediary structure between the floor and the artwork. Instead of attaching directly to walls, the clamping device secures the panel-shaped object to the beam, which is rooted on the floor, providing a neutral display platform that doesn't influence artwork perception.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If wall space is provided for each panel-shaped object, then the artwork can be displayed, but the exhibitor must attach and detach each object and restore the wall

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay capabilityVSAvoidsetup and teardown time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The display system is segmented into independent modular components: a floor-standing beam structure and detachable clamping devices. Each panel-shaped object can be independently attached or removed using the clamping device without affecting other objects or requiring wall restoration, enabling rapid setup and teardown.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The clamping device provides dynamic attachment and detachment capability. The clamp can be quickly opened and closed to secure or release panel-shaped objects on the beam, allowing the exhibitor to efficiently change displays without time-consuming wall restoration procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Object-affected harmful factors

If a floor stand with clamping device is used, then the panel-shaped object can be displayed free-standing, but the structure requires a beam and clamping mechanism

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewall influence on artwork perceptionVSAvoidfloor stand structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The vertical beam serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, acts as the attachment surface for the clamping device, and serves as the vertical axis for displaying panel-shaped objects. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional complex structural elements while achieving free-standing display capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP4397208A1Floor stand for clamping and putting up panel-shaped objects
Publication Date: 2024.07.10 SEUFERT HEINZ
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AI summary

The invention relates to a floor stand for clamping a panel-shaped object thereto and for thereby putting up the panel-shaped object on a floor. The invention further relates to the use of the floor stand for clamping a panel-shaped object thereto and thereby putting up the panel-shaped object on a floor.