Foldable Instrument Stand With Telescopic Cart-to-Stand Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional instrument stands are cumbersome, costly to transport, and lack versatility, failing to provide a stable base for instruments like guitars and not designed for easy conversion between transport and performance modes.
Innovation Solution
A mobile foldable instrument stand with a telescopic spine, adjustable handle, and bungee cords that can convert between cart, stand, and folded modes, providing a stable base and secure instrument holding with a dual-purpose handle for transport and securing instruments in a stationary position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If conventional hand carts are used to transport instruments, then instruments can be transported through airport security and terminal gate, but the cart is too large to bring onboard the aircraft and requires checking in for additional fees
Solution Approach 1:
The instrument stand employs a telescopic spine mechanism that allows dynamic adjustment between extended and retracted positions. The spine can be extended to provide a tall cart configuration for airport security and terminal gate passage, then retracted to a compact size for onboard storage in overhead bins, eliminating the need to check the cart in
Solution Approach 2:
The handle is designed with dual functionality: it serves as a pull handle when the stand is in cart mode for transportation, and transforms into a yoke configuration to secure instruments when the stand is in stationary mode. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate cart and stand equipment
2Reliability
If conventional instrument stands are designed to be sturdy and stable, then they provide reliable instrument support, but they become bulky and difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The base incorporates adjustable legs that can be extended and locked into position to provide a wide, stable footprint when the stand is in stationary mode for instrument support. When transitioning to cart mode for transport, the legs are retracted to minimize the stand's footprint while maintaining structural integrity through the telescopic spine design
Solution Approach 2:
The stand is divided into modular components including the telescopic spine, adjustable base legs, and detachable handle/yoke assembly. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while enabling compact folding and easy transport when not in use
3Reliability
If conventional stands have fixed backrests and yokes, then they provide stable instrument support, but they cannot be collapsed small enough to fit into a backpack
Solution Approach 1:
The backrest is designed as a flexible, collapsible structure that can be folded flat against the telescopic spine when not in use, reducing the stand's volume to fit into a backpack. When deployed, the backrest extends to provide adequate support for instrument storage in stationary mode, maintaining reliability while enabling compact transport
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AI summary
The invention features a mobile foldable instrument stand that functions as both an instrument stand and a mode of transport. The mobile foldable instrument stand comprises a base, an adjustable spine attached to the base, a wheel, a rotatably hinged handle and fork to support and hold an instrument and an elastic cord to further secure the instrument to the mobile foldable instrument stand. The mobile foldable instrument stand is foldable for ease of storage.