Foldable Light Stand With Telescoping Assembly And Positioning Linkage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing work lights lack versatility and ease of use in repositioning and transportation, particularly in providing adequate lighting to remote or poorly lit job sites.
Innovation Solution
A foldable light stand with a telescoping assembly and adjustable positioning linkage, allowing the light to be oriented in various positions and easily coupled or decoupled using a latching mechanism, enabling compact storage and versatile deployment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the light stand is designed to be compact and foldable for easy transportation, then portability is improved, but the ability to provide stable lighting in remote work areas is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The light stand is divided into multiple telescoping segments that can extend to provide stable lighting when deployed, yet fold into a compact configuration for transportation. The positioning linkage is also segmented into multiple adjustable components that can be configured in various positions during use but collapse together when not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The light stand transitions from a static compact form during transportation to a dynamic extended and adjustable form during operation. The telescoping assembly allows the stand to dynamically change its height and configuration to provide stable lighting, while the positioning linkage enables dynamic adjustment of the light orientation to various positions as needed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the light stand includes multiple adjustment axes for versatile positioning, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning linkage employs a nested arrangement where multiple adjustment mechanisms are integrated within each other. The first, second, and third adjustment axes are arranged in a nested configuration that allows each degree of freedom to be adjusted independently while maintaining a relatively compact overall structure, reducing the complexity that would otherwise result from three separate adjustment mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If the light stand uses a latching mechanism for easy coupling and decoupling, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability of light attachment is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The latching mechanism is designed to automatically engage and secure the light to the light holder when the light is inserted, without requiring manual intervention. The mechanism self-activates through the insertion motion itself, providing both ease of operation and reliable attachment through automatic engagement of the latching features.
Data Source
AI summary
A light stand includes a telescoping assembly having a longitudinal axis, a light selectively coupled to the telescoping assembly, and a support assembly having legs coupled to the telescoping assembly. The support assembly is moveable between a collapsed position and an operating position. The light stand further includes a positioning linkage coupled between the light and the telescoping assembly for enabling the light to be oriented in a variety of positions. The positioning linkage includes a first adjustment axis about which the light rotates. The first adjustment axis is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The positioning linkage further includes a second adjustment axis about which the light rotates. The second adjustment linkage is perpendicular to the first adjustment axis. The positioning linkage further includes a third adjustment axis about which the light rotates. The third adjustment axis is perpendicular to a length of the positioning linkage.