Foldable Multi-Instrument Stand With Nested Hinged Legs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing guitar stands do not efficiently accommodate multiple instruments, often leading to instability and damage when not available, and there is a need for a solution that can support multiple guitars or similar instruments.
Innovation Solution
A foldable multi-instrument stand with hinged vertical support members and main support legs that can be interconnected, allowing for the secure positioning of two or more instruments, with a design that enables easy storage and deployment, and the option to connect multiple stands together.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single guitar stand is used, then it supports one instrument, but it cannot accommodate multiple instruments efficiently
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple stand structures into a single integrated unit by connecting individual stand assemblies through interconnection members. Each assembly includes its own support legs and vertical members, and these assemblies are merged horizontally to create a multi-instrument stand that can hold multiple guitars simultaneously while maintaining the stability of individual stand structures
Solution Approach 2:
The stand is divided into multiple independent but connectable assemblies, where each assembly can support one or more instruments. These segmented modules can be connected together to expand capacity, allowing the stand to adapt from supporting a single instrument to multiple instruments by simply adding modular sections
2Ease of operation
If instruments are leaned against walls or furniture, then no stand is needed, but the instruments may fall over and be damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The stand employs foldable support legs with hinge joints that allow the structure to transition between collapsed and deployed states. When deployed, the legs form stable geometric shapes (such as triangles) that provide reliable support, while when collapsed, the stand becomes compact for storage. This dynamic structure ensures instrument stability during use while maintaining ease of deployment and storage
3Ease of operation
If a foldable stand is used, then it is portable and easy to store, but it may lack stability when supporting instruments
Solution Approach 1:
The stand design allows support legs to be nested within the vertical support members when collapsed, creating a compact storage configuration. The legs are received within cavities or spaces provided by the vertical members, enabling the entire stand to fold down to a small size for portable storage while maintaining structural integrity when deployed
Solution Approach 2:
The stand uses hinge joints and pivot points that allow smooth transitions between folded and unfolded states. When unfolded, the geometry of the extended legs and vertical members creates a stable base with a low center of gravity, ensuring instrument stability. The dynamic mechanism ensures that once deployed, the stand maintains its stable configuration under instrument weight
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple stands are connected together, then more instruments can be supported, but the complexity of assembly increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stand design incorporates universal interconnection features that allow multiple stand assemblies to be connected in various configurations. The interconnection members are designed to attach to standardized interfaces on each assembly, enabling users to connect stands horizontally to increase instrument capacity or vertically to create multi-level support, all using the same connection mechanism
Data Source
AI summary
A foldable multi-instrument stand includes: a first main support leg; a second main support leg; a first pair of vertical support members configured for pivotal movement into an upright orientation relative to the first and second main support legs when the stand is in a deployed position; and a second pair of vertical support members configured for pivotal movement into an upright orientation relative to the first and second main support legs when the stand is in the deployed position. The first main support leg and the second main support leg each define one more support ledges for accommodating and providing support to multiple instruments when the stand is in the deployed position. The areas above such support ledges further define cavities for receiving the pairs of vertical support members when the stand is in a storage position.