Foldable Spring Support Assembly for 5G Outdoor Surface Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
5G outdoor systems are prone to damage from direct contact with storage surfaces, leading to issues like paint peeling and scratches, which can render the system inoperable.
Innovation Solution
A supporting assembly featuring a foldable unit with a spring system that converts into a tripod structure, providing a space between the 5G outdoor system and the storage surface, thus preventing direct contact.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the 5G outdoor system is placed directly on the storage surface, then the storage is simple and stable, but the exterior surface of the system is damaged due to direct contact
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting assembly is divided into distinct functional segments: a holder component for attachment to the 5G system, a foldable unit with multiple sides that can be independently positioned, and spring elements for providing force. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function while collectively solving the protection problem without excessive overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The foldable unit is designed to be dynamically configurable between folded and unfolded states, allowing the supporting structure to adapt between compact storage and protective deployment. The springs enable automatic transition and maintenance of the protective configuration, providing dynamic adaptation rather than a fixed complex structure.
2Reliability
If a supporting structure is added to prevent direct contact, then the exterior surface is protected, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spring elements automatically provide the force needed to unfold and maintain the foldable unit in its protective configuration. The system serves itself by using elastic potential energy stored in the springs to drive the deployment and maintain the space between the 5G system and storage surface, eliminating the need for manual adjustment mechanisms or complex control systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The foldable unit acts as an intermediary element between the 5G outdoor system and the storage surface. When unfolded, it creates a physical barrier and space that prevents direct contact and potential damage. The spring-mediated foldable unit serves as a simple yet effective intermediary that protects the system without requiring complex operational procedures.
3Reliability
If the foldable unit is kept in open configuration to provide space, then protection is achieved, but the storage space is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The foldable unit dynamically transitions between a compact folded state for space-efficient storage and an unfolded protective state when needed. The springs enable automatic deployment to the protective configuration during use and allow the unit to be compacted for storage, providing adaptability between these two volume requirements without permanent space occupation.
Solution Approach 2:
The foldable unit can be folded into a compact configuration that nests within or alongside the holder component, minimizing the volume occupied during storage. This nested arrangement allows the protective mechanism to be integrated into the overall assembly without significantly increasing the storage footprint, while still providing full protection when deployed.
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
The supporting assembly effectively prevents damage to the exterior surface of the 5G outdoor system by maintaining a gap between the system and the storage surface, ensuring the system remains functional.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of springs including a first spring and a second spring, the first spring being attached between the first side and the second side, the second spring being attached between the first side and the third side
Implementation Method 2
The foldable unit is configured to change between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the foldable unit being maintained in the open configuration solely by the plurality of springs
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AI summary
A supporting assembly for an outdoor computing system is disclosed. The supporting assembly includes a holder having a base from which a peripheral wall extends and a foldable unit mechanically attached to the holder within the peripheral wall. The foldable unit has a first side, a second side connected to the first side and movable relative to the first side, and a third side connected to the first side and movable relative to the first side. The supporting assembly further includes a plurality of springs including a first spring and a second spring, the first spring being attached between the first side and the second side, the second spring being attached between the first side and the third side. The foldable unit is configured to change between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the foldable unit being maintained in the open configuration solely by the plurality of springs.