Foldable Support Bracket with Linkage-Based Collapsible Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing music stands have music score placement plates that cannot be completely folded, occupying large space and causing inconvenience during packaging, transporting, and carrying.
Innovation Solution
A foldable support bracket with a collapsible support assembly that includes a foot stand, telescoping rod, and a deployable support structure composed of linkage components, allowing for a fully collapsible design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the music score placement plate is made rigid and flat for stability, then the support function is improved, but the folding capability deteriorates and space occupation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The music score placement plate is divided into multiple linkage components (first linkage component, second linkage component, third linkage component) that can be segmented and folded relative to each other. Each linkage component includes rods connected by rotation shafts, allowing the plate to be divided into collapsible sections while maintaining structural integrity when deployed.
Solution Approach 2:
The music score placement plate is transformed from a static rigid structure to a dynamic collapsible structure. The linkage components can rotate and fold relative to each other through rotation shafts, enabling the plate to transition between deployed (flat and stable) and collapsed (compact and portable) states.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the music score placement plate is made large and flat for better support, then the support function is improved, but the ease of carrying and transporting deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support plate is designed as a dynamic structure with linkage components that can rotate and fold. When deployed, the components form a large flat surface for optimal support function. When collapsed, the components fold along the main support member to create a compact rod-like structure that is easy to carry and transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The linkage components are arranged to nest together when collapsed, with the first, second, and third linkage components folding along the main support member. This nesting arrangement allows the large support plate to be compacted into a space-efficient rod-like structure for portable storage.
3Ease of operation
If the support assembly is made collapsible for portability, then the ease of packaging and transporting is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support assembly is segmented into modular linkage components (first, second, and third linkage components), each with its own rotation shafts and rods. This segmentation allows each component to be independently folded and collapsed, simplifying the overall collapsing mechanism while achieving compact portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The support assembly uses dynamic rotation joints connecting the linkage components to the main support member. These rotation joints enable smooth collapsing and deploying motions without requiring complex locking mechanisms or multiple fastening points, thereby achieving portability with controlled complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates convenient carrying, usage, packaging, and transportation by enabling the support assembly to transform between a deployed support surface and a compact rod-like structure.
Implementation Method 1
the main support member being rotatably arranged on the second end of the telescoping rod assembly by means of a rotatable shaft
Implementation Method 2
the first linkage component being rotatably arranged on the main support member; and the second linkage component being rotatably arranged on the main support member
Data Source
AI summary
A foldable support bracket is provided and comprises a foot stand assembly (10), a telescoping rod assembly (20) and a support assembly (30); the telescoping rod assembly (20) has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, wherein the foot stand assembly (10) is provided on the first end of the telescoping rod assembly (20); the support assembly (30) is provided on the second end of the telescoping rod assembly in a collapsible manner, wherein the support assembly (30) has a deployed state and a collapsed state; wherein, the support assembly (30) comprises at least a main support member (31), a first linkage component (32) and a second linkage component (33); wherein, in the deployed state, the first linkage component (32) and the second linkage component (33) are unfolded to form a support surface; wherein, in the collapsed state, the first linkage component (32) and the second linkage component (33) are respectively attached along the main support member (31) to form a rod-like structure. The structure of the foldable support bracket improves the support stability, and also achieves foldable collapsing and deploying, which is convenient to carry and use, and also facilitates manufacturers' packaging and transporting.