Folding Support Leg Assembly With Elastic Locking Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing support devices require multiple accessories and mounting tools, making them inconvenient to mount and store due to complex and time-consuming processes.
Innovation Solution
A support device comprising an upright column, positioning member, base, support legs, and elastic structure, where the upright column moves between positions to control the support legs' open and storage positions, allowing for easy mounting and storage without additional tools, utilizing an elastic structure to pivotally connect the support legs and maintain stability through locking members.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If various accessories and mounting tools are used for support device installation, then the support device can be securely assembled, but the mounting process becomes time-consuming and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The support legs are integrated with the base through pivotal connection, eliminating the need for separate mounting tools and accessories. The support legs can be directly attached to the base by simple pivotal movement without requiring additional fastening tools, thus reducing mounting time while maintaining secure assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The support device is designed to be self-assembling through the pivotal connection mechanism. The support legs can be manually positioned and fixed to the base without external mounting tools, allowing the device to serve itself during the assembly process and eliminating the need for complicated installation procedures.
2Reliability
If multiple accessories and mounting tools are required, then the support device can be properly installed, but the storage process becomes complex and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The support legs are integrated with the base through pivotal connection, eliminating the need for separate mounting tools and accessories. The support legs can be directly attached to the base by simple pivotal movement without requiring additional fastening tools, thus reducing mounting time while maintaining secure assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The design extracts and eliminates the need for external mounting tools and accessories by incorporating the mounting function directly into the base and support legs through pivotal connection. This removal of unnecessary components simplifies both installation and storage processes.
3Ease of operation
If the support legs are kept in open position for use, then the support device can function properly, but the device occupies more space during storage
Solution Approach 1:
The support legs are connected to the base through pivotal joints, allowing them to dynamically change position between open and closed states. This dynamic capability enables the support legs to be extended outward for functional use and folded inward for compact storage, optimizing both operational effectiveness and storage efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The support legs can be folded inward and nested against the base structure when not in use, creating a compact configuration for storage. This nesting capability allows the device to minimize its volume during storage while maintaining full functionality 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
Enables convenient mounting and storage by simplifying the process to moving the upright column between positions, ensuring the support legs are securely open for use and compactly stored, enhancing operational stability and ease of use.
Implementation Method 1
The elastic structure is disposed at peripheries of the plurality of support legs and configured to apply acting force to axial first ends of the support legs to cause the axial first ends to move inward radially
Implementation Method 2
Inner wall surfaces of the mounting through holes abut against outer wall surfaces of the corresponding support legs respectively, so as to keep the support legs in an open position
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure provides a support device. The support device includes an upright column, a positioning member, a base, a plurality of support legs and an elastic structure. The base is connected with the upright column. Each support leg passes through a corresponding mounting through hole in the plurality of mounting through holes to be pivotally connected with the positioning member. The upright column is movably arranged up and down relative to the positioning member, the upright column has at least a first position located above the support legs and a second position located between the plurality of support legs. The elastic structure is disposed at peripheries of the plurality of support legs, and configured to apply acting force to axial first ends of the support legs to cause the axial first ends to move inward radially.