Customizable Fuel Torch Display Assembly with Removable Indicia
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable fuel torches lack the ability to efficiently and effectively display customizable images, text, or other indicia, and do not provide a versatile method to keep such displays dry and prevent degradation.
Innovation Solution
A customizable fuel torch display assembly featuring a base, inner and outer canister members, and an umbrella cover, where the outer canister is made of transparent material allowing indicia on a printable paper medium to be displayed, with a radial retention flange facilitating secure placement and protection of the indicia medium.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If permanently etched or molded designs are used on the flameguard, then the indicia display is durable and weather-resistant, but the customization flexibility is lost and users cannot change the displayed content
Solution Approach 1:
The flameguard is divided into a durable outer shell and a separate removable indicia insert. The insert can be detached and replaced without damaging the flameguard structure, allowing users to change displayed content while maintaining the durability of the protective shell.
Solution Approach 2:
The removable indicia insert is nested within the flameguard assembly. This allows the insert to be protected by the durable flameguard when not in use, while still being easily accessible for removal and replacement to change the displayed indicia.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the flameguard is replaced entirely to change designs, then the indicia display can be customized, but the cost increases and feasibility decreases
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the flameguard into a permanent shell and a removable insert, only the inexpensive insert needs to be manufactured in various designs. This dramatically reduces manufacturing costs compared to producing entirely custom flameguards for each design.
Solution Approach 2:
The indicia insert is designed as a low-cost, easily replaceable component. Users can obtain inexpensive custom inserts with different messages or designs and swap them as needed, rather than investing in expensive permanent custom flameguard manufacturing.
3Device complexity
If traditional fuel torches are used without protective covers, then the structure is simple, but the indicia and fuel are exposed to environmental elements causing degradation
Solution Approach 1:
The flameguard assembly serves multiple functions: it protects the fuel from environmental elements, provides a mounting structure for the indicia insert, and acts as a visual display surface. This multi-functionality adds protection without significantly increasing structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The flameguard uses a thin-walled cylindrical structure that provides environmental protection while maintaining simplicity. The thin film approach allows the indicia insert to be visible through the flameguard while still providing adequate protection against weather elements.
Data Source
AI summary
A fuel torch display assembly including a base member, an inner canister member coupled to the base member and with a can channel having the fuel canister disposed therein. The assembly includes an outer canister member of a transparent material defined on a portion thereon and an inner surface with a radial retention flange having an upper wall and a sidewall defining an inner canister member retention zone with an enclosed sidewall of the inner canister member disposed therein and the outer surface of the enclosed sidewall of the inner canister member and the inner surface of the enclosed sidewall of the outer canister member defining and flanking an indicia medium placement zone with an indicia medium selectively removably disposed therein adjacent to the transparent material to display an indicia disposed on the indicia medium to an outside ambient environment of the fuel torch assembly.