Glass Cover Stand Mount With Force-Distributing Pressing Body

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional stands for display apparatuses, particularly those with glass covers, face challenges in secure coupling without breaking the glass, and lack versatility in mounting options, affecting aesthetic appeal and usability.

Innovation Solution

A stand design featuring a fixer and fixer inserting body with a pressing body and elastic member that securely attaches to the glass cover, allowing for easy mounting and separation, and enabling both stand-type and wall-mount type configurations without compromising the glass's integrity or aesthetic appeal.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If a fastening member is used to couple the stand to the glass cover, then the coupling strength is improved, but the glass cover may be broken

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoupling strengthVSAvoidglass breakage
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a pressing body as an intermediary component between the fastening member and the glass cover. The fastening member couples to the pressing body, which then presses against the glass cover through a pressing surface. This intermediary structure distributes the fastening force over a larger area, preventing localized stress concentration that would cause glass breakage while maintaining coupling strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the pressure distribution parameter by designing the pressing body with a pressing surface that has a larger area than the contact point of a conventional fastening member. This parameter change transforms the concentrated force into distributed pressure, reducing the stress on the glass cover below its breaking threshold while maintaining adequate coupling strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Stability of the object's composition

If the stand is designed to be securely attached to the glass cover, then the stability is improved, but the mounting complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestand stabilityVSAvoidmounting complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the coupling system into distinct functional components: a fixer inserting body, a pressing body, and a fastening member. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently - the fixer inserting body provides the mounting interface, the pressing body distributes force, and the fastening member secures the assembly. This modular segmentation simplifies the mounting process while ensuring stable attachment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of operation

If the stand structure is simplified for easy mounting, then the ease of operation is improved, but the securing reliability decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting easeVSAvoidsecuring reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The pressing body is designed to automatically perform the force distribution function as soon as the fastening member is engaged. The self-service mechanism ensures that proper pressing force is applied without requiring additional adjustment or complex mounting procedures, maintaining both ease of operation and securing reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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 solution provides a stable and aesthetically pleasing display solution by securely attaching the glass cover to the stand, reducing the risk of glass breakage and allowing for versatile mounting options, while dispersing force uniformly to prevent glass damage and enhancing the overall design impression.

Implementation Method 1

an elastic member positioned inside the fixer inserting body and providing elastic force to the pressing body in a direction of pressing the fixer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic force: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS10911711B2Stand and display apparatus having the same
Publication Date: 2021.02.02 LG ELECTRONICS INC
  • US10911711B2 patent drawing
  • US10911711B2 patent drawing
  • US10911711B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A stand of a display apparatus includes a fixer to detachably insert a lower end of a glass cover therein, a fixer inserting body to detachably insert the fixer therein, and a pressing body positioned inside the fixer inserting body and pressing the fixer. The fixer inserting body is formed therein with a fastening member coupling hole to be coupled to at least one fastening member to press the pressing body.