Gravesite Display Stand with Elevated Pole Attachment for Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cemetery display systems are prone to instability, as vases of flowers can be knocked over and lack versatility in placing various objects, limiting the means to securely display items at a gravesite.
Innovation Solution
A support system comprising a stand with horizontal and vertical members, featuring attachment poles and legs for securing objects at a height above the ground, allowing for the display of multiple types of items, including hats and vases, while protecting them from damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a vase of flowers is placed on the ground at a gravesite, then it is easy to place and access, but it can be knocked over and is limited in location
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a stand as an intermediary structure between the ground and the vase. The stand comprises vertical legs that extend into the ground and horizontal members that support the vase at an elevated position. This intermediary structure provides stable support while maintaining ease of placement and access to the gravesite.
2Ease of operation
If a vase of flowers is placed on the ground at a gravesite, then it is easy to place, but the location is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is designed with universal applicability to accommodate various types of objects (vases, pots, containers) at different locations. The horizontal members can support multiple objects simultaneously, and the structure can be positioned at different gravesites without modification, providing placement flexibility while maintaining ease of use.
3Reliability
If objects are elevated on a stand, then stability and protection are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is segmented into distinct functional components: vertical legs for ground insertion and stability, horizontal members for support, and attachment structures for securing objects. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while keeping the overall structure relatively simple and easy to assemble.
Data Source
AI summary
A support system includes a stand having a first vertical member and a second adjacent vertical member; a first horizontal member and a second adjacent horizontal member; a first pole and a second pole extending from the second horizontal member; a first leg and a second leg extending from the first vertical member and the second vertical member; a first hook and a second hook extending from the second horizontal member; a sign removably attached to the first hook and the second hook; and an object, having a body; a first locking member configured to extend within the body and configured to engage with the first pole; and a second locking member configured to extend within the body and configured to engage with the second pole.