Ground Mounting Auger and Stake System for Interactive Advertising

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current systems for interactive property advertising lack effective methods to engage potential buyers through real-time information dissemination and secure ground mounting solutions, limiting their ability to provide dynamic and durable advertising displays.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a headpiece with a solar charging display, motion detection, and a ground mounting apparatus that includes a sleeve, auger, and stakes for secure installation, allowing for real-time information transmission and dynamic advertising through a touch screen and barcode scanning, while being weatherproof and durable.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional mounting methods are used for advertising devices, then installation is simple, but the mounting stability and durability are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting stabilityVSAvoidmounting system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The ground mounting system is divided into separate functional components: an auger for ground anchoring, a plate for structural support, and stakes for additional stabilization. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally while maintaining overall system reliability without excessive complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The auger is designed to be driven into the ground first to create a pre-established anchor point before the post is installed. This preliminary action ensures that the mounting system has secure ground attachment before the advertising device is mounted, improving overall mounting stability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If interactive features and real-time information display are added to property advertising devices, then user engagement improves, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinteractive functionalityVSAvoiddisplay energy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The display system operates in periodic cycles, alternating between active display modes and lower-power states. The motion detection feature triggers display activation only when users are present, allowing the system to consume minimal energy during idle periods while maintaining full interactive functionality when needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The solar charging system automatically captures sunlight and converts it to electrical energy to recharge the battery, eliminating the need for external power sources. This self-service energy generation enables the interactive features and real-time information display to operate sustainably without increasing net energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If solar charging system is integrated into the advertising device, then energy independence is achieved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenergy independenceVSAvoidsystem component count

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The solar charging system is integrated into the existing housing structure of the advertising device, serving both as a power generation component and as part of the protective enclosure. This multi-functionality approach adds energy independence capability without proportionally increasing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The solar panel, battery, and charging circuitry are combined into a single integrated power system module that is seamlessly incorporated into the advertising device. This merging of components achieves energy independence while minimizing the increase in device complexity through unified design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 interactive and engaging property advertising by detecting user motion, displaying relevant information, and facilitating two-way communication, while providing a secure and durable ground mounting solution for the advertising system.

Implementation Method 1

The solar charging system is configured to charge the battery

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSolar charging: Photovoltaic Effect

Implementation Method 2

The motion detector apparatus is configured to detect a user based on motion

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMotion detection:

Implementation Method 3

an auger configured for securement to the ground

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAuger rotation: Archimedes Screw

Data Source

PatentUS11624200B2Ground mounting systems and methods for interactive property advertising devices

Publication Date: 2023.04.11 ARONOW DARREN

AI summary

A ground mounting system for supporting a post includes a sleeve configured to receive the post therein, a plate secured to the sleeve and defining at least one slot therethrough, an auger positioned to extend from the plate to secure the plate to the ground, and at least one stake receivable within the at least one slot to facilitate securement of the plate to the ground.