Hat display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional display systems for hats, such as ball caps, often damage the caps, fail to allow for adjustable positioning, and are cumbersome to use due to difficult mounting and removal processes.
Innovation Solution
A display system comprising a mounting plate, a pivotable first arm, and a pair of fingers that can be adjusted to securely hold and position headwear at any desired angle, allowing for easy attachment and detachment from a surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional display systems use clips or holes to mount hats, then the hats can be displayed on a surface, but the hats are damaged by the mounting method
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mounting mechanism consisting of a mounting plate with multiple mounting holes arranged in different patterns, rather than directly attaching the hat to the surface with clips or single-hole methods. This intermediary structure distributes the mounting stress and provides multiple attachment point options, preventing damage to the hat while maintaining secure display.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the mounting parameters by providing multiple mounting holes in different patterns (e.g., triangular, rectangular arrangements) at specific distances from each other. This allows selection of optimal mounting configurations based on hat size and type, adjusting the mounting approach to prevent damage while maintaining reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional display systems use fixed mounting methods, then the hats can be displayed, but the angle and positioning cannot be adjusted to various desired angles
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the mounting structure into multiple independent components: a mounting plate with multiple holes, arms with adjustable joints, and finger elements. This segmentation allows each component to be positioned independently, enabling flexible angle and position adjustment while keeping the overall structure manageable and not excessively complex.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates dynamic elements including pivot joints in the arms that allow rotation to various angles, and adjustable finger positions that can be moved to different locations. This dynamic capability enables the display to adapt to various desired angles and positions while maintaining structural integrity through controlled mechanical connections.
3Reliability
If conventional display systems use complex mounting mechanisms, then the hats can be securely displayed, but the removal and mounting process becomes tedious
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal mounting system where the mounting plate with multiple holes in various patterns can accommodate different hat sizes and types using the same basic structure. The arms and fingers are designed to work with any hat that fits the crown dimensions, eliminating the need for different mounting mechanisms for different hat types, thus simplifying the mounting and removal process while maintaining secure display.
Solution Approach 2:
The display system is designed to be easily assembled and disassembled by the user without requiring special tools or complex procedures. The mounting plate can be attached to surfaces with standard screws, and the arms and fingers can be adjusted and repositioned by simple manual manipulation, allowing users to easily mount and remove hats themselves.
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AI summary
A display for displaying and positioning headwear may include a mounting plate configured to attach to a surface; a first arm extending from the mounting plate; a second arm attached to a distal end of the first arm; and a pair of fingers, each finger of the pair of fingers attached to a respective end of the second arm, wherein the second arm together with the pair of fingers is configured to support the headwear in a desired position.