Magnetic Support Stand Assembly for Moving Candleholders
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cake stands lack the ability to create a dynamic and engaging presentation for birthday cakes and other decorations, as they only offer static displays without the option for moving elements, which can make celebrations less interactive and fun.
Innovation Solution
A support stand with integrated electromagnets and circuitry that allows candleholders to move via magnetic forces, enabling stepping movements and customizable displays for cakes, candles, and other small decorations, using a hardware-based solution without software programming.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If static decorations are used on cake stands, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the display is boring and lacks interactivity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the static candleholders into movable components through magnetic actuation. Electromagnets mounted on the cake stand interact with permanent magnets in the candleholders to produce controlled movements, including stepping motions and positioning at different locations, thereby adding interactivity and versatility to the display
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical drive systems (motors, gears, linkages) with a magnetic field-based system. Electromagnets and permanent magnets create magnetic forces that directly move the candleholders without mechanical contact, simplifying the overall mechanical structure while enabling dynamic and interactive display capabilities
2Adaptability or versatility
If moving elements are added to cake stands, then the display becomes dynamic and engaging, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates complex mechanical transmission components by using electromagnetic fields for actuation. The system consists of electromagnets mounted on the cake stand base and permanent magnets in the candleholders, controlled by simple circuitry, making the device easier to manufacture compared to traditional mechanical moving systems
Solution Approach 2:
The electromagnetic actuation system serves multiple functions: it can move candleholders to different positions, create stepping motions, and enable various display patterns. This universal mechanism replaces what would otherwise require multiple specialized mechanical systems, simplifying manufacturing while providing dynamic display capabilities
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enhances the presentation of cakes and decorations by creating a dynamic, interactive display that can be easily customized, adding fun and engagement to celebrations without requiring complex software or additional manufacturing steps.
Implementation Method 1
causing regulated stepping movement of the candleholders by utilizing the magnetic force between magnets in candleholders and the ones inside the table stand
Implementation Method 2
There is a plurality of electromagnets inside the table stand
Data Source
AI summary
A support stand assembly having a portable table stand suitable for placing one or more holders for candles, figurine or other decorative items on its top surface. There are one or more candleholders with a permanent magnet located at the bottom of each holder. A plurality of electromagnets is fixed inside the table stand underneath the top surface. Underneath the top surface of the cake stand is one or more integrated circuit boards with circuitry for controlling the switch of magnetic poles of said electromagnets in a group and causing regulated stepping movement of the candleholders by utilizing the magnetic force between magnets in candleholders and the ones inside the table stand. It provides an all-hardware solution that does not require software programming and is easy and economical to manufacture.