Modular back panel assembly for a display structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display structures lack a modular and efficient method for powering display members such as shelves and other accessories, limiting their functionality and aesthetic enhancement options.
Innovation Solution
A modular back panel assembly with elongated channels and electrical conductors that allow for removable mounting of display members and electrical communication, enabling power distribution through an electrical assembly for various display elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If display structures include electrified backing wall structures to provide power to lights and signage, then the display structure can support power-requiring elements, but the structure becomes complex and less modular
Solution Approach 1:
The backing wall structure is divided into modular back panels that can be independently assembled and configured. Each back panel contains integrated electrical conductors and channels, allowing the system to be segmented into manageable units that can be selectively assembled to create electrified display sections without requiring the entire structure to be complex
Solution Approach 2:
The back panels are designed as universal modules that can support both powered and non-powered display elements. The electrical conductors and channels are integrated into the panel structure itself, allowing the same modular component to provide both structural support and electrical power distribution functions
2Reliability
If display structures use fixed electrical wiring systems, then power can be reliably delivered to display elements, but the system becomes difficult to reconfigure and modify
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connection system transitions from fixed wiring to a dynamic, reconfigurable arrangement. Display members with electrical conductors can be inserted into or removed from channels on the back panels, allowing the electrical configuration to adapt to different display needs while maintaining reliable power delivery through standardized connection interfaces
3Device complexity
If display structures lack integrated electrical conductors, then the structure remains simple and modular, but display members requiring power cannot be supported
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical conductor system is merged with the structural back panel components. The channels and mounting structures are integrated with electrical conductors, combining structural support and electrical power delivery into single unified components that maintain modular assembly while enabling powered display elements
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AI summary
A modular back panel assembly for a display structure comprises at least one back panel defining front face apertures. The back panel rear face is comprises at least one elongated channel aligned with the front face apertures. An elongated electrical conductor is mountable within the elongated channel and defines conductor apertures for being coaligned with the front face apertures. A display member is mountable to the back panel front face of the back panel and comprises an electrical conductor with a mounting element that is insertable within the coaligned front face and conductor apertures. An electrical assembly provides electrical power to the elongated electrical conductor. Insertion of the mounting element within the coaligned front face and conductor apertures provides for mounting the display member to the front face and for electrical communication with the electrical conductor thus allowing the elongate electrical conductor when electrically powered by the electrical assembly to provide electrical power to the display member electrical conductor.