Modular Conductor Stand With Adjustable Racks for Stable Accessory Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current podium and accessory stands are cumbersome to assemble, disassemble, and maneuver, lacking adjustability and stability, which hinders user flexibility and efficiency, especially when using digital and electronic equipment, and often require multiple stands for different accessories.
Innovation Solution
A modular conductor system with adjustable racks that can be coupled to a podium, featuring telescoping legs and a tiltable shelf, allowing for incremental adjustments in height, pitch, and lateral placement, along with an accessory attachment device for easy positioning and repositioning without reconfiguring the entire system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate non-integrated pieces (computer carts, podiums, racks) are used to support multiple accessories, then the system can accommodate various instruments and equipment, but the system lacks continuity, aesthetic value, and structural stability, and requires multiple separate components that increase complexity and expense
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate components (podium, computer cart, instrument rack) into a single integrated conductor's stand structure. The vertical support structure integrates the music sheet holder, computer monitor arm, and instrument rack into one unified design, eliminating the need for multiple separate pieces of furniture while providing continuous support for all accessories.
Solution Approach 2:
The conductor's stand is designed as a multi-functional universal structure that can simultaneously support music sheets, computer monitors, keyboards, and various musical instruments. The adjustable shelves and mounting points allow the same structure to accommodate different types of equipment and accessories, making it adaptable to various conducting and teaching needs.
2Reliability
If traditional locking and securing mechanisms are used to assemble and disassemble the system, then the structure can be stable during use, but the assembly and disassembly process becomes time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic quick-release mechanisms that allow the structure to transition between locked (stable) and unlocked (movable) states. The collapsible legs feature rapid deployment and locking mechanisms that provide structural stability when extended and locked, but allow quick folding and collapse when released, enabling fast setup and teardown without complex tools or procedures.
3Reliability
If the system components are made heavy to ensure stability during use, then the structure remains stable, but the maneuverability and ease of transport become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The conductor's stand is divided into modular segments including collapsible legs, adjustable shelves, and detachable mounting points. This segmentation allows the structure to be lightweight and easy to maneuver when disassembled or collapsed, while providing stable support when assembled. The modular design enables rapid setup and breakdown without requiring heavy components.
4Device complexity
If fixed positioning of accessories is used, then the system structure is simple, but the user cannot fine-tune the positioning of implements and accessories according to personal preferences
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates multiple adjustable elements including height-adjustable shelves, rotatable and tiltable monitor arms, and movable instrument rack positions. These dynamic components allow users to customize the positioning of each accessory according to their preferences while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through standardized mounting mechanisms and adjustment ranges.
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AI summary
A conductor system includes a music stand and at least one support rack. The music stand and the support rack can be used independently, but can provide additional stability when coupled to each other. The podium and the rack can be positioned to accommodate the preferences of a user, including by height, radial, lateral, and pitch/tilt adjustments. The support rack is adapted to receive any number of user instruments, such as, for example, a laptop or an electronic keyboard. The podium and the rack can be transported without being lifted completely off the support surface.