Modular Flower Wall with Retractable Supports for Easy Relocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing modular walls fail to provide an aesthetically pleasing and easily relocatable background for photography, as they either lack decorative structure or are cumbersome to disassemble and reassemble.
Innovation Solution
A modular wall system comprising a base with support channels, a support structure with retractable support bars, and a removably attached decorative panel, such as a flower panel, that can be easily assembled and disassembled to create a visually appealing background for events.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If a decorative wall is made as a single large structure, then it provides a complete aesthetic background, but it becomes difficult to move and cannot fit through doorways
Solution Approach 1:
The decorative wall is divided into multiple modular panels that can be assembled together to form a complete aesthetic background. Each panel is a self-contained unit with standardized connection mechanisms, allowing the overall structure to be broken down into transportable segments that can fit through doorways and be easily reconfigured at the event location.
2Ease of operation
If a modular wall structure is created for easy movement, then it can be disassembled and relocated, but it lacks aesthetic structure and decorative quality
Solution Approach 1:
The wall is segmented into modular panels that maintain aesthetic integrity individually while combining to form larger decorative displays. Each panel incorporates decorative elements and floral arrangements as integral components, ensuring that even when separated for transport, each module remains visually appealing.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular panels are designed with universal connection mechanisms that allow them to be assembled in various configurations for different event spaces. The same panel design can serve multiple aesthetic functions and be adapted to different wall sizes and shapes while maintaining decorative quality.
3Strength
If a heavy wall structure is used, then it provides structural integrity and stability, but it requires more effort to transport and assemble
Solution Approach 1:
The heavy wall structure is segmented into lighter modular panels that can be individually handled and transported with reasonable effort. Each panel maintains sufficient structural integrity for its size through optimized internal bracing and connection points, while the distributed weight across multiple panels reduces the overall effort required compared to moving one large heavy structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular panels are designed with nested connection mechanisms where smaller components fit within larger structural elements. The support bars and connection hardware are integrated into the panel design, allowing for compact storage and reduced handling complexity during assembly while maintaining structural strength.
4Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed decorative wall is installed, then it provides a stable background, but it cannot be relocated to different venues
Solution Approach 1:
The fixed decorative wall is transformed into a modular system where panels can be securely assembled to create a stable, fixed appearance during events, yet easily disassembled and relocated between venues. The standardized connection mechanisms provide rigid, stable joints when assembled, creating a stable background for photography while enabling complete relocation when needed.
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AI summary
The present invention is a modular wall including a base and a support structure. The support structure is secured to the base with retractable supports. The support structure may be removed from the base, allowing a user to easily move the wall in separate parts. Furthermore, the modular wall includes a decorative panel held up by the support structure. The decorative panel may have flowers attached creating a wall of flowers, or a painted-on decoration. More than one modular wall may be used together to create a wider decorative wall.