Modular Light Frame with Pivoting Post for Sloped-Surface Placement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional artificial Christmas trees are inflexible, difficult to place on uneven surfaces, and lack customization options, making them unsuitable for sloped yards and requiring complex storage and transportation.
Innovation Solution
A modular Christmas lights frame device with a base ring, base plate, and pivotable center post that allows the device to be tilted and placed on sloped surfaces, featuring detachable rings with hooks for hanging lights in a conical shape resembling a Christmas tree.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid frame structure is used for the Christmas tree, then the structural stability is improved, but the ability to be placed on uneven surfaces deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the center post pivotable relative to the base plate, allowing the post to tilt and adjust its angle. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the Christmas tree frame to adapt to uneven surfaces while maintaining structural stability through the pivot mechanism that allows controlled movement.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid and non-collapsing structure is used, then the structural integrity is improved, but the ease of storage and transportation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the Christmas tree frame into separate modular components: a base plate, a center post, and detachable rings. These segments can be easily assembled and disassembled, allowing the structure to be collapsed for storage and transportation while maintaining structural integrity when assembled through the secure connection of segments.
3Illumination intensity
If lights are wrapped around the outer branches of conventional trees, then the visual appeal is improved, but the even distribution of lights throughout the interior deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by allowing the rings to be rotated around the center post, enabling users to dynamically adjust the position of hooks and redistribute lights evenly throughout the interior structure. This rotational capability ensures uniform light distribution while maintaining visual appeal.
4Ease of manufacture
If the frame is made as a single integrated structure, then the manufacturing simplicity is improved, but the customization options deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by creating modular components (base plate, center post, detachable rings) that can be manufactured separately using simple processes, then assembled together. This segmentation enables customization options as users can select different ring sizes, quantities, and configurations to create various Christmas tree shapes and styles while each component remains simple to manufacture.
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AI summary
A decorative light frame device used for accommodating and supporting decorative string lights to give a resemblance to, for example, a Christmas tree. The device includes a base ring and a base plate for support, a center post having at least two columns wherein the bottom column is attached to a tilting means such as a pivoting bar or a tapered pin for swiveling to stabilize the frame when the frame is positioned on a slope. A pair of arms attached to the base ring is fastened to the center post for supporting the post. A plurality of selectively sized and adjustable rings is detachably positioned on the post. A plurality of decorative lights are woven across the hooks of the rings to resemble, for example, a Christmas tree for decoration and illumination.