Lighted product display case

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing lighted product display cases have fixed integral structures, making them difficult to assemble and disassemble, and are bulky, leading to mobility and transportation issues, which increase costs for sellers participating in exhibitions.

Innovation Solution

A modular lighted product display case design featuring removably connected end covers and connectors with integrated LED lighting assemblies, allowing for quick assembly and disassembly, and featuring transparent components and anti-slip gaskets for enhanced display and mobility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If a fixed integral structure is used for the display case, then structural stability is improved, but assembly and disassembly become difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidassembly and disassembly convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The display case is divided into multiple independent modules including end covers, connectors, and transparent side boards. Each module can be separately assembled and disassembled through locking grooves and positioning structures, solving the contradiction between structural stability and assembly convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Volume of stationary object

If a large fixed display case is used, then product display capacity is improved, but mobility and transportation become difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay capacityVSAvoidmobility and transportation
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of stationary objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The display case is segmented into multiple smaller modular units that can be connected together. When not in use, these modules can be separated and compacted, significantly improving mobility and transportation efficiency while maintaining large display capacity when assembled.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The display case transitions from a static fixed structure to a dynamic reconfigurable system. Modules can be connected or disconnected based on transportation or display needs, allowing the system to adapt between compact transport state and expanded display state.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If a modular design with removably connected components is used, then assembly and disassembly become easy, but structural complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly and disassembly convenienceVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The connectors and locking grooves are designed with universal interfaces that work across all modules. The same connector type can join different module combinations, reducing the need for specialized components and simplifying the overall structure despite the modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The modular design facilitates easy assembly and disassembly, enhances product display with adjustable lighting, and reduces transportation costs by enabling more efficient mobility and setup.

Implementation Method 1

each of the connecters is provided with a second lighting assembly, and the second lighting assembly comprises an LED panel

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight Emitting Diode: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

each first lighting assembly also comprises an LED light, a light guiding panel, and controller boards

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLED light: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentUS12053105B1Lighted product display case
Publication Date: 2024.08.06 SHENZHEN CITY DONGLIN HIGH TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A lighted product display case, containing two end covers and connecters; each end cover has a first lighting assembly and position limiting portions, the first lighting assembly has first contacts corresponding to the position limiting portions; each connecter has a second lighting assembly having second contacts exposed from two ends of the connecter; the first contacts are exposed to the connecters; the connecters are positioned between the two end covers, two ends of each connecter are inserted into position limiting portions of the two end covers so that a case body is formed where the first contacts contact the second contacts so that the first lighting assemblies are electrically connected with the second lighting assemblies. By removable connection between the end covers and the connecters, quick assembly is achieved, products are illuminated and the display effect enhanced. Also, moving and transportation are facilitated to reduce mobility problem and transportation cost.