Modular Pole Support Base with L-Shaped Elements for Compact Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing support bases for pole-like elements, such as garden umbrellas or Christmas trees, fail to accommodate varying sizes and often require complex assembly, making them difficult to transport and store.
Innovation Solution
A modular kit of parts comprising a base element with channels or projections and L-shaped elements that can be easily assembled and disassembled, allowing for secure upright positioning of pole-like elements of any size, with adjustable fastening mechanisms for stability and compact storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing support bases are made as pre-assembled units, then they provide stable support, but they become difficult to transport and store
Solution Approach 1:
The support base is divided into separate modular components including L-shaped elements, base element, and pole-like element that can be easily assembled and disassembled. This segmentation allows the support structure to be broken down for compact storage and transport while maintaining stability when assembled through the interlocking of these modular parts.
2Reliability
If existing support bases are designed for specific sizes, then they provide stable support for those sizes, but they cannot accommodate varying sizes of pole-like elements
Solution Approach 1:
The support base design incorporates adjustable components and modular elements that can accommodate pole-like elements of various sizes. The L-shaped elements and base element configuration allow the structure to be adapted to different pole diameters and heights, providing universal support functionality across multiple applications and sizes.
3Reliability
If complex assembly mechanisms are used, then secure upright positioning is achieved, but assembly and disassembly become time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The segmented modular design with distinct L-shaped elements, base element, and pole-like element allows for simple, tool-free assembly and disassembly. Each segment is designed to interlock easily with others, maintaining secure upright positioning through the geometric configuration and friction fit, eliminating the need for complex fastening mechanisms.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a kit of parts (100) for building a support base (1) for a pole-like element (2), wherein the kit of parts (100) comprises at least three substantially L-shaped elements (3), each L-shaped element (3) being arranged with an upright part (3A) extending along a body portion (101) of the pole-like element (2) in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis (z) of the pole-like element (2) and with a foot part (3C) extending outwardly from a lowermost portion (102) of the pole-like element (2), wherein the kit of parts (100) further comprises a first holding means for holding a substantially right-angled part (3B) of each L-shaped element (3) in proximity of the lowermost portion (102) of the pole-like element (2).