Modular Pole Display Assembly with Self-Elevating Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional marketing displays, such as flags and balloons, require ladders or lifts for elevation and are prone to damage in high winds due to their static and rigid components, making them impractical and potentially dangerous to maintain.
Innovation Solution
A modular display assembly that can be secured to a pole or surface without a ladder, featuring adjustable tension springs, rotatable rollers, and quick-release mechanisms, allowing for elevation and lateral movement, ensuring stability in windy conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional displays are secured in elevated positions using simple supports, then the display can be positioned at desired elevations, but a ladder or lift is required for positioning which is impractical and potentially dangerous
Solution Approach 1:
The display assembly includes a self-elevating mechanism where the display structure itself can be moved to elevated positions on the pole without external assistance. The modular components can be assembled at ground level and then the entire assembly can be easily raised to the desired height along the pole, eliminating the need for ladders or lifts.
Solution Approach 2:
The display system is divided into modular segments that can be independently assembled and then easily moved as a unit. The pole attachment mechanism is segmented into multiple attachable sections that can be quickly assembled and disassembled, allowing the display to be positioned at different elevations without complex tools.
2Reliability
If traditional displays use static and rigid components, then the structure is simple, but the components may break or become impractical in high wind conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The display components are designed with dynamic characteristics that allow them to move and adapt to wind conditions. The modular segments can shift positions, and the attachment mechanisms can adjust to reduce stress on rigid components during high wind events, preventing breakage while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The display structure incorporates elements that can change their physical parameters in response to environmental conditions. The modular components can be repositioned or reconfigured based on wind conditions, allowing the system to adapt its rigidity and flexibility to match environmental demands.
3Ease of operation
If traditional displays are permanently affixed or secured with screws, then the display is stable, but placement is impracticable for metal structures such as stationary poles
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system replaces traditional mechanical fasteners like screws with a friction-fit or interference-fit mechanism that is specifically designed for cylindrical pole surfaces. The modular components feature shaped interfaces that conform to the pole geometry, creating a secure attachment through geometric compatibility rather than threaded fasteners.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanism is designed to be universally applicable to various pole types and diameters. The same modular attachment system can be used on different metal structures without requiring modification, providing both ease of installation and reliable attachment through a single versatile design.
4Reliability
If non-permeant couplings are used to secure displays, then the display is stable, but the coupling may lose ability to support the display over time and require additional tightening which requires a ladder or lift
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling mechanism is designed to maintain its own tightness over time through self-tensioning features. The modular attachment includes elastic or spring elements that automatically compensate for loosening caused by thermal expansion, vibration, or settling, eliminating the need for periodic tightening operations that would require elevated access.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment system incorporates preliminary tensioning and locking features that are activated during initial installation and automatically adjust over time. The modular components include pre-configured elastic elements and locking mechanisms that maintain optimal tension without requiring user intervention or maintenance.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure, elevated display positioning without ladders, maintains stability during high winds, and simplifies maintenance by allowing quick coupling and decoupling, reducing the risk of damage and improving safety.
Implementation Method 1
adjustable tension springs
Implementation Method 2
rotatable rollers
Data Source
AI summary
The invention describes a modular display assembly that may be coupled with a pole or other structure or surface, and secured at an elevated position to be more easily viewed by potential consumers. The assembly may be modular in nature allowing it to support and display one or more customized advertising or marketing displays such as signs, flags and/or helium-free balloons as well as various support apparatus for the same.