Modular Tiered Stadium Display for Rapid Setup and Compact Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for displaying items, such as shelving and racks, fail to provide a quick, easy, and cost-effective way to construct and deconstruct tiered structures for aesthetically presenting food and other items, especially in spaces with limited footprint, like grocery stores or events.
Innovation Solution
A modular tiered stadium system composed of corrugated plastic or similar materials, featuring interlocking stringers, risers, and runners that can be easily folded and assembled to form multiple sections, allowing for adjustable and aesthetically pleasing displays, with optional covers and straps for stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional shelving and racks are used for displaying items, then the display structure is stable and can support items, but the construction and deconstruction process is time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The display structure is divided into modular components including panels, connectors, and support elements that can be independently assembled and disassembled. Each panel contains integrated connection points that allow rapid attachment to adjacent panels and support structures, eliminating the need for complex fastening procedures while maintaining structural integrity during display operation.
2Ease of operation
If traditional shelving and racks are used for displaying items, then the display structure is stable and can support items, but the construction process is complex and requires multiple steps
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functions are integrated into single components: panels incorporate both display surfaces and connection mechanisms, connectors provide both structural support and alignment features, and the modular design combines ease of assembly with stability. This merging reduces the number of separate parts and steps required while ensuring the display remains stable once assembled.
3Reliability
If display structures are designed for stability and support, then they can reliably hold items, but they occupy significant space when disassembled for transportation
Solution Approach 1:
The modular panels and support components are designed to nest within each other when disassembled, with larger panels providing structural framework and smaller components fitting into designated spaces. Connectors and support elements can be stored within panel cavities or attached to panel surfaces, minimizing the overall volume required for transportation while maintaining structural integrity during display operation.
Data Source
AI summary
A display capable of being constructed from panels, shelving, racks, fixtures, endcaps, stands, or other implements is contemplated. The display may include planar panels capable of being folded and assembled into a serving stadium having a tiered structure for displaying food and other items in an aesthetically pleasing manner.