Modular Holiday Tree Furniture With Convertible Collar Sets

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a multi-functional furniture piece that can convert between a lamp, coat rack, display rack, and holiday tree, offering versatility and space efficiency in domestic settings.

Innovation Solution

A modular furniture device comprising a base, stanchion, and electric fixture, where the stanchion is formed by interconnecting pipes in a tent pole configuration with ferrules, and equipped with collar sets and conversion plugs to switch between functions, including a lamp, apparel rack, display rack, and holiday tree configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single furniture piece is designed to perform multiple functions (lamp, coat rack, display rack, holiday tree), then versatility and space efficiency are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveversatilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a single furniture piece that can function as a lamp, coat rack, display rack, or holiday tree through interchangeable components. The base unit includes a socket, stanchion, and collar sets that can accommodate different functional attachments, allowing one object to serve multiple purposes throughout the year.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the furniture into modular components: a base unit with socket and stanchion, removable collar sets, and interchangeable functional elements (lamp shades, hooks, display shelves, tree toppers). This segmentation enables easy reconfiguration between different functions by simply swapping components rather than redesigning the entire piece.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple collar sets and conversion plugs are included for function switching, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidease of operation

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-assembling complete collar sets that include all necessary components (collar, shade, hooks, shelves, or tree topper) for each function. Users receive these sets pre-configured and only need to attach the entire collar set to the stanchion, rather than assembling individual parts during each function change.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies nesting by designing collar sets where smaller components (hooks, shelves, shades) are integrated within or attached to the collar structure itself. This nested organization allows multiple functional elements to be stored within the collar set when not in use and quickly deployed when needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS10213041B1Modular holiday tree device

Publication Date: 2019.02.26 FONSECA BRIAN

AI summary

The modular holiday tree device is a convertible item of furniture for domestic use. The modular holiday tree device is multi-functional. The function of the modular holiday tree device converts between a floor lamp, an apparel rack, a display rack, and a holiday tree. The modular holiday tree device comprises a base, a stanchion, and an electric fixture.