Modular Christmas Tree Frame With Integrated Wiring for Fast Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional outdoor Christmas tree assemblies are cumbersome, time-consuming, and expensive to assemble due to excessive electrical wirings and materials, lacking proper structural measures for safety and stability in outdoor weather conditions.
Innovation Solution
A cone-shaped frame made of detachable metal tube segments with annular and slanted frames, featuring a harness cord system with integrated lights and electric sockets, and reinforced with triangular members and bracing devices, allowing for efficient assembly and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional outdoor Christmas tree assemblies use excessive electrical wirings and materials to ensure safety, then safety requirements are met, but assembly becomes difficult, time-consuming and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The Christmas tree assembly is divided into multiple detachable frame segments that can be stacked one on top of another. Each frame segment includes annular frames and slanted lateral frames that can be independently assembled and connected, simplifying the overall assembly process while maintaining structural integrity and safety
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional components are merged into integrated units. The frame segments combine structural support functions, while tree branches are integrated with electrical wiring, lights, and decoration elements. This merging reduces the number of separate components and simplifies assembly without compromising safety
2Strength
If conventional outdoor Christmas tree assemblies use excessive materials to ensure structural strength, then safety requirements are met, but assembly becomes difficult, time-consuming and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The structure is segmented into modular frame units that can be assembled in a systematic sequence. Each segment is designed with standardized connection points and attachment mechanisms, making assembly straightforward while achieving the required structural strength through the cumulative effect of properly connected segments
Solution Approach 2:
The frame segments are designed as universal modules that can be stacked to create trees of various heights and configurations. The same basic segment design serves multiple purposes: providing structural support, enabling easy assembly through standardized connections, and allowing flexible configuration options
3Device complexity
If conventional outdoor Christmas tree assemblies lack proper structural measures, then assembly is simpler, but safety requirements are not met under outdoor weather conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The frame segments are pre-designed and pre-configured with standardized connection points, attachment mechanisms, and structural reinforcements before assembly. This preliminary preparation ensures that when assembly occurs, the safety-critical structural connections are already optimized, eliminating the need for complex on-site structural work while maintaining high safety standards
4Reliability
If conventional outdoor Christmas tree assemblies use excessive electrical wirings, then safety requirements are met, but assembly becomes time-consuming and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
Electrical wiring is merged with the tree branch structures and frame segments. Lights, electrical sockets, and plugs are integrated into the branches themselves rather than being separate components requiring extensive wiring. This integration dramatically reduces assembly time while maintaining electrical safety through proper insulation and connection design
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AI summary
An outdoor Christmas tree assembly includes a cone-shaped frame (10) formed of frustum-shaped frame segments (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) detachably stacked one on top of the other. Each frame segment includes annular frames (30) and slanted lateral frames (40). One or more frame segments are formed of end-to-end detachably connected arc-shaped frame sections. Tree branches (50) are detachably mounted on the annular frames. Each tree branch may include at least one set of lights, an electric socket, and an electric plug. A harness cord system (78) runs from top to bottom along a lateral side of the frame, and has socket outlets for electrically coupling to the electric plugs of the tree branches. Harness cords are secured to the frame by clamps (71). The frame may be supported on a base structure (200) having therein a working platform (250). The outdoor Christmas tree assembly is also applicable for indoor use.