Modular wall panel system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display systems in retail environments struggle to efficiently manage and secure electronic devices, leading to haphazard cord arrangements, difficulty in attaching and securing devices, and time-consuming replacement processes.
Innovation Solution
A modular wall panel system with slats, vertical supports, and a frame that includes removable side panels, pivot connectors, and kickstands, allowing for versatile device mounting, easy access, and efficient cable management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If prior art standard displays are used for electronic devices, then devices can be displayed, but cords are haphazardly arranged and devices are difficult to attach and secure
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is divided into modular components including adjustable shelves, individual device mounting positions, and separate power distribution units. Each shelf can be independently adjusted and devices can be mounted at specific locations, allowing cords to be routed through dedicated channels rather than creating haphazard arrangements across the entire display structure.
Solution Approach 2:
Power distribution units and cord management channels serve as intermediary elements between power sources and electronic devices. These intermediaries provide organized pathways for power cords, eliminating the need for direct, unmanaged connections and reducing cord arrangement complexity while maintaining ease of device attachment.
2Productivity
If devices are displayed with live use in prior art systems, then devices can be operated, but replacing items takes a great deal of time and effort
Solution Approach 1:
The display system incorporates adjustable and removable shelves that can be quickly repositioned or taken out without disassembling the entire structure. Devices are mounted on these dynamic shelves, allowing rapid replacement by simply removing the shelf and swapping devices, significantly reducing maintenance time compared to fixed installations.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple device positions and shelves are pre-configured and ready for use before devices need to be replaced. The modular design allows new devices to be pre-mounted on shelves offline, then quickly swapped into the display system, eliminating the need for time-consuming on-site installation procedures.
3Reliability
If prior art displays are used for electronic devices, then devices can be displayed, but devices are difficult to secure and power connections are problematic
Solution Approach 1:
The system combines device mounting, power distribution, and cord management into integrated units. Power distribution units are merged with shelf structures, providing both mechanical support and electrical connections at the same location, which improves device securing reliability while simplifying power connections compared to separate mounting and power systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The display shelves and mounting structures are designed with universal features that simultaneously provide mechanical support, positioning, and power access. Each shelf can accommodate multiple device types and includes integrated power outlets and cable management, reducing the need for device-specific mounting solutions and improving overall system reliability.
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AI summary
A panel system for use with display material. The panel system comprised of a frame having multiple slats mounted thereto. The slats pivoting to allow access behind the panel, having multiple holes to route cables and wires, and having slots for brackets to which display material can be attached. The panels are mountable to a wall, or other surface, and modular.