Mount or stand for presentation of wearable electronic products
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current solutions for displaying wearables in retail environments fail to provide a secure, aesthetically pleasing, and functional way to charge and allow customers to try on wearables while preventing theft, as they either lack charging functionality, are uncomfortable, or are easily tampered with.
Innovation Solution
A modular display system with a socket-mounted bracelet lock and retractable cord that allows wearables to be charged and inspected, featuring a charging element and alarm system to prevent unauthorized removal, while maintaining aesthetics and ergonomics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the wearable is secured with a fixed strap or band around the display stand, then the wearable is secure and cannot be easily stolen, but the customer cannot try the wearable on their wrist or experience it as a personal product
Solution Approach 1:
The display stand employs a retractable cord that transitions from a retracted state (when wearable is on stand) to an extended state (when customer pulls wearable for trying on). This dynamic mechanism allows the cord to automatically adjust its length, securing the wearable during display while permitting customer interaction when needed.
2Ease of operation
If the wearable is left unsecured on the display stand for easy customer handling, then the customer can easily inspect and try the wearable, but the wearable becomes vulnerable to theft
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-establishes security measures by having the retractable cord and alarm system ready before any theft attempt occurs. The cord is pre-tensioned and the alarm is pre-armed, so when the wearable is removed from the stand, the cord extends and the alarm is triggered, preventing theft before it can be completed.
3Reliability
If a retractable cord is used to secure the wearable, then the wearable remains secure on the stand, but the cord may interfere with the aesthetics of the display
Solution Approach 1:
The retractable cord is designed as a thin, flexible element that can be concealed within the display stand structure when retracted. This allows the security mechanism to remain aesthetically pleasing during normal display conditions while still providing security functionality when activated.
4Use of energy by moving object
If the display stand provides charging functionality through direct contact, then the wearable can be charged, but the charging contacts may be exposed or create aesthetic issues
Solution Approach 1:
The charging contacts are nested within the display stand structure, specifically integrated into the socket housing. This nesting arrangement allows the charging function to be provided while keeping the contacts concealed, maintaining aesthetic appearance and preventing exposure of electrical components.
Data Source
AI summary
A secure display stand for a wearable comprises a socket for fixing to a display cabinet or mounting, a bracelet lock for locking around a bracelet or strap of a wearable to be displayed; and a bracket extending from the bracelet lock, the bracket having a charging element for charging of the wearable, wherein the bracelet lock is attached by a retractable cord to the socket.