Pivoting Tree Stand Design for Easy Storage and Movement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Decorative trees face challenges during relocation and storage due to wear and tear, as existing tree stands do not efficiently facilitate movement and storage while maintaining the tree's integrity.
Innovation Solution
A pivoting tree stand with a support base and pivotally coupled tree support that allows the tree to be displayed vertically and easily transitioned to a non-vertical position for storage, equipped with wheels and a resistance member for controlled pivoting, and an optional storage bag for compact storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional stationary tree stand is used, then the tree is stable during display, but the tree is difficult to move and store without causing wear and tear
Solution Approach 1:
The tree stand incorporates a pivot mechanism that allows the stand to dynamically transition between a vertical display position and a horizontal storage position. This dynamic capability enables easy movement and storage while maintaining tree integrity, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and reliability.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the tree is moved frequently in vertical position, then display quality is maintained, but handling difficulty and wear increase
Solution Approach 1:
The stand allows the tree to be positioned vertically for display and horizontally for storage, eliminating the need to frequently move the tree in its fragile vertical position. This dynamic positioning resolves the contradiction by maintaining display quality while significantly reducing handling difficulty.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of moving the tree vertically for both display and storage, the invention inverts the approach by using horizontal positioning for storage and transport, thereby protecting the tree during movement while maintaining vertical display quality when needed.
3Volume of moving object
If the tree stand is designed for compact storage, then storage efficiency improves, but the mechanism becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The pivot mechanism provides a simple yet effective means of achieving compact horizontal storage positioning while maintaining structural integrity. This dynamic design achieves volume efficiency without excessive mechanism complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The pivoting tree stand reduces handling difficulties and wear and tear by enabling easy movement through tight spaces and stable storage, minimizing damage during transport and storage, while maintaining the tree's display quality.
Implementation Method 1
a resistance member adapted to provide resistance as the tree support pivots from the vertical position
Data Source
AI summary
A decorative tree stand that can include a support base and a tree support pivotally coupled to an upwardly facing surface of the support base is disclosed and described. The tree support can selectively pivot to allow the decorative tree to move from a display position to a storage position.