Pop Up Assembly Internal Base Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional three-dimensional pop up assemblies rely on extended bases or protruding support members, which are aesthetically unpleasing, require additional space for display and storage, and do not allow users to view exterior features when closed, limiting lighting options and posing safety hazards due to the need for external support to prevent collapse.
Innovation Solution
A stand-alone pop up assembly with an internal base permanently attached to the outer structure at one edge and temporarily attachable at the opposite edge, allowing the assembly to move between a flat and three-dimensional position without an extended base or protruding support, incorporating a roof interface component that swivels or uses a second glue tab for secure attachment, accommodating various lighting and sound features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If an extended base is used to support the pop up structure, then the structure can maintain its open position, but the base extends beyond the footprint requiring additional display space and storage area
Solution Approach 1:
The base is divided into two functional parts: a minimal footprint base that remains within the structure's boundary, and a separate support mechanism (center support with spreader) that provides structural stability without extending the base area. This segmentation allows the base to stay compact while the support system handles the stability function.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of extending the base horizontally to provide support, the invention uses a vertical center support element that rises from the base and connects to the spreader. This dimensional shift from horizontal extension to vertical support eliminates the need for an extended base while maintaining structural stability.
2Stability of the object's composition
If an extended base is used to keep the pop up open, then the structure remains stable, but the structure cannot be viewed when closed as it is hidden by the base
Solution Approach 1:
The support function is extracted from the base and assigned to a separate center support mechanism. This allows the base to be minimized to only the necessary footprint area, eliminating the extended base that previously concealed the structure's exterior features when closed.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of the base extending outward to provide support (traditional approach), the support structure rises inward and upward from the base. This inverted approach allows the base to remain compact and visible, while the center support provides the necessary structural stability.
3Strength
If tabs are added to the center support for reinforcement, then the center support resists bending and tearing, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcement function is merged into the existing center support structure by integrating fold lines and scoring directly into the center support panel. This eliminates the need for separate tabs and glue applications, reducing structural complexity while maintaining strength through the scored fold lines that provide mechanical reinforcement.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanical reinforcement system (tabs folded back and glued) is replaced with a scored and folded center support structure that gains strength through its geometry and material deformation. The scoring creates controlled bend lines that provide structural rigidity without requiring additional components or assembly steps.
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AI summary
In accordance with the present invention, a stand-alone pop up assembly and method for making the same is provided comprising a three dimensional base comprising folding planar walls, accessory interface component, and accessory positioning component. An accessory having a body and a sliding interface component is installed upright within and connected with the three dimensional base forming a standing pop up structure.