Portable case and protective shield for video display apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing video displays used on athletic event sidelines are not suitable for group instruction due to their small size, difficulty in transportation and setup, and vulnerability to physical damage from hazards.
Innovation Solution
A portable case with a base container and display support structure that can be easily transported and set up, featuring a translucent shield for protection and instructional marking, and includes storage compartments for electronics to enable instant replay viewing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of moving object
If a larger video display is used to provide sideline instruction to a group of players, then the instructional capability is improved, but the display becomes difficult to transport and set up
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is segmented into a display monitor, a base container, and a display support structure that can be independently assembled and disassembled. This allows the large display to be broken down into manageable components for easy transport while maintaining full functionality when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The display support structure incorporates movable and adjustable components that allow the display to be quickly deployed and reconfigured. The dynamic design enables rapid setup and teardown operations without requiring complex assembly procedures.
2Area of moving object
If a larger video display is used for sideline instruction, then the instructional capability is improved, but the display becomes difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is divided into separate components including the display monitor, base container, and support structure. This segmentation reduces the weight burden on any single component and allows for distributed handling during transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The display support structure can be collapsed and nested within or alongside the base container when not in use. This nesting capability minimizes the space and effective weight burden during transport by allowing components to be stored compactly together.
3Ease of operation
If a video display is set up on the sideline, then it can be used for viewing, but it becomes vulnerable to physical damage from flying balls or other hazards
Solution Approach 1:
A protective shield is positioned in front of the display monitor to absorb or deflect impact from flying balls or other hazards before they can damage the display. This protective element is pre-installed and always in position during display operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective shield acts as an intermediary element between the hazardous environment (flying balls, sideline hazards) and the vulnerable display monitor. It transfers the impact force away from the display while allowing the display to remain accessible for viewing.
4Reliability
If a protective shield is added to protect the display, then the protection capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The protective shield serves multiple functions: it protects the display from physical damage, provides a surface for annotations or overlays, and maintains a sleek integrated appearance. This multi-functionality justifies the added component while maximizing its utility.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective shield is integrated with the display support structure rather than being a separate, standalone component. This merging reduces the overall number of discrete parts and simplifies the assembly process while maintaining protection capability.
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AI summary
A portable video display system includes a base container and a display monitor mounted to a display support structure. The display support structure is hingedly coupled to the base container and can be moved between; (i) a closed position wherein at least a portion of the display support structure is stored within the case interior space; and (ii) an open position wherein at least a portion of the display support structure is in a deployed position outside of the case interior space. In the open position, the base container acts as a stand and supports the display support structure in the deployed position. The display support structure is configured to protect a display monitor when the display support structure is in the open position and includes a translucent shield that is positioned over the display monitor.