Portable Full-Length Mirror With Erectable Support Structure

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional full-length mirrors are inconvenient to transport due to their size, weight, and fragility, making them difficult to handle and move.

Innovation Solution

A transport case with an erectable mirror support structure that allows multiple mirror panels to be stowed and easily assembled into a full-length mirror at the point of use, using a system of poles, bars, and hinges to create a stable support structure and attach the panels with various attachment mechanisms.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a complete full-length mirror is made, then the mirror provides complete reflection functionality, but it becomes difficult to transport due to size, weight, and fragility

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemirror functionalityVSAvoidtransport convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The mirror is divided into multiple detachable panels that can be stored separately in the transport case and assembled at the point of use. Each panel is smaller and lighter, making them easier to transport while still forming a complete mirror when assembled.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The mirror panels are stored nested within the transport case in a compact configuration. The support structure can be collapsed or retracted, allowing the mirror components to occupy minimal space during transport while forming a stable structure when deployed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a full-length mirror is made, then it provides complete reflection, but it becomes fragile and difficult to handle

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemirror functionalityVSAvoidmirror durability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

By dividing the mirror into separate panels, each panel is smaller and less prone to breaking. The panels can be handled individually with less risk of damage while maintaining the functionality of a full-length mirror when assembled.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The transport case provides protective storage for the mirror panels, cushioning them during transport. The support structure also provides stabilization when the mirror is assembled, reducing the risk of damage from handling or transport vibrations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Ease of operation

If mirror panels are stored within a transport case, then transport becomes easier, but the mirror cannot be immediately used without assembly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetransport convenienceVSAvoidsetup time

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The support structure is pre-configured within the transport case, ready to be deployed. The panels are positioned and prepared for quick removal and assembly, minimizing the time required to transition from storage to usage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The support structure is designed to be dynamically deployable, transitioning from a compact stored state to an erected usable state. This dynamic design allows for quick setup while maintaining stability during use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS9375064B1Portable full-length mirror

Publication Date: 2016.06.28 NUCULAJ LIZE

AI summary

Multiple mirror panels are stowed for transport within an interior of a transport case and at a point of use are mounted on a support structure which is erected on the transport case to form a partial or complete full-length mirror at the point of use.