Portable Shelter Structure With Pivotally Coupled Subframes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable shelter structures lack versatility, ease of assembly and disassembly, vertical adjustability, and compatibility with structures of varying sizes, limiting their application and user convenience.
Innovation Solution
A portable shelter structure comprising a base member, subframe assemblies with pivotally and slideably coupled arm and brace members, and a canopy supporting assembly that allows for quick assembly, disassembly, and adjustable positioning over various structures, including picnic tables and truck tailgates, using segmented poles for ease of transportation and assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If portable shelter structures use fixed rigid constructions, then structural stability is improved, but ease of assembly and disassembly deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The shelter structure is divided into modular components including frame segments, canopy sections, and connection elements that can be independently assembled and disassembled. The frame comprises multiple vertical and horizontal members that connect through standardized joints, enabling quick assembly while maintaining structural integrity when connected.
Solution Approach 2:
The shelter employs dynamic connection mechanisms such as telescopic legs with locking mechanisms, pivotable arm members, and adjustable brace members that transition between extended and retracted states. These dynamic elements allow the structure to be easily assembled and disassembled while providing stable support when deployed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If portable shelter structures use adjustable components for versatility, then adaptability to different structures is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The shelter structure employs universal base members with standardized coupling arrangements that can attach to various structures such as picnic tables, grandstands, and truck tailgates. The vertical support members feature adjustable heights and positioning mechanisms that accommodate different mounting surfaces and heights, providing multi-functional adaptability without requiring multiple specialized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The shelter incorporates adjustable parameters including vertical support member heights, arm member pivot positions, and brace member lengths that can be modified to fit different application scenarios. These parameter adjustments are achieved through standardized adjustment mechanisms rather than completely different structural configurations, balancing versatility with manageable complexity.
3Productivity
If portable shelter structures use quick-connect mechanisms, then assembly speed is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The connection elements and coupling mechanisms are pre-configured during manufacturing with standardized dimensions and tolerance ranges. Quick-connect features such as pre-drilled holes, standardized threading, and pre-formed attachment points are incorporated into the design, allowing field assembly without requiring high-precision adjustments while maintaining adequate connection accuracy.
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AI summary
A portable shelter for providing cover over an area, wherein the shelter is coupleable to a structure, the portable shelter comprising a first base member and a second base member, each of which are coupleable to the structure; two subframe assemblies, each subframe assembly comprising a vertical support member having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupleable to a respective base member, at least two arm members, each having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of each respective arm member is pivotally coupled to the second end of vertical support member, at least two brace members, each having a first end and a second end, each respective first end being coupled to the vertical support member and each respective second end being pivotably coupled to a respective arm member, a first coupling arrangement for pivotably coupling the respective first end of each arm member to the second end of the vertical support member, a second coupling arrangement, slideably coupled to the vertical support member, for coupling the respective first end of each brace member to the vertical support member; and a canopy supporting assembly coupled to the two subframe assemblies, wherein the canopy supporting assembly supports a canopy and provides cover over the area.