Portable tree stand for live trees
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Solution Overview
Problem
The transportation and upkeep of live evergreen trees with root balls are challenging due to their weight and ecological concerns, as existing solutions do not adequately address the need for a portable and eco-friendly tree stand that maintains tree health and stability.
Innovation Solution
A mobile tree stand with a square planar base and top section, integrated wheels, tilt wheels, height-adjusting elements, and a water distribution component made from eco-friendly materials like hemp, allowing for easy movement and root growth while maintaining tree hydration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a live tree with root ball is used, then ecological friendliness is improved, but weight increases making transportation difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The tree stand is divided into multiple components: a base portion with wheels for mobility, a container portion for the root ball, and a collar portion for trunk support. This segmentation allows the stand to be lightweight and easy to transport while still supporting the heavy tree, resolving the contradiction between ecological friendliness and transportation ease.
2Ease of operation
If a traditional tree stand is used, then transportation is easier, but tree stability and root protection are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The stand merges multiple functions into a single integrated structure: the base provides mobility through wheels, the container protects and supports the root ball, and the collar stabilizes the trunk. This combination maintains tree stability and root protection while keeping the overall structure lightweight and easy to transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand incorporates adjustable elements including height-adjustable legs with foot wheels and an adjustable collar that can rotate and lock at different positions. These dynamic features allow the stand to adapt to trees of different sizes and ground conditions, ensuring stability while maintaining ease of setup and transportation.
3Ease of operation
If a mobile tree stand with wheels is used, then transportation is improved, but tree stability during movement may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The stand applies different qualities to different parts: the base has wheels for mobility on hard surfaces, while the legs can extend and adjust to provide stability on uneven ground. The container portion is designed to securely hold the root ball, and the collar provides localized support for the trunk. This localized optimization of properties ensures both mobility and stability are achieved in their respective contexts.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The mobile tree stand facilitates easy transportation and upkeep of live trees, promotes healthy root growth, and reduces ecological impact by using sustainable materials and efficient water distribution, addressing the weight and ecological issues of traditional tree stands.
Implementation Method 1
The water distribution component has a plurality of water distribution openings configured to allow water stored in the reservoir to slowly pass therethrough into the tree root cavity
Data Source
AI summary
A portable tree stand is disclosed herein. The portable tree stand includes a base, a top section, and a water distribution system. The base includes a flat bottom, side walls and open top adapted to receive a live tree having a tree trunk and root ball. The base having a plurality of integrated wheels configured to allow for wheeled movement of the mobile tree stand. The top section has approximately the same dimensions as the base and configured to be removably secured to the base creating an interior when secured to the base. The water distribution apparatus is located proximate the interior surface of the top section creating a water reservoir therebetween which is configured to store water. The apparatus has a plurality of water distribution openings configured to allow water stored in the reservoir to pass therethrough into the tree root cavity.