Projection Apparatus with Reel-Driven Screen and Dynamic Control

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing projection technologies face challenges in efficiently adjusting the size of the projection area as the screen expands or contracts, leading to difficulties in maintaining optimal image quality and space utilization.

Innovation Solution

A projection apparatus comprising a screen, a reel, and a control assembly that allows the screen to be unfolded or wound, with the control assembly managing the projection display structure to adjust the image projection area accordingly, ensuring optimal image quality and space management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of moving object

If the screen is unfolded to increase display area, then the projection area can be enlarged, but the space utilization and image quality control become more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprojection areaVSAvoidspace utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adjustment of the projection area that automatically adapts to the screen's unfolded state. The control assembly dynamically modifies projection parameters based on real-time screen position and area, enabling the system to optimize both projection quality and space utilization across different deployment states.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Area of moving object

If the screen is unfolded to increase display area, then more content can be displayed, but maintaining optimal image quality becomes challenging

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay areaVSAvoidimage quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of moving objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The control assembly incorporates feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor the screen's unfolded area and automatically adjust projection parameters to maintain optimal image quality. This closed-loop control ensures that image quality standards are preserved regardless of the projection area size.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically changes projection parameters such as focal length, aperture, and projection distance based on the screen's unfolded area. By adjusting these parameters in real-time, the system maintains optimal image quality across different display areas.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Volume of moving object

If the screen is wound to reduce space occupation, then space utilization improves, but the projection area decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespace occupationVSAvoidprojection area
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSArea of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides dynamic control over the screening process, allowing the screen to be unfolded to full extent when projection is needed and wound back when not in use. The control assembly manages the transition between these states, optimizing the balance between space occupation and projection area availability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11856338B2Projection apparatus and control method thereof
Publication Date: 2023.12.26 QINGDAO HISENSE LASER DISPLAY CO LTD
  • US11856338B2 patent drawing
  • US11856338B2 patent drawing
  • US11856338B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A projection apparatus includes a screen, a reel, a projection display structure and a control assembly. The projection display structure is configured to project at least one image to be displayed. Each image to be displayed includes an optical image with content. The screen is configured to display at least one optical image with content in the at least one image to be displayed. The control assembly is connected to the reel and is configured to control the reel to rotate. The reel is further connected to the screen and is configured to drive the screen to move when rotating. The control assembly is further connected to the projection display structure, and the control assembly is further configured to control the projection display structure to project the optical image with content in the image to be displayed onto an unfolded portion of the screen.