Reflective Cosmetic Display Stand With Inclined Panel Layout
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional display stands for cosmetic products are limited in size, restricting the number of items that can be displayed and require customers to handle products to evaluate their color effect on the skin, as the planar surface and mirror configuration necessitate manual positioning for reflection.
Innovation Solution
A vertical display stand with a front face formed by interposed first and second panels, where the second panels have a reflective surface allowing direct or indirect observation of products, increasing display capacity while minimizing footprint, and featuring pivotable transparent plates for easy article access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the planar display surface dimensions are increased to display more articles, then the number of articles that can be displayed increases, but the footprint on the ground becomes too large
Solution Approach 1:
The display stand transitions from a horizontal planar surface to a vertical three-dimensional structure with multiple inclined panels arranged in a crest pattern. This dimensional change allows articles to be displayed on multiple surfaces (first and second panels) vertically stacked, dramatically increasing display capacity while maintaining a compact ground footprint.
Solution Approach 2:
The front face of the vertical board is segmented into multiple first panels and second panels arranged in an alternating crest pattern. Each panel can accommodate articles independently, and the segmentation creates multiple display surfaces that can be utilized simultaneously, increasing the total number of articles displayed without expanding the base area.
2Ease of operation
If a mirror is arranged vertically above the planar display surface, then customers can observe the reflection of cosmetic products, but customers must handle and reposition products manually to evaluate color effects on skin
Solution Approach 1:
The second panels are equipped with reflective surfaces that automatically reflect light and images of the articles displayed on adjacent first panels. This self-service reflective system allows customers to observe product effects without manually manipulating products, as the reflection occurs passively whenever customers view the display from appropriate angles.
Solution Approach 2:
The reflective surfaces are integrated directly into the second panels that form part of the display structure itself, rather than being separate mirrors positioned above. This merging of display and reflection functions into a single integrated structure eliminates the need for separate mirror positioning and allows simultaneous display and reflection evaluation.
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
Enhances product display capacity and reduces the need for customers to handle products by allowing direct observation of product effects through reflection, maintaining a compact footprint.
Implementation Method 1
at least one of the second panels arranged opposite one of the first panels has a reflective surface such that a person facing the board can either directly observe said articles or can observe the image of said articles reflected in the first panel placed opposite indirectly on the abovementioned second panel
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AI summary
The invention relates to a display stand for articles such as cosmetic products. The inventive display stand consists of a vertical board (1) comprising a rear face (4) and a front face (5). According to the invention, the front face is formed at least partially by a plurality of first panels (7) and a plurality of second panels (8) which are inclined in relation to the first panels (7), said first panels (7) being designed to receive the articles (10). Moreover, at least one of the second panels (8) is equipped with a reflective surface (8a) such that an image of the articles positioned on the opposing first panel (7) are visible on the second panel (8) to a person facing the board (1).