Retail Display Fixture With Rotating Panel and Multi-Voltage Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Retailers face challenges in providing secure, aesthetically appealing, and modular display solutions for electronic devices that also offer power and data supply, with existing solutions being complex for lay users and requiring multiple power adapters due to varying voltage requirements.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus, such as a table, with a modular design featuring a glass panel, rotatable display panel, integrated power/data supply, and DC-to-DC converters that can convert a single DC input voltage to multiple output voltages, making it easy to use and adapt to different devices while concealing components for a clean appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a secure display area is provided for electronic devices, then product security is improved, but accessibility for users deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The display panel is made rotatable about a hinge, transitioning between a closed position (securing products) and an open position (allowing access). This dynamic mechanism resolves the contradiction by enabling the same structure to provide both security and accessibility at different operational states.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple power adapters are provided for different voltage requirements, then adaptability to different devices is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
A single power supply system incorporates DC-to-DC converters that can output multiple different voltages, allowing one adapter to replace multiple adapters. This multi-functional design provides adaptability to different electronic devices while reducing the number of separate components needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The power supply system is segmented into modular DC-to-DC converter units that can be selectively activated based on the voltage requirements of connected devices. This modular approach enables versatile voltage output while keeping the overall system manageable and not overly complex.
3Shape
If components are concealed for a clean appearance, then aesthetic appeal is improved, but ease of repair deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The display panel's rotatable mechanism serves dual purposes: when closed, it conceals components for aesthetic appeal; when opened, it provides access to components for repair or maintenance. This dynamic design resolves the contradiction between appearance and serviceability.
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 solution provides a secure, aesthetically pleasing, and adaptable display system that simplifies power management for multiple electronic devices, reducing the need for multiple adapters and enhancing user accessibility while maintaining a clean and secure retail environment.
Implementation Method 1
a lens disposed around the perimeter of the display cavity between the light source and the display cavity, the lens being configured to diffuse light emitted from the light source
Implementation Method 2
DC-to-DC converters that can convert a single DC input voltage to multiple output voltages
Data Source
AI summary
A display apparatus, such as a table, for display consumer products, such as electronic devices, is disclosed. The table may include a display cavity for displaying products. The display cavity may include a transparent glass panel defining a top portion thereof so as to allow consumers to view products housed within the display cavity. A display fixture for holding a consumer product with the display cavity is disclosed. A kit for aligning a plurality of nodes on the display panel is also disclosed. A DC-to-DC converter that can receive a DC input voltage via a first standard receptacle connector, convert the DC input voltage to a DC output voltage using regulator circuitry and provide the DC output voltage at a second standard receptacle connector is also disclosed. The DC-to-DC converter can include a compact, cosmetic, minimalist housing for containing a space-efficient printed circuit board that includes the regulator circuitry.