Retractable Accessory Stand for Portable Light and Speaker Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for improved products that can effectively store, charge, and utilize portable accessories such as portable lights and audiovisual components, particularly when they are separated from umbrellas, to enhance their usability and enjoyment.
Innovation Solution
A portable light stand with a speaker that can provide audio output, and a free-standing accessory stand with a ground support, enclosure, and retractable accessory support, which can house electrical components and provide power to portable accessories, allowing them to be used separately or together with an umbrella pole.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If portable accessories are separated from umbrellas for independent use, then versatility and adaptability are improved, but storage and charging convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The portable accessory is designed to function both when mounted on an umbrella and when used independently as a free-standing device. The housing can operate as a speaker, light, or audio source in either configuration, eliminating the need for separate storage and charging solutions for each usage mode.
Solution Approach 2:
The retractable support structure allows the accessory to be compacted into a nested configuration for easy storage, while still providing full functionality when deployed. The support can be extended for independent use or retracted for compact storage alongside the housing.
2Adaptability or versatility
If portable accessories are mounted on deployable supports, then adaptability to different mounting locations is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into modular components: a retractable support structure that can be extended or retracted, and a housing that can be mounted on either an umbrella or used independently. This segmentation allows the same basic structure to serve multiple mounting purposes without requiring entirely different systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The retractable support structure provides dynamic adaptability, allowing the accessory to transition between a compact stored state and an extended operational state. This dynamic element enables flexible mounting options while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure when not in use.
3Adaptability or versatility
If portable accessories include integrated lighting and audio components, then functionality is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting components and audio components are integrated into a single housing structure, allowing both functions to be combined in one manufacturing process. The housing serves as a common platform for both the light source and speaker elements, reducing the need for separate manufacturing operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing is designed to accommodate multiple functions (lighting, audio output, audio input) within a single structure. This universal design allows the same housing to serve as the platform for all components, simplifying manufacturing compared to producing separate housings for each function.
Data Source
AI summary
A free-standing accessory stand that includes a ground support portion and an enclosure is provided. The enclosure is disposed about a central axis of the accessory stand. The upper surface faces away from the ground support. The accessory stand includes a retractable accessory support that has an outer surface projecting away from the enclosure in a first configuration. A mounting space is provided along the outer surface of the retractable accessory support above the upper surface of the enclosure. The outer surface is retracted in a second configuration.