Portable Retractable Display Screen With Folding Arm Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a portable and flexible display solution that can provide a vertical, flat screen for presenting images from devices like smartphones and tablets, while being easily storable and deployable.
Innovation Solution
A portable retractable display screen comprising a viewing screen, a controller, an enclosure, and folding arms, where the screen can be rolled and stored within the enclosure, deployed vertically, and operated wirelessly with a presentation device, using a controller with video memory to format images for display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the display screen is made flexible and rollable for portable storage, then the portability and ease of storage are improved, but the structural stability and support when deployed are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into multiple folding arms that can be segmented and stored within the enclosure, yet provide stable support when deployed. The folding arms are divided into multiple segments that can fold against each other for compact storage but extend to form a stable triangular support structure when the screen is deployed.
Solution Approach 2:
The folding arms transition from a two-dimensional folded state within the enclosure to a three-dimensional extended structure when deployed. This dimensional change allows the arms to provide structural support in multiple directions, stabilizing the flexible screen in its deployed vertical orientation.
2Ease of manufacture
If the screen is deployed in vertical orientation for optimal viewing, then the display quality and viewing experience are improved, but the complexity of support structure required is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The folding arms serve multiple functions: they provide structural support for the vertical display orientation, act as a protective enclosure when folded, and enable portable transport. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate support components, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining optimal vertical display orientation.
3Manufacturing precision
If the display screen is made large for better image presentation, then the image quality and presentation capability are improved, but the portability and ease of storage are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The physical parameters of the display screen are changed from a fixed rigid state to a flexiblerollable state. This allows the screen to be deployed at full size for optimal image presentation quality, then rolled into a compact form for portable storage, effectively decoupling the display size from the storage footprint.
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AI summary
The portable retractable display screen comprises a viewing screen, a controller, an enclosure, and at least one folding arm. The portable retractable display screen may be portably moved between venues when the viewing screen is stored within the enclosure. The viewing screen may be deployed from within the enclosure to present a vertical, flat display. The viewing screen may be operable to display an image sourced from a presentation device. As non-limiting examples, the presentation device may be a smart phone, a laptop, or a tablet computer.