Retractable Display System Using Segmented Modules

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing large multimedia display systems for temporary locations, such as ballrooms and conference rooms, are cumbersome to set up, require extensive hardware and labor, and are limited by their size and weight, making them inefficient and costly to deploy.

Innovation Solution

A retractable display system comprising interlinked display subassemblies that can be automatically assembled and disassembled using a transport box with a lift mechanism and alignment system, allowing a single person to easily set up a large, seamless display without the need for heavy equipment or trained personnel.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If a large screen and support structure are erected in temporary locations, then a large display can be provided, but the setup requires two to three people and three to five hours or longer, significantly increasing labor and time requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay sizeVSAvoidsetup time
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The display system is divided into multiple display modules that can be independently handled and assembled. Each module is a self-contained unit with its own support structure, allowing them to be transported and assembled separately rather than as one large cumbersome unit, thereby reducing setup time and labor requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The display modules are designed to nest within each other or within a transport container when not in use. The support structures can be collapsed or retracted, allowing the entire display system to be compacted into a small footprint for transport, then quickly deployed at the destination by unfolding or extending the modules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Area of stationary object

If a large screen and support structure are erected, then a large display can be provided, but extensive hardware and labor are required, significantly increasing cost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay sizeVSAvoidhardware requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display system is divided into multiple display modules that can be independently handled and assembled. Each module is a self-contained unit with its own support structure, allowing them to be transported and assembled separately rather than as one large cumbersome unit, thereby reducing setup time and labor requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The display modules are designed with universal connection interfaces and standardized support structures that allow them to be configured in various arrangements. The same module can serve different display size requirements by combining multiple units, eliminating the need for custom-built solutions for each application.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Illumination intensity

If a projector is placed in front of or behind a large screen, then an image can be projected, but the projector requires a throw distance, reducing the efficient use of ballrooms and conference rooms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprojected image qualityVSAvoidspace utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the optical projection system with a direct-view display system. Instead of using a projector that requires throw distance and creates shadows, the display modules directly emit or show the visual content, eliminating the need for additional space behind or in front of the display for projector placement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Illumination intensity

If lights are turned down to see the projected image, then the projected image can be viewed, but it becomes difficult for visitors to navigate low light areas

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprojected image visibilityVSAvoidlow light environment
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the optical projection system with a direct-view display system. Instead of using a projector that requires throw distance and creates shadows, the display modules directly emit or show the visual content, eliminating the need for additional space behind or in front of the display for projector placement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS10098246B1Display system and method of use
Publication Date: 2018.10.09 NANOLUMENS ACQUISITION INC
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AI summary

A retractable display configured as a plurality of interlinked display subassemblies or panels, a transport box having a lid configured to enclose the display system, the box or subassemblies having a rack system configured to support the plurality of linked display subassemblies in the transport box, a lift mechanism configured to assemble and disassemble the plurality of releasably interlinked display subassemblies into a seamless display, and an alignment system configured to align one display subassembly with a neighboring display subassembly and thus, functions as a rugged self-contained transport box of a plurality of interlinked display subassemblies capable of automated assembly into a seamless display larger than its transport box.