Roller Trolley Structure for Moving Large Liquid Crystal TVs

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Solution Overview

Problem

Moving large-size liquid crystal televisions (LCTVs) is challenging due to their size and weight, requiring multiple people and specialized equipment, which is costly and difficult to maneuver in confined spaces, posing ergonomic and safety issues.

Innovation Solution

A moving device with a base equipped with rollers, support racks, and enhanced beams that allow the LCTV to be securely fastened using screws, preventing tipping and allowing for vertical placement, thereby facilitating easy operation and reducing the need for extensive space.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If lifting equipment is used to lift the liquid crystal module, then the liquid crystal module can be fixed onto the trolley, but a much larger operation space is required and the equipment is difficult to move around

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of fixing liquid crystal moduleVSAvoidoperation space requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex lifting equipment with a simple mechanical trolley structure that has a base, support racks, and fixing mechanisms. The trolley uses rollers for movement and incorporates screw-fixing mechanisms directly into the support racks, eliminating the need for external lifting equipment and reducing operation space requirements while maintaining the ability to securely fix the liquid crystal module

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a trolley as an intermediary device between the liquid crystal module and the floor. The trolley includes support racks with fixing mechanisms that directly interface with the module's backplane, providing a stable mounting solution without requiring lifting equipment. The rollers on the base serve as an intermediary mechanism for easy movement throughout the installation area

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If a plurality of people with small mobile trolley is used to move large-size LCD, then the LCD can be moved, but it occupies a larger area and is difficult to move around in small space

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to move LCDVSAvoidarea occupied by trolley
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the trolley into functional components: a base with rollers for movement, support racks for holding the module, and fixing mechanisms for securing it. This segmentation allows the trolley to have a compact footprint when not in use while maintaining the capability to move and position large-size LCD modules effectively. The modular structure reduces the overall space occupation compared to bulky traditional moving equipment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

Enables convenient and cost-effective movement of large-size LCTVs without the need for multiple people, reducing the risk of accidents and equipment costs, while ensuring stability during transport.

Implementation Method 1

a base, disposed with a plurality of rollers

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRolling friction: Friction

Data Source

PatentUS8794645B2Liquid crystal television and corresponding moving device thereof
Publication Date: 2014.08.05 TCL CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention provides a moving device for LCTV, which includes: a base, disposed with a plurality of rollers; two support racks, disposed on the base; each support rack being disposed with a support base, the support base at least extending partially into the enhanced beam of the backplane of the LCTV to be moved. The present invention also provides an LCTV disposed with enhanced beams on the backplane. According to the embodiments of the present invention, the moving device is easy to operate and low cost for moving large-size LCTV.