Rotating Display Assembly With Clips and Speaker Integration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices lack a comprehensive solution for visually appealing and upright orientation of electronic devices, along with integrated audio features.

Innovation Solution

A base with a rotatably coupled disk system, paired clips for upright device positioning, a rotation unit with a motor, and an integrated speaker for emitting audible sounds, enhancing visual appeal and accommodating various device sizes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If a simple stand structure is used, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but visual appeal and functional versatility deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing costVSAvoidvisual appeal and functional versatility
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated display device: the rotating carousel mechanism, speaker system, LED lighting, and device holding capability are merged into one unit. This allows the device to provide visual appeal through rotation and lighting, audio feedback through the speaker, and practical device display functionality, all while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure that can be manufactured cost-effectively.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The display device is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it can rotate to provide visual appeal, emit sounds through the integrated speaker, illuminate the displayed device using LEDs, and accommodate various electronic devices on its surface. This multi-functionality enhances versatility without requiring multiple separate devices, thereby balancing manufacturing cost with functional capability.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If a rotatable carousel mechanism is added, then visual appeal is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevisual appealVSAvoidmechanical complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The carousel is divided into multiple segments or positions, each capable of holding a device. The rotation mechanism is segmented into discrete rotational positions rather than continuous movement, simplifying the control system. The speaker and LED systems are also segmented into separate modular components, making the overall device easier to manufacture and maintain despite the added rotational functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The display device incorporates a rotating carousel that can dynamically change orientation to provide visual appeal. The rotation can be controlled to stop at different positions, allowing the displayed device to be oriented in various directions. This dynamic capability enhances visual interest and versatility without requiring overly complex mechanical systems, as the rotation mechanism can be implemented with simple motors and position sensors.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If integrated speaker and rotation unit are added, then functional versatility is improved, but manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunctional versatilityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The speaker and rotation unit are integrated into the same structural platform as the carousel, sharing common mounting surfaces and power supply systems. This merging of components reduces the need for separate housings and control circuits, thereby lowering overall manufacturing costs despite adding functional versatility. The integrated design allows for streamlined production processes and reduced assembly complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated speaker and rotation unit are designed to work together with the LED lighting and device holding capabilities to create a multi-functional display system. The speaker can provide audio feedback for notifications or media playback, the rotation unit can orient the displayed device in different directions, and both functions are controlled through a unified interface. This universal design approach maximizes functional versatility while minimizing the number of separate components needed, thereby controlling manufacturing costs.

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

Data Source

PatentUS11372445B2Electronic device display assembly
Publication Date: 2022.06.28 CZERWINSKI JR ROBERT P
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AI summary

An electronic device display assembly includes a base that includes a first disk which is rotatably coupled to a second disk and the first disk can be positioned on a support surface. A pair of clips is each coupled to the second disk and each of the clips engages an electronic device for displaying the electronic device in an upright orientation. A rotation unit is integrated into the base and the rotation unit engages the second disk. Additionally, the rotation unit rotates the second disk when the rotation unit is turned on to enhance the visual appeal of the electronic device. A speaker is integrated into the base to emit audible sounds outwardly therefrom.