Rotating Light Therapy Stand for Multi-Panel Orientation Change
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing light therapy device stands are cumbersome and do not allow users to easily maneuver multiple devices in unison to direct light emissions in various orientations, nor do they facilitate rotation for horizontal or vertical positioning, which can be difficult due to device weight and may not be feasible for individuals with injuries.
Innovation Solution
A light therapy device stand with a base and vertically oriented extension arm, featuring a support bar that can rotate 90 degrees and accommodate multiple devices in side-by-side or stacked configurations, allowing for easy adjustment between vertical and horizontal orientations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional stands are used to individually engage light therapy devices, then devices can be positioned, but the stands are cumbersome and do not allow easy maneuvering of multiple devices in unison
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple device engagement capabilities into a single stand structure that can accommodate multiple light therapy devices simultaneously through a common base and support arm system, eliminating the need for separate stands for each device and enabling unified maneuvering
Solution Approach 2:
The stand is designed with universal mounting capabilities that can engage different numbers and configurations of light therapy devices (one, multiple side-by-side, or stacked), making a single stand serve multiple functions and configurations
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional stands are used, then devices can be positioned, but they do not provide ability to rotate multiple devices for horizontal or vertical positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The support arm is designed with rotational capability that allows dynamic repositioning between horizontal and vertical orientations, enabling the stand to adapt to different user positions (standing or lying down) without requiring disassembly or complex manipulation
Solution Approach 2:
The stand incorporates a rotational degree of freedom that adds dimensional flexibility, allowing transition between horizontal and vertical planes to accommodate different usage scenarios while maintaining secure device engagement
3Ease of operation
If conventional stands are used, then devices can be positioned, but users must physically lift the device when changing orientation, which is difficult due to weight
Solution Approach 1:
The support arm enables dynamic repositioning of devices through rotational movement at the arm joint, allowing orientation changes without requiring users to lift the devices themselves, as the arm's movement accommodates the device weight
Solution Approach 2:
The support arm acts as a mechanical intermediary that bears the weight of the light therapy devices and enables orientation changes through its own movement, shielding users from the effort of lifting heavy devices
Data Source
AI summary
A light therapy device stand includes a base, a telescoping extension arm, a receptacle connected to the extension arm, an elongated support bar, a plurality of sliding connectors, a plurality of connection rails, and a plurality of extension rails. Individual light therapy devices can be secured onto the support bar via the sliding connectors. Standard sized light therapy devices can be secured onto the support bar in a stacked configuration via the connection rails, and non-standard sized light therapy devices can be secured onto the support bar in a stacked configuration via the extension rails. The support bar rotates 90 degrees relative to the extension arm to transition each connected light therapy device between a vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation.