Rotating Support Stand With Nested Holder for Compact Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional support stands occupy space when not in use and lack integrity for storage, as they are typically open designs that require disassembly and do not provide a compact storage solution.
Innovation Solution
A rotatable support stand design featuring a first casing, a rotary mechanism with a first gear and threaded rod, and a second casing that rotates 180 degrees to push a holder out of the casing for use, allowing the stand to be compactly stored when not in use and easily deployed for supporting objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the support stand uses an open design for supporting objects, then it provides proper viewing angle and accessibility, but it occupies more space when not in use and lacks integrity for storage
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is nested within the first casing when not in use, and deployed outward when needed. The second casing rotates to push the holder out of the first casing, allowing the support stand to maintain a compact form during storage while providing full functionality during use, thus resolving the contradiction between accessibility and storage space occupation
2Stability of the object's composition
If the support stand has a fixed shape and position for proper viewing angle, then it provides correct orientation for electronic devices, but it cannot be properly stored as a whole and requires disassembly
Solution Approach 1:
The support stand incorporates rotatable components (second casing rotating relative to first casing, holder moving in and out) that allow the structure to dynamically change between a deployed configuration for proper viewing angle and a compact configuration for storage. This dynamic design eliminates the need for disassembly while maintaining stable viewing angles during use
3Stability of the object's composition
If the support stand maintains the same configuration in both in-use mode and not-in-use mode, then it provides consistent structure, but it occupies certain space when not in use and does not provide proper storage
Solution Approach 1:
The support stand transitions from a static fixed-configuration design to a dynamic reconfigurable design where the second casing can rotate and the holder can move in and out. This allows the structure to maintain consistency and stability during use while automatically compacting into a smaller volume for storage, eliminating the need for disassembly
4Productivity
If the holder is always exposed for supporting objects, then it provides immediate functionality, but it increases the overall volume and reduces integrity during storage
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is preliminarily positioned within the first casing during storage, and the rotation mechanism is pre-configured to push the holder out when the second casing rotates. This preliminary positioning maintains integrity and minimizes storage volume, while the pre-configured mechanism ensures immediate functionality is achieved upon rotation without requiring additional assembly steps
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The design allows the support stand to occupy less space during storage while maintaining integrity and ease of operation, enabling efficient use and storage without the need for disassembly.
Implementation Method 1
the rotary mechanism is disposed in the first casing and has a first gear and a threaded rod which are coordinated with each other
Implementation Method 2
the second casing drives the first gear to coordinately rotate the threaded rod so as to push the holder out of the first casing
Data Source
AI summary
A support stand includes a first casing, a rotary mechanism, a second casing and a holder. The rotary mechanism is disposed in the first casing and has a first gear and a threaded rod coordinated with each other. The second casing is connected with the rotary mechanism. The second casing is able to rotate from a first position to a second position in relative to the first casing. The holder is connected with the threaded rod. When the second casing is at the first position, the holder is stored in the first casing. When the second casing is rotated to the second position, the second casing drives the first gear to coordinately rotate the threaded rod so as to push the holder out of the first casing. The support stand occupies less space as the holder is stored, and it has better overall integrity.