Self-contained media presentation system for conference and trade show applications
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing trade show exhibitor booths require inefficient disassembly and shipping, leading to delays and lost materials due to waiting for shipping containers after events, which can result in missed flights and lost items.
Innovation Solution
A self-contained media presentation system that converts into a trade show booth, incorporating a 4k ultra short throw projection system, projection surface, chairs, and branding fabric, with integrated Wi-Fi and camera systems, allowing for immediate packing and unpacking, and supporting seamless expansion for larger booths.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If traditional shipping containers are used for trade show booths, then all booth items can be transported together, but the booth operator must wait for shipping container arrival after the show ends, causing lost time and potential missed flights
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the shipping container and booth structure into a single integrated unit. The container itself becomes the booth structure, eliminating the need for separate shipping containers and allowing immediate use after arrival while avoiding the need to wait for container return after the show.
Solution Approach 2:
The shipping container is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as both the transport vehicle and the actual booth structure. This multi-functionality allows the same unit to be used for shipping, display, and storage, eliminating the time loss associated with waiting for separate shipping containers.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional booth structures are used, then booth items can be displayed, but disassembly and reassembly require significant time and effort
Solution Approach 1:
The booth structure incorporates movable and adjustable components that can be quickly reconfigured. The dynamic design allows for rapid setup and teardown without requiring complex disassembly and reassembly procedures, significantly improving productivity during show transitions.
3Ease of manufacture
If separate shipping containers and booth structures are used, then items can be transported and displayed, but the process becomes complex and prone to loss of materials
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the shipping container and booth structure into one integrated unit, reducing the number of separate components. This simplification eliminates the complexity of coordinating multiple containers and reduces the risk of losing materials during transport and setup.
Data Source
AI summary
A self-contained media presentation system comprising a crate having a frame mounted on a floor panel; a series of castor wheels by the floor panel; a wheel protection frame disposed around each castor wheel; a front panel, rear panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and lid panel carried by the frame, wherein the lid is pivotally attached to the top of the frame and the rear panel is removable; a primary divider extending from the first side panel to the second side panel and defining a first storage area for storing at least a projector screen and stand; a pair of interior walls extend from the primary divider to the rear panel defining a projector storage area; and, a projector assembly removably carried in the projector storage area for cooperating with the projector screen when deployed from the first storage area to display visual media.