Sheet Carrier Stand With Pivoting Kickstand and Anti-Slip Cradle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sheet carrier devices fail to provide adequate and variable support for sheets, particularly at the bottom, which can lead to damage and slippage, and do not allow sheets to be carried upright.
Innovation Solution
A sheet carrier device with a handle, extension body, kickstand, and cradle that includes a pivotable kickstand for upright support and a cradle designed to hold sheets securely, featuring a back lip, cradle bottom, and front lip to prevent slippage, along with a handle frame and grip portion for comfortable handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing sheet carrier devices are used, then sheets can be carried, but sheets cannot be supported upright and are prone to damage and slippage
Solution Approach 1:
The kickstand is designed to be pivotable between a retracted position (during carrying) and an extended position (for upright support). This dynamic element allows the device to adapt its structure based on operational needs, providing stable upright support when required while maintaining portability during transport, thereby improving sheet support stability without permanently increasing device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure is divided into separate functional components: a cradle with lips for sheet retention and a kickstand for upright positioning. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function effectively - the cradle prevents slippage while the kickstand provides upright support - resolving the contradiction by creating a modular structure that improves reliability without excessive complexity
2Reliability
If adequate support is provided for sheets, then slippage and damage are prevented, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cradle features localized structural elements (front lip and back lip) that provide sheet retention only where needed at the edges of the sheet support surface. This local quality approach prevents slippage at critical points without requiring complex support structures across the entire device, thereby improving sheet carrying security while minimizing the increase in overall device complexity
3Adaptability or versatility
If variable support is provided for different sheet materials, then adaptability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The kickstand allows adjustment of the support angle parameter to accommodate different sheet materials and carrying requirements. By enabling variation in the support angle without complex adjustment mechanisms, the device achieves adaptability for different sheet materials while keeping the overall structure simple and easy to operate
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device effectively supports sheets upright and prevents damage and slippage by providing adjustable support, allowing for secure carrying and handling of various sheet materials.
Implementation Method 1
The kickstand pivots away from the extension body to an extended position to support the cradle with sheets in an upright position
Data Source
AI summary
A sheet carrier stand apparatus for carrying and supporting sheet material includes a handle including a handle frame and a grip portion. An extension body is coupled to the handle and has an extension proximal end coupled to the handle frame, an extension distal end, an extension inner side, and an extension outer side. A kickstand is coupled to the extension body. The kickstand has a kickstand proximal end pivotably coupled to the extension outer side and a kickstand distal end lying adjacent the extension distal end with the kickstand in a folded position. The kickstand pivots away from the extension body to an extended position. A cradle has a back lip coupled to the extension inner side adjacent the extension distal end, a cradle bottom perpendicularly extending from the back lip, and a front lip perpendicularly extending from the cradle bottom.