Stackable Pole Mount Cup Design for Reconfigurable Arm Systems
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pole arm systems are limited in configurability, requiring multiple parts for reconfiguration and not stacking well, which affects aesthetic appearance and user flexibility.
Innovation Solution
A pole arm system with a collar system that allows for stackable and repositionable configurations, utilizing identical pole mount cups and bushings to maintain components at user-selected positions along the pole, enabling versatile assembly and aesthetic integration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional collars or clamps are used in pole arm systems, then the system can be assembled, but the configurability is limited and multiple parts are required for reconfiguration
Solution Approach 1:
The pole mount cup is designed as a universal component that can serve multiple functions: it can be installed at different positions along the pole, it can accommodate different arm configurations, and it maintains aesthetic appearance in all positions. This single multi-functional component replaces the need for multiple specialized parts, directly resolving the contradiction between configurability and device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The pole mount cup is designed as a separable component that can be independently installed and removed at different locations along the pole. This segmentation allows the system to be reconfigured by simply moving individual cups rather than replacing entire assemblies, enabling high configurability with minimal parts
2Shape
If traditional collars or clamps are used in pole arm systems, then the system can be assembled, but the stacking appearance is poor and aesthetic appeal is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The pole mount cup features a specifically designed aesthetic exterior surface that is intended to be visible when stacked on the pole. This local quality enhancement focuses on the outer appearance of the cup, making the stacking arrangement visually appealing rather than hiding the stacked components, thus resolving the contradiction between aesthetic appearance and stacking capability
Data Source
AI summary
A pole arm system is disclosed which comprises a pole mount cup that may be reconfigured and stacked in different configurations so as to form different configurations of a pole mount assembly for supporting various arms and electronic devices. The pole mount assembly further comprises, in some embodiments, a pole collar assembly for engaging a dimpled pole in a fixed relationship. Multiple rotation stop mechanisms for use in joints of a pole arm system are also disclosed.