Staked Accessory Holder with Telescopic Post for Outdoor Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for holding drinking cups and small plates during social events are inadequate as they either require a flat surface, which can lead to the cup being forgotten or toppled, and do not provide secure and adjustable support for various items.
Innovation Solution
A portable staked accessory holder comprising a tray, telescopic post assembly, and stake that allows for secure and adjustable mounting of small items at varying heights, with a compact and modular design for easy storage and use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a cup is rested on a table or flat surface, then it is easy to access, but it can be easily forgotten or toppled
Solution Approach 1:
The device segments the beverage holding function from the surface it rests on, using a separate stake-mounted holder that can be independently positioned. The holder is divided into a stake portion for ground insertion and a tray portion for holding the beverage, allowing secure placement away from tables while maintaining accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The stake-mounted holder acts as an intermediary between the ground and the beverage container, providing a stable mounting point that prevents the cup from being forgotten or toppled while keeping it easily accessible during social events.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a portable holder is designed with adjustable height, then it can accommodate various items at optimal positions, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic post assembly incorporates a dynamic height-adjustment mechanism with multiple lockable positions, allowing the holder to adapt to different heights for various items while maintaining structural simplicity through a collapsible design that reduces complexity when not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescopic post assembly uses a nested structure where inner tubes slide within outer tubes, allowing height adjustment while maintaining a compact form factor. The stake and tray can also be collapsed into each other when not in use, minimizing storage space without requiring complex mechanisms.
3Volume of moving object
If the holder is designed to be compact for storage, then it minimizes space, but it may be difficult to assemble and disassemble
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is segmented into three main components (stake, telescopic post assembly, and tray) that can be easily separated and stored independently. The stake can be removed from the telescopic post assembly, and the tray can be detached, allowing each component to be stored separately in minimal space while simplifying assembly and disassembly operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescopic post assembly incorporates a dynamic collapse mechanism that allows the structure to be easily compressed into a compact form for storage. The adjustable height sections can be telescoped inward, and the entire assembly can be quickly disassembled by releasing simple connection points, making it easy to store in small spaces without complex assembly procedures.
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AI summary
A portable staked accessory holder is an apparatus that mounted into the ground to uphold various small items. The apparatus includes a tray, a telescopic post assembly, and a stake. The tray upholds small items such as a beverage cup or a small plate. The telescopic post assembly offsets the tray from the ground and is height adjustable. The stake drives into and mounts into the ground. The apparatus further includes a beverage holder, an electronic device holder, and a spring clamp. The beverage holder attaches a beverage with the telescopic post assembly so that the tray remains uninhibited and the space of the tray is maximized. The electronic device holder upholds an electronic device such as a smart phone with the beverage holder for easy access. The spring clamp allows the beverage holder, and consequently the electronic device holder to be attached and removed with the telescopic post assembly.