Stanchion Mount with Curved Clips for Light Cord Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lighting devices fail to securely and aesthetically arrange light cords into coils on stanchions, leading to slippage and unsightly displays.
Innovation Solution
A vertically oriented mount with curved clips is positioned on a stanchion, retaining the light cord by forming coils that prevent slippage and allow for even spacing, using a board with fasteners to secure the clips and maintain the light cord's position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If light cord is wrapped around stanchion without mounting device, then installation is simple, but light cord slips and cannot be retained
Solution Approach 1:
A mount serves as an intermediary device between the stanchion and the light cord. The mount includes a board with clips that engage the light cord, preventing slippage while maintaining simple installation. The mount is attached to the stanchion and provides a structured interface to secure the coiled light cord.
2Device complexity
If light cord is arranged without mounting structure, then device complexity is low, but light cord spacing is uneven and display is unsightly
Solution Approach 1:
The mount is segmented into multiple clips distributed along the board, with each clip responsible for holding a specific section of the light cord. This segmentation allows for even spacing of the coiled light cord around the stanchion, creating an aesthetically pleasing display while keeping the overall structure relatively simple.
3Reliability
If mounting device with clips is used to secure light cord, then light cord retention is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mount serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the light cord, ensures even spacing through distributed clips, prevents slippage through engagement mechanisms, and maintains aesthetic appearance. By consolidating these functions into a single mounting device, the overall system complexity is managed while achieving reliable light cord retention.
Data Source
AI summary
A decorative lighting displaying system for arranging a light cord into a plurality of coils on a stanchion includes a stanchion that extends upwardly from a support surface. A mount is positioned on the stanchion. The mount is vertically oriented on the stanchion. A light cord is wrapped around the stanchion. The mount engages the light cord such that the light cord is retained on the stanchion.