Suspended Audio System Orientation Adjustment Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current audio performance systems require manual orientation adjustment of sound equipment after it is suspended, which is time-consuming and inefficient, as the orientation must be set before raising the equipment, and adjustments necessitate lowering it multiple times.
Innovation Solution
A suspended audio performance system with a base structure and orientation adjustment device that allows controllable angular adjustment of electroacoustic devices while they remain suspended, using pivotable connections and actuating devices to facilitate precise orientation without needing to lower the equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If sound equipment is suspended above the audience to provide improved audio performance, then audio performance is improved, but orientation adjustment becomes time-consuming as the equipment must be lowered multiple times for each adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The base structure incorporates an orientation adjustment device with pivotable connections that allow the electroacoustic devices to be dynamically reoriented while suspended. The pivotable connections enable continuous angular adjustment without requiring the equipment to be lowered, transforming a static mounting system into a dynamic one that maintains suspension while allowing orientation changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The orientation adjustment device acts as an intermediary mechanism between the fixed suspension system and the electroacoustic devices. This intermediary component absorbs the complexity of orientation adjustment, allowing angular repositioning through pivotable connections while maintaining the overall suspended configuration without requiring manual intervention to lower or reposition the entire equipment.
2Loss of time
If orientation adjustment is performed after suspension, then setup time is reduced, but the equipment lacks the flexibility to optimize orientation during performance
Solution Approach 1:
The base structure incorporates an orientation adjustment device with pivotable connections that allow the electroacoustic devices to be dynamically reoriented while suspended. The pivotable connections enable continuous angular adjustment without requiring the equipment to be lowered, transforming a static mounting system into a dynamic one that maintains suspension while allowing orientation changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The orientation adjustment device is pre-configured with pivotable connections and actuating mechanisms that are ready for immediate use once the equipment is suspended. This preliminary preparation allows orientation optimization to occur during or after suspension without requiring additional setup time, as the adjustment mechanisms are already in place and functional.
3Device complexity
If manual orientation adjustment is used, then equipment simplicity is maintained, but operational efficiency decreases due to multiple lowering operations
Solution Approach 1:
The orientation adjustment device is designed to enable operators to independently adjust the angular orientation of electroacoustic devices while suspended, without requiring external assistance or complex manual procedures. The pivotable connections and actuating mechanisms allow the system to be self-adjusting, eliminating the need for multiple lowering operations and significantly improving setup efficiency while maintaining relatively simple equipment structure.
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AI summary
A suspended audio performance system including a first electroacoustic device and a first base structure secured to the first electroacoustic device. The first base structure is configured to be suspended between a first suspended position and a second suspended position. The first base structure includes an orientation adjustment device for controllably adjusting an angular orientation of the first electroacoustic device