System for securing an elongated member
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing product display systems are cumbersome to assemble and adjust, often requiring significant time and effort, and are limited by their fixed geometric configurations, making it costly and inconvenient to change or accommodate displays of different sizes and materials.
Innovation Solution
A modular support system comprising a collar and base with adjustable features, such as flexible wings and locking tabs, allows for pre-assembly and orientation of display modules, accommodating various display sizes and lengths, with optional fasteners for secure attachment to existing structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed geometric configuration display system is used, then the display structure is simple and stable, but it is difficult to change the display and requires significant time and effort to assemble
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is divided into modular components including a base, vertical support members, and adjustable arms that can be independently assembled and configured. This segmentation allows for quick assembly by simply connecting pre-fabricated modules rather than assembling a complete fixed structure from scratch.
Solution Approach 2:
The support members and arms incorporate adjustable mechanisms that allow the display configuration to be dynamically changed. The arms can be positioned at different angles and heights, and the entire structure can be reconfigured to accommodate various display sizes and orientations without requiring complete disassembly.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed configuration display system is used, then the structural stability is maintained, but it is costly and inconvenient to change or accommodate displays of different sizes and materials
Solution Approach 1:
The base and support members are designed as universal components that can accommodate multiple display types, sizes, and orientations. The standardized connection interfaces and adjustable mechanisms allow the same structural framework to support various display configurations, eliminating the need for multiple specialized structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The display modules are pre-assembled with integrated mounting features and connection mechanisms before being installed on the support structure. This preliminary preparation reduces on-site complexity and allows for straightforward attachment to the universal support framework.
3Ease of operation
If traditional display assembly methods are used, then the display is securely attached, but significant time and effort is required for assembly and placement
Solution Approach 1:
The assembly process is segmented into simple, independent steps involving pre-fabricated modules. Each module can be prepared separately and quickly connected to the support structure, significantly reducing the overall assembly time and effort compared to traditional methods that require assembling the entire structure in one continuous process.
Solution Approach 2:
The display modules incorporate self-aligning features and intuitive connection mechanisms that guide the assembly process. The modular design allows operators to easily identify and connect components without requiring complex alignment procedures or specialized tools, thereby improving both ease of operation and assembly speed.
Data Source
AI summary
A devise for adjusting the orientation of a display on a support. The devise has a first portion with a non-circular interior opening, and a second portion with a non-circular exterior shaped to nest within the non-circular interior opening of the first portion and aligns a display support in a desired orientation.