Table display system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Retailers face challenges in providing secure, aesthetically appealing, and modular display solutions for electronic devices that can also supply power and data, while avoiding the complexity of multiple power adapters and ensuring easy adaptation to new device types.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus, such as a table, with a glass panel, rotatable display panel, integrated power/data supply, and a compact DC-to-DC converter that can convert a single DC input voltage to multiple output voltages, allowing for secure, stylish, and modular display with easy access and compatibility with various electronic devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a secure display area is provided for electronic devices, then security and aesthetic appeal are improved, but device complexity and power management complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The display table integrates multiple functions into a single system: it provides secure display through the glass-covered cavity, supplies power to electronic devices via integrated power supply and wiring, and offers data connectivity. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate power adapters and security systems, reducing overall complexity while maintaining security.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the power supply system, display security mechanism, and display structure into a single integrated table system. The power supply is built into the table structure itself, and the glass panel serves both aesthetic and security functions by enclosing the display area while allowing visibility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple power adapters are used to support various electronic devices, then compatibility with different devices is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The display table incorporates a universal power supply system that can accommodate multiple types of electronic devices through integrated wiring and power distribution. The system includes multiple power outlets and data ports built into the table structure, eliminating the need for customers to carry multiple adapters while maintaining compatibility with various device types.
3Ease of manufacture
If a fixed display panel is used, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but ease of operation and security deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The display panel is designed to be rotatable rather than fixed, allowing it to rotate between a horizontal display position and a vertical access position. This dynamic feature enables easy access to products while maintaining a secure closed position during display, and can be implemented using standard hinge mechanisms that do not significantly complicate manufacturing.
Data Source
AI summary
A display apparatus, such as a table, for display consumer products, such as electronic devices, is disclosed. The table may include a display cavity for displaying products. The display cavity may include a transparent glass panel defining a top portion thereof so as to allow consumers to view products housed within the display cavity. The table may include a lighting system configured to illuminate at least a portion of the display cavity. The table may also include a cooling system for maintaining or modifying the temperature within the display cavity. A rotatable display panel defining at least a portion of the bottom of display cavity may rotate from the bottom of the table to allow a user can access the products within the display cavity.