Telescopic Base Extensions for Compact Self-Storing Screens
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional self-storing systems lack efficient and convenient mechanisms for transitioning between storage and deployed positions, particularly in terms of base extension and screen management, which complicates packaging and stability.
Innovation Solution
A self-storing system comprising a container with a base and screen, where the base extensions are rotatably and telescopically coupled, allowing adjustment and secure locking, and a winding member for automatic screen winding, facilitating easy deployment and packaging with stabilizer members for enhanced stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the base extensions are manually extended and positioned, then the system can be deployed, but the operation becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The base extension employs a telescopic mechanism with guide slots and locking members that enable dynamic extension and retraction. The guide slots allow linear movement while the locking members secure the extended position, transforming a static base into a dynamically adjustable structure that simplifies deployment operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The stabilizer member automatically extends from the container when the base is extended, and the locking members engage with guide slots to self-secure the structure. This self-service mechanism reduces manual intervention during deployment, making the system easier to operate and faster to deploy.
2Ease of operation
If the screen is manually wound and stored, then the system can be packaged, but the process becomes complex and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The screen is automatically wound onto the reel when the base extensions are retracted into the container. This self-winding mechanism eliminates manual screen handling during packaging, significantly simplifying the packaging process and reducing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The screen winding function is integrated with the base extension mechanism. As the base extensions move, they automatically drive the reel to wind the screen, combining two functions (base extension and screen storage) into a single coordinated action that reduces packaging complexity.
3Stability of the object's composition
If conventional stabilization methods are used, then the system can maintain stability, but the packaging volume increases and handling becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The stabilizer member is nested within the container when not in use and automatically extends to provide stability during deployment. This nesting approach allows the stabilization function to be integrated into the compact container structure without increasing packaging volume, while still providing adequate stability when deployed.
Solution Approach 2:
The stabilizer member transitions from a compact nested state during packaging to an extended stable state during deployment. This dynamic transformation allows the system to maintain small packaging volume while achieving adequate stability when in use, resolving the contradiction between stability and compactness.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate components are used for base extension and screen management, then functionality is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base extension mechanism, screen winding system, and stabilizer deployment are integrated into a coordinated system. The telescopic base extensions with guide slots and locking members work together with the reel and stabilizer member to provide multiple functions through a unified structure, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescopic base extension serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, guides the screen reel, enables stabilizer deployment, and facilitates compact packaging. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining adaptability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables seamless transition between storage and deployed positions with improved stability and ease of packaging, ensuring convenient handling and storage.
Implementation Method 1
a spring that applies an elastic force on the stabilizer member to move the stabilizer member outward from the container
Implementation Method 2
The locking member is rotatably coupled to the container about a pivot point, and includes a locking surface that engages with the guide slot
Data Source
AI summary
A self-storing system that has a container that partially defines a receiving space and one or more bases coupled to the container. Each base comprises two or more base extensions, and the self-storing system is configured to move between a storage position to a deployed position. In the storage position the one or more bases are located within the receiving space. In the deployed position the two or more base extensions extend from the container and out of the receiving space.