Telescoping Leg Stand for Compact Container Support and Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional adjustable container stands are bulky, limiting their use and shipment due to their size.
Innovation Solution
A telescoping leg assembly and a pliable, durable basket with adjustable straps and quick-release mechanisms allow for height adjustment and compact storage, enabling the stand to be easily folded and transported.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional adjustable stands use fixed-length legs with locking mechanisms, then they provide stable support for containers, but they become bulky and difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The leg assembly is divided into multiple telescoping segments that can extend and retract. Each segment contains locking mechanisms at specific intervals, allowing the leg to be segmented both structurally and functionally. This segmentation enables the leg to provide stable support when extended while occupying minimal space when retracted.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand transitions from a static fixed-length leg design to a dynamic telescoping leg system. The legs can dynamically adjust their length between extended (for stable support) and retracted (for compact storage) states, allowing the same structure to serve both stability and portability requirements.
2Volume of moving object
If the stand uses telescoping leg assemblies, then it becomes compact for storage and transport, but the complexity of the locking mechanism increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is designed to automatically engage and disengage based on the leg's position. When the telescoping leg is extended or retracted, the locking mechanism self-activates to secure the leg at the desired length, eliminating the need for manual operation and reducing operational complexity despite the increased structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanisms are nested within the telescoping leg segments themselves, with locking features integrated into the leg structure rather than being separate external components. This nesting approach consolidates multiple functions into the leg assembly, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining compact storage capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the basket is made pliable and durable for versatility, then it can accommodate different container shapes and sizes, but it may compromise structural strength
Solution Approach 1:
The basket is constructed from composite materials that combine pliability and durability with structural strength. The material composition allows the basket to flex and adapt to different container shapes while maintaining sufficient strength to support various weights and provide stable support.
Solution Approach 2:
The basket exhibits local quality variations, with different sections having different degrees of flexibility and strength optimized for their specific functions. Areas requiring adaptability are more pliable, while areas requiring load-bearing capacity maintain higher structural strength, allowing the basket to accommodate different containers without compromising overall integrity.
Data Source
AI summary
An adjustable stand system for a container includes a basket composed of a pliable material, the basket having a body that forms a cavity; an adjustable leg assembly having a plurality of legs; and a leg locking assembly. The leg locking assembly includes a member rigidly attached to the basket; a leg adapter configure to releasably engage with an adjustable leg of the adjustable leg assembly; and a pivot joint configured to pivotally engage the leg adapter to the member. A method includes securing the container to the cavity of the basket; and adjusting the height of the basket via the adjustable leg assembly.