Telescoping Support Stand With Adjustable Mounting for Stable Device Handling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of hand-operated devices such as cameras, firearms, and archery bows face challenges in achieving stability and accuracy due to the lack of effective support systems, which existing stands do not adequately address.
Innovation Solution
A telescoping support stand with a foot assembly, adjustable leg mechanism, and locking system, along with a mounting arrangement that includes a bracket and securing mechanism for various-sized devices, allowing for lateral and forward/aft adjustments to accommodate user hand size and enable secure attachment of accessories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed support stand is used, then stability is provided, but adaptability to different device sizes and user hand sizes is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The support stand employs a telescoping leg mechanism with adjustable length, allowing the stand to dynamically adapt its height and configuration to match different device sizes and user hand sizes while maintaining stability through a locking arrangement that secures the telescoping segments in place
2Adaptability or versatility
If a telescoping leg mechanism is added for adjustability, then adaptability to different sizes is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking arrangement utilizes a spring-loaded locking plate that automatically engages with the telescoping segments to maintain stability, while allowing manual release through a trigger mechanism, thereby providing self-servicing functionality that reduces the need for complex external locking systems
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The telescoping support stand provides enhanced stability and accuracy for user-operated devices by allowing adjustable height and secure mounting, accommodating different device sizes and user hand sizes, while also enabling the attachment of additional accessories.
Implementation Method 1
A spring is disposed in the lower housing as well and is configured to bias the locking plate toward the locking position
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to adjustable stands for supporting a user operated device, such as a compound bow, arrangements for attaching the user operated device to the stand, and/or arrangements for mounting one or more additional accessories to the stand. The stand includes telescoping, height-adjustable leg assemblies and user operable locking arrangements to lock the height of the stand. The arrangements for attaching the user operated device are adjustable to accommodate differently sized user operated devices and provide clearance between the user-operated device and the stand for users of various hand sizes.