Television Carrier with Removable Back Panel for Transport and Display

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a protective and portable device that can securely transport and display lightweight televisions for outdoor recreational activities like camping and tailgating, while minimizing the risk of damage to the screen and structural components, and allowing for easy viewing without completely removing the television from the protective carrier.

Innovation Solution

A television protection and carrying device with a top and bottom portion, featuring a sun shield, locking mechanisms, cushioning elements, and adjustable positioning bars, which securely holds the television and allows for conversion between transport and display modes, including a handle and strap for ease of carrying and mounting.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the television is placed in a protective carrier for transport, then the television is protected from damage, but the television cannot be viewed without removing it from the carrier

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprotection from damageVSAvoidviewing convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The carrier is designed with a removable back panel that can be detached to convert the carrier from a closed protective enclosure to an open display stand. This dynamic transformation allows the television to remain in the carrier for both protected transport and convenient viewing, eliminating the need to remove the television from the carrier.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The carrier serves multiple functions: it acts as a protective transport case when the back panel is attached, and as a display stand when the back panel is removed. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by allowing the same device to provide both protection during transport and viewing convenience during use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If the television is secured tightly in the carrier, then the television is protected from movement and damage, but the television cannot be easily removed or installed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecurity during transportVSAvoidease of installation and removal
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The carrier employs dynamic fastening mechanisms including removable straps and adjustable positioning bars that can be easily engaged and disengaged. These mechanisms provide secure holding during transport while allowing quick and easy installation and removal of the television by simply releasing the fastening elements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The securing system is divided into multiple independent components (straps, positioning bars, receptacles) that can be individually adjusted and released. This segmentation allows the television to be securely held during transport while enabling easy installation and removal by simply releasing each component in sequence.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Strength

If the carrier is designed as a single solid piece, then the structure is simple and strong, but it cannot be adjusted for different viewing angles or configurations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural integrityVSAvoidpositioning flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The carrier is divided into multiple components including a base portion, a back panel, positioning bars, and support elements that can be independently adjusted. This segmentation maintains structural integrity through strong joint connections while enabling adjustment of viewing angles and configurations by repositioning the individual components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The carrier incorporates adjustable positioning bars with multiple receptacles and movable support elements that can be repositioned to different locations. This dynamic adjustability allows the carrier to adapt to different viewing angles and configurations while maintaining structural strength through robust connection points.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10051229B2Television protection and carrying device
Publication Date: 2018.08.14 P2 OPS LLC
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AI summary

The present invention provides methods and systems for a television protection and carrying device that includes a top portion with a base portion, a first end, a second end, and two sides. A bottom portion with a first end, a second end and two sides, and a support device pivotally connected to the top portion having a first position and a second position, wherein the first position the support device is adjacent the top portion and in the second position is spaced-apart from the top portion for positioning the top portion in the vertical position.