Television Carrying Device with Integrated Stand and Cushioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
New lightweight televisions, such as plasma, LED, and LCD sets, face risks of damage during outdoor recreational activities due to inadequate protection and transportation solutions, requiring a protective carrier and stand that allows for easy viewing and use without exposing the device to potential harm.
Innovation Solution
A television protection and carrying device with a top and bottom portion, featuring a sun shield, locking mechanisms, cushioning elements, and adjustable retention systems, designed to securely hold and transport televisions while allowing for easy setup and use, including a strap for carrying and a retention device for surface mounting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the television is transported without a protective carrier, then the device complexity is reduced, but the risk of damage to the screen and structural components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The television is nested within a protective carrier that includes a base portion and a top portion that can be selectively secured together. The carrier encapsulates the television to provide protection during transport while maintaining a compact form factor.
Solution Approach 2:
Cushioning elements are pre-installed within the protective carrier to absorb shocks and protect the television from damage during transport. The cushioning is positioned beforehand to ensure the screen and structural components are protected upon impact.
2Ease of operation
If the television is removed from the protective carrier for viewing, then the viewing experience is improved, but the risk of damage during removal and reinstallation increases
Solution Approach 1:
A stand is pre-attached to the protective carrier, allowing the television to be viewed directly while secured in the carrier. This eliminates the need to remove the television for viewing, as the stand provides support in the installed position.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand and protective carrier are merged into a single integrated unit. The stand is attached to the carrier so that both protection and viewing support functions are combined, allowing the television to be viewed without removal from the protective enclosure.
3Reliability
If the protective carrier is designed to fully secure the television, then the protection is improved, but the ease of setup and adjustment is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The top portion of the protective carrier is designed to be selectively secured to the base portion, allowing for dynamic adjustment during setup. Latching mechanisms enable easy engagement and disengagement of the top portion, facilitating setup and adjustment while maintaining secure protection when closed.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides methods and systems for a television protection and carrying device that includes a television protection and carrying device that includes a top portion with a base portion, a first end, a second end, and two sides, and a bottom portion with a first end, a second end and two sides. A receptacle disposed within each side of the bottom portion for receiving the second end of the top portion for selectively securing the top portion to the bottom portion, and a television is positioned within the top portion.