Tree Top Ornament Mount With Shaft-and-Connector Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
It is challenging to securely and maintainably attach ornamental fixtures to the top of trees due to space constraints, deterioration of decorations, and tree geometry, making it difficult to maintain the desired orientation.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus comprising an elongated shaft with a distal end for attaching an ornamental fixture and a connector at the proximal end to secure the shaft to a tree branch, using fasteners like zip ties or clips to ensure the fixture is positioned and secured correctly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional attachment methods are used to place ornaments on tree top, then the ornament can be attached to the tree, but it is difficult to maintain the desired orientation and position due to space constraints and tree geometry
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus is divided into distinct segments: an elongated shaft for positioning, a connector for attachment, and an ornamental fixture. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the shaft provides leverage for orientation, while the connector adapts to different tree geometries.
Solution Approach 2:
The elongated shaft acts as an intermediary between the connector and the ornamental fixture, providing mechanical leverage and reach to position the ornament at the desired location on the tree top while maintaining control over its orientation.
2Reliability
If the ornamental fixture is made secure and stable, then the decoration is maintained well, but it becomes difficult to adjust or replace due to deterioration over time
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is designed with dynamic attachment capabilities, allowing it to be securely fastened to the tree branch while also enabling easy release and replacement. This dynamic design resolves the contradiction between stable attachment and ease of maintenance.
Solution Approach 2:
By separating the connector from the ornamental fixture, the design allows the fixture to be replaced independently when deteriorated, while the connector remains attached to the tree, facilitating easy repair and maintenance.
3Length of stationary object
If the attachment apparatus is designed to reach the top of the tree, then the ornament can be positioned at the desired location, but the apparatus becomes more complex and harder to handle
Solution Approach 1:
The essential function of reaching the tree top is extracted and performed by a simple elongated shaft, while the complex attachment and orientation functions are separated into the connector and fixture components, reducing overall apparatus complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The elongated shaft serves multiple functions: it provides reach to the tree top, acts as a positioning lever for orientation, and serves as a structural connector between the attachment mechanism and the ornamental fixture, reducing the need for additional components.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus can include an elongated shaft having a distal end and a proximal end. An ornamental fixture can be attached to and extend outwardly from the distal end of the elongated shaft. A connector at the proximal end of the elongated shaft is configured to secure the elongated shaft to a tree, such as to support the ornamental fixture in a desired position relative to the tree.