Convertible Wall Flagpole for Half-Mast and Angle Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall-mounted flag mounts cannot easily adjust to half-mast or allow flags to be flown at multiple angles, limiting their functionality and adaptability.
Innovation Solution
A full-mast to half-mast convertible flagpole device with a base plate and two flagpoles, where the secondary pole can be attached to the primary pole to simulate a half-mast position, and the device allows the flag to be flown at various angles using cylindrical receiving areas and reciprocating fasteners.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional wall-mounted flag mount is used, then the flag can be displayed at a fixed position, but the flag cannot be adjusted to half-mast or flown at multiple angles
Solution Approach 1:
The flagpole is divided into multiple segments (primary pole and secondary pole) that can be assembled or disassembled. The primary pole is mounted to the wall, and the secondary pole can be attached to extend the flagpole to half-mast position or removed for full-mast position, enabling position adjustment without requiring a completely different mounting structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The flag mount system transitions from a static fixed-position design to a dynamic adjustable design. The secondary pole can be attached or detached from the primary pole, and the flagpole can be positioned at different angles, allowing the system to adapt to different display requirements while maintaining structural integrity through standardized connection interfaces.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-angle flag mount is used, then the mounting structure is simple, but the flag cannot be flown at multiple angles
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into the base plate, primary pole, and secondary pole as separate components. The base plate provides fixed mounting to the wall, while the primary and secondary poles can be connected at various angles. This segmentation allows angle adjustment by simply changing the connection orientation between pole segments without complicating the base mounting structure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a half-mast extension device is added to enable half-mast display, then flag position versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The secondary pole (half-mast extension) is designed to nest with or attach to the primary pole through standardized connection interfaces. When not in use, the secondary pole can be stored alongside or attached to the primary pole, minimizing space requirements. The connection mechanism uses simple fastening elements that integrate seamlessly with the existing primary pole structure, adding half-mast capability without significantly increasing overall device complexity.
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AI summary
A wall-mounted flagpole extension device is provided. The device is comprised of a base plate comprised of at least a first receiving point and a primary and secondary flagpole. The flag can be attached to the primary flagpole to be flown at a full-mast position. When a user desires to display the flag at a half-mast position, a user can attach the secondary flagpole to the end of the primary flagpole to give the appearance that the flag is now being flown at half-mast.