Garment display device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for displaying sports garments either encase them, preventing wear or occupy space, and do not provide an aesthetically pleasing display, while also failing to integrate sports memorabilia in a unified location.
Innovation Solution
A garment display device with rotatable and extendable arm plates that allow for easy hanging and wearing of garments, accommodating different sleeve lengths, and can be attached to a surface for unified display with sports memorabilia.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the sports garment is sealed within a display case, then the garment is protected and can be displayed, but the garment cannot be worn and the display does not look authentic
Solution Approach 1:
The display device is segmented into separate functional components: a support structure for displaying the garment and a detachable hanger for wearing. This allows the garment to be either displayed on the support structure or removed with the hanger, providing both protection during display and wearability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
A detachable hanger acts as an intermediary between the garment and the user. The hanger can be attached to the garment for wearing, and then detached to allow the garment to be displayed on the support structure without the hanger, solving both the wearing and display requirements.
2Ease of operation
If the sports garment is placed on a mannequin for life-like display, then the display looks authentic, but floor space is occupied
Solution Approach 1:
The display device transitions from a floor-standing mannequin (three-dimensional space occupation) to a wall-mounted or shelf-mounted support structure (utilizing vertical wall or shelf space). This dimensional change allows authentic display without occupying valuable floor space.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using a full mannequin body, the invention uses a simplified support structure that copies only the essential function of holding and displaying the garment in a life-like manner, reducing space requirements while maintaining display quality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional hanger is used to hang the sports garment, then the garment can be worn and displayed, but garments with different sleeve lengths cannot be displayed visually pleasingly
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure incorporates adjustable components that can be dynamically reconfigured to accommodate different garment types and sleeve lengths. This dynamic adjustability allows the same device to provide visually pleasing displays for various garments without requiring multiple specialized hangers.
4Adaptability or versatility
If sports paraphernalia are displayed at various separate locations, then each item can be displayed, but they are not integrated in one location
Solution Approach 1:
The display device is designed to integrate multiple types of sports paraphernalia (garments, trophies, books, figurines, hats, tools) into a single unified display location. Different components of the device can hold different items, allowing fans to assemble their collection in one place rather than scattering items throughout the space.
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AI summary
Garment display devices and methods of use are provided. The garment display device may comprise an attachment base comprising a left support arm and a right support arm and an anchor panel positioned between the left support arm and the right support arm. The anchor panel may be configured to be secured to a surface. The garment device may comprise a right primary arm plate rotatably attached to the right support arm and a left primary arm plate rotatably attached to the left support arm. The right and left primary arm plates may each comprise a plate support member comprising an upper surface, a lower surface, one or more side surfaces, and a recess within one of the lower or upper surfaces. The right and left primary arm plates may comprise an extender member. The extender member may be configured to be slidable within the recess.