Adjustable Book Clamp With Rotating Support for Reading Angles

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing book clamping devices lack adjustability, leading to issues such as page swinging, reduced reading efficiency, and health problems like cervical spondylosis and shortsightedness due to improper reading angles.

Innovation Solution

An adjustable clamping device with a movable support member that allows for adjustable angles with the desktop, incorporating features like a clamping component, limit blocks, and a rotatable support member to accommodate different reading positions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed-angle book clamping device is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the reading angle cannot be adjusted causing cervical strain and health problems

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvereading angle adjustabilityVSAvoidclamping device structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The support member is designed to be rotatable relative to the clamping component, transforming the fixed structure into a dynamic one that can adjust between a first state (providing angle support) and a second state (flat configuration). This rotational mechanism enables angle adjustability while maintaining reasonable structural complexity through a single rotating joint.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The clamping device is divided into distinct functional segments: a clamping component for securing the book and a separate support member for angle adjustment. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, with the support member's rotation providing angular adaptability without complicating the entire device structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If the support member is always in angle support state, then reading comfort is improved, but space occupation increases and storage becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvereading comfortVSAvoidspace occupation

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The support member's rotational capability allows it to dynamically switch between occupying space in angle support state during reading and collapsing into a flat configuration for storage. This dynamic transformation resolves the contradiction by providing comfort only when needed while minimizing space occupation during storage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The support member can be folded or rotated to nest against the clamping component when not in use, similar to nested dolls. This nesting arrangement allows the device to maintain a compact form factor for storage while expanding to provide full angle support functionality during reading.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Volume of moving object

If the support member is made detachable, then storage space is reduced, but the clamping function may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage spaceVSAvoidclamping function

Core Design Contradiction:

Volume of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The detachable design separates the support function from the clamping function into distinct components that can be independently attached and detached. This segmentation allows the support member to be removed for storage without affecting the clamping component's ability to securely hold the book, as each component maintains its structural integrity independently.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The clamping component is designed with universal attachment interfaces that can accommodate the support member when needed while maintaining full clamping functionality independently. This multi-functionality ensures that the detachable support member does not compromise the core clamping reliability when attached or used alone.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Facilitates reading at angles compatible with human physiology, reducing cervical strain and preventing health issues while allowing for compact storage.

Implementation Method 1

a torsional spring running through the rotating shaft, which is respectively in contact with and connected to the first clamping member and the second clamping member

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectTorsional spring: Torsion Spring

Implementation Method 2

a hinge slot is disposed on the first clamping member, and the first limit block and the second limit block are respectively disposed in the hinge slot

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHinge mechanism: Hinge

Data Source

PatentUS20250303773A1Adjustable book clamp

Publication Date: 2025.10.02 GUANGZHOU YOUXIANG CULTURAL SUPPLIES CO LTD

AI summary

An adjustable clamping device is provided. The adjustable clamping device includes: a clamping component, configured as a removable clamping object; and a support member, one end of which is movably connected to the clamping component. The support member has a first state in which angle support is formed with the clamping component and a second state in which the clamping component is attached, and the support member is rotated, so that the support member switches between the first state and the second state. According to the adjustable clamping device, angle support may be selectively formed with the clamping component by using the support member, thereby effectively solving a problem that an angle of an existing book clamping device cannot be adjusted.