Adjustable Bracket Mounting for Multi-Size Device Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting solutions for handheld portable electronic devices are not adjustable, do not accommodate devices of various sizes, and do not allow for secure attachment to surfaces, potentially causing damage and restricting access to charging ports, audio jacks, and speakers.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable mounting apparatus comprising two brackets with reusable adhesive layers and waveguides that can be securely attached to flat surfaces, accommodating devices of different sizes and allowing access to charging ports, audio jacks, and speakers, while being washable to maintain adhesive properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If protective covers and support frames are designed to fit a handheld portable electronic device of a particular size, then the device is protected from damage, but the mounting apparatus cannot accommodate devices of various sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting apparatus is divided into separate functional components: adhesive layers for surface attachment, brackets for device holding, and cutouts for port access. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall versatility across different device sizes and configurations
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting apparatus is designed with universal adaptability to accommodate multiple device sizes and types through adjustable bracket positioning and strategically placed cutouts that work across different device configurations, eliminating the need for device-specific mounting solutions
2Reliability
If protective covers and support frames are placed on a flat surface or secured to a user's finger through a strap, then the device is protected, but the mounting apparatus cannot be detachably attached to a wall or flat surface
Solution Approach 1:
Reusable adhesive layers serve as an intermediary between the mounting apparatus and flat surfaces, enabling detachable attachment without permanent damage. This intermediary allows the apparatus to be securely mounted on walls or surfaces while maintaining the ability to remove and reposition as needed
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting apparatus transitions from static protection methods (straps or fixed surface placement) to a dynamic system that can be repeatedly attached and detached from various flat surfaces using reusable adhesive layers, providing flexibility in mounting locations and reconfiguration
3Reliability
If existing protective covers and support frames are used, then the device is protected, but access to charging ports, audio jacks, and speakers is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting apparatus incorporates localized cutouts and openings in specific positions to maintain protection while ensuring unobstructed access to charging ports, audio jacks, and speakers. Each cutout is strategically placed to provide clear access to specific device features without compromising overall device security
Data Source
AI summary
An adjustable mounting apparatus for mounting electronic devices and objects of various sizes on a flat surface comprises a first bracket and a second bracket. Each of the first and second brackets comprise a substantially horizontal plate, a substantially vertical plate, a back plate extending substantially vertically from a second transverse edge of the substantially horizontal plate, and a reusable adhesive layer disposed at a rear portion of the back plate. The substantially horizontal plate of each of the first and second brackets comprise a first retaining abutment extending substantially vertically from a first transverse edge of the substantially horizontal plate. The substantially vertical plate of each of the first and second brackets comprise a second retaining abutment extending substantially laterally from a first transverse edge of the substantially vertical plate.