Adjustable Protective Case Stand for Impact Protection and Slim Profile
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing protective cases for computing devices, such as smartphones and tablets, often fail to provide adequate protection against drops and collisions, suffer from material degradation, and hinder heat dissipation, while also being bulky and aesthetically unappealing, with limited accessibility and storage features.
Innovation Solution
A protective case with a rear support surface and adjustable stand that combines impact-resistant materials with a honeycomb design, featuring a flexible perimetral edge and detachable components, allowing for secure engagement and adjustable elevation, while maintaining a slim profile and enhancing user interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If softer cushion materials are used for protection, then impact protection is improved, but bulk increases and heat dissipation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The case combines a rigid injected plastic shell with a softer TPU or silicone liner, creating a composite structure that provides impact protection without the bulk of fully soft cases. The rigid exterior maintains structural integrity while the softer interior provides cushioning.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the case have different material properties - the exterior shell is rigid for structural support and heat dissipation, while the interior liner is softer for impact absorption. This localized differentiation optimizes both protection and thermal management.
2Strength
If rigid materials are used for case structure, then structural strength is improved, but heat dissipation decreases and device stress increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hybrid case structure uses rigid injected plastic for the exterior shell to maintain structural strength and heat dissipation capabilities, while the softer TPU or silicone liner provides impact absorption without significantly compromising thermal management.
3Adaptability or versatility
If folio type cases with stands are used, then positioning versatility is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to cumbersome adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The stand mechanism incorporates movable joints and flexible components that allow smooth transitions between different viewing angles and positions. The dynamic design enables easy adjustment without requiring forceful manipulation or complex assembly steps.
Data Source
AI summary
A case for a computing device includes a rear support surface that is operatively coupled to a perimetral edge that securely engages with a perimetral edge of the computing device. A support stand may be in communication with the rear support surface, wherein the stand is operable to move between one or more elevations. The rear support surface and the perimetral edge may substantially or entirely shield a rear surface of the computing device. The support stand may include a stand mechanism with support and pivot portions, the support portion operable to communicate with a corresponding mounting surface and the pivot portion operable to pivot the support stand between a closed state and one or more elevations.