Adjustable Mounting Clip With Spring Grip for Variable Phone Sizes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern portable electronic devices, such as smartphones, pose a challenge due to their varying sizes and shapes, requiring an adjustable mount that can securely attach to different support structures like tripods for hands-free use.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable mounting clip with spring-loaded gripping clips and a central extendable portion that can adapt to various device sizes, allowing attachment to tripods and providing a secure grip through resilient friction elements and a compact stowed configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed mounting clip is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate varying device sizes and shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting clip employs a spring-loaded mechanism that dynamically adjusts the gripping force and opening width. The spring element allows the clips to automatically adapt to different device sizes and shapes by exerting constant pressure while accommodating dimensional variations, transforming a static structure into a dynamic adaptive system.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting clip is divided into multiple independent gripping clips (first and second clips) that can move and adjust independently. Each clip is attached to the support structure separately, allowing them to conform to irregular device shapes and sizes individually, thereby enhancing adaptability without requiring a completely redesign of the entire mounting mechanism.
2Reliability
If spring-loaded gripping clips are used, then secure grip is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spring-loaded gripping clips are designed to automatically engage and secure the device without requiring manual adjustment or additional fastening mechanisms. The spring force self-regulates to provide consistent gripping pressure, and the clips automatically conform to the device shape, eliminating the need for complex adjustment mechanisms while maintaining reliable securement.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple gripping clips are used, then versatility with support structures is improved, but the stowed configuration becomes bulkier
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting clip design allows the gripping clips to nest or fold together when not in use, creating a compact stowed configuration. The clips can be positioned adjacent to each other or folded back against the support structure, minimizing the overall volume occupied while maintaining the capability to deploy multiple clips when needed for securing devices of various sizes and shapes.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables versatile support for diverse electronic devices, ensuring a secure and convenient viewing position, with the ability to transition between stowed and deployed configurations for storage and use, while accommodating different device sizes and support structures.
Implementation Method 1
spring-loaded gripping clips and a central extension mechanism that can adapt to various device sizes, allowing attachment to tripods and providing a secure grip through resilient portions
Data Source
AI summary
An adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone. The mounting clip may be adapted to be supported by a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod. The mounting clip may support a variety of electronic device types with an automatically adjusting variable device receiver. The mounting clip may be adapted to retract into a compact stowed position when not in use.