Adjustable-Height Laptop Stand for Ergonomic Viewing and Airflow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Laptops often overheat due to inadequate air circulation when placed on laps or surfaces, and their displays are typically at an uncomfortable viewing height, leading to neck strain and ergonomic issues.
Innovation Solution
A height-adjustable stand with a base, platform, and adjustable stem that elevates laptops or portable computing devices, providing ventilation and allowing for customizable height adjustments to promote comfortable viewing and reduce neck strain, while optionally incorporating rotatable components and storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If the laptop is placed on legs or lap, then portability is improved, but air circulation is blocked causing overheating
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a vertical dimension by using an adjustable stand to elevate the laptop off the surface it rests on. This creates space beneath the laptop for air circulation while maintaining portability, as the stand is compact and can be adjusted to various heights to optimize airflow and cooling.
2Weight of moving object
If the laptop is placed on legs or lap, then portability is improved, but display height is below ergonomic viewing level causing neck strain
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a dynamic adjustable stand with multiple height positions that can be modified according to the user's needs. This allows the laptop to be elevated to ergonomic viewing heights when needed, while maintaining the ability to be placed on laps or portable surfaces when mobility is prioritized, thus balancing ergonomics with portability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the laptop is placed on a desktop or table top, then stability is improved, but air circulation is blocked causing overheating
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a vertical support structure (stand) to elevate the laptop above the desktop or table surface. This creates a gap between the laptop and the surface, allowing air to circulate underneath and cool the device, while the stand itself provides stable support. The vertical dimension resolves the conflict between stability and cooling by separating the support function from the surface contact.
4Ease of manufacture
If a fixed-height stand is used, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but adaptability to different viewing preferences is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the stand into multiple segments or components that can be adjusted relative to each other. This segmentation allows the stand to achieve multiple height configurations while using simple, manufacturable components. The modular design enables adaptability without requiring complex manufacturing processes.
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AI summary
A stand for use with a laptop or portable computing device, such as, but not limited to, a MacBook. The stand elevates a laptop or portable computing device up off a desk or table top, reducing neck strain in the user and creating a more comfortable work setting. An adjustable-height stem connects a base and platform. The base also may be used alone, and comprises means for support the bottom of a computer stand. The base also may comprise storage space or shelves.