Adjustable Hinge Stand Assembly to Prevent Device Slippage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing stands for supporting personal electronic devices and documents lack adjustable angular disposition and secure holding mechanisms, leading to instability and potential device slippage or fall.
Innovation Solution
A stand design featuring a base plate, hinge assemblies, and a platform assembly that is pivotally connected, allowing adjustable angular positioning and secure attachment through pin assemblies and support structures, such as receiving channels and pads, to prevent device slippage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed rigid stand structure is used, then manufacturing is simple, but the angular disposition cannot be adjusted and stability is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The stand structure transitions from a fixed rigid design to a dynamic adjustable system through hinge assemblies that enable angular disposition adjustment. The platform assembly can pivot relative to the base plate, allowing the stand to adapt to different viewing angles and device configurations while maintaining structural integrity through controlled mechanical movement.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand is divided into separate functional modules: a base plate, hinge assemblies, platform assembly, and pin assemblies. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while facilitating easy adjustment of angular disposition through the articulated connection between modules, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity.
2Reliability
If a simple holding mechanism is used, then device complexity is low, but the item may slip or fall
Solution Approach 1:
The pin assemblies are designed to engage with receiving channels in advance, creating a pre-positioned locking mechanism. When the platform assembly is adjusted to the desired angle, the pin automatically engages with the receiving channel, securing the position before any slippage can occur. This preliminary engagement action ensures reliability without requiring complex active control systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving channels act as an intermediary element between the pin assemblies and the platform assembly. These channels provide a controlled interface that guides the pin into the correct position and maintains secure engagement, preventing slippage while keeping the overall mechanism relatively simple through the use of this intermediate structural feature.
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AI summary
The invention is directed to stands and methods for making the same. The stand is provided to hold an item such as an electronic device and/or a document. The stand may include (1) a base plate provided to support the stand on a support surface and/or by a user holding the base plate; (2) a plurality of hinge assemblies connected to the base plate; and (3) a platform assembly pivotally connected to the hinge assemblies, such that the angular disposition of the platform assembly is adjustable relative to the base plate.