Adjustable Electronic Device Holder With Test Lead Restraint
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic devices, particularly prototypes, are prone to damage during testing due to the fragility of RF connectors and the application of undue stress when cables are connected, which can lead to connector breakage.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device holder with adjustable retaining post assemblies and a test lead restraint assembly that uses cushioned surfaces and cam locks to securely position and stabilize the device without applying excessive stress, allowing for tool-less adjustment to accommodate various device sizes and shapes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional connectors are used for testing, then electronic access to device components is achieved, but the connectors are prone to breakage due to undue stress during cable connection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a holder as an intermediary component between the electronic device and the testing equipment. The holder securely positions the device and provides a stable mounting structure for connectors, eliminating direct stress transmission to the device connectors during cable connection operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is designed with pre-positioned retaining posts and support structures that securely hold the electronic device in a fixed orientation before testing begins. This preliminary positioning prevents movement and stress during subsequent cable connection operations.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the holder structure is made robust to prevent damage, then device stability is improved, but the holder becomes difficult to adjust for different device sizes and shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The holder incorporates movable retaining posts that can be repositioned along guide paths on the base structure. This dynamic positioning capability allows the holder to adapt to different device sizes and shapes while maintaining stable securing through the cam-lock mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is divided into modular components including a base structure, movable retaining posts, and adjustable support members. This segmentation allows each component to be independently positioned and adjusted to accommodate various device configurations while maintaining overall structural stability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If retaining posts are made adjustable to fit different devices, then versatility is improved, but the complexity of the holder structure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is designed as a universal positioning system where the base structure and retaining post mechanism can accommodate multiple device types and sizes. The same basic structure provides functionality for securing various electronic devices without requiring custom designs for each device type.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable retaining posts with cam-lock mechanisms provide adjustable positioning capability within a simple mechanical framework. The dynamic adjustment mechanism is integrated into the base structure, avoiding the need for complex external adjustment systems while maintaining versatility.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device holder includes a base with at least three adjustable-position retaining posts extending upwardly from the base to permit an electronic device to be secured at a position above the base by the retaining posts. A test lead restraint assembly may be used to capture and thereby stabilize a test lead extending from the electronic device during testing of the electronic device.