Adjustable Device Mount With Locking Arms for Shared-Use Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing securing apparatuses for portable electronic devices are rigid, preventing adjustment to accommodate users of different bodily dimensions, thus limiting comfort and accessibility, especially in shared spaces where various users need to utilize the same device.
Innovation Solution
A securing apparatus with a main body and adjustable arms that allow for at least three degrees of freedom, including lateral, longitudinal, and rotational movement, enabling secure enclosure and positioning of electronic devices while allowing for user-adjustable placement and orientation to accommodate different user dimensions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a rigid securing apparatus is used, then the device is securely locked in a fixed position, but users with different bodily dimensions cannot comfortably use the device
Solution Approach 1:
The securing apparatus incorporates movable arms with ratchet mechanisms that allow dynamic adjustment of the enclosure dimensions. The arms can be positioned at multiple discrete locations along the main body, enabling the device to adapt to different user sizes while maintaining secure locking when engaged.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus allows changing of geometric parameters (arm positions, enclosure dimensions) through the ratchet mechanism. By adjusting the arm positions to different discrete locations, the securing dimensions are modified to match different user requirements while maintaining security through the locking mechanism.
2Device complexity
If a rigid securing apparatus fixed at a single position is used, then the structure is simple, but it prevents movement and adjustment for different device sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The securing apparatus is divided into a main body and multiple adjustable arms that can be independently positioned. Each arm can be set to different discrete locations along the main body, allowing the structure to accommodate various device sizes without requiring a completely different design for each size.
Solution Approach 2:
The arms are designed with ratchet mechanisms that enable easy adjustment between discrete positions. This dynamic capability allows the apparatus to transition between different securing configurations while maintaining structural integrity and relative simplicity through standardized components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable arms with ratchet mechanisms are used, then adaptability for different users is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The ratchet mechanisms provide controlled dynamic adjustment capability, allowing users to easily reposition arms between discrete locations. The one-way engagement design simplifies the adjustment process while maintaining secure locked positions, balancing adaptability with mechanism simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The ratchet mechanism automatically maintains the arm position once set, providing self-locking functionality. This eliminates the need for additional locking components or complex control systems, as the mechanism itself provides both adjustment and securing functions through its inherent design.
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AI summary
An apparatus for securing an electronic device includes a main body with two ends. An arm is provided at one end of the main body, and has a hook attached thereto, shaped for the electronic device to be placed between the hook and the arm. An additional arm is slidably attached to the other end of the main body, and is capable of being slid by a user to several lateral positions relative to the main body. An additional hook is provided on the slidable arm, and is shaped for the electronic device to be placed between the hook and the arm. A locking system is provided to lock and unlock the slidable arm to at least one of the lateral positions. A base section is capable of being secured at or near a location. The main body is adjustably attached to the base section.