Annular Stand Structure for Stable Electronic Apparatus Support

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing stand devices for electronic apparatuses often lack a simple structure that ensures stability and efficient support.

Innovation Solution

A stand device with an annular support member and an attachment member that attaches to the electronic apparatus in a first direction, featuring connecting sections and support sections positioned opposite to each other, allowing for a simple structure and enhanced stability through the attachment member's interposition.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a simple support structure is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the support stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure simplicityVSAvoidsupport stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The support member is divided into multiple functional sections: a connecting section for attachment and support sections for stability. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function efficiently, achieving both structural simplicity and support stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The support sections extend in a direction crossing the attachment direction, adding dimensional complexity to the support function while keeping the overall structure simple. This dimensional arrangement enhances stability without requiring additional complex components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Stability of the object's composition

If multiple components are used to ensure stability, then the support stability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesupport stabilityVSAvoidnumber of parts
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment function and support function are merged into a single integrated support member. The connecting section handles attachment while the support sections provide stability, eliminating the need for separate components and reducing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The support member serves multiple functions simultaneously: it attaches to the electronic apparatus through the connecting section and provides stable support through the support sections. This multi-functionality reduces the number of parts needed while maintaining support stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP4697129A1Stand device
Publication Date: 2026.02.18 SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC
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AI summary

To configure an electronic-apparatus support structure with a simple structure, and to ensure the support stability for an electronic apparatus. A stand device (1) has an annular support member (10), and an attachment member (20) that is capable of being attached to an electronic apparatus (2) in the up-down direction. The support member (10) has first and second connecting sections (11a, 11b) to which the attachment member (20) is attached and first and second support sections (12a, 12b) that are positioned opposite to each other with the attachment member (20) being interposed therebetween in a direction crossing the up-down direction.