Cable-Based Suspension Device for Hands-Free Display Unit Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional mounts and supports for personal display units, such as tablets and smartphones, are often cumbersome and require specialized cases or surfaces for comfortable, hands-free viewing, especially in situations like bed, exercise, or cooking where holding the device is tiresome or impractical.
Innovation Solution
A suspension device comprising fixation elements for attachment to a support surface, suspension members like cables or loops, and adjustable retainers to securely hang and tilt the display unit, allowing for comfortable viewing angles without the need for constant handholding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional mounts and supports are used for personal display units, then the device can be supported on surfaces, but the device requires specialized cases or surfaces and is cumbersome to use
Solution Approach 1:
The suspension device is divided into separate components: a fixation element for attachment to surfaces, suspension members (cables or loops) for hanging the device, and retainers for securing it. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the overall system compared to traditional integrated mounts.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixation element can be attached to various surfaces (walls, ceilings, furniture) using different methods, and the suspension members can accommodate different display unit sizes and weights. This universal design eliminates the need for specialized cases or surfaces, making the system adaptable to multiple usage scenarios.
2Ease of operation
If a display unit is held manually for prolonged viewing, then the device remains portable, but the user experiences discomfort and fatigue
Solution Approach 1:
The suspension device enables hands-free viewing by allowing the display unit to support itself through the suspension system. The fixation element anchors the suspension members to a surface, which then bear the weight of the display unit, freeing the user's hands and eliminating viewing fatigue associated with manual holding.
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional mounts are used, then the device can be supported, but the mounting process is cumbersome and requires specialized surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The fixation element is designed to work with multiple surface types (walls, ceilings, furniture) through various attachment methods, making the installation process simple and adaptable. The suspension members can accommodate different display unit configurations, eliminating the need for specialized mounting surfaces required by traditional mounts.
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AI summary
A suspension device for suspending a display unit comprises a fixation element for securing the suspension device to a support surface, and a plurality of suspension members for removably receiving the display unit and suspending the display unit from the fixation element.