Protective Case Handle and Bendable Adapter for Headrest Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing personal electronic device cases lack convenient carrying solutions and adaptable stands, especially for use by children in various settings, and do not easily attach to car headrests or other objects.
Innovation Solution
A protective case system comprising a handle and adapter that is removably attachable to the case, allowing for carrying and serving as a multi-position stand, and can be securely attached to seat headrest posts, with the adapter being bendable and made from flexible materials for versatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a protective case is designed to be portable and protective, then protection and portability are improved, but adaptability to different settings (stands, car seats) deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter serves multiple functions: it acts as a stand when bent to various positions, and simultaneously functions as a car seat attachment mechanism when connected to headrest posts. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by providing adaptability to different settings without requiring separate dedicated components for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is divided into separable components: the protective case, the handle, and the adapter. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall versatility. The adapter can be attached or removed based on the required setting, providing adaptability without permanently increasing case structure complexity.
2Ease of operation
If a handle is added to the protective case for carrying, then portability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is designed as a separate, removably attachable component rather than being integrated into the case structure. This segmentation allows the handle to be added only when carrying convenience is needed, improving ease of operation without permanently increasing the base case structure complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle attachment is dynamic and reversible, allowing users to attach the handle when carrying is required and remove it when not needed. This dynamic configuration resolves the contradiction by providing carrying convenience on-demand without fixed structural complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the adapter is made bendable and removable for versatility, then adaptability is improved, but reliability of attachment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter utilizes changes in material properties through bending to achieve different functional positions. The flexible material allows the adapter to be bent to various angles for stand functionality while maintaining sufficient structural integrity for reliable attachment to both the case and headrest posts.
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AI summary
A protective case system for use with an electronic device includes a protective case, a handle, and an adapter. The protective case removably receives the electronic device and a display screen of the electronic device remains accessible when the electronic device is installed in the protective case. The handle is attached to and extends outward from a back surface of the protective case. The handle is configured for carrying the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is configured to be removably attachable to the handle and bendable by a user to a plurality of positions. The adapter is configured to function as a multi-position stand for the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is further configured to removably affix the protective case and the installed electronic device to headrest posts of a seat.