Protective Case Mount Structure for Drop and Slip Resistance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Handheld electronic devices are prone to damage due to lack of proper protection, leading to potential data loss and high replacement costs from drops or falls.
Innovation Solution
A protective system for handheld devices featuring a shell with an attachment region for a removable mounting member and a non-slip region with a magnet, incorporating a rigid and lightweight design to secure and prevent slipping, and allowing access to device features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a protective shell is provided for handheld electronic devices, then protection against drops and falls is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional mounting and non-slip components
Solution Approach 1:
The protective case is divided into distinct functional regions: an attachment region with interlocking surfaces for mounting, and a non-slip region with a recessed surface. This segmentation allows each region to perform its specific function independently while contributing to overall protection and stability.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the shell are designed with different properties: the attachment region features interlocking surfaces for secure mounting, while the non-slip region has a recessed surface for preventing sliding. This local differentiation optimizes each area for its specific purpose without compromising the whole structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an attachment region with interlocking surfaces is added to the shell, then mounting versatility is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The interlocking surfaces are designed with asymmetric geometries including protrusions and corresponding recesses. This asymmetric design provides inherent alignment features that guide the mounting components into proper positions, reducing the need for high-precision manufacturing while ensuring reliable interlocking.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment region incorporates nested interlocking surfaces where inner and outer surfaces work together with mounting components. The protrusions fit into recesses in a nested manner, providing multiple levels of engagement that accommodate manufacturing tolerances while maintaining secure attachment.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a non-slip region with recessed surface is incorporated, then anti-slip performance is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional structural features
Solution Approach 1:
The non-slip functionality is extracted as a separate recessed surface region within the shell. This extracted feature can be independently designed and manufactured, simplifying the overall structure while providing dedicated anti-slip performance without requiring complex integrated solutions.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of adding external anti-slip components to the shell surface, the solution inverts the approach by creating a recessed surface within the shell structure. This inverted design integrates the non-slip feature into the existing structure, reducing overall complexity while maintaining effectiveness.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Provides effective protection against drops and slips while enabling versatile mounting options and easy access to device functions.
Implementation Method 1
The non-slip member further comprises an indentation on the interior surface designed to incorporate a magnet
Data Source
AI summary
A protective case for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.