Electronic Device Case with Studded Surfaces for Building Element Attachment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Portable electronic devices face malfunctions due to external loads and contamination, and users often cannot charge them in inaccessible locations, leading to suspended use.

Innovation Solution

A case with a cavity and studded surfaces that allows attachment of building elements, enabling the device to be securely positioned and charged in various environments, and includes features like adjustable stands and mounts for versatile use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a portable electronic device is used in outdoor environments, then the device can be used in diverse settings, but the device is exposed to external loads and contamination causing malfunction

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveusability in diverse settingsVSAvoidexternal loads and contamination

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a protective case with a cavity that receives the portable electronic device, providing a protective shell that shields the device from external loads and contamination while allowing use in diverse outdoor settings. The case acts as a flexible barrier between the device and harmful environmental factors.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

2Ease of operation

If the device operates on internal batteries, then the device is portable and self-contained, but the device must be suspended when charge runs low in inaccessible locations

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveportabilityVSAvoidsuspended use when charge is low

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The protective case is designed as a separate, removable component that provides protective and positioning functions. This segmentation allows the case to incorporate additional features like building element attachment surfaces without modifying the device itself, enabling extended functionality for outdoor use and charging in inaccessible locations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If building elements are attached to the case, then the device can be positioned and charged in various environments, but the case structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepositioning options in various environmentsVSAvoidcase structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The case incorporates a studded surface on its exterior that serves multiple functions: it provides attachment points for building elements to enable positioning in various environments, and simultaneously maintains a relatively simple overall structure. The studded surface acts as a universal interface for different building element configurations without requiring complex internal mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS8477931B2Case for electronic device with surface for attaching building elements

Publication Date: 2013.07.02 PONO PAANI LLC

AI summary

A case for a portable electronic device includes a cavity and one or more studded surfaces. The cavity can receive at least a portion of the portable electronic device such that the portable electronic device is removable from the cavity through an opening in the cavity. The studded surfaces can be coupled with one or more building elements