Ceiling-Mounted Holder With Retractable Platform for Bedside Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic device holders are not suitable for use in prone or sitting positions near a bed, as they either obstruct the space when not in use or lack the ability to be easily mounted and adjusted for optimal viewing angles and recharging.
Innovation Solution
A ceiling-mounted electronic device holder with a horizontally disposed platform that can be raised and lowered via battery-powered DC gear motors, allowing for adjustable angles and easy battery recharging when in the down position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a table-supported or vehicle-mounted holder is used, then the device can be held at a custom height or angle, but it obstructs the space when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is mounted on the ceiling, transitioning from horizontal space occupation (table/vehicle surface) to vertical space utilization (ceiling mounting). This allows the device to be positioned above the user's head while lying in bed, eliminating obstruction of the bed surface and surrounding space while maintaining adjustability through vertical and angular positioning mechanisms
2Adaptability or versatility
If a floor or table-mounted holder is positioned next to a bed, then the device can be used while in bed, but it is in the way when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The platform is designed to be dynamically movable between a lowered operational position (accessible to users in bed) and a raised storage position (clear of the bed area). The motorized lifting mechanism enables quick transition between these states, allowing the device to adapt to different usage scenarios without manual disassembly or repositioning
3Area of stationary object
If the holding platform is mounted on the ceiling, then space is saved on the bed and surrounding area, but accessing the charging port becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The platform incorporating the battery and charging port is designed to be dynamically positioned. When charging is needed, the platform is lowered to a convenient height where the charging port is easily accessible to the user. The motorized lifting mechanism enables this vertical movement, solving the accessibility problem while maintaining the space-saving ceiling-mounted configuration
4Area of stationary object
If a fixed ceiling-mounted holder is installed, then space is saved, but the device cannot be adjusted to various viewing angles
Solution Approach 1:
The platform is designed with dynamic adjustment capabilities including angular tilting and rotational movement in addition to vertical lifting. These degrees of freedom allow the device to be positioned at various viewing angles suitable for different user positions (lying down, sitting up, etc.), while the ceiling-mounted base continues to provide space-saving installation
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient and unobstructive use of electronic devices in bed environments with adjustable angles and easy recharging, enhancing user experience by providing a space-saving and versatile solution.
Implementation Method 1
the device holding platform can be remotely activated to raise or lower a platform from the housing and capable of holding a portable electronic device
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AI summary
A ceiling mounted electronics device holder that allows a platform to raise or lower via cables to any desired height to allow a person sitting or lying on a bed to have easy access to an electronics device mounted to the platform when so needed, and to cause the platform to raise, via handheld transmitter, into a hollow housing mounted on the ceiling when not in use. The cables are rolled up or down on motorized pulleys located within the hollow housing. Rotary electrical connectors allow the cables to carry electrical current from a charging port located on the side of the platform to the rechargeable battery stored in the hollow housing.