Clamping Support Frame With Adjustable Rod for Portable Computers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing support structures for portable computers, such as tablet devices, are cumbersome due to complex designs and large volumes, making them inconvenient for assembly, disassembly, and carrying, as they often require additional space for containing the device.
Innovation Solution
A support structure comprising a clamping frame, clamping members with angle positioning bumps, and a support rod with an arm and shaft portion that allows for adjustable positioning and rotation, enabling secure and flexible support of the computer device on a surface while allowing for easy disassembly and compact storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an external support frame is used to support the portable computer, then the computer can be placed on a surface for long-term use, but the support frame has a complicated structural design and larger volume, making it inconvenient for assembly, disassembly, and carrying
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into multiple independent components: a clamping frame with clamping members for securing the computer device, and a separate support rod with arm portion and shaft portion for providing structural support. These segmented components can be independently manufactured, assembled, and disassembled, reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining support stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The support rod's arm portion can be nested within or attached to the clamping frame structure, and the shaft portion connects to the arm portion in a telescopic or foldable manner. This nesting arrangement allows the support structure to be compacted to a minimal volume for carrying while expanding to provide full support functionality when in use.
2Reliability
If an external support frame with containing space is used, then the portable computer can be contained and supported, but the volume increases, causing inconvenience in carrying
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping frame serves dual functions: it both contains the portable computer device through its clamping members and provides the structural framework for supporting the device. By merging the containment function and support function into a single integrated structure, the need for separate containing space is eliminated, reducing overall volume while maintaining device containment capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The support rod incorporates movable joints and detachable connections that allow the structure to transition between an expanded configuration for support and a compact configuration for carrying. The arm portion can rotate or fold relative to the clamping frame, and the shaft portion can telescope or detach, enabling dynamic volume adjustment based on usage requirements.
3Device complexity
If a support structure with fixed angle is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate different devices and orientations
Solution Approach 1:
The support rod's arm portion is connected to the clamping frame through a joint that allows rotation or angular adjustment. This dynamic connection enables the arm portion to be positioned at different angles relative to the clamping frame, accommodating various device orientations and support configurations while maintaining relatively simple structural components.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure incorporates adjustable parameters such as the angle of the arm portion relative to the clamping frame and the length or position of the shaft portion. By allowing these parameters to be changed within certain ranges, the structure can adapt to different device sizes, weights, and desired viewing angles without requiring completely different structural designs.
4Reliability
If assembly and disassembly require multiple steps, then the structure can be secure, but the process becomes time-consuming and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is segmented into clearly defined components (clamping frame, support rod, shaft portion) with standardized connection interfaces. Each segment can be independently assembled or disassembled through simple attachment mechanisms, reducing the number of steps required compared to integrating all components as a single unit while maintaining secure connections through proper interface design.
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AI summary
A support structure for supporting a computer device includes a clamping frame, two clamping members, and a support rod. The clamping frame is used for clamping a side of the computer device. The two clamping members are disposed on the clamping frame. At least one of the two clamping members has at least one angle positioning bump. The support rod is disposed at a side of the clamping frame for supporting the clamping frame. The support rod includes an arm portion and a shaft portion. The arm portion has an angle positioning hole for engaging with the angle positioning bump to fix an angle of the arm portion relative to the clamping frame. The shaft portion is extendedly connected to an end of the arm portion and detachably disposed between the clamping members, for making the arm portion capable of rotating relative to the clamping frame.