Stand for supporting a computing device
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Solution Overview
Problem
The prevalence of repetitive use injuries from consumer electronics is increasing due to the typical positioning of laptop screens one to three feet lower than eye level, forcing a head-down user posture that is dangerous for extended sessions.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible stand that elevates a laptop computer screen to near eye level, featuring a first and second side frame structure with a cross frame structure, gripping mechanisms to secure the laptop, and a height adjustment mechanism to maintain ergonomic positioning, along with a case that converts into a wrist rest.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a laptop computer is positioned on a desk or table, then it is easily accessible and stable, but the screen is positioned one to three feet lower than eye level forcing a head-down user posture that causes repetitive use injuries
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a vertical dimension to the laptop positioning problem by providing an adjustable stand that elevates the laptop screen to eye level. This transforms the horizontal desk surface arrangement into a multi-level vertical arrangement, allowing the screen to be positioned at an ergonomically correct height while maintaining accessibility through the adjustable design.
2Ease of operation
If an adjustable stand is provided to elevate the laptop screen to eye level, then ergonomic positioning is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is divided into multiple independent components including adjustable legs, a support platform, and connection mechanisms. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and facilitates easy adjustment of the laptop height and angle without requiring complex integrated mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand incorporates dynamic elements such as adjustable legs that can be extended or retracted, and a platform that can be tilted to various angles. These dynamic features allow the stand to adapt to different ergonomic requirements while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through modular adjustment mechanisms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a collapsible stand design is used to make the stand portable, then mobility is improved, but the stability of the stand when extended may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The stand uses segmented, collapsible legs that can be folded into each other for portability. When extended for use, these segmented legs lock into place or are braced against each other to provide structural stability, effectively transitioning from a compact portable state to a stable operational state.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand combines multiple structural elements including legs, cross-bracing, and locking mechanisms into an integrated collapsible design. When assembled, these elements work together to distribute loads and provide stability, while the entire structure can be disassembled or collapsed for portable storage.
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
The stand reduces repetitive use injuries by allowing users to maintain an ergonomically correct working position, even in remote locations, and provides comfort through a secondary keyboard and wrist rest.
Implementation Method 1
The leg is slidingly and rotatably associated with the arm
Implementation Method 2
An elastic band is contained within the channel and is interconnected to the rotating member. The elastic band is configured to maintain tension on the rotating member so that the band returns the rotating member to an initial position
Implementation Method 3
A locking protrusion extends from the carrier and is configured to selectively engage a locking space defined between adjacent teeth
Data Source
AI summary
A stand for supporting a computing device is provided. The stand may support the computing device at a height such that a screen of the computing device is capable of being at or near eye-level of a user. The stand may include a frame member and a gripping mechanism attached to an end of the frame member. The gripping mechanism may secure the computing device to the stand.