Conformable Hand Mount for Mobile Scanner
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mobile scanner devices interfere with hand and finger motion, making it difficult for users to perform tasks that require grasping and manipulating objects, such as carrying boxes or using a cell phone.
Innovation Solution
A conformable hand mount with an elongated body, a scanner receiving cradle, a hook, and a conformable wrist wrap that allows the mobile scanner to be securely positioned on the back of the hand without obstructing motion, featuring a bendable wire core and elastomeric outer layer for a customizable fit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional mobile scanner device is used, then scanning functionality is provided, but hand and finger motion is interfered with
Solution Approach 1:
The scanner mount is divided into separate functional components: a rigid body for structural support, a flexible hook for finger engagement, and a conformable wrist wrap for wrist attachment. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while minimizing overall interference with hand motion.
Solution Approach 2:
The wrist wrap is constructed with a flexible wire core covered by a soft elastomeric layer, enabling it to conform to the wrist contour while maintaining flexibility. This flexible design allows the mount to adapt to different wrist sizes and shapes without restricting hand or finger movement.
2Ease of operation
If the scanner mount is made secure and comfortable, then scanning accessibility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wrist wrap combines a rigid wire core providing structural support with a soft elastomeric outer layer providing comfort and conformability. This composite construction achieves secure and comfortable wear without requiring complex mechanical fastening systems or multiple separate components.
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
Enables users to perform tasks without interference, allowing for seamless scanning and data acquisition while maintaining hand and finger mobility, with the scanner remaining easily accessible for use.
Implementation Method 1
the conformable wrist wrap includes a bendable wire core and an elastomeric outer layer
Data Source
AI summary
A hand mount for a mobile scanner includes an elongated body having an upper surface, a lower surface opposite the upper surface, a scanner receiving cradle disposed on the upper surface that removably receives a mobile scanner, a scanning end, and an opposite securing end; a hook extends outward from the lower surface of the body, adjacent the scanning end, and bends towards the securing end; and a conformable wrist wrap is positioned adjacent the securing end of the body, with the body being positionable on a back area of a wearer's hand whereby the hook is received between a thumb and index finger of the hand and the conformable wrist wrap is wrapped around a wrist area.