Dashboard Bracket Layout for Stable Vehicle Device Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle dashboards lack secure and stable mounting solutions for accessory electronic devices like computers and smartphones, leading to clutter and interference with user access.
Innovation Solution
A bracket system with an elongated extension portion and attachment points for secure mounting to the dashboard, combined with a device holder, ensuring devices remain stable and accessible.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If accessory electronic devices are placed on the dashboard or passenger seat, then they are readily accessible to users, but they shift and slide during vehicle movement and are not securely mounted
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a dashboard-mounted bracket structure and a device holder that attaches to the bracket. This segmentation allows the bracket to provide secure mounting to the dashboard while the device holder maintains easy device access and removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket structure serves as an intermediary between the dashboard and the electronic device. It provides a stable mounting platform that secures devices during vehicle movement while allowing users to easily access and operate the devices when stationary.
2Ease of operation
If accessory electronic devices are placed on the dashboard or center console, then they are easily accessible, but they clutter and overcrowd the front row of the vehicle cab
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket extends outward from the dashboard, utilizing the vertical and lateral space in front of the dashboard rather than occupying horizontal dashboard surface area or center console space. This dimensional approach allows device mounting without cluttering the vehicle cab interior.
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AI summary
An accessory electronic device holding bracket (100/200) for attachment to a vehicle for detachably attaching and securely holding an accessory electronic device (E) and method for using same. The accessory electronic device holding bracket (100/200) comprising an elongated extension portion (102/202) with two spaced apart attachment positions (104, 106/204, 206) adapted to rigidly engage with portions of a vehicle's dashboard (D), and an accessory electronic device holder mounting portion (110/210) spaced away from the two spaced apart attachment positions104, 106/204, 206). The device holder mounting portion (102/202) is adapted to engage with an accessory electronic device caddy (C) that physically retains an accessory electronic device (E). A power cord (160/380) is provided to electrically connect between electrical power wirings of the vehicle and either the accessory electronic device caddy (C) or directly to the accessory electronic device (E).