Deployable Protective Case Stand for Stable Multi-Angle Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable computing devices often require secure and adjustable stands for comfortable viewing, but existing solutions, such as pop sockets, need additional attachments and lack versatility for different orientations.
Innovation Solution
A protective case with an integrated adjustable stand assembly that transitions from a fully collapsed to a range of deployed configurations, allowing the device to be viewed at various angles from 0 to slightly over 175 degrees, using a first member with a latching upper edge and a rotatably coupled second member, anchored within a recess with a central island and slit gap configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an integrated stand assembly is built into the case, then additional attachments are eliminated and versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stand assembly is merged with the protective case as an integrated unit. The first member with latching upper edge and the second rotatable member are built into the case structure, eliminating the need for separate pop sockets or external attachments. This combining of functions (protection + viewing support) directly improves versatility while the integration keeps the overall structure unified rather than adding separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand assembly serves multiple functions: it provides viewing support at various angles (0 to 175+ degrees), acts as a structural component of the case, and offers adjustable positioning. The same integrated structure that protects the device also enables versatile viewing orientations, making the system multi-functional and adaptable to different use scenarios.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the stand assembly is fully integrated into the case, then additional attachments are eliminated, but the ease of operation for adjustment may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The stand assembly incorporates dynamic elements including a rotatable second member that can rotate relative to the first member, and a latching mechanism that allows the upper edge to transition between locked positions. These dynamic features enable easy adjustment between different viewing angles (0 to 175+ degrees) while maintaining secure positioning when adjusted, balancing integration with operational ease.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the stand assembly allows wide range of motion (0 to 175+ degrees), then viewing versatility is improved, but the stability of the collapsed configuration may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The stand assembly is segmented into distinct functional components: the first member with latching upper edge, the second rotatable member, and the island with slit gap in the recess. This segmentation allows the wide range of motion (0 to 175+ degrees) to be achieved through controlled movement of the second member relative to the first, while the latching mechanism and island structure provide stable positioning in both collapsed and deployed states.
Solution Approach 2:
The latching mechanism on the upper edge of the first member automatically engages with the island structure in the recess to secure the stand in its collapsed configuration. This self-latching feature provides stability without requiring additional fasteners or complex locking mechanisms, maintaining structural integrity while enabling wide viewing angle adjustment when deployed.
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AI summary
A case to protect and to support a device at various viewing angles is disclosed. The case comprises a recess on a backside to house a stand assembly, which transitions between a collapsed configuration and a plurality of deployed configurations. The base of the recess comprises a flexible island with a slit gap encircling a majority of its circumference. The stand assembly can be secured at a plurality of locations via tension between its sliding member and the island. A plurality of receiving slots can be configured onto the top surface of the island to further enhance stability. The stand assembly encompasses a range of operation between 0 to 175+ degrees from a completely collapsed to a fully extended configuration.