Deployable Electronic Device Holder With Sliding And Pivoting Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic device holders in vehicles are inconvenient for storing and deploying portable devices, lacking a user-friendly mechanism for easy deployment and stowage.
Innovation Solution
A deployable electronic device holder with a sliding mechanism and pivotable base, featuring friction hinges, a push-to-release mechanism, and a spring-follower system, allowing the holder to slide within a slot and pivot to a use position, enabling easy deployment and stowage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a deployable mechanism with sliding and pivoting components is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into distinct functional segments: a sliding mechanism for extending/retracting the holder, and a pivoting base for angle adjustment. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, making the overall deployment process easier while managing complexity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The holder transitions from a static fixed position to a dynamic deployable structure with movable sliding components and a pivoting base. This dynamic capability enables the holder to adapt between stowed and deployed states, improving ease of operation while the controlled nature of the movement mechanisms keeps complexity manageable
2Ease of operation
If a deployable mechanism with sliding and pivoting components is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stowage mechanism works in reverse of the deployment sequence: the pivoting base rotates back to its initial position, and the sliding mechanism retracts into the slot. This reverse operation mirrors the deployment path, making stowage equally easy while maintaining the same mechanical structures without adding complexity
3Ease of operation
If the holder is made deployable with sliding and pivoting mechanisms, then ease of operation is improved, but the holder occupies more space when deployed
Solution Approach 1:
The holder employs a nesting arrangement where the sliding mechanism and pivoting base are contained within or integrated into the vehicle's console structure when stowed. When deployed, these components extend outward in a controlled manner, providing accessibility while minimizing the overall space occupied by maintaining a compact stowed profile
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Provides a convenient and space-efficient solution for holding portable devices, allowing easy deployment and stowage, with the holder being easily accessible and hidden when not in use, enhancing user experience in vehicles.
Implementation Method 1
the release mechanism comprises a spring and a follower
Implementation Method 2
the at least one hinge comprises one or more friction hinges configured to position the base at a selected angle relative to the sliding mechanism
Data Source
AI summary
A deployable electronic device holder is provided that includes sliding mechanism disposed within a slot in a panel in a vehicle, and a base pivotally coupled to the sliding mechanism and having a cradle configured to support a device. The sliding mechanism slides within the slot and the base pivots about at least one hinge downward to a use position to hold a portable electronic device.