Detachable Screen Protector Mounting for Impact Protection and Clarity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing screen protectors for electronic devices are inadequate in protecting against impacts and scratches, are difficult to install, compromise the viewing experience, and do not fit seamlessly with device aesthetics.
Innovation Solution
A detachable screen protector system with a support member and adhesive or Velcro attachment, using durable materials like PMMA and PC, and optional privacy filters, designed for easy installation and maintaining visual clarity and aesthetics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional screen protectors are made from thin or brittle materials, then they are easy to install, but they provide inadequate protection against impacts and scratches
Solution Approach 1:
The screen protection system is divided into separate components: a protective cover and a support member with attachment mechanisms. This segmentation allows the protective cover to be made from durable materials while maintaining ease of installation through the modular support structure with channels and attachment points.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective cover is constructed from composite materials including PMMA (acrylic) and PC (polycarbonate), which combine durability, impact resistance, and scratch protection. These materials provide robust protection while maintaining optical clarity and ease of installation through the support member system.
2Reliability
If complex installation procedures are used, then the protector fits securely, but the installation process becomes frustrating and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The support member is segmented into distinct functional components: a body portion with a channel for the protective cover edge, a receiving portion for attachment, and separate adhesive or Velcro attachment mechanisms. This segmentation enables secure fitting through multiple attachment points while keeping the installation process simple and intuitive.
Solution Approach 2:
The support member incorporates self-adhering mechanisms through adhesive pads or Velcro attachments that automatically secure the protective cover without requiring specialized tools or complex procedures. Users can easily install and remove the protective cover through simple manual actions.
3Strength
If traditional screen protectors are used, then they provide basic protection, but they degrade the viewing experience through glare, reduced brightness, or color distortion
Solution Approach 1:
The protective cover utilizes high-quality PMMA and PC materials with optimized optical properties that provide robust protection while maintaining excellent visual clarity. These materials resist glare, maintain brightness, and preserve color accuracy, eliminating the visual degradation associated with traditional protectors.
Solution Approach 2:
The support member and protective cover are designed with localized optical treatments and coatings in specific areas to enhance protection while maintaining optimal visual quality. The channel design and attachment points are strategically positioned to protect the screen edges without interfering with the display area's optical performance.
4Strength
If bulky screen protectors are used, then they provide adequate protection, but they compromise the sleek aesthetic of the device
Solution Approach 1:
The protective system is segmented into a thin protective cover and a separate support member, allowing the protective cover to maintain a sleek, minimal profile that complements the device aesthetic. The support member provides the necessary structural support and attachment functionality without adding bulk to the protective cover itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The use of transparent or translucent PMMA and PC materials allows the protective cover to be thin yet durable, maintaining the device's sleek appearance while providing adequate protection. The materials can be selected to match the device's color and finish, ensuring aesthetic compatibility.
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
Provides robust protection against impacts and scratches, simplifies installation, and enhances the viewing experience while blending seamlessly with device aesthetics.
Implementation Method 1
an adhesive pad attached to a bottom side of the support member, wherein the adhesive pad is configured to attach the support member to at least one of a top edge or a side edge of the display screen
Implementation Method 2
a first Velcro pad attached to a bottom side of the support member, wherein the first Velcro pad is configured to detachably engage with a corresponding second Velcro pad attached to at least one of a top edge or a side edge of the display screen
Data Source
AI summary
A system for protecting a display screen of an electronic device is provided. The system includes a screen protector sized to extend over the display screen of the electronic device and at least one support member configured for detachably receiving and holding the screen protector in position relative to the display screen; the support member includes a body portion having a generally rectangular shape, a receiving portion located at a proximate end of the body portion, wherein the receiving portion defines a channel configured to detachably receive and hold an edge of the screen protector.The channel is dimensioned to snugly but releasably accommodate the thickness of the screen protector, thereby detachably securing the screen protector in a fixed position relative to the display screen.