Display stand for tablets
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current tablet stands are not aesthetically appealing and are difficult to operate, often requiring multiple screws for secure positioning, which can lead to instability in housing the tablet.
Innovation Solution
A display stand with a rotatable front plate connected to a bottom plate via a hinge assembly and secure tablet support brackets, allowing for easy adjustment and secure positioning of tablets of varying sizes, with optional features like card readers and accessory input devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple screws are used to secure the tablet in the stand, then the tablet is securely positioned, but the operation becomes difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The securing mechanism is divided into multiple independent bracket components (first bracket, second bracket, third bracket) that can be independently positioned and secured. Each bracket can be adjusted and locked separately, allowing for modular assembly that is both secure and easier to operate compared to a single multi-screw system.
Solution Approach 2:
The brackets are designed with movable and adjustable features that allow dynamic positioning during installation, then lock into fixed positions for secure holding. The ability to adjust bracket positions before final securing enables easy tablet installation while maintaining reliable positioning.
2Ease of operation
If the stand structure is simplified for easy operation, then ease of operation improves, but the stability and security of tablet housing deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is segmented into multiple functional brackets that can be independently adjusted and secured. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for both ease of adjustment and secure positioning, rather than requiring a complex single-structure solution.
Solution Approach 2:
Different parts of the stand have different structural qualities optimized for their specific functions. The brackets have localized securing features (screws, clamps, or locking mechanisms) that provide high stability where needed, while other parts maintain simplicity for easy operation. This local optimization resolves the contradiction between simplicity and stability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the stand accommodates tablets of varying sizes, then adaptability improves, but the complexity of the securing mechanism increases
Solution Approach 1:
The securing mechanism uses multiple independent brackets that can be individually adjusted to accommodate different tablet sizes. Rather than requiring a complex adjustable system, the segmentation into separate brackets allows each to be simply positioned and secured, reducing overall mechanism complexity while maintaining high adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket system is designed with universal adjusting capabilities that allow the same basic bracket structure to secure various tablet sizes. The brackets can be positioned at different locations and secured with standard fastening methods, providing multi-functionality without increasing structural complexity.
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
The stand provides secure, easy-to-use, and aesthetically pleasing tablet housing with adjustable viewing angles and secure positioning, enhancing usability and visibility for users of varying heights.
Implementation Method 1
a hinge assembly that allows a front plate to rotate relative to a bottom plate
Data Source
AI summary
A stand for housing a tablet can include: a front plate; a bottom plate; and a first and a second tablet support bracket, wherein the front plate has an opening for displaying a screen of the tablet, wherein the front plate is rotatably connected to the bottom plate via a hinge, and wherein the first and the second tablet support bracket secure the tablet within the stand. The hinge can be a continuous torque hinge. The first and second tablet support brackets can include a flange that supports placement of a tablet into the stand. The stand can be rotated to allow better visibility of the tablet screen. The stand can also include a swivel for turning the tablet for better visibility.