Mobile Device Docking Cover With Pivoted Latching Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicles lack suitable mechanical and electrical interfaces for mounting specialized electronic apparatuses, leading to inefficient and unreliable installation and operation of such devices.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system comprising a cover with latching points and electrical contacts, and an apparatus with a docking connector and biasing elements, allowing secure and electrical connection of mobile electronic devices, including a pivotable docking platform for alignment and latching.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional vehicle interiors are used without specialized mounting interfaces, then vehicle manufacturing cost and complexity are reduced, but the reliability and stability of specialized electronic apparatuses deteriorate due to irregular mounting
Solution Approach 1:
The docking station is designed with universal mounting interfaces that can accommodate multiple types of specialized electronic apparatuses. The cover structure with standardized latching points and electrical contacts provides a multi-functional platform that can securely mount different devices (mobile electronic devices, computers, radio systems) while maintaining reliable mechanical and electrical connections, thereby improving reliability without proportionally increasing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is segmented into distinct functional components: the cover with latching points for mechanical attachment, electrical contacts for power and data connections, and the docking connector for interface engagement. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while working together to provide reliable mounting, resolving the contradiction between reliability and complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If specialized electronic apparatuses are added through after-market installations, then adaptability to different vehicle requirements is improved, but the ease of installation and maintenance deteriorates due to lack of proper interfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The docking station provides universal mechanical and electrical interfaces that can accommodate various specialized electronic apparatuses with different functions (communication, computing, navigation). This universality allows different vehicles with different requirements to use the same mounting platform, improving adaptability while simplifying installation and maintenance through standardized connection procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The docking station acts as an intermediary between the vehicle's existing infrastructure and the specialized electronic apparatuses. It provides the necessary mechanical mounting structure and electrical connection interfaces that bridge the gap between conventional vehicle interiors and specialized equipment requirements, thereby improving ease of installation and maintenance while maintaining adaptability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If conventional mounting methods are used without dedicated docking structures, then device complexity and manufacturing cost are reduced, but the stability and security of device operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The docking structure is segmented into distinct functional elements: latching points for mechanical securing, electrical contacts for power and data transmission, and a docking connector for interface engagement. This segmentation provides stable and secure mounting through dedicated mechanical attachment points while keeping each component relatively simple in design, thereby improving stability without excessive complexity.
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AI summary
A mounting system for a mobile electronic device includes a cover and an apparatus for mounting the mobile electronic device received within the cover. The cover includes a first main surface with one or more latching points. The apparatus includes a base having a mounting surface including one or more latches and a docking surface projecting from and fixedly coupled to the mounting surface. The docking connector is coupled to the docking surface and is configured to electrically connect with electrical contacts of the cover. When the docking connector is electrically connected with the electrical contacts, the first main surface is positioned obliquely relative to the mounting surface in a first position of the docking connector, and the first main surface is aligned in contact with the mounting surface in the second position of the docking connector, so one or more latches mate with the one or more latching points.