Dual-Sided Suction Mount for Hands-Free Mobile Device Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile electronic devices are difficult to hold and operate in single-handed modes, especially with larger devices, and there is a need for improved attachment or mounting accessories to secure them to surfaces for hands-free use and reduce the number of loose articles carried by users.
Innovation Solution
A suction attachment accessory for mobile devices that can be magnetically or adhesively attached to the device or its case, featuring arrays of suction cups on both sides for secure attachment to both the device and a support surface, allowing hands-free operation and secure mounting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a suction attachment accessory with arrays of suction cups on both sides is used, then the attachment strength and stability to support surfaces is improved, but the device complexity and number of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory body is divided into two distinct sides: a first side with suction cups for attaching to the mobile device and a second side with suction cups for attaching to the support surface. This segmentation allows each side to be optimized for its specific attachment function while maintaining overall simplicity of the accessory structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple suction cup arrays (first array on first side, second array on second side) into a single integrated accessory body that attaches to both the mobile device and support surface simultaneously. This merging approach provides stable attachment while keeping the accessory as one unified component rather than multiple separate parts.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple arrays of suction cups are provided on both sides of the body portion, then the versatility and adaptability to different surfaces and devices is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory body with suction cups on both sides serves multiple functions: it can attach to various mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, wearables) and various support surfaces (mirrors, windows, glass tables, monitors). The universal design allows the same accessory structure to adapt to different attachment scenarios without requiring multiple specialized accessories.
Solution Approach 2:
The first side of the accessory body is configured with suction cups optimized for attaching to the mobile device surface, while the second side has suction cups optimized for attaching to support surfaces. Each side has localized properties tailored to its specific attachment function, improving overall versatility while maintaining a simple unified structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The accessory provides stable, hands-free support for mobile devices on various surfaces, reducing the need to hold them manually and allowing secure attachment of additional accessories, with options for removable or permanent attachment methods.
Implementation Method 1
at least one suction cup on the first side of the body portion configured for attachment to a mobile electronic device, and at least one suction cup on the second side of the body portion configured for attachment to a mounting surface
Implementation Method 2
The suction attachment accessory can be magnetically or adhesively attached to a phone or other mobile device
Data Source
AI summary
An attachment accessory for attaching a mobile electronic device to a support surface, including at least one suction cup on a first side thereof for attachment to the mobile electronic device, and at least one suction cup on a second side thereof for attachment to the support surface. In some embodiments, the suction cups are arranged in arrays of rows and columns of suction cups on one or both sides of the accessory.