Elastic Silicone Pocket for Electronic Device Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic device 'wallets' are unable to securely and efficiently store items larger or more awkwardly shaped than business cards, such as lighters or keychains, due to their design limitations.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus featuring an elastic silicone pocket sandwiched between two plates, with posts coupling the plates, allowing the pocket to stretch and extend, providing additional storage capacity while being adaptable for use with electronic devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If conventional wallets are used for electronic devices, then the device can be carried with a few small items, but the storage capacity is limited and cannot accommodate larger or irregularly shaped objects
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by using an elastic silicone pocket that can dynamically change its shape and volume. The pocket stretches and deforms to adapt to different item sizes and shapes, transitioning from a compact state for small items to an expanded state for larger objects like lighters and keychains.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by modifying the physical state of the pocket material through elasticity. The silicone rubber changes its dimensional parameters (length, width, volume) in response to inserted objects, allowing the same pocket structure to accommodate varying item sizes without compromising security or adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the pocket is made more flexible to accommodate irregular shapes, then adaptability improves, but structural stability and secure storage may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses composite materials by combining elastic silicone rubber with rigid plates and posts. The silicone provides flexibility and adaptability to irregular shapes, while the plates and posts create a structured framework that maintains structural integrity and secure storage through mechanical constraint.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by giving different parts of the storage structure different properties. The pocket portion is made elastic and flexible to conform to irregular shapes, while the plates and posts are rigid to provide structural stability. This localized differentiation allows simultaneous achievement of adaptability and reliability.
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 solution enables secure storage of various items by expanding the capacity of the pocket, allowing it to accommodate larger or more irregularly shaped objects while maintaining compatibility with electronic devices, enhancing usability without compromising aesthetics.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic silicone pocket having a base surface with multiple holes therein
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus involves an elastic silicone pocket having a portion sandwiched between two plates, wherein the two plates are coupled to each other via at least one post which passes through the portion.