Electronic device stand

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic device stands fail to accommodate the varying user preferences for inclination angles and storage convenience, as they are not adaptable to different user needs and are not portable enough to complement the ease of use of modern electronic devices like notebook and tablet computers.

Innovation Solution

A foldable electronic device stand with a bottom plate, carrier plate, and adjustable foldable assemblies that allow for multiple inclination angles and upright positioning, utilizing magnetic attachment and soft pieces for secure placement, and a compact storage mode, enabling easy carrying and use with various electronic devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed stand structure is used, then the stand is stable, but it cannot accommodate varying user preferences for inclination angles

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadjustability to different inclination anglesVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The stand employs a foldable assembly that can be bent to different angles, transforming from a fixed structure to a dynamic one. The connecting piece and intermediate piece can be folded to various degrees, allowing the stand to adapt to different inclination angle preferences while maintaining structural simplicity through a single foldable mechanism

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The stand is divided into multiple segments including the bottom plate, carrier plate, and foldable assembly with connecting pieces and intermediate pieces. This segmentation allows each part to perform specific functions while enabling the overall structure to achieve multiple inclination angles through the coordinated arrangement of segments

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If a large stand structure is used, then the stand provides stable support, but it is difficult to store and carry

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesupport stabilityVSAvoidstorage volume
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The foldable assembly can be folded flat against the carrier plate, allowing the stand to be compacted into a minimal storage volume. When in use, the same components unfold to provide adequate support height and stability, effectively nesting the extended structure within its own base form

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The stand transitions between a compact flat state for storage and an extended three-dimensional structure for support. The foldable assembly dynamically changes from a two-dimensional flat configuration to a three-dimensional angled structure, providing stable support when needed and minimal volume when stored

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Volume of moving object

If a simple flat structure is used, then the stand is easy to store, but it cannot provide upright positioning for electronic devices

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage compactnessVSAvoidpositioning capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The foldable assembly transitions from a flat two-dimensional state during storage to a three-dimensional angled structure during use. The connecting piece and intermediate piece can be folded to create specific angles, enabling upright positioning of electronic devices while maintaining compact storage when folded flat

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 users with flexible positioning options for notebook and tablet computers, ensuring comfortable use and easy storage, while maintaining a compact and portable design.

Implementation Method 1

the carrier plate is disposed with a plurality of magnetic attachment areas between the first position and the second position; when magnetically attached to the corresponding magnetic attachment area, the magnetic suction piece maintains the connecting piece and the intermediate piece to stand on the carrier plate forming an angle

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS12178316B2Electronic device stand
Publication Date: 2024.12.31 FAN EAGLE
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AI summary

An electronic device stand is provided, comprising: a bottom plate, a carrier plate, and at least one foldable assembly; the carrier plate is mounted on the bottom plate, and the surface of the carrier plate has a first position and a second position spaced apart; the foldable assembly is connected to the first position or the second position and is adjustable to change an included angle with the carrier plate at the connection, the foldable assembly is bendable to provide a support mode and a storage mode; in the storage mode, the foldable assembly is flatly attached to the carrier plate; in the support mode, the foldable assembly is bent into a bulge to stand on the carrier plate for supporting an electronic device placed on the foldable assembly.