Electronics stand

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electronics stands do not allow another electronic device to be placed between the stand and the back face of an electronic device they support, limiting wireless communication capabilities between devices.

Innovation Solution

The electronics stand features a plate member that can change posture between expanded and folded forms, with a restrictor mechanism that maintains a specific angle and creates gaps between the folded plates, enabling another device to be inserted and supporting wireless communication by positioning antennas appropriately.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the plate member is folded to support the electronic device, then the stand function is achieved, but no gap is created for placing another device

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecapability to place another deviceVSAvoidcompact folded form

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The plate member is divided into multiple plates (first plate, second plate, third plate) connected by foldable joints, allowing selective folding of specific segments to create gaps while maintaining overall structural integrity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The restrictor mechanism introduces a new dimensional constraint by limiting the folding angle of the second plate relative to the first plate, creating a controlled gap space in the third dimension where another device can be placed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the plate member is expanded to cover the display screen, then the cover function is achieved, but wireless communication is blocked

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewireless communication capabilityVSAvoidcover protection function

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The plate member transitions from a static cover to a dynamic structure that can change posture between expanded and folded forms, allowing the system to adapt between cover protection mode and wireless communication mode

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The plate member serves multiple functions: it acts as a cover when expanded to protect the display screen, and creates a gap for wireless communication when folded, eliminating the need for separate cover and communication structures

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Strength

If a rigid structure is used for the plate member, then structural strength is maintained, but flexibility in posture change is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidposture change flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The plate member is segmented into multiple plates connected by foldable joints, distributing mechanical stress across multiple connection points while enabling flexible posture changes, rather than using a single rigid structure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The plate member combines rigid plate components with flexible foldable joint mechanisms, creating a composite structure that exhibits both strength and flexibility characteristics

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

Data Source

PatentUS10842237B2Electronics stand

Publication Date: 2020.11.24 FUJITSU CLIENT COMPUTING LTD

AI summary

An electronics stand includes: a mount on which an electronic device is mounted where the mount and the electronic device are an assembly; and a plate member coupled to the mount. The plate member includes: a first plate having a first side connected to the mount and a second side opposite the first side; a second plate having a first side foldably connected to the second side of the first plate and a second side opposite the first side of the second plate; a restrictor including a first part foldably connected to the first plate and a second part foldably connected to the first part and to the second plate; and a third plate having a first side foldably connected to the second plate.