Enhanced stand for portable electronic device
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a device stand system that can securely and efficiently hold both a portable electronic device and a payment card reader, allowing for easy access and electrical connectivity, while providing a stable support structure.
Innovation Solution
A platform structure with a portable electronic device holder assembly and a payment card reader holder assembly, coupled with a stand assembly, featuring angled components for stability and magnetic/electrical coupling mechanisms for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a stand system holds both portable electronic device and payment card reader, then device security and organizational efficiency are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the portable electronic device holder assembly and payment card reader holder assembly into a single integrated platform structure. Both devices are secured to the same stand, allowing them to be organized together while maintaining individual security. The magnetic coupling mechanisms and electrical interfaces are integrated into the platform, resolving the contradiction by merging multiple functions into one unified structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The platform structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it holds the portable electronic device, holds the payment card reader, provides electrical connectivity between devices, and offers structural support. This multi-functionality approach allows one structure to fulfill several roles, improving versatility without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Reliability
If magnetic coupling and electrical interface are used for payment card reader attachment, then connection reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical fastening systems with magnetic coupling mechanisms. The magnetic coupling provides reliable attachment without requiring screws, clips, or other complex mechanical fasteners. The electrical interface is integrated into the magnetic coupling system, allowing electrical connectivity to be established automatically when the devices are magnetically attached, thereby improving reliability while minimizing mechanical complexity.
3Stability of the object's composition
If stand assembly uses angled members greater than ninety degrees, then structural stability is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent specifies that the stand assembly includes a lower member and an upper front member extending at an angle greater than ninety degrees. This parameter change (using obtuse angles rather than right angles or acute angles) provides inherent structural stability through geometric distribution of forces. The specific angle requirement is clearly defined in the claims, allowing manufacturers to achieve the required precision through standard manufacturing processes without excessive complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a stable and secure stand for both devices, facilitating easy access and electrical connectivity, enhancing usability and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
The payment card holder assembly includes at least one magnet to magnetically couple with a first portion of the payment card reader
Data Source
AI summary
Systems involve a device stand system for a portable electronic device and a payment card reader including a platform structure including a first side, a second side extending perpendicularly with respect to the first side, a third side extending perpendicularly with respect to the second side, a fourth side extending perpendicularly with respect to the first side, a portable electronic device holder assembly couplable with the portable electronic device, and a payment card reader holder assembly couplable with the payment card reader; and a stand assembly coupled with the platform structure. Other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.