Flexible Projector Holder Structure for Protective Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing projector holders are either bulky and protective but not usable as stands, or they are functional as stands but lack protection and portability, especially when used outdoors or on uneven surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A projector holder with a body that includes pliable appendages, allowing it to be deformed and manipulated for mounting or placing on various objects, providing both protection and the ability to orient the projector for optimal image projection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a projector holder uses bulky protective materials like foam padding, then the projector is protected from damage, but the holder becomes too bulky to function as a stand
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is divided into two functional zones: a rigid body portion that provides structural support and stand functionality, and a protective compartment that houses the projector with padding. This segmentation allows each portion to optimize its specific function without compromising the other.
Solution Approach 2:
The projector is nested within the protective compartment of the holder, which itself is integrated into the larger holder structure. This nested arrangement allows the protective foam to be contained within the holder body, enabling the holder to function as both protection and stand simultaneously.
2Ease of operation
If a projector holder is designed to be functional as a stand, then it can orient the projector for display, but it lacks protection and portability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the protective case function and the stand function into a single integrated holder unit. The rigid body provides both the structural support needed for standing and the protective enclosure for the projector, eliminating the need for separate protective case and stand items.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is designed with multi-functionality, serving simultaneously as a protective case, a portable stand, and a mounting device. The pliable appendages enable it to adapt to various surfaces and orientations, making it universally applicable in different display scenarios while maintaining protection.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a projector holder uses rigid structures for stability, then it can support the projector, but it cannot be deformed to mount on various objects
Solution Approach 1:
The holder incorporates pliable appendages that can dynamically change shape and configuration. These appendages can be deformed to wrap around or adhere to various surfaces, allowing the holder to adapt to different mounting locations while the rigid body maintains overall structural stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The pliable appendages are made from flexible materials that can conform to irregular surfaces. These flexible components wrap around objects like lampshades or furniture edges, providing secure mounting without requiring rigid structural elements, thus enabling versatility while maintaining stability through the rigid body core.
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AI summary
A method and apparatus for mounting a projector holder to or placing a projector holder on an object for displaying an image onto a surface is disclosed. The projector holder includes a body within which a projector is at least partially disposed. The body includes one or more pliable appendages that are adapted to be manipulated and deformed from a first configuration to a second configuration. In some embodiments, the body is formed in the shape of an animal.