Flexible Projector Holder Stand for Protective Repositioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing projector holders are either protective bags or rigid cases that do not serve as functional stands, leading to potential damage when projectors are removed and repositioned for use.
Innovation Solution
A projector holder with a body and pliable appendages that can be manipulated and deformed to mount or place the holder on the exterior of any object, providing both protection and a means to orient the projector for projection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a projector holder is designed as a protective bag or rigid case, then the projector is protected from damage, but the holder cannot serve as a functional stand requiring the projector to be removed and repositioned
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the protective holder and the stand function into a single integrated device. The holder body is designed with appendages that can be deformed to create a stable base, allowing the same structure to both protect the projector and serve as a functional stand, eliminating the need to remove the projector for repositioning
Solution Approach 2:
The holder incorporates pliable appendages that can be dynamically deformed from a first configuration (for protection) to a second configuration (for standing). This dynamic transformation allows the holder to adapt its structure based on operational needs, providing both protection and stand functionality without requiring projector removal
2Reliability
If a projector holder is designed as a protective bag or rigid case, then the projector is protected from damage, but additional equipment is needed to create a functional stand
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the protective holder and stand functions into one device, eliminating the need for separate stand equipment. The holder body itself is configured to serve as the stand structure through deformation of its appendages, reducing the overall number of components and setup complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as a protective case and as a functional stand. The same structure that protects the projector can be deformed to create a stable base, allowing one device to perform multiple functions that would traditionally require separate equipment
3Adaptability or versatility
If pliable appendages are made deformable for mounting, then the holder can be placed on various surfaces, but the material must balance pliability for deformation with structural integrity for support
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes materials whose physical parameters (pliability, rigidity) can be changed or exist in a range that allows both deformation and structural support. The appendages are made of pliable material that can be deformed for mounting but maintains sufficient structural integrity when in the standing configuration to support the projector weight
Solution Approach 2:
The holder may utilize composite materials or material combinations that provide both the necessary pliability for deformation and the structural integrity for support. The material selection balances these opposing requirements, allowing the appendages to be easily deformed for mounting while maintaining strength to hold the projector securely
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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.