Flexible Strap Holding Device for Mobile Chromatometer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for mounting mobile color measuring devices on monitors are either insecure, cumbersome, or unsuitable for wireless devices, particularly due to difficulties in positioning, adjustment, and the requirement for strong suction forces.
Innovation Solution
A holding device with a flexible carrying strap filled with weighting material, equipped with a pocket for the color measuring device and adjustable Velcro fasteners, allowing secure and easy positioning without excessive force on the monitor, suitable for both wired and wireless devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a suction cup is used to position the color measuring device on the monitor, then the device can be held securely, but fine adjustment to the measuring point is difficult and changing to another measuring point is cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device is divided into separate components: a flexible strap that can be positioned anywhere on the monitor and a pocket that holds the color measuring device. This segmentation allows independent positioning of the support element and the measured object, enabling easy repositioning without compromising holding security.
Solution Approach 2:
The strap is designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing it to conform to different positions on the monitor surface. The dynamic nature of the strap enables quick adjustment to various measuring points while maintaining secure holding through its flexible contact with the monitor surface.
2Reliability
If a cable with adjustable weight is used to hang the color measuring device, then the device can be fixed securely, but this solution is not suitable for wireless color measuring devices
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device is designed to be universally applicable to both wired and wireless color measuring devices. The strap-based mechanism provides secure fixation through friction and gravity rather than relying on cable tension, making it compatible with any device type regardless of power connection method.
3Reliability
If relatively strong suction forces are required to hold the device, then secure positioning is achieved, but this solution is often rejected due to the force required on the monitor
Solution Approach 1:
The strap acts as a counterweight system where the weight of the color measuring device itself provides the holding force through gravity. The flexible strap distributes this weight along its length, creating friction-based holding without requiring additional suction forces on the monitor surface.
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
Enables secure, easy, and convenient placement of color measuring devices on monitors with minimal force, facilitating quick adjustments and protection of the device, while being space-efficient and versatile.
Implementation Method 1
The carrying strap G is filled over most of its length with a preferably free-flowing weighting material 4, which gives the carrying strap G an increased weight compared to the pure strap material
Implementation Method 2
the carrying strap G is designed to be adjustable in length. For this purpose, it is provided with two complementary pieces 6a and 6b of a Velcro fastener
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AI summary
The device has a flexible tube-like carrying belt (G) filled with a flow-able material i.e. sand, and provided with a fixing member (1) for positioning a measuring object i.e. color monitor. The carrying belt is formed in a closed manner and provided with a length adjustment unit i.e. Velcro(RTM: hook and loop fastener). The belt is made of synthetic material filled with gel. A pocket (T) is provided with measuring and operating apertures for receiving a mobile calorimeter (MD) and equipped with a zipper(RTM: Slide fastener) (2).