Flexible Strap System for Waterproof Electronic Device Housing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and e-readers are vulnerable to damage from inclement weather and mishandling, and they often lack ergonomic designs for comfortable viewing or typing.
Innovation Solution
A protective housing system with integrated mounting and strap elements that provides waterproof and shockproof protection, allowing the device to be securely held or positioned for enhanced usability, featuring flexible straps that attach to the device via various connectors and can be configured for different carrying styles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a protective housing is added to protect electronic devices from environmental hazards, then device protection is improved, but device portability and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs flexible straps made of thin, lightweight material that can wrap around and secure the protective housing to the user's body. These flexible elements provide the necessary protection while adding minimal weight and bulk, thus maintaining portability and ease of operation despite the added protective housing.
2Ease of operation
If mounting elements and straps are added to enable secure holding and positioning, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting elements and straps are designed with universal attachment capabilities that can interface with various housing types and configurations. The strap system serves multiple functions including securing the housing to the body, providing hands-free operation, and enabling different carrying positions, thereby improving ease of operation without proportionally increasing complexity through standardized, multi-purpose components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If integrated mounting system is incorporated into the housing, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into separate modular components including discrete mounting elements that can be attached to the housing and removable straps. This segmentation allows the housing to be manufactured using standard processes, while the mounting components can be produced separately and assembled later, thereby improving adaptability without significantly increasing overall manufacturing complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus having a strap system and housing for an electronic device. The apparatus can include a housing that is configured to receive an electronic device and protect the device from damage resulting from impact or exposure to liquids. The strap system can attach to the housing with connectors to provide easy handling of the housing and the electronic device therein without compromising the integrity of the housing. This disclosure also relates to a stand for an electronic device. The stand can be stored on the electronic device to provide additional protection when the electronic device is not being used.