Flexible Tripod Mounting for Uneven-Surface Device Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting devices for portable electronic devices often fail to securely attach to uneven surfaces and do not position the device at a convenient height or angle for user comfort, leading to instability and the need for manual holding during use.
Innovation Solution
A mounting device comprising an adjustable receptacle, ball heads, a telescopic pole, and a flexible tripod with semi-rigid legs that can be configured to any shape or orientation, allowing secure attachment to both even and uneven surfaces and adjustable positioning of the device for optimal viewing angles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing mounting devices use suction cup or clamp mechanisms, then they can be attached to surfaces, but they fail to securely attach to uneven surfaces and allow the device to disengage
Solution Approach 1:
The tripod legs are designed to be flexible and adjustable, allowing the mounting device to adapt its structure to match uneven surfaces. The legs can be bent and positioned at different angles to conform to the surface geometry, ensuring stable attachment while maintaining secure holding capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device allows adjustment of leg length, angle, and position parameters to accommodate various surface conditions. By changing these geometric parameters, the device can securely attach to both even and uneven surfaces while preventing device disengagement.
2Ease of operation
If mounting devices are fixed on surfaces, then they provide stable attachment, but they cannot position the electronic device at convenient height or angle for user comfort
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device incorporates adjustable components including telescopic poles for height adjustment and ball heads for angle adjustment. These dynamic elements allow users to customize the device position and orientation to achieve comfortable viewing angles while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device integrates multiple functions into a single structure: attachment to surfaces, height adjustment, angle adjustment, and device holding. This multi-functionality achieves user comfort without requiring multiple separate components, thereby limiting complexity increase.
3Reliability
If mounting devices are designed for even surfaces only, then they provide stable attachment, but they cannot be used on uneven surfaces requiring manual holding
Solution Approach 1:
The tripod legs are designed to be flexible and adjustable, allowing the mounting device to adapt its structure to match uneven surfaces. The legs can be bent and positioned at different angles to conform to the surface geometry, ensuring stable attachment while maintaining secure holding capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device allows adjustment of leg length, angle, and position parameters to accommodate various surface conditions. By changing these geometric parameters, the device can securely attach to both even and uneven surfaces.
Data Source
AI summary
A mounting device comprises an adjustable receptable, a first ball head, a second ball head, a telescopic pole, and a tripod. The first and second ball heads comprise a ball in rotatable communication with a casing within which the ball is disposed. The ball of the first ball head comprises a stem projecting out of an opening in the ball casing. The stem of the first ball head is attached to a base of the adjustable receptacle. A top end of the telescopic pole is attached to a base of the ball casing of the first ball head. The ball of the second ball head comprises a stem projecting out of an opening in the ball casing. The stem of the second ball head is in communication with the bottom end of the telescopic pole. The tripod is attached to a base of the casing of the second ball head.