Foldable Support Bracket With Nested Phone Holder and Fragrance Unit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional vehicle-mounted phone holders have single functionality and occupy excessive space due to structural limitations, failing to meet growing user demands for multifunctionality and compact design.
Innovation Solution
A foldable support bracket with a base, linkage mechanism, retention assembly, and fragrance storage unit, allowing for a compact design by pivoting components to reduce spatial footprint and incorporating a fragrance storage unit for added functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If conventional phone holder structure is used, then device securing function is provided, but spatial footprint is excessive
Solution Approach 1:
The phone holder is divided into separate functional modules: base, linkage mechanism, retention assembly, and fragrance storage unit. These modules can be independently configured and folded, allowing compact storage while maintaining all functions when deployed
Solution Approach 2:
The retention assembly and fragrance storage unit are designed to nest within or alongside the base and linkage mechanism when folded. The avoidance space in the linkage mechanism specifically accommodates portions of the base when folded, enabling compact nested configuration
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional phone holder structure is used, then device securing function is provided, but structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base serves multiple functions: it provides the mounting foundation, contains the avoidance space for folding, and can accommodate various retention assemblies and fragrance units. The linkage mechanism similarly serves both structural support and folding deployment functions
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functions are merged into unified components: the retention assembly combines device holding with structural support, the fragrance storage unit integrates ambient fragrance provision with compact folding capability, and the avoidance space serves both structural and spatial optimization purposes
Data Source
AI summary
A foldable support bracket includes a base, a linkage mechanism, a retention assembly and a fragrance storage unit. The base is configured to connect with an external carrier. The linkage mechanism is pivotally coupled to the base and is configured to switch between a folded non-deployed state overlapped with the base, and a deployed state forming an angle with the base. The linkage mechanism is provided with an avoidance space, and when the linkage mechanism is in the folded non-deployed state relative to the base, a portion of the base is positioned within the avoidance space. The retention assembly is configured to position a product to be secured. The retention assembly is pivotally coupled to the linkage mechanism and is configured to switch between a folded non-deployed state overlapped with the linkage mechanism, and a deployed state forming an angle with the linkage mechanism.