Foldable Cell Phone Holder for Stable Upright Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cell phone holders do not provide a convenient and collapsible solution for supporting a phone in an upright position while being easily transportable and adaptable for multiple uses.
Innovation Solution
A foldable cell phone holder design comprising a base, back, front, and foot, with a brace and foldable features allowing it to collapse to a flat configuration, featuring a retention mechanism and optional marketing content for promotional use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a cell phone holder is designed to be foldable and collapsible for easy transportation, then portability and storage convenience are improved, but structural stability and support reliability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is divided into multiple foldable segments including the front panel, back panel, and side panels that can be collapsed together. These segmented portions are connected through folds and slots allowing the holder to transition between upright and flat configurations while maintaining structural integrity during use
Solution Approach 2:
The holder incorporates dynamic elements such as foldable panels, movable side panels, and a collapsible brace mechanism that allows transition between rigid upright configuration for stability and flat collapsed configuration for portability. The side panels can be adjusted between extended and retracted positions to modify support angle and stability
2Reliability
If a brace mechanism is added to provide secure upright support, then structural stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The brace is integrated with the side panels and base of the holder, merging multiple structural elements into a unified mechanism. The brace connects to the front panel and extends to the base, working in conjunction with the side panels to provide support without requiring separate independent components
Solution Approach 2:
The brace mechanism is designed to be self-supporting through geometric locking and structural interlocking with the side panels and base. When the side panels are extended, they automatically position and support the brace in its load-bearing configuration without requiring additional actuators or complex control mechanisms
Data Source
AI summary
Implementations of cell phone holders may include a base, a back coupled to the base, a front coupled to the back, and a foot directly coupled to the front and the base. The front may be foldable along a central fold. The foot may be fixed in an orientation parallel to the base. The cell phone holder may be configured to collapse to a flat configuration.