Foldable Vehicle Cup Holder With Adjustable Mobile Device Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle cup holders are limited in functionality, unable to securely hold mobile devices and provide adjustable viewing angles, causing inconvenience for passengers who need to manually hold their devices during travel.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional portable article holder that converts a cup holder into a mobile device holder, featuring a folding mechanism, tilt mechanism, and sliding mechanism to securely hold various shapes and sizes of devices, allowing adjustable viewing angles and height adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a simple cup holder structure is used, then the overall volume is small and structural simplicity is achieved, but the holder cannot securely hold mobile devices or provide adjustable viewing angles
Solution Approach 1:
The cup holder is transformed into a multifunctional device that can hold both cups and mobile devices. The holder includes a cup holding section and a mobile device holding section with tilt and sliding mechanisms, allowing it to perform multiple functions (holding cups, smartphones, tablets) while maintaining a relatively compact structure when folded.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder incorporates dynamic elements including a folding mechanism that allows the holder to transition between folded and unfolded states, a tilt mechanism that enables adjustable viewing angles for mobile devices, and a sliding mechanism that allows height adjustment. These dynamic features enhance versatility while maintaining structural efficiency.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed cup holder structure is used, then the structure is simple, but passengers cannot adjust viewing angles or accommodate devices of different sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The holder incorporates dynamic elements including a folding mechanism that allows the holder to transition between folded and unfolded states, a tilt mechanism that enables adjustable viewing angles for mobile devices, and a sliding mechanism that allows height adjustment. These dynamic features enhance versatility while maintaining structural efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is divided into distinct functional sections: a cup holding section with a cup guide and cup support, and a mobile device holding section with independent tilt and sliding mechanisms. This segmentation allows each section to be optimized for its specific function while working together as an integrated system.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the holder is designed to hold only cups, then the structure remains simple, but mobile devices cannot be securely held
Solution Approach 1:
The cup holder is transformed into a multifunctional device that can hold both cups and mobile devices. The holder includes a cup holding section and a mobile device holding section with tilt and sliding mechanisms, allowing it to perform multiple functions (holding cups, smartphones, tablets) while maintaining a relatively compact structure when folded.
Data Source
AI summary
In one aspect, a multifunctional portable article holder is provided. The holder comprises a cup holder section configured to hold a portable container, a moving holder section configured to affix a mobile device placed on and held by the cup holder section, a holder plate coupling the cup holder section and the moving holder section, and a multifunctional member composed of one or more of a folding mechanism configured to fold or unfold the cup holder section with respect to the holder plate, a tilt mechanism configured to position the mobile device on the cup holder section at different watching angles, and a sliding mechanism configured to move the moving holder section within a height-adjustable distance.