Foldable Laptop Stand With Expandable Platform and Adjustable Clamps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Laptop PC stands need to be compact for portability while providing versatile support styles for different tasks, as existing solutions often compromise on size and adjustability.
Innovation Solution
A laptop PC stand comprising a carrier unit, an extension unit, and a rotation support unit, which can be arranged to form a platform, expand for larger devices, and adjust clamping elements to accommodate various laptop sizes, with a stop block and sliding axis for versatile positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the laptop PC stand is designed to be compact for portability, then the portability is improved, but the versatility of support styles deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The laptop stand is divided into multiple independent components: a base unit with clamping mechanism, an extension unit with stop blocks, and a rotation support unit. These segments can be folded together into a compact form for portability while being deployable into various configurations for different support styles and laptop sizes.
Solution Approach 2:
The extension unit and rotation support unit are designed to nest within or attach to the base unit when not in use. The stop blocks can be stored within the base structure, and the rotation support can be folded into the housing space, allowing the entire stand to collapse into a small flat object for easy carrying.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the stand provides various support styles for different tasks, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The stand components are designed with multi-functionality: the base unit provides clamping for small laptops, the extension unit adds support for larger laptops, and the rotation support unit enables adjustable viewing angles. Each component serves multiple purposes - the stop blocks both extend the platform and provide structural support, while the rotation mechanism enables both angle adjustment and stability for different task orientations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the clamping elements are made adjustable for various laptop sizes, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping elements are designed with dynamic adjustment capability through the rotation support unit, which allows the clamping width to be changed by rotating the support structure. This dynamic mechanism enables the stand to adapt to different laptop sizes and screen dimensions without requiring multiple separate clamping mechanisms, maintaining simplicity while providing versatility.
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AI summary
A laptop PC stand is disclosed, comprising: a carrier unit, an extension unit and a rotation support unit; the carrier unit and the extension unit being arranged side by side to form a platform carrying a laptop PC, the carrier unit having a placement surface with a partial area concave and forming a housing space, and a first side and a second side; the extension unit being adjacent to the second side, being disposed with a plurality of tracks extending into the carrier unit, and disposed with at least a stop block, the stop block standing on the extension unit when flipped; the rotation support unit coupled to the first side, and after rotation, being located inside the housing space or standing on the first side; the rotation support unit having a first clamping element and a second clamping element, able to move towards the same or opposite direction.