Foldable mobile device stand
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mobile device stands are often bulky and cumbersome, making them unsuitable for attachment to devices when placed in pockets or purses, and they fail to provide a compact, sleek solution for positioning devices at desired angles.
Innovation Solution
A foldable stand comprising three panels with fold lines that allow for compact configuration, featuring a positioning panel, a main body panel, and a support panel, which can be folded to create a triangular structure, with adjustable stops and a close mechanism for securing the device at various angles, and optional adhesive or fastening systems for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional stands are used to support mobile devices at convenient positions, then the device can be used at multiple angles with hands free, but the stands are bulky and cumbersome and do not easily lend themselves to staying attached to the device when placed in a pocket or purse
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is divided into three distinct panels (positioning panel, main body panel, support panel) connected by fold lines, allowing each panel to be independently positioned and folded. This segmentation enables the stand to achieve multiple angles for hands-free usage while collapsing into a compact configuration that fits in pockets or purses.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand employs foldable panels connected by flexible fold lines rather than rigid structures, enabling dynamic adjustment between extended (usage) and collapsed (storage) states. This dynamic design allows the stand to transition from a bulky configuration that provides multiple viewing angles to a compact form factor suitable for portability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a stand is designed to position a mobile electronic device at an angled position, then the device can be used at multiple angles, but the stand increases the bulk of the device
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning panel folds against the main body panel, and the support panel folds against the positioning panel, creating a nested configuration when not in use. This nesting principle allows the stand to provide multiple viewing angles when extended while maintaining a sleek, compact profile that does not significantly increase device bulk when collapsed.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand utilizes foldable panels that can be positioned at different angles relative to each other, creating three-dimensional structural configurations from a two-dimensional folded state. This dimensional transformation enables multiple viewing angles to be achieved without permanently increasing the device's footprint or bulk.
3Volume of moving object
If a foldable stand with multiple panels is used to achieve compact configuration, then the stand can be folded for portability, but additional mechanisms (stops, close mechanisms) are needed to maintain structural stability
Solution Approach 1:
The stop structures extend automatically from the positioning panel and engage with the support panel when folded, providing self-locking functionality without requiring additional active mechanisms. The close mechanism with male and female components provides automatic engagement through magnetic or mechanical attraction, eliminating the need for manual fastening operations and reducing overall system complexity.
4Volume of moving object
If the stand is designed to be sleek and compact, then it can be easily stored in pockets or purses, but it may not provide sufficient support stability for the device
Solution Approach 1:
The stand employs an asymmetric triangular configuration when folded, with the support panel extending beyond the positioning panel to create a stable base. This asymmetric design provides a wider support footprint relative to the compact folded dimensions, enhancing device support stability while maintaining portability for pocket or purse storage.
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AI summary
A foldable stand that includes a member that includes a positioning panel that includes at least one stop extending from an interior surface, a main body panel coupled to the positioning panel, the main body panel having an exterior surface and an interior surface opposite the exterior surface, and a support panel coupled to the main body panel, the support panel having an exterior surface, an interior surface opposite the exterior surface, and a leading edge, the positioning panel being foldable against the interior surface of the main body panel and, when folded, the interior surface of the positioning panel is in facing relationship with the interior surface of the main body panel, the support panel being foldable against the exterior surface of the positioning panel, when folded, the interior surface of the support panel is in facing relationship with the exterior surface of the positioning panel.