Foldable Clip-On Phone Tripod With Adjustable Viewing Angles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cell phone camera support devices are either bulky, require separate carrying, or lack adjustable angles and orientations, making it difficult to capture stable images or videos without holding the phone by hand.
Innovation Solution
A portable folding stand with foldable legs and a rotatable arm system that can be attached to a cell phone, allowing for adjustable angles and orientations, and also includes features for attaching keys and credit cards for enhanced portability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a separate phone support device is used, then stable positioning is achieved, but portability and convenience deteriorate due to separate carrying requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the phone support function with a phone case into a single integrated device. The support structure is built into the case, eliminating the need for separate carrying of support devices while maintaining stable positioning capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The device serves multiple functions: it protects the phone (case function), provides stable support for hands-free viewing and photography (tripod function), and offers adjustable positioning (articulated arm function). This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate devices.
2Device complexity
If fixed-angle support devices are used, then simple structure is achieved, but adaptability deteriorates due to limited angle adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs an articulated arm with multiple joints that can be dynamically adjusted to various angles and positions. This dynamic structure allows the device to adapt to different viewing and photography angles while maintaining relative structural simplicity through standardized joint mechanisms.
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AI summary
A clip-on support device is provided, for supporting a personal cell phone for use as a camera or viewing hands free. The device includes a clip-on attachment and a stand, and is capable of folding up conveniently onto the back of the cell phone for easy use, eliminating the need to carry the stand as a separate attachment.