Foldable Screen Hood Holder for Handheld Glare Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for reducing screen glare on handheld electronic devices are expensive and cumbersome to manufacture and use.
Innovation Solution
A hood device system comprising a lower device holder and an upper hood that can be collapsed or extended to cover/uncover the viewing area, formed from materials like cardboard or plastic, and connected using hook and loop fasteners or clasps, providing a cost-effective solution for glare reduction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If existing devices for reducing screen glare are used, then screen glare is reduced, but the devices are expensive and cumbersome to manufacture and use
Solution Approach 1:
The hood device is divided into separate components: a lower holder portion and an upper hood portion that can be connected together. This segmentation allows for simpler manufacturing of individual parts and enables the device to be assembled from inexpensive materials like cardboard or plastic, resolving the contradiction between glare reduction effectiveness and manufacturing ease
Solution Approach 2:
The patent describes embodiments where the hood device can be made from disposable materials such as cardboard, allowing it to be inexpensive and easily manufactured. The device can be discarded after use or replaced, eliminating the need for durable, expensive construction while still providing effective glare reduction during its service life
2Object-affected harmful factors
If existing devices for reducing screen glare are used, then screen glare is reduced, but the devices are cumbersome to use and transport
Solution Approach 1:
The upper hood portion is designed with folding capabilities, allowing it to transition between an extended position for glare reduction and a collapsed position for compact storage. This dynamic design enables the device to be easily transported and stored when not in use, while providing full functionality when needed, thus resolving the contradiction between glare reduction and portability
Solution Approach 2:
The folding hood structure allows the upper portion to be collapsed and nested within or alongside the lower holder portion, creating a compact form factor for transport. The device can be stored in a small space and quickly deployed when needed, addressing the portability concern while maintaining effectiveness
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AI summary
A hood device system for reducing screen glare of a handheld electronic device includes a lower device holder including a first holder sidewall portion and a second holder sidewall portion opposite the first holder sidewall portion. A rear holder wall portion extends between the first and second holder sidewall portions. A bottom holder wall portion extends between the first and second holder sidewall portions and inward from the rear holder wall portion. A top holder wall portion is opposite the bottom holder wall portion and extends inward from the first and second holder sidewall portions and inward from the rear holder wall portion defining a storage volume sized and configured to hold the handheld electronic device therein. The top holder wall portion includes a viewing area where the storage volume can be viewed through the top holder sidewall portion. An upper hood is connectable to the lower device holder to extend beyond the top holder wall portion. The upper hood includes a rear hood wall portion that is configured to extend outward from the rear holder wall portion. A first hood sidewall portion is configured to extend outward from the first holder wall portion. A second hood sidewall portion is configured to extend outward from the second holder sidewall portion. The upper hood has a collapsed configuration where the rear hood wall portion is configured to fold over the viewing area thereby covering the viewing area.