Foldable Stand Bracket Mechanism for Higher Stable Phone Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing foldable stands for mobile devices lack sufficient support height and ease of use, often requiring multiple manual operations for unfolding and folding, leading to neck and hand discomfort during prolonged use.
Innovation Solution
A foldable stand with a bracket mechanism comprising a first and second bracket, an engaging member, and restricting rods, allowing for stable unfolding and secure folding through a simple, pivot-based design, featuring a magnetic support member for flexible angle adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a foldable stand uses a multi-layer structure that can be unfolded to hold a mobile phone, then the stand can provide support functionality, but the support height is not enough causing users to lower their heads which may cause neck pain
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a planar multi-layer structure to a three-dimensional bracket mechanism with vertical stacking. The first and second brackets are arranged vertically with the first bracket connected to the base and the second bracket extending upward, creating significant height elevation. This dimensional change allows the mobile device to be positioned at an ergonomically appropriate height, eliminating the need for users to lower their heads and preventing neck pain.
2Strength
If a stand supports mobile devices at a higher position, then the support height is sufficient, but multiple components need to be manually operated to unfold or fold the stand resulting in poor ease of use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs spring-loaded engaging members that automatically engage with corresponding positioning structures when the bracket mechanism is extended to the upright position. This self-engaging mechanism eliminates the need for manual operation to lock the stand in its supporting position. Similarly, when the support leg is pressed downward, the engaging members automatically disengage, allowing the mechanism to fold compactly without manual intervention. This self-service feature significantly improves ease of use while maintaining adequate support height.
3Strength
If a foldable stand uses a bracket mechanism that can be unfolded or folded, then the stand can provide adequate support height, but the structure may be complex requiring multiple components to be operated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple functions into a unified bracket mechanism. The first and second brackets are combined into a single movable assembly that pivots together as one unit relative to the base. The support leg is integrated with the second bracket, forming a compact folded configuration where all components nest within each other. This merging of components reduces the number of separate parts that need to be operated individually, simplifying the overall mechanism while maintaining adequate support height when unfolded.
4Volume of moving object
If a foldable stand is designed to be compact when folded, then the stand occupies less space, but the unfolding and folding operations may become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the bracket mechanism to nest compactly when folded, with the support leg inserting into the second bracket, and the first and second brackets folding against each other to form a platy structure that fits within the base. This nested configuration minimizes storage space occupation. The nesting design is coupled with the spring-loaded engaging members that automatically engage during the folding process, eliminating the need for manual alignment or complex manipulation, thus maintaining ease of operation despite the compact folded form.
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AI summary
A foldable stand has a base and a bracket mechanism. The base has a structural surface that is recessed inward to form an accommodating space. The bracket mechanism can be folded to be accommodated in the accommodating space. The bracket mechanism is selectively in an unfolded state or a folded state. The bracket mechanism includes a first bracket, a second bracket, a support member, and at least one restricting rod. The first bracket, the second bracket and the support member are pivotally connected to one another in sequence, and the first bracket is pivotally connected to the structural surface of the base. An engaging member is connected at a pivot position of the first bracket and the second bracket for controlling the second bracket to be unfolded and secured or to be folded. The restricting rod is pivotally connected between the second bracket and the structural surface of the base for restricting a pivot angle of the first bracket relative to the base.