Foldable Steering Wheel Laptop Stand With Adjustable Clamping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current laptop stands fail to provide stable and portable mounting on a steering wheel regardless of a type of vehicle, to quickly perform angle adjustment depending on a type of laptop stand, thereby maximally improving convenience of use.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle foldable laptop stand detachably mounted on a steering wheel, comprising a base section with rotatable link members and a support section for angle adjustment, and a steering wheel clamping mechanism for secure installation, allowing quick folding and unfolding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a laptop stand is mounted on a steering wheel using a fixed structure, then the mounting stability is improved, but the compatibility with various steering wheel types deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The laptop stand employs a dynamic mounting mechanism where the vertical rod can rotate and adjust its angle relative to the horizontal rod, allowing the mounting structure to adapt to different steering wheel diameters and shapes while maintaining stable contact and support
2Strength
If the laptop stand structure is made rigid and fixed, then the structural strength is improved, but the ease of folding and portability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The laptop stand is divided into multiple segmented components (horizontal rod, vertical rod, mounting plate, support rod) connected by rotatable joints, allowing each segment to be independently positioned and folded while maintaining overall structural strength during use
Solution Approach 2:
The stand incorporates dynamic folding capability through rotatable connections between segments, enabling the structure to transition between an extended rigid state for strength and a folded compact state for portability, with the mounting plate and support rod able to rotate into a compact configuration
3Device complexity
If the mounting plate has fixed angle adjustment, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different laptop types deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate incorporates an adjustable angle mechanism that allows dynamic repositioning relative to the vertical rod, enabling adaptation to different laptop sizes and viewing preferences without requiring complex multi-component adjustment systems
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate angle can be changed according to different laptop types and user needs, with the ability to adjust the tilt and orientation parameters to optimize viewing comfort for various laptop configurations
4Stability of the object's composition
If the laptop stand is made non-foldable, then the structural stability is improved, but the portability and storage convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is segmented into foldable components connected by rotatable joints, allowing the structure to maintain stability when extended for use while enabling compact folding for portability and storage
Solution Approach 2:
The rotatable connections between the horizontal rod, vertical rod, and support rod enable the stand to dynamically transition between a stable extended configuration during use and a compact folded configuration for storage, with each segment able to rotate into position to maintain structural integrity
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AI summary
Disclosed is a vehicle foldable laptop stand including a base section, a support section, and a handle clamping section, wherein the base section includes a pair of base parts, front and rear support members, and a pair of upper and lower link members, the support section includes a pair of support parts and a pair of support pieces, and the handle clamping section includes a pair of shaft assembly pieces, a pair of fixed clamps, and a pair of steering wheel rear surface support pieces. A width between the base parts is adjusted by rotating the upper and lower link members and rivet shaft pins, the support pieces are pressed against a dashboard while the support parts are placed inside a lower portion of a steering wheel, and the fixing clamps contact the front surface of the steering wheel, thereby fixedly installing the foldable laptop stand on the steering wheel.