Foldaway Mirror With Click-Stop Pivot Arm
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a lighted, foldaway mirror with compact storage and versatile use positions that offers both magnifying and non-magnifying reflections, while being secure and hands-free.
Innovation Solution
A foldaway mirror assembly with a pivotable and rotatable arm supported on a stand, featuring a click-stop mechanism for multiple positions, a non-magnifying and magnifying mirror, and integrated LED lighting powered by a battery supply, allowing for adjustable angles and secure storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the mirror is made foldaway with pivotable arm for compact storage, then storage compactness is improved, but the number of secure use positions and stability is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The mirror assembly employs a dynamic pivotable arm mechanism that allows the mirror to be positioned at multiple angles while maintaining stability through friction-based engagement. The arm can be rotated to different positions and held securely without requiring complex locking mechanisms, thus achieving both compact storage and stable use positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The mirror assembly is divided into separable components including the mirror head, pivotable arm, and base, allowing the mirror to be folded into a compact form for storage while maintaining structural integrity and stability when deployed for use.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the mirror includes magnifying and non-magnifying faces for versatile use, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines both magnifying and non-magnifying mirror surfaces on a single mirror member, allowing users to access different magnification levels by viewing from different sides or angles, thus providing versatile functionality without requiring separate mirror devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The mirror member is designed to serve multiple functions by incorporating both magnifying and non-magnifying surfaces, enabling the same device to be used for different cosmetic applications such as general grooming and detailed makeup application.
3Ease of operation
If the mirror is designed for hands-free use on stands, then ease of operation is improved, but the number of adjustable positions is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotable arm mechanism enables the mirror to be easily adjusted to multiple positions while remaining stable during use, providing both hands-free operation and versatile positioning capabilities through a single integrated design.
Data Source
AI summary
A foldaway mirror assembly has a support; an arm pivotally connected to the support, a mirror member pivotally connected to the arm, the arm having two portions that are rotatably connected so that the mirror member can be rotated and pivoted, first and second pivot connections connecting the respective support and mirror members to the arm and each comprising a click-stop mechanism for establishing a plurality of firm but movable pivot positions for the arm on the support and for the mirror member on the arm, a non-magnifying mirror on one side of the mirror member, a magnifying mirror on an opposite side of the mirror member, at least one light source mounted to the mirror member for illuminating the mirrors and a power supply in the support and electrically connected to the light source for powering the light source.