Folding Connector Stand for Stable Portable Device Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable device stands often fall over when users interact with the screen, requiring additional bulky kickstands or manual holding, which is inconvenient, especially in small spaces.
Innovation Solution
A folding device stand that attaches to a portable device's connection cable or storage device, providing adjustable viewing angles and balance from the connector area, allowing for compact storage and use with various device sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a portable device is positioned for viewing without proper support, then the device can be held by hand or use additional bulky kickstands, but the device may fall over easily when touched and bulky stands are not suitable for small spaces
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is divided into multiple collapsible segments that can be folded into each other, allowing the stand to be compact for portability but extend to provide stable support when needed. The segments connect through hinges or joints that allow controlled expansion and collapse.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand transitions from a static bulky structure to a dynamic collapsible structure that can adapt its form factor. The stand can be collapsed to a small size for portability and expanded to provide stable support, allowing the device to maintain both stability and compactness at different times.
2Reliability
If a bulky kickstand is used to support the device, then the device stability is improved, but the stand is not suitable for small and confined spaces
Solution Approach 1:
The stand segments are nested within each other when collapsed, with each segment fitting inside the previous segment. This nesting arrangement minimizes the volume of the stand when not in use, making it suitable for small spaces while still providing adequate support when expanded.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand utilizes three-dimensional expansion from a compact form to a supportive structure. When collapsed, the stand occupies minimal space; when deployed, it extends in multiple dimensions to provide stable support for the device at various angles.
3Ease of operation
If the device is held by hand for viewing, then the device can be positioned at a viewing angle, but holding the device may be tiring
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is designed to support the device independently once positioned. The user positions the stand and device, then the stand maintains the viewing angle without requiring continuous user intervention or energy input, allowing the user to release the device and view content comfortably.
4Reliability
If a fixed stand structure is used, then the device can be supported stably, but the stand cannot accommodate different device sizes and orientations
Solution Approach 1:
The stand incorporates movable segments and adjustable joints that allow the stand to adapt its configuration for different device sizes and orientations. The segments can be positioned at various angles and lengths to accommodate smartphones, tablets, or other portable devices while maintaining stable support.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand is designed as a universal support structure that can accommodate multiple types of portable devices. The collapsible segments and adjustable geometry allow the stand to provide stable support for devices of various sizes, weights, and orientations using a single stand design.
Data Source
AI summary
A device stand for a portable device, comprising a foldable extension leg which supports the portable device at a cable connection instead of directly supporting the portable device itself. In one or more embodiments, the device stand can be connected to a storage device such as a flash drive, or can directly incorporate a storage device into its form.