Folding Stand for Cell Phone Camera with Hinged Segmented Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cell phone camera stands lack the ability to be transported in a flat condition and quickly folded to support capturing thoughts or expressions, as they either lack foldability or do not allow the phone to be positioned to look down onto a surface.
Innovation Solution
A folding stand for a cell phone camera that can be fabricated from rigid or semi-rigid materials like paper, plastic, or metal, featuring hinged parts that interconnect to form a three-dimensional structure with gussets and supporting braces, allowing it to be easily transported in a flat configuration and supporting the weight of a cell phone or tablet, enabling hands-free image capture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a cell phone stand is designed with a rigid three-dimensional structure to support the phone stably, then the stability and load-bearing capacity are improved, but the portability and ease of storage deteriorate because it cannot be folded into a flat configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is divided into multiple segments or panels that can be folded relative to each other. These segmented parts connect through hinges or folding mechanisms, allowing the stand to be collapsed into a flat configuration for portability while maintaining structural integrity when deployed for stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand transitions from a static rigid structure to a dynamic foldable structure. The folding mechanism allows the stand to change its configuration between a compact flat state for storage and a stable three-dimensional state for use, providing both portability and stability as needed.
2Ease of operation
If a cell phone stand is designed to be foldable and portable, then the ease of transport is improved, but the structural strength and ability to support the phone without user support deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The stand uses segmented panels connected by hinges that can be folded flat for easy transport. When deployed, these same segments form a rigid three-dimensional structure capable of supporting the phone's weight without user support.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand transitions from a two-dimensional flat configuration for transport to a three-dimensional structure for support. The folding mechanism enables the panels to arrange themselves in three-dimensional space when deployed, creating the necessary structural strength while maintaining portability when folded.
3Strength
If a cell phone stand uses multiple support legs and a base plate to provide stability, then the load-bearing capacity is improved, but the device complexity and number of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stand combines multiple support legs and the base plate into a single integrated foldable structure. The panels that form the legs and base are connected through hinges, allowing them to function as separate load-bearing elements when deployed while being part of a unified foldable unit for storage.
Solution Approach 2:
The foldable panels serve multiple functions: they form the support legs, create the base plate, and provide the structural framework for the entire stand. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components while maintaining load-bearing capacity.
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AI summary
Improvements a folding stand for a cell phone camera have been disclosed. The stand starts in a flat form that can be easily transported in a folder or a binder. The stand can start as a single or multi layers of material that are hinged together. The hinged parts interconnect or lock together. After use, the parts can be broken-down or collapsed to return to a flat configuration where the flat form can be easily transported. The stand elevates a cell phone, tabled or camera above a surface and for the stand to have a hole, slot or ledge for the camera. A user can freely draw, write and describe what they are doing as the images are being captured. When a user has finished the user can turn the camera off and save or store or share the expression that was captured.