Folding Stand with Hinge-Based Segmentation for One-Hand Portability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional stands for electronic devices are not foldable, making them inconvenient to move and position, as users need to use one hand to hold the device and another to move the stand, which is inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A folding stand design featuring a rectangular base with slots and cavities, a hinged panel with grooves and spacers, pivotable support arms, and extendable legs that can be collapsed or extended for adjustable positioning, allowing for easy handling and versatile device support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the stand is made non-foldable to provide stable support, then the support stability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates because users need to use one hand to hold the device and another hand to move the stand
Solution Approach 1:
The stand incorporates hinge joints that enable dynamic transformation between a flat transported state and an extended supporting state. The hinge mechanism allows the stand to be folded flat for easy carrying with one hand, then extended to provide stable support when needed, resolving the contradiction between stability and ease of operation.
2Device complexity
If the stand structure is made simple and fixed, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability deteriorates because the stand cannot adjust to different positioning needs
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is divided into multiple segments connected by hinge joints, allowing each segment to be independently positioned. This segmentation enables the stand to achieve various angles and configurations for different device sizes and user preferences, providing adaptability without requiring a completely complex structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge joints create a dynamic structure that can adapt to different positioning requirements. The stand can be adjusted to various angles and extended to different lengths, providing versatility while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure that folds flat for transport.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient handling and flexible positioning of electronic devices by allowing the stand to be folded and extended, improving user experience by reducing the need for manual effort and enhancing usability.
Implementation Method 1
a pivot pin driven through the base and the hinge tube to pivotably fasten the hinge tube in the well; wherein in a first position, the legs are disposed in the cavities respectively; and wherein in a second position, the leg are extended by pivoting about the wells
Implementation Method 2
a support arm having two ends pivotably secured to a bottom surface of the panel and configured to selectively dispose in the slots of different sets for adjusting an inclined angle of the panel with respect to the base
Implementation Method 3
two aligned extension arms each having one end pivotably secured to one of two rear corners of the base
Data Source
AI summary
A folding stand is provided with a rectangular base (1) including two parallel sets of top slots (11), two bottom cavities (12), and aside hole (15); a rectangular panel (2) hingedly secured to a front end of a top of the base (1) and including two sets of two parallel grooves (21), two spacers (22) moveably disposed in the grooves (21) of different sets or in the side hole (15), and a front, pivotal ledge (23); a support arm (3) having two ends pivotably secured to a bottom of the panel (2) and selectively disposed in the slots (11) of different sets; two aligned extension arms (4) each having one end pivotably secured to one of two rear corners of the base (1), the extension arm (4) including a lengthwise trough (41); and two legs (5) pivotably disposed in the cavities (12) respectively.