Protective Hinge Cover for Mobile Device Viewing Angles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mobile device casings fail to provide a platform for presenting the display at multiple viewing angles without adding undesirable thickness or bulk, and existing support elements are prone to damage.
Innovation Solution
A protective hinge cover with an internal articulating hinge mechanism and magnetic coupling features allows the mobile device to be positioned at various angles, maintaining a slim profile and protecting the device from external impacts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an external support stand is added to the protective cover, then multiple viewing angles are enabled, but the cover thickness increases and the support element becomes externally exposed and susceptible to damage
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge element is disposed within the frame of the protective cover, nesting the support mechanism inside the cover structure. This eliminates the need for external support stands while maintaining multiple viewing angle capability, thereby avoiding increased thickness and external exposure to damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge element enables the support surface to articulate between a first position coplanar with the base side and a second position extended from the frame. This dimensional transformation allows the support surface to provide viewing angle adjustment without adding thickness to the cover in its stowed position.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a hinge mechanism is added to enable multiple viewing angles, then viewing flexibility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge element is joined to a movable attachment member that articulates between a first position coplanar with the base side and a second position extended from the frame. This dynamic configuration allows the support surface to transition between stowed and deployed states, providing viewing angle adjustment without permanent structural complexity.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the protective cover encloses the entire non-display area, then protection is improved, but the slim profile is reduced and additional bulk is added
Solution Approach 1:
The protective cover is segmented into a base side and a frame, with the hinge element disposed within the frame and the support surface articulated between positions. This segmentation allows the cover to provide protection where needed while maintaining a slim profile in the closed state, avoiding unnecessary bulk.
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 multiple viewing angles with a single-handed movement, protecting the device from damage while maintaining a slim profile and avoiding additional thickness, as the hinge mechanism is internal and the magnetic design does not add bulk.
Implementation Method 1
magnetic coupling features allows the mobile device to be positioned at various angles
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention disclose a protective hinge cover for a mobile computing device. According to one embodiment, the protective hinge cover includes an inner cavity area for receiving the mobile device along with a rotatable attachment member formed therein. In addition, a plurality of coupling features are utilized to facilitate attachment of the hinge cover with the mobile computing device. Moreover, the rotatable attachment member and housing frame are configured to provide a movable and stable structure for the mobile computing and also allow for adjustment by an operating user so as to provide multiple viewing angles via a hinge mechanism associated with the rotatable attachment member.