Hinged Ring Bracket Structure for Pinky Support and Phone Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cell phone brackets are large, difficult to store, and increase phone thickness, failing to provide adequate support for the pinky thumb, leading to pain, numbness, or deformation, and lack protective and positioning features.
Innovation Solution
A compact, hinged cell phone ring bracket with an arc-shaped bracket that supports the phone, reducing thumb strain and featuring a storage slot and decorative designs, allowing easy use and storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a cell phone bracket is installed on the back of the phone, then it provides support function, but it increases the thickness of the phone and makes the back not flat
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is nested within a storage slot on the ring, allowing it to be compact when not in use and easily deployed when needed, eliminating the need for permanent attachment that would increase phone thickness
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is designed to be hinged and movable rather than fixed, allowing it to be folded into the storage slot for a sleek profile and extended when support is needed, dynamically adapting to space constraints
2Stability of the object's composition
If a cell phone bracket is made large for stability, then it provides good positioning effect, but it is not easy to store and takes up space
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is nested within the storage slot on the ring, creating a compact form that is easy to store while maintaining the ability to provide stable support when deployed
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is merged with the ring structure through a hinged connection, combining the support function with a compact wearable accessory, eliminating the need for separate large-bracket and storage items
3Force
If existing brackets are used, then they provide some support, but they do not narrow the force of the pinky thumb nor provide protection
Solution Approach 1:
The ring bracket serves multiple functions: it acts as a decorative accessory, a compact storage item, and a functional bracket that provides both force reduction and protection, eliminating the need for separate items
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is designed with protective features that cushion and distribute the force before it reaches the thumb, preventing pain and deformation before they occur during long-term phone use
4Volume of moving object
If a bracket is designed to be compact, then it is easy to store, but it may not provide adequate support and positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The hinged design allows the bracket to transition from a compact folded state for easy storage to an extended stable state for adequate support, dynamically adapting to space and support requirements
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The bracket provides pain-free long-term use by supporting the phone, preventing deformation and shifting, while being easy to wear and store, and offering decorative options.
Implementation Method 1
the arc-shaped bracket is hinged in the storage slot and can be embedded in the storage slot in the arc of the bracket
Data Source
AI summary
The invention discloses the cell phone ring bracket designed for use on the pinky thumb, comprising the ring with the storage slot on its outer surface. Within this slot is the arc-shaped bracket that can be hinged and embedded into the slot. The storage slot has first and second hinged holes that allow insertion of the axle pin to ensure the arc-shaped bracket is securely connected to the ring. The first end of the storage slot features the inclined surface for supporting the bracket, while the second end includes the notch to facilitate the extraction of the bracket. When the bracket is unfolded by pressing against the inclined surface, it transitions to the usable state. This configuration allows the cell phone to be positioned on the arc-shaped bracket, providing support and positioning, easing the pressure exerted on the pinky thumb.