Removable Holder Assembly with Pivotable Elbow
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Solution Overview
Problem
The manufacturer-determined placement of cup holders in vehicles may not be ideal or preferable for vehicle occupants, necessitating an alternative holder assembly that allows for customizable and adjustable placement.
Innovation Solution
A holder assembly with a receiver and connector system that enables removable engagement, featuring an adjustable cup holder with telescoping and rotational movements, and a pivotable attachment elbow for flexible positioning, allowing users to customize the holder's location and orientation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If cup holders are designed into predetermined areas within vehicle interior, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The cup holder system is divided into separate components: a removable holder assembly and a receiver mounted in the vehicle. This segmentation allows the holder to be detached and repositioned to different locations, providing placement flexibility while maintaining simple manufacturing of each individual component.
Solution Approach 2:
The cup holder assembly is designed to be dynamically repositionable rather than statically fixed. The holder can be removed from one receiver location and attached to another, enabling the system to adapt to different user needs and preferences without requiring complex manufacturing processes.
2Device complexity
If cup holder placement is fixed by manufacturer, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the holder assembly from the vehicle structure through a removable connector system, the design maintains simplicity while enabling easy repositioning. Users can easily detach and reattach the holder to different receivers without dealing with complex installation procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables users to independently reposition the cup holder themselves without requiring professional installation or complex tools. The quick-connect mechanism allows users to easily attach and detach the holder at their convenience, providing self-service customization capability.
Data Source
AI summary
A holder assembly includes a connector positioned at a first end of the holder assembly. An accessory-engagement portion is positioned at a second end of the holder assembly. The accessory-engagement portion is configured to removably couple with an accessory. An arm is positioned between the first end and the second end. An attachment elbow is positioned between the arm and the connector. The attachment elbow is pivotable about a hinge.