Multi-Orientation Holder With Rotating Mount And Latch
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing protective cases for electronic devices often lack versatility in orientation and secure mounting options, failing to provide adequate protection and convenience for devices with complex shapes or varying user preferences.
Innovation Solution
A holder system with a receiver that captures five sides of a device, allowing it to be oriented in multiple positions and secured with a latch mechanism, compatible with a removable protective case that enhances protection and aesthetic customization, and can be attached to a user's body via a belt clip or other mounting mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a protective case is mounted on a fixed belt clip or attachment, then the device is secured in a single orientation, but the versatility in orientation and user preference accommodation is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The holder incorporates a rotatable mounting mechanism that allows the device to be secured in multiple orientations (portrait, landscape, inverted) while maintaining a secure fit. The dynamic adjustment capability enables users to change orientations as needed without requiring multiple separate mounts.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is designed to accommodate various device shapes and sizes through its universal receiver structure, while also providing multiple orientation options. This multi-functional design allows a single holder to replace what would traditionally require multiple specialized mounts for different orientations and device types.
2Reliability
If a receiver captures only limited sides of a device, then the mounting structure is simpler, but the security and comprehensive protection of the device is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The receiver integrates multiple engagement features into a single unified structure that captures five sides of the device simultaneously. This combining of multiple protective functions into one component achieves comprehensive device security without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiver employs a nested structure where internal engagement features are positioned within concentric layers to capture different sides of the device. This nesting arrangement allows comprehensive multi-side capture while maintaining a compact overall receiver form factor.
3Reliability
If an engagement mechanism provides strong latching, then the device is securely held, but the ease of installation and removal may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The engagement mechanism is pre-configured with alignment features and guide surfaces that automatically position the device correctly during insertion. This preliminary alignment action ensures that the latching engagement occurs smoothly and securely in one motion, making installation easy while maintaining strong securing strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The release mechanism is designed to be actuated from the opposite direction of insertion, allowing users to easily release the device by pressing a button or lever on the holder rather than manipulating the device itself. This inverted operation approach simplifies the removal process while maintaining secure latching during normal use.
Data Source
AI summary
A holder for a device may have a receiver that captures an end of the device, and an engagement mechanism that may latch or secure the device into the holder. The holder may permit the device to be held in two or more different positions, and may secure the device in the holder when the holder may be oriented in several different orientations. The holder may operate in conjunction with a removable protective cover that may include features that interact with the engagement mechanism.