Hook and Loop Fastener Kit for Tool-Free Device Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable touchscreen devices lack versatility and maneuverability in being easily mounted and adjusted on different surfaces without additional products or tools, as existing solutions like tablet stands and magnetic holders are not sufficiently versatile or practical.
Innovation Solution
A kit comprising a protective case with integrated hook and loop fasteners, an adhesive accessory with tiny hooks and loops, and a double-sided strap, allowing for secure temporary or permanent attachment to various surfaces without tools, offering enhanced versatility and practicality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If portable touchscreen devices are designed to be mounted on different surfaces, then versatility and maneuverability are improved, but device complexity increases due to the need for additional mounting mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the protective case with integrated hook and loop fastening elements, merging the protection function and mounting function into a single integrated component. This eliminates the need for separate mounting mechanisms while providing versatile mounting capabilities across different surfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The hook and loop fastening system provides universal mounting capability that works on diverse surfaces including furniture, vehicles, and other materials. The same fastening mechanism serves multiple mounting locations and orientations, achieving multi-functionality without increasing complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing mounting solutions like tablet stands and magnetic holders are used, then mounting capability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to the need for additional products and tools
Solution Approach 1:
The protective case integrates mounting functionality directly into the case structure itself, eliminating the need for separate tablet stands, magnetic holders, or other additional mounting products. The case becomes self-sufficient for mounting operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The hook and loop fastening system allows users to mount and unmount the device themselves without requiring tools or assistance from additional products. The self-adhering nature of the fastening elements enables tool-free operation.
3Ease of operation
If temporary attachment accessories with gluing elements are used, then ease of mounting is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to limited surface compatibility
Solution Approach 1:
The hook and loop fastening system provides universal compatibility with diverse surfaces including furniture, vehicles, and other materials. The mechanical interlocking nature of hooks and loops creates reliable attachment across different surface types and conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from chemical adhesion (gluing elements with limited surface compatibility) to mechanical fastening (hook and loop system) that changes the attachment parameter from surface-chemistry-dependent to surface-geometry-independent, achieving broader reliability.
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 quick and secure mounting of portable electronic devices on diverse surfaces, including furniture, vehicles, and other materials, providing greater flexibility and usability across different environments and conditions.
Implementation Method 1
comprises at least one hook and loop fastening element positioned, joined, adapted, adhered, coupled, connected, configured, or adjusted to its structure
Implementation Method 2
The adhesive accessory, comprising two bodies: the first body has tiny hooks; the second incorporates even smaller and 'hairy' loop. When joining the two bodies, the hooks are hooked in the loops and the two parts are firmly affixed once pressed together
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a kit for holding and mounting portable electronic devices in different places quickly and easily; comprising at least one electronic devices, at least one adhesive accessory, and at least one case, cover, or protective cover for strap; where each of these parts comprises at least one hook and loop fastening element, positioned, joined, adapted, adhered, coupled, configured, connected and adjusted to its structure; The whole kit provides a greater level of versatility, maneuverability, and practicality to the functions of the electronic device.Any of the parts of the kit, whether the case, cover, or protective cover, the accessory, and the strap; they may be joined and separated when convenient by the user, thanks to the provisions, features, and characteristics of the hook and loop fastener that each of these possess; which generates an adhesive union without the need to use tools or alternative elements and materials.Finally, the kit presentation is provided in one or more colors, shapes or special designs; including transparent designs to provide consumers with options to meet the needs of their devices. In addition, the kit appears in a variety of shapes, designs, sizes and types for any desired utility.