Interactive Device Holder with Integrated Power Supply
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Solution Overview
Problem
Interactive devices often occupy valuable desktop, counter, or nightstand space, and users desire a solution to keep them powered while minimizing their visual presence in the home environment.
Innovation Solution
A multi-prong bracket system with a foldable AC plug and tethered power cable that allows an interactive device to be securely held and powered directly from a standard AC wall outlet, eliminating the need for separate power supplies and cables, and incorporating a soft adhesive pad for vibration dampening.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If interactive devices are placed on desktops, counters, tables, or nightstands, then they remain accessible and powered, but valuable surface space is occupied and clutter increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions the device from horizontal surface placement to vertical wall-mounted positioning. The bracket system enables the interactive device to be mounted on vertical surfaces (walls, partitions, furniture backs), effectively utilizing the third dimension (height/depth) rather than consuming horizontal surface area. This dimensional shift resolves the contradiction by maintaining accessibility while eliminating clutter on desktops and counters.
2Reliability
If separate power supplies and cables are used, then the device can be powered, but device complexity and clutter increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the power supply unit directly into the mounting bracket structure. Instead of using separate power adapters and cables that would increase complexity and clutter, the bracket incorporates a built-in power supply with integrated wiring. The device connects to power through the mounting bracket itself, merging multiple functions (mounting, power delivery, cable management) into a single unified structure, thereby reducing the number of components while maintaining reliable power supply.
3Area of stationary object
If the device is mounted discreetly to free up space, then clutter is reduced, but power accessibility may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs an intermediary integrated power supply unit within the bracket that acts as a mediator between the wall outlet and the interactive device. This intermediary component provides power delivery while remaining concealed within the mounting structure, allowing the device to be mounted discreetly without compromising power accessibility. The intermediary power supply handles all power-related functions internally, eliminating the need for visible external power components.
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
This solution frees up space by allowing interactive devices to be mounted discreetly, maintaining power accessibility while reducing clutter and enhancing user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
incorporating a soft adhesive pad for vibration dampening
Data Source
AI summary
An independently powered interactive device holder is provided. In various embodiments, the holder may comprise a multi-prong bracket configured to securely hold an interactive device. In various embodiments, the holder may also comprise a power supply that is simultaneously connected to an AC plug (which in various embodiments may be foldable between a deployed position and a stowed position) and a tethered power cable and device plug.