Interlocking Case Attachment System for Multi-Device Configurations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic device holders do not allow for flexible positioning and attachment of multiple devices in various configurations, such as side by side, back to back, or diagonally, while providing protection and easy access.
Innovation Solution
A protective case system with side and rear attachment mechanisms, including magnets, hook and loop material, snap fit fasteners, and power transfer capabilities, allowing multiple electronic devices to be attached and positioned in various configurations, including side by side, back to back, and diagonally, while maintaining protection and easy access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple electronic devices are attached together using existing holders, then devices can be positioned in limited configurations, but flexibility in positioning and arrangement is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism incorporates multiple attachment points positioned at different locations and orientations on each protective cover. These universal attachment points can engage with corresponding points on other covers, enabling the same mechanism to support various configurations including side-by-side, back-to-back, and diagonal arrangements without requiring different attachment systems for each configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment system is divided into discrete, modular attachment mechanisms that can be independently positioned on each protective cover. Each attachment mechanism consists of separate components (attachment point, engagement feature) that can be selectively activated or deactivated depending on the desired configuration, allowing flexible arrangement without increasing overall system complexity.
2Reliability
If devices are attached securely to prevent dislodgment, then protection is improved, but ease of access and separation is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism employs dynamic engagement features that provide secure holding force during normal use but can be easily disengaged when needed. The attachment points are designed with movable or flexible elements that maintain firm connection under typical conditions but allow for simple manual separation, balancing security with ease of access.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces complex mechanical locking mechanisms with simpler attachment methods such as magnetic attraction, friction-based engagement, or snap-fit features. These substituted mechanisms provide sufficient security for preventing accidental dislodgment while requiring minimal effort for intentional separation, improving ease of operation without sacrificing reliability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to securely attach and position multiple electronic devices in various configurations, ensuring they remain connected for shared use or separate easily for individual access, with enhanced protection and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
The two parts of the case structure attach to each other using magnets
Implementation Method 2
The two parts of the case structure attach to each other using magnets, a hook and loop material, a snap and fit fastener
Data Source
AI summary
A protective case for an electronics device containing at least a pair of protective covers for the electronics device, wherein each of the pair of protective covers comprises at least two side attachment mechanisms for attaching to another side attachment mechanism on the other of at least a pair of protective covers, and also includes a rear attachment mechanism for also attaching to the other of at least a pair of protective covers. The case can be provided as a system or as a kit or components.