Inversion Table Device Holder with Segmented Clamp and Lid
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current inversion tables lack a designated holder for devices like phones or tablets, which can lead to them falling and getting damaged during use, especially when the user is inverted.
Innovation Solution
A device holder made from rigid material, attached either to the non-rotating or rotatable part of the inversion table, featuring a top mechanism to prevent devices from falling, and a clamp for adjustable and removable attachment, ensuring the device remains secure and accessible.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If no device holder is provided on the inversion table, then the structure remains simple and cost-effective, but devices may fall and get damaged during use
Solution Approach 1:
The device holder is divided into multiple functional segments: a clamp portion for attachment to the inversion table, a body portion for containing the device, and a lid portion for securing the device. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while keeping the overall structure manageable and not overly complex.
Solution Approach 2:
The device holder employs a nested structure where the body portion contains the device, and the lid portion covers and secures the body. The clamp portion is nested within the overall assembly for attachment. This nesting approach maximizes space utilization and ensures device security without requiring excessive external structure.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the device holder is attached to the non-rotating part of the inversion table, then the device remains stable during inversion, but the holder position cannot be adjusted
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp mechanism incorporates dynamic elements that allow the holder to be attached to different locations on the inversion table frame. The clamp can be positioned at various points and secured, providing both stability when attached and adaptability for different user preferences and device sizes.
3Reliability
If the device holder is made from rigid material, then the device is securely retained, but the holder cannot be easily removed or repositioned
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is segmented into a rigid body portion for device retention and a separate clamp portion with attachment mechanisms. This segmentation allows the rigid body to securely hold the device while the clamp portion can be easily opened and closed for removal and repositioning, resolving the contradiction between rigidity and ease of repair.
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AI summary
A device holder for an inversion table. The device holder includes a clamp and a rigid body having a front portion, bottom portion, back portion, and lateral portions to retain a device placed into the device holder. The clamp may be removably attached to the inversion table or adjustable in different positions on the inversion table. The device holder body may be removably attached to the clamp. The device holder may be attached to a fixed, non-rotating part of the inversion table or it may be attached to the rotating part of the inversion table.