Lifting Rack J-Hook Mount Assembly for Stable Phone Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Gym patrons face the risk of damaging their phones or cameras by placing them on the ground or unstable gym equipment during workouts, as current mounts require ground support or balance on other equipment.
Innovation Solution
A lifting rack j-hook phone/camera mount assembly that integrates a flexible arm and modified j-hook body to securely attach to the weightlifting rack, providing stable support and adjustable positioning for mobile devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If phone/camera is placed on the ground or other equipment, then it is easy to position, but the risk of damage increases and mounting becomes unsteady
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a phone/camera mount with a weightlifting rack structure, merging two previously separate functions (supporting equipment and holding devices) into a single integrated unit. The mount becomes part of the rack itself, eliminating the need to place devices on the ground or other equipment while ensuring stable mounting through the rack's sturdy construction.
2Strength
If current phone/camera mounts are used on ground or equipment, then they provide basic support, but they increase risk of damage and create unsteady mounting
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a dedicated mounting structure as an intermediary between the weightlifting rack and the phone/camera. This intermediary mount provides a stable, purpose-built platform that transfers the load to the rack's strong structure, eliminating the harmful effect of placing devices directly on the ground or unstable surfaces.
3Reliability
If a dedicated mount structure is created, then damage risk is reduced and stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the mount to serve multiple functions: it attaches to the weightlifting rack, holds the phone/camera securely, and provides adjustable positioning. By making the mount universal and multi-functional, the design achieves high reliability without excessive complexity, as a single structure accomplishes multiple tasks that would otherwise require separate components.
Data Source
AI summary
A lifting rack j-hook phone/camera mount assembly is provided. The lifting rack j-hook phone/camera mount assembly includes a flexible arm that extends from an electronic device to the lifting rack frame member to selective attach to one of the plurality of holes along the frame member. A mounting peg and modified j-hook body is dimensioned and shaped to facilitate that selective attachment.