Portable Laptop Holder with Curved Posts and Straps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional laptop holders fail to provide adequate support and protection for laptops when placed on the floor, often obstructing ventilation, being prone to damage from foot traffic and cleaning activities, and not accommodating downward-directed cables or offering shock absorption.
Innovation Solution
A portable laptop holder with a base and curved posts secured by straps that elevate the laptop, allowing it to remain open, providing clearance for cables and preventing damage from foot traffic, while maintaining ventilation and shock absorption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the laptop holder is made taller to be within reaching distance from a seated position, then accessibility is improved, but stability deteriorates and the holder becomes prone to tipping over
Solution Approach 1:
The holder transitions from a horizontal floor-standing design to a vertical wall-mounted design, changing the spatial dimension of support. This allows the holder to be positioned at an ergonomically accessible height on walls or partitions while maintaining stability through the vertical mounting surface, eliminating the tipping risk associated with tall floor-standing structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder employs a simple, lightweight structure made from readily available materials such as adhesive-backed velcro, foam padding, and basic mounting hardware. This approach prioritizes ease of installation and portability over heavy-duty stability, suitable for light laptops in controlled environments rather than high-traffic areas.
2Temperature
If the holder is designed with minimal contact with the laptop case, then ventilation is improved, but support and protection deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The holder applies different contact characteristics to different areas: the main body uses minimal contact points (velcro strips and foam padding at corners/edges) to preserve ventilation, while strategic locations provide localized protection. The foam padding concentrates protection at vulnerable points like corners and edges without obstructing overall airflow through the laptop case.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder uses flexible foam padding and thin velcro strips that conform to the laptop's shape without rigid contact. These flexible materials provide cushioning and secure attachment while maintaining gaps for ventilation, unlike rigid structures that would block airflow.
3Ease of operation
If the holder is placed on the floor for easy access, then accessibility is improved, but vulnerability to damage from foot traffic and cleaning activities increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holder uses adhesive-backed velcro and mounting adhesives as intermediary attachment mechanisms that bond the holder to vertical surfaces without requiring floor placement. This intermediary bonding method elevates the laptop off the floor, eliminating exposure to foot traffic, vacuum cleaners, and other floor-based hazards while maintaining easy visual and physical access.
4Stability of the object's composition
If the holder obstructs vent ports to provide support, then structural stability is improved, but overheating risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holder employs thin foam padding and flexible velcro strips that provide structural support through adhesive bonding and distributed pressure rather than direct contact blocking. These thin, flexible materials maintain gaps between the holder and laptop surface, allowing ventilation ports to remain unobstructed while still providing secure attachment and stability.
5Device complexity
If the holder does not provide shock absorption, then structural simplicity is maintained, but protection against repeated use deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The holder combines multiple materials with complementary properties: adhesive-backed velcro for attachment, foam padding for shock absorption and cushioning, and rigid mounting hardware for structural support. This composite approach provides comprehensive protection against drops and impacts while maintaining relative simplicity through the use of off-the-shelf material components.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a simple portable holder for holding electronic devices such as a laptop computer and a tablet. The holder can secure a laptop in a vertical (closed) position, or an open position. The holder includes a base, at least four posts and straps between the posts for holding the device. The straps between the posts form a substantial U-shaped area for stowage of the device while the device is in a closed position. The posts may have flat or curved profiles including a slanted or curved top portion thereof. The curvature at the top of the posts is used for securing the laptop while in an open position to the device holder. The holder may be placed on the floor to avoid clutter on a work surface, or for the convenience of the user having it near a seat.