Living-Hinge Computer Stand for Variable Laptop Thickness

The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing fixed-width channels with movable support arms connected by living hinges. The support arms can dynamically adjust their position and the channel width automatically adapts to different computer thicknesses. When a computer is inserted, the living hinges flex to allow the support arms to rotate and conform to the specific thickness, providing secure holding without requiring manual adjustment or complex mechanisms.

The patent applies the self-service principle by designing a stand that automatically adjusts to the computer thickness without requiring user intervention. The living hinges and movable support arms self-adjust when the computer is inserted, eliminating the need for set screws, knobs, or manual width adjustment mechanisms. The system serves itself by using the weight and dimensions of the inserted computer to trigger the automatic adjustment of the support arms to the appropriate position.

The patent resolves this contradiction by making the channel width dynamic rather than fixed. The movable support arms connected by living hinges allow the channel distance to vary based on the computer thickness. For thin computers, the support arms rotate inward to reduce the channel width, while maintaining structural stability through the rigid connection to the base and the flexural properties of the living hinges that provide controlled movement and stable positioning.