Magnetic Grip Platform for One-Handed Phone Use Without Adhesive
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile electronic devices have grown in size, making it difficult for users to hold and operate them with one hand, and existing accessories that facilitate one-handed use are often adhesively attached, which is not desirable.
Innovation Solution
A grip accessory with a magnetic platform that magnetically attaches to the mobile device, featuring a platform with integrated magnets and an accordion or other gripping structures for ergonomic support, allowing for one-handed use without adhesives.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If adhesive attachment is used to facilitate one-handed use, then ease of operation is improved, but harmful factors (residue on device) are generated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the adhesive attachment system with a magnetic attachment system. The magnetic platform includes one or more magnetic elements that magnetically attach to the mobile electronic device, eliminating the need for adhesives that leave residue. This substitution maintains the ease of one-handed operation while removing the harmful residue-generating effect.
2Object-generated harmful factors
If magnetic attachment is used to facilitate one-handed use, then harmful factors (residue) are eliminated, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the accessory into two separate components: a magnetic platform that attaches to the mobile device and a grip accessory that attaches to the platform. This segmentation allows the magnetic attachment system to be simplified and standardized, reducing overall complexity while eliminating residue issues.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic platform serves multiple functions: it provides magnetic attachment to the device, serves as a connection interface for various grip accessories, and enables easy attachment and detachment. This multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple separate components, thereby reducing overall system complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure, one-handed operation of larger mobile devices by providing a comfortable grip and easy attachment/detachment, enhancing usability without leaving residue on the device.
Implementation Method 1
The platform includes one or more magnetic elements configured to magnetically attach the platform to a mobile electronic device
Data Source
AI summary
An accessory assembly includes a platform with a first side and an opposing second side. The platform includes one or more magnetic elements configured to magnetically attach the platform to a mobile electronic device along the first side. The accessory assembly also includes a grip accessory configured to attached to the second side of the platform, where the grip accessory is configured to be handheld to support the mobile electronic device when magnetically attached to the platform.