Magnetic Multifunctional Stand With Charger Plug Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional stands for mobile phones and tablets are single-function, bulky, and inconvenient to carry, and existing chargers expose metal plugs, risking damage during travel.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional stand with a supporting part, connection part, and magnet, allowing magnetic attraction to laptops and computer hosts, and incorporating a plug accommodating mechanism to prevent scratching, made from ABS engineering plastic and TPE materials for durability and convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a stand has a telescopic clip, bracket, base clip and base platform to support mobile phones and tablets, then the supporting function is improved, but the device complexity and occupied size increase
Solution Approach 1:
The stand integrates multiple functions into a single device: it can support mobile phones via magnetic attraction, support tablets using its bracket structure, and serve as a protective case for chargers. The base platform and base clip are integrated into one structure that provides both stable support and charger accommodation, eliminating the need for separate components for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the base platform and base clip into a unified structure, and integrates the charger protective function with the stand body. The telescopic clip and bracket are merged into a single support mechanism that adapts to different device sizes, reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining versatility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a stand has a telescopic clip, bracket, base clip and base platform to support mobile phones and tablets, then the supporting function is improved, but the occupied size increases and portability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The stand serves multiple purposes: supporting mobile phones through magnetic attraction, supporting tablets via its bracket, and protecting chargers within its integrated case structure. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate devices, reducing the total occupied volume while maintaining comprehensive supporting capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The charger is nested within the stand body, with the base platform and base clip integrated into the stand structure. The telescopic clip retracts into the stand body when not in use, and the bracket folds or integrates into the main structure, allowing compact storage while maintaining full functionality.
3Reliability
If the metal plug of a charger is fixedly connected to the shell body to ensure charging safety, then the charging reliability is improved, but the plug cannot be rotated to be accommodated, causing it to scratch other items during travel
Solution Approach 1:
The charger with its metal plug is nested within the stand body, which acts as a protective case. The stand enclosure shields the exposed metal plug from contacting and scratching other items in the bag, while the charger remains fully functional when removed for use.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand body serves as an intermediary protective layer between the metal plug and external environment. When the charger is stored in the stand, the stand's shell body protects the metal plug from causing damage to other items, while still allowing safe charging connection when needed.
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
The multifunctional stand serves as a versatile support for devices, adjusts inclination, and protects charger plugs from damage during travel, being compact and easy to carry.
Implementation Method 1
a magnet is disposed at an end of the connection part far from the recess... can be magnetically attracted to a bottom of a laptop to serve as a heightening block, and can further be magnetically attracted to a computer host to serve as a hook
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention discloses a multifunctional stand and a stand assembly. The multifunctional stand includes a supporting part, a connection part and a magnet, where the supporting part is connected to the connection part, and a joint of the supporting part and the connection part is recessed inwards to form a recess; and the magnet is disposed at an end of the connection part far from the recess. The stand assembly includes a plug and the multifunctional described above. The multifunctional stand of the present invention can be used for other purposes when not supporting a mobile phone or a tablet computer, and is small in size and convenient to carry. The stand assembly of the present invention can prevent a metal plug from scratching other items when a charger is carried.