Mirror Clamp Assembly for Unobstructed Device Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mirror assemblies do not allow users to watch tutorial videos on communication devices without obstruction, as the devices interfere with their reflection in the mirror, and lack adjustable components for optimal viewing angles.
Innovation Solution
A mirror assembly with a clamp and adjustable arm that holds communication devices vertically above the mirror, allowing unobstructed viewing and adjustable orientation to accommodate different angles and orientations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a communication device is placed in front of the mirror for watching tutorial videos, then the user can watch videos and apply makeup simultaneously, but the device obstructs the user's reflection in the mirror
Solution Approach 1:
The patent positions the communication device in a spatial dimension above the mirror surface rather than in front of it. The arm extends vertically from the back panel to hold the device at an elevated position, changing the spatial arrangement from a two-dimensional plane (device in front of mirror) to a three-dimensional configuration (device above mirror), thereby eliminating obstruction of the reflection while maintaining viewing capability
Solution Approach 2:
The arm and clamp assembly serve as an intermediary mechanism between the mirror and the communication device. This intermediary structure supports the device at a distance from the mirror surface, mediating the relationship between the device and the user's field of view, allowing both video viewing and clear reflection to coexist without direct interference
2Ease of operation
If the communication device is held in a fixed position, then the structure is simple, but the user cannot adjust the viewing angle to achieve optimal orientation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the static, fixed-position mounting into a dynamic, adjustable system. The arm incorporates sliding mechanisms within pockets and hinged connections that allow the device to be repositioned to multiple angles and heights. This dynamic capability enables users to adjust the viewing angle according to their needs while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through the use of standard mechanical components
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure is segmented into multiple independent components: the back panel with pockets, the arm with sliding sections, the hinge joint, and the clamp. Each segment can move or adjust independently, allowing flexible positioning of the device. This segmentation enables adjustability without requiring a completely complex mechanism, as each component performs a specific adjustment function
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AI summary
A mirror assembly is configured to hold a communication device and has a mirror with a back panel and an opposite reflective front surface. The reflective front surface vertically extends between a top surface and an opposite bottom surface. An arm is coupled to the back panel and has a first end vertically above the top surface of the mirror. A clamp is coupled to the first end of the arm and configured to hold the communication device vertically above the top surface of the mirror such that the reflective front surface is unobstructed by the arm and the communication device.