Mobile Device Accessory Pivot Assembly Hand Strap Kickstand
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile computing device accessories lack the modularity and versatility to seamlessly transition between being held by a user and being propped up for viewing, while also maintaining a low profile for vehicle mounting.
Innovation Solution
An accessory comprising a pivot assembly, a hand strap assembly, and a kickstand assembly, where the hand strap assembly rotates between vertical and horizontal orientations, and the kickstand assembly pivots between a support position and a closed position, allowing the device to be easily transitioned between held and propped-up states.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the accessory includes both hand strap assembly and kickstand assembly with rotation and pivoting capabilities, then the versatility and ease of operation are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the hand strap assembly and kickstand assembly into a single integrated accessory unit that attaches to the mobile device. Both assemblies share common mounting points and structural elements on the device back surface, merging multiple functions (hand holding, viewing, vehicle mounting) into one unified accessory rather than separate components
Solution Approach 2:
The accessory design provides multi-functionality through the hand strap assembly that can rotate between vertical and horizontal orientations, and the kickstand assembly that can pivot between support and closed positions. This universal design allows the same accessory to serve multiple purposes: hand-held viewing, propped-up viewing, and vehicle mounting capabilities
2Ease of operation
If the kickstand assembly is designed to pivot between support position and closed position, then the ease of operation and adaptability are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The kickstand assembly is designed with dynamic pivoting capability about a second axis, allowing it to transition between a support position (where it extends outward to prop the device) and a closed position (where it lies flat against the device back surface). This dynamic design enables easy adjustment between different viewing angles and storage states
3Volume of moving object
If the accessory maintains a low profile for vehicle mounting, then the compactness is improved, but the functionality and adaptability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The kickstand assembly employs a nested design where the kickstand prop can be positioned within or alongside the hand strap assembly structure when in the closed position. This nesting allows the accessory to maintain a compact, low-profile form factor suitable for vehicle mounting while still providing full kickstand functionality when needed
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The accessory enables efficient user interaction by allowing the device to be easily switched between being held and being propped up, while maintaining a low profile for vehicle mounting, thus enhancing user experience and device usability in various settings.
Implementation Method 1
a biaser secured between the pivot assembly and the biaser connector on the biased cam, the biaser is configured to apply a force to the biased cam, via the biaser connector, towards vertical orientation
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AI summary
An example disclosed accessory for a mobile computing device includes a pivot assembly, a hand strap assembly, and a kickstand assembly. The hand strap assembly connected to the pivot assembly and configured to rotate about a first axis between a vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation. The kickstand assembly connected to the pivot assembly and configured to pivot about a second axis, the second axis orthogonal to the first axis, between a support position and a closed position.