Segmented Corner Protectors for Mobile Device Impact Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mobile electronic device cases fail to balance protection and aesthetics, particularly for consumers who prioritize the look of their devices, as existing designs are either too bulky or inadequate for those who want to maintain a clean, impressive appearance.
Innovation Solution
A mobile electronic device protection case comprising corner protectors with clip supports, a protective coating, and optional features like elastic struts, impact-dampening extrusions, viscoelastic foam, and a semi-adhesive layer that securely attach to the device without obstructing its appearance, providing impact absorption and flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a protective case is added to protect the device from impacts, then protection capability is improved, but the aesthetic appearance deteriorates due to bulkiness
Solution Approach 1:
The protective case is divided into multiple independent corner protectors that attach only to the corners of the device rather than covering the entire device. This segmentation allows protection where needed while preserving the aesthetic appearance of the main device body.
Solution Approach 2:
Protection is concentrated at the corners where impact damage most frequently occurs, rather than providing uniform protection across the entire device. This local quality approach ensures maximum protection effectiveness while minimizing visual impact on the device's overall appearance.
2Reliability
If a protective case is added to protect the device from impacts, then protection capability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The case is segmented into independent corner protectors with simple clip-based attachment mechanisms, avoiding complex integrated structures. Each corner protector is a standalone component that can be easily attached and removed without affecting other parts.
Solution Approach 2:
The corner protectors incorporate flexible elements such as elastic struts and viscoelastic foam that dynamically respond to impact forces, absorbing energy through deformation rather than relying on rigid complex structures.
3Reliability
If corner protectors with multiple features are used, then protection capability is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple protective features including clip supports, elastic struts, viscoelastic foam, and impact-dampening extrusions are merged into a single integrated corner protector component. This consolidation simplifies manufacturing by reducing the number of separate parts while maintaining comprehensive protection capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The corner protectors utilize composite material structures combining different materials such as rigid plastics for the main body, viscoelastic foam for shock absorption, and elastic elements for flexibility. These composite structures provide enhanced protection while being manufactured as integrated components.
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 solution effectively protects the corners of mobile devices from impacts while maintaining their aesthetic appeal, being easily attachable and detachable, and adaptable to different device dimensions and designs.
Implementation Method 1
a viscoelastic foam is superimposed onto the lateral support
Implementation Method 2
an elastic strut tie is integrated into each of the support struts
Data Source
AI summary
A mobile electronic device protection case provides protection to mobile electronic devices. Mobile electronic devices include, but are not limited to, cellphones, tablets, or similar electronic devices. The mobile electronic device protection case is easily attachable and detachable from the mobile electronic device. While protecting the mobile electronic device, the present invention leaves a majority of the mobile electronic device exposed in order to highlight the aesthetic of the mobile electronic device. The mobile electronic device protection case includes a plurality of corner protectors to engage the corners for the mobile electronic device to protect the mobile electronic device from lateral impacts to the corners. Each corner protector of the plurality of corner protectors include a first clip support and a second clip support to secure the corner protector to either side of the mobile electronic device.