Mobile Device Support with Micro-Suction Cups for Drop Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile electronic devices are prone to damage from drops, and existing support solutions either require semi-permanent attachments that affect the device's appearance or lack versatility in positioning and use scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A support system featuring a rigid elongated base strip with micro-suction cups and a detachable rigid support member that can be used both as a table stand and a handheld holder, allowing for adjustable angular positioning and secure, transitory attachment without leaving residues.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If semi-permanent attachments are used to secure the mobile electronic device, then the device is protected against dropping, but the device's appearance is affected and adhesive residues are left
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces adhesive-based mechanical attachment with a micro-suction cup system that uses vacuum pressure to hold the mobile electronic device. The micro-suction cups create a vacuum seal on the device surface, providing secure holding without any adhesive residues or appearance damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The support utilizes pneumatic principles through micro-suction cups that create vacuum pressure against the mobile electronic device surface. This vacuum pressure provides the holding force necessary to secure the device without mechanical attachment, eliminating adhesive residues and appearance damage while maintaining reliability.
2Reliability
If a fixed support structure is used, then the device is securely held, but the positioning flexibility and adaptability to different use scenarios are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure incorporates a rigid support member that can be positioned at multiple angles relative to the base strip. This dynamic positioning capability allows the support to adapt to different use scenarios such as hands-free viewing at various angles while maintaining secure holding through the micro-suction cup mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The support is designed with multi-functionality to accommodate different use cases. The base strip with micro-suction cups can hold the device securely, while the adjustable rigid support member enables various positioning scenarios including hands-free viewing, angled positioning, and secure carrying, making the support universally applicable.
3Adaptability or versatility
If an attachment band is always extended for handheld use, then the support can be mounted to a human hand, but the attachment band occupies space and may interfere with other uses
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment band is segmented from the main base strip structure, allowing it to be independently positioned. The attachment band can be stored in a recess on the base strip when not in use, and extended when handheld support is needed, reducing space occupation and interference with other uses while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment band is designed to be dynamic, extending from a stored position in a recess on the base strip to an operative position for handheld mounting. This dynamic configuration allows the support to adapt between different use modes without the attachment band permanently occupying space or interfering with tabletop use.
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 support system securely holds mobile devices in various orientations, preventing drops and allowing for flexible use without damaging the device or leaving adhesive residues, while maintaining the device's aesthetic appearance and enabling multiple use scenarios.
Implementation Method 1
An elongated layer of material, having upwardly projecting micro-suction cups, is secured to the upper surface of the base strip
Data Source
AI summary
A support for a mobile electronic device which includes a rigid elongated base strip approximately a length of a mobile electronic device. The base strip is longer than wide and has a first end, a second end, an upper surface, and a lower surface. An elongated layer of material, having upwardly projecting micro-suction cups, is secured to the upper surface of the base strip. According to a first aspect, a rigid support member is provided that, when in an operative position, extends substantially vertically from the upper surface at the second end of the base strip. According to a second aspect, an attachment band is provided that enables the base strip to be mounted to a human hand.