Mobile Holder Groove and Pivot Base for Accessory Access

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mobile device holders are limited in their ability to accommodate devices of different dimensions and do not facilitate easy access to accessories while providing stable, inclined positioning.

Innovation Solution

A mobile device holder with a base body and adjustable fixing means, including a groove that can accommodate devices of varying sizes, a cavity for storing accessories, and a design that allows for adjustable positioning at an acute angle using gravity, along with a detachable and pivotable base body parts for easy access to the cavity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If the base body is designed as a single solid piece, then the structural strength is improved, but the accessibility to the cavity for removing accessories is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidaccessibility to cavity

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The base body is divided into a first base body part and a second base body part that can move relative to each other, creating an access opening to the cavity while maintaining overall structural integrity through their connection

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If the fixing means is made adjustable to accommodate different device dimensions, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccommodation of different device dimensionsVSAvoidadjustability mechanism

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fixing means incorporates movable elements that can be adjusted to different positions to accommodate various device dimensions, allowing dynamic adaptation without requiring multiple fixed configurations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If the groove width is increased to accommodate larger devices, then the adaptability is improved, but the stability of smaller devices is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccommodation of different device sizesVSAvoidstability of mobile device

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The fixing mechanism provides different levels of constraint at different locations within the groove, with adjustable elements that can be positioned to provide appropriate support and stability for devices of various sizes

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

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

Enables secure, adjustable fitting for devices of different sizes, easy access to accessories, and stable inclined positioning without additional fixing elements, enhancing usability and convenience.

Implementation Method 1

The fixing means can be designed such that when the mobile device holder is positioned horizontally, the mobile device is tilted at an acute angle in the fixing means under the force of gravity

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectGravity: Gravitation

Data Source

PatentEP4632262A1Mobile device mounting

Publication Date: 2025.10.15 FORSTGARTEN INT HLDG GMBH

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AI summary

Mobile device holder (100), comprising a fixing means for fixing a mobile device (200), a base body (10) and a cavity (20) for storing accessories for the mobile device, wherein the cavity is arranged in the base body.