Extendable Mobile Stand Attachment With Anti-Snag Rotating Grip

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users of mobile devices face challenges in interacting with their devices without losing control, particularly when needing to view them at an angle or distance, as existing solutions often result in cumbersome attachments that snag or restrict device functionality.

Innovation Solution

A versatile device with an extendable member hingedly connected to a base, allowing for pivotal movement and rotation, which can be used as a stand, handle, or hook for mobile devices, featuring a smooth edge design to prevent snagging and adjustable attachment methods.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a stand or holder is added to a mobile device, then viewing capability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveviewing capabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment device serves multiple functions: it acts as a stand for hands-free viewing, a grip for secure holding, and a carrier for transporting the mobile device. The extendable member can be positioned at various angles to provide standing capability, while also serving as a handle when extended. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by delivering enhanced adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The extendable member is stored within the base structure when not in use, creating a compact configuration. The member can be extended outward when needed for standing or gripping functions, then retracted back into the base for compact storage. This nesting approach allows the device to provide enhanced functionality only when required, maintaining simplicity during normal use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Adaptability or versatility

If an extendable member is added for standing capability, then viewing angle is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to snagging

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveviewing angleVSAvoidease of operation

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The extendable member features rounded edges and a curved surface design that eliminates sharp corners and protrusions. This spherical/curved geometry prevents the member from snagging on clothing, bags, or other objects during movement. The smooth curved surfaces allow the device to be easily carried and manipulated without catching on surrounding materials, thus maintaining ease of operation while providing improved viewing angles through the standing capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

3Reliability

If a fastener is used for attachment, then reliability is improved, but ease of manufacture deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment reliabilityVSAvoidease of manufacture

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment mechanism replaces complex mechanical fasteners with a simpler system based on friction and geometric interlocking. The conical surface of the extendable member interacts with a corresponding recess in the base, creating a self-locking mechanism that relies on frictional forces rather than screws, clips, or adhesives. This substitution maintains reliable attachment while significantly simplifying the manufacturing process, as it eliminates the need for precise fastener installation and reduces assembly steps.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 users to easily prop up, hold, and control mobile devices at various angles, providing additional functionality without bulkiness, while preventing snagging and allowing seamless storage and use.

Implementation Method 1

an extendable member hingedly connected to the base for pivotal movement toward and away from the base

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHinge: Hinge

Implementation Method 2

the extendable member may be configured to rotate about an axis defined by the hinge

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRotation:

Implementation Method 3

a back surface that utilizes a fastener for attaching the versatile device to an object such as a mobile device

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical Fastener: Mechanical Fastener

Data Source

PatentUS10920929B1Attachment stand and extendable member for mobile devices

Publication Date: 2021.02.16 HIP INNOVATIONS LLC

AI summary

A versatile device that may provide mobile devices with the ability to be propped up and held by person via art an extendable member for the purposes of both viewing and using mobile devices. The present invention comprises a versatile device that may have a base and a proximate end, a distal end, a back surface, and a front surface. The versatile device may also have a hinge that may be located on the proximate end of the base. Further, the invention may have an extendable member with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end may be attached via the hinge. In some embodiments the versatile device may have a hack surface that utilizes a fastener for attaching the versatile device is an object such as a mobile device. In some embodiments the versatile device's extendable member may be configured to rotate about an axis defined by the hinge. Further, in some embodiments, the extendable member may be configured to stay in place at any single degree of rotation.