Modular Protective Case With Pivotable Handle And Interchangeable Battery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional protective cases for mobile devices do not offer a convenient solution for taking selfies or addressing power drainage issues, as they lack integrated handle apparatuses and power sources.
Innovation Solution
A protective case with a handle assembly and a battery source that are interchangeably connectable, featuring a sculpted contour design allowing for removability and pivotability, and a charging mechanism to support mobile device power needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a protective case is designed with integrated handle assembly and battery source, then selfie-taking functionality and power extension are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The protective case is divided into modular components including a base case, a handle assembly with camera, and a battery source. These segments can be independently attached or removed from the case via attachment devices, allowing the case to transform from a simple protective cover to a functional selfie stick with extended power capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment device serves multiple functions: it provides structural coupling between case components, enables removable attachment of the handle assembly for selfie functionality, and allows attachment of the battery source for power extension. This universal attachment mechanism eliminates the need for separate structures for each function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a protective case includes interchangeably connectable handle assembly and battery source, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The case system is segmented into standardized modules (base case, handle assembly, battery source) that all interface through the same attachment device with tab-lock and tab-slot mechanisms. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently using optimized processes, then assembled through simple attachment operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment device uses standardized geometric parameters (tab dimensions, slot positions, locking mechanisms) across all components. This standardization of parameters enables different components to be manufactured on the same production lines with the same tooling, significantly easing the manufacturing process despite the multi-component system.
3Ease of operation
If a protective case provides pivotable handle assembly, then ease of operation for selfies is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The handle assembly is designed with a pivot mechanism that allows it to rotate relative to the base case around a pivot axis. This dynamic capability enables the user to adjust the handle angle to various positions for comfortable selfie-taking, transforming a static case into an adaptable positioning system.
Solution Approach 2:
The pivot mechanism is integrated into the attachment device structure itself, combining the attachment function with the rotation function. The handle assembly attaches to the case through the same attachment device that enables pivoting, eliminating the need for separate attachment and rotation mechanisms.
4Stability of the object's composition
If a protective case includes fascia plate to fill void, then structural integrity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
When the handle assembly or battery source is not attached to the case, a void space remains in the case structure. The fascia plate is extracted as a separate component specifically designed to fill this void, maintaining the case's structural integrity and aesthetic appearance without being permanently integrated into the case.
Solution Approach 2:
The fascia plate serves as a dynamic filler component that is attached to the case only when needed (when handle or battery is removed). This allows the case structure to adapt between having the void filled or open, maintaining structural integrity in both states without requiring permanent structural modifications.
Data Source
AI summary
A protective case for use with a mobile device is provided. The protective case includes an attachment device that is configured to couple to one of a handle assembly, a battery source, and a fascia plate when a void is provided on the protective case. When the handle assembly is coupled to the protective case, the handle assembly is configured to pivot about the protective case for moving the handle assembly from a closed configuration to an open configuration. When the battery source is coupled to the protective case, the battery source is configured to charge the mobile device, and, when the fascia plate is coupled to the protective case, the fascia plate is configured to fill the void, that is otherwise filled by one of the handle assembly and the battery source.