Holder for supporting media sheet
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing monitor holders do not effectively support media sheets in a facing and easily observable position relative to the monitor, lacking versatility and efficient attachment methods.
Innovation Solution
A holder with flexible retainers and a connector system that allows media sheets to be biased into contact with a substantially flat body, featuring a connector for secure attachment to the monitor, and moveable arms for adjustable support and compact storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing monitor holders are used, then attachment to monitor is possible, but media sheets cannot be effectively supported in a facing and easily observable position
Solution Approach 1:
The holder incorporates movable arms that can be adjusted to different positions and angles, allowing the media sheet to be supported in various orientations. The arms can be moved to accommodate different sheet sizes and viewing preferences, providing dynamic adaptability while maintaining secure support.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is designed to support media sheets in multiple orientations (vertical, horizontal, angled) and can accommodate various sheet sizes. The connector system can attach to different monitor types, making the holder universally applicable while effectively supporting media in a facing position for easy observation.
2Ease of operation
If flexible retainers are used, then media sheets can be biased into contact with body for easy positioning, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The holder uses flexible retainer elements that can elastically deform to accommodate media sheets of different sizes and thicknesses. These flexible retainers bias the media sheet into contact with the body, providing easy positioning and secure holding without requiring complex mechanical fastening systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible retainers automatically adjust to the inserted media sheet, biasing it into the correct position against the body without requiring manual adjustment or complex positioning mechanisms. The elastic nature of the retainers provides self-adjusting support that simplifies operation.
3Reliability
If connector system is added for secure attachment, then reliability of attachment improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector system is designed to attach securely to various monitor types and edges, providing reliable mounting while maintaining a relatively simple structure. The connector can adapt to different attachment surfaces and orientations, ensuring secure attachment without requiring complex customization for each monitor type.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy positioning and support of media sheets in various orientations, ensuring clear visibility and secure attachment to monitors, accommodating different sheet sizes and orientations while allowing for compact storage.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of retainers, the retainers being configured such that in use a media sheet is biased by the retainer into contact with the body
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AI summary
A holder (1) for supporting one or more media sheets with respect to a monitor, the holder comprising a body (4) with a plurality of retainers, the retainers (7) being configured such that in use a media sheet is biased by the retainers into contact with the body so as to be supported in facing relationship with the body and a connector (10) adapted to connect the body with the monitor.