Computer monitor stand having auxiliary devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional computer monitor stands lack auxiliary devices for neatly organizing cellular phones, tablets, and cups, leading to clutter and inefficient use of space when trying to position these items during use.

Innovation Solution

A computer monitor stand with two auxiliary devices: one side unfolds to hold a cellular phone or tablet, and the other side unfolds to hold a cup, utilizing a panel with slots, rails, and pivotal links for efficient deployment and storage, allowing for space-saving expansion.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional monitor stands are used without auxiliary devices, then the structure remains simple, but the ability to organize and hold additional items (phones, tablets, cups) is poor leading to clutter

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to hold additional itemsVSAvoidstructure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The auxiliary devices are nested within slots on the monitor stand panel. When not in use, the phone holder and cup holder are retracted into the panel, maintaining a clean simple appearance. When needed, they can be pulled out from the slots to provide additional functionality for holding items.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The auxiliary devices incorporate movable components with pivotable links and sliding mechanisms. The phone holder uses pivotable links to adjust the holding angle, while the cup holder uses a sliding mechanism along rails to extend and retract. This dynamic design allows the devices to adapt to different usage needs while maintaining structural simplicity when retracted.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If auxiliary devices are added to the monitor stand to organize items, then the organization capability improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveitem organization capabilityVSAvoidnumber of components

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The monitor stand is designed with multi-functionality by integrating auxiliary devices that can hold both phones and cups. The same basic structure with slots and mounting mechanisms supports different types of holders, making the stand versatile for organizing various items while avoiding the need for multiple separate devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The auxiliary devices are divided into modular components including base frames, support members, pivotal links, and mounting slots. This segmentation allows for easier assembly, maintenance, and adjustment of individual components without affecting the entire stand structure, thereby improving ease of operation despite increased component count.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If space is expanded to accommodate multiple items, then the organization capability improves, but the footprint of the stand increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of items that can be heldVSAvoidstand footprint

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The auxiliary devices utilize the vertical dimension and depth of the panel rather than only horizontal expansion. The slots are positioned on the panel surface, and the holders extend outward in a controlled manner, allowing multiple items to be organized without significantly increasing the overall footprint of the stand on the desk surface.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS12185830B2Computer monitor stand having auxiliary devices

Publication Date: 2025.01.07 HUANG CHENG YU

AI summary

A stand for a computer monitor includes two auxiliary devices at two sides respectively. One auxiliary device is configured to extend out from one side of the stand and unfold to serve as a cup holder. The other auxiliary device is configured to extend out from the other side of the stand and unfold to serve as a holder for a cellular phone and/or a tablet computer.