Monitor Support Joint for 360-Degree Display Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing adjustable monitor stands lack flexibility and ease of use in adjusting the placement, height, and orientation of computing device displays, failing to accommodate user preferences effectively.

Innovation Solution

A support system with an upper arm, lower arm, and joint that allows for synchronous and simultaneous rotation of the arms about orthogonal axes, enabling full 360-degree movement and independent adjustment of display position, height, and orientation without lateral displacement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing adjustable monitor stands are used, then basic height adjustment is possible, but flexibility and ease of use in adjusting placement, height, and orientation are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility in adjusting display placementVSAvoidease of use in adjusting monitor position

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The support system is divided into multiple independent rotatable segments (upper arm, lower arm, joint) that can move relative to each other about different axes. This segmentation allows each component to contribute to the overall positioning capability, enabling independent adjustment of height, tilt, and rotation without requiring complete disassembly or complex mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The support system employs dynamic joints that permit rotation about multiple axes (longitudinal axis and orthogonal first and second axes). These dynamic connections allow the monitor to be positioned in various orientations and angles, transforming a static support structure into a dynamically adjustable system that adapts to user preferences while maintaining stability during adjustment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple adjustment mechanisms are added to improve flexibility, then adaptability increases, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomization for display placementVSAvoidcomplexity of support structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple rotation functions (rotation about longitudinal axis, rotation about first orthogonal axis, and rotation about second orthogonal axis) are merged into a single integrated joint structure. This consolidation allows the support system to achieve complex positioning capabilities without requiring separate mechanisms for each degree of freedom, thereby reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining high adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The joint structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it supports the weight of the monitor, enables rotation about the longitudinal axis, and permits rotation about two orthogonal axes. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate components for each function, reducing the number of parts and simplifying the overall device while providing comprehensive adjustment capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12498081B2Support system for computing device displays

Publication Date: 2025.12.16 CMD LTD

AI summary

A support for a computing device display includes an upper arm, a lower arm, and a joint connecting the upper arm and the lower arm. The upper arm and the lower arm are rotatable with respect to one another about a longitudinal axis of the joint. The upper arm is rotatable with respect to the joint about a first axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the joint. The lower arm is rotatable with respect to the joint about a second axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the joint.