Bracket assembly and electronic device bracket

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing bracket assemblies for electronic devices are limited to mere support functions, lacking versatility and functionality, which restricts their comprehensive application.

Innovation Solution

A bracket assembly that integrates a swingable or foldable first bracket and a rotatable second bracket, allowing for inclined positioning and handhold functionality, respectively, while ensuring stable folding and rotation mechanisms.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed bracket is used to support electronic products, then the support function is achieved, but the functionality is poor and limited

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidstructure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket assembly is designed to perform multiple functions: the first bracket provides support function by contacting the tabletop, while the second bracket provides handhold function for user gripping. This multi-functionality design resolves the contradiction by enabling the same bracket assembly to serve different purposes in different usage scenarios without requiring separate devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket assembly incorporates dynamic elements including swingable first bracket relative to the base, and rotatable second bracket relative to the base through a rotation seat. These dynamic characteristics allow the bracket to adapt to different usage scenarios, transforming from a static support structure to a versatile system that can provide both support and handhold functions as needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If the second bracket is opened for handhold function, then user holding capability is improved, but the stability between bracket and rotation seat may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehandhold functionVSAvoidfolding stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket assembly incorporates buffering elements including elastic components and damping structures that are pre-installed to cushion the impacts and forces occurring during bracket opening, closing, and rotation operations. This beforehand cushioning ensures stable connection between the second bracket and rotation seat while maintaining reliable folding functionality, preventing damage from sudden forces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the first bracket is made swingable for inclined positioning, then support adaptability is improved, but the connection stability between bracket and base may be reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinclined positioningVSAvoidconnection stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The first bracket is designed to be swingably connected to the base, allowing it to rotate and adjust to different inclined positions. This dynamic connection enables the bracket to adapt to various tabletop angles and orientations while maintaining stable support functionality through controlled movement rather than rigid fixed connection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

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

The enhanced bracket assembly provides improved support and handhold capabilities, enriching its functionality and enabling comprehensive applications, while maintaining stability through adsorption or snap fit forces.

Implementation Method 1

when the second bracket is folded relative to the rotation seat, the second bracket is fixed to the rotation seat by adsorption force or snap fit force

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAdsorption force: Adsorption

Implementation Method 2

a rotation seat, rotatably mounted to the base and rotatable along an axis of the rotation seat

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical rotation:

Implementation Method 3

a first bracket, swingably mounted to the base and swingable or foldable relative to the base

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical swinging:

Data Source

PatentUS12317995B1Bracket assembly and electronic device bracket

Publication Date: 2025.06.03 DONGGUAN KAISHUO ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD

AI summary

The present application discloses a bracket assembly, which includes a base, a first bracket, a rotation seat and a second bracket. The first bracket is swingably mounted to the base and swingable or foldable relative to the base, to facilitate providing an inclined angle between the first bracket and the base, thereby contacting a tabletop or supporting a tabletop through the first bracket. In addition, the second bracket achieves the rotation function relative to the base through the rotation seat, to facilitate that the second bracket has the rotation function, and the second bracket is foldably mounted to the rotation seat and openable and foldable relative to the rotation seat, and when the second bracket is folded relative to the rotation seat, the second bracket is held by the user's hand.