Multi-Position Device Holder for Vehicle Console Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional vehicle console holders fail to provide stability to mobile devices, leading to movement and potential damage during vehicle operation, and often compromise aesthetics and functionality when third-party solutions are used.
Innovation Solution
A multi-position device holder integrated into the vehicle's console with a canted platform that accommodates multiple angles for both wired and wireless charging, featuring channels for cord management and a divider rib for stability, along with side stabilizers for secure device placement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If mobile devices are placed in open bins or trays during vehicle operation, then accessibility and visibility are improved, but device stability deteriorates causing movement and potential damage
Solution Approach 1:
The device holder provides multiple static positions (horizontal, vertical, angled) that allow the device to be securely held in various orientations. This dynamic adaptability resolves the contradiction by offering both stability through secure positioning and ease of operation through multiple accessible angles for different user needs
2Stability of the object's composition
If conventional single-position holders are used, then device stability is improved, but versatility deteriorates limiting charging options and viewing angles
Solution Approach 1:
The holder integrates multiple functions into a single device: it provides stable horizontal positioning for safe operation, vertical positioning for charging access, and angled positions for viewing. The multiple channels accommodate different cord types and routing needs. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by maintaining stability while offering versatile charging and viewing options
3Stability of the object's composition
If third-party device holders are installed, then device stability is improved, but vehicle interior aesthetics and functionality deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The device holder is merged with the vehicle's existing console structure, integrating seamlessly into the interior design. Rather than being a separate third-party addition, it combines device stabilization functionality with the console's aesthetic and functional elements, resolving the contradiction between stability and interior integration
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 solution provides enhanced stability and secure positioning of mobile devices in various orientations, preventing damage and ensuring safe operation while maintaining the vehicle's aesthetic and functional integrity.
Implementation Method 1
a first section of the back rest includes wireless charging circuitry adapted to wirelessly charge one of the one or more mobile devices when the at least one surface of the one or more mobile devices abuts the first section of the back rest
Data Source
AI summary
A multi-position device holder is provided for holding one or more mobile devices in a vehicle interior in a center console/console assembly. The multi-position device holder may accommodate one or more mobile devices used/placed on the multi-position device holder in various orientations. A platform of the multi-position device holder provides multiple angular orientations of one or more mobile devices, to accommodate different charging mechanisms (wireless and corded), as well as provide increased stability/retention of one or more mobile devices.