Multi-Section Jacket Case with Pivot-Axis Support Footprint
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing case constructions for electronic devices lack the ability to provide a versatile and stable mechanism for selectively displaying devices in angled orientations, with limited functionality in adjusting display angles and support stability.
Innovation Solution
A case construction featuring a multi-section jacket with three parallel pivot axes and spine-opposed foldable portions, allowing the device-retention mechanism to be pivoted into various angled orientations, supported by a Δ-shaped footprint for enhanced stability and display flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a basic case construction is used to protect the device, then protection function is achieved, but the ability to selectively display the device in angled orientations is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The case construction is divided into multiple independent sections: a back section, a cover section, and a support section. Each section can be independently positioned and configured, allowing the device to be displayed in multiple orientations while maintaining protection functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The case incorporates movable and adjustable components that allow dynamic reconfiguration between different display orientations. The support section can be positioned at various angles relative to the back section, enabling both portrait and landscape orientations as well as angled display positions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a multi-section jacket with pivot axes is added to enable angled display, then display flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support section serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the device, acts as a hinge/pivot mechanism for angle adjustment, and forms part of the protective case structure. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated pivot mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The pivot functionality is nested within the case structure itself rather than being a separate mechanism. The support section is integrated into the case body and contains the pivot capability within its construction, reducing overall complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the case is configured to support multiple orientations, then adaptability is improved, but support stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The case sections are designed with asymmetric geometries that provide stable support in multiple orientations. The back section, cover section, and support section have complementary asymmetric shapes that interlock and distribute weight effectively in both portrait and landscape positions, ensuring stability regardless of orientation.
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AI summary
A case construction selectively encases and displays an electronic device, and includes a device-retention mechanism and multi-section jacket. The device-retention mechanism removably retains the electronic device and includes an anterior device-retaining section and a posterior jacket-opposing section. The multi-section jacket includes a mechanism-backing section, a spine section, and a mechanism-covering section. The mechanism-backing section is dimensioned to cover the posterior jacket-opposing section and the mechanism-covering section is dimensioned to cover the anterior device-retaining section. The spine section pivotally connects the mechanism-covering section to the mechanism-backing section for enabling the user to selectively cover/uncover the device-retention mechanism. The mechanism-backing section and mechanism-covering section each include at least one foldable portion. The foldable portions are cooperatively foldable at the spine section for enabling the user to form a select case support footprint. The select case support footprint enables the user to selectively support the case in a select case orientation.