Multi-Stand Tablet Holder Mechanism for Adjustable Viewing Angles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Many electronic device stands are not adjustable, limiting the ability to change the viewing angle of electronic devices such as tablet personal computers for different users.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable stand mechanism with a support member that includes multiple stands and springs, allowing the holding member to be positioned at various inclined angles, enabling users to customize the viewing angle by changing the state of the stands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a stand is designed with a single predetermined inclined angle, then the structure is simple and stable, but the viewing angle cannot be adjusted for different users
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is divided into multiple independent stands (first stand, second stand, third stand, fourth stand) with different inclined angles. Each stand can be independently selected and positioned to provide the desired viewing angle, transforming a single fixed-structure stand into a modular system with adjustable configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand mechanism transitions from a static fixed-angle design to a dynamic adjustable system. The holding member can be positioned at different angles by selecting among multiple stands, and the springs enable smooth transitions between positions, making the stand adaptable to different user needs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple stands with different inclined angles are provided, then viewing angle adjustability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spring mechanisms automatically provide the force needed to move the holding member between different angular positions. When a user releases a stand, the spring automatically returns it to its original position, eliminating the need for manual force or complex locking mechanisms and making the adjustment process simple and intuitive.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses springs to create a dynamic adjustment mechanism where the holding member can smoothly transition between fixed angular positions. The springs provide continuous force to maintain each position and enable easy switching between positions, improving operational ease despite having multiple configurations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the stand structure is made adjustable with multiple positions, then user comfort is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is manufactured as separate modular components (multiple stands with different angles, holding member, springs) that can be independently produced using standard manufacturing processes. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized and manufactured separately, then assembled into the final adjustable stand mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding member and support member are designed as universal components that work with all the different stands. The same holding member can accommodate stands with different inclined angles, reducing the need for multiple specialized parts and simplifying the manufacturing and assembly process.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to easily adjust the viewing angle of electronic devices to a desired position, enhancing usability and accommodating different user preferences.
Implementation Method 1
a spring disposed between the support member and the holding member and configured to push the holding member to an initial position corresponding to the first supporting state
Data Source
AI summary
An exemplary adjustable stand mechanism for supporting an electronic device includes a holding member for holding the electronic device and a support member for supporting the holding member at a selected one of different inclined angles. The support member includes a first stand rotatably engaged with the holding member, and a second stand also rotatably engaged with the holding member. The first stand selectably supports the holding member and provides a first inclined angle for the holding member. The second stand selectably supports the holding member and provides a second inclined angle for the holding member which is different from the first inclined angle.