Apparatus for serving various purposes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cell phone accessories can only accommodate a single external equipment at a time, limiting their functionality and usability for tasks such as screwing, bottle opening, door opening, and writing, and lack the ability to perform these functions without manual hand contact.
Innovation Solution
A multi-purpose apparatus attached to a communication device, featuring a case with coupling provisions, a holder for additional items, and an operating module with sensors and mechanisms for automatic operation, enabling contactless door opening, bottle opening, cutting, screwing, writing, and other functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single external equipment is attached to the cell phone accessory, then the accessory structure remains simple, but the functionality and versatility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory is divided into multiple independent compartments, each capable of holding a different tool or equipment. This segmentation allows the accessory to accommodate multiple functions simultaneously while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure, as each compartment can be independently designed and assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The accessory is designed with multiple attachment points and universal mounting mechanisms that can accommodate various types of tools and equipment. This multi-functionality approach allows a single accessory structure to serve multiple purposes by attaching different tools to different compartments or attachment points.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple tools are attached to the accessory, then the versatility improves, but the ease of operation and accessibility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory utilizes three-dimensional space by arranging tool compartments in multiple layers and orientations. This dimensional arrangement allows multiple tools to be accessible from different directions and angles, improving ease of operation while accommodating tool variety. Users can access tools without removing other tools, as each compartment is independently accessible.
3Ease of operation
If manual contact with door handle is required, then the door opening mechanism remains simple, but the hygiene and convenience for contactless operation are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The door opening mechanism replaces manual mechanical contact with an automated system. A sensor detects the presence or position of the door handle, and an actuator automatically extends a tool (such as a card or wedge) to pry open the door. This substitution of mechanical contact with sensor-actuator systems enables contactless operation while managing the complexity through integrated control.
Solution Approach 2:
The door opening system operates autonomously by detecting the user's intent through sensors and automatically executing the door opening action without requiring manual intervention. The system serves itself by sensing the need and performing the action, eliminating the need for direct hand contact with the door handle.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides an apparatus for serving one or more purposes. The apparatus includes a case. The case has at least one coupling provision from a plurality of coupling provisions. In addition, the apparatus includes a holder operably coupled at one end of the case. The holder is used for holding at least one of a keychain, a ring, a band, and a bracelet. Further, the apparatus may include a band. The band is placed for holding at least one of a communication device or a hand of a user. Furthermore, the apparatus includes an operating module operable coupled with a mechanism that is positioned inside or around the case to control and operate a holding module. The operating module is positioned on any of face of the case. The holding module has a provision for mounting a plurality of elements for serving the one or more purposes.