Multitier Folding Stand for Simultaneous Multi-Device Support

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional stands for electronic devices are inconvenient to use and only support a single device, requiring users to manually adjust their position, which limits their functionality and versatility.

Innovation Solution

A multitier folding stand with a rectangular base, platform, bent support, pivotal arms, and legs that can be configured to support multiple devices such as laptops, keyboards, and smartphones, allowing for adjustable angles and positions to enhance usability and versatility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional stand is used to support an electronic device, then the device can be placed for support, but the stand only allows a single device to be supported and requires manual adjustment with hands

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of devices supportedVSAvoidmanual adjustment convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The stand is divided into multiple independent support platforms arranged at different heights and positions. Each platform can independently hold a different type of electronic device (tablet, smartphone, keyboard, etc.), allowing simultaneous support of multiple devices without manual repositioning.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The stand structure integrates multiple functions into a single device: it supports tablets, smartphones, keyboards, and other electronic devices simultaneously at various angles and positions. The multi-level design with adjustable platforms provides universal compatibility for different device types and sizes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional stand is used, then it provides basic support function, but it requires occupying space when not in use and lacks folding capability

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefolding and storage capabilityVSAvoidspace occupied

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The stand incorporates hinge joints and movable connections that allow the structure to transform between an expanded configuration (when supporting devices) and a folded/collapsed configuration (when not in use). This dynamic design enables the stand to adapt its volume based on operational needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The stand's components are designed to nest within each other when folded. The platforms and support arms can be collapsed into a compact form that occupies minimal space, similar to nested dolls, allowing easy storage when not in use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS11143355B1Multitier folding stand for electronic devices

Publication Date: 2021.10.12 HUANG CHENG YU

AI summary

A multitier folding stand is provided with a rectangular base (1) including two parallel toothed members (11), a transverse groove (12), two cavities (13), two detents (14), two rear bossed holes (15), and a rotatable disc (16); a pivotal platform (2); a bent support (3) pivotably secured to the platform (2); two aligned pivotal arms (4) pivotably secured to the bossed holes (15) respectively and including a lengthwise trough (43); two opposite pivotal support arms (5) including a main part (51), two pivots (52) at two ends of the main part (51) respectively, first and second bearings (53, 54) for securing the pivots (52) to the base (1) respectively, a sliding groove (55) in the main part (51), a first hole (56) through a first end of the sliding groove (55), and a sleeve (58) in the first hole (56); and two opposite pivotal legs (6).