Nested Telescoping Mount for Flush Device Retraction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing telescoping mounts for electronic devices on vehicles do not allow for full retraction against an underlying surface, leaving the device in an intermediate position and reducing stability and obtrusiveness when not in use.
Innovation Solution
A fully telescoping device mount with a telescoping post, mount segment, and base, where the outer post segment telescopes relative to the inner post segment, allowing the electronic device to be securely positioned close to the underlying surface, enhancing stability and usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing telescoping mounts are used, then the electronic device can be raised to a prominent position for use, but the device cannot be fully retracted against the underlying surface, leaving it in an intermediate position that reduces stability and increases obtrusiveness
Solution Approach 1:
The mount segment is received within the telescoping post, with the outer collar slidably securable to the outer post segment. This nested configuration allows the mount segment to be fully retracted into the telescoping post, enabling the electronic device to be disposed fully against the underlying surface when not in use, thereby improving stability and reducing obtrusiveness.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing telescoping mounts are used, then the device can be positioned at limited ranges, but the device cannot achieve full retraction to eliminate intermediate positions
Solution Approach 1:
The telescoping post includes an inner post segment and an outer post segment that can telescope relative to each other. The outer collar is slidably securable to the outer post segment, allowing dynamic adjustment of the mount segment position. This dynamic structure enables full retraction of the device against the underlying surface while maintaining adaptability for various positions when needed.
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AI summary
A telescoping device mount is configured to hold an electronic device. The telescoping device mount is configured to fully extend or fully retract the electronic device. The telescoping device mount includes a telescoping post, a mount segment, and a base. The telescoping post includes an inner post segment and an outer post segment. The mount segment is configured to secure an electronic device thereto. The mount segment includes an outer collar slidably securable to the outer post segment of the telescoping post. The base is secured to the inner post segment such that the outer post segment telescopes relative to the inner post segment. In a fully retracted position, the electronic device is proximate to the base and/or an underlying surface.