Ped Mounting Structure With Recessed Base And Pivotable Cradle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Passengers in vehicles often prefer to use their personal electronics devices (PEDs) instead of onboard entertainment systems, necessitating a way to securely mount and connect PEDs for hands-free viewing and potential integration with onboard systems.
Innovation Solution
A PED mounting structure comprising a base that stows within a recess and a cradle with pivotable arms and padding, allowing for secure placement and up to 15 degrees of rotation, along with a connection port for power and entertainment system integration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a PED mounting structure is provided to enable hands-free viewing and system integration, then passenger convenience and entertainment system connectivity are improved, but the device complexity and structural requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure utilizes a recess within the seat back assembly where the base is positioned. The cradle with arms is nested within the base structure, creating a compact integrated unit that fits within the existing seat back geometry, thereby reducing overall structural complexity while providing hands-free viewing capability
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure is designed to accommodate multiple PED sizes and orientations through adjustable arms and padding. The same structure provides both physical mounting and connectivity functions through integrated connection ports, reducing the need for separate components and simplifying the overall system
2Shape
If the base is configured to fit within a recess with portions positioned aft and within the recess, then a flush appearance is achieved when stowed, but the structural design complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base is divided into functional portions: a first portion positioned aft of the recess and a second portion positioned within the recess. This segmentation allows the base to achieve a flush appearance when stowed while maintaining structural integrity and ease of deployment through distinct functional zones
3Reliability
If the cradle includes pivotable arms with padding to hold PED securely, then device security and protection are improved, but the mechanism complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cradle incorporates pivotable arms that can move to accommodate different PED sizes and shapes. The arms pivot to engage with the device and apply controlled pressure through padding, providing secure holding while maintaining a relatively simple mechanical mechanism that does not require motors or complex actuators
Data Source
AI summary
Described are personal electronics device mounting structures including a base (12) with an aft surface, wherein the base is configured to fit substantially within a recess (42) so that the aft surface of the base (12) is substantially flush with an aft surface surrounding the recess (42) in a stowed position, and wherein at least a first portion of the base (12) is positioned aft of the recess and at least a second portion of the base (12) is positioned within the recess (42) in a deployed position, and a cradle (14) coupled to the base, wherein the cradle (14) comprises a pair of arms (22) configured to hold a personal electronics device securely in place adjacent a passenger seat back when the base (12) is in the deployed position.