Peripheral Terminal Holder for Stable, Flexible Grip
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mobile terminal holders interfere with the display surface when attached to the periphery of the terminal, lack stability, and hinder users from performing other tasks due to the ring portion being centered, making it difficult to hold the terminal securely and perform other actions simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A terminal holder design with a fixed portion and a holding portion featuring a finger insertion space that does not overlap with the fixed portion, allowing the holder to be placed at the periphery without interference, and utilizing the little finger for support to maintain stability and flexibility in handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the finger retainer and base are overlapped in the direction perpendicular to the display surface, then the holder can be attached to the mobile terminal, but the base protrudes from the periphery and the finger retainer cannot be placed at the periphery
Solution Approach 1:
The patent repositions the finger retainer in the lateral direction (parallel to the display surface) rather than overlapping it perpendicular to the display surface. This dimensional change allows the finger retainer to be placed at the periphery of the mobile terminal without the base protruding, enabling proper peripheral attachment while maintaining holding freedom.
2Ease of operation
If the ring portion is provided near the center on the back of the case, then the mobile terminal can be held, but the middle or index finger remains inserted into the ring portion making it difficult to perform other tasks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent positions the finger retainer at the periphery rather than the center, creating an asymmetric configuration. This allows the user to insert only the little finger into the retainer while keeping other fingers free to perform tasks such as picking up items from a bag, thereby improving hand versatility without compromising holding capability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the ring portion is provided near the center on the back of the mobile terminal, then the mobile terminal is supported near the center of gravity, but it lacks stability on the palm
Solution Approach 1:
The patent moves the finger retainer from a central vertical position to a peripheral horizontal position. This repositioning creates a more stable support structure on the palm by distributing the support point away from the center of gravity, preventing wobbling during terminal operation while maintaining ease of holding.
Data Source
AI summary
A terminal holder for holding the mobile terminal includes the fixed portion and the holding portion. The fixed portion has a fixed surface fixed to the mobile terminal or the terminal case covering the mobile terminal. The holding portion has both ends connected to the fixed portion, and a finger insertion space is defined between the fixed portion and holding portion, and the mobile terminal is held by inserting a finger into the finger insertion space. The finger insertion space fails to overlap with the fixed portion as viewed from a direction perpendicular to the fixed surface of the fixed portion.