Phone Accessory Stand and Clip for Multi-Angle Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mobile device accessories often limit the placement and viewing angle of mobile phones, lack portability, and do not provide a secure clip for easy attachment and retrieval.
Innovation Solution
A multi-functional accessory assembly that includes a pivot base with detents and ball bearings allowing for adjustable angles, a stand member with spring-loaded ball bearings for multiple viewing positions, and a clip member for secure attachment to surfaces like pockets or belts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a mobile phone stand is designed to hold a mobile phone upright in a single predetermined position, then the phone can be held at a fixed viewing angle, but the device limits the phone's placement and the angle at which it can be viewed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic stand mechanism with a pivot base and rotatable attachment base that allows the mobile phone to be held at multiple angles and positions. The pivot base enables rotation between a first position (phone extending laterally) and a second position (phone extending vertically), while the attachment base provides additional angular adjustment, transforming a static stand into a dynamic, multi-position support system.
2Ease of operation
If a mobile phone accessory provides a stand and grip functionality, then the phone can be held or positioned, but the device does not provide a secure clip for holding a phone in one's pocket
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into a single integrated accessory device: the pivot base provides stand functionality with multi-position support, the attachment base enables grip capability, and the clip member attached to the stand member provides secure pocket attachment. This combination resolves the contradiction by integrating all three functions (stand, grip, and secure attachment) into one cohesive device.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a generic ring type phone stand provides a grip and stand functionality, then the phone can be held or positioned, but the device does not provide a secure clip for holding a phone on a pocket or belt
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal accessory that performs multiple functions: the pivot base with rotatable attachment base provides both stand and grip capabilities, while the clip member attached to the stand member adds pocket/belt attachment functionality. This multi-functional design ensures the device can be used in various scenarios (handheld, standing, or pocket-carrying) with reliable security for each mode.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables a mobile device to be held at multiple angles, providing both a grip and a stand while allowing secure attachment and retrieval, enhancing portability and usability.
Implementation Method 1
The attachment base includes a first ball bearing adapted to engage at least one detent of the first set of detents, and a second ball bearing adapted to engage at least one detent of the second set of detents
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AI summary
A mobile device accessory assembly for holding and using a mobile device is provided. The assembly includes an attachment base for attaching the accessory assembly to a surface of the mobile device, and a multi-positional stand member extendable to hold the mobile device in a variety of upright orientations. A pivot assembly couples the stand member to the attachment base while providing the stand member two distinct degrees of freedom with respect to the attachment base. A clip member is coupled to the stand member providing an attachment mechanism to secure the accessory assembly and the mobile device held thereby to a separate structure.