Rotatable Polyhedral Cube Holder for Vehicle Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Passengers in vehicles face inconvenience while using electronic devices due to the lack of dedicated space for support, often requiring them to hold or store these devices in bags or seat pockets.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle supporter system comprising a pair of facing brackets with rotatable polyhedral cubes having different-sized holding holes, connected by magnetic elements, allowing secure and adjustable support for various devices and articles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If passengers hold electronic devices manually, then no additional space is required, but passenger convenience deteriorates due to the inconvenience of holding devices
Solution Approach 1:
The supporter is divided into multiple independent cubes that can be selectively assembled. Each cube contains holding holes for different device sizes, and cubes can be arranged in various configurations (single cube, multiple cubes stacked, or cubes connected via connection members) to match different device dimensions, providing customized support without requiring a complex integrated structure
Solution Approach 2:
The cubes are designed with holding holes on multiple surfaces (front, rear, left, right sides) to accommodate various device orientations and sizes. The same cube structure can hold different types of electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, e-readers) by adjusting the cube arrangement, making the supporter universally applicable to multiple device types
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed holding structures are used, then device support is stable, but adaptability to different device sizes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The cubes are designed to be rotatable relative to each other through connection members, allowing the holder to dynamically adjust its configuration. Users can rotate cubes to change the orientation and arrangement of holding holes, adapting the structure to fit different device sizes and shapes while maintaining secure holding through magnetic and friction forces
Solution Approach 2:
Smaller cubes can be nested within or adjacent to larger cubes to create customized holding configurations. The cubes can be stacked vertically or arranged horizontally, with connection members allowing nested arrangements that adapt to different device dimensions while maintaining structural integrity
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple fixed holders are installed for different devices, then device support coverage is improved, but space utilization deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of installing multiple fixed holders for different device types, the patent uses dynamic cubes that can be rotated and reconfigured to accommodate various devices. A single set of cubes can adapt to hold smartphones, tablets, e-readers, and other electronic devices by changing the cube arrangement, eliminating the need for multiple dedicated holders and saving mounting space
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides convenient and secure support for electronic devices and articles, enhancing passenger convenience by efficiently utilizing vehicle space and preventing damage through adjustable and secure holding.
Implementation Method 1
At least one magnet or magnetic body may be mounted on the head and at least one additional magnet or magnetic body having the opposite polarity to the at least one magnet or magnetic body mounted on the head may be mounted on the side surface of the cube contacting the head so that attractive force is applied therebetween.
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AI summary
A supporter for a vehicle includes a pair of brackets separated from each other so as to face each other, one end of each of the brackets being fixed to a holding part held inside of the vehicle, and cubes installed between the brackets so as to be rotatable, the cubes having a polyhedral shape, and one or more holding holes formed on at least two surfaces of the cubes. The supporter selectively supports or holds various goods, such as cup holders, various articles and electronic devices, according to the sizes of the goods, thereby efficiently using space and increasing user convenience.