Portable Device Case With Removable Tray And Resilient Cord
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional protective cases for portable electronic devices lack reconfigurable storage compartments that can securely hold various items and are not easily removable for separate use.
Innovation Solution
A protective case design featuring a base structure, a tray structure with reconfigurable sidewalls, and a resilient member that can be coupled and decoupled to securely store items within the tray, allowing for customization of item placement and removal of the tray from the case.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional wallet cases are used to store items, then item storage is provided, but the storage compartments cannot be reconfigured to conform to different items
Solution Approach 1:
The storage compartment is divided into a tray structure with multiple removable dividers that can be segmented and repositioned to create different storage configurations for various items, transforming a fixed compartment into a flexible, user-customizable storage system
Solution Approach 2:
The tray structure incorporates resilient members and removable components that allow dynamic reconfiguration of the storage space, enabling users to adapt the compartment layout to different storage needs while maintaining structural integrity through elastic retention mechanisms
2Adaptability or versatility
If storage compartments are made fixed to secure items, then item security is improved, but the compartments cannot be removed for separate use
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is segmented into a base structure and a removable tray structure, allowing the tray to be separated from the case for independent use while maintaining secure item storage when attached through resilient retention mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling between the tray and case utilizes resilient members that can change their mechanical state between engaged and disengaged positions, enabling the tray to be securely held during use and easily removed when needed through simple user action
3Ease of operation
If multiple items are stored in a fixed layout, then storage capacity is provided, but flexibility in item placement is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The tray is divided into multiple sections by removable dividers that can be independently positioned or removed, allowing users to create custom compartments for different item sizes and shapes without increasing overall case complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The tray structure incorporates flexible resilient members that allow dynamic adjustment of divider positions and tray configuration, enabling easy reorganization of stored items while maintaining structural support through elastic retention
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to securely store and reconfigure items within the case while allowing the tray to be used independently, providing flexibility and convenience in carrying and accessing both the electronic device and stored items.
Implementation Method 1
The resilient member may be removably coupleable to the tray structure in a variety of configurations, where the resilient member may be configured to secure items within the cavity of the tray structure
Data Source
AI summary
A protective case for a portable electronic device includes a housing with an open tray and a resilient cord. The tray is recessed into the rear of the housing. The cord spans the opening of the tray, creating a cord pattern of overlapping segments capable of securing items placed into the tray. In an embodiment, the tray may be separated from the housing and the cord separated from the tray. A user may customize the cord layout by threading the cord across the tray opening in a desired pattern based on the goods within the tray.