Protective Case Stand Assembly for Stable Multi-Angle Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable computing devices often require secure and adjustable stands for comfortable viewing, but existing solutions require additional attachments and lack versatility in angle adjustment.
Innovation Solution
A protective case with an integrated adjustable stand assembly that transitions from a fully collapsed to a range of deployed configurations, allowing the device to be viewed at various angles from 0 to slightly over 175 degrees, using a first member with a latching upper edge and a rotatably coupled second member anchored within a recess, with an island providing tension and securing slots for stable positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an integrated stand assembly is built into the protective case, then additional attachments are eliminated and device security is improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The stand assembly is merged with the protective case by integrating it into a recess on the backside of the case. The first member's upper edge with latching portions combines with tracks in the recess to form a unified securing mechanism, eliminating the need for separate attachment devices while maintaining device security.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand assembly is nested within a recess on the backside of the protective case. When collapsed, the first and second members are housed within the recess, creating a compact integrated structure. The latching portions nest within tracks in the recess, allowing the stand to be stored flush with the case surface when not in use.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a rotatable stand assembly with multiple deployed configurations is implemented, then viewing angle versatility is improved, but the manufacturing precision requirements and structural complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The stand assembly is designed with rotational freedom between the first and second members, allowing dynamic adjustment to multiple deployed configurations. The rotatable coupling enables the stand to achieve viewing angles from 0 to slightly over 175 degrees, providing adaptability without requiring precise pre-set angular positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand assembly allows continuous change of the viewing angle parameter through rotation, rather than being limited to fixed discrete positions. The latching mechanism works with the rotational degree of freedom to enable versatile angular adjustment while maintaining simplicity in the manufacturing of the rotatable joint.
3Reliability
If latching portions slide within tracks along sidewalls, then secure positioning at multiple angles is achieved, but the device complexity and assembly difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The securing mechanism is segmented into discrete latching portions on the first member and corresponding tracks in the recess. Each latching portion can independently engage with its corresponding track, allowing for modular manufacturing and assembly. This segmentation enables reliable positioning while maintaining ease of manufacture through standardized components.
Data Source
AI summary
A case to protect and to support a device at various viewing angles is disclosed. The case comprises a recess on a backside to house a stand assembly, which transitions between a collapsed configuration and a plurality of deployed configurations. The base of the recess comprises a flexible island with a slit gap encircling a majority of its circumference. The stand assembly can be secured at a plurality of locations via tension between its sliding member and the island. A plurality of receiving slots can be configured onto the top surface of the island to further enhance stability. The stand assembly encompasses a range of operation between 0 to 175+ degrees from a completely collapsed to a fully extended configuration.