Combination versatile seat attachment device and USB power port
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing seating attached trays are permanently attached or have permanent features that obstruct the general use of the seat and do not provide significant adjustment, failing to offer a convenient resting place for devices like smartphones or tablets at an appropriate distance from the user.
Innovation Solution
A versatile seat attachment device (VSD) with a base receiver and base that can be easily mounted on furniture, featuring a power source, adjustable positioning, and a built-in USB connector, allowing for removable storage and versatile location adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If trays are permanently attached to seat arms, then they provide stable support for items, but they obstruct the general use of the seat and cannot be adjusted
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment device is divided into separate components: a base unit that attaches to the seat arm and a tray that can be independently positioned and removed. This segmentation allows the tray to be stable when attached while not permanently obstructing the seat arm, and enables adjustment by detaching and repositioning the tray to different locations on the seat structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanism transitions from a static permanent attachment to a dynamic adjustable system. The base unit can be attached and detached from different positions on the seat arm, and the tray height and position can be adjusted while attached. This dynamic capability resolves the contradiction by providing stability during use while enabling adaptability through reconfiguration.
2Stability of the object's composition
If trays are permanently attached to provide stable support, then items can be securely held, but significant adjustment of tray position and height is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The tray support system incorporates adjustable height mechanisms and repositionable attachment points that allow the tray to be dynamically configured to different positions while maintaining stability at each position. The base unit can be attached at various heights on the seat arm, and the tray itself can be adjusted vertically, providing both stability and adjustability.
3Ease of operation
If furniture is equipped with built-in USB connectors, then device charging is convenient, but furniture without USB connectors cannot power personal devices
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment device incorporates a universal power solution that can be integrated into the base unit, providing USB charging capability across different furniture types. This multi-functional base unit serves both as a mechanical attachment point and as a power source, making the system adaptable to furniture regardless of whether it has built-in USB connectors.
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AI summary
A Versatile Seat attachment Device (VSD) having a base, a base receiver, and an engagement button, and mounted on an article of furniture providing seating. A tray is supportable by the base, the tray supporting articles such as drinking glasses or snacks, in convenient reach of a person using the seating. The VSD removed and disposed in storage when the VSD is not in use. The VSD is versatile in location, adjustable in height and may be adjustably positioned relative to the seating; and is simple and durable in construction, economical to manufacture, and neat and attractive in appearance. The base having a USB port to charge personal devices.