Removable Wallet Accessory for Mobile Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile electronic devices lack a convenient and secure method to carry personal items like credit cards, identification, and cash while allowing for wireless charging without increasing the device's profile.
Innovation Solution
A removably attachable wallet accessory for mobile electronic devices, featuring a platform with a securing element and an elastic element to securely hold items, which can be detached for wireless charging, using a gel adhesive or mechanical locking means.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a wallet accessory is permanently attached to the mobile electronic device, then secure storage and carrying of personal items is improved, but the device's profile increases and wireless charging capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory is divided into two separable components: a platform that attaches to the mobile device and a wallet that attaches to the platform. This segmentation allows the wallet to be removed when wireless charging is needed, resolving the contradiction between secure storage and wireless charging capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanisms (securing element and elastic element) are designed to be dynamically adjustable, allowing the wallet to be securely attached during normal use and easily detached when wireless charging is required. This dynamic attachment resolves the contradiction by enabling both secure storage and wireless charging capability at different times.
2Reliability
If a wallet accessory is permanently attached to the mobile electronic device, then secure storage and carrying of personal items is improved, but the device's profile increases
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory is divided into two separable components: a platform that attaches to the mobile device and a wallet that attaches to the platform. This segmentation allows the wallet to be removed when a reduced profile is desired, resolving the contradiction between secure storage and device profile.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanisms are designed to allow the wallet to be securely attached during normal use and easily detached when a reduced profile is needed. This dynamic attachment resolves the contradiction by enabling both secure storage and reduced profile at different times.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a removable attachment mechanism is used, then wireless charging capability and reduced profile are improved, but the reliability of item storage may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The securing element and elastic element work together in combination to provide secure attachment. The securing element (adhesive or mechanical) provides strong bonding, while the elastic element provides continuous holding force, together ensuring reliable storage even with removable attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic attachment mechanism is designed with sufficient bonding strength to securely hold personal items during normal use, while still allowing easy removal when needed for wireless charging. The combination of securing element and elastic element ensures reliability is maintained despite removability.
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 secure storage and carrying of personal items with the device, allowing for reduced profile during charging without compromising the device's functionality.
Implementation Method 1
The securing element preferably takes the form of a gel adhesive that is disposed on a portion or all of a first surface of the platform
Implementation Method 2
The wallet includes a first panel, a second panel opposite the first panel, and an elastic element that is coupled to the first and second panels so as to define one or more storage compartments
Data Source
AI summary
An accessory for a mobile electronic device includes a platform, a wallet, and a grip accessory coupled to the wallet. The platform is adapted to be attached to the mobile electronic device or a case for the mobile electronic device. The wallet is attached to the platform and configured to hold one or more objects associated with a user of the accessory. The grip accessory is adapted to permit a user of the accessory to securely grip the accessory and includes a base and a gripping element movable relative to the base.