Reusable Adhesive Phone Mount With Hinge and Kickstand
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional smartphones and portable electronics lack practical solutions for hands-free use on various surfaces without damaging the device or the surface, and existing solutions like tripods or adhesives are impractical or cause damage.
Innovation Solution
A reusable elastomeric adhesive mount device with a hinge mechanism that allows smartphones to be securely attached to any non-porous or semi-porous surface, featuring a protective cover that doubles as a kickstand and includes an elastic band for secure grip, enabling hands-free use and easy attachment of multiple items.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional adhesive (glue or duct tape) is used to attach the phone to a surface, then the phone can be mounted for hands-free use, but the adhesive causes damage to the surface or device and is permanent
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the adhesive properties by using a reusable adhesive material that can be repeatedly attached and detached without damaging surfaces. The adhesive strength and bonding characteristics are modified to allow temporary mounting rather than permanent bonding, resolving the contradiction between mounting capability and surface protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The reusable adhesive material can be removed and reused multiple times, allowing the mounting device to be discarded from one surface and recovered for use on another surface. This eliminates the permanent damage issue of traditional adhesives while maintaining the hands-free usage benefit.
2Ease of operation
If a tripod is carried to enable hands-free use, then the phone can be mounted on various surfaces, but it is highly impractical to carry a tripod everywhere
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential mounting function from a bulky tripod system and integrates it into a thin, flexible adhesive sheet. The complex mechanical structure of a tripod is replaced with a simple adhesive layer that can be applied directly to any smooth surface, eliminating the need to carry additional equipment while maintaining hands-free capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The adhesive mounting device can be applied to any smooth surface (tables, walls, cars, etc.), providing universal mounting capability without requiring a specific tripod structure. This multi-surface adaptability replaces the single-purpose tripod while maintaining portability and ease of use.
3Reliability
If the adhesive material is designed for strong bonding, then the phone can be securely mounted, but the adhesive leaves residue and cannot be reused
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the adhesive parameters to achieve optimal bonding strength that is sufficient for secure mounting but controlled enough to allow clean removal without residue. The adhesive chemistry is adjusted to balance initial bond strength with removable properties, enabling both reliability and reusability.
Solution Approach 2:
The reusable adhesive maintains its bonding capability across multiple attachment and removal cycles, providing continuous useful action rather than degrading after single use. The adhesive material is designed to retain its properties through repeated use, eliminating the need for replacement and reducing waste.
4Reliability
If a protective cover is added to protect the adhesive surface, then the adhesive is protected from contamination, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The protective cover is merged with the adhesive sheet itself, forming an integrated unit where the cover and adhesive become a single component. This eliminates the need for separate protective elements and reduces overall device complexity while still providing contamination protection for the adhesive surface.
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
The device provides a secure, hands-free experience for using smartphones and other items on various surfaces without leaving residue, allowing for easy cleaning and reuse, while also accommodating additional items like credit cards and keys.
Implementation Method 1
An adhesive material is provided on the first side of the second portion for connecting the second portion to an electronic device
Implementation Method 2
The adhesive can be a reusable adhesive. In this regard, it can be an elastomeric material
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AI summary
A device having a top half and a bottom half divided by a hinge mechanism is provided. The top half may contain a graphic image and be used as a protective cover or kickstand, and the bottom half contains a reusable elastomeric adhesive. The adhesive can be on both sides of the bottom half. The device can be used to mount any flat, non-porous or semi-porous object to another flat, non-porous or semi-porous surface or object. The shape and size of the device does not affect its functionality and can therefore be modified as needed.