Rotatable Touch Screen Mount with Outlet Cover and USB Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounts for touch-screen devices do not allow for continuous charging and rotation of devices of any size when connected to an electrical wall outlet, as they are designed for smaller devices and lack the ability to accommodate USB ports for larger devices.
Innovation Solution
A mount that covers an existing electrical wall outlet, featuring a rotatable base, a converter, and adjustable clamps, which connects to both the electrical outlet and the USB port of a touch-screen device, ensuring continuous charging and allowing rotation of the device between horizontal and vertical positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the mount is designed to accommodate larger touch-screen devices with USB ports, then the device size compatibility is improved, but the mount structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mount is designed with universal adaptability to accommodate different device sizes and types (smartphones, tablets, laptops) through adjustable clamps and multiple mounting positions, allowing a single device to serve multiple functions and device types without requiring separate mounts for each device category
Solution Approach 2:
The mount structure is divided into separate functional components including adjustable clamps, rotating mechanisms, and mounting brackets that can be independently positioned and configured, allowing each segment to be optimized for specific device sizes while maintaining overall structural simplicity
2Reliability
If the mount provides continuous charging connection, then the charging reliability is improved, but the mount design becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mount combines multiple functions into a single integrated structure: mechanical device holding, rotational positioning, and electrical charging connection are merged into one unified mount assembly, eliminating the need for separate charging cables and mounts, thereby improving charging reliability without proportionally increasing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The mount serves as an intermediary device that bridges the electrical outlet and the touch-screen device, providing a stable intermediate connection point that ensures continuous power transfer while simplifying the overall system by consolidating connection functions in one location
3Adaptability or versatility
If the mount allows rotation of the device, then the operational versatility is improved, but the mounting stability may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The mount incorporates a rotating mechanism that allows the device to be dynamically repositioned between horizontal and vertical orientations while maintaining secure gripping through adjustable clamps, enabling the system to adapt its configuration based on operational needs without compromising stability
4Shape
If the mount covers the electrical outlet, then the aesthetic appearance is improved, but the installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The outlet cover function is merged with the device mounting function in a single integrated unit, allowing the mount to simultaneously conceal the electrical outlet for aesthetic purposes and provide secure device holding, thereby achieving dual benefits without requiring separate cover and mount installations
Data Source
AI summary
A mount for mounting a touch screen device, such as a tablet computer, to an electrical outlet includes a base for rotatably mounting the touch screen device to the electrical outlet, an electrical plug to be plugged into the electrical outlet and a USB plug to be plugged into a port of the touch screen device. A cover covers at least edges of the touch screen device and the base and the cover hide the electrical outlet. The touch screen device is therefore permanently mounted to and powered by the electrical outlet, yet rotatable into horizontal or vertical positions.