Rotating Mobile Phone Holder With Suction Pad Angle Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile phone holders have a narrow range of use and poor versatility, primarily supporting mobile phones at fixed angles on horizontal surfaces, failing to meet diverse user requirements for different angles of placement.
Innovation Solution
A mobile phone holder with a support member, rotating assembly, and suction pad, allowing for adjustable angles on both horizontal and smooth surfaces, featuring a rotating disc and base with self-locking capabilities and a suction pad for versatile adhesion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-angle mobile phone holder is used on a horizontal surface, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability is poor and it cannot meet diverse user requirements for different angles
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by introducing a rotating assembly that enables the support member to rotate relative to the base, transforming the fixed-angle holder into an adjustable-angle holder. The rotating disc with positioning notches allows dynamic adjustment between multiple predetermined angles (e.g., 0°, 45°, 90°, 135°), while the elastic member provides self-locking to maintain selected angles. This dynamic mechanism resolves the contradiction by enabling multi-angle adaptability without excessive structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the holder into distinct functional modules: a base for bonding to the mobile phone, a rotating assembly with rotating disc and positioning notches for angle adjustment, an elastic member for self-locking, and a support member for holding the phone. This modular segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, achieving versatile angle adjustment while keeping the overall structure manageable and not overly complex.
2Ease of operation
If a fixed-angle holder is used, then the manufacturing is simple, but the ease of operation is reduced due to inability to adjust angles
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamic rotating mechanism with positioning notches and elastic self-locking enables easy angle adjustment by simply rotating the support member to the desired angle, where the elastic member automatically locks it in place. This provides excellent ease of operation. The manufacturing complexity is kept moderate through the use of simple geometric features like radial notches and standard elastic components, resolving the contradiction between operational ease and manufacturing simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic member provides self-service by automatically locking the rotating disc at selected angles without requiring additional fasteners or complex locking mechanisms. The user simply rotates to the desired angle and the elastic member's elasticity provides automatic engagement, greatly enhancing ease of operation. This self-locking feature is manufactured as an integrated component, avoiding excessive manufacturing complexity.
3Reliability
If adhesive sticker is used for bonding, then the structure is simple, but the reliability is insufficient for smooth surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges two bonding methods: the traditional adhesive sticker on the base for bonding to the mobile phone, and a suction pad integrated on the support member for bonding to smooth surfaces like tables or walls. This combination of adhesive and suction mechanisms provides reliable bonding in both scenarios (holding the phone and anchoring the holder), significantly improving reliability without adding excessive structural complexity since the suction pad is integrated into the existing support member.
Solution Approach 2:
The support member serves multiple functions: it supports the mobile phone, enables angle adjustment through rotation, and incorporates a suction pad for adhering to smooth surfaces. This multi-functionality ensures the holder can be reliably used in various scenarios (on tables, walls, or other smooth surfaces) while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure, resolving the contradiction between reliability and structural simplicity.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a rotating mechanism is added for angle adjustment, then the adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating mechanism implements dynamics by allowing the support member to rotate freely to any angle, with the elastic member providing intermittent self-locking at predetermined angles defined by positioning notches. This dynamic design provides continuous angle adjustability combined with stable locking positions, achieving high adaptability while keeping the mechanism relatively simple through the use of basic rotational elements and elastic locking rather than complex gear or motor systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating mechanism is segmented into independent functional components: the rotating disc with positioning notches for angle definition, the elastic member for self-locking, and the support member for rotation. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and assembled straightforwardly, reducing overall manufacturing and assembly complexity while maintaining the adaptability benefits of the rotating mechanism.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables flexible adjustment of mobile phone angles on various surfaces, providing stability and ease of use with a simple structure, enhancing user satisfaction and adaptability.
Implementation Method 1
a suction pad, configured to enable the mobile phone holder to be adsorbed on a smooth surface
Implementation Method 2
an elastic member... One end of the elastic member is connected to the bottom wall of the accommodation recess or abuts against the bottom wall of the accommodation recess, another end of the elastic member is connected to one end of the abutment member or abuts against one end of the abutment member
Implementation Method 3
an adhesive sticker is on the one side of the base away from the rotating disc, and the adhesive sticker is used for bonding the mobile phone
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AI summary
A mobile phone holder includes a support member, a rotating assembly and a suction pad, where a through hole is arranged on the support member; the rotating assembly includes a rotating disc and a base, the rotating disc is rotatably arranged on the base with the axis of the base as the rotation center, and one side of the base away from the rotating disc is configured to be bonded to a mobile phone; the support member is rotatably connected to the rotating disc, and the rotating assembly is capable of passing through the through hole; the suction pad is fixed on one side of the rotating disc away from the base.