Rotating Mobile Device Holder for Rowing Machine Monitor
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Solution Overview
Problem
Rowing machines lack an effective solution for securely and conveniently mounting mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, to allow users to easily view exercise metrics during workouts.
Innovation Solution
A mobile device support system comprising a machine bracket that connects to the rowing machine's control monitor, featuring a rotatable device holder with adjustable clamps to accommodate various device sizes and orientations, ensuring secure and easy attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a mobile device support is added to the rowing machine, then the ease of operation is improved by allowing users to view exercise metrics on their mobile devices, but the device complexity increases due to the additional mounting mechanism
Solution Approach 1:
The machine bracket is designed to universally attach to various rowing machine models by clamping onto the control monitor, which is a component present on most rowing machines. This allows the mobile device support to be mounted on different equipment without requiring model-specific customization, thereby adding functionality without proportionally increasing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile device support is divided into separate functional components: the machine bracket for mounting, the device holder for securing the mobile device, and the adjustment mechanisms. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies installation and adjustment procedures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the device holder is made adjustable to accommodate various device sizes, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to multiple adjustment mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The device holder incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through rotatable and movable components. The holder can be rotated to different angles and the clamps can be moved to accommodate devices of various sizes. These dynamic features allow a single device holder structure to adapt to multiple configurations without requiring multiple separate holders.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment mechanisms allow users to change key parameters of the device holder: the rotation angle for orientation adjustment and the clamp position for size accommodation. By enabling continuous adjustment of these parameters within reasonable ranges, the system achieves high adaptability with relatively simple mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If the mobile device support is made removable for easy attachment, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability of the connection may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The machine bracket includes pre-designed attachment and detachment mechanisms that are prepared in advance for easy operation. The clamp structure and mounting interface are configured beforehand to enable simple one-handed attachment and detachment, while the preliminary design ensures proper alignment and secure engagement when attached.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp mechanism incorporates curved or rounded surfaces that facilitate easy engagement and disengagement. The curved geometry of the clamp arms and mounting interfaces allows for smooth attachment motion and simple release, while maintaining secure holding force when engaged.
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AI summary
A mobile device support for a rowing machine. The mobile device support includes a machine bracket that is configured to connect the mobile device support to a control monitor of the rowing machine. A device holder is rotatably connected to the machine bracket. The device holder is configured to hold a mobile device. The device holder has a central member and a pair of clamps that are moveable relative to the central member for holding mobile devices of different sizes.