Ruggedized Case Kickstand with Magnetic Easel Bracket
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing protective cases for mobile devices fail to provide adequate shock and environmental protection, as well as versatile positioning options for hands-free use, particularly in rugged conditions and for devices with keyboards.
Innovation Solution
A ruggedized protective case with a rigid inner housing made from high-impact plastic, a flexible outer housing, reinforced rubberized bumpers, and a kickstand with a magnetic metal core that can be adjusted to various angles, including an easel bracket for supporting portable keyboards, meeting MIL-STD-810G standards and allowing for flexible device positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a protective case is designed with basic shock protection, then shock resistance is improved, but positioning versatility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The protective case integrates multiple functions into a single device: shock protection through ruggedized housing, positioning through adjustable kickstand at various angles, and keyboard support through easel bracket attachment points. This allows the case to serve as both protective covering and positioning mechanism simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The kickstand is designed to be adjustable to various angles rather than fixed, allowing dynamic positioning adaptation. The easel bracket provides additional dynamic positioning capability for keyboards, enabling the case to adapt to different usage scenarios and surface conditions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a protective case adds positioning features like kickstand, then positioning versatility is improved, but structural complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning system is segmented into separate functional components: a kickstand integrated into the case body and an easel bracket that attaches to the case. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while maintaining overall case integrity and simplifying manufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
The easel bracket attachment points are pre-integrated into the case structure during manufacturing, allowing the bracket to be easily attached later. This preliminary preparation reduces the complexity of final assembly and enables versatile positioning without requiring complex integrated mechanisms.
3Reliability
If a protective case is made ruggedized with thick housing, then shock protection is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The case design incorporates local quality variations: thick ruggedized housing for shock protection in critical areas, while maintaining precise cutouts and openings in specific locations for easy access to device ports, buttons, and display. This ensures protection without compromising operational accessibility.
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 solution provides robust protection against shocks and environmental elements while enabling versatile hands-free operation of mobile devices, including those with keyboards, by allowing adjustable positioning and secure attachment to various surfaces, ensuring reliable use in rugged conditions.
Implementation Method 1
A ruggedized protective case with a rigid inner housing made from high-impact plastic, a flexible outer housing, reinforced rubberized bumpers, and a kickstand with a magnetic metal core that can be adjusted to various angles
Data Source
AI summary
A ruggedized protective case for a laptop, tablet, smartphone, or other like mobile communications or computing device may include a rigid inner housing shielding the reverse face of the mobile device and a flexible, rubberized outer housing including reinforced impact-absorbing corners. The case may include a kickstand/easel hingedly attached to the rear inner housing, positionable by a user for holding the mobile device at any desired angle to a substantially horizontal surface. The kickstand may be extended by an easel bracket to support a portable keyboard of the mobile device for vehicular use.