Seat-Back Device Holder With Pivoted Viewing Angle Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current solutions for holding personal electronic devices on passenger seats during flights are inadequate, as they fail to securely position devices at adjustable angles, limit device size compatibility, and may cause devices to fall or be damaged.
Innovation Solution
A support system with adjustable upper and lower pivot locations and a multibar mechanism that secures devices via projections, allowing for various viewing angles and compatibility with devices of different sizes, while maintaining space for other amenities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fold down tray is used to hold personal electronic devices, then devices can be held on the seat, but the deployed position remains fixed and cannot adapt to different seat back angles
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure incorporates a pivot mechanism that allows the support to rotate and adjust its position dynamically. The support can pivot at an upper pivot location and a lower pivot location, enabling it to adapt to different seat back angles and maintain proper device positioning regardless of whether the seat is upright or reclined.
2Ease of operation
If a channel built into the food table is used, then devices can be held close to the passenger, but the device position is outside the natural viewing angle and device size is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure uses a pivot mechanism with adjustable upper and lower pivot locations that allow the support to rotate and position devices at various angles. This dynamic positioning capability enables the device to be aligned with the passenger's natural viewing angle while accommodating devices of different sizes through the adjustable projection positions.
3Reliability
If a retaining device is added to hold the top of the device, then device security is improved, but device size is limited and the retaining device can be damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure uses multiple discrete projections instead of a single retaining device. These projections are distributed across the support surface and can independently contact different parts of the device. This segmented approach provides secure holding for devices of various sizes without requiring a complex retaining mechanism that could be damaged.
4Adaptability or versatility
If space above the table holder is used for device support, then device holding is achieved, but space for other amenity items is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is designed to be integrated within the existing seat back structure, nesting the device holding functionality within the available space without protruding into the area above the table holder. This allows the support to provide device holding capability while preserving space for other amenity items.
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AI summary
Described are supports for holding a portable electronic device. The support includes a body having an upper pivot location and a lower pivot location relative to a passenger seat back, a support structure coupled to the body, and a plurality of projections extending from a surface of the support structure. Each projection is shaped to receive a lower edge of a portable electronic device and secure the portable electronic device to the body when the portable electronic device is received by the plurality of projections.