Built-In Seat Device Holder With Concealed Deployable Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Aftermarket device holders for motor vehicles are not aesthetically pleasing and inconvenient to use, as they need to be removed and stored when not in use, requiring reconnection when needed.
Innovation Solution
A built-in device holder integrated into the motor vehicle seat with a displaceable hook and support mechanism, including a biasing mechanism like a spring-loaded spool or constant force ribbon spring, allowing the device to be concealed when not in use while remaining ready for use, with adjustable viewing angles and cord clearance passages.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an aftermarket device holder is used to hold a media device, then the device can be secured to the seat back, but the holder is not aesthetically pleasing and is in the way when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The device holder is integrated directly into the motor vehicle seat structure, merging the holder function with the seat itself. This eliminates the need for separate aftermarket holders that are visually obtrusive and inconvenient when not in use, while maintaining reliable device securing capability through the built-in hook and support mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The device holder components (hook, support, biasing mechanism) are nested within the seat structure. The hook and support can be displaced between a stowed position within the seat and a deployed position for device holding, allowing the holder to be concealed when not in use while remaining ready for use when needed.
2Ease of operation
If an aftermarket device holder is removed from the seat when not in use, then aesthetics are improved, but the device must be stored and reconnected when needed, reducing convenience
Solution Approach 1:
The device holder is pre-integrated into the seat structure during manufacturing, with the hook and support mechanisms already in place. This preliminary integration eliminates the need for users to remove and store the holder when not in use, as it remains permanently installed and ready for immediate use at any time.
Solution Approach 2:
The hook and support are designed to be displaceable between stowed and deployed positions, allowing dynamic adjustment. This enables the holder to maintain an aesthetically pleasing concealed state when not in use while being quickly deployable when needed, eliminating the time loss associated with removal and reconnection of fixed aftermarket holders.
3Ease of operation
If a built-in device holder with displaceable hook and support is used, then the device is concealed when not in use and always ready for use, but the mechanism requires a biasing mechanism for operation
Solution Approach 1:
The biasing mechanism automatically provides the force needed to move the hook and support between stowed and deployed positions. When the user releases the device, the biasing mechanism self-activates to return the components to their stowed position, eliminating the need for manual manipulation and reducing operational complexity despite the internal mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
Complex manual adjustment mechanisms are replaced with a biasing mechanism (spring-loaded spool or constant force ribbon spring) that automatically manages the positioning of the hook and support. This substitution simplifies user interaction while providing reliable automatic operation, concealing the complexity within the integrated seat structure.
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 a user-friendly, aesthetically integrated device holder that conceals the media device when not in use, ensuring it is always ready for use without the need for connection or disconnection, enhancing convenience and usability.
Implementation Method 1
the biasing mechanism may comprise a web having a first end connected to the hook and a second end connected a spring loaded spool carried on the housing
Implementation Method 2
the biasing mechanism may comprise a constant force ribbon spring having a first end connected to a hook and a second end connected to a spindle mounted by a trunnion to the housing
Data Source
AI summary
A device holder is provided for a motor vehicle seat. The device holder includes a housing, a support and a hook. The support and the hook are displaceable between a stowed position in the housing and a deployed position to hold the device therebetween. A seat incorporating a built-in, integrated device holder is also described.