Secure mobile device display mount
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile device mounts secure the device to a base, preventing the rear side from being exposed for viewing features like cameras, necessitating removal to access these features, thus compromising security.
Innovation Solution
A secure mobile device mount with a hinge body and rotatable claws allows the front surface to be visible while secured, and by rotating the hinge, the rear surface can be exposed for viewing, using a damper system to return to the closed position, maintaining security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the mobile device is secured to a base which prevents the rear side from being exposed, then security is improved, but the ability to view the rear side is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The mount incorporates a rotatable hinge mechanism that transforms the static secured position into a dynamic system. The hinge allows the mount to rotate between a closed position (front surface visible, secure) and an open position (rear surface visible), enabling users to view the rear side without compromising security. The damper system provides controlled motion during rotation, ensuring smooth transitions while maintaining security throughout the movement cycle.
2Reliability
If the mobile device is secured to a rigid frame with tamper-resistant cable, then theft prevention is improved, but the cable is vulnerable to being severed or detached
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts and eliminates the vulnerable tamper-resistant cable from the mounting system. Instead of using a cable that can be severed or detached, the device is secured directly to the rigid frame through integrated claws that engage with the device housing. This direct mechanical attachment removes the intermediate cable component that was susceptible to damage or manipulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system merges the securing function directly into the rigid frame structure itself. The claws are integrated components of the frame that directly engage with the mobile device, combining the support and security functions into a unified structure. This eliminates the need for separate cable-based security mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If the mobile device is removed from the secure mount to view the rear side, then viewing capability is improved, but security is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable hinge mechanism provides a dynamic solution that allows the device to remain secured to the mount while enabling rear surface viewing. By rotating the hinge to the open position, users can view the rear side without removing the device from the secure mount. The damper system ensures controlled rotation, and the device maintains its secured position throughout the viewing process.
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
Enables both front and rear surface visibility without compromising security, ensuring the device remains locked during display.
Implementation Method 1
A damper system biases the west claw to the closed position
Data Source
AI summary
A secure mobile device mount comprised of a hinge body, west claw, east claw and north claw. A mobile device is secured within the mount via claws and the whole is secured to a display platform (i.e. a table) via a base. A damper system biases the hinge body to the closed position. In the closed position, the front surface of the mobile device is viewable by a consumer. By rotating the hinge body to the open position, the rear surface (i.e. cameras) of the mobile device may be exposed for viewing by the consumer.