Sliding Strap Phone Case for Tripod and Accessory Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing device cases do not provide a secure and versatile method to attach electronic devices like cellular telephones to tripods or other accessories, lacking stability and ease of use for additional functionalities.
Innovation Solution
A device case with a strap and clip system that allows for secure holding of electronic devices, enabling attachment to tripods and supporting accessories like lights and stands, through a sliding strap mechanism that exposes a clip for mounting on tripods or other support units.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a basic case design is used, then the device is protected from environmental hazards and wear, but the device lacks secure holding capability and accessory support
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated case structure: protection function (basic case), secure holding function (strap with loop), and accessory support function (clip mechanism). This merging resolves the contradiction by achieving enhanced reliability without proportionally increasing complexity, as all features are integrated into one unified design rather than separate attachments.
Solution Approach 2:
The case is designed with multi-functionality to serve multiple purposes: protecting the device, providing secure holding via strap, and supporting accessories via clip. This universal design allows a single case structure to deliver diverse functionalities, improving reliability while keeping the overall system compact and integrated.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a strap and clip system is added to enable tripod attachment and accessory support, then the device gains versatility and stability, but the case structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The strap and clip system is segmented into distinct functional components: the strap with loop for holding, the clip mechanism for attachment, and the mounting interface for accessories. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while being part of an integrated system, thereby improving versatility without overwhelming complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The strap is designed with dynamic characteristics, allowing it to be adjustable and configurable in different positions. The clip mechanism can be opened and closed to attach or detach accessories. This dynamic design enhances adaptability and versatility, allowing the case to accommodate different usage scenarios while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
3Ease of operation
If a sliding strap mechanism is used to expose a clip for mounting, then the device achieves easy attachment to tripods, but the operation becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The strap is pre-configured with a sliding mechanism that allows the clip to be exposed or concealed as needed. This preliminary design of the sliding action enables easy attachment and detachment of accessories without requiring complex assembly or disassembly procedures, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining reasonable structural complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A device case with a strap adapted to allow the user to hold an electronic device with the aid of a strap. The device case is adapted to receive an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone, with a case with rimmed sides that capture the electronic device. The strap may unclip and move along a fixed path, exposing a clip adapted to be received by a clip receiver, such as on a tripod. An attachable device strap adapted to be adhesively fastened to the back side of an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone, or to the back side of a case holding a cellular telephone. The strap may unclip and move along a fixed path, exposing a clip adapted to be received by a clip receiver, such as on a tripod. Accessories such as stands, holders, and lights may be couple to the exposed clip, adding other functionalities to the case system.