Spinning Platform Device Stand for Interactive Smartphone Gameplay
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional smartphone stands do not allow for dynamic positioning or interactive gameplay with smartphones, limiting their functionality beyond hands-free viewing.
Innovation Solution
A device stand with a rotatably mounted platform that spins 360 degrees, enabling smartphones to be used for spinning games and featuring additional functionalities like a built-in bottle opener and adjustable angular positions, along with magnetic attachment for stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed position stand is used, then the smartphone is stable and easy to hold, but the functionality is limited to hands-free viewing only
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the static platform into a rotatable component that can spin 360 degrees. The platform is mounted on a rotation axis allowing it to rotate freely, enabling spinning games while maintaining stability during rotation. This dynamic element adds gameplay functionality without significantly complicating the overall stand structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements multi-functionality by combining a smartphone stand with a spinning game platform. The same platform that holds the smartphone also serves as the rotating surface for games, allowing the device to function both as a viewing stand and an interactive gaming device simultaneously.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the platform is made rotatable for spinning games, then interactive gameplay is enabled, but the stability of the smartphone may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The platform is designed to rotate dynamically while maintaining stable operation during rotation. The rotation mechanism allows smooth spinning motion, and the smartphone remains stable on the rotating platform due to its positioning and the controlled rotation speed, enabling gameplay without compromising device stability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If additional features like bottle opener and adjustable positioning are added, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into a single integrated device. The bottle opener is incorporated as part of the stand structure, and the adjustable positioning mechanism is built into the base. This consolidation provides enhanced versatility while minimizing the increase in overall structural complexity by combining elements rather than adding separate components.
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 interactive spinning games and versatile positioning of smartphones, while also providing a practical accessory with a bottle opener and enhanced stability through magnetic attachment.
Implementation Method 1
The platform comprises: a magnet in a space underneath an upper surface of the platform... a ferromagnetic sticker, which is configured for attaching to a magnet associated with a smartphone
Data Source
AI summary
A device stand includes a support in which a platform is rotatably mounted, the rotatable mounting allowing the platform to spin by rotating rapidly or twirling about an axis. The platform is typically a circular or rounded disk and is constructed and arranged to support a device, such as a smartphone, allowing the device to spin with the spinning platform.