Spring Biased Mounting Assembly for Handheld Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting devices for handheld electronic computing devices on motorcycles or bicycles are unreliable, incompatible with various device sizes, and cumbersome to use.
Innovation Solution
A mounting assembly featuring a clamp plate with spring steel, engagement arms, and a base plate, utilizing a spring force to secure devices, with adjustable frictional materials and a cam mechanism for easy engagement and disengagement, and a swivel assembly for versatile mounting on vehicles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing mounting devices are used to secure handheld devices, then the device can be mounted on a surface, but the mounting is unreliable during operating conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is divided into distinct functional components: a clamp plate for securing to the surface, engagement arms for gripping the device, a base plate for support, and a cam mechanism for actuation. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function, improving overall reliability while maintaining manageable complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device incorporates a cam mechanism that enables dynamic transition between engaged and disengaged states. The cam's rotational movement dynamically adjusts the position of the engagement arms, providing reliable securing during operation while allowing easy release when needed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing mounting devices are used, then mounting is possible, but they are incompatible with differently sized computing devices
Solution Approach 1:
The engagement arms are designed to be movable and adjustable, allowing them to accommodate different device sizes. The arms can be positioned at various distances from each other and adjusted in their gripping force, enabling compatibility with differently sized computing devices without requiring multiple mounting devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device is designed with universal features that allow it to secure various types and sizes of handheld devices. The adjustable engagement arms and adaptable clamp mechanism provide multi-functionality, enabling a single device to serve multiple device sizes and types.
3Ease of operation
If existing mounting devices are used, then mounting functionality is provided, but they are cumbersome to use
Solution Approach 1:
The cam mechanism serves as an intermediary that simplifies the user interaction. By rotating the cam, the user indirectly controls the position of the engagement arms and clamp plate through mechanical leverage, making the mounting and release operations simple and intuitive despite the internal mechanical complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring component provides self-service by automatically returning the engagement arms to their gripping position after the cam is rotated. This eliminates the need for the user to manually adjust multiple components, reducing the operational steps required while maintaining the necessary mechanical complexity for reliable securing.
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
Provides a reliable, adaptable, and user-friendly solution for securing handheld electronic devices of different sizes on vehicles, ensuring secure holding during operating conditions.
Implementation Method 1
One of the first surface of the base plate or the distal portions of the engagement arms are biased toward the other of the distal portions or the first surface of the base plate via a spring force
Implementation Method 2
at least one frictional material is disposed on at least a portion of the first surface of the base plate, the frictional material having a static coefficient of friction relative to the object that is greater than a static coefficient of friction of the first surface of the base plate relative to the object
Data Source
AI summary
Various implementations include a spring biased mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes a clamp plate with engagement arms extending therefrom and a base plate. The base plate is disposed between the clamp plate and distal ends of the engagement arms. The distal ends of the engagement arms are biased toward a first surface of the base plate. An object, such as a hand held electronic computing device, may be secured between the base plate and the distal ends of the engagement arms. The spring force may be provided by the clamp plate itself (e.g., a spring steel clamp plate) or by a separate spring (e.g., one or more helical springs, leaf springs, or a spring steel plate) disposed between the clamp plate and the base plate.