Spring-Loaded Mounting Clip for Variable-Size Tripod Phone Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern portable electronic devices, such as smartphones, require adjustable mounts to accommodate various sizes and types, and existing solutions lack versatility in supporting these devices with flexible support structures like tripods.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable mounting clip with spring-loaded gripping clips and a central extension mechanism that can attach to tripods, allowing for compact storage and secure positioning of devices of different sizes on flexible support structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed mounting clip is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate various sizes and types of electronic devices
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting clip employs a spring-loaded mechanism that allows the gripping arms to dynamically adjust their position and pressure. The spring force automatically adapts the clip to hold devices of different sizes, transforming a static structure into a dynamic one that self-adjusts based on the inserted device dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The clip's gripping capacity is modified by changing the spring constant or spring pre-compression force. By adjusting these parameters, the same clip structure can accommodate a range of device sizes and weights without requiring multiple different clip designs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an adjustable mounting mechanism is added, then versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spring-loaded mechanism automatically performs the adjustment function without requiring manual intervention. When a device is inserted, the spring force naturally pushes the gripping arms against the device, and the system self-regulates to maintain secure holding without user adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting clip is designed with a universal gripping mechanism that can hold various device types (smartphones, tablets, cameras) using the same basic structure. The spring-loaded arms and adjustable geometry allow one clip design to serve multiple device categories.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the mounting clip is made adjustable and extendable, then adaptability is improved, but the storage size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting clip's gripping arms can be folded or retracted into a compact configuration when not in use. The spring mechanism allows the arms to collapse inward toward the central body, enabling the clip to occupy minimal space in storage while maintaining full adjustability when deployed.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient hands-free viewing and use of electronic devices by providing a versatile, compact, and secure mounting solution that adapts to various device sizes and support structures, enhancing usability with tripods and other flexible supports.
Implementation Method 1
spring-loaded gripping clips
Data Source
AI summary
An adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone. The mounting clip may be adapted to be supported by a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod. The mounting clip may support a variety of electronic device types with an automatically adjusting variable device receiver. The mounting clip may be adapted to retract into a compact stowed position when not in use.