Steering Wheel Laptop Holder With Retractable Hooks for Stable Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for positioning laptop computers on vehicle steering wheels are often bulky, difficult to install and remove, and lack stability, making them inconvenient for use and storage.
Innovation Solution
A laptop computer holder with rotatably attached hooks that can be stored in a recessed channel on the screen housing, allowing easy deployment and secure attachment to a steering wheel, featuring orthogonal projecting members forming a 'C' or 'L' shape for enhanced stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing support structures are used to position a laptop on a steering wheel, then the laptop can be held in place, but the structure becomes bulky and difficult to store when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is divided into separate functional components: a base unit that attaches to the laptop and a separate hook assembly that can be deployed or retracted. This segmentation allows the holder to maintain full functionality while reducing the storage volume when the hook is retracted into the base unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The hook assembly is designed to nest within or attach to the base unit when not in use. The hook can be stored in a recessed channel on the base unit, creating a compact configuration that minimizes storage space while maintaining full retention capability when deployed.
2Reliability
If existing support structures are used to position a laptop on a steering wheel, then the laptop can be supported, but the structure becomes difficult to install and remove
Solution Approach 1:
The hook is designed with rotational movement capability, allowing it to transition between a deployed position (for secure attachment to the steering wheel) and a retracted position (for easy storage and transport). This dynamic mechanism enables simple one-handed operation for installation and removal while maintaining strong retention when engaged.
3Reliability
If hooks are attached to the steering wheel to hold a laptop, then secure attachment is achieved, but accidental hook engagement may occur during transport
Solution Approach 1:
The hook is designed with a controlled engagement mechanism that requires deliberate action to deploy. The hook can be stored in a recessed channel or protected position on the base unit, preventing accidental engagement with the steering wheel during normal laptop handling and transport. The user must consciously activate the deployment mechanism to engage the hook.
4Volume of moving object
If a compact holder design is used to reduce storage space, then portability is improved, but the holder may lack stability for various steering wheel configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The hook is designed with a projecting member that can engage with various steering wheel configurations. The rotational joint allows the hook to accommodate different angles and positions on the steering wheel, while the base unit remains compact. This universal design enables the same compact holder to securely attach to various steering wheel types and configurations.
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AI summary
The present invention may be used for retaining a laptop computer on a generally horizontal member of a structure. One or more hooks may each have an arm rotatably attached at a first end to a screen housing opposite a screen of a laptop computer. The hooks may have a first projecting member attached approximately orthogonal to the arm at a second end.