Stretchable Seatback Book Holder with Adjustable Support Platform
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing book holders lack portability and an adjustable support mechanism that allows users to comfortably read books or use handheld devices without being constrained by the need to hold them, as they often require flat surfaces and do not accommodate varying user positions.
Innovation Solution
A book holder apparatus with an encasement portion made of stretchable fabric that fits around a seatback or upright structure, featuring a hinged or rail-based support platform that can be adjusted in height and angle for comfortable reading, including a ledge to prevent the device from slipping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing book holders are designed to lie on flat surfaces, then they provide stable support, but they lack portability and cannot be used in various positions
Solution Approach 1:
The book holder employs a hinged support platform that can be adjusted to multiple angles and positions, transitioning from a static flat-surface design to a dynamic multi-position structure. This allows the holder to adapt to various usage scenarios while maintaining stability through the hinge mechanism's ability to lock at different angles.
Solution Approach 2:
The book holder is divided into separate functional components: an encasement portion for securing to seatbacks, a hinged support platform for holding the book, and adjustment mechanisms. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally while enabling overall adaptability to different positions and surfaces.
2Adaptability or versatility
If book holders are made portable and collapsible, then they improve portability, but they lose the adjustable support mechanism for comfortable reading
Solution Approach 1:
The hinged support platform provides dynamic adjustability for reading positions without requiring complex mechanical structures. The hinge allows smooth movement between angles, and when collapsed, the entire structure compacts into a manageable size that retains all adjustment capabilities when deployed.
Solution Approach 2:
The support platform and adjustment mechanisms are designed to nest within or collapse alongside the encasement portion when not in use. This nesting approach allows the adjustable mechanism to be stored compactly within the portable holder structure, maintaining functionality while minimizing size during transport.
3Adaptability or versatility
If book holders are designed to be compact for portability, then they improve portability, but they lack the adjustable mechanism for comfortable reading positions
Solution Approach 1:
The hinged support platform enables easy angular adjustment through simple hinge movement, allowing users to change reading positions with minimal effort. The hinge design incorporates friction or detent mechanisms that provide smooth control while maintaining selected positions securely.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment mechanism is designed to be intuitively operable without requiring complex procedures. The hinge and locking system automatically engage and disengage through natural user manipulation, making the adjustment process self-explanatory and requiring no additional tools or complex steps.
4Adaptability or versatility
If book holders use fixed support structures, then they provide stable support, but they cannot accommodate varying user positions and preferences
Solution Approach 1:
The hinged support platform transforms the fixed support structure into a dynamic system that can accommodate various user positions. The hinge mechanism allows the platform to be tilted and positioned at different angles, enabling users to adjust the book holder to their comfort preferences while maintaining structural stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable hinged platform serves multiple functions: it provides stable support at fixed angles, enables continuous angle adjustment, and adapts to different user heights and preferences. This multi-functionality allows a single device to serve diverse reading scenarios without requiring multiple specialized structures.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus allows for hands-free reading in various positions, accommodating different seatbacks and user orientations, ensuring stability and ease of use while being portable and easy to store.
Implementation Method 1
The encasement portion (102) comprises a fabric that allows the encasement portion to be positioned over and around a seatback or other vertically upright apparatus
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AI summary
A method and apparatus for holding a book or other hand-held object is disclosed. The book holder comprises an encasement portion and a book holder support platform attached thereto. The book holder support platform may be vertically lowered or raised to fit the needs of the user. The encasement portion comprises material that easily stretches over or around a seatback or other substantially vertically upright support structure.