Semiflexible Holder Projection for Tablet Case Lid Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tablet case designs fail to securely and efficiently transition between open and closed positions while accommodating elongated members like styluses, often resulting in inadequate enclosure and stability.
Innovation Solution
A tablet case assembly featuring a lid portion with a restraint projection and a container portion hingedly coupled, including a holder projection that is semiflexible to expand and couple with elongated members, ensuring secure closure and accommodation of styluses through a clasping action.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid holder projection is used to secure the lid, then the lid closure stability is improved, but the ability to accommodate elongated members like styluses deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The holder projection is designed with semiflexible material properties, allowing it to dynamically adjust its shape. When an elongated member is inserted, the holder projection flexes to accommodate it, and when the member is removed, it returns to its original position to maintain secure lid closure. This dynamic flexibility resolves the contradiction between stability and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The physical state of the holder projection changes from a rigid, fixed shape to a semiflexible, deformable structure. This parameter change in material properties enables the holder projection to adapt its geometry based on whether an elongated member is present, simultaneously achieving secure closure and member accommodation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the holder projection is made flexible to accommodate styluses, then the adaptability is improved, but the securing force for the lid closure deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The holder projection utilizes semiflexible material properties that allow controlled deformation. When an elongated member is inserted, the material flexes to accommodate it while maintaining sufficient elastic force to secure both the member and the lid closure, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and securing force.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the enclosure is made tight to secure the lid, then the lid closure stability is improved, but the ease of operation for opening/closing deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The semiflexible holder projection creates a dynamic sealing mechanism. When the lid is closed, the holder projection flexes to form a tight enclosure for security. When opening is required, the flexible nature allows easy separation without requiring excessive force, resolving the contradiction between tightness and ease of operation.
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
The solution provides a secure, elongated open-ended enclosure that effectively secures the lid in the closed position while allowing easy coupling with styluses, enhancing usability and stability.
Implementation Method 1
the holder projection can be semiflexible to expand the gap a second width to couple with the elongated member
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods are involved with a tablet case assembly including a lid portion, a restraint projection extending from the lid portion, a container portion hingedly coupled with the lid portion, and a holder projection extending from the container portion. When the lid portion is in an open position, the holder projection is uncoupled from the restraint projection. When the lid portion is in a closed position, the holder projection is coupled with the restraint projection to secure the lid portion in the closed position and to form an elongated open-ended enclosure bounded by a front side of the container portion, the restraint projection, and the holder projection. In addition, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.