Tablet Case Stand Locking Mechanism Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic tablet carrying cases do not provide a protective stand that prevents disengagement during carrying and allows for vertical or angled display of the tablet device, nor do they incorporate wireless speakers.
Innovation Solution
A protective carrying case with integrated handles and a stand that securely holds the tablet device, featuring inwardly contoured ends and a locking mechanism to prevent stand disengagement, along with optional wireless speakers for enhanced functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a stand is integrated into the carrying case to protect and display the tablet, then the tablet is protected and can be displayed vertically or at an angle, but the stand may disengage from the housing during carrying
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is divided into separate components: a stand body and a locking mechanism that can be independently engaged. The locking mechanism includes a locking element that can be actuated to secure the stand to the housing, allowing the stand to be easily engaged and disengaged while maintaining reliable connection during carrying.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism provides dynamic engagement capability, allowing the stand to transition between locked and unlocked states. This enables the stand to be securely fixed during carrying to prevent disengagement, while also allowing easy removal when display functionality is needed.
2Reliability
If the stand is designed to prevent disengagement during carrying, then the stand remains securely engaged, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is extracted as a separate functional component from the stand and housing. This allows the locking mechanism to be simplified and optimized independently, reducing overall complexity while maintaining reliable stand engagement. The locking element can be a simple mechanical component that interfaces with the housing to secure the stand.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism is designed to be self-actuating through user interaction. When the user inserts the stand into the housing, the locking element automatically engages with the housing structure to secure the stand, eliminating the need for complex mechanical or electronic locking systems.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the carrying case includes a stand for display functionality, then the tablet can be displayed vertically or at an angle, but the case structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The stand serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the tablet, enables vertical or angled display positioning, and acts as a protective cover when engaged. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, simplifying the overall case structure while maintaining display versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand is nested within the housing structure, with the locking mechanism integrated into the housing. When the stand is engaged, it fits securely within the housing cavity, creating a compact nested configuration that minimizes structural complexity while providing full display functionality.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is apparatus for protecting, carrying, and displaying an electronic tablet device. The apparatus comprises a housing with handles and a cavity that receives and surrounds the device. The cavity has a front surface opening configured to expose operative portions of a front surface of the device when disposed in the cavity, one or more rear surface openings that expose operative components of a rear surface of the device when disposed in the housing, and a locking device that secures the device within the housing. The housing may also include wireless speakers. A protective stand has an opening extending therethrough that slidably receives the housing, prevents the stand from loosing contact with the housing when carried, and covers the front and rear openings of the housing when carried. The stand has angled and orthogonal slots formed on an outer surface that support the housing for display.