Tablet holder

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mobile device holders are limited in the number of adjustable viewing angles, leading to potential neck strain and discomfort during extended use, as they often fail to accommodate various user scenarios effectively.

Innovation Solution

A tablet holding assembly with a base portion and an adjustable portion connected via a hinge assembly, allowing the device to be pivoted to multiple viewing angles, including up to 90° or more, with a locking mechanism to secure preferred positions, and additional features like a cavity for storage and a strap for carrying.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing mobile device holders are used, then the device can be held at fixed angles, but the viewing angle adjustment is limited causing neck strain

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveviewing angle adjustmentVSAvoidneck strain

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by implementing a hinge assembly that enables continuous angular adjustment of the adjustable portion relative to the base portion. The hinge mechanism with pin and knuckle configuration allows the device to be positioned at any angle within a range exceeding 90 degrees, transforming the static fixed-angle holders into dynamic adjustable structures that adapt to different user viewing positions and reduce neck strain

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs parameter changes by modifying the viewing angle parameter through the hinge assembly mechanism. The adjustable portion can be rotated to change the angle parameter from a limited set of fixed angles to a continuous range of angles greater than 90 degrees, allowing optimization of the viewing angle parameter to eliminate neck strain while maintaining holder functionality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple adjustable viewing angles are implemented, then neck strain is reduced, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveviewing angle adjustmentVSAvoidhinge assembly structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the holder into distinct functional segments: a base portion and an adjustable portion connected by a hinge assembly. This segmentation allows the viewing angle adjustment function to be isolated in the hinge mechanism while keeping the base and adjustable portions structurally simple, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining multi-angle adjustability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The hinge assembly serves as an intermediary mechanism between the base portion and the adjustable portion. This intermediary component provides the necessary angular adjustment functionality without requiring complex mechanisms in either the base or adjustable portions themselves, simplifying the overall structure while achieving the desired adaptability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11781704B2Tablet holder

Publication Date: 2023.10.10 ONTEL PRODUCTS CORP

AI summary

A tablet holding assembly for holding a readable medium at various viewing angles. The tablet holding assembly comprises a base portion for placement on a surface and an adjustable portion including a ledge for holding the readable medium. The base portion includes a base knuckle and the adjustable portion includes an adjustable knuckle aligned with the base knuckle. A hinge assembly including at least one pin extends through the base knuckle and the adjustable knuckle to pivotally connect the base portion to the adjustable portion permitting the adjustable portion to be pivoted between viewing angles.