Telescopic Support Stand With Foldable Tripod for Multi-Device Use

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users face the inconvenience and high cost of purchasing multiple support stands for different electronic devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and projectors, as existing solutions are device-specific and lack versatility.

Innovation Solution

A multifunctional support stand featuring a telescopically arranged pan-tilt assembly and a switchable tripod assembly, allowing for adjustable height and angle support of various electronic devices, from small-load devices like smartphones to large-load devices like projectors, with a design that includes a pulling-rod assembly, sleeve assembly, locking knob assembly, and a tripod assembly that can be easily stored.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple device-specific support stands are purchased for different electronic devices, then each device can be supported properly, but the cost increases and usage becomes more troublesome

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompatibility with different electronic devicesVSAvoidnumber of support stands to purchase
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The support stand is designed with a universal mounting interface that can accommodate multiple types of electronic devices. The mounting plate features a standardized aperture pattern that works with various device configurations, allowing a single support stand to replace multiple device-specific stands.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple functions into a single support stand structure. The mounting plate integrates both wall-mounted and desktop-mounted capabilities, and the support arm incorporates both positioning and angle adjustment functions, reducing the need for separate support devices for different scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a support stand is designed to support various electronic devices, then versatility is improved, but the structural complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to support various electronic apparatusesVSAvoidstructural complexity of support stand
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting plate is designed with a universal aperture pattern that can accommodate different device sizes and mounting requirements. The standardized hole distribution allows the same plate to work with various electronic devices without requiring additional components or complex adjustments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If the tripod assembly is made switchable between support position and storage position, then portability is improved, but the mechanism complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveportability and storage convenienceVSAvoidmechanism complexity of tripod assembly
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The tripod assembly incorporates a telescopic mechanism with locking features that allow the legs to extend to a stable support position and retract to a compact storage position. The dynamic structure transitions between extended and retracted states, providing both stability during use and compactness for portability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11971134B2Multifunctional bracket
Publication Date: 2024.04.30 CRAFTGEEK LLC
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AI summary

The invention discloses a multifunctional support stand, including a supporting assembly, a pan-tilt assembly, and a tripod assembly. The supporting assembly has a first end and a second end that are opposite to each other in a length direction thereof. The pan-tilt assembly is telescopically arranged on the first end of the supporting assembly. The pan-tilt assembly is configured to be placed with a load device. The tripod assembly is switchably arranged at the second end of the supporting assembly between a support position and a storage position. The invention proposes a multifunctional support stand. A supporting pan-tilt of the support stand may be stored in a supporting rod. A supporting frame may be folded on the supporting rod. The supporting pan-tilt may be adjusted at any supporting angle, and may be flexibly switchable among different supporting positions, thus realizing functions of supporting a small load device and a large load device. The invention is suitable for a variety of application scenarios.