Travel media stand
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing media stands and holders lack adaptability for compact storage and transport, and are not capable of mounting to various items or holding different types of media devices.
Innovation Solution
A portable travel media stand with a base that moves between extended and retracted positions, featuring rotatable mount and holder hooks to securely attach to diverse items and support various media devices, allowing for compact storage and versatile mounting options.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the media stand is designed to be compact for storage and transport, then it cannot support various media devices of different sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The base is divided into multiple sections that can be folded relative to each other, allowing the stand to transition between compact and extended configurations. This segmentation enables the same structure to accommodate different device sizes while maintaining a small storage footprint.
Solution Approach 2:
The base incorporates movable sections that can be adjusted between different positions, transforming the stand from a compact storage state to an extended support state. This dynamic adjustment allows the stand to adapt to various media device sizes without requiring multiple separate holders.
2Device complexity
If the media stand is designed for a specific mounting position, then it cannot be mounted to various items in different positions
Solution Approach 1:
The mount hooks are designed to be rotatable and can engage with various types of items (chairs, cabinets, doors, exercise equipment) in different positions. This universal mounting capability allows a single stand structure to serve multiple mounting scenarios without requiring position-specific designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount hooks incorporate rotational movement, allowing them to be positioned at different angles and orientations. This dynamic adjustment enables the hooks to engage with items in various configurations, transforming a fixed mounting structure into a versatile mounting system.
3Ease of operation
If the base is extended to support media devices, then it occupies more space for storage and transport
Solution Approach 1:
The base is segmented into foldable sections that can be collapsed into a compact configuration for storage and transported in a minimal space, yet extended to provide adequate support surface area when needed for using media devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The base sections are designed to be movable between folded and extended positions, allowing the stand to transition from a compact storage state to a functional extended state, thus reducing storage volume while maintaining device support capability.
Data Source
AI summary
A travel media stand including a base with a first end and a second end, a mount coupled to the first end of the base, and a holder coupled to the second end of the base. A longitudinal axis of the base extends from the first end to the second end. The base is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The mount is rotatable with respect to the base around a mount axis that is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, and the holder is also rotatable with respect to the base around a holder axis that is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. The mount may mount to or hang from an item, and the holder may hold or retain an item.