Universal Mounting Device With Threaded Rod Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mounting devices for portable electronic devices are limited in size compatibility, complex to attach and detach, and non-portable, requiring separate devices for different types and sizes, and are typically fixed to a single location.
Innovation Solution
A universal mounting device with crisscrossed, pivotably mounted gripping members and a threaded rod mechanism that allows for adjustable grip via a knob, enabling secure attachment and detachment of various portable devices to any surface, with non-slip fingers for protection and a spanning bar for flexibility in device orientation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional mounting devices use fixed walls and seats, then the device can be securely mounted, but it can only accommodate certain types or sizes of devices
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device uses adjustable arms with movable clamps that can change position and orientation, allowing the same device to securely hold different sizes and types of portable devices. The arms can extend and retract, and the clamps can adjust their gripping force, providing both versatility and secure mounting.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device is designed with universal compatibility features, including adjustable dimensions and multiple mounting positions, enabling a single device to accommodate various portable devices such as smartphones, tablets, and cameras, eliminating the need for multiple specialized mounting devices.
2Reliability
If conventional mounting devices use complex attaching and detaching mechanisms, then secure mounting is achieved, but users spend a great deal of time attaching or detaching the device
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device separates the mounting function into independent adjustable components (arms, clamps, mounting brackets) that can be quickly positioned and secured, allowing users to attach or detach devices rapidly without complex adjustments while maintaining secure mounting through individual component locking mechanisms.
3Stability of the object's composition
If conventional mounting devices are fixed to one location, then stable mounting is provided, but the device cannot be used in various locations
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable components that allow it to adapt to different mounting locations and orientations, providing stable mounting whether placed on a dashboard, windshield, or other surfaces, while enabling users to reposition it as needed for different locations.
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, flexible, and portable mounting system that accommodates multiple device sizes and types, allowing easy attachment and detachment, and can be used in various locations, offering both security and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a threaded rod connected to a knob on a proximal end of the rod, and inserted through a tapped hole in the pivot body, the threaded rod connected to the spanning bar on a distal end of the rod, the knob and threaded rod for biasing the two substantially rigid gripping members and non-slip fingers for grasping or releasing the electronic device
Implementation Method 2
distal non-slip fingers on each end of the two substantially rigid gripping members
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure provides a universal mounting device and method for mounting a hand-held portable electronic device on the universal mounting device. The universal mounting device includes two gripping members that rotate around a center pivot. Each end of the gripping members includes a non-slip gripping finger for a total of four fingers that clamps onto and secures the electronic device. A threaded rod is used for applying pressure onto the electronic device through the gripping members and non-slip fingers. A knob attached to one end of the threaded rod is used to rotate the threaded rod. Twisting the knob turns the threaded rod that pushes a bar spanning the two gripping members. The two ends of the spanning bar slide along each of the gripping members, forcing them to tighten or loosen the grip on the electronic device fitted between the non-slip fingers.