Universal Protective Enclosure with Conductive Polymer and Triangular Support

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing solutions for protecting electronic devices from environmental exposure and damage, such as fluid exposure, often fail to provide comprehensive protection and are typically designed for specific device models, limiting their versatility across various environments and uses.

Innovation Solution

A protective and supportive enclosure composed of polymer sheeting and electrically conductive panels with a zipper and flexible bands, featuring interchangeable partitions and fasteners that can be affixed to different surfaces, allowing for secure positioning and protection in various environments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing protective solutions are designed for specific device models, then protection effectiveness is improved, but versatility across different devices is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprotection effectivenessVSAvoiddevice compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The enclosure is designed with universal compatibility features including adjustable straps, interchangeable partitions, and flexible fastening systems that can accommodate multiple device shapes and sizes. The polymer sheeting construction allows the enclosure to adapt to different device contours while maintaining protective functionality across various electronic devices.

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

2Reliability

If existing protective solutions are designed for particular brands and manufacturers, then fit and protection are improved, but ease of operation across different devices is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefit and protectionVSAvoidoperational convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The enclosure incorporates dynamic adjustment features including removable and interchangeable partitions, adjustable straps, and flexible fastening systems. These elements allow the enclosure to be reconfigured for different device sizes and shapes, maintaining secure fit while enabling easy operation across various electronic devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10797743B1Protective and supportive enclosures for electronic devices
Publication Date: 2020.10.06 SESSIONS AMY
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  • US10797743B1 patent drawing
  • US10797743B1 patent drawing

AI summary

A protective and supportive enclosure includes a first panel, second panel, zipper, plurality of fasteners, and plurality of bands. The first and second panels are affixed together and form a sleeve that includes an opening. The second panel includes a polymer that is clear and electrically conductive. The first and second panels each include a polygonal overall shape. The zipper is affixed to the opening. Each band is affixed to the primary panel proximate to the opening. Each fastener is pivotably coupled to a band. The protective and supportive enclosure include standing and affixed states. In the standing state, each fastener is further demountably coupled to the band and therewith forms a triangular support. and the protective and supportive enclosure is oriented substantially vertical when resting on the triangular support. In the affixed state, the protective and supportive enclosure is demountably coupled to an object via each fastener.