Vehicle Device Mount With Lockable Adjustable Arm Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounts for handheld electronic devices on vehicles lack adjustable and secure mechanisms for positioning and securing the devices, leading to instability and difficulty in adjusting the device's position relative to the vehicle.
Innovation Solution
A mount comprising a pair of arm members with coupling members and a rotatable fastener system, including a spring and washer mechanism, allows for adjustable and secure attachment to both the device and the vehicle, enabling precise positioning and secure retention with minimal manual force.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid mounting system is used, then stability is improved, but adaptability and ease of adjustment deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system employs a rotatable fastener mechanism that transitions between a locked position (providing rigid stability) and an unlocked position (enabling position adjustment). The spring-loaded coupling members dynamically adapt the connection state based on fastener rotation, allowing the system to switch between stable and adjustable modes as needed.
2Reliability
If a secure locking mechanism is used, then reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The spring-loaded coupling members automatically engage with the ball-shaped ends when the fastener is rotated to the locked position, providing self-securing without requiring additional manual effort. The spring force automatically maintains the locked state, and the mechanism self-releases when the fastener is rotated to the unlocked position, eliminating the need for complex locking operations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple coupling members are used, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first and second coupling members are integrated into a single arm assembly that shares common mounting structures and fastening mechanisms. The spring-loaded coupling members and ball-shaped ends are combined in a unified design that allows both coupling points to operate together, reducing the overall complexity compared to completely separate mounting systems.
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 stable and adjustable mounting system that securely holds the device in place while allowing for easy adjustments, ensuring the device remains firmly attached to the vehicle without excessive movement, even when changing fasteners or types.
Implementation Method 1
a spring disposed about the sleeve proximal of the flange and coupled to the arm members, the spring biasing the arm members toward each other when the fastener is rotated to the second position
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AI summary
A mount for mounting a case of a handheld electronic device to a vehicle includes an arm comprising a pair of arm members, first and second coupling member engaged with the arm for adjustably coupling the device to the vehicle, a spring and a fastener for adjustably securing the two arms together. The fastener is rotatable between a first position in which the arm members are rigidly secured together and the first and second coupling members are rigidly secured to the arm and a second position for adjusting the first coupling member and the second coupling member relative to the arm. The spring biases the arm members towards each other when the fastener is in the second position.