Vehicle Device Mount With Nested Adapter for Stable Multi-Size Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting systems for electronic devices in motor vehicles are limited in versatility, as they primarily cater to specific device sizes and shapes, lacking the ability to accommodate devices of varying dimensions and types without compromising installation stability or ease of use.
Innovation Solution
A modular mounting system that includes a first holder with adjustable holding sections and a second holder, or adapter, which can be detachably fixed within the first holder's space, allowing for the secure mounting of electronic devices of different sizes, including smartphones within the space designed for tablets, using a plug-in part connected to the vehicle seat for stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a mounting system is designed for a specific device size, then the mounting stability is improved, but the versatility to accommodate different device dimensions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into a first holder and a second holder (adapter), where the second holder can be detachably fixed within the first holder. This segmentation allows the system to maintain a stable primary mounting structure while providing a removable adaptive component for different device sizes.
Solution Approach 2:
The second holder is designed to be nested within the first holder's holding space. When not in use, the second holder can be stored inside the first holder, maintaining a compact structure. When needed, it can be inserted to accommodate smaller devices like smartphones in the tablet-sized first holder.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a mounting system is designed to accommodate various device sizes, then the versatility is improved, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first holder is designed with universal compatibility to accommodate both tablets directly and the second holder (adapter) for smartphones. The holding sections are configured to universally secure different device types without requiring entirely different mounting structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The second holder acts as an intermediary component between the first holder and smartphones. Instead of modifying the first holder to fit smartphones directly, the second holder serves as a mediating adapter that interfaces with both the first holder's holding mechanism and the smartphone's dimensions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If holding sections are made adjustable to fit different devices, then the adaptability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The holding sections are designed with dynamic adjustability through movable components that can be easily repositioned. The second holder includes holding sections that can be adjusted to accommodate different smartphone sizes, and this adjustment mechanism is designed to be simple and quick to operate.
Solution Approach 2:
The second holder is pre-configured with holding sections that can be quickly adjusted to the appropriate position before inserting the device. This preliminary preparation simplifies the mounting process, as the adjustability is already set up and requires minimal user intervention during installation.
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AI summary
A mounting system (10) for detachably mounting electronic devices in a motor vehicle, comprising a connecting section (12) for connection to the motor vehicle, with a first holder (30) connected to the connecting section, which first holder (30) has a first holding space (48) and first holding sections (42, 46) for holding a first electronic device (50), with a second holder (52) with a second holding space (54) for holding a second electronic device (56), wherein the second holder can be arranged or is arranged in the first holding space and can be detachably fixed or is detachably fixed to the first holding sections.