Vehicle Device Mount With Nested Full-Retraction Post
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing telescoping mounts for electronic devices on vehicles do not allow for full retraction against an underlying surface, leaving the device in an intermediate position and compromising stability and obtrusiveness when not in use.
Innovation Solution
A fully telescoping mount system comprising a telescoping post, a mount segment, and a base, where the outer post segment telescopes relative to the inner post segment, allowing the electronic device to be securely positioned in both a fully extended and fully retracted state, with the device mountable to a vehicle, enabling full retraction against the surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If existing telescoping mounts are used, then the electronic device can be raised to a prominent position for use, but the device cannot be fully retracted against the underlying surface, leaving it in an intermediate position that compromises stability and increases obtrusiveness
Solution Approach 1:
The mount segment is disposed within the telescoping post, with the outer collar slidably securable to the outer post segment. This nesting arrangement allows the mount segment to be fully retracted within the telescoping post structure, enabling the electronic device to be disposed fully against the underlying surface while maintaining structural stability through the nested configuration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing telescoping mounts are used, then the electronic device can be positioned at various heights, but the device remains obtrusive when not in use due to inability to fully lower
Solution Approach 1:
The nested configuration of the mount segment within the telescoping post enables full retraction of the electronic device against the underlying surface. The outer collar slides along the outer post segment, allowing the entire assembly to be disposed in a compact, non-obtrusive position when the device is not in use, while maintaining the ability to extend to various heights when needed.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the telescoping post allows full retraction, then the device can be disposed against the surface for stability, but the mechanism complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The nested structure of the mount segment within the telescoping post provides a space-efficient mechanism that enables full retraction without requiring additional external components. The outer collar and post segment arrangement creates a self-contained telescoping mechanism that achieves full retraction capability while maintaining relatively simple construction.
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AI summary
A telescoping device mount is configured to hold an electronic device. The telescoping device mount is configured to fully extend or fully retract the electronic device. The telescoping device mount includes a telescoping post, a mount segment, and a base. The telescoping post includes an inner post segment and an outer post segment. The mount segment is configured to secure an electronic device thereto. The mount segment includes an outer collar slidably securable to the outer post segment of the telescoping post. The base is secured to the inner post segment such that the outer post segment telescopes relative to the inner post segment. In a fully retracted position, the electronic device is proximate to the base and/or an underlying surface.