Vehicle Device Retaining Flat Appliances Using Pivot Joints
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of effective solutions for securely and comfortably holding tablet computers or mobile phones in vehicles, particularly for passengers, as existing holders often obstruct the driver's view, are unsafe in accidents, or are difficult to access, and do not accommodate devices of varying dimensions.
Innovation Solution
A holder system with a transfer arrangement featuring pivot joints and a support element that allows the device to be positioned in various orientations, securely fastened to a vehicle component, enabling comfortable use by drivers or passengers while ensuring safety and adaptability to different device sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a holder is provided on the back of the driver's or front passenger's seats, then passengers can use devices, but it obstructs the driver's view and compromises safety
Solution Approach 1:
The holder system is extracted from the seat back location and repositioned to the center console area, removing the harmful effect of obstructing the driver's view while maintaining passenger accessibility to the device
Solution Approach 2:
The transfer arrangement with pivot joints acts as an intermediary mechanism between the center console and the holder, enabling the holder to be positioned in multiple locations and orientations to serve both driver and passenger needs without compromising safety
2Ease of operation
If a holder is placed on the passenger seat or center armrest, then devices can be accessed, but the passenger seat is obstructed and handling becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is extracted from the passenger seat area and mounted on the center console, eliminating seat obstruction while maintaining easy accessibility through the adjustable transfer arrangement
Solution Approach 2:
The transfer arrangement incorporates pivot joints that enable dynamic repositioning of the holder between storage and operating positions, as well as between portrait and landscape orientations, simplifying handling and adaptation to different device sizes
3Ease of operation
If stands and holders are provided for driver use, then devices can be used, but they obstruct or prevent the use of the passenger seat or vehicle controls
Solution Approach 1:
The holder system is designed with universal adaptability to serve multiple functions: it can be positioned for driver use, passenger use, or stored in a non-obtrusive position, and can accommodate various device orientations, thereby not interfering with passenger seat availability or vehicle controls
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic transfer arrangement with pivot joints allows the holder to be repositioned between multiple configurations, enabling it to adapt to different usage scenarios without permanently obstructing the passenger seat or controls
4Device complexity
If a holder is designed for fixed positioning, then the structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate devices of varying dimensions or provide optimal protection in accidents
Solution Approach 1:
The holder incorporates pivot joints that enable dynamic adjustment between portrait and landscape orientations, as well as repositioning between storage and operating positions, allowing accommodation of various device dimensions while maintaining a relatively simple structural design
Solution Approach 2:
The holder design preliminarily considers accident scenarios by providing secure positioning capabilities through the pivot joints that can restrain devices in multiple orientations, offering optimal protection without requiring complex active safety mechanisms
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 holder system provides secure, adaptable, and safe positioning of devices, allowing for comfortable use by drivers or passengers without obstructing the driver's view or compromising safety, and can be adjusted to accommodate devices of varying dimensions.
Implementation Method 1
a first pivot joint having an approximately vertically oriented axis of rotation
Implementation Method 2
a second pivot joint having an approximately horizontally oriented axis of rotation
Data Source
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device for retaining flat, approximately rectangular appliances such as tablet computers (1) or mobile telephones (1') in the interior of a motor vehicle, comprising a fastening apparatus (2, 3, 20, 21, 30, 120, 130, 200, 210, 220, 230, 600) for fastening the device to a vehicle component (4, 15, 14c), a retainer (5, 150, 300, 500, 521, 531, 540, 550) for accommodating the appliances (1, 1'), and a transfer assembly (6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 110, 111, 160, 170, 180, 560, 570, 580, 590), which is provided between the retainer (5, 150, 300, 500, 521, 531, 540, 550) and the fastening apparatus (2, 3, 20, 21, 30, 120, 130, 200, 210, 220, 230, 600) and by means of which the retainer (5, 150, 300, 500, 521, 531, 540, 550) can be moved into different positions in relation to the vehicle component (4, 15, 14c), wherein the transfer assembly (6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 110, 111, 160, 170, 180, 560, 570, 580, 590) comprises a support element (17d, 170d, 270d, 590), which is arranged on the fastening apparatus (2, 3, 20, 21, 30, 120, 130, 200, 210, 220, 230, 600) and which has a first revolute joint (7, 17, 170, 270, 570) having an axis of rotation (z1) oriented approximately vertically, and a pivot arm (6, 16, 160, 260, 560), which is arranged near the upper end of the support element (17d, 170d, 270d, 590) and which has a second revolute joint (8, 18, 180, 280, 580) having an axis of rotation (x1) oriented approximately horizontally, which pivot arm is connected to the retainer (5, 150, 300, 500, 521, 531, 540, 550).