VESA Mount Enclosure for Secure Device Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for securing and powering portable electronic devices in VESA-ready setups face challenges such as the need for specialized connectors, increased complexity and cost, exposure to elements, and limitations in wireless charging, leading to compromised security, aesthetics, and ingress protection.
Innovation Solution
A VESA mount standard compatible enclosure with a front frame and back plate design that includes slots for input/output ports, waterproof materials, Kensington Lock mounting, and inductive charging capabilities, allowing for secure, aesthetically pleasing, and protected device installation in various environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-size enclosure with wide bezel is used to accommodate different device sizes, then device compatibility is improved, but aesthetic appeal and compactness deteriorate due to oversized bezel
Solution Approach 1:
The enclosure is divided into adjustable components including corner brackets and bezel sections that can be reconfigured to match different device sizes, eliminating the need for a fixed oversized design while maintaining compatibility across multiple device form factors
Solution Approach 2:
The enclosure incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable elements such as movable corner brackets and flexible bezel positioning mechanisms, allowing the structure to dynamically adapt to different device dimensions rather than being locked into a single fixed configuration
2Reliability
If specialized proprietary connectors are used for each electronic device, then connection reliability is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The enclosure employs universal connectors and standardized mounting interfaces that can accommodate multiple different electronic devices without requiring device-specific proprietary connectors, thereby reducing complexity while maintaining reliable connections through proper alignment features
Solution Approach 2:
The enclosure acts as an intermediary component with standardized interfaces on one side and device-specific connection points on the other, mediating between the fixed enclosure structure and various devices through adaptable connection mechanisms such as adjustable cable routing and universal mounting holes
3Manufacturing precision
If internally installed corner brackets are added to center align differently sized devices, then device alignment is improved, but manufacturing complexity and SKU requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The corner brackets are designed as separate, modular components that can be independently adjusted and positioned, allowing precise alignment of different device sizes without requiring complex integrated mounting structures or increasing SKU variety
Solution Approach 2:
The corner brackets incorporate adjustable positioning mechanisms that enable dynamic reconfiguration for different device dimensions, providing precise center alignment through simple mechanical adjustments rather than requiring multiple fixed bracket designs
4Stability of the object's composition
If VESA-ready mounting holes are provided for secure mounting, then mounting stability is improved, but cable routing complexity increases due to need for adapters
Solution Approach 1:
The enclosure integrates cable routing channels and pathways as intermediary structures that guide cables from device ports through the enclosure body to external connections, eliminating the need for separate adapters or dongles while maintaining stable VESA mounting through dedicated mounting hole provisions
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 cost-effective, secure, and aesthetically appealing enclosure that addresses the need for secure mounting, ingress protection, and wireless charging, reducing installation complexity and enhancing device durability in diverse environments.
Implementation Method 1
a coil for inductive charging of the electronic device
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus for securely enclosing a portable electronic or computing device using device compatible mounts and/or a device locking mechanism is described. The apparatus may comprise a front retaining frame and a device compatible back plate. The portable electronic or computing device may be enclosed between the front frame and the back plate in some implementations. The back plate may include VESA compatible mounting patterns in some implementations. In some implementations, the front frame and the black plate prevent unauthorized access to one or more controls of the enclosed device while leaving the screen of the enclosed device visible and while permitting audio to pass freely from the enclosed device to the ambient environment as well as from the ambient environment to the enclosed device.