Wearable Gaming Case with Foldable Body Sections
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable gaming systems are prone to being dropped or lost due to their small size and lack of functionality while stored, leading to safety concerns and financial loss, as existing carrying cases do not allow for active use of the device.
Innovation Solution
A wearable device with an elongated main body that can fold and secure a portable gaming system, featuring wing-shaped pockets, belt sections, and retention straps, allowing the system to be stored and played while worn, providing protection and preventing accidental drops.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If a portable gaming system is designed to be small and lightweight for portability, then it can be easily carried and used anywhere, but it becomes prone to being dropped or lost
Solution Approach 1:
The gaming system is nested within a protective case structure that includes multiple body sections, pockets, and compartments. The case acts as a container within a container, with the gaming system stored inside the main body while additional pockets provide secondary containment for accessories, creating a nested protective structure that prevents loss and damage
Solution Approach 2:
The case incorporates cushioning and protective elements in advance to prevent damage from potential drops. The structured body sections and protective materials are positioned beforehand to absorb and distribute impact forces, reducing the risk of damage when the gaming system is accidentally dropped
2Reliability
If a carrying case is designed to protect the gaming system during storage, then the system is protected from damage, but the user cannot play the system while it is in the case
Solution Approach 1:
The case is designed to perform multiple functions: it provides protective storage when closed, and transforms into a wearable playing platform when opened. The body sections can be folded and configured to hold the gaming system in various positions, allowing users to play while wearing the case on their body, thus combining storage and active use functions in a single device
Solution Approach 2:
The case incorporates flexible body sections separated by fold lines that allow the structure to dynamically change configuration. The sections can be bent and folded to transition from a closed protective case to an open wearable configuration, enabling the gaming system to be securely held in different positions for both storage and active playing
3Adaptability or versatility
If the gaming system is made multi-functional with connectivity options, then it offers more features and value, but the cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The case is designed to support multiple gaming systems and configurations through universal attachment mechanisms. The body sections and retention structures can accommodate different gaming console sizes and shapes, providing a single versatile solution that works with various multi-functional gaming systems without requiring separate protective cases for each device
Data Source
AI summary
A device for storing a portable electronic system includes a main body having four body sections that are separated by fold lines that are positioned along a common edge. The first body section includes a pair of wing-shaped pockets extending outward therefrom and a user belt for securing the main body horizontally around a user. The second body section includes a storage strap for receiving and engaging a portable electronic system. When the main body is in the closed position, the third and fourth body sections are folded over the portable system, and the first and second body sections are secured together. The fourth body section includes a pair of retention straps for also receiving the portable electronic system and positioning the system at a playing position when the device is in the open position.