Two-Dimensional Sliding Mechanism for Hand-Held Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing slide-type hand-held devices only allow for sliding motion along a one-dimensional axis, limiting the user's ability to fold and unfold the device in a non-monotonous manner.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a sliding module and a guiding module that enables the second body of the hand-held device to slide relative to the first body along a two-dimensional plane, allowing for movement in multiple positions and enabling the device to be folded or unfolded in a more versatile way.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If two bodies are slid relative to each other along a one-dimensional axis in existing slide-type hand-held devices, then the device structure is simple, but the usage is monotonous and lacks versatility
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from one-dimensional sliding motion to two-dimensional sliding motion by introducing a guiding module with multiple guiding parts that define a complex guiding path. The second body can slide along a path that includes first, second, third, and fourth positions on a two-dimensional plane, enabling folding and unfolding movements that are not limited to a single linear axis, thus significantly improving usage versatility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If two bodies are overlapped and slid relative to each other to achieve portability, then the device size is reduced, but the sliding motion is limited to one dimension
Solution Approach 1:
The guiding module enables the second body to move along a two-dimensional guiding path that includes multiple positions (first, second, third, and fourth positions), allowing the device to be folded and unfolded in multiple directions and configurations rather than being restricted to a single linear sliding motion, thereby enhancing folding flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The guiding module acts as an intermediary mechanism between the first body and the second body, mediating their relative motion. The guiding module includes a first guiding part fixed to the first body and a second guiding part fixed to the second body, which couples to the first guiding part and enables controlled two-dimensional sliding motion while maintaining structural integrity.
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AI summary
A hand-held device includes a first body, a second body, a sliding module, and a guiding module. The sliding module is disposed between the first body and the second body, so that the second body is able to be slid on a two-dimensional plane relative to the first body. The guiding module includes a first guiding part and a second guiding part. The first guiding part is fixed to the first body. The second guiding part is fixed to the second body and coupled to the first guiding part. Besides, the second guiding part is able to be moved along a guiding path relative to the first guiding part, so that the second body is able to be slid along the guiding path on the two-dimensional plane relative to the first body.