Adjustable Frame Assembly for Multi-Size Panel Modules

Solution Overview

Problem

The existing frame assembly technologies require different tooling molds for various notebook computer dimensions, leading to increased labor, delayed product cycles, and higher manufacturing costs due to the need for custom designs to support liquid crystal panel modules of different dimensions.

Innovation Solution

A frame assembly with a first and second frame, featuring sliding structures and fixing structures that allow the second frame to adjust relative to the first frame along an axis, enabling the assembly to fit panel modules of different dimensions by sliding into specific positions, thereby accommodating various panel sizes without the need for multiple tooling molds.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If different tooling molds are used to manufacture frame assemblies with different dimensions, then the frame assemblies can support liquid crystal panel modules of various dimensions, but the manufacturing cost increases and product cycle time is delayed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to different panel dimensionsVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The frame assembly is designed with adjustable structures that enable a single frame assembly to support multiple panel dimensions. The first and second frames can relatively slide along the first direction, and the first and second fixing structures can be adjusted to different positions, allowing the same frame assembly to adapt to different panel sizes without requiring multiple dedicated tooling molds.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The frame assembly incorporates dynamic adjustable features where the first fixing structure and second fixing structure can be positioned at different locations along the first direction. This adjustability allows the frame assembly to dynamically adapt to different panel dimensions, eliminating the need for multiple static mold designs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If different tooling molds are used to manufacture frame assemblies with different dimensions, then the frame assemblies can support liquid crystal panel modules of various dimensions, but the product cycle time is delayed due to additional design work

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to different panel dimensionsVSAvoidproduct cycle time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The frame assembly is designed with adjustable structures that enable a single frame assembly to support multiple panel dimensions. The first and second frames can relatively slide along the first direction, and the first and second fixing structures can be adjusted to different positions, allowing the same frame assembly to adapt to different panel sizes without requiring multiple dedicated tooling molds.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The frame assembly is pre-designed with multiple fixing structures positioned at different locations along the first direction. These fixing structures are preliminarily arranged to accommodate various panel dimensions, so no additional design or reconfiguration is needed when adapting to different panel sizes, thereby reducing product cycle time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If different tooling molds are used to manufacture frame assemblies with different dimensions, then the frame assemblies can support liquid crystal panel modules of various dimensions, but the manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to different panel dimensionsVSAvoidnumber of tooling molds

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The frame assembly is designed with adjustable structures that enable a single frame assembly to support multiple panel dimensions. The first and second frames can relatively slide along the first direction, and the first and second fixing structures can be adjusted to different positions, allowing the same frame assembly to adapt to different panel sizes without requiring multiple dedicated tooling molds.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple functions of supporting different panel dimensions are merged into a single frame assembly design. The adjustable fixing structures and sliding mechanism combine multiple capabilities that would traditionally require separate mold designs, reducing the total number of tooling molds needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS8824129B2Frame assembly for installing panel modules with different dimensions and panel device therewith

Publication Date: 2014.09.02 WISTRON CORP

AI summary

A frame assembly for installing panel modules with different dimensions is disclosed. The frame assembly includes a first frame and a second frame. The first frame has a first fixing structure formed thereon and a first sliding structure in an axis direction. The second frame has a second fixing structure formed thereon and a second sliding structure in the axis direction. The second sliding structure is slidably engaged with the first sliding structure. The first fixing structure and the second fixing structure are fixed on a side of a first panel module or on a side of a second panel module when the second frame slides relative to the first frame in the axis direction to a first position or to a second position.