Adjustable Laptop Cooling Pad With Multi-Angle Ergonomic Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional heat-dissipating pads for portable computers are not adjustable, leading to fixed viewing angles and poor ergonomics, causing user discomfort and potential elbow strain during extended use.
Innovation Solution
An angle-adjustable heat-dissipating pad with a guiding slot and positioning grooves, supported by a detachable metallic frame with a positioning post, and a soft or elastic supporting pad with fasteners to allow multiple angle settings and prevent sliding, enhancing ergonomics and air intake for efficient heat dissipation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a fixed flat plate structure is used for heat dissipation, then air intake space is increased and heat dissipation is improved, but the viewing angle cannot be adjusted and ergonomics deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed flat plate structure into an adjustable inclined structure. The plate can be tilted to different angles through a support mechanism, allowing the viewing angle to be dynamically adjusted while maintaining the heat dissipation function. This resolves the contradiction by making the structure adaptable rather than static.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the geometric parameter of the plate from a fixed horizontal position to an adjustable inclined position. By modifying the angle parameter, the plate can simultaneously achieve optimal heat dissipation (by maintaining air intake space) and optimal viewing angle (by tilting toward the user), thus resolving the contradiction between these two requirements.
2Ease of operation
If the plate is tilted to improve viewing angle and ergonomics, then user comfort is improved, but air intake space decreases and heat dissipation performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support mechanism enables the plate to be dynamically adjusted to an inclined position that optimizes viewing angle. The plate can be tilted to accommodate ergonomic requirements while the adjustable nature allows optimization of air intake pathways, preventing significant degradation of heat dissipation performance.
Solution Approach 2:
By changing the inclination angle parameter of the plate, the patent achieves optimal viewing angle for user comfort. Simultaneously, the air intake space parameter can be optimized at the inclined position to maintain adequate heat dissipation, thus resolving the contradiction between ergonomic comfort and thermal performance.
3Ease of operation
If a complicated angle-adjusting mechanism is provided, then viewing angle can be adjusted, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the heat dissipation device into a plate portion and a support portion. This segmentation allows the support to provide angle-adjusting functionality through a simple mechanical structure rather than a complicated mechanism, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining adjustability.
Solution Approach 2:
The support mechanism provides dynamic angle adjustment capability with a simple structure. Rather than using complicated mechanisms, the patent employs a straightforward support design that enables the plate to be tilted to desired angles, achieving functionality with minimal complexity.
4Device complexity
If the elbow is suspended in midair, then the fixed flat plate structure is simple, but ergonomics deteriorate and user discomfort increases
Solution Approach 1:
By making the plate inclinable through the support mechanism, the patent creates a dynamic structure that can be adjusted to ergonomic angles. This allows the user's elbow to rest comfortably on the plate surface rather than being suspended, improving ergonomics without significantly increasing structural complexity.
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AI summary
An angle-adjustable heat-dissipating pad for a portable computer conforms to the ergonomics and includes: a plate provided with a guiding slot and fixing troughs, both sides of the guiding slot being provided with a plurality of positioning regions; a support provided with a positioning post, the positioning post passing through the guiding slot with the support being detachably assembled in the guiding slot of the plate to support the plate; and a supporting pad passing through the fixing trough and connected to the bottom of the plate, thereby preventing the articles on the plate form sliding. With the positioning post of the support being positioned in the positioning region in a multi-stage manner, the plate on the support can be positioned at a plurality of angles. Furthermore, the supporting pad can support the elbow of a user and conform to the ergonomics.