Adjustable Support Plate Structure for Variable Display Sizes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing support structures for electronic devices cannot adapt to varying display sizes, limiting their ability to provide adequate support for different active screen sizes.
Innovation Solution
A support structure comprising a first and second support plate, a third support plate, and a transmission mechanism, where the first and second support plates move relative to each other to drive the third support plate closer to or away from the display, expanding or contracting the support area by synchronizing their movement through a rocker arm and gear system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed support structure is used, then the structure is simple and stable, but it cannot adapt to displays of different sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure transitions from a fixed configuration to a dynamic one where the third support plate can move relative to the first and second support plates. The transmission mechanism enables the third support plate to adjust its position based on the display size requirements, allowing the support area to expand or contract while maintaining structural stability through controlled motion.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure is divided into multiple independent support plates (first, second, and third) that can move relative to each other. This segmentation allows each plate to be positioned independently to match the display dimensions, providing adaptability while keeping individual components manageable in size and complexity.
2Area of stationary object
If the support area is increased to accommodate larger displays, then the support capability improves, but the device size and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The support area is made dynamic rather than static. The third support plate can extend outward to increase the support area when needed for larger displays, then retract when smaller displays are used. This dynamic adjustment allows the device to provide large support area on demand without permanently increasing the device's footprint or complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a transmission mechanism is added to enable adjustment, then adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The transmission mechanism acts as an intermediary between the first/second support plates and the third support plate. It translates the relative movement of the first and second plates into controlled movement of the third plate, enabling indirect control that simplifies the overall system architecture while achieving the desired adaptability.
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AI summary
A support structure is provided. The support structure includes a first support plate (1), a second support plate (2), a third support plate (3), and a transmission mechanism (4). The first support plate (1) and the second support plate (2) are arranged in parallel. The transmission mechanism (4) is disposed on one side of the first support plate (1) and the second support plate (2) away from a display. The third support plate (3) is connected to the transmission mechanism (4), and the transmission mechanism (4) is rotatably connected to the first support plate (1) and the second support plate (2). An electronic device is provided, which includes one or more such support structures. This configuration can solve the problem of the support area provided by the support structure of the electronic device having certain limitations and thus meets the support requirements for displays of different active screen sizes.