Auxiliary Display Stand for Laptop Ergonomics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Laptop computers have limited display real estate, making it difficult to work efficiently and ergonomically, especially when used outside dedicated workspaces, and existing solutions like peripheral displays are bulky and not user-friendly for travel or crowded environments.
Innovation Solution
A portable laptop display system with an auxiliary display retainer and a movable stand that can be configured between a transport and extended position, providing an elevated display above the laptop, improving ergonomics and increasing screen real estate without increasing the laptop's size, and includes features like foldable designs, magnetic retention, and adjustable height for improved usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of moving object
If peripheral displays are used to increase display real estate, then screen area is improved, but portability and ease of operation deteriorate due to bulkiness
Solution Approach 1:
The auxiliary display is nested within the laptop housing, specifically integrated into the display bezel area. The display retainer portion receives and holds the auxiliary display in a compact manner, allowing it to be stored within the laptop's existing structure rather than requiring separate peripheral equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The auxiliary display is positioned vertically above the main laptop display rather than extending horizontally to the side. This vertical arrangement utilizes the unused vertical space above the keyboard area, increasing display real estate without increasing the horizontal footprint of the laptop.
2Area of moving object
If multiple displays are integrated into laptop, then screen real estate is improved, but device cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The auxiliary display system is designed to be universally compatible with multiple laptop models through a standardized retainer mechanism. The display can serve multiple functions including extending the desktop workspace, providing a secondary viewing area, or displaying notifications, while using a single unified structure that combines the retainer, stand, and display elements.
3Area of moving object
If display size is increased, then screen real estate is improved, but laptop size and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The auxiliary display is nested within the laptop housing, specifically integrated into the display bezel area. The display retainer portion receives and holds the auxiliary display in a compact manner, allowing it to be stored within the laptop's existing structure rather than requiring separate peripheral equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The auxiliary display is positioned vertically above the main laptop display rather than extending horizontally to the side. This vertical arrangement utilizes the unused vertical space above the keyboard area, increasing display real estate without increasing the horizontal footprint of the laptop.
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AI summary
Various laptop display systems are provided that are ergonomic, reliable and visually appealing. In one form, the portable laptop display system is for use with a laptop computer and includes: an auxiliary display configured to be coupled to the laptop computer; a support assembly, coupled to the auxiliary display, the support assembly movable between a transport configuration and an extended configuration, the support assembly comprising a rigid panel member, wherein in the transport configuration the rigid panel member is configured to extend across an entire front surface of the auxiliary display; and in the extended configuration, the rigid panel member supports the auxiliary display in an elevated position, such that it in use with the laptop computer the auxiliary display is displayed above a display of the laptop.