Auxiliary Display Lifting Mechanism for Independent Height Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Notebook computers with integrated auxiliary displays lack operation flexibility due to fixed angles and heights, causing user discomfort and eyestrain, and existing adjustable solutions are linked to the main display's unfolding mechanism, limiting independent operation.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device with a lifting mechanism comprising a first bracket, driving member, springs, positioning member, and brackets allows the auxiliary display to be independently adjusted in angle and height, decoupled from the main display's unfolding mechanism, enabling users to customize its position for improved comfort and flexibility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the auxiliary display is integrated on the host with fixed angle and height, then the device structure is simple, but the operation flexibility is poor and causes user discomfort

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation flexibilityVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The auxiliary display is designed with adjustable angle and height through a lifting mechanism, transforming from a fixed static structure to a dynamic adjustable one. This allows the display to adapt to different user needs and operating conditions, improving operation flexibility while maintaining structural organization through dedicated adjustment components

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If the auxiliary display has adjustable angle and height, then the operation flexibility is improved, but the lifting mechanism is linked to the main display unfolding mechanism limiting independent operation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveindependent operation capabilityVSAvoidmechanism linkage
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The lifting mechanism for the auxiliary display is segmented and separated from the main display unfolding mechanism. This independent lifting mechanism allows the auxiliary display to be adjusted and operated independently without being coupled to the main display's movement, enabling flexible independent operation while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Object-affected harmful factors

If the auxiliary display is fixed in position, then the device structure is simple, but user comfort is reduced and eyestrain is caused

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser comfortVSAvoidadjustable mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The auxiliary display incorporates adjustable angle and height capabilities through a dedicated lifting mechanism, transforming from a fixed static structure to a dynamic one. This allows users to adjust the display to comfortable viewing positions, eliminating eyestrain and improving user comfort while adding only necessary adjustment components

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution provides excellent operation flexibility and comfort by allowing users to adjust the auxiliary display's angle and height independently, enhancing user interaction and reducing eyestrain, while maintaining the reliability of the lifting mechanism.

Implementation Method 1

Two ends of the first spring are respectively in contact with the first bracket and the driving member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

The second spring is disposed in the positioning portion. The positioning member is slidably disposed on the driving member, and two ends of the positioning member are respectively in contact with the second spring and the first bracket

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 3

Two ends of the second bracket are respectively pivoted to the first bracket and fixed to the auxiliary display. Two ends of the third bracket are respectively pivoted to the positioning member and the second bracket

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentUS11841743B2Electronic device
Publication Date: 2023.12.12 ACER INC
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AI summary

An electronic device, including a host, a main display, an auxiliary display, and a lifting mechanism, is provided. The main display is pivoted to the host. The auxiliary display is disposed on the host. The lifting mechanism is disposed between the auxiliary display and the host. The lifting mechanism is configured to lift the auxiliary display and maintain a lifting height of the auxiliary display.