Bracket Structure for Stabilizing Input Output Modules

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Solution Overview

Problem

Mobile phones with multiple functional modules face issues where the relative positions of these modules can change easily, leading to ineffective cooperative operation when the device is handled.

Innovation Solution

A bracket structure with accommodating chambers and through holes, along with a mounting hole between chambers, ensures that input/output modules such as cameras and light sources are securely positioned and fixed, preventing easy displacement and facilitating cooperative operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple functional modules are arranged in a mobile phone, then the functionality of the device is improved, but the relative positions of the modules become unstable and change easily

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidrelative position stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile phone is divided into multiple functional modules (camera module, light source module, sensor module, etc.), each housed in separate accommodating chambers within the bracket structure. This segmentation allows independent positioning and stable mounting of each module while maintaining overall functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A bracket structure serves as an intermediary component between the mobile phone housing and the functional modules. The bracket includes multiple accommodating chambers that securely hold each module in a fixed position, preventing relative position changes while allowing the modules to be easily installed and removed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Stability of the object's composition

If functional modules are mounted on a bracket, then the position stability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition stabilityVSAvoidbracket structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple accommodating chambers for different functional modules are integrated into a single bracket structure. The bracket combines positioning features, mounting holes, and chamber walls into one unified component, reducing the number of separate parts needed while maintaining position stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides accommodating chambers for multiple modules, includes mounting holes for secure attachment, features positioning columns for precise alignment, and offers a unified structure that reduces overall complexity despite accommodating multiple functional elements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Manufacturing precision

If accommodating chambers are designed with stop rings, then the manufacturing precision is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvechamber dimension precisionVSAvoidchamber structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Stop rings are added only at specific locations within the accommodating chambers where precise positioning is needed, rather than throughout the entire chamber structure. This localized approach improves manufacturing precision for critical dimensions while minimizing the increase in overall structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS10972589B2Bracket structure, input/output assembly and electronic device
Publication Date: 2021.04.06 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

An electronic device, an input/output assembly and a bracket structure are provided. The bracket structure includes a first bracket. The first bracket includes a first face, a second face and a third face. The first face and the second face are arranged on two opposite sides of the first bracket. The third face is connected to the first face and the second face. The second face is provided with at least two accommodating chambers. The first face is provided with at least two through holes corresponding to the at least two accommodating chambers. The third face is provided with a mounting hole passing through the first face and the second face. The mounting hole is arranged between two of the at least two accommodating chambers.