Buffer Module with Sliding Protrusion for Impact Mitigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable electronic devices are prone to damage from impacts due to their small size and increased fragility, which existing technologies have not adequately addressed.
Innovation Solution
A buffer module comprising a buffer component with a protrusion and a flexible arm, integrated into a portable electronic device's casing, featuring a gas vent and buffer recess to absorb impact energy by sliding and venting air, thereby reducing damage from falls.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the portable electronic device is made smaller to improve portability, then the device becomes more fragile and susceptible to impact damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a buffer module with a buffer component that can be compressed during impact events. This buffer component includes a buffer recess and protrusion structure that allows controlled compression to absorb impact energy before it reaches critical internal components, providing beforehand cushioning against impact damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes air pressure differential to drive the buffer component's movement. During impact, the buffer recess creates a pressure differential that moves the buffer component to absorb impact energy. The gas vent structure allows controlled air pressure changes to enhance the buffering effect without compromising structural integrity.
2Reliability
If a buffer module is added to protect against impact, then the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the buffer module directly into the device casing structure. The buffer recess is formed within the existing casing, and the buffer component is positioned to work with the casing's natural geometry. This merging approach allows the buffer function to be achieved without adding separate, complex protective structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The buffer module serves multiple functions: it provides impact buffering, maintains structural integrity, and allows controlled air pressure changes. The gas vent structure simultaneously serves as both a structural element and a pressure regulation mechanism, enhancing the buffering effect while minimizing additional complexity.
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 buffer module effectively absorbs impact energy, reducing the risk of damage to portable electronic devices by allowing the buffer component to slide and vent air, thus distributing and mitigating the force of falls.
Implementation Method 1
The buffer component comprises a protrusion. The base has a gas vent and a buffer recess corresponding to the protrusion. The protrusion is slidable relative to the buffer recess.
Implementation Method 2
The base has a gas vent and a buffer recess corresponding to the protrusion. The buffer module effectively absorbs impact energy, reducing the risk of damage to portable electronic devices by allowing the buffer component to slide and vent air, thus distributing and mitigating the force of falls.
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AI summary
A buffer module and a portable electronic device using the same are provided. The buffer module comprises a buffer component and a base. The buffer component comprises a protrusion. The base has a gas vent and a buffer recess corresponding to the protrusion.