Case Mounting Structure with Pressing Projection for Automatic Power Shutdown

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Solution Overview

Problem

Portable electronic devices, especially those used by deaf or hard of hearing individuals like hearing aids, face challenges in compactness and ease of use due to the need for separate power cutoff devices, which are cumbersome and require manual manipulation, and often necessitate battery detachment when shutting off power.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device mounting structure with a rotating cover and a case featuring a pressing projection that automatically shuts off power when the device is mounted, eliminating the need for a separate power cutoff device and simplifying the process by integrating power shutdown into the mounting mechanism.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a power cutoff device is included in the electronic device, then power can be shut off, but the device size increases and compactness is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower shutdown capabilityVSAvoiddevice size

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The power cutoff function is merged with the case structure. The case is designed with a pressing projection that directly actuates the power cutoff mechanism when the case is closed, combining the case's closing action with the power shutdown function into a single integrated operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The case serves multiple functions: it protects the electronic device, provides a mounting structure, and simultaneously acts as the power cutoff mechanism. By making the case multi-functional, the need for a separate dedicated power cutoff device is eliminated.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If a separate power cutoff device is included, then power can be shut off, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower shutdown capabilityVSAvoidstructure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The power cutoff mechanism is merged with the case structure, eliminating the need for separate components. The pressing projection in the case directly engages with the power cutoff switch, reducing the number of parts and simplifying the overall structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The power cutoff function is extracted from the electronic device body and relocated to the case structure. This separation allows the electronic device to remain simple while the case handles the power shutdown operation independently.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Reliability

If manual power cutoff manipulation is required, then power can be shut off, but ease of operation is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower shutdown capabilityVSAvoidoperation convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs the power shutdown operation automatically when the case is closed. The closing action of the case self-actuates the power cutoff through the pressing projection, eliminating the need for separate manual manipulation and making the operation as convenient as simply closing the case.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The case is designed with the pressing projection positioned to automatically activate the power cutoff function before the user needs to use the device. The power shutdown action is prepared and executed as part of the mounting process, so no additional steps are required later.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

4Reliability

If battery detachment is required to shut off power, then power can be shut off, but ease of operation is reduced and time is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower shutdown capabilityVSAvoidoperation convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The power shutdown function is automatically performed through the case closing action, eliminating the need for users to manually detach the battery. The system handles the power cutoff itself through the mechanical action of the pressing projection engaging the switch.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The power cutoff is executed as part of the mounting process itself, before the device is ready for use. This preliminary action eliminates the need for separate battery detachment steps that would be required otherwise.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS9986345B2Mounting structure of electronic device for shutting off power and case, electronic device thereof

Publication Date: 2018.05.29 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

AI summary

An electronic device, a case, and a case mounting structure of the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a body and a cover for rotating based on a hinge portion in the body and opening and closing at a specified angle. The case includes a mounting portion for receiving at least part of an electronic device and a pressing projection for protruding outwards from the mounting portion and opening the cover in the electronic device by pressing at least part of the cover of the mounted electronic device. When the electronic device is mounting in the mounting portion and one side of the hinge portion is pressed by the pressing projection, the cover is opened at a specified angle and power of the electronic device is shut off.