Charging Clip Structure for Smartwatch Display Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing arm wearable electronic devices face challenges in charging efficiency and display coverage during charging, as the charging process often obscures the display area, making it difficult to view information while charging.
Innovation Solution
A clip device with a first lever and a second lever, where the second lever has a cutout section positioned closer to the display area, allowing the device to be connected to the charging terminals without covering the display, and utilizing a spring mechanism for stable fixation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the charging clip device covers the display area to ensure stable fixation and connection, then the connection reliability is improved, but the display visibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The clip device is divided into two separate levers: a first lever that connects to the terminal for electrical connection, and a second lever that provides mechanical clamping force. This segmentation allows each lever to be positioned independently, enabling the connection function without obstructing the display area.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection terminal and clamping mechanism are arranged in different spatial dimensions and positions. The first lever connects at the terminal location while the second lever clamps at a different position, utilizing spatial dimensionality to separate the connection function from the display area, thus avoiding obstruction.
2Ease of operation
If the band covering the charging terminal is detached to enable charging connection, then the charging accessibility is improved, but the operation complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The clip device is designed to self-align and self-connect to the charging terminal without requiring manual detachment of the band or complex alignment procedures. The structure automatically positions the connection terminal for engagement when clipped onto the device.
3Ease of operation
If the clip device structure is simplified to improve ease of use, then the operation simplicity is improved, but the fixation stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the clip device into two levers with distinct functions (connection and clamping), the design achieves simple operation through intuitive separation of functions while maintaining stable fixation through the combined action of both levers working independently but cooperatively.
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
Enables efficient charging without obstructing the display area, ensuring easy connection and stable fixation to the electronic device, while maintaining visibility of the display.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing a spring mechanism for stable fixation
Data Source
AI summary
A clip device including a first lever having a connection terminal which comes in contact with and is connected to a terminal provided in an electronic device, and a second lever which is rotatably attached to the first lever and holds down a portion of the electronic device located on a side opposite to the terminal, in which the second lever is provided with a cutout portion, and the cutout portion is arranged at a position closer to a display area of a display of the electronic device than a position corresponding to the connection terminal of the first lever when the connection terminal of the first lever is connected to the terminal of the electronic device.