Collapsible Electronic Equipment Hinge Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hinges in electronic equipment, such as notebook computers, are complex and costly, hindering smooth rotation of touch displays to the rear side of the mainframe, making them inconvenient to use.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible electronic equipment with a hinge device featuring a shaft that pivots on a shifting mechanism driven by a motorized gear set, allowing the display to rotate smoothly between 90 degrees and 270 degrees, enabling the display to cover either the front or rear surface of the mainframe.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a dual-axis hinge is used to allow the touch display to rotate to the rear side of the mainframe, then the display can rotate to the rear side, but the structure becomes very complex and manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge device is divided into two independent single-axis hinges: a first hinge for rotating the display from the closed position to the extended position, and a second hinge for rotating the display from the extended position to the rear position. This segmentation allows each hinge to perform a specific rotation function with simple structure, avoiding the complexity of a dual-axis hinge while achieving the same overall adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a dual-axis hinge is used to allow the touch display to rotate to the rear side of the mainframe, then the display can rotate to the rear side, but the manufacturing cost becomes high
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge device is divided into two independent single-axis hinges: a first hinge for rotating the display from the closed position to the extended position, and a second hinge for rotating the display from the extended position to the rear position. This segmentation allows each hinge to perform a specific rotation function with simple structure, avoiding the complexity of a dual-axis hinge while achieving the same overall adaptability.
3Device complexity
If a conventional hinge is used, then the structure remains simple, but the display rotation process is not smooth and usability is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge device incorporates a driving mechanism that dynamically adjusts the rotation process. The driving mechanism includes a driving component that rotates and drives a translating component to move the display assembly smoothly from the extended position to the rear position. This dynamic adjustment ensures smooth rotation and improves usability while maintaining relative structural simplicity.
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 simplified hinge structure reduces manufacturing costs and enhances user convenience by allowing smooth rotation of the display, making the equipment easier to use in various configurations.
Implementation Method 1
a driving mechanism coupled to the shifting mechanism. The driving mechanism is adapted to drive the shifting mechanism and the shaft to move up and down
Implementation Method 2
the shaft is pivoted on the shifting mechanism; and a driving mechanism coupled to the shifting mechanism
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AI summary
A collapsible electronic equipment includes a first part, a hinge device, and a second part. The first part pivots on the second part via the hinge device. When the second part is inclined at an inclined angle relative to the first part, a shaft of the hinge device is moved from a first position to a second position.