Concealed Wiring Structure for Electronic Device Hinges
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices with touch screens and separate keyboards face inefficiencies in data input and appearance due to exposed power and signal wires, which are not effectively protected, affecting both functionality and aesthetics.
Innovation Solution
A wiring structure featuring a support connection member with pivoted sections and a recessed receiving space that houses a flexible printed circuit board or coaxial cables, protected by a cover board, allowing for concealed and protected wiring while maintaining operational connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If power and signal wires are directly exposed and attached to the support member surface, then wiring installation is simple, but the wires are not effectively protected and appearance tidiness is deteriorated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds the conductive body (wires) within a recessed receiving space formed in the support connection member. This nesting structure protects the wires from external damage while maintaining a tidy appearance, resolving the contradiction between simple wiring installation and effective wire protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving space acts as an intermediary structure between the wires and the external environment. It provides a protective cavity that shields the conductive body from mechanical damage while allowing the wires to remain connected between main body and cover body.
2Shape
If a raised cover member is disposed on the support member surface to conceal wires, then appearance tidiness is maintained, but the cover occupies much room and is unfavorable to miniaturization
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of adding a separate cover member on the surface, the patent integrates the protective structure directly into the support connection member by forming a recessed receiving space. This eliminates the need for additional cover components, maintaining appearance tidiness while avoiding the volume penalty of separate cover members.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the protective function with the support connection member itself. The receiving space is formed as an integral part of the support connection member, combining the support and protection functions into a single component, thereby avoiding the volume occupation of separate cover members.
3Device complexity
If wires are exposed on the support member surface, then wiring path is straightforward, but the wires are vulnerable to external force damage
Solution Approach 1:
The conductive body is nested within the receiving space of the support connection member, which provides physical shielding against external forces. This protects the wires from damage while maintaining a relatively simple wiring path through the pivot holes.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving space is pre-formed in the support connection member to provide protective cushioning for the conductive body before assembly. This beforehand protection prevents external forces from directly damaging the wires during operation.
Data Source
AI summary
A wiring structure between main body and cover body of electronic device includes a support connection member. The support connection member has a first pivoted section pivotally connected to the cover body and a second pivoted section pivotally connected to the main body. The first pivoted section is formed with a first pivot hole communicating with outer side. The second pivoted section is formed with a second pivot hole communicating with outer side. The support connection member is formed with a recessed receiving space between the first and second pivoted sections in communication with the first and second pivot holes. At least one conductive body is disposed in the receiving space. The conductive body has a first connection end and a second connection end respectively outward extending from the first and second pivot holes. A protection cover board is disposed in the receiving space for covering the conductive body.