Conductive Bracket Connection Structure for Deformation-Tolerant Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic devices face challenges in efficiently connecting and supporting various structures and components while maintaining electrical connectivity and structural integrity, particularly in spaced portions where traditional connecting members may fail to provide stable and durable connections.

Innovation Solution

The electronic device incorporates a connecting member with a first conductive portion inserted into a structure and a second conductive portion extending along a bracket, supported by a conductive tape, forming a stable electrical connection between a conductive plate and a bracket, with a supporter providing a gap to accommodate deformation and structural variations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a connecting member is used to electrically connect the conductive plate and bracket, then electrical connectivity is improved, but the structural stability and durability are worsened due to spacing and deformation issues

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelectrical connectivityVSAvoidstructural stability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The connecting member is divided into multiple segments including a first connecting portion, second connecting portion, and intermediate portion. This segmentation allows each segment to independently accommodate deformation and spacing variations, maintaining both electrical connectivity and structural stability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The intermediate portion of the connecting member is designed with flexible or deformable characteristics, allowing it to dynamically adjust to spacing changes and structural deformations. This dynamic adaptation ensures continuous electrical connection while accommodating structural variations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Strength

If the connecting member is rigid to maintain structural integrity, then strength is improved, but the ability to accommodate deformation and spacing variations is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural integrityVSAvoidaccommodation of deformation

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

Different portions of the connecting member have different mechanical properties. The first and second connecting portions maintain high strength and rigidity for structural integrity, while the intermediate portion has lower rigidity and higher flexibility to accommodate deformation locally.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The connecting member may incorporate composite material structures combining rigid and flexible materials. This allows the overall member to maintain strength while specific regions provide deformation accommodation capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

3Volume of moving object

If the distance between conductive plate and bracket is reduced to improve compactness, then device size is improved, but the stability of electrical connection is worsened due to increased stress

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice compactnessVSAvoidelectrical connection stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Volume of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Ease of manufacture

If traditional connecting members are used in spaced portions, then ease of manufacture is improved, but the durability and stability of connection are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidconnection durability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS12422891B2Electronic device including connecting member of internal structure

Publication Date: 2025.09.23 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

AI summary

An electronic device includes a display; a conductive plate supporting the display; a bracket including a surface and a structure at least partially removed from the surface, wherein the surface faces toward the conductive plate and is spaced apart from the conductive plate; a connecting member crossing the structure along the surface and connecting the conductive plate and the bracket, the connecting member including a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion; and a conductive tape between the connecting member and the bracket, wherein the first conductive portion overlaps with the structure when viewed from a first direction toward the display and is at least partially inserted into the structure, at least part of the first conductive portion contacts the conductive plate, and the second conductive portion extends from the first conductive portion along a surface of the bracket and has an end attached to the bracket through the conductive tape.