Corner-Placed Plug-In Module Housing for Electronic Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices with plug-in receptacles for additional modules face issues of unprotected module removal and compatibility with radio standards, as well as space inefficiency and thermal dissipation problems when modules have their own housings.
Innovation Solution
The electronic device features plug-in receptacles arranged in corner regions of the housing, allowing each module housing to expand the device on three sides, providing independent module housing for radio authorization and flexible placement, with guides for correct insertion and a locking mechanism for secure positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If additional modules are plugged into push-in shafts without their own housing, then space is saved, but the modules are unprotected when removed and cannot obtain independent radio authorization
Solution Approach 1:
The module housing is designed to be nested within the electronic device housing when the module is inserted. The module housing forms part of the outer side surfaces of the electronic device, creating a nested structure where the smaller housing is contained within the larger housing space, eliminating the need for separate external housings while maintaining protection and authorization capabilities.
2Reliability
If additional modules have their own entire housing, then modules are protected and can receive radio authorization, but space efficiency decreases and thermal dissipation is impaired
Solution Approach 1:
The module housing is provided only in the local region where the additional module is inserted, rather than requiring a complete separate housing for the entire module. This localized housing approach provides necessary protection and authorization while minimizing space consumption and maintaining thermal dissipation paths through the electronic device housing.
3Reliability
If plug-in receptacles are arranged in corner regions with module housings expanding on three sides, then modules are protected with independent housing, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The module housing serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides mechanical protection for the additional module, forms part of the electronic device's outer side surfaces, enables independent radio authorization, and maintains a compact form factor. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate protective structures and simplifies the overall device configuration.
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AI summary
An electronic device includes a housing having at least two plug-in receptacles, each intended for one additional module that comprises a module housing. The electronic device is characterised in that the plug-in slots are each arranged in a corner region of the housing so that the relevant module housing of the additional module expands the housing on three outer sides which form a corner. The plug-in slots and the module housings are designed in such a way that each of the module housings fits into each of the plug-in slots.