Detachable Dual-Display Magnetic Hook Assembly for Portable Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing multiple display designs for notebook computers are inflexible and lack portability, as they cannot be easily assembled or disassembled by users and are often too heavy.
Innovation Solution
A display device comprising a first display with a magnet and a second display with a magnetic hook, allowing users to assemble and disassemble the displays using magnetic forces for operation flexibility and portability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple displays are integrated through pivoting or sliding mechanisms, then display functionality is expanded, but device weight increases and portability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is divided into separate, detachable display units that can be independently carried and assembled. Each display unit functions as an independent module, allowing users to separate them when portability is needed and combine them when expanded display functionality is required.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection mechanism between display units transitions from fixed (pivoting/sliding) to dynamic and reconfigurable. The magnetic connection allows the displays to be easily assembled and disassembled, enabling the system to adapt between compact portable mode and expanded multi-display mode based on user needs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple displays are integrated through pivoting or sliding mechanisms, then display functionality is expanded, but ease of assembly and disassembly deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The complex mechanical pivoting and sliding mechanisms are replaced with a simpler magnetic connection system. The magnetic force provides automatic alignment and secure connection without requiring precise manual positioning or complex mechanical operations, significantly improving ease of assembly and disassembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic connection mechanism provides self-aligning and self-latching functionality. When display units are brought close together, the magnetic force automatically guides them into proper alignment and secures the connection, eliminating the need for complex manual assembly procedures.
3Ease of operation
If magnetic connection is used for display assembly, then ease of operation improves, but connection strength may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple magnetic connection points are distributed across the display units, and their magnetic forces are combined to provide cumulative holding strength. The distributed arrangement ensures that the total magnetic force is sufficient to secure the connection while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic connection strength is optimized at specific local positions where the magnetic elements are placed. By strategically positioning magnetic components at key connection points, the design ensures strong localized holding force that prevents accidental separation while still allowing easy intentional assembly and disassembly.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to easily assemble and disassemble the displays according to personal needs, enhancing operation flexibility and portability while maintaining a secure engagement mechanism.
Implementation Method 1
The magnetic hook is driven by a magnetic force of the first magnet to be engaged with the slot
Data Source
AI summary
A display device includes a first display and a second display. The first display includes a first body and a first magnet disposed in the first body. The first body has a first side and a slot located at the first side. The first magnet is disposed corresponding to the slot, and the first magnet is adjacent to the first side. The second display is detachably mounted to the first display. The second display includes a second body and a magnetic hook. The second body has a second side and a recess located at the second side, and the magnetic hook is movably disposed in recess. The first side of the first body abuts against the second side of the second body, and the slot is aligned to the recess. The magnetic hook is driven by a magnetic force of the first magnet to be engaged with the slot.