Detachable Fingerprint Module Assembly for Mobile Terminals

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Solution Overview

Problem

In traditional mobile devices, the fingerprint module is difficult to remove and replace without damaging the cover plate, as it is fixed securely, making maintenance and repairs challenging.

Innovation Solution

A shell module design featuring a detachable fingerprint module with a mounting recess and fastener system, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly, where the fingerprint module is embedded in a mounting groove and secured with a fastener, enabling convenient replacement and repair.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the fingerprint module is fixed securely to the cover plate, then the reliability and stability are improved, but the ease of repair and replacement deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability of fingerprint moduleVSAvoidease of replacement
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The fingerprint module is divided into a separable assembly with the cover plate, allowing the fingerprint module to be detached as an independent unit while maintaining secure connection during operation through the fastening structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connection between the fingerprint module and cover plate is made dynamic through the fastening structure, allowing it to transition between a secured state during operation and a detachable state for maintenance, rather than being permanently fixed

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Stability of the object's composition

If the fingerprint module is fixed securely to the cover plate, then the stability is improved, but the ease of operation for removal deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability of fingerprint moduleVSAvoidease of removal
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The fingerprint module connection is segmented into modular components including the cover plate, fastening structure, and fingerprint module, enabling stable assembly during operation while allowing easy separation when needed

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The fastening structure provides a dynamic connection that maintains stability during normal operation but allows easy removal through simple fastener operations, eliminating the need for complex disassembly procedures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of repair

If the fingerprint module is removed from the cover plate, then the ease of repair is improved, but the risk of damage to the cover plate increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of repairVSAvoiddamage risk to cover plate
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of repairVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The fastening structure is pre-configured with fasteners and mounting features that guide the removal process, allowing the fingerprint module to be detached without applying excessive force or causing damage to the cover plate

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The fastening structure acts as an intermediary mechanism between the fingerprint module and cover plate, providing a controlled interface for attachment and detachment that prevents direct force application to the cover plate during removal

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS10554797B2Mobile terminal, shell module, display module, and method of assembling display module
Publication Date: 2020.02.04 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

A display module is provided. The display module includes a cover plate, a display screen, a fixing bracket, a fingerprint module, and at least one fastener. The cover plate defines a mounting recess. The display screen is attached at a back wall of the cover plate, and the display screen defines a display region. The fixing bracket is located adjacent to the mounting recess, and a mounting groove is defined by the fixing bracket and the mounting recess. The fingerprint module is mounted in the mounting groove. The fixing bracket and the fingerprint module are detachable mounted by the at least one fastener. A mobile terminal, a shell module, and a method of assembling display module is also provided.