Detachable Speaker Module in Slim Display Stand

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional televisions with thin and slim designs face challenges in accommodating speaker modules due to limited internal mechanical space, resulting in compromised sound quality.

Innovation Solution

A display device with a detachable speaker module, where the speaker module is installed inside a stand that can be either stored in an accommodating groove or inserted into a slot, allowing for electrical connection and enhancing sound quality regardless of the device's mounting status.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Shape

If the television is designed to be thin and slim with narrow frames, then the outward appearance is improved, but the internal mechanical space is reduced making it difficult to accommodate speaker modules

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethin and slim designVSAvoidinternal mechanical space
Core Design Contradiction:
ShapeVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The speaker module is separated from the monitor body and placed in a detachable stand, dividing the system into independent functional modules. This allows the monitor to maintain its thin and slim design while the speaker module occupies separate space in the stand.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The speaker module is positioned in the vertical dimension through the detachable stand rather than being constrained within the horizontal plane of the thin monitor body. This dimensional transition provides adequate space for the speaker module without compromising the monitor's thin profile.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Stability of the object's composition

If the speaker module is placed inside the monitor body, then the integration is improved, but the sound quality deteriorates due to limited space

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveintegrationVSAvoidsound quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The speaker module is segmented from the monitor body into a separate detachable component. This segmentation allows the speaker module to have adequate space for high-quality audio components while maintaining integration through detachable connections when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The stand is designed to be detachable, allowing dynamic reconfiguration between integrated (stand attached) and separated (stand detached) states. This provides flexibility to achieve both good integration and high sound quality depending on the usage scenario.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If a detachable stand is used to accommodate the speaker module, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting flexibilityVSAvoidstructure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The detachable stand serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the monitor, houses the speaker module, and enables both wall-mounting and standing configurations. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components and simplifies the overall system despite the detachable design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9456262B2Display device with a detachable speaker module
Publication Date: 2016.09.27 WISTRON CORP
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AI summary

A display device includes a monitor, a stand, and a speaker module. The monitor includes a first side and a second side. An accommodating groove is formed on the first side, and a slot is formed on the second side. The stand is selectively installed inside the accommodating groove for being stored in the first side of the monitor or inserted into the slot for supporting the monitor on a supporting surface. The speaker module is installed inside the stand for outputting an audio signal transmitted from the monitor.