Display Mount Coupling Rotation to Translation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional computing devices are limited in facilitating collaborative work due to cumbersome and hazardous adjustments required when switching between vertical and horizontal orientations, disrupting the user experience and limiting device functionality.

Innovation Solution

A display system with a base and a display mount connected via a mechanism that allows simultaneous rotation and translation, with a counterbalance mechanism to offset gravitational force, enabling smooth orientation changes without requiring excessive force or adjustments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the display is moved between vertical and horizontal orientations on a conventional display support, then the orientation changes are achieved, but the operation becomes cumbersome and hazardous requiring multiple adjustments

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveorientation switching capabilityVSAvoidoperation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The display support system transitions from a static support structure to a dynamic one that automatically adapts to orientation changes. The counterbalance mechanism dynamically adjusts the gravitational force compensation based on the display's current orientation, enabling smooth transitions between vertical and horizontal positions without requiring multiple manual adjustments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

A counterbalance mechanism is introduced that applies a counterbalance force to offset the gravitational force acting on the display. This counterweight system compensates for the weight of the display during orientation changes, making the transition smooth and easy to operate while maintaining stability in both vertical and horizontal orientations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #8Anti-weight (Counterweight)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the display is moved between orientations on a conventional display support, then the orientation changes are achieved, but safety hazards increase due to cumbersome adjustments

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveorientation switching capabilityVSAvoidsafety hazards

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The counterbalance mechanism provides continuous gravitational force compensation during orientation transitions, preventing the display from suddenly dropping or becoming unstable. This counterweight system ensures safe operation by maintaining controlled movement throughout the entire transition process from vertical to horizontal orientation and vice versa.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #8Anti-weight (Counterweight)

Solution Approach 2:

The counterbalance mechanism is pre-configured to provide gravitational force compensation before orientation changes occur. This prior cushioning of the gravitational effect ensures that the display is protected from sudden movements or unstable positions during the transition, eliminating safety hazards associated with conventional manual adjustment methods.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple adjustments are required to change orientation on a conventional display support, then the orientation changes are achieved, but the user experience is interrupted and functionality is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveorientation switching capabilityVSAvoidadjustment time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The display support system is transformed from a static multi-step adjustment mechanism to a dynamic single-motion system. The connection mechanism enables the display to transition smoothly between vertical and horizontal orientations in one continuous movement, eliminating the need for multiple discrete adjustments and reducing the time required for orientation changes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The counterbalance mechanism is pre-configured to provide gravitational force compensation throughout the entire orientation transition range. This preliminary preparation of the counterbalance system allows the display to be moved between orientations without interruption or additional adjustments, maintaining continuous user experience and functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables easy and safe switching between orientations, improving user interaction and device functionality by maintaining a constant external reference frame for visual information, thus enhancing collaborative work experiences.

Implementation Method 1

The counterbalance device is configured to apply a counterbalance force to the display mount that is within 60% of a gravitational force of the display mount and display

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCounterbalance force: Gravitation

Data Source

PatentUS10627854B2Systems and methods of providing a multipositional display

Publication Date: 2020.04.21 MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLC

AI summary

A device for supporting an electronic display includes a base, a display mount, and a connection mechanism positioned between the base and the display mount. The display mount is movably connected to the base and movable between a first position and a second position. The connection mechanism is configured to couple a rotation of the display mount relative to base to a translation of the display mount relative to the base such that the display mount experiences rotation and translation when the display mount is moved between the first position and the second position.