Display Screen Assembly Inclined Bracket for Camera Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

The compact internal layout of mobile terminals, such as smartphones, leads to increased overall size due to the limited space for camera modules, which are typically mounted on top, hindering the pursuit of a light and thin appearance.

Innovation Solution

A display screen assembly with an installation bracket featuring an inclined surface and abutting wall that allows the camera module to be mounted in a groove, utilizing the inclined region to reduce the height of the installation bracket and thus the mobile terminal's size, while maintaining the camera module's installation angle and size.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If camera modules are mounted on top of mobile terminals, then camera functionality is achieved, but overall size of the mobile terminal increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecamera functionalityVSAvoidoverall size of mobile terminal
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes the inclined surface (forming an inclined region) on the display screen module to create a three-dimensional mounting space for the camera module. Instead of mounting the camera on a flat top surface, the installation bracket is positioned in the inclined region formed by the inclined surface, effectively using vertical and angular space to reduce the horizontal footprint and overall length of the terminal.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The camera module is nested within the installation bracket, which is in turn positioned in the inclined region of the display screen module. This nested arrangement allows the camera module to be accommodated within the existing structural envelope of the display assembly, minimizing additional space requirements and reducing the overall terminal size.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Volume of moving object

If internal space is reduced for compact layout, then device portability is improved, but space for camera modules becomes limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinternal spaceVSAvoidspace for camera modules
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The inclined surface creates an inclined region that provides three-dimensional mounting space for the camera module without increasing the two-dimensional footprint. This allows the camera module to be accommodated within the compact internal space by utilizing angular and vertical dimensions rather than requiring additional horizontal space.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The installation bracket is specifically designed with an abutting wall that adapts to the inclined surface, creating a localized mounting structure that fits precisely within the inclined region. This localized adaptation allows the camera module to be installed in a space-efficient manner while maintaining proper orientation and functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS10200517B2Display screen assembly and mobile terminal
Publication Date: 2019.02.05 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
  • US10200517B2 patent drawing
  • US10200517B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A display screen assembly is provided and includes a display screen module and an installation bracket. The display screen module includes a body portion and a top portion. The top portion includes a top surface and an inclined surface connected with one side of the top surface. The inclined surface extends obliquely towards a direction of facing the body portion. The installation bracket includes an abutting wall. An installation groove is defined in the installation bracket. The abutting wall includes a supporting surface facing the installation groove. A thickness of the abutting wall gradually decreases along the inclined surface in a direction towards the top surface to form an installed inclined surface. The installed inclined surface is opposite to the supporting surface and abuts against the inclined surface. A mobile terminal is further provided.