Display Stand Release Mechanism for Tool-Free Decoupling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display stand release mechanisms are cumbersome and prone to causing display bending or breakage, especially with larger displays, due to the need for multiple mechanical fasteners and tools, leading to a poor user experience.
Innovation Solution
A release mechanism incorporating an extensible handle, hinge, and ejection mechanism that allows for easy decoupling of the display from the stand without additional force on the display, eliminating the need for separate fasteners and tools, and featuring a central location to minimize bending risks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple mechanical fasteners and tools are used to decouple the display from the stand, then the release mechanism provides secure coupling, but the operation becomes cumbersome and increases the risk of display bending or breakage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple fastening functions into a single integrated release mechanism. The release mechanism includes a lever that simultaneously engages with multiple lugs on the stand, allowing one operational action to decouple the display from the stand rather than requiring multiple separate fastener operations
Solution Approach 2:
The release mechanism is designed to be actuated directly by the user without requiring external tools. The lever provides mechanical advantage through its pivot point, allowing the user's hand force to automatically disengage the multiple lugs from their receiving structures, making the system self-servicing rather than tool-dependent
2Reliability
If multiple mechanical fasteners are used to secure the display, then the coupling is secure, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple fastening functions into a single release mechanism. Instead of using multiple independent fasteners, the design employs one lever that simultaneously interacts with multiple lugs, reducing the overall number of components while maintaining secure coupling
Solution Approach 2:
The release mechanism serves multiple functions through a single component. The lever both secures the display when engaged and releases it when actuated, while simultaneously disengaging multiple lugs. This multi-functionality reduces device complexity compared to having separate mechanisms for each fastening point
3Ease of operation
If force is applied to mechanical fasteners on the display housing, then the display can be decoupled, but the display may bend or break
Solution Approach 1:
The release mechanism acts as an intermediary between the user and the display structure. Instead of applying force directly to the display housing or internal components, the user applies force to the lever, which then translates this force through its pivot point to safely disengage the lugs from the stand, mediating the force application to prevent damage
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces a direct mechanical fastening system with a lever-based release mechanism that uses rotational motion around a pivot point. This substitution transforms the force application from linear pushing/pulling on fasteners to rotational actuation of the lever, which provides mechanical advantage and distributes forces more safely across the coupling structures
Data Source
AI summary
In some examples, a release mechanism can include an extensible mechanism having a first distal end with a handle, a second distal end with an opening, and a slot. The release mechanism can include a hinge mechanism including a first face including a first tab that defines a first annulus and a second tab defines a second annulus, a second face including a third tab that defines a retention mechanism that is to be positioned in the slot, and a third face located opposite of the first face. The release mechanism can include an ejection mechanism including a first arm having a first projection to extend into the first annulus, a second arm having a second projection to extend into the second annulus, and a third arm to extend through the opening.