Docking Station Connector Mechanism for Simultaneous Angle Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional docking stations for electronic apparatuses, such as tablet PCs, often have fixed or limited adjustable connector angles, leading to unstable engagement and inadequate operational convenience, especially when trying to adjust the supporting angle and engagement direction simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A docking station equipped with an angle transmission mechanism that allows the connector to rotate as the support pivots, enabling simultaneous adjustment of the supporting angle and engagement direction through a transmission device connected to a rotation part, simplifying the connection process and providing multiple supporting angles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the connector is made rotatable to adjust engagement direction, then the adaptability is improved, but the stability of engagement deteriorates when the rotation angle is excessively large
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is designed with rotatability to dynamically adjust its engagement direction according to user needs, while the support structure provides stable positioning at specific angles to maintain engagement reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the angular parameter of the connector through rotation, allowing adjustment of engagement direction while maintaining stable engagement through controlled rotation ranges and support positioning
2Adaptability or versatility
If the support is made adjustable to provide multiple supporting angles, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure incorporates adjustable elements that allow users to change the supporting angle dynamically, providing multiple position options while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through controlled adjustability
3Adaptability or versatility
If the connector and support are adjusted separately, then the adaptability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to coordination requirement
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanisms of the connector and support are merged into a coordinated system where rotating the support automatically adjusts the connector orientation, allowing users to control both functions through a single operation rather than separate adjustments
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
This solution enhances user convenience by allowing seamless adjustment of the connector's engagement direction and supporting angle, improving stability and operational flexibility, addressing the limitations of fixed-angle docking stations and wireless transmission limitations.
Implementation Method 1
The support is pivotally connected to the base through the hinge. The hinge includes a pivot.
Implementation Method 2
The transmission device is connected to the pivot and the rotation part such that the pivot is capable of driving the rotation part to rotate through the transmission device.
Data Source
AI summary
A docking station for electronic apparatus includes a base, a hinge, a support, and a connector mechanism. The support is pivotally connected to the base through the hinge. The connector mechanism includes an angle transmission mechanism and a connecting module. The angle transmission mechanism is disposed in the base and includes a transmission device and a rotation part. The transmission device connects a pivot of the hinge and the rotation part so that the pivot can drive the rotation part to rotate through the transmission device. The connecting module is fixed on the rotation part and includes a connector exposed out the base through a window of the base. When an electronic apparatus is electrically connected to the connector, the support supports the electronic apparatus. Therefore, a user can adjust the support and the connector simultaneously, which reduces the time for connecting the electronic apparatus onto the docking station.