Dual-Display Sliding Assembly With Elastic Gap Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Notebook computers with dual display panels face issues of smooth sliding due to friction and assembly tolerances, leading to unreliable positioning and potential inclination or deviation during operation.
Innovation Solution
The electronic device incorporates an elastic positioning assembly that slidably supports functional assemblies along a body, forming a gap to reduce friction and absorb assembly tolerances, ensuring stable and reliable positioning through elastic deformation and a positioning force parallel to the sliding direction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the display panel slides along the body during operation, then the relative positions of the two display panels can be changed, but the display panel does not slide smoothly due to friction with the body
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a sliding assembly as an intermediary component between the display panel and the body. This sliding assembly includes a sliding groove and a sliding block that guides the display panel's movement, thereby reducing direct friction between the display panel and the body structure. The intermediary mechanism enables smooth sliding while maintaining structural support.
2Ease of operation
If the display panel slides along the body, then the relative positions can be adjusted, but the display panel cannot be reliably positioned after sliding due to assembly tolerances
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a preliminary positioning mechanism through the sliding assembly structure. The sliding groove and sliding block are pre-designed with specific geometric features that automatically position the display panel at predetermined locations during the sliding process. This preliminary action ensures accurate positioning without requiring additional adjustment steps after sliding.
3Reliability
If the display panel is constrained to prevent friction and positioning issues, then sliding smoothness and positioning reliability improve, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides a guiding path for smooth sliding, acts as a positioning mechanism through its geometric features, and reduces friction through its intermediate structure. By consolidating these multiple functions into a single integrated component, the patent avoids the need for separate complex mechanisms for each function, thereby maintaining structural efficiency.
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
The solution enables smooth and stable sliding of functional assemblies, preventing friction-induced issues and assembly-related deviations, ensuring accurate and reliable positioning without unexpected inclination or deviation.
Implementation Method 1
The elastic positioning assembly is disposed on the body and is adapted to prop the functional assembly along a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction so that a gap is formed between the functional assembly and the body
Implementation Method 2
When the functional assembly slides to a predetermined position with respect to the body, the elastic positioning assembly provides a positioning force to the functional assembly along a direction parallel to the sliding direction
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AI summary
An electronic device is provided, including at least one body, at least one functional assembly, and at least one elastic positioning assembly. The functional assembly is slidably disposed on the body along a sliding direction. The elastic positioning assembly is disposed on the body and adapted to prop the functional assembly along a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction, so that a gap is formed between the functional assembly and the body. When the functional assembly slides to a predetermined position with respect to the body, the elastic positioning assembly provides a positioning force to the functional assembly along a direction parallel to the sliding direction.