Dual Display Hinge Mechanism for Rotating Panels

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional dual display systems lack portability and require cumbersome rearrangement to change aspect ratios, which contradicts the desire for portable computing solutions.

Innovation Solution

A dual display system with a connector assembly that allows panels to rotate around three-directional axes, enabling flexible orientation and aspect ratio changes, combined with a control module and sensor modules for detecting orientation, and featuring a hinge assembly that allows panels to be folded up to 360 degrees for various viewing modes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional dual display systems are used, then display functionality is improved, but portability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedisplay functionalityVSAvoidportability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The dual display system is divided into two separate panels that can be independently positioned and connected through a hinge assembly. This segmentation allows each panel to be lightweight and portable while maintaining dual display functionality when connected, resolving the contradiction between display capability and portability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The hinge assembly enables dynamic reconfiguration of the two panels, allowing them to be connected or disconnected and positioned at various angles. This dynamic capability provides full dual display functionality when needed while allowing portable single-panel configuration when portability is prioritized.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If displays are disconnected and rearranged to change aspect ratio, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaspect ratio flexibilityVSAvoidrearrangement burden

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The hinge assembly provides dynamic reconfiguration capability, allowing users to easily switch between different aspect ratios and viewing modes by simply adjusting the panel positions rather than disconnecting and rearranging displays. This maintains adaptability while significantly improving ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The hinge assembly serves multiple functions: connecting panels, enabling rotation, supporting different aspect ratios, and facilitating various viewing modes. This multi-functionality allows a single mechanism to handle all reconfiguration needs, improving ease of operation while maintaining full adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11481001B2System for dual displays

Publication Date: 2022.10.25 INTEL CORP

AI summary

According to the various examples, a dual display system having a first panel having a first display area, a second panel having a second display area, and a connector assembly, attached to the first and second panels, that is configured to enable the first and second panels to rotate around three-directional axes. The connector assembly includes an elongated member and a hinge assembly, which are configured for attachment to the first and second display panels. The present dual display system may have several functional modalities, including use as a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a tablet, and a panoramic display.