Dual-Screen Folding Mechanism With Adjustable Side Extension Beams

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current dual-screen rotational folding mechanisms lack adjustable transverse support beams, limiting the position and size of display screens, thereby restricting their application scope.

Innovation Solution

A desktop dual-screen multi-directional rotational folding mechanism featuring adjustable side extension beams with regulating tanks, allowing for flexible positioning and support of different-sized display screens.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the transverse support beam length is fixed, then the structure is simple and stable, but the display screen position and size are not adjustable, resulting in limited application scope

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication scopeVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The transverse support beam is divided into multiple sections with adjustable lengths. The beam includes a first support beam portion and a second support beam portion that can be relatively moved, allowing the overall length to be adjusted according to different display screen sizes and configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The support beam structure is made dynamic through the addition of adjustable components. The second support beam portion can be moved along the first support beam portion, and the locking mechanism allows the length to be changed from a fixed state to an adjustable state, enabling adaptation to different application scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If the transverse support beam length is adjustable, then the display screen position and size can be adjusted for broader application, but the structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescreen size adaptabilityVSAvoidsupport beam structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The support beam is segmented into adjustable portions. The first support beam portion serves as the base, while the second support beam portion can be moved and locked at different positions, creating a modular structure that balances adjustability with structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The length parameter of the transverse support beam is made changeable. By allowing the second support beam portion to move along the first and lock at different positions, the beam length can be adjusted to match different display screen sizes, directly addressing the need for parameter variability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Area of stationary object

If a dual-screen rotational folding mechanism is used, then desktop space is saved, but the transverse support beam length cannot be adjusted, limiting positioning flexibility

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedesktop spaceVSAvoidposition adjustability
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The previously fixed transverse support beam is transformed into a dynamic, adjustable structure. The ability to move and lock the second support beam portion at different positions maintains the compact folding mechanism's space-saving benefit while adding the flexibility needed for position adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The support beam structure is designed to serve multiple functions: it maintains the compact folding capability for space saving, while simultaneously providing adjustable length and position capabilities. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction between space efficiency and positioning flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12276369B2Desktop dual-screen multi-directional rotational folding mechanism
Publication Date: 2025.04.15 ZOU YEQIONG
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AI summary

A desktop dual-screen multi-directional rotational folding mechanism is provided. The desktop dual-screen multi-directional rotational folding mechanism includes a bottom support assembly, a side extension assembly arranged on the bottom support assembly, and rotating assemblies arranged on the side extension assembly. A reinforcing plate is also fixed to the fixed beam, and the reinforcing plate is provided with an inner skeleton. The side extension assembly includes a buckle plate, a pressure-bearing housing fixed to one end, away from the outer skeleton, of the buckle plate, and a positioning plate fixed to one end, of the pressure-bearing housing. According to the desktop dual-screen multi-directional rotational folding mechanism, the position of a display screen is adjustable. Therefore, the desktop dual-screen multi-directional rotational folding mechanism is adapted to the usage requirements in more scenarios, and may adapt different sizes of display screens, so that the scope of application is increased.