Dual-Shell Protective Computer Case for Rotating Display Module

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing portable computer cases do not effectively protect both the display and digital modules while allowing the display module to rotate relative to the digital module, as they often lack comprehensive protection mechanisms for the rotating mechanism and internal components.

Innovation Solution

A protective computer case with a display shell and a digital shell, each featuring infinite channel edges that securely enclose the respective modules, allowing the display module to rotate while providing protection through elastic structures that secure the modules in place and accommodate the hinge mechanism.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If a protective case encloses both display and digital modules, then protection against impacts is improved, but the ability of the display module to rotate relative to the digital module is restricted

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprotection against impactsVSAvoidrotation capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The protective case is divided into two separate shells: a display shell for enclosing the display module and a digital shell for enclosing the digital module. This segmentation allows each shell to be optimized independently - the display shell can accommodate rotation while the digital shell provides stable protection, resolving the contradiction between comprehensive protection and rotation capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs nested structures where the display module is enclosed within the display shell, and the digital module is enclosed within the digital shell. The shells themselves are nested within the overall protective case structure, allowing the display module to rotate within its shell while both modules remain protected by the case.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Reliability

If elastic structures are used to secure modules in place, then protection and stability are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability of modulesVSAvoidcase structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses elastic structures integrated into the shells to secure the display and digital modules in place. These elastic elements provide flexible retention that adapts to the modules while maintaining stability, preventing excessive complexity in the overall case structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Data Source

PatentUS11402876B1Protective computer case
Publication Date: 2022.08.02 LENNOX ROB
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AI summary

The protective computer case is configured for use with a notebook computer. The notebook computer is a rotating structure. The protective computer case forms a protected space around the notebook computer. The protected space is such that the notebook computer can rotate while the protective computer case provides the protected space. The protective computer case incorporates a display shell and a digital shell. The display shell forms a protected space around the notebook computer. The digital shell forms a forms a protected space around the notebook computer. The notebook computer inserts into the display shell. The notebook computer inserts the digital shell.