Eccentric Wheel Inclination Adjustment for Electronic Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic devices, such as keyboards and mice, lack the ability to adjust the angle of inclination according to user preferences, leading to discomfort during prolonged use.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device equipped with an inclination-adjusting element comprising a shaft and an eccentric wheel, allowing the device to be raised or lowered by rotating the eccentric wheel around the shaft, enabling adjustable angles of inclination.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the electronic device structure is fixed, then the manufacturing complexity is low, but the adaptability to different user needs is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveangle adjustment capabilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed base structure into an adjustable one through the inclination-adjusting element. The eccentric wheel rotating around the shaft enables dynamic angle adjustment, allowing the device to adapt to different user needs while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements parameter changes by using the eccentric wheel mechanism to alter the inclination angle parameter of the device. By rotating the eccentric wheel, the effective height and angle of the device can be changed, providing versatility without requiring complete structural redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If no inclination adjustment mechanism is added, then the device complexity remains low, but the ease of operation for prolonged use deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser comfortVSAvoidadjustment mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The inclination-adjusting element with eccentric wheel provides dynamic adjustment capability that enhances user comfort during prolonged use. The mechanism allows easy angle changes without requiring complex multi-component adjustment systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The eccentric wheel mechanism is designed to be manually operable by the user without requiring additional power sources or complex control systems. The user can directly rotate the eccentric wheel to adjust the angle, making the adjustment system self-service and avoiding added complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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 allows users to customize the angle of inclination to suit their needs, enhancing comfort and usability by simplifying the adjustment process, which can be achieved through intuitive operation of the eccentric wheel.

Implementation Method 1

The inclination-adjusting element includes a shaft and an eccentric wheel. The eccentric wheel is configured to rotate around the shaft to raise or lower the base.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEccentric mechanism: Excentric

Data Source

PatentUS10443779B2Electronic device
Publication Date: 2019.10.15 LITE ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LTD
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AI summary

An electronic device including a base and an inclination-adjusting element is provided. The base has a receiving recess. The inclination-adjusting element is disposed within the receiving recess. The inclination-adjusting element includes a shaft and an eccentric wheel. The eccentric wheel is configured to rotate around the shaft to raise or lower the base.