Ejecting Mechanism for Waterproof Electronic Assembly Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable electronic devices with waterproof seals face increased friction between separable parts, making it difficult to detach the electronic assembly from the main body.
Innovation Solution
An ejecting mechanism with a rotatable operating member and a spring-loaded lifting section is integrated into the electronic device, allowing the electronic assembly to be easily pushed out of the retaining space, even with a waterproofing element in place, by reducing friction through a wedge-shaped operating section and a securing component.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a waterproof seal element is installed between separable parts, then waterproof function is improved, but friction between parts increases making detachment difficult
Solution Approach 1:
An ejecting mechanism acts as an intermediary tool to facilitate the separation of the electronic assembly from the main body. The ejecting mechanism includes an operating member that, when actuated, pushes the electronic assembly out of the retaining space, overcoming the friction created by the waterproof seal element without damaging either component.
Solution Approach 2:
The ejecting mechanism is extracted as a separate functional component from the main assembly. It can be integrated into the main body or designed as a standalone tool, allowing users to easily remove the electronic assembly when needed while maintaining the waterproof seal during normal operation.
2Reliability
If a waterproofing element abuts against the inner surrounding surface, then sealing is improved, but removal of the electronic assembly is obstructed by friction
Solution Approach 1:
The ejecting mechanism serves as a mediator between the user and the friction-resistant waterproof seal. By providing a controlled pushing force through the operating member, it enables smooth removal of the electronic assembly without requiring excessive force that could damage the seal or the components.
Solution Approach 2:
The ejecting mechanism prepares the system for removal by gradually pushing the electronic assembly away from the main body. This preliminary action reduces the static friction between the waterproofing element and the inner surrounding surface, making the separation process easier and more controlled.
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
Enables effortless removal of the electronic assembly from the main body without obstruction from the waterproofing element, maintaining the waterproof seal while simplifying the detachment process.
Implementation Method 1
The operating member is rotatable on the connecting portion and is disposed in the main body at a position adjacent to the retaining space while the lifting section is disposed between the main body and the electronic assembly. The operating section is operable by a force to rotate in a pushing direction to drive the lifting section to push the electronic assembly out of the retaining space.
Implementation Method 2
The operating member has a main portion and a connecting portion disposed on the main portion. The main portion has a lifting section and an operating section that is connected to the lifting section. The connecting portion is located between the lifting and operating sections.
Implementation Method 3
The ejecting mechanism further includes a spring member disposed in the first groove and having opposite ends that abut resiliently and respectively against the base surface of the main body and the main portion of the operating member.
Implementation Method 4
The spring member disposed in the first groove and having opposite ends that abut resiliently and respectively against the base surface of the main body and the main portion of the operating member.
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AI summary
An electronic device includes a main body, an electronic assembly and an ejecting mechanism. The main body is formed with a retaining space, and the electronic assembly is retained in the retaining space of the main body. The ejecting mechanism includes an operating member that has a main portion and a connecting portion disposed on the main portion. The operating member is rotatable on the connecting portion and is disposed in the main body while the lifting section is disposed between the main body and the electronic assembly. The operating section is operable to drive the lifting section to push the electronic assembly out of the retaining space.