Elastic Cover Assembly for Dust-Protected Display Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic devices suffer from aesthetic issues due to exposed inner structures and dust accumulation through openings between components, affecting both appearance and operational efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A cover assembly comprising a cover element, first and second moving elements, and an elastic element is integrated into the electronic device to cover the opening between components, ensuring continuous contact and preventing dust entry while maintaining component alignment and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If an opening is formed between the base and supporting element for the supporting element to move, then the supporting element can adjust the display screen and save space, but the inner structure becomes exposed affecting appearance and dust can accumulate
Solution Approach 1:
A cover element is introduced as an intermediary component between the base and supporting element. This cover element moves with the supporting element and covers the opening, preventing dust accumulation while allowing the supporting element to perform its adjustment function. The cover element acts as a mediator that resolves the conflict between mechanical functionality and environmental protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover element functions as a flexible protective barrier that can deform and move with the supporting element. This thin film-like structure maintains coverage of the opening during movement, preventing dust entry while accommodating the mechanical adjustment of the display screen position.
2Ease of operation
If an opening is formed between the base and supporting element, then the supporting element can move to adjust the display screen, but the inner structure is exposed affecting appearance
Solution Approach 1:
The cover element serves as an intermediary that conceals the opening and exposed inner structure while allowing the supporting element to move. This mediator maintains the aesthetic appearance by covering the gap between components during adjustment operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover element is designed to move dynamically with the supporting element, changing its position and shape in coordination with the adjustment mechanism. This dynamic behavior allows the cover to maintain appearance coverage while accommodating the full range of motion required for display screen adjustment.
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 cover assembly effectively conceals inner components, enhancing the device's appearance and preventing dust accumulation, thus ensuring operational stability and aesthetics.
Implementation Method 1
the elastic element provides an elastic force to make the cover element continuously abutted against the first component and cover the opening
Data Source
AI summary
A cover assembly applied to an electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a first component and a second component, and an opening is formed between the first component and the second component. The cover assembly includes a cover element, at least one first moving element, at least one second moving element and an elastic element. The cover element is disposed in the opening, attached to the second component, and abutted against the first component. The first moving element is connected to the cover element and includes at least one first moving part. The second moving element is connected to the second component and includes at least one second moving part. The elastic element is connected between the first moving element and the second moving element, and provides an elastic force to make the cover element continuously abutted against the first component and cover the opening.