Electronic Base with Integrated Pivot Cover
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable electronic device bases are not compact in design due to exposed hinge structures and signal terminals, which compromises their appearance and usability.
Innovation Solution
A base design featuring a cover and pivot assembly that pivots between closed and open states, covering the pivot assembly and engaging member, allowing for a compact appearance by integrating these components within the base body and cover, eliminating the need for an additional hinge cover.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If the hinge structure and signal terminal are exposed in the base design, then the structural functionality is maintained, but the appearance compactness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the hinge cover and base body into a single integrated structure. The hinge cover is formed as an integral part of the base body, eliminating the need for separate hinge cover and base body components. This integration hides the hinge structure and signal terminals within the unified base body, achieving a compact appearance while maintaining all necessary structural functionalities.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge structure and signal terminals are nested within the base body. The pivot assembly is positioned inside the base body, and the signal terminal is embedded within the integrated structure, so that these components are contained within the outer shell rather than exposed externally, achieving a compact and clean appearance.
2Shape
If the pivot assembly and engaging member are covered within the base body, then the appearance compactness is improved, but the ease of assembly and maintenance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the electronic device into modular components: the base body (containing the integrated hinge structure), the pivot assembly (movable connection mechanism), and the engaging member (connection interface). This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured and assembled separately, then connected through the slot engagement mechanism, facilitating easier manufacturing and maintenance despite the compact integrated appearance.
Solution Approach 2:
The engaging member is extracted as a separate component that can be independently assembled. The connection structure includes a slot in the base body and a corresponding engaging member that can be attached or detached, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly of the electronic device without requiring disassembly of the entire integrated base body structure.
3Shape
If the cover and base body are designed as a continuous structure, then the appearance compactness is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge cover and base body are merged into a single integrated component formed through one-piece molding. This combining approach creates a continuous structure with no visible seams or joints, achieving appearance compactness while actually simplifying manufacturing by reducing the number of separate parts that need to be assembled.
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AI summary
An electronic apparatus includes an electronic device and a base. The base includes a base body and a connection structure. The connection structure includes a cover and at least one pivot assembly. The pivot assembly is pivoted between the base body and the cover, such that the cover is adapted to pivot between a closed state and an opened state relatively to the base body. The cover and the base body cover the pivot assembly. The cover has a connection segment. When the electronic device is assembled to the base, the connection segment is adapted to be inserted into a slot of the electronic device.