Electronic Device Operational Posture Switching Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable electronic devices are limited to a single operational posture, which restricts user experience, especially in dynamic environments where stable and versatile viewing is necessary.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with an operational posture switching unit that allows switching between hung, supported, and flat postures, utilizing a connector and interchangeable parts like hanging and support parts, along with a sensor and processor for adaptive operation modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic device is designed to be portable and compact, then it can be easily carried, but it can only be used in a single supported posture which limits user experience
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into a main body and a detachable operational posture switching unit. The switching unit includes separate hanging parts and support parts that can be independently connected or disconnected from the main body, allowing the device to be segmented into different functional configurations for various postures without increasing overall structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The operational posture switching unit incorporates movable and adjustable components including rotatable connecting members and extendable support structures. These dynamic elements allow the device to transition between different operational postures (hung, supported, flat) by rotating or extending parts, providing adaptability while maintaining a compact form when not in use
2Ease of operation
If the electronic device is provided with assistant components for multiple postures, then user experience is improved, but the device becomes less portable and more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The operational posture switching unit is extracted as a separate detachable module from the main device body. This allows the hanging parts and support parts to be removed or collapsed when not needed, maintaining portability while providing hands-free operation capabilities when the switching unit is attached and configured
Solution Approach 2:
The hanging parts and support parts are designed to nest within or attach to the main body when not in use. The connecting members can be retracted or folded, and the support parts can be collapsed, allowing the additional functional components to be stored compactly within the device envelope, minimizing weight and space impact
3Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic device is kept in a single supported posture, then the structure is simple, but the viewing effect is limited in special circumstances such as on treadmill, bicycle, car or bed
Solution Approach 1:
The operational posture switching unit is designed as a universal attachment mechanism that can accommodate various usage scenarios. The same hanging parts and support parts can be configured for different postures (hung on wall, supported on surface, flat position) to suit different environments such as treadmills, bicycles, cars, or beds, providing multi-functionality without requiring separate mechanisms for each scenario
Solution Approach 2:
The device transitions from a single-plane supported posture to three-dimensional operational configurations. The hanging parts can extend in vertical dimensions for wall mounting, the support parts can extend horizontally for surface support, and the connecting members can rotate to various angles, enabling the device to occupy multiple spatial dimensions and adapt to different viewing angles and positions
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AI summary
The present invention discloses an electronic device comprising: a body comprising a display screen exposed on a first surface of the body; a connector arranged on a second surface of the body, the second surface being opposite to the first surface; an operational posture switching unit connected to the body by the connector. The unit has a first working position and a second working position and is switchable between the first working position and the second working position. The electronic device is in a first operational posture when the unit is located in the first working position while the electronic device is in a second operational posture which is different from the first operational posture when the unit is located in the second working position. The operational posture switching unit allows the body in different operational postures to improve the user's experiences.