Electronic Device Supporting Apparatus for Mode Switching Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electronic devices, such as tablets and televisions, have limited functionality due to their fixed usage modes and small supporting bases, which make them prone to instability and damage when rotated or subjected to external forces.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a supporting apparatus featuring a connected supporting rod and base that allows for two usage modes: one where the functional body is perpendicular to the surface and another where it is parallel, maintaining a constant relative position between the rod and base, thereby adjusting the supporting area to enhance stability and usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the supporting area of the base is reduced to occupy less space, then the space occupation is reduced, but the stability of the electronic device deteriorates when the display body is rotated with larger angles or subjected to vibration or external forces
Solution Approach 1:
The base is designed with an adjustable supporting area that can dynamically change between a first supporting area and a second supporting area. The supporting area is adjusted based on the usage mode: using the first supporting area when the display body is in a first usage mode, and using the second supporting area when the display body is in a second usage mode, thereby adapting the stability to the operational requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The physical parameter of the supporting area is changed between two distinct states. The base can switch between providing a first supporting area and a second supporting area, allowing the electronic device to optimize between space occupation and stability depending on the operational context.
2Device complexity
If the electronic device is designed with a fixed usage mode, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability to different usage scenarios deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic device is designed to support multiple usage modes including a first usage mode and a second usage mode. The base can adjust its supporting area to accommodate different orientations and usage scenarios, making the device versatile for both individual and multi-person information interaction.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates a dynamic base that can adjust its configuration between different usage modes. The supporting area transitions between a first supporting area and a second supporting area, enabling the device to adapt to various operational requirements without requiring multiple separate devices.
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AI summary
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a functional body and a supporting apparatus. The supporting apparatus supports the functional body on a supporting surface. The supporting apparatus has a supporting rod, which is connected to the functional body, and a base. When the electronic device is in a first usage mode, the functional body is approximately perpendicular to the supporting surface. When the electronic device is in a second usage mode, the functional body is approximately parallel to the supporting surface. When the electronic device is switched between the first usage mode and the second usage mode, a relative position of the supporting rod and the base is unchanged.