Multi-Direction Engaging Mechanism for Secure Docking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable electronic devices combined with docking stations using removable fixed structures often experience unexpected disengagement due to inappropriate force application, leading to operability issues.
Innovation Solution
An engaging mechanism featuring a main body with a first engaging bump and a movable second engaging bump, connected via a linkage structure, which securely engages with the device's concaves in multiple directions to prevent unexpected disengagement, allowing for controlled disengagement by increasing the unfolding angle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a removable fixed structure (hook or latch) is used to secure the portable electronic device to the docking station, then the device can be easily attached and detached, but the device may unexpectedly disengage when inappropriate force is applied
Solution Approach 1:
The engaging mechanism is divided into two independent engaging structures: a first engaging bump with a first engaging concave for primary attachment, and a second engaging bump with a second engaging concave for secondary securing. These segmented engaging points work together to provide both ease of operation and reliable connection, preventing unexpected disengagement while maintaining simple attachment and detachment processes.
2Device complexity
If a single engaging bump is used to attach the electronic device to the base, then the structure is simple, but the connection is not secure against unexpected disengagement
Solution Approach 1:
The engaging mechanism is divided into two independent engaging structures: a first engaging bump with a first engaging concave for primary attachment, and a second engaging bump with a second engaging concave for secondary securing. These segmented engaging points work together to provide both ease of operation and reliable connection, preventing unexpected disengagement while maintaining simple attachment and detachment processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The second engaging bump is disposed at a position different from the first engaging bump, creating a multi-dimensional engaging arrangement. This spatial distribution of engaging points enhances connection security by distributing the mechanical load across multiple points and directions, making unexpected disengagement more difficult while maintaining structural simplicity.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic apparatus includes an electronic device and a base. The electronic device has an engaging portion with at least two engaging concaves. The base has an engaging mechanism which includes a main body, at least one second engaging bump and a linkage structure. The main body has a first engaging bump. The second engaging bump is movably disposed on the main body and is adapted to move between an engaging position and a releasing position. The electronic device combines with the base such that the first engaging bump and the second engaging bump are engaged with the two engaging concaves. The linkage structure on the main body is connected to the second engaging bump. The electronic device rotates relative to the base to push the linkage structure that drives the second engaging bump from the engaging position to the releasing position to disengage from the engaging portion.