Fixing Mechanism With Nested Rotary Slot And Automatic Recovery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fixing mechanisms for portable electronic devices, such as tablet computers, often suffer from damage due to protruding components and lack of automatic recovery functionality during assembly and disassembly, limiting operational convenience.
Innovation Solution
A fixing mechanism comprising a base, supporter, torsional component, actuating component, resilient component, and recovering component, which provides torsion force for angle adjustment and automatic storage by engaging and disengaging mechanisms to prevent structural interference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the rotary slot is disposed to allow rotation for adjusting view angle, then the adaptability is improved, but the rotary slot protrudes from the main structure and is easily damaged by hitting objects
Solution Approach 1:
The rotary slot is nested within a recess of the base structure, allowing the rotation mechanism to be contained within the main body rather than protruding outward. This nesting approach maintains the view angle adjustment functionality while protecting the rotary slot from external damage by enclosing it within the base's recessed area
2Ease of operation
If the rotary slot stays at the present angle when disassembled, then the device complexity is reduced, but the automatic recovery function is lost and operational convenience is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The resilient component is configured to automatically return the rotary slot to its initial position after disassembly of the portable electronic device. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for manual intervention to reset the rotation angle, providing automatic recovery functionality that enhances operational convenience without requiring complex external control systems
3Ease of operation
If the resilient component provides automatic rotation recovery, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The resilient component acts as an intermediary element between the rotary slot and the base structure, providing the recovery force needed for automatic position return. By introducing this single intermediary component, the system achieves automatic recovery functionality while maintaining relatively simple overall structure, as the resilient component integrates seamlessly into the existing fixing mechanism without requiring multiple additional complex subsystems
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 mechanism effectively supports portable electronic devices with torsion force during assembly and automatically stores components during disassembly, enhancing operational convenience and preventing damage to the fixing mechanism.
Implementation Method 1
Two ends of the resilient component are respectively connected to the supporter and the base. The resilient component is adapted to rotate the supporter relative to the base when the second engaging portion is disengaged from the first engaging portion.
Implementation Method 2
The first magnetic component is adapted to move relative to the accommodating structure for being close to a second magnetic component of the portable electronic device.
Implementation Method 3
The torsional component is disposed on the base. The torsional component includes a first engaging portion. A rotary angle between the supporter and the base is fixed by the torsional component via the actuating component.
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AI summary
A fixing mechanism includes a base, a supporter, a torsional component, an actuating component and a resilient component. The supporter is rotatably disposed on the base. The torsional component is disposed on the base and has a first engaging portion. The actuating component is disposed on the supporter and is further movably switched between a first position and a second position. The actuating component has a second engaging portion. The actuating component moves from the first position to the second position to engage the second engaging portion with the first engaging portion. Two ends of the resilient component are respectively connected to the supporter and the base. When the second engaging portion is disengaged from the first engaging portion, the resilient component rotates the supporter relative to the base. A rotary angle between the supporter and the base is fixed by the torsional component via the actuating component.