Flexible Sheet Member for Portable Device Hinge Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current portable electronic computing devices lack a versatile and efficient design for housing and protecting their components, particularly in configurations that allow for flexible positioning and secure coupling of device portions via hinges, which can lead to inadequate protection and usability.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a first and second case section and a sheet member, where the sheet member can flexibly change positions to be adjacent or non-adjacent to the hinge portion, using magnetic or frictional couplings for secure attachment to the case sections, made from materials like flexible synthetic materials and hard plastics, allowing for flexible and secure housing of device components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a rigid case structure is used to protect device components, then protection strength is improved, but flexibility and adaptability in positioning hinge portions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies a sheet member made of flexible material that can be positioned adjacent to the hinge portion when needed for protection or moved away when not needed, providing adaptability while maintaining overall case strength through the rigid case sections
Solution Approach 2:
The case is divided into rigid case sections for structural strength and a separate flexible sheet member for adaptive positioning, allowing each component to fulfill its specific function optimally
2Adaptability or versatility
If a flexible sheet member is used to adapt to hinge positioning, then adaptability is improved, but structural strength and stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines rigid case sections that provide structural strength with a flexible sheet member that provides adaptability, merging the advantages of both material types in a single case system
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible sheet member is designed to be removable and repositionable, allowing it to adapt to different hinge positions while the rigid case sections maintain overall structural integrity
3Strength
If magnetic coupling is used for secure attachment, then coupling strength is improved, but ease of removal and repositioning deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical fastening systems with magnetic coupling, allowing the sheet member to be securely attached when needed but easily removed and repositioned by simply pulling it away from the magnetic surface
4Stability of the object's composition
If the sheet member is fixedly coupled to the case section, then stability is improved, but flexibility in positioning and adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the sheet member to be dynamically repositionable rather than fixed, allowing it to be moved between different positions (adjacent to or away from the hinge portion) based on operational needs, while maintaining stability when positioned
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 system provides enhanced protection and usability by securely housing and positioning device components, allowing for flexible configurations that enhance protection and ease of use, while using durable and adaptable materials for the sheet member and case sections.
Implementation Method 1
The base of the sheet member being removably couplable via magnetic coupling to at least one of the following: the first case section and the second case section
Implementation Method 2
The base of the sheet member being removably couplable via frictional coupling to at least one of the following: the first case section and the second case section
Data Source
AI summary
For a portable electronic computing device with first and second device portions, systems and methods include (I) a first case section including (A) a base including an interior surface such that the first case section being configured to receive the first device portion of the portable electronic computing device; (II) a second case section including (A) a base including an interior surface such that the second case section being configured to receive the second device portion of the portable electronic computing device; and (III) a sheet member including a base coupled with an extending from the base of the second case section, the sheet member including at least one portion of the base being able to flexibly change between at least one first position and at least one second position. In addition, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.