Flip Cover With Second Display And Segmented Connection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic devices face issues with connection damage from external impacts and imperfect battery replacement due to structural limitations in the connection between the device and its cover, particularly when the cover is opened or closed, and the integration of input/output devices is not precise.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device design featuring a main body with a first display and a flip cover that pivots to open/close the front face, along with a detachable battery cover on the rear, using a connection member and support member to securely attach the covers to the body, allowing for improved usability and external appearance diversity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a cover is functionally connected with the electronic device, then the electronic device provides additional functions and diversified use patterns, but the connection portion between the electronic device and the cover is easily damaged by external impact or opening/closing operation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunctionality of coverVSAvoidconnection durability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The cover is divided into multiple segments including a front cover, rear cover, and battery cover that can move independently. The connection member is also segmented with flexible portions that allow controlled movement while maintaining connection integrity, reducing stress concentration at single connection points.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connection member incorporates flexible portions made of elastic materials that can bend and deform to absorb external impacts and accommodate opening/closing operations. This flexibility protects the rigid connection points from damage while maintaining the functional connection between the electronic device and cover.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

2Ease of repair

If a structure that allows battery replacement is provided, then the electronic device is easier to maintain, but the connection with input/output devices mounted on the cover cannot be precisely executed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebattery replacementVSAvoidconnection precision

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of repairVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The cover structure is segmented into a battery cover and main cover, allowing the battery cover to be removed independently for battery replacement without affecting the main cover's connection to the electronic device. This segmentation enables maintenance access while preserving precise connections for input/output devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connection member acts as an intermediary element between the cover and electronic device, providing precise alignment features and connection interfaces that ensure accurate positioning of input/output devices while still allowing battery cover removal for maintenance purposes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the cover is made to open and close the front face, then the electronic device provides diverse use patterns, but the connection portion is subjected to repeated stress from opening/closing operations

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuse pattern diversityVSAvoidconnection strength

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The connection member is designed with flexible portions that dynamically adapt to opening/closing operations. The flexible sections can bend and deform to accommodate the motion range required for diverse use patterns while maintaining sufficient connection strength through elastic recovery and distributed stress.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Data Source

PatentEP2975489B1Electronic device with a protecting cover having a second display

Publication Date: 2020.12.02 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

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AI summary

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a main body and a cover. A first display device is disposed on a first face of the main body. The cover includes a first cover member, on which a second display device is disposed, and a second cover member disposed on a second face of the main body. The second display device is electrically connected to the main body.