Fluid Channel Weight Redistribution for Mobile Device Balance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Rotating mobile computing devices can cause disturbing force movements, screen shakes, and uneven weight balance due to changes in viewing orientation, which negatively impact the user experience.
Innovation Solution
A fluid channel system within the device's housing cavity, with channel sections corresponding to each side, redistributes weight by moving fluid between sections upon rotation, stabilizing the device and dissipating heat generated by electronic components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the device is rotated to change viewing orientation, then the user can view the display in different orientations, but disturbing force movements and screen shakes occur due to weight imbalance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the weight distribution dynamic rather than static. The fluid in the channel redistributes itself based on the device's orientation, automatically adjusting the center of gravity to maintain balance in any viewing position. This dynamic adaptation eliminates screen shakes and disturbing movements while preserving all viewing orientations.
Solution Approach 2:
The fluid acts as an intermediary element between the device structure and the gravitational force. By introducing this intermediate substance that can flow and redistribute, the system mediates the effect of gravity to maintain balance without requiring active control mechanisms or complex mechanical counterweights.
2Productivity
If electronic components are added to enable device operation, then the device functionality is improved, but heat generation increases which affects device temperature
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid channel system serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides thermal management by cooling electronic components through fluid circulation, contributes to weight balance maintenance, and potentially aids in shock absorption. This multi-functionality allows the system to handle heat generation from improved device functionality without requiring separate dedicated cooling infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes hydraulic principles by employing a fluid-based cooling system. The fluid circulates through channels positioned near electronic components, absorbing heat through convection and conduction. This hydraulic approach provides effective thermal management that scales with the heat generation from enhanced device productivity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The fluid channel system reduces disturbing movements and heat, enhancing user experience by maintaining balance and cooling the device effectively.
Implementation Method 1
The fluid is stored in the fluid channel to move between respective portions of the channel sections in response to a rotation of the display housing to redistribute a weight of the tablet computing device
Implementation Method 2
The electronic components enable operation of the tablet computing device. The fluid channel is disposed in the housing cavity
Data Source
AI summary
A computing device includes a display and a fluid channel. The fluid channel includes channel sections and fluid. The fluid may move between respective channel sections to redistribute a weight of the computing device.