Foldable Hinge Damping Structure for Stable Intermediate Hovering
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current rotating modules in foldable electronic devices lack a damping sense during rotation, only allowing for locking in unfolded or folded states without intermediate hovering positions.
Innovation Solution
A rotating module comprising a support, a rotating member with a first and second rotating member connected to the support, and a damping member that provides a damping force through elastic deformation, allowing the rotating members to hover at various angles between unfolded and folded states.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a damping member is added to provide damping force, then hovering stability at intermediate angles is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The damping member is integrated into the existing rotating module structure by being disposed between the rotating member and the support, combining the damping function with the existing mechanical structure rather than adding separate independent components
Solution Approach 2:
The damping member acts as an intermediary element between the rotating member and the support, providing damping force through its elastic deformation to enable stable hovering at intermediate angles without directly modifying the main rotating components
2Stability of the object's composition
If a damping member is added to provide damping force, then damping sense is improved, but occupied space increases
Solution Approach 1:
The damping member is nested within the existing structural space by being positioned between the rotating member and the support, utilizing the available internal volume rather than requiring additional external space
Solution Approach 2:
The damping member utilizes elastic deformation of a flexible component to provide damping force, achieving the desired damping effect with a compact, space-efficient design
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables stable hovering at intermediate angles, improving user experience and damping sense by utilizing a reduced number of parts and minimizing occupied space, while meeting the requirements of large-screen electronic devices.
Implementation Method 1
a damping member, a first end of the damping member being fixed to the support, a second end of the damping member being in contact with the rotating member to provide the first rotating member and the second rotating member with a damping force for relative rotation
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AI summary
The disclosure relates to a rotating module and an electronic device. The rotating module includes a support, a rotating member, and an elastic damping member. The rotating member includes a first rotating member and a second rotating member connected to the support respectively. A first end of the damping member is fixed to the support. A second end of the damping member is in contact with the rotating member for providing a damping force for relative rotation of the first rotating member and the second rotating member. The second end is an opposite end of the first end. The support is located between the rotating member and the damping member.