Hinge Antenna Containing Module With Guided Rotational Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional designs for containing antennas in hinge mechanisms of portable electronic devices, such as notebooks, result in time-consuming and strenuous assembly and disassembly processes, and often lead to detachment of the tubular member during rotation, causing operational inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
A containing module with a connection casing featuring guide portions and a tubular member with protruding points that guide and securely engage with the casing, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly by aligning and rotating the tubular member within the casing's guide rails, ensuring stable containment and quick detachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If hook-to-slot engagement is used to fix the tubular member in the hinge mechanism, then the antenna is contained in the hinge mechanism, but the assembly and disassembly processes become time-consuming and strenuous
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a static hook-to-slot engagement to a dynamic guide portion-protruding point engagement system. The guide portions allow the protruding points to move along predetermined paths during assembly and disassembly, enabling quick insertion and removal while maintaining stable containment during operation. This dynamic engagement mechanism resolves the contradiction between containment stability and assembly speed.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide portions act as intermediary elements between the connection casing and the tubular member. These guide portions provide a controlled interaction path that facilitates easy assembly and disassembly while ensuring proper positioning and stable containment. The intermediary guide structure enables quick attachment and detachment without requiring strenuous manual intervention.
2Ease of operation
If the tubular member is rotatably engaged in the hinge mechanism, then the display monitor can rotate, but the tubular member may rotate together with the antenna wires to detach from the hinge mechanism
Solution Approach 1:
The engagement system is segmented into multiple guide portions (first guide portion and second guide portion) that work together to control the tubular member's movement. The first guide portion prevents radial displacement while the second guide portion controls axial movement. This segmentation of guidance functions allows rotation capability while preventing unintended detachment, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and engagement stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide portions provide continuous guidance and constraint on the protruding points throughout the rotation range of motion. This continuous engagement ensures that the tubular member remains properly positioned and connected to the hinge mechanism throughout the entire rotation cycle, preventing detachment while maintaining full rotational capability. The continuous useful action of the guide portions ensures reliable operation.
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AI summary
A containing module includes a connection casing, a tubular member, and first and second connection members. A tubular structure extends inwardly from a first end portion of the connection casing and has first and second guide portions. The first guide portion extends inwardly from the tubular structure. The second guide portion extends from the first guide portion. The first and second connection members are pivoted to a second end portion of the connection casing. A protruding point protrudes from the tubular member corresponding to the first guide portion. The protruding point is movable along the first guide portion and the second guide portion.