Hinge Manipulation Unit for Dual Display Terminal Size Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional dual display folder type terminals face challenges in maximizing display area while incorporating a manipulation unit, as the hinge area is typically reserved for folding or angling, making it difficult to integrate buttons effectively.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a manipulation unit directly into the hinge of the dual display folder type terminal, allowing for reduced terminal size by eliminating the need for additional button space and enabling various usage forms based on the open angle of the folder.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the hinge area is used only for folding or sustaining the terminal at an angle, then the hinge structure remains simple and reliable, but the display area cannot be maximized and the terminal size cannot be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the manipulation unit with the hinge structure by positioning the manipulation unit on the hinge cover, which rotates together with the hinge. This integration allows the hinge area to serve dual purposes: mechanical folding/sustaining and control operations, thereby maximizing display area without proportionally increasing terminal size.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge structure is designed to perform multiple functions: it provides mechanical folding capability, sustains the terminal at various angles, and hosts the manipulation unit for control operations. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by making the hinge area productive for both structural and interactive purposes.
2Ease of operation
If additional space for buttons is provided separately from the hinge, then the manipulation unit is easily accessible, but the terminal size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The manipulation unit is merged with the hinge cover structure, eliminating the need for separate button spaces. The hinge cover rotates with the hinge, ensuring the manipulation unit remains accessible during folding and sustained angle operations while preventing terminal size increase.
Solution Approach 2:
The manipulation unit is positioned on the hinge cover in a location that becomes accessible through the rotational movement of the hinge. This spatial arrangement allows easy operation without requiring additional terminal volume, as the manipulation unit leverages the hinge's rotational dimension for accessibility.
3Volume of moving object
If the manipulation unit is integrated into the hinge, then the terminal size is reduced and hinge area is maximized, but the hinge structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The manipulation unit is integrated into the hinge cover, which is already part of the hinge assembly. This merging approach reduces terminal size by utilizing existing hinge structure space, while the complexity increase is minimized by positioning the manipulation unit on the hinge cover rather than modifying the core hinge mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The manipulation unit is positioned on a specific portion of the hinge cover that rotates with the hinge. This localized integration allows the manipulation unit to benefit from hinge rotation for accessibility while keeping the overall hinge structure relatively simple, as only a portion of the hinge assembly is modified.
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AI summary
A dual display folder type terminal having a hinge includes a manipulation unit formed in the hinge, wherein the inventive implementation of the hinge provides various function commands without the need of an additional space in the terminal. As a result, the size of the terminal doesn't suffer when implementing the manipulation unit. Further, the dual display folder type terminal can operate different modes based on the opening angle of a folder relative to the other folder.