Hinge Mechanism with Rotating Leg for Inverted Position Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices lack the ability to seamlessly transition from a closed position to an opened position and then to an inverted position while maintaining a functional leg component for stable operation and user convenience.
Innovation Solution
The electronic device incorporates a hinge mechanism that allows the second casing to pivot 360 degrees, enabling the device to switch between closed, opened, and inverted positions, with a leg component that rotates to project from different surfaces depending on the position, and includes a leg component that adjusts between short-leg and long-leg states for enhanced usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the second casing is rotated 360 degrees relative to the first casing to enable switching between closed, opened, and inverted positions, then the versatility and adaptability of the electronic device are improved, but the structural complexity of the hinge mechanism increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge mechanism integrates multiple functions into a single unified structure that enables 360-degree rotation while maintaining connection between the first and second casings. The hinge mechanism combines the rotation function, position switching, and structural support in one integrated assembly, reducing the need for separate components for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge mechanism serves multiple purposes: it enables 360-degree rotation, supports the weight of the second casing, facilitates switching between different positions (closed, opened, inverted), and provides a mounting structure for the leg component. This multi-functional design achieves versatility without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Ease of operation
If the leg component rotates with the hinge mechanism to project from different surfaces in different positions, then the ease of operation and user convenience are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The leg component is integrated with the hinge mechanism through shared rotation, combining the leg support function with the position-switching function. The leg component rotates along with the hinge mechanism, eliminating the need for a separate rotation mechanism for the leg and reducing overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge mechanism simultaneously performs its primary rotation function and serves as the rotation mechanism for the leg component. This multi-functional approach allows the leg to automatically adjust its position relative to different surfaces without requiring additional actuators or mechanisms.
3Reliability
If the leg component switches between short-leg and long-leg states to enhance stability, then the reliability and stability of the electronic device are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The leg component transitions between static states (short-leg and long-leg) to adapt to different operational requirements. This dynamic adjustability allows the device to optimize stability for different positions and usage scenarios, improving reliability without requiring continuous adjustment mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device 100 includes: a hinge mechanism 120 configured to rotate, on a connection portion in which a first casing 101 is connected to a second casing 102, the second casing 102 to switch the electronic device 100 from a closed position through an opened position to an inverted position, and configured to rotate according to the second casing 102 being rotated when switching between the opened position and the inverted position is performed; and a leg component 140 configured to switch, by rotating with the hinge mechanism 120 when switching between the opened position and the inverted position is performed, between a state where the leg component 140 projects from the back surface of the first casing 101 in the opened position, and a state where the leg component 140 projects from the top surface of the first casing 101 in the inverted position.