Imaging Device Opening Structure with Sliding Shield
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Solution Overview
Problem
Digital imaging devices often suffer from dust pollution and unexpected damage due to their design, which lacks effective protection for the lens, and their appearance is not distinctive enough to attract consumers.
Innovation Solution
An opening structure for imaging devices featuring sliding tracks and sleeves with limit and lock units, along with magnetic shields, that can enclose the device to prevent dust and provide a fashionable aesthetic by allowing the shields to connect and disconnect seamlessly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a lens protective cover is used to protect the lens from dust, then the lens is protected from dust pollution, but the appearance becomes common and lacks distinction
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a sliding mechanism that allows the protective cover to dynamically transition between open and closed states. The cover slides along a track with lock units that can secure the cover in either position, enabling the device to switch between protected and accessible modes while maintaining aesthetic appeal in both states
Solution Approach 2:
The protective cover is divided into multiple segments or sections that can slide independently along the track. This segmentation allows for a more sophisticated movement pattern and aesthetic design, where the cover can partially open or close in distinctive ways that enhance appearance while maintaining dust protection functionality
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the protective cover is always closed to protect the lens, then dust protection is maintained, but the device cannot be used
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding cover mechanism enables dynamic switching between protected and accessible states. The cover can be smoothly opened for device usage and closed for protection, with lock units ensuring stable positioning in both states. This dynamic design eliminates the trade-off between protection and usability
Solution Approach 2:
The lock units are designed to automatically engage and disengage the sliding cover at specific positions along the track. This self-locking mechanism ensures the cover remains securely closed during transport and automatically unlocks when opened for use, reducing the need for constant manual intervention while maintaining both protection and usability
3Ease of manufacture
If a simple protective cover is used, then manufacturing is easy, but the device lacks fashionability and special look
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding mechanism with track and lock units adds aesthetic value through its mechanical elegance and smooth operation. While more complex than a static cover, the components can be manufactured using standard machining processes, and the dynamic movement creates a fashionable, high-tech appearance that enhances device appeal
Solution Approach 2:
The sliding cover design can incorporate asymmetric features in its profile, track positioning, or lock unit placement to create visual interest and a distinctive look. This asymmetry contributes to a fashionable appearance while the underlying sliding mechanism remains relatively simple to manufacture
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively protects the imaging device from dust and damage while offering a unique, attractive design that enhances user experience by ensuring the device is immune to dust pollution and damage, and provides a stylish appearance.
Implementation Method 1
said first lock unit is an elastic piece with bump
Implementation Method 2
magnetic shields, that can enclose the device
Data Source
AI summary
An opening structure of image device comprises a body, at least a sliding track, at least a sliding sleeve, and a shield, wherein the sliding sleeve slide on the sliding track in order to drive synchronously the shield to achieve opening or closing status. Furthermore, the image device is entirely enclosed into the shield so as to prevent the image device from dust pollution and unexpected damage when the shield is at closing status. Meanwhile, the shield can be designed to be a special look, which will bring to user a fashionable feeling.