Removable Keyboard Case Assembly for Portable Input Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable electronic devices lack a convenient and efficient system for securely attaching a keyboard for enhanced input functionality while maintaining portability and ease of use.
Innovation Solution
A case assembly with removable sides and a keyboard assembly that includes protrusions and flexible hinges, allowing for secure attachment and detachment of a keyboard to the device, along with an integrated electrical cable system for connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a keyboard assembly is integrated with the case assembly, then input functionality is enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The keyboard assembly is merged with the case assembly to form an integrated unit. The keyboard base is positioned within the case assembly, and both components share common structural elements such as the electrical cable assembly and connector, creating a unified structure that enhances input functionality while managing complexity through integration
Solution Approach 2:
The case assembly serves multiple functions: it provides protective housing for the portable electronic device, structures the keyboard assembly, and integrates the electrical cable management system. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby enhancing versatility without proportionally increasing complexity
2Ease of operation
If the keyboard assembly is removably coupled to the case assembly, then portability is maintained, but connection reliability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The keyboard assembly and case assembly are connected through removable couplings that allow dynamic transitions between attached and detached states. The electrical cable assembly is configured to be connectable and disconnectable between the keyboard base and case assembly, enabling the system to adapt between portable and functional modes
Solution Approach 2:
The electrical cable assembly acts as an intermediary component between the keyboard base and case assembly. It provides the connection interface that enables reliable electrical and data transmission while allowing physical separation when needed, thus maintaining both portability and connection reliability
3Reliability
If protrusions are added for removable coupling, then attachment security is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling mechanism is segmented into discrete protrusion features on the keyboard base that correspond to receptacle features on the case assembly. This segmentation allows the attachment security function to be implemented through simple, standardized geometric features that are easy to manufacture using conventional molding or machining processes
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
Provides a portable and user-friendly solution for attaching a keyboard to electronic devices, enhancing input capabilities without compromising portability and ease of use.
Implementation Method 1
a flexible hinge coupled to the case assembly and the keyboard assembly
Implementation Method 2
The first side of the keyboard assembly is frictionally couplable to the at least one distal wall portion of the first side of the case assembly
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods are involved with (I) a case assembly including a first side including at least one distal wall portion, and at least one proximal wall portion, and a second side including at least one distal wall portion, and at least one proximal wall portion; and (II) a keyboard assembly including a first side removably couplable to the at least one distal wall portion of the first side of the case assembly, and a third side extending perpendicular to the base and extending perpendicular to the second side, the third side removably couplable to the at least one distal wall portion of the third side of the case assembly. In addition, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.