Portable Computer Keyboard Splitting for 180-Degree Display Flip
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional portable computers with detachable display screens face complexity and safety issues due to intricate linkage mechanisms that obstruct the keyboard module, making assembly and operation cumbersome and visually unattractive, with potential finger pinching hazards and uneven force resistance.
Innovation Solution
A portable computer design featuring a base, display module, support elements, sliding assembly, and connecting rods with a detachable keyboard module, allowing the display to flip 180 degrees by separating keyboard portions to facilitate smooth sliding and rotation without complex mechanisms, ensuring stability and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If complex linkage mechanisms are used to support and pivot the display screen, then the display can be flipped and transformed, but the structure becomes visually unattractive and creates finger pinching hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the harmful linkage mechanisms from the visible area by relocating them to the rear side of the base. The support elements are pivotally connected to the rear end of the base, allowing the display to be flipped without exposing complex mechanisms to the user's fingers during operation.
2Stability of the object's composition
If sliding elements are confined at both sides of the keyboard module to work smoothly, then the display can be moved in a balanced manner, but the structure becomes complex and visually unattractive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the sliding elements from the keyboard area and relocates them to the rear side of the base. The sliding elements are disposed in the base at the rear side, away from the keyboard module, allowing balanced display movement without complex mechanisms interfering with the keyboard or visual appearance.
3Stability of the object's composition
If symmetric supporting mechanisms are provided at both sides, then the display can slide smoothly with even force distribution, but the structure becomes too complex and occupying space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the supporting mechanisms from the keyboard area and relocates them to the rear side of the base. The support elements are pivotally connected to the rear end of the base, providing stable support and smooth sliding with even force distribution without occupying keyboard space or creating visual complexity.
4Adaptability or versatility
If complex linkage mechanisms are used to facilitate display rotation, then the display can be transformed between modes, but the assembly and operation becomes cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the linkage mechanisms from the keyboard area and relocates them to the rear side of the base. The support elements with pivotal connections at the rear end enable display rotation and transformation while simplifying assembly and operation by removing complex mechanisms from the keyboard area.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The design enables seamless transformation between notebook and tablet modes with improved assembly, reduced risk of finger pinching, and enhanced stability by eliminating the need for symmetric balance, thus providing a user-friendly and visually appealing interface.
Implementation Method 1
The sliding element is combined with the connecting end of the display module and able to slide along the sliding guiding structure
Implementation Method 2
The first fixed end is pivotally connected to the support surface of the display module for allowing the display module to rotate relative to the support element. The second fixed end is pivotally connected to the rear end or close to the rear end for allowing the support element to rotate relative to the base
Implementation Method 3
Each of the connecting rods includes a pivot portion, a moving element and a pushing element. Each of the connecting rods is combined with the base and rotated with the pivot portion as a fulcrum
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AI summary
A portable computer includes a base, a display module, at least one support element, a sliding assembly, two connecting robs, and a keyboard module. The display module includes a connecting end and a support surface. Each support element includes a first fixed end connected pivotally to the support surface and a second fixed end connected pivotally to the base. The sliding assembly includes a sliding element and a sliding guiding element disposed in the base. The sliding element is combined with the connecting end and sliding along the sliding guiding element. The keyboard module includes two keyboard portions. Each keyboard portion is moveably combined with the base. Each connecting rob can be pushed by the sliding element to drive the two keyboard portions to move relative to the base.