Universal Laptop Chassis Notch Design for Clamshell and Convertible Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current laptop computer chassis designs for clamshell and convertible types are not compatible, leading to high design and development costs, increased part and material requirements, and reduced manufacturing flexibility.
Innovation Solution
A chassis design featuring a display case, host case, and connecting member with notches and shielding members that accommodate pivot structures, allowing for rotational movement and compatibility with both clamshell and convertible types, thereby reducing the need for separate molds and parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If different molds are designed for clamshell and convertible laptop computers, then the specific structural requirements for each type are met, but design and development cost increases and manufacturing flexibility decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single mold that can produce keyboard frames suitable for both clamshell and convertible laptop computers. The keyboard frame includes a notched structure that can accommodate different pivot configurations (single pivot for clamshell, dual pivots for convertible), allowing one mold to serve multiple product types and reducing the need for separate molds.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the keyboard frame into functional regions: a main body portion and a notched portion. The notched structure is segmented to accommodate different pivot arrangements, enabling the same base component to support both clamshell and convertible configurations through selective use of the notch features.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate parts and materials are prepared for different laptop types, then specific design requirements are satisfied, but the number of parts and materials to be prepared increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent reduces the quantity of different parts by making the keyboard frame universal. The same keyboard frame design with its notched structure can be used in both clamshell and convertible laptops, eliminating the need to prepare separate keyboard frame parts and materials for each laptop type.
3Reliability
If different chassis designs are used for clamshell and convertible laptops, then specific functional requirements are met, but manufacturing flexibility decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent improves ease of manufacture by enabling a single keyboard frame mold to produce components for both clamshell and convertible laptops. The notched structure is designed to accommodate different pivot configurations, allowing manufacturers to produce both types using the same tooling and process, thereby increasing manufacturing flexibility while maintaining functional reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies dynamics by designing the notched structure to be adaptable to different pivot configurations. The same keyboard frame can dynamically accommodate either a single pivot (clamshell) or dual pivots (convertible) based on the specific product requirements, allowing flexible manufacturing responses to market demands.
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AI summary
A laptop computer and a chassis thereof are disclosed. The chassis comprises a display case, a host case, a shielding member and a connecting member. The display case includes an upper cover having a first notch and a screen frame connected with the upper cover. The host case includes a keyboard frame having a second notch and a bottom cover having a third notch. The bottom cover is connected with the keyboard frame. The first, second and third notches together form an accommodation space to accommodate at least one pivot structure. The display case is rotatable relative to the host case through the pivot structure. The shielding member is configured to cover at least part of the first notch. The connecting member is disposed between the display case and the host case, and located in the accommodation space. The pivot structure is located in the connecting member.