Laptop Display Support Element with Segmented Connecting Members
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional laptop designs with fixed support elements limit the adjustability of display tilting angles and positions, failing to accommodate varying user heights and desk configurations, thus restricting user flexibility in operating the device.
Innovation Solution
A support element with a first and second connecting member, and a control device comprising pushing blocks and an elastic component, allowing the display to change its position and tilting angle by switching between fixed and pivotal connections, enhancing the freedom of placement and angle adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single support element with fixed length is used to support the display, then the structure is simple, but the adjustable freedom of the display position and tilting angle is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The support element is divided into a first connecting member and a second connecting member that can be selectively connected or disconnected. This segmentation allows the support structure to transform from a single fixed-length element to a composite structure with adjustable geometry, enabling multiple display positions and tilting angles while maintaining structural simplicity when not in use
Solution Approach 2:
The support element transitions from a static fixed-length structure to a dynamic reconfigurable structure. The first and second connecting members can be selectively connected or disconnected based on user needs, allowing the support structure to adapt its configuration dynamically. This enables the display to achieve various positions and angles by controlling the connection state of the two members
2Adaptability or versatility
If a single support element is used, then the device is compact, but it cannot accommodate varying user heights and desk configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The support element system serves multiple functions: it can support the display in various positions and angles, accommodate different user heights and desk configurations, and provide both compact storage and expanded functionality. The first and second connecting members work together to achieve these diverse requirements, making the support structure universal for different usage scenarios
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution increases the adjustable freedom of the display, allowing users to customize the position and tilting angle based on their needs, providing greater flexibility and comfort in using the laptop across different environments.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic component, wherein the first pushing block and the second pushing block are pushed inwards when a pressing force is applied, and the first pushing block and the second pushing block are restored to original positions when the pressing force is released
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AI summary
An electronic device includes a main body, a display, and a support element. The support element has one end being connected pivotally to the display and the other end being connected pivotally to the main body. The support element includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a control device. The control device is used to control the connecting relationship among the display, the first connecting member and the second connecting member, so as the freedom degree of the position relationship between the display and the main body is adjustable.