Modular Laptop Inner Frame Assembly for Reliable Electrical Docking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing laptop computer assembly processes are complex, leading to difficulties in meeting sustainability criteria due to high complexity in assembly and disassembly, potential misconnection of electrical components, and issues with maintaining electrical connections during vibration.
Innovation Solution
A modular laptop design with a casing and inner frame forming receiving zones, using flexible electrical conducting members and a recessed structure to facilitate intuitive assembly and disassembly, allowing for simultaneous structural and electrical connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional assembly methods (positioning, buckling, welding, screw locking) are used to connect electronic members, then the structural connection is achieved, but the assembly process becomes complex and difficult to disassemble for maintenance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines structural connection and electrical connection into a single integrated connector. The connector includes both a connection body for mechanical attachment and an electrical conducting member for electrical connectivity, eliminating the need for separate welding, screw locking, or plug-in operations. This merger simplifies the assembly process to a single docking action while maintaining reliable structural and electrical connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, enables mechanical attachment through positioning features, establishes electrical connections, and facilitates easy assembly and disassembly. This multi-functional design replaces multiple specialized components and operations with a single universal connector that handles all connection requirements.
2Reliability
If multiple electrical conducting members (connectors, cables, FPC) are used to connect electronic members, then electrical connectivity is achieved, but the risk of misconnection and accidental separation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the electrical conducting member with the connection body into a single integrated component. The electrical conducting member is embedded within or formed as part of the connection body, ensuring that electrical connection and mechanical attachment occur simultaneously and cannot be separated. This eliminates the risk of misconnection or accidental separation of electrical conductors from their mating components.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector acts as an intermediary that mediates between the first electronic member and the second electronic member. It provides a standardized interface with positioning features and guiding structures that ensure accurate alignment and connection, reducing the risk of misconnection while maintaining reliable electrical connectivity.
3Volume of moving object
If connectors and locking members are stacked closely to save space, then compactness is achieved, but the connectors become difficult to access for disassembly and assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent positions the connector and locking member along the thickness direction (Z-axis) of the electronic member rather than stacking them horizontally. The connector protrudes from the surface in the thickness direction, creating vertical separation between the connector and the electronic member surface. This dimensional arrangement maintains compact horizontal footprint while providing easy vertical access to the connector for assembly and disassembly operations.
4Ease of manufacture
If traditional separate connection methods are used, then assembly is possible, but automated assembly becomes difficult due to process complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple manual assembly operations (positioning, buckling, welding, screw locking) into a single automated docking operation. The integrated connector with its positioning features and guiding structures enables automated equipment to perform both mechanical attachment and electrical connection in one action, making the process suitable for automated assembly lines while maintaining manufacturing feasibility.
Data Source
AI summary
A laptop computer including a casing, an inner frame, and a plurality of electronic modules is provided. The inner frame is detachably assembled to the casing and forms a plurality of receiving zones separated from each other. The electronic modules are respectively disposed in the receiving zones and connected to each other via a plurality of flexible electrical conducting members, and the electrical conducting members pass through a recess structure of the inner frame.