Lifting Mechanism for Thin Electronic Device Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lifting type display screens in notebook computers increase the overall thickness when a lifting adjustment device is added, limiting user-adjustable viewing angles and comfort.
Innovation Solution
A lifting type electronic device with a mechanism comprising a first body, a second body, and a lifting mechanism that includes a fixing plate, a moving plate, and elastic members, allowing the moving plate to move between initial and lifted-up positions, reducing thickness by releasing the engaged state between the engaging portion and the fixing plate when pressed externally.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a lifting adjustment device is added to enable height adjustment of the display screen, then the user can adjust the viewing angle for more comfortable viewing experience, but the thickness of the screen increases and the overall size of the notebook computer increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting mechanism is nested within the space between the fixing plate and moving plate. The elastic member is disposed along the first axial direction within the limited space, and the moving members are arranged to utilize the vertical space efficiently. This nesting approach allows the lifting function to be integrated without significantly increasing the overall thickness of the display screen assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The lifting mechanism transforms from a static structure to a dynamic one that can change thickness. When the moving plate is at the initial position, the mechanism occupies minimal space. When lifted to the lifted-up position, the elastic member expands and the moving members reposition, enabling height adjustment while maintaining a compact form when not in use.
2Ease of operation
If a lifting adjustment device is added to enable height adjustment of the display screen, then the user can adjust the viewing angle for more comfortable viewing experience, but the overall size of the notebook computer increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting mechanism components are nested within the existing structure of the display screen assembly. The moving members are positioned within the space between the fixing plate and moving plate, and the elastic member is integrated into this same space. This nesting strategy allows the lifting function to be added without significantly increasing the overall volume of the notebook computer.
Solution Approach 2:
The lifting mechanism serves multiple functions: it provides height adjustment capability, maintains structural support through the elastic member, and enables viewing angle adjustment. By combining these functions into a single integrated mechanism, the invention avoids adding separate devices that would increase the overall size of the notebook computer.
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
The device reduces the overall thickness of the electronic device while allowing for adjustable display angles, enhancing user comfort by exposing the element setting region of the fixing plate when the moving plate is lifted, thus minimizing thickness without increasing size.
Implementation Method 1
The at least one first elastic member is disposed along the first axial direction and connected to the moving plate and the fixing plate. When the moving plate is located at the initial position, the at least one first elastic member is in a compressed state
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AI summary
A lifting type electronic device includes a first body, a second body and a lifting mechanism. The second body includes a fixing plate and a moving plate. The lifting mechanism is connected between the fixing plate and the moving plate and is adapted to move the moving plate between the initial position and the lifted-up position. The lifting mechanism includes a first moving member, a pressing member, at least one second moving member, and at least one elastic member.