Linking-up Mechanism Module for Easy Device Detachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current docking stations for portable electronic devices are difficult to separate due to the lack of an appropriate point of application, making it hard to easily remove the device from the station, especially given the light and thin design of modern devices.
Innovation Solution
A linking-up mechanism module with a clasp element, abutting element, and switch that allows the docking station to transition between a clasping and uplifting state, using a linking-up structure with rotating shafts and elastic elements to securely hold and release the device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If the portable electronic device is made light and thin, then the portability and compactness are improved, but the ease of separation from the docking station deteriorates due to lack of appropriate point of application
Solution Approach 1:
A linkage mechanism is introduced as an intermediary between the portable electronic device and docking station. This mechanism includes a linkage body, linkage arm, and elastic element that work together to provide a mechanical advantage system, enabling easy separation despite the device's light and thin design
Solution Approach 2:
The linkage mechanism incorporates an elastic element that provides dynamic response during separation. The elastic element can be compressed to store energy and then releases to assist in separating the device from the docking station, making the operation easier and more intuitive
2Reliability
If the docking station closely bonds with the portable electronic device, then the electrical connection reliability is improved, but the ease of separation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The linkage mechanism uses an elastic element that transitions between compressed and relaxed states. During connection, the elastic element is compressed to maintain close bonding and reliable electrical connection. During separation, the elastic element releases stored energy to assist in breaking the bond, thus maintaining reliability while enabling easy separation
Solution Approach 2:
The docking station is segmented into functional components including the linkage body, linkage arm, and elastic element. This segmentation allows the bonding function and separation function to be independently optimized - the clamping structure provides reliable bonding while the elastic element provides easy separation capability
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
Enables convenient and secure attachment and detachment of electronic devices from the docking station, allowing for easy removal and reattachment by utilizing the elastic restoring forces to facilitate the transition between states.
Implementation Method 1
the elastic element provides an elastic restoring force for the linkage body to rotate between a clasping state and an uplifting state
Data Source
AI summary
A present invention provides a linking-up mechanism module and a docking station including a shell and the linking-up mechanism module. The linking-up mechanism module is provided at the shell, and includes a switch, a clasp element, a linking-up structure and an abutting element. The linking-up structure is connected to the switch, the clasp element and the abutting element. When the docking station is in a clasping state, the switch is at a first position, the clasp element is at a clasping position, and the abutting element is at a sunken position. When the switch is pressed to a second position to cause the docking station to enter an uplifting state, the linking-up structure and the clasp element are synchronously driven. After the clasp element is rotated to an unlocking position, the linking-up structure is driven to drive and uplift the abutting element from the sunken position to an uplifting position.