Magnetic Display Positioning Assembly for Continuous Angle Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices with rotatable or foldable portions, such as clamshell-type devices, lack the ability to securely position the display at a wide range of angles relative to the base portion, limiting user flexibility and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A display positioning assembly that includes a base portion with a moveable ferromagnetic component retained in an elongated pocket and a display portion with a corresponding ferromagnetic component, allowing the display to pivot and be secured at various angles via magnetic attraction, facilitated by a collapsible support member.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a display is mounted on a vehicle dashboard using conventional adhesives or mechanical fasteners, then the display can be installed, but it may become loose or detach due to vehicle vibrations and shocks
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: a mounting bracket that attaches to the dashboard, a display holder that secures the display, and an adjustable positioning mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to address specific mounting challenges independently, improving overall reliability without requiring an overly complex integrated structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket is pre-installed on the dashboard before the display is attached. This preliminary action ensures that the mounting structure is already secured and positioned correctly, preventing the display from becoming loose due to vibrations and shocks during vehicle operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a display is fixed in a specific position on the dashboard, then it provides stable viewing, but it cannot be adjusted for different drivers or viewing preferences
Solution Approach 1:
The display mounting system transitions from a static fixed position to a dynamic adjustable position. The mounting bracket incorporates adjustment mechanisms that allow the display to be repositioned along the dashboard, enabling different drivers to find their optimal viewing angle while maintaining stability through controlled mechanical connections.
3Reliability
If conventional mounting methods are used, then installation is simple, but the display may be damaged by vehicle vibrations and shocks
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates vibration-damping elements and shock-absorbing features in advance, before the display is subjected to vehicle vibrations and shocks. This beforehand cushioning protects the display from damage while maintaining relatively simple manufacturing processes for the mounting components.
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AI summary
A display positioning assembly comprises a base portion and a display portion. The base portion comprises a base ferromagnetic component moveably retained within the base portion. The display portion comprises a display ferromagnetic component. The display portion is moveably coupled to the base portion. One or both of the base ferromagnetic component and display ferromagnetic component is a magnet.