Magnetic Display Stand Coupling for 90-Degree Orientation Changes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing computing systems lack a robust and ergonomic mechanism for easily transitioning a display device between landscape and portrait orientations without compromising electrical connectivity or stability.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic coupling system between the display device and a stand, utilizing arrangements of magnets to provide stable attraction and repulsion forces, allowing the display to be rotated 90 degrees while maintaining electrical contact and ensuring secure attachment in both orientations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a mechanical linkage or screw mechanism is used to couple the display device to the stand, then the connection is secure and stable, but the operation becomes complex and requires multiple steps for orientation changes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical coupling mechanisms (screws, clips, latches) with a magnetic coupling system. Magnets embedded in the stand and corresponding magnetic elements in the display device create secure attachment through magnetic attraction, while allowing easy separation and reattachment. This substitution eliminates complex mechanical operations while maintaining secure connection and enabling simple orientation changes through single-handed manipulation.
2Reliability
If the display device is securely attached to the stand, then stability is maintained, but electrical connectivity may be compromised during orientation transitions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the magnetic coupling function with the electrical connection function into a single integrated mechanism. The same magnetic attraction that secures the display device to the stand also maintains pressure on the electrical contacts, ensuring continuous connectivity. During orientation transitions, the magnetic hold keeps the devices aligned, preventing disconnection while allowing the necessary movement for rotation between portrait and landscape orientations.
3Ease of operation
If traditional attachment mechanisms are used, then the display device remains stable in position, but the transition between orientations requires two-handed operation and is cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical attachment systems with magnetic coupling, where magnetic attraction provides the necessary holding force while allowing easy manual manipulation. The magnetic force is sufficient to secure the display device in both portrait and landscape orientations, yet weak enough to allow single-handed detachment and reattachment by simply pulling or pushing the device, eliminating the need for tools or two-handed operations required by mechanical systems.
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 seamless orientation changes of the display device, ensuring continuous electrical connectivity and stability, enhancing user ergonomics by allowing single-handed detachment and reattachment, and providing a tool-less operation.
Implementation Method 1
the first arrangement of magnets and the second arrangement of magnets provide a first magnetic attraction force that couples the rectangular housing to the flap in a first position and a second magnetic attraction force that couples the rectangular housing to the flap in a second position
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AI summary
A system can include a display device that includes a rectangular housing that includes a back side that includes a first arrangement of magnets; and a stand that includes a base, a flap and a hinge that couples the flap to the base, where the flap includes a second arrangement of magnets, where the first arrangement of magnets and the second arrangement of magnets provide a first magnetic attraction force that couples the rectangular housing to the flap in a first position and a second magnetic attraction force that couples the rectangular housing to the flap in a second position, where, in the second position, the rectangular housing is rotated by 90 degrees with respect to the first position.