Magnetic Foldable Support for Larger Operable Space and Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing foldable supports for electronic devices struggle to provide a larger operable space while maintaining good support performance.
Innovation Solution
A foldable support system featuring a bottom plate, first and second support plates that rotate relative to each other, and magnetic members that adjust the angle between the plates to optimize space and stability, allowing the support to transition between closed, intermediate, and unfolded states.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the foldable support uses a simple hinge structure, then the device complexity is reduced, but the operable space and support performance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into multiple independent support plates (first support plate, second support plate, third support plate) that can rotate relative to each other. Each support plate can be independently positioned to create multiple stable configurations, increasing the operable space without requiring a complex monolithic structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The support plates are designed to nest within each other when folded, with the second support plate containing the third support plate, and the first support plate containing the second support plate. This nesting arrangement maximizes compactness when folded while allowing full expansion when unfolded, effectively increasing operable space without proportionally increasing device complexity.
2Area of moving object
If the foldable support expands to provide larger operable space, then the user experience is improved, but the support stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Magnetic members are pre-installed on the support plates to automatically engage and lock the plates in predetermined stable positions. The magnetic attraction force activates automatically when the support plates reach specific angles, providing preliminary stabilization action that prevents instability before it occurs during expansion.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic field replaces traditional mechanical locking mechanisms (such as clips, latches, or springs) to maintain stability between support plates. This substitution reduces mechanical complexity while providing reliable automatic locking at multiple expansion positions, ensuring support stability across the full range of motion.
3Ease of operation
If the foldable support uses magnetic members for automatic locking, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic members enable the support structure to self-lock automatically at predetermined positions without requiring user intervention. As the support plates are moved to different angles, the magnetic attraction automatically engages to lock the plates in place, providing self-service functionality that improves ease of operation while adding minimal structural complexity.
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 system effectively increases the operable space for users while ensuring robust support and stability, enhancing the overall usage experience of electronic devices.
Implementation Method 1
the first magnetic member is configured to attract the second magnetic member in a case that an included angle between the first support plate and the bottom plate is less than a preset angle
Implementation Method 2
the first magnetic member is further configured to repel the second magnetic member in a case that the included angle between the first support plate and the bottom plate is greater than or equal to the preset angle
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AI summary
This application provides a foldable support and an electronic device. The foldable support includes a bottom plate, a first support plate, a second support plate, a first magnetic member, and a second magnetic member: the first support plate is connected to the bottom plate; the second support plate is connected to the first support plate; and the first magnetic member is arranged on the first support plate, the second magnetic member is arranged on the second support plate, and the first magnetic member is configured to attract the second magnetic member in a case that an included angle between the first support plate and the bottom plate is less than a preset angle, and is further configured to repel the second magnetic member in a case that the included angle between the first support plate and the bottom plate is greater than or equal to the preset angle.