Magnetic Simulated Hinge for Tablet Base Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable tablet computers lack a secure and efficient mechanism for attachment to a physical keyboard, which is essential for stable operation and user interaction, especially during transitions between closed and open positions.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic simulated hinge system is introduced, comprising closing and holding magnets on both the tablet computer and the base, allowing secure attachment and smooth rotation between positions, with magnetic forces ensuring stability and a seamless transition experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a physical keyboard is paired with a tablet computer, then user interaction capability is improved, but the attachment stability and security are worsened due to lack of secure mounting mechanism
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical hinge attachment mechanisms with a magnetic field-based attachment system. Magnets embedded in both the tablet computer and base create magnetic attraction forces that securely hold the tablet at various angles without requiring physical hinges or mechanical connectors, thereby achieving both stability and ease of attachment/detachment.
2Reliability
If a magnetic simulated hinge system is implemented, then attachment stability is improved, but device complexity is worsened due to additional magnets and components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of attachment, positioning, and hinge simulation into a single magnetic field-based system. By embedding magnets within the existing structural components of the tablet and base, the system achieves multiple functions (secure attachment, rotational positioning, stability) without adding separate mechanical components, thereby minimizing the increase in device complexity.
3Reliability
If magnets are embedded in the tablet computer and base, then secure attachment is improved, but manufacturing complexity is worsened due to additional embedding steps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the magnetic attachment system into separate components: magnets are embedded in the tablet computer as one unit and in the base as another unit. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently with magnets embedded during their respective manufacturing processes, and then assembled together, thereby distributing and managing the manufacturing complexity across separate production stages.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The magnetic hinge system provides a secure, stable, and smooth rotation mechanism, preventing the tablet from sliding or tilting during use, enabling easy detachment and reattachment while maintaining user interaction capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
A magnetic simulated hinge system is introduced, comprising closing and holding magnets on both the tablet computer and the base, allowing secure attachment and smooth rotation between positions, with magnetic forces ensuring stability
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AI summary
An information handling system includes a tablet computer and a base. The tablet computer includes a first plurality of closing magnets, first and second holding magnets, and a rounded edge. The base includes a hinge area, a second plurality of closing magnets, and third and fourth holding magnets located a bottom portion of the hinge area. The hinge area receives the tablet computer when the tablet computer is rotated from a closed position to an opened position, and holds the tablet computer in the opened position. The second closing magnets align with the first closing magnets, align the tablet computer on the base, and hold the tablet computer in the closed position. The third and fourth holding magnets attract the first and second holding magnets to ensure an alignment of the tablet computer within the base when the tablet computer is rotated from the closed position to the opened position.