Magnetic Pivot Cover for Electronic Device Connectivity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices face inconvenience with both wired and wireless keyboards, as wired connections limit portability and wireless connections require inefficient Bluetooth setup, while also lacking protection for the keyboard when not in use.
Innovation Solution
A cover with a connecting portion, covering portion, and pivot portion that magnetically attaches to an electronic device, allowing quick electrical connection and protection, featuring a magnetic pivot member that maintains electrical connectivity during rotation and provides a smooth, portable design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a wired keyboard is used to connect the electronic device, then the electrical connection is stable, but the portability is reduced due to the physical wire
Solution Approach 1:
The cover is divided into multiple functional portions: a connecting portion with electrical connector, a covering portion for protection, and a pivot portion with magnetic attachment. This segmentation allows the electrical connection function to be integrated into a portable cover structure rather than requiring a separate wired connection
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple functions into the cover: protection function (covering portion), electrical connection function (connecting portion with electrical connector), and magnetic attachment function (pivot portion). This merging eliminates the need for separate wired keyboard connections while maintaining stable electrical connectivity
2Ease of operation
If a wireless keyboard is used to connect the electronic device, then the portability is improved, but the connection efficiency is reduced due to Bluetooth setup requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connector is pre-integrated into the cover structure, so that when the cover is attached to the electronic device, the electrical connection is automatically established without requiring any setup procedures. This preliminary integration of the connection mechanism eliminates the time-consuming Bluetooth pairing process
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces wireless Bluetooth communication with a direct physical electrical connection through the cover's electrical connector. This mechanical/electrical connection provides immediate connectivity without the delays and setup requirements of wireless protocols
3Ease of operation
If the keyboard is exposed without a cover, then the accessibility is improved, but the protection is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The cover serves multiple functions simultaneously: it protects the electronic device and keyboard from damage (protection function), provides a smooth appearance (aesthetic function), enables electrical connection through the integrated connector (connection function), and offers magnetic attachment (attachment function). This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction between protection and accessibility
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick and efficient electronic connection between devices, maintains a smooth appearance, and effectively protects the keyboard when not in use, enhancing portability and usability.
Implementation Method 1
The cover is magnetically attached to the first electronic device via the pivot portion
Data Source
AI summary
A cover adapted to a first electronic device is provided. The first electronic device includes a first electrical connector. The cover comprises: a connecting portion; a covering portion extending from the connecting portion to cover the first electronic device; and a pivot portion. The pivot portion includes a fixing pivot member fixed to the connecting portion; and a magnetic pivot member pivotally connected to the fixing pivot member and including a second electrical connector. The second electrical connector is electrically connected to the first electrical connector when the first electronic device is connected to the magnetic pivot member.