Magnetic Alignment for Tablet Docking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current tablet computers lack a convenient method for precise alignment and secure docking with a keyboard, making extended use for input tasks cumbersome due to the need for precise alignment of a hook structure, which is laborious and inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device comprising a tablet module with a slot and sliding element, and a docking base with attracting elements, where the polarities of adjacent elements on both sides create magnetic forces to automatically align and connect the tablet module with the docking base, facilitating easy and precise attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a hook structure is used to connect the tablet module and keyboard, then the connection is secure, but the alignment process becomes laborious and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical hook alignment system with a magnetic field-based attraction system. Magnetic attracting elements are embedded in both the tablet module and keyboard, creating automatic alignment through magnetic attraction forces when the components are brought close together, eliminating the need for precise manual hook alignment while maintaining secure connection
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic attracting elements enable the tablet module and keyboard to self-align automatically when placed near each other. The magnetic attraction forces guide the components into proper alignment without requiring manual adjustment or precise positioning by the user, making the docking process intuitive and effortless
2Reliability
If precise alignment of hook structure is required, then secure docking is achieved, but the docking process becomes time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes the time-consuming mechanical hook alignment process with instantaneous magnetic field interaction. When the tablet module and keyboard are brought close together, the magnetic attracting elements immediately generate alignment forces, reducing docking time from potentially lengthy manual alignment to a simple place-and-connect action
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic attracting elements are pre-positioned within the tablet module and keyboard during manufacturing. This preliminary configuration ensures that when the components are brought together, the magnetic fields are already positioned to provide immediate and automatic alignment, eliminating the need for user adjustment or repeated positioning attempts
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 convenient and precise alignment and connection of the tablet module with the docking base, enhancing usability by automating the alignment process and improving user experience during extended input tasks.
Implementation Method 1
The polarity of each of the first attracting elements at the first attracting side is different from the polarity of the corresponding second attracting element at the second attracting side, and the first attracting side is attracted with the second attracting side
Implementation Method 2
The polarity of each of the first attracting elements at the first attracting side is the same and repulsive with the polarity of the second attracting elements which are beside the corresponding second attracting element at the second attracting side
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AI summary
An electronic device includes a tablet module and a docking base. The tablet module includes a slot, a sliding element and a plurality of first attracting elements. The sliding element is slidably disposed in the slot. The first attracting elements are adjacently disposed on the sliding element and have a first attracting side. The polarities of each two adjacent first attracting elements at the first attracting side are different. The docking base includes a bearing sheet and a plurality of second attracting elements. The bearing sheet is inserted to the slot and abuts against the sliding element. The second attracting elements are adjacently disposed on the hearing sheet and have a second attracting side. The polarities of each two adjacent second attracting elements at the second attracting side are different.