Mobile Projector Elevating Mechanism for Projection Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing projectors lack the ability to efficiently adjust their position and orientation to ensure optimal image projection on various surfaces, especially in mobile and outdoor settings.
Innovation Solution
A mobile projector with left and right moving parts and elevating mechanisms, controlled by a processor using sensors, to adjust the projector's position, height, and orientation for optimal image projection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a projector is made mobile and compact for home and outdoor use, then portability and versatility are improved, but the ability to adjust position and orientation for optimal image projection deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the projector body capable of active movement rather than being static. The left and right moving parts enable the projector to autonomously adjust its position and orientation, transforming it from a passive device requiring manual setup to an active system that can dynamically adapt to different projection scenarios, thereby resolving the contradiction between portability and position adjustment capability
Solution Approach 2:
The projector implements self-service through autonomous navigation and self-positioning capabilities. The moving parts enable the device to automatically find optimal projection positions and orientations without requiring manual intervention, allowing a compact portable device to maintain excellent position adjustment capabilities through self-directed movement and adaptation
2Manufacturing precision
If elevating mechanisms are added to adjust height and orientation, then image projection quality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the elevating mechanism with the existing moving parts structure. The left and right elevating parts are integrated into the overall moving system, where the same mechanical components that enable lateral movement also facilitate vertical adjustment. This consolidation allows the device to achieve precise image projection quality through height and orientation adjustment while minimizing the increase in device complexity by reusing and integrating existing structural elements
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 precise adjustment of image size, position, height, and horizontality, ensuring clear and distortion-free projections on various surfaces, even in changing environments.
Implementation Method 1
a left pinion configured to be rotated by the left elevating motor; and a left rack on the left elevating plate and meshed with the left pinion
Data Source
AI summary
A mobile projector includes: a main body including a projector; a left moving part on a left side of the main body; a right moving part on a right side of the main body, symmetrical with the left moving part; a left elevating part between the left side of the main body and the left moving part to move the left moving part up and down with respect to the main body; and a right elevating part between the right side of the main body and the right moving part to move the right moving part up and down with respect to the main body.