Modular Electronic Apparatus With Rotatable Detachable Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable electronic devices often require multiple functions, leading to increased weight, volume, and burden on users due to the need to carry multiple devices, with overlapping functions and inefficient power management.
Innovation Solution
An electronic apparatus with detachable and rotatable electronic devices connected via a coupler, allowing users to select and combine functions as needed, with power sharing capabilities and flexible orientation for improved portability and convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple electronic apparatuses are carried to provide diverse functions, then the user can access more functions, but the volume and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic apparatus is divided into a base unit and multiple detachable electronic devices, each providing specific functions. Users can attach only the devices they need for particular tasks, thereby reducing overall weight while maintaining access to diverse functions through modular configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The base unit serves as a universal platform that can accommodate various types of electronic devices with different functions. This universal interface allows a single base unit to support multiple functional modules, enabling users to access diverse capabilities without carrying separate dedicated devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple electronic apparatuses are carried to provide diverse functions, then the user can access more functions, but the volume increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic apparatus is divided into a base unit and multiple detachable electronic devices, each providing specific functions. Users can attach only the devices they need for particular tasks, thereby reducing overall volume while maintaining access to diverse functions through modular configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The detachable electronic devices are designed to be mounted on or within the base unit structure, allowing compact integration. When not in use, devices can be stored within the base unit or carried separately in a compact manner, reducing the overall volume required compared to carrying multiple standalone devices.
3Reliability
If a built-in battery with large capacity is included to enable usage away from lamp lines, then power availability is improved, but portability is reduced due to weight
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of incorporating a large-capacity battery into the base unit, the power supply function is segmented and assigned to individual electronic devices. Each device can include its own battery, allowing users to attach only devices with power sources they need, thereby maintaining portability while ensuring power availability when away from lamp lines.
Solution Approach 2:
The base unit acts as an intermediary that can supply power to multiple devices simultaneously through its multiple connection terminal groups, enabling power sharing among devices. This allows devices with smaller batteries to operate together, extending overall power availability without requiring each device to have a large-capacity battery.
4Adaptability or versatility
If electronic devices are made detachable and rotatable to allow flexible combination, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connection terminal groups are arranged asymmetrically on the base unit and devices, with specific polarities and positions designed to work together. This asymmetric arrangement enables reliable electrical connections and power distribution while maintaining a relatively simple mechanical attachment structure, avoiding the need for complex rotation or adjustment mechanisms.
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AI summary
Electronic devices which are selected by a user are coupled together through a coupler to provide a portable electronic apparatus. At least one of the electronic devices is provided with a pair of first connection terminal groups whose polarities are symmetric with respect to one rotation axis. The coupler is provided with a second connection terminal group. In addition, since the electronic device is detachable from the spindle through the coupler, the electronic device can be coupled to the coupler after the electronic device is reversed by the rotation about one rotation axis. A plurality of electronic devices can be connected to each other through the first connection terminal group and the second connection terminal group of the coupler.