Modular Laptop Hinge Assembly for Flexible Host and Display Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional notebook computer assembly is labor-intensive and inflexible, requiring the liquid crystal display to be combined with a semi-finished host before assembling the upper and lower covers, limiting design flexibility and production efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A portable computer design featuring a modular assembly of a display module, a hinge module, and a host module, where the hinge module connects the display and host, and a battery component covers the hinge module, allowing independent assembly and purchase of modules, enhancing flexibility and production efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the liquid crystal display is combined with a semi-finished host before assembling the upper and lower covers, then the hinge structure can be assembled, but the assembly process becomes labor-intensive and inflexible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the notebook computer into three independent modules: display module, hinge module, and host module. Each module can be manufactured and assembled separately, eliminating the need to combine the liquid crystal display with a semi-finished host before assembling covers. This segmentation reduces assembly complexity and labor intensity while maintaining manufacturing convenience.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the liquid crystal display must combine with the host before assembling covers, then the hinge structure can be disposed between covers, but user customization and design flexibility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the computer into independent modules (display, hinge, host), the patent enables users to customize and select different module configurations. Each module can be manufactured separately on different production lines, allowing for greater design flexibility and user customization without compromising assembly requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge module is designed as a universal component that can connect different display modules to different host modules. This multi-functionality allows the same hinge module to be used across various configurations, enhancing design flexibility while simplifying assembly requirements.
3Productivity
If the liquid crystal display and host are assembled as a semi-finished product, then the hinge structure can be integrated, but production efficiency decreases due to limited separate production lines
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables separate production lines for manufacturing the display module, hinge module, and host module independently. This segmentation increases production efficiency by allowing parallel manufacturing processes and eliminating the bottleneck of assembling semi-finished hosts with liquid crystal displays before final assembly.
Data Source
AI summary
A portable computer includes a display module, and a hinge module. One end of the hinge module is connected to the display module. The portable computer further includes a host module. The host module includes a housing whereon an accommodating space is formed. The other end of the hinge module is fixed inside the accommodating space. The portable computer further includes a battery component installed on the housing for covering the accommodating space so as to cover the hinge module.