Monitor Casing Assembly with Push-Out Webcam Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing monitors with removable webcams face issues of appearance integrity when the webcam is not in use, as they require separate storage, which is cumbersome and prone to loss.
Innovation Solution
A casing assembly with an accommodation portion and a pushing mechanism that allows the webcam to be stored within the monitor, maintaining appearance integrity by covering the access portion when not in use, and easily accessible when needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the webcam is irremovably disposed on the monitor, then the webcam is always accessible, but the appearance integrity of the monitor is reduced due to protrusion
Solution Approach 1:
The webcam is designed to be dynamically removable and reinsertable into the monitor through a socket mechanism. The webcam can be easily detached when not in use to maintain appearance integrity, and quickly reattached when needed for video conferencing, thus resolving the contradiction between permanent accessibility and appearance maintenance.
Solution Approach 2:
The webcam assembly is segmented into separable components that can be independently removed from the monitor body. The socket structure allows the webcam module to be divided and reconnected, enabling flexible configuration between integrated and detached states to balance appearance and functionality.
2Shape
If the webcam is removably disposed on the monitor, then the appearance integrity is maintained when not in use, but the webcam requires separate storage which is troublesome and prone to loss
Solution Approach 1:
The webcam storage function is merged with the monitor body by integrating a dedicated storage cavity within the monitor casing. This eliminates the need for external storage containers, reducing device complexity while maintaining appearance integrity when the webcam is not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The webcam is nested within a storage cavity built into the monitor structure. When not in use, the webcam is housed within this integrated cavity, creating a nested configuration that eliminates separate storage requirements and reduces the risk of loss while preserving the monitor's aesthetic appearance.
3Shape
If the webcam is stored within the monitor, then appearance integrity is maintained, but the webcam may be difficult to access when needed
Solution Approach 1:
The webcam is pre-positioned within the storage cavity in a ready state, and the socket mechanism is pre-configured for quick connection. When video conferencing is needed, the user can rapidly attach the webcam to the pre-positioned socket without complex assembly procedures, ensuring both appearance maintenance and easy accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The webcam storage system incorporates dynamic accessibility features including a quickly accessible socket interface and ergonomic webcam design. The webcam can be rapidly attached and detached from the monitor's integrated socket, providing easy access when needed while maintaining a clean appearance when stored, thus resolving the contradiction between appearance integrity and operational ease.
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AI summary
A casing assembly selectively accommodates an electronic accessory. The casing assembly includes a casing, an electrical connector, a first cover and a pushing mechanism. The casing has an accommodation portion and an access portion, the accommodation portion selectively accommodates the electronic accessory, and the access portion communicates with the accommodation portion. The electrical connector is disposed on the casing and selectively connected to the electronic accessory. The first cover is movably disposed on the casing and covers the access portion. The pushing mechanism is movably disposed in the accommodation portion. When the first cover is pressed downwards to expose the access portion, the pushing mechanism pushes the electronic accessory towards the access portion.