Movable Connector Holder for Head-Mounted Display Compatibility

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing head-mounted display devices face challenges in accommodating electronic devices of various sizes and shapes, leading to complexities in manufacturing and sales due to the need for multiple form factors.

Innovation Solution

A head-mounted display device with a modular design featuring a connector holder and fixing holder that are horizontally movable, allowing for secure electrical connection and mounting of electronic devices of different sizes and shapes, ensuring compatibility without limiting the form of the device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the HMD device is designed to accommodate electronic devices of various sizes and shapes, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to needing multiple form factors

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The front case is designed with a universal mounting structure that can accommodate electronic devices of various sizes and shapes through a single form factor. The connector holder and fixing holder are configured to adapt to different device dimensions without requiring multiple specialized housings, thereby achieving multi-functionality while maintaining structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The connector holder and fixing holder are designed to be horizontally movable within the front case, allowing dynamic adjustment to accommodate different electronic device sizes and shapes. This movability enables a single static housing to adapt dynamically to various device configurations, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If the connector holder and fixing holder are made horizontally movable to accommodate various devices, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability may worsen due to potential connection instability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidreliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The connector holder and fixing holder are designed with horizontal movability to facilitate easy insertion and removal of electronic devices. This dynamic capability allows users to operate the device without complex assembly or disassembly procedures, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining connection integrity through the seated configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting structure is designed as a disposable or replaceable front case assembly rather than a permanent integrated structure. This allows the entire front case with its movable holders to be replaced if connection reliability degrades, providing a cost-effective solution that maintains high reliability without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Data Source

PatentEP3147748B1Coupler and head mounted display device
Publication Date: 2019.03.13 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A head mounted display device is provided. The head mounted display device includes a main frame including a lens, a front case including a seating area in which an electronic device is seated, a peripheral area that surrounds at least a portion of a periphery of the electronic device, a connector holder that is horizontally movable from one side of the peripheral area and that is electrically connected to a connection port of the electronic device while surrounding at least a portion of one side of the electronic device when the electronic device is mounted, and a fixing holder that is horizontally movable from one side of the peripheral area and that surrounds a portion of an opposite side surface of the electronic device when the electronic device is mounted.