Movable Power Terminal Link Mechanism for Pen Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional storing structures for bar-type electronic devices in electronic apparatus casings often lead to scratches and deterioration of the devices due to the power-supplying terminals, as they interfere with the devices during insertion and sliding, causing continuous wear and potential breakage.
Innovation Solution
A storing structure with a power-supplying terminal that moves away from the device during insertion and connects only when the device is fully inserted, using a link mechanism with a slide member and movable member to prevent interference and ensure reliable charging without causing damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the power-supplying terminal is fixed in the storage hole, then charging connection is simplified, but the terminal causes scratches and deterioration of the bar-type device during insertion and removal
Solution Approach 1:
The power-supplying terminal is made movable rather than fixed, allowing it to dynamically adjust its position. The terminal moves along the insertion direction of the bar-type device, retracting when the device is inserted and extending when removed, thereby avoiding contact that causes scratches while maintaining charging capability.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the power-supplying terminal moves during insertion, then device deterioration is prevented, but the structure becomes more complex with link mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The link mechanism is designed to be automatically actuated by the bar-type device itself during insertion and removal. As the device is inserted, it directly drives the link mechanism to move the terminal; when removed, the terminal returns to its initial position automatically. This self-actuating design minimizes the need for additional control systems while achieving the protective function.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the power-supplying terminal is positioned away from the device during storage, then interference is avoided, but connection reliability during insertion is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The link mechanism is pre-configured to automatically position the power-supplying terminal in the correct location before the bar-type device completes its insertion. This preliminary positioning action ensures that the terminal is already in place to make reliable contact, preventing connection failures while still avoiding interference during the storage state.
Data Source
AI summary
One aspect includes an apparatus, including: a storage part having a storage hole defined therein to store a pen-type input device by insertion; and a power-supplying terminal within the storage hole that moves toward and away from the pen-type input device from a side part of the storage hole; wherein, the power-supplying terminal moves outwardly from the side of the side part of the storage hold during the insertion of the pen-type input device into the storage hole; and wherein the power-supplying terminal moves inwardly and away from a side of the pen-type input device during extraction of the pen-type input device from the storage hole. Other embodiments are described and claimed.