Multi-Layered Hinge Sliding Mechanism for Multi-Form Factor IHS
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mobile Information Handling Systems (IHS) devices lack versatility in display postures and struggle to provide a larger display area with reduced size and weight, compromising on portability and performance.
Innovation Solution
A multi-form factor IHS with a multi-layered hinge that allows for various display postures, including laptop, tablet, and book modes, using a hinge mechanism with interlocking plates and a friction system to enable flexible display configurations, and sensors to dynamically adjust User Interface features based on the device's posture and keyboard position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of moving object
If a conventional 2-in-1 device combines tablet portability with notebook performance, then portability and compute power are improved, but the display area is reduced creating an uncomfortable form factor
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge mechanism enables dynamic transformation between multiple display postures (tablet mode, laptop mode, book mode, and custom angles), allowing the device to adapt its form factor based on usage requirements while maintaining a compact physical footprint
Solution Approach 2:
The display system is segmented into two independent displays connected by a hinge, allowing each display to function independently or together, providing flexibility in display area utilization while maintaining portability
2Adaptability or versatility
If the hinge allows continuous rotation for various postures, then adaptability is improved, but the hinge structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge is segmented into multiple independent plates (top plate, middle plate, bottom plate) that can slide relative to each other, enabling continuous rotation and multiple display postures while keeping each individual component relatively simple in structure
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge mechanism incorporates sliding motion in addition to rotation, adding a dimensional aspect to the movement that enables versatile postures without requiring complex mechanical structures
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables versatile use cases with dynamic UI features, enhancing productivity by providing a larger display area while maintaining portability and reducing size and weight, allowing users to switch between different postures seamlessly.
Implementation Method 1
a friction sleeve coupled to the IHS via a plurality of fasteners configured to tighten or loosen the friction sleeve against rotation of the hinge
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of a multi-form factor Information Handling System (IHS) with a multi-layered hinge are described. In some embodiments, an IHS may include a first display and a second display coupled to the first display via a hinge, where the hinge comprises a middle plate disposed between a bottom plate and a top plate, where the top plate is fixed with respect to the bottom plate, and where the middle plate slides with respect to the bottom plate in response to the hinge being rotated.