Optical Disk Drive Cover With Pivotal Trigger
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional optical disk drive (ODD) covers require a through hole for the button, disrupting the aesthetic appearance and increasing thickness and cost when trying to eliminate this hole without compromising functionality.
Innovation Solution
A cover structure with a pivotal portion and trigger integrated into the frame, allowing the touch portion to be pressed to drive the power supply without needing a through hole, maintaining a compact and neat design while enabling CD loading and ejection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a through hole is formed on the ODD cover to expose the button, then the button can be pressed to operate the ODD, but the appearance of the computer device becomes uncoordinated and aesthetic feeling is destroyed
Solution Approach 1:
The button is integrated into the ODD cover as an integral structure rather than a separate component requiring a through hole. The cover includes a touch portion that directly forms the button functionality, merging the cover and button into a single aesthetic unit without disrupting the appearance with through holes.
2Shape
If the ODD cover structure does not include a through hole for the button, then the appearance is improved, but a plurality of components must be added to obtain the button function, increasing thickness and cost
Solution Approach 1:
The cover and button are merged into a single integral component. The cover includes a touch portion that directly provides button functionality without requiring separate buttons, hinges, or additional mechanisms. This integration reduces component count while maintaining the no-through-hole aesthetic.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover serves multiple functions: it protects the ODD, provides structural support, and includes the touch portion for button operation. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate dedicated button components while maintaining operational capability.
3Ease of operation
If additional components are added to provide button function without a through hole, then the button functionality is achieved, but the cost is increased causing extra expense
Solution Approach 1:
The cover and button are manufactured as a single integrated piece, eliminating the need for separate components and assembly steps. This integration reduces manufacturing complexity and cost while providing the required button functionality through the touch portion of the cover.
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
The solution allows for seamless operation of the ODD without additional components, enhancing aesthetics and reducing costs by eliminating the need for a through hole, while maintaining functionality.
Implementation Method 1
the pivotal part rotates around a pivotal point to drive the trigger
Data Source
AI summary
A cover structure is disposed at the electronic device. The electronic device includes a frame with an opening and a power supply. The cover structure includes a cover and a pivotal portion. The cover includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and a touch portion. The pivotal portion includes a pivotal part and a trigger. The pivotal part is located on the inner surface. The trigger is located at the opening of the frame and connected with the pivotal part. The touch portion corresponds to the opening. When the touch portion is pressed, the pivotal part drives the trigger to trigger the power supply to drive the electronic device.