Pivot Cover Assembly for Hidden Cable and Dust Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Integrated electronic devices face issues with exposed pivot structures and connecting cables, which compromise aesthetics and lead to dust accumulation, affecting device operation and appearance.
Innovation Solution
A cover assembly comprising first and second covering elements with limit parts that overlap to enclose the pivot, ensuring it remains hidden during rotation and accommodating connecting cables to prevent dust exposure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the pivot structure is exposed for functional access, then ease of operation is improved, but appearance quality deteriorates and dust protection is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
A cover assembly is introduced as an intermediary component between the external environment and the pivot mechanism. The cover includes opening/closing portions that can be selectively positioned to either cover the pivot for aesthetic purposes or expose it for operational access, thus mediating between appearance requirements and operational needs
2Ease of operation
If the connecting cable is exposed for connectivity, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to dust accumulation
Solution Approach 1:
The cover assembly serves as a protective intermediary that can be opened to expose the connecting cable for connection purposes while remaining closed during normal operation to protect the cable from dust accumulation, thus maintaining both accessibility and reliability
3Shape
If the pivot is covered for appearance protection, then appearance quality is improved and dust protection is enhanced, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The cover assembly is designed with movable opening and closing portions that can dynamically change position between covering and exposing the pivot. This dynamic design allows the system to adapt between appearance-protection mode (cover closed) and operation-mode (cover open), resolving the contradiction between appearance quality and ease of operation
4Reliability
If the connecting cable is covered for dust protection, then reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The cover assembly's closing portion can be selectively opened to provide access to the connecting cable when operational connectivity is needed, while remaining closed to protect the cable from dust when not in use. This dynamic configuration maintains reliability through protection while preserving ease of operation when access is required
Data Source
AI summary
A cover assembly for covering a pivot of an electronic device is disclosed. The pivot connects a first component and a second component of the electronic device. The cover assembly is disposed at one side of the pivot, and the cover assembly includes a first covering element and a second covering element. A first end of the first covering element is connected to the first component, and a second end of the first covering element includes a first limit part. A first end of the second covering element is connected to the second component, and a second end of the second covering element includes a second limit part. The first covering element is overlapped with the second covering element. When the pivot rotates, the first limit part and the second limit part move correspondingly.