Pivotable Display Support with Locking Groove Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional supporting devices for display devices do not allow for tilting, making it difficult to connect or disconnect cable lines and connectors due to the inability to rotate relative to the supporting device.
Innovation Solution
A supporting device with a first part featuring upper and lower retaining grooves and a second part with pivotable upper and lower hooks, along with a movable locking member that engages and disengages with the lower hooks to allow the second part to pivot between positions, enabling tilting of the display device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the display device is firmly held on the supporting device without rotation capability, then the stability and firmness of support is improved, but the ease of operation for connecting or disconnecting cable lines deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting device incorporates a pivotable second part that can rotate relative to the first part between a first position (for stable support) and a second position (for cable connection). This dynamic capability allows the display device to be tilted to access connectors while maintaining firm support during normal operation, resolving the contradiction between stability and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The device changes the orientation parameter of the second part through pivoting motion. By adjusting the rotation angle between the first and second parts, the system enables cable connection operations without compromising the overall support stability, thus resolving the contradiction between firm support and operational accessibility.
2Ease of operation
If the second part is made pivotable to allow tilting, then the ease of operation for cable connection is improved, but the stability of the support structure deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotable second part provides controlled dynamic motion between two discrete positions (first and second positions), enabling tilting for cable connection while maintaining structural stability through defined pivot points and retention mechanisms. This resolves the contradiction by providing stability during normal operation and controlled mobility during maintenance operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting device is divided into a first part (fixed support structure) and a second part (pivotable support structure), allowing independent optimization of each part's function. The first part provides stable support while the second part enables tilting operations, resolving the contradiction through functional segmentation.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a locking member is added to retain the second part at the first position, then the stability of the support is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking member is designed to automatically engage with the lower retaining groove when the second part is at the first position, providing self-locking functionality without requiring additional actuators or complex control mechanisms. This simple self-service locking approach improves stability while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking member acts as an intermediary element that mediates between the pivotable second part and the fixed first part, providing a simple mechanical retention solution that enhances stability without significantly complicating the overall device structure.
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AI summary
A supporting device includes: a first part that is formed with upper and lower retaining grooves; a second part that is formed with an upper hook extending into the upper retaining groove in such a manner that the second part is pivotable relative to the first part between first and second positions, the second part being further formed with a lower hook that is disposed in the lower retaining groove when the second part is disposed at the first position, and that is disposed outwardly of the lower retaining groove when the second part is disposed at the second position; and a locking member mounted movably in the lower retaining groove and engageable releasably with the lower hook when the lower hook is disposed in the lower retaining groove.