Pivotable Protection Cover for Electronic Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional component protection covers for electronic devices are prone to stress and breakage from repeated opening and closing, and the locking mechanism can wear out due to repetitive use, leading to functional failure.
Innovation Solution
A component protection assembly featuring a pivotable protection cover supported by a hinge and a cover holder that allows for easy opening and closing without applying strong force, incorporating a gasket for sealing and a rotatable cover holder with an elastic member to maintain locking and unlocking states, reducing wear and tear on the locking mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a protection cover is made of plastic material and fixed with screws for repeated opening/closing, then the cover can protect exposed components, but stress accumulates in the groove portion leading to breakage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the conventional screw-fixed mechanical connection with a magnetic coupling system. The protection cover includes a magnetic component that magnetically couples with a corresponding magnetic component on the device body, eliminating the need for grooves and screws. This substitution removes the stress concentration point while maintaining reliable repeated opening/closing functionality.
2Reliability
If a locking screw is used to keep the protection cover closed, then the cover can be securely locked, but repetitive tightening/loosening causes thread or screw head wear and loss of function
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the screw-based mechanical locking system with a magnetic coupling system. The magnetic attraction force automatically holds the protection cover in the closed position without requiring repetitive tightening/loosening of screws. This eliminates thread wear and screw head damage, significantly extending the service life of the locking mechanism.
3Ease of operation
If a protection cover is designed with a groove for folding and opening/closing, then the cover can be easily operated, but the groove portion becomes susceptible to stress and cutting
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the groove-based mechanical hinge system with a magnetic coupling system. The protection cover can still be easily opened and closed by overcoming the magnetic attraction force, but the groove structure is completely eliminated. This removes the stress concentration point while maintaining operational ease.
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 enhances the durability of the component protection assembly, improves waterproof and dustproof efficiency, and reduces the risk of damage, thereby extending the lifespan and reducing assembly costs.
Implementation Method 1
a hinge installed in one end of the receiving space to pivotably support one end of the protection cover
Implementation Method 2
a rotatable cover holder with an elastic member to maintain locking and unlocking states
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to an electronic device having a component-protecting structure that may waterproof and dustproof components exposed to the outside of the electronic device. According to the present disclosure, since the protection cover is pivotably supported by the hinge structure, the protection cover may be prevented from being broken even when the user continuously opens and closes the protection cover.