Pivoting Handle Structure for All-in-One PC Space Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional handle structures for all-in-one PCs (AIO PCs) complicate packaging and storage while affecting the device's aesthetic integrity, as they do not efficiently convert between handle and foot modes without compromising space savings.

Innovation Solution

A handle structure comprising a first cover body, a second cover body, a handle member, and a sliding member, where the first cover body is rotatably connected to the housing's receiving groove, allowing the handle to pivot as a foot and slide as an extensible handle, utilizing a joint and positioning mechanism to adjust the handle's position between locking and release positions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a conventional handle structure is provided on the AIO PC, then the user can conveniently hold and carry the device, but the packaging and placing space is increased and the integral beauty of the appearance is affected

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconvenience of holdingVSAvoidpackaging and placing space

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The handle structure is nested within the receiving groove of the housing. When not in use, the handle member is retracted into the receiving groove formed in the housing, making the device more compact for packaging and placement. The first and second cover bodies form a receiving space that accommodates the handle member when it is not being used, effectively hiding the handle structure within the device body.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The handle structure employs dynamic movement mechanisms including rotation and sliding. The first cover body can rotate relative to the housing around a rotation axis, and the sliding member can slide between a stretch position (extending the handle) and an accommodating position (retracting the handle). This dynamic capability allows the handle to be extended when needed for carrying and retracted when not needed to save space.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If a conventional handle structure is provided on the AIO PC, then the user can conveniently hold and carry the device, but the integral beauty of the appearance is affected

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconvenience of holdingVSAvoidintegral beauty of appearance

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The handle function is extracted as a separate, movable structure rather than being integrated into the housing body. The handle member can be extended from or retracted into the receiving groove, allowing the housing to maintain its clean, integrated appearance when the handle is retracted, while still providing handle functionality when extended.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If the handle structure is made extensible and rotatable, then the handle functionality is improved, but the device complexity is increased

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehandle functionalityVSAvoidstructure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple functions are merged into a single integrated structure. The first cover body serves multiple purposes: it forms part of the receiving space for the handle member, provides a rotation mechanism relative to the housing, and includes a positioning portion that works with the sliding member. The second cover body combines with the first to enclose the receiving space while including the positioning hole. This merging reduces the number of separate components needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The handle structure is designed to perform multiple functions: it can be extended and retracted via the sliding member, rotated via the joint portion to change orientation, and locked into position using the positioning portion and positioning hole mechanism. The same structural elements serve multiple purposes, reducing overall complexity despite the increased functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9408317B1Handle structure and electronic apparatus having same handle structure

Publication Date: 2016.08.02 WISTRON CORP

AI summary

A handle structure and an electronic apparatus having the handle structure are provided. A housing of the electronic apparatus has a receiving groove adjacent to one side of the electronic apparatus. The handle structure is pivotally connected to the receiving groove and can be moved opposite to the housing, so as to form a foot mode and a handle mode. In the foot mode, a sliding member of the handle structure is in an accommodating position, and a second end can be locked with a positioning portion in a locking position. When the positioning portion is in a release position, a second end of a sliding member can be detached from the positioning portion and slid to a stretch position, making a handle member exposed out of the receiving groove to form the handle mode.