Pivoting Screen Electronic Unit for Magnetic Field Locator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable magnetic field detection devices have inflexible display orientations, making it difficult for users to achieve optimal viewing angles, and their electrical connections are not easily detachable or secure.
Innovation Solution
An electronic unit with a foldable screen articulated to the module housing, allowing the display to pivot from a non-use position to a use position for ergonomic viewing, and secure, automatic electrical connections to the magnetic field probe and battery compartment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the display means are fixed in a single orientation on the module housing, then the device structure is simple, but the user cannot achieve optimal viewing angles and ergonomic handling
Solution Approach 1:
The display means are made dynamically adjustable through an articulated connection that allows the screen to be pivoted between a retracted position (lying flat against the module housing) and an extended position (tilting backwards at an angle). This dynamic configuration enables users to optimize viewing angles and ergonomic handling while maintaining a compact form when not in use.
2Ease of operation
If the screen is always extended for optimal viewing, then ergonomic handling is improved, but the display is exposed and vulnerable during transport
Solution Approach 1:
The articulated connection enables the screen to dynamically switch between extended and retracted positions. During transport or storage, the screen can be retracted to lie flat against the module housing, protecting it from damage. During operation, it can be extended to provide optimal viewing angles.
3Ease of operation
If electrical connections are made detachable for easy attachment and removal, then ease of operation is improved, but connection reliability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connector is designed to automatically engage with the mating connector on the holder when the electronic unit is inserted. This self-connecting mechanism ensures reliable electrical connections without requiring manual intervention, while still allowing easy attachment and removal of the electronic unit.
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AI summary
Electronic unit (1) for a portable search device (2) for detecting objects influencing a magnetic field, which evaluates the measured values of a magnetic field probe (3), stores them at least temporarily, and visualizes them via a screen (5), and which is detachably attached to a bracket (16) of a support tube (24) of a surface search device or to a holding and transmission cable of a borehole locator, and which has electrical connections (15) to which electrical leads leading to the magnetic field probe (3) and to a remote battery compartment (34) can be connected. According to the invention, the screen (5) is pivotably connected to a module housing (6) of the electronic unit (1) and can be pivoted from a non-use position to a use position and vice versa.