Portable Computer Body Structure for Exterior Module Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing design and assembly process of portable computers, such as notebook computers, require disassembly of internal components like the keyboard and touch pad modules, which is cumbersome and inefficient for maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A body structure with a case featuring a rib structure that separates receiving openings for the keyboard and touch pad modules, allowing assembly and locking from the exterior surface, and a cover that covers the rib structure for aesthetic and protective purposes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the keyboard module and touch pad module are assembled from the inside of the case for structural stability, then the structural stability is improved, but the ease of repair deteriorates because disassembly requires removing the case and multiple internal components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the case into multiple segments including a first case body, a second case body, and a cover. The keyboard module and touch pad module are respectively received in separate receiving spaces formed by these segmented case parts. This segmentation allows the modules to be accessed and repaired by simply removing the cover, without needing to remove the entire case or other internal components, thus improving ease of repair while maintaining structural stability through the segmented design.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the cover as a separate removable component that covers both the first receiving opening and the second receiving opening. By taking out the cover as an independent element, the design enables access to the keyboard and touch pad modules without disassembling the main case structure or removing other internal components like the battery and motherboard, thereby significantly improving repairability while preserving overall structural integrity.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the keyboard module and touch pad module are assembled from the interior of the host, then the structural stability is improved, but the disassembly and assembly process becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The case is segmented into a first case body, a second case body, and a removable cover. The keyboard module is received in a first receiving space and the touch pad module in a second receiving space, both accessible through the cover. This segmentation allows rapid access to both modules by simply removing the cover, dramatically reducing disassembly and assembly time while maintaining structural stability through the coordinated design of the segmented case parts.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover is extracted as a dedicated access component that can be independently removed to expose both the keyboard and touch pad modules. This extraction eliminates the need to disassemble the entire case structure or remove other internal components for module access, significantly reducing the time required for disassembly and assembly operations while preserving the overall structural integrity of the host.
3Ease of repair
If the case is provided with receiving openings and rib structure for exterior assembly, then the ease of repair is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional structural components
Solution Approach 1:
The cover serves multiple functions: it covers the first receiving opening for the keyboard module, covers the second receiving opening for the touch pad module, and provides a unified exterior surface. The rib structure on the inner surface of the cover simultaneously provides structural support and locking engagement with both modules. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby improving ease of repair without significantly increasing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the cover structure with the rib structure to form an integrated component. The ribs are formed on the inner surface of the cover, combining the covering function and the locking function into a single piece. This merging reduces the total number of separate components needed, simplifying the overall device structure while enabling easy access to both keyboard and touch pad modules for repair purposes.
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AI summary
A body structure of a portable computer including a case, a keyboard module, a touch pad module, and a cover. The case has an inner surface and an exterior surface opposite to each other, and the exterior surface is exposed to an outer environment. The case further has a first receiving opening, a second receiving opening, and a rib structure separating the first and the second receiving openings. The keyboard module is assembled to the second receiving opening from the exterior surface and locked at the rib structure. The touch pad module is assembled to the first receiving opening from the exterior surface and locked at the rib structure. The cover is assembled to the case and covers the rib structure.