Portable Device Sliding and Rotating Module for Multi-Angle Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional portable electronic devices with slide designs can only adjust to a single tilted viewing angle, which is inconvenient for users in varying operational conditions, such as handheld or desktop use.
Innovation Solution
A portable electronic device incorporating a sliding module and a rotating module that allows the second body portion to slide and automatically tilt to multiple angles, enabling users to adjust the device to various viewing orientations and operation modes based on their preferences and environmental conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a slide design with a single tilted angle is used, then the device structure is simple, but the adaptability to different usage conditions is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic adjustment mechanism that allows the second body portion to rotate to different angles (first angle for handheld mode, second angle for desktop mode) based on usage conditions. This dynamic capability enables the device to adapt to different usage scenarios without requiring multiple fixed-angle designs, thereby improving versatility while maintaining reasonable structural complexity through a unified rotation mechanism.
2Ease of operation
If multiple viewing angles are provided, then the ease of operation under different conditions is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rotation module enables dynamic adjustment between a first angle for handheld operation and a second angle for desktop operation, allowing users to easily switch between different usage conditions. This dynamic design improves ease of operation by providing angle optimization for each scenario while avoiding the complexity of multiple separate fixed-angle mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates a universal rotation mechanism that serves multiple functions: it enables both handheld and desktop usage modes, supports different viewing angles, and accommodates various operational conditions. This multi-functional approach improves ease of operation across different scenarios while maintaining a unified structural design rather than requiring separate mechanisms for each function.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a rotating module is added to enable multiple angles, then the versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rotation module provides dynamic angle adjustment capability, enabling the device to transition between a first angle for handheld mode and a second angle for desktop mode. This dynamic mechanism improves viewing angle versatility while maintaining reasonable structural complexity through an integrated design that combines rotation functionality with the existing slide mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the rotation module with the existing slide mechanism, where the sliding action triggers the rotation to the first angle, and further manipulation enables rotation to the second angle. This combination integrates multiple functions (sliding and rotating) into a unified structure, improving versatility while avoiding the complexity of separate independent mechanisms.
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AI summary
A portable electronic device and an operation method therefor are provided. The portable electronic device comprises a first body portion, a second body portion, a sliding module and a rotating module. After the second body portion is slid along the surface of the first portion by the sliding module, the rotating module is promptly triggered to automatically rotate the second body portion to a first angle with respect to the first body portion. The second body portion can be further rotated to a second angle when the second body portion bears a thrust force at the first angle. The portable electronic device can operate in corresponding operation modes according to the angles that the second body portion presents with respect to the first body portion.