Portable Display Hinge-Arm Layout for Heat Dissipation and Shock Absorption
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display devices face challenges in terms of storage and portability, durability, heat dissipation, shock absorption, and efficient wiring, particularly in portable designs.
Innovation Solution
A display device design featuring a modular structure with a display module, an arm system for adjustable positioning, a bottom and top case for enhanced durability and storage, integrated heat dissipation and shock absorption mechanisms, and a wiring system for efficient connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If a portable display device is designed with a compact structure, then storage and portability are improved, but heat dissipation becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The display device is divided into separate modular components including a display module, bottom case, and arm assembly that can be folded relative to each other. This segmentation allows heat generated by the display module to be directed toward the bottom case which serves as a heat dissipation structure, effectively managing thermal issues in a compact portable design
Solution Approach 2:
The arm assembly acts as an intermediary structure connecting the display module to the bottom case. When folded, it positions the display module close to the bottom case's heat dissipation structure, facilitating heat transfer from the display module through the arm assembly to the bottom case without requiring direct contact
2Ease of operation
If the display device uses a foldable arm structure for portability, then storage ease is improved, but structural durability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The arm assembly incorporates movable joints and hinge connections that allow the structure to dynamically adjust between extended and folded positions. This dynamic design maintains structural integrity during movement while enabling compact storage, resolving the contradiction between portability and durability
Solution Approach 2:
The bottom case is designed with a rigid heat dissipation structure that serves as a stable base before the display module is positioned against it. This pre-positioned structural support provides durability and stability to the foldable arm mechanism, preventing structural failure during repeated folding and unfolding operations
3Volume of moving object
If the display module is positioned close to the bottom case for compactness, then portability is improved, but shock absorption becomes more challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The arm assembly incorporates flexible connection elements and cushioning structures between the display module and bottom case. These flexible components absorb shock and mechanical stress when the device is in its compact folded position, protecting the display module from damage during portability while maintaining a small overall form factor
Data Source
AI summary
A display device is disclosed. The display device includes: a display module including a display panel; an arm having an upper arm that is coupled to a rear of the display module and a lower arm that is hinge-connected to the upper arm; a bottom case to which the lower arm is pivotally connected; and a top case hinge-connected to the bottom case.