Electronic Device Projecting Unit Adjustable Light Path
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic devices with projector functions are limited by fixed projection angles and bearing surfaces, restricting their application scenarios due to the integrated design and limited flexibility in projecting content.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a body featuring intersecting surfaces that allow it to stand at various angles, a display unit for local content display, and a projecting unit that can project content onto different surfaces using adjustable light paths and modes, enabling flexible projection angles and surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic device uses a fixed projection mode with the projector placed on a support surface, then the projection can be performed, but the projection angle and projection bearing surface are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by enabling the electronic device to switch between multiple projection modes (first projection mode and second projection mode) through adjustable components. The device can dynamically change its projection angle and bearing surface by rotating the projector or adjusting light path components, transforming a static fixed-mode device into a dynamic multi-mode device that adapts to different projection requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universality by designing the electronic device to perform multiple projection functions through a single integrated system. The projector can project onto different surfaces (support surface, first bearing surface, second bearing surface) at different angles, making the device universally applicable to various projection scenarios without requiring separate devices for each function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic device uses a bar-style integrated design, then the structure is simple, but the projection flexibility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the electronic device housing into multiple parts (first housing part and second housing part) that can be relatively moved with respect to each other. This segmentation allows the projector and display unit to be independently positioned and adjusted, enabling flexible projection angles and bearing surfaces while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by introducing relative movement capability between the first housing part and second housing part. The projector can be rotated or adjusted relative to the display unit, allowing the device to switch between different projection modes and adapt to various projection requirements without requiring a completely complex reconfigurable structure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the electronic device has flip-open cover or sliding cover design, then the housing can be in two parts, but the appearance changes when position relation between parts changes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by making only the necessary parts movable (first housing part and second housing part) while keeping the overall appearance consistent. The relative movement is localized to specific components that house the projector and display unit, allowing projection flexibility without affecting the external appearance of the device when viewed from the outside.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses an intermediary approach by introducing a connecting structure or mounting mechanism that allows the housing parts to move relative to each other while maintaining a unified appearance. The intermediary components enable the necessary adjustment for different projection modes while masking the complexity of the internal structure from the external view, preserving appearance consistency.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances the application scenarios of electronic devices by allowing projections on various surfaces and angles, providing a more versatile and user-friendly experience.
Implementation Method 1
a projecting unit supported by the body and configured to project content externally when the body stands on the support surface
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device is provided in the disclosure. The electronic device includes a body, a display unit, and a projecting unit; where the body comprises a first surface and a second surface which intersects the first surface, where the second surface supports the body in a standing position on a support surface at a first angle which is not zero degrees between the second surface and the support surface; the display unit is disposed on the first surface and displays content; and the projecting unit is supported by the body and projects content externally when the body stands on the support surface.