Projector Support Structure With Rotating Coupler for Tilt Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing support apparatuses for electronic equipment, such as projectors, struggle to allow vertical placement and adjustable tilt angles without complicating the mechanism or increasing size, especially when vertical grooves are not present on the equipment.
Innovation Solution
A support apparatus with a front and rear supporter system, featuring couplers and side plates that allow for adjustable tilt angles and stable vertical placement by using a coupler that rotates and includes a rubber member for friction, enabling the projector to be positioned at desired angles without interference with air outlets and AC cords.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If vertical grooves and projections are used to support electronic equipment vertically, then the equipment can be kept standing, but the mechanism becomes complicated and size increases when adjustable tilt angles are required
Solution Approach 1:
The coupler is designed to rotate about a horizontal axis, transforming the static support structure into a dynamic one that can adapt to different tilt angles. This rotational capability allows the side plates to maintain contact with the equipment's side surface while adjusting the tilt angle, eliminating the need for complex adjustable mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The coupler serves multiple functions: it connects the side plates, enables tilt angle adjustment through rotation, and maintains support stability. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby simplifying the overall mechanism while providing adjustable tilt angles
2Ease of operation
If vertical grooves and projections are used to support electronic equipment vertically, then the equipment can be kept standing, but the apparatus size increases when adjustable tilt angles are required
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating coupler allows the support apparatus to achieve tilt angle adjustment without requiring additional space for complex mechanisms. The compact rotational joint enables size-efficient design while providing the necessary adjustability
3Ease of operation
If a coupler rotates to enable tilt angle adjustment, then adjustable support is achieved, but device displacement may occur without sufficient friction
Solution Approach 1:
The rubber member acts as an intermediary between the coupler and the side plate, providing friction that prevents device displacement. This intermediary element enables the coupler to maintain a stable rotational position at the desired tilt angle while still allowing for adjustment
Solution Approach 2:
The rubber member changes the friction parameter at the interface between the coupler and side plate. By increasing friction, the system achieves both adjustability and stability, preventing unintended displacement while maintaining the ability to adjust the tilt angle
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus provides stable, adjustable support for projectors, allowing vertical placement and tilt angles up to 30 degrees, while maintaining airflow and preventing device displacement, without increasing the apparatus's size or complexity.
Implementation Method 1
a coupler that rotates and includes a rubber member for friction
Data Source
AI summary
A support apparatus includes a first supporter and the first supporter has multiple first side plates which are disposed to face each other, and a coupler disposed between the multiple first side plates in a position spaced apart from an installation surface to couple the multiple first side plates together, and the coupler is configured to support a side surface of electronic equipment according to an installation angle of the electronic equipment to the installation surface, with the multiple first side plates facing each other in a thickness direction of the electronic equipment.