Rotary Door Hinge Mechanism With Resilient Anti-Separation Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional computer hosts with exposed electronic components have an unattractive and unsafe appearance due to the need for detachable components, and existing pivot mechanisms lack structural stability and ease of operation.
Innovation Solution
A rotary mechanism comprising an accommodating slot structure, a supporting arm, a pivoting portion, and a resilient component, which allows for easy rotation and secure attachment between a door and a panel, utilizing a resilient component to prevent separation and facilitate manual disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a pivot mechanism is designed to allow easy rotation of the sheltering door, then ease of operation is improved, but structural stability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The pivot mechanism employs a resilient component that dynamically adapts between flexible and rigid states. During rotation operation, the resilient component flexes to allow smooth movement. When the door reaches the closed position, the resilient component naturally stiffens to provide structural stability, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and structural stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanism changes the rigidity parameter of the connection between door and panel through the resilient component. The component's effective stiffness varies with its deformation state - more flexible during the rotation process and more rigid when supporting the closed door position, thereby achieving both easy operation and structural stability.
2Reliability
If a resilient component is used to prevent separation of the pivoting portion and pivot hole structure, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The resilient component is designed to automatically perform the function of preventing separation without requiring external control mechanisms. The component's inherent elastic properties enable it to self-adjust and maintain the connection between the pivoting portion and pivot hole structure, improving reliability while avoiding additional complexity from control systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The resilient component combines multiple functions into a single element: it provides the pivot connection, enables rotation movement, prevents separation, and maintains structural stability. This merging of functions reduces the overall number of components needed, thereby improving reliability without proportionally increasing device complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The rotary mechanism provides a simple, cost-effective solution with artistic appearance and enhanced structural strength, ensuring easy operation and compliance with safety regulations by utilizing the resilient recovering force to rapidly assemble and disassemble the door and panel.
Implementation Method 1
A first end of the resilient component is connected to the second inner lateral wall in a resiliently bending manner
Data Source
AI summary
A rotary mechanism includes an accommodating slot structure, a supporting arm, a pivoting portion and a resilient component. The accommodating slot structure is disposed on the bezel. The accommodating slot structure includes a pivot hole structure and an opening structure, respectively formed on the lateral surface and a bottom of the accommodating slot structure. The supporting arm is disposed on the door. The pivoting portion is disposed on the surface of the supporting arm. The pivoting portion is disposed inside the pivot hole structure, so that the supporting arm is rotatably disposed inside the accommodating slot structure. The resilient component is movably accommodated inside the opening structure. A first end of the resilient component is resiliently connected to the lateral surface of the accommodating slot structure. A second end of the resilient component points the surface of the supporting arm, to prevent the pivoting portion from separation.