Rotatable Bearing Base for USB Peripheral Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
USB peripheral electronic units tend to droop due to their weight, leading to unstable electrical connections and are prone to disconnection from external force collisions, causing transmission interruptions and potential data damage.
Innovation Solution
A rotatable bearing base with a pivot and elongated bearing portion that supports the peripheral electronic unit, preventing drooping and providing stability against external forces, featuring adjustable connecting portions for secure electrical connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the USB peripheral electronic unit is connected directly to the USB port, then the connection is simple and convenient, but the unit droops due to its weight causing unstable electrical connection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a bearing base as an intermediary component between the USB port and the peripheral electronic unit. This bearing base provides mechanical support and positioning, preventing the unit from drooping while maintaining the simplicity of the USB connection interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a spatial dimension by using a rotatable bearing base that extends outward from the USB port area. This allows the peripheral unit to be supported in a different spatial configuration, preventing droop while keeping the electrical connection simple.
2Ease of operation
If the USB peripheral electronic unit is connected directly to the USB port, then the connection method is simple, but the unit is prone to disconnection from external force collisions
Solution Approach 1:
The bearing base serves as a protective intermediary structure that absorbs and distributes external forces. When collision occurs, the force is applied to the bearing base rather than directly to the USB connection interface, preventing disconnection while maintaining simple USB connectivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The bearing base provides beforehand mechanical support and cushioning for the peripheral electronic unit. This pre-positioned support structure is designed to absorb external forces before they can affect the USB connection, preventing accidental disconnection.
3Reliability
If the peripheral electronic unit is supported to prevent drooping, then electrical connection stability is improved, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The bearing base is a simple intermediary component that provides mechanical support without requiring complex actuation mechanisms. It uses passive bearing technology to achieve stable positioning and support, improving reliability while adding minimal structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The bearing base incorporates rotational freedom, allowing it to adapt dynamically to different connection positions and orientations. This dynamic capability provides stable electrical connection support without requiring complex fixed-position mounting structures.
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AI summary
The invention provides a rotatable bearing base for fixing a peripheral electronic unit. The rotatable bearing base of the invention includes a pivot and a bearing portion. The pivot has two end surfaces and a lateral surface. A first connecting portion is disposed on one of the end surfaces for electrically connecting an electronic apparatus. At least a second connecting portion is disposed on the lateral surface for electrically connecting the peripheral electronic unit. Additionally, the bearing portion is elongated from the lateral surface. The peripheral electronic unit leans against the bearing portion when it is electrically connected to the second connecting portion.