Rotatable Connection Ports for Cable Stress-Free Device Tilting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional computing devices with connection ports located on rear or bottom surfaces face damage to cables or peripherals due to movement relative to a stand or surface, causing stress, unintended disconnection, and premature wear.
Innovation Solution
Incorporation of rotatable I/O ports or port hubs that allow a range of motion relative to the device housing, preventing stress and disconnection by automatically or manually adjusting the port angle in response to movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If connection ports are located on rear or bottom surfaces of the computing device, then accessibility to connection ports is maintained and hidden from user's line of sight, but damage to cables, wires, or peripherals occurs when the housing moves relative to stand or table surface
Solution Approach 1:
The connection port is made rotatable relative to the housing, allowing it to dynamically adjust its orientation. When the housing moves or tilts, the connection port can rotate to maintain proper cable alignment and prevent stress concentration, thereby preventing damage while maintaining accessibility.
2Device complexity
If connection ports are fixed to the housing, then structural simplicity is maintained, but cables and peripherals suffer from stress, unintended disconnection, and premature wear during device movement
Solution Approach 1:
The connection port is made rotatable relative to the housing, allowing it to dynamically adjust its orientation. When the housing moves or tilts, the connection port can rotate to maintain proper cable alignment and prevent stress concentration, thereby preventing damage while maintaining accessibility.
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AI summary
A computing device includes a housing, an electronic component positioned in the housing, a stand supporting the housing, and a connection port. The connection port is in electrical communication with the electronic component. The housing has an outer surface, and the connection port is moveable relative to the housing to change a port angle of the connection port relative to the outer surface of the housing when a housing angle of the housing changes relative to the stand.