Rotatable Display Handle with Constraint Locking Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional supporting devices for tablet devices cannot provide both supporting and carrying functions, leading to user inconvenience when transferring the device, as the rotatable supporting foot is unsuitable for handling during transport.
Innovation Solution
A display with a supporting mechanism featuring a rotatable support that includes a base, a rotation member, a handle, and a connection member, allowing the handle to rotate toward and away from the base, engaging or disengaging constraint structures to stabilize the handle for carrying or rotate freely for supporting the display on a desktop.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a rotatable supporting foot is used to support the tablet device tilted, then the supporting function is improved, but the device cannot be used as a stable handle for carrying
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting foot is designed with rotational capability around a first axis to transition between different functional states. When rotated to a first position, it provides tilted support; when rotated to a second position, it becomes a stable carrying handle. This dynamic repositioning allows the same component to serve multiple functions effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting foot is designed to perform multiple functions: it can support the tablet device tilted on a surface, or be used as a stable handle for carrying the device. By incorporating rotational movement and constraint structures, a single component achieves both supporting and carrying functions, eliminating the need for separate handles.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the supporting device is designed to support the tablet device on a plane, then the supporting function is improved, but the device cannot be carried conveniently
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting device integrates both supporting and carrying functions into a single system. The supporting foot can be positioned in different orientations: for flat supporting on a plane or for providing a carrying handle. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate carrying accessories.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the handle is made rotatable to provide supporting function, then the versatility is improved, but the stability for carrying is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Constraint structures are built into the connection between the supporting foot and the device. These constraints prevent unwanted rotation around the second axis when the foot is positioned for carrying, thereby maintaining stability. The constraints are designed to engage automatically when the foot is in the carrying position, preventing premature or unintended rotation.
Data Source
AI summary
A display with a supporting mechanism includes a display module and a supporting device connecting the display module. The supporting device includes a base and a rotatable support. The base is used for fixing the display module and includes a first constraint structure. The rotatable support includes a rotation member pivotally connected to the base, a connection member, and a handle pivotally connected to the rotation member through the connection member. The connection member includes a second constraint structure engaged with or disengaged from the first constraint structure. Therein, when the rotation member is located at a position relative to the base, the first and second constraint structures are engaged with each and thus prevent the handle from rotating relative to the rotation member through the connection member, so that a user can carry the display module by gripping the handle with a hand.