Rotatable Electronic Device with Guiding Rail and Connecting Member
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable electronic devices lack adjustable orientation and convenient user interaction, as they typically mount in a fixed upright position and rely on inconvenient touch interfaces for input, necessitating a mechanism for fast assembly with a keyboard module.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device comprising a first unit with a housing and connecting members, and a second unit with a stand and guiding rail, allowing for adjustable orientation and inclusion of a keyboard module, enabling rotation and minimization of thickness for enhanced usability and portability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed upright mounting orientation is used, then the device structure is simple, but the user cannot adjust the viewing angle to suit different usage scenarios
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic mounting mechanism that allows the electronic device to be adjusted between different orientations (upright, horizontal, angled positions) through a rotatable connection structure. This enables the device to adapt to various usage scenarios while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through standardized guiding rails and connecting members.
Solution Approach 2:
The guiding rail and connecting member design creates a universal mounting system that can accommodate multiple orientations and configurations. The same basic structure supports both upright and horizontal mounting, as well as intermediate angled positions, making the mounting mechanism versatile without requiring multiple specialized components.
2Ease of operation
If only a touch interface is provided, then the device structure is simple, but user input convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The keyboard module is integrated through a dynamic connection system that allows it to be easily attached and detached. The connecting members enable the keyboard to be mounted in various orientations alongside the electronic device, providing ergonomic flexibility for different user preferences and usage scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The input system is segmented into separate functional modules: the touch interface remains integrated in the electronic device while the keyboard is provided as a separate attachable unit. This allows users to have both input methods available while maintaining the simplicity of the core device structure.
3Ease of operation
If a keyboard module is added for fast assembly, then user input convenience is improved, but the device thickness increases
Solution Approach 1:
The keyboard module and electronic device are arranged in a spatial configuration that utilizes lateral space rather than increasing thickness in the primary direction. The connecting members allow the keyboard to be positioned adjacent to the device body, distributing the overall footprint across multiple dimensions while minimizing the increase in device thickness.
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AI summary
An electronic device is disclosed, which includes a first unit and a second unit. The first unit includes a housing and a connecting member disposed on the housing. The second unit includes a stand, wherein a guiding rail is formed on the support. When the first unit is selectively connected to the second unit, the connecting member of the first unit is inserted into the guiding rail of the second unit and moves therein so as to allow the electronic device to be adjusted into different configurations.