Rotatable Image Capture Module with Protective Sleeve
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic devices with rotatable image capture modules lack protection against environmental fouling and do not provide effective self-capture functionality without risking module fouling due to friction or touch.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device design featuring a rotatable image capture module with a rotary shaft and charge-coupled device that rotates between multiple positions, utilizing a sleeve with staggered protrusions and an elastic member to maintain contact and prevent fouling, allowing for self-capture while protecting the module from environmental contaminants.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the image capture module is made rotatable to enable self-capture functionality, then the device provides self-capture capability, but the module becomes exposed to environmental foulness and friction during use
Solution Approach 1:
The image capture module is nested within a protective cavity in the device body, allowing it to rotate between exposed and protected positions. When not in use, the module retracts into the cavity, protecting it from environmental contaminants while maintaining self-capture functionality when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The image capture module is designed with dynamic rotation capability, transitioning between fixed positions (first position for self-capture, second position for protection, third position for rear capture). This dynamic positioning allows the module to adapt between functionality and protection based on operational needs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the image capture module is made rotatable to provide self-capture, then the module can capture images of the device itself, but the module is still susceptible to fouling from friction and touch
Solution Approach 1:
The protective cavity is pre-designed to receive and protect the image capture module when it is not in the self-capture position. This preliminary protective structure ensures that the module is automatically shielded from friction and touch fouling whenever it is retracted, maintaining reliability without compromising self-capture functionality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the image capture module rotates through multiple positions, then the device achieves versatile capture functionality, but the complexity of the rotation mechanism increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rotation mechanism is segmented into discrete positional stops (first, second, and third positions) rather than allowing continuous rotation. This segmentation simplifies the mechanism by defining specific functional positions, reducing the complexity of control and positioning while maintaining versatile capture capabilities.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables self-capture functionality while preventing the image capture module from getting dirty or fouled, ensuring reliable operation and user convenience by rotating the module through defined positions without physical contact or exposure to environmental hazards.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic member to maintain contact and prevent fouling
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device with a rotatable image capture device. The electronic device includes a body and an image capture module. The body includes a first surface, a second surface and a sleeve. The second surface is opposite the first surface. The image capture module is disposed in the body, and includes a rotary shaft and a charge-coupled device. The image capture module rotates among a first position, a second position, a third position, and a fourth position. The rotary shaft is disposed in the sleeve in a manner such that it can move between a fifth position and a sixth position. When the rotary shaft moves between the fifth position and the sixth position, the image capture module can rotate through the first position, the second position, the third position, and the fourth position.