Rotatable Projector Mechanism for Stable Angle Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electronic devices struggle to independently project content at various angles due to complex bracket adjustments and manual fixing, which can lead to compromised projection quality from hand-shaking issues.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device design featuring a first component with a display, a second component with a rotatable supporting body and projector, and a connecting member that allows the projector to change positions relative to the first component, enabling independent angle adjustments and stable projection on different planes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a bracket is employed to support the electronic device, then the device can be supported for projection, but the operation process becomes complicated when angle adjustment is needed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprojection stabilityVSAvoidangle adjustment complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic device performs self-adjustment of projection angle through automatic recognition of the carrying surface orientation using sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, compass) and automatically adjusts the projector angle accordingly, eliminating the need for manual bracket adjustment by the user

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The manual mechanical adjustment system is replaced with an automated electronic control system that uses sensors to detect carrying surface orientation and motor-driven mechanisms to automatically adjust the projector angle, substituting manual operation with electronic automation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If the electronic device is manually fixed by the user for projecting, then angle adjustment is simple, but hand-shaking influences projection quality

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveangle adjustment simplicityVSAvoidprojection quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The device autonomously maintains stable projection by continuously monitoring its own orientation through sensors and automatically adjusting the projector angle to compensate for movements or shaking, eliminating the need for manual stabilization by the user

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback control by using sensors to detect the actual projection angle and carrying surface orientation, comparing it with the desired angle, and automatically adjusting the projector position to maintain optimal projection quality despite hand-shaking or movement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If the electronic device is manually fixed by the user, then no bracket is needed, but the device cannot independently perform projecting operation in various angles

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprojection angle flexibilityVSAvoidindependent operation capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic device independently performs projection operations at various angles by automatically detecting the carrying surface orientation using sensors and autonomously adjusting the projector angle without requiring manual intervention, achieving both versatility and automation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adapts to different projection scenarios by continuously monitoring carrier orientation changes and automatically adjusting the projector angle in real-time, enabling the device to independently perform projection operations in various angles across different carrying states

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS9720308B2Electronic device
Publication Date: 2017.08.01 LENOVO (BEIJING) LTD
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AI summary

An electronic device is provided in the present application, which includes a first component; a display arranged on a first surface of the first component; a second component, which includes a supporting body and a projector, the second component being arranged at a first lateral portion of the first component and the projector being arranged on the supporting body; and a connecting member arranged at the first lateral portion of the first component. The supporting body is movable with respect to the first component via the connecting member, the projector is rotatable with the rotation of the supporting body, and the projector moves to a second relative position with respect to the first component when the supporting body moves to a first relative position with respect to the first component.