Rotatable Protective Cover With Physical Connectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional protection devices for portable electronic devices rely on wireless communication, which is prone to interference in crowded environments, such as classrooms or conference rooms, compromising operational convenience and stability.
Innovation Solution
A protection device featuring a cladding cover and a folding cover that are rotatably connected, allowing the portable electronic device to be electrically connected via physical connectors, eliminating wireless communication interference and enabling stable operation at various display angles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless communication is used to connect the tablet computer and external devices, then operational convenience is improved, but signal stability deteriorates in crowded environments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces wireless communication (electromagnetic field-based) with physical connector-based electrical connection (mechanical system). The first connector on the cladding cover and second connector on the folding cover establish stable electrical connections through physical contact, eliminating wireless interference issues while maintaining operational convenience.
2Reliability
If physical connectors are used to connect the cladding cover and folding cover, then signal transmission stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the connector functions into the existing cladding cover and folding cover structures. The first connector is integrated into the cladding cover's combining portion, and the second connector is integrated into the folding cover's combining portion, allowing electrical connection without adding separate complex connection mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The connectors serve multiple functions: they provide electrical connection for signal transmission, enable mechanical attachment between cladding cover and folding cover, and facilitate rotatable movement. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, simplifying the overall structure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the cladding cover is rotatably connected to the folding cover, then display angle flexibility is improved, but connection reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a rotatable connection between the cladding cover and folding cover through the combining portions and connectors. This dynamic structure allows the cladding cover to rotate relative to the folding cover, enabling flexible display angles while maintaining reliable electrical connection throughout the rotation range.
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AI summary
A protection device includes a cladding cover and a folding cover. A portable electronic device is detachably disposed on the cladding cover. The cladding cover includes a first connector and a first combining portion. The first connector includes a first joint and a second joint. The first joint contacts a first terminal set of the portable electronic device since the portable electronic device is disposed on the cladding cover. The folding cover includes a second terminal set and a second combining portion. The second terminal set contacts the second joint since the cladding cover is assembled with the folding cover. The first/second combining portions are respectively disposed around the first/second terminal sets. The second combining portion is rotatably combined with the first combining portion so that the cladding cover is switched relative to the folding cover between a first position and a second position.