Rotating Display Mount Bracket for Cable-Stable Computer Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional offset brackets used to mount computing devices to displays cause issues when the display rotates, leading to cable disconnections and reduced heat dissipation, as they rotate with the display, affecting the performance and functionality of the computing device.
Innovation Solution
A computing device display mounting system that includes a rotation bracket movably coupled to the offset bracket, allowing the display to rotate independently while keeping the computing device stationary, using reduced-friction rings to facilitate smooth rotation and maintain secure mounting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the display rotates between landscape and portrait orientations using a conventional offset bracket, then the display orientation is changed, but the computing device rotates with the display causing cable disconnections and reduced heat dissipation
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional segments: the offset bracket remains fixed to the display stand while the rotation bracket independently rotates with the display. This segmentation allows the display to rotate between orientations while the computing device mounting position remains stable, preventing cable disconnections.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotation bracket acts as an intermediary element between the fixed offset bracket and the rotating display. It absorbs the rotational movement, allowing the display to change orientation while maintaining a stable mounting position for the computing device through the offset bracket.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the display rotates with the computing device mounted on a conventional offset bracket, then the display orientation is changed, but the computing device heat dissipation is reduced due to orientation changes
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system separates the rotation function from the computing device mounting function. The rotation bracket handles orientation changes while the offset bracket maintains the computing device in its optimal vertical heat dissipation orientation, independent of display rotation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces dynamic rotation capability through the rotation bracket while maintaining a static, stable mounting position for the computing device. This allows the display to be dynamic in orientation while the computing device remains stationary in its thermally optimal position.
3Reliability
If a rotation bracket is added to allow independent display rotation, then cable disconnection issues are prevented, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into modular components (offset bracket, rotation bracket, mounting elements) that can be independently manufactured and assembled. This modular approach manages complexity by breaking down the system into manageable parts with clear functional boundaries.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotation bracket serves multiple functions: it enables display rotation, maintains cable connection stability, and provides a mounting interface for the offset bracket. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, managing overall system complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This solution prevents cable disconnections and maintains optimal heat dissipation for the computing device by allowing the display to rotate freely while the device remains in a vertical orientation, addressing issues present in conventional mounting systems.
Implementation Method 1
using reduced-friction rings to facilitate smooth rotation
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AI summary
A computing device display mounting system includes an offset bracket having a display system mounting member that mounts to a display stand system, and a computing device mounting member that mounts to a computing device. The computing device display mounting system also includes a rotation bracket that is movably coupled to the display system mounting member on the offset bracket such that the rotation bracket is configured to rotate relative to the offset bracket. The rotation bracket includes at least one display mounting element that is coupled to a display. The movable coupling of the rotation bracket to the display system mounting member allows the display to rotate relative to the computing device.