Rotating Display Support Structure for Stable Portrait Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic devices, such as displays and all-in-one computers, are limited to a single use orientation, failing to meet the diverse needs of users.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device design featuring a first body with a support plane, a connection device, and a bearing mechanism, allowing the second body to rotate on the support plane through multiple slideways, enabling transformation between landscape and portrait orientations while the bearing mechanism ensures smooth gravity support during rotation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single use orientation is provided, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot meet diversified needs of different users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic connection device with multiple connection members that can rotate and adjust between different orientations (landscape and portrait modes). The connection members are rotatably connected to the support plate, enabling the display screen to transition between fixed orientations dynamically, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and structural complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connection members are used to enable rotation, then orientation versatility is improved, but the complexity of the connection device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple connection members (first, second, third connection members) into a unified connection device structure that shares common components such as the support plate and rotation mechanisms. This merging approach allows orientation transformation while reducing overall structural complexity compared to using separate independent mechanisms for each connection.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the second body rotates on the support plane, then use orientation diversity is enhanced, but stability during rotation may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a bearing mechanism that counteracts the gravity of the second body during rotation. The bearing mechanism includes bearing members that support the connection members and offset the gravitational force, ensuring stable rotation and maintaining compositional stability throughout the orientation transformation process.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables multiple use orientations, enhancing user experience by accommodating various user needs and improving the device's performance and stability during orientation changes.
Implementation Method 1
the bearing mechanism is connected with the connection members and drives the connection members to move on the support plane to bear gravity of the second body
Implementation Method 2
the second body rotates on the support plane through movements and rotations of the connection members in a plurality of slideways located on the support plane
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AI summary
An electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a connection device, and a bearing mechanism. The first body includes a support plane. The connection device is arranged at the support plane and is configured to connect the first body and the second body. The bearing mechanism is arranged at the first body. The connection device includes a plurality of connection members between the first body and the second body, and the second body rotates on the support plane through movements and rotations of the connection members in a plurality of slideways located on the support plane. The bearing mechanism is connected with the connection members and drives the connection members to move on the support plane to bear gravity of the second body.