Rotating Docking Station with Ring Circuit for Multi-Angle Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional docking stations for portable devices lack flexibility and convenience, as they are designed for a single position and orientation, failing to adapt to user habits or usage patterns.
Innovation Solution
A docking station with a pivot assembly and supporting board that allows rotation along multiple axes, combined with an elastic element for fixing positions, enabling the portable device to be adjusted for various orientations and positions while maintaining electrical connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional docking stations are designed for a single position and orientation, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the adaptability and flexibility are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting board is made rotatable relative to the base through a pivot assembly, transforming the static single-position design into a dynamic multi-position design. This allows the supporting board to rotate to different angles and orientations, enabling users to adjust the portable device to various viewing and operating positions, thereby significantly improving adaptability while adding only moderate structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The docking station is divided into separate functional modules: a base, a pivot assembly, and a supporting board. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and facilitates the rotation mechanism, enabling the supporting board to change position relative to the base while keeping the overall structure manageable and not excessively complex
2Ease of operation
If the supporting board is made rotatable to multiple positions, then the flexibility and convenience are improved, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pivot assembly enables the supporting board to rotate freely to multiple positions, allowing users to conveniently adjust the portable device to their preferred viewing and operating angles. This dynamic adjustment capability greatly enhances ease of operation and user convenience
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic element automatically pushes the moving plate to fix the supporting board at desired positions without requiring manual intervention or complex locking mechanisms. This self-service positioning feature maintains structural simplicity while providing convenient operation, as the system automatically maintains the board at any rotated position
3Reliability
If the electrical connection component rotates with the pivot assembly, then continuous electrical connection is maintained during rotation, but the connection reliability may be affected by movement
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connection component acts as an intermediary between the base and the supporting board, maintaining continuous electrical contact during rotation through the pivot assembly. This mediator approach ensures reliable power and data transmission even while the supporting board changes position, addressing the reliability concern without requiring overly complex connection systems
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances flexibility and convenience by allowing the portable device to be positioned according to user preferences, while ensuring stable and continuous electrical connection, facilitating easier operation and storage.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic element supported between the bottom plate and the moving plate and pushing the moving plate against the supporting board to fix the supporting board at a first position
Implementation Method 2
The pivot assembly is connected pivotally to the base along a first axis. The supporting board is connected to the pivot assembly and adapted to support the portable device. The supporting board is rotated relative to the base when the pivot assembly is rotated along the first axis
Data Source
AI summary
A docking station suitable for a portable device is provided. The docking station includes a base, a pivot assembly, a supporting board and an electrical connection module. The base includes a circuit board, wherein the circuit board has a ring-shaped circuit. The pivot assembly is pivotally connected to the base along a first axis. The supporting board is connected to the pivot assembly and adapted to support the portable device. The supporting board is rotated relative to the base when the pivot assembly is rotated along the first axis. The electrical connection module includes an electrical connection component and a plurality of connecting terminals. The electrical connection component is fixed on the pivot assembly and contacted with the ring-shaped circuit. The connecting terminals are fixed on the pivot assembly and connected to the electrical connection component. The portable device is adapted to be connected to the connecting terminals.