Rotating Door Mechanism for Sliding Connection Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Exposed connection ports on electronic devices are prone to dust contamination and negatively impact the visual appearance, with existing shielding structures being inconvenient to use.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device design featuring a rotating door that exposes or covers a connection module with sliding components, using a sliding module, levers, and elastic members to facilitate easy access and protection of connection ports.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If connection ports are disposed on the outside of the electronic product for easy access, then ease of operation is improved, but the connection ports are exposed to dust contamination and negatively impact visual appearance
Solution Approach 1:
The connection module is designed to be movable between an exposed position (for easy connection) and a retracted position (for protection and aesthetics). The door assembly can rotate between open and closed positions, dynamically adjusting the accessibility and exposure of the connection ports based on usage needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection module is nested within the housing body, allowing it to be concealed when not in use. The sliding mechanism enables the connection module to be inserted into or extracted from the housing body, providing both protection and accessibility as needed.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If shielding structures are used to cover exposed connection ports, then dust contamination is prevented, but ease of operation deteriorates as users must manually remove and replace the shielding structures
Solution Approach 1:
The door assembly automatically performs the shielding function without requiring manual intervention. When the door is closed, it automatically covers the connection module; when opened, it automatically exposes the connection module. The elastic member provides automatic return force to restore the door to its initial position after use.
Solution Approach 2:
The shielding function is merged with the door assembly structure. The door serves dual purposes: providing access to the display screen and simultaneously acting as a cover for the connection module. This integration eliminates the need for separate shielding structures.
3Ease of operation
If connection ports are kept exposed for continuous accessibility, then ease of operation is maintained, but visual appearance and cleanliness are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts between exposed and concealed states. The connection module can be quickly accessed when needed and then automatically retracted to maintain a clean, streamlined appearance. The door assembly provides smooth transition between these states, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality.
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
The design effectively prevents dust contamination and maintains a clean, aesthetically pleasing appearance by automatically exposing or retracting connection ports as needed, enhancing user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic member, disposed between the body and the connection module, is capable of deforming and restoring
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device includes a body, a door, and a connection module. The body has an opening located at a side of the body. The door is pivoted to the body and capable of rotating between an opening position and a closing position in relative to the body for exposing or covering the opening. The connection module is slidably connected to the body. When the door is rotated to the opening position in relative to the body and exposes the opening, the door drives the connection module to slide to a working position in relative to the body, and when the door is rotated to the closing position in relative to the body and covers the opening, the door drives the connection module to slide to a retracted position in relative to the body.