Rotating Guiding Member for Fast Electronic Device Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connecting assemblies for detachable electronic devices, such as tablet PCs and docking stations, are inefficient in allowing rapid and easy assembly and disassembly, which hinders the expansion of functions and usability.
Innovation Solution
A connecting assembly featuring a guiding member, engaging member, engaging portion, and restoring member, where the guiding member rotates relative to the first body along an axis, allowing engagement and disengagement with the second body, and a magnetic or elastic restoring member automatically returns the guiding member to its initial position, facilitating easy assembly and disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional connecting assembly is used to assemble the tablet PC to the docking station, then the connection is stable and secure, but the assembly and disassembly process is time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting assembly employs a rotating guiding member that transitions between a first position (for engagement) and a second position (for disengagement). This dynamic mechanism allows the user to quickly switch between connected and disconnected states by simply rotating the guiding member, dramatically reducing assembly and disassembly time while maintaining secure connection when engaged.
Solution Approach 2:
The guiding member is pre-configured with guiding portions that automatically guide the engaging member into the correct position during the rotation process. This preliminary guiding action ensures that the engaging portion and engaging member align properly before final engagement, preventing misalignment and reducing the time needed for assembly.
2Loss of time
If a simple connecting mechanism is used to enable quick assembly and disassembly, then the operation is fast and easy, but the connection stability and security are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting assembly is divided into distinct functional components: a guiding member for rotation and positioning, an engaging member for secure connection, and a restoring member for automatic return. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently - the guiding member enables quick rotation-based assembly/disassembly, while the engaging member ensures stable connection when engaged, thus achieving both speed and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The restoring member automatically returns the guiding member to its first position after engagement or disengagement operations. This self-service mechanism ensures that the connecting assembly is always ready for the next operation without requiring manual resetting, maintaining both operational speed and connection reliability through consistent positioning.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables fast and convenient assembly and disassembly of electronic device components, enhancing user operation and functionality by ensuring secure engagement and automatic restoration of the guiding member's position.
Implementation Method 1
A magnetic or elastic restoring member automatically returns the guiding member to its initial position
Implementation Method 2
A magnetic or elastic restoring member automatically returns the guiding member to its initial position
Data Source
AI summary
A connecting assembly between first and second bodies of an electronic device is provided. The connecting assembly includes a guiding member fixed to the second body and pivoted on a side of the first body along an axis, a guiding portion, an engaging member fixed to the first body, an engaging portion fixed to the second body, and a restoring member between the guiding member and the first body. When the second body is assembled to the first body, engagement between the guiding member and the guiding portion allows the guiding member to rotate relative to the first body along the axis from a first to a second position. The restoring member restores the position of the guiding member to the first position relative to the first body to establish engagement between the engaging member and the engaging portion. An electronic device having the connecting assembly is also provided.