Integrated Rotating Stand With Click Stop for Stable Device Orientation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing holding structures for plate-shaped information processing apparatuses lack convenience in maintaining the orientation of the apparatus, often requiring additional supporting devices and failing to prevent unintended rotation.
Innovation Solution
A holding structure comprising a rotatable body portion with a stopping mechanism, an axis portion, and a support portion that contacts a stopping portion to stabilize the apparatus, allowing for easy orientation adjustment and prevention of unintended rotation, while being integrated into the apparatus itself.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a stand structure is added to hold the apparatus orientation, then the orientation stability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is integrated into the housing of the information processing apparatus, merging the support function with the existing device structure. The stand includes a stand body and a support portion that work together as a unified structure, eliminating the need for separate external supporting devices while maintaining orientation stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand is designed to be rotatable about a rotation axis, allowing it to dynamically adjust between a stored state (first position) and a support state (second position). This dynamic capability enables the stand to adapt to different usage scenarios while maintaining structural simplicity through the rotation mechanism.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a stopping mechanism is added to prevent unintended rotation, then the orientation stability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stopping mechanism utilizes the weight of the apparatus and the geometry of the support portion to automatically engage and disengage. When the stand rotates to the support position, the support portion naturally contacts the stopping portion, preventing unintended rotation without requiring additional active components or complex control mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If the stand is integrated into the apparatus, then the ease of operation is improved, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is divided into distinct functional portions: a stand body for structural support, a support portion for contacting the apparatus, and a rotation axis for movement. This segmentation allows each portion to be manufactured and assembled separately, reducing the overall manufacturing precision requirements while maintaining ease of operation.
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 solution provides enhanced convenience in holding the orientation of the apparatus, preventing unintended rotation and ensuring stability without the need for external supporting devices, and allows for easy rotation and secure positioning.
Implementation Method 1
a body portion configured to be rotatable about an axis portion
Implementation Method 2
a part of the body portion contacts with the stopping portion while the body portion rotates
Implementation Method 3
the rotation of the body portion is stopped by the stopping portion
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AI summary
A holding structure according to an exemplary embodiment includes a rotation axis, a stand body, and a clicker. The stand body is rotatable about the rotation axis. When the stand body is rotated about the rotation axis, an upper end portion of the stand body contacts with the clicker. When the stand body is further rotated from a position at which the stand body and the clicker contacts with each other, the stand body rotates beyond the clicker. Thus, the stand body enters an opened state and holds an orientation of an apparatus. When the upper end portion of the stand body rotates beyond the clicker, the clicker is restored from a deformed state to an initial state, and a clicking sound occurs.