Rotating Interactive Terminal Structure for Stable Cable Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing interactive conference machines face issues with power and data line management, rotation adjustment difficulties, thickness, deformation, damping adjustment, and modular design, which hinder their usability and aesthetics.
Innovation Solution
The interactive information terminal features a rotating device with a limit assembly for in-position reminder, a damping adjustment assembly for customizable damping, and a modular design with a thin and light structure, allowing for stable and convenient rotation and wire management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the host is made rotatable to improve flexibility and adjustability, then the ease of operation is improved, but the power and data lines are pulled and loosened, and the host rotation is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the connection structure by introducing a rotating connection assembly that separates the power/data line routing from the rotation mechanism. The power and data lines pass through a rotating shaft with through-holes, allowing the host to rotate while the lines remain guided and protected, preventing loosening and disconnection.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating shaft acts as an intermediary component between the power/data lines and the rotating host. It provides a through-hole that guides the lines through the rotation axis, allowing rotational movement while maintaining secure line connection and preventing the lines from being pulled or loosened during rotation.
2Shape
If the host is made thin and light to improve aesthetics and portability, then the appearance is improved, but the rear shell is prone to deformation when directly connected with the rotating shaft
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a reinforcing frame as an intermediary structural element between the thin rear shell and the rotating shaft connection. This frame provides additional structural support and stiffness to the rear shell, preventing deformation while allowing the host to maintain its thin and light design. The frame distributes the connection forces over a larger area, reducing stress concentration on the thin shell material.
3Device complexity
If the damping between the stator disk and rotor disk is fixed to simplify the structure, then the device complexity is reduced, but the user cannot adjust the damping according to usage habits
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the fixed damping structure into a dynamic, adjustable one by introducing a damping adjustment assembly. This assembly allows users to change the damping force between the stator disk and rotor disk according to different usage scenarios. The damping value can be adjusted by moving adjustment components, enabling the system to adapt to various operational requirements while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
4Device complexity
If the sound inlet is arranged on the front surface with components directly behind it to simplify the structure, then the structure is simplified, but the thickness of the host increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves the thickness issue by changing the spatial arrangement of the sound inlet structure. Instead of arranging components in a straight line perpendicular to the front surface (increasing thickness), the sound inlet is positioned on the front surface while the microphone and other components are arranged in a different spatial configuration behind it, allowing for a thinner host design while maintaining the simplified structure.
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AI summary
An interactive information terminal that has a changeable form, comprising an information terminal (200), a rotating device (100), and a support frame (300), the information terminal (200) is fixed onto the support frame (300) by means of the rotating device (100), the rotating device (100) comprises a fixing element (110), a rotating element (120), and a rotating shaft (130), the fixing element (110) is detachably connected to the information terminal (200), the rotating element (120) is detachably connected to the support frame (300), and the rotating element (120) is rotatably connected to the fixing element (110) by means of the rotating shaft (130), so as to implement the axial rotation of the rotating element (120) around the rotating shaft (130).