Screen Mount Buckling Structure for Clean VESA Back-Plate Fixing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current screen fixing apparatuses require an additional fixing structure on the outer side of the screen's back plate, which affects the appearance and complicates assembly and disassembly.

Innovation Solution

A screen fixing apparatus with fixing holes, screw hole structures, position limiting structures, and a buckling structure that integrates with the existing screw holes on the screen's back plate, allowing for quick assembly and disassembly without external fixing structures, using fasteners to secure the screen to a support base.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If an additional fixing structure is disposed on the outer side of the back plate, then the screen can be fixed to the support base, but the appearance of the screen is affected

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefixing reliabilityVSAvoidappearance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the fixing function with the existing screw holes on the back plate by integrating a fixing structure that utilizes these pre-existing holes. The fixing component includes a fixing plate that engages with the screw holes through a buckling mechanism, merging the fixing function into the existing structural elements rather than adding separate external fixing structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The fixing structure is nested within the back plate assembly. The fixing plate is positioned behind the back plate and engages with the screw holes from the rear side, allowing the fixing mechanism to be contained within the existing structural envelope without protruding externally and affecting the screen's appearance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Reliability

If a traditional fixing structure is used, then the screen can be secured, but the assembly and disassembly process becomes complicated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefixing reliabilityVSAvoidassembly and disassembly ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The fixing structure employs a buckling mechanism that allows dynamic engagement and disengagement. The fixing plate can be quickly buckled into position to secure the screen, and equally quickly released by reversing the buckling action. This dynamic mechanism replaces complex multi-step fixing procedures with a simple, reversible buckling motion.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The fixing plate is designed with pre-formed buckling structures that align with the screw holes. The buckling edges are预先 shaped to fit into the screw holes, allowing for rapid engagement without requiring precise alignment or complex adjustment during assembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If external fixing structures are added, then the screen can be mounted, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting reliabilityVSAvoidfixing structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention merges the fixing function with existing back plate components by utilizing the screw holes already present on the back plate. The fixing plate integrates multiple functions (mounting, positioning, and securing) into a single component that works with the existing structure, rather than adding separate external fixing mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The fixing plate serves multiple functions: it provides mounting attachment points through the screw holes, maintains positioning through the buckling mechanism, and ensures secure fixation. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate positioning structures, mounting brackets, and securing mechanisms, thereby reducing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12019468B2Screen fixing apparatus
Publication Date: 2024.06.25 ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC
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AI summary

A screen fixing apparatus is provided, for fixing a screen on a support base. The screen fixing apparatus includes a plurality of fixing holes, a plurality of screw hole structures, a plurality of position limiting structures, and a buckling structure. The fixing holes is provided on a back plate of the screen. The screw hole structures is respectively disposed in the fixing holes. The position limiting structures is disposed on the support base, and correspond to the fixing holes. The buckling structure includes a plurality of fasteners, where the fasteners movably extend into the fixing holes, to buckle the position limiting structures to the corresponding fixing holes.