Segmented Protective Case Structure for Side Shock Absorption
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable electronic devices lack comprehensive protection against mechanical shocks, particularly on their sides, which can lead to damage during high-vibration environments or accidental impacts.
Innovation Solution
A protective case with buffer pads and connectors that surround the device, forming an accommodation space and providing elastic clamping to absorb shocks, while exposing the device's corners for existing shockproof protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If comprehensive protection covering all sides is added, then side protection is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The protective case uses multiple independent buffer pads rather than a single complex continuous structure. This segmentation allows each buffer pad to be a simple, standardized component that can be independently manufactured and positioned, reducing overall structural complexity while achieving comprehensive coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The buffer pads are designed with elastic clamping parts that can flex and deform to absorb impacts. This flexibility allows the protective structure to accommodate various device shapes and sizes without requiring complex rigid frameworks, simplifying the overall design while maintaining effective side protection.
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 protective case effectively buffers and absorbs shocks on the sides of the device, preventing damage and offering comprehensive protection beyond just the corners.
Implementation Method 1
Each of the plurality of buffer pads includes an elastic clamping part. The elastic clamping part includes an upper buffer plate, a lower buffer plate and a side buffer plate
Data Source
AI summary
A protective case includes a plurality of buffer pads and a plurality of connectors. The plurality of buffer pads together surround and form an accommodation space. Each of the plurality of buffer pads includes an elastic clamping part, which includes an upper buffer plate, a lower buffer plate and a side buffer plate. Two opposite sides of the side buffer plate are connected to the upper buffer plate and the lower buffer plate, respectively. Each of the upper buffer plates, the lower buffer plates and the side buffer plates together forms a clamping space. An exposed space portion is formed between any two of the plurality of buffer pads. The plurality of connectors are located in the exposed space portions, respectively. Two ends of each of the plurality of connectors are connected to any two of the plurality of buffer pads, respectively.