Segmented Cover for Portable Device with Adjustable Rear Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable electronic devices with display screens on the front and operational components on the rear face challenges in protection and usability, as conventional covers do not allow simultaneous access to both the display and rear operational elements without compromising protection or usability.
Innovation Solution
A cover system comprising a front cover plate, a rear cover plate, an attachment member, a retaining portion, and a stand portion, allowing adjustable angles and secure attachment to the device, enabling users to access both the display and rear operational components while maintaining protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a conventional cover is used to protect the electronic device, then protection against shock, dust, and dirt is improved, but access to the operating part on the rear surface becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The cover is divided into two separate plates: a front cover plate for protecting the display screen and a rear cover plate for protecting the rear surface. This segmentation allows each cover plate to be optimized independently - the front cover plate can be designed to protect the display while the rear cover plate can be designed to allow access to operating parts through openings or transparent portions.
Solution Approach 2:
The rear cover plate is designed with specific local qualities - either openings at specific locations or transparent portions - that allow access to the operating part while maintaining overall protection. This localized modification enables users to operate the device without removing the entire cover.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the cover is designed to fully protect the device, then protection is improved, but the ability to view display and operate rear components simultaneously is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the cover into front and rear cover plates, the design enables independent functionality - the front cover plate remains closed to protect and display the screen while the rear cover plate can be opened or has transparent portions to allow access to operating parts, achieving simultaneous viewing and operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The rear cover plate is designed to be movable or configurable - either through openings that allow finger access or transparent portions that allow visual access - enabling dynamic adaptation between full protection mode and operational access mode without removing the cover entirely.
3Device complexity
If a single cover plate is used, then device complexity is reduced, but the ability to provide both front and rear protection with operational access is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The cover system is segmented into a front cover plate and a rear cover plate that can be attached separately to the electronic device. This segmentation, while increasing component count, enables each plate to be simple in design while collectively providing comprehensive protection and operational access - the front plate for display protection and the rear plate with openings or transparent portions for operating part access.
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AI summary
An object is to provide a cover for allowing an operation to an operating part provided on the rear surface of a portable electronic device when the electronic device being used. A cover (1) includes a front cover plate (2), a rear cover plate (3), and an attachment member (4) capable of being attached the electronic device (90). The front cover plate (2) and the rear cover plate (3) are connected to the attachment member (4) such that each relative angle thereof relative to the attachment member (4) are changeable.