Selective Latch Mechanism for Independent Electronic Module Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable electronic devices face limitations in mobility and convenience due to the need for frequent battery replacement and fixed usage positions, as traditional power sources do not provide stable and sufficient power, leading to inconvenience and restricted mobility.
Innovation Solution
A latch mechanism that includes a base, operating component, moving components, pivoting components, and latch components, allowing for the separate unlocking of electronic modules by coordinating the movement of protruding columns and sliding slots to pivot and disengage latch components, enabling the replacement of modules without interrupting device operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If a traditional battery power supply is used, then the device can be powered portably, but the battery cannot provide stable and sufficient electricity for a long time, requiring frequent replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The power system is divided into multiple independent battery modules (first battery module and second battery module) that can be separately replaced. Each module has its own latch mechanism, allowing one module to be swapped without affecting the other, thus extending operation duration while maintaining power stability through modular replacement
2Reliability
If the electronic device is powered by the wall socket, then stable and sufficient power is provided, but the using position is limited by the wall socket position, impacting mobility
Solution Approach 1:
The power system is segmented into replaceable battery modules, enabling the device to function as a portable unit without wall socket dependency. The modular design allows quick battery replacement, providing both portability and sufficient power supply duration
3Reliability
If a traditional latch mechanism is used, then electronic modules are locked securely, but all modules must be unlocked together, requiring interruption of device operation for replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The latch mechanism is segmented into independent first and second latch components, each controlling a separate battery module. This allows selective unlocking and replacement of individual modules without affecting the other module or interrupting device operation, significantly improving replacement efficiency while maintaining secure locking
Solution Approach 2:
The latch mechanism uses movable components (first moving component and second moving component) that can be independently actuated. When the operating component moves in different directions, it selectively drives either the first or second moving component, enabling dynamic and flexible module replacement without full system interruption
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AI summary
A latch mechanism capable of unlocking a first electronic module and a second electronic module separately includes an operating component, a base, a first moving component, a second moving component, a first latch component, and a second latch component. The operating component moves relative to the base along different directions to selectively drive one of the first moving component and the second moving component. When the first moving component is moved to drive the first pivoting component to pivot, the first latch component can be disengaged from the first electronic module, which unlocks the first electronic module. When the second moving component is moved to drive the second pivoting component to pivot, the second latch component can be disengaged from the second electronic module, which unlocks the second electronic module. It allows users to replace the first electronic module or the second electronic module separately.