Separable Electronic Device with Rotary Connecting Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices with integrated tablet and keyboard structures are not separable, limiting users' ability to switch between tablet and notebook computer operation modes and causing inconvenient carrying due to the need to carry the entire device regardless of keyboard usage.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a separable connecting structure, featuring a first body, a first rotary structure, a support member, and a second body, allowing users to switch between operation modes by connecting or separating these components, enabling the device to function as either a tablet or notebook computer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the tablet device and entity keyboard are connected using a non-removable supporter, then the structural stability is improved, but the adaptability deteriorates as users cannot switch between tablet and notebook computer operation modes
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic device is divided into separable components: a first body (tablet device), a support member, and a second body (entity keyboard). These components can be connected or separated independently, allowing the device to switch between integrated and separated states, thus enabling multiple operation modes while maintaining structural stability when connected.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the tablet device and entity keyboard are connected using a non-removable supporter, then the device functionality is improved, but the portability deteriorates as users must carry the entire device regardless of keyboard usage needs
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into separable parts that can be independently carried. Users can separate the entity keyboard from the tablet device and carry only the lighter tablet portion when keyboard functionality is not needed, improving portability while maintaining full functionality when components are connected.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection between components is made dynamic and changeable rather than fixed. The support member allows for reversible connection and separation, enabling users to adapt the device configuration based on immediate needs, thus balancing functionality with carrying convenience.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the tablet device and entity keyboard are integrated into a single device with slider mechanism, then the operation mode switching is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of integrating the keyboard into the tablet body with complex sliding mechanisms, the solution separates the keyboard into an independent entity keyboard that connects externally. This segmentation simplifies the overall structure by eliminating the need for complex internal sliding mechanisms while still enabling operation mode switching through external connection and separation.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device and an information processing method are described. The device includes a first body, a first rotary structure connected to the first body, a support member comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is connected to the first rotary structure, a second rotary structure connected to the second end, and a second body connected to the second rotary structure. When it is detected that the first body and the first rotary structure are separated and/or the second body and the second rotary structure are separated, switching the electronic device to the first operation mode; and when it is detected that the first body and the first rotary structure are connected and the second body and the second rotary structure are connected, switching the electronic device to the second operation mode.