Electromagnetic Shoulder Key Lifting Assembly for Reliable Retraction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic equipment with shoulder keys face reliability issues due to manual pulling and pushing, leading to poor user experience and potential damage.

Innovation Solution

A lifting assembly for electronic equipment utilizing a drive coil and magnetic elements to control the movement of a mounting frame, allowing the lifting body to extend or retract, reducing manual operation and enhancing stability and reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual pulling and pushing of shoulder key is used, then the shoulder key can be extended and retracted, but the reliability is low and damage is easy to occur

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveShoulder key operationVSAvoidShoulder key reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical operation system with an electromagnetic driving system. The driving coil generates electromagnetic force to automatically extend and retract the lifting body, eliminating the need for manual pulling and pushing. This substitution resolves the contradiction by maintaining ease of operation through automatic control while significantly improving reliability by removing mechanical wear and user error factors.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The lifting assembly performs self-service through automatic extension and retraction controlled by the driving coil. The system monitors and controls the shoulder key position without requiring user intervention for the mechanical movement itself, only for triggering the extension/retraction function. This enhances reliability while maintaining operational simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If solid shoulder key is used, then the handfeel is affected and it is easily touched by mistake, but manual operation is required for retraction

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveShoulder key operationVSAvoidLifting assembly structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The lifting body is nested within the housing when retracted, and the mounting frame with driving coil is integrated into the existing shoulder key structure. This nesting approach allows the complex lifting mechanism to be compactly stored within the device, minimizing impact on handfeel while enabling automatic operation. The structure unfolds only when needed for extension.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a new dimensional aspect by adding the lifting mechanism that extends perpendicular to the device surface. The mounting frame and driving coil are arranged in a configuration that allows extension in the vertical dimension while maintaining a compact profile when retracted, thus adding functionality without significantly increasing the device's footprint or affecting handfeel.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Reliability

If automatic lifting mechanism is used, then reliability is improved, but the structure complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveShoulder key reliabilityVSAvoidLifting assembly structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The lifting assembly is segmented into distinct functional modules: the lifting body, mounting frame, driving coil, and magnetic element. Each module performs a specific function and can be independently optimized or replaced. This segmentation manages complexity by organizing the automatic lifting mechanism into manageable components while maintaining high reliability through modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting frame serves multiple functions: it supports the driving coil, provides structural connection between the lifting body and housing, and guides the extension/retraction motion. The driving coil not only provides lifting force but also integrates with the magnetic element for precise positioning. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, managing overall structural complexity.

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

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 solution improves the reliability and user experience by automating the movement of the lifting assembly, reducing the risk of damage and simplifying operations, while extending the service life of the components.

Implementation Method 1

after power is made to the drive coil, the drive coil drives the second mounting frame to move along the second direction under the drive of the first magnetic element

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic force: Lorentz Force

Implementation Method 2

the drive coil drives the second mounting frame to move along the second direction under the drive of the first magnetic element

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic interaction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS12156351B2Lifting assembly of electronic equipment, and electronic equipment
Publication Date: 2024.11.26 AAC ACOUSTIC TECH (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention provides a lifting assembly of electronic equipment, and electronic equipment. The lifting assembly includes a first mounting frame, a second mounting frame, a lifting body, a drive coil and a first magnetic element. The lifting assembly is controlled to move by means of controlling the drive coil to be powered on or powered off, thus improving the stability and reliability of the motion of the lifting assembly, reducing the risk of damage to the lifting assembly caused by manual pressing, prolonging the service life of the lifting assembly, simplifying operations of a user, and enhancing the use experience of the user.