Multi-Directional Slide Mechanism for Electronic Device Input Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional slide type electronic devices, such as ultra mobile PCs, have limited space for arranging shortcut keys due to their single-direction sliding mechanism, making it inconvenient to operate additional keys without exposing the entire keyboard.
Innovation Solution
A slide type electronic device design featuring a first and second device body with a slide mechanism that allows the second device body to slide in multiple directions, providing access to multiple input interfaces, including shortcut keys, by using a slide slot and projecting pin system that enables leftward, rightward, and rearward sliding, along with a pivotable shaft for upright positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the display device body is slidable in a single direction (rearwardly), then the structure is simple, but the space available for arranging shortcut keys is limited and operation is inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-directional sliding (front-rear, left-right, and rotational movements) instead of single-direction sliding. The slide mechanism allows the display device body to move along multiple paths defined by guide slots, enabling access to shortcut keys from different directions and improving operational convenience while maintaining reasonable structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The slide mechanism is designed to be dynamically adjustable, allowing the display device body to change its position and orientation relative to the input device body. The guide slots and projecting pin units enable flexible movement patterns that can adapt to different operational needs, making the system more responsive and convenient to use
2Area of stationary object
If the display device body is slidable in a single direction, then the structure is simple, but the space available for arranging shortcut keys is limited
Solution Approach 1:
By enabling the display device body to slide in multiple directions (front-rear, left-right) and rotate, the patent effectively increases the accessible area for shortcut keys. The guide slots are configured to allow movement along different paths, thereby expanding the functional space available for key arrangement without requiring a proportional increase in overall device size
Solution Approach 2:
The slide mechanism is segmented into multiple guide slots (first guide slot, second guide slot, third guide slot) with different orientations and positions. Each guide slot serves a specific directional purpose, allowing the display device body to access different regions of the input device body from different directions, thus optimizing space utilization
3Productivity
If the display device body is slidable in a single direction, then the mechanism is simple, but the user cannot quickly and conveniently operate shortcut keys
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the display device body to move in multiple directions (front-rear, left-right) and rotate to different angles, allowing the user to quickly access shortcut keys from various positions. This multi-dimensional movement capability significantly reduces the time and effort required to reach different keys compared to single-direction sliding
Solution Approach 2:
The slide mechanism is designed with guide slots and projecting pin units that pre-position the display device body in optimal locations for accessing different input interfaces. The mechanism allows the display device body to be preliminarily positioned in various orientations and locations before the user needs to operate specific shortcut keys, enabling faster access
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AI summary
A slide type electronic device includes a first device body, a second device body stacked on the first device body, and a slide mechanism provided between the first and second device bodies. The first device body has first and second input interfaces located at different positions. The slide mechanism enables the second device body to slide relative to the first device body in different directions to permit access to one of the first and second input interfaces.