Slide-and-Rotate Hinge Lock for Collision-Free Device Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic apparatuses often have limited adaptability due to restricted movement types between their bodies, leading to collisions and insufficient rotation space.
Innovation Solution
The electronic apparatus incorporates a connection device that enables a first type movement and a second type movement between the first and second bodies, allowing for different movement directions and modes, including sliding and rotation, with features like sliding members, rotation members, and a lock structure to secure positions and provide feedback prompts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single type of movement is used between the first body and the second body, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The connection device is designed to perform multiple functions by enabling both a first type of movement (rotation around a first center line) and a second type of movement (rotation around a second center line perpendicular to the first). This multi-functionality allows the electronic apparatus to adapt to different usage scenarios, such as landscape and portrait modes, without requiring separate mechanisms for each mode.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection device incorporates dynamic characteristics by allowing the first body to perform different types of movements relative to the second body. The device can switch between supporting the first type of movement and the second type of movement, providing flexibility and adaptability to changing operational requirements.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If only one type of movement is supported, then the device complexity is low, but collisions with carrying surfaces occur
Solution Approach 1:
The connection device supports multiple types of movements, enabling the electronic apparatus to adjust its configuration to avoid collisions with carrying surfaces. By supporting both the first type of movement (rotation around a first center line) and the second type of movement (rotation around a second center line), the device can adapt to different carrying scenarios and prevent harmful collisions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a single movement type is used, then the application modes are limited, but the device is easier to operate
Solution Approach 1:
The connection device enables multiple application modes by supporting both the first type of movement and the second type of movement. Users can switch between different configurations (e.g., landscape and portrait modes) by utilizing the different movement types, expanding the versatility of the electronic apparatus without significantly increasing operational complexity.
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AI summary
An electronic apparatus includes a first body, a second body, and a connection device. The connection device is connected to the first body and the second body and configured to realize a first type movement and a second type movement of the first body relative to the second body. After the first body moves relative to the second body to have a first relative position relationship, the second type movement is realized through the connection device, and the second type movement is different from the first type movement.