Slider Mechanism With Retaining Wall For Automatic Casing Movement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional slider electronic apparatuses require users to apply continuous force to move the casing to a predetermined position, which is inconvenient, and often rely on friction or positioning structures that can lead to unexpected movements if not properly aligned.
Innovation Solution
A sliding mechanism with a retaining wall and a thrust force generating structure that applies a reaction force to drive the sliding member, allowing the casing to move automatically without user intervention by utilizing a varying distance between the retaining wall and the slide, enabling the casing to move parallel to the extending direction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If friction force or positioning structure is used to constrain the screen casing at the predetermined position, then the positioning stability is improved, but the user needs to apply a larger force to move the screen casing
Solution Approach 1:
The retaining wall is designed with a varying distance from the slide along the extending direction, creating a dynamic geometric structure that automatically adjusts the reaction force components based on the sliding member's position, eliminating the need for large applied forces while maintaining positioning stability
Solution Approach 2:
The distance parameter between the retaining wall and slide is changed along the extending direction, with a specifically designed relatively shortest distance that creates the optimal geometric condition for generating a nonzero driving force component, thereby reducing the force required to move the casing
2Stability of the object's composition
If the user pushes the screen casing to the positioning structure, then the positioning function is achieved, but the user needs to keep in contacting the screen casing to avoid unexpected movement
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding mechanism is designed to be self-sustaining through the geometric configuration of the retaining wall, which generates a reaction force with a nonzero component in the extending direction that automatically maintains the sliding member's position without requiring continuous user contact or intervention
Solution Approach 2:
The reaction force from the retaining wall acts as a counterbalancing force that opposes gravitational or external disturbances, preventing unexpected movement of the screen casing without requiring active user intervention
3Ease of operation
If conventional slide mechanism is used, then the casing can be moved, but the user needs to apply continuous force to reach the predetermined position
Solution Approach 1:
The retaining wall is pre-configured with a specific geometric profile featuring a relatively shortest distance that creates a nonzero component of reaction force in the extending direction, providing a preliminary driving force that automatically propels the sliding member toward the predetermined position without requiring continuous user force application
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the casing to move automatically to a predetermined position without user force, reducing the inconvenience of continuous movement and stabilizing the position, thus enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
The thrust force generating structure is disposed between the sliding base and the pushing part and generates a thrust force such that the pushing part is kept in pushing the retaining wall
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AI summary
A sliding mechanism and a slider electronic apparatus therewith are disclosed. The sliding mechanism is disposed in a casing of the slider electronic apparatus and includes a slide, a retaining wall, and a sliding member. The slide and the retaining wall are oppositely fixedly disposed. The sliding member is disposed to be slidable on the slide and keeps pushing the retaining wall. The retaining wall applies a reaction force on the sliding member to drive the sliding member to move on the slide. Another casing of the slider electronic apparatus is connected to the sliding member so as to be capable of moving together with the sliding member. Therein, a relatively shortest distance exists between the retaining wall and the slide. When the two casings are moved relatively, the casings can be kept moving automatically by the reaction force.