Sliding Fastener With Bendable Handle For Replaceable Module Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices with replaceable modules, such as batteries or hard drives, face difficulties in easy removal due to the need for fabric pull straps which are prone to damage and malfunction, especially when inserted from the side, leading to issues with waterproofness and storage.
Innovation Solution
A sliding fastener with a bendable handle is integrated into the electronic device, allowing the handle to be adhered or erected on the replaceable module's surface, enabling easy removal and secure storage by using a buckle and stroke blocks for secure positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a fabric pull strap is used on the replaceable module, then the module can be easily removed, but the strap is prone to damage and cannot be readily stored or secured
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the durable but problematic fabric pull strap with a simpler, more reliable sliding fastener mechanism that has no fabric components prone to damage. The fastener uses rigid or semi-rigid materials that can be easily stored and secured when not in use, eliminating the durability issues of fabric straps while maintaining ease of removal through the sliding mechanism.
2Ease of operation
If a fabric pull strap is used on the replaceable module, then the module can be easily removed, but the strap cannot be readily stored or secured
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the pull strap function from a separate fabric component and integrates it into the sliding fastener mechanism itself. The fastener's handle and sliding body combine the pulling function with the storage function, allowing the component to be neatly retracted and secured within the device housing when not in use, eliminating the need for separate storage of a fabric strap.
3Ease of manufacture
If the replaceable module is inserted from a side opening, then the module can be installed, but waterproofness may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a sliding fastener mechanism as an intermediary component between the replaceable module and the device housing. This fastener includes sealing elements that create a waterproof barrier during the insertion and removal process through the side opening, allowing easy installation while maintaining waterproofness by preventing water ingress during the opening/closing operations.
4Ease of operation
If a sliding fastener with bendable handle is used, then the handle can be adhered to or erected on the replaceable module, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a bendable handle with elastic properties that can dynamically change its configuration. The handle can be bent along a groove to adhere to the replaceable module surface for compact storage, or erected to an extended position for easy gripping and removal operations. This dynamic flexibility allows the handle to serve multiple functions (storage and operation) without requiring a complex fixed structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution facilitates easy and secure removal of replaceable modules without damaging the waterproof seals and allows for easy storage of the handle, enhancing user convenience and device reliability.
Implementation Method 1
The sliding fastener is elastically bendable along the groove, such that the handle is enabled to turn along the groove relative to the body so as to be adhered to or erected on a surface of the replaceable module
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides an electronic device including a replaceable module and a sliding fastener. The replaceable module is provided with a first sliding track. The sliding fastener includes a body having a latch extending therefrom the body and a groove so as to form a handle. The body is provided with a second sliding track corresponding to the first sliding track, and the handle is elastically bendable along the groove so as to flex relative to the body and disengage from the replaceable module.