Stacked Turntable Switch Assembly for Space-Saving Electronic Controls
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing complexity of electronic devices and the increasing number of switches mounted on the technical field of the electronic devices are also gradually increasing. These switches occupy more space, reducing space utilization efficiency and are inconvenient for users to operate.
Innovation Solution
The use of a stacked turntable assembly, which includes a first turntable, a second turntable, and a housing, with engaging structures and fixing members to form a multi-step and stepless turntable assembly, improving space utilization and user convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple switches are disposed at different positions of the electronic device, then various functions can be provided, but space utilization efficiency is reduced and operation convenience is decreased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested turntable structure where a first turntable is rotatably disposed on the housing, and a second turntable is rotatably disposed on the first turntable. This nested arrangement allows multiple switching functions to be integrated in a compact vertical stack, dramatically improving space utilization efficiency while maintaining diverse functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple switch functions into a single integrated turntable assembly. The first and second turntables work together as a unified multi-functional switching device, merging what would traditionally require multiple separate switches distributed across different positions into one consolidated unit that provides power switching, volume controlling, and function switching capabilities.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple switches are disposed at different positions of the electronic device, then various functions can be provided, but operation convenience is reduced as users need to spend time to find and operate each switch
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple switch functions into a single integrated turntable assembly located at one position on the electronic device. Users can access all switching functions (power, volume, function switching) through this unified interface, eliminating the need to search for and operate multiple separate switches distributed across different positions, thereby significantly improving operation convenience.
3Area of stationary object
If a stacked turntable assembly is used, then space utilization efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases due to engaging structures and fixing members
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a nested turntable configuration where the second turntable is disposed on the first turntable, both rotatable around the same axis. This nested structure achieves high space utilization efficiency by stacking functional layers vertically. The engaging structures and fixing members, while adding some complexity, are necessary to enable the nested arrangement and maintain structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The turntable assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously - power switching, volume controlling, and function switching - all through a single integrated structure. This multi-functionality justifies the structural complexity by consolidating what would otherwise require multiple separate switch mechanisms, ultimately simplifying the overall device architecture while improving space utilization.
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AI summary
An electronic device includes a housing, first and second turntables, first and second fixing members, first engaging structures, a second engaging structure, third engaging structures, and a fourth engaging structure. The first turntable is rotatably disposed on the housing. The first and second fixing members are fixed to the housing. The first engaging structures are disposed on one of the first turntable and the first fixing member. The second engaging structure is disposed on another of the first turntable and the first fixing member and configured to engage with the first engaging structures. The second turntable is rotatably disposed on the first turntable. The third engaging structures are disposed on one of the second turntable and the second fixing member. The fourth engaging structure is disposed on another of the second turntable and the second fixing member and configured to engage with the third engaging structures.