Asymmetric Switch Panel Layout With Rotating Reset Swing Pieces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing switch panels with vertical or horizontally symmetrical layouts result in imbalanced size, leading to restricted use and inefficient space utilization.
Innovation Solution
A switch panel design featuring rotatable key pieces, connecting bases, reset assemblies, and limiting pieces that allow for tilted or lowered key portions, reducing horizontal space occupation by enabling cooperative movement of swing pieces, thus balancing size in all directions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If reset components are arranged in vertical or horizontal symmetrical layout, then the switch panel structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the size becomes too large in certain direction leading to poor dimensional balance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies asymmetry by arranging reset components in an asymmetric pattern rather than traditional symmetric layouts. The key piece has an asymmetric structure with a first key portion and a second key portion positioned at different heights, creating an unbalanced configuration that improves dimensional balance of the switch panel while maintaining structural simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional horizontal or vertical symmetric arrangements to a multi-dimensional asymmetric layout. The first key portion and second key portion are positioned at different vertical levels, utilizing vertical dimensionality to achieve better dimensional balance without increasing overall panel size in any single direction
2Area of stationary object
If key piece is rotatably connected to allow tilted or lowered key portions, then the horizontal space occupation is reduced and dimensional balance is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the key piece rotatably connected to the mounting base, allowing the key portions to move between tilted and lowered positions. This dynamic capability enables the switch panel to reduce horizontal space occupation when key portions are lowered, while the rotational mechanism remains relatively simple compared to more complex movable structures
Solution Approach 2:
The key piece is segmented into a first key portion and a second key portion that can move independently relative to each other through rotation. This segmentation allows different portions to be positioned optimally for space efficiency, with the first key portion tiltable and the second key portion lowerable, reducing overall horizontal footprint
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The design enhances flexibility and reduces excessive longitudinal size, improving the balance and usability of the switch panel by minimizing horizontal space occupation and reducing friction during operation.
Implementation Method 1
the reset piece is sleeved outside the first swing portion, and two ends of the reset piece are pre-compressed to abut against a position between the connecting shaft and the second swing portion
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a switch panel. A connecting base includes a first connecting arm, and a number of the first connecting arm is two; a reset assembly includes a swing piece, a connecting shaft and a reset piece; the swing piece includes a first swing portion and a second swing portion, the first swing portion is arranged between the two first connecting arms and is provided with a strip-shaped through hole extending towards the second swing portion, and the second swing portion is arranged at an end of the first swing portion away from another reset assembly; the connecting shaft rotatably penetrates through the strip-shaped through hole and is connected between the two first connecting arms, the reset piece is sleeved outside the first swing portion, and two ends of the reset piece are pre-compressed to abut against a position between the connecting shaft and the second swing portion.