Hinge System for Tablet Extension Pad
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Solution Overview
Problem
Tablet computers are not securely mounted on extension pads, leading to potential sliding or detachment during movement or carrying due to the lack of a reliable mounting mechanism.
Innovation Solution
A hinge system comprising a clamp device with a pivoting leaf, limiting segment, stationary leaf, and spring is integrated into the extension pad, allowing secure mounting and easy removal of the tablet computer by controlling the rotation of the clamp device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a simple slot mounting is used for the extension pad, then the device complexity is reduced and ease of manufacture is improved, but the reliability of mounting the tablet computer deteriorates causing it to slide or detach
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge mechanism transforms the static slot mounting into a dynamic system with controlled movement. The pivoting leaf rotates within the limiting segment to transition between locked and unlocked states, enabling the clamp device to securely hold the tablet computer while allowing intentional removal when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge acts as an intermediary mechanism between the clamp device and the mounting base. It provides the necessary rotational movement and locking function, mediating between the simple slot structure and the requirement for secure tablet mounting without requiring complex direct attachment mechanisms.
2Reliability
If a secure mounting mechanism is implemented, then the reliability of mounting the tablet computer is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge is divided into distinct functional segments: the pivoting leaf for rotation, the limiting segment for constraining movement, the stationary leaf for stable mounting, and the spring for providing force. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while keeping the overall design relatively simple and manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring-loaded hinge mechanism provides self-locking functionality through the interaction between the pivoting leaf and limiting segment. When the clamp device is closed, the spring automatically engages the limiting segment to maintain the locked position without requiring additional locking components or complex control systems.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The hinge system effectively secures the tablet computer on the extension pad, preventing accidental sliding or detachment while allowing for easy removal, enhancing usability and portability.
Implementation Method 1
The spring is mounted between the pivoting leaf and the stationary leaf
Data Source
AI summary
An extension pad has a clamp device to hold a tablet computer on the extension pad securely. The clamp device has a mounting base and a rotating clamp. A hinge for a tablet computer extension pad in accordance with the present invention is mounted in the clamp device and has a pivoting leaf, a limiting segment, a stationary leaf and a spring. The pivoting leaf is mounted in the rotating clamp. The limiting segment is mounted around the pivoting leaf to selectively limit rotation of the rotating clamp. The stationary leaf is mounted rotatably on the pivoting leaf and is mounted securely in the mounting base. The spring is mounted between the pivoting leaf and the stationary leaf. Consequently, the hinge allows the clamp device to hold the tablet computer securely on the extension pad.