Sliding Assembly Mechanism for Tablet Keyboard Angle Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional assembly mechanisms for tablet computers with external keyboards are limited by the space occupied by keyboard keys, constraining the adjustable angle and requiring additional components and complex assembly processes, which increases costs and reduces flexibility.
Innovation Solution
An assembly mechanism featuring a first sliding member, an assembly member, a second sliding member, and a pushing structure that allows the first module to slide relative to the second module, enabling the assembly member to be removed from the opening without additional sliding buttons, using a magnetic member and resilient components for easy assembly and disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional released mechanism with a sliding button is used to separate the assembly mechanism from the external keyboard, then the tablet computer can pass over the space occupied by the keys, but additional components are required which increases costs and assembly complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the sliding button component from the assembly mechanism. Instead of using a separate sliding button to release the assembly member, the design integrates the release function directly into the assembly member through a pressing portion that can be actuated to disengage from the limiting structure, thereby simplifying the overall mechanism and reducing component count
Solution Approach 2:
The pressing portion of the assembly member is integrated with the assembly member itself rather than being a separate component. This merging of the release mechanism into the assembly member eliminates the need for additional parts like sliding buttons, reducing both device complexity and manufacturing costs while maintaining the ability to achieve various angles
2Ease of operation
If a sliding button is used to release the assembly mechanism, then separation is achieved, but additional components increase manufacturing costs
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding button component is completely removed from the design. The release function is achieved through the pressing portion of the assembly member that can be directly actuated to disengage from the limiting structure, eliminating the need for separate release components and reducing manufacturing costs
Solution Approach 2:
The assembly member includes an integrated pressing portion that serves dual purposes: it is part of the assembly structure itself and simultaneously provides the release function. This self-service design allows the assembly member to release itself from the limiting structure without requiring external buttons or additional mechanisms, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity and cost
3Adaptability or versatility
If a sliding button mechanism is implemented, then the assembly can be released, but the assembly process becomes more inconvenient and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The separate sliding button mechanism is removed, and the release function is integrated into the assembly member through its pressing portion. This eliminates the need for complex sliding motions of separate components, making the assembly and release operations more straightforward and convenient
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using a separate button that slides to release the assembly, the design inverts the approach by making the assembly member itself capable of release through its pressing portion. This inversion simplifies the operation by eliminating the intermediate sliding motion of a separate component, allowing direct pressing action for release
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AI summary
An assembly mechanism with easy assembly is disclosed. The assembly mechanism includes a first sliding member, an assembly member, a second sliding member and a pushing structure. The first sliding member, whereon an opening is formed, is installed on a second module in a slidable manner. The assembly member with an end being detachably contained inside the opening and an another end being pivoted to a first module is driven by the first module to slide the first sliding member. The second sliding member is installed on the first sliding member in a slidable manner and for covering the opening to constrain the end of the assembly member inside the opening. The pushing structure is disposed on the second module for pushing the second sliding member to separate from the opening, so as to remove the end of the assembly member from the opening.