One-Handed Tablet Support Base Trigger Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current support bases for tablet computers require users to assemble or disassemble the device with two hands, which is inconvenient and hinders mobility and usability on a desk.
Innovation Solution
A support base with a trigger mechanism and operating mechanism that allows for one-handed adjustment, featuring a limit rib, trigger member, swing member, and operating mechanism that can switch between positions to facilitate easy installation and removal of the tablet computer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional support bases are used for tablet computers, then the tablet computer can be supported on a desk, but users need to use two hands to assemble or disassemble the tablet computer, which is inconvenient and hinders mobility
Solution Approach 1:
The support base employs a dynamic trigger mechanism where the trigger member can move between triggered and untriggered positions, and the swing member can pivot between pressed and room-making positions. This dynamic design allows the operating mechanism to be easily released with one hand while maintaining secure attachment when locked, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The swing member acts as an intermediary between the trigger member and the operating mechanism. When the trigger member moves to the triggered position, it drives the swing member to pivot and press the operating mechanism, which then releases from the limit rib. This intermediary mechanism enables one-handed operation while maintaining structural integrity, addressing the contradiction between ease of operation and device complexity
2Reliability
If the operating mechanism is secured to the limit rib for stable support, then the tablet computer remains firmly attached, but the user cannot easily detach it without two hands
Solution Approach 1:
The trigger mechanism is pre-configured so that pressing the trigger member automatically initiates the sequence of actions: the trigger member moves to the triggered position, drives the swing member to pivot, and the swing member presses the operating mechanism to release from the limit rib. This preliminary arrangement of components enables easy one-handed detachment while maintaining secure attachment during normal use, resolving the contradiction between reliability and ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The support base is designed to be self-operating through the trigger mechanism. When the user presses the trigger member, the entire detachment sequence occurs automatically without requiring manual manipulation of multiple components. The swing member self-pivots and the operating mechanism self-releases from the limit rib, enabling easy detachment with one hand while maintaining secure attachment, thus resolving the contradiction between reliability and ease of operation
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AI summary
A support base for an electronic device includes a base, a trigger mechanism and an operating mechanism. The base includes a limit rib. The trigger mechanism includes a trigger member and a swing member. The trigger member is movably disposed on the base and therefore has an untriggered position and a triggered position. The swing member is pivoted on the trigger member and therefore has a pressed position and a room-making position. The operating mechanism is movably disposed on the base and therefore has a first operating position and a second operating position. The operating mechanism has an operating end and a moving end opposite to each other. The moving end corresponds to the swing member and is used for rotating relative to the operating end. When the operating mechanism is at the first operating position, the moving end of the operating mechanism is hooked at the limit rib.