Television Interface Extension Mechanism for Accessible Connections

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Solution Overview

Problem

The limited space at the back of television shells makes it inconvenient for users to connect external apparatuses, requiring additional wires that need storage and management, leading to user inconvenience.

Innovation Solution

A television with an interface extension apparatus that includes a driving module and interface extension line, allowing the interface to be extended or retracted through a channel opening in the shell, enabling connection and disconnection without manual reach and simplifying wire management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the interface is fixedly provided on the back of the shell, then the connection structure is simple, but the space is limited and it is inconvenient for users to connect external apparatuses

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconvenience of connecting external apparatusesVSAvoidcomplexity of interface extension apparatus

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The interface extension line is made movable between extended and retracted positions through a driving module. The driving module receives control signals to drive the interface extension line to extend out of or retract into the shell, transforming the static interface into a dynamic one that adapts to user needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The interface connection function is segmented into two parts: the fixed first interface on the main board and the movable second interface on the interface extension line. This segmentation allows the interface to be separated from the shell body, enabling it to extend and retract independently to improve accessibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If external wires are used to connect apparatuses, then the connection flexibility is improved, but the wires require extra storage space and management

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnection flexibilityVSAvoidstorage space for wires

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The interface extension line integrates multiple functions into a single component: it serves as both the connection cable and the interface socket housing. The second interface is directly formed on the interface extension line, eliminating the need for separate external wires and their associated storage and management requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The interface extension line automatically manages its own storage by retracting into the shell when not in use. The driving module enables the interface extension line to self-retract, eliminating the need for users to manually manage wire storage and reducing clutter.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If the interface extension line is made movable, then the user convenience is improved, but the control complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser convenience in interface accessVSAvoidcontrol system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system incorporates a line length detection module that detects the position of the interface extension line and provides feedback signals. This feedback mechanism enables automatic control of the extension and retraction processes, reducing the complexity of manual control while improving user convenience.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

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

This solution simplifies user operation by allowing the interface to be extended or retracted automatically, eliminating the need for manual connection and reducing wire clutter, thus enhancing the convenience and aesthetics of using the television interface.

Implementation Method 1

a driving module and an interface extension line, the interface extension line includes a data line and a second interface... the driving module is configured for driving one end of the interface extension line provided with the second interface to extend out of the shell through the channel opening, and driving the interface extension line out of the shell to be retracted into the shell through the channel opening

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical Force: Mechanical Force

Data Source

PatentEP3952294B1Television, television control method, and control apparatus

Publication Date: 2023.12.27 SHENZHEN SKYWORTH RGB ELECTRONICS CO LTD

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AI summary

The present application discloses a television including a display body and an interface extension apparatus, the display body includes a shell and a main board provided with a first interface and installed in the shell, the shell is provided with a channel opening; the interface extension apparatus installed in the shell includes a driving module and an interface extension line including a data line and a second interface, the data line is connected between the first interface and the second interface; the driving module is in transmission connection with the data line, and is configured for driving one end of the interface extension line provided with the second interface to out of the shell through the channel opening, and driving the interface extension line out of the shell to be retracted into the shell through the channel opening. The application also discloses a television control method and a control apparatus.