17945807. SHAPE-MEMORY ALLOYS TO SELECTIVELY SECURE COMPONENTS simplified abstract (HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.)
Contents
- 1 SHAPE-MEMORY ALLOYS TO SELECTIVELY SECURE COMPONENTS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SHAPE-MEMORY ALLOYS TO SELECTIVELY SECURE COMPONENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
SHAPE-MEMORY ALLOYS TO SELECTIVELY SECURE COMPONENTS
Organization Name
HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
Inventor(s)
Yu-Wen Lin of Taipei City (TW)
Chia-Ming Tsai of Taipei City (TW)
Shih-Jen Chou of Taipei City (TW)
John Joseph Groden of Spring TX (US)
SHAPE-MEMORY ALLOYS TO SELECTIVELY SECURE COMPONENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17945807 titled 'SHAPE-MEMORY ALLOYS TO SELECTIVELY SECURE COMPONENTS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a computing device with a shape-memory alloy element that allows for the release of a link to enable movement of housing portions.
- The computing device includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion that can move relative to each other.
- A link is used to secure the second housing portion to the first housing portion to prevent movement.
- A shape-memory alloy element is incorporated to release the link, allowing the second housing portion to move relative to the first housing portion.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in:
- Foldable smartphones or tablets
- Adjustable laptop screens
Problems Solved
- Securely connecting and disconnecting housing portions
- Allowing for controlled movement of device components
Benefits
- Enhanced portability and flexibility of devices
- Improved user experience with adjustable components
Potential Commercial Applications
- Consumer electronics industry
- Medical devices market
Possible Prior Art
No prior art is known at this time.
Unanswered Questions
How does the shape-memory alloy element work in releasing the link?
The specific mechanism by which the shape-memory alloy element releases the link is not detailed in the abstract.
Are there any limitations to the movement enabled by the shape-memory alloy element?
It is not mentioned whether there are any restrictions or limitations to the movement allowed by the shape-memory alloy element.
Original Abstract Submitted
An example computing device includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion moveably connected to the first housing portion, a link to selectively secure the second housing portion to the first housing portion to inhibit movement of the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion, and a shape-memory alloy element to release the link to allow the second housing portion to move relative to the first housing portion.
