DE102009043835B3 - Portable computer - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable computer, which is primarily intended as a presentation system for customer consultants in the field. He should have at least one control screen and a presentation screen. The object of the invention is to lock a portable computer with at least two connected via at least one joint for presentation computer modules in their respective working position of Aufklappwinkels of more than 180 °, the lock should be permanently safe, easy to use, space-saving and cost. The portable computer according to the invention has a base module and a presentation module, each with an associated monitor, which are interconnected via at least one joint with a possible opening angle α of 0 ° to> 180 °. In the base module, a retractable in the region of a base and / or fold-out around the base support device is integrated so that the base module and the presentation module are securely supported on a flat surface. The support device may be mechanically or electrically adjustable. With a U-shaped bracket, the support device can serve as a computer carrying handle at the same time.

Description

The The present invention relates to a portable computer which is predominantly as a presentation system for customer consultations in the field, for example, by financial service providers or insurance agents, is provided. This is a portable computer will be used the at least one control screen and a presentation screen has.

In WO 2001/02536 A2 a portable computer is described, the two display parts exhibiting device structure in the operating position is positioned so that in the simultaneous presence of several observers for this the viewing comfort is improved. Thus, for example, the data entered by the user into the computer can be immediately followed by the customers involved in the conversation as observers so that an optimal dialogue is achieved. Likewise, the display of output information of the portable computer while monitoring by several observers is possible.

There at a customer meeting usually the seller sitting opposite the customer, it is possible with the represented computer, that the presentation monitor lies in front of the customer while that Keypad with the operating monitor and the input interface the seller lies. This guarantees that in a way pleasing to the customer the sales presentation can take place while the customer optimally on the presentation monitor can look.

Another presentation device with a detachable keypad connected to two monitors via a wireless connection is shown in FIG EP 1 190 296 B1 described. The two monitors are connected by a joint, which allows the monitors to be swiveled over more than 180 °, creating a control and presentation screen for two people sitting opposite each other.

adversely in both described solutions is that a permanent one Loading of the hinges and the two displays takes place. Thereby These are an elevated one Wear exposed. Furthermore is no safe installation possible, especially if after a long time Time a wear of the hinges occurs.

The publication WO 00/58812 A1 shows a portable computer with a screen and a keyboard. In presentation mode, the computer is turned upside down with an opening angle> 180 ° and the screen points towards a potential customer. The keyboard is folded down. Operation by an operator is therefore not possible. Also, like the usual notebook, the operator and the customer would have to share the same screen.

DE 196 16 029 A1 describes an arrangement for interactive information transmission with an input keyboard as a computer system unit and two additional hinged hinged monitors M1 and M2. The computer system unit lies on the entire surface of a pad, wherein the two monitors may be facing an operator and a customer on the one hand. Although the second monitor M2 may be integrated in the housing, in the event that it is removable, it may have its own Aufstellfuß. A secure installation of the monitor M2 in two places can not be done. Panning the presentation module around the base module with an angle of> 180 ° is not possible.

In US 6,094,341 A a notebook computer with two monitors is described, which may be on the one hand to the operator and on the other hand, the customer. The notebook has an additional keyboard. For safe support, the lid of the notebook case is used. This can have elements in which the presentation screen can be locked in different positions.

WO 03/065185 A1 shows a dual screen laptop. Folding the presentation module around the base module with an angle of> 180 ° is not possible, as a fourth module an additional cover is required.

US 5,987,704 A describes a portable computer with an operating module and a presentation module, wherein the articulation of the two modules to each other by means of gears. It is neither a swivel of the monitor> 180 ° nor a presentation module possible. There is also no support of a module. The illustrated gear serves only to maintain a certain distance between the two housing halves to each other, but does not serve to move a foot depending on the opening angle.

The in US 5,235,495 A described carrying handle can also serve as a support. The support on two points is not safe because high leverage forces act.

The object of the invention is to lock a portable computer with at least two connected via at least one joint for presentation purposes computer modules in their respective working position of Aufklappwinkels of more than 180 °, the lock permanently safe, user-friendly, space-saving and cost-effective.

The The object is achieved by the Characteristics of claim 1 solved. Ausgestaltende features are described in the subclaims 2 to 11.

The portable computer according to the invention is constructed as follows:
A base module and a presentation module, each with an associated monitor are connected to each other via at least one joint. The joint allows an opening angle α between base module and presentation module of more than 180 °. In the base module or the presentation module a extendable in the region of a base and / or folded around the base support device is integrated so that the base module and the presentation module at an opening angle α of more than 180 ° at or near the joint securely on a surface be supported.

Preferably should the support device be integrated into the base module, as there is usually more space available is.

In In this case, the base module has a recess into which the support device completely recorded can be. The shape of the recess is arbitrary. she For example, it can be a groove or a hole.

If the support device around the base in the base module is pivotal, the angle β between the pad and the support device ≥ 90 °, thus an independent one or unintentional collapse of the two modules is avoided.

In a particular embodiment is the length of the leg of the support device adjustable. This can be done by means of a known telescopic sliding mechanism take place, wherein provided at certain points a locking mechanism is that allows positioning in different places and whereby different opening angle α adjustable are.

Around to ensure a safe footing the support device have at least two legs. The adjustment of the length of the Leg can by means of a lockable in a guide telescopic device respectively.

The Pivoting and / or extension of the support device can be dependent the opening angle α mechanically and / or electrically. As an embodiment, it is envisaged that the pivoting and / or extension of the support device by means of electric motors sensor-controlled.

A possibility The realization consists in that each one with the presentation module firmly connected, preferably designed as a gear driving device in one with the support device firmly connected, preferably again designed as a gear driving device, such intervenes that when exceeded a certain opening angle α swung out the support device and / or extended.

The Most portable computers can usually only be used with appropriate ones Carry bags safely and safely. Without a bag you can Slightly slip out of the hand when carrying or excessively high pressure damaged on the display become. To prevent this is the presented portable computer equipped with a pull-out handle.

To is the support device with two legs and designed as a U-shaped bracket, whereby the U-shaped Bow in the extended state also serves as a computer carrying handle. The handle can be folded down so that a secure lineup in presentation mode in different angles of inclination becomes possible.

Advantageous it is there when the support foot of the support device the outer shape of the joint between the base module and the presetation module and in the retracted and / or retracted state positive and Completely concludes with this joint. externally is therefore not recognizable at first glance, that a support foot and a Carrying handle are integrated. By eliminating protruding Sharing is a shapely and uniform outer contour achieved, which also injuries can be avoided.

The Moving or pulling out of the handle is preferably done manually and is mechanically supported by various locking points. locking mechanisms are either by force in the direction of movement or by separate Release mechanisms detachable.

Of the for presentation purposes used portable computer has a special base module for Control of all running processes. It has a power supply, For example, rechargeable batteries, a charger for Charging these batteries, an input device for the operator, for example a touchpad and a removable control unit. This control part is preferably wirelessly connected to the base module by radio. The Control part has a control screen, preferably a Touchscreen should be, rechargeable batteries and an associated charger.

The actual computer processors and / or image processing devices and / or Memory modules can are located in both the base module and the control part, so that thus a functional Computer is created.

following the invention is based on embodiments explained in more detail.

It demonstrate:

1 portable computer in presentation mode with support device

2 Portable computer in presentation mode with retractable support

3 Detail view with integrated computer handle

4 Computer with automatic pivoting of the support device

5 Detail of an automatic swivel device

6 Top view on a portable computer with U-shaped computer handle

If a seller and a customer sitting in a sales pitch, it is beneficial when the point of view between the seller and the customer is not hindered.

As in 1 1, the portable computer according to the first preferred embodiment is constructed substantially as follows:
A basic module 1 with a control section and a presentation module 3 with a presentation monitor 4 are arranged in opposite directions. The basic module 1 and the presentation module 3 are about a joint 5 connected with each other. This allows the base module 1 and the presentation module 3 be arranged for the customer meeting so that between the customer and the seller no vertically arranged display device is available and thus obstructs the free view.

The seller controls the presentation content via the base module in front of him, and the client sitting opposite him on the presentation monitor 3 are displayed. The joint 5 allows the opening angle α between base module 1 and presentation module 3 of more than 180 °.

By the weight of the base module 1 as well as the presentation module 3 is not guaranteed a safe installation. In addition, due to the constant opening and closing of the two modules increased wear of the joint parts, which in turn counteracts a permanently safe installation.

For this reason, it is proposed to support the installation of the portable computer with the two module halves a mechanical support device 6 in the base module 1 accommodate, which is brought down if necessary. The accommodation is therefore in the base module 1 because it contains the most space to accommodate such a support device. If the presentation module 3 is designed to be large, it is also conceivable that the support device is housed therein.

In the basic module 1 is the support device 6 around a base 8th foldable and extendable. The support device 6 is so integrated that the base module 1 and the presentation module 3 at an opening angle α of more than 180 ° at or near the joint 5 sure on a pad 7 be supported. The distance of the base 8th from the joint 5 is determined by the overall length of the support device 6 certainly.

The support device 6 secures the joint in this way 5 the connected module parts against destruction by overload and ensures a permanently safe installation.

The support device 6 should be completely in a recess 14 of the base module 1 be recorded. Such a recess in the plastic parts of the base module should be the shape of the male support device 6 to achieve a form-fitting unit with a smooth surface.

In both 1 and 2 is the angle β between the pad 7 and the support device 6 slightly larger than 90 °. Due to the weight of the modules an independent or unwanted collapse is avoided. It is also possible to perform the support device at an angle β of exactly 90 ° detectable.

In the 2 and 3 is shown that the length of the thigh 10 the support device 6 is adjustable. The adjustment of the length of the thigh 10 takes place by means of a trained as a sleeve guide 11 by means of a lock 15 works as a lockable telescopic device. The thigh 10 are in the lead 11 equipped with a locking mechanism that allows a determination at different heights. As a result, the opening angle α can be set in arbitrarily determinable sizes and the presentation screen can be set up at different angles of inclination.

Pivoting and / or extending the support device 6 can be done mechanically and / or electrically depending on the opening angle α. This can be done for example by sensor-controlled servomotors.

5 represents a portable computer in which the support device 6 as a U-shaped bracket 2 is trained. In the extended state, the support device thus has a further function. It is also used as a computer carrying handle.

The support foot 9 the support device 6 has the outer round shape of the joint 5 , In the retracted and retracted state, the support leg closes positively with the joint 5 from.

An automatic control of the fold-out support device 6 is for example in 4 and 5 shown. One with the presentation module 3 firmly connected, as a gear 12 trained entrainment device engages by means of gears in one with the support device 6 firmly connected, again as a gear 13 trained entrainment device. When exceeding a certain opening angle α pivots the support device 6 automatically off. This is achieved by the circumference of the gear 12 only 5 teeth are arranged and a certain area on the periphery has no teeth. The opposite gear 13 is, however, equipped with teeth on the entire circumference. Only when exceeding a certain opening angle, the support device then pivots.

Although not explicitly illustrated in the drawings, the base module includes 1 the typical equipment for a computer, such as processors, memory modules, a power supply and rechargeable batteries, image processing equipment and operating devices and software required for operation.

It is particularly advantageous if a removable control part is provided which has a preferably wireless communication interface, such as a mobile radio, IR or Bluetooth interface, in order to enable data communication with external devices. The control unit has its own monitor. The monitor of the basic module 1 is preferably designed as a touch-screen monitor, so that commands and data, in particular for controlling the on the presentation monitor via suitable touch-screen fields 4 Presentation process to be displayed, can be entered. Accordingly, the touch screen fields of the control part serve as an input interface for the presentation system.

Furthermore the control unit has its own power supply with rechargeable batteries Batteries and a charging device. Also memory modules and processors can are in the control section.

The portable computer is preferably designed so that the orientation of the respective representations on the presentation monitor 4 automatically, with the representations on these two monitors having opposite orientations. In a preferred embodiment, it is conceivable that corresponding sensors, for example, at the joint 5 arranged or directly in the base module 1 are provided, with the help of the respective state of the computer detected and thus the orientation of the images on the monitors is automatically adjusted.

Of the portable according to the invention Computer is a device to guarantee optimal support at presentations or sales talks with separate information material for the customer and the seller.

The two by means of joint for presentation purposes connected modules are in their respective working position of a Hinged angle of more than 180 ° safely held. It follows a durable, user-friendly and space saving locking with simple and inexpensive means.

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Claims (11)

Portable computer for presentation with the following features: - a base module ( 1 ) with an operating screen and a presentation module ( 3 ) with an associated presentation monitor ( 4 ) are at least one joint ( 5 ), - the joint ( 5 ) allows an opening angle α between base module ( 1 ) and presentation module ( 3 ) of more than 180 °, - in the base module ( 1 ) or the presentation module ( 3 ) is one in the area of a base ( 8th ) out mobile and / or around the base ( 8th ) fold-out support device ( 6 ) so that in addition to supporting the base module ( 1 ) and the presentation module ( 3 ) the basic module ( 1 ) and the presentation module ( 3 ) at an opening angle α of more than 180 ° at or in the vicinity of the joint ( 5 ) on a base ( 7 ), wherein the base module thereby faces an operator and an operation of the user facing away from the presentation monitor ( 4 ) with different content is possible. Portable computer according to claim 1, characterized in that the base module ( 1 ) has a recess into which the supporting device ( 6 ) is completely absorbable. Portable computer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the supporting device ( 6 ) around the base ( 8th ) is pivotable so far that the angle β between the pad ( 7 ) and the supporting device ( 6 ) ≥ 90 °. Portable computer according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the supporting device ( 6 ) an adjustable leg ( 10 ) and that for adjusting the length of the thigh ( 10 ) the supporting device ( 6 ) has a lockable in a guide telescopic device. Portable computer according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the supporting device ( 6 ) at least two legs ( 10 ) owns. Portable computer according to one of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that the supporting device ( 6 ) has a driving device with which the pivoting and / or extension in dependence of the opening angle α mechanically and / or electrically. Portable computer according to claim 6, characterized in that the supporting device ( 6 ) for pivoting and / or extending sensor-controlled electric motors. Portable computer according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that each one with the presentation module ( 3 ), preferably as a gear ( 12 ) trained driving device in one with the supporting device ( 6 ), preferably again as a gear ( 13 ) trained driving device engages such that when exceeding a certain opening angle α the support device ( 6 ) is swung out and / or extended. Portable computer according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the supporting device ( 6 ) as a U-shaped bracket ( 2 ) is formed and serves in the extended state as a computer carrying handle. Portable computer according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the support foot ( 9 ) of the supporting device ( 6 ) the external shape of the joint ( 5 ) and in the retracted and / or retracted state form-fitting with the joint ( 5 ) completes. Portable computer according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the base module is a power supply, For example, rechargeable batteries, a charger, a Input device, for example, a touchpad or a trackpoint and a removable control part has, wherein the control part a control screen, such as a touch screen, a power supply, For example, rechargeable batteries and a charging device has and that the computer processors and image processing devices optionally in Base module and / or integrated in the control part.