TWI546651B - Portable electronic device and protection cover thereof - Google Patents

Description

Portable electronic device and protective cover thereof

The invention relates to a portable electronic device and a protective cover.

In today's market for consumer electronics, portable electronic devices have become more widely used, such as notebook computers, smart phones and tablets. In recent years, smart wearable devices have come out, and the convenience of users has been enhanced. Take the smart watch of the smart wearable device as an example. In addition to the time display function of the traditional electronic watch, the smart watch can also have a network, a Bluetooth, a phone, a touch screen, a camera, a computer, a satellite navigation (GPS), Speaker and storage features. In addition, users can download and execute applications (Apps) through the network of smart watches.

Due to the many functions of the smart watch, the processor, the screen and the network module consume a lot of power, and the capacity of the smart watch is limited, and the capacity of the battery is limited. In addition, the charging specifications of smart watches have not been unified, so that smart watches usually need to be equipped with a dedicated charging stand to connect the wires of the charging stand to the socket to charge the smart watch. In this way, when the user goes out to use the smart watch for a long time, the exclusive charging stand is also Need to carry, the charging seat takes up the volume, there is a risk of loss and it is not easy to purchase, causing inconvenience to the user.

One aspect of the present invention is a portable electronic device.

According to an embodiment of the invention, a portable electronic device includes a main device, a protective cover and a wearable device. The main device has a first screen, a first coil module and a back shell. The first screen and the back shell are respectively located on opposite sides of the main device. The protective cover is detachably positioned on the back shell, and the protective cover has an accommodating space. The wearable device is detachably positioned in the accommodating space. The wearable device has a second screen and a second coil module. The second screen is back to the first screen. The second coil module is adjacent to the first coil module. The second coil module is configured to sense a magnetic field of the first coil module and convert the magnetic field into a current to charge the wearing device.

Another aspect of the invention is a protective cover.

According to an embodiment of the invention, a protective cover is detachably positioned on a back shell of the main device. The protective cover has an accommodating space for positioning the wearing device therein, such that the first screen of the main device faces the second screen of the wearing device, and the first coil module of the main device is adjacent to the second coil module of the wearing device The second coil module is configured to sense a magnetic field of the first coil module and convert the magnetic field into a current to charge the wearing device.

In the above embodiment of the present invention, since the wearing device is detachably positioned in the accommodating space of the protective cover, the second coil module of the wearing device can be adjacent to the first coil module of the main device. In this way, the second coil module of the wearing device senses the magnetic field of the first coil module and converts the magnetic field into a current, so that The wearable device can be charged by the power of the main device. Furthermore, the first screen of the primary device and the second screen of the wearable device are opposite each other. The main device can also connect the second coil module of the wearable device through the first coil module, so that the main device can control the display screen of the second screen. That is to say, the second screen of the wearable device can be used as an auxiliary screen of the main device.

100, 100a‧‧‧ portable electronic devices

110‧‧‧Main device

112‧‧‧ first screen

114‧‧‧First coil module

116‧‧‧ Back shell

120, 120a‧‧‧ protective cover

121‧‧‧ accommodating space

122‧‧‧ board

123‧‧‧ gap

124‧‧‧First side wall

125a‧‧‧ first surface

125b‧‧‧ second surface

1251‧‧‧ bumps

126, 126a‧‧‧ second side wall

1261‧‧‧ rib

127a, 127b‧‧‧First Positioning Department

128‧‧‧Flexible bumps

129‧‧‧ magnet

130, 130a‧‧‧ wearing device

131‧‧‧ protruding button

132‧‧‧ second screen

133‧‧‧ trench

134‧‧‧second coil module

136, 136a‧‧‧ housing

1361‧‧‧dump

137‧‧‧Positioning holes

138‧‧‧Second Positioning Department

142, 142a‧‧‧ strap

143‧‧‧ one end

144‧‧‧Flexile shaft

145‧‧‧ openings

146‧‧‧Operation Department

147‧‧‧ frame

148‧‧‧Bend

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention.

2 is an exploded view of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the wearing device of Fig. 2 as seen from another direction.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing the combination of the casing and the band of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing the band of Fig. 4.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a portable electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the portable electronic device of FIG. 6.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of the wearing device of Figure 7 as seen from another direction.

Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing the combination of the casing and the band of Fig. 8.

Figure 10 is a perspective view of the strap of Figure 9.

The embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in the following drawings, and the details of However, it should be understood that these practical details are not intended to limit the invention. That is, in some embodiments of the invention, these practical details are not necessary. In addition, some of the conventional structures and elements are shown in the drawings in a simplified schematic manner in order to simplify the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the portable electronic device 100 of FIG. 1 . Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , the portable electronic device 100 includes a main device 110 , a protective cover 120 , and a wearable device 130 . The main device 110 has a first screen 112, a first coil module 114 and a back shell 116. The first screen 112 and the back shell 116 are respectively located on opposite sides of the main device 110. The protective cover 120 is detachably positioned on the back shell 116 of the main device 110, and the protective cover 120 has an accommodation space 121. The wearing device 130 is detachably positioned in the accommodating space 121 of the protective cover 120. The wearable device 130 has a second screen 132. When the wearable device 130 is assembled with the main device 110 on the protective cover 120, the second screen 132 faces away from the first screen 112.

In the present embodiment, the main device 110 may be a smart phone, and the wear device 130 may be a smart watch, but is not intended to limit the present invention. The protective cover 120 includes a first side wall 124 and a second side wall 126 of the plate body 122. The plate body 122 has opposing first and second surfaces 125a, 125b. The first surface 125a faces the back shell 116 of the main device 110. The first side wall 124 protrudes from the edge of the first surface 125a. The second side wall 126 protrudes from the second surface 125b to form the accommodating space 121.

When the wearing device 130 and the main device 110 are assembled on the protective cover 120, the first side wall 124 can abut against the main device 110, and the second side wall 126 can be worn against The device 130 is worn such that the protective cover 120 can be firmly coupled with the main device 110 and the wearing device 130. However, in other embodiments, if the plate body 122 has a sufficient thickness to form the recessed or penetrating accommodating space 121, the second side wall 126 of the protective cover 120 may be omitted.

In addition, the wearable device 130 can also have a raised button 131, such as a power button. The second side wall 126 of the protective cover 120 may also have a notch 123. When the wearing device 130 is positioned in the accommodating space 121 of the protective cover 120, the protruding button 131 may be located in the notch 123. Such a design can not only improve the convenience of attaching and detaching the wearing device 130 to the protective cover 120, but also the user can press the protruding button 131 at the notch 123 to improve the convenience of operation.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the wearing device 130 of FIG. 2 as seen from another direction. Referring also to FIGS. 2 and 3, the wearable device 130 has a second coil module 134. When the wearing device 130 and the main device 110 are assembled on the protective cover 120, the second coil module 134 of the wearing device 130 is adjacent to the first coil module 114 of the main device 110, such as the second coil module 134 and the first coil. The modules 114 are 1 mm to 50 mm apart. The second coil module 134 can sense the magnetic field of the first coil module 114 and convert the magnetic field into a current to charge the wearable device 130. In this way, the wearable device 130 can be charged by the power of the main device 110 to achieve the effect of wireless charging. In this embodiment, the first coil module 114 and the second coil module 134 may be Near Field Communication (NFC) for transmitting power or data.

On the other hand, when the first coil module 114 of the main device 110 is wirelessly connected to the second coil module 134 of the wearable device 130, the main device 110 can also control the display screen of the second screen 132 to make the second display device 130 Screen 132 as The auxiliary screen of the main device 110 displays information such as time, date, weather, photo, and the like.

In the present embodiment, the wear device 130 includes a housing 136. The housing 136 carries the second screen 132, and the housing 136 has a positioning hole 137 and a second positioning portion 138. The protective cover 120 has first positioning portions 127a, 127b that protrude toward the accommodating space 121. When the wearing device 130 is assembled on the protective cover 120, the first positioning portions 127a, 127b of the protective cover 120 are respectively engaged with the lower side of the housing 136 and the second positioning portion 138 of the upper side. The first positioning portion 127a, 127b and the second positioning portion 138 are configured to be engaged with each other. Preferably, the second positioning portion 138 can be a recessed portion, and the first positioning portion 127a, 127b can be The position of the shape corresponds to the projection of the recessed portion, and is not limited thereto.

In addition, the first positioning portion 127a of the protective cover 120 may further have elastic bumps 128. The resilient bump 128 is internally provided with a spring. When the first positioning portion 127a of the protective cover 120 is engaged with the second positioning portion 138 on the lower side of the housing 136, the elastic bumps 128 are located in the positioning holes 137 to position the wearing device 130. The first positioning portion 127b of the protective cover 120 has a magnet 129, and the material of the housing 136 of the wearing device 130 includes metal. When the first positioning portion 127b of the protective cover 120 is engaged with the second positioning portion 138 on the upper side of the housing 136, the magnet 129 can magnetically adsorb the metal housing 136 of the wearing device 130. Therefore, the design of the elastic bump 128 and the magnet 129 of the protective cover 120 can improve the convenience and stability of the wearing device 130 on the protective cover 120.

4 is a perspective view of the housing 136 of FIG. 3 combined with the strap 142. Referring also to Figures 3 and 4, the wearable device 130 can also include a strap 142. One end 143 of the strap 142 can be engaged with the second positioning portion of the housing 136 138. When the wearing device 130 is located on the protective cover 120 (see FIG. 1), the user can remove the wearing device 130 and connect the strap 142 to the housing 136 of the wearing device 130, so that the wearing device 130 of FIG. 4 Used as an independent smart watch.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the watch band 142 of Figure 4. Referring also to FIGS. 3 and 5, in the present embodiment, the end 143 of the strap 142 for connecting the housing 136 has an elastic shaft 144. The resilient shaft 144 is internally provided with a spring such that the resilient shaft 144 is selectively positionable in the locating aperture 137 of the housing 136. For example, the watch band 142 also includes an operation portion 146. One end 143 of the band 142 has an opening 145. The operation portion 146 is coupled to the elastic shaft 144 and exposed from the opening 145. When the operating portion 146 moves away from the positioning hole 137 of the housing 136, the elastic shaft 144 is driven by the operating portion 146 to be disengaged from the positioning hole 137, so that the band 142 can be detached from the housing 136. In addition, when the elastic shaft 144 and the operating portion 146 are not biased, the elastic shaft 144 may protrude into the positioning hole 137 of the housing 136 to connect the strap 142 to the housing 136.

It should be understood that in the following description, the relationship between the components and the components that have been described will not be repeated, and will be described first.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a portable electronic device 100a according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the portable electronic device 100a of FIG. 6. Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the portable electronic device 100a includes a main device 110, a protective cover 120a and a wearable device 130a. The difference from the first and second embodiments is that the second side wall 126a of the protective cover 120a has a U shape. The wearing device 130a is inserted into the upper opening from the U-shaped second side wall 126a to be positioned in the accommodating space 121.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the wearing device 130a of Fig. 7 as seen from another direction. Referring also to FIGS. 7 and 8, the second side wall 126a of the protective cover 120a has a rib 1261. The wearable device 130a includes a housing 136a. The housing 136a carries the second screen 132 and the housing 136a has a groove 133. When the wearing device 130a is assembled on the protective cover 120a, the rib 1261 of the second side wall 126a can be engaged with the groove 133 of the housing 136a to position the wearing device 130a in the accommodating space 121. Further, in the present embodiment, the housing 136a has a pit 1361 facing away from the surface of the second screen 132, and the second surface 125b of the board 122 of the protective cover 120a has a bump 1251. When the wearing device 130a is assembled on the protective cover 120a, the bump 1251 of the protective cover 120a can be engaged with the concave portion 1361 of the housing 136a, which can improve the stability of the wearing device 130a on the protective cover 120a.

Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing the combination of the casing 136a and the band 142a of Fig. 8. Fig. 10 is a perspective view showing the band 142a of Fig. 9. Referring also to Figures 9 and 10, the wearable device 130a can also include a strap 142a. The band 142a has a frame 147 and a bent portion 148 that connects the frame 147. The material of the frame 147 may be a soft plastic. The user may apply an external force to the frame 147 to slightly expand and deform, and then engage the groove 133 of the housing 136a (see FIG. 8), or from the groove 133. Get rid of. When the wearing device 130a is located on the protective cover 120a (see FIG. 6), the user can detach the wearing device 130a in a sliding manner, and connect the strap 142a to the housing 136a of the wearing device 130a, so that the The wearable device 130a is used as an independent smart watch.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention, and those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit of the invention, In the scope of the invention, the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

100‧‧‧Portable electronic devices

110‧‧‧Main device

112‧‧‧ first screen

114‧‧‧First coil module

116‧‧‧ Back shell

120‧‧‧ protective cover

121‧‧‧ accommodating space

122‧‧‧ board

123‧‧‧ gap

124‧‧‧First side wall

125a‧‧‧ first surface

125b‧‧‧ second surface

126‧‧‧ second side wall

127a, 127b‧‧‧First Positioning Department

128‧‧‧Flexible bumps

129‧‧‧ magnet

130‧‧‧Wearing device

131‧‧‧ protruding button

132‧‧‧ second screen

Claims (24)

A portable electronic device includes: a main device having a first screen, a first coil module and a back shell, wherein the first screen and the back shell are respectively located on opposite sides of the main device; The protective cover is detachably positioned on the back cover, and the protective cover has an accommodating space; and a wearing device is detachably positioned in the accommodating space, the wearing device has a second screen and a first a second coil module, wherein the second screen is opposite to the first screen, the second coil module is adjacent to the first coil module, and the second coil module is configured to sense a magnetic field of the first coil module The magnetic field is converted to a current to charge the wearable device. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the wearing device comprises: a housing carrying the second screen, the housing has a positioning hole; and a strap having an elastic shaft at one end thereof And the elastic shaft is selectively located in the positioning hole. The portable electronic device of claim 2, wherein the end of the strap has an opening, and the strap further comprises: an operating portion coupled to the bare shaft and exposed from the opening, when the operating portion When moving away from the positioning hole, the elastic shaft is driven by the operating portion to be disengaged from the positioning hole. The portable electronic device of claim 2, wherein the housing has a second positioning portion, the protective cover has a first positioning portion protruding toward the receiving space, and the first positioning portion or the The end of the strap is engaged with the second positioning portion. The portable electronic device of claim 4, wherein the second positioning portion is a recessed portion, and the first positioning portion is a protruding portion corresponding to the shape of the recessed portion. The portable electronic device of claim 4, wherein the first positioning portion of the protective cover has a resilient bump, and when the first positioning portion of the protective cover is engaged with the second positioning portion, The elastic bump is located in the positioning hole. The portable electronic device of claim 4, wherein the first positioning portion of the protective cover has a magnet, and the material of the housing comprises metal, and when the first positioning portion of the protective cover is engaged with the first When the positioning portion is two, the magnet attracts the casing. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the protective cover comprises: a plate body having an opposite first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface faces the back shell of the main device; a first side wall protruding from an edge of the first surface, and the first side wall abutting the main device; A second sidewall protrudes from the second surface to form the accommodating space, and the second sidewall abuts against the wearing device. The portable electronic device of claim 8, wherein the wearing device has a protruding button, the second sidewall of the protective cover has a notch, and the protruding button is located in the notch. The portable electronic device of claim 8, wherein the wearing device comprises: a housing carrying the second screen, and the housing has a groove; and a strap having a frame and connecting the same a bent portion of the frame, wherein the frame is engaged with the groove. The portable electronic device of claim 10, wherein the second sidewall is U-shaped and has a rib, the rib of the second sidewall being engaged with the groove of the housing. The portable electronic device of claim 10, wherein the housing has a concave surface facing the surface of the second screen, the second surface of the plate body has a bump, and the bump is engaged with the bump Pits. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the main device is a smart phone, and the wearing device is a smart watch. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first coil module and the second coil module are near field communication modules for transmitting power or data. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the main device is connected to the second coil module through the first coil module, so that the main device controls the display screen of the second screen. A protective cover is detachably positioned on a back shell of a main device, the protective cover having an accommodating space for positioning a wearing device therein, such that a first screen of the main device faces the wear a second screen of the device, a first coil module of the main device is adjacent to a second coil module of the wear device, and the second coil module is configured to sense a magnetic field of the first coil module and The magnetic field is converted to a current to charge the wearable device. The protective cover of claim 16, wherein the protective cover has a first positioning portion protruding toward the receiving space, and the first positioning portion is engaged with a second positioning of a housing of the wearing device. unit. The protective cover of claim 17, wherein the second positioning portion is a recessed portion, and the first positioning portion is a protruding portion corresponding to the shape of the recessed portion. The protective cover of claim 17, wherein the first positioning portion of the protective cover has a resilient bump when the first positioning of the protective cover When the portion is engaged with the second positioning portion, the elastic bump is located in a positioning hole of the housing. The protective cover of claim 17, wherein the first positioning portion of the protective cover has a magnet, and the material of the housing comprises metal, and the first positioning portion of the protective cover is engaged with the second positioning portion. The magnet attracts the housing. The protective cover of claim 16, wherein the protective cover comprises: a plate body having an opposite first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface faces the back shell of the main device; a sidewall protruding from an edge of the first surface, the first sidewall abutting the main device; and a second sidewall protruding from the second surface to form the receiving space, and the second sidewall abutting The wearable device. The protective cover of claim 21, wherein the second side wall of the protective cover has a notch, and a protruding button of the wearing device is located in the notch. The protective cover of claim 21, wherein the second side wall is U-shaped and has a rib, the rib of the second side wall being engaged with a groove of a housing of the wearing device. The protective cover of claim 21, wherein the second surface of the plate body has a bump that engages a recess of a housing of the wearable device.