TWM517974U - Electronic device and supporting assembly thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The disclosure provides a supporting assembly adapted for an electronic device. The supporting assembly includes a hinge unit, a rod, and a pad unit. The hinge unit can be adjusted so as to be arranged in different pivoting angle. The rod is connected to the hinge unit and extends away from the hinge unit. When the pivoting angle of the hinge unit changes, the pad is simultaneously moved by the rod, so that the height of the pad that is exposed to an outside of the electronic device is adjusted.

Description

Electronic device and its supporting component

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device and its components, and more particularly to an electronic device and its support assembly that can be used in a variety of states.

Since the notebook computer has the same functions as a general desktop computer, and the slim and light design makes it easy for users to carry, the notebook computer has become indispensable for some users. Portable tools. As the price of notebooks continues to drop, some users even replace desktop computers with laptops.

In general, a notebook computer includes a host computer and a screen that can be unfolded or closed to the host computer (such as a liquid crystal display screen). In some notebook computers, the screen can be flipped more than 180 degrees relative to the host. For example, when the screen surface is 270 degrees with the host keyboard module, the user can view the screen in a stand mode.

Moreover, when the screen surface is 360 degrees with the host keyboard module, the user can use the notebook in a tablet mode. However, in the above-described standing mode and tablet mode state, the main body casing will directly contact the table top, so that scratches that damage the main body casing may occur. And/or the keyboard module disposed in the main body housing will be contacted A situation occurs when the desktop is mishandled.

In order to solve the problems caused by the prior art described above, the present disclosure provides a support assembly suitable for supporting an electronic device. The electronic device includes an upper side cover member, a portion of the support assembly being exposed to the exterior of the upper side cover member and serving as a spacer member between the electronic device and an adjacent surface. Thus, damage that is detrimental to the surface of the electronic device can be avoided, and/or the input interface of the electronic device can be prevented from being activated by accidental tapping.

According to some embodiments of the disclosure, the support assembly includes a hinge unit, a link, and a foot pad unit. The hinge unit includes a first member and a second member that is pivotable relative to the second member to be disposed at different pivot angles. A link is coupled to the hinge unit and extends away from the hinge unit. A foot pad unit is coupled to the link. When the first member is disposed at a first pivoting angle, the foot pad unit is located at a first height relative to the upper side housing member. When the first member is disposed at a second pivoting angle, the foot pad unit is located at a second height relative to the upper side shell member, and the first height is different from the second height.

In the above embodiment, the connecting rod includes a first bearing point and a second bearing point, and the first and second bearing points are different from the vertical distance of the upper side shell; when the first member is disposed on The first padding unit connects the first bearing point of the connecting rod; when the first member is disposed at the second pivoting angle, the foot pad unit connects the first connecting rod Second, the point of acceptance.

In the above embodiment, the link includes a slope, the first bearing The point of the point and the second bearing point are located above the slope.

In the above embodiment, the second pivot angle is greater than the first pivot angle, and the distance between the second bearing point and the upper side shell is less than the distance between the first bearing point and the upper side shell.

In the above embodiment, the vertical distance between the first bearing point and the upper side shell member is greater than the vertical distance between the second bearing point and the upper side shell member.

In the above embodiment, the link includes a first bearing point and a second bearing point. The first and second bearing points are different from the vertical distance of the upper side shell member. The movement of the link is determined according to the set angle of the first member.

In the above embodiment, the difference between the vertical distance of the first bearing point and the upper side shell member and the vertical distance between the second bearing point and the upper side shell member is between 0 mm and 2 mm.

In the above embodiment, the connecting rod further includes a third bearing point. When the first member is disposed at a third pivoting angle, the foot pad unit connects the third bearing point of the connecting rod, wherein The vertical distance between the second bearing point and the upper side shell member is greater than the vertical distance between the third bearing point and the upper side shell member. When the first member is disposed at a third pivoting angle, the foot pad unit is located at a third height relative to the upper side shell member, and the third height is different from the first height.

In the above embodiment, the second pivot angle is greater than 270 degrees.

In the above embodiment, the foot pad unit includes a beveled surface against which the link abuts.

In the above embodiment, the foot pad unit includes a foot pad body and a maintaining member coupled to the foot pad body and configured to provide an external force of the foot pad body toward the connecting rod.

In the above embodiment, the hinge unit further includes: a connecting member, a sliding rod, and a ball. A connector is configured to join the first member and the two members. A slider is disposed on the connector. The ball slidably penetrates the slide bar and connects the first member and the second member, and the link is coupled to the ball. When the first member pivots relative to the second member, the ball is driven by the first member and the second member to move the slider.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device applying the support component includes: a screen module, a host module, a display screen, and an input unit. The main unit module includes an upper side shell member and a lower side shell member. The first component of the hinge unit is fixed to the screen module, and the second component of the hinge unit is fixed to the mainframe module, and part of the footpad unit is exposed to the upper side shell of the mainframe module. external. The display screen is set on the screen module. The input unit is disposed on the upper side of the host module.

1‧‧‧Electronic device

10‧‧‧Host module

110‧‧‧Bottom case

120‧‧‧Upper side shell

121‧‧‧ openings

130‧‧‧Input unit

20‧‧‧Screen module

210‧‧‧Back side shell

220‧‧‧display screen

30, 30a, 30c‧‧‧ support components

31‧‧‧ first component

311‧‧‧First Assembly Department

312‧‧‧First shaft

313‧‧‧First screw

314‧‧‧First shrapnel group

32‧‧‧Connecting parts

321, 322‧‧‧ end plates

33‧‧‧Second component

331‧‧‧Second Assembly Department

332‧‧‧second shaft

333‧‧‧second screw

334‧‧‧Second shrapnel

34‧‧‧Slider

35‧‧‧ balls

36, 36a, 36b, 36c‧‧‧ connecting rod

361‧‧‧

362‧‧‧Bevel

363a, 363b‧‧‧ bevel

364a, 364b‧‧‧ bevel

365b‧‧‧ bevel

37‧‧‧foot pad body

38, 38c‧‧‧ support rod

381c‧‧‧Bevel

39‧‧‧Maintenance

40‧‧‧Hinge unit

50, 50c‧‧‧ foot pad unit

C1‧‧‧first axis

C2‧‧‧Second axis

P1‧‧‧ first place of acceptance

P2‧‧‧ second place of acceptance

P3‧‧‧ third place of commitment

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an electronic device of some embodiments of the present disclosure.

2 is a schematic view of a support assembly of some embodiments of the present disclosure, wherein the hinge unit is at a first pivot angle.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an electronic device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, wherein The sub-device is in a closed state.

Figure 4 is a diagram showing an electronic device of some embodiments of the present disclosure, wherein the electronic device is in a standing state.

Figure 5 is a schematic illustration of a support assembly of some embodiments of the present disclosure, wherein the hinge unit is at a second pivot angle.

Figure 6 is a diagram showing an electronic device of some embodiments of the present disclosure, wherein the electronic device is in a flat state.

Figure 7 is a schematic illustration of a support assembly of some embodiments of the present disclosure, wherein the hinge unit is at a third pivot angle.

Figure 8 shows a schematic view of a link of some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Figure 9 is a schematic view showing a link of a portion of the embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 10 shows a schematic view of a support assembly of some embodiments of the present disclosure.

In order to make the objects, features, and advantages of the present disclosure more apparent, the detailed description of the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. The configuration of the components in the embodiments is for illustrative purposes, and is not intended to limit the disclosure. The overlapping portions of the drawings in the embodiments are for the purpose of simplifying the description and are not intended to be related to the different embodiments. The directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as up, down, left, right, front or back, etc., are only directions referring to the additional drawings. Therefore, the directional term used is used to describe that it is not intended to limit the disclosure.

It is to be understood that the elements specifically described or illustrated may be in various forms well known to those skilled in the art. Also, when a layer is in another layer or base When the board is "upper", it may mean "directly" on other layers or substrates, or that one layer is on another layer or substrate, or that other layers are sandwiched between other layers or substrates.

In addition, relative terms such as "lower" and "higher" may be used in the embodiments to describe the relative relationship of one element to another. It will be understood that if the illustrated device is flipped upside down, the component described on the "lower" side will be the component on the "higher" side.

Here, the terms "about" and "about" are usually expressed within 20% of a given value or range, preferably within 10%, and more preferably within 5%. The quantity given here is an approximate quantity, meaning that the meaning of "about" or "about" may be implied without specific explanation.

Referring to Fig. 1, there is shown a schematic view of an electronic device 1 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The electronic device 1, such as a notebook computer, includes a host module 10, a screen module 20, and a support assembly 30. The screen module 20 is pivotally connected to the host module 10 through the support assembly 30. It should be understood that the components of the electronic device 1 of the present disclosure may be increased or decreased, and are not limited to this embodiment.

In some embodiments, the support assembly 30 allows the screen module 20 to be disposed at various angles relative to the host module 10 while providing an appropriate spacing between the upper side shell member 110 or other surface (eg, a table top) of the main unit module 10. To facilitate user operation and viewing.

The structural features of some embodiments of the electronic device 1 of the present disclosure are as follows: As shown in FIG. 1 , the main assembly 10 includes a lower casing member 110 , an upper casing member 120 , and an input unit 130 . In this embodiment, a space is defined by the lower side shell member 110 and the upper side shell member 120 to accommodate a portion of the remaining electronic components of the electronic device 1, such as a motherboard. The input unit 130, for example, a keyboard module and a touch panel, is disposed on the upper side cover 120. The screen module 20 includes a rear side cover member 210 and a display screen 220. The rear side cover member 210 defines a space for receiving the display screen 220 therein. The display screen 220 displays a screen based on the electronic signal. In some embodiments, the display screen 220 is a display screen with a touch function.

Referring to FIG. 2 , in some embodiments, the support assembly 30 includes a first member 31 , a connecting member 32 , a second member 33 , a sliding bar 34 , a ball 35 , a connecting rod 36 , and a foot pad body . 37. A support rod 38 and a maintaining member 39. The components of the support assembly 30 can be increased or decreased, and are not limited to this embodiment. In some embodiments, the first member 31, the connecting member 32, the second member 33, the slide bar 34, and the ball 35 are collectively formed into a hinge unit 40. Further, the foot pad body 37, the support rod 38, and the maintenance member 39 are collectively formed as a foot pad unit 50.

The first member 31 includes a first assembly portion 311 , a first rotating shaft 312 , a first screw 313 , and a first elastic piece group 314 . The first assembly portion 311 is fixed to the inner side of the main body module 10 (first drawing). The first rotating shaft 312 is coupled to the first assembly portion 311 and the connecting member 32. The first rotating shaft 312 is disposed on the connecting member 32 so as to be rotatable about a first axis C1. The first screw 313 is formed on the periphery of the first rotating shaft 312 and located between the two end plates 321 and 322 of the connecting member 32. First screw 313 A plurality of threads are formed on the surface thereof. The first elastic piece group 314 is configured to provide a first rotating shaft 312 to maintain a set angle of the first rotating shaft 312.

The second member 33 includes a second assembly portion 331, a second rotating shaft 332, a second screw 333, and a second elastic piece group 334. The second assembling portion 331 is fixed to the inside of the screen module 20 (first drawing). The second rotating shaft 332 is coupled to the second assembly portion 331 and the connecting member 32. The second rotating shaft 332 is disposed on the connecting member 32 so as to be rotatable about a second axis C2. The second screw 333 is formed on the periphery of the second rotating shaft 332 and located between the two end plates 321 and 322 of the connecting member 32. The second screw 333 has a plurality of threads formed on its surface. The second shrapnel group 334 is configured to provide a second rotating shaft 332 to maintain a set angle of the second rotating shaft 332.

In some embodiments, the first axis C1 is parallel to the second axis C2, and the first member 31 can be disposed at a different pivot angle with respect to the second member 33, thereby conforming to the user's state of the electronic device 1 Use preferences.

In some embodiments, the slider 34 extends between the two end plates 321, 322 in a direction parallel to the first axis C1 and the second axis C2. The ball 35 is disposed on the slide bar 34 and is sandwiched by the first screw 313 and the second screw 333. When the first rotating shaft 312 or the second rotating shaft 332 is pivoted relative to the connecting member 32, the first screw 313 and the second screw 333 move the balls 35 along the sliding rod 34.

For example, when the first rotating shaft 312 or the second rotating shaft 332 is located at a pivot angle of 0 degrees, the balls 35 are located adjacent to the end plate 321; when the first rotating shaft 312 or the second rotating shaft 332 is located at a pivoting angle thereof At 270 degrees, the ball 35 is located between the end plate 321 and the end plate 322; when the first rotating shaft 312 or the second rotating shaft 332 is located When the pivoting angle is 360 degrees, the balls 35 are located adjacent to the end plate 322. In some embodiments, the balls 35 are not rotated relative to the slide bar 34. The rotation angle of the balls 35 is limited by the first screw 313 and the second screw 333.

In some embodiments, the link 36 is coupled to the hinge unit 40 and extends away from the hinge unit 40. Specifically, in some embodiments, the link 36 is fixed to the ball 35 and extends in a direction parallel to the first axis C1 and the second axis C2.

It is worth noting that the link 36 has a bevel 362 at one end 361 away from the ball 35, the height of the bevel 362 decreasing toward the direction away from the ball 35. Specifically, the inclined surface 362 defines a plurality of bearing points, for example, a first bearing point P1, a second bearing point P2, and a third bearing point P3. In some embodiments, the first bearing point P1 abuts one end 361 of the link 36, the farthest of the three bearing points being away from the ball 35. The third bearing point P3 is closer to the ball 35 than the second bearing point P2, and the second bearing point P2 is located between the first bearing point P1 and the third bearing point P3.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2, the connecting rod 36 is located below the upper side shell member 120 of the main assembly 10, wherein the plurality of bearing points P1, P2, P3 and the upper side shell defined on the inclined surface 362 The distance of 120 is different. For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the vertical distance d1 between the first bearing point P1 and the upper side shell member 120 is greater than the vertical distance d2 between the second bearing point P2 and the upper side shell member 120. Moreover, the vertical distance d2 between the second bearing point P2 and the upper side shell member 120 is greater than the vertical distance d3 between the third bearing point P3 and the upper side shell member 120.

In some embodiments, the first bearing point P1 and the upper side shell member 120 The difference between the vertical distance d1 and the vertical distance d2 between the second bearing point P2 and the upper side shell member 120 is between 0 mm and 3 mm. In addition, the difference between the vertical distance d2 between the second bearing point P2 and the upper side shell member 120 and the vertical distance d3 between the third bearing point P3 and the upper side shell member 120 is between 0 mm and 2 mm. It should be noted that although in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the second bearing point P2 and the third bearing point P3 are at different heights, the disclosure is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the second bearing point P2 and the third bearing point P3 may be of equal height.

The foot pad body 37 is configured to support the main body module 10. In some embodiments, the foot pad body 37 is disposed in the main body module 10 with respect to an opening 121 formed in the upper side case 120. The foot pad body 37 can be exposed to the outside of the host module 10 through the opening 121. The support rod 38 is coupled to the bottom of the foot pad body 37 and extends toward the link 36. The support rod 38 abuts against the link 36 in a detachable manner. The holder 39 is arranged to constantly abut the support rod 38 coupled to the foot pad body 37 against the link 36. In some embodiments, the retaining member 39 includes a plurality of springs coupled between the bottom of the foot pad body 37 and the upper side cover member 120.

The operation mode of the electronic device 1 of the present disclosure is as follows: Referring to FIG. 3, when the electronic device 1 of the present disclosure is in a closed state, the screen module 20 and the host module 10 are disposed at an angle of 0 degrees. The display surface of the display screen 220 of the screen module 20 is opposite to the upper side cover 120 of the main assembly 10. At this time, as shown in FIG. 2, the first member 31 of the hinge unit 40 and the second member 33 have a first pivot angle (0 degree). And, coupling the support rods 38 of the foot pad body 37 against the line 36 by a first link supporting points P1, so that the body portion 37 of the footbed (approximately 0.2mm of height (a first height)) line 121 is exposed through the opening Outside the host module 10.

When the electronic device 1 is in the closed state, the display screen 220 of the screen module 20 and the upper side cover member 120 of the main module 10 can be maintained at a distance from each other without being in contact with each other through the foot pad body 37 exposed to the outside of the main assembly 10.

Referring to FIG. 4, when the electronic device of the present disclosure is in a stand mode, the screen module 20 is placed at an angle greater than 270 degrees with the host module 10. The upper side cover member 120 of the main assembly 10 faces a bearing surface (not shown). At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, the first member 31 of the hinge unit 40 and the second member 33 have a second pivot angle (greater than 270 degrees). And, coupling the support rods 38 of the foot pad body 37 abuts against the link system 36 of the second bearing against the points P2, so that the body portion footbed (about 0.5mm of height (a second height)) of the system 37 is exposed through the opening 121 Outside the host module 10.

When the electronic device 1 is in the standing state, the upper side cover member 120 of the main assembly 10 can maintain a distance from the bearing surface through the foot pad body 37 exposed to the outside of the main assembly 10, and does not contact each other. As a result, the upper case member 120 is damaged by contact with the bearing surface, and can be avoided. In addition, the input unit 130 provided on the upper casing member 120 is not actuated by accidental striking.

Referring to FIG. 6, when the electronic device 1 of the present disclosure is in a tablet mode, the screen module 20 is placed at an angle of 360 degrees with the host module 10. The rear side shell member 210 of the screen module 20 is opposite to the lower side shell member 110 of the main assembly module 10, and the upper side shell member 120 of the main unit module 10 faces a bearing surface (not shown). At this time, as shown in FIG. 7, the first member 31 of the hinge unit 40 and the second member 33 have a third pivot angle (equal to or less than 360 degrees). And, coupling the support rods 38 of the foot pad body 37 against the line 36 by the third link supporting point P3, so that the body portion 37 of the footbed (greater than or equal to a height of 0.5mm (third height)) through the opening system 121 is exposed to the outside of the host module 10.

When the electronic device 1 is in the flat state, the upper side cover member 120 of the main assembly 10 can maintain a distance from the bearing surface without being in contact with each other through the foot pad body 37 exposed to the outside of the main assembly 10. As a result, the upper case member 120 is damaged by contact with the bearing surface, and can be avoided. In addition, the input unit 130 provided on the upper casing member 120 is not actuated by accidental striking. Moreover, the foot pad body 37 also causes the display screen 220 to have an angle of inclination to provide a suitable viewing angle for the user to view the screen.

The aspect of the link 36 of the present disclosure is not limited to the above embodiment, and the link 36 may have a different state according to actual needs. For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the link 36a has two inclined faces 363a, 364a, and the first bearing point P1 of the link 36a is located at the inclined surface 363a; the second bearing point P2 is located at the inclined surface 363a, The intersection of 364a; the third bearing point P3 is located at the inclined surface 364a. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 9, the link 36b has three inclined faces 363b, 364b, 365b. The three inclined surfaces 363b, 364b, and 365b are respectively connected by a plane, the first bearing point P1 of the connecting rod 36b is located at the inclined surface 363b, the second bearing point P2 is located at the inclined surface 364b, and the third bearing point P3 is located at the inclined surface 365b. .

Figure 10 shows a support assembly 30a of some embodiments of the present disclosure. schematic diagram. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 10, the same or similar components as those of the support assembly 30 of Fig. 2 will be given the same reference numerals, and their features will not be repeated to simplify the description.

The difference between the support assembly 300 and the support assembly 30 includes that the link 36 of the support assembly 30 is replaced by a link 36c, and the support bar 38 of the foot pad unit 50 is replaced by a support bar 38c of the foot pad unit 50c. The support rod 38c includes a slope 381c, and the link 36c is connected as a long straight member, and the end of the link 36c abuts against the slope 381c of the support rod 38c. The position of the link 36c is determined according to the pivoting angle between the first member 31 and the second member 33 of the hinge unit 40. When the link 36c moves toward the support rod 38c, the support rod 38c is displaced upward. The height of the foot pad body 37 is increased compared to the height of the upper side case member. Conversely, when the link 36c moves toward the support rod 38c, the support rod 38c is displaced downward. The height of the foot pad body 37 is reduced compared to the height of the upper side case member.

The electronic device of the present disclosure has a foot pad body to support the host module, wherein the height of the foot pad body exposed outside the host module is determined according to the installation angle of the screen module and the host module. When the electronic device is in the closed state, since the foot pad body is only partially located outside the host module, the electronic device can meet the requirements of the thin design. In addition, when the electronic device is in the standing state or the flat state, the foot pad body can further protrude outside the main body module, and the shell member is not in contact with the bearing surface, and the damage of the surface of the shell member can be effectively avoided.

The present disclosure has been disclosed in the preferred embodiments, and is not intended to limit the disclosure. Any one skilled in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. The scope of protection of this disclosure is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

1‧‧‧Electronic device

10‧‧‧Host module

120‧‧‧Upper side shell

121‧‧‧ openings

31‧‧‧ first component

33‧‧‧Second component

36‧‧‧ Connecting rod

37‧‧‧foot pad body

38‧‧‧Support rod

40‧‧‧Hinge unit

50‧‧‧foot pad unit

P2‧‧‧ second place of acceptance

Claims (10)

A support assembly adapted to support an electronic device, the electronic device comprising an upper side cover member, the support assembly portion being exposed to the outside of the upper side cover member, comprising: a hinge unit comprising a first member and a second a member pivotable relative to the second member to be disposed at a different pivot angle; a link coupled to the hinge unit and extending away from the hinge unit, wherein the movement of the link is based on the first Determining a pivot angle of the member; and a foot pad unit coupled to the link, wherein when the first member is disposed at a first pivot angle, the foot pad unit is located at a first position compared to the upper side member The height of the foot pad unit is at a second height relative to the upper side cover member when the first member is disposed at a second pivot angle, the first height being different from the second height. The support assembly of claim 1, wherein the connecting rod comprises a first bearing point and a second bearing point, and the vertical distance between the first and second bearing points and the upper side shell member are different. When the first member is disposed at the first pivoting angle, the foot pad unit connects the first bearing point of the connecting rod; when the first member is disposed at the second pivoting angle, the foot pad The unit connects the second bearing point of the connecting rod. The support assembly of claim 2, wherein the second pivot angle is greater than the first pivot angle, and the distance between the second bearing point and the upper side shell is less than the first bearing point The distance from the upper side casing. The support assembly of claim 2, wherein the link includes a slope, the first bearing point and the second bearing point being located above the slope. The support assembly of claim 2, wherein a vertical distance between the first bearing point and the upper side shell member and a vertical distance between the second bearing point and the upper side shell member are between 0 mm and Between 2mm. The support assembly of claim 2, wherein the link further comprises a third bearing point, and when the first member is disposed at a third pivoting angle, the foot pad unit is coupled to the connecting rod The third bearing point, wherein a vertical distance between the second bearing point and the upper side shell member is greater than a vertical distance between the third bearing point and the upper side shell member; when the first member is disposed at a third When the angle is pivoted, the foot pad unit is located at a third height relative to the upper side cover member, and the third height is different from the first height. The support assembly of claim 1, wherein the foot pad unit includes a beveled surface against which the link abuts. The support assembly of claim 1, wherein the foot pad unit comprises a foot pad body and a maintaining member coupled to the foot pad body and configured to provide the foot pad body toward the connection Rod force. The support assembly of claim 1, wherein the hinge unit further comprises: a connecting member configured to connect the first member and the two members; a sliding bar disposed on the connecting member; and a ball Sewing the sliding rod and coupling the first member and the second member, wherein the connecting rod is coupled to the ball, and when the first member pivots relative to the second member, the ball The slider is moved by the first member and the second member. An electronic device comprising: a screen module; a host module comprising an upper side shell member and a lower side shell member; the support assembly of claim 1, wherein the first member is fixed to the a screen module, wherein the second component is fixed to the host module, a portion of the foot pad unit is exposed to the outside of the upper side of the host module; a display screen is disposed on the screen module; An input unit is disposed on the upper side of the host module.