CN115220529A

CN115220529A - Electronic device

Info

Publication number: CN115220529A
Application number: CN202110419809.8A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 徐启荣; 陈裔庭; 陈柏年; 蔡其融; 唐伟翔
Original assignee: Asustek Computer Inc
Current assignee: Asustek Computer Inc
Priority date: 2021-04-19
Filing date: 2021-04-19
Publication date: 2022-10-21

Abstract

The invention provides an electronic device which comprises a display surface, a back surface and a supporting element. The back surface is opposite to the display surface and is provided with a first part and a second part. The supporting element comprises a first plate body, a second plate body and a third plate body. The first plate body is provided with a first surface and a second surface, and the first surface is detachably covered on the first part. The second plate body is connected with the first plate body in a bendable manner and combined with the second part. The third plate body comprises a pin joint end and a free end which are opposite, the pin joint end is pin joint with the second surface and covers the second plate body and part of the first plate body. When the first plate body is turned over relative to the first part, the third plate body is also turned over relative to the second plate body, the second surface faces the third plate body, and the second plate body simultaneously moves along the third plate body, so that the display surface is raised by a distance relative to the free end.

Description

Electronic device

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to electronic devices, and particularly to an electronic device with a supporting element.

Background

Currently, electronic devices such as tablet computers can be placed on a support frame for convenient viewing. However, when the tablet personal computer is placed on the support frame, the height of the tablet personal computer is usually lower than the height of human eyes, and the user needs to look down or use the tablet personal computer, which is inconvenient.

Disclosure of Invention

The invention provides an electronic device which comprises a display surface, a back surface and a supporting element. The back surface is opposite to the display surface and is provided with a first part and a second part. The supporting element comprises a first plate body, a second plate body and a third plate body.

The first plate body is provided with a first surface and a second surface, and the first surface is detachably covered on the first part. The second plate body is connected with the first plate body in a bendable manner and combined with the second part. The third plate body comprises a pivot end and a free end which are opposite, the pivot end is pivoted on the second surface, and the third plate body covers the second plate body and part of the first plate body.

When the first plate body is turned over relative to the first part, the third plate body is also turned over relative to the second plate body, the second surface faces the third plate body, and the second plate body simultaneously moves along the third plate body, so that the display surface is raised for a distance relative to the free end.

The supporting element of the electronic device can achieve the effect of lifting the display surface, so that a user can watch or operate the display surface more conveniently.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view from another perspective of FIG. 1;

fig. 3 is a schematic view of the first plate, the second plate, and the third plate of the supporting element of the electronic device of fig. 1 being turned over relative to the fourth plate;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the first panel of FIG. 3 folded over with respect to the second panel;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of the electronic device of FIG. 1 in a support position;

FIG. 6 is a schematic view of another perspective of FIG. 5;

fig. 7 is a schematic view of the fourth plate of the support element of fig. 6 separated from the third plate.

Detailed Description

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 2 is a schematic view of another perspective of fig. 1. Referring to fig. 1 and fig. 2, the electronic device 10 of the present embodiment includes, for example, a tablet computer or a mobile phone, but the type of the electronic device 10 is not limited thereto. The electronic device 10 includes a display surface 11, a back surface 12, and a supporting member 100. The back surface 12 is opposite to the display surface 11 and has a first portion 16 and a second portion 18.

The supporting element 100 includes a first plate 110, a second plate 120, a third plate 130 and a fourth plate 150. The first plate 110 has a first surface 116 and a second surface 117, and the first surface 116 is detachably covered on the first portion 16.

The second plate 120 is coupled to the second portion 18. The third plate 130 is pivotally connected to the second surface 117. In one embodiment, the third board 130 may cover the second board 120 and a portion of the first board 110. The fourth plate 150 is located at a lower side of the display surface 11.

In the present embodiment, the second plate 120 is flexibly connected to the first plate 110. Specifically, the first plate body 110 has a first end edge 112 and a second end edge 114 opposite to each other, the second plate body 120 has a third end edge 122 and a fourth end edge 124 opposite to each other, and the third end edge 122 of the second plate body 120 is flexibly connected to the second end edge 114 of the first plate body 110.

The third plate 130 includes opposite pivoting ends (e.g., hinge structures 140) and a free end 134, the pivoting ends (the hinge structures 140) are pivoted to the first plate 110 between the first end 112 and the second end 114 for providing a torsion force for pivoting between the first plate 110 and the third plate 130.

The fourth plate 150 is flexibly connected to the free end 134 of the third plate 130. In detail, the supporting element 100 further includes a flexible section 132, and the flexible section 132 is made of leather, cloth, or elastic material. The flexible section 132 is connected between the free end 134 of the third plate 130 and the fourth plate 150, so that the fourth plate 150 is suitable for rotating relative to the third plate 130.

As can be seen in fig. 1, in the present embodiment, the second plate 120 includes a coupler 126, and the coupler 126 is adapted to fix the second portion 18. Specifically, the engaging element 126 is, for example, a first magnetic element adapted to magnetically attract the second portion 18, so that the second portion 18 is fixed to the second board 120.

In the present embodiment, the electronic device 10 includes a second magnetic member 12 corresponding to the first magnetic member. The first magnetic member and the second magnetic member 12 are, for example, magnets with opposite magnetism, or a combination of magnets and metal members, but not limited thereto.

In other embodiments, the electronic device 10 may also have a housing adapted to be magnetically attracted by the first magnetic member without providing the second magnetic member 12. In an embodiment, the engaging member 126 can also be a hook, and the second portion 18 is fixed to the second board 120 in a snap-fit manner.

In an embodiment, the bonding element 126 can also be an adhesive, and the second portion 18 is fixedly secured to the second plate 120. The kind of the engaging member 126 is not limited thereto.

Fig. 3 is a schematic view of the first plate, the second plate, and the third plate of the supporting element of the electronic device of fig. 1 being turned over with respect to the fourth plate. Referring to fig. 3, when the supporting element 100 is to be deformed to the supporting position P2 (fig. 5), the first plate 110, the second plate 120 (fig. 1) and the third plate 130 of the supporting element 100 are firstly turned over relative to the fourth plate 150. As shown in fig. 3, in the present embodiment, the fourth board 150 is, for example, a keyboard module or other input/output module, and the type thereof is not limited thereto.

Fig. 4 is a schematic view of the first panel of fig. 3 folded over with respect to the second panel. Referring to fig. 4, next, the first board body 110 is folded relative to the second board body 120 along the folding line 115 between the first board body 110 and the second board body 120, so that the first board body 110 is separated from the first portion 16.

Since the third plate 130 is pivotally connected to the first plate 110 between the first end 112 and the second end 114 via the hinge structure 140, when the first plate 110 is rotated, the first plate 110 is jointly folded with respect to the third plate 130. At this time, the third plate 130 is also folded back with respect to the second plate 120 such that the second surface 117 faces the third plate 130.

Fig. 5 is a schematic view of the electronic device of fig. 1 in a support position. Fig. 6 is a schematic view of another perspective of fig. 5. Referring to fig. 5 and fig. 6, as the first plate 110 is turned over, the first end edge 112 of the first plate 110 faces downward, and the first plate 110 and the third plate 130 can be erected together. Specifically, the first end edge 112 of the first board 110 and the free end 134 of the third board 130 can stand on the table top to serve as a stand.

At this time, the third end edge 122 of the second plate 120 is connected to the second end edge 114 of the first plate 110. When the first board 110 is turned over and erected on the table top together with the third board 130, the second board 120 moves along the third board 130 at the same time, so that the second board 120 is pulled up relative to the first board 110 and the third board 130, and the fourth end 124 of the second board 120 abuts against the third board 130.

Therefore, as shown in fig. 6, the fourth end edge 124 of the second panel 120 is higher than the first end edge 112 of the first panel 110 and the free end 134 of the third panel 130, so that the second portion 18 fixed to the second panel 120 is lifted and raised. In this way, the display surface 11 is raised a distance with respect to the free end 134. The display surface 11 may be closer to the height of the human eye to provide a more comfortable viewing experience.

In another aspect, in the embodiment, since the third plate 130 is pivotally connected to the first plate 110 by the hinge structure 140, the hinge structure 140 provides a torque force for pivoting between the first plate 110 and the third plate 130, so that the angle between the first plate 110 and the third plate 130 can be instantly fixed. Therefore, the supporting member 100 can stably support the rear surface and 12.

When a user wants to adjust the angle of the display surface 11, as long as a force is applied to rotate the first plate 110 relative to the third plate 130, the angle between the first plate 110 and the second plate 120 is correspondingly changed, the angle of the display surface 11 relative to the desktop is also changed, and the user can adjust the inclination angle of the display surface 11 according to his/her preference.

Fig. 7 is a schematic view of the fourth plate of the support element of fig. 6 separated from the third plate. Referring to fig. 7, in the supporting element 100 of the present embodiment, the fourth board 150 is detachably connected to the third board 130. The third plate 130 and the fourth plate 150 may be detachably connected to each other by magnetic attraction, engagement, or velcro. When the user does not need to use the fourth plate 150, the user only needs to separate the fourth plate 150 from the third plate 130 as shown in fig. 7.

In summary, the electronic device of the present invention is designed such that the second board is flexibly connected to the first board, and the third board is pivotally connected to the first board. When the electronic device is located at the accommodating position, the first plate body and the second plate body cover the back surface, and the third plate body covers the second plate body and part of the first plate body so as to protect the back surface. When the first plate body is turned over relative to the first part, the third plate body is also turned over relative to the second plate body, the second surface faces the third plate body, and the second plate body simultaneously moves along the third plate body, so that the display surface is raised for a distance relative to the free end. Therefore, the supporting element of the electronic device can achieve the effect of lifting the display surface, and is more convenient for a user to watch or operate the display surface.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the above embodiments, it should be understood that various changes and modifications can be made therein by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising:

a display surface;

a back surface having a first portion and a second portion opposite to the display surface; and

a support element comprising:

a first plate body having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is detachably covered on the first portion;

a second plate body which is connected with the first plate body in a bendable manner and combined with the second part; and

a third plate body which comprises a pivot end and a free end which are opposite, wherein the pivot end is pivoted on the second surface, and the third plate body covers the second plate body and part of the first plate body;

when the first plate body is turned over relative to the first part, the third plate body is also turned over relative to the second plate body, so that the second surface faces the third plate body, and the second plate body simultaneously moves along the third plate body, so that the display surface is raised by a distance relative to the free end.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first board has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the second board has a third end and a fourth end opposite to each other, the third end is flexibly connected to the second end, and the pivot end is pivotally connected to the first board between the first end and the second end.

3. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein when the electronic device and the supporting element are in the supporting position, the first end edge and the free end are erected together, and the fourth end edge abuts against the third board.

4. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein when said electronic device and said supporting element are in said supporting position, said fourth edge is higher than said first edge and said free end.

5. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein said support member further comprises:

and a fourth plate body which is connected with the free end in a bendable manner, wherein when the electronic device and the supporting element are positioned at the accommodating position, the first plate body and the second plate body are positioned beside the back surface, and the fourth plate body is positioned beside the display surface.

6. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein said support member further comprises:

a flexible section connected between the free end and the fourth board.

7. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the fourth board is detachably connected to the third board.

8. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the engaging member is a first magnetic member adapted to magnetically attract the electronic device, so that the electronic device is fixed to the second board.

9. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the pivot end is a hinge structure pivotally connected to the first board.

10. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the fourth board is a keyboard module.