CN1521765A - Rotation positioning module for display unit - Google Patents

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CN1521765A
CN1521765A CNA031038395A CN03103839A CN1521765A CN 1521765 A CN1521765 A CN 1521765A CN A031038395 A CNA031038395 A CN A031038395A CN 03103839 A CN03103839 A CN 03103839A CN 1521765 A CN1521765 A CN 1521765A
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A display rotary positioning module comprises a first rotating device, a second rotating device, a positioning switch and an auxiliary positioning post, wherein the first rotating device is connected to a display through rotating motion, and is connected to a second rotating device for pivoting the second rotating device, the positioning switch and the auxiliary positioning post jump upwards at predetermined positions, the auxiliary positioning post also crosses through the rotating element of the second rotating device, thus fixing the rotating device at a predetermined position, and making the display can only rotate along the rotational direction of the first rotating device, when the positioning switch and an auxiliary positioning post are pressed, the display can rotate along the direction of the first rotating device and the second rotating deivce.

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The positioning of rotating module of display
Technical field
The present invention relates to a kind of positioning of rotating module of display, particularly relate to a kind of positioning of rotating module of LCD of notebook computer.
Background technology
Along with the progress of optics science and technology with semiconductor technology, liquid crystal indicator (Liquid CrystalDisplay; LCD) be widely used on the electronic product display device.Advantages such as LCD has that high image quality, volume are little, in light weight, low voltage drive, low consumpting power and applied range, so be widely used in portable television, mobile phone, shot with video-corder projector, in consumer electronics such as notebook computer, desktop display and projection TV or the computer product, become the main flow of display.
Generally speaking, the LCD of notebook computer is fixed among the loam cake of notebook computer.When using notebook computer, loam cake is opened, to appear the LCD that is mounted thereon.Then utilize rotating shaft to be connected between loam cake and the host computer.So the LCD of notebook computer can be adjusted the angle of its loam cake along with the required use angle of user.
Because notebook computer has advantage easy to carry, so the user usually carries it, to handle the needs of routine work.But along with different environments for use, notebook computer often need carry out different demonstration work, to increase demonstrating one's ability of user.But because notebook computer only can be confined to limited and specific angles of display, so the personnel that listen to explanation aside, often also can't be by obtaining clearly image on the display.Moreover along with making rapid progress of software industry, computer operating system is more in conjunction with hand-write input function, and each tame dealer releases various panel computer (TabletPersonal Computer) respectively.Have the writing function double-purpose panel computer of innovation, not only change the custom that people use computer, also allow simultaneously the information industry brand-new milestone of marching toward.The double-purpose panel computer is write and the ability of the keyboard input of notebook computer and fast processing in conjunction with the pen type of the hommization of panel computer.Effectively the user who walks about at frequent needs is designed, have the input interface of hommization and have the liquid crystal screen display of rotatable 180 degree, the personnel that therefore can easily carry and make the next door to view and admire read the data on the screen easily.
But but owing to make screen have the function of left rotation and right rotation, but often cause the liquid crystal display screen in use, produce the phenomenon of rocking, cause screen problem of unstable in use on the contrary.And because in order to make screen have the ability of left rotation and right rotation, the rotatable screen of part is in the position of rotation axis, formed a pothole, when opening screen, just see this pothole, not only comparatively not attractive in appearance for the notebook computer appearance design, and if when falling in this pothole because of foreign matter, to make that more screen can't rotate, destroy the mechanism of rotation even.
Therefore, how effectively after the screen rotation, fixing screen is further eliminated the pothole of rotation axis position existence, so that one of user to be provided stable and input and display environment attractive in appearance, for the design and production firm and the user institute of notebook computer are looked forward to jointly.
Summary of the invention
In above-mentioned technical background, existing double-purpose panel computer, though but have the LCD of a left rotation and right rotation, because fixing mode instability, screen can produce the phenomenon of rocking in use.But and more because rotating shaft with left rotation and right rotation, make open LCD after, existing double-purpose panel computer generally has a pothole in the position of rotating shaft, makes the outward appearance of computer defective occur, the easier interference problem that causes foreign matter.Therefore, how to improve the stability and the outward appearance of improving computer rotation shaft of left rotation and right rotation screen, the stability the during operation that not only can improve the double-purpose panel computer more helps to improve the appearance design of double-purpose panel computer.
One of purpose of the present invention provides a kind of positioning of rotating module of display, utilizes positioning switch that the positioning of rotating module is fixed, and makes screen after rotation, can not produce the phenomenon of rocking.
Of the present invention one another purpose is to provide a kind of positioning of rotating module of display, utilizes the auxiliary positioning post, and the positioning of rotating module is further fixing, makes screen after rotation, can more stably operate.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a kind of positioning of rotating module of display, and after turning to the location, positioning switch can be upspring automatically, and the pothole at rotation axis place can be closed, and stops foreign matter to be fallen into effectively.
According to above-described purpose, the invention provides a kind of positioning of rotating module of display, the positioning of rotating module of this display comprises, first wheelwork, second wheelwork, positioning switch and auxiliary positioning post.First wheelwork, the display that is rotationally connected, for example the LCD of notebook computer makes display have the ability of rotating on first wheelwork.Second wheelwork, first wheelwork that is rotationally connected can rotate first wheelwork on second wheelwork, and therefore, display can rotate on the sense of rotation of first wheelwork and second wheelwork.When positioning switch pops up, utilize stationary plane, prop up the rotating element of second wheelwork, make it be fixed in the precalculated position, therefore, display only can rotate in the sense of rotation of first wheelwork.Simultaneously more utilize the auxiliary positioning post, it is coupled in positioning switch, and when positioning switch popped up, the auxiliary positioning post also popped up simultaneously, and passes the pilot hole on the rotating element, also further strengthens rotating element, makes it be fixed in above-mentioned precalculated position.
Above-mentioned auxiliary positioning post also comprises an elastic device, has the auxiliary positioning of making post and positioning switch, and the ability of upspringing when arriving the precalculated position for example is that 0 degree is when spending with 180.And when positioning switch was depressed downwards, the auxiliary positioning post also was depressed simultaneously, and separated with pilot hole, so display can rotate in the direction of first wheelwork and second wheelwork.
So positioning of rotating module of display of the present invention, when positioning switch pops up, the auxiliary positioning post is also upspring simultaneously, make the display can not left-right rotation, thus the problem that display rocks can eliminate operation the time, and more increase the apparent aesthetic feeling of electronic equipment such as notebook computer, prevent that foreign matter from falling in the emptying aperture, and be pressed downward following time at positioning switch, the auxiliary positioning post also is depressed simultaneously, and display has the ability of rotating in the direction of first wheelwork and second wheelwork fully.
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Figure 1A is a preferred embodiment of the positioning of rotating module of display of the present invention, the synoptic diagram when a notebook computer LCD is opened;
Figure 1B is that the LCD clockwise of the preferred embodiment among Fig. 1 revolves the synoptic diagram when turning 90 degrees;
Synoptic diagram when Fig. 1 C spends for the LCD clockwise Rotate 180 of the preferred embodiment among Fig. 1;
Fig. 2 is the detailed exploded view of the positioning of rotating module of display of the present invention.
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The present invention improves the stability that shows location when looking the screen operation effectively, more can increase the attractive in appearance of device.Below will and describe in detail and clearly demonstrate spirit of the present invention with diagram, as the person skilled in the art after understanding preferred embodiment of the present invention, when can be by the technology of teachings of the present invention, change and modification, it does not break away from spirit of the present invention and scope.
Figure 1A to Fig. 1 C is a preferred embodiment of the positioning of rotating module of display of the present invention.Wherein Figure 1A is the notebook computer of the positioning of rotating module of use display of the present invention, the synoptic diagram when opening LCD.Figure 1B LCD clockwise (or inverse clock) for this reason revolves synoptic diagram when turning 90 degrees.Fig. 1 C is the synoptic diagram of LCD clockwise (or inverse clock) when Rotate 180 is spent for this reason.As shown in FIG., this notebook computer comprises having, display 110, positioning of rotating module 120, and base 130.And display 110 comprises that the positive display pannel 112 and the display back of the body at the back side cover 114.As shown in Figure 1A, when the notebook computer of the positioning of rotating module of using display of the present invention, display 110 can directly upwardly open as traditional notebook computer, and adjusts the angle of required work.
As shown in Figure 1B, display 110 clockwises have rotated 90 degree, and the direction of display pannel 112 is towards the left side of notebook computer at this moment.Among Fig. 1 C, display 110 clockwise again revolves and turn 90 degrees, and that is to say that this moment, display pannel 112 forwarded the back position of notebook computer to, and the display back of the body covers 114 inboards that forward notebook computer to.Therefore, even the spectators at the rear of notebook computer, notebook computer of the present invention can be with the screen back track, and the user then directly uses keyboard or mouse to come data shown on the operation display panel and image.
Because the positioning of rotating module of display of the present invention, not only can open up and down, and clockwise Rotate 180 degree simultaneously, therefore, only need this moment again display 110 to be covered downwards, what the display panel 112 of notebook computer can make progress at this moment is smooth in the notebook computer top, and the display back of the body covers 114 and then covers on the keyboard of notebook computer, forms a panel computer.
Below will describe the operation steps of the positioning of rotating module of display of the present invention in detail with Fig. 2.Fig. 2 is the detailed exploded view of the positioning of rotating module of display of the present invention.As shown in FIG., the positioning of rotating module of display of the present invention comprises, first wheelwork, 122, the second wheelworks 124, and positioning switch 126, pilot hole 127 is with auxiliary positioning post 128.Wherein first wheelwork 122 is used for connecting display, and the action that display can be rotated up and down thereon can be opened display up and down.Second wheelwork 124 is coupled in first wheelwork 122, and therefore, first wheelwork 122 can carry out the rotation of left and right directions on second wheelwork 124.
Therefore, use the positioning of rotating module of display of the present invention, have the display that makes notebook computer and can on base, carry out up and down function with the left and right directions rotation.In order further to eliminate display rocking that operation the time is produced, the positioning of rotating module of display of the present invention, more utilize the appearance and modeling and the auxiliary positioning post 128 of the stationary plane of positioning switch 126, form locating module jointly, to eliminate the problem of display double swerve.
Auxiliary reference Figure 1A, positioning switch 126 is when the normal position, it will prop up the rotating element of second wheelwork 124 that is positioned at display 110 belows, therefore when display 110 when 0 spends, positioning switch 126 withstands the rotating element of second wheelwork 124 that is positioned at display 110 belows effectively, makes its left-right rotation again, therefore, when the user carries out the operation of notebook computer, display 110 can be rocked by fixing and unlikely generation effectively.And this moment, auxiliary positioning post 128, can pop up along with positioning switch 126 during in the normal position at positioning switch 126, and auxiliary positioning post 128 will pass the pilot hole 127 on second wheelwork 124.Therefore, second wheelwork 124 is fixing with auxiliary positioning post 128 by positioning switch 126 simultaneously, so display 110 can be more stable when operation and be not interposing at the phenomenon that generation is rocked.
Again with reference to figure 1C, be 180 when spending at display 110, positioning switch 126 is also upspring in the normal position, this moment, positioning switch 126 also blocked the rotating element of second wheelwork 124 of display 110 belows effectively, and auxiliary positioning post 128 also passes the pilot hole 127 on the rotating element of second wheelwork 124 simultaneously, makes second wheelwork 124 left-right rotation again, therefore, when the user carries out the operation of notebook computer, display 110 can be rocked by fixing and unlikely generation effectively.
When the user will carry out the rotation of display 110, only need positioning switch 126 is depressed, it is sagged and be in a position of sinking, drive auxiliary positioning post 128 simultaneously and leave pilot hole 127 downwards, then this moment, display 110 can successfully carry out the rotation of left and right directions.
When display 110 is transferred to 0 degree or 180 degree positions, positioning switch 126 and auxiliary positioning post 128, to upspring because of the elastic force effect, for example utilize the elastic device on the auxiliary positioning post, make positioning switch 126 prop up second wheelwork 124, and auxiliary positioning post 128 also passes pilot hole 127 simultaneously, and therefore, the rotation direction of second wheelwork of display 110 will be fixed again.
By above-mentioned explanation as can be known, when display will carry out the rotation of left and right directions, for display can successfully be rotated, one corresponding pothole must be arranged on base usually, and the positioning of rotating module of display of the present invention, positioning switch that utilization can be upspring and auxiliary positioning post, on the one hand after the display rotational positioning, display is fixed, and positioning switch is upspring and can be covered this pothole structure, foreign matter can't be fallen among the pothole, effectively beautify the pothole outward appearance, more pleasing when notebook computer is used.Therefore the present invention not only improves the steadiness of display, also increases the aesthetic property of display simultaneously.The positioning of rotating module of display of the present invention not only applicable to the LCD of notebook computer, can also be used in any electronic installation with flat-panel screens simultaneously.
Though disclosed the present invention in conjunction with an above preferred embodiment; yet it is not in order to limit the present invention; any those skilled in the art can be used for a variety of modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, so protection scope of the present invention should be with being as the criterion that claims were defined.

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1. the positioning of rotating module of a display comprises at least:
One first wheelwork, the display that is rotationally connected makes this display have the ability of rotating on this first wheelwork;
One second wheelwork, this first wheelwork that is rotationally connected makes this first wheelwork, has the ability of rotating on this second wheelwork, and this display has the ability in this first wheelwork and two sense of rotation rotations of this second wheelwork;
One positioning switch, have a stationary plane, when this positioning switch popped up, this stationary plane had the fixing ability of a rotating element that makes this second wheelwork, make this rotating element be fixed in a precalculated position, and this display only can rotate in the sense of rotation of this first wheelwork; And
One auxiliary positioning post is connected in this positioning switch, and when this positioning switch popped up, this auxiliary positioning post also popped up simultaneously, and passes a pilot hole of this rotating element, forces this rotating element to be fixed in this precalculated position more.
2. the positioning of rotating module of display as claimed in claim 1, wherein above-mentioned display comprises a display panels.
3. the positioning of rotating module of display as claimed in claim 1, wherein above-mentioned auxiliary positioning post also comprises an elastic device, makes this auxiliary positioning post and this positioning switch, upsprings in this precalculated position.
4. the positioning of rotating module of display as claimed in claim 1, wherein above-mentioned precalculated position comprise that this rotating element is the position of 0 degree.
5. the positioning of rotating module of display as claimed in claim 1, wherein above-mentioned precalculated position comprise that this rotating element is the positions of 180 degree.
6. the positioning of rotating module of display as claimed in claim 1, when wherein above-mentioned positioning switch was depressed downwards, this auxiliary positioning post also was depressed simultaneously, and separates with this pilot hole.
7. the positioning of rotating module of display as claimed in claim 6, when wherein above-mentioned positioning switch was depressed downwards, this display had the ability of rotating in the direction of this first wheelwork and second wheelwork.
8. the positioning of rotating module of a display is used in a notebook computer, and the positioning of rotating module of this display comprises at least:
One first wheelwork, a LCD of this notebook computer that is rotationally connected makes this LCD have the ability of rotating on this first wheelwork;
One second wheelwork, this first wheelwork is rotationally connected, and be fixed on the base of this notebook computer, make this first wheelwork, have the ability of on this second wheelwork, rotating, and this LCD has the ability in this first wheelwork and two sense of rotation rotations of this second wheelwork;
One positioning switch, have a stationary plane, when this positioning switch popped up, this stationary plane had the fixing ability of a rotating element that makes this second wheelwork, make this rotating element be fixed in a precalculated position, and this display only can rotate in the sense of rotation of this first wheelwork; And
One auxiliary positioning post is connected in this positioning switch, and when this positioning switch popped up, this auxiliary positioning post also popped up simultaneously, and passes a pilot hole of this rotating element, forces this rotating element to be fixed in this precalculated position more.
9. the positioning of rotating module of display as claimed in claim 8, wherein above-mentioned auxiliary positioning post also comprises an elastic device, makes this auxiliary positioning post and this positioning switch, upsprings in this precalculated position.
10. the positioning of rotating module of display as claimed in claim 8, wherein above-mentioned precalculated position comprise that this rotating element is the position of 0 degree.
11. the positioning of rotating module of display as claimed in claim 8, wherein above-mentioned precalculated position comprise that this rotating element is the position of 180 degree.
12. the positioning of rotating module of display as claimed in claim 8, when wherein above-mentioned positioning switch was depressed downwards, this auxiliary positioning post also was depressed simultaneously, and separates with this pilot hole.
13. the positioning of rotating module of display as claimed in claim 12, when wherein above-mentioned positioning switch was depressed downwards, this LCD had the ability of rotating in the direction of this first wheelwork and second wheelwork.
14. a notebook computer comprises at least:
One LCD;
One base; And
One positioning of rotating module connects this LCD and this base, and this positioning of rotating module wherein also comprises:
One first wheelwork, this LCD that is rotationally connected makes this LCD have the ability of rotating on this first wheelwork;
One second wheelwork, this first wheelwork is rotationally connected, make this first wheelwork, have the ability of on this second wheelwork, rotating, and this LCD has the ability in this first wheelwork and two sense of rotation rotations of this second wheelwork;
One positioning switch, have a stationary plane, when this positioning switch popped up, this stationary plane had the fixing ability of a rotating element that makes this second wheelwork, make this rotating element be fixed in a precalculated position, and this display only can rotate in the sense of rotation of this first wheelwork; And
One auxiliary positioning post is connected in this positioning switch, and when this positioning switch popped up, this auxiliary positioning post also popped up simultaneously, and passes a pilot hole of this rotating element, forces this rotating element to be fixed in this precalculated position more.
15. notebook computer as claimed in claim 14, wherein above-mentioned precalculated position comprise that this rotating element is the position of 0 degree.
16. notebook computer as claimed in claim 14, wherein above-mentioned precalculated position comprise that this rotating element is the position of 180 degree.
17. notebook computer as claimed in claim 14, when wherein above-mentioned positioning switch was depressed downwards, this auxiliary positioning post also was depressed simultaneously, and separates with this pilot hole.
18. notebook computer as claimed in claim 17, when wherein above-mentioned positioning switch was depressed downwards, this LCD had the ability of rotating in the direction of this first wheelwork and second wheelwork.
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