DE202016100538U1 - Rotary device for an electronic device and electronic device with a rotary device - Google Patents

Abstract

A rotating device (1) for an electronic device (15), in particular a monitor, comprising the rotating device - a rotating device (2) with a base body (4) for contact with a mounting surface (16) and a rotary body (3) for fixing to a lower side (17) of the electronic device (15), wherein the rotary body (3) is rotatably mechanically coupled to the base body (4) about a vertical axis (5), and - a sliding element (7); wherein the rotary device (2) by means of the rotary body (3) and the sliding element (7) on the underside (17) of the electronic device (15) are fixable such that • the electronic device (15) after placing on the footprint (16 ) is in contact with the mounting surface (16) via the base body (4) of the rotating device (2), and • the electronic device (15) is rotatable about the vertical axis (5) of the rotating device (2), wherein the rotating electronic device Device (15) via the sliding element (7) on the footprint (16) slides.

Description

The invention relates to a rotary device for an electronic device, in particular a monitor. The invention further relates to an electronic device with such a rotation device.

Electronic devices, particularly computer systems or components for computer systems, are often equipped with a mechanism that allows the electronic device to be rotated about a vertical axis. For example, monitors or screens, especially from the premium segment, have such a function integrated that allows the monitor to rotate. Typically, the functionality is integrated into a base of the electronic device.

An object underlying the present invention is to provide a concept for a rotary device which contributes to a flexible usability.

A rotary device for an electronic device is disclosed, in particular a monitor. The rotary device has a rotating device with a base body for contact with a mounting surface and a rotary body for fixing to a lower side of the electronic device. The rotary body is rotatably mechanically coupled to the main body about a vertical axis. The rotary device further comprises a sliding element. On the underside of the electronic device, the rotating means by means of the rotary body and the sliding element are fixed in such a way that the electronic device after placement on the footprint on the body of the rotary device in contact with the footprint. In this case, the electronic device is rotatable about the vertical axis of the rotary device, wherein during rotation, the electronic device slides on the sliding surface on the footprint.

In the rotary device is a modular system or a modular kit, by means of which a rotary functionality or a rotating mechanism for any electronic device can be retrofitted. The electronic device itself has no rotary functionality or is not equipped with such. For example, a monitor or screen for a computer system does not have a rotating mechanism or is itself not vertically rotatable. In order to give such a device nevertheless a possibility for rotation, the rotating device and the sliding element are respectively fixed to the underside of the electronic device. The rotating device is the center of rotation. The sliding element may also be referred to as a sliding body. Subsequently, the electronic device is placed on the footprint, so that this only via the slider and the rotating device in contact with the footprint. The footprint is for example a surface of a table, such as a desk. In other words, the electronic device via the sliding member and the rotating device is supported on the footprint.

By means of the rotary device, a compact and cost-effective realization of a rotary functionality for an electronic device can be realized. As a result, devices that did not originally bring this function with them, such as older existing devices, can be retrofitted with the rotation functionality. Furthermore, can be dispensed with a complicated mechanism or the provision of various fasteners on the electronic device.

The fixing of the sliding element and the rotating device on the underside of the electronic device is freely determinable with respect to a position of these elements, depending on structural and geometric limits of the underside of the electronic device. As a result, the center of rotation, ie the vertical axis for the electronic device (also called swivel axis), can be freely selected. The rotation is essentially stationary with respect to the footprint. For example, the rotator is mounted centrally on the underside of the electronic device, while the slider is mounted in an edge region, for example in a corner, the bottom. The sliding elements ensure a low-friction, smooth running on the footprint. Alternatively, the position of the rotary device can be arranged in the region of peripheral connections of the electronic device so that cables and / or peripheral devices connected with a rotation of the device are only insignificantly influenced by the rotation. In other words, they only slightly change their position by a small distance from the center of rotation.

Alternatively, two or more sliding elements can be provided. This depends, for example, on the geometric design of the electronic device or its underside.

Another advantage of the rotary device is that it can also be easily assembled by a customer himself. However, a factory assembly of the rotary device is possible.

According to one embodiment, the main body has a surface for contact with the Set-up surface and the surface is non-slip. As a result, the electronic device in the erected state on the footprint during normal use can not be moved or only slightly, especially if this is to be rotated. Furthermore, the vertical axis remains fixed in position at a predetermined position with respect to the footprint.

For example, the surface on the footprint on a high static friction. This can be set, for example, by selecting a suitable material and / or a corresponding machining of the surface. For example, the surface can have a high degree of roughness and / or a predetermined profiling, so that the rotating device in the mounted state prevents slippage of the erected electronic device. The surface of the main body preferably has an elastic plastic material. In other words, the surface of the body is gummed. Alternatively or additionally, the main body itself is made entirely from an elastic plastic material.

According to a further embodiment, the rotary body of the rotary device and an upper side of the sliding element each have a connecting means for fixing the rotary device and the sliding element to the electronic device. By means of the connecting means both the sliding element and the rotating body can be firmly connected to the electronic device. It is not absolutely necessary that the connecting means of the sliding element and the rotary device are of similar design, there are also different connecting means conceivable.

According to embodiments, the connecting means is a latching element, a snap element, an adhesive layer or a Velcro element. In other words, various connection techniques of the sliding element and the rotating device with the underside of the electronic device are conceivable.

For example, the rotating body and / or the sliding member have an adhesive surface or an adhesive layer for engaging the electronic device. As a result, the sliding element and / or the rotary body can be attached to the underside of the electronic device in a particularly simple, fast and cost-effective manner. This contributes to a cost-effective production. It is also contributed that the rotating device and / or the sliding element can be connected at arbitrary positions with the bottom of the electronic device.

Similarly, the slider and / or the rotator can make a hook and loop connection to the electronic device. For example, this is provided on the sliding element and on the rotary body and on the underside of the electronic device, a corresponding Klettverschlussband.

According to a further embodiment, the sliding element has a sliding surface for contact with the mounting surface. The sliding surface preferably has a sliding material, in particular Teflon, nylon or felt. This contributes in particular to a simple and smooth sliding of the electronic device on the footprint. The sliding material is applied for example as a layer on the sliding element. Alternatively, the sliding member is made of this material, at least in a region having the sliding surface.

Furthermore, an electronic device with a rotary device according to one of the above-described embodiments is disclosed. The electronic device has an underside associated with a footprint. The rotary device has a rotating device with a base body for contact with a mounting surface and a rotary body for fixing to the underside of the electronic device. The rotary body is rotatably mechanically coupled to the main body about a vertical axis. Furthermore, the rotation device has a sliding element. On the underside of the electronic device, the rotating means by means of the rotary body and the sliding element can be fixed in such a way that the electronic device is in contact with the installation surface after being placed on the installation surface above the base body of the rotary device. In this case, the electronic device is rotatable about the vertical axis of the rotary device, wherein during rotation, the electronic device slides on the sliding surface on the footprint.

The electronic device essentially has the aforementioned advantages and functions.

Further advantageous embodiments are disclosed in the dependent claims and in the following detailed description of an embodiment.

The embodiment will be described below with the help of attached figures. Similar or identically acting elements are provided across the figures with the same reference numerals.

In the figures show:

1 a perspective, schematic view of a rotating device,

2 a perspective, schematic view of a sliding member and

3 a perspective, schematic view of an electronic device with the rotator and a plurality of sliding elements.

1 and 2 show a turning device 2 and a sliding element 7 , which together a rotating device 1 form as they are in 3 shown and explained later.

The turning device 2 according to 2 has at least one main body 4 and a rotating body 3 on. The rotary body 3 is mechanical with the main body 4 connected so that the rotary body 3 with respect to a vertical axis 5 rotatable in both directions with respect to the base body 4 is (see double arrow 19 ). In other words, the rotator stops 2 a kind of turntable dar.

In the embodiment, the main body 4 and the rotating body 3 disc-shaped and rotatably connected via an axle element, in particular an axle pin. The main body 4 and the rotating body 3 are firmly connected so that they can not be broken during operation. In alternative embodiments, no axle pin is necessary and the rotating body 3 and the main body 4 are connected via a snap-in, in particular a so-called snap-in connection, or a latching connection. The turning device 2 is thus made in two parts. For example, the rotary body 3 and the main body 4 latched together latching. This has the advantage that no further elements are necessary. Furthermore, other shapes for the rotary body 3 and / or the main body 4 conceivable, for example, plate-shaped, rectangular or the like.

In the embodiment, the rotary body 3 free, ie as often as desired in one direction, around the vertical axis 5 rotatable. However, alternative embodiments with limiting means such as stops are conceivable which limit a rotation about the vertical axis. For example, a rotation in an angular range 90 ° may be desired.

In the embodiment, the rotary body is located 3 touching and sliding on the body 4 which, however, does not necessarily have to be the case. In the exemplary embodiment, the materials of the main body 4 and the rotary body 3 coordinated so that a low-friction sliding is achieved, in particular if, as explained later, a weight on the rotating device 2 overloaded.

At a bottom 12 the turning device 2 indicates the basic body 4 has a surface 6 on (see dotted line in 1 ). The surface 6 is non-slip, the surface 6 is rubberized. In the embodiment, the entire body is 4 made of an elastic plastic material. The surface 6 of the basic body 4 is set up, in contact with a footprint as later based on 3 explained.

On a top 12 the turning device 2 or the rotary body 3 has the rotating body 3 an adhesive layer 11 having. The adhesive layer 11 represents a connecting means. About the rotary body 3 is the turning device 2 connectable to an electronic device (see 3 ). The rotary body 3 may also be referred to as a connection plate or connecting body.

Over the adhesive surface 11 becomes the turning device 2 , as in 3 shown attached to a bottom of an electronic device.

2 shows a sliding element 7 the rotation device 1 , The sliding element 7 is disc-shaped and has an upper side 10 with an adhesive layer 11 analogous to above. At a bottom 14 of the sliding element 7 is a sliding surface 9 provided, which has a sliding material as described above. The sliding surface 9 of the sliding element 7 is set up to come into contact with a footprint, as follows from 3 explained.

3 schematically shows a perspective view of a screen 15 for a computer system that represents an electronic device. Alternatively, the electronic device is for example a so-called all-in-one PC or a mini PC. The screen has a pedestal 18 with a bottom 17 , About the bottom 17 becomes the screen 15 usually on a footprint 16 placed, for example, part of a table.

On the bottom 17 is the rotation device 1 arranged, which from the above-described rotating device 2 and four sliding elements 7 consists.

The turning device 2 as well as the sliding elements 7 are about the adhesive layers 11 stuck to the bottom 17 Of the screen 15 connected. Distances of the elements 2 and 7 to each other and their positioning are due to the described embodiment within the geometric expression of the bottom 17 Of the screen 15 freely selectable. The turning device 2 is attached so that the vertical axis 5 at the desired position normal to the footprint 16 runs. The sliding elements 7 are in the embodiment in each of the four corners of the screen 15 appropriate.

After setting up the screen 15 this is solely about the elements of the rotary device 1 in contact with the installation surface 16 , Due to the rubberized surface 6 the turning device 2 is the screen 15 not displaceable.

The screen 15 is now thanks to the turning device 2 around the rotational center formed by this about the vertical axis 5 rotatable. The center of rotation remains until the screen is changed 15 essentially stationary with respect to the footprint 16 ,

The screen 15 can now turn around the vertical axis of the turning device 2 be rotated, this in rotation on the sliding elements 7 slides.

The rotation device 1 thus allows a simple, modular and cost-effective retrofitting of the rotary functionality for an electronic device that does not originally have this feature.

It should be noted at this point that instead of four sliding elements 7 can also find more or less use with an electronic device.

Furthermore, it should be noted at this point that the in 1 and 2 shown thicknesses of the rotating device 2 or the sliding elements 7 are coordinated so that they are in the specified state at the bottom 17 Of the screen 15 form a common level of support. In other words, the sliding surfaces 9 and the surface 6 the turning device 2 arranged substantially in a plane in the assembled state.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

 spinner

2

 rotator

3

 rotating body

4

 body

5

 vertical axis

6

 surface

7

 Slide

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 Sliding surface

10

 top

11

 adhesive layer

12

 bottom

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 top

14

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 screen

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18

 stand

19

 double arrow

Claims (10)

Rotation device ( 1 ) for an electronic device ( 15 ), in particular a monitor, comprising the rotary device - a rotary device ( 2 ) with a basic body ( 4 ) for contact with a footprint ( 16 ) and a rotary body ( 3 ) for fixing to a lower side ( 17 ) of the electronic device ( 15 ), wherein the rotary body ( 3 ) rotatable about a vertical axis ( 5 ) with the basic body ( 4 ) is mechanically coupled, and - a sliding element ( 7 ); the rotating device ( 2 ) by means of the rotary body ( 3 ) and the sliding element ( 7 ) on the bottom ( 17 ) of the electronic device ( 15 ) are determinable in such a way that • the electronic device ( 15 ) after placement on the footprint ( 16 ) over the main body ( 4 ) of the turning device ( 2 ) in contact with the footprint ( 16 ), and • the electronic device ( 15 ) about the vertical axis ( 5 ) of the turning device ( 2 ) is rotatable, wherein when turning the electronic device ( 15 ) via the sliding element ( 7 ) on the footprint ( 16 ) slides. Rotation device ( 1 ) according to claim 1, wherein the basic body ( 4 ) a surface ( 6 ) for contact with the footprint ( 16 ) and the surface ( 6 ) is designed slip-resistant. Rotation device ( 1 ) according to claim 2, wherein the surface ( 6 ) of the basic body ( 4 ) has an elastic plastic material. Rotation device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the rotary body ( 3 ) of the turning device ( 2 ) and a top ( 10 ) of the sliding element ( 7 ) each a connecting means for fixing the rotating device ( 2 ) and the sliding element ( 7 ) to the electronic device ( 15 ) exhibit. Rotation device ( 1 ) according to claim 4, wherein the connecting means comprises a latching element, a snap element, an adhesive layer ( 11 ) or a Velcro element. Rotation device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the sliding element ( 7 ) a sliding surface ( 9 ) for contact with the footprint ( 16 ) having. Rotation device ( 1 ) according to claim 6, wherein the sliding surface ( 9 ) of the sliding element comprises a sliding material, in particular Teflon, nylon or felt. Electronic device ( 15 ) with a rotary device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein - the electronic device ( 15 ) one of a footprint ( 16 ) associated subpage ( 17 ), - the rotary device ( 1 ) a rotating device ( 2 ) with a basic body ( 4 ) for contact with a footprint ( 16 ) and a rotary body ( 3 ) for fixing at the bottom ( 17 ) of the electronic device ( 15 ), wherein the rotary body ( 3 ) rotatable about a vertical axis with the main body ( 4 ) is mechanically coupled, and - a sliding element; the rotating device ( 2 ) by means of the rotary body ( 3 ) and the sliding element ( 7 ) on the bottom ( 17 ) of the electronic device ( 15 ) are determinable in such a way that • the electronic device ( 15 ) after placement on the footprint ( 16 ) over the main body ( 4 ) of the turning device ( 2 ) in contact with the footprint ( 16 ), and • the electronic device ( 15 ) about the vertical axis of the rotating device ( 2 ) is rotatable, wherein when turning the electronic device ( 15 ) via the sliding element ( 7 ) on the footprint ( 16 ) slides. Electronic device ( 15 ) according to claim 8, wherein the rotating device ( 2 ) and the sliding element in each case by means of a connection technique with the underside ( 17 ) of the electronic device ( 15 ) are connectable. Electronic device ( 15 ) according to claim 9, wherein the connection technique is a hook-and-loop fastener, an adhesive connection, a snap connection or a snap connection.

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