FI119494B - A power transmission mechanism - Google Patents

Description

119494

transmission mechanism

Area

The invention relates to a transmission mechanism for moving an electronic component in a portable electronic device, an electronic component component adapter incorporating a transmission mechanism, a portable electronic device containing a power transmission mechanism, and a housing for a portable electronic device containing a transmission mechanism.

Background

Portable electronic devices, such as cellular phones, often utilize electronic components that are temporarily mounted on a portable electronic device and / or may require removal. The components usually have an electrical or mechanical adapter through which the electronic component is coupled to the portable electronic device, but which requires a tight and possibly 15 precise fit with the portable electronic device adapter to function reliably. Thus, detaching the electronic component from the adapter of the portable electronic device may require a great deal of force, and in some cases, the operating position of the electronic component may be located deep within the structures of the portable electronic device, whereby the component is not directly accessible to the user. Thus, it is useful to look at means for enabling the electronic component: * ·, · to be moved within a portable electronic device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a transmission mechanism, a component adapter for an electronic device, a portable electronic device, and a housing for a portable electronic device. so as to achieve easy portability of the electronic component in the portable electronic device.

A first feature of the invention is a power transmission mechanism for moving an electronic component in a portable electronic device. in the tea, the transmission mechanism comprising: a drive member for receiving the transmission mechanism Y. ', 30 nism for propulsion, and converting the propulsion into a labor *' · * labor force; and a thrust line for deriving thrust from a drive member:. * ·· for an electronic component adapted to slide ·: **: during operation, the control structure of the portable electronic device and 2 119494 at least partially aligned with the curvature of the thrust.

In another aspect of the invention, there is provided an electronic component component adapter in a portable electronic device comprising a transmission mechanism for moving an electronic component in a component adapter, the transmission mechanism comprising: an actuator for receiving propulsion power and converting propulsion power; and a thrust line for conducting thrust from a drive member to a component adapted to slide during operation of the portable electronic device control structure and at least partially conform to the curvature of the steering structure, causing a change in the thrust direction.

A third aspect of the invention relates to a portable electronic device comprising: a component adapter for mating an electronic component to a portable electronic device; and a transmission mechanism for moving the electronic component of the component adapter, the transmission mechanism comprising: an operating member for receiving the drive force of the drive mechanism and converting the drive force into a thrust; the control structure; and a thrust line for conducting thrust from the drive member to an electronic component adapted to slide during operation in the steering structure and at least partially conform to the curvature of the steering structure, causing a change in the thrust direction.

In another aspect of the invention, there is provided a housing for a portable electronic device, comprising a drive mechanism for moving an electronic component in a housing, the drive mechanism comprising: a drive member for receiving a propelling force of a self-transmitting mechanism and converting the driving force; the control structure; and a propulsion line to conduct the propulsion • · · from the actuator to an electronic component which is adapted to slide during operation in the steering structure and at least partially conform to the curvature of the steering structure, causing a change in the thrust **: ** direction.

Preferred embodiments of the invention are described in the dependent claims.

···. The invention is based on the fact that, in the transmission mechanism, the thrust from the fingers of an exemplary user is conducted via a thrust wire to the interior of a portable electronic device where the thrust 3 119494 is guided such that the electronic component of the portable electronic device can be moved by a thrust.

Several advantages are achieved by the transmission mechanism of the invention, the electronic device component adapter, the portable electronic device and the housing of the portable electronic device. One advantage is achieved by moving the electronic component within the portable electronic device without the user touching the electronic component.

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The invention will now be described in more detail in connection with preferred embodiments, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 shows a first example of a structure of a portable electronic device and an electronic component, Figure 2A shows a first example of a transmission mechanism according to an embodiment; according to an embodiment, Fig. 3A shows a third example of the structure of a transmission mechanism according to one embodiment, Fig. 3B shows a fourth example of a structure of a transmission mechanism 20 according to an embodiment, In an embodiment of a ronic device, ··· *: 25 Figure 4B shows a first sectional view of a portable electronic device. 5A shows a second isometric view of a portable electronic device. . 5B shows another sectional view of an embodiment of a portable electronic device · 30: 6 * shows a sixth example of a transmission mechanism a · *. ·· *. according to one embodiment,. Fig. 7 shows a seventh example of a transmission mechanism a a a '· "according to one embodiment.

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Description of Embodiments

Referring to Figure 1, an example of a structure of a portable electronic device 10 is considered. The portable electronic device 10 comprises a housing 100, a component adapter 106 and a component adapter aperture 104. In addition, Figure 1 illustrates the electronic component 102.

The housing 100 may be, for example, a plastic housing made by molding technology. In one embodiment, the housing 100 is at least partially metal.

Component adapter 106 is typically a structure extending within portable electronic device 10, comprising a control structure for guiding electronic component 102 through component adapter aperture 104 to an operating position, and electronic contact means for establishing electrical contact between portable electronic device 10 and electronic component 102.

In one embodiment, the component adapter 106 is a module type part of a portable electronic device 10 that can be fabricated separately from other parts of a portable electronic device 10 and mounted on a portable electronic device 10 during the manufacturing step of the portable electronic device 10.

The electronic component 102 is typically a portable electronic component. a device operable with its device 10. The electronic component 102 may be t "· \ portable electronic device to the accessory 10, which can be removed from a portable" * · · · electronic device 10 and connected to the portable electronic device 10 the direction of the arrow 108 direction. In one embodiment, the electronic component 102 is a portable component within the portable electronic device 10, such as a memory card or a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. For example, the SIM card may have two ♦ ·· slots in the portable electronic device 10.

, Y; In one embodiment, the electronic component 102 is a memory. * ··. 30 cards for storing digital data. Portable Electronic Device • For example, the S 10 can read and / or write data to a memory card. In this case, removability allows data to be transferred between the portable electronic device 10 and an external device.

: In one embodiment, the electronic component 102 is a power supply such as a · ·· 35 battery. In this case, the power supply can be disconnected for charging on an external charger and replaced with a • charged power supply.

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The portable electronic device may be, for example, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a laptop, a camera and / or an audio player. However, the disclosed solution is not limited to the examples shown, but can be applied to any portable electronic device 10 utilizing a removable and / or removable electronic component 102.

Referring to Figures 2A and 2B, the transmission mechanism 200A, 200B comprises a drive member 206 and a thrust conductor 202 coupled to the drive member 206.

The actuator 206 receives the driving force of the transmission mechanism 200A, 200B 10 from the user and / or the motor 222. The motor 222 is, for example, a stepper motor and the actuator may be, for example, a tooth formed on the propulsion guide 202 and adapted to the drive gear.

For example, the drive member 206 is a projection formed in the thrust conductor 202, which may have a through opening through the housing 100 of the portable electronic device 10 so that the user has access to the drive member 206.

The actuator 206 converts the received propulsion to thrust and transmits the thrust to the thrust conductor 202.

A power transmission mechanism 200A, 200B may comprise a guiding structure 208 to 20, wherein the impulsive force conductor 202 glides and which guides the impulsive force of 202 N 'moving the operating portion 206 to indicate the direction of the arrow 216 direction. Brochure- *! in this example, the control structure 208 is a groove. The control structure 208 may be • · · *; *; formed in the housing 100 of the portable electronic device 10 or in the rail 204 for the control rail ** i. The structure 208 is integrated in the component adapter 106.

In one embodiment, the control structure 208 is integrated into the body or housing of the portable electronic device 10 to minimize the number and price of parts. For example, the body structure or housing may be made by injection molding of a plastic material.

. ···. 30 impulsive force conductor 202 glides and adapts to the guiding structure 208 • · * "curved structures causing, depending on the change in the thrust direction 202 of the end of the impulsive force the location of the guiding structure 208. FIGURES • · · 2A and 2B, the thrust of 202 end of the impulsive force into the: direction of the arrow 218 direction, which is an electronic component 102 movement / ...... 35 dan 220 when disconnecting the electronic component from the component adapter 106.

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Thrust is typically a force that causes the thrust conductor 202 to be compressed in the longitudinal direction. The non-compression of the thrust causes the thrust to be transmitted to the electronic end 10 of the thrust conductor 202.

The propulsion line 202 leads from the propulsion drive part 206 to the electronic component 102, which is adapted to slide during operation of the control structure 208 of the portable electronic device 10 and at least partially conform to the curvature 214 of the control structure 208.

The propulsion line 202 is typically a ribbon-like flexible structure that adapts to the curvature 214 of the control structure 208 of the portable electronic device 10 as the propulsion line 202 is dissolved in the control structure. The adaptability of the thrust line 202 typically depends on the thickness of the thrust line 202 and the material used. The required stiffness of the thrust conductor 202 15 may be determined by the force required to move the electronic component 102 and the minimum curvature of the control structure 208 of the electronic device 10. However, the disclosed solution is not limited to a strip-like structure, but the profile of the thrust conductor 202 may be of any kind, as long as the control structure 208 is shaped such that the control structure 20 208 sufficiently supports the thrust conductor 202 to prevent the thrust conductor 202 ... aliasing.

• * · *. In one embodiment, the thrust conductor 202 is flexible • · · *; plastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene or a mixture thereof. Thrust-] · '? the conductor 202 may have a thickness of about 1 millimeter and a width of about 3 to 30 millimeters.

The dimensions shown are only examples, and the width and thickness of the thrust {conductor 202} used in the applications depend on the dimensions of the electronic device and the curvature of the control structure 208. The solution shown does not set limits to the length of the thrust line 202, but the length may be limited by the control structure and: v. friction force between thrust line 202, which is proportional to the contact area between thrust conductor 202 and control structure.

The thrust conductor 202 allows the driving force to be applied to the internal structures of the portable electronic device 10, whereby the electron component 102 can be pushed out of its operating position without the need for the user to touch the electronic component 102. access to the com., ι 35 component adapter 106 is reduced, and at the periphery of the component adapter aperture 104, · · 7 119494, no structures are required to facilitate access of the user's fingers to the edges of the electronic component.

In one embodiment, the portable electronic device 10 comprises an electrical switch 210 for controlling the electrical connection between the electronic component 102 and the portable electronic device 10. The electrical switch 210 may be connected, for example, to the circuit board of the portable electronic device 10, from which the electrical switch 210 is connected to the control circuits of the portable electronic device 10. Thus, the electronic switch 210 can control, for example, the writing and reading of the electronic component 102 via control circuits. 10 In one embodiment, the electrical switch 210 is part of the component adapter 106.

In one embodiment, the transmission mechanism 200A, 200B comprises a mechanical coupling member 212 coupled to the thrust conductor 202 for changing the position of the electric switch 210 during the movement of the thrust conductor 202. In the example of Figure 2A, the mechanical switch member 212 has not overridden the electrical switch 210 in the switching position of the electronic component 102 and the portable electronic device 10. In the example of Figure 2B, the mechanical switch member 212 has bypassed the electrical switch 210 which has controlled the switch 20 between the electronic component 102 and the portable electronic device 10. The electron component 102 can then be removed in a controlled manner ... from a portable electronic device 10.

The mechanical coupling member 312 may be in the form of a propulsion conductor 308 in the form of a · · * | a projection or recess. In one embodiment, the mechanical coupling member 312] is integrated in the propulsion line 308 during the manufacture of the propulsion line 308.

• · · With reference to Figures 3A and 3B, an example of solution to the sun gear mechanism 300A according to an embodiment in which the driving part 306 is located in the vicinity of the component adapter of the housing opening and the operating portion 306 is operating in accordance with the direction of the arrow 314 of the electronic components. · *. 30 t 102 in a direction perpendicular to the direction of travel. In addition, the thrust conductor 308 is adapted to conduct a thrust behind the component adapter and to change the thrust direction in the direction of movement of the electronic component 102.

In the example of Figure 3A, the electronic component 102 is in its operating position, and in the example of Figure 3B, the electronic component 102 is disconnected from its operating position. In its operating position, the electronic component 102 is electrically coupled to the portable electronic device.

in Example 3A, the pushing force is an impulsive force the head 308 into the direction of the arrow 316 direction. the example of Figure 3B, the head 308 of the push-5 voimajohtimen is in the direction of the arrow 320 direction, and the thrust of the path of movement 102 of the electronic component direction. 3A and 3B, between the examples of FIG thrust direction of the arrow 318 direction.

In the examples shown in Figures 3A and 3B, the transmission mechanism 300A comprises a cover member 324 coupled to a drive member 306 and 10 adapted to cover the portable electronic device component adapter aperture 104 with the electronic component 102 in its operating position and to open the .

For example, the masking member 324 reduces access of dirt and other deleterious factors to the component adapter 106. In the embodiment shown, the masking member 324 automatically ejects from the opening 104 of the component adapter 106 when the electronic component 102 is removed by the transmission mechanism 106 102 to the component adapter 106. Final closure of the cover-20 member 324 may be performed by the user. with section 306.

The cover element 324 may be integrated into the propulsion conductor, whereby *; the drive member 306 may be located at the end of the cover member 324. Thus, a separate through hole formed in the portable electronic device is not required for the drive part 306.

·, · *: Figures 3A and 3B further show an electrical switch 310 and a mechanical *** element 312.

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Referring to Figure 3C, the control structure .y of the transmission mechanism 300C. 304 may be supplemented by a top rail 322 which supports the thrust conductor. ·· *, 30 308. In addition, Figure 3C shows positioning structures 326, 328 which position the electronic component 102 as desired in component adapter 106. Top rail 322 and / or positioning structures 326, 328 may be integrated into the structures of the portable device 5, .., such as the housing 100. In this case, the radius of curvature of the control structure: may be in the range of external · ·· * tmt \ 35, depending on the embodiment, · · However, the solution shown is not limited to the figures presented, but the radius of curvature depends on the structure of the portable electronic device 10, the required thrust, and the structure and material of the thrust conductor 202, 308.

In one embodiment, the rail 302, the top rail 322, and / or the positioning 5 structures 326, 328 are integrated into the component adapter 106.

Referring to FIG. 4A, the portable electronic device 400A may comprise a through hole 408 formed in the housing 100 through which the drive portion 406 extends from the inside of the portable electronic device 400A to the outside of the portable electronic device 400A. In the example of Figure 4A, the electronic component 10 is in the operating position, and the cover member 402 covers the component adapter opening 104. The directional arrow 410 indicates the travel path of the drive member 406 when the electronic component 106 is removed.

Referring to Figure 4B, examines the electronic device 400A of Figure 4A, according to the cross-sectional plane 400B 404. When moving the operating portion 15 of the arrow 406 direction 410 in the direction of the impulsive force conductor 412 of the thrust of the electronic component 416 to the rear and to change the thrust direction of the arrow 414 direction. In the embodiment shown, the radius of curvature of the control structure is in the order of half the thickness of the portable electronic device 400A.

Referring to Fig. 5A, it is contemplated that the drive portion 406 of the portable electronic device 500A is moved to the extreme ·· * V edge of the through hole 408. The cover member 402 is then removed from obscuring the opening of the component adapter, and the transmission mechanism has pushed the electronic component 102 out of the opening of the component adapter.

Referring to Fig. 5B, the notebook of Fig. 5A will be considered ··· ·

:. ·. the cross-section 500B of the electronic device 500A in plane 404. FIG. 5B

“··. * Shows the control structure 418, which is, for example, a groove formed in the housing 100.

The end of the thrust line 412 is engaged with the electronic component .. 416 and pushed the electronic component through the component adapter opening 30 * * ··· * Referring to Figures 6 and 7, an embodiment of the embodiment shown where the thrust line 614 forms a slide. 600,700 for an electronic device.

· * ·. ·, The operating section 606 when moving the direction of the arrow 608 in the direction of the pushing • «1 ** 35 force conductor 614 slides into the housing 602 the guiding structure 612, a cover member 604 is withdrawn from the component adapter from the opening, and part of the 10 119 494 600, 700 inside the swivel impulsive portable electronic device 614 ejects the electronic component 610.

The transfer mechanism within the electronic device 600,700 of FIGS. 6 and 7 may resemble the structures shown in FIGS. 4B and 5B, except that a separate lead-through 408 for actuator 606 is not required.

Although the invention has been described above with reference to the example of the accompanying drawings, it is clear that the invention is not limited thereto, but can be modified in many ways within the scope of the appended claims.

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Claims (20)

119494 A transmission mechanism for moving an electronic component in a portable electronic device, characterized in that the transmission mechanism comprises: 5 actuating means (206, 306) for receiving the driving force of the transmission mechanism and converting the driving force into a thrust; and a thrust line (202, 308) for conducting a thrust on a drive component (206, 306) to an electronic component adapted to slide during operation of the steering structure of the portable electronic device 10 and at least partially adjust to the curvature of the steering structure. The transmission mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that the transmission mechanism further comprises a cover member (324, 402, 604) coupled to the drive member (206, 306) and adapted to cover the opening of the component adapter of the portable electronic device with the electronic component. position and open the component adapter opening when moving the electronic component from its operating position. The transmission mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that the transmission mechanism further comprises a mechanical coupling member (212, 312) coupled to the propulsion line (202, 308) for changing the position of the electric switch for moving the propulsion line (202, 308). • * *:. · Essa. The transmission mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that the transmission mechanism further comprises a motor (222) coupled to the drive part (206, • 25306) for generating propulsion. • M ·: 5. The transmission mechanism of claim 1, characterized by: · · ·! ···! The drive member (206, 306) is located near the opening of the portable electronic device component adapter and the movement of the drive member (206, 306). . is in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the electronic component; 30 and '·; · * the thrust line (202, 308) is adapted to conduct the thrust:]: to the component adapter and to change the thrust direction to the direction of motion of the electronic: *** component. · «· /. 6. Electronic Component Component Adapter for Laptop * · *; 35 in an electronic device, characterized in that the component adapter comprises • · 119494 a transmission mechanism for moving the electronic component in the component adapter, the transmission mechanism comprising: an actuator (206, 306) for receiving the drive mechanism and converting the drive mechanism to thrust; and 5 for driving a thrust line (202, 308) on a drive component (206, 306) for a component adapted to slide during operation, and at least partially adapt to the curvature of the thrust, of the portable electronic device. The electronic component component adapter of claim 6, characterized in that the component adapter further comprises a cover member (324, 402, 604) coupled to the drive member (206, 306) and adapted to cover the opening of the component adapter of the portable electronic device while the electronic component is operating. and open the opening of the Component 15 adapter while moving the electronic component from its operating position. The electronic component component adapter of claim 6, characterized in that the component adapter further comprises: an electrical switch (210, 310) for controlling the electrical connection between the electronic component and the portable electronic device; and a mechanical coupling member (212, 312) coupled to the thrust wire (202, 308) to change the position of the electric switch (210, 310) while the thrust wire (202, 308) is moving. Electronic component component adapter according to claim 6, characterized in that the component adapter further comprises: a motor (222) coupled to the drive part (206,306) for generating propulsion power. ··· · · ***. Electronic component • · * component adapter according to claim 6, characterized in that the drive part (206, 306) is located in the vicinity of the opening of the component electronic adapter of the portable electronic device and · · ·! The movement of the drive member (206, 306) is in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the electronic component *: **; and the thrust conductor (202, 308) is adapted to conduct the thrust behind the component adapter and to change the thrust direction electron. ·) · in the direction of movement of its component. * ««] J 35 A portable electronic device, characterized in that the portable electronic device comprises: 119494 a component adapter (106) for adapting the electronic component to the portable electronic device; and a transmission mechanism for moving the electronic component of the component adapter (106), the transmission mechanism comprising: a drive member (206, 306) for receiving the transmission force of the transmission mechanism and converting the driving force into a thrust; a control structure (208, 304); and a thrust line (202, 308) for conducting a thrust on the drive portion (206, 306) of an electronic component adapted to slide during operation in the guide structure (208, 304) and at least partially conform to the curvature of the guide structure (208, 304). causing a change in thrust direction. The portable electronic device according to claim 11, characterized in that the portable electronic device further comprises a cover member (324, 402, 604) coupled to the drive member (206, 306) and adapted to cover the opening of the component adapter of the portable electronic device with the electronic component. in its operating position and open the component adapter opening when moving the electronic component from its operating position. A portable electronic device according to claim 11, characterized in that the portable electronic device further comprises: V electrical switch (210, 310) for controlling the electrical connection between the electronic component and the portable electronic device; and V ·: to change the position of the mechanical coupling member (212, 312) connected to the thrust: 25 conductor (202, 308): 1. while the thrust conductor (202, 308) is moving. ··· · .1 ··. The portable electronic device according to claim 11, characterized in that the portable electronic device further comprises driving a motor (222) coupled to the part (206, 306). Portable electronic device according to claim 11, characterized in that the drive part (206, 306) is located near the opening of the component adapter of the portable electronic device and the movement of the drive part (206, 306) is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the electronic component. The thrust conductor (202, 308) is adapted to supply thrust to the rear of the component adapter and to change the thrust direction in the direction of movement of the electronic component. 16. A housing for a portable electronic device, characterized in that the housing 5 comprises a transmission mechanism for moving an electronic component within the housing, the transmission mechanism comprising: an actuator (206, 306) for receiving the driving force and converting the driving force to a thrust; a control structure (208, 304); and 10 for driving a thrust line (202, 308) on a drive component (206, 306) to an electronic component adapted to slide during operation in the control structure (208, 304) and at least partially conform to the curvature of the control structure (208, 304). causing a change in thrust direction. Housing according to claim 16, characterized in that the transmission mechanism further comprises a cover member (324, 402, 604) coupled to the drive member (206, 306) and adapted to cover the opening of the housing component adapter when the electronic component is in position and open the component adapter. opening for moving electronic component 20 from its operating position. Electronic device housing II according to claim 16, characterized in that the transmission mechanism further comprises a mechanical clutch member (212, 312) coupled to the propulsion conductor (202, 308) for changing the position of the electric clutch. the propulsion line (202, 308) in motion. The housing according to claim 16, characterized in that the transmission mechanism further comprises a ·· · motor (222) coupled to the drive member (206, 306). A housing according to claim 16, characterized in that: - I. The drive member (206, 306) is located near the opening of the housing component adapter and the movement of the drive member (206, 306) is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the electronic component; and the thrust line (202, 308) is arranged to conduct the thrust. behind the component adapter and to change the thrust direction of the electronic * "l 35 in the direction of motion of that component." 15 1 1 9494