JP2010103354A - Electronic apparatus, and method of manufacturing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic apparatus which can be easily manufactured, and to provide a method of manufacturing the same. <P>SOLUTION: The electronic apparatus includes: a body part 10; an electronic device 20 which covers the front surface of the body part 10 and exposes the front surface of the body part 10 by being shifted to the body part 10; a flexible substrate 30 which is connected between the back surface of the electronic device 20 and the body part 10 and transmits signals; and a frame 40 which is provided on the front surface of the body part 10 so as to house at least a part of the electronic device 20 in the state that the electronic device 20 covers the front surface of the body part 10, whose projection amount from the front surface of the body part 10 is larger at the lower part than at the upper part, and which has a notched part 48 below the position where the flexible substrate 30 is connected on the front surface of the body part 10. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic device and a manufacturing method thereof, and more particularly to an electronic device including an electronic device and a main body and a manufacturing method thereof.

  For example, a vehicle navigation device mounted on a vehicle is often disposed in a dashboard portion between a driver seat and a passenger seat, and is required to have a predetermined size when viewed from the front. . Therefore, a display unit (electronic device) and a main body unit are provided, and in a state where the display unit is viewed, the rear surface of the display unit and the front surface of the main body unit are arranged to face each other, and provided on the front surface of the main body unit. 2. Description of the Related Art A structure that tilts a display unit when a storage medium or the like is inserted into or removed from a storage medium or the like is known. Further, there is a structure in which a frame is formed so as to surround the front surface of the main body, and the display portion is accommodated in the frame.

Patent Document 1 describes a mobile phone in which a bracket for fixing a hinge portion is provided with a notch portion that does not interfere with a flexible cable.
JP 2007-158236 A

  In the electronic device as described above, for example, the lower part of the frame may protrude from the upper part in accordance with the shape of the dashboard on which the electronic device is mounted. In this case, in the manufacturing process, when the flexible substrate connected to the display unit is to be connected to the front surface of the main body unit from below the lower part, since the lower part protrudes greatly, it is required to lengthen the flexible substrate. On the other hand, if the flexible substrate is long, the flexible substrate becomes an obstacle when the display unit is tilted. For example, noise is generated when the flexible substrate rubs against the main body or the display unit.

  As described above, in the electronic device in which the display unit (electronic device) and the main unit are connected by the flexible substrate, the display unit is tilted so that the lower part is separated from the main unit, and the lower part of the frame protrudes from the upper part. When trying to shorten the flexible substrate, there is a problem that the manufacturing process is difficult.

  The present electronic device has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide an electronic device that can be easily manufactured and a method for manufacturing the same.

  The electronic apparatus includes a main body, an electronic device that covers the front surface of the main body portion and exposes the front surface of the main body portion by moving relative to the main body portion, and a gap between the back surface of the electronic device and the main body portion. And a flexible board that transmits signals, and is provided on the front surface of the main body so as to accommodate at least a part of the electronic device in a state where the electronic device covers the front surface of the main body. And a frame having a notch portion below the position where the flexible substrate is connected to the front surface of the main body portion. According to this structure, an electronic apparatus can be easily manufactured by connecting a flexible substrate to a main-body part via a notch part.

  The said structure WHEREIN: The width | variety of the said notch part can be set as the structure wider than the width | variety of the said flexible substrate. According to this configuration, since the flexible substrate can be easily passed through the notch, the electronic device can be manufactured more easily.

  In the above configuration, the electronic device may be configured to tilt so that a lower portion of the electronic device is separated from the main body. According to this configuration, the position where the flexible substrate on the front surface of the main body portion is connected is an area below the front surface. Therefore, when the flexible substrate is connected to the main body portion, the electronic device is disposed below the frame. It is more effective to provide a notch.

  The said structure WHEREIN: It can be set as the structure by which the side part of the said frame is provided with the guide groove which tilts the said electronic device by guiding the protrusion provided in the side part of the said electronic device.

  The electronic device may be a vehicle-mounted electronic device.

  The method of manufacturing the electronic device includes a main body, an electronic device that covers the front surface of the main body and exposes the front surface of the main body by moving with respect to the main body, the back of the electronic device, and the main body. And a flexible substrate that transmits signals, and is provided on the front surface of the main body so that the electronic device covers at least part of the electronic device with the front surface of the main body covered. A method of manufacturing an electronic device, comprising: a frame having a large protrusion amount from the front surface of the lower body portion and having a cutout portion below a position of the front surface of the main body portion to which the flexible substrate is connected. A method for manufacturing an electronic device, comprising: connecting the flexible substrate connected to the back surface of the electronic device to the front surface of the main body portion through the notch portion. According to this structure, an electronic apparatus can be easily manufactured by connecting a flexible substrate to a main-body part via a notch part.

  In the above configuration, after the step of connecting the flexible substrate to the front surface of the main body through the notch, the guide is provided on the side of the frame and guides the protrusion provided on the side of the electronic device. It can be set as the structure including the step which inserts the said protrusion in a groove | channel. According to this configuration, it is easy to secure a space for connecting the flexible substrate to the main body, and the electronic device can be manufactured more easily.

  According to this structure, an electronic apparatus can be easily manufactured by connecting a flexible substrate to a main-body part via a notch part.

  Embodiments will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic apparatus (car navigation apparatus) according to the first embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device 100 includes a main body unit 10 and a display unit 20. The main body unit 10 includes a car navigation control unit, a playback unit of a storage medium such as a CD (Compact Disc) and a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), audio, and the like. The frame 40 (inter panel) is provided so as to surround the front surface of the main body unit 10 so that the display unit 20 is accommodated in a state where the display unit 20 covers the front surface 12 of the main body unit 10. The frame 40 has an upper part 42, a lower part 44 and side parts 46. The display unit 20 includes a display screen 24 such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and an operation unit 26 for operating the display screen 24 and the like. The display screen 24 may include a touch panel. The user can visually recognize the display screen 24 in a state where the display unit 20 is housed in the frame 40. A cutout portion 48 is provided in the lower portion 44 of the frame 40, and a cover portion 60 is fitted into the cutout portion 48. The notch 48 is not conspicuous by the cover part 60, and the good design is produced.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the main body 10 with the display unit 20 detached. As shown in FIG. 2, an opening 15 for connecting the flexible substrate 30 is provided on the front surface 12 of the main body 10. A connector is provided in the opening 15 to connect the flexible substrate 30. Further, a CD insertion / extraction port 16 and a DVD insertion / extraction port 18 are provided in a region above the front surface 12 of the main body 10. A slider 50 for tilting the display unit 20 is provided in an area above the front surface 12 of the main body unit 10. A lower portion 44 of the frame 40 has a notch 48 below the position where the flexible substrate 30 on the front surface 12 of the main body 10 is connected. FIG. 2 shows a state where the cover 60 is detached from the notch 48. S-shaped guide grooves 45 for tilting the display unit 20 are provided on the inner surfaces of the left and right side portions 46 of the frame 40.

  FIG. 3A is a diagram showing the display unit 20, and FIG. 3B is a diagram showing the back surface 22 of the display unit 20. As shown in FIG. 3A, protrusions 55 are provided on the upper and rear sides of the side surface of the display unit 20. The protrusion 55 is fitted in the guide groove 45 and slides in the guide groove 45 when the display unit 20 is tilted. As shown in FIG. 3B, the flexible substrate 30 is mechanically connected to the back surface 22 of the display unit 20 by a connection unit 28. The flexible substrate 30 transmits an image signal for displaying an image on the display screen 24 from the main body unit 10 to the display unit 20. When the operation unit 26 of the display unit 20 is operated, the operation information is transmitted to the main body unit 10. A connector 32 that engages with the connector 14 on the front surface 12 of the main body 10 is provided at the tip of the flexible substrate 30. Connection portions 52 for connecting the slider 50 are provided on the left and right sides of the region below the back surface 22. The width W1 of the notch 48 in FIG. 2 is set larger than the width W2 of the flexible substrate 30 in FIG.

  FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B are cross-sectional views of the electronic device 100 for explaining the movement of the display unit 20. The display unit 20 is indicated by a broken line. Referring to FIG. 4A, the protrusion amount L2 of the lower portion 44 of the frame 40 from the front surface 12 of the main body portion 10 is larger than the protrusion amount L1 of the upper portion 42 from the front surface 12 of the main body portion 10. The protrusion 55 of the display unit 20 is fitted in the guide groove 45 of the frame 40. The tip of the slider 50 is connected to the connection portion 52 on the back surface 22 of the display unit 20. In a state where the display unit 20 covers the front surface 12 of the main body unit 10, the protrusion 55 is positioned at the upper end of the guide groove 45.

  Referring to FIG. 4B, when the display unit 20 is displaced to expose the front surface 12 of the main body unit 10, the display unit 20 is moved so that the slider 50 extends and the lower part of the display unit 20 is separated from the main body unit 10. It tilts. At this time, the protrusion 55 slides in the guide groove 45. When the display unit 20 is tilted most and the front surface 12 of the main body unit 10 is most exposed, the protrusion 55 is positioned at the lower end of the guide groove 45. In this state, the CD insertion / extraction port on the front surface 12 of the main body 10 can be operated. The flexible substrate 30 is deformed when the display unit 20 is displaced.

  Next, a method for attaching the frame 40 and the display unit 20 to the main body unit 10 will be described. 5 to 13 are schematic views of the electronic device 100. FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the panel serving as the front surface 12 is screwed to the housing 11 of the main body 10 with screws 62 through the screw holes 61. Thereby, the main-body part 10 is formed. As shown in FIG. 6, the frame 40 is assembled to the main body portion 10 by fitting the fitting portion 66 into the fitting hole 64 of the main body portion 10. As shown in FIG. 7, grease 72 is applied to the guide groove 45. The grease 72 facilitates the movement of the protrusion 55 in the guide groove 45.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the display unit 20 is disposed below the frame 40. With reference to FIG. 8B and FIG. 9, the flexible substrate 30 is connected to the main body 10 through the notch 48. The connector 32 at the tip of the flexible substrate 30 is fitted into the connector 14 through the opening 15. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11A, the display unit 20 is arranged in front of the main body unit 10. The display unit 20 is arranged so that the upper part of the display unit 20 is on the main body unit 10 side and the lower part of the display unit 20 is separated from the main body unit 10. The protrusion 55 of the display unit 20 is fitted into the guide groove 45. Since the guide groove 45 extends to the front surface of the frame 40, the protrusion 55 can be easily fitted into the guide groove 45.

  As shown in FIG. 11B and FIG. 12, the slider 50 is stretched, and the slider 50 is connected to the connection portion 52 on the back surface 22 of the display unit 20. For example, the slider 50 is connected to the connecting portion 52 using the screw 70. The slider 50 and the connecting portion 52 (see FIG. 3B) are connected so as to be rotatable. As shown in FIG. 13, the display unit 20 is made independent. The cover part 60 is fitted into the notch part 48. The frame 40 is screwed to the main body 10. Thus, the attachment of the display unit 20 is completed.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a manufacturing process of the electronic device for the comparative example in which the frame 40 does not include the notch 48 (corresponding to FIG. 8B of the first embodiment). When the flexible substrate 30 connected to the display unit 20 is to be connected to the front surface 12 of the main body unit 10 from below the lower portion 44, the protrusion of the lower portion 44 is large, and thus the flexible substrate 30 is required to be lengthened. On the other hand, the flexible substrate 30 is preferably short. When the flexible substrate 30 is shortened, it is difficult to manufacture an electronic device.

  According to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the notch 48 is provided in the lower portion 44 of the frame 40 below the connector 14 to which the flexible substrate 30 on the front surface 12 of the main body 10 is connected. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8B, the flexible substrate 30 can be connected to the front surface 12 of the main body 10 via the notch 48. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14, it is possible to prevent the connection of the flexible substrate 30 from being hindered by the lower portion 44 of the frame 40. Therefore, an electronic device can be easily manufactured even if the flexible substrate 30 is shortened.

  In FIG. 8B, the display unit 20 is disposed below the frame 40 in order to connect the flexible board 30 to the connector 14 at the front upper side of the front surface 12 of the main body unit 10, for the assembler's hands and jigs. This is to secure a space for. In particular, as shown in FIG. 4B, in an electronic device that tilts so that the lower portion of the display unit 20 is separated from the main body unit 10, a disk medium insertion / extraction port or the like in the upper region in the front surface 12 of the main body unit 10. The operation unit is arranged. Therefore, the connector 14 is disposed in the lower region of the front surface 12, and the display unit 20 is disposed below the frame 40 in order to secure a space for the assembler's hands and jigs in front of the front surface 12. Then, it is preferable to connect the flexible substrate 30 to the main body 10.

  The width of the notch 48 is preferably wider than the width of the flexible substrate 30. Thereby, the flexible substrate 30 can be easily guided in the notch 48.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the side portion 46 of the frame 40 is provided with a guide groove 45 that guides the protrusion 55 provided on the side portion 46 of the display unit 20. The display unit 20 is tilted by being guided by the guide groove 45. In the structure of such an electronic device, as shown in FIG. 8B, after the flexible substrate 30 is connected to the front surface 12 of the main body 10 through the notch 48, the protrusion 55 is formed as shown in FIG. Is preferably inserted into the guide groove 45. This is because it is difficult to secure a space for connecting the flexible board 30 to the connector 14 after the protrusion 55 is inserted into the guide groove 45.

  In the first embodiment, the on-vehicle electronic device has been described as an example of the electronic device. The electronic device may be, for example, a home electronic device. Further, the display unit has been described as an example of the electronic device. However, the electronic device is electrically connected to the main body unit by a flexible substrate, covers the front surface of the main body unit, and moves to the main body unit to change the front surface of the main body unit. As long as it exposes. At this time, the flexible substrate may transmit a signal such as data. Further, the frame may contain the entire display unit, but it is sufficient that at least a part of the frame is contained.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, but the present invention is not limited to such specific embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the gist of the present invention described in the claims.・ Change is possible.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the electronic device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the main body of the first embodiment. FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B are diagrams of the display unit. 4A and 4B are schematic cross-sectional views of the electronic device. FIG. 5 is a perspective view (No. 1) showing the manufacturing process of the electronic device. FIG. 6 is a perspective view (No. 2) showing the manufacturing process of the electronic device. FIG. 7 is a perspective view (No. 3) showing the manufacturing process of the electronic device. FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B are schematic cross-sectional views (part 1) showing the manufacturing process of the electronic device. FIG. 9 is a perspective view (No. 4) showing the manufacturing process of the electronic device. FIG. 10 is a perspective view (No. 5) showing the manufacturing process of the electronic device. FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B are schematic cross-sectional views (part 2) illustrating the manufacturing process of the electronic device. FIG. 12 is a perspective view (No. 6) showing the manufacturing process of the electronic device. FIG. 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view (part 3) illustrating the manufacturing process of the electronic device. FIG. 14 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an electronic device manufacturing process according to a comparative example.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Main body 12 Front surface 20 Display part 22 Back surface 30 Flexible board 40 Frame 42 Upper part 44 Lower part 45 Guide groove 46 Side part 48 Notch part 50 Slider 55 Protrusion

Claims (9)

The main body,
An electronic device that covers the front surface of the main body and exposes the front surface of the main body by shifting the main body;
A flexible substrate that is connected between the back surface of the electronic device and the main body and transmits a signal;
The electronic device is provided on the front surface of the main body portion so as to accommodate at least a part of the electronic device in a state of covering the front surface of the main body portion, and the protrusion amount from the front surface of the main body portion below the upper portion is large. A frame having a cutout portion below a position where the flexible substrate on the front surface of the main body portion is connected;
An electronic device comprising:   The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein a width of the notch is wider than a width of the flexible substrate.   The electronic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the electronic apparatus is tilted so that a lower portion of the electronic apparatus is separated from the main body.   4. The guide groove for tilting the electronic device by guiding a protrusion provided on the side of the electronic device is provided on a side of the frame. 5. The electronic device according to any one of the above.   The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device is a vehicle-mounted electronic device. A main body part, an electronic device that covers the front surface of the main body part and is exposed to the front surface of the main body part by shifting with respect to the main body part; and connected between the back surface of the electronic device and the main body part; A flexible board for transmitting the electronic device, and the electronic device is provided on the front surface of the main body portion so as to accommodate at least part of the electronic device in a state of covering the front surface of the main body portion. A method of manufacturing an electronic device comprising: a frame having a large amount of protrusion from the frame, and a frame having a notch portion below a position where the flexible substrate on the front surface of the main body portion is connected,
A method of manufacturing an electronic device, comprising: connecting the flexible substrate connected to the back surface of the electronic device to the front surface of the main body through the notch.   After the step of connecting the flexible substrate to the front surface of the main body via the notch, the guide groove is provided on the side of the frame and guides the protrusion provided on the side of the electronic device. The method of manufacturing an electronic device according to claim 6, further comprising a step of inserting a protrusion.   8. The method of manufacturing an electronic device according to claim 6, wherein the electronic device is tilted so that a lower portion of the electronic device is separated from the main body.   The method of manufacturing an electronic device according to claim 6, wherein the electronic device is a vehicle-mounted electronic device.

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