JP2021099714A - Support member, electronic apparatus, and support mechanism - Google Patents

Abstract

To support connection between a first unit and a second unit in an electronic apparatus detachably configuring the first unit and the second unit.SOLUTION: A support member of the present disclosure is a support member which is used for an electronic apparatus detachably configuring a first unit and a second unit, and includes: a plate-like main body part which has a first main surface and a second main surface opposite to the first main surface and has a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction; a first support part which is provided on a first side end part side of the main body part in the lateral direction on one end side of the main body part in the longitudinal direction and is projected from the second main surface toward the first main surface of the main body part; a second support part which is provided on a second side end part side opposite to the first side end part on the one end side of the main body part in the longitudinal direction and is projected from the second main surface toward the first main surface of the main body part; and a third support part which is provided closer to the other end side than the center of the main body part in the longitudinal direction on the first main surface of the main body part and is projected from the second main surface toward the first main surface of the main body part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

The present disclosure relates to support members, electronic devices and support mechanisms.

Patent Document 1 discloses an electronic device including a first unit having a display unit and a second unit having an input unit, and the first unit and the second unit are detachably configured.

JP-A-2017-123100

It is an object of the present disclosure to support the connection between the first unit and the second unit in an electronic device in which the first unit and the second unit are detachably configured.

The support member of one aspect of the present disclosure is
A support member used in an electronic device in which a first unit and a second unit are detachably configured.
A plate-shaped main body having a first main surface, a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, and a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction.
It is provided on one end side of the main body portion in the longitudinal direction on the first side end side of the main body portion in the lateral direction, and projects from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface. The first support part to do
It is provided on the second side end side opposite to the first side end portion on the one end side in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion, and is directed from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface. The second support that protrudes in the direction,
A second main surface of the main body, which is provided on the other end side of the center of the main body in the longitudinal direction and projects from the second main surface of the main body toward the first main surface. 3 support parts and
To be equipped.

The electronic device of one aspect of the present disclosure is
The first unit having a display unit and
The second unit with an input unit and
One or more support members attached to the first unit and the second unit,
With
The second unit has a socket for detachably accommodating the first unit.
The one or more support members
A plate-shaped main body having a first main surface, a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, and a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction.
It is provided on one end side of the main body portion in the longitudinal direction on the first side end side of the main body portion in the lateral direction, and projects from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface. The first support part to do
A direction provided on the second side end side opposite to the first side end portion on the one end side in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion, and from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface. The second support that protrudes into the
A second main surface of the main body, which is provided on the other end side of the center of the main body in the longitudinal direction and projects from the second main surface of the main body toward the first main surface. 3 support parts and
Have,
In a state where the first unit is housed in the socket of the second unit,
The first unit is supported by the first support portion and the second support portion of the one or more support members.
The socket of the second unit is supported by the third support portion of the one or more support members.

The support mechanism of one aspect of the present disclosure is
A support mechanism used in an electronic device including a first unit and a second unit having a socket for detachably accommodating the first unit.
The first unit and one or more support members attached to the second unit are provided.
The one or more support members
A plate-shaped main body having a first main surface, a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, and a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction.
It is provided on one end side of the main body portion in the longitudinal direction on the first side end side of the main body portion in the lateral direction, and projects from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface. The first support part to do
A direction provided on the second side end side opposite to the first side end portion on the one end side in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion, and from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface. The second support that protrudes into the
A second main surface of the main body, which is provided on the other end side of the center of the main body in the longitudinal direction and projects from the second main surface of the main body toward the first main surface. 3 support parts and
Have,
In a state where the first unit is housed in the socket of the second unit,
The first unit is supported by the first support portion and the second support portion of the one or more support members.
The socket of the second unit is supported by the third support portion of the one or more support members.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to support the connection between the first unit and the second unit in an electronic device in which the first unit and the second unit are detachably configured.

It is a schematic perspective view which shows an example of the electronic device of Embodiment 1 which concerns on this disclosure. FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a state in which the first unit is removed from the second unit in the electronic device of FIG. It is the schematic which looked at the example of the 1st unit from the bottom. It is the schematic which looked at the example of the socket of the 2nd unit from the top. It is the schematic sectional drawing which shows an example of the state in which the 1st unit is housed in a socket. It is a schematic perspective view of an example of a support member. It is a front view of the support member of FIG. It is a rear view of the support member of FIG. It is a left side view of the support member of FIG. It is a right side view of the support member of FIG. It is a top view of the support member of FIG. It is a bottom view of the support member of FIG. It is sectional drawing which cut | cut the support member of FIG. 7 along the line AA. It is sectional drawing which cut | cut the support member of FIG. 7 along the line BB. It is a schematic enlarged perspective view which shows an example of the state which removed the support member in the electronic device of FIG. It is a schematic enlarged perspective view which shows an example of the state which the support member is attached in the electronic device of FIG. It is a schematic enlarged view which shows an example of the state which the support member is attached in the electronic device of FIG. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of the electronic device of FIG. It is sectional drawing which cut | cut the electronic device of FIG. 17 by the DD line. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE of the electronic device of FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the operation of attaching a support member in the electronic device of Embodiment 1 which concerns on this disclosure. It is schematic cross-sectional view which shows an example of the operation of attaching a support member in the electronic device of Embodiment 1 which concerns on this disclosure. It is schematic cross-sectional view which shows an example of the operation of attaching a support member in the electronic device of Embodiment 1 which concerns on this disclosure.

(Background to this disclosure)
Like the electronic device described in Patent Document 1, an electronic device including a first unit having a display unit and a second unit having an input unit, and the first unit and the second unit are detachably configured. , So-called detachable computers are known.

In such electronic devices, the second unit has a socket that houses the first unit. The first unit is mounted on the second unit by being housed in the socket of the second unit. With the first unit mounted on the second unit, the connector of the first unit and the connector of the second unit are connected to connect the first unit and the second unit. Further, the terminals of the first unit and the terminals of the second unit are connected, and various signals and electric power can be exchanged between the first unit and the second unit. Further, the first unit is separated from the second unit by being removed from the socket of the second unit.

In such an electronic device, in order to facilitate attachment / detachment of the first unit and the second unit, a gap is provided between the first unit and the socket when the first unit is housed in the socket. There is. The gap is formed by designing the size of the accommodation space of the socket for accommodating the first unit to be larger than the external dimension of the first unit.

However, if a gap is provided between the first unit and the socket, there is a problem that the first unit moves in the gap and the connection between the first unit and the second unit is released. For example, when a force is applied in the thickness direction of the first unit while the first unit is mounted on the second unit, the first unit moves in the thickness direction, and the terminals of the first unit and the terminals of the second unit Will be disconnected. In this case, various signals and electric power cannot be exchanged between the first unit and the second unit.

Therefore, the present inventors, in an electronic device in which the first unit and the second unit are detachably configured, when the first unit is mounted on the second unit, the first unit and the first unit are provided by a support member. We have found a configuration that supports connection with two units, and have reached the present disclosure.

The support member of the first aspect of the present disclosure is
A support member used in an electronic device in which a first unit and a second unit are detachably configured.
A plate-shaped main body having a first main surface, a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, and a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction.
It is provided on one end side of the main body portion in the longitudinal direction on the first side end side of the main body portion in the lateral direction, and projects from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface. The first support part to do
A direction provided on the second side end side opposite to the first side end portion on the one end side in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion, and from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface. The second support that protrudes into the
A second main surface of the main body, which is provided on the other end side of the center of the main body in the longitudinal direction and projects from the second main surface of the main body toward the first main surface. 3 support parts and
To be equipped.

With such a configuration, it is possible to support the connection between the first unit and the second unit in the electronic device in which the first unit and the second unit are detachably configured.

In the support member of the second aspect of the present disclosure,
The main body
The first member having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction,
A second member that extends inclined toward the first main surface side from one end of the first member in the lateral direction.
A third member extending from the other end of the first member in the lateral direction in an inclined manner toward the first main surface side.
May be provided.

With such a configuration, the second unit can be easily supported by the support member.

In the support member of the third aspect of the present disclosure,
The thickness of the second support portion may be larger than the thickness of the first support portion.

With such a configuration, the mechanical strength of the support member can be improved.

In the support member of the fourth aspect of the present disclosure,
The thickness of the second support portion may be twice or more the thickness of the first support portion.

With such a configuration, the mechanical strength of the support member can be further improved.

In the support member of the fifth aspect of the present disclosure,
The thickness of the first support portion and the second support portion may be reduced as they extend from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface.

With such a configuration, the support member can be easily attached to the first unit.

In the support member of the sixth aspect of the present disclosure, further
A side wall portion provided at the second side end portion of the main body portion and projecting from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface and connected to the second support portion. You may be.

With such a configuration, the mechanical strength of the support member can be improved.

In the support member of the seventh aspect of the present disclosure, further
It may be provided with a rib provided on the side wall portion.

With such a configuration, the support member can be easily attached and detached.

In the support member of the eighth aspect of the present disclosure,
The main body is provided on the first main surface on one end side of the main body in the longitudinal direction, and a protruding portion protruding from the second main surface of the main body toward the first main surface is provided. You may have.

With such a configuration, the support member can be easily attached.

In the support member of the ninth aspect of the present disclosure,
The main body portion has an inclined surface that is inclined in a direction from the first main surface toward the second main surface on the first main surface side toward the one end in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion. You may.

With such a configuration, the support member can be easily attached.

In the support member of the tenth aspect of the present disclosure,
The main body may have a curved portion that curves in a direction from the second main surface to the first main surface on the other end side of the main body in the longitudinal direction.

With such a configuration, the second unit can be supported more easily.

The electronic device of the tenth aspect of the present disclosure is
The first unit having a display unit and
The second unit with an input unit and
One or more support members attached to the first unit and the second unit,
With
The second unit has a socket for detachably accommodating the first unit.
The one or more support members
A plate-shaped main body having a first main surface, a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, and a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction.
It is provided on one end side of the main body portion in the longitudinal direction on the first side end side of the main body portion in the lateral direction, and projects from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface. The first support part to do
A direction provided on the second side end side opposite to the first side end portion on the one end side in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion, and from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface. The second support that protrudes into the
A second main surface of the main body, which is provided on the other end side of the center of the main body in the longitudinal direction and projects from the second main surface of the main body toward the first main surface. 3 support parts and
Have,
In a state where the first unit is housed in the socket of the second unit,
The first unit is supported by the first support portion and the second support portion of the one or more support members.
The socket of the second unit is supported by the third support portion of the one or more support members.

With such a configuration, it is possible to support the connection between the first unit and the second unit in the electronic device in which the first unit and the second unit are detachably configured.

The support mechanism of the eleventh aspect of the present disclosure is
A support mechanism used in an electronic device including a first unit and a second unit having a socket for detachably accommodating the first unit.
The first unit and one or more support members attached to the second unit are provided.
The one or more support members
A plate-shaped main body having a first main surface, a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, and a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction.
It is provided on one end side of the main body portion in the longitudinal direction on the first side end side of the main body portion in the lateral direction, and projects from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface. The first support part to do
A direction provided on the second side end side opposite to the first side end portion on the one end side in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion, and from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface. The second support that protrudes into the
A second main surface of the main body, which is provided on the other end side of the center of the main body in the longitudinal direction and projects from the second main surface of the main body toward the first main surface. 3 support parts and
Have,
In a state where the first unit is housed in the socket of the second unit,
The first unit is supported by the first support portion and the second support portion of the one or more support members.
The socket of the second unit is supported by the third support portion of the one or more support members.

With such a configuration, it is possible to support the connection between the first unit and the second unit.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Further, in each figure, each element is exaggerated for easy explanation.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of the electronic device 1 of the first embodiment according to the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a state in which the first unit 10 is removed from the second unit 20 in the electronic device 1 of FIG. The X, Y, and Z directions in the drawing indicate the width direction, the depth direction, and the height direction of the electronic device 1, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the electronic device 1 is a notebook type personal computer (laptop PC). The electronic device 1 includes a first unit 10, a second unit 20, and a plurality of support members 50A and 50B. The first unit 10 and the second unit 20 are removable. As a result, the electronic device 1 is configured as a so-called detachable computer.

[Unit 1]
The first unit 10 is a tablet computer. The first unit 10 has a display unit 11. The display unit 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display panel. Further, the display unit 11 is a touch panel capable of accepting a user's touch operation. The first unit 10 contains a central processing unit (CPU), a volatile storage device (RAM), a non-volatile storage device (ROM, SSD, etc.), a battery, and the like. The non-volatile storage device (ROM, SSD, etc.) stores an operating system (OS), various application programs, various data, and the like. The central processing unit (CPU) realizes various functions by reading an OS, an application program, and various data and executing arithmetic processing.

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of an example of the first unit 10 as viewed from below. FIG. 3 shows the end of the first unit 10 on the side attached to the second unit 20. As shown in FIG. 3, the first unit 10 has a plurality of first connectors 12 and a first terminal 13.

The plurality of first connectors 12 are connected to a plurality of second connectors (reference numeral 32 in FIG. 4) of the second unit 20 described later. In Embodiment 1, the first unit 10 has two first connectors 12 that are spaced apart from each other.

The first terminal 13 is connected to the second terminal (reference numeral 33 in FIG. 4) of the second unit 20, which will be described later. By connecting the first terminal 13 of the first unit 10 and the second terminal of the second unit, various signals and electric power can be exchanged between the first unit and the second unit. In the first embodiment, the first terminal 13 is arranged between the two first connectors 12.

In the first embodiment, the first unit 10 has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the side attached to the second unit 20. Specifically, when viewed from the side attached to the second unit 20, the dimension of the first unit 10 in the thickness direction (Y direction) is L1, and the dimension of the first unit 10 in the width direction (X direction) is L2. Is. Here, L1 <L2.

In the first embodiment, the side end portion of the first unit 10 in the width direction (X direction) is provided with a taper. In other words, the side end portion of the first unit 10 in the width direction (X direction) becomes thinner toward the end face.

In the present specification, in the first unit 10, the side on which the display unit 11 is arranged is defined as the front side of the first unit 10, and the side opposite to the side on which the display unit is arranged is defined as the back side of the first unit 10.

Returning to FIG. 2, at each of both side ends of the first unit 10 in the width direction (X direction), insertion holes 10a to which a plurality of support members 50A and 50B are attached are provided.

[Second unit]
Returning to FIGS. 1 and 2, the second unit 20 is a station to which the first unit 10 is detachably attached. The second unit 20 includes input units 21 and 22 capable of performing input processing by the user. The input units 21 and 22 include, for example, a keyboard 21 and a touch pad 22. Further, the second unit 20 includes a socket 30 and a hinge 40.

The socket 30 is arranged on the end side in the depth direction (Y direction) of the housing forming the second unit 20. The socket 30 is connected to the housing forming the second unit 20 via a hinge 40.

The hinge 40 has a rotation axis parallel to the width direction (X direction) of the electronic device 1. The hinge 40 rotates the socket 30 about the rotation axis with respect to the housing of the second unit 20. The hinge 40 can hold the socket 30 by rotating it at various angles, for example. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the hinge 40 can rotate and hold the socket 30 at an angle of 90 degrees with respect to the housing. As a result, the first unit 10 is opened at an angle of 90 degrees with respect to the second unit 20. The hinge 40 can also be in a state in which the first unit 10 is closed with respect to the second unit 20. The "closed state" is a state in which the socket 30 is held so as to form an angle of 0 degrees with respect to the housing. That is, the "closed state" is a state in which the first unit 10 and the second unit 20 are close to each other and face each other and are substantially parallel to each other.

The socket 30 houses the first unit 10 in a detachable manner. The socket 30 is provided with a storage space 31 for accommodating the first unit 10. Specifically, the socket 30 is formed in a concave shape. The accommodation space 31 is formed corresponding to the shape of the first unit 10. In the first embodiment, the accommodation space 31 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the side to which the first unit 10 is attached.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of an example of the socket 30 of the second unit 20 as viewed from above. FIG. 4 shows an example of the socket 30 seen from the side to which the first unit 10 is mounted. As shown in FIG. 4, the socket 30 has a plurality of second connectors 32 and a second terminal 33. The plurality of second connectors 32 and the second terminal 33 are arranged in the accommodation space 31.

The plurality of second connectors 32 are connected to the plurality of first connectors 12 of the first unit 10. Specifically, in a state where the first unit 10 is accommodated in the accommodation space 31, the plurality of second connectors 32 of the second unit and the plurality of first connectors 12 of the first unit 10 are connected. The plurality of second connectors 32 are arranged at positions corresponding to the plurality of second connectors 32 of the first unit 10. In the first embodiment, the second unit 20 has two second connectors 32 that are spaced apart from each other. The distance between the two second connectors 32 is equal to the distance between the two first connectors 12.

The second terminal 33 is connected to the first terminal 13 of the first unit 10. Specifically, the first terminal 13 and the second terminal 33 are electrically connected in a state where the plurality of second connectors 32 of the second unit and the plurality of first connectors 12 of the first unit 10 are connected. Will be done. The second terminal 33 is arranged at a position corresponding to the first terminal 13 of the first unit 10. In the first embodiment, the second terminal 33 is arranged between the two second connectors 32.

In the first embodiment, the socket 30 has a substantially rectangular accommodation space 31 when viewed from the side to which the first unit 10 is attached. Specifically, when viewed from the side where the first unit 10 is mounted, the dimension of the accommodation space 31 in the depth direction (Y direction) is L3, and the dimension of the accommodation space 31 in the width direction (X direction) is L4. .. Here, L3 <L4. The dimension L3 in the depth direction (Y direction) of the accommodation space 31 and the dimension L4 in the width direction (X direction) of the accommodation space 31 correspond to the internal dimensions of the housing constituting the socket 30.

The shape of the socket 30 is formed according to the shape of the first unit 10. Further, a taper is provided at the side end portion of the socket 30 in the width direction (X direction). For example, the lateral end portion of the socket 30 in the width direction (X direction) has a smaller external dimension in the depth direction (Y direction) of the socket 30 toward the end face.

The dimension L3 in the depth direction (Y direction) of the accommodation space 31 of the socket 30 is larger than the dimension L1 in the thickness direction (Y direction) of the end portion of the first unit 10. The dimension L4 in the width direction (X direction) of the accommodation space 31 of the socket 30 is larger than the dimension L2 in the width direction (X direction) of the end portion of the first unit 10. For example, the dimension L3 of the accommodation space 31 is about 0.2 mm to 1.5 mm larger than the dimension L1 of the first unit 10. The dimension L4 of the accommodation space 31 is about 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm larger than the dimension of the first unit 10. The difference in size between the accommodation space 31 and the first unit 10 does not have to be uniform as a whole, and a portion having a small dimensional difference or a portion having a large dimensional difference may be provided locally. With such a configuration, the first unit 10 can be easily attached to the socket 30 and can be easily removed.

FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of a state in which the first unit 10 is housed in the socket 30. FIG. 5 shows a schematic cross section of the electronic device 1 in a state where the first unit 10 is housed in the socket 30 cut in a YZ plane. As shown in FIG. 5, when the first unit 10 is housed in the socket 30, a gap 60 is formed between the first unit 10 and the socket 30. The gap 60 facilitates the attachment and detachment of the first unit 10.

In the example shown in FIG. 5, an example in which gaps 60 are formed on both the front side and the back side of the first unit 10 in the depth direction (Y direction) of the electronic device 1 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The gap 60 may be formed on either the front side or the back side of the first unit 10 in the depth direction (Y direction) of the electronic device 1.

Returning to FIG. 2, recesses 30a recessed inward from the outer circumference of the socket 30 are provided at each of both side ends of the socket 30 of the second unit 20 in the width direction (X direction). Specifically, the recess 30a is provided at a corner portion of the socket 30.

[Support member]
The plurality of support members 50A and 50B are attached to the first unit 10 and the second unit 20. The plurality of support members 50A and 50B support the connection between the first unit 10 and the second unit 20 with the first unit 10 mounted on the second unit 20.

The plurality of support members 50A and 50B are made of, for example, resin.

Returning to FIG. 1, the plurality of support members 50A and 50B are attached to both sides of the electronic device 1 in the width direction (X direction). Specifically, the plurality of support members 50A and 50B are attached to the sockets 30 of the first unit 10 and the second unit 20.

In the present specification, the support member 50A attached to one end of the electronic device 1 in the width direction (X direction) is referred to as a first support member 50A, and the other end of the electronic device 1 in the width direction (X direction). The support member 50B attached to the second support member 50B may be referred to as a second support member 50B.

The first support member 50A and the second support member 50B have symmetrical shapes. In this specification, the first support member 50A will be described in detail, and the detailed description of the second support member 50B will be omitted.

FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of an example of the support member 50A. FIG. 8 is a front view of the support member 50A of FIG. 7. 9 is a rear view of the support member 50A of FIG. 7. FIG. FIG. 10 is a left side view of the support member 50A of FIG. 7. FIG. 11 is a right side view of the support member 50A of FIG. FIG. 12 is a plan view of the support member 50A of FIG. FIG. 13 is a bottom view of the support member 50A of FIG. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the support member 50A of FIG. 8 cut along the line AA. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the support member 50A of FIG. 8 cut along the line BB.

As shown in FIGS. 7-15, the support member 50A includes a main body 51, a first support 52, a second support 53, and a third support 54.

<Main body>
The main body 51 is formed in a plate shape having a longitudinal direction D1 and a lateral direction D2. The main body 51 has a first main surface PS1 and a second main surface PS2 on the opposite side of the first main surface PS1. The main body 51 has a first member 51a, a second member 51b, a third member 51c, and a curved portion 51d.

The first member 51a is a plate-shaped member having a longitudinal direction D1 and a lateral direction D2.

The second member 51b is a plate-shaped member that extends inclined from one end of the first member 51a in the lateral direction D2 toward the first main surface PS1. As shown in FIG. 14, the angle θ1 formed by the first member 51a and the second member 51b on the first main surface PS1 side of the main body 51 is, for example, larger than 90 degrees and smaller than 180 degrees. Preferably, the angle θ1 formed by the first member 51a and the second member 51b is larger than 145 degrees and smaller than 170 degrees. In the example shown in this embodiment, a case larger than 150 degrees and smaller than 160 degrees is illustrated.

The third member 51c is a plate-shaped member that extends inclined from the other end of the first member 51a in the lateral direction D2 toward the first main surface PS1. As shown in FIG. 14, the angle θ2 formed by the first member 51a and the third member 51c on the first main surface PS1 side of the main body 51 is, for example, larger than 90 degrees and smaller than 180 degrees. Preferably, the angle θ2 formed by the first member 51a and the third member 51c is larger than 145 degrees and smaller than 170 degrees. In the example shown in this embodiment, a case larger than 150 degrees and smaller than 160 degrees is illustrated.

The curved portion 51d is provided on the other end E2 side of the main body portion 51 in the longitudinal direction D1. Specifically, the curved portion 51d is curved in the direction (X direction) from the second main surface PS2 to the first main surface PS1 on the other end E2 side of the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body portion 51. For example, in the curved portion 51d, the curvature is continuously changed.

The main body 51 has a protruding portion 55 provided on the first main surface PS1. The protruding portion 55 is provided on the first main surface PS1 on the E1 side at one end in the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body portion 51. Further, the protruding portion 55 projects in the direction (X direction) from the second main surface PS2 of the main body 51 toward the first main surface PS1.

In the first embodiment, the protruding portion 55 is provided between the first support portion 52 and the second support portion 53. Further, the protruding surface at the tip of the protruding portion 55 is inclined in the direction from the first main surface PS1 to the second main surface PS2 toward one end E1 of the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body portion 51.

When the support member 50A is attached to the first unit 10 and the second unit 20, the protruding portion 55 is inserted into an insertion hole (reference numeral 10a in FIG. 15) provided at a side end portion of the first unit 10 described later. To. Thereby, the support member 50A can be easily positioned.

The main body 51 has an inclined surface 56 on the first main surface PS1. The inclined surface 56 is inclined in the direction from the first main surface PS1 to the second main surface PS2 as it goes toward one end E1 of the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body 51.

In the first embodiment, the inclined surface 56 is provided between the first support portion 52 and the second support portion 53. The protrusion 55 is provided on the inclined surface 56. Further, the protruding portion 55 is provided at the center in the lateral direction D2 of the main body portion 51.

When the support member 50A is attached to the first unit 10 and the second unit 20, the inclined surface 56 can be brought into contact with the side end portion of the first unit 10. As a result, the support member 50A can be easily attached to the first unit 10 and the second unit 20.

<1st support>
The first support portion 52 supports the front side of the first unit 10 at the side end portion of the first unit 10. The first support portion 52 is provided on one end E1 side of the main body portion 51 in the longitudinal direction D1 and on the first side end portion E3 side of the main body portion 51 in the lateral direction D2. The first support portion 52 projects in the direction (X direction) from the second main surface PS2 of the main body 51 toward the first main surface PS1.

The first support portion 52 is formed in a plate shape. For example, the first support portion 52 has a longitudinal direction in the width direction (X direction) of the electronic device 1, a short direction in the height direction (Z direction) of the electronic device 1, and a depth of the electronic device 1. It has a thickness direction in the direction (Y direction).

The first support portion 52 is provided with a taper. Specifically, the thickness of the first support portion 52 decreases as it extends from the second main surface PS2 of the main body 51 toward the first main surface PS1 (X direction).

<Second support>
The second support portion 53 supports the back side of the first unit 10 at the side end portion of the first unit 10. The second support portion 53 is provided on the second side end portion E4 side opposite to the first side end portion E3 on the one end E1 side of the main body portion 51 in the longitudinal direction D1. The second support portion 53 projects in the direction (X direction) from the second main surface PS2 of the main body 51 toward the first main surface PS1.

The second support portion 53 is formed in a plate shape. For example, the second support portion 53 has a longitudinal direction in the width direction (X direction) of the electronic device 1, a short direction in the height direction (Z direction) of the electronic device 1, and a depth of the electronic device 1. It has a thickness direction in the direction (Y direction).

The second support portion 53 is provided with a taper. Specifically, the thickness of the second support portion 53 decreases as it extends from the second main surface PS2 of the main body 51 toward the first main surface PS1 (X direction).

In the first embodiment, the first support portion 52 is provided at one end E1 side of the main body portion 51 in the longitudinal direction D1 and at the first side end portion E3 of the main body portion 51 in the lateral direction D2. The second support portion 53 is provided at one end E1 side of the main body portion 51 in the longitudinal direction D1 and at the second side end portion E4 of the main body portion 51 in the lateral direction D2. That is, the first support portion 52 and the second support portion 53 face each other with a gap.

When the support member 50A is attached to the first unit 10 and the second unit 20, the side end portion of the first unit 10 is arranged between the first support portion 52 and the second support portion 53. .. In this state, the first support portion 52 contacts the front side of the first unit 10 at the side end portion of the first unit 10 to support the front side of the first unit 10. The second support portion 53 contacts the back side of the first unit 10 at the side end portion of the first unit 10 and supports the back side of the first unit 10. As a result, the first support portion 52 and the second support portion 53 suppress the movement of the first unit 10 in the thickness direction (Y direction).

The thickness of the second support portion 53 is larger than the thickness of the first support portion 52. When the support member 50A is attached to the first unit 10 and the second unit 20, the first support portion 52 is arranged on the front side of the first unit 10. Therefore, the first support portion 52 is preferably smaller than the gap between the first unit 10 and the second unit when the electronic device 1 is closed. Therefore, by making the thickness of the second support portion 53 larger than the thickness of the first support portion 52, the mechanical strength of the support member 50A can be improved. The thickness t2 of the tip of the second support portion 53 may be larger than the thickness t1 of the tip of the first support portion 52.

The thickness t2 of the second support portion 53 is at least twice the thickness t1 of the first support portion 52. Preferably, the thickness t2 of the second support portion 53 is four times or more the thickness t1 of the first support portion 52.

The thickness of the first support portion 52 and the second support portion 53 decreases as they extend from the second main surface PS2 of the main body 51 toward the first main surface PS1 (X direction). Thereby, the support member 50A can be easily attached to the side end portion of the first unit 10.

<Third support part>
The third support portion 54 supports the socket 30 of the second unit 20. The third support portion 54 is provided on the first main surface PS1 of the main body portion 51 on the other end E2 side of the central CL1 in the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body portion 51. The third support portion 54 projects in the direction (X direction) from the second main surface PS2 of the main body 51 toward the first main surface PS1. In the first embodiment, the third support portion 54 is arranged at the center of the main body portion 51 in the lateral direction D2 on the first main surface PS1 of the main body portion 51.

The third support portion 54 is formed in a plate shape. For example, the third support portion 54 has a longitudinal direction in the width direction (X direction) of the electronic device 1, a short direction in the depth direction (Y direction) of the electronic device 1, and a height of the electronic device 1. It has a thickness direction in the direction (Z direction). In the first embodiment, the tip of the third support portion 54 is formed in a circular shape.

The third support portion 54 is provided with a taper. Specifically, the dimension of the third support portion 54 in the lateral direction (Y direction) becomes smaller as it extends from the second main surface PS2 of the main body 51 toward the first main surface PS1 (X direction). There is.

In a state where the support member 50A is attached to the first unit 10 and the second unit 20, the third support portion 54 is arranged in the recess 30a provided in the socket 30. That is, the third support portion 54 supports the second unit 20 by contacting the concave surface of the recess 30a of the socket 30.

A space 52a is provided between the first support portion 52 and the curved portion 51d on the first side end portion E3 side in the lateral direction (Y direction) of the main body portion 51. The first side end E3 side of the main body 51 in the lateral direction (Y direction) is arranged on the front side of the first unit 10. The front side of the first unit 10 is exposed in the space 52a. By providing the space 52a in this way, it is possible to prevent the support member 50A from interfering with the first unit 10 and the second unit 20 when the electronic device 1 is closed.

The main body portion 51 has a side wall portion 53a on the second side end portion E4 side in the lateral direction (Y direction) of the main body portion 51. The side wall portion 53a is provided at the second side end portion E4 of the main body portion 51. The side wall portion 53a protrudes from the second main surface PS2 of the main body 51 toward the first main surface PS1 and is connected to the second support portion 53. In the first embodiment, the side wall portion 53a connects the second support portion 53 and the curved portion 51d at the second side end portion E4 of the first member 51a. Thereby, the mechanical strength of the support member 50A can be further improved.

The main body 51 has a rib 53b provided on the side wall 53a. The rib 53b protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the side wall portion 53a. Thereby, the user can easily attach and detach the support member 50A to and from the first unit 10 and the second unit 20 by grasping the rib 53b.

In the first embodiment, the main body portion 51, the first support portion 52, the second support portion 53, the third support portion 54, the side wall portion 53a, and the rib 53b are integrally formed.

FIG. 15 is a schematic enlarged perspective view showing an example of a state in which the support member 50A is removed in the electronic device 1 of FIG. FIG. 16 is a schematic enlarged perspective view showing an example of a state in which the support member 50A is attached to the electronic device 1 of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 15, when the first unit 10 is attached to the socket 30 of the second unit 20, the insertion hole 10a provided at the side end of the first unit 10 is exposed from the socket 30. .. Further, a recess 30a provided at a corner of the socket 30 is arranged below the insertion hole 10a.

As shown in FIG. 16, the support member 50A is positioned by inserting the protrusion 55 into the insertion hole 10a of the first unit 10. Then, when the support member 50A is attached to the first unit 10 and the second unit 20, the first support portion 52 contacts and supports the front side of the first unit 10. The second support portion 53 contacts and supports the back side of the first unit 10. Although not shown, the third support portion 54 is arranged in the recess 30a of the socket 30 and contacts and supports the concave surface of the recess 30a.

As described above, the support member 50A supports the connection between the first unit 10 and the second unit 20 by the first support portion 52, the second support portion 53, and the third support portion 54. In the first embodiment, in the support member 50A, the main body 51 also contacts the side end portion of the socket 30 in the width direction (X direction) to support the socket 30.

[Support mechanism]
Next, a support mechanism using the support member 50A will be described.

FIG. 17 is a schematic enlarged view showing an example of a state in which the support member 50A is attached to the electronic device 1 of FIG. FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device 1 of FIG. 17 cut along the CC line. FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device 1 of FIG. 17 cut along the DD line. FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device 1 of FIG. 17 cut along the line EE.

As shown in FIG. 17-20, the support mechanism is used in an electronic device 1 comprising a first unit 10 and a second unit 20 having a socket 30 for detachably accommodating the first unit 10. Specifically, the support mechanism is realized by attaching the support member 50A in a state where the first unit 10 is housed in the socket 30 of the second unit 20. In the support mechanism, the first unit 10 is supported by the first support portion 52 and the second support portion 53 of the support member 50A. The socket 30 of the second unit 20 is supported by the third support portion 54 of the support member 50A.

More specifically, in the socket 30, the lower surface 52b of the first support portion 52 and the lower surface 53c of the second support portion 53 support the upper edge portion of the socket 30. The lower surface 52b of the first support portion 52 and the lower surface 53c of the second support portion 53 mean the surfaces on the side where the third support portion 54 is provided. Further, the first unit 10 is sandwiched between the inner side surface 52c of the first support portion 52 and the inner side surface 53d of the second support portion 53. The inner side surface 52c of the first support portion 52 and the inner side surface 53d of the second support portion 53 face each other. As described above, the object to be supported differs depending on the surface or portion constituting the first support portion 52 and the second support portion 53. With such a configuration, it is possible to more firmly support the connection between the first unit 10 and the second unit 20.

As shown in FIGS. 17-19, when the support member 50A is attached, the protruding portion 55 of the support member 50A is inserted into the insertion hole 10a of the first unit 10. The third support portion 54 of the support member 50A is arranged in the recess 30a of the socket 30. As a result, it is possible to prevent the first unit 10 from moving in the direction of coming out of the socket 30.

The protruding portion 55 may support the second unit 20. In other words, the second unit 20 may be supported by the lower surface 52b of the first support 52, the lower surface 53c of the second support 53, the third support 54 and the protrusion 55. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the first unit 10 from coming off the socket 30.

As shown in FIG. 19, the side end portion of the first unit 10 is arranged between the first support portion 52 and the second support portion 53. In this state, the first support portion 52 is in contact with the front side of the first unit 10, and the second support portion 53 is in contact with the back side of the first unit 10. As a result, the first support portion 52 and the second support portion 53 suppress the movement of the first unit 10 in the depth direction (Y direction) of the electronic device 1.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the main body 51 of the support member 50A, the first member 51a, the second member 51b, and the third member 51c are in contact with the side end portion of the socket 30. As a result, the support member 50A can be firmly fixed to the socket 30. Further, by forming the main body portion 51 by the first member 51a, the second member 51b, and the third member 51c, the area in contact with the side end portion of the socket 30 can be increased.

[Mounting operation of support member]
Next, an example of the mounting operation of the support member 50A will be described.

FIG. 21 is a schematic view showing an example of an operation of attaching the support member 50A in the electronic device 1 of the first embodiment according to the present disclosure. FIG. 22 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of an operation of attaching the support member 50A in the electronic device 1 of the first embodiment according to the present disclosure. FIG. 23 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of an operation of attaching the support member 50A in the electronic device 1 of the first embodiment according to the present disclosure. FIG. 22 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the electronic device 1 cut in the XZ plane at the protruding portion 55 of the support member 50A. FIG. 22 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the electronic device 1 cut in the XZ plane on the inclined surface 56 provided on the main body 51 of the support member 50A.

As shown in FIGS. 21 to 23, when the support member 50A is attached, the protruding portion 55 of the support member 50A is inserted into the insertion hole 10a of the first unit 10. Further, when the protruding portion 55 is inserted into the insertion hole 10a, the inclined surface 56 provided on the first main surface PS1 side of the main body portion 51 of the support member 50A is brought into contact with the side end portion of the first unit 10. As a result, the support member 50A can be positioned. In this state, the side end portion of the first unit 10 is arranged between the first support portion 52 and the second support portion 53. That is, the first unit 10 is supported by the first support portion 52 and the second support portion 53.

Next, the other end E2 of the support member 50A is moved toward the corner portion of the socket 30. As a result, the third support portion 54 is arranged in the recess 30a of the socket 30, and the concave surface of the recess 30a is supported by the third support portion 54.

In this way, the support member 50A can be easily attached to the first unit 10 and the second unit 20 by using the protruding portion 55 and the inclined surface 56.

When removing the support member 50A, the operation opposite to the mounting operation of the support member 50A may be performed.

[effect]
According to the support member 50A, the electronic device 1, and the support mechanism of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

The support member 50A is used in an electronic device 1 in which a first unit 10 and a second unit 20 are detachably configured. The support member 50A includes a main body portion 51, a first support portion 52, a second support portion 53, and a third support portion 54. The main body 51 is formed in a plate shape having a first main surface PS1 and a second main surface PS2 on the opposite side of the first main surface PS1 and having a longitudinal direction D1 and a lateral direction D2. The first support portion 52 is provided on the one end E1 side of the main body portion 51 in the longitudinal direction D1 and on the first side end portion E3 side of the main body portion 51 in the lateral direction D2, and is provided from the second main surface PS2 of the main body portion 51 to the second. 1 It projects in the direction toward the main surface PS1 (X direction). The second support portion 53 is provided on the second side end portion E4 side opposite to the first side end portion E3 on the one end E1 side of the main body portion 51 in the longitudinal direction D1, and the second main surface PS2 of the main body portion 51. It protrudes from the first main surface PS1 in the direction (X direction). The third support portion 54 is provided on the other end E2 side of the first main surface PS1 of the main body 51 with respect to the central CL1 in the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body 51, and the second main surface PS2 to the first main of the main body 51. It protrudes in the direction toward the surface PS1 (X direction).

With such a configuration, it is possible to support the connection between the first unit 10 and the second unit 20 in the electronic device 1 in which the first unit 10 and the second unit 20 are detachably configured.

In the electronic device 1, in order to facilitate attachment / detachment of the first unit 10 and the second unit 20, the first unit 10 and the second unit 20 are mounted on the second unit 20 in a state where the first unit 10 is attached to the second unit 20. A gap is formed between the and. Therefore, when a force is applied to the first unit 10, the first unit 10 may move with respect to the second unit 20, and the connection between the first unit 10 and the second unit 20 may be disconnected. According to the support member 50A, since the movement of the first unit 10 can be suppressed, it is possible to suppress the disconnection between the first unit 10 and the second unit 20.

Specifically, when the first unit 10 is mounted on the second unit 20, the first unit 10 tends to move in the depth direction (Y direction) of the electronic device 1. The support member 50A can firmly fix the first unit 10 to the second unit 20 by the first support portion 52, the second support portion 53, and the third support portion 54. As a result, it is possible to prevent the first unit 10 from moving with respect to the second unit 20.

For example, in a state where the first unit is mounted on the second unit, even if a force is applied in the thickness direction of the first unit, the support member 50A can suppress the movement of the first unit in the thickness direction. As a result, it is possible to prevent the connection between the first terminal 13 of the first unit 10 and the second terminal 23 of the second unit 20 from being disconnected.

In this way, since the support member 50A supports the connection between the first unit 10 and the second unit 20, even if a force is applied to the first unit 10, the first unit 10 and the second unit 20 are connected. It is possible to prevent the connection from being disconnected.

The main body 51 includes a first member 51a, a second member 51b, and a third member 51c. The first member 51a has a longitudinal direction D1 and a lateral direction D2. The second member 51b extends inclined from one end of the first member 51a in the lateral direction D2 toward the first main surface PS1. The third member 51c extends inclined from the other end of the first member 51a in the lateral direction D2 toward the first main surface PS1. With such a configuration, the second unit 20 can be easily supported by the support member 50A. For example, when the side end portion of the first unit 10 in the width direction (X direction) is provided with a taper, the main body portion 51 can increase the contact area with the second unit 20. This makes it easier for the support member 50A to support the second unit 20.

The thickness t2 of the second support portion 53 is larger than the thickness t1 of the first support portion 52. The thickness t2 of the second support portion 53 is at least twice the thickness t1 of the first support portion 52. With such a configuration, the mechanical strength of the support member 50A can be improved.

The thickness of the first support portion 52 and the second support portion 53 decreases as they extend from the second main surface PS2 of the main body 51 toward the first main surface PS1 (X direction). With such a configuration, the support member 50A can be easily attached to the first unit 10.

The support member 50A is provided at the second side end portion E4 of the main body portion 51, and protrudes from the second main surface PS2 of the main body portion 51 toward the first main surface PS1 (X direction), and the second support portion 53 A side wall portion 53a connected to is provided. With such a configuration, the mechanical strength of the support member 50A can be improved.

The support member 50A includes a rib 53b provided on the side wall portion 53a. With such a configuration, the user can easily attach and detach the support member 50A by gripping the rib 53b.

The main body 51 is provided on the first main surface PS1 on the E1 side of one end of the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body 51, and projects in the direction (X direction) from the second main surface PS2 of the main body 51 toward the first main surface PS1. It has a protruding portion 55 to be formed. With such a configuration, when the support member 50A is attached, positioning can be performed by the protruding portion 55. As a result, the support member 50A can be easily attached. Further, by inserting the protruding portion 55 into the insertion hole 10a of the first unit 10, it is possible to prevent the first unit 10 from coming out of the second unit 20.

The main body 51 has an inclined surface 56 that is inclined in a direction from the first main surface PS1 to the second main surface PS2 on the first main surface PS1 side toward one end E1 of the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body 51. With such a configuration, the support member 50A can be attached while the inclined surface 56 is in contact with the side end portion of the first unit 10. As a result, the support member 50A can be easily attached.

The main body 51 has a curved portion 51d that curves in the direction (X direction) from the second main surface PS2 to the first main surface PS1 on the other end E2 side of the main body 51 in the longitudinal direction D1. With such a configuration, the curved portion 51d comes into contact with the corner portion of the socket 30 of the second unit 20, so that the contact area can be increased. This makes it easier for the support member 50A to support the second unit 20.

The electronic device 1 includes a first unit 10, a second unit 20, and a plurality of support members 50A and 50B. The first unit 10 has a display unit 11. The second unit 20 has input units 21 and 22. The plurality of support members 50A and 50B are attached to the first unit 10 and the second unit 20. The second unit 20 has a socket 30 that detachably accommodates the first unit 10. Each of the plurality of support members 50A and 50B includes a main body portion 51, a first support portion 52, a second support portion 53, and a third support portion 54. The main body 51 is formed in a plate shape having a first main surface PS1 and a second main surface PS2 on the opposite side of the first main surface PS1 and having a longitudinal direction D1 and a lateral direction D2. The first support portion 52 is provided on the one end E1 side of the main body portion 51 in the longitudinal direction D1 and on the first side end portion E3 side of the main body portion 51 in the lateral direction D2, and is provided from the second main surface PS2 of the main body portion 51 to the second. 1 It projects in the direction toward the main surface PS1 (X direction). The second support portion 53 is provided on the second side end portion E4 side opposite to the first side end portion E3 on the one end E1 side of the main body portion 51 in the longitudinal direction D1, and the second main surface PS2 of the main body portion 51. It protrudes from the first main surface PS1 in the direction (X direction). The third support portion 54 is provided on the other end E2 side of the first main surface PS1 of the main body 51 with respect to the central CL1 in the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body 51, and the second main surface PS2 to the first main of the main body 51. It protrudes in the direction toward the surface PS1 (X direction). In a state where the first unit 10 is housed in the socket 30 of the second unit 20, the first unit 10 is supported by the first support portion 52 and the second support portion 53 of the plurality of support members 50A and 50B. The socket 30 of the second unit 20 is supported by the third support portion 54 of the plurality of support members 50A and 50B.

With such a configuration, in the electronic device 1 in which the first unit 10 and the second unit 20 are detachably configured, the connection between the first unit 10 and the second unit 20 is supported by a plurality of support members 50A and 50B. can do. As a result, it is possible to suppress the movement of the first unit 10 and prevent the connection between the first unit 10 and the second unit 20 from being disconnected while the first unit 10 is housed in the socket 30. it can.

The support mechanism is a plurality of support members 50A and 50B used in the electronic device 1 including the first unit 10 and the second unit 20 having a socket 30 for detachably accommodating the first unit 10. The plurality of support members 50A and 50B are attached to the first unit 10 and the second unit 20. Each of the plurality of support members 50A and 50B includes a main body portion 51, a first support portion 52, a second support portion 53, and a third support portion 54. The main body 51 is formed in a plate shape having a first main surface PS1 and a second main surface PS2 on the opposite side of the first main surface PS1 and having a longitudinal direction D1 and a lateral direction D2. The first support portion 52 is provided on the one end E1 side of the main body portion 51 in the longitudinal direction D1 and on the first side end portion E3 side of the main body portion 51 in the lateral direction D2, and is provided from the second main surface PS2 of the main body portion 51 to the second. 1 It projects in the direction toward the main surface PS1 (X direction). The second support portion 53 is provided on the second side end portion E4 side opposite to the first side end portion E3 on the one end E1 side of the main body portion 51 in the longitudinal direction D1, and the second main surface PS2 of the main body portion 51. It protrudes from the first main surface PS1 in the direction (X direction). The third support portion 54 is provided on the other end E2 side of the first main surface PS1 of the main body 51 with respect to the central CL1 in the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body 51, and the second main surface PS2 to the first main of the main body 51. It protrudes in the direction toward the surface PS1 (X direction). In a state where the first unit 10 is housed in the socket 30 of the second unit 20, the first unit 10 is supported by the first support portion 52 and the second support portion 53 of the plurality of support members 50A and 50B. The socket 30 of the second unit 20 is supported by the third support portion 54 of the plurality of support members 50A and 50B.

With such a configuration, the connection between the first unit 10 and the second unit 20 can be supported by the plurality of support members 50A and 50B. As a result, it is possible to suppress the movement of the first unit 10 and prevent the connection between the first unit 10 and the second unit 20 from being disconnected while the first unit 10 is housed in the socket 30. it can.

In the first embodiment, an example in which the electronic device 1 and the support mechanism include a plurality of support members 50A and 50B has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The electronic device 1 and the support mechanism may have one or more support members. For example, the electronic device 1 and the support mechanism may have one support member 50A. In this case, one support member 50A may be attached to one side end portion in the width direction (X direction) of the first unit 10 and the second unit 20.

In the first embodiment, an example in which the main body 51 of the support member 50A has the first member 51a, the second member 51b, and the third member 51c has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the main body 51 may not have the second member 51b and / or the third member 51c.

In the first embodiment, an example in which the main body portion 51 has the curved portion 51d has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main body 51 does not have to have the curved portion 51d.

In the first embodiment, an example in which the curvature of the curved portion 51d is continuously changed has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the curvature of the curved portion 51d may change intermittently.

In the first embodiment, an example in which the thickness t2 of the second support portion 53 is larger than the thickness t1 of the first support portion 52 has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the thickness t2 of the second support portion 53 may be equal to the thickness t1 of the first support portion 52.

In the first embodiment, an example will be described in which the thickness decreases as the first support portion 52 and the second support portion 53 extend in the direction (X direction) from the second main surface PS2 of the main body 51 toward the first main surface PS1. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the thickness t1 of the first support portion 52 and the thickness t2 of the second support portion 53 may be constant.

In the first embodiment, an example in which the support member 50A has the side wall portion 53a and the rib 53b has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the support member 50A does not have to have the side wall portion 53a. Alternatively, the support member 50A may not have the rib 53b.

In the first embodiment, an example in which the main body portion 51 has a protruding portion 55 and an inclined surface 56 has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the main body 51 does not have to have the protrusion 55. Alternatively, the main body 51 does not have to have the inclined surface 56.

In the first embodiment, there is an example in which a space 52a is provided between the first support portion 52 and the curved portion 51d on the first side end portion E3 side in the lateral direction (Y direction) of the main body portion 51. As explained, but not limited to this. For example, the space 52a may not be provided between the first support portion 52 and the curved portion 51d.

In the first embodiment, an example in which the support member 50A has one first support portion 52, one second support portion 53, and one third support portion has been described, but is not limited thereto. The support member 50A may have one or more first support portions 52, one or more second support portions 53, or one or more third support portions 54.

In the first embodiment, an example in which the third support portion 54 is arranged at the center of the main body portion 51 in the lateral direction D2 on the first main surface PS1 of the main body portion 51 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The third support portion 54 may be provided on the other end E2 side of the central CL1 in the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body portion 51.

In the first embodiment, an example in which the first unit 10 includes the display unit 11 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The first unit 10 may include components other than the display unit 11. For example, the first unit 10 may include one or more operation buttons.

In the first embodiment, an example in which the side end portion of the first unit 10 in the width direction (X direction) is provided with a taper has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the side end portion of the first unit 10 in the width direction (X direction) may not be provided with a taper.

In the first embodiment, an example in which the second unit 20 includes input units 21 and 22, a socket 30 and a hinge 40 has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The second unit 20 may include components other than the input units 21 and 22, the socket 30, and the hinge 40. For example, the second unit 20 may include one or more operation buttons.

Although the present disclosure has been fully described in connection with preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, various modifications and modifications are obvious to those skilled in the art. It should be understood that such modifications and amendments are included within the scope of this disclosure by the appended claims.

The present disclosure is useful for electronic devices in which the first unit and the second unit are detachably configured.

1 Electronic equipment 10 1st unit 10a Insertion hole 11 Display part 12 1st connector 13 1st terminal 20 2nd unit 21 Keyboard 22 Touch pad 30 Socket 30a Recess 31 Storage space 32 2nd connector 33 2nd terminal 40 Hinge 50A, 50B Support member 51 Main body 51a First member 51b Second member 51c Third member 51d Curved part 52 First support part 52a Space 52b Lower surface 52c Inner side surface 53 Second support part 53a Side wall part 53b Rib 53c Lower surface 53d Inner side surface 54 Third Support part 55 Protruding part 56 Inclined surface 60 Gap CL1 Center D1 Longitudinal direction D2 Short direction E1 One end E2 Other end E3 First side end E4 Second side end PS1 First main surface PS2 Second main

Claims (12)

A support member used in an electronic device in which a first unit and a second unit are detachably configured.
A plate-shaped main body having a first main surface, a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, and a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction.
It is provided on one end side of the main body portion in the longitudinal direction on the first side end side of the main body portion in the lateral direction, and projects from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface. The first support part to do
A direction provided on the second side end side opposite to the first side end portion on the one end side in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion, and from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface. The second support that protrudes into the
A second main surface of the main body, which is provided on the other end side of the center of the main body in the longitudinal direction and projects from the second main surface of the main body toward the first main surface. 3 support parts and
To prepare
Support member. The main body
The first member having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction,
A second member that extends inclined toward the first main surface side from one end of the first member in the lateral direction.
A third member extending from the other end of the first member in the lateral direction in an inclined manner toward the first main surface side.
To prepare
The support member according to claim 1. The thickness of the second support portion is larger than the thickness of the first support portion.
The support member according to claim 1 or 2. The thickness of the second support portion is at least twice the thickness of the first support portion.
The support member according to claim 3. The thickness of the first support portion and the second support portion decreases as they extend from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface.
The support member according to any one of claims 1 to 4. In addition
A side wall portion provided at the second side end portion of the main body portion, projecting from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface, and connected to the second support portion. The support member according to any one of claims 1 to 5. In addition
A rib provided on the side wall portion is provided.
The support member according to claim 6. The main body is provided on the first main surface on one end side of the main body in the longitudinal direction, and a protruding portion protruding from the second main surface of the main body toward the first main surface is provided. Have, have
The support member according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The main body has an inclined surface that is inclined in a direction from the first main surface toward the second main surface on the first main surface side toward the one end in the longitudinal direction of the main body.
The support member according to any one of claims 1 to 8. The main body has a curved portion that curves in a direction from the second main surface to the first main surface on the other end side of the main body in the longitudinal direction.
The support member according to any one of claims 1 to 9. The first unit having a display unit and
The second unit with an input unit and
One or more support members attached to the first unit and the second unit,
With
The second unit has a socket for detachably accommodating the first unit.
The one or more support members
A plate-shaped main body having a first main surface, a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, and a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction.
It is provided on one end side of the main body portion in the longitudinal direction on the first side end side of the main body portion in the lateral direction, and projects from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface. The first support part to do
A direction provided on the second side end side opposite to the first side end portion on the one end side in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion, and from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface. The second support that protrudes into the
A second main surface of the main body, which is provided on the other end side of the center of the main body in the longitudinal direction and projects from the second main surface of the main body toward the first main surface. 3 support parts and
Have,
In a state where the first unit is housed in the socket of the second unit,
The first unit is supported by the first support portion and the second support portion of the one or more support members.
The socket of the second unit is supported by the third support of the one or more support members.
Electronics. A support mechanism used in an electronic device including a first unit and a second unit having a socket for detachably accommodating the first unit.
The first unit and one or more support members attached to the second unit are provided.
The one or more support members
A plate-shaped main body having a first main surface, a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, and a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction.
It is provided on one end side of the main body portion in the longitudinal direction on the first side end side of the main body portion in the lateral direction, and projects from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface. The first support part to do
A direction provided on the second side end side opposite to the first side end portion on the one end side in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion, and from the second main surface of the main body portion toward the first main surface. The second support that protrudes into the
A second main surface of the main body, which is provided on the other end side of the center of the main body in the longitudinal direction and projects from the second main surface of the main body toward the first main surface. 3 support parts and
Have,
In a state where the first unit is housed in the socket of the second unit,
The first unit is supported by the first support portion and the second support portion of the one or more support members.
The socket of the second unit is supported by the third support of the one or more support members.
Support mechanism.

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