JP6015411B2 - Information processing device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus.

  An information processing apparatus having two housings that can be opened and closed is known. Patent Document 1 discloses a member that can be attached to and detached from such a device and assists in opening and closing two housings.

Utility model registration No. 3145463

  In such an information processing apparatus, a state display unit that displays the state of the apparatus may be provided in one housing. Depending on the position of the state display unit, the state display unit may be difficult to visually recognize when the two housings are closed, and it may be difficult to check the state of the apparatus.

  An object of this invention is to provide the information processing apparatus with which the confirmation of the state in a closed state is easy.

An information processing apparatus disclosed in the present specification is an information processing apparatus including first and second housings that are relatively rotated around a predetermined axis and are connected so as to be able to shift to an open state and a closed state. The first housing includes a first edge near the axis, and a second edge away from the axis and facing the first edge, and the second housing is disposed on the axis. Each of the second and fourth edges projecting partially and overlapping each other in at least the closed state. Including a first and a second protrusion having a portion that is not to be provided, and the first protrusion is provided with a state display unit that indicates a state of the information processing apparatus in an exposed portion of the first protrusion in the closed state is, the first housing includes a front case, a rear case is sandwiched between the front case and the rear case Anda member fixed by the said member defines a second edge. The information processing device disclosed in the present specification is an information processing device including first and second housings that are relatively rotated around a predetermined axis and are connected so as to be able to shift to an open state and a closed state. The first housing includes a first edge near the axis, and a second edge away from the axis and facing the first edge, and the second housing is the shaft. A third edge close to the center and a fourth edge away from the axis and facing the third edge, each of the second and fourth edges projecting partially and at least in the closed state A state display unit that includes first and second protrusions having portions that do not overlap with each other, and the first protrusion indicates a state of the information processing apparatus in an exposed portion of the first protrusion in the closed state; And a light emitting part provided in the first casing, and light of the light emitting part provided in the first casing is displayed in the state table. And a light guide member for guiding the parts, the light emitting portion and the light guide member are arranged in the protruding direction of the first projecting portion.

  It is possible to provide an information processing apparatus that allows easy confirmation of the closed state.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a notebook computer. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a notebook computer. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a notebook computer. FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG.

  A notebook computer will be described as an example of an information processing apparatus. 1-3 is explanatory drawing of the notebook computer 1 of a present Example. The notebook computer 1 includes housings 10 and 20 that are connected so as to be openable and closable. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an open state in which the housings 10 and 20 are opened. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a closed state in which the housings 10 and 20 are closed. FIG. 3 is a top view showing the closed state. The casings 10 and 20 are examples of first and second casings, respectively. The casings 10 and 20 are connected by a hinge so as to be relatively rotatable around the axis A. The housing 10 includes an upper surface 11 and a bottom surface 12 that faces the upper surface 11 and will be described later. The housing 10 has a substantially rectangular shape and includes edges 13 to 16. The edges 13 and 14 are opposed and parallel. The edges 15, 16 are opposed and parallel. Each of the edges 13 and 14 is orthogonal to each of the edges 15 and 16. Each edge 13, 14 is longer than each edge 15, 16.

  On the upper surface 11, a keyboard K, a switch CS, and a power switch PS for operating the notebook computer 1 are provided. The keyboard K and the switch CS are examples of an operation unit operated by a user. Housed in the housing 10 are a motherboard for controlling the entire operation of the notebook computer 1 and other hard disks, batteries, memories, and the like.

  The housing 20 includes a front surface 21 and a back surface 22 facing the front surface 21. The housing 20 houses a display DP described later. The display D is an example of a display unit that displays an image. On the front surface 21, the screen of the display DP is exposed. The housing 20 has a substantially rectangular shape and includes edges 23 to 26. The edges 23 and 24 are opposed and parallel. The edges 25 and 26 are opposed and parallel. The edges 23 and 24 are orthogonal to the edges 25 and 26, respectively. Each edge 23, 24 is longer than each edge 25, 26.

  The edges 13 and 23 are located near the axis A and extend along the axis A. The edges 14 and 24 are separated from the axis A. The edges 14, 24 leave in the open state and approach in the closed state. The edge parts 13 and 23 are approaching in any state of an open state and a closed state. The edges 13 and 14 are examples of first and second edges, respectively. The edges 23 and 24 are examples of third and fourth edges, respectively. Each of the edge parts 14 and 24 includes protrusion parts 14a and 24a protruding partially. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, in the closed state, the protrusions 14a and 24a partially overlap and have portions that do not overlap each other. The protrusions 14a and 24a are examples of first and second protrusions, respectively.

  Since the protruding portions 14a and 24a are in the closed state and have portions that do not overlap with each other, the user can easily open and close the housings 10 and 20 by grasping the portions. Thereby, for example, even when the notebook computer 1 is thin and closed, and the gap between the upper surface 11 of the housing 10 and the front surface 21 of the housing 20 is narrow, the user can easily open the notebook computer 1. it can.

  FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the protrusion 14a of FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the state display part SD is provided in the part of the protrusion part 14a exposed in the closed state. The status display part SD is provided with a plurality of indicators for displaying the status of the notebook computer 1. For example, the status display unit SD is provided with an indicator for displaying the status of access to the hard disk, the status relating to the remaining battery level, the status relating to power on / off, the status relating to wireless communication, and the like. Thus, since the state display part SD is provided in the part of the protrusion 14a exposed even in the closed state, the user can easily check the state of the notebook computer 1 in the closed state. In addition, although the five indicators according to the kind of state are described in the state display part SD of the protrusion part 14a, the number of indicators is not limited to five. Moreover, the kind of state is not limited to said example. For example, the status display unit SD may include an indicator indicating a wireless LAN status, a BLUETOOTH (registered trademark) communication status, a NUMLOCK status, a CAPSLOCK status, a standby status, and the like.

  5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. The housing 10 includes a front case 10F that defines an upper surface 11 and a rear case 10R that defines a bottom surface 12. Motherboards and the like are housed in the front case 10F and the rear case 10R. A fixing plate 70 is fixed to the back side of the front case 10F. The member 30 is arrange | positioned so that it may protrude from the edge of the front side of the front case 10F. Member 30 defines edge 14. The member 30 includes a base end portion 31 fixed to the fixing plate 70 and a tip end portion 32 partially exposed from between the front case 10F and the rear case 10R. Further, the member 30 includes an upper surface 33 located on a substantially extended surface of the upper surface 11. The upper surface 33 of the distal end portion 32 is exposed from the housing 20 in a closed state. On the upper surface 33, the indicator described by the above-mentioned status display part SD is written. The back surface 35 is located on the opposite side of the top surface 33.

  Thus, since the status display part SD is written on a surface substantially parallel to the upper surface 11 of the housing 10, the user can easily use the notebook computer 1 as compared with the case where it is provided on the lateral side surface of the housing, for example. The state can be confirmed. The upper surface 33 is slightly curved in a concave shape. As a result, the user can easily hold the protruding portion 14a.

  The housing 20 includes a rear case 20R that defines the back surface 22 and a frame-like frame that is assembled to the rear case 20R and holds the panel P. The panel P and the frame define the front surface 21. The panel P is light transmissive. A DP is stored in the housing 20. The member 40 partially protrudes from between the rear case 20R and the panel P. Member 40 defines an edge 24. A rubber G for preventing contact between the panel P and the upper surface 11 in the closed state is fixed to the exposed portion of the member 40.

  A light guide member 50 and a printed circuit board PB are disposed in the housing 10. The printed board PB is a rigid board having rigidity, but may be a flexible board having flexibility. An LED (Light Emitting Diode) 90 is mounted on the printed circuit board PB. The LED 90 is an example of a light emitting unit, and the light emitting unit may be other than an LED as long as it emits light. The light guide member 50 includes a plate-like portion 51 extending in the direction DD in which the protruding portion 14 a protrudes, a surface 53 in contact with the LED 90, and a surface 55 in contact with the back surface 35 of the member 30. The direction DD is a direction included in a virtual plane parallel to the upper surface 11.

  The light guide member 50 includes the number of plate-like portions 51 corresponding to the number of indicators. The plurality of plate-like portions 51 are integrally formed. In the present embodiment, five plate-like portions 51 are provided. The plurality of plate-like portions 51 are provided so as to be arranged in parallel with the depth and the front direction of the paper surface of FIG. That is, a plurality of plate-like parts 51 are arranged along the edge part 14. A portion extending in the direction in which the plurality of plate-like portions 51 are arranged and continuing to the plurality of plate-like portions 51 is provided. The number of LEDs 90 corresponding to the number of each indicator is also mounted on the printed circuit board PB. In this embodiment, five LEDs 90 are provided. The printed circuit board PB is electrically connected to the motherboard, and the lighting state of the LED 90 is controlled. Light emitted from the LED 90 enters the plate-like portion 51 from the surface 53 of the light guide member 50 and is irradiated from the surface 55. Since the member 30 has a certain degree of light transmittance, the indicator irradiated with light from the surface 55 is turned on.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the printed circuit board PB, the LED 90, and the light guide member 50 are arranged so as to be aligned in the direction DD in which the member 30 protrudes. Thereby, these can be arrange | positioned in the internal space of the front-end | tip part of the housing | casing 10 with thin thickness. Further, the surface 53 and the surface 55 of the light guide member 50 are substantially orthogonal, and the printed circuit board PB is disposed substantially perpendicular to the direction DD. Thereby, the light irradiated from LED90 can be guided to the status display part SD of the member 30. FIG. The surface 53 is an example of a light receiving surface, and the surface 55 is an example of an irradiation surface.

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

  The information processing apparatus is not limited to a notebook computer, and may have two housings that are connected so as to be opened and closed. For example, a mobile phone, a television, an electronic dictionary, a PDA, a game machine, a camera, a music player, and a navigation device may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the operation unit such as the keyboard K is provided in the housing 10 and the display is provided in the housing 20, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a display may be provided on both the housings 10 and 20. You may provide the display provided with the touch panel in both the housing | casing 10 and 20. FIG. A display may be provided in the housing 10 and an operation unit such as a keyboard, a switch, or a button may be provided in the housing 20. You may provide an operation part in both the housing | casing 10 and 20. FIG. The casings 10 and 20 may be separable from each other as long as they are connected so as to be opened and closed.

1 Notebook computer (information processing equipment)
10, 20 housings (first and second housings)
14, 24 Edge (second and fourth edges)
14a, 24a Protruding part (first and second projecting parts)
30 member 33 upper surface 35 back surface 50 light guide member 51 plate-like portion 53 light receiving surface 55 irradiation surface 90 LED (light emitting portion)
SD status display section A Axis center PB Printed circuit board

Claims (5)

An information processing apparatus including first and second casings that are connected to each other so as to be able to shift to an open state and a closed state by relatively rotating around a predetermined axis,
The first housing includes a first edge near the axis, and a second edge away from the axis and facing the first edge,
The second housing includes a third edge near the axis, and a fourth edge away from the axis and facing the third edge,
The second and fourth edges include first and second protrusions that partially protrude and at least have portions that do not overlap each other in the closed state,
Wherein the first protrusion, the state display part showing a state of the information processing apparatus is provided on the exposed portions of the first projecting portion in the closed state,
The first housing includes a front case, a rear case, and a member fixed by being sandwiched between the front case and the rear case,
The information processing apparatus , wherein the member defines the second edge . An information processing apparatus including first and second casings that are connected to each other so as to be able to shift to an open state and a closed state by relatively rotating around a predetermined axis,
The first housing includes a first edge near the axis, and a second edge away from the axis and facing the first edge,
The second housing includes a third edge near the axis, and a fourth edge away from the axis and facing the third edge,
The second and fourth edges include first and second protrusions that partially protrude and at least have portions that do not overlap each other in the closed state,
The first projecting portion is provided with a state display unit that indicates the state of the information processing device in an exposed portion of the first projecting portion in the closed state
A light emitting unit provided in the first housing;
A light guide member provided in the first housing and guiding light of the light emitting unit to the state display unit,
The information processing apparatus , wherein the light emitting part and the light guide member are arranged in a protruding direction of the first protruding part .   The first housing has a surface overlapping the second housing in the closed state;
  The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the state display unit is provided on a surface of the first projecting portion along a surface of the first housing. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising: a printed circuit board on which the light emitting unit is mounted and disposed perpendicular to a protruding direction of the first protruding portion. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the light guide member includes a light receiving surface that is in contact with the light emitting portion and perpendicular to the protruding direction, and an irradiation surface that is in contact with the first protruding portion and is parallel to the protruding direction.

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