KR20180083479A - Note-book - Google Patents

Abstract

The objective of the present invention is to provide a notebook having an integrated tablet, capable of being unfolded when the tablet is in use and capable of being folded when the same is not in use. Therefore, the present invention relates to a notebook having an integrated tablet, which comprises: a main body unit having a keyboard; a display unit rotationally connected to the main body unit and outputting information input by the keyboard to the outside; a planar tablet unit inputting external information to a CPU of the main body unit; and a rotary unit allowing one side of the main body unit to be hinged to the tablet unit so that the tablet unit can be unfolded on one side of the main body unit or come in close contact with the display unit in accordance with a rotating position.

Description

Notebook with Integrated Tablet {NOTE-BOOK}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a notebook having an integrated tablet, and more particularly, to a notebook having a hinge type tablet mounted on a notebook body, and a foldable tablet when the tablet is used.

Generally, when using various application programs including a stylus program in a personal computer including a notebook, it is very difficult to input information with a mouse.

Accordingly, in the related art, a tablet, which is a separate component, is electrically connected to the notebook, and information is input using the input pen to the tablet.

Therefore, conventionally, the tablets, which are separate components, are placed on the side of the notebook body and used, resulting in inconvenience in use.

In recent years, the tablet has been integrated with the notebook, and the tablet has been used as a position for use by the user. After the tablet has been used, the tablet is used for other purposes and a separate function can be performed. Development of technology is required.

Prior art relating to the present invention is Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2009-0122315, and the prior art discloses a notebook computer having a tablet mounted therein.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a notebook having a built-in tablet in which a tablet is installed in a hinge type on a notebook body and folded when the tablet is used and not used.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a tablet having an integral tablet which can be easily used according to the preference of a user who uses the tablet by selectively installing the hinge installation position of the tablet on either side of the notebook body, .

In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a notebook having an integral tablet.

The notebook having the integrated tablet includes a main body having a keyboard; A display unit hinged to the main body and rotated up and down to output information input by the keyboard to the outside; And a tablet unit disposed between the main body unit and the display unit and hinged to the main body unit to be rotated up and down.

The main body, the display unit, and the tablet unit are connected to be rotated by the hinge.

The hinge unit may include a pair of first hinges for hinge-connecting the main body and the display unit, and a second hinge disposed between the pair of first hinges for rotating the tablet unit.

Preferably, the tablet portion is formed of a transparent material and is positioned on the keyboard on the main body portion when the tablet portion is rotated downward, and is positioned on the front portion of the display portion when the tablet portion is rotated upward.

It is preferable that the pair of first hinges and the second hinge are rotated by one hinge shaft, and that the second hinge is detachable from the hinge shaft.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a notebook having an integral tablet.

The notebook having the integrated tablet includes a main body having a keyboard; A display unit rotatably connected to the main body and outputting information input by the keyboard to the outside; A tablet-like tablet unit for inputting external information to a cigarette of the main body; And a rotation part for hinging the tablet part by hinging the tablet part and unfolding the tablet part on one side of the main body part according to the rotation position or rotating the tablet part so as to be close to the display part.

The rotation unit may include a first rotation unit formed at one side of the main body and a second rotation unit formed at one side of the tablet and connected to the first rotation unit so as to be swivelably rotatable.

Wherein the first rotating portion is formed as a spherical rotating hole formed in one side portion of the main body portion and the second rotating portion is formed by projecting on one side portion of the tablet and being inserted into the rotating hole and being swiveled and rotated, .

The rotation protrusion is desirably detachable from one side of the tablet.

Preferably, the first rotating portion and the second rotating portion are electrically connected to transmit the external information input from the tablet to the cuff provided in the main body portion, and are preferably in contact with each other so as to physically slip with respect to each other.

It is preferable that the rotation part is further provided on the other side of the main body part.

Preferably, the tablet unit has an input pad for inputting the external information, and the input pad is formed to be transparent.

Preferably, the first rotating part is detachably installed at one side of the main body.

A plurality of terminal insertion portions are formed on one side of the main body portion, and auxiliary terminal portions are formed on the tablet portion.

The auxiliary terminal portion may include a plurality of connection terminals formed on one side of the tablet portion and electrically connected to the plurality of terminal insertion portions, a plurality of auxiliary terminal insertion portions formed on the other side of the tablet portion, And a plurality of connection lines formed on the tablet unit and electrically connecting the plurality of connection terminals and the plurality of auxiliary terminal insertion units one-to-one.

Preferably, the plurality of connection terminals are installed to be insertable and projectable from one side of the tablet portion.

The present invention has a hinge-type tablet provided on a notebook body, and has an effect of folding when the tablet is used and when it is not used.

In addition, according to the present invention, the hinge mounting position of the tablet is selected and installed on either side of the notebook body, so that the tablet can be easily used according to the preference of the user who uses the tablet.

1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a notebook having an integrated tablet according to the present invention.
2 is an enlarged perspective view showing a configuration of a hinge portion according to the present invention.
3 is a side view showing a hinge portion according to the present invention and a connection relation between a main body portion, a display portion, and a tablet portion connected thereto through the hinge portion.
4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the tablet unit according to the present invention is rotated downward and disposed on a keyboard.
5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the tablet according to the present invention is rotated upward and is disposed on the front surface of the display unit.
6 is a perspective view showing an example of a hinge connection method according to the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a view showing a connection method of the hinge stages shown in FIG.
8 is a perspective view showing an example of a hinge connection method according to the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a view showing a connection method of the hinge stages shown in FIG.
10 is a perspective view showing a notebook having an integrated tablet according to the present invention.
11 is a perspective view showing the tablet of Fig.
12 is a perspective view showing a rotating part according to the present invention.
13 is a perspective view showing a state in which the tablet part is folded.
FIG. 14 is a view showing an electrically connected state in the rotating part according to the present invention. FIG.
15 is a perspective view showing an example in which the first rotating part according to the present invention is provided on both sides of the body part.
16 is a cross-sectional view showing an example in which the rotation protrusion according to the present invention is detachable.
17 is a cross-sectional view showing a coupling relationship between the second rotation part and the rotation hole according to the present invention.
FIG. 18 is a view showing a competition relation between one side of the main body and one side of the tablet according to the present invention. FIG.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a notebook having an integrated tablet according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the present invention.

The present invention may be embodied in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

In order to clearly illustrate the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted, and the same or similar components are denoted by the same reference numerals throughout the specification.

Hereinafter, the term "an upper (or lower)" or a "top (or lower)" of the substrate means that any structure is disposed or arranged in any manner, as long as any structure is provided or disposed in contact with the upper surface .

Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to a configuration that does not include any other configuration between the substrate and any configuration provided or disposed on (or under) the substrate.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a notebook with an integrated tablet according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view showing a configuration of a hinge according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a hinge unit according to the present invention, , A display unit, and a tablet unit.

Referring to FIG. 1, a notebook computer having an integrated tablet according to the present invention includes a main body 100, a display unit 200, and a tablet unit 300.

At the upper end of the main body 100, a keyboard 110 for inputting information is disposed.

The display unit 200 has a function of externally displaying the input information.

The display unit 200 is hinged to the rear end side of the main body 100 and connected to the display unit 200 so as to be rotatable up and down.

Accordingly, the display unit 200 can be rotated up and down at the upper end of the main body 100 to open or cover the keyboard.

The tablet unit 300 according to the present invention is interposed between the main body 100 and the display unit 200 and independently rotatable along the vertical rotation direction of the display unit 200.

That is, in the present invention, the display unit 200 and the tablet unit 300 are rotatably installed at the rear end of the main body 100 along one of the hinges.

That is, the main body 100, the display unit 200, and the tablet unit 300 may be connected to rotate by a hinge.

Here, an example of the hinge unit will be described.

2 and 3, the hinge unit according to the present invention includes a pair of first hinges H1 and H3 and a second hinge H2.

The pair of first hinges H1 and H3 are disposed on both sides of the rear end of the main body 100 to hinge the rear end of the main body 100 and the lower end of the display unit 200. [

The second hinge (H2) is disposed between the pair of first hinges (H1, H3) and rotatably disposed along the upper and lower sides.

Here, the second hinge (H2) is connected to the lower end of the tablet unit (300). Therefore, the second hinge (H2) serves to guide the rotation of the tablet unit 300 up and down.

The pair of first hinges H1 and H3 and the second hinge H2 may be connected by a single hinge shaft (not shown).

As described above, the tablet unit 300 of the present invention is positioned between the main body 100 and the display unit 200, which are hinged to each other. The tablet unit 300 is independent of the rotation direction of the display unit 200 It is characterized by a rotating configuration.

Next, the rotation operation of the tablet portion of the present invention having the above-described configuration will be described.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the tablet part according to the present invention is rotated downward and disposed on a keyboard, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the tablet part according to the present invention is rotated upward and disposed in a front part of the display part.

Referring to FIG. 4, the tablet unit 300 according to the present invention includes a keyboard 110 (see FIG. 4) as the display unit 200 is rotated downward with the second hinge ). ≪ / RTI >

Accordingly, the user inputs the external information into the CPU using an input fan (not shown) using the tablet unit 300 positioned on the keyboard 110 and maintains the horizontal state, and displays the external information on the display unit 200 .

The use of the tablet unit 300 as described above can effectively improve space waste and inconvenience in using the tablet unit 300 on one side of the main unit 100.

5, on the contrary, the tablet unit 300 according to the present invention rotates upward with the second hinge H2 as a rotation center in a state in which the display unit 200 is rotated upward, And may be located on the front side of the display unit 200.

Here, it is preferable that the rear surface of the tablet part 300 is closely attached to the front part of the display part 200.

Accordingly, when the display unit 200 is configured as a touch panel, the touch panel may have a function of providing a touch signal to the touch panel at the same time as a protective film.

At the same time, the user can provide the touch signal to the touch panel using the tablet unit 300 positioned close to the front portion of the display unit 200 as described above.

Although not shown in the drawing, the pair of first hinges H1 and H3 according to the present invention and the second hinge H2 are guided by one hinge shaft, H2 may be removable from the hinge axis.

For example, the second hinge (H2) may be formed in a C shape at the lower end of the tablet unit (300).

The portion which is opened in the C shape can be connected to be rotatably inserted into the hinge shaft.

Accordingly, in the present invention, when the tablet unit 300 is to be rotated between the main body 100 and the display unit 200, it is used in the state shown in FIG. 1, and conversely, The tablet unit 300 can be removed from the main body 100 by removing the second hinge H2 from the hinge axis as described above.

The preferred embodiment of the notebook with integrated tablet of the present invention has been described above.

Next, a hinge connection method for rotatably connecting the main body unit, the tablet unit, and the display unit according to the present invention will be described.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an example of a hinge connection method according to the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a view showing a connection method of the hinge stages shown in FIG.

6, a first hinge H1 is formed at one end of one side of the main body 100, a second hinge H2 is formed at both sides of the lower end of the tablet 300, The third hinge H3 may be formed on both sides of the lower end of the second hinge.

6 and 7, the first, second and third hinges H1, H2 and H3 extend from the outer side of the main body 100 to the third hinge H3 and the first hinge H1, And the second hinge (H2).

The second hinge H2 may be formed as an axis having a predetermined length outward from both sides of the lower end of the tablet unit 300. [

The shaft may be formed in a circular rod shape.

The first hinge H1 is formed in a hole shape and is rotatably engaged with the second hinge H2 formed in the shaft shape.

The third hinge H3 formed at the lower end of the display unit 200 may also be formed in a hole shape so as to be rotatable on the second hinge H2 so as to be disposed on the outer side of the first hinge H1 Respectively.

That is, when the hinge structure is formed as described above, the second hinge (H2) formed on both sides of the lower end of the tablet unit (300) is formed in a shaft shape and the second hinge (H2) The first and third hinges H1 and H3 can be inserted and rotated in sequence.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example of a hinge connection method according to the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a view showing a connection method of the hinge stages shown in FIG.

8, a first hinge H1 is formed at one end of one side of the main body 100, a second hinge H2 is formed at both lower ends of the tablet 300, The third hinge H3 may be formed on both sides of the lower end of the second hinge.

8 and 9, the first, second, and third hinges H1, H2, and H3 extend from the outer side of the main body 100 to the first hinge H1, the third hinge H3, And the second hinge (H2).

The second hinge H2 may be formed as an axis having a predetermined length outward from both sides of the lower end of the tablet unit 300. [ The shaft may be formed in a circular rod shape.

The third hinge H3 formed at the lower end of the display unit 200 is formed in a hole shape and rotatably fitted to the second hinge H2 formed in the shaft shape.

In addition, the first hinge H1 formed in the main body 100 is also formed in a hole shape so as to be rotatably fitted in the second hinge H2 so as to be disposed on the outer side of the third hinge H3 do.

That is, when the hinge structure is formed as described above, the second hinge (H2) formed on both sides of the lower end of the tablet unit (300) is formed in a shaft shape and the second hinge (H2) And the third and second hinges H3 and H2 may be inserted and rotated in sequence.

As described above, in the present invention, the hinge of the main body 100, the display unit 200, and the tablet unit 300 is formed by forming the first, second, and third hinges H1, H2, and H3 May be combined in various manners and sequences.

But may be combined in various orders other than the above-described hinge joining order.

Although not shown in the drawings, the first, second, and third hinges H1, H2, and H3 according to the present invention may be formed so that they can be electrically connected to each other.

Accordingly, signals generated in the main body 100 can be transmitted to the display unit 200 and the tablet unit 300 through the contacts.

In addition, when the tablet unit 300 is rotated up and down through the second hinge H2 and is rotated downward and positioned on the keyboard 110, the tablet unit 300 can be used for a tablet, It may be used as a touch panel.

This allows the tablet unit 300 to generate a selection signal capable of performing its own function in the main body unit 100 according to the rotation position of the tablet unit 300. Accordingly, It is possible to selectively perform the function of FIG.

In addition, the tablet unit 300 may be powered by receiving power from a battery installed in the main body 100 through the contact.

Next, another embodiment of the notebook having the integral tablet of the present invention will be described.

10 to 12, a notebook computer having an integrated tablet according to the present invention includes a main body 100, a display unit 200, a tablet unit 300 ', and a rotation unit 400.

Each of the above configurations will be described.

A keyboard 110 is disposed on the upper surface of the main body 100 according to the present invention. A cube oil 120 is disposed inside the main body 100. The CPU 110 may transmit information input from the keyboard 110 to the display unit 200. [

The display unit 200 is connected to the display unit 200 through a hinge end H provided at the rear end of the main body unit 100 so that the display unit 200 can be rotated up and down.

The display unit 200 receives information input from the keyboard 110 through the CPU 120 and visually displays the information on the outside.

The tablet unit 300 'transmits the external information input through an input unit (not shown) such as a stylus fan to the CPU 120 of the main unit.

Here, the tablet unit 300 'includes an input pad 310 through which the external information is inputted through the input unit.

The area of the input pad 310 may be substantially the same as the area of the display area of the display unit 200 described above.

The rotary part 400 according to the present invention is configured such that the tablet part 300 'is hinged to one side of the main body part 100 by hinging the tablet part 300' Or to be in close contact with the front surface of the display unit 200.

The configuration and operation of the rotating portion will be described.

12, the rotating part 400 according to the present invention includes a first rotating part 410 formed at one side of the main body part 100 and a second rotating part 410 formed at one side of the tablet part 300 ' And a second rotation part 420 connected to the first rotation part 410 so as to be swivelable.

The first rotation part 410 is formed as a spherical rotation hole 411 formed at one side of the main body 100.

The second rotation part 420 is formed of a spherical rotation protrusion formed on one side of the tablet part 300 'and inserted in the rotation hole 411 and swiveled and rotated.

Here, the rotation protrusion 421 may be connected to a neck 421a extending from one side of the tablet part 300 'along the side.

Also, though not shown in the drawing, the neck 421a may be formed of a multi-stage pipe and may be stretchable along the longitudinal direction. Therefore, the position of the rotation protrusion 421 can be adjusted.

FIG. 14 is a view showing an electrically connected state in the rotating part according to the present invention. FIG.

Referring to FIG. 14, the first rotation part 410 and the second rotation part 420 according to the present invention may transmit external information inputted from the tablet part 300 'to the capillary (not shown) 120, respectively.

That is, the first signal transmission layer 412 may be coated on the inner periphery of the rotation hole 411.

The first signal transmission layer 412 may be electrically connected to the capillary 120 through a wire.

The second signal transmission layer 422 may be coated on the outer circumference of the rotation protrusion 421.

The second signal transmission layer 422 may be electrically connected to the input pad 310 of the tablet 300 'through a wire.

Therefore, when the rotation protrusion 421 is inserted into the rotation hole 411 and is in the swivel rotation state, the first and second signal transmission layers 412 and 422 are physically contacted with each other so as to be slidable with each other, External information input from the pad 310 may be transmitted as a signal through the first and second signal transmission layers 412 and 422.

Referring to the above configuration, the tablet 300 'according to the present invention has a state in which the rotation protrusion 421 is fitted in the rotation hole 411 formed at one side of the main body 100, Thereby achieving a rotatable state.

10, when the tablet part 300 'is used, the tablet part 300' can be unfolded in a horizontal state on one side of the main body part 100 by the rotation part 400 .

4, the tablet part 300 'is swiveled and rotated through the rotation part 400 so as to be positioned at the front part of the display part 200. In other words, when the tablet part 300' is not used, .

At this time, since the input pad 310 of the tablet unit 300 'is transparent, it may be used as a safety goggle in the front part of the display unit 200'.

Referring to FIG. 15, the rotation hole 411, which is the first rotation part 410, may be formed on both sides of the main body 100 at the same time.

Therefore, by using the rotation protrusion 421 provided in the tablet part 300 'according to the present invention and engaging with one of the rotation holes 411 of the pair of rotation holes 411, 300 ').

Referring to FIG. 16, the rotation protrusion 421 according to the present invention may be detachably installed on a pair of screw holes 320 formed on both sides of the tablet portion 300 'by a screw coupling method.

The rotation protrusion 421 according to the present invention has a neck 421a at an end portion thereof and the neck 421a is screwed into a screw hole 320 formed at both sides of the tablet portion 300 '.

Accordingly, the neck 421a of the rotation protrusion 421 according to the present invention is screwed to the corresponding screw hole 320 so that any one of the pair of screw holes 320 formed on both sides of the tablet part 300 ' And can be detachably installed in one.

Referring to FIG. 17, the second signal transmission layer 422 described above is coated on the outer periphery of the rotation protrusion 421.

An engaging groove 421b is formed at an end of the neck 421a. The second signal transmission layer 422 and the coupling groove 421b are connected through a wire.

An engaging projection 321 is formed on the inner side of the screw hole 320 to be engaged with the engaging groove 421b.

The coupling protrusion 321 is electrically connected to the input pad 310 through a wire.

Therefore, the external information inputted through the input pad 310 can be transmitted to the second signal transmission layer 422 through the coupling groove 421b and the coupling projection 321, which are coupled to each other.

Referring to FIG. 18, a plurality of terminal inserting portions 130 are formed on one side of the main body 100 according to the present invention.

In addition, an auxiliary terminal portion is formed in the tablet portion 300 '.

The auxiliary terminal portion includes a plurality of connection terminals 331 formed on one side of the tablet 300 'and inserted and electrically connected to the plurality of terminal insertion portions 130, and the tablet 300' A plurality of auxiliary terminal inserting parts 332 formed on the other side of the tablet 300 and a plurality of auxiliary terminal inserting parts 332 formed on the tablet 300 ' And a plurality of connection lines 333 connecting the connection lines 331 and 332.

The plurality of connection terminals 331 are installed to be insertable and protrudable from one side of the tablet portion 300 '.

According to this configuration, when the tablet portion is disposed so as to be spread on one side of the main body portion, a plurality of terminal insertion portions formed at one side of the main body portion are fit-engaged with the adjacent plurality of connection terminals.

Accordingly, the auxiliary terminal insertion portions can be electrically connected one-to-one with the corresponding terminal insertion portion through the plurality of connection lines.

For example, when the USB is inserted into the auxiliary terminal insertion portion, the resulting information can be transferred through the connection line to the terminal insertion portion coupled thereto via the corresponding connection terminal.

Through the above-described constitution and operation, the embodiment according to the present invention has a hinge-type tablet provided on the notebook body, and has an effect of folding when the tablet is used and when it is not used.

In addition, the embodiment according to the present invention has an effect that it is possible to easily use the tablet according to the preference of the user who uses the tablet by selectively installing the hinge mounting position of the tablet on either side of the notebook body.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to specific embodiments thereof, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, additions and substitutions are possible, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the above-described embodiments, but should be determined by the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

It is to be understood that the foregoing embodiments are illustrative and not restrictive in all respects and that the scope of the present invention is indicated by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, It is intended that all changes and modifications derived from the equivalent concept be included within the scope of the present invention.

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Claims (8)

A main body having a keyboard;
A display unit hinged to the main body unit and rotated up and down to output information input by the keyboard to the outside;
And a tablet unit disposed between the main body unit and the display unit and hinged to the main body unit to rotate up and down.
The method according to claim 1,
The display unit and the tablet unit are connected to rotate by the hinge unit,
The hinge unit includes a pair of first hinges for hinge-connecting the main body unit and the display unit,
And a second hinge disposed between the pair of first hinges and rotating the tablet unit.
The method according to claim 1,
The tablet portion is made of a transparent material,
And is positioned on the keyboard on the main body portion when rotated downward,
And when the tablet is rotated upward, the tablet is positioned at a front portion of the display unit.
3. The method of claim 2,
The pair of first hinges and the second hinge are guided by one hinge shaft,
And the second hinge is detachable from the hinge shaft.
A main body having a keyboard;
A display unit rotatably connected to the main body and outputting information input by the keyboard to the outside;
A tablet-like tablet unit for inputting external information to a cigarette of the main body; And
And a rotation part for hinging the tablet part and hinging the tablet part to unfold the tablet part on one side of the main body part according to the rotation position or rotate the tablet part to closely contact with the display part.
6. The method of claim 5,
The rotation unit includes:
A first rotation part formed at one side of the main body part,
And a second rotation part formed at one side of the tablet part and connected to the first rotation part so as to be swivelably rotatable.
The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the first rotating portion is formed as a spherical rotating hole formed in one side portion of the main body portion,
Wherein the second rotation part includes a spherical rotation protrusion formed on one side of the tablet part and inserted into the rotation hole to be swiveled and rotated.
8. The method of claim 7,
The rotation protrusion
Wherein the tablet is detachable from one side of the tablet.

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