TW201303554A - An external input device and an electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

An external input device comprises a base, an input unit, an inserting unit and a protective cover unit. The base defines a first accommodation space and a second accommodation space. The input unit is mounted in the first accommodation space. The inserting unit includes an inserting electronic connecter which is mounted in the second accommodation space. The inserting electronic connecter is electrically connected to the input unit and is adapted for insertion of a portable electronic device. The protective cover unit includes a protective cover. The protective cover has a pivoting body, a cover portion which extends from the pivoting body in a direction, and a supporting portion which extends from the pivoting body in another direction. The protective cover is pivotable between a covering position, in which it covers the second accommodation space to protect the inserting unit, and an uncovering position, in which it uncovers the second accommodation space.

Description

External input device and electronic device

The present invention relates to an input device, and more particularly to an external input device.

The tablet has the advantage of being light and portable, and the touch panel allows the user to operate intuitively on the touch panel to perform functions such as surfing the Internet, playing games, or viewing pictures. However, in order to meet the light weight requirements of the tablet, a touch panel of 3 吋 10 吋 is generally used. The touch panel is suitable for displaying a small analog keyboard for the user to select the input with the stylus, or through the hand. Direct press operation. As a result, the operation is inconvenient for the user, and when a large amount of typing is required, the hand is easily injured and the touch panel is damaged.

In response to such problems, the tablet computer uses an external keyboard to respond to it. When the tablet computer is combined with the expansion keyboard, the tablet computer needs to be erected for a better viewing angle. The new patent of the Republic of China M343197 discloses a support unit provided on the outer casing of a tablet computer. When the tablet computer is docked with the keyboard, the tablet is supported by a support plate that can be externally supported.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an external input device for plugging in a portable electronic device while propelling the portable electronic device.

Therefore, the external input device of the present invention comprises a base, an input unit, a plug-in unit and a protective cover unit. The accommodating unit defines a first accommodating space and a second accommodating space. The input unit is disposed in the first accommodating space of the pedestal, and the plugging unit includes a second accommodating portion disposed on the pedestal. The plug-in electrical connector is electrically connected to the input unit and is connected to the portable electronic device. The protective cover unit includes a pivoting base adjacent to the second receiving space. a protective cover on one side, the protective cover has a pivoting body parallel to the side edge of the base, a cover extending from the pivoting body toward the second receiving space, and a pivoting portion a support portion extending away from the second accommodating space, the support portion having a length greater than a height of the pedestal; the protective cover protecting the cover position of the plug unit by covering the second accommodating space And opening the second accommodating space to pivot the end of the support portion against the deployed position of the platform; when the protective cover is located at the deployed position, the portable electronic device is plugged into the first The electrical connector is plugged in and abuts against the end edge of the cover of the protective cover.

Preferably, the protective cover unit further includes a first transmission member disposed on the pivoting body of the protective cover, and a first limiting member disposed on the pivoting body; the base further includes a bottom case and a second limiting member disposed on the bottom case, the pivoting body pivoting together with the first transmission member until the protective cover is pivoted in a first direction by the cover position until the first limiting member Abutting the second limiting member to reach the deployed position.

More preferably, the plug-in electrical connector has a pivoting end pivoted in the second receiving space of the base, and a plug-in end connected to the pivoting end, the plug-in unit further comprising a connection a second transmission member of the pivotal end of the electrical connector, and a linkage rod disposed between the first transmission member and the second transmission member, the linkage rod and the first transmission member respectively on opposite sides thereof The second transmission member is engaged. When the protection cover is pivoted in the first direction by the cover position, the first transmission member drives the linkage rod to be displaced in the direction of the second transmission member, thereby driving the second transmission. The member pivots in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and the plug end of the plug connector is exposed to the second receiving space.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device having a portable electronic device and an external input device for plugging in the portable electronic device while supporting the portable electronic device.

The utility model provides an external input device. When the protective cover is located at the closed position, the external input device is light and easy to carry. When the protective cover is in the deployed position, the protective cover can interlock the plugged electricity. The connector is exposed outside the second accommodating space for the portable electronic device to use the input unit of the external input device, and is simultaneously charged to the portable electronic device through the plugged electrical connection.

The above and other technical contents, features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 2 and FIG. 7, the external input device 10 of the present invention is suitable for being placed on a platform 20, and is connected to a portable electronic device 30 such as a tablet computer or a mobile phone, and an external device. The power supply (not shown) is used in combination.

In this embodiment, the external input device 10 includes a base 2, an input unit 3, a plug-in unit 4, and a protective cover unit 5.

The base 2 includes a base body 21 and a first accommodating space 22 and a second accommodating space 23 formed on the base body 21 . The input unit 3 is a keyboard and is disposed in the first accommodating space 22 of the pedestal 2 .

The plug-in unit 4 includes a plug-in electrical connector 41 that is pivotally disposed in the second accommodating space 23. In this embodiment, the plug-in electrical connector 41 is a universal serial bus bar connection port (usb port), and The portable electronic device 30 is plugged in.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 3, the protective cover unit 5 includes a protective cover 51 pivotally disposed on the other side 25 of the base 2 adjacent to the second receiving space 23. The protective cover 51 has a pivoting body 511 parallel to the side edge of the base 2, a cover portion 512 extending from the pivoting body 511 toward the second receiving space 23, and a self- pivoting body 511 facing away from the second A support portion 513 that extends in the direction of the accommodation space 23. The distance H1 from the axial center of the pivot body 511 to the end edge of the support portion 513 is greater than the height T1 of the pivot body 511 to the bottom surface of the base 2.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 4 , the protective cover 51 can protect the plugged electrical connection in an open second accommodating space 23 such that the end of the supporting portion 513 abuts against the deployed position of the platform 20 and a cover second receiving space 23 . The cover 41 is pivoted between the closed positions.

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 6 , in order to achieve the effect that the protective cover 51 is opened and the plug-in electrical connector 41 is automatically exposed, the protective cover unit 5 further includes a first transmission member disposed on the pivoting body 511 of the protective cover 51 . 52. A first limiting member 53 is disposed on the pivoting body 511. In this embodiment, the first transmitting member 52 is a gear. The base 2 further includes a bottom case 26 and a second limiting member 27 disposed on the bottom case 26. The second limiting member 27 has a base 271 and a top portion extending from the base 271 toward the first transmitting member 52. Rod 272. When the protective cover 51 is pivoted in a first direction D1 by the cover position shown in FIG. 6, the pivoting body 511 is pivoted together with the first transmission member 52 until the first limiting member 53 abuts against the second limiting member 27 And reach the expansion position.

The plug-in electrical connector 41 has a pivoting end 411 pivoted in the second receiving space 23 of the base 2 and a plug-in end 412 connected to the pivoting end 411. The plug-in unit 4 further includes a second transmission member 42 that connects the pivot end 411 of the plug-in electrical connector 41, and a linkage rod 43 that is disposed between the first transmission member 52 and the second transmission member 42. The second transmission member 42 of this embodiment is also a gear. The interlocking lever 43 meshes with the first transmission member 52 and the second transmission member 42, respectively, on opposite sides (i.e., the upper and lower sides shown in the drawing).

When the protective cover 51 is pivoted from the cover position in the first direction D1, the first transmission member 52 drives the linkage rod 43 to move toward the second transmission member 42, thereby driving the second transmission member 42 in a direction opposite to the first direction. The second direction D2 of the D1 is pivoted, and the plug end 412 of the plug-in electrical connector 41 is exposed to the second accommodating space 23.

When the user wants to change the state of the external input device 10 from the state shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 to the portable electronic device 30 shown in FIG. 7, the protective cover of the protective cover unit 5 is only required. 51, the protective cover 51 is pivoted about the axis of the pivoting body 511, and the first transmission member 52 is synchronously rotated with the pivoting body 511 by being engaged with the first transmission member 52 and the second transmission member. The interlocking rod 43 of the 42, the first transmission member 52 drives the linkage rod 43 to displace, thereby pivoting the second transmission member 42 to expose the insertion end 412 of the plugged electrical connector 41 to the second accommodating space 23 until When the first limiting member 53 abuts against the second limiting member 27, the protective cover 51 reaches the deployed position.

Referring to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 , the external input device 10 can be used in combination with the portable electronic device 30 through the exposed plug connector 41 , and the end of the support portion 513 can be pressed against the platform 20 . Allow the base 2 to provide a good angle of use. It will be more convenient for the user to need a lot of typing or to use the portable electronic device 30 for a long time.

It is further noted that the protective cover 51 has an eccentric design, that is, the length L1 of the axial center of the pivoting body 511 to the end edge of the covering portion 512 is greater than the length H1 of the axial center of the pivoting body 511 to the end edge of the supporting portion 513. The advantage of this design is that when the end edge of the support portion 513 is abutted against the platform 20, the cover portion 512 provides a sufficient length for the portable electronic device 30 to abut against the protective cover 51, so that the base 2 is further The portable electronic device 30 erected thereon can have a good use angle.

In addition, after the external input device 10 is used in combination with the external power source, the USB-type plug-in electrical connector 41 can also transmit power to the portable electronic device 30, and charge the portable electronic device 30 for external connection. The function of the input device 10 is more abundant.

Referring to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 , if the user wants to release the external input device 10 and the portable electronic device 30 , the portable electronic device 30 only needs to be removed from the plug-in end 412 of the plug-in electrical connector 41 . And the protective cover 51 is pivoted in the reverse direction, and the first transmission member 52 drives the linkage rod 43 to be displaced toward the first transmission member 52, thereby causing the second transmission member 42 to interlock the electrical connector 41. The second plug-in end 412 is housed in the second accommodating space 23 as shown in FIG. 6, and the second accommodating space 23 is covered by the protective cover 51, so that the external input device 10 is not only stored in one go, but also externally. The surface is extremely flat, and the overall quality of the external input device 10 is more elegant.

In summary, when the protective cover 51 of the external input device 10 is in the closed position, the overall appearance is flat and easy to carry, and the open protective cover 51 can be ejected in conjunction with the plugged electrical connector 41 for the portable electronic device 30 to be combined. The portable electronic device 30 can be used for power storage by the plug-in electrical connector 41, and the end edge of the protective cover 51 abuts against the platform 20 to make the external input device. 10 presents a comfortable typing angle, so it is indeed possible to achieve the object of the present invention.

In summary, when the protective cover 51 of the external input device 10 is in the closed position, the overall appearance is flat and easy to carry, and the open protective cover 51 can be ejected in conjunction with the plugged electrical connector 41 for the portable electronic device 30 to be combined. The portable electronic device 30 can be used for power storage by the plug-in electrical connector 41, and the end edge of the protective cover 51 abuts against the platform 20 to make the external input device. 10 presents a comfortable typing angle, so it is indeed possible to achieve the object of the present invention.

The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the invention is not limited thereto, that is, the simple equivalent changes and modifications made by the scope of the invention and the description of the invention are All remain within the scope of the invention patent.

10. . . External input device

20. . . platform

30. . . Portable electronic device

2. . . Pedestal

twenty one. . . Base body

twenty two. . . First accommodation space

twenty three. . . Second accommodation space

twenty four. . . One side

25. . . The other side

26. . . Bottom shell

27. . . Second limiter

271. . . Base

272. . . Top bar

3. . . Input unit

4. . . Plug-in unit

41. . . Plug connector

411. . . Pivot end

412. . . Plug end

42. . . Second transmission

43. . . Linkage rod

5. . . Protective cover unit

51. . . protection cap

511. . . Pivot body

512. . . Coverage

513. . . Support

52. . . First transmission

53. . . First limiter

D1. . . First direction

D2. . . Second direction

H1, L1. . . length

T1. . . height

1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of an external input device of the present invention, illustrating the design of an external input device;

2 is a side view showing the active connection relationship between the protective cover and the plugged electrical connector of the embodiment;

3 is a partial enlarged view corresponding to FIG. 2, illustrating an active connection relationship between the protective cover and the plugged electrical connector of the embodiment;

Figure 4 is a plan view showing the plug-in electrical connector of the embodiment stored in the base;

FIG. 5 is a side view showing the active connection relationship between the protective cover and the plugged electrical connector of the embodiment; FIG.

6 is a partial enlarged view corresponding to FIG. 5, illustrating an active connection relationship between the protective cover and the plugged electrical connector of the embodiment;

Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the combination of the exception type input device and the portable electronic device of the present embodiment; and

Figure 8 is a side elevational view showing the combination of the optional input device and the portable electronic device of the present embodiment.

10. . . External input device

20. . . platform

2. . . Pedestal

twenty one. . . Base body

twenty three. . . Second accommodation space

26. . . Bottom shell

3. . . Input unit

4. . . Plug-in unit

5. . . Protective cover unit

51. . . protection cap

511. . . Pivot body

512. . . Coverage

513. . . Support

Claims (6)

An external input device is suitable for plugging in a portable electronic device, comprising: a base defining a first accommodating space and a second accommodating space; and an input unit disposed on the pedestal a first accommodating space; a plug-in unit includes a plug-in electrical connector disposed in the second accommodating space of the pedestal, the plug-in electrical connector is electrically connected to the input unit and the portable electronic device And a protective cover unit, comprising a protective cover pivotally disposed on a side of the base adjacent to the second receiving space, the protective cover having a pivoting body parallel to the side edge of the base, a cover portion extending in a direction of the second accommodating space, and a support portion extending from the pivot body in a direction away from the second accommodating space, the support portion being longer than the pedestal Height; the protective cover pivots between a closed position covering the second receiving space and a deployed position opening the second receiving space; when the protective cover is in the deployed position, the portable The electronic device is plugged into the first plug electrical connector and abuts the protection Covering the end edge portion. The input device of claim 1, wherein the protective cover unit further comprises a first transmission member disposed on the pivoting body of the protective cover, and a first limit disposed on the pivoting body The base further includes a bottom case and a second limiting member disposed on the bottom case. When the protective cover is pivoted in the first direction by the covering position, the pivoting body together with the first transmission The member pivots until the first limiting member abuts the second limiting member to reach the deployed position. The input device of claim 2, wherein the plug connector has a pivot end pivoted in the second receiving space of the base, and a plug connected to the pivot end The plug-in unit further includes a second transmission member connected to the pivot end of the plug-in electrical connector, and a linkage rod disposed between the first transmission member and the second transmission member, the linkage rod Separating from the first transmission member and the second transmission member on opposite sides thereof, and when the protection cover is pivoted in the first direction by the cover position, the first transmission member drives the linkage rod toward the second transmission The directional displacement of the member further drives the second transmission member to pivot in a second direction opposite to the first direction, so that the insertion end of the plug connector is exposed to the second accommodating space. An electronic device comprising: a portable electronic device; and an external input device comprising a base, an input unit, a plug-in unit and a protective cover unit, the base defining a first receiving And a second accommodating space, the input unit is disposed in the first accommodating space of the pedestal, and the plugging unit has a plug-in electrical connector disposed in the second accommodating space of the pedestal, the plug The power connector is electrically connected to the input unit and is connected to the portable electronic device. The protective cover unit has a protective cover pivoted on a side of the base adjacent to the second receiving space, the protective cover a pivoting body parallel to the side edge of the base, a covering portion extending from the pivoting body toward the second receiving space, and a distance from the pivoting body away from the second receiving space a direction extending support portion, the support portion having a length greater than a height of the base; the protective cover pivoting between a closed position covering the second receiving space and a deployed position opening the second receiving space The portable battery when the protective cover is in the deployed position Plug means inserted in the first electrical connector portion and abuts against the cover to the edge of the protective cover. The electronic device of claim 4, wherein the protective cover unit further has a first transmission member disposed on the pivoting body of the protective cover, and a first limit disposed on the pivoting body. The base further has a bottom case and a second limiting member disposed on the bottom case. When the protective cover is pivoted in the first direction by the covering position, the pivoting body together with the first transmission The member pivots until the first limiting member abuts the second limiting member to reach the deployed position. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the plug connector has a pivoting end pivoted in the second receiving space of the base, and a plug connected to the pivoting end The connector unit further has a second transmission member connected to the pivot end of the plug connector, and a linkage rod disposed between the first transmission member and the second transmission member, the linkage rod Separating from the first transmission member and the second transmission member on opposite sides thereof, and when the protection cover is pivoted in the first direction by the cover position, the first transmission member drives the linkage rod toward the second transmission The directional displacement of the member further drives the second transmission member to pivot in a second direction opposite to the first direction, so that the insertion end of the plug connector is exposed to the second accommodating space.