TW201424538A - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device includes a body, a frame, and a display module is provided. The body includes an input module. The frame pivots to the body. The display module can expand or revoke relative to the body through the frame. The display module includes a first display and a second display. The second display pivots to the first display and has an expansive position or a storage position relative to the first display.

Description

Electronic device

The present invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to an electronic device having a dual screen.

With the development of information technology, computers have become an indispensable tool in modern life. From the early development of desktop computers to notebooks, notebook computers have gradually attracted the attention of users.

In terms of a notebook computer, its portable features are very popular among users. Therefore, users have also developed different usage patterns. For example, in order to increase work efficiency, the user often uses a dual screen to increase the display area of the work. Usually, the user directly installs a screen to meet such use requirements. However, the added screen is inconvenient to carry, but the advantage of the portable computer is reduced.

Therefore, how to design an electronic device to solve the problem that the notebook computer is inconvenient to carry after installing the second set of screens in the prior art becomes a problem that the designer needs to solve.

In view of the above problems, the present invention relates to an electronic device for solving the problem of inconvenience of carrying a second set of screens in a notebook computer in the prior art.

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body and a body. And a display module. The base body contains an input module. The frame body is pivoted to the seat body. The display module is disposed on the frame body. The display module can be unfolded or folded relative to the body through the frame body. The display module includes a first display and a second display. The second display is pivoted to the first display and has a deployed position or a collapsed position relative to the first display.

According to the electronic device disclosed in the above embodiments of the present invention, the display module includes a first display and a second display, and the second display is pivoted to the first display. Therefore, the electronic device has two displays, and the second display is pivotally mounted on the first display to facilitate carrying by the user. Therefore, the problem that the notebook computer is inconvenient to carry after installing the second set of screens in the prior art is solved.

The above description of the present invention and the following description of the embodiments of the present invention are intended to illustrate and explain the principles of the invention.

The detailed features and advantages of the present invention are set forth in the Detailed Description of the Detailed Description of the <RTIgt; </ RTI> <RTIgt; </ RTI> </ RTI> </ RTI> <RTIgt; The objects and advantages associated with the present invention can be readily understood by those skilled in the art. The following examples are intended to describe the present invention in further detail, but are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

In the following description, the first, second, third, etc. words used are used to distinguish different elements, components, and regions in the drawings. These words are not intended to limit elements, components, or regions. In other words, without departing from the spirit and scope of this proposal, The first component, the first component, and the first region may also be a second component, a second component, and a second region.

In the following description, the terms "upper, lower, left, right, and the like" are used to describe the relative relationship of the elements in the drawings. That is to say, without departing from the spirit and scope of this proposal, the stated statement A may also be above B.

First, please refer to "1A" to "1D". "1A" is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. "1B" and "1C" are " Another perspective view of the electronic device of Fig. 1A is a partially enlarged view of the first display, the second display, and the link of "1C".

The electronic device 5 includes a body 10, a frame 20, and a display module 30. In the following description, a notebook computer will be exemplified as the electronic device 5.

The base 10 includes an input module 12. Input module 12 is for example but not limited to a keyboard. The frame body 20 is pivotally mounted on the base body 10. The display module 30 is disposed on the frame body 20. Thereby, when the frame body 20 is unfolded or folded with respect to the seat body 10, the display module 30 is also unfolded or folded with respect to the seat body 10 with the frame body 20.

In this embodiment and other embodiments, the display module 30 includes a first display 32 and a second display 34. The second display 34 is pivotally mounted to the first display 32 and has a collapsed position and a deployed position relative to the first display 32. In detail, in the embodiment and some other embodiments, the display module 30 further includes a connecting rod 36. The first display 32 includes a first screen 320 and a first pivoting member 322. The second display 34 includes a second screen 340 and a second pivot member 342. The first pivoting member 322 is disposed on the first display 32. The second pivoting member 342 is disposed on the second display 34. The first pivoting member 322 is pivotally connected to a first end 360 of the connecting rod 36 , and the second pivoting member 342 is pivotally connected to a second end 362 of the connecting rod 36 . Thereby, the second display 34 is pivotable relative to the first display 32.

When the user only needs to use a single screen, the second display 34 is in the collapsed position, and the first screen 320 and the second screen 340 are opposite directions. The first screen (not shown) is located between the base 10 and the second screen 340 when the display module 30 is folded relative to the base 10 . Therefore, the user can perform a tablet-like operation by using the second screen 340 (as shown in FIG. 1A). When the display module 30 is deployed relative to the base 10, the user can perform the operation of the general notebook computer by the first screen 320 (as shown in FIG. 1B). When the user needs to use the dual screen, the second display 34 is in the deployed position, and the first screen 320 and the second screen 340 are oriented in the same direction (as shown in "FIG. 1C"). In this embodiment and some other embodiments, the electronic device 5 further includes a support stand 40. The support stand 40 is disposed on the second display 34 in a pivotal manner, for example, but is not limited thereto. When the second display 34 is in the deployed position, in order to improve the stability when the electronic device 5 is used, the support stand 40 can be rotated out relative to the second display 34 to support the second display 34.

Please refer to "1C" and "2A" to "2C", and "2A" to "2C" are the top view of the frame and display module of "1A". In this embodiment and some other embodiments, the frame 20 further has a sliding slot 22, The first display 32 is movably disposed in the chute 22, and the first display 32 is displaced relative to the chute 22 to have a first position and a second position. In detail, the first display 32 is slidable relative to the chute 22 when the second display 34 is pivoted relative to the first display 32 in the deployed position. When the first display 32 is in the first position, the second display 34 is located outside of the chute 22 (as shown in FIG. 2B). If the user needs to place the first display 32 and the second display 34 in the center of the viewing angle, the first display 32 can be slid to the second position such that at least a portion of the second display 34 is located within the chute 22. . Therefore, when the user uses the input module 12 of the base 10, the first display 32 and the second display 34 are located at the center of the viewing angle (as shown in "2C"). Thereby, the position of the first display 32 and the second display 34 relative to the chute 22 can be adjusted according to the requirements of the viewing angle when the user uses the electronic device 5.

Please refer to "3A" and "3B", "3A" is the back side view of the electronic device of "1A", and "3B" is the electronic device of "1A". Another back side view. In order to limit the position where the first display 32 and the second display 34 slide in the chute 22, and to prevent the first display 32 and the second display 34 from slipping out of the chute 22, damage is caused, in this embodiment and part In other embodiments, the frame 20 further includes a limiting structure 24, the first display 32 further includes a first limiting block 324, and the second display 34 further includes a second limiting block 344. In detail, the limiting structure 24 has a first limiting slot 240 and a second limiting slot 242 . The first limiting slot 240 and the second limiting slot 242 are respectively located on opposite sides of the limiting structure 24 . The first limiting slot 240 is matched to the first limiting block 324, and the first The second limiting slot 242 is matched to the second limiting block 344.

When the first display 32 is slid to the first position relative to the sliding slot 22, the first limiting block 324 abuts and is located within the first limiting slot 240 of the limiting structure 24, and the second limiting block 344 is The stop structure 24 maintains a spacing thereby limiting movement of the first display 32 and the second display 34 in the direction A, thereby securing the first display 32 to the first position (as shown in "FIG. 3A"). When the second display 34 is slid to the second position relative to the sliding slot 22, the second limiting block 344 abuts and is located in the second limiting slot 242 of the limiting structure 24, and the first limiting block 324 is The stop structure 24 maintains a spacing thereby limiting movement of the first display 32 and the second display 34 in the direction B, thereby securing the second display 34 to the second position (as shown in "FIG. 3B"). Therefore, the first display 32 and the second display 34 can be confined in the chute 22, preventing the first display 32 and the second display 34 from slipping out of the chute 22, and fixing the first display 32 to the first position. Or the second display 34 is fixed to the second position.

According to the electronic device disclosed in the above embodiments of the present invention, the display module includes a first display and a second display, and the second display is pivoted to the first display. Therefore, the electronic device has two displays, and the second display is pivotally mounted on the first display to facilitate carrying by the user. Therefore, the problem that the notebook computer is inconvenient to carry after installing the second set of screens in the prior art is solved.

In addition, in this embodiment and some other embodiments, the frame further includes a limiting structure, the first display further includes a first limiting block, and the second display further includes a second limiting block, The limit structure can limit the first display and the second display The movement of the indicator in the chute prevents the first display and the second display from slipping out of the chute and causing damage, thereby increasing the safety when using the electronic device.

While the present invention has been described above in terms of the preferred embodiments thereof, it is not intended to limit the invention, and the invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The patent protection scope of the invention is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached to the specification.

5‧‧‧Electronic devices

10‧‧‧ body

12‧‧‧ Input Module

20‧‧‧ ‧ body

22‧‧‧Chute

24‧‧‧Limited structure

240‧‧‧First limit slot

242‧‧‧Second limit slot

30‧‧‧Display module

32‧‧‧First display

320‧‧‧ first screen

322‧‧‧First pivoting piece

324‧‧‧First Limit Block

34‧‧‧Second display

340‧‧‧ second screen

342‧‧‧Second pivotal joint

344‧‧‧second limit block

36‧‧‧ Connecting rod

360‧‧‧ first end

362‧‧‧ second end

40‧‧‧Support stand

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 1B is another perspective view of the electronic device of FIG. 1A.

"1C" is another perspective view of the electronic device of "FIG. 1A".

"1D" is a partial enlarged view of the first display, the second display, and the link of "1C".

"2A" to "2C" are top views of the frame and display module of "Phase 1A".

"3A" is a rear side view of the electronic device of "A-1A".

"3B" is another rear side view of the electronic device of "FIG. 1A".

5‧‧‧Electronic devices

10‧‧‧ body

12‧‧‧ Input Module

20‧‧‧ ‧ body

30‧‧‧Display module

32‧‧‧First display

34‧‧‧Second display

340‧‧‧ second screen

36‧‧‧ Connecting rod

Claims (8)

An electronic device comprising: a body comprising an input module; a frame pivotally disposed on the base; and a display module disposed on the frame, the display module being movable relative to the frame The display module includes a first display and a second display. The second display is pivotally mounted on the first display and has a deployed position or a collapsed position relative to the first display. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first display comprises a first screen, the second display comprises a second screen, and when the second display is in the deployed position, the first screen and the second screen In the same direction, when the second display is in the folded position, the first screen and the second screen are in opposite directions. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the input module is a keyboard. The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a support stand disposed on the second display. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the frame further has a sliding slot, and the first display is movably disposed on the sliding slot. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the first display has a first position and a second position relative to the sliding slot, and in the first position, the second display is located outside the sliding slot, In the second position, at least a portion of the second display is located within the chute. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein the frame further comprises a limiting structure, The first display further includes a first limiting block, and the second display further includes a second limiting block, wherein the first limiting block abuts the limiting structure, and the second limit The bit block maintains a distance from the limit structure. In the second position, the second limit block abuts the limit structure, and the first limit block maintains a distance from the limit structure. The electronic device of claim 7, wherein the limiting structure has a first limiting slot and a second limiting slot, wherein the first limiting slot and the second limiting slot are located opposite to the limiting structure In the first position, the first limiting block is located in the first limiting slot, and in the second position, the second limiting block is located in the second limiting slot.