TW201527926A - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device is provided, comprising a housing, a circuit board and a key. The housing comprises a first shaft. The circuit board is disposed in the housing, comprising a first switch and a second switch. The key pivots on the first shaft, and is adapted to be rotated between a first orientation and a second orientation. When the key is in the first orientation, the key actuates the first switch to generate a first signal. When the key is in the second orientation, the key actuates the second switch to generate a second signal.

Description

Electronic device

The present invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to an electronic device having two buttons.

At present, tablet PCs or hand-held products (especially those with a size of 10 吋 or less) are limited by the small size space. The double buttons, such as the volume buttons, are all produced by a two-shot injection process, but the process is expensive to produce and the production yield is higher. A single plastic is low, and the structure is prone to linkage, resulting in a wrong signal. When the product size is smaller, the space for setting the double button is smaller, the higher the cost is required, and the size of the button needs to be reduced, and the probability of malfunction (signal error) is also higher.

The present invention is an electronic device provided to solve the problems of the prior art, comprising a casing, a circuit board and a button. The housing includes a first pivot. The circuit board is disposed within the housing and includes a first switch and a second switch. The button pivotally connects the first pivot and is adapted to rotate between a first orientation and a second orientation. When the button is in the first orientation, the button triggers the first switch to generate a first signal. When the button is in the second orientation, the button triggers the second switch to generate a second signal.

In one embodiment, the housing includes a front cover, a middle frame, and a back cover. The middle frame is sandwiched between the front cover and the back cover, and the first pivot is integrally formed. Above the middle frame.

In one embodiment, the housing includes a second pivot, the second pivot is integrally formed on the back cover, and the first pivot is in line with the second pivot. on.

In an embodiment, the circuit board is secured to the middle frame.

In one embodiment, the button includes a first pressing portion, a second pressing portion, a first abutting portion, and a second abutting portion, the first pressing portion corresponding to the first abutting portion, the first The second pressing portion corresponds to the second abutting portion, and the first abutting portion corresponds to the first switch, and the second abutting portion corresponds to the second switch.

In an embodiment, when the button is in the first orientation, the first abutting portion presses the first switch to trigger the first signal, and when the button is in the second orientation, the second abutting portion The second switch is pressed to trigger the second signal.

In one embodiment, the button further includes a pivot hole, the first pivot passing through the pivot hole in a first direction, whereby the button pivotally connects the first pivot.

In an embodiment, the pivot hole may be a circular, elliptical or D-shaped hole.

In an embodiment, the back cover includes a back cover hook, and the middle frame includes a middle frame hook, and the back cover hook is engaged with the middle frame hook, whereby the back cover and the middle frame Combine.

In an embodiment, the button includes a limiting portion, and the middle frame includes a limiting opening, the limiting portion extends into the limiting opening, thereby restricting movement of the button in the first direction.

In one embodiment, the housing includes a front cover, a middle frame, and a back cover, the middle frame being sandwiched between the front cover and the back cover, the first pivot system It is provided on the back cover in an integrally formed manner.

According to the electronic device of the embodiment of the present invention, since the button is pivoted through the pivot shaft provided on the housing, the function of the (double) button can be provided in a small installation space with a simple structure and a low cost. . Moreover, since the reliability of the pivotal structure is high, the probability of occurrence of a malfunction (signal error) can also be effectively reduced.

1, 2, 3‧‧‧ electronic devices

10‧‧‧shell

11‧‧‧ pivot

12‧‧‧ front cover

13‧‧‧ middle frame

14‧‧‧Back cover

20‧‧‧ boards

21‧‧‧First switch

22‧‧‧second switch

30‧‧‧ button

31‧‧‧First press

32‧‧‧Second press

33‧‧‧First Abutment

34‧‧‧Second Abutment

Fig. 1 is a view showing an electronic apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2A shows an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the button is in the first orientation.

Fig. 2B is a view showing the electronic device of the first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the button is in the second orientation.

FIG. 3A is a combination view showing the electronic device of the second embodiment of the present invention at a first viewing angle.

FIG. 3B is a combination view showing the electronic device of the second embodiment of the present invention at a second viewing angle.

Fig. 3C is an exploded view showing the electronic device of the second embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a view showing an electronic apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figures 1, 2A and 2B, there is shown an electronic device 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, comprising a housing 10, a circuit board 20 and a button 30. The housing 10 includes a first pivot 11. The circuit board 20 is disposed in the housing 10 and includes a first switch 21 and a second switch 22. The button 30 is pivotally connected to the first pivot The shaft 11 is adapted to rotate between a first orientation (Fig. 2A) and a second orientation (Fig. 2B). When the button 30 is in the first orientation, the button 30 triggers the first switch 21 To generate a first signal; when the button 30 is in the second orientation, the button triggers the second switch 22 to generate a second signal.

Referring to FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C, there is shown an electronic device 2 according to a second embodiment of the present invention, wherein the housing 10 includes a front cover 12, a middle frame 13, and a back cover 14, the middle frame 13 clip The first pivot 11 is disposed between the front cover 12 and the back cover 14 , and the first pivot 11 is disposed on the middle frame 13 . In this embodiment, the electronic device 2 further includes a display unit and a battery. The front cover 12 covers and matches the display unit (in an embodiment, the front cover 12 may be in the form of a flat plate), and the back cover 14 covers and Match this battery.

Referring to FIG. 3C, the first pivot shaft 11 is integrally formed on the middle frame 13, thereby simplifying the assembly process, providing a stable structure, and saving installation space.

Referring to Figures 3A, 3B, and 3C, the circuit board 20 is also fixed to the center frame 13. The button 30 includes a first pressing portion 31 , a second pressing portion 32 , a first abutting portion 33 , and a second abutting portion 34 . The first pressing portion 31 corresponds to the first abutting portion 33 . The second pressing portion 32 corresponds to the second abutting portion 33, and the first abutting portion 33 corresponds to the first switch 21, and the second abutting portion 34 corresponds to the second switch 22. When the button 30 is in the first orientation, the first abutting portion 33 presses the first switch 21 to trigger the first signal; when the button 30 is in the second orientation, the second abutting portion 34 presses The second switch 22 is touched to trigger the second signal.

Referring to FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C, the button 30 further includes a pivot hole 35. The first pivot 11 passes through the pivot hole 35 along a first direction X, whereby the button The key 30 pivotally connects the first pivot 35. The pivot hole 35 can be a circular, elliptical, D-shaped or other shaped hole. In this embodiment, a second pivot 19 can be formed on the back cover 14 . The second pivot 19 is in line with the first pivot 11 and is also inserted into the pivot hole 35 . Thereby, the position of the button 30 can be further defined and a more stable structure can be provided. In the embodiment of the present invention, the position of the pivot can be changed moderately. For example, only the first pivot 11 is formed on the back cover 14, and a pivoting function can also be provided.

Referring to FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C, in this embodiment, the back cover 14 includes a back cover hook 15, and the middle frame 13 includes a middle frame hook 16, the back cover hook 15 and the middle frame card. The hook 16 is engaged, whereby the back cover 14 is combined with the middle frame 13.

Referring to FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C, in this embodiment, a button opening 17 is formed between the back cover 14 and the middle frame 13, and the first pressing portion 31 and the second pressing portion 32 are exposed. The button opening 17 is for the user to press. At the same time, the inner wall of the button opening 17 abuts the side edge 36 of the button 30 (ie, the side edge 36 of the button 30 abuts the back cover 14 and the middle frame 13) to limit the button 30 in the first direction. The movement on X.

Referring to FIG. 4, an electronic device 3 according to a third embodiment of the present invention is shown. The button 30 further includes a limiting portion 37. The middle frame 10 further includes a limiting opening 18. In this embodiment, The limiting portion 37 extends into the limiting opening 18, thereby restricting movement of the button 30 in the first direction X.

According to the electronic device of the embodiment of the present invention, since the button is pivoted through the pivot shaft provided on the housing, the function of the (double) button can be provided in a small installation space with a simple structure and a low cost. . Moreover, since the reliability of the pivotal structure is high, the probability of malfunction (signal error) is also Can be effectively reduced.

While the present invention has been described above in terms of the preferred embodiments thereof, it is not intended to limit the invention, and may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

1‧‧‧Electronic device

10‧‧‧shell

11‧‧‧ pivot

20‧‧‧ boards

21‧‧‧First switch

22‧‧‧second switch

30‧‧‧ button

Claims (11)

An electronic device includes: a housing, wherein the housing includes a first pivot; a circuit board disposed within the housing, including a first switch and a second switch; and a button Connected to the first pivot and adapted to rotate between a first orientation and a second orientation, the button triggering the first switch to generate a first signal when the button is in the first orientation, when When the button is in the second orientation, the button triggers the second switch to generate a second signal. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises a front cover, a middle frame and a back cover, the middle frame being sandwiched between the front cover and the back cover, the first The pivoting system is disposed on the middle frame in an integrally formed manner. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the housing comprises a second pivot, the second pivot is integrally formed on the back cover, the first pivot The second pivot is located above the same line. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the circuit board is fixed on the middle frame. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the button comprises a first pressing portion, a second pressing portion, a first abutting portion and a second abutting portion, the first pressing portion is The first abutting portion should correspond to the second abutting portion, the first abutting portion corresponding to the first switch, and the second abutting portion corresponding to the second switch. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the button position In the first orientation, the first abutting portion presses the first switch to trigger the first signal, and when the button is in the second orientation, the second abutting portion presses the second switch to trigger the first Second signal. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the button further comprises a pivot hole, the first pivot shaft passing through the pivot hole in a first direction, whereby the button pivotally connects the first Pivot. The electronic device of claim 7, wherein the pivot hole is a circular, elliptical or D-shaped hole. The electronic device of claim 7, wherein the back cover comprises a back cover hook, the middle frame comprises a middle frame hook, and the back cover hook is engaged with the middle frame hook. Thereby the back cover is combined with the middle frame. The electronic device of claim 7, wherein the button comprises a limiting portion, the middle frame includes a limiting opening, the limiting portion extends into the limiting opening, thereby limiting the button to the button Movement in the first direction. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises a front cover, a middle frame and a back cover, the middle frame being sandwiched between the front cover and the back cover, the first The pivoting system is disposed on the back cover in an integrally formed manner.