TW202122954A - Electronic device and optical module thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

An optical module is provided, including a first segment, a second segment, and an optical element disposed on the second segment. The first segment is detachably disposed on a display unit of a laptop computer. When the display unit is unfolded relative to a main body of the laptop computer, the second segment is located adjacent to a main surface of the display unit, so that the optical element is aligned to a camera lens on the display unit.

Description

Electronic device and its optical module

The present invention relates to an optical module, in particular to an optical module installed on a notebook computer.

When multiple people want to use a laptop computer for a video conference at the same time, it often happens that the angle that the camera lens can shoot is too narrow, which makes it impossible for everyone to be in the lens, thus reducing the convenience of using the laptop computer. .

In view of this, how to further improve the functions of the camera lens of traditional notebook computers to enhance the convenience of use of notebook computers has become an important issue.

In view of the foregoing conventional problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device including a notebook computer and an optical module. The notebook computer has a body, a display unit, and a camera lens, wherein the display unit It is pivotally connected to the main body and has a main surface and an end surface adjacent to each other, wherein the camera lens is arranged on the main surface. The optical module has a first section, a second section, and an optical element disposed on the second section, wherein the first section and the second section are pivotally connected to each other, and the first The segment is detachably arranged on an end surface of the display unit. When the display unit is opened relative to the main body, the second segment is adjacent to the main surface of the display unit, and the optical element is aligned with the camera. Lens.

In one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element, the first magnetic element is disposed on the first section, and the second magnetic element is disposed on the end surface of the display unit , Wherein the optical module is fixed on the display unit through a magnetic attraction generated between the first and second magnetic elements.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned optical element is a wide-angle lens or a filter.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned second segment is formed with a protruding structure protruding from an edge of the aforementioned second segment, and when the aforementioned second segment rotates to an extreme position relative to the aforementioned first segment, The protruding structure abuts against the first section to limit the rotation angle between the first and second sections.

In one embodiment, when the display unit is closed relative to the main body, the second section is parallel to the first section and adjacent to the main body.

An embodiment of the present invention further provides an optical module disposed on a notebook computer, wherein the notebook computer has a main body, a display unit, and a camera lens. The display unit is pivotally connected to the main body and has mutually adjacent A main surface and one end surface, and the aforementioned camera lens is arranged on the aforementioned main surface.

The aforementioned optical module includes a first section, a second section, and an optical element. The first section is detachably disposed on the end surface of the display unit, and the second section is pivotally connected to the first section. In particular, the optical element is disposed on the second section, wherein when the display unit is opened relative to the main body, the second section is adjacent to the main surface of the display unit, and the optical element is aligned with the main surface of the display unit. Camera lens.

In one embodiment, the optical module further includes a first magnetic element, and the notebook computer further has a second magnetic element, the first magnetic element is disposed on the first section, and the second magnetic element The optical module is arranged on the end surface of the display unit, and the optical module is fixed on the display unit through a magnetic attraction force generated between the first and second magnetic elements.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned optical element is a wide-angle lens or a filter.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned second segment is formed with a protruding structure protruding from an edge of the aforementioned second segment, and when the aforementioned second segment rotates to an extreme position relative to the aforementioned first segment, The protruding structure abuts against the first section to limit the rotation angle between the first and second sections.

In one embodiment, when the display unit is closed relative to the main body, the second section is parallel to the first section and adjacent to the main body.

The following describes the electronic device and its optical module, speaker assembly and its shielding unit according to the embodiments of the present invention. However, it can be easily understood that the embodiments of the present invention provide many suitable inventive concepts and can be implemented in a wide variety of specific backgrounds. The specific embodiments disclosed are only used to illustrate the use of the present invention in a specific method, and are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood by the general artisans to whom the disclosure belongs. It is understandable that these terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the relevant technology and the background or context of this disclosure, and not in an idealized or overly formal way. Interpretation, unless specifically defined here.

The foregoing and other technical content, features, and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the drawings. The directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, for example: up, down, left, right, front or back, etc., only refer to the directions of the attached drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used in the embodiments are used to illustrate but not to limit the present invention.

First, please refer to Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 shows a side view of the electronic device 100 in an open state according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 shows a front view of the electronic device 100 in Figure 1 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the electronic device 100 of this embodiment includes a notebook computer and an optical module 30, wherein the notebook computer has a main body 10 and a display unit 20. It should be understood that the aforementioned main body 10 and the display unit 20 are pivotally connected to each other through the pivot 12, and when the aforementioned display unit 20 is lifted at an angle of 90 degrees relative to the main body 10, the electronic device 100 may appear as shown in Figures 1 and 2 The open state shown.

Please continue to refer to FIGS. 1 and 2. The main body 10 of the aforementioned notebook computer has an end surface S10, and the display unit 20 has an end surface S20 adjacent to each other and a main surface S21, wherein a display screen is provided on the main surface S21 21 (Figure 2) is used to display a digital image. In addition, a keyboard or touch pad (not shown) can be provided on the aforementioned main body 10 to facilitate the user to control the cursor on the display screen 21 or input commands.

It should be understood that when the user finishes using the notebook computer, the display unit 20 can be closed toward the main body 10. At this time, the main surface S21 of the display unit 20 will face the main body 10, and the end surface S20 of the display unit 20 will abut The end surface S10 of the main body 10.

In this embodiment, the aforementioned optical module 30 can be detachably disposed on the end surface S20 of the display unit 20, and it includes a first section 31 and a second section 32 that can rotate with each other. 1. The second segment portions 31 and 32 are pivotally connected to each other by a pivot 33, and an optical element 321 is provided on the second segment portion 32 (Figure 2).

In addition, as can be seen from Figures 1 and 2, the aforementioned optical module 30 further has a protruding structure 34 formed on the second section 32 and protruding from an edge of the second section 32, wherein The aforementioned protruding structure 34 can be used to limit the rotation angle between the aforementioned first and second section portions 31 and 32.

For example, the optical element 321 may be a wide angle lens or a filter, and when the optical module 30 is combined with a notebook computer, the position of the optical element 321 will be right on the main surface S21. One of the camera lens C (Figure 1); in this way, the user can use the aforementioned camera lens C to perform functions such as filters or wide-angle photography, thereby greatly improving the shooting effect of the camera lens C, and can help more People's video conference. Conversely, when there is no need to perform functions such as filters or wide-angle photography, the optical module 30 can also be removed from the notebook computer to maintain the integrity of the overall appearance of the notebook computer.

Specifically, when the optical module 30 is to be combined with a notebook computer, the notebook computer can be placed on a desktop first, and then the display unit 20 of the notebook computer is opened relative to the main body 10, and Make the electronic device 100 present the open state as shown in Figures 1 and 2; then, the first section 31 of the optical module 30 can be attracted to the end surface S20 of the display unit 20 through a magnet, and the optical module 30 The second section 32 will be affected by its own gravity and naturally hang and abut the main surface S21 of the display unit 20 (as shown in Figures 1 and 2), and the optical element 321 on the second section 32 will be automatically aligned The camera lens C located on the main surface S21 of the display unit 20 can facilitate the implementation of functions such as filters or wide-angle photography.

Then please refer to Figures 3, 4, and 5 together. Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of the notebook computer when the display unit 20 is rotated toward the main body 10 to form an inclination angle between the two. Figure 4 shows the notebook computer. A side view of the display unit 20 when the display unit 20 is closed relative to the main body 10, FIG. 5 shows a front view of the display unit 20 of the notebook computer when the display unit 20 is closed relative to the main body 10.

As shown in Figure 3, when the display unit 20 of the notebook computer rotates in the direction of the arrow A1 toward the main body 10 to form an inclination angle between the two, the aforementioned second section 32 will move along It is away from the main surface S21 of the display unit 20 in the direction of the arrow A2. After that, as the display unit 20 continues to approach the main body 10, the electronic device 100 will be in a closed state. At this time, the second section 32 of the optical module 30 can be completely rotated relative to the first section 31 through the pivot 33. Unfold and make the first and second sections 31, 32 approximately parallel to each other; in this state, the end surface S10 of the main body 10 is adjacent to the end surface S20 of the display unit 20, and the second section 32 is attached to the main body 10. The end surface S10 of the S10 is in the state shown in Figs. 4 and 5.

It should be particularly noted that when the electronic device 100 is in the closed state shown in FIG. 4, the protruding structure 34 protruding from the edge of the second section 32 will abut the outer surface of the first section 31, thereby The aforementioned second section 32 can be prevented from tilting toward the outside of the main body 10 to maintain the integrity of the overall appearance of the electronic device 100.

Next, please refer to Figures 6, 7, and 8, where Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the optical module 30 of the present invention, and Figure 7 shows the display of the optical module 30 in Figure 6 combined with a notebook computer A schematic diagram in front of the unit 20, and FIG. 8 shows a schematic diagram of the optical module 30 in FIG. 6 after being combined with the display unit 20 of the notebook computer.

As shown in Figures 6, 7, and 8, the optical module 30 according to another embodiment of the present invention further includes a first magnetic element M1 (such as a magnet or a magnetic sheet), which is disposed on the bottom surface of the first section 31 In addition, a second magnetic element M2 (such as a magnet or a magnetic sheet) is provided on or inside the end surface S20 of the display unit 20 of the notebook computer, corresponding to the aforementioned first magnetic element M1.

When the optical module 30 is to be combined with the display unit 20 of the notebook computer, the magnetic attraction generated between the first and second magnetic elements M1 and M2 can be used to make the first section of the optical module 30 31 is fixed on the end surface S20 of the display unit 20 (as shown in FIG. 8), so that the convenience in use can be greatly improved.

However, the aforementioned first segment 31 can also be fixed on the end surface S20 of the display unit 20 by means of snapping, bonding, or velcro bonding, instead of using the aforementioned first and second magnetic elements M1 and M2. The magnetic attraction method is limited.

In one embodiment, corresponding magnets or magnetic sheets may also be provided on the inner surface of the aforementioned second section 32 and the main surface S21 of the display unit 20, so that the second section 32 can also be attracted to the display. The main surface S21 of the unit 20 helps the optical element 321 on the second section 32 to quickly align the camera lens C on the main surface S21 of the display unit 20; this way, the optical element 321 can be greatly improved The positioning effect between the camera lens and the camera lens C facilitates the user to perform functions such as filter or wide-angle photography through the aforementioned camera lens C.

Next, please refer to FIG. 9, where FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of the second section 32 of the optical module 30 rotating relative to the first section 31. As shown by the arrow direction in Figure 9, once the optical module 30 is combined with the display unit 20 of the notebook computer, the second section 32 of the optical module 30 can still be relative to the first section 31 through the pivot 33. When the second section 32 rotates to an extreme position relative to the first section 31, the protruding structure 34 protruding from the edge of the second section 32 will abut the outer surface of the first section 31. Therefore, the rotation angle between the first and second sections 31, 32 can be effectively limited, so as to avoid excessive rotation of the second section 32 relative to the first section 31 and cause damage to the mechanism, and at the same time, the electronic device can be maintained 100 overall appearance integrity.

In summary, the present invention provides an electronic device 100 and an optical module 30 thereof, wherein the aforementioned optical module 30 can be detachably combined with the display unit 20 of the notebook computer, and the optical module 30 in the optical module 30 The element 321 is automatically aligned with the camera lens C provided on the display unit 20. In this way, the user can use the camera lens C and the optical element 321 on the optical module 30 to perform functions such as filter or wide-angle photography, which helps to conduct multi-person video conferences, thereby greatly improving the flexibility of use And convenience.

Although the embodiments of the present invention and its advantages have been disclosed above, it should be understood that any person with ordinary knowledge in the relevant technical field can make changes, substitutions and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. In addition, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the manufacturing processes, machines, manufacturing, material composition, devices, methods, and steps in the specific embodiments described in the specification. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the technical field can disclose the content from the present invention. It is understood that the current or future developed processes, machines, manufacturing, material composition, devices, methods, and steps can be used according to the present invention as long as they can perform substantially the same functions or obtain substantially the same results in the embodiments described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention includes the above-mentioned manufacturing processes, machines, manufacturing, material composition, devices, methods and steps. In addition, the scope of each patent application constitutes an individual embodiment, and the protection scope of the present invention also includes the scope of each patent application and the combination of the embodiments.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with the art can make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, The scope of protection of the present invention shall be subject to those defined by the attached patent scope.

100: electronic device 10: body 12: pivot 20: display unit 21: display screen 30: Optical module 31: The first section 32: The second section 321: optical components 33: pivot 34: protruding structure A1: Arrow A2: Arrow C: Camera lens M1: The first magnetic element M2: The second magnetic element S10: end face S20: end face S21: Main surface

FIG. 1 shows a side view of an electronic device 100 in an open state according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 shows a front view of the electronic device 100 in Fig. 1. FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram when the display unit 20 of the notebook computer is rotated toward the main body 10 to form an inclination angle between the two. FIG. 4 shows a side view when the display unit 20 of the notebook computer is closed with respect to the main body 10. As shown in FIG. FIG. 5 shows a front view of the display unit 20 of the notebook computer when it is closed relative to the main body 10. FIG. 6 shows a schematic diagram of an optical module 30 according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 shows a schematic diagram of the optical module 30 in FIG. 6 before being combined with the display unit 20 of the notebook computer. FIG. 8 shows a schematic diagram of the optical module 30 in FIG. 6 after being combined with the display unit 20 of the notebook computer. FIG. 9 shows a schematic diagram of the second section 32 of the optical module 30 rotating relative to the first section 31.

100: electronic device

10: body

12: pivot

20: display unit

30: Optical module

31: The first section

32: The second section

33: pivot

34: protruding structure

C: Camera lens

S10: end face

S20: end face

S21: Main surface

Claims (10)

An electronic device, including: A notebook computer having a main body, a display unit, and a camera lens, wherein the display unit is pivotally connected to the main body, and has a main surface and an end surface adjacent to each other, wherein the camera lens is disposed on the main surface; and An optical module has a first section, a second section, and an optical element disposed on the second section, wherein the first section and the second section are pivotally connected to each other, and the first section A section is detachably disposed on an end surface of the display unit. When the display unit is opened relative to the main body, the second section is adjacent to the main surface of the display unit, and the optical element is aligned with the main surface of the display unit. Camera lens. The electronic device described in claim 1, wherein the electronic device further includes a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element, the first magnetic element is disposed on the first section, and the second magnetic element The optical module is arranged on the end surface of the display unit, and the optical module is fixed on the display unit through a magnetic attraction force generated between the first and second magnetic elements. The electronic device described in the first item of the scope of patent application, wherein the optical element is a wide-angle lens or a filter. As for the electronic device described in claim 1, wherein the second section is formed with a protruding structure protruding from an edge of the second section, and when the second section is relative to the first section When the part rotates to a limit position, the protruding structure abuts the first section to limit the rotation angle between the first and second sections. According to the electronic device described in claim 1, wherein when the display unit is closed relative to the main body, the second section is parallel to the first section and adjacent to the main body. An optical module set on a notebook computer, wherein the notebook computer has a main body, a display unit and a camera lens. The display unit is pivotally connected to the main body and has a main surface and an end surface adjacent to each other, And the camera lens is arranged on the main surface, and the optical module includes: A first section is detachably arranged on the end surface of the display unit; A second section, pivotally connected to the first section; and An optical element is arranged on the second section, wherein when the display unit is opened relative to the main body, the second section is adjacent to the main surface of the display unit, and the optical element is aligned with the camera lens. According to the optical module described in claim 6, wherein the optical module further includes a first magnetic element, and the notebook computer further has a second magnetic element, and the first magnetic element is disposed on the first magnetic element. Segment portion, and the second magnetic element is arranged on the end surface of the display unit, wherein the optical module is fixed on the display unit through a magnetic attraction force generated between the first and second magnetic elements. The optical module described in item 6 of the scope of patent application, wherein the optical element is a wide-angle lens or a filter. For the optical module described in item 6 of the scope of patent application, wherein the second section is formed with a protruding structure protruding from an edge of the second section, and when the second section is relative to the first When the segment is rotated to a limit position, the protruding structure abuts the first segment to limit the rotation angle between the first and second segments. The optical module described in item 6 of the scope of patent application, wherein when the display unit is closed relative to the main body, the second section is parallel to the first section and adjacent to the main body.

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