TW202349169A - Stand module and laptop computer - Google Patents

Abstract

A stand module suited for being assembled to a body of a laptop computer to support an external device is provided. The stand module includes two supporting arms movably disposed in the body. The two supporting arms simultaneously extend out of or received into a side surface of the body. A laptop computer is also provided.

Description

Stand module and notebook computer

The invention relates to a stand module and a notebook computer.

With the rapid development of technology, many portable electronic devices have been developed, such as notebook computers, smart phones, tablets, etc. Users can process and send and receive data anytime and anywhere through these portable electronic devices, which have become indispensable and important products in modern people's lives.

Because of the indispensability of the above-mentioned devices, it is often necessary to use two or more electronic devices at the same time. As a result, the communicability and collaborative working functions between the electronic devices have become considerations during use.

According to the current situation, these electronic devices are structurally unable to provide features of mutual integration, or users need to set up additional bracket structures to effectively place two or more electronic devices together for easy operation.

Therefore, under the consideration of the above-mentioned collaborative operations, how to provide integration between devices with a simple structure has become an issue that needs to be considered and solved.

The invention provides a stand module and a notebook computer. The notebook computer can effectively provide a space for placing and combining external devices through the stand module.

The bracket module of the present invention is suitable for being assembled into the body of a notebook computer and used to support external devices. The bracket module includes two support arms, which are movably installed in the body. The two support arms extend out or retract into the body through the sides of the body at the same time.

The notebook computer of the present invention includes a body and a stand module, wherein the stand module includes two support arms movably disposed in the body. The two support arms extend out or retract into the body through the sides of the body at the same time.

Based on the above, the notebook computer is movably arranged on the body through the two support arms of the stand module, and the two support arms can be extended out of the body or retracted into the body through the sides of the body. In this way, the two support arms extending out of the body can be used as supports and limits for external devices, and the user's viewing angle of the notebook computer is close to that of viewing the external device, which is conducive to allowing the external device to be placed on the computer. The side of the notebook computer's body achieves a better placement position and viewing angle. At the same time, for the user, there is no need to prepare a separate bracket to support the external device, thus effectively simplifying the number of accessories to carry, and effectively achieving the effect of collaborative operation of multiple devices.

FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a partial schematic diagram of the notebook computer of FIG. 1A , and is used to show another state. Please refer to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B at the same time. In this embodiment, the notebook computer 100 includes a body 120, 140 and a stand module 110. The body 140 is, for example, a screen, the body 120 is, for example, a system host, and the stand module 110 includes The two support arms 111 and 112 are movably arranged on the body 120 , and the two support arms 111 and 112 extend out of the body 120 or retract into the body 120 through the side 121 of the body 120 .

Figure 2A is an exploded view of the bracket module. 2B and 2C are schematic diagrams of the bracket module in different states. Please refer to FIGS. 2A to 2C at the same time. In this embodiment, in addition to the two support arms 111 and 112 mentioned above, the bracket module 110 also includes a bracket body 113 and a socket 114 , where the bracket body 113 is connected to the two support arms 111 and 112 . 112 to form a U-shaped bracket, the bearing 114 is provided in the body 120 to carry the bracket body 113 and the two support arms 111, 112, and the bearing 114 has two guide grooves 114a, 114b, the two support arms 111, 112 are suitable for Slide back and forth along the two guide grooves 114a and 114b. Here, FIG. 2B corresponds to the storage state of FIG. 1A , and FIG. 2C corresponds to the supporting state of FIG. 1B , in which the two support arms 111 and 112 are not of equal length (for example, the length of the support arm 111 is greater than the length of the support arm 112 , and vice versa. ), so that in the storage state shown in FIG. 1A , one of the support arms 111 still protrudes from the side 121 of the body 120 , so that the user can apply force on the protruding part to pull out the support arms 111 and 112 .

Furthermore, the bearing 114 of the bracket module 110 also has blocking points 114c and 114d, which are located on the moving path of the bracket body 113, which is beneficial to maintaining the bracket module 110 in the storage state shown in Figure 1A (Figure 2B) or in the storage state shown in Figure 1A (Figure 2B). The support state shown in Figure 1B (Figure 2C). In one embodiment, the stuck points 114c and 114d respectively protrude from the surface of the bearing 114 to obtain stops or temporary interference with the bracket body 113 respectively. In another embodiment, the blocking points 114c and 114d are magnets, and the bracket body 113 is made of metal, and the temporary stopping and positioning effects are achieved through magnetic attraction.

3A and 3B are partial side views of the notebook computer and external devices of FIG. 1 respectively. Please refer to FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B at the same time. As shown here, the bracket module 110 is in a supporting state. The two supporting arms 111 and 112 extend out of the body 120 and place the external devices 800A and 800B (for example, a smart phone). between the support arms 111 and 112 and resting on the platform 900 . In other words, when the notebook computer 100 is placed on the platform 900 and the two support arms 111 and 112 extend out of the side 121, the external devices 800A and 800B are adapted to lean between the two support arms 111 and 112 in an inclined manner. Standing on the platform 900 , where the two largest and opposite surfaces S1 and S2 (S3, S4) of the external device 800A (external device 800B) are respectively against the two support arms 111 and 112, the thickness of the external device 800A (external device 800B) t1 (t2) is less than the distance d2 between the two support arms 111 and 112, and the thickness t1 (t2) is the relative distance between the two surfaces S1 and S2 (S3, S4). At the same time, in the figure shown, there is a preferred embodiment of the dimensional relationship of the relevant components, in which the height d1 of the two support arms 111 and 112 relative to the platform 900 is 11.5 mm, and the distance d2 between the two support arms 111 and 112 is 12 mm. , the thickness d3 of the external devices 800A and 800B is 7.3 mm to 12 mm, and the angle θ1 of the external devices 800A and 800B relative to the platform 900 is 104 degrees to 135 degrees.

4A to 4H are schematic diagrams of bracket modules according to different embodiments of the present invention. Please refer to FIGS. 4A and 4B first. The difference from the previous embodiment is that the bracket module 110A of this embodiment further forms an opening on the support arm 111A, that is, the end of the support arm 111A is ring-shaped and open. In the stowed state of FIG. 4A , the hole still protrudes outside the side 121 of the body 120 to form a handle structure for the user to apply force. In other embodiments not shown, the length of the support arm 112 can also be changed. It is longer than the length of the support arm 111, or the support arm 112 can be changed to form a handle structure as described above.

Next, please refer to FIG. 4C and FIG. 4D. In the bracket module 110B of this embodiment, the support arm 111B also has a sheet-like structure that is extended and exposed to the top surface 122 of the body 120 as another means for the user to apply force. One-hand structure.

Next, please refer to FIG. 4E and FIG. 4F. In the bracket module 110C of this embodiment, the support arm 111C has a larger area than the above-mentioned support arm 111B. Therefore, a specific pattern or logo can be further formed on the surface to improve the performance. Aesthetics.

Next, please refer to Figure 4G and Figure 4H. In the bracket module 110D of this embodiment, the support arm 111D is changed to provide a movable protrusion protruding from the top surface 122 of the body 120, so that the body 120 can provide a movable protrusion. Slots are provided to facilitate the user to apply force on the bumps to move the bracket module 110D.

It should be mentioned here that the above-mentioned handle structures for users to apply force can also be formed on the support arm 112 to achieve the purpose of driving the bracket modules 110A to 110D.

5A to 8B are schematic diagrams of bracket modules according to different embodiments of the present invention. Please refer to FIGS. 5A to 5C . In this embodiment, the bracket module also includes an elastic member 115A, which is received in the receiving groove 114e of the bearing 114 and abuts between the bearing 114 and the bracket body 113 . When the two support arms 111 and 112 are retracted into the body 120, the elastic member 115A is forced by the bracket body 113 and the bearing 114 to deform and accumulate elastic force. Here, the elastic member 115A is in a state of being compressed and accumulating elastic force in FIG. 5B , and can subsequently use the elastic force to drive the bracket module to the state of FIG. 5C .

Next, please refer to FIGS. 6A and 6B . Different from the previous embodiment, the elastic member 115B of this embodiment is provided on the bearing 114 , and one end of the elastic member 115B is connected to the protrusion 113A protruding from the support arm 112 . This allows the elastic member 115B to be stretched and accumulate elastic force in the state of FIG. 6A, so that the elastic force can be used to drive the bracket module to the state of FIG. 6B.

Next, please refer to Figures 7A and 7B. Different from the previous embodiment, the elastic member 115B of this embodiment is disposed between the support arms 111, 112 and the bracket body 113. It can also be used as shown in Figure 6A (and Figure 6B The elastic member 115B shown in ) has the effect of deforming (accumulating elastic force) and releasing the elastic force to drive the bracket module 110 .

Next, please refer to Figures 8A and 8B. Different from the previous embodiment, the bearing 114 of this embodiment also has a bottom groove 114b1, which is located below the support arm 112 for accommodating the elastic member 115B, and the elastic force generated by it is accumulated. The release effect is the same as before and will not be described again. It should be mentioned that one end of the elastic member 115B shown in FIGS. 6A to 8B is substantially connected to the support arm 112 .

9A to 9C are schematic diagrams of a bracket module according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 9D and 9E are partial cross-sectional views of the bracket module of FIGS. 9A and 9B respectively, especially the partial cross-sectional views taken along the cross-section A1. Please refer to FIGS. 9A to 9C . In this embodiment, the bracket module 210 is driven by a push-push latch mechanism. Furthermore, the push-type locking mechanism includes a driving member 216, an elastic member 215 and a guide arm 218. The driving member 216 is movably provided on the bearing 214, and the driving member 216 abuts on the two support arms 111, 112 and the bracket. Between the body 113 and the holder 214, the driving member 216 has a closed guide track 219. One end of the guide arm 218 is pivoted on the holder 214, and the other end of the guide arm 218 is movably coupled to the guide track. 219, the elastic member 215 is connected between the driving member 216 and the bearing 214. When the user presses at least one of the two support arms 111 and 112, the two support arms 111 and 112 push into the body 120 against the driving member 216, so that the other end of the guide arm 218 moves on the guide track 219, and The elastic member 215 is forced by the driving member 216 to deform and accumulate elastic force. When the user releases the aforementioned force, the elastic member 215 drives the driving member 216 to move toward the outside of the body 120 through elastic force, and the driving member 216 pushes the parts of the two support arms 111 and 112 out of the side 121 of the body 120 (as described in the previous embodiment). Marked), that is, the process from Figure 9A to Figure 9B. Then, the user can hold the part and further pull out the support arms 111 and 112, which is the process from FIG. 9B to FIG. 9C.

In addition, please refer to FIG. 9D and FIG. 9E and compare FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B. Different from the aforementioned stuck point 114d, the driving member 216 of this embodiment also has a hook 217 and an elastic base 211. The hook 217 is provided on the elastic base 211. and is located on the moving path of the bracket body 113, and the bearing 214 also has a groove 214a, which is located on the moving path of the hook 217. The two support arms 111 and 112 are driven by the push-type locking mechanism to extend out of the body 120 In the process of switching from Figure 9A to Figure 9B driven by the elastic force of the elastic member 215, the driving member 216 drives the two support arms 111 and 112 to extend out of the body 120, and allows the bracket body 113 to press the hook 217 and The elastic base 211 is indirectly deformed so that the hook 217 moves into the groove 214a. Furthermore, the elastic base 211 is, for example, a metal sheet or an elastic plastic piece, and the hook 217 has an inner slope 217a facing the inner wall of the bracket body 113. During the aforementioned extension process, the inner wall of the bracket body 113 abuts. The inner slope 217a deforms the elastic base 211 so that the hook 217 sinks into the groove 214a until the support arms 111 and 112 are pulled out by the user to move the bracket body 113 away from the groove 214a. The elastic base 211 is aligned with the hook 217 on it. Reset, that is, the process of Figure 9B to Figure 9C.

On the contrary, when the user pushes the support arms 111 and 112 into the body 120 and switches from FIG. 9C to FIG. 9B , the other inner wall of the bracket body 113 contacts the other inner slope 217b of the hook 217 to contact again. Press the hook 217, deform the elastic base 211 and sink the hook 217 into the groove 214a. Until the bracket body 113 moves away from the groove 214a, the elastic base 211 and the hook 217 on it can be reset, and the hook 217 as shown in Figure 9A can be restored. In a state of interference with the stent body 113 .

10A to 10E are schematic diagrams of a bracket module according to another embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to Figure 10A and Figure 10B first. What is different from the aforementioned embodiment shown in Figures 9A to 9E is that in the bracket module 310 of this embodiment, the bracket body 313 is connected between the support arms 311 and 312. This is equivalent to combining the aforementioned driving member 216 with the bracket body 113 to form an integrated structure, and allowing the bracket body 313 to have a guide rail 313a for the guide arm 314 to be movably pivoted therein. Here, please refer to Figures 10C to 10E. The driving method of this embodiment is the same as the aforementioned embodiment shown in Figures 9A to 9E, that is, the user presses the support arms 311 and 312 to deform the elastic member 315 and make the guide One end of the guide arm 314 pivotally connected to the guide rail 313a is displaced to deviate from the original stop position. After the user releases the force, the guide arm 315 no longer blocks the bracket body 313 but moves along the guide rail 313a, allowing the The elastic force of the elastic member 315 drives the support arms 311 and 312 to extend out of the base and the body 120 . In the present invention, the paths of the guide rails 219 and 313a are substantially the same, so the operating characteristics of the guide arm 218 can also be known from the guide arm 314.

11A to 11C are schematic diagrams of modules according to different embodiments of the present invention. Please refer to Figure 11A and Figure 11B first. What is different from the previous embodiment is that in the bracket module 110E of this embodiment, the support arm 111E forms an opening, and the opening is fully exposed to the sun when in the storage state of Figure 11A. Outside the body 120, that is, the end of the support arm 111E is formed into a ring shape. That is, the support arm 111E of this embodiment can further form a keyhole structure of a notebook computer (for example, a K-lock or Kensington Security Slot).

Next, please refer to Figure 11C, which shows another form of keyhole structure, that is, the keyhole structure 122 formed by structurally extending the support, and because it is formed at the exit of the two support arms 111, 112 on the side 121 Therefore, when the notebook computer is locked in the keyhole structure 122 with an external lock, the external lock can also provide a blocking effect on the support arms 111 and 112.

Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of electrical connections related to the bracket module of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 12 and compare the bracket module 110 shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C and the external devices 800A and 800B shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B. In this embodiment, the notebook computer 100 also includes a control module 131, a sensing module 132 (for example, NFC) and a wireless communication module 133 (for example, WiFi or Bluetooth). The control module 131 is electrically connected to the sensing module. The module 132 and the wireless communication module 133, and the sensing module 132 are arranged on at least one of the two support arms 111, 112 and the socket 114. When the control module 131 senses that the two support arms 111 and 112 extend out of the body 120 through the sensing module 132, the control module 131 will activate the wireless communication module 133 to find and connect the paired external devices 800A and 800B to facilitate The external devices 800A and 800B can smoothly contact the notebook computer 100 and cooperate.

13A to 13D are schematic diagrams of a bracket module according to another embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to Figure 13A and Figure 13B first. The bracket module 410 also includes an electromagnetic lock mechanism. The electromagnetic lock mechanism includes an electromagnet 413, a magnetic locking piece 411 and an elastic piece 412. The electromagnet 413 is electrically connected to the control of the notebook computer 100. In the module 131, the locking piece 411 is movably disposed within the magnetic force range of the electromagnet 413 and on the moving path of the bearing 114, and the elastic member 412 is in contact between the bearing 114 and the locking piece 411. When the two support arms 111 and 112 are retracted into the body 120, the locking member 411 interferes with the bracket body 113, the electromagnet 413 is not activated, and the elastic member 412 is not deformed.

Next, please refer to Figure 13C and Figure 13D. When the control module 131 activates the electromagnet 411 and attracts the locking piece 411 through the electromagnet 413 to move away from the bracket body 113, the bracket body 113 is no longer affected by the locking piece 411. interference, and the elastic member 412 is forced by the locking member 411 to deform and accumulate elastic force, so the two support arms 111 and 112 are suitable for being pulled out of the body 120 by the user. On the contrary, when the user exerts force and retracts the two support arms 111 and 112 into the body 120, the module 131 can be controlled to close the electromagnet 413, so the locking piece 411 is no longer attracted by the electromagnet 413 and can bear the elastic force of the elastic piece 412. Drive and reset, that is, transition from Figure 13C (or Figure 13D) to the state shown in Figure 13A (or Figure 13B).

In addition, the control module 131 of this embodiment is electrically connected to the switch 134 to facilitate user operation. The switch 134 may be a physical switch exposed to the body 120 or 140 , or may be installed on the notebook computer 100 Programming software.

On the other hand, the notebook computer 100 of the present invention can also derive the following types of switches based on its structural features.

14A to 14C are triggering diagrams of a notebook computer and its stand module according to an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIGS. 14A to 14C . In this embodiment, the switch 134A is located on the rotation path of the rotating shaft 150 . Furthermore, the switch 134 in this embodiment is a physical switch provided on the body 120, and the rotating shaft 150 is connected to the bodies 120 and 140 for relative rotation opening and closing. Furthermore, this embodiment also includes a pressing member 160 assembled on the rotating shaft 150. The pressing member 160 includes a part that is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft 150 and a radial extension part, where the part that is sleeved on the rotating shaft 150 still has friction force. The mechanism is adjusted so that it can still rotate relative to the axis of rotation 150.

When the rotating shaft 150 rotates, the pressing member 160 will be driven, and the aforementioned switch 134A is located on the moving path of the radially extending portion, so as to contact and trigger the switch 134A in the state of FIG. 14B , and in FIGS. 14B to 14C During the process, since the radial extension has interfered with the switch 134A, its resistance is significantly greater than the friction force sleeved on the rotating shaft 150. Therefore, during the process, the rotating shaft 150 can still rotate relative to the pressing member 16 without being affected by it. hinder.

15A and 15B are triggering diagrams of a notebook computer and its stand module according to an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B . In this embodiment, the notebook computer 100 further includes a movable foot pad 170 disposed at the bottom of the body 120 . The movable foot pad 170 includes a foot pad body 171, a pressing protrusion 172 and an elastic member 173. The foot pad body 171 is connected with the pressing protrusion 172 and is movably assembled to the body 120. The elastic member 173 abuts between the body 120 and the foot. between the pad bodies 171 , and the switch 134B is located on the moving path of the pressing protrusion 172 . In this way, when the notebook computer 100 is switched from FIG. 15A to FIG. 15B , the body 120 is supported on the platform 900 by the movable foot pads 170 , that is, the foot pad body 171 can be pressed against the platform 900 . The protrusion 172 triggers the switch and deforms the elastic member 173. When the body 120 moves away from the platform 900, the elastic force of the elastic member 173 is used to reset the protrusion 172 and the foot pad body 171.

16A and 16B are triggering diagrams of a notebook computer and its stand module according to an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 16A and FIG. 16B. Different from the previous embodiment, the notebook computer of this embodiment includes a sensor 134C disposed in the foot pad 170A, and the sensor 134C is, for example, a gravity sensor or a gravity sensor. The pressure sensor is used to sense whether the foot pad 170A is pressed against the platform 900 to determine whether the notebook computer 100 is in use. In other words, the sensor 134C of this embodiment and the switch 134, 134A or 134B equivalent to the previous embodiment are both sources of signals for determining whether the control module 131 drives the electromagnet 413.

17A and 17B are triggering diagrams of a notebook computer and its stand module according to different embodiments of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 17A and FIG. 17B. In the notebook computer of this embodiment, the angle sensor 134D disposed in the body 120 is used as the switch of the aforementioned embodiment, that is, the angle sensor 134D is allowed to sense the body 120. Relative to the tilted state of the platform 900 , the control module 131 determines the timing of triggering the electromagnet 413 accordingly. For example, when the angle sensor 134D senses that the angle of the body 120 relative to the platform 900 is 0 degrees to 12 degrees, it is determined that the notebook computer is in use at this time, so the control module 131 activates the electromagnet 413 The support arms 111 and 112 are allowed to extend out of the body 120 . FIG. 17B shows that the angle sensor 134D is disposed on the body 140, that is, it is used to sense the unfolded state of the body 140 (screen) and determine the timing of whether to activate the electromagnet 413 accordingly. In another embodiment not shown, angle sensors 134D can also be provided on the bodies 120 and 140 respectively to facilitate the accuracy of information judgment.

18A and 18B are triggering diagrams of a notebook computer and its stand module according to an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 18A first. In this embodiment, the notebook computer uses the distance sensor 134E installed in the body 120 as the switch in the previous embodiment. That is, the distance sensor 134E is used to sense the body 120 and the platform. After the distance between 900 reaches a preset value (for example, less than or equal to 1.5cm), the electromagnet 413 is activated to unlock the bracket module 110 so that the support arms 111 and 112 can be smoothly pulled out of the body 120 by the user. Next, please refer to Figure 18B. The distance sensor 134E of this embodiment is also provided on the body 120, but it is used to sense the opening and closing state of the body 140 (screen) relative to the body 120. That is, when the body 140 is relative to the body 120, After the body 120 is deployed (away) to a certain angle (position), the control module 131 can trigger the electromagnet 413 .

To sum up, in the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention, the notebook computer is movably arranged on the body through the two support arms of the stand module, and the two support arms can be extended out of the body or retracted at the same time through the sides of the body. body. In this way, the two support arms extending out of the body can be used as supports and limits for external devices, and the user's viewing angle of the notebook computer is close to that of viewing the external device, which is conducive to allowing the external device to be placed on the computer. The side of the notebook computer's body achieves a better placement position and viewing angle. At the same time, for the user, there is no need to prepare a separate bracket to support the external device, thus effectively simplifying the number of accessories to carry, and effectively achieving the effect of collaborative operation of multiple devices.

In addition, the above embodiments derive a variety of drive means and latch means for the stand module, which allows the stand module to match the structure and movement characteristics of the notebook computer, including physical switches, software programs, and rotational opening and closing between the bodies. , the movement of the foot pads and whether they are pressed against the platform, etc., to achieve the above-mentioned driving and latching purposes.

100:Laptop 110, 110A, 110B, 110C, 110D, 210: bracket module 111, 112, 111A, 111B, 111C, 111D, 111E: Support arm 113:Bracket body 113A:Protrusion 114:Bearing 114a, 114b: guide groove 114b1: bottom trough 114c, 114d: stuck point 114e: Accommodation tank 115A, 115B: elastic parts 120: Body 121:Side 122:Top surface 131:Control module 132: Sensing module 133:Wireless communication module 134, 134A, 134B: switch 134C: Sensor 134D: Angle sensor 134E: Distance sensor 140: Body 150:Rotating axis 160: Pressing parts 170: Movable foot pad 170A: Foot pad 171: Foot pad body 172: Pressing the convex part 173: Elastic parts 211:Elastic base 214:Bearing 214a:Trench 215: Elastic parts 216:Driving parts 217:Hook 217a, 217b: Internal bevel 218, 314: Guide arm 219, 313a: Guide track 310:Bracket module 311, 312: Support arm 313:Bracket body 313a:Guide track 314: Guide arm 315: Elastic parts 410:Bracket module 411: Locking piece 412: Elastic parts 413:Electromagnet 800A, 800B: External device 900:Platform A1: Section d1: height d2: spacing d3:Thickness S1, S2, S3, S4: Surface t1, t2: thickness θ1: included angle

FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a partial schematic diagram of the notebook computer of FIG. 1A. Figure 2A is an exploded view of the bracket module. 2B and 2C are schematic diagrams of the bracket module in different states. 3A and 3B are partial side views of the notebook computer and external devices of FIG. 1 respectively. 4A to 4H are schematic diagrams of bracket modules according to different embodiments of the present invention. 5A to 8B are schematic diagrams of bracket modules according to different embodiments of the present invention. 9A to 9C are schematic diagrams of a bracket module according to another embodiment of the present invention. 9D and 9E are partial cross-sectional views of the bracket module of FIGS. 9A and 9B respectively. 10A to 10E are schematic diagrams of a bracket module according to another embodiment of the present invention. 11A to 11C are schematic diagrams of modules according to different embodiments of the present invention. Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of electrical connections related to the bracket module of the present invention. 13A to 13D are schematic diagrams of a bracket module according to another embodiment of the present invention. 14A to 14C are triggering diagrams of a notebook computer and its stand module according to an embodiment of the present invention. 15A and 15B are triggering diagrams of a notebook computer and its stand module according to an embodiment of the present invention. 16A and 16B are triggering diagrams of a notebook computer and its stand module according to an embodiment of the present invention. 17A and 17B are triggering diagrams of a notebook computer and its stand module according to different embodiments of the present invention. 18A and 18B are triggering diagrams of a notebook computer and its stand module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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Claims (19)

A bracket module is suitable for being assembled into a body of a notebook computer and used to support an external device. The bracket module includes: Two support arms are movably arranged in the body. The two support arms extend out of the body or retract into the body through one side of the body. After the two support arms extend out of the side, the external device is suitable for supporting Between the two support arms, two surfaces of the external device respectively abut the two support arms, and the thickness of the external device is smaller than the distance between the two support arms. The bracket module according to claim 1, further comprising a bracket body and a bearing seat, wherein the bracket body is connected between the two support arms, and the bearing seat is disposed in the body to carry the two support arms, the The base has two guide grooves, and the two support arms are adapted to slide along the two guide grooves. The bracket module according to claim 2 further includes an elastic member connected between the holder and the bracket body. When the two support arms are retracted into the body, the elastic member is stressed by the bracket body and the bracket body. The base deforms and accumulates elasticity. The bracket module as claimed in claim 3, wherein the holder also has a clamping point located on the moving path of the bracket body so as to be fixed on the bracket body and stop when the two support arms extend out of the body. The two support arms. The bracket module according to claim 2 further includes an elastic member, one end of the elastic member is connected to the holder, and the other end of the elastic member is connected to one of the two support arms. When the two support arms are retracted into the When the machine body is moved, the elastic member is forced by the bracket body and the bearing to deform and accumulate elastic force. The bracket module according to claim 2 further includes a push-push latch mechanism. The push-push latch mechanism includes a driving member, an elastic member and a guide arm. The driving member can The driving member is movably disposed on the holder, and the driving member is in contact between the two support arms, the bracket body and the holder. The driving member has a closed guide track, and one end of the guide arm is pivoted At the base, the other end of the guide arm is movably coupled to the guide rail, the elastic member is connected between the driving member and the base, and the two support arms are controlled by the push-type locking mechanism. Driven to extend the body. The bracket module according to claim 6, wherein the driving member has a hook and an elastic base, the hook is arranged on the elastic base and is located on the moving path of the bracket body, and the bearing seat also has a groove , located on the moving path of the hook, when the two support arms are driven by the push-type locking mechanism to extend out of the body, the driving member drives the two support arms to extend out of the body, and the elastic base deforms To make the hook move into the groove. The bracket module of claim 7, wherein the hook has an inner slope facing an inner wall of the bracket body, and when the two arms extend out of the body, the inner wall abuts the inner slope The elastic base is deformed so that the hook sinks into the groove. The bracket module according to claim 7, wherein the bracket body and the driving member are of an integrated structure. The bracket module as claimed in claim 1, wherein when the two support arms are retracted into the body, at least part of one of the two support arms is exposed outside the body. The bracket module according to claim 2, wherein the notebook computer includes a control module, a sensing module and a wireless communication module, and the control module is electrically connected to the sensing module and the wireless communication module. Module, the sensing module is disposed on at least one of the two support arms and the base. When the control module senses that the two support arms extend out of the body through the sensing module, the control module The group activates the wireless communication module to find and connect to the external device. The bracket module according to claim 2 further includes an electromagnetic lock mechanism. The electromagnetic lock mechanism includes an electromagnet, a magnetic locking piece and an elastic piece. The electromagnet is electrically connected to an element of the notebook computer. Control module, the locking piece is movably arranged within the magnetic range of the electromagnet and on the moving path of the bearing, and the elastic piece abuts between the bearing and the locking piece. When the two support arms are retracted into the When the machine body is installed, the locking piece interferes with the bracket body, the electromagnet is not activated, and the elastic member is not deformed. When the control module activates the electromagnet and drives the locking piece to move away from the bracket body through the electromagnet, The elastic member is forced by the locking member to deform and accumulate elastic force, and the two support arms are suitable for being pulled out from the body. The bracket module of claim 12 further includes a switch exposed outside the body and electrically connected to the control module to turn on and off the electromagnet. The stand module of claim 12 further includes a switch that is electrically connected to the control module and located on the rotation path of a rotating shaft of the notebook computer. The stand module according to claim 12 further includes a switch that is electrically connected to the control module provided on the movable foot pad of the notebook computer and located at the bottom of the body, so that when the movable foot pad supports the body Trigger the switch. The stand module of claim 12, wherein the notebook computer further includes a screen pivotally connected to the body, and the control module includes a non-contact sensor disposed in the screen to sense the screen posture to generate a trigger signal, and the control module drives the electromagnet based on the trigger signal. A notebook computer includes a body and a bracket module as described in claim 1. The notebook computer as claimed in claim 17, wherein when the notebook computer is placed on a platform and the two support arms extend out of the side, the external device is adapted to rest between the two support arms and Standing on the platform obliquely, the two largest and opposite surfaces of the external device are respectively against the two support arms, the thickness of the external device is less than the distance between the two support arms, and the thickness is the relative distance between the two surfaces. The notebook computer of claim 18, wherein the height of the two support arms relative to the platform is 11.5mm, the distance between the two support arms is 12mm, the thickness of the external device is 7.3mm to 12mm, and the external device The angle relative to the platform is 104 degrees to 135 degrees.

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