TWI402876B - Power switch module - Google Patents

Description

Power switch module

The invention relates to a power switch module, and in particular to a power switch module with a dust cover.

With the rapid development of multimedia information, various electronic devices such as notebook computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), music players, video players and other products have become an indispensable part of life and work for people. An important tool. For the input, transmission and expansion of various information, sound and video, electronic devices usually include various connectors, such as USB connectors, memory card connectors, earphone connectors, etc., if the transmission openings of these connectors are not received The protection of the electronic product case is directly exposed to the environment, and it is easy to get dust and moisture to enter, which affects the service life of the connector.

In the current electronic device application, in order to achieve the dustproof function of the connector, two methods are often used, one is a dustproof member designed to be combined with the outer casing of the body, and the position of the outer casing corresponding to the connector is designed to be opened and closed. Parts to achieve dust prevention purposes. Another way is to attach a single or multiple external dust-proof parts to the outside of the original body casing. When the connector is not in use, the dust-proof part can be used to cover the connector, and the dust-proof part is removed when exposed. Connector. The problem with the first type of casing design is that the number of components in the design of the electronic casing is increased, which increases the complexity of the design and the manufacturing cost, while the second method of attaching the dust cover to the outer cover may affect the aesthetics of the product. The simple design and the user's ease of operation are also discounted. Therefore, how to design a new connector dustproof structure to solve the problem of dust and moisture entering without affecting the convenience of use and the overall appearance of the body is an important issue for the relevant industry.

Accordingly, one aspect of the present invention provides a power switch module that can be used in an electronic device with a plurality of connectors. The power switch module includes a slidable dust cover and a switch unit. When the slidable dust cover is moved to the open position, the switch unit can be activated to provide the power required by the electronic device, and the connector of the electronic device is exposed for the user to connect. When the slidable dust cover is moved to the closed position, the switch unit can be activated to turn off the power required by the electronic device and shield the connector of the electronic device.

Another aspect of the present invention provides an electronic device including a housing, a plurality of connectors, and a power switch module. The casing includes an opening, and a sliding rail structure is formed on a side of the opening, and a plurality of connectors are disposed in the opening. The power switch module includes a slidable dust cover and a switch unit, and the slidable dust cover is slidably coupled to the slide rail structure on the side of the opening. When the slidable dust cover is moved to the open position, the switch unit can be activated to provide the power required by the electronic device, and the connector of the electronic device is exposed for the user to connect. When the slidable dust cover is moved to the closed position, the switch unit can be activated to turn off the power required by the electronic device and shield the connector of the electronic device.

Therefore, the power switch module described above can effectively solve the problem that the connector is easy to be dusted in the electronic device. By using the power switch module, the user does not need to additionally use the dust-proof component to cover the connector of the electronic device, but uses the power switch module with the dust cover of the present invention to turn on and off the power of the electronic device. Reach the function of exposing the connector or shielding the connector. The power switch module can be used with the dustproof effect of the connector without affecting the convenience of operation and the beautiful and simple design of the body.

Referring first to Figure 1, Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a power switch module of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the power switch module 200 of the present invention is disposed in one of the casing openings 111 of the electronic device 100. The power switch module 200 includes a slidable dust cover 210 and a switch unit 220. The outer surface of the slidable dust cover 210 may be coplanarly aligned with an outer surface 120 of the casing 110, or protruded or recessed. The outer side surface 120 of the shell 110. In addition, the outer surface of the slidable dust cover 210 may further include a non-slip area 211, which provides a force application area to help the user to easily slide the slidable dust cover 210. In this embodiment, the outer surface 120 of the slidable dust cover 210 is coplanar with the outer surface of the casing 110, and the anti-slip pattern of the English letter "POWER" is set on the left side of the slidable dust cover 210. .

In FIG. 1, the power switch module 200 is in a closed position 500. When the slidable dust cover 210 is in the closed position 500, the power required by the electronic device 100 is cut off, and the USB connector 101, the earphone connector 102 and the memory card connector 103 of the electronic device are slidable and dustproof. 210 shaded to achieve dustproof effect.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 simultaneously, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 respectively show the exploded view of the components when the power switch module 200 is moved to the open position 600 and the closed position 500. The slidable dust cover 210 of the power switch module 200 has flanges 212 on both sides thereof and is slidably coupled to the slide rail 113 of the casing opening 111. In addition, the slidable dust cover 210 further includes a first touch zone 214 and a second touch zone 216.

As shown in FIG. 2, when the slidable dust cover 210 is moved from the closed position 500 shown in FIG. 1 to the first direction 300 in the second figure to an open position 600, the first touch area 214 touches the switch unit. 220, to provide the power required by the electronic device 100, and expose the connection between the USB connector 101 of the electronic device, the earphone connector 102 and the memory card connector 103. As shown in FIG. 3, when the slidable dust cover 210 is moved from the open position 600 to the second direction 400 in the third figure to the closed position 500, the second touch area 216 touches the switch unit 220 to cut off the electronic The power required by the device 100 is shielded from the USB connector 101 of the electronic device, the earphone connector 102, and the memory card connector 103.

Therefore, by the moving position of the slidable dust cover 210 in the casing opening 111, the switch unit 220 can be touched, thereby controlling the power of the electronic device 100 to be turned on or off, and the connector in the electronic device 100 is exposed or shielded.

The switch unit 220 provides the power of the electronic device 100 to be turned on or off, and is coupled to the slidable dust cover 210. The switch unit 200 can utilize a selection pin or a selection button that can be moved to a number of function selection positions. The type of the switch unit 200 is selected according to design requirements, such as a toggle switch, a slide switch, a rocker switch, a rocker switch, a push button switch, a limit switch, a reed switch, or other types of switch units. The mounting direction of the switch unit 200 must match the configuration of the first touch zone 214 and the second touch zone 216 of the slidable dust cover 210. In this embodiment, the switch unit 220 is a toggle switch unit, and the installation direction is horizontally mounted, including a selection pin 222, and the selection pin 222 can be touched to move horizontally to the first function selection position 224 to provide an electronic device. 100 the required power source, or moved to the second function selection location 226 to shut off the power required by the electronic device 100.

The design, size and movement stroke of the slidable dust cover 210 can be designed and adjusted according to the size of the electronic device 100, the number of connectors, and the user's operating habits. The first touch zone 214 and the second touch zone 216 of the slidable dust cover 210 may also be a design of a protrusion, and the selection pin 222 of the switch unit 220 is touched by the movement of the protrusion to perform function selection. In another embodiment, a groove may be disposed in the slidable dust cover 210, and the first touch region 214 and the second touch region 216 are respectively located at two sides of the groove. The selection pin 222 of the switch unit 220 is activated by the movement of the groove structure for function selection. The arrangement position of the protrusions, and the form or direction of the grooves, and the relative positions and movement strokes of the first and second actuation regions of the first and second function selection positions of the corresponding switch unit are viewed. And decided. In an embodiment, the inner side of the slidable dust cover 210 includes a horizontal groove structure 213, and the first touch area 214 and the second touch area 216 are respectively located at the two end points of the groove 213. When the slidable dust cover 210 moves to the first direction 300 in FIG. 2, the groove structure 213 located thereon moves accordingly, so that the first touch area 214 touches the selection pin 222 on the switch unit 220 to move to the first The function selects the location 224 to provide the power required by the electronic device 100 and exposes the USB connector 101, the earphone connector 102, and the memory card connector 103 of the electronic device. When the slidable dust cover 210 moves in the opposite direction, the second touch region 216 is caused to move the selection pin 222 on the switch unit 220 to the second function selection position 226, so that the power required by the electronic device 100 is cut off and shielded. These connectors. The recess 213 and the first touch region 214 and the second touch region 216 can also be arranged up and down to push up and push the selection pin 222 of the switch unit 220 to touch the switch unit 220 without departing from the spirit of the present invention. range.

Figure 4 is a side elevational view of a slidable dust cover of another embodiment of the present invention. The slidable dust cover 210 includes a groove structure 213. The first touch region 214 and the second touch region 216 are respectively located at the two end ends of the groove 213, and a flexure portion 218 is disposed on the slidable dust cover 210. side. When the slidable dust cover 210 moves, the groove structure 213 located thereon moves, so that the first touch area 214 touches the selection pin 222 on the switch unit 220 to the first function selection position 224, so that the electronic device 100 is provided. The required power source is exposed, and the USB connector 101 of the electronic device, the connection of the earphone connector 102 and the memory card connector 103 are exposed. When the slidable dust cover 210 moves in the opposite direction, the second touch area 216 touches the selection pin 222 on the switch unit 220 to the second function selection position 226, so that the power required by the electronic device 100 is cut off, and the Connector. The design of the flexure can be applied to a case where the size of the body of the electronic device is small or a plurality of connectors are used. In these cases, the size of the cabinet opening required for the electronic device is relatively large. However, when the body size of the electronic device is insufficient to provide the travel of the slidable dust cover of the foregoing embodiment, a portion of the slidable dust cover may be designed to have a flexing characteristic, thereby preventing the sliding stroke of the slidable dust cover from being insufficient. Interference with the casing generating mechanism. In this embodiment, when the slidable dust cover 210 is moved to the open or closed position, a portion of the flexure portion 218 is received in the casing of the electronic device and can be flexed to be received on the other side of the casing. The position of the edges, or the curling of the casing, does not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention.

The types of connectors described in the embodiments of the present invention include universal transmission protocol connectors (such as FireWire (IEEE 1394), Universal Serial Bus (USB), Serial ATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment; SATA). ), device bay (Device Bay) and other video interface connectors (such as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector, High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector , S-terminal (Separate Video; S-Video) and other products), headphone connector, speaker connector or microphone connector.

The types of electronic devices described in the embodiments of the present invention include portable products (such as mobile phones, cameras, cameras, notebook computers, electronic books, game machines, music players, electronic mail transceivers, map navigators, digital photos, etc.) Products), audio and video products (such as audio and video projectors, etc.), or screens.

Although the present invention has been described above in terms of the preferred embodiments, 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 scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

100. . . Electronic device

101. . . USB connector

102. . . Headphone connector

103. . . Memory card connector

110. . . cabinet

111. . . Opening

120. . . surface

113. . . Chute

200. . . Power switch module

210. . . Slidable dust cover

211. . . Slip zone

212. . . Flange

213. . . Groove

214. . . First touch zone

216. . . Second touch zone

218. . . Flexure

220. . . Switch unit

222. . . Choice pin

224. . . First function selection location

226. . . Second function selection position

300. . . First direction

400. . . Second direction

500. . . Close position

600. . . Open position

The above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent and understood.

1 is a schematic diagram of a power switch module according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 is an exploded view of the component of the power switch module of the first embodiment of the present invention when it is in an open position;

Figure 3 is an exploded view of the components of the power switch module of the first embodiment of the present invention in a closed position;

Figure 4 is a side elevational view of the slidable dust cover of the second embodiment of the present invention.

101. . . USB connector

102. . . Headphone connector

103. . . Memory card connector

111. . . Opening

113. . . Chute

200. . . Power switch module

210. . . Slidable dust cover

212. . . Flange

213. . . Groove

214. . . First touch zone

216. . . Second touch zone

220. . . Switch unit

222. . . Choice pin

224. . . First function selection location

226. . . Second function selection position

400. . . Second direction

Claims (16)

A power switch module for use in an electronic device having at least one connector, the power switch module comprising: a slidable dust cover; and a switch unit disposed on one side of the slidable dust cover to control the A power supply required by the electronic device, wherein when the slidable dust cover is moved to an open position, the switch unit is turned on to provide the power required by the electronic device, and the slidable dust cover exposes the at least one connection When the slidable dust cover is moved to a closed position, the switch unit is turned off to turn off the power required by the electronic device, and the slidable dust cover covers the at least one connector. The power switch module of claim 1, wherein the slidable dust cover further comprises a first touch area to open the switch unit and a second touch area to close the switch unit. The power switch module of claim 2, wherein the first touch zone and the second touch zone respectively comprise a protrusion. The power switch module of claim 1, wherein the slidable dust cover further comprises a groove structure, and the switch unit further comprises a selection pin to move the selection pin by the groove structure, thereby opening or closing The switch unit. The power switch module of claim 1, wherein the slidable dust cover further comprises a stop-slip zone having a groove-like, granular or tread pattern to achieve a slip-stop effect. The power switch module of claim 1, wherein the switch unit is a toggle switch, a slide switch, a rocker switch, a rocker switch, a push button switch, a limit switch or a reed switch. The power switch module of claim 1, wherein the at least one connector is a FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector, and a Serial ATA (Serial Advanced Technology) Attachment; SATA) connector, device bay connector, digital video interface (DVI) connector, high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector, S- Terminal (Sparse Video; S-Video) connector, headphone connector, speaker connector or microphone connector. The power switch module of claim 1, wherein the slidable dust cover further comprises a flexure. An electronic device comprising: a casing comprising: an opening; and a sliding rail structure formed on a side of the opening; a plurality of connectors disposed in the opening; and a power switch module comprising: a slidable dust cover slidably coupled to the slide rail structure; and a switch unit disposed on the slidable dust cover One side to control a power source required by the electronic device, wherein when the slidable dust cover is moved to an open position, the switch unit is turned on to provide the power required by the electronic device, and the slidable The dust cover exposes the at least one connector, and when the slidable dust cover is moved to a closed position, the switch unit is closed to turn off the power required by the electronic device, and the slidable dust cover shields the at least one connection Device. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the slidable dust cover further comprises a first touch zone to open the switch unit and a second touch zone to close the switch unit. The electronic device of claim 10, wherein the first touch zone and the second touch zone respectively comprise a protrusion. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the slidable dust cover further comprises a groove structure, and the switch unit further comprises a selection pin to move the selection pin by the groove structure, thereby turning the switch on or off unit. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the slidable dustproof The cover further includes a slip-stop zone having a groove-like, granular or tread pattern to achieve a slip-stop effect. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the switch unit is a toggle switch, a slide switch, a rocker switch, a rocker switch, a push button switch, a limit switch or a reed switch. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the at least one connector is a FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector, and a Serial ATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment; SATA) connector, Device Bay connector, Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector, High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, S-terminal ( Separate Video; S-Video) connector, headphone connector, speaker connector or microphone connector. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the slidable dust cover further comprises a flexure.