TWI492020B - Notebook computer - Google Patents

Description

Notebook computer

The present invention relates to a portable electronic device, and more particularly to a notebook computer.

A conventional notebook computer includes a main unit, a display unit, and a hinge unit that movably connects the main unit to the display unit. The host computer is provided with a keyboard module, the display portion is provided with a display screen, and the rotating shaft portion includes a rotating shaft and a sleeve. Due to the friction between the rotating shaft and the sleeve, after the user rotates the display portion by a predetermined angle with respect to the main body, the display screen of the display portion can be maintained at the predetermined angle with respect to the keyboard module.

However, the display portion of the conventional notebook computer can only be used in one direction with respect to the host computer, and the rotating shaft portion of the conventional notebook computer has a disadvantage: after long-term use, the friction between the rotating shaft and the sleeve is reduced, so that The positioning between the display unit and the host becomes difficult.

In view of the above, it is necessary to provide a notebook computer that can make the display portion at a plurality of angles with respect to the host to facilitate the user to use in multiple directions.

A notebook computer includes a host, a display, and a frame. The frame is configured to rotatably receive the display portion therein and is rotatably coupled to the main body. When the notebook is in an open state, the frame is rotated relative to the main body to provide a relatively fixed first angle between the frame and the main body, and the display portion can be flipped within the frame relative to the frame to enable the A variable second angle is between the host and the display.

The notebook computer can adjust a second angle between the display portion and the frame by setting a frame for respectively rotating and connecting the main body and the display portion so that a first angle between the main body and the frame can be obtained Therefore, the display portion of the notebook computer of the present invention can be at a plurality of angles with respect to the host, so as to facilitate the user to use in multiple directions.

In addition, it is also necessary to provide a notebook computer having a better positioning effect between the display unit and the host.

A notebook computer includes a main body, a display portion, and a frame for rotationally connecting the main body and the display portion, respectively. When the notebook computer is in a closed state, the display portion is stacked on the host, and the host and the display portion are both housed in the frame. When the frame is rotated relative to the display portion relative to the main body, and the notebook computer is in an open state, one end of the main body is supported by the frame such that the host and the frame have a relatively fixed first angle. The display unit activity is housed in the frame.

The notebook computer is configured to indirectly locate the host and the display portion by setting a frame for respectively rotating and connecting the host and the display portion, thereby avoiding the problem that the conventional notebook computer is not easy to be positioned due to long-term frictional force, so that the present invention The positioning between the display portion of the notebook computer and the host computer is better.

100‧‧‧Note Computer

10‧‧‧Host

11‧‧‧ Lower case

13‧‧‧Loading board

130‧‧‧Loading Department

132‧‧‧ Fixed Department

1321‧‧‧First tab

1323‧‧‧second tab

1325, 2521, 3541, 3581‧‧ ‧ positioning holes

15‧‧‧ keyboard module

16‧‧‧Auxiliary modules

161‧‧‧Power Module

163‧‧‧埠 module

17‧‧‧Upper casing

19‧‧‧ containment chamber

20‧‧‧ Display Department

21‧‧‧ display screen

210‧‧‧ Elastomers

23‧‧‧ Carrier

231‧‧‧Second card slot

233‧‧‧Positioning column

235‧‧‧ third card slot

25‧‧‧Second connection

250‧‧‧ shaft

252‧‧‧Connector

30‧‧‧Frame

31a, 31b, 31c, 31d‧‧‧ framed

310‧‧‧ camera unit

311‧‧‧ bayonet

312‧‧‧First groove

314‧‧‧ first card slot

316‧‧‧Blind hole

33‧‧‧ openings

35‧‧‧First connection

350‧‧‧ linkage

352‧‧‧ nuts

354‧‧‧Connecting plate

3543‧‧‧ Guide column

356‧‧‧ bearing

3561‧‧‧ guiding slot

358‧‧‧ fixed plate

Θ1‧‧‧ first angle

Θ2‧‧‧second angle

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a perspective view of another perspective view of the notebook computer of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing a state of use of the notebook computer of FIG. 1. FIG.

4 is a schematic view showing another use state of the notebook computer of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing still another use state of the notebook computer of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing still another use state of the notebook computer of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 7 is a schematic structural view of a frame of the notebook computer of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 8 is a schematic structural view of a first connecting portion of the frame of the notebook computer of FIG. 7. FIG.

FIG. 9 is a perspective exploded view of the main body of the notebook computer of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 10 is a perspective exploded view of the display portion of the notebook computer of FIG. 1. FIG.

Fig. 11 is a partially enlarged schematic view showing the display portion of the notebook computer of Fig. 10.

The invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 6 , which is a notebook computer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The notebook computer 100 mainly includes a main body 10, a display unit 20, and a frame 30. The main body 10 and the display unit 20 are rotatably connected to the frame 30, respectively. When the notebook computer 100 is in the closed state, the host computer 10 is in the first position, and when the display portion 20 is in the second position, the host computer 10 is placed in parallel on a support surface (not shown, such as a desktop). The display unit 20 is stacked on the host 10, and the host 10 and the display unit 20 are housed in the frame 30 (as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2). The frame 30 and the display portion 20 are rotated together with respect to the main body 10 such that one end of the main body 10 is supported by the frame 30 on the support surface, so that the host computer 10 is in the open state when the notebook computer 100 is in an open state. Three positions, and the display portion 20 is in the fourth position. At this time, the host 10 and the frame 30 have a relatively fixed first angle θ1, the host 10 and the display portion 20 have a second angle θ2, and the display portion 20 is received in the frame 30. (As shown in Figure 3). It can be understood that the host 10 is at an oblique angle to the support surface (not shown). Further, the display portion 20 is flipped within the frame 30 to adjust a second angle θ2 between the host 10 and the display portion 20 (as shown in FIG. 4). Preferably, the maximum inversion amplitude of the display portion 20 in the frame 30 is 180 degrees (as shown in FIG. 5). It can be understood that the display portion 20 can be reversed in the frame 30 counterclockwise or clockwise. When the display unit 20 is flipped 180 degrees in the frame 30 relative to the frame 30, and the frame 30 and the display unit 20 are rotated relative to the main unit 10, and the notebook computer 100 is in the closed state, the display portion 20 is The host 10 is opposite, and the display portion 20 can also be in an active state (as shown in FIG. 6). For example, the display unit 20 plays a movie, news, and the like. More preferably, the display portion 20 is a touch screen component having a touch function, thereby facilitating the user to operate the notebook computer 100.

Referring to FIG. 7, the frame 30 is substantially a rectangular frame structure, and preferably has a thickness not less than the sum of the thicknesses of the main body 10 and the display portion 20. The frame 30 includes four frame edges 31a, 31b, 31c and 31d which are vertically connected end to end; an opening 33 surrounded by the four frame edges 31a, 31b, 31c and 31d; and a pair for the movable connection frame 30 and the host The first connecting portion 35 of 10.

The frame edges 31a, 31b, 31c, and 31d are provided in a hollow shape, and it is understood that the hollow frame sides 31a, 31b, 31c, and 31d facilitate the design of circuit wiring of the notebook computer 100. The frame edge 31a faces the frame edge 31c, and the frame edge 31b faces the frame edge 31d. A first card slot 314 and a blind hole 316 are defined in a side of the frame edge 31a opposite to the opening 33 and a side of the frame edge 31c opposite to the opening 33. An image pickup unit 310 and a bayonet 311 are disposed on the frame side 31d. A first groove 312 is defined in the frame edge 31b. When the host 10 is in the first position and the display portion 20 is in the second position, that is, when the notebook computer 100 is in the closed state, the camera unit 310 is opposite to the host computer 10. Preferably, the camera unit 310 is disposed in the middle of the frame side 31d. And the first recess 312 is opposite to the host 10 (as shown in FIG. 1).

The opening 33 is opened in the middle of the frame 30 when the notebook computer 100 is in the closed state The main unit 10 and the display unit 20 are housed in the opening 33 (as shown in FIG. 1). When the notebook computer 100 is in an open state and the first angle θ1 is between the host computer 10 and the frame 30, only the display portion 20 is received in the opening 33 (as shown in FIG. 3), and the display portion 20 can be flipped within opening 33 relative to frame 30 to adjust a second angle θ2 between the host 10 and the display portion 20 (shown in Figure 4). When the notebook computer 100 is in an open state and the display portion 20 is flipped 180 degrees within the frame 30 with respect to the frame 30, the display portion 20 is housed in the opening 33 (as shown in FIG. 5).

The two first connecting portions 35 are respectively disposed at the frame side 31a and the frame side 31c are adjacent to one end of the main body 10 to movably connect the frame 30 with the main body 10. Preferably, the frame 30 is pivotally coupled to the main body 10. Referring to Fig. 8, the first connecting portion 35 on the frame side 31a will be described as an example. Each of the first connecting portions 35 includes a link 350, a nut 352, a connecting plate 354, a bearing 356 substantially parallel to the connecting plate 354, and a fixing plate 358 substantially perpendicularly connected to the bearing 356. The link 350 extends vertically from the connecting plate 354 to the opening 33 to pass through the bearing 356 such that the bearing 356 and the link 350 are relatively rotatable. After the connecting rod 350 passes through the bearing 356, it is screwed with the nut 352 to define the bearing 356 between the connecting plate 354 and the nut 352, and the nut 352 is also used to adjust the bearing 356 and the connecting rod 350. The strength of the rotation.

The connecting plate 354 is provided with a plurality of positioning holes 3541 and a guiding post 3543 extending perpendicularly to the opening 33. The plurality of positioning holes 3541 of the connecting plate 354 are arranged to be fixed to the frame edge 31a of the movable frame 30 by means of a screw (not shown, hidden in the frame 30) and the positioning hole 3541. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the positioning hole 3541 may not be provided, and the connecting plate 354 may be fixed to the frame edge 31a by adhesive bonding. In the present embodiment, the connecting plate 354 is hidden in the frame edge 31a, and the remaining components of the first connecting portion 35, such as the connecting rod 350, the nut 352, and the bearing The 356 and the fixing plate 358 are exposed in the opening 33 by mating with the first slot 314 on the frame edge 31a. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the connecting plate 354 can also be fixed on the surface of the frame edge 31a opposite to the opening 33 to completely expose the first connecting portion 35 in the opening 33.

A guiding groove 3561 is defined in the bearing 356. The end of the guiding post 3543 is received in the guiding groove 3561, and the guiding groove 3561 is used for guiding and defining the guiding post 3543 to define the connecting plate 354 and the bearing. 356 relative rotation amplitude. Preferably, the guiding groove 3561 has a substantially arc shape. Preferably, the fixed plate 358 extends vertically from the bearing 356 toward the opening 33. A plurality of positioning holes 3581 are defined in the bearing 356 and the fixing plate 358 (the positioning holes 3581 on the bearing 356 are covered by the fixing plate 358 and are not shown).

Referring to FIG. 9 , the host 10 mainly includes a lower casing 11 , a carrier plate 13 , a keyboard module 15 , an auxiliary module 16 , and an upper casing 17 . The lower casing 11 serves to protect the main body 10 while enhancing the structural strength of the main body 10. It will be appreciated that the lower housing 11 is generally in contact with a table top or the like to support the entire notebook computer 100. The upper housing 17 and the lower housing 11 are combined with the lower housing 11 to form a receiving cavity 19 for receiving the carrier board 13, the keyboard module 15 and the auxiliary module 16. The keyboard module 15 is clamped on the carrier board 13 for receiving a key input command. The auxiliary module 16 is disposed at one end of the keyboard module 15. When the notebook computer 100 is in the closed state, the auxiliary module 16 is received in the frame 30 and exposed through the frame 30 when the notebook computer 100 is in the In the open state, the auxiliary module 16 is supported by the frame 30 and extends outside the frame 30 opposite to the keyboard module 15. The auxiliary module 16 mainly includes a power module 161 for supplying power to the notebook computer 100 and a UI module 163 for inputting and outputting signals. Preferably, the power module 161 is disposed in parallel with the 埠 module 163. The carrier plate 13 is fixed on the lower casing 11, and the carrier plate 13 includes a carrying portion 130 for placing the keyboard module 15. And two fixing portions 132 extending from the carrying portion 130.

The two fixing portions 132 are respectively fixed at the same end of the carrying portion 130, and the positions on the carrying portion 130 respectively correspond to the positions of the two first connecting portions 35 on the frame 30. Each of the fixing portions 132 includes a first tab 1321 that is substantially perpendicular to the carrying portion 130 and a second tab 1323 that is substantially parallel to the carrying portion 130. The first tab 1321 and the second tab 1323 are vertically connected to be fixed to the bearing 356 and the fixing plate 358 of the first connecting portion 35, respectively, so that the first connecting portion 35 is rotatably coupled to the frame 30 and the main body 10. A plurality of positioning holes 1325 are defined in the first protrusions 1321 and the second protrusions 1323. It can be understood that the positioning holes 1325 on the first protrusions 1321 correspond to the positioning holes 3581 on the bearing 356, and the positioning on the second protrusions 1323 The hole 1325 corresponds to the positioning hole 3581 on the fixing plate 358 such that the first tab 1321 and the bearing 356, the second tab 1323 and the fixing plate 358 are fixed by screws (not shown). Of course, in other embodiments, the first tab 1321 and the bearing 356, the second tab 1323 and the fixing plate 358 can also be fixed by bonding. It can also be understood that the second tab 1323 and the fixing plate 358 may not be disposed, and are fixed only by the first tab 1321 and the bearing 356 to fix the main body 10 and the first connecting portion 35. The arrangement of the second tab 1323 and the fixing plate 358 enhances the fixing strength of the main body 10 and the first connecting portion 35.

Referring to FIG. 3 again, the frame 30 rotates relative to the main body 10 to rotate the main body 10 from the first position to the third position, and the frame 30 rotates the display portion 20 from the second position to the fourth position, so that the notebook computer 100 When it is open. The connecting plate 354 of the first connecting portion 35 drives the frame 30 to rotate clockwise (that is, the bearing 356 of the first connecting portion 35 and the fixing plate 358 together drive the main body 10 to rotate counterclockwise) so that the frame edge 31b is juxtaposed from the main body 10. The position is rotated to a position below the main body 10, and the frame side 31b supports one end of the main body 10 such that the host 10 and the frame 30 have a first angle θ 1. The host 10 and the display unit 20 have a second angle θ2. The other end of the main body 10 is in contact with the supporting surface such that the main body 10 is inclined at an angle with the supporting surface, so that the main body 10 and the supporting surface are disposed in a slope. Compared with the traditional notebook computer, the notebook computer 100 has better heat dissipation effect, and the tilting design of the keyboard module 15 provides the user with a comfortable key input mode to improve user operation efficiency. Further, the first groove 312 on the frame edge 31b increases the strength of the frame edge 31b to support the host 10. It will also be appreciated that the active connection between the frame 30 and the mainframe 10 can also be effected by a number one of the first connecting portions 35, preferably the number of the first connecting portions 35 is two.

Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11 , the display unit 20 mainly includes a display screen 21 , a carrier 23 , and a pair of second connecting portions 25 . The display screen 21 is attached to the carrier 23. The carrier 23 is for housing and carrying the display screen 21. Preferably, the display portion 20 further includes two elastic bodies 210 disposed between the display screen 21 and the carrier 23 to better fix the display screen 21 and the carrier 23 when the notebook computer 100 moves. , weakening the jitter of the display screen 21. A second card slot 231 and a pair of positioning posts 233 corresponding to the second card slot 231 are respectively defined on the two sides of the carrier 23 opposite to the frame edge 31a and the frame edge 31c, and the frame edge 31b and the frame edge 31d of the carrier 23 are respectively provided. A third card slot 235 is defined on one side of the opposite side. The two second slots 231 respectively correspond to the two blind holes 316 of the frame 30, and the second connecting portion 25 is engaged with the corresponding second slot 231. When the display portion 20 is in the second position, or when the second position is rotated by 180 degrees, the bayonet 311 of the frame 30 is engaged with one of the third slots 235 to fix the display portion 20 and the frame 30 relatively, thereby When the notebook computer 100 moves, the jitter of the display unit 20 can be weakened.

Each of the second connecting portions 25 includes a rotating shaft 250 and a connecting body 252. One end of the rotating shaft 250 is vertically fixed on the connecting body 252, and the other end of the rotating shaft 250 is received in the blind hole 316 of the frame 30, so that the second connecting portion 25 can drive the frame 30 relative to the display portion 20. Rotate. A positioning hole 2521 corresponding to the pair of positioning posts 233 is defined in the connecting body 252, and the positioning hole 2521 is passed through the positioning post 233 to fix the second connecting portion 25 on the carrier 23. Preferably, the rotating shaft 250 is a hollow structure, so that the circuit trace of the display portion 20 is electrically connected to the main body 10 through the hollow rotating shaft 250 and the hollow frame 30.

Referring to FIG. 4 again, when the notebook computer 100 is in an open state (ie, when the main body 10 is in the third position and the display portion 20 is in the fourth position), and the frame 30 and the display portion 20 are required to rotate relative to each other, the display portion is moved. 20, so that the second connecting portion 25 of the display portion 20 drives the display portion 20 to rotate relative to the frame 30, so that the display portion 20 can be flipped counterclockwise or clockwise in the frame 30 to make the host 10 and the display portion 20 The user needs a viewing angle (ie, a second angle θ2). Referring again to FIG. 5, when the user desires that the display portion 20 is at a position completely opposite to the fourth position, the display portion 20 can be flipped 180 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise relative to the frame 30 within the frame 30 to cause the display. The carrier 23 of the portion 20 is opposed to the upper casing 17 of the main body 10. Referring to FIG. 6 again, preferably, when the display portion 20 is flipped 180 degrees in the frame 30 relative to the frame 30, and the frame 30 and the display portion 20 are rotated relative to the main body 10, the notebook computer 100 is placed at the same time. In the closed state, the display screen 21 of the display portion 20 is opposite to the host 10, and the display screen 21 is also in an active state. For example, the display screen 21 plays a movie, news, and the like. More preferably, the display screen 21 is a touch screen with a touch function, thereby facilitating the user to operate the notebook computer 100. Compared with the conventional notebook computer, the notebook computer 100 of the present invention can be further used or operated by the user when it is in a closed state, which has better convenience and practicability.

Further, the movable connection between the frame 30 and the display portion 20 can also be realized by the number of second connecting portions 25, preferably the number of the second connecting portions 25 is two.

As described above, the notebook computer 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention provides the frame 30 for accommodating the host 10 and the display unit 20, the first connection portion 35 of the movable connection host 10 and the frame 30, and the movable connection display portion 20 And the second connecting portion 25 of the frame 30, so that the main body 10 and the frame 30, the display portion 20 and the frame 30 are relatively rotatable, so that the display portion 20 of the notebook computer 100 of the present invention can be at a plurality of angles with respect to the main 10 In order to facilitate the user to use in multiple directions, the positioning effect between the display unit 20 and the host 10 is better.

In summary, the present invention complies with the requirements of the invention patent and submits a patent application according to law. However, the above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and equivalent modifications or variations made by those skilled in the art in light of the spirit of the present invention are It should be covered by the following patent application.

100‧‧‧Note Computer

10‧‧‧Host

20‧‧‧ Display Department

30‧‧‧Frame

21‧‧‧ display screen

310‧‧‧ camera unit

311‧‧‧ bayonet

Claims (16)

A notebook computer comprising a host and a display portion connected to the host, wherein the notebook computer further comprises: a frame for rotating and connecting the main body and the display portion respectively, the frame comprising vertical and vertical ends a hollow frame edge, an opening surrounded by the four frame edges, and a first connecting portion for the movable connection, the opening is for receiving the host and the display portion, and the host and the frame respectively The first connecting portion is fixed such that the host and the frame are movably connected by the first connecting portion. When the notebook computer is in a closed state, the display portion is stacked on the host, and the host and the display portion are Each is housed in the frame; when the frame is rotated relative to the display portion relative to the main unit, and the notebook is in an open state, one end of the main body is supported by the frame to make a relatively fixed relationship between the main body and the frame. At a first angle, the display portion is housed within the frame. The notebook computer of claim 1, wherein when the notebook computer is in a closed state, the host is placed in parallel on a support surface, and when the notebook computer is in an open state, the host computer is The support surfaces are inclined at an angle. The notebook computer of claim 1, wherein when the notebook computer is in an open state, the display portion can be flipped within the frame relative to the frame to make the display between the host and the display portion Change the second angle. The notebook computer of claim 3, wherein when the display portion is flipped 180 degrees within the frame relative to the frame, and the frame and the display portion are rotated relative to the main body, the notebook computer is placed In the closed state, the display portion is opposite to the host. The notebook computer of claim 1, wherein the first connecting portion comprises a connecting rod, a connecting plate and a bearing parallel to the connecting plate, the connecting rod is vertically extended from the connecting plate to the opening, and Passing through the bearing to rotate the bearing relative to the link, the connecting plate and the frame The frame is fixed and the bearing is fixed to the main body. The notebook computer of claim 5, wherein the connecting plate is provided with a guiding post extending perpendicularly to the opening, the bearing is provided with a guiding groove, and the end of the guiding column is received In the guiding groove, the guiding groove is used for guiding and defining the guiding column to define a rotation amplitude of the connecting plate opposite to the bearing. The notebook computer of claim 6, wherein the guiding groove has a substantially arc shape. The notebook computer of claim 1, wherein when the notebook computer is in an open state, one of the frame edges of the frame intersecting the host, and the side of the frame opposite the display portion a display unit includes a carrier, a display screen mounted on the carrier, and a second connecting portion fixed on the carrier and corresponding to the blind hole, the second connecting portion including a rotating shaft and a connecting body One end of the rotating shaft is vertically fixed on the connecting body, and the other end of the rotating shaft is received in the blind hole, so that the second connecting portion drives the frame to be rotatable relative to the display portion. The notebook computer of claim 8, wherein when the notebook computer is in an open state, one of the two frame sides of the frame parallel to the host is provided with a buckle, the carrier and the carrier The two sides of the two frame sides are parallel with a card slot that engages with the buckle. The notebook computer of claim 8, wherein the display screen is a touch screen with a touch function. The notebook computer of claim 1, wherein the host computer comprises a keyboard module and an auxiliary module disposed at one end of the keyboard module, and the auxiliary module is received when the notebook computer is in a closed state. Within the frame and exposed through the frame, when the notebook is in an open state, the auxiliary module is supported by the frame and extends out of the frame opposite to the keyboard module, the auxiliary module includes A power module that supplies power to the notebook computer and a UI module for inputting and outputting signals. A notebook computer comprising a host and a display unit connected to the host, wherein the notebook computer further comprises a frame, the frame comprising four hollow frame edges vertically connected end to end, and the four frames An opening formed by the side and a first connecting portion for the movable connection, the opening is for receiving the main body and the display portion, and the main frame and the frame are respectively fixed with the first connecting portion, so that the host and the The frame is movably connected by the first connecting portion, the frame is configured to rotate the display portion therein, and is rotatably connected to the main body, and when the notebook computer is in an open state, the frame is rotated relative to the main body to enable The frame and the main body have a relatively fixed first angle, and the display portion can be flipped within the frame relative to the frame to make a variable second angle between the main body and the display portion, when the note When the computer is in the closed state, the display portion is stacked on the host, and the host and the display portion are both housed in the frame. The notebook computer of claim 12, wherein when the frame is rotated relative to the display unit relative to the display unit, and the notebook computer is opened, one end of the main body is supported by the frame to enable the The first angle is between the main body and the frame, and the display portion is housed in the frame. The notebook computer of claim 12, wherein when the notebook computer is in a closed state, the host is placed in parallel on a support surface, and when the notebook computer is in an open state, the host computer is The support surfaces are inclined at an angle. The notebook computer of claim 12, wherein when the display portion is flipped 180 degrees within the frame relative to the frame, and the frame is rotated relative to the display portion relative to the main body, the notebook computer is placed In the closed state, the display portion is opposite to the host. The notebook computer of claim 12, wherein the display portion comprises a display screen having a touch function.