TWI533111B - Detachable electronic device - Google Patents

Description

Separable electronic device

The present invention relates to a detachable electronic device, and more particularly to a detachable electronic device that directly penetrates and supports a display device through a flexible connecting device.

The scope of personal computers includes desktop computers, notebooks (NoteBooks, NB), and recent tablet computers. Desktop computers are bulky and are mostly used by users at home. The notebook computer is smaller in size than the desktop computer, so that the user can carry it with him or her. In addition, the new notebook computer is gradually moving towards the design concept of “light, thin, short and small”. With the addition of touch technology, the input and display functions of the notebook computer can be combined into one. It came into being.

Compared with notebook computers, tablet PCs are more convenient to carry, but the convenience of touch input is always inferior to keyboard input. Therefore, in the conventional electronic device, a variable form notebook computer combining the characteristics of a tablet computer and a notebook computer has appeared. However, the conventional variable form notebook computer is monotonous in use, and the display screen can be easily inserted and removed on the keyboard without other variability operation modes or usage methods, which often makes the user feel boring. This in turn affects the sales volume of the product.

As mentioned above, the importance of how to provide a new electronic device to provide users with a variety of methods can be seen.

In view of this, the present invention provides a detachable electronic device to provide a user-diversified method of use.

A detachable electronic device disclosed in the present invention comprises an input device, a flexible connecting device and a display device. The input device has a signal input face. A flexible connecting device is coupled to the input device. The display device is electrically connected to the input device and has a display surface and a through slot. The slot is located at the periphery of the display surface, and the flexible connecting device is detachably penetrated through the slot and supports the display device. Wherein, the flexible connecting device can be changed by an external force to change the degree of bending, and drives the display device to rotate relative to the input device, thereby changing the tilting angle of the display device.

The detachable electronic device disclosed in the present invention comprises a flexible connecting device and a display device, and the flexible connecting device and the display device can be interpenetrated or separated from each other so that the user can connect the flexible connecting device. Used in combination with a display device, the detachable electronic device has a "note mode", a "view mode", and a "portable mode", or separates the flexible connecting device from the display device to allow separation The electronic device has a "flat mode" for the user to select the most suitable mode of use according to his needs.

The above description of the present invention and the following description of the embodiments are intended to illustrate and explain the principles of the invention, and to provide a further explanation of the scope of the invention.

1‧‧‧Separable electronic device

10‧‧‧Input device

101‧‧‧Signal input surface

102‧‧‧ Connection surface

103‧‧‧Magnetic components

11‧‧‧Flexible connection device

111‧‧‧Assemblies

112‧‧‧First shrapnel

113‧‧‧Second shrapnel

114‧‧‧Rubber cover

12‧‧‧ display device

121‧‧‧ Display surface

122‧‧‧Back

123‧‧‧through slot

124‧‧‧Magnetic components

Θ1‧‧‧ first angle

Θ2‧‧‧second angle

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a separable electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 1B is an exploded view according to Fig. 1A.

Fig. 2 is an exploded view of the flexible connecting device according to Fig. 1A.

Figure 3 is a diagram showing the separable electronic device in a tablet mode according to an embodiment of the invention. view.

4A and 4B are side views of the operation of the detachable electronic device in the notebook mode according to an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the detachable electronic device in an ornamental mode according to an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 6 is a side elevational view of the detachable electronic device in a carry mode in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

See Figure 1A and Figure 1B. FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a separable electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 1B is an exploded view according to Fig. 1A. In the embodiment, the detachable electronic device 1 of the present invention comprises an input device 10, a flexible connecting device 11 and a display device 12.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the input device 10 has a signal input surface 101, a connection surface 102, and a magnetic element 103. The connection surface 102 is connected to one side of the signal input surface 101, and the bottom surface 103 is opposite to the signal input surface 101. Moreover, in the embodiment, the input device 10 is a keyboard. However, in practical applications, the input device 10 is not limited to a keyboard. For example, the input device 10 can also be a touch input device. Therefore, the present invention does not limit the type of the input device 10.

Please refer to Fig. 2, which is an exploded view of the flexible connecting device according to Fig. 1A. As shown, the flexible connecting device 11 is coupled to the input device 10. In the present embodiment, the flexible connecting device 11 includes a plurality of assembling members 111, a first elastic piece 112, a second elastic piece 113, and a rubber sleeve 114. Wherein, the assembly members 111 are buckled with each other, and one of the assembly members 111 is connected to the input. Device 10. In addition, the material of the assembly 111 is plastic. The first elastic piece 112 and the second elastic piece 113 are assembled to the assembly 111, and the first elastic piece 112 and the second elastic piece are made of metal. The rubber sleeve 114 encloses the assembled assembly 111, the first elastic piece 112, and the second elastic piece 113.

Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B , the display device 12 is electrically connected to the input device 10 and includes a display surface 121 , a back surface 122 , and a through slot 123 . A first angle θ1 is formed between the display surface 121 and the signal input surface 101, that is, an inclination angle of the display device 12 with respect to the display device 10. The back surface 122 faces away from the display surface 121, and a second angle θ2 is substantially formed between the back surface 122 and the signal input surface 101 (please refer to FIG. 5 first). The through slot 123 is located at the periphery of the display surface 121 and extends from the display device 12 to one side of the display surface 121 to the back surface 122 of the display device 12. The flexible connecting device 11 is detachably passed through the through slot 123 and supports the display device 12. In addition, display device 12 further includes a magnetic element 124 that is attracted to magnetic elements 103 of input device 10. In the embodiment, the display device 12 is a tablet computer, and the display surface 121 is a touch screen.

Up to this point, the above content is related to the introduction of each component in the detachable electronic device 1 of the present invention. In addition, the detachable electronic device 1 can have various usage modes, such as "table mode", "note mode", "view mode", and "carry mode", through the combination of the flexible connection device 11 and the display device 12. See below for details and see Figures 3 through 6.

First, please refer to Figure 3. Figure 3 is a top view of the detachable electronic device in a tablet mode in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, and referring to FIG. 2, in the embodiment, the display device 12 is a tablet computer. When the slot 123 of the display device 12 and the flexible connecting device 11 are separated from each other, the user can easily The display device 12 is held by the hand, and the angle of the display device 12 relative to the user can be arbitrarily changed by both hands, and at least one electronic signal, that is, a so-called "flat mode" can be input through the display surface 121.

Next, please refer to Figures 4A to 5. 4A and 4B are side views of the operation of the detachable electronic device in the notebook mode according to an embodiment of the invention. Figure 5 is a perspective view of the detachable electronic device in an ornamental mode according to an embodiment of the invention. As shown in the figure, when the flexible connecting device 11 is disposed in the through slot 123 of the display device 12, the detachable electronic device 1 can be classified into a "charging mode" or "viewing" depending on the manner of laying. mode".

As shown in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B , when the flexible connecting device 11 is inserted into the through slot 123 from the side of the display device 12 having the display surface 121 , the signal input surface 101 of the input module 10 is located at the display device 12 . The front side of the display surface 121. In this way, the user can input at least one electronic signal to the display device 12 by using the input device 10 while facing the display surface 121, that is, the so-called "note mode". At this time, the user can regard the detachable electronic device 1 as a whole as a notebook computer.

When the detachable electronic device 1 is in the notebook mode, the user can apply an external force F to the flexible connecting device 11 to change the degree of bending of the flexible connecting device 11, and the flexible connecting device 11 is relatively input. The device 10 is unfolded or brought closer and further rotates the display device 12 relative to the input device 10 to change the first angle θ1 (i.e., change the tilt angle of the display device 12 relative to the display device 10). For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, at this time, the first angle θ1 is about 90 degrees. When the user applies the external force F to the flexible connecting device 11, as shown in FIG. 4B, the flexible connecting device 11 The input device 10 is brought closer together, and the first angle θ1 is changed to about 120 degrees. Accordingly, the user can adjust the tilt angle of the display device 12 with respect to the display device 10 according to his preference and needs.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the detachable electronic device in an ornamental mode according to an embodiment of the present invention. When the user does not need to use the input module 10, the user can insert the flexible connecting device 11 from the back surface 122 of the display device 12 into the slot 123 to allow the user to face the display surface 121 while inputting the module 10. Keep away from users, you can avoid users from accidental touch By inputting unnecessary electronic signals to the display device 12, the user has to pay more attention to the content displayed by the display device 12.

Similarly, similar to the notebook mode, the user can also apply an external force (not shown) to the flexible connecting device 11 to expand or close the flexible connecting device 11 relative to the input device 10. The degree of bending of the flexible connecting device 11 further drives the display device 12 to rotate relative to the input device 10 to change the second angle θ2 (approximating the first angle θ1 is changed, and changing the second angle θ2 is also changing the display device 12 relative to The tilt angle of the display device 10). Accordingly, in the viewing mode, the user can adjust the tilt angle of the display device 12 relative to the display device 10 according to their preferences and needs.

Referring to FIG. 6, FIG. 6 is a side view of the detachable electronic device in a carrying mode according to an embodiment of the invention. When the user does not need to use the detachable electronic device 1, the user can change the detachable electronic device 1 from the notebook mode or the viewing mode to the carrying mode. First, the user has to superimpose the display device 12 on the input device 10. At this time, the magnetic element 103 of the input device 10 and the magnetic element 124 of the display device 12 are attracted to each other so that the display device 12 can remain covered by the input device 10 and is not easily misaligned or separated from the input device 10.

In addition, when the display device 12 is stacked on the input device 10, the user can have a portion of the flexible connecting device 11 cover the portion of the display device 12, that is, the "portable mode". At this time, as shown in FIG. 6A, the display device 12 is held between the input device 10 and a part of the flexible connecting device 11. In this embodiment, the flexible connecting device 11 includes the first elastic piece 112 and the second elastic piece 113, and the materials of the first elastic piece 112 and the second elastic piece 113 are all metal, so the magnetic element 124 can attract the first elastic piece 112 and The second elastic piece is such that a portion of the flexible connecting device 11 is kept covering the portion of the display device 12. In this case, the user can hold the flexible connecting device 11 and carry the integral detachable electronic device. Set to move.

In summary, although the conventional electronic device has a variable form notebook computer combining the characteristics of the tablet computer and the notebook computer, the conventional variable form notebook computer is monotonous in use, and the display screen can only be displayed. It is easy to insert and remove on the keyboard without other variability modes of operation or usage, which often makes the user feel boring and affect the sales volume of the product. In contrast, the detachable electronic device disclosed in the present invention includes a flexible connecting device and a display device, and the flexible connecting device and the display device can be interpenetrated by the flexible connecting device. The display devices are collocated or used separately. The detachable electronic device has the types of "table mode", "note mode", "view mode" and "portable mode", so that the user can select the most suitable one according to his needs. Use mode.

Although the embodiments of the present invention are disclosed above, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and those skilled in the art, regardless of the spirit and scope of the present invention, the shapes, configurations, and features described in the scope of the present application. And the number of modifications may be made, and the scope of patent protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the patent application attached to the specification.

1‧‧‧Separable electronic device

10‧‧‧Input device

101‧‧‧Signal input surface

102‧‧‧ Connection surface

103‧‧‧Magnetic components

11‧‧‧Flexible connection device

114‧‧‧Rubber cover

12‧‧‧ display device

121‧‧‧ Display surface

123‧‧‧through slot

124‧‧‧Magnetic components

Θ1‧‧‧ first angle

Claims (10)

A detachable electronic device comprising: an input device having a signal input surface; a flexible connecting device coupled to the input device; and a display device electrically connected to the input device, the display device having a a display surface and a through slot, the through slot is located at a periphery of the display surface, the flexible connecting device is detachably disposed in the through slot and supports the display device; wherein the flexible connecting device is capable of receiving a The external force acts to change the degree of bending and drives the display device to rotate relative to the input device to change the tilt angle of the display device. The detachable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the input device further has a connecting surface connected to one side of the signal input surface, and the flexible connecting device is connected to the connecting surface. The detachable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the flexible connecting device is expandable or close relative to the input device to change a degree of bending. The detachable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the display device comprises a magnetic component, the input device comprises a magnetic component, the magnetic component and the magnetic component when the display device is stacked on the input device The components are attracted to each other. The detachable electronic device of claim 4, wherein when the display device is stacked on the input device, a portion of the flexible connecting device covers a portion of the display device to maintain the display device The input device and a portion of the flexible connecting device are interposed. The detachable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the flexible connecting device comprises a plurality of assembling members and a first elastic piece, the assembling members are mutually buckled, and one of the assembling members is connected to the input device, The first elastic piece is assembled to the assembly. The detachable electronic device of claim 6, wherein the flexible connecting device further comprises a second elastic piece, the second elastic piece is assembled to the assembly, and the assembly is located at the first elastic piece and the Between the second shrapnel. The detachable electronic device of claim 7, wherein the first elastic piece and the second elastic piece are made of metal, and the assembly is made of plastic. The detachable electronic device of claim 7, wherein the flexible connecting device further comprises a rubber sleeve covering the first elastic piece, the second elastic piece and the assembly. The detachable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the display device is a tablet computer.