TWI665548B - computer - Google Patents

Abstract

A computer includes a host computer, a screen, and a keyboard. The host includes a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side. The first side is opposite to the third side. The second and fourth sides are located between the first and third sides, and the second side is opposite to the fourth side. The screen has a first edge and a second edge opposite to each other. The screen is pivoted to the first side with a first edge. The keyboard is pivoted to the screen with a second edge.

Description

computer

The invention relates to a computer, in particular to a computer with a keyboard and a host connected to opposite sides of the screen, respectively.

All-in-One PCs or mini-desktop computers are more beautiful and portable than ordinary personal desktop computers, so they have won the favor of some consumers.

However, in order to achieve a complete operating experience, whether it is an all-in-one computer or a mini desktop computer, additional peripheral devices or expansion modules must be connected. As a result, the all-in-one computer or mini-desktop computer lacks an integrated appearance in appearance, making the appearance unattractive. In addition, all-in-one computers or mini desktop computers are not easy to carry with peripheral devices or expansion modules, which reduces portability.

The invention aims to provide a computer, so as to solve the problem that the computer and the peripheral equipment cannot be integrated and cannot be easily carried together.

The computer disclosed in one embodiment of the present invention includes a host, a screen, and a keyboard. The host includes a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side. The first side is opposite to the third side. The second and fourth sides are located between the first and third sides. The second side is opposite to the fourth side. The screen has a first edge and a second edge opposite to each other. The screen is pivoted to the first side with a first edge. The keyboard is pivoted to the screen with a second edge.

According to the computer disclosed in the above embodiment, since the host and the keyboard are rotatably disposed on the first edge and the second edge opposite to the screen, respectively, the host, the screen, and the keyboard can be integrated in appearance and stored.

The above description of the content of the present invention and the description of the following embodiments are used to demonstrate and explain the principle of the present invention, and provide further explanation of the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below. Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 2 first. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a computer according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the computer and the keyboard of FIG. 1 rotating with respect to the screen.

The computer 10 in this embodiment includes a host 100, a screen 200, and a keyboard 300. The host 100 includes a first side 110, a second side 120, a third side 130, and a fourth side 140. The first side 110 is opposite to the third side 130. The second side 120 and the fourth side 140 are located between the first side 110 and the third side 130. The second side 120 is opposite to the fourth side 140. The computer 10 may be placed, for example, with the third side 130 facing a platform such as a desktop. The screen 200 has a first edge 210 and a second edge 220 opposite to each other. The screen 200 is pivotally connected to the first side 110 with a first edge 210. The keyboard 300 is pivotally connected to the screen 200 with the second edge 220 in a detachable manner, for example.

Since the host computer 100 and the keyboard 300 are rotatably disposed on the first edge 210 and the second edge 220 of the screen 200, respectively, the host 100, the screen 200, and the keyboard 300 can be integrated and stored. When the user wants to use the computer 10, as shown in FIG. 2, the host computer 100 can be rotated in a first direction R1 away from the screen 200 to adjust the angle of the screen 200, and the keyboard 200 can be rotated in a second direction R2 away from the screen 200 to The screen 200 is fully exposed, so that the user can conveniently operate the computer 10.

As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, the host 100 may further include a maintenance board 150 near one side of the screen 200. The user can repair or replace parts inside the host 100 by removing the maintenance board 150. In addition, since the maintenance board 150 is easily blocked by the screen 200 and not easily exposed, the main body 100 has a beautiful overall appearance.

In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, a keyboard area A1 of a keyboard 300 is smaller than a screen area A2 of a screen 200. In this way, the user can use the computer 10 through the portion of the screen 200 that does not overlap with the keyboard 300 without turning on the keyboard 300. For example, a portion of the screen 200 that does not overlap with the keyboard 300 is provided with an indicator light (not shown), and the indicator light may be used as a reminder of a recording state or a busy state, for example.

Please refer to FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a computer keyboard rotated relative to a screen according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the following, only the differences between another embodiment of the present invention and some of the foregoing embodiments will be described, and the remaining similarities will be omitted. In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, the keyboard 300a is made of metal. The screen 200a may further include a magnetic member 230a. The magnetic member 230a faces the keyboard 300a. The keyboard 300a can be attached to the screen 200a through the magnetic member 230a, and the screen 200a and the keyboard 300a can still maintain a beautiful appearance. The user can easily rotate the keyboard 300a in a second direction R2 away from the magnetic member 230a to use the screen 200a. In addition, the user can use the computer 10a only by turning on the keyboard 300a according to the current use environment. In some embodiments, the keyboard can also be detachably attached to the screen through a hook device or an adhesive device.

Please refer to FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a computer keyboard rotating relative to a screen according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the following, only the differences between another embodiment of the present invention and some of the foregoing embodiments will be described, and the remaining similarities will be omitted. In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, one side of the host 100b away from the screen 200b may further include a mounting plate 160b. The mounting plate 160b and the maintenance plate 150b are located on opposite sides of the host 100b. The mounting plate 160b connects the first side 110b, the second side 120b, the third side 130b, and the fourth side 140b. The first side 110b may further include a microphone (not shown). The keyboard 300b may further include a connecting section 310b and a free section 320b. The connecting section 310b may further have a third edge 311b and a fourth edge 312b opposite to each other. The connecting section 310b is pivotally connected to the screen 200b with the third edge 311b. The connecting section 310b is pivotally connected to the free section 320b with a fourth edge 312b. According to the current use environment, the computer 10b may be placed, for example, with the mounting board 160b facing the platform and the microphone on the first side 110b toward the sound source to facilitate recording. In addition, when the keyboard 300b is rotated and turned on in the second direction R2, the connecting section 310b may fit the third side 130b so that the free section 320b is placed on the platform.

Please refer to FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of a computer according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view of the keyboard and handle of the computer of FIG. 5 rotated with respect to the screen. In the following, only the differences between another embodiment of the present invention and some of the foregoing embodiments will be described, and the remaining similarities will be omitted. In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, the computer 10c may further include a handle 400c, and the user may conveniently carry the computer 10c through the handle 400c. The handle 400c may further include a first section 410c, a second section 420c, and a third section 430c. The first section 410c is rotatably disposed on the second side 120c with a first axis L1 as a rotation axis. The first axis L1 faces the second side 120c. The second section 420c is located between the first section 410c and the third section 430c. The second section 420c is connected to the first section 410c and is detachably disposed on the third section 430c. The third section 430c is disposed on the first side 110c. As shown in FIG. 6, when the computer 10c is placed with the mounting plate 160c facing the platform, the second section 420c can be removed from the third section 430c, and the first section 410c can be rotated in a third direction R3 away from the mounting plate 160c . For example, the second section 420c may be provided with a microphone (not shown) or a camera (not shown). By rotating the first section 410c, the angle of the microphone or camera may be adjusted so that the microphone or the camera is not easily blocked.

In addition, the second section 420c of the handle 400c is rotatably provided on the first section 410c with a second axis L2 as a rotation axis. The second axis L2 is in the same direction as the first axis L1. After the first segment 410c is rotated in the third direction R3, the second segment 420c may also be rotated in a fourth direction R4 with the second axis L2 as the rotation axis. The degree of adjustment of the microphone and camera set in the second stage 420c can be more free.

Please refer to FIGS. 7 to 8. FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of a computer according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the plug-in extension module of FIG. 7. FIG. In the following, only the differences between another embodiment of the present invention and some of the foregoing embodiments will be described, and the remaining similarities will be omitted. In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, the computer 10d may further include an expansion module 500d and a plug 600d. The expansion module 500d is, for example, an optical disk drive, a hard disk drive, or a universal serial bus (USB, Universal Serial Bus) expansion card. The expansion module 500d is disposed on the host 100d through a hook (not shown) and is attached to the mounting plate 160d, so that the expansion module 500d can be conveniently carried with the host 100d. The appearance of the expansion module 500d is, for example, flush with the host 100d, so that the expansion module 500d can integrate the appearance with the host 100d to achieve a visually beautiful effect. The fourth side 140d may further include a socket 141d. The plug 600d is, for example, a USB male plug. The plug 600d is disposed on the expansion module 500d and is electrically connected to the expansion module 500d. The plug 600d is inserted into the socket 141d, and the host 100d can transmit data through the plug 600d and the expansion module 500d.

In detail, as shown in FIG. 8, the expansion module 500d may further include a recess 510d and a sliding slot 520d. The volume V1 of one of the recesses 510d is larger than the volume V2 of one of the plugs 600d. The chute 520d communicates with the recess 510d. The plug 600d may further include a wire 610d. The electric wire 610d is slidably disposed on the expansion module 500d through the chute 520d and is electrically connected to the expansion module 500d. The electric wire 610d is flexible. The plug 600d is slidably provided on the expansion module 500d through a wire 610d. When the expansion module 500d is detached separately, the electric wire 610d can be accommodated in the sliding groove 520d, and the plug 600d can be accommodated in the recess 510d.

Please refer to FIGS. 9 to 10. FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the expansion module of the computer of FIG. 7 attached to the mounting plate. FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the foot pad of the computer of FIG. 9 installed on the expansion module. In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, the computer 10e may further include a foot pad 700e. The foot pad 700e may further have a fixed end 710e and a mobile end 720e. The foot pad 700e is rotatably provided on the third side 130e with the fixed end 710e as a rotation center. A first distance D1 from one of the fixed end 710e to one of the mounting plates 160e is shorter than a long axis length D2 of one of the foot pads 700e. As shown in FIG. 10, when the expansion module 500e is disposed on the mounting plate 160e of the host 100e, the mobile end 720e of the foot pad 700e can be rotated in a fifth direction R5 of the expansion module 500e, so that the rotated foot pad 700e can Support the host 100e and the expansion module 500e in a balanced manner.

In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, the expansion module 500e may further have a lock hole 530e. The keyhole 530e is close to the third side 130e. The second distance D3 from the fixed end 710e to one of the lock holes 530e is equal to the long axis length D2 of the foot pad 700e. Therefore, when the mobile end 720e of the foot pad 700e rotates in the fifth direction R5, the mobile end 720e can be aligned with the lock hole 530e and fixed to the lock hole 530e by, for example, a locking method, so that the foot pad 700e no longer rotates.

According to the computer of the above embodiment, the host and the keyboard are rotatably disposed on the first edge and the second edge of the screen, respectively, so that the host, the screen, and the keyboard can be integrated and stored. When the user wants to use the computer, the host can be rotated in a first direction away from the screen to adjust the screen angle, and the keyboard can be rotated in a second direction away from the screen to fully expose the screen, so that the user can conveniently operate the computer.

In some embodiments, the host may further include a maintenance board near one side of the screen. Users can repair or replace parts inside the host by removing the maintenance board. In addition, because the maintenance board is easily blocked by the screen and not easily exposed, the main unit has a beautiful overall appearance.

In some embodiments, the keyboard area of the keyboard is smaller than the screen area of the screen. In this way, the user can use the computer through the portion of the screen that does not overlap with the keyboard without turning on the keyboard.

In some embodiments, the keyboard is made of metal. The screen may further include a magnetic member. The keyboard can be attached to the screen through magnetic parts, and the screen and keyboard can still maintain a beautiful appearance. The user can easily rotate the keyboard in a second direction away from the magnetic member to use the screen. In addition, the user can rotate the keyboard to use the computer according to the current use environment.

In some embodiments, a side of the host remote from the screen may further include a mounting plate. The keyboard may further include a connection section and a free section. According to the current use environment, the computer can be installed with the mounting plate facing the platform and the microphone on the first side facing the sound source to facilitate recording.

In some embodiments, the computer may further include a handle, and the user may conveniently carry the computer through the handle. The second section can be removed from the third section, and the first section can be rotated in a third direction away from the mounting plate. A microphone or camera can be set in the second section, and the angle of the microphone or camera can be adjusted by rotating the first section so that the microphone or camera cannot be easily blocked.

In some embodiments, the second section is rotatably disposed on the first section. After the first segment rotates in the third direction, the second segment can also rotate in the fourth direction with the second axis as the rotation axis. The degree of adjustment of the microphone and camera set in the second stage can be more free.

In some embodiments, the computer may further include an expansion module and a plug. The expansion module is set on the host through a hook, so that the expansion module is convenient to carry with the host. The appearance of the expansion module is flush with the host, so that the expansion module can integrate the appearance with the host to achieve a visually pleasing effect. When the plug is inserted into the socket, the host can transmit data through the plug and the expansion module.

In some embodiments, the expansion module may further include a recess and a sliding slot. The plug may further include a wire. When the expansion module is removed separately, the wires can be stored in the chute, and the plug can be stored in the recess.

In some embodiments, the computer may further include a foot pad. When the expansion module is disposed on the host, the mobile end of the foot pad can be rotated in the fifth direction of the expansion module, so that the rotated foot pad can balance and support the host and the expansion module.

In some embodiments, the expansion module may further have a lock hole. After the moving end of the foot pad is rotated in the fifth direction, the moving end can be aligned with the lock hole and fixed to the lock hole through a lock payment method, so that the foot pad can no longer rotate.

Although the present invention is disclosed as above with the foregoing embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in similar arts can make some changes and retouch without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of patent protection of an invention shall be determined by the scope of patent application attached to this specification.

10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d

100, 100b, 100d, 100e‧‧‧ host

110, 110b, 110c‧‧‧ First side

120, 120b, 120c‧‧‧Second side

130, 130b, 130e‧‧‧ Third side

140, 140b, 140d‧‧‧ Fourth side

141d‧‧‧Socket

150, 150b‧‧‧ repair board

160b, 160c, 160d, 160e‧‧‧ mounting plates

200, 200a, 200b‧‧‧screen

210‧‧‧ first edge

220‧‧‧ second edge

230a‧‧‧magnetic parts

300, 300a, 300b‧‧‧ keyboard

310b‧‧‧connection section

311b‧‧‧ Third Edge

312b‧‧‧ Fourth edge

320b‧‧‧free section

400c‧‧‧Handle

410c‧‧‧first paragraph

420c‧‧‧second paragraph

430c‧‧‧paragraph 3

500d, 500e‧‧‧ Expansion Module

510d‧‧‧Dent

520d‧‧‧chute

530e‧‧‧Keyhole

600d‧‧‧plug

610d‧‧‧Wire

700e‧‧‧foot pad

710e‧‧‧Fixed end

720e‧‧‧Mobile

R1‧‧‧ first direction

R2‧‧‧ second direction

R3‧‧‧ third direction

R4‧‧‧ Fourth direction

R5‧‧‧ fifth direction

A1‧‧‧Keyboard area

A2‧‧‧Screen area

L1‧‧‧ first axis

L2‧‧‧Second axis

V1‧‧‧ Cavity Volume

V2‧‧‧plug volume

D1‧‧‧First distance

D2‧‧‧length of long axis

D3‧‧‧Second Distance

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a computer according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the computer and the keyboard of FIG. 1 rotating with respect to the screen. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a computer keyboard rotated relative to a screen according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a computer keyboard rotating relative to a screen according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of a computer according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view of the keyboard and handle of the computer of FIG. 5 rotated with respect to the screen. FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of a computer according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the plug-in extension module of FIG. 7. FIG. FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the expansion module of the computer of FIG. 7 attached to the mounting plate. FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the foot pad of the computer of FIG. 9 installed on the expansion module.

Claims (9)

A computer includes: a host computer including a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side, the first side is opposite to the third side, and the second side and the fourth side are located Between the first side and the third side, the second side is opposite to the fourth side; a screen having a first edge and a second edge opposite to each other, the screen is pivotally connected to the first edge by the first edge The first side; a keyboard pivoted to the screen with the second edge; and a handle, the handle further includes a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment, the first segment is a first An axis is rotatably provided on the second side, the first axis faces the second side, the second segment is located between the first segment and the third segment, and the second segment connects the first segment The section is detachably provided on the third section, and the third section is provided on the first side. The computer according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the second section of the handle is rotatably provided on the first section with a second axis as a rotation axis, and the second axis is the same as the first axis to. The computer described in item 1 of the scope of patent application further includes an expansion module and a plug, and the host further includes a mounting plate on one side away from the screen, and the mounting plate is connected to the first side, the second side, On the third side and the fourth side, the expansion module is disposed on the host and is attached to the mounting plate. The fourth side further has a socket, and the plug is disposed on the expansion module and is electrically connected to the expansion module. Sexual connection, the plug is inserted into the socket. The computer according to item 3 of the scope of patent application, wherein the expansion module further has a recess and a chute. The volume of one of the recesses is greater than the volume of a plug of the plug, and the chute communicates with the recess. The plug further includes a wire, which is slidably disposed on the expansion module through the chute and is electrically connected to the expansion module. The wire is flexible, and the plug is slidably disposed on the extension through the wire. Expansion module. The computer according to item 3 of the scope of patent application, further comprising a foot pad, the foot pad further has a fixed end and a mobile end, and the foot pad is rotatably disposed on the third side with the fixed end as a rotation center , The first distance from the fixed end to one of the mounting plates is less than the length of a long axis of the foot pad. The computer according to item 5 of the scope of patent application, wherein the expansion module further has a lock hole, the lock hole is close to the third side, and a second distance from the fixed end to the lock hole is equal to that of the foot pad. Major axis length. The computer according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the keyboard is made of metal and is detachably pivoted to the screen, the screen further includes a magnetic piece, the magnetic piece faces the keyboard, and the keyboard is pasted through the magnetic piece Fit on that screen. The computer according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein a keyboard area of one of the keyboards is smaller than a screen area of one of the screens. The computer according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the keyboard further includes a connecting section and a free section, and the connecting section further has a third edge and a fourth edge opposite to each other, and the connecting section is based on the third edge. Pivoted to the screen, the connecting segment is pivoted to the free segment with the fourth edge.