TWI665956B - Casing and cover for electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a casing for an electronic device. The outer shell includes a first portion and a second portion. The first part has at least one opening. The second part contains at least one mesh area. This mesh area is deformably connected to the first part and covers the opening.

Description

   Shell and cover for electronic device   

The present invention relates to a casing and a cover, and more particularly to a casing and a cover for an electronic device.

Because of electromagnetic shielding (EMI) considerations and safety issues, general electronic devices are subject to considerable restrictions on the design of heat dissipation holes and the choice of housing materials. For example, the casing of the mainframe is usually made of metal, and it is also inappropriate to make large holes in the casing. Therefore, the appearance design of the electronic device is restricted to a considerable degree.

The invention provides a casing for an electronic device. In addition to the effect of electromagnetic shielding, the casing can also be adjusted according to the needs of the user to provide a variety of use modes.

The invention provides a casing for an electronic device. The outer shell includes a first portion and a second portion. The first part has at least one opening. The second part contains at least one mesh area. This mesh area is deformably connected to the first part and covers the opening.

The invention also provides a cover for an electronic device. The electronic device has a casing, and the casing has at least one opening. The cover includes a mesh area that is deformably connected to the shell and covers the opening.

The casing of the traditional electronic device only has the functions of electromagnetic shielding and heat dissipation. In contrast, the outer shell provided by the present invention has a second part composed of a breathable mesh structure. In addition to providing the effect of electromagnetic shielding, it can also be selectively deformed to form openings to improve the heat dissipation effect. The mesh structure can be made of light-transmitting materials, translucent materials, water-permeable materials, elastic materials, foldable materials, conductive materials, waterproof materials, or dust-proof materials to provide a variety of usage modes.

The specific embodiments used in the present invention will be further described by the following embodiments and drawings.

100,200‧‧‧shell

10‧‧‧ electronic device

120,220‧‧‧Part I

140, 240, 140a, 140b, 140c, 140d, 140e, 140f, 140g, 140h

142f‧‧‧Power button

130,230‧‧‧opening

320‧‧‧Main housing

340‧‧‧cover

342‧‧‧Air intake area

360‧‧‧sensing element

420‧‧‧ mesh structure

440‧‧‧metal wire

The first A and B diagrams are schematic diagrams of a first embodiment of a housing for an electronic device according to the present invention.

The second diagram is a schematic diagram of a second embodiment of a casing for an electronic device according to the present invention.

The third A to D diagrams are schematic diagrams of a third embodiment of a housing for an electronic device according to the present invention.

The fourth diagram is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the material constituting the second part of the casing of the present invention.

The fifth diagram is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the material constituting the second part of the casing of the present invention.

The sixth figure is a schematic view of a third embodiment of the material constituting the second part of the casing of the present invention.

The seventh diagram is a schematic diagram of the fourth embodiment of the material constituting the second part of the casing of the present invention.

The eighth figure is a schematic view of a fifth embodiment of the material constituting the second part of the casing of the present invention.

Figures 9A and 9B are schematic diagrams of the sixth embodiment of the material constituting the second part of the casing of the present invention.

The tenth figure is a schematic view of a seventh embodiment of the material constituting the second part of the casing of the present invention.

The eleventh figure is a schematic view of the eighth embodiment of the material constituting the second part of the casing of the present invention.

The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the schematic diagrams. The advantages and features of the invention will become clearer from the following description and the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that the drawings are all in a very simplified form and all use inaccurate proportions, which are only used to facilitate and clearly explain the purpose of the embodiments of the present invention.

The first A and B diagrams are schematic diagrams of a first embodiment of a housing 100 for an electronic device according to the present invention. The electronic device may be a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a tablet computer, a router, a motherboard, a display card, and the like. As shown in the figure, the casing 100 includes a first portion 120 and a second portion 140. The first portion 120 has an opening toward one side of the second portion. The second portion 140 is connected to the first portion 120 to cover the opening. The second part 140 is a breathable mesh cover for the purpose of dissipating heat from the electronic device. The breathable mesh cover can be deformed under pressure to selectively form an opening 130 as an air inlet hole between the first portion 120 and the second portion 140.

In this embodiment, the second portion 140 is entirely composed of a breathable mesh structure, but the present invention is not limited thereto. According to actual needs, in an embodiment, the second part includes at least one breathable mesh area, and the power supply device is used for heat dissipation, instead of being entirely composed of a breathable mesh structure.

In one embodiment, the first portion 120 is detachably connected to the second portion 140. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The second portion 140 may also be fixed to the first portion 120.

In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1A, in a normal operation mode, such as a word processing or website browsing mode, there is no opening 130 between the second part 120 and the first part 140. At this time, The heat inside the electronic device is removed to the outside through the second part 140. As shown in FIG. 1B, in the overclocking mode that requires better heat dissipation effect, the second portion 140 may be pressed to deform and deform inward to form the opening 130. The opening 130 can be used as an air intake to improve heat dissipation efficiency. The opening 130 is located between the first portion 120 and the second portion 140. The deformation degree and form of the second part 140 (ie, the mesh cover) can be adjusted as needed to provide the required heat dissipation efficiency.

The second figure is a schematic diagram of a second embodiment of a housing 200 for an electronic device according to the present invention. The outer shell includes a first portion 220 and a second portion 240. The main difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the mesh structure design of the second part 240 of this embodiment is different from the second part 140 of the first embodiment, and therefore, pressure is applied to the second part of this embodiment The shape of the opening 230 formed by 240 will also be different from that of the first embodiment in FIG.

The third A to D diagrams are schematic diagrams of a third embodiment of a housing for an electronic device according to the present invention. Among them, the third diagram B is a schematic plan view corresponding to the third diagram A. The third diagram D is a schematic plan view corresponding to the third diagram C. As shown in the figure, the casing includes a first part and a second part. The first part is a main casing 320 of the electronic device 10, and the second part is a cover 340. The cover 340 is composed of a mesh structure and is sleeved on the main casing 320 of the electronic device 10. The cover 340 has an air inlet 342 located adjacent to the main housing 320 of the electronic device 10. The cover 340 can be connected to the main casing 320 of the electronic device 10 in various connection modes to meet the needs of users.

In one embodiment, the cover 340 includes at least one sensing element 360. The sensing element 360 can be disposed at different positions of the cover as needed. In an embodiment, as shown in Figures 3A and 3B, in a normal operation mode, such as a word processing or website browsing mode, the end of the cover 340 abuts against the main housing 320 of the electronic device. The air intake region 342 on the cover 340 is in a collapsed state. As shown in Figures 3C and 3D, when the cover 340 moves outward, the air intake area 342 on the cover 340 expands to allow gas to enter the electronic device. At the same time, the sensing element 360 is triggered to send a signal to the electronic装置 10。 Device 10. After receiving the signal, the electronic device 10 then switches to an overclocking mode. In one embodiment, this signal can also be used to trigger the electronic device 10 to perform different heat dissipation settings or other execution settings.

The fourth diagram is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the material constituting the second part of the casing of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the material constituting the meshed area of the second portion 140a includes an electromagnetic shielding material, such as a metal material, to provide electromagnetic shielding protection for electronic devices.

The fifth diagram is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the material constituting the second part of the casing of the present invention. As shown in the figure, in one embodiment, the material forming the mesh region of the second portion 140b includes a transparent material or a translucent material. Electronic devices can present information through this mesh area. In one embodiment, a material of the second portion 140b includes a light diffusion material. The electronic device can use this mesh structure to display indicator light.

The sixth diagram is a schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the material constituting the second part of the casing of the present invention. In an embodiment, as shown in the figure, the material constituting the mesh region of the second portion 140c includes a permeable material, such as a textile material. Electronic devices can send or receive audio through this mesh area.

The seventh diagram is a schematic diagram of the fourth embodiment of the material constituting the second part of the casing of the present invention. In one embodiment, as shown in the figure, the material constituting the mesh region of the second portion 140d includes a flexible material, such as a rubber material. This mesh area can be used for items.

The eighth figure is a schematic view of a fifth embodiment of the material constituting the second part of the casing of the present invention. In one embodiment, as shown in the figure. The material constituting the second portion 140e includes a foldable material. The second portion 140e can be increased in its interior space by folding.

Figures 9A and 9B are schematic diagrams of the sixth embodiment of the material constituting the second part of the casing of the present invention. In one embodiment, as shown in the figure, the material constituting the mesh region of the second portion 140f includes a conductive material. The electronic device can integrate some electronic components in the mesh area, such as a power key 142f. In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9B, a metal wire 440, such as a ground wire, may be added to the mesh structure 420 made of a textile material to form the conductive material.

The tenth figure is a schematic view of a seventh embodiment of the material constituting the second part of the casing of the present invention. In an embodiment, as shown in the figure, the material constituting the mesh region of the second portion 140g includes a waterproof material, such as a plastic material, to prevent water vapor from entering. The eleventh figure is a schematic view of the eighth embodiment of the material constituting the second part of the casing of the present invention. In one embodiment, as shown in the figure, the material constituting the mesh region of the second portion 140h includes dust-proof material to prevent dust from entering.

The casing of the traditional electronic device only has the functions of electromagnetic shielding and heat dissipation. In contrast, the outer shell provided by the present invention has a second part composed of a breathable mesh structure. In addition to providing the effect of electromagnetic shielding, it can also be selectively deformed to form openings to improve the heat dissipation effect. The mesh structure can be made of light-transmitting materials, translucent materials, water-permeable materials, elastic materials, foldable materials, conductive materials, waterproof materials, or dust-proof materials to provide a variety of usage modes.

The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention in any way. Any person skilled in the art, without departing from the technical means of the present invention, make any equivalent replacement or modification to the technical means and technical contents disclosed in the present invention without departing from the technical means of the present invention. The content still falls within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims (9)

A casing for an electronic device, the casing includes: a first portion having at least one opening; and a second portion including at least a mesh region, the mesh region is deformably connected to the first portion and covers In the opening, the mesh region is deformed inward to form an air intake region, and the air intake region is adjacent to the first portion. The housing according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the air inlet area includes an air inlet hole, and the air inlet hole is located between the first part and the mesh area. The casing according to item 1 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the constituent material of the mesh region includes a textile material mixed with a metal thread. A casing for an electronic device, the casing includes: a first part and a second part, the second part is sleeved on the first part, wherein the second part is a cover, and the cover has an air inlet Area, the intake area is in a collapsed state. The casing described in item 4 of the patent application scope further includes at least one sensing element for detecting a connection mode between the second part and the first part. The casing according to item 4 of the scope of patent application, wherein the second part includes at least one mesh region, and the constituent material of the mesh region includes a textile material mixed with metal threads. A cover is used for an electronic device. The electronic device has a housing, and the housing has at least one opening. The cover includes: an air inlet area, the air inlet area is in a collapsed state, and the cover is sleeved. On the casing and covering the opening. The cover described in item 7 of the patent application scope further includes at least one sensing element for detecting a connection mode between the cover and the casing. The covering according to item 7 of the scope of patent application, wherein the covering includes at least one mesh region, and the constituent material of the mesh region includes a textile material mixed with metal threads.