TWI687798B - Notebook computer - Google Patents

Abstract

A notebook computer includes a computer host, a display device, a hinge and an antenna. The computer host includes a keyboard. The hinge includes a pivot part, a middle part and a connect part. The pivot part is connected to the computer host. The middle part is plastic and includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end is connected to the pivot part. In a width direction of the keyboard, the pivot part is located between the keyboard and the second end. The second end extends toward the display device. The second end and the connect part are connected and form an angle. The connect part is connected to the display device. The display device is pivotably disposed at the computer host via the hinge by taking the pivot part as a pivot center. The antenna is located in the middle part and is electrically connected to the computer host.

Description

Laptop computer

The invention relates to a notebook computer, in particular to a notebook computer with an antenna in the rotating shaft.

In addition to paying attention to the hardware performance of the notebook computer, consumers often consider the appearance of the notebook computer when purchasing the notebook computer. Therefore, some manufacturers have introduced notebooks with a narrow screen frame design and a metallic appearance to attract consumers.

Manufacturers often install antennas for wireless communication around the screen of a laptop computer so that the antenna does not interfere with the internal parts of the host. However, the design of the narrow screen frame restricts the location of the laptop's antenna installation. The metallic appearance will also shield the antenna's radiation and reduce the antenna's performance.

The invention is to provide a notebook computer, so as to solve the problem that a notebook computer with a narrow screen frame design and a metallic appearance is not easy to have a suitable space for installing an antenna.

The notebook computer disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention includes a host, a display device, a hinge member, and an antenna. The main unit contains a keyboard. The shaft member includes a pivot portion, a middle portion, and a connecting portion. The pivotal part is connected to the host. The middle part is made of plastic material and includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end is connected to the pivot portion. In one short axis direction of the keyboard, the pivotal portion is between the keyboard and the second end. The second end extends toward the display device. The second end is connected to the connecting portion and intersects at an angle. The connection part is connected to the display device. The display device is rotatably arranged on the host through the rotating shaft member with the pivot portion as the rotation center. The antenna is located in the middle and electrically connected to the host.

According to the notebook computer disclosed in the above embodiment, the pivotal portion is between the keyboard and the second end, the second end extends toward the display device, and the second end is connected to the connecting portion and intersects at an angle. These structures It constitutes the bent appearance of the shaft and forms a notebook computer with a sunken appearance. The bent design of the shaft is used to install the antenna in the middle of the plastic material. On the premise that the antenna does not occupy too much space on the display device, the radiation of the antenna can function normally without being shielded.

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

The following will describe an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 1 first. FIG. 1 is a schematic side sectional view of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the invention.

The notebook computer 10 of this embodiment includes a host 100, a display device 200, a hinge member 300, and an antenna 400. The host 100 includes a keyboard 110. The shaft member 300 includes a pivot portion 310, an intermediate portion 320, and a connecting portion 330. In this embodiment and some embodiments of the invention, the host 100 may further include a first main board 120 and a second main board 130 opposite to each other. The first motherboard component 120 is connected to the second motherboard component 130. The notebook computer 10 can be placed toward a platform such as a desktop with the second motherboard 130. The keyboard 110 is located on the first motherboard 120. The pivotal portion 310 is connected to the first motherboard 120 of the host 100. In this embodiment, the middle portion 320 is made of plastic and includes a first end 321 and a second end 322 opposite to each other. The first end 321 is connected to the pivot portion 310. In one of the short axis directions L of the keyboard 110, the pivoting portion 310 is interposed between the keyboard 110 and the second end 322, the second end 322 extends toward the display device 200, and the second end 322 is connected to the connecting portion 330 and connected by a The angle T intersects, and these structures constitute the bent appearance of the shaft member 300. The connection unit 330 is connected to the display device 200. The display device 200 is rotatably disposed on the main body 100 through the pivot member 300 with the pivot portion 310 as the center of rotation.

Then please refer to Figure 2. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the display device of the notebook computer of FIG. In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, when the display device 200 rotates relative to the host 100 in a rotation direction R, the bent appearance of the shaft member 300 causes the second end 322 to be farther away from the second host board member 130 The first motherboard 120 forms a notebook computer 10 with a sunken appearance. The notebook computer 10 with a sunken appearance can tilt the main body 100 slightly for user convenience.

In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, the display device 200 may further include a first display panel 210 and a second display panel 220 opposite to each other. The first display panel 210 is connected to the second display panel 220. The second display board 220 may further have an opening 221. The display device 200 has a narrow bezel design, which means that the first area A1 of one of the openings 221 is more than 85% of the second area A2 of the display device 200. The display device 200 with a narrow bezel design can allow the notebook computer 10 to accommodate a larger opening 221 in the limited second area A2 as much as possible.

Then refer to Figure 3. FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged schematic side sectional view of the notebook computer of FIG. 2. In this embodiment, the bent appearance of the shaft member 300 can be used to enable the display device 200 to install the antenna 400 such as a 5G antenna in the plastic middle portion 320 without occupying the first area A1. Since the middle portion 320 is made of plastic material, it is difficult for the middle portion 320 to shield the antenna 400. The antenna 400 is electrically connected to the host 100, and the antenna 400 receives signals and transmits them to the host 100 or accepts commands from the host 100 and transmits signals to function normally.

In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, the middle portion 320 may further have an abutting side edge 323, and the abutting side edge 323 is located between the second end 322 and the connecting portion 330. When the user flips the display device 200 along the rotation direction R, abutting the side edge 323 is that the rotating shaft member 300 is farther away from the first main board member 120 than the second main board member 130. The user can flip the laptop 10 of the display device 200 to contact the user's leg against the side edge 323, so as to place the laptop 10 on the leg for use. The first distance D1 between the abutting side edge 323 and the antenna 400 is 5 mm or more and 7 mm or less. In this way, the distance between the antenna 400 and the user's leg is also 5 mm or more and 7 mm or less, which can meet the SAR (Specific Absorption Ratio) specification of the human body's allowable absorption of radiation. In other embodiments, if the position of the antenna installation can meet the SAR specifications, it may not be restricted by the first distance being 5 mm or more and 7 mm or less.

In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, the first motherboard component 120 is made of metal, and the second motherboard component 130 is made of plastic. On the premise of not affecting the appearance of the user when using the notebook computer 10, the second motherboard component 130 made of plastic material is closer to the antenna 400 than the first motherboard component 120 without shielding the antenna 400. When the display device 200 rotates relative to the host 100 until one of the junction S of the first motherboard 120 and the second motherboard 130, the antenna 400, and the abutting side edge 323 are located at a vertical line P, the junction S to the antenna One of the second distance D2 of 400 is 11 mm or more and 13 mm or less. Since the antenna 400 is separated from the first main board 120 made of metal by a second distance D2, the first main board 120 can still maintain a beautiful metal appearance without shielding the antenna 400. In other embodiments, if the position of the antenna is installed so that the radiation of the antenna is not shielded by the first motherboard, it may not be restricted by the second distance being 11 mm or more and 13 mm or less.

In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting portion 330 connects the inner side of the first display panel 210 so that the rotating shaft 300 can be integrally formed with the display device 200 in appearance. The connection position of the connection portion 330 is not used to limit the present invention. In other embodiments, if the connection portion can match the beautiful appearance design, the connection portion can also be connected to the outside of the first display panel or the second display panel.

In this embodiment and some embodiments of the invention, the first display panel 210 is made of metal. The antenna 400 is electrically connected to the first display panel 210 through copper foil, for example, to achieve the effect of the antenna 400 being grounded. In addition, the antenna 400 is located in the middle portion 320 of the plastic material and maintains a certain distance from the first display board 210 without being shielded by the first display board 210 made of metal, so that the first display board 210 can be kept outside. Beautiful metal texture.

Then refer to Figure 4. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a notebook computer according to another embodiment of the present invention, with a display device rotated and opened relative to a host. The following only describes the differences between another embodiment of the present invention and some of the foregoing embodiments, and the remaining similarities will be omitted. In this embodiment and some embodiments of the invention, the notebook computer 10' may further include an elastic member 500. The elastic member 500 is, for example, a rubber foot pad and is disposed on the side edge 323' of the middle portion 320'. The user can place the laptop computer 10' that flips open the display device 200' against the side edge 323' toward the platform. The elastic member 500 is located between the abutting side edge 323' and the platform to prevent the middle portion 320' from directly touching the platform and causing the appearance of the middle portion 320' to be scratched, but not limited to this. In other embodiments, if the hardness of the middle portion is sufficient, the notebook computer can also be provided without elastic members.

According to the notebook computer of the above embodiment, in the direction of the short axis of the keyboard, the pivotal portion is between the keyboard and the second end, the second end extends toward the display device, and the second end is connected to the connecting portion at an angle Intersecting, these structures constitute the bent appearance of the shaft member. Using the bent appearance of the shaft, the antenna is installed in the middle of the plastic material. Since the middle part is made of plastic material, it is not easy to produce a shielding effect on the antenna. The antenna accepts the signal and transmits it to the host or receives the command from the host and transmits the signal to function normally.

In some embodiments, when the display device rotates relative to the host in the direction of rotation, the bent appearance of the shaft makes the second end farther away from the first host board than the second host board, forming a note with a sinking appearance Computer. The notebook computer with sunken appearance can tilt the main unit slightly for the convenience of users.

In some embodiments, the display device has a narrow bezel design, so that the notebook computer can accommodate a larger opening in the limited second area as much as possible.

In some embodiments, the user may turn the laptop of the display device to contact the user's leg against the side edge, so as to place the laptop on the leg for use. In this way, the distance between the antenna and the user's leg is 5 mm or more and 7 mm or less, which can meet the SAR specifications of the human body to allow the absorption of radiation.

In some embodiments, when the display device rotates relative to the host until the junction between the first and second host boards and the antenna and the abutting side edge are located on a vertical line, the junction is the second to the antenna The distance is 11 mm or more and 13 mm or less. Since the antenna is separated from the first main board made of metal material by a second distance, the first main board can still maintain a beautiful metal appearance without shielding the antenna.

In some embodiments, the connecting portion is connected to the inner side of the first display board member, so that the rotating shaft member can be integrally formed with the display device in appearance.

In some embodiments, the antenna is electrically connected to the first display panel to achieve the antenna ground effect. In addition, the antenna is located in the middle of the plastic material and maintains a certain distance from the first display board without being shielded by the first display board made of metal, so that the first display board can maintain a beautiful metal texture.

In some embodiments, the notebook computer may further include an elastic member. The elastic member is located between the abutting side edge and the platform to avoid the middle portion directly touching the platform and causing the appearance of the middle portion to be scratched.

Although the present invention is disclosed as above with the foregoing embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person familiar with similar arts can make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of patent protection for inventions shall be subject to the scope defined in the patent application scope attached to this specification.

10, 10’: Notebook computer 100: host 110: keyboard 120: the first motherboard component 130: Second motherboard part 200, 200’: display device 210: the first display panel 220: second display panel 221: Cut out 300: shaft parts 310: pivot 320, 320’: middle part 321: the first end 322: second end 323, 323’: against the side edge 330: Connection 400: antenna 500: elastic piece L: short axis direction T: angle R: direction of rotation A1: the first area A2: Second area D1: First distance D2: Second distance S: junction P: vertical line

FIG. 1 is a schematic side sectional view of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the display device of the notebook computer of FIG. FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged schematic side sectional view of the notebook computer of FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a notebook computer according to another embodiment of the present invention, with a display device rotated and opened relative to a host.

10: laptop

100: host

110: keyboard

120: the first motherboard component

130: Second motherboard part

200: display device

210: the first display panel

220: second display panel

221: Cut out

300: shaft parts

310: pivot

320: middle section

323: against the side edge

330: Connection

400: antenna

R: direction of rotation

D1: First distance

D2: Second distance

S: junction

P: vertical line

Claims (10)

A notebook computer, including: a host, including a keyboard; a display device; a shaft member, including a pivoting portion, a middle portion and a connecting portion, the pivoting portion is connected to the host, the middle portion is made of plastic material And includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end is connected to the pivoting portion, and in a short axis direction of the keyboard, the pivoting portion is interposed between the keyboard and the second end, The second end extends toward the display device, the second end is connected to the connection portion and intersects at an angle, the connection portion is connected to the display device, and the display device is rotatable with the pivot portion as the center of rotation through the rotating shaft member It is installed on the host; and an antenna is located in the middle part and is electrically connected to the host. The notebook computer as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the host further includes a first motherboard component and a second motherboard component opposed to each other, the first motherboard component is connected to the second motherboard component, the The keyboard is located on the first motherboard component, and the pivot portion is connected to the first motherboard component. The notebook computer as described in item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein when the display device rotates relative to the host in a rotation direction, the second end is farther from the first host board than the second host board. The notebook computer as described in item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the middle portion further has an abutting side edge, the abutting side edge is located between the second end and the connecting portion, and the abutting side edge reaches the The first distance of one of the antennas is 5 mm or more and 7 mm or less. The notebook computer as described in item 4 of the patent application, wherein the first motherboard component is made of metal and the second motherboard component is made of plastic. When the display device rotates relative to the host to the first motherboard When the joint between the component and the second motherboard component, the antenna, and the abutting side edge are all in a vertical line, the second distance from the joint to the antenna is 11 mm to 13 mm. The notebook computer as described in item 4 of the patent application scope further includes an elastic member disposed on the abutting side edge of the middle portion. The notebook computer as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the display device further includes a first display panel and a second display panel opposite to each other, the first display panel is connected to the second display panel, The connecting portion is connected to the first display panel. The notebook computer as described in item 7 of the patent application scope, wherein the first display panel is made of metal, and the antenna is electrically connected to the first display panel. The notebook computer according to item 7 of the patent application scope, wherein the second display panel further has an opening, and a first area of the opening is 85% of a second area of the second display panel the above. The notebook computer as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the antenna is a 5G antenna.

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