TWI696766B - Electronic device and pivot structure thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A pivot structure is provided, the pivot structure includes a base and a shaft. The base includes a base notch, a base receiving portion and a base restriction portion. The base receiving portion and the base restriction portion define the base notch. The shaft includes at least one shaft elastic portion and at least one shaft restriction portion. The shaft elastic portion and the shaft restriction portion are arranged around an axis of the shaft. When the shaft unit is in a first shaft orientation relative to the base, the shaft elastic portion corresponds to the base restriction portion. When the shaft unit is in a second shaft orientation relative to the base, the shaft restriction portion corresponds to the base restriction portion.

Description

Electronic device and its pivot connection structure

The embodiments of the present invention relate to a pivoting structure, and particularly to a pivoting structure with high reliability.

The conventional rotating shaft includes a bearing and a bearing bush. When assembling, the bearing and the bearing bush must be combined. The cost is higher and the assembly process is more complicated. Therefore, the conventional rotating shaft is installed in the bearing housing with a specific installation orientation. When the rotating shaft is in the installation orientation with respect to the bearing seat during operation, the rotating shaft is easily detached from the bearing seat due to collision or the like.

The embodiments of the present invention provide a pivot structure for solving the problems of the conventional technology, including a pivot seat and a pivot unit. The pivoting seat includes a pivoting seat gap, a pivoting seat accommodating portion, and a pivoting seat limiting portion. The pivoting seat accommodating portion and the pivoting seat limiting portion define the pivoting seat gap. The pivot unit includes at least one pivot elastic portion and at least one pivot limiting portion, the pivot elastic portion and the pivot limiting portion are arranged around an axis of the pivot unit, when the pivot unit is opposite to the pivot When the socket is located in a first pivot orientation, the pivot elastic portion corresponds to the pivot seat limiting portion, and the pivot seat limiting portion is suitable for pressing the pivot elastic portion to allow the pivot unit to be placed in Within the gap of the pivot seat, when the pivot unit is located at a second pivot orientation with respect to the pivot seat, the pivot limit portion corresponds to the pivot seat limit portion, and the pivot limit portion is suitable for The limiting part of the pivotal seat is connected to prevent the pivot unit from falling out of the gap of the pivotal seat.

In an embodiment, the pivot unit includes a base, the pivot elastic portion and the pivot limiting portion are simultaneously disposed on the base, and a gap is formed between the pivot elastic portion and the pivot limiting portion.

In an embodiment, the pivot limit portion includes a limit portion protrusion and at least one stiffener, the stiffener is connected to the limit portion protrusion, and the pivot unit is located at the second position relative to the pivot base When the pivot is oriented, the stiffener provides a supporting force to make the protrusion of the limiting portion abut the limiting portion of the pivot seat, and prevent the pivot unit from falling out of the gap of the pivot seat.

In one embodiment, the pivot unit further includes a central ring rib that surrounds the axis of the pivot unit, and the stiffening rib connects the central ring rib and the limiting portion protrusion.

In an embodiment, the pivot unit further includes an extension rib extending along the radial direction of the base, the extension rib corresponds to the pivot stop, and the extension rib extends from the central ring rib to the base Of the edge.

In one embodiment, the stiffener extends radially of the base.

In an embodiment, the pivot limit portion includes a limit portion protrusion, the pivot elastic portion includes an elastic portion protrusion, the limit portion protrusion includes a first radial width, and the elastic portion is convex The block includes a second radial width, the first radial width being greater than the second radial width.

In an embodiment, the pivot elastic portion includes a first pivot elastic portion and a second pivot elastic portion, the pivot limiting portion, the first pivot elastic portion and the second pivot elastic portion Arranged along the circumferential direction of the base, the pivot limiting portion is located between the first pivot elastic portion and the second pivot elastic portion.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides an electronic device including a housing and a pivot unit. The casing includes a pivoting seat, the pivoting seat includes a pivoting seat gap, a pivoting seat accommodating portion and a pivoting seat limiting portion, the pivoting seat accommodating portion and the pivoting seat limiting The part defines the pivot joint notch. The pivot unit includes at least one pivot elastic portion and at least one pivot limit portion, the pivot elastic portion and the pivot limit portion are arranged around an axis of the pivot unit, when the pivot unit is opposite to the When the pivot joint is located at a first pivot orientation, the pivot elastic portion corresponds to the pivot joint limiting portion, the pivot joint limiting portion is adapted to push the pivot elastic portion to allow the pivot unit to be inserted Within the gap of the pivot seat, when the pivot unit is located at a second pivot orientation relative to the pivot seat, the pivot limit portion corresponds to the pivot seat limit portion, and the pivot limit portion is suitable Abutting the limiting portion of the pivot seat to prevent the pivot unit from falling out of the gap of the pivot seat.

In one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a circuit board, the circuit board is connected to the pivot unit, and when the pivot unit is located at a third pivot position relative to the pivot base, the circuit board abuts the machine shell.

In one embodiment, the electronic device further includes an antenna, and the antenna is connected to the circuit board.

In one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a motor connected to the pivot unit and adapted to rotate the pivot unit.

According to the pivot connection structure of the embodiment of the present invention, since the pivot unit has a pivot elastic portion and a pivot limit portion, when the pivot unit is located at the first pivot orientation relative to the pivot seat, the pivot elastic portion With elastic deformation, the pivot unit can be placed in the gap of the pivot joint. When the pivot unit is located at the second pivot orientation relative to the pivot base, the pivot limit portion is adapted to abut the pivot base limit portion to prevent the pivot unit from falling out of the pivot joint gap. The size and position of the pivot elastic portion and the pivot limiting portion can be configured as needed, thereby reducing the chance of the pivot unit coming out of the pivot seat. In addition, in one embodiment, the pivot unit is connected to the circuit board, and the position of the circuit board is limited by the casing of the electronic device, which can further effectively prevent the pivot unit from coming out of the pivot seat.

FIG. 1A shows the pivot structure of the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the pivot unit is not inserted into the pivot base. FIG. 1B shows the pivot structure of the embodiment of the present invention, in which the pivot unit has been inserted into the pivot base. With reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B, the pivot structure of the embodiment of the present invention includes a pivot unit 101 and a pivot base 2. The pivoting seat 2 includes a pivoting seat notch 21, a pivoting seat accommodating portion 22 and a pivoting seat limiting portion 23, the pivoting seat accommodating portion 22 and the pivoting seat limiting portion 23 define the pivot接座Notice 21. The pivot unit 101 includes at least one pivot elastic portion 11 and at least one pivot limiting portion 12. The pivot elastic portion 11 and the pivot limiting portion 12 are arranged around an axis C of the pivot unit 101.

Referring to FIG. 1A, when the pivot unit 101 is located at a first pivot orientation relative to the pivot base 2, the pivot elastic portion 11 corresponds to the pivot seat limiting portion 23, that is, the pivot elastic portion 11 When the pivot unit 101 is to be inserted into the pivot base 2, the pivot base limiting portion 23 is at least partially aligned. The pivot base limiting portion 23 is suitable for pressing the pivot elastic portion 11 and The pivot unit 101 is allowed to be placed in the pivot seat notch 21. In other words, through the elastic deformation of the pivot elastic portion 11, the pivot unit 101 can be placed in the pivot seat notch 21. Wherein, the minimum notch width L of one of the aforementioned pivot joint notches 21 is greater than the difference between the diameter of the pivot unit 101 and the amount of elastic deformation of the pivot elastic portion 11.

Referring to FIG. 1B, when the pivot unit 101 is located at a second pivot orientation relative to the pivot base 2, the pivot limit portion 12 corresponds to the pivot limit portion 23, that is, the pivot limit The portion 12 at least partially aligns the pivot seat limiting portion 23 in the direction when the pivot unit 101 is about to disengage from the pivot seat 2, so the pivot limiting portion 12 is adapted to abut the pivot seat limiting position The portion 23 prevents the pivot unit 101 from falling out of the pivot seat notch 21. In other words, relative to the pivot elastic portion 11, the pivot limiting portion 12 has higher rigidity, and therefore the amount of deformation is lower, and the pivot seat limiting portion 23 cannot push the pivot limiting portion 12 to make it Substantial deformation. In this way, the pivot limiting portion 12 can prevent the pivot unit 101 from falling out of the pivot base notch 21.

With reference to FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C, in one embodiment, the pivot unit 101 includes a base portion 13, the pivot elastic portion 11 and the pivot limit portion 12 are simultaneously provided on the base portion 13, the pivot A gap g is formed between the elastic portion 11 and the pivot limiting portion 12. In an embodiment, the base 13 may be a disc-shaped or cylindrical structure.

With reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B, in one embodiment, the pivot elastic portion 11 includes an elastic portion blocking piece 119, and the pivot limiting portion 12 includes a limiting portion blocking piece 129. The elastic portion blocking piece 119 and the limiting portion blocking piece 129 are adapted to abut the pivot base 2 to prevent the pivot unit 101 from falling out of the pivot base gap 21 along the axial direction of the pivot unit 101 outer.

With reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B, in the first embodiment, the pivot limiting portion 12 includes a limiting portion protrusion 121 and at least one stiffening rib 122. The stiffening rib 122 is connected to the limiting portion protrusion 121. When the pivot unit 101 is located in the second pivot orientation with respect to the pivot base 2 (Figure 1B), the stiffening rib 122 provides a supporting force to make the limiting portion protrusion 121 abut the pivot joint seat Position 23 and prevent the pivot unit 101 from falling out of the notch 21 of the pivot joint.

With reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B, in the first embodiment, the pivot unit 101 further includes a central ring rib 14 that surrounds the axis C of the pivot unit 101 and the stiffener 122 is connected The central ring rib 14 and the limiting portion protrusion 121. Thereby, the rigidity of the pivot limiting portion 12 can be improved.

With reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B, in the first embodiment, the stiffening rib 122 extends in the radial direction of the base 13. In this embodiment, a stiffening rib 122 is provided at each end of the protrusion 121 of the limiting portion. The base portion 13 is provided with two pivot elastic portions 11 and two pivot limiting portions 12. The pivot elastic portions 11 and the pivot limiting portions 12 are staggered along the circumferential direction of the base 13 . In other words, the pivot limiting portion 12 is located between the two pivot elastic portions 11.

Referring to FIG. 1D, in one embodiment, the base portion 13 has a base diameter L1, and the pivot limit portion 12 has a pivot limit portion width L2. The base diameter L1 is greater than the minimum notch width L, and the minimum notch width L is greater than the pivot limiter width L2. In this way, the pivot unit 101 can be smoothly inserted into the pivot socket 21.

Referring to FIG. 2, which shows the pivot unit 102 of the second embodiment of the present invention, wherein the central ring rib can be omitted, and the structural protrusions 121 and the stiffening ribs 122 simply provide structural rigidity, and Provides the effect of deformation limitation.

Referring to FIG. 3, which shows the pivot unit 103 of the third embodiment of the present invention, wherein the number of the protrusions 121 of the limit portion (the number of pivot limit portions) can be only one, and still provide sufficient Deformation limit effect.

Referring to FIG. 4, it shows a pivot unit 104 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, wherein the pivot elastic portion includes an elastic portion protrusion 111, and the limiting portion protrusion 121' includes a first radial width W1, the elastic portion protrusion 111 includes a second radial width W2, and the first radial width W1 is greater than the second radial width W2. Thereby, the limit portion protrusion 121' has greater rigidity and provides the effect of limiting the amount of deformation.

Referring to FIG. 5, it shows a pivot unit 105 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, wherein the pivot unit 105 further includes a plurality of extension ribs 15 that extend in the radial direction of the base 13 and the extension The rib 15 corresponds to the pivot stopper 12, and the extending rib 15 extends from the central ring rib 14 to the edge of the base 13. In this embodiment, the extension rib 15 provides rigidity and provides the effect of limiting the amount of deformation.

FIG. 6 shows the pivot unit 106 of the sixth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 shows the pivot unit 107 of the seventh embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, in the embodiment of the present invention, the number, size and arrangement of the pivot elastic portion 11 and the pivot limiting portion 12 can be changed as needed, and the above disclosure does not limit the present invention.

FIG. 8 shows the pivot unit 108 of the sixth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 8, in this embodiment, the number of pivot elastic portions 11 may also be one, wherein the pivot elastic portion 11 provides a larger amount of deformation to allow the pivot unit 108 to be placed in the pivot In the receiving gap 21.

Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B, in another embodiment, the present invention provides an electronic device E. The electronic device E includes a housing 3 and a pivot unit 1. The cabinet 3 includes the pivot base 2. In this embodiment, the cabinet 3 includes an upper cover 31 and a bottom cover 32, and the pivot base 2 is disposed on the bottom cover 32. The pivot unit 1 can adopt the pivot units of the foregoing embodiments.

Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B, in one embodiment, the electronic device E further includes a circuit board 41 connected to the pivot unit 1. In this embodiment, the electronic device E further includes an antenna 42 connected to the circuit board 41.

In this embodiment, the circuit board 41 is pivotally connected to the pivot base 2 through the pivot unit 1. In this way, the orientation of the circuit board 41 relative to the pivot base 2 (bottom cover 32) can be adjusted according to the receiving effect of the antenna 42, in order to obtain a better receiving effect.

Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B, in one embodiment, the electronic device E further includes a motor 43 connected to the pivot unit 1 and adapted to rotate the pivot unit 1. In this embodiment, the orientation of the circuit board 41 relative to the pivot base 2 (bottom cover 32) can be adjusted by the motor 43.

Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B, in one embodiment, after the electronic device E is assembled, the pivot unit 1 disengages from the first pivot orientation relative to the pivot base 2. When the pivot unit 1 is located at a third pivot position relative to the pivot base 2, the circuit board 41 abuts the cabinet 3. In this way, it is possible to prevent the pivot unit 1 from returning to the first pivot orientation relative to the pivot base 2 (to prevent the pivot unit 1 from disengaging from the pivot base 2).

According to the pivot connection structure of the embodiment of the present invention, since the pivot unit has a pivot elastic portion and a pivot limit portion, when the pivot unit is located at the first pivot orientation relative to the pivot seat, the pivot elastic portion With elastic deformation, the pivot unit can be placed in the gap of the pivot joint. When the pivot unit is located at the second pivot orientation relative to the pivot base, the pivot limit portion is adapted to abut the pivot base limit portion to prevent the pivot unit from falling out of the pivot joint gap. The size and position of the pivot elastic portion and the pivot limiting portion can be configured as needed, thereby reducing the chance of the pivot unit coming out of the pivot seat. In addition, in one embodiment, the pivot unit is connected to the circuit board, and the position of the circuit board is limited by the casing of the electronic device, which can further effectively prevent the pivot unit from coming out of the pivot seat.

Although the present invention has been disclosed as above with specific preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone who is familiar with this technology can still make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the scope defined in the appended patent application.

101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108: pivot unit 11: pivot elastic part 119: Retaining piece of elastic part 12: pivot limit 121, 121’: bumps at the stop 122: stiffener 129: Stopper block 13: base 14: center ring rib 15: Extension rib 2: pivot joint 21: Pivot joint notch 22: Pivot seat accommodating part 23: Pivot seat limit 3: chassis 31: upper cover 32: bottom cover 41: Circuit board 42: Antenna 43: Motor C: axis g: spacing L: minimum notch width L1: base diameter L2: Width of pivot stop W1: First radial width W2: Second radial width E: Electronic device

FIG. 1A shows the pivot structure of the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the pivot unit is not inserted into the pivot base. FIG. 1B shows the pivot structure of the embodiment of the present invention, in which the pivot unit has been inserted into the pivot base. FIG. 1C shows the detailed structure of the base of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1D shows the minimum notch width, base diameter, and pivot limiter width of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 shows the pivot unit of the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 shows a pivot unit of a third embodiment of the invention. Figure 4 shows a pivot unit of a fourth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 5 shows a pivot unit of a fifth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 6 shows a pivot unit of a sixth embodiment of the invention. Fig. 7 shows a pivot unit of a seventh embodiment of the invention. Figure 8 shows a pivot unit of an eighth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9A is an exploded view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 9B is a combination diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention.

101: pivot unit

11: pivot elastic part

119: Retaining piece of elastic part

12: pivot limit

121: bump of the limit part

122: stiffener

129: Stopper block

13: base

14: center ring rib

22: Pivot seat accommodating part

23: Pivot seat limit

g: spacing

Claims (12)

A pivot structure, including: A pivot joint, including a pivot joint notch, a pivot joint accommodating part and a pivot joint limiting part, the pivot joint accommodating part and the pivot joint limiting part define the pivot joint notch; A pivot unit includes at least one pivot elastic portion and at least one pivot limiting portion, the pivot elastic portion and the pivot limiting portion are arranged around an axis of the pivot unit, when the pivot unit is opposite When the pivot joint is in a first pivot orientation, the pivot elastic portion corresponds to the pivot joint limiting portion, and the pivot joint limiting portion is adapted to push the pivot elastic portion to allow the pivot unit to be positioned Into the gap of the pivot seat, when the pivot unit is located at a second pivot orientation relative to the pivot seat, the pivot limiter corresponds to the pivot seat limiter, the pivot limiter It is suitable to abut the limiting part of the pivot seat to prevent the pivot unit from falling out of the gap of the pivot seat. The pivot joint structure as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the pivot unit includes a base, the pivot elastic portion and the pivot limiting portion are simultaneously provided on the base, the pivot elastic portion and the pivot A gap is formed between the shaft limiting parts. The pivot joint structure as described in item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the pivot limiter includes a limiter protrusion and at least one stiffener, the stiffener is connected to the limiter protrusion, when the pivot When the unit is in the second pivot orientation relative to the pivot base, the stiffener provides a supporting force to make the protrusion of the limit portion abut the limit portion of the pivot seat and prevent the pivot unit from coming out of the Outside the gap of the pivot joint. The pivot joint structure as described in item 3 of the patent application scope, wherein the pivot unit further includes a central ring rib, the central ring rib surrounds the axis of the pivot unit, and the stiffening rib connects the central ring rib and The limit portion is convex. The pivot joint structure as described in item 3 of the patent application scope, wherein the pivot unit further includes an extension rib extending along the radial direction of the base, the extension rib corresponds to the pivot limiter, the extension The rib extends from the central ring rib to the edge of the base. The pivot structure as described in item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the stiffener extends in the radial direction of the base. The pivotal connection structure as described in item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the pivot limiting portion includes a limiting portion protrusion, the pivot elastic portion includes an elastic portion protrusion, and the limiting portion protrusion includes a The first radial width, the protrusion of the elastic portion includes a second radial width, the first radial width is greater than the second radial width. The pivot connection structure as described in item 2 of the patent application range, wherein the at least one pivot elastic portion includes a first pivot elastic portion and a second pivot elastic portion, the pivot limiting portion, the first The pivot elastic portion and the second pivot elastic portion are arranged along the circumferential direction of the base portion, and the pivot limiting portion is located between the first pivot elastic portion and the second pivot elastic portion. An electronic device, including: A casing includes a pivoting seat, the pivoting seat includes a pivoting seat notch, a pivoting seat accommodating portion and a pivoting seat limiting portion, the pivoting seat accommodating portion and the pivoting seat restraint The location defines the gap of the pivot joint; and A pivot unit includes at least one pivot elastic portion and at least one pivot limiting portion, the pivot elastic portion and the pivot limiting portion are arranged around an axis of the pivot unit, when the pivot unit is opposite When the pivot joint is in a first pivot orientation, the pivot elastic portion corresponds to the pivot joint limiting portion, and the pivot joint limiting portion is adapted to push the pivot elastic portion to allow the pivot unit to be positioned Into the gap of the pivot seat, when the pivot unit is located at a second pivot orientation relative to the pivot seat, the pivot limiter corresponds to the pivot seat limiter, the pivot limiter It is suitable to abut the limiting part of the pivot seat to prevent the pivot unit from falling out of the gap of the pivot seat. The electronic device as described in item 9 of the patent application scope further includes a circuit board connected to the pivot unit. When the pivot unit is located at a third pivot position relative to the pivot base, the circuit The board abuts the chassis. The electronic device as described in item 10 of the patent application scope further includes an antenna connected to the circuit board. The electronic device as described in item 10 of the patent application scope further includes a motor connected to the pivot unit and adapted to rotate the pivot unit.

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