TWI709022B - Cover linkage device - Google Patents

Abstract

A cover linkage device is disclosed, which is arranged in an electronic device. The electronic device has a casing and a displayer. The cover linkage device has a covering unit and a linkage unit. The covering unit is detachably arranged on the casing. When the covering unit is covered on the casing, a light module in the casing can be shielded. The linkage unit is connected between the displayer and the covering unit. When the displayer is opened to a predetermined angle related to the casing, the covering unit is gradually opened by a linkage movement from the linkage unit, and a lighting effect is provided by the light module. Further, an air passage is formed under the covering unit, and cool air can be guided into the case for helping thermal dissipation of a cooling module.

Description

Cover plate linkage device

The invention relates to a cover plate linkage device, in particular to a cover plate linkage device which is applied to electronic devices such as notebook computers and has auxiliary heat dissipation areas and can hide light effects.

Existing notebook computers must rely on fans and cooling fins to help dissipate heat, and their locations are usually behind or on the left and right sides of the notebook body. In order to beautify the appearance and prevent users from being scalded by the heat dissipation module, a fence-like retaining wall is made to prevent the user's fingers from reaching in, and the fence-like retaining wall is a fixed shell, no matter what shape it is used for For a beautiful treatment, there is still a case that blocks the heat dissipation module, which will reduce the heat dissipation performance of the entire notebook, and the barrier wall cannot be rotated or changed. Furthermore, the lighting effects of notebook computers are generally fixed in the same position, and it is impossible to make a hidden design in appearance.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a cover plate linkage device in view of the deficiencies of the prior art. In the lighting effect of the electronic device, a hidden design can be achieved, and the cold air can be guided and the air flow rate can be accelerated to increase The heat dissipation efficiency achieves the effect of reducing the temperature.

In order to solve the above technical problem, the present invention provides a cover linkage device, which is arranged on an electronic device. The electronic device includes a body and a display. The body and the display are pivotally connected to each other, and the body is arranged near the rear end. A lighting module, at least one heat sink is installed in the body Module, the cover plate linkage device includes: a cover plate unit, the cover plate unit can be opened and closed on the body, when the cover unit is closed on the body, the light module can be shielded; and a The linkage unit is connected between the display and the cover unit. When the display is opened to a predetermined angle relative to the body, the linkage unit links the cover unit to gradually open, so that the light generated by the light module The effect is apparent, and an air channel is formed under the cover unit, which can guide cold air into the body to assist the heat dissipation module to dissipate heat.

The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the cover unit of the present invention can be opened and closed on the body. When the cover unit is closed on the body, the area under the cover unit can hide the light module so that the light module The group is hidden in the body, and the lighting effect is revealed only after the cover unit is opened. The hidden design can be achieved, which is not the effect that can be seen directly. In terms of heat dissipation, the present invention adds an air channel that can guide cold air and accelerate the air flow rate. When cold air enters the body, the heat dissipation efficiency can be improved and the temperature of the electronic device can be reduced.

In order to further understand the features and technical content of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings about the present invention. However, the provided drawings are only for reference and description, and are not used to limit the present invention.

1: body

11: Lighting module

12: Cooling module

121: Fan

122: cooling fins

2: display

21: Conflict Department

3: Cover unit

31: Cover body

311: Board

312: Flange

32: Linkage Department

321: Tab

33: The first pivot

4: Linkage unit

41: fixed seat

411: Event Space

412: second pivot

42: movable parts

421: Groove

422: contact surface

5: Air channel

FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional exploded view (1) of the electronic device of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a three-dimensional exploded view (2) of the electronic device of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the electronic device of the present invention in a closed state.

Figure 4 is a rear view of the electronic device of the present invention in a closed state.

Figure 5 is a side view of the electronic device of the present invention in a closed state.

Figure 6 is a detailed view of part VI of Figure 5.

Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the electronic device of the present invention in an open state.

Figure 8 is a rear view of the electronic device of the present invention in an open state.

Fig. 9 is a side view of the electronic device of the present invention in an open state.

Fig. 10 is a detailed view of X in Fig. 9.

Figure 11 is a three-dimensional exploded view (1) of the cover plate linkage device of the present invention.

Figure 12 is a three-dimensional exploded view of the cover plate linkage device of the present invention (2).

The following are specific examples to illustrate the disclosed embodiments of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the concept of the present invention. In addition, the drawings of the present invention are merely schematic illustrations, and are not drawn according to actual dimensions, and are stated in advance. The following embodiments will further describe the related technical content of the present invention in detail, but the disclosed content is not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[Example]

1 to 6, the present invention provides a cover linkage device, the cover linkage device is arranged on an electronic device (such as a notebook computer), the electronic device includes a body 1 and a display 2, the body 1 and The display 2 is pivotally connected to each other by a rotating shaft mechanism (not shown in the figure), so that the display 2 can be rotated relative to the body 1 to adjust different tilt angles of the display 2 and the display 2 can be opened and closed relative to the body 1. A light module 11 is arranged in the body 1 near the rear end. The light generated by the light module 11 can be projected toward the rear of the body 1. The light module 11 can be used to display text or patterns, etc., and can also have different colors. The lighting changes. At least one heat dissipation module 12 is provided in the body 1. In this embodiment, a heat dissipation module 12 is provided near the left and right sides of the body 1, and the heat dissipation module 12 may include a fan 121 and heat dissipation fins. 122. The heat dissipation module 12 can be used to assist the body 1 to dissipate heat.

The cover interlocking device is arranged on the body 1 near the rear end, that is, the cover interlocking device can be arranged on the body 1 near the pivotal display 2. The cover interlocking device includes a cover unit 3 and a link Unit 4. The cover unit 3 is opened and closed on the body 1. When the cover unit 3 is closed on the body 1, the cover unit 3 can shield the light module 11 so that the light module 11 is hidden in the body 1 Inside.

The linkage unit 4 is connected between the display 2 and the cover unit 3. When the display 2 is opened to a predetermined angle relative to the body 1, the cover unit 3 can be gradually opened through the linkage unit 4, and the cover unit 3 When opened, the light module 11 can be exposed, so that the light effect produced by the light module 11 is revealed (as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10).

The shape and structure of the cover unit 3 are not limited. In this embodiment, the cover unit 3 includes a cover body 31 and a linkage portion 32 (see FIGS. 11 and 12). The cover body 31 It can have a plate body 311 and a flange 312. The plate body 311 is elongated. The flange 312 is connected to one end of the plate body 311. The flange 312 can extend downward and protrude from the bottom surface of the plate body 311. To increase the shielding effect of the cover body 31.

The cover body 31 is pivotally connected to the body 1, and the end of the plate body 311 away from the flange 312 may have a first pivot portion 33. The first pivot portion 33 may be a pivot hole, etc., so as to utilize a rotating shaft ( (Figure omitted) and other components are pivotally connected to the machine body 1, so that the cover body 31 of the cover unit 3 can perform cover opening and closing actions.

The linkage portion 32 is connected to one end of the cover body 31. The linkage portion 32 can be connected to the end of the plate body 311 away from the flange 312. The linkage portion 32 is bent and extended in a direction away from the cover body 31. The linkage portion 32 It can be connected to the linkage unit 4 so as to use the linkage unit 4 to link the cover unit 3 to open.

The shape and structure of the interlocking unit 4 are not limited. In this embodiment, the interlocking unit 4 includes a fixed seat 41 and a movable member 42. The fixed seat 41 is fixedly disposed in the body 1. The movable element 42 is arranged in the fixed base 41 so as to be liftable, that is, the fixed base 41 may have a movable space 411 in the fixed base 41, and the movable member 42 may move up and down in the movable space 411. In this embodiment, one end (rear end) of the fixing seat 41 may have a second pivot portion 412, the second pivot portion 412 may be a pivot hole, etc., the first pivot portion 33 and the second pivot The connecting portions 412 can be pivotally connected to each other by means of shaft penetration, etc., so that the cover body 31 can be pivotally connected to the body 1. The manner in which the cover body 31 is pivotally connected to the body 1 is not limited.

The linkage portion 32 of the cover unit 3 is connected to the movable part 42, and the display 2 is formed with an abutting part 21 near the rear end. The abutting part 21 is located above the movable part 42. When the display 2 is opened relative to the body 1, The abutting portion 21 of the display 2 can abut against the top of the movable piece 42, so that the movable piece 42 is pushed down, so that the movable piece 42 is used to push the linkage portion 32 of the cover unit 3 to link the cover unit 3 for opening. action. When the display 2 is closed, the abutting portion 21 of the display 2 is away from the top of the movable member 42, and the cover unit 3 can be reset by its own weight, so that the cover unit 3 can be covered on the body 1.

In this embodiment, the linkage portion 32 has a plurality of protrusions 321, the protrusions 321 are arranged at intervals, and the movable member 42 has a plurality of grooves 421, the grooves 421 are arranged at intervals, and the protrusions 321 are arranged corresponding to the grooves 421, and the protruding pieces 321 are respectively inserted into the grooves 421 so that the linkage portion 32 of the cover unit 3 is connected to the movable member 42. The top of the movable member 42 may have a contact surface 422. When the display 2 is opened relative to the body 1, the abutting portion 21 of the display 2 can abut against the contact surface 422 of the movable member 42 so that the movable member 42 is pushed down.

In this embodiment, when the display 2 is opened to a first angle (for example, 75 degrees to 80 degrees) relative to the body 1, the abutting portion 21 of the display 2 can abut the top of the movable part 42 to make the movable part 42 When descending, the movable member 42 pushes the linkage portion 32 of the cover unit 3 to link the cover unit 3 to start opening. When the display 2 is opened to a second angle (for example, 90 degrees to 100 degrees) relative to the body 1 (as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10), the opening action of the cover unit 3 stops, and at this time the cover unit 3 Open to the maximum angle (full open). After opening the cover unit 3, the light effect of the light module 11 appears and Out. The opening to a first angle or a second angle refers to the angle between the body 1 and the display 2.

Below the cover unit 3 is the heat dissipation area where the heat dissipation module 12 is provided for the electronic device. After the cover unit 3 is opened, the heat dissipation area of the heat dissipation module 12 underneath can be greatly increased, and there is no barrier housing To block the inflow and outflow of wind, the outlet area of the heat dissipation fin 122 and the suction area of the fan 121 can be further enlarged, so that the heat dissipation efficiency of the electronic device is further improved.

In addition, when the cover unit 3 of the present invention is opened, an air channel 5 can be formed under the cover unit 3, and the air channel 5 can guide cold air into the system in the body 1. The cold air has an inclination angle due to the shape of the air channel 5, which will cause a pressure drop to accelerate the air into the body. During the process of cold air passing through the air channel 5, the fluid passes through the heat source, and the temperature of the heat source is reduced, so that the temperature of the whole body 1 is reduced together. The invention guides cold air into the system to achieve the heat dissipation effect of secondary cooling. The cold air flows through the air channel 5 to achieve the first cooling effect, and enters the fan 121 of the heat dissipation module 12. Due to the principle of fluid mechanics, the air will be pushed to the heat dissipation fins 122 for the second cooling effect. Assist the heat dissipation module 12 to dissipate heat. When the cover unit 3 of the present invention is opened, it can form an oblique wind-in elongated structure, can have a lower fluid impedance, and can achieve the effect of reducing the friction sound between the fluid and the structure.

[Beneficial effects of the embodiment]

The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the cover plate linkage device of the present invention includes a cover plate unit and a linkage unit. The cover plate unit is opened and closed on the body, the linkage unit is connected between the display and the cover plate unit, and the display is relative to the body. When opened to a predetermined angle, the cover unit can be gradually opened through the linkage unit. When the cover unit is closed on the body, the lower area of the cover unit can hide the light module, so that the light module is hidden in the body. After the cover unit is opened, the light effect is revealed. When it comes to hidden design, it is not an effect that can be seen directly. In terms of heat dissipation, the present invention adds an air channel that can guide cold air and accelerate the air flow rate. When cold air enters the body, the heat dissipation efficiency can be improved and the temperature of the electronic device can be reduced.

The content disclosed above is only a preferred and feasible embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the scope of the patent application of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made using the description and schematic content of the present invention are included in the application of the present invention. Within the scope of the patent.

1: body

11: Lighting module

2: display

21: Conflict Department

3: Cover unit

31: Cover body

311: Board

312: Flange

32: Linkage Department

321: Tab

4: Linkage unit

41: fixed seat

411: Event Space

42: movable parts

421: Groove

422: contact surface

5: Air channel

Claims (7)

A cover plate linkage device is arranged on an electronic device. The electronic device includes a body and a display. The body and the display are pivotally connected to each other. A light module is arranged in the body near the rear end, and at least A heat dissipation module, the cover interlocking device includes: a cover unit, the cover unit can be opened and closed on the body, the cover unit can shield the light module when it is closed on the body; And a linkage unit connected between the display and the cover unit. When the display is opened to a predetermined angle relative to the body, the linkage unit links the cover unit to gradually open, so that the light module generates The lighting effect is revealed, and an air channel is formed under the cover unit, which can guide cold air into the body to assist the heat dissipation module to dissipate heat; wherein the cover unit includes a cover body and A linkage portion, the cover body is pivotally connected to the body, the linkage portion is connected to one end of the cover body, and the linkage portion is connected to the linkage unit; wherein the cover body has a plate body and a flange The flange is connected to one end of the plate body, the flange extends downward and protrudes from the bottom surface of the plate body, and the end of the plate body away from the flange has a first pivoting portion. According to the cover plate linkage device described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, the first pivotal portion is pivotally connected to the body, and the linkage portion is connected to an end of the plate body away from the flange. The cover plate linkage device described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the linkage unit includes a fixed base and a movable part, the fixed base is fixedly arranged in the machine body, and the movable part is vertically arranged on the fixed base Inside, the linkage portion of the cover unit is connected to the movable part, the display is formed with an abutting part near the rear end, and the abutting part is located above the movable part. When the display is opened relative to the body, the display will interfere The part can resist the top of the movable part, so that the movable part descends, and The movable part is used to push the linkage portion of the cover unit to link the cover unit to open. The cover plate linkage device described in item 3 of the scope of patent application, wherein the linkage portion has a plurality of protrusions, the movable part has a plurality of grooves, and the protrusions are respectively inserted into the grooves, and the movable The top of the piece has a contact surface, and when the display is opened relative to the body, the abutting portion of the display can abut the contact surface of the movable piece, so that the movable piece is lowered. According to the cover plate linkage device described in item 3 of the scope of patent application, one end of the fixing seat has a second pivot part, and the first pivot part and the second pivot part are pivotally connected to each other, so that the cover plate The body is pivotally connected to the body. For the cover linkage device described in item 1 of the patent application, when the display is opened to a first angle relative to the body, the linkage unit links the cover unit to start the opening action, and the display is opened relative to the body When reaching a second angle, the opening action of the cover unit stops. According to the cover plate linkage device described in item 6 of the scope of patent application, the first angle is 75 degrees to 80 degrees, and the second angle is 90 degrees to 100 degrees.

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