TWI711919B - Notebook computer - Google Patents

Abstract

A notebook computer includes a computer host, a connector, a power switch, and a display. The computer host has a first side. The connector includes a movable part and a connection part which are connected to each other. The movable part is slidably connected to the computer host to change a distance between the connection part and the first side. The power switch is located on a path which the movable part slides along. The power switch is electrically connected to the computer host. The display is connected to the connection part.

Description

Laptop

The invention relates to a notebook computer, in particular to a notebook computer with a power switch located on a sliding path of a movable part connected to a display.

Most of the existing notebook computers are designed to open and close the display relative to the host, and the host is provided with a power switch. The user can turn on the display and press the power switch to start the notebook computer.

However, in the boot process, most users will first turn on the display and then press the power switch. Such a boot process allows the user to still have a waiting time between pressing the voltage source switch and entering the computer operating system, and the operation is not simple enough.

The present invention is to provide a notebook computer to solve the problem that the boot process of the notebook computer in the prior art is not concise and fast.

The notebook computer disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention includes a host, a connector, a power switch, and a display. The host has a first side. The connecting piece includes a movable part and a connecting part connected to each other. The movable part is slidably connected to the host to change the distance between the connecting part and the first side. The power switch is located on the sliding path of the movable part. The power switch is electrically connected to the host. The display is connected to the connection part.

According to the notebook computer disclosed in the above embodiment, the display is connected to the The connecting part of the connector, and the power switch is located on the sliding path of the movable part of the connector. When sliding the display, the user can slide the movable part together, so that the movable part slides through the power switch to start the host. In this way, the user only needs to perform one action to achieve a simple and fast boot process of the notebook computer.

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 a further explanation of the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d: laptop

100, 100a: host

101, 101a: first side

102: second side

103: Operation surface

110: boss

200, 200a: connector

210, 210a: Activity Department

220, 220a: connecting part

230: middle

300, 300a: power switch

400, 400a, 400b, 400c, 400d: display

401, 401b, 401c, 401d: screen

500, 500b, 500c, 500d: fingerprint sensor

D1: First direction

D2: second direction

D3: Third party

FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the display of the notebook computer in FIG. 1 pivoting relative to the host.

FIG. 3 is a schematic side view of the notebook computer in FIG. 1.

4 is a schematic side view of the movable part of the notebook computer of FIG. 1 sliding relative to the host.

5 is a schematic side view of the display of the notebook computer of FIG. 4 pivoting relative to the host.

FIG. 6 is a partial enlarged schematic side view of the notebook computer in FIG. 3.

FIG. 7 is a schematic side view of a notebook computer according to another embodiment of the invention.

8 is a schematic side view of the movable part of the notebook computer of FIG. 7 sliding relative to the host.

9 is a schematic side view of the display of the notebook computer in FIG. 8 pivoting relative to the host.

10 is a schematic side view of the display of the notebook computer of FIG. 8 pivoting 360 degrees relative to the host.

FIG. 11 is a partially enlarged schematic side view of a notebook computer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a partially enlarged schematic side view of a notebook computer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a partial enlarged schematic side view of a notebook computer according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

The following will describe an embodiment of the present invention. First, please refer to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a notebook computer 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the display 400 of the notebook computer 10 of FIG. 1 pivoting relative to the host 100. FIG. 3 is a schematic side view of the notebook computer 10 of FIG. 1. 4 is a schematic side view of the movable part 210 of the notebook computer 10 of FIG. 1 sliding relative to the host 100.

The notebook computer 10 of this embodiment includes a host 100, a connector 200, a power switch 300, and a display 400. The host 100 has a first side 101 and a second side 102 opposite to each other, and defines a first direction D1 as the first side 101 to the second side 102. The connecting member 200 includes a movable portion 210 and a connecting portion 220 connected to each other. The movable part 210 is slidably connected to the host 100 to change the distance between the connecting part 220 and the first side 101. The power switch 300 is located on the sliding path of the movable part 210. The power switch 300 is electrically connected to the host 100. The display 400 is connected to the connection part 220.

From the above structure and with reference to the drawings, it can be seen that the movable portion 210, the connecting portion 220, and the display 400 are all connected to each other, and can all slide relative to the first side 101 of the host 100 move. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, when the user slides the display 400, the connecting portion 220 and the movable portion 210 will be slid together, the distance between the connecting portion 220 and the first side 101 will change, and the movable portion 210 will be Slide the power switch 300 to start the host 100. In this way, the user only needs to perform one action, namely sliding the display 400, to achieve a simple and fast booting process of the notebook computer 10.

In detail, in this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, when the user holds the display 400 away from one side of the connecting member 200, the display 400, the connecting portion 220 and the movable portion 210 can be combined along the first Sliding in one direction D1 and away from the first side 101. In addition, during the sliding process of the movable part 210, the power switch 300 is pressed to activate the host 100. In this way, when the user holds and slides the display 400, the notebook computer 10 can be turned on.

Please refer to FIGS. 2 and 5 together to describe the structure of the notebook computer 10 in more detail. FIG. 5 is a schematic side view of the display 400 of the notebook computer 10 in FIG. 4 pivoting relative to the host 100. In this embodiment and some embodiments of the invention, the connecting member 200 may further include an intermediate portion 230. The middle part 230 is located between the movable part 210 and the connecting part 220. The opposite ends of the middle portion 230 are respectively pivotally connected to the movable portion 210 and the connecting portion 220 so that the movable portion 210 and the connecting portion 220 of the connecting piece 200 can pivot relatively, but not limited to this. In some other embodiments, the connecting member may not include a middle part, and the movable part is directly pivotally connected to the connecting part; or in some other embodiments, the connecting member may include a plurality of middle parts, and the movable part passes through a plurality of The middle part is pivotally connected to the connecting part; as long as the movable part and the connecting part can pivot relatively.

In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, the display 400 is transparent The movable part 210 is slidably connected to the first side 101 of the host 100, and is pivotally connected to the first side 101 of the host 100 through the connecting part 220. After the user finishes booting up the notebook computer 10 as shown in FIG. 4, the display 400 can be pivoted in a second direction D2 relative to the host 100 as shown in FIG. 5 to complete the execution action of opening the notebook computer 10 . Such a structural design allows the user to start the notebook computer 10 first, and combine the waiting time for the notebook computer 10 to enter the operating system with the time for the user to turn on the display 400 to achieve a fast boot process. In addition, when the user slides and opens the display 400, he holds the display 400 away from the side of the connecting member 200, and does not need to change the operating position to achieve a simple booting action.

Please refer to FIGS. 1 and 2 to describe the structure of the notebook computer 10 in more detail. In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, the host 100 may further have an operating surface 103 facing the display 400. The host 100 may further include a boss 110 on the first side 101. The boss 110 extends away from the operation surface 103. The movable portion 210 is slidably connected to the boss 110 on the first side 101 of the host 100 and can be submerged or protruded from the boss 110. The connecting portion 220 of the connecting member 200 is connected to the movable portion 210 and can sink into or protrude from the boss 110 along with the movable portion 210. The power switch 300 is located in the boss 110. When the notebook computer 10 is closed as shown in Figure 1, since the movable part 210 and the connecting part 220 can be submerged in the boss 110, the display 400 can be aligned with the boss 110 at the first side 101 of the host 100 to achieve Beautiful appearance. When the notebook computer 10 is in the open state as shown in FIG. 2, the movable portion 210 and the connecting portion 220 can protrude from the boss 110 to facilitate the display 400 to pivot relative to the host 100.

Next, please refer to FIG. 6, which is a partial enlarged side view of the notebook computer 10 of FIG. 3. In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, the notebook computer 10 is more A fingerprint sensor 500 may be included. The fingerprint sensor 500 is located on the side of the display 400 away from the connecting member 200 as shown in FIG. 3 and is electrically connected to the host 100. The fingerprint sensor 500 intersects with a screen 401 of the display 400 substantially at a right angle, that is, faces the same direction as the first direction D1. When the user holds the display 400 away from one side of the connector 200 as in the above process, the fingerprint sensor 500 can detect the user’s fingerprint information at the same time. After the notebook computer 10 enters the operating system, the user account can be logged in. This allows users to save time for additional fingerprint input and achieve a faster and more concise boot process.

The aforementioned notebook computer 10 allows the user to slide the display 400 along the first direction D1 to activate the power switch 300, but it is not limited to this structure. Please refer to Figure 7 to Figure 10. FIG. 7 is a schematic side view of a notebook computer 10a according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a schematic side view of the movable portion 210a of the notebook computer 10a of FIG. 7 sliding relative to the host 100a. 9 is a schematic side view of the display 400a of the notebook computer 10a of FIG. 8 pivoting relative to the host 100a. 10 is a schematic side view of the display 400a of the notebook computer 10a of FIG. 8 pivoting 360 degrees relative to the host 100a. In the following, only the differences between another embodiment of the present invention and the foregoing embodiments will be described, and the remaining similarities will be omitted.

In this embodiment and some of the embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, when the user holds the display 400a away from the side of the connecting member 200a, the display 400a, the connecting portion 220a and the The movable portion 210a slides in a direction opposite to the first direction D1 in FIG. 3 (ie, the third direction D3) and moves away from the first side 101a. Similarly, during the sliding process of the movable part 210a, the power switch 300a is pressed to activate the host 100a. The user only needs to hold and slide the display 400a to turn on the notebook computer 10a. When the user is finished After the notebook computer 10a in FIG. 8 is turned on and executed, as shown in FIG. 9, the display 400a can be pivoted in the second direction D2 relative to the host 100a to complete the execution action of opening the notebook computer 10a. It is worth mentioning that, as shown in FIG. 10, the notebook computer 10a is also applicable to a structural design in which the display 400a can pivot 360 degrees in the second direction D2 relative to the host 100a. In this way, the above-mentioned various structural designs can allow notebook computers 10 and 10a with different appearance designs to achieve a simple and fast boot process.

The position of the fingerprint sensor 500 mentioned above is not intended to limit the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 11, which is a partially enlarged schematic side view of a notebook computer 10b according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the following, only the differences between another embodiment of the present invention and the foregoing embodiments will be described, and the remaining similarities will be omitted. In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, the fingerprint sensor 500b and the screen 401b of the display 400b face the same direction. The user can also use the above process to hold one side of the display 400b, and log in to the user account through the fingerprint sensor 500b at the same time when starting and turning on the notebook computer 10b, so as to achieve a faster and simpler boot process.

Please refer to FIG. 12, which is a partially enlarged schematic side view of a notebook computer 10c according to another embodiment of the present invention. The following will only describe the differences between another embodiment of the present invention and the foregoing embodiments, and the remaining similarities will be omitted. In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, the fingerprint sensor 500c and the screen 401c of the display 400c face opposite directions. The user can also use the above process to hold one side of the display 400c, and log in to the user account through the fingerprint sensor 500c at the same time when the laptop 10c is turned on and opened, so as to achieve a faster and simpler boot process.

Please refer to FIG. 13, which is shown in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention A partially enlarged side view of the notebook computer 10d. In the following, only the differences between another embodiment of the present invention and the foregoing embodiments will be described, and the remaining similarities will be omitted. In this embodiment and some embodiments of the present invention, the display 400d has a chamfered design on the side where the fingerprint sensor 500d is provided, and the fingerprint sensor 500d intersects the screen 401d of the display 400d at an obtuse angle. The user can easily hold the display 400d on one side of the guide angle and also boot the notebook computer 10d and log in to the user account through the above process.

According to the notebook computer of the above embodiment, since the movable part, the connecting part, and the display are all connected to each other, and all can slide relative to the first side of the host. When the user slides the display, the connecting part and the movable part will be slid together, the distance between the connecting part and the first side will change, and the movable part can slide through the power switch to start the host. In this way, the user only needs to perform one action, namely sliding the display, to achieve a simple and fast boot process of the notebook computer.

In some embodiments, the display is slidably connected to the first side of the host through the movable part, and is pivotally connected to the first side of the host through the connecting part. This structural design allows the user to start the notebook computer first, and combines the waiting time for the notebook computer to enter the operating system with the time for the user to turn on the display to achieve a fast boot process. In addition, when sliding and opening the display, the user holds the display away from the side of the connector, and does not need to change the operating position to achieve a simple booting action.

In some embodiments, the notebook computer may further include a fingerprint sensor. When the user holds the display away from one side of the connector, the fingerprint sensor can detect the user's fingerprint information at the same time. After the notebook computer enters the operating system, the user account can be logged in for use This saves the time for extra fingerprint input and achieves a faster and more concise boot process.

Although the present invention is disclosed in the foregoing embodiments as described above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with similar art can make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, this The scope of patent protection for inventions shall be determined by the scope of patent applications attached to this specification.

10: laptop

100: host

101: first side

102: second side

110: boss

200: connecting piece

210: Activities Department

220: connecting part

230: middle

300: Power switch

400: display

D1: First direction

Claims (8)

A notebook computer includes: a host with a first side and a second side opposite to each other, the first side to the second side forming a first direction; a connecting member including a movable part connected to each other and A connecting portion, the movable portion is slidably connected to the host to change the distance between the connecting portion and the first side, and the connecting portion can slide in the same direction as the first direction and away from the first side; A power switch is located on the sliding path of the movable part, the power switch is electrically connected to the host; and a display is connected to the connecting part, the host further has an operating surface facing the display, and the host is in the first The side further includes a boss, the boss extends away from the operation surface, the movable part is slidably connected to the boss so as to be immersed in or protrude from the boss, and the power switch is located in the boss. For example, the notebook computer described in the first item of the patent application further includes a fingerprint sensor. The fingerprint sensor is located on the side of the display away from the connector, and the fingerprint sensor is electrically connected to the host. For the notebook computer described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, the fingerprint sensor and the screen of the display intersect substantially at a right angle or at an obtuse angle. For the notebook computer described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, the fingerprint sensor and the screen of the display face the same direction. In the notebook computer described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, the screens of the fingerprint sensor and the display face opposite directions. For the notebook computer described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the movable portion and the connecting portion of the connector are relatively pivotable, the display is slidably connected to the first side of the host through the movable portion and The connecting portion is pivotally connected to the first side of the host. For the notebook computer described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, the connecting member further includes a middle part located between the movable part and the connecting part, and opposite ends of the middle part are pivotally connected to the The movable part and the connecting part enable the movable part and the connecting part to pivot relatively. For the notebook computer described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, the connecting part of the connecting piece is connected to the movable part and can sink into or protrude from the boss along with the movable part.

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