TWI736269B - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device includes a first body, a second body pivoted to the first body and a camera. The second body has a display surface, a back surface opposite to the display surface, a side wall surface connected to the display surface and the back surface and an accommodating groove located at the side wall surface. A top end of the display surface is lower than a top end of the back surface, and the side wall surface extends from the top end of the display surface obliquely and upwardly to the top end of the back surface. The camera is retractably disposed in the accommodating groove. The camera has a front surface, a rear surface opposite to the front surface and a side surface connected to the front surface and the rear surface. A top end of the front surface is lower than a top end of the rear surface, and the side surface extends from the top end of the front surface obliquely and upwardly to the top end of the rear surface

Description

Electronic device

The present invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to an electronic device integrated with a telescopic camera.

With the changes in modern people's lifestyles and work patterns, laptops with high computing performance and portable computers have gradually become indispensable tools for modern people. Generally speaking, most notebook computers have cameras on their displays to provide video and camera functions. In order to maintain the integrity and consistency of the overall appearance of the notebook computer, and to meet the needs of information security, retractable cameras have become the current mainstream design.

In detail, the retractable camera can be classified into a pressing mechanism, a flipping mechanism, and a pull-out mechanism according to its operating mechanism. The pressing mechanism is prone to accidental touch, and the flipping mechanism is prone to jam. In addition, the appearance of retractable cameras using a pull-out mechanism is mostly not integrated with the appearance of the display, so that the overall appearance is incomplete and inconsistent.

The present invention provides an electronic device, which is not only convenient for users to operate, but also can maintain the integrity and consistency of the overall appearance.

The electronic device of the present invention includes a first body, a second body pivotally connected to the first body, and a camera. The second body has a display surface, a back surface opposite to the display surface, a side wall surface connecting the display surface and the back surface, and a receiving groove located on the side wall surface. The top end of the display surface is lower than the top end of the back surface, and the side wall surface extends obliquely upward from the top end of the display surface to the top end of the back surface. The camera is telescopically arranged in the receiving slot. The camera has a front surface, a rear surface opposite to the front surface, and a side surface connecting the front surface and the rear surface. The top end of the front surface is lower than the top end of the rear surface, and the side surface extends obliquely upward from the top end of the front surface to the top end of the rear surface.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned receiving groove has an opening. The opening extends from the display surface through the side wall surface and extends to the back surface.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned camera includes a lens located on the front surface. In the first state, the camera is stored in the receiving groove, the lens is located in the receiving groove, and the top end of the front surface is exposed to the opening. In the second state, the camera moves out of the accommodating slot, and the lens is located outside the accommodating slot.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned camera is stored in the receiving groove, and the side surface of the camera is flush with the side wall surface of the second body.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the rear surface of the aforementioned camera is exposed to the opening, and the rear surface of the camera extends beyond the back surface of the second body.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned camera further includes a buffer protrusion on the rear surface, and the buffer protrusion is exposed to the opening.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned camera further includes a force applying convex portion on the rear surface, and the force applying convex portion is exposed to the opening. The urging convex portion is provided relative to the top end of the surface.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned camera includes a first linear sliding portion, and the second body includes a second linear sliding portion close to the rear surface. The first linear sliding part is slidably coupled to the second linear sliding part

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned second body further includes a first positioning magnet and a second positioning magnet, and the first positioning magnet and the second positioning magnet are respectively disposed at two ends of the second linear sliding portion. The camera further includes a third positioning magnet arranged on the first linear sliding part, and the third positioning magnet is magnetically attracted to the first positioning magnet or the second positioning magnet.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned second body further includes a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion, and the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are respectively disposed on two sides of the second linear sliding portion. end. The camera further includes a third engaging portion provided on the first linear sliding portion, and the third engaging portion is engaged with the first engaging portion or the second engaging portion.

Based on the above, in the electronic device of the present invention, the camera is a telescopic camera, which is quite convenient for the user to operate. On the other hand, there is a first height difference between the front side and the rear side of the second body, and there is a second height difference between the front side and the rear side of the camera. The first height difference is the same or similar to the second height difference, so the integrity and consistency of the overall appearance can be maintained.

In order to make the above-mentioned features and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, the following specific embodiments are described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device in a first state according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the electronic device in a second state according to an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIGS. 1 and 2. In this embodiment, the electronic device 100 may be a notebook computer and includes a first body 110, a second body 120 and a camera 130. The first body 110 can be a host, and has the capabilities of logic operations, signal control, and data access. The first body 110 is provided with a physical input interface, such as a keyboard and/or a touch pad, for the user to input information or control the electronic device 100. The second body 120 may be a display and is electrically connected to the first body 110. The second body 120 is pivotally connected to the first body 110 to switch between the closed state and the expanded state. In the state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the second body 120 is expanded relative to the first body 110.

In other embodiments, the electronic device may be a flexible screen after bending, and the flexible screen after bending forms a usage pattern similar to a notebook computer. A part of the flexible screen can be regarded as the second body and used to display the working screen. Another part of the flexible screen can be regarded as the first body and used for displaying the virtual keyboard.

In other embodiments, the first body and the second body of the electronic device are both displays, the second body is used to display a working screen, and the first body is used to display a virtual keyboard.

Please continue to refer to FIGS. 1 and 2. The camera 130 is a retractable camera and adopts a pull-out mechanism, which is quite convenient for the user to operate. In detail, the second body 120 has a receiving slot 121 for receiving the camera 130. As shown in FIG. 1, the camera 130 is stored in the receiving slot 121 of the second body 120. The appearance surface of the camera 130 and the appearance surface of the second body 120 are flush and smoothly connected to maintain the integrity and consistency of the overall appearance. sex. As shown in FIG. 2, the camera 130 is moved out of the receiving slot 121 of the second body 120 so that the lens 131 of the camera 130 is exposed to the outside.

3A is a partially enlarged schematic front view of the second body and the camera in a second state according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3B is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of a rear view of the second body and the camera in a second state according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4A is a partial enlarged schematic side view of the second body and the camera in a first state according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4B is a partial enlarged schematic side view of the second body and the camera in a second state according to an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIGS. 1, 3A, and 4A. In this embodiment, the second body 120 has a display surface 120a, a back surface 120b opposite to the display surface 120a, a side wall surface 120c connecting the display surface 120a and the back surface 120b, and a receiving groove 121 is located on the side wall surface 120c. The display surface 120a, the side wall surface 120c, and the back surface 120b serve as the appearance surfaces of the second body 120, and there is a first height difference between the top end 1201 of the display surface 120a and the top end 1202 of the back surface 120b. Furthermore, the top 1201 of the display surface 120a is lower than the top 1202 of the back surface 120b, and the sidewall surface 120c extends diagonally from the top 1201 of the display surface 120a to the top 1202 of the back surface 120b.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 3A, and 4B, the camera 130 has a front surface 130a, a rear surface 130b opposite to the front surface 130a, and a side surface 130c connecting the front surface 130a and the rear surface 130b, and the front surface 130a and the side surface 130c And the rear surface 130b serves as the exterior surface of the camera 130. The top end 1301 of the front surface 130a and the top end 1302 of the rear surface 130b have a second height difference, and the first height difference is the same or similar to the second height difference. Furthermore, the top end 1301 of the front surface 130a is lower than the top end 1302 of the rear surface 130b, and the side surface 130c extends obliquely from the top end 1301 of the front surface 130a to the top end 1302 of the rear surface 130b.

When the camera 130 is stored in the receiving slot 121, the side surface 130c of the camera 130 and the side wall surface 120c of the second body 120 are flush and smoothly connected, thereby maintaining the integrity and consistency of the overall appearance, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 4A Shown.

3A and 3B, the receiving groove 121 has an opening 121a, and the opening 121a extends from the display surface 120a of the second body 120 through the side wall surface 120c and extends to the back surface 120b. In detail, the section of the opening 121a located on the display surface 120a of the second body 120 can be used to receive the top 1301 of the front surface 130a of the camera 130, and the section of the opening 121a located on the side wall surface 120c of the second body 120 can be used to receive The side surface 130c of the camera 130 and the section of the opening 121a located on the back surface 120b of the second body 120 can be used to accommodate the rear surface 130b of the camera 130.

1 and 3A, the lens 131 is located on the front surface 130a, in the first state, the camera 130 is stored in the receiving groove 121, wherein the lens 131 is located in the receiving groove 121, and the top 1301 of the front surface 130a is exposed in the opening 121a . As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4A, the top end 1301 of the front surface 130a of the camera 130 is aligned with the top end 1201 of the display surface 120a of the second body 120, and the side surface 130c is aligned with the side wall surface 120c. As shown in FIG. 4A, the display surface 120a of the second body 120 is provided with a protective cover 122 (for example, a glass cover), and the top end 1301 of the front surface 130a of the camera 130 is larger than the top end 1201 of the display surface 120a of the second body 120. The protective cover 122 retracts backward.

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 4B, in the second state, the camera 130 moves out of the receiving slot 121 and the lens 131 is located outside the receiving slot 121. At this time, the top 1301 of the front surface 130a is higher than the top 1201 of the display surface 120a, and the top 1302 of the back surface 130b is higher than the top 1202 of the back surface 120b. In addition, the side surface 130c is higher than the side wall surface 120c, and the side surface 130c is substantially parallel to the side wall surface 120c.

In detail, the exterior surface of the camera 130 and the exterior surface of the second body 120 adopt the same or similar design with a front low and a high rear. When the expansion angle of the second body 120 relative to the first body 110 is between 110 degrees and 120 degrees In the meantime, if the user looks at the display surface 120a of the second body 120, the side surface 130c of the camera 130 and the side wall surface 120c of the second body 120 are visually continuously connected, and visually, the display surface 120a The top 1201 will be close to the top 1202 that overlaps the back 120b, resulting in a narrow border visual effect that the display frame width only extends to the top 1201 of the display surface 120a. Under the same visual effect, more internal accommodating space is obtained inside the second body 120.

3B, 4A and 4B, the rear surface 130b of the camera 130 is exposed to the opening 121a, and the rear surface 130b of the camera 130 exceeds the rear 120b of the second body 120, or in other words, the rear surface 130b of the camera 130 protrudes On the back 120b of the second body 120, it is convenient for the user to apply force to the camera 130 and pull the camera 130 out. Furthermore, the camera 130 further includes a buffer protrusion 132 and a force protrusion 133 on the rear surface 130b, wherein the buffer protrusion 132 and the force protrusion 133 are exposed in the opening 121a, and the buffer protrusion 132 is located on the rear surface 130b. Between the top end 1302 and the urging protrusion 133. In other words, the urging protrusion 133 is provided relative to the top end 1302 of the rear surface 130b.

For example, the number of buffer protrusions 132 can be multiple, and they can be made of rubber, silicone, other elastic materials or other wear-resistant materials, so as to prevent foreign objects from contacting the rear surface 130b of the camera 130, or to slow down The external force acting on the camera 130, or, prevents the user's fingers from slipping off the rear surface 130b of the camera 130. On the other hand, the urging protrusion 133 is substantially located at the bottom end of the rear surface 130 b and protrudes from the rear surface 120 b of the second body 120. For the user, his fingers can easily buckle the force-applying protrusion 133 to pull the camera 130 out with force.

5A is a schematic partial enlarged cross-sectional view of the second body and the camera in a first state according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5B is a partial enlarged schematic cross-sectional view of the second body and the camera in a second state according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, in this embodiment, the camera 130 includes a first linear sliding portion 134, and the second body 120 includes a second linear sliding portion 123 close to the back surface 120b. The first linear sliding portion 134 is disposed in the receiving groove 121 and slidably coupled to the second linear sliding portion 123. The cooperation of the first linear sliding portion 134 and the second linear sliding portion 123 can be used to stabilize the pull-out direction and the pressing-back direction of the camera 130, and the first linear sliding portion 134 and the second linear sliding portion 123 can be slide rails and The combination of chutes, but not limited to this.

Furthermore, the second body 120 further includes a first positioning magnet 124 and a second positioning magnet 125, and the first positioning magnet 124 and the second positioning magnet 125 are respectively disposed at two ends of the second linear sliding portion 123. The first positioning magnet 124 is far away from the opening 121 a of the receiving slot 121, and the second positioning magnet 125 is closer to the opening 121 a of the receiving slot 121. On the other hand, the camera 130 further includes a third positioning magnet 135 disposed on the first linear sliding portion 134, wherein the first linear sliding portion 134 is connected to the force applying convex portion 133, and the third positioning magnet 135 is disposed on the first line The side of the sexual sliding portion 134 away from the urging convex portion 133.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the third positioning magnet 135 is magnetically attracted to the first positioning magnet 124 to prevent the camera 130 from arbitrarily sliding out of the receiving groove 121. As shown in FIG. 5B, the camera 130 is moved out of the receiving slot 121, and the third positioning magnet 135 is magnetically attracted to the second positioning magnet 125 to prevent the camera 130 from being arbitrarily retracted into the receiving slot 121.

6A is a schematic partial enlarged cross-sectional view of the second body and the camera in a first state according to another embodiment of the present invention. 6B is a schematic partial enlarged cross-sectional view of the second body and the camera in a second state according to another embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIGS. 6A and 6B. In this embodiment, the positioning mechanism of the camera 130 and the second body 120 is slightly different from the previous embodiment. Furthermore, the second body 120 further includes a first engaging portion 124a and a second engaging portion 125a, and the first engaging portion 124a and the second engaging portion 125a are respectively disposed at both ends of the second linear sliding portion 123 . The first engaging portion 124 a is far away from the opening 121 a of the receiving groove 121, and the second engaging portion 125 a is closer to the opening 121 a of the receiving groove 121. On the other hand, the camera 130 further includes a third engaging portion 135a disposed on the first linear sliding portion 134, wherein the first linear sliding portion 134 is connected to the urging convex portion 133, and the third engaging portion 135a is disposed on the first linear sliding portion 134. One side of the linear sliding portion 134 far away from the urging convex portion 133.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the third engaging portion 135a is engaged with the first engaging portion 124a to prevent the camera 130 from arbitrarily sliding out of the receiving slot 121. As shown in FIG. 6B, the camera 130 moves out of the receiving slot 121, and the third engaging portion 135a is engaged with the second engaging portion 125a to prevent the camera 130 from being arbitrarily returned into the receiving slot 121.

In summary, in the electronic device of the present invention, the camera is a telescopic camera, which is quite convenient for the user to operate. Furthermore, the rear surface of the camera is provided with a force-applying protrusion, so that the user can apply force to the camera and pull the camera out. On the other hand, there is a first height difference between the front side and the rear side of the second body, and there is a second height difference between the front side and the rear side of the camera. The first height difference is the same or similar to the second height difference, so the integrity and consistency of the overall appearance can be maintained. Furthermore, the top of the front surface of the camera is lower than the top of the rear surface, and the top of the display surface of the second body is lower than the top of the back surface. Furthermore, the side surface of the camera obliquely extends from the top end of the front surface to the top end of the rear surface, and the side wall surface of the second body extends obliquely from the top end of the display surface to the top end of the back surface. When the camera is stored in the receiving slot, the appearance surface of the camera and the appearance surface of the second body are flush and smoothly connected, thereby maintaining the integrity and consistency of the overall appearance.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the relevant technical field can make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to those defined by the attached patent application scope.

100: electronic device 110: First Body 120: Second Body 120a: display surface 120b: back 120c: side wall surface 1201, 1202, 1301, 1302: top 121: Containment Slot 121a: opening 122: protective cover 123: The second linear sliding part 124: The first positioning magnet 125: second positioning magnet 124a: The first engagement part 125a: The second engaging part 130: camera 130a: front surface 130b: rear surface 130c: side surface 131: Lens 132: Buffer convex 133: Force Protruding 134: The first linear sliding part 135: Third positioning magnet 135a: The third engagement part

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device in a first state according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the electronic device in a second state according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3A is a partially enlarged schematic front view of the second body and the camera in a second state according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3B is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of a rear view of the second body and the camera in a second state according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4A is a partial enlarged schematic side view of the second body and the camera in a first state according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4B is a partial enlarged schematic side view of the second body and the camera in a second state according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5A is a schematic partial enlarged cross-sectional view of the second body and the camera in a first state according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5B is a partial enlarged schematic cross-sectional view of the second body and the camera in a second state according to an embodiment of the present invention. 6A is a schematic partial enlarged cross-sectional view of the second body and the camera in a first state according to another embodiment of the present invention. 6B is a schematic partial enlarged cross-sectional view of the second body and the camera in a second state according to another embodiment of the present invention.

100: electronic device

110: First Body

120: Second Body

120a: display surface

120c: side wall surface

1201, 1301: top

121: Containment Slot

121a: opening

130: camera

130a: front surface

130c: side surface

Claims (7)

An electronic device, comprising: a first body; a second body, pivotally connected to the first body, the second body having a display surface, a back surface opposite to the display surface, a side wall surface connecting the display surface and the back surface, and a side wall located on the side A receiving groove on the wall surface, wherein the top end of the display surface is lower than the top end of the back surface, and the side wall surface extends obliquely from the top end of the display surface to the top end of the back surface; and the camera is telescopically arranged in the receiving groove Groove, the camera has a front surface, a rear surface opposite to the front surface, and a side surface connecting the front surface and the rear surface, wherein the top of the front surface is lower than the top of the rear surface, and the side surface is from the front The top end of the surface extends obliquely to the top end of the rear surface, wherein the receiving groove has an opening that extends from the display surface through the side wall surface and extends to the back surface, wherein the rear surface of the camera is exposed to the The rear surface of the camera exceeds the rear surface of the second body, wherein the camera further includes a buffer convex portion on the rear surface, and the buffer convex portion is exposed to the opening. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the camera includes a lens located on the front surface, and in the first state, the camera is stored in the receiving slot, the lens is located in the receiving slot, and the front surface is The top end is exposed to the opening. In the second state, the camera moves out of the receiving slot, and the lens is located outside the receiving slot. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the camera is received in the receiving slot, and the side surface of the camera is flush with the side wall surface of the second body. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the camera further includes a force applying protrusion on the rear surface, and the force applying protrusion is exposed to the opening, and the force applying protrusion is disposed relative to the top end of the rear surface. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the camera includes a first linear sliding portion, and the second body includes a second linear sliding portion close to the rear surface, and the first linear sliding portion is slidably coupled The second linear sliding part. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the second body further includes a first positioning magnet and a second positioning magnet, and the first positioning magnet and the second positioning magnet are respectively disposed on two sides of the second linear sliding portion At the end, the camera further includes a third positioning magnet disposed on the first linear sliding portion, and the third positioning magnet is magnetically attracted to the first positioning magnet or the second positioning magnet. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the second body further includes a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion, and the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are respectively disposed on the second linear At both ends of the sliding portion, the camera further includes a third engaging portion provided on the first linear sliding portion, and the third engaging portion is engaged with the first engaging portion or the second engaging portion.

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