TWI778469B - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a main display, a base and a connection bracket. The connection bracket is U-shaped. The connection bracket includes a first section, a second section and a third section. The first section is connected to the second section. The second section is connected to the third section. The first section pivots on the main display. The third section pivots on the base.

Description

electronic device

Embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device, particularly an electronic device having a display.

A conventional electronic cash register generally includes a display and a support base, and the display is connected to the support base. Electronic cash registers are generally equipped with credit card machines, cameras and other devices. However, the conventional electronic cash register is bulky, and it is difficult to install an auxiliary display for customers to view.

An embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device in order to solve the problem of the prior art, which includes a main display, a base, and a connecting frame. The connecting frame is U-shaped, the connecting frame includes a first section, a second section and a third section, the first section is connected to the second section, and the second section is connected to the first section Three sections, the first section is pivotally connected to the main display, and the third section is pivotally connected to the base.

In one embodiment, the first segment is parallel to the third segment, and the first segment is perpendicular to the second segment.

In one embodiment, the main display includes a display back cover, a liquid crystal panel, a display frame and a touch module, the touch module is superimposed on the liquid crystal panel, and the liquid crystal panel is connected to the display back cover, The display frame is connected to the liquid crystal panel and the touch module.

In one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a hinge cover, the hinge cover is connected to the display back case, and the first segment is sandwiched between the hinge cover and the display back case.

In one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a rotating shaft fixing base, the rotating shaft fixing base is directly connected to the display back case, and the first section is sandwiched between the hinge cover and the rotating shaft fixing base.

In one embodiment, the display frame includes a frame fitting portion, the display back case comprises a back casing slot, and the frame fitting portion fits into the back casing slot in a sliding manner.

In one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a cable, wherein the cable is arranged in the connection frame, the base includes a base circuit board, the base circuit board is arranged in the base, the cable is coupled to the main display and the base circuit board.

In one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a card reader coupled to the main display and protruding from a side of a display of the main display.

In one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a scanner coupled to the main display and protruding from a side of a display of the main display.

In one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a biometric authentication machine, and the biometric authentication machine is connected to the base.

In one embodiment, the electronic device further includes an auxiliary display, the main display includes a main display display surface and a main display back, the main display display surface is opposite to the main display back, and the auxiliary display is arranged on the main display back.

In one embodiment, the auxiliary display includes an auxiliary display display surface, and the auxiliary display display surface is perpendicular to the main display display surface.

In one embodiment, in a stacked state, the main display is parallel to the base.

In another embodiment, the present invention further provides an electronic cash register, which includes a main display, a base, and a connecting frame. The connecting frame is U-shaped, the connecting frame includes a first section, a second section and a third section, the first section is connected to the second section, and the second section is connected to the first section Three sections, the first section is pivotally connected to the main display, and the third section is pivotally connected to the base.

Using the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present invention, since the connecting frame is U-shaped, interference between the connecting frame and the main display or the base can be avoided. Thereby, in the stacked state, the overall size of the electronic device can be reduced. In addition, in an embodiment, the design of the rotating shaft of the connecting frame has the advantages of large torsion force and large rotation angle. In addition, the cables are arranged in the connecting frame, so the wires can be prevented from being too messy.

FIG. 1A is a perspective view showing an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention from another perspective. Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B together, the electronic device E1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a main display 1 , a base 2 and a connecting frame 3 . The connecting frame 3 is U-shaped, and the connecting frame 3 includes a first section 31 , a second section 32 and a third section 33 , the first section 31 is connected to the second section 32 , the The second segment 32 is connected to the third segment 33 , the first segment 31 is pivotally connected to the main display 1 , and the third segment 33 is pivotally connected to the base 2 .

FIG. 2 shows the detailed structure of the connecting frame according to the embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2 , in one embodiment, the first segment 31 is parallel to the third segment 33 , and the first segment 31 is perpendicular to the second segment 32 . However, the above disclosure does not limit the present invention, and the angular relationship between the first segment 31 , the second segment 32 and the third segment 33 may also be slightly changed due to design or tolerance.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3 , in one embodiment, the main display 1 includes a display back case 11 , a liquid crystal panel 12 , a display frame 13 and a touch module 14 , the touch module 14 is superimposed on the liquid crystal The panel 12 , the liquid crystal panel 12 is connected to the display back case 11 , and the display frame 13 is connected to the liquid crystal panel 12 and the touch module 14 . In one embodiment, the touch module 14 includes a touch glass.

Referring to FIGS. 1B and 3 , in one embodiment, the electronic device E1 further includes a hinge cover 19 , the hinge cover 19 is connected to the display back case 11 , and the first section 31 is clamped to the hinge cover 19 and the display back shell 11 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , in one embodiment, the electronic device E1 further includes a rotating shaft fixing base 15 , the rotating shaft fixing base 15 is directly connected to the display back shell 11 , and the first section 31 is sandwiched between the hinge cover 19 and the hinge cover 19 . between the rotating shaft fixing seat 15 . In one embodiment, the material of the display back shell 11 may be aluminum alloy, thereby improving the structural strength and avoiding shaking during rotation.

FIG. 1C is a side view showing the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1C , in an embodiment, in a stacked state, the main display 1 is parallel to the base 2 . In the embodiment of the present invention, since the connecting frame 3 is U-shaped, interference between the connecting frame 3 and the main display 1 or the base 2 can be avoided. Thereby, in the stacked state, the overall size of the electronic device can be reduced.

FIG. 4 shows a part of the structure of the main display of the inventive embodiment. Referring to FIG. 4 , in one embodiment, the display frame 13 includes a frame fitting portion 131 , the display back case 11 includes a back casing slot 111 , and the frame fitting portion 131 is fitted in a sliding manner. Close the back cover slot 111 . Specifically, the frame body fitting portion 131 is adapted to slide relative to the back case engaging groove 111 along a combining direction S to fit into the back case engaging groove 111 . The thickness of the main display can be reduced through the above-mentioned sliding fitting design.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the cable according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5, in one embodiment, the electronic device E further includes a cable 39, wherein the cable 39 is arranged in the connecting frame 3, the base 2 includes a base circuit board 29, the base circuit board 29 Set in the base 2 , the cable 39 is coupled to the main display 1 and the base circuit board 29 .

FIGS. 6A and 6B are perspective views showing the electronic device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B , in one embodiment, the electronic device E2 further includes a card reader 41 . The card reader 41 is coupled to the main display 1 and protrudes from a side of a display of the main display 1 . 101. In one embodiment, the card reader 41 may be a swipe card reader or a chip card reader. The card reader 41 is connected to the display back case 11 . In one embodiment, the card reader 41 includes a card reading slot 411 , the card reading slot 411 faces a first direction X, and the first direction X faces the user.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 7 , in one embodiment, the electronic device E3 further includes a scanner 42 , the scanner 42 is coupled to the main display 1 and protrudes from a display side 101 of the main display 1 . In one embodiment, the scanner 42 is connected to the display back case 11 . In one embodiment, the scanner 42 includes a scan head 421 , the card reading slot 421 faces a second direction Y, and the second direction Y is away from the side 101 of the display.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 8 , in one embodiment, the electronic device E4 further includes a biometric authentication machine 43 , and the biometric authentication machine 43 is connected to the base 2 . In some embodiments, the biometric authentication machine 43 may be a fingerprint authentication machine or other forms of biometric authentication machine.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 9, in one embodiment, the electronic device E5 further includes an auxiliary display 44, the main display 1 includes a main display display surface 102 and a main display rear surface 103, the main display display surface 102 is opposite to the main display surface 102 On the back side 103 of the display, the auxiliary display 44 is arranged on the back side 103 of the main display. In one embodiment, the auxiliary display 44 includes an auxiliary display display surface 441 , and the auxiliary display display surface 441 is perpendicular to the main display display surface 102 and is also perpendicular to the main display back 103 .

Using the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present invention, since the connecting frame is U-shaped, interference between the connecting frame and the main display or the base can be avoided. Thereby, in the stacked state, the overall size of the electronic device can be reduced. In addition, in an embodiment, the design of the rotating shaft of the connecting frame has the advantages of large torsion force and large rotation angle. In addition, the cables are arranged in the connecting frame, so the wires can be prevented from being too messy.

Although the present invention has been disclosed above with specific preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art 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 should be determined by the scope of the appended patent application.

E1, E2, E3, E4, E5: Electronics 1: Main monitor 101: Main monitor display surface 102: The back of the main monitor 11: Monitor back shell 111: Back shell card slot 12: LCD panel 13: Display frame 131: Frame fitting part 14: Touch Module 15: Rotary shaft holder 19: Hinged cover 2: base 29: Base circuit board 3: connecting frame 31: The first paragraph 32: Second paragraph 33: The third paragraph 39: Cable 41: Card reader 411: Card reader slot 42: Scanner 421: scan head 43: Biometric Verification Machine 44: Auxiliary Display 441: Auxiliary display display surface S: binding direction X: first direction Y: the second direction

FIG. 1A is a perspective view showing an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention from another perspective. FIG. 1C is a side view showing the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows the detailed structure of the connecting frame according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows a part of the structure of the main display of the inventive embodiment. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the cable according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 6A and 6B are perspective views showing the electronic device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

E1: Electronic device

1: Main monitor

11: Monitor back shell

19: Hinged cover

2: base

3: connecting frame

31: The first paragraph

32: Second paragraph

33: The third paragraph

Claims (11)

An electronic device includes: a main display, wherein the main display includes a display back shell, a liquid crystal panel, a display frame and a touch module, the touch module is superimposed on the liquid crystal panel, the liquid crystal panel connected to the display back shell, the display frame is connected to the liquid crystal panel and the touch module; a base; a connecting frame, the connecting frame is U-shaped, and the connecting frame includes a first section and a second section and a third section, the first section is connected to the second section, the second section is connected to the third section, the first section is pivotally connected to the main display, and the third section is pivotally connected the base; and a hinge cover, the hinge cover is connected to the display back case, and the first section is sandwiched between the hinge cover and the display back case. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first segment is parallel to the third segment, and the first segment is perpendicular to the second segment. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a rotating shaft fixing base, the rotating shaft fixing base is directly connected to the display back case, and the first section is sandwiched between the hinge cover and the rotating shaft fixing base. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the display frame includes a frame fitting portion, the display back case comprises a back case slot, and the frame fitting portion is slidably fitted to the back case card slot. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a cable, wherein the cable is arranged in the connection frame, the base comprises a base circuit board, the base The circuit board is arranged in the base, and the cable is coupled to the main display and the base circuit board. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a card reader coupled to the main display and protruding from a side of a display of the main display. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a scanner, which is coupled to the main display and protrudes from a side of a display of the main display. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a biometric authentication machine connected to the base. An electronic device, comprising: a main display; a base; a connecting frame, the connecting frame is U-shaped, the connecting frame comprises a first section, a second section and a third section, the first section The segment is connected to the second segment, the second segment is connected to the third segment, the first segment is pivotally connected to the main display, the third segment is pivotally connected to the base; and an auxiliary display, the main display It includes a main display display surface and a main display back surface, the main display display surface is opposite to the main display back surface, and the auxiliary display is arranged on the main display back surface. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the auxiliary display includes an auxiliary display display surface, and the auxiliary display display surface is perpendicular to the main display display surface. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein, in a stacked state, the main display is parallel to the base.

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