TWI811068B - Transmission base and electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device comprises an input unit and a transmission base. The transmission base is pivotally connected to the input unit, and the transmission base comprises at least one pivotal concave portion, a first wall portion, a second wall portion and a third wall portion. At least one pivoting concave portion has a first side wall portion and a second side wall portion opposite to each other. The first wall portion is connected to the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion. The second wall portion is connected to the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion. The third wall portion is connected to the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion. The first wall portion and the second wall portion are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the third wall portion. The inner surface of the third wall portion respectively forms inclined surfaces toward the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion, and each of the inclined surfaces has an opening at the end thereof.

Description

Transmission socket and electronic device

An electronic device, in particular a portable electronic device and a transmission seat of the electronic device.

A known portable electronic device, because it is often carried or used outdoors, may cause water to enter the electronic device in rainy days or other conditions. If it cannot be drained in time and water accumulation occurs, it will further affect the electronic device. lifespan.

Therefore, in order to facilitate drainage, such portable electronic devices usually have additional holes at the bottom of the casing to achieve the effect of drainage. However, opening additional holes on the casing may make it easier for foreign matter such as water or dust to enter the electronic device, and opening too many holes on the casing may also easily affect the appearance of the electronic device.

In view of this, an electronic device is provided according to an embodiment, including an input unit and a transmission socket. The transmission base is pivotally connected to the input unit, and the transmission base includes at least one pivotal recess, a first wall, a second wall and a third wall. At least one pivotal recess has a first side wall and a second side wall opposite to each other. The first wall portion is respectively connected to the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion. The second wall portion is respectively connected to the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion. The third wall part is respectively connected to the first side wall part and the second side wall part. The first wall portion and the second wall portion are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the third wall portion, and the inner surface of the third wall portion forms slopes towards the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion respectively, and has an opening at the end of each slope. hole.

In some embodiments, at least one pivotal recess is two, and the inner surface of the third wall portion between the two pivotal recesses has a junction portion, and the junction portion forms slopes toward the first side wall and the second side wall respectively. .

In some embodiments, the two pivotal recesses are respectively located on opposite outermost sides of the transmission seat.

In some embodiments, the junction portion is located at the center of the inner surface of the third wall portion.

In some embodiments, the height of the slope gradually decreases from the interface portion toward the first sidewall portion and the second sidewall portion.

In some embodiments, the heights of the slopes gradually decrease toward the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion respectively.

In some embodiments, each opening is opened in the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion respectively and connected with each inclined surface.

In some embodiments, a display unit is further included, and the transmission base further includes a receiving groove for receiving the display unit.

In some embodiments, a pivot member is further included, and the pivot member is disposed in at least one pivot recess, so that the input unit and the transmission seat can rotate relative to each other.

Another embodiment provides a transmission base, including at least one pivotal recess, a first wall, a second wall and a third wall. At least one pivotal recess has a first side wall and a second side wall opposite to each other. The first wall portion is respectively connected to the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion. The second wall portion is respectively connected to the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion. The third wall part is respectively connected to the first side wall part and the second side wall part. The first wall portion and the second wall portion are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the third wall portion, and the inner surface of the third wall portion forms slopes towards the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion respectively, and has an opening at the end of each slope. hole.

To sum up, according to the electronic device and the transmission seat provided by the above-mentioned embodiments, the water inside the electronic device and the transmission seat is guided to the pivotal recess through the inner surface of the inclined surface, and the water flows from the original pivotal recess. The holes are discharged, thus avoiding additional openings on the surface of the casing, causing the problem of easy entry of foreign matter, and also eliminating the holes on the casing to keep the appearance of the casing flat.

Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2. FIG. 1 is a partial exploded view of an electronic device according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view of the transmission seat in FIG. 1 . In the first embodiment, the transmission seat 130 includes at least one pivotal recess 135 , a first wall 131 , a second wall 132 and a third wall 133 . The detailed structure of the transmission seat 130 will be described later. The transmission stand 130 can be applied to the electronic device 100 . In the first embodiment, the electronic device 100 is, for example, a portable computer, but it is not limited thereto, and the transmission socket 130 can also be applied to other types of electronic devices. In this embodiment, the electronic device 100 includes an input unit 110 and the above-mentioned transmission base 130 . In addition, the portable computer shown in this embodiment further includes a pluggable and independently operable display unit 150 to facilitate use and operation in different situations. When it is necessary to connect the display unit 150 to the input unit 110 , such as a keyboard, for expansion, the assembly can be completed by inserting the display unit 150 into the receiving slot 137 of the transmission base 130 .

The transmission base 130 is pivotally connected to the input unit 110 . In the first embodiment, the input unit 110 is, for example, a keyboard device or a touch pad, and the transmission base 130 can pivot relative to the input unit 110 .

About the detailed structure of the transmission seat 130. In the first embodiment, the transmission seat 130 is pivotally connected to the input unit 110 through at least one pivotal recess 135 . At least one pivotal concave portion 135 has a first side wall portion 1351 and a second side wall portion 1352 opposite to each other. In the first embodiment, the first side wall portion 1351 and the second side wall portion 1352 are respectively the left and right side wall portions of the pivot joint concave portion 135 in FIG. 2 . Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 at the same time, the first wall portion 131 is respectively connected to the first side wall portion 1351 and the second side wall portion 1352 . The second wall portion 132 is respectively connected to the first side wall portion 1351 and the second side wall portion 1352 . The third wall portion 133 is respectively connected to the first side wall portion 1351 and the second side wall portion 1352 . The first wall portion 131 and the second wall portion 132 are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the third wall portion 133, and the inner surface 1331 of the third wall portion 133 forms an inclined surface toward the first side wall portion 1351 and the second side wall portion 1352 respectively, and There is an opening 1353 at the end of each slope.

In the first embodiment, the first wall portion 131 and the second wall portion 132 are wall portions on opposite sides, the first wall portion 131, the second wall portion 132 are connected with the third wall portion 133 and surround to form a receiving groove 137. As shown in Figure 2, the inner surface 1331 of the third wall portion 133 forms two slopes, and the inner surface 1331a of the third wall portion 133 connected with the first side wall portion 1351 is formed by the left side of the transmission seat 130 toward the first side wall portion 1351. Slope from high to low. The inner side surface 1331b of the third wall portion 133 connected to the second side wall portion 1352 forms a slope from high to low from the right side of the transmission seat 130 toward the second side wall portion 1352 . In this way, when the electronic device 100 is in use, the water entering the inner space of the transmission base 130 through the gap between the transmission base 130 and the display unit 150 can guide the water to the pivotal recess 135 through the inner surfaces 1331a, 1331b, and pass through the inclined surfaces respectively. The opening 1353 at the end exits. Here, the slope end refers to the bottom end of the slope. In the first embodiment, there is one pivotal recess 135 , but it is not limited thereto.

Specifically, through the inner surface 1331 forming the inclined surface, the water in the inner space of the transmission seat 130 of the electronic device 100 is guided to the pivotal recess 135, and the water can be discharged from the opening 1353, so as to avoid water in the transmission seat 130 of the electronic device 100. Holes are additionally set on the third wall portion 133 of the third wall portion 133 to allow the water to be discharged to cause the problem that foreign matter is easy to enter. The holes on the third wall portion 133 can also be omitted to keep the appearance of the transmission seat 130 smooth.

In the first embodiment, the openings 1353 are opened in the first side wall portion 1351 and the second side wall portion 1352 respectively and are connected to the slopes. As shown in FIG. 2 , the opening 1353a located in the first side wall portion 1351 leads the inner surface 1331a to the pivotal recess 135, and the opening 1353b located in the second side wall portion 1352 leads the inner surface 1331b to the pivotal recess 135, The water in the inner space of the transmission seat 130 is guided through the slope and discharged through the openings 1353a and 1353b.

In the first embodiment, the electronic device 100 further includes a pivot member 170 disposed in the pivot recess 135 so that the input unit 110 and the transmission base 130 can rotate relative to each other. As shown in FIG. 1 , the input unit 110 is pivotally connected to the pivot recess 135 through the pivot member 170 , so that the input unit 110 and the transmission seat 130 can pivot relative to each other.

Next, please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 . Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of a transmission seat according to a second embodiment. FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the transmission seat in FIG. 3 . The similar structure of the second embodiment to the first embodiment will not be repeated. In the second embodiment, there are two pivotal recesses 235 of the electronic device, and the inner surface 2331 of the third wall portion 233 between the two pivotal recesses 235a, 235b has a boundary portion 2332 . Slopes are formed from the boundary portion 2332 toward the first side wall portion 2351 and the second side wall portion 2352 respectively. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 , the inner surface 2331 has a boundary portion 2332 as an apex of the slope, and the height of the inner surface 2331 gradually decreases from the boundary portion 2332 toward the second side wall portion 2352 and the first side wall portion 2351 on the left and right sides. As shown in FIG. 4 , the inner surface 2331 forms a slope from high to low from the interface portion 2332 toward the second side wall portion 2352 of the pivotal recess 235a, and the inner surface 2331 is from the interface portion 2332 toward the first side wall portion 2351 of the pivotal recess 235b. Form a slope from high to low. In this way, the water entering the receiving groove 137 can be respectively guided to the two pivotal recesses 235a, 235b and discharged from the two openings 2353 at the end of the inclined plane.

In the second embodiment, the two pivotal recesses 235a, 235b are respectively located on the opposite outermost sides of the transmission base 230, but it is not limited thereto. For example, the position of the pivotal recess can also be located between the center of the transmission seat and the outermost side. The specific structure of this embodiment will be described in detail later. In the second embodiment, the interface portion 2332 is located at the center of the inner surface 2331 of the third wall portion 233 to guide the level entering the inner space to the pivotal recesses 235a, 235b on the left and right sides, but it is not limited thereto. For example, the junction portion 2332 can also be located between the center of the inner surface 2331 and the outermost side, as long as the path from the junction portion 2332 to the openings 2353 of the pivotal recesses 235a, 235b on the left and right sides is formed from high to low. The slope can be.

See Figure 5. Fig. 5 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view of a transmission seat according to a third embodiment. In the third embodiment, the pivotal recess 335 is exemplified by two pivotal recesses 335a, 335b. As shown in FIG. The pivotal concave portion 335b is located closer to the center between the center of the transmission seat 330 and the opposite extreme right. It can be seen from the first embodiment, the second embodiment and the third embodiment that the pivotal recesses can be arranged at any position of the transmission seat, and different numbers of pivotal recesses can be provided as required. In this embodiment, the inner side surface 3331 of the third wall portion 333 between the two pivotal recesses 335a, 335b has a border portion 3332, and the border portion 3332 faces the second side wall portion 3352a of the pivotal recess 335a and the pivotal recess respectively. The first side wall portion 3351b of 335b forms a slope. As shown in FIG. 5 , the inner surface 3331 forms a slope from high to low from the interface portion 3332 to the second side wall portion 3352a of the pivotal recess 335a, and the inner surface 3331 is from the interface portion 3332 to the first side wall portion 3351b of the pivotal recess 335b. Form a slope from high to low. In addition, the inner surface 3331a connected to the first side wall portion 3351a of the pivotal recess 335a forms a slope from the left side of the transmission base 330 to the first side wall portion 3351a from high to low. The inner side surface 3331b connected to the second side wall portion 3352b of the pivotal recess 335b forms a slope from high to low from the right side of the transmission seat 330 toward the second side wall portion 3352b. In this way, the water entering the inner space can be respectively guided to the two pivotal recesses 335a, 335b and discharged from the four openings 3353 at the end of the slope.

In summary, according to the electronic device and the transmission seat provided by various embodiments, the water entering the interior of the electronic device and the transmission seat can be guided to the pivotal recess through the inner surface of the inclined surface, and the water can flow from the pivotal recess The hole drains. Because the pivotal concave portion is used to provide the pivotal assembly with openings, it can also avoid the problem of extra holes on the surface of the casing, causing foreign objects to easily enter, and can also save holes on the casing. Keep the appearance of the casing flat.

Although the present disclosure has been disclosed above with some embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present disclosure. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the technical field may make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of patent protection in this case must be defined by the scope of patent application attached to this specification.

100: Electronic device

110: input unit

130: transmission seat

131: the first wall

132: second wall

133: The third wall

1331, 1331a, 1331b: inner side surfaces

135: Pivot joint recess

1351: first side wall portion

1352: the second side wall

1353, 1353a, 1353b: opening

137: holding slot

150: display unit

170: Pivot piece

230: transmission seat

233: The third wall

2331: Medial surface

2332: Junction

235, 235a, 235b: pivotal recess

2351: first side wall

2352: second side wall

2353: opening

330: transmission seat

333: The third wall

3331, 3331a, 3331b: inner surface

3332: Junction

335, 335a, 335b: pivotal recess

3351a, 3351b: first side wall portion

3352a, 3352b: second side wall portion

3353: opening

FIG. 1 is a partial exploded view of an electronic device according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view of the transmission seat in FIG. 1 . Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of a transmission seat according to a second embodiment. FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the transmission seat in FIG. 3 . Fig. 5 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view of a transmission seat according to a third embodiment.

100: Electronic device

110: input unit

130: transmission seat

131: the first wall

132: second wall

133: The third wall

135: Pivot joint recess

137: holding slot

150: display unit

170: Pivot piece

Claims (11)

An electronic device, comprising: an input unit; and a transmission seat, the transmission seat is pivotally connected to the input unit, and the transmission seat includes: at least one pivotal concave portion, having a first side wall portion and a second side wall portion opposite to each other ; a first wall portion, respectively connected to the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion; a second wall portion, respectively connected to the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion; and a third wall portion, respectively connected to The first side wall portion and the second side wall portion, the first wall portion and the second wall portion are respectively connected to opposite sides of the third wall portion, and the inner surfaces of the third wall portion are respectively facing the first side wall The portion and the second side wall portion form a slope, and an opening is formed at the end of each slope; wherein, each of the openings is respectively opened in the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein there are two at least one pivotal recess, and the inner surface of the third wall between the two pivotal recesses has a junction, and the junctions are respectively facing the The first side wall portion and the second side wall portion form the slope. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the two pivotal recesses are respectively located on opposite outermost sides of the transmission seat. The electronic device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the boundary portion is located at the center of the inner surface of the third wall portion. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the height of the slope gradually decreases from the boundary portion toward the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the heights of the slopes gradually decrease toward the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion respectively. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the openings is connected with each of the slopes. The electronic device according to claim 1 further includes a display unit, and the transmission base further includes a receiving groove for receiving the display unit. In the electronic device according to claim 8, the first side wall portion, the second side wall portion and the third wall portion are connected to surround and form the accommodating groove. The electronic device according to claim 1 further includes a pivot member disposed in the at least one pivot recess so that the input unit and the transmission base can rotate relative to each other. A transmission seat, comprising: a pivotal concave portion having a first side wall portion and a second side wall portion opposite to each other; a first wall portion respectively connecting the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion; a second wall part, connecting the first side wall part and the second side wall part respectively; and a third wall part, connecting the first side wall part and the second side wall part respectively, and connecting the first wall part and the second wall part respectively On the two opposite sides of the third wall portion, the inner surface of the third wall portion respectively forms a slope facing the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion, and has an opening at the end of each slope; wherein, Each of the openings is respectively opened on the first side wall portion and the second side wall portion.

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