TWM532044U - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device is provided, including a first display module, a second display module, a connecting member, and a retractable linkage mechanism. The first display module has a display surface. The connecting member is pivotally connected to the first display module. The retractable linkage mechanism is pivotally connected to the connecting member. The second display module is connected to the retractable linkage mechanism. The second display module can be moved along an open direction with respect to the first display module by the retractable linkage mechanism. The second display module can be rotated around a rotary axis with respect to the first display module by the connecting member.

Description

Electronic device

The present invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to an electronic device having a plurality of display modules.

As the times progress, the frequency with which people use electronic devices with displays to perform communication or entertainment functions, such as viewing movies, is increasing. However, for an electronic device that only contains one display, if the user wants to increase the display area of the display, it may need to purchase an additional display to achieve the effect of the large screen, but this may cause additional Spending and occupying too much space and other issues. In view of this, how to provide an electronic device having a plurality of display modules and being easily stored has become an important issue.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides an electronic device including a first display module, a second display module, a connecting member, and a telescopic link mechanism. The first display module has a display surface, the connecting member is pivotally connected to the first display module, the telescopic link mechanism is pivotally connected, and the second display module is connected to the telescopic link mechanism, wherein the second display module The second display module is rotatable relative to the first display module in a deployment direction by the telescopic link mechanism, and the second display module is rotatable relative to the first display module about a rotation axis by the connecting member.

In an embodiment, the electronic device further includes a support member. The first display module is pivotally connected to support the electronic device.

In an embodiment, the electronic device further includes a first magnetic component and a second magnetic component respectively disposed on the first display module and the support member, and the support member is disposed between the first and second magnetic components The magnetic attraction is fixed to the first display module.

In one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a sensor and a control unit, respectively disposed on the first and second display modules, when the second display module moves in a deployment direction relative to the first display module or When the first display module rotates around the rotation axis, the sensor senses the posture of the second display module and transmits a signal to the control unit to activate the power of the second display module.

In an embodiment, the telescopic link mechanism has at least one pair of scissor links pivotally connected to each other.

The present invention provides another electronic device, including a first, second, and third display module, wherein the first display module has a first side, a second side, and a display surface, wherein the second side is opposite to the first side The second display module is pivotally connected to the first side, and the third display module is pivoted to the second side, wherein the second and third display modules are rotatable relative to the first display module.

In an embodiment, the electronic device further includes a first magnetic component and a second magnetic component. The first and second magnetic components are respectively disposed on the first side and the second display module, and the second display module When the first display module is in an unfolded state, the first and second display modules do not overlap each other in the normal direction of the display surface, and the second display module is between the first and second magnetic components The magnetic attraction is fixed to a predetermined angle with respect to the first side.

In an embodiment, the foregoing electronic device further includes a sensor and a control unit, the sensor is disposed on the first side for sensing the posture of the second display module, and the control unit is disposed on the second display module, and the second display module is opposite to the first display module When in an unfolded state, the first and second display modules do not overlap each other in the normal direction of the display surface, and the sensor transmits a signal to the control unit to activate the power of the second display module.

In an embodiment, when the second and third display modules are in a closed state relative to the first display module, the first, second, and third display modules overlap each other in a normal direction of the display surface. .

In one embodiment, the second display module rotates about a rotation axis, and the rotation axis is perpendicular to the display surface of the first display module.

1, 2, 3‧‧‧ electronic devices

10, 20, 30‧‧‧ first, second and third display modules

40‧‧‧Input module

50‧‧‧Support

60, 70, 80‧‧‧ first, second and third magnetic components

11, 12, 111, 222‧‧‧ pivotal parts

13‧‧‧Connecting parts

14‧‧‧ Telescopic linkage

15‧‧‧ trench

16, 17, 18‧‧‧ Sensors

101‧‧‧shell

110‧‧‧ first side

120‧‧‧ second side

141‧‧‧End

Directions 510, 520, 610, 620‧‧

A‧‧‧Expanding direction

B‧‧‧Desktop

D‧‧‧ Direction

F1, F2‧‧‧ external force

K‧‧‧ keyboard

R, R', R"‧‧‧ rotating shaft

S‧‧‧ display surface

T‧‧‧ Trackpad

1A is a schematic view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2A-2C is a schematic view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention placed on a desktop; and FIG. 3A-3B is a view showing an implementation of the present invention. The second and third display modules are in an unfolded state with respect to the first display module. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the rotation of the second and third display modules according to an embodiment of the present invention with respect to the first display module. 5A-5C are schematic views showing an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention; and FIGS. 6A-6B are views showing an electronic device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

The other scope applicable to the device of this creation will be followed by The details provided are clear and easy to see. It is to be understood that the following detailed description, as well as the specific embodiments, are intended to

First, please refer to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an electronic device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the electronic device 1 is, for example, a notebook computer, which is mainly composed of a first display module 10, a second display module 20, a third display module 30, and an input module 40. composition. The first display module 10 is pivotally connected to the input module 40, so that the first display module 10 can be rotated relative to the input module 40. The first display module 10 has a housing 101 and a display surface S, and a second The third display modules 20 and 30 are movably disposed on the back side of the casing 101, and the keyboard K and the touch panel T are disposed on the surface of the input module 40. In addition, as can be seen from FIG. 1 , when the second and third display modules 20 , 30 are in a closed state relative to the first display module 10 , the second and third display modules 20 , 30 and the first The display modules 10 overlap each other in one of the normal directions of the display surface S.

Referring to FIG. 2A, FIG. 2A is a schematic diagram showing the electronic device 1 in FIG. 1 placed on a desktop B and a support member 50 is unfolded relative to the first display module 10. As shown in FIG. 2A, the electronic device 1 is provided with a support member 50 pivotally connected to the back side of the housing 101, wherein the support member 50 is rotatable relative to the first display module 10. When the user wants to use the electronic device 1, an external force F1 can be applied to unfold the support member 50 and abut against the table B, so that the support of the support member 50 enables the electronic device 1 to be more stably Place it on desktop B.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 2A-2B, a first magnetic element 60 and a second magnetic element 70 are respectively disposed on the casing 101 and the support member 50. As can be seen from FIG. 2B, when the user finishes using the electronic device 1, an external force F2 can be applied. The first display module 10 is closed in the direction of the input module 40, and the support member 50 is separated from the table top B. At this time, the magnetic attraction force between the first and second magnetic members 60 and 70 can automatically support the support. The member 50 is stowed (as indicated by direction D in Figure 2B) and adsorbed to the back side of the housing 101 (as shown in Figure 2C).

Next, please refer to FIG. 3A-3B. FIG. 3A-3B is a schematic diagram showing the second and third display modules 20 and 30 being deployed in the unfolded state with respect to the first display module 10. As shown in FIG. 3B, the back side of the electronic device 1 of the present embodiment is provided with two sets of corresponding pivoting members 11, 12, a connecting member 13, a telescopic link mechanism 14, and a groove 15 for respectively actively The second and third display modules 20, 30 are connected. The pivoting members 11 and 12 are respectively disposed on the housing 101 and the connecting member 13 and are pivotally connected to each other. The pivoting members 11 and 12 can pivotally connect the connecting member 13 to the housing 101 of the first display module 10; As shown in FIG. 3B , the telescopic link mechanism 14 is pivotally connected to the second display module 20 , the groove 15 is formed on the connecting member 13 , and a sensor 16 is disposed on the housing 101 . on. In the present embodiment, the telescopic link mechanism 14 may have, for example, at least a pair of scissor linkages that are pivotally connected to each other.

When the second display module 20 is switched from the closed state (Fig. 1) to the expanded state (Fig. 3A-3B) with respect to the first display module 10, the end portion 141 of the telescopic link mechanism 14 is in the groove. Sliding in the slot 15 to extend the telescopic link mechanism 14 in a deployment direction A (Fig. 3B). At this time, the second display module 20 is in an unfolded state away from the first display module 10 toward the deployment direction A. Similarly, Through the extension of the telescopic link mechanism 14, the third display module 30 can be moved relative to the first display module 10 to be in an unfolded state. In this way, by the extension of the telescopic link mechanism 14, the first, second, and third display modules 10, 20, 30 can no longer overlap each other. The display area of the screen is increased, wherein the user can simultaneously view the plurality of display modules 10, 20, 30 of the electronic device 1 from the front of the electronic device 1, as shown in FIG. 3A.

Continuing to refer to FIG. 3B , the sensor 16 disposed on the housing 101 is, for example, an infrared sensor, and the second and third display modules 20 , 30 are closed from the first display module 10 . 1) When the switch to the unfolded state (Fig. 3B), the second and third display modules 20, 30 are away from the first display module 10, and the sensor 16 is no longer displayed by the second and third displays. The modules 20 and 30 are shielded and can transmit electronic signals or optical/electromagnetic signals to the control unit in the second and third display modules 20 and 30 through wires or wirelessly to activate the second and third display modes. Group 20, 30 power supply. In this way, the user can simply open the second and third display modules 20 by simply pulling the second and third display modules 20 and 30 relative to the first display module 10 in the deployment direction A. The power supply of 30 can greatly improve the convenience of use.

Please refer to FIG. 3B and FIG. 4 together. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the rotation of the second and third display modules 20 and 30 in FIG. 3B relative to the first display module 10. As shown in FIGS. 3B and 4, the second and third display modules 20 and 30 can pass through the pivoting member 11 because the pivoting members 11 and 12 fixed to the housing 101 and the connecting member 13 are pivotally connected to each other. 12, rotating relative to the first display module 10 about a rotation axis R (FIG. 3B); thus, when the user uses the electronic device 1, the second and third display modules 20, 30 can be rotated. In order to adjust the angle, the electronic device 1 of the present invention can not only have multiple screens, but also adjust the angles of the respective screens according to different usage scenarios, thereby providing a wider and more varied display than the electronic device having only a single screen. Features.

5A-5B is an illustration of the electronic device 2 of another embodiment of the present invention intention. As shown in FIG. 5A, the electronic device 2 of the present embodiment is mainly composed of a first display module 10, a second display module 20, a third display module 30, and an input module 40. The first display module 10 has a display surface S and has a first side 110 and a second side 120 opposite to the first side 110. As can be seen from the 5A, 5B, the two pivot members 111, 222 The first and second display modules 20 and 30 are respectively pivotally connected to the second and third display modules 20 and 30, wherein the second and third display modules 20 and 30 are respectively connected by the pivoting member. 111, 222 is rotated relative to the first display module 10 about the rotation axis R' (as indicated by the arrow directions 510, 520 in FIG. 5B) to facilitate the user to adjust the viewing angle.

Continuing to refer to FIGS. 5A and 5B , the two first magnetic elements 60 are respectively disposed on the first side 110 and the second side 120 of the first display module 10 , and a second magnetic element 70 and a third magnetic element 80 are respectively disposed. They are respectively disposed on the second and third display modules 20 and 30 and correspond to the first magnetic element 60. It should be noted that when the second and third display modules 20 and 30 are in an unfolded state relative to the first display module 10 (as shown in FIG. 5A), the second and third display modules 20 and 30 are The first display module 10 does not overlap each other in the normal direction of the display surface S. In this case, the first magnetic component 60 and the second and third magnetic components 70 disposed on the first and second sides 110 and 120 are The attractive force generated between the 80s allows the second and third display modules 20, 30 to be fixed at a predetermined angle with respect to the first and second sides 110, 120, respectively.

In addition, two sensors 16 are respectively disposed on the first side 110 and the second side 120, and the sensors 17 and 18 are respectively disposed on the second and third display modules 20 and 30, wherein the foregoing sensing The devices 16, 17, 18 are, for example, infrared sensors, magnetic sensors or optical sensors. When the second and third display modules 20 and 30 are in an unfolded state relative to the first display module 10 (FIG. 5A), by setting the first and the The sensor 16 and the sensors 17 and 18 on the two sides 110 and 120 can detect whether the second and third display modules 20 and 30 are in an unfolded state, wherein the sensors 17 and 18 can be through a wire or wirelessly. The transmission means transmits the electronic signal or the optical/electromagnetic signal to the control unit in the second and third display modules 20, 30 to automatically turn on the power of the second and third display modules 20, 30. However, the sensor 16 may be disposed only on both sides of the first display module 10, or the sensors 17, 18 may be disposed only on the second and third display modules 20, 30 for detecting The third display module 20, 30 is in an unfolded state, and is not limited to the content disclosed in the foregoing embodiments.

FIG. 5C is a schematic diagram showing the second and third display modules 20 and 30 being in a closed state with respect to the first display module 10, when the user finishes using the electronic device 2 and wants to use the second and third display modules 20, When the 30 is folded into the closed state, only the second and third display modules 20 and 30 are rotated relative to the first display module 10 to the back side thereof, that is, the state shown in FIG. 5C is formed, wherein The first, second, and third display modules 10, 20, and 30 overlap each other in the normal direction of the display surface S to facilitate the user to house the electronic device 2.

6A-6B is a schematic diagram of an electronic device 3 according to another embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram showing the second and third display modules 20 and 30 in an unfolded state with respect to the first display module 10, FIG. 6B is a schematic diagram showing the rotation of the second and third display modules 20 and 30 in FIG. 6A with respect to the first display module 10. As shown in FIGS. 6A-6B, the main difference between the electronic device 3 and the aforementioned electronic device 2 is the difference between the pivot members 111 and 222. In this embodiment, the pivoting members 111 and 222 have a rotation axis R′′ perpendicular to the display surface S of the first display module 10 , wherein the first side 110 and the second side 120 of the first display module 10 are The second and third display modules 20 and 30 are respectively pivotally connected by the pivoting members 111 and 222 to make the second The third display module 20, 30 is rotatable relative to the first display module 10 about the axis of rotation R" (as indicated by the arrow directions 610, 620 in FIG. 6B).

When the user finishes using the second and third display modules 20 and 30 to be stored on the back side of the first display module 10, the second and third display modules 20 and 30 can be moved in the arrow directions 610 and 620. Rotating to the closed state causes the first, second, and third display modules 10, 20, 30 to overlap each other in the normal direction of the display surface S so that the user can house the electronic device 3.

In summary, the present invention provides an electronic device having a plurality of display modules, including at least one first display module and a second display module, wherein the second display module is movable relative to the first display module Or rotate, allowing the user to adjust the viewing angle as needed. After the electronic device is used, the second display module can be moved or rotated relative to the first display module to a closed state, so that the first and second display modules overlap each other to facilitate storage and space saving. In general, by setting the first and second display modules connected by the active connection, the electronic device of the present invention is more flexible and more convenient to store than the electronic device with only a single screen. The creation can adjust the viewing angle of each screen according to the user's needs or different usage scenarios, thereby greatly improving the convenience of use.

The above-described embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those of ordinary skill in the art to practice the invention disclosed herein. Some changes and refinements may be made, so the scope of protection of this creation is subject to the definition of the patent application scope attached.

1‧‧‧Electronic device

10‧‧‧First display module

20‧‧‧Second display module

30‧‧‧ Third display module

14‧‧‧ Telescopic linkage

40‧‧‧Input module

K‧‧‧ keyboard

S‧‧‧ display surface

T‧‧‧ Trackpad

Claims (10)

An electronic device includes: a first display module having a display surface; a connecting member pivotally connected to the first display module; a telescopic link mechanism pivotally connecting the connecting member; and a second display module Connecting the telescopic link mechanism, wherein when the second display module is in a closed state relative to the first display module, the first and second display modules overlap each other in a normal direction of the display surface The second display module can be moved in a deployment direction relative to the first display module by the telescopic link mechanism, and the second display module can be opposite to the first display mode by the connector The group rotates around a rotating axis. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the electronic device further comprises a support member pivotally connected to the first display module for supporting the electronic device. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the electronic device further comprises a first magnetic component and a second magnetic component, respectively disposed on the first display module and the support member, and the support member The first display module is fixed by the magnetic attraction between the first and second magnetic elements. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the electronic device further comprises a sensor and a control unit respectively disposed on the first and second display modules, wherein the second display module is opposite to the second display module When the first display module moves in the unfolding direction or rotates relative to the first display module about the rotating shaft, the sensor senses the posture of the second display module and transmits a signal to the control unit to The power of the second display module is activated. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the telescopic link mechanism has at least one pair of scissor links pivotally connected to each other. An electronic device includes: a first display module having a first side, a second side, and a display surface, wherein the second side is opposite to the first side; and a second display module is pivotally connected to The first side; and a third display module are pivotally connected to the second side, wherein the second and third display modules are rotatable relative to the first display module. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein the electronic device further comprises a first magnetic component and a second magnetic component, wherein the first and second magnetic components are respectively disposed on the first side and the second On the display module, when the second display module is in an unfolded state with respect to the first display module, the first and second display modules do not overlap each other in a normal direction of the display surface, and the The second display module is fixed at a predetermined angle with respect to the first side by the magnetic attraction between the first and second magnetic elements. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein the electronic device further comprises a sensor and a control unit, the sensor is disposed on the first side for sensing the second display module a posture, and the control unit is disposed in the second display module, and when the second display module is in an unfolded state relative to the first display module, the first and second display modules are on the display surface The normal direction does not overlap each other, and the sensor transmits a signal to the control unit to activate the power of the second display module. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein when the second and third display modules are in a closed state relative to the first display module, The first, second, and third display modules overlap each other in a normal direction of the display surface. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein the second display module rotates about a rotation axis, and the rotation axis is perpendicular to the display surface of the first display module.