TWM534954U - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device includes a server, a rotary shaft assembly, and a display module. The server includes a first cover and a second cover. The rotary shaft assembly is disposed in the server and operatively connects to the second cover. The display module connects to the rotary shaft assembly. When the display module moves away the first cover with rotating of the rotary shaft assembly, the second cover moves away the first cover.

Description

Electronic device

The present invention relates to a computer device, and more particularly to an electronic device having a heat dissipation structure.

With the advancement of technology, portable electronic devices are developing toward light and thin, and the speed of computing is fast. Since the heat dissipation space of the portable electronic device is greatly limited, the heat dissipation efficiency of the electronic component is greatly affected, and the portable electronic device is exposed to a high temperature environment for a long time, so that the life of the electronic component is shortened.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device includes a host, a hinge assembly, and a display module. The main body includes a first cover and a second cover. The rotating shaft assembly is disposed in the main body and operatively connected to the second cover. The display module is connected to the hinge assembly. When the display module leaves the first cover as the hinge assembly rotates, the second cover system moves away from the first cover.

The distance between the second cover and the first cover can be controlled by the arrangement of the hinge assembly and the first link of the present invention. Furthermore, the linear chute and the curved chute ensure the angle between the display module and the first cover When the degree is greater than the first angle, the maximum distance between the second cover and the first cover may be practically applied. In addition, the toggle mechanism of the present invention can prevent the distance between the second cover and the first cover from being compressed when the user presses the keyboard, thereby affecting the heat dissipation effect of the electronic device.

1‧‧‧Electronic device

10‧‧‧Host

100‧‧‧ first cover

100a‧‧‧Fixed Department

100b‧‧‧Fixed Department

102‧‧‧Second cover

102a‧‧‧Fixed Department

11‧‧‧ Slider

11‧‧‧ bearing

12‧‧‧Shaft assembly

120‧‧‧First shaft

120a‧‧‧First gear

122‧‧‧second shaft

122a‧‧‧second gear

124‧‧‧ Third shaft

124a‧‧‧third gear

126‧‧‧Transmission components

13‧‧‧Toggle mechanism

130‧‧‧First elbow

1300‧‧‧ side

132‧‧‧second toggle

1320‧‧‧Axis convex

14‧‧‧Display module

140‧‧‧Fixed Department

15‧‧‧ Hall sensor

16‧‧‧First Link

160‧‧‧First end

162‧‧‧second end

18‧‧‧Mobile parts

180‧‧‧Mobile body

1800‧‧ ‧ chute

1800a‧‧‧Line chute

1800b‧‧‧Curve chute

1802‧‧‧ Limiting convex

182‧‧‧second link

182a‧‧‧First pivotal

182b‧‧‧Second pivotal

182c‧‧‧ third pivotal

19‧‧‧Limited parts

190‧‧‧ Limit groove

C‧‧‧ track

D‧‧‧Vertical distance

D1‧‧ Direction

L1‧‧‧ central axis

L2‧‧‧ central axis

R‧‧‧ radius of curvature

Θ1‧‧‧ first angle

Θ2‧‧‧second angle

The above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention can be more clearly understood. The description of the drawings is as follows: FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the display mode The group is turned on relative to the host.

2A is a perspective view of a rotating shaft assembly, a first link, a moving member, a limiting member, and a toggle mechanism of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2B is another perspective view of the rotating shaft assembly, the first connecting rod, the moving member, the limiting member and the toggle mechanism of the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2C is a perspective view of the hinge assembly, the first link, the moving member, the limiting member, and the toggle mechanism of the electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2D is another perspective view of the rotating shaft assembly, the first link, the moving member, the limiting member and the toggle mechanism of the electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a side view of a second rotating shaft, a moving body, and a bearing of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4A is a side view of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the display module is not turned on relative to the host.

FIG. 4B illustrates another side of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention View, where the display module is open 45 degrees relative to the host.

FIG. 4C is still another side view of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the display module is opened 135 degrees with respect to the host.

In the following, a plurality of embodiments of the present invention will be disclosed in the drawings. For the sake of clarity, a number of practical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details are not applied to limit the creation. That is to say, in the implementation part of this creation, these practical details are not necessary. In addition, some of the conventional structures and elements are shown in the drawings in a simplified schematic manner in order to simplify the drawings.

The terms "substantially", "around", "about" or "approximately" as used herein shall generally mean a percentage of a given value or range. Within 20, it is preferably within 10%, and more preferably within 5%. Unless otherwise stated, the numerical values referred to are regarded as approximations, that is, the errors or ranges expressed as "substantially", "about", "about" or "nearly".

Please refer to Figures 1, 2A and 2B. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the display module 14 is opened relative to the host 10. 2A and 2B are perspective views of the hinge assembly 12, the first link 16, the moving member 18, the limiting member 19, and the toggle mechanism 13 of the electronic device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the display of FIG. 2A is shown. The module 14 is not turned on relative to the host 10 (not shown), and the display module 14 of FIG. 2B is opposite to the host 10 Open 135 degrees (not shown). In the present embodiment, the electronic device 1 includes a main body 10, a rotating shaft assembly 12, a display module 14, a first link 16, and a moving member 18. The structure, function, and connection relationship between the components will be described in detail below.

The main body 10 includes a first cover 100 and a second cover 102. In the embodiment, one side of the second cover 102 is pivotally connected to the first cover 100. The rotating shaft assembly 12 is disposed in the main body 10 and includes a first rotating shaft 120, a second rotating shaft 122 and a third rotating shaft 124 configured to rotate at the same time.

Specifically, in the embodiment, the rotating shaft assembly 12 further includes a first gear 120a, a second gear 122a, and a third gear 124a, and utilizes the axes of the first rotating shaft 120, the second rotating shaft 122, and the third rotating shaft 124, respectively. Rotate at the same time for the center of rotation to mesh with each other. Thereby, the first rotating shaft 120 and the second rotating shaft 122 can be rotated in the same direction. In some embodiments, the number of shafts included in the shaft assembly 12 is not limited to the 2A and 2B drawings, and the user can elastically change according to requirements.

In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 2C and 2D. 2C and 2D are perspective views of the rotating shaft assembly 12, the first link 16, the moving member 18, the limiting member 19, and the toggle mechanism 13 of the electronic device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the structure, function, and connection relationship between the elements are substantially the same as those of the embodiments shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B. Therefore, reference may be made to the above related description, and Let me repeat. It should be noted that the difference between the embodiment and the embodiments shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B is that the shaft assembly 12 can include at least one transmission element 126 (eg, a transmission belt) in the present embodiment, configured to simultaneously Rotating at least the first rotating shaft 120 And the second rotating shaft 122, but the creation is not limited thereto.

Please refer to Figures 1, 2A and 2B. The display module 14 is connected to the first rotating shaft 120. In the present embodiment, the shaft assembly 12 further includes a fixing portion 140 and a fixing portion 100a. One end of the fixing portion 140 is pivotally connected to the first rotating shaft 120, and the other end is fixed to the display module 14. The display module 14 rotates with the axis of the first rotating shaft 120 as the center of rotation. The fixing portion 100a is fixed to the first cover 100, and the first rotating shaft 120, the second rotating shaft 122 and the third rotating shaft 124 are pivotally connected to the fixing portion 100a. The first end portion 160 of the first link 16 is fixed to the second rotating shaft 122, and thus the first link 16 can be rotated with the second rotating shaft 122 by using the first end portion 160 as an axis.

In some embodiments, the number of teeth of the first gear 120a is equal to the number of teeth of the second gear 122a.

The moving member 18 is disposed in the main body 10 and operatively connects the second end portion 162 of the first connecting rod 16 and the second cover body 102. In the present embodiment, the moving member 18 includes a moving body 180 and a second link 182. The second link 182 has a first pivoting portion 182a, a second pivoting portion 182b, and a third pivoting portion 182c between the first and second pivoting portions 182a, 182b. The first and second pivoting portions 182a and 182b are respectively located at two ends of the second connecting rod 182, and are respectively pivotally connected to the first cover body 100 and the second cover body 102. The third pivoting portion 182c is pivotally connected to the moving body 180. In the embodiment, the moving member 18 further includes a fixing portion 100b and a fixing portion 102a. One end of the fixing portion 100b is pivotally connected to the first pivoting portion 182a, and the other end is fixed to the first cover 100. The fixing portion 102a is fixed to the second cover body 102, and the second pivoting portion 182b is pivotally connected to the fixing portion 102a.

In the embodiment, the mobile body 180 is operatively connected. A second end 162 of a link 16. The moving body 180 has a chute 1800. The electronic device 1 of the embodiment further includes a slider 11 , and the slider 11 is disposed at the second end portion 162 of the first link 16 . In the foregoing structural configuration, the slider 11 is slidably disposed in the chute 1800. In an embodiment, the slider 11 is a bearing 11.

The moving member 18 is configured to move toward or away from the first cover 100. Please refer to Figure 3 and refer to Figure 1. 3 is a side view of the second rotating shaft 122, the moving body 180, and the bearing 11 of the electronic device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the moving body 180 has a linear chute 1800a, and the linear chute 1800a has a central axis L1, and the bearing 11 is slidably disposed in the linear chute 1800a. The central axis of the bearing 11 and the central axis of the second rotating shaft 122 have a vertical distance D, and the vertical distance D and the central axis of the second rotating shaft 122 form a circular trajectory C. Under this structural configuration, since the central axis L1 of the linear chute 1800a of the moving body 180 is not the same as the partial circular trajectory C when the bearing 11 is moved, when the first link 16 (Fig. 2A) is clockwise downward When rotating, the bearing 11 can move the moving body 180 away from the first cover 100, thereby moving the second cover 102 away from the first cover 100.

When the display module 14 leaves the first cover 100 as the first rotating shaft 120 rotates (see FIG. 1), the second rotating shaft 122 and the first rotating shaft 120 may be between the second gear 122a and the first gear 120a. Rotate at the same time in an intermeshing relationship (see Figures 2A and 2B). Then, the first link 16 rotates along the second rotating shaft 122 and transmits the moving body 180 away from the first cover 100 through the bearing 11 and the linear sliding slot 1800a, thereby moving the second cover 102 away from the first cover. Cover 100.

As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, when the moving body 180 moves, the positional relationship of the first pivoting portion 182a, the second pivoting portion 182b, and the third pivoting portion 182c on the second link 182 can be used. The moving distance of the moving body 180 is amplified by the second link 182. The moving distance of the first cover 100 relative to the second cover 102 may be greater than the moving distance of the moving body 180. In an embodiment, the third pivoting portion 182c is located at the center of the first pivoting portion 182a and the second pivoting portion 182b, and when the moving body 180 moves by the first distance, the first cover 100 is opposite to the second cover. The moving distance of the body 102 is twice the first distance. Thereby, the connection relationship of the plurality of components in the limited space can be achieved, thereby forming the heat dissipation opening, thereby achieving the purpose of improving the heat dissipation effect of the electronic device 1.

Please also refer to Figure 3. In the present embodiment, the chute 1800 further has a curved chute 1800b, and the central axis L2 of the curved chute 1800b has a radius of curvature R, and the radius of curvature R is substantially equal to the vertical distance D. This central axis L2 is substantially identical to a portion of the circular trajectory C. One end of the curved chute 1800b communicates with one end of the linear chute 1800a. Under this structural configuration, when the first link 16 is rotated clockwise downward so that the bearing 11 enters the curved chute 1800b from the linear chute 1800a, the central axis L2 of the curved chute 1800b is the same as the bearing. 11 part of the circular path C when moving, the bearing 11 can move in the curved chute 1800b without moving the moving body 180, thereby maintaining the second cover 102 (Fig. 1) and the first cover 100 ( Figure 1) The distance between.

Please refer to Figures 4A, 4B and 4C. 4A, 4B and 4C are side views showing the electronic device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4A The display module 14 is not turned on relative to the host 10. The display modules 14 of FIGS. 4B and 4C are respectively opened at 45 and 135 degrees with respect to the host 10. As shown, when the angle between the display module 14 and the first cover 100 is less than the first angle θ1, the slider 11 is located in the linear chute 1800a (Fig. 3). At this time, the second cover 102 moves to face or away from the first cover 100. When the angle between the display module 14 and the first cover 100 is greater than the first angle θ1, the slider 11 is located in the curved chute 1800b (Fig. 3). At this time, the distance between the second cover body 102 and the first cover 100 does not change according to the change of the angle between the display module 14 and the first cover 100. However, the present invention is not limited to the above angle configuration. As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, in the present embodiment, the moving member 18 is disposed to move toward or away from the second cover 102 substantially along a moving direction D1, and one of the linear chutes 1800a (Fig. 3) The extending direction is substantially perpendicular to the moving direction D1. Specifically, the electronic device 1 of the present embodiment further includes a limiting member 19 . The limiting member 19 is fixed to the side of the first cover 100 adjacent to the second cover 102 (ie, the inner surface of the first cover 100), and has a limiting groove 190, and the center of the limiting groove 190 The shaft is substantially perpendicular to the central axis L2 of the linear chute 1800a. The moving body 180 of the moving member 18 includes a limiting protrusion 1802 fixed thereto. The limiting protrusion 1802 slidably engages the limiting groove 190 of the limiting member 19 . Therefore, when the first link 16 rotates to drive the moving body 180, the limiting protrusion 1802 of the moving body 180 is restricted from moving in the limiting groove 190. That is, the moving direction of the moving body 180 is substantially perpendicular to the central axis L2 of the linear chute 1800a. In other embodiments, the moving direction of the limiting protrusion 1802 of the moving body 180 can be flexibly restricted according to requirements.

In some embodiments, the electronic device 1 can omit the configuration limit. Item 19. For example, the inner surface of the first cover 100 may have a corresponding limiting retaining wall, and the moving body 180 may be located between the corresponding limiting retaining walls. Therefore, when the first link 16 rotates to drive the moving body 180, the moving body 180 is restricted from moving between the corresponding limit retaining walls.

Please refer to Figures 2A and 2B. As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the electronic device 1 further includes a toggle mechanism 13. The toggle mechanism 13 includes a first toggle 130 and a second toggle 132. One end of the second toggle 132 is pivotally connected to the first cover 100 (Fig. 1). One end of the first toggle 130 is pivotally connected to the other end of the second toggle 132, and the other end thereof is pivotally connected to the second cover 102 (FIG. 1). The second toggle 132 also has a shaft projection 1320.

Referring to FIGS. 4A-4C, when the angle between the display module 14 and the first cover 100 is less than the first angle θ1, the second angle θ2 between the first toggle 130 and the second toggle 132 is Small 180 degrees. When the angle between the display module 14 and the first cover 100 is greater than the first angle θ1, the second angle θ2 between the first toggle 130 and the second toggle 132 is substantially equal to 180 degrees, but Creation is not limited to this angle of configuration.

As shown in FIG. 2A, when the angle between the display module 14 and the first cover 100 is less than the set first angle θ1 of 45 degrees (refer to FIG. 4A), the first toggle 130 and the second elbow The second angle θ2 sandwiched by the segments 132 is less than 180 degrees. As shown in FIG. 2B, when the angle between the display module 14 and the first cover 100 is greater than the set first angle θ1 of 45 degrees (refer to FIG. 4C), the first toggle 130 and the second elbow The second angle θ2 sandwiched by the segments 132 is substantially equal to approximately 180 degrees. At this time, the shaft projection 1320 of the second toggle 132 will abut the side 1300 of the first toggle 130, thereby resisting transmission from the first cover 100 to the elbow. The downforce of the node mechanism 13. When the angle between the display module 14 and the first cover 100 is greater than the set first angle θ1 of 45 degrees, the second cover 102 and the first cover 100 can be resisted by the toggle mechanism 13 The downward pressure applied by the user to the first cover 100 prevents the distance between the second cover 102 and the first cover 100 from being compressed, so that the heat dissipation opening becomes smaller.

From the above detailed description of the specific implementation of the present invention, it can be clearly seen that the electronic device of the present invention comprises a host, a hinge assembly, a display module, a first link and a moving member. When the display module leaves the first cover body as the first rotating shaft rotates, the second rotating shaft and the first rotating shaft may simultaneously rotate due to mutual engagement between the second gear and the first gear. Furthermore, the user can rotate the display module relative to the main body, so that the second cover body is not pivoted to one side of the first cover body to open an opening to increase the heat convection of the heating element in the main body and the outside air. In order to achieve the purpose of improving the heat dissipation effect of the electronic device.

The distance between the second cover and the first cover can be controlled by the arrangement of the hinge assembly and the first link of the present invention. Furthermore, the linear chute and the curved chute ensure that when the angle between the display module and the first cover is greater than the first angle, the second cover and the first cover can have the largest practical application. The distance (ie, the second cover 102 does not open unrestrictedly relative to the first cover 100). In addition, the toggle mechanism of the present invention can prevent the distance between the second cover and the first cover from being compressed when the user presses the keyboard, thereby affecting the heat dissipation effect of the electronic device.

Please refer to Figure 1 again. In the present embodiment, the electronic device 1 further includes a Hall sensor 15 as shown by a broken line in FIG. When the display module 14 leaves the first cover 100 as the rotating shaft assembly 12 rotates, the Hall sensor 15 is driven. Thereby, the central processing unit (not shown) in the host 10 can increase or decrease the operating efficiency according to the size of the heat dissipation opening. At this time, the fan (not shown) in the main body 10 can also increase or decrease the rotation speed of the blade according to the size of the heat dissipation opening to achieve the heat dissipation effect.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any person skilled in the art can make various changes and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

100a‧‧‧Fixed Department

140‧‧‧Fixed Department

100b‧‧‧Fixed Department

102a‧‧‧Fixed Department

11‧‧‧ bearing

12‧‧‧Shaft assembly

120‧‧‧First shaft

120a‧‧‧First gear

122‧‧‧second shaft

122a‧‧‧second gear

124‧‧‧ Third shaft

124a‧‧‧third gear

13‧‧‧Toggle mechanism

130‧‧‧First elbow

132‧‧‧second toggle

1320‧‧‧Toggles

16‧‧‧First Link

160‧‧‧First end

162‧‧‧second end

18‧‧‧Mobile parts

180‧‧‧Mobile body

1800‧‧‧ Groove

1802‧‧‧ Limiting convex

182‧‧‧second link

182a‧‧‧First pivotal

182b‧‧‧Second pivotal

182c‧‧‧ third pivotal

19‧‧‧Limited parts

190‧‧‧ Limit groove

Θ2‧‧‧second angle

Claims (12)

An electronic device comprising: a main body, comprising a first cover body and a second cover body; a rotating shaft assembly disposed in the main body and connected to the second cover body; and a display module connecting the rotating shaft assembly The second cover moves away from the first cover when the display module leaves the first cover as the hinge assembly rotates. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the rotating shaft assembly comprises a first rotating shaft, a second rotating shaft and a third rotating shaft, wherein the first rotating shaft, the third rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are sequentially connected to each other, and The electronic device further includes: a first connecting rod connected to the second rotating shaft at one end; and a moving member disposed in the main body and connecting the other end of the first connecting rod and the second cover, wherein the The moving member is configured to move toward or away from the first cover; wherein when the display module leaves the first cover as the first rotating shaft rotates, the first link simultaneously follows the second rotating shaft Rotating to move the moving member away from the first cover. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the rotating shaft assembly further comprises a first gear, a second gear, and a third gear, wherein the first rotating shaft, the second rotating shaft and the third rotating shaft are respectively the first a central axis of the gear, the second gear and the third gear, and the first gear, the first The three gears and the second gear mesh with each other in sequence. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the moving member comprises: a moving body connected to the other end of the first link; and a second link pivotally connected to the moving body, wherein the second link The two ends are respectively pivotally connected to the first cover body and the second cover body. The electronic device of claim 4, further comprising a slider disposed at the other end of the first link, the moving body having a linear chute, and the slider slidingly disposed on the linear slide In the slot. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the moving member is configured to move toward or away from the second cover along a moving direction, and an extending direction of the linear sliding slot is perpendicular to the moving direction. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the chute further has a curved chute, and one end of the curved chute communicates with one end of the linear chute. The electronic device of claim 7, wherein the slider is a bearing, and a central axis of the bearing and a central axis of the second rotating shaft have a vertical distance, and a central axis of the curved chute has a radius of curvature. And the radius of curvature is equal to the vertical distance. The electronic device of claim 7, wherein when the angle between the display module and the first cover is less than a first angle, the slider is located in the linear chute, and when the display module is When the angle of the first cover is greater than the first angle, the slider is located in the curved chute. The electronic device of claim 1, comprising a toggle mechanism, the toggle mechanism comprising: a first toggle, one end of which is pivotally connected to the first cover; and a second toggle, one end of which is pivotally connected The other end of the first toggle, and the other end of the second toggle is pivotally connected to the second cover. The electronic device of claim 10, wherein when the angle between the display module and the first cover is less than a first angle, the first toggle and the second toggle are second The angle is less than 180 degrees, and when the angle between the display module and the first cover is greater than the first angle, the second angle is equal to 180 degrees. The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a Hall sensor, wherein the Hall sensor is driven when the display module leaves the first cover as the hinge assembly rotates.