TWM535341U - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device is provided, including a display module, an input module, and an operation plate. The input module is pivotally connected to display module and has an upper surface. The operation plate is pivotally connected to the input module. When the display module is in a close state with respect to the input module and the operation plate is in the close position with respect to the input module, the upper surface is oriented toward the display module and the operation plate is between the display module and the input module. When the display module is rotated to an open state with respect to the input module and the operation plate is rotated from the close position to an open position with respect to the input module, the operation plate protrudes form a side of the input module.

Description

Electronic device

The present invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to an electronic device having an operation panel.

With the advancement of the times, the popularity of computers has become higher and higher, and the demand for portable notebook computers has also prospered. When operating a notebook computer, if you have a mouse to control the computer, it will be more convenient and faster than the touchpad on the computer. However, when the user does not use the mouse to operate the computer on a desktop, the mouse may not have enough space or move smoothly on a flat surface if it is placed on the user (such as the thigh) or the computer. The use of the mouse on the casing is not only difficult to operate, but may not be caused by factors such as flat surface or reflection, which may cause the mouse to be poorly sensed and thus cannot use the computer well.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides an electronic device including a display module, an input module and an operation panel. The input module is pivotally connected to the display module and has an upper surface, and the operation panel is pivotally connected to the input module. When the display module is in a closed state relative to the input module, and the operation panel is in a closed position relative to the input module, the upper surface faces the display module, and the operation panel is interposed between the display module and the input module. When the foregoing display module is opposite to the input module When the operation panel is rotated from the closed position to the open position relative to the input module, the operation panel protrudes from one side of the input module.

In an embodiment, the operation panel has a rib, and the input module further has a keyboard and a groove, the keyboard is located on the upper surface, and the groove is formed on the upper surface and adjacent to the keyboard when the operation panel is in the closed position. The rib is incorporated in the groove.

In an embodiment, the rib has a square or C-shaped structure.

In an embodiment, the operation panel has a height of 0.45 mm to 1 mm, and the rib has a height of 0.5 mm to 1 mm.

In one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a first pivoting member disposed on a side of the input module and pivotally connecting the input module and the operating panel.

In one embodiment, one of the first pivot members has a central axis that is parallel to a side of the input module.

In an embodiment, the electronic device further includes a second pivoting member, and the operating panel has a first segment and a second segment, wherein the first pivoting member pivotally connects the input module and the first segment And the second pivoting member pivotally connects the first segment and the second segment.

In an embodiment, the operation panel has a coating, and the coating has a plastic or rubber material.

In an embodiment, the input module further has a keyboard disposed on the upper surface, and the operation panel completely covers the keyboard when the operation panel is in the closed position.

In an embodiment, the input module further has a keyboard disposed on the upper surface, and the operation panel partially covers the key when the operation panel is in the closed position. Disk and expose one part of the keyboard.

1, 1', 2, 2', 3‧‧‧ electronic devices

10‧‧‧ display module

20‧‧‧Input module

201‧‧‧ upper surface

30, 30', 30", 30''', 40‧‧‧ operation panels

41‧‧‧First Section

42‧‧‧The second paragraph

B, B’‧‧‧ ribs

C‧‧‧ center axis

K‧‧‧ keyboard

H1, H2‧‧‧ first and second pivoting parts

H1, h2‧‧‧ height

R‧‧‧ groove

S1‧‧‧ side

T‧‧‧ Trackpad

1 is a schematic view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 2 is a view showing a display module in FIG. 1 in an open state with respect to an input module; and FIG. 3A-3B is a first view; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram showing an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present creation; 5B is a partial schematic view of the operation panel in FIG. 5A; FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present creation; and FIGS. 7-9 are diagrams showing an electronic embodiment of another embodiment of the present creation A schematic view of the operating panel of the device being rotated from a closed position to an open position.

Other ranges applicable to the device of this creation will be apparent from the detailed description provided below. It is to be understood that the following detailed description, as well as the specific embodiments, are intended to

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning meaning It will be understood that these terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the relevant art and the context or context of the present disclosure, and should not be in an idealized or overly formal manner. Interpretation Not specifically defined here.

First, please refer to FIG. 1-2. FIG. 1-2 shows a schematic diagram of an electronic device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1-2, the electronic device 1 is, for example, a notebook computer, which mainly includes a display module 10, an input module 20, and an operation panel 30, and the input module 20 is pivotally connected to the display module. Group 10. As shown in FIG. 1 , when the display module 10 is in a closed state with respect to the input module 20 , the operation panel 30 is interposed between the display and input modules 10 and 20; The input module 20 is rotated from the closed state to the open state as shown in FIG. As can be clearly seen from Fig. 2, the operating panel 30 covers and contacts an upper surface 201 of the input module 20. It should be understood that when the display module 10 is in the closed state as shown in FIG. 1 , the upper surface 201 of the input module 20 faces the display module 10 .

Next, please refer to the figures 2, 3A-3B, wherein the 3A-3B diagram shows a schematic diagram of the operation panel 30 rotating from a closed position to an open position. As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic device 1 further includes two first pivoting members H1 disposed on one side S1 of the input module 20 for pivoting the input module 20 and the operation panel 30, and first The central axis C of the pivoting member H1 is parallel to the side S1. When the input module 20 is raised to the open state relative to the display module 10, the operation panel 30 can be rotated from the closed position (Fig. 2) relative to the input module 20 about the central axis C to the open position (Fig. 3A-3B). ). Wherein, when the operation panel 30 is in the open position, it protrudes from the side S1 of the input module 20. In this way, the user can place an input component of a mouse or other operable electronic device 1 on the operation panel 30, thereby providing sufficient space and a flat operation surface through the operation panel 30 to facilitate the use of the electronic device. 1.

When the user finishes using and wants to put away the electronic device 1, the operation can be performed first. The plate 30 returns from the open position (Fig. 3A, 3B) to the closed position (Fig. 2), at which time the operation panel 30 completely covers the keyboard K and the touch panel T located on the upper surface 201 of the input module 20. In this way, the operation panel 30 can be used as a dustproof plate to prevent particles or dust from entering the inside of the input module 20. In addition, the operating panel 30 in the closed position can also provide a user with a mouse (or other control element) placed thereon for operation; with this design, the user can use the mouse only When the input module 20 is used, the operation panel 30 does not need to be turned to the open position, and in the closed position (ie, the operation panel 30 covers the upper surface 201), the mouse can be placed for operation, which can be greatly facilitated. Save space.

For example, the operation panel 30 may be a steel plate, an aluminum plate or a metal material such as steel, aluminum or iron, and may form a coating on the upper and lower surfaces thereof, and the coating may include non-reflective plastic and rubber materials. When the user places the mouse on the operation panel 30, the smoothness of manipulating the mouse can be increased.

Figure 4 is a view showing an electronic device 1' of another embodiment of the present invention, the size of the operation panel 30' being smaller than that of the operation panel 30 of the embodiment of the foregoing FIG. 3B, when the operation panel 30' is from the open position. Upon returning to the closed position, the operating panel 30' only partially covers the keyboard K on the upper surface 201 and exposes a portion of the keyboard K, such that when the user does not rotate the operating panel 30' to the open position (closed Position), in addition to the operation panel 30' can be used as the operation surface of the mouse, a part of the button exposing the keyboard K can also be used, so that the user can simultaneously operate the electronic device 1' by using the mouse and the keyboard K.

Fig. 5A is a schematic view showing the electronic device 2 of another embodiment of the present creation. The difference between the electronic device 2 and the electronic device 1 is that the operation panel 30" of the embodiment is different from the operation panel 30, and a groove R is formed in the input module. 20 above surface 201. As shown in FIG. 5A, the operation panel 30" has a rib B of a "mouth"-shaped structure, which helps to strengthen the structural strength and rigidity of the operation panel 30" itself, allowing the user to place the mouse on the mouse. Sufficient support can be provided on the operating panel 30" or in other operations. Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the operation panel 30" has a height h1 of, for example, 0.45 mm to 1 mm; and the rib B has a height h2 of, for example, 0.5 mm to 1 mm.

It should be noted that the rib B corresponds to the groove R of the input module 20, and the groove R is adjacent to the keyboard K of the input module 20 or formed around the keyboard K. In detail, when the operation panel 30" is rotated from the open position to the closed position, the rib B is incorporated into the recess R. Thus, when the display module 10 is to be rotated from the open state to the closed state, The display module 10 of the electronic device 2 may not be covered due to interference between the rib B and the upper surface 201 on the operation panel 30".

Alternatively, the structural features of the two embodiments of Figures 4-5B of the present invention may be selectively combined or applied to each other. Referring to the electronic device 2' shown in FIG. 6, the size of the operation panel 30"' in the present embodiment is approximately equal to that of the operation panel 30' in FIG. 4, and it also has a rib B'. However, the rib B' has a C-shaped structure corresponding to the groove R (which may be a square or a C-shape) on the input module 20, and covers the input module when the operation plate 30''' is rotated to the closed position. 20, and the rib B' of the C-shaped structure is incorporated into the groove R.

7-9 are schematic views showing an electronic device 3 of another embodiment of the present creation. As shown in FIG. 7, the main difference between the present embodiment and the electronic device 1 is that the electronic device 3 further includes a first pivoting member H1 and a second pivoting member H2, and the operating panel 40 is formed by a first segment. 41 and a second section 42 composed of the foregoing The first pivoting member H1 pivotally connects the input module 20 with the first segment portion 41, and the second pivoting member H2 pivotally connects the first segment portion 41 and the second segment portion 42.

During the operation of the operation panel 40 from the closed position to the open position (as shown in FIGS. 7-9), the first and second pivot members H1, H2 allow the user to operate more smoothly and conveniently. The plate 40 is rotated to the open position, and the operation panel 40 can be smoothly rotated back from the open position to the closed position, whereby the convenience in using the operation panel 40 can be greatly improved.

In addition, the electronic device in each embodiment of the present invention may also selectively provide at least one first pivoting member, or at least one of the first and second pivoting members to facilitate the operation of the operating panel in the open position and the closed position. Rotate between.

In summary, the present invention provides an electronic device, which mainly includes a display module, an input module, and an operation panel. The input module is pivotally connected to the display module, and the operation panel is pivotally connected to the input module. When the operation panel is in a closed position, it is interposed between the display module and the input module, and the operation panel is rotatable from the closed position to an open position and protrudes from one side of the input module. In this way, the user can place an element (such as a mouse) for operating the electronic device on the operation panel to improve the convenience in use. In addition, when the operation panel is in the closed position, the operation panel covers the input module, thereby achieving the dustproof effect on the input module, thereby effectively improving the life of the electronic device.

The ordinal numbers in the specification and the scope of the patent application, such as "first", "second", etc., have no sequential relationship with each other, and are only used to indicate that two different elements having the same name are distinguished.

The above-described embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those of ordinary skill in the art to practice the disclosure disclosed herein. It is important to understand that the scope of protection of this creation is subject to the definition of the patent application scope attached to it, without departing from the spirit and scope of this creation.

1‧‧‧Electronic device

10‧‧‧ display module

20‧‧‧Input module

201‧‧‧ upper surface

30‧‧‧Operator

C‧‧‧ center axis

H1‧‧‧First pivoting piece

S1‧‧‧ side

Claims (10)

An electronic device includes: a display module; an input module pivotally connected to the display module and having an upper surface; and an operation panel pivotally connected to the input module; wherein, when the display module is opposite to the input When the module is in a closed state, and the operation panel is in a closed position relative to the input module, the upper surface faces the display module, and the operation panel is interposed between the display module and the input module; The display module is rotated to an open state relative to the input module, and when the operation panel is rotated to the open position relative to the input module, the operation panel protrudes from one side of the input module. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the operation panel has a rib, and the input module further has a keyboard and a groove, the keyboard is located on the upper surface, and the groove is formed on the The upper surface is adjacent to the keyboard, and the rib is coupled into the recess when the operating panel is in the closed position. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the rib has a square or C-shaped structure. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the operation panel has a height of 0.45 mm to 1 mm, and the rib has a height of 0.5 mm to 1 mm. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the electronic device further comprises a first pivoting member located on the side of the input module and pivotally connecting the input module and the operating panel. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein a central axis of the first pivoting member is parallel to the side of the input module. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the electronic device further comprises a second pivoting member, and the operating panel has a first segment and a second segment, wherein the first pivoting member The input module and the first segment are pivotally connected, and the second pivoting member is pivotally connected to the first segment and the second segment. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the operation panel has a coating having a plastic or rubber material. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the input module further has a keyboard disposed on the upper surface, and the operation panel completely covers the keyboard when the operation panel is in the closed position. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the input module further has a keyboard disposed on the upper surface, and when the operation panel is in the closed position, the operation panel partially covers the keyboard and exposes the One part of the keyboard.