TWM552607U - Laptop computer - Google Patents

Abstract

A laptop computer includes a main frame including a groove, and a display pivoted on the main frame, and an image-capturing device pivoted on the display. The image-capturing device includes a rotation housing, an image-capturing module disposed in the rotation housing, and a block element connected to the rotation housing. When the display covers the main frame, the block element is located in the groove.

Description

Notebook computer

This creation is mainly about a notebook computer, especially a notebook computer with an image capture device.

Due to the development of network communication, a camera module is generally disposed on the upper edge of the screen of the notebook computer to capture the image of the user. In order to enable the camera module to smoothly capture the user, the camera module is pivoted to the screen, so the user can adjust the shooting angle by rotating the camera module. In addition, in order to allow the camera module to conveniently capture the surrounding environment, the camera module can perform more than 180 rotations, so that the camera module can capture the scene behind the notebook computer.

However, when the user turns on the notebook or rotates the camera module, the camera module may be damaged due to incorrect operation or improper application. Therefore, it is necessary to provide an improved solution for the photographic module.

The present invention provides a notebook computer that prevents damage to the image capturing device due to improper operation or improper application when the user turns on the notebook or rotates the image capturing device.

The present invention provides a notebook computer including a host, a screen, and an image capture device. The main body includes a main body casing, wherein the main body casing includes an operation surface, a front side connected to the operation surface, and a groove shape It is formed on the operation surface and the front side. The screen is pivoted to the host. The image capturing device is pivotally connected to the screen. The image capturing device includes a rotating housing, an image capturing module, and a stop. The image capturing module is disposed in the capture housing. The stopper is coupled to the rotating housing. When the screen is closed to the main unit, the stop is located in the recess.

In some embodiments, the screen includes a display surface and a receiving groove formed at an edge of the display surface, and the image capturing device is located in the receiving groove, wherein the receiving groove is adjacent to the concave when the screen is closed to the host groove.

In some embodiments, the screen includes a plurality of stop sliders adjacent to both sides of the receiving groove, and the slider is adjacent to both ends of the groove when the screen is closed to the main body.

In some embodiments, when the image capturing device is rotated in a first rotational direction to a rear stop position, the stopper abuts against the back of one of the screens. When the image capturing device is rotated to a front stop position in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction, the stopper abuts against a display surface of the screen opposite to the back surface.

In some embodiments, the image capturing device further includes a pivoting mechanism coupled to the rotating housing and the screen to limit rotation of the image capturing device relative to the screen within an angular range.

In some embodiments, the rotating housing includes a first abutment that extends into the screen and the pivot mechanism passes through the first abutment. The rotating housing includes a second shaft portion opposite to the first shaft portion extending into the screen, wherein a wire extends from the inside of the screen through the second shaft portion into the rotating housing.

In some embodiments, the pivot mechanism further includes a first component and a first component, and is fixed in the screen; a rotating shaft is fixed to the first component; The limiting structure is fixed to the rotating shaft; a second component is rotatably disposed on the rotating shaft and fixed in the rotating housing 41; and a second limiting structure is fixed to the second component.

When the first limiting structure abuts the second limiting structure, the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure restricting the first component to have a rotation axis as an axis relative to the second component along a first rotation direction or a first Rotate in the direction of rotation.

In summary, the notebook computer of the present invention utilizes a stopper to cover the central section of the recess of the main body, thereby preventing the user from rotating the image capture device when the user opens the notebook, thereby preventing damage of the image capturing device. . In addition, when the user adjusts the orientation of the image capturing device, the rotation angle of the image capturing device can be restricted by the stopper, thereby preventing damage of the image capturing device.

1‧‧‧Note Computer

10‧‧‧Host

11‧‧‧Host housing

111‧‧‧Operation surface

112‧‧‧Back

113‧‧‧ front side

114‧‧‧ Connection surface

115‧‧‧ Groove

12‧‧‧ motherboard

13‧‧‧Electronic components

14‧‧‧Input module

20‧‧‧ screen

21‧‧‧Screen housing

211‧‧‧ display surface

212‧‧‧Back

213‧‧‧ front side

214‧‧‧ Connection surface

215‧‧‧ accommodating slots

216‧‧‧ lower edge

22‧‧‧ display panel

23‧‧‧stop slider

30‧‧‧Main pivot mechanism

40‧‧‧Image capture device

41‧‧‧Rotating housing

411‧‧‧Axis joint

412‧‧‧撷取面

42‧‧‧ boards

43‧‧‧Image capture module

44‧‧‧ pivot mechanism

441‧‧‧ first part

442‧‧‧ shaft

443‧‧‧ second part

444‧‧‧First limit structure

445‧‧‧second limit structure

45‧‧‧stops

AX1‧‧‧ central axis

D1‧‧‧ extending direction

L1, L2‧‧‧ length

R1‧‧‧first direction of rotation

R2‧‧‧second direction of rotation

W1‧‧‧ wire

Z1‧‧‧Central Section

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of the notebook computer of the present invention in use according to some embodiments.

Fig. 1B is an enlarged view of a portion A of Fig. 1A.

2 is a perspective view of the notebook computer of the present invention in a closed state according to some embodiments.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the image capture device of the present invention in accordance with some embodiments.

Figure 4 is an exploded view of the image capture device of the present invention in accordance with some embodiments.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the pivot mechanism of the present invention in accordance with some embodiments.

Figure 6 is a diagram of the notebook computer of the present invention in use according to some embodiments. Stereoscopic view of the state.

The following description provides many different embodiments, or examples, for implementing different features of the present invention. The elements and permutations described in the following specific examples are only used to simplify the present invention, which is merely an example and is not intended to limit the present invention. For example, the description of the structure of the first feature on or above a second feature includes direct contact between the first and second features, or another feature disposed between the first and second features such that The first and second features are not in direct contact.

Spatially related terms used herein, such as above or below, are used to simply describe one element or the relationship of one feature to another. In addition to the orientations described in the drawings, the devices are used or operated in different orientations. The shapes, dimensions, and thicknesses of the drawings may not be drawn to scale or simplified for the purpose of clarity of description, and are merely illustrative.

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of the notebook computer 1 of the present invention in use according to some embodiments. Fig. 1B is an enlarged view of a portion A of Fig. 1A. 2 is a perspective view of the notebook computer 1 of the present invention in a closed state according to some embodiments. The notebook computer 1 can include a main unit 10, a screen 20, a plurality of main pivot mechanisms 30, and an image capture device 40 (please refer to FIG. 1B).

The host 10 is electrically connected to the screen 20. In some embodiments, host 10 can be used to execute various programs and display the results of the program on screen 20.

The host 10 can include a main body housing 11, a motherboard 12, a plurality of electronic components 13, and a plurality of input modules 14. The main body casing 11 can be substantially a plate-like structure. The motherboard 12 is disposed in the main body casing 11. The motherboard 12 is electrically connected to the plurality of electronic components 13 and the screen 20. The electronic component 13 is disposed on the motherboard 12 and located in the main body housing 11. In some embodiments, electronic component 13 can be a variety of wafers, such as central processing wafers, memory, and display wafers.

The input module 14 is disposed on one of the operation surfaces 111 of the main body casing 11 and electrically connected to the main board 12 . In some embodiments, the input module 14 can be a keyboard, a touch pad, and/or a touch screen. The input module 14 is configured to generate an operation signal to the motherboard 12. In some embodiments, the electronic component 13 receives an operation signal via the motherboard 12 and processes it.

The screen 20 is pivotally connected to the main unit 10 via a main pivot mechanism 30. In other words, the screen 20 can be rotated or moved relative to the host 10. The screen 20 can be substantially a plate-like structure. In some embodiments, the host 10 is configured to generate a display signal on the screen 20, and the screen 20 displays a picture according to the display signal.

The screen 20 can include a screen housing 21 and a display panel 22. The display panel 22 can be a plate-like structure disposed on one of the display surfaces 211 of the screen housing 21. In some embodiments, the electronic component 13 can be used to generate a display signal, the display signal is transmitted to the screen 20 via the motherboard 12, and the screen 20 displays a screen on the display panel 22 according to the display signal.

The screen 20 can further include a back surface 212, a front side surface 213, a connecting surface 214, and a receiving groove 215. The back surface 212 is opposite to the display surface 211. The front side surface 213 is connected to the back surface 212 and the display surface 211. The connecting surface 214 is opposite to the front side 213 and is connected to the back surface 212 and the display surface 211. In some embodiments, firefly The display surface 211 of the curtain 20 is substantially parallel to the back surface 212. The front side 213 and the connecting surface 214 may be elongated and may extend along an extending direction D1. In an embodiment, the front side 213 and the connecting surface 214 may be curved surfaces.

The accommodating groove 215 is formed on the display surface 211 and the back surface 212 is adjacent to the edge of the front side surface 213. In an embodiment, the receiving groove 215 can be formed at the center of the front side 213. The accommodating groove 215 may be of an elongated shape and may extend in the extending direction D1.

The main pivot mechanism 30 is coupled to the host 10 and the edge of the screen 20. In the present embodiment, the main pivot mechanism 30 is disposed on the connecting surface 114 of the main body casing 11 and the connecting surface 214 of the screen casing 21. The main pivot mechanism 30 is used to provide a torque to the main unit 10 and the screen 20. As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the main pivot mechanism 30 maintains the angle between the screen 20 and the main unit 10 when the screen 20 is tilted relative to the main unit 10.

The image capturing device 40 is pivotally connected to the screen 20 and located in the receiving slot 215. In an embodiment, the image capturing device 40 can be an elongated structure and can extend along the extending direction D1. The image capturing device 40 is electrically connected to the motherboard 12 and provides an image capturing function. The image capture device 40 can be a camera device. In some embodiments, the image capturing device 40 can be a Charge-coupled Device (CCD) camera.

In some embodiments, the image capture device 40 captures an image and generates an image signal. The image signal is transmitted to the electronic component 13 via the motherboard 12. The electronic component 13 receives the image signal and generates a display signal to the screen 20 according to the image signal.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the image capture device 40 of the present invention in accordance with some embodiments. Figure 4 is an image capture of the present invention according to some embodiments. An exploded view of device 40. Figure 5 is a perspective view of the pivot mechanism 44 of the present invention in accordance with some embodiments. The image capturing device 40 can be rotated about a central axis AX1 (axis). The central axis AX1 may be parallel to the extending direction D1.

The image capturing device 40 includes a rotating housing 41, a circuit board 42, an image capturing module 43, and a pivot mechanism 44. The rotating housing 41 is located in the receiving slot 215 and is pivotally connected to the screen 20 . The rotating housing 41 may be an elongated structure and extend in the extending direction D1. The rotary housing 41 has two shaft joint portions 411 located at both ends of the rotary housing 41. The shaft portion 411 can extend along the central axis AX1 and can extend into the screen housing 21 via the receiving groove 215.

The circuit board 42 is disposed in the rotating housing 41. The circuit board 42 and the motherboard 12 are electrically connected through a conductive W1. One end of the wire W1 is electrically connected to the motherboard 12, and the other end of the wire W1 is electrically connected to the circuit board 42. The wire W1 extends from the inside of the screen 20 through the shaft portion 411 into the rotating housing 41.

The image capturing module 43 is disposed on the circuit board 42 and exposed to the intercepting surface 412 of the rotating housing 41. The image capturing module 43 is configured to capture an image and generate an image signal. The image signal is transmitted to the motherboard 12 via the circuit board 42 and the wire W1.

The pivot mechanism 44 is coupled to the rotating housing 41 and the screen 20. In some embodiments, the pivot mechanism 44 can be used to limit the image capture device 40 from rotating relative to the screen 20 over an angular range. The above range of angles may range between approximately 170 degrees and 200 degrees. In some embodiments, the above range of angles can be approximately 185 degrees.

The pivot mechanism 44 can include a first member 441, a shaft 442, a second member 443, a first limit structure 444, and a first The second limit structure 445. The first member 441 is fixed in the screen housing 21 and is fixed to the rotating shaft 442. The rotating shaft 442 can extend along the central axis AX1 and pass through the shaft joint 411. The second member 443 is rotatably disposed on the rotating shaft 442 and is fixed in the rotating housing 41.

The first limiting structure 444 is fixed to the rotating shaft 442. The second limiting structure 445 is fixed to the second component 443. In the present embodiment, when the second member 443 is rotated relative to the rotating shaft 442, the second limiting structure 445 moves along a circular path. The first limit structure 444 is located on a circular path.

When the second member 443 is rotated relative to the first member 441 in a first rotation direction R1 or a second rotation direction R2 opposite to the first rotation direction R1, the first limiting structure 444 abuts the second limit. Structure 445 and limits the angle of rotation of second member 443 relative to first member 441. In other words, when the first limiting structure 444 abuts the second limiting structure 445, the first limiting structure 444 and the second limiting structure 445 limit the first component 441 to the axis 442 as an axis relative to the second The member 443 is rotated in a first rotational direction R1 or a second rotational direction R2.

With the design of the pivot mechanism 44, the pivot mechanism 44 can restrict the image capturing device 40 from rotating relative to the screen 20 within an angle range, thereby preventing the wire from being detached from the circuit board 42 after the image capturing device 40 is excessively rotated. As a result, the image capturing device 40 cannot be operated normally.

As shown in FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B and FIG. 2, the main body 10 further includes a back surface 112, a front side 113, a connecting surface 114, and a recess 115. The back side 112 is opposite to the operation surface 111. The front side 113 is connected to the back surface 112 and the operation surface 111. The connecting surface 114 is opposite to the front side 113 and is connected to the back surface 112 and the operation surface 111.

In some embodiments, the operating surface 111 is generally parallel to the back surface 112. The front side 113 and the connecting surface 114 may be elongated and may extend in the extending direction D1. The groove 115 is formed at the edge of the operation surface 111 and at the center of the front side 113. The groove 115 may be of an elongated shape and may extend in the extending direction D1. In an embodiment, the front side 113 and the connecting surface 114 may be curved surfaces.

The image capturing device 40 further includes a stopper 45 connected to the rotating housing 41. The stopper 45 is an elongated structure located at the upper edge of the rotating housing 41 and extending in the extending direction D1. The stopper 45 protrudes from the take-up surface 412 of the rotating housing 41. In some embodiments, the height of the stop member 45 relative to the capturing surface 412 is approximately equal to the depth of the receiving groove 215 relative to the display surface 211.

In the present embodiment, referring to FIG. 2, the length L1 of the groove 115 is greater than the length L2 of the stopper 45. The length L1 and the length L2 are measured along the extending direction D1. In some embodiments, the length of the receiving groove 215 is approximately equal to the length L2 of the stopper 45. The length of the rotating housing 41 not including the shaft portion 411 is approximately equal to the length L2 of the stopper 45.

When the screen 20 is covered by the main body 10, the receiving groove 215 is adjacent to the groove 115, and the capturing surface 412 of the rotating housing 41 and the display surface 211 of the screen 20 may be on the same plane. Therefore, the stopper 45 is located in the recess 115 so as not to interfere.

In the present embodiment, when the screen 20 is covered by the main body 10, the stopper 45 is located in a central section Z1 of the recess 115. In other words, when the screen 20 is covered by the main body 10, the central section Z1 of the recess 115 is covered by the stopper 45, and both ends of the recess 115 are not covered by the stopper 45. So, as shown in Figure 2, when When the screen 20 is covered by the main body 10, the user can still put a finger into the recess 115 and apply upwards to facilitate the user to move the screen 20.

Referring to FIG. 2 , in some embodiments, the screen 20 includes a plurality of stop sliders 23 disposed on the front side 213 and adjacent to both sides of the receiving groove 215 . When the screen 20 is covered by the main body 10, the stop slider 23 is adjacent to both ends of the recess 115. When the user rotates the screen 20, the user's finger and the screen 20 can be prevented from sliding, so that the user can rotate the screen 20.

Conventionally, the image capturing device 40 may be rotated in conjunction when the user applies a force upward. If the user's force is too large, the image capturing device 40 may be damaged beyond the rotatable angle, for example, the wire W1 is too twisted and is torn.

The stop member 45 in this embodiment can avoid the above problem. As shown in FIG. 6, the user can rotate the image capturing device 40 to take the image capturing device 40 in different directions. When the image capturing device 40 is rotated in a first rotational direction R1 to a rear stop position, the protruding stop 45 will abut the back surface 212 of the screen 20. Specifically, the stop member 45 will abut against a lower edge 216 of the receiving groove 215, so that the image capturing device 40 can be stopped to continue to rotate in the first rotational direction R1.

Similarly, when the image capturing device 40 is rotated to a front stop position in the second rotation direction R2, the protruding stopper 45 abuts on the display surface 211 of the screen 20. Therefore, the stopper 45 stops the image capturing device 40 from continuing to rotate in the second rotational direction R2.

Therefore, by the design of the above-mentioned stopper 45, the stopper 45 can restrict the image capturing device 40 from rotating relative to the screen 20 within an angle range, thereby preventing The image capturing device 40 is excessively rotated to cause the wire to fall off the circuit board 42, thereby causing the image capturing device 40 to fail to operate normally.

In summary, the notebook computer of the present invention utilizes a stopper to cover the central section of the recess of the main body, thereby preventing the user from rotating the image capture device when the user opens the notebook, thereby preventing damage of the image capturing device. . In addition, when the user adjusts the orientation of the image capturing device, the rotation angle of the image capturing device can be restricted by the stopper, thereby preventing damage of the image capturing device.

The present invention is disclosed in the above embodiments, but it is merely an example and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art can make some changes without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. With retouching. Therefore, the above embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

1‧‧‧Note Computer

10‧‧‧Host

11‧‧‧Host housing

111‧‧‧Operation surface

112‧‧‧Back

113‧‧‧ front side

114‧‧‧ Connection surface

115‧‧‧ Groove

20‧‧‧ screen

21‧‧‧Screen housing

211‧‧‧ display surface

212‧‧‧Back

213‧‧‧ front side

214‧‧‧ Connection surface

215‧‧‧ accommodating slots

23‧‧‧stop slider

40‧‧‧Image capture device

41‧‧‧Rotating housing

45‧‧‧stops

D1‧‧‧ extending direction

L1, L2‧‧‧ length

Z1‧‧‧Central Section

Claims (10)

A notebook computer comprising: a main body, comprising a main body casing, wherein the main body casing comprises an operation surface, a front side connected to the operation surface, and a groove formed on the operation surface and the front a screen is pivotally connected to the host; and an image capturing device is pivotally connected to the screen, and the image capturing device comprises: a rotating housing; and an image capturing module disposed on the capturing shell a body; and a stop member coupled to the rotating housing; wherein the stop member is located in the recess when the screen is capped to the main body. The notebook computer of claim 1, wherein the groove and the stopper are elongated, extending in the same one extending direction, and the length of the groove is greater than the length of the stopper. The notebook computer of claim 1, wherein the screen comprises a display surface and a receiving groove formed at an edge of the display surface, and the image capturing device is located in the receiving slot, wherein When the screen is covered by the main body, the receiving groove is adjacent to the groove. The notebook computer of claim 3, wherein the screen comprises a plurality of stop sliders adjacent to both sides of the receiving slot, and when the screen is covered by the host, the slider is Adjacent to both ends of the groove. A notebook computer as claimed in claim 1, wherein When the image capturing device is rotated in a first rotation direction to a rear stop position, the stopper abuts against the back surface of one of the screens. The notebook computer of claim 5, wherein the stop member abuts when the image capturing device rotates to a front stop position in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction. On the screen, the display surface is opposite to one of the back sides. The notebook computer of claim 1, wherein the image capturing device further comprises a pivoting mechanism coupled to the rotating housing and the screen, and configured to limit the image capturing device relative to the screen Rotate within an angle range. The notebook computer of claim 7, wherein the rotating housing includes a first shaft portion extending into the screen, and the pivot mechanism passes through the first shaft portion. The notebook computer of claim 8, wherein the rotating housing comprises a second shaft portion opposite to the first shaft portion extending into the screen, wherein a wire is penetrated by the screen The second shaft portion extends into the rotating housing. The notebook computer of claim 7, wherein the pivoting mechanism further comprises: a first component fixed in the screen; a rotating shaft fixed to the first component; and a first limiting structure Fixed to the rotating shaft; a second component rotatably disposed on the rotating shaft and fixed in the rotating housing; a second limiting structure is fixed to the second component; wherein the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure limit the first when the first limiting structure abuts the second limiting structure The component rotates relative to the second component in a first rotation direction or a second rotation direction with the rotation shaft as an axis.