TWM589817U - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device includes a casing, a slider, and a rotary plate. The casing includes a base and a side wall. The side wall is connected to the base and includes at least one slide groove. The slider is slidably engaged to the slide groove. The rotary plate is rotatably engaged to the slider. The rotary plate is configured to fix a portable electronic device.

Description

Electronic device

This case is about an electronic device.

Due to the small size of the notebook computer, many users often connect the notebook computer with an external screen, mouse, keyboard, wired network, etc. to expand the functions of the notebook computer. Every time an external device is connected, a socket is connected, and if multiple external devices are connected, multiple sockets are connected, which is very inconvenient for the user.

In addition, the current expansion devices of notebook computers are mostly placed horizontally on the table. If the user wants to use the notebook computer with a general screen and keyboard, the keyboard portion of the notebook computer and the extended electronic device will occupy most of the space on the user's desk, making the operation extremely inconvenient for the user.

According to an embodiment of the present case, an electronic device includes a housing, a sliding frame, and a rotating table. The housing includes a bottom and side walls. The side wall is connected to the bottom and has at least one sliding groove. The sliding frame is slidably connected with the sliding groove. The rotating table is rotatably connected with the sliding frame. The rotating table is used to fix the portable electronic device.

In summary, the electronic device in this case can integrate the interfaces of multiple external devices on the electrical connector of the electronic device. With this, when the portable electronic device When plugged into an electrical connector, the portable electronic device can be electrically connected to an external device in the electronic device at one time without disassembling one by one.

In addition, the portable electronic device can be installed upright on the electronic device relative to a horizontal plane, such as a desktop. In this way, when the user uses the display screen of the portable electronic device in conjunction with a general display to increase the display range, the occupied space of the portable electronic device and the electronic device can be greatly reduced. Further, the electronic device has a sliding structure and a rotating structure, so that the portable electronic device can freely slide or rotate relative to the electronic device. In this way, the user can adjust the display screen of the portable electronic device to a comfortable angle according to usage requirements.

The above is only used to explain the problem to be solved in this case, the technical means to solve the problem, and the resulting effects, etc. The specific details of this case will be introduced in detail in the following embodiments and related drawings.

1‧‧‧Monitor

10‧‧‧Portable electronic device

12‧‧‧Display

14‧‧‧Main part

100, 200, 300 ‧‧‧ electronic device

110‧‧‧Housing

112‧‧‧Bottom

114‧‧‧Sidewall

116‧‧‧Top board

120、320‧‧‧sliding rack

130‧‧‧bearing

140, 340, 540

150‧‧‧Electrical connector

152‧‧‧Body Department

154‧‧‧Connecting terminal

156‧‧‧ Positioning guide structure

160, 460, 660

462、662‧‧‧Column

6622‧‧‧Bending section

464‧‧‧Extension

170, 270‧‧‧ First sliding engagement part

172、272‧‧‧Snap slot

180, 280‧‧‧Second sliding engagement part

182, 282, B, m

A‧‧‧ Docking

C‧‧‧Axis

D1‧‧‧ direction

E1, E2‧‧‧Elastic parts

E3, E4‧‧‧Replacement parts

M‧‧‧Cam

P1‧‧‧The first virtual plane

P2‧‧‧Second Virtual Plane

R‧‧‧Convex ring

S‧‧‧Chute

T1‧‧‧ First transmission interface

T2‧‧‧Second transmission interface

In order to make the above and other objects, features, advantages, and embodiments of the present case more obvious and understandable, the drawings are described as follows: FIG. 1 is a perspective schematic diagram illustrating a usage environment of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present case.

FIG. 2A is an exploded view of the electronic device in FIG. 1.

FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing the electronic device in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3A is a partial side cross-sectional view illustrating the connection between the sliding frame and the sliding groove according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3B is a partial side cross-sectional view illustrating the connection between the sliding frame and the sliding groove according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4A is a partial side cross-sectional view illustrating the connection between the rotary table and the sliding frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4B is a partial cross-sectional view showing the connection of the rotating table and the sliding frame of FIG. 4A.

FIG. 5A is a partial side cross-sectional view illustrating the connection between the rotating table and the clamping portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5B is a partial side cross-sectional view illustrating the connection between the rotating table and the clamping portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5C is a partial side cross-sectional view illustrating the connection between the rotating table and the clamping portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the following, a plurality of embodiments of the case will be disclosed in a diagram. For the sake of clarity, many practical details will be described together in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details should not be used to limit the case. That is to say, in some implementations of this case, these practical details are not necessary. In addition, in order to simplify the drawings, some conventional structures and elements will be shown in a simple schematic manner in the drawings.

Please refer to Figure 1. FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram illustrating the usage environment of the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present case. As shown in FIG. 1, in this embodiment, the electronic device 100 includes a case 110. The housing 110 includes a bottom 112, four side walls 114 and a top plate 116.

The bottom 112 is configured to be in contact with a flat surface, such as a desktop or floor, but this case is not limited to this. The four side walls 114 are connected and surround and are vertically adjacent to the bottom 112. The top plate 116 is connected to an end of the four side walls 114 away from the bottom 112, so that a closed space is formed between the bottom 112, the side walls 114, and the top plate 116. The enclosed space can be configured to accommodate one or more external devices, such as water-cooled radiators, hard drives, graphics cards, AC power supplies, etc., but this case is not limited to this.

In some embodiments, the number of the side walls 114 can be flexibly adjusted according to actual operating conditions, which is not limited in this case.

The portable electronic device 10 is fixed on one of the four side walls 114. Specifically, the portable electronic device 10 includes a display unit 12 and a main body unit 14. The display portion 12 is rotatably connected to the main body portion 14. The main body 14 is fixed to the side wall 114. As such, when the portable electronic device 10 is used in conjunction with a general display 1, such as a computer screen, the display portion 12 and the general display 1 can cooperate together to increase the display range. Moreover, the main body 14 is fixed on the side wall 114 to save space and make the user's environment more comfortable.

In some embodiments, the portable electronic device 10 may be a notebook computer, but this case is not limited to this.

Please refer to Figure 2A and Figure 2B. FIG. 2A is an exploded view of the electronic device 100 in FIG. 1. FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing the electronic device 100 in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 2A, the electronic device 100 further includes a carriage 120, a bearing 130, a turntable 140, an electrical connector 150, and a clamping portion 160.

The side wall 114 of the housing 110 for carrying the portable electronic device 10 has two sliding slots S. Both ends of the chute S are directed toward the top plate 116 and the bottom 112 respectively. That is, the chute S substantially extends along the direction D1 in FIG. 2A. Sliding frame 120 slidably engages with the chute S. The rotating table 140 is rotatably engaged with the sliding frame 120 via a bearing 130. The rotating table 140 is used to fix the portable electronic device 10. In this way, the portable electronic device 10 can slide and/or rotate relative to the housing 110 by the sliding frame 120 and the rotating table 140.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2B, the sliding frame 120 slides on the first virtual plane P1 of the parallel side wall 114 relative to the housing 110 near or away from the bottom 112 in the direction D1. The rotating table 140 rotates relative to the housing 110 on another second virtual plane P2, for example, 360 degrees, but this case is not limited to this. The first virtual plane P1 and the second virtual plane P2 are substantially parallel. Further, the rotating table 140 rotates based on the axis C. The extending direction of the axis C is substantially perpendicular to the direction D1. In other words, the extending direction of the axis C is perpendicular to the extending direction of the chute S. Alternatively, it can also be said that the extending direction of the axis C is perpendicular to the side wall 114.

In some embodiments, the shape and the extending direction of the sliding slot S can be flexibly adjusted according to actual operating conditions. For example, the chute S can further extend toward two adjacent side walls 114, so that the shape of the chute S is a cross. In this way, the sliding frame 120 can slide up, down, back and forth relative to the housing 110, so that the user can adjust the position of the portable electronic device 10 according to needs, and this case should not be limited to this.

In some embodiments, the number of chutes S can be flexibly adjusted according to actual operating conditions, which is not limited in this case.

Please continue to refer to Figure 2A. The electronic device 100 further includes an electrical connector 150. The electrical connector 150 is provided on the rotating table 140. The electrical connector 150 includes a body portion 152, a connection terminal 154, an alignment guide structure 156, and a first transmission interface T1.

The body portion 152 has a butt surface A. The docking surface A is configured to bear with the portable electronic device 10. The connection terminal 154 and the alignment guide structure 156 are provided on the mating surface A. The connection terminal 154 is configured to be electrically connected to the connection port on the portable electronic device 10. The alignment guide structure 156 is configured to assist the plug-in alignment of the portable electronic device 10 and the connection terminal 154, so that the connection between the portable electronic device 10 and the connection terminal 154 can be faster.

The first transmission interface T1 is disposed in the body portion 152. The first transmission interface T1 is electrically connected to the connection terminal 154. Further, the housing 110 includes a second transmission interface T2. The first transmission interface T1 and the second transmission interface T2 are electrically connected, for example, by wireless transmission connection, but this case is not limited to this. The second transmission interface T2 is electrically connected to one or more external devices accommodated in the housing 110. In this way, once the user docks the portable electronic device 10 with the connection terminal 154, the portable electronic device 10 can be electrically connected to one or more external devices in the housing 110 at a time, without the need to install one by one Assume. For users, the process of installing an external device can become simpler and more convenient.

In some embodiments, the electrical connector 150 may include one or more connection terminals 154, which should not be limited in this case. For example, the connection terminal 154 may be the connection terminal 154 of a water-cooled radiator, hard disk, display card, AC power supply, etc., but this case is not limited to this.

In this embodiment, there are four clamping parts 160. The four clamping parts 160 are respectively provided at the four corners of the rotating table 140. The clamping portion 160 is configured to clamp and fix the portable electronic device 10 so as to prevent the portable electronic device 10 from falling off the rotating table 140. Specifically, the portable electronic device 10 can be engaged between the four clamping parts 160 by the portable electronic device 10 and the clamping part 160 The friction between them is fixed to the rotating table 140.

In some embodiments, the number of the clamping parts 160 can be flexibly adjusted according to actual operating conditions, and this case should not be limited to this.

With the above configuration, the housing 110 of the disclosed electronic device 100 can accommodate one or more external devices. The external device is electrically connected to the electrical connector 150 on the rotating table 140 through the first transmission interface T1 and the second transmission interface T2. In this way, once the portable electronic device 10 is connected to the connection terminal 154 of the electrical connector 150, the portable electronic device 10 can be electrically connected to the external device in the housing 110 at one time, making the installation process of the external device more Convenience. In addition, with the sliding frame 120 and the rotating table 140, the portable electronic device 10 mounted on the rotating table 140 can slide or rotate relative to the housing 110 to facilitate the user to adjust the display angle of the portable electronic device 10.

Please refer to Figure 3A. FIG. 3A is a partial side cross-sectional view illustrating the connection between the sliding frame 120 and the sliding slot S according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3A, in this embodiment, the electronic device 100 further includes a first sliding engagement portion 170, a second sliding engagement portion 180 and an elastic element E1. The first sliding engagement portion 170 is provided in the sliding slot S (as shown in FIG. 2A) and extends along the extending direction D1 of the sliding slot S. The first sliding engagement portion 170 has a plurality of engagement grooves 172.

The second sliding engagement portion 180 is provided on the side of the sliding frame 120 facing the housing 110. The second sliding engagement portion 180 includes a plurality of engagement portions 182. The engaging portion 182 is arranged to engage with an engaging groove 172 that is at least partially connected to the plurality of engaging grooves 172. The elastic member E1 is connected between the second sliding engaging portion 180 and the side of the sliding frame 120 facing the housing 110. The elastic member E1 is configured to press the second sliding engagement portion 180 toward the first sliding engagement portion 170.

More specifically, a plurality of engaging grooves 172 are connected to form a zigzag shape. A plurality of engaging portions 182 are connected to form a zigzag shape. Therefore, the plurality of engagement portions 182 are engaged with the engagement groove 172 that is at least partially connected to the plurality of engagement grooves 172. Further, when the sliding frame 120 slides relative to the housing 110, the plurality of engaging portions 182 of the second sliding engaging portion 180 will move together to at least partially adjacent engaging grooves among the plurality of engaging grooves 172 When the 172 is engaged so that the sliding frame 120 slides to a predetermined position relative to the housing 110, the sliding frame 120 can be fixed at the predetermined position relative to the housing 110.

Please refer to Figure 3B. FIG. 3B is a partial side cross-sectional view illustrating the connection between the sliding frame 120 and the sliding slot S according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3B, in the present embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes the first sliding engagement portion 270, the second sliding engagement portion 280 and the elastic member E1. The first sliding engagement portion 270, the second sliding engagement portion 280, and the elastic member E1 are connected and operated in the same manner as the above first sliding engagement portion 170, the second sliding engagement portion 180, and the elastic member E1. The actuation methods are substantially the same or similar, so please refer to the relevant descriptions above, and they will not be repeated here.

It should be noted that the difference between this embodiment and the embodiment shown in FIG. 3A is that the engaging portion 282 of the second sliding engaging portion 280 of this embodiment is bullet-shaped. Therefore, in this embodiment, the engaging portion 282 is engaged with only one of the plurality of engaging grooves 272 at a time. When the sliding frame 120 slides relative to the housing 110, the engaging portion 282 of the second sliding engaging portion 280 will move to engage with the other adjacent engaging groove 272 of the plurality of engaging grooves 272, so that the sliding frame When 120 slides to a predetermined position relative to the housing 110, the sliding frame 120 can be fixed at the predetermined position relative to the housing 110.

In some embodiments, the elastic member E1 is a coil spring, but this case is not limited to this.

Please refer to Figure 4A and Figure 4B. FIG. 4A is a side cross-sectional view illustrating the connection of the rotating table 340 and the sliding frame 320 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4B is a partial cross-sectional view illustrating the connection of the rotating table 340 and the sliding frame 320 of FIG. 4A.

As shown in FIG. 4A, in this embodiment, the electronic device 300 includes a carriage 320, a rotating table 340, a cam M, a protruding ring R, an engaging portion B, and an elastic member E2. The difference between this embodiment and the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B is that in this embodiment, the turntable 340 is rotatably connected to the carriage by the cam M, the convex ring R, the engaging portion B, and the elastic member E2 320 convergence.

Specifically, the cam M is provided on the side of the carriage 120 close to the turntable 140 and protrudes toward the turntable 140. The cam M has a plurality of engaging portions m. A plurality of engaging portions m are arranged along the outer edge of the cam M, as shown in FIG. 4B. The convex ring R is disposed on the side of the rotating table 140 close to the carriage 120 and protrudes toward the carriage 120 so that the convex ring R surrounds the outer side of the cam M. The engaging portion B engages with the inner wall of the convex ring R. The elastic member E2 is connected between the inner wall of the convex ring R and the engaging portion B. The engaging portion B is arranged to engage with the engaging portion m.

In more detail, the engaging portion B is an object having a bullet shape. The engaging portion m is a groove. The engaging portion m can be matched with the appearance of the engaging portion B so that the engaging portion B is engaged and accommodated in the engaging portion m. The elastic member E2 is configured to press the engaging portion B toward the cam M. Thereby, when the convex ring R rotates relative to the cam M, the engaging portion B moves to engage with another adjacent engaging portion m of the plurality of engaging portions m, so that the rotating table 140 rotates relative to the carriage 120 to a predetermined When in position, the rotating table 140 can slide relatively The rack 120 is fixed at the predetermined position.

In some embodiments, the elastic member E2 is a coil spring, but this case is not limited to this.

Please refer to Figure 5A. FIG. 5A is a partial side cross-sectional view illustrating the rotation table 140 and the clamping portion 460 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5A, in this embodiment, the turntable 140 is the same as or similar to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B. Therefore, reference may be made to the foregoing related descriptions, and details are not described herein again.

It should be noted that the difference between this embodiment and the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B is that in this embodiment, the two gripping portions 460 are provided on the rotary table 140 and face each other. Each clamping portion 460 includes a post 462 and an extension 464. One end of the column portion 462 is connected to the turntable 140. The extension portion 464 connects the other end of the column portion 462 away from the turntable 140 and is bent relative to the column portion 462. The two extending portions 464 of the two clamping portions 460 extend toward each other. Thereby, the two extending portions 464 of the two clamping portions 460 can be cooperatively engaged in the grooves of the casing of the portable electronic device 10 to fix the portable electronic device 10 on the rotating table 140.

In some embodiments, the number of the clamping parts 460 can be flexibly adjusted according to actual operating conditions, and this case should not be limited to this.

Please refer to Figure 5B. FIG. 5B is a partial side cross-sectional view illustrating the rotation table 540 and the clamping portion 460 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5B, in this embodiment, the clamping portion 460 is the same as or similar to the embodiment shown in FIG. 5A. Therefore, reference may be made to the foregoing related description, and details are not described herein again.

It should be noted that this embodiment and the embodiment shown in FIG. 5A The difference between the formulas is that in the present embodiment, the rotary table 540 includes a convex post 542 inside. The boss 542 is connected to the inner wall of the rotary table 540 and extends substantially parallel to the extending direction of the extending portion 464 of the clamping portion 460. The reset member E3 is connected between the end of the post portion 462 away from the extending portion 464 and the convex post 542. The reset member E3 is configured to stretch the clamping portion 460 toward the convex post 542 so that the clamping portion 460 can expand and contract with respect to the rotating table 140.

In this way, when the portable electronic device 10 is detached from the rotating table 540, the clamping portion 460 can be stored in the rotating table 540 to prevent the protruding clamping portion 460 from colliding with foreign objects, resulting in the clamping portion 460 Damaged. In addition, the clamping portion 460 can expand and contract relative to the rotary table 540 to match the thickness of the body of the portable electronic device 10, and the elastic adjustment changes so that the portable electronic device 10 of different models can be fixed on the rotary table 540.

In some embodiments, the reset member E3 may be a tension spring, but this case is not limited to this.

Please refer to Figure 5C. FIG. 5C is a partial side cross-sectional view illustrating the rotation table 140 and the clamping portion 660 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5C, in this embodiment, the turntable 140 is the same as or similar to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B. Therefore, reference may be made to the foregoing related description, and details are not described herein again. The extending portion 464 of the clamping portion 660 is the same as or similar to the embodiment shown in FIG. 5A. Therefore, reference may be made to the foregoing related description, and details are not described herein again.

It should be noted that the difference between this embodiment and the embodiments shown in FIGS. 2A and 5A is that in this embodiment, the column portion 662 has a bent section 6622. The bending section 6622 connects the end of the pillar portion 662 away from the extending portion 464 and is bent relative to the pillar portion 662. The restoring element E4 abuts on the bending section of the column portion 662 Between 6622 and the rotating table 140. The return member E4 is configured to press the bending section 6622 away from the rotating table 140 so that the clamping portion 660 can expand and contract relative to the rotating table 140.

In this way, when the portable electronic device 10 is detached from the rotating table 140, the clamping portion 660 can be accommodated in the rotating table 140 to prevent the protruding clamping portion 660 from colliding with foreign objects, resulting in the clamping portion 660 Damaged. In addition, the clamping portion 660 can also be adapted to the thickness of the body of the portable electronic device 10, and the elasticity adjustment is changed to be suitable for clamping and fixing the portable electronic device 10 of different models.

In some embodiments, the resetting member E4 is sleeved outside the post portion 662 of the clamping portion 660 and abuts between the bending section 6622 and the rotating table 140.

In some embodiments, the return member E4 may be a compression spring, but this case is not limited to this.

From the above detailed description of the specific implementation of the case, it can be clearly seen that the electronic device of the case can integrate the interfaces of multiple external devices on the electrical connector of the electronic device. In this way, when the portable electronic device is plugged into the electrical connector, the portable electronic device can be electrically connected to an external device in the electronic device at one time without disassembling one by one.

In addition, the portable electronic device can be installed upright on the electronic device relative to a horizontal plane, such as a desktop. In this way, when the user uses the display screen of the portable electronic device in conjunction with a general display to increase the display range, the occupied space of the portable electronic device and the electronic device can be greatly reduced. Further, the electronic device has a sliding structure and a rotating structure, so that the portable electronic device can freely slide or rotate relative to the electronic device. In this way, the user can adjust the display screen of the portable electronic device to an appropriate angle according to usage requirements.

Although this case has been disclosed as above by way of implementation, it is not used to limit this case. Anyone who is familiar with this skill can make various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of this case, so the scope of protection of this case should be considered The scope defined in the attached patent application scope shall prevail.

100‧‧‧Electronic device

110‧‧‧Housing

112‧‧‧Bottom

114‧‧‧Sidewall

116‧‧‧Top board

120‧‧‧sliding rack

130‧‧‧bearing

140‧‧‧rotating table

150‧‧‧Electrical connector

152‧‧‧Body Department

154‧‧‧Connecting terminal

156‧‧‧ Positioning guide structure

160‧‧‧Clamping Department

T1‧‧‧ First transmission interface

T2‧‧‧Second transmission interface

A‧‧‧ Docking

D1‧‧‧ direction

S‧‧‧Chute

Claims (11)

An electronic device includes: a housing, including: a bottom; and a side wall, connected to the bottom, and having at least one sliding groove; a sliding frame, slidably connected to the sliding groove; and a rotating table, rotatable The rotary table is used to fix a portable electronic device. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the rotating table rotates based on an axis, and the sliding direction of the sliding frame relative to the housing is perpendicular to the extending direction of the axis. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising an electrical connector disposed on the rotating table, the electrical connector includes a first transmission interface, and the housing includes a second transmission interface, the first transmission interface It is electrically connected to the second transmission interface. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein the electrical connector further comprises: a body portion having a mating surface; a connection terminal protruding from the mating surface; and a pair of guide structures protruding from the mating surface . The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: at least one clamping part, including: a column part coupled to the rotary table; and an extension part connected to one end of the column part and bent relative to the column part fold. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the number of the at least one clamping part is two, and the two clamping parts are disposed on the rotating table to face each other. The electronic device according to claim 5, further comprising at least one resetting member, abutting between the column portion and the rotating table. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the rotating table rotates on a first plane, the sliding frame slides on a second plane relative to the housing, and the first plane is parallel to the second plane . The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a bearing through which the rotary table and the sliding frame are rotatably connected. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: a cam disposed on the side of the sliding frame close to the rotary table, and having a plurality of first engaging portions arranged along the outer edge of the cam; a convex ring , Which is arranged on the side of the rotating table close to the sliding frame and surrounds the cam; a second engaging portion is connected with the inner wall of the convex ring and is connected with the first cards One of the engaging parts is engaged; and an elastic member is connected between the inner wall of the convex ring and the second engaging part, wherein when the convex ring rotates relative to the cam, the second engaging part moves To engage with another adjacent one of the first engaging portions. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: a first sliding engaging portion extending along the sliding groove and having a plurality of engaging grooves; a second sliding engaging portion provided A side of the sliding frame facing the housing, and is engaged with at least one of the engaging grooves; and an elastic member is connected between the second sliding engaging portion and the side, wherein When the sliding frame slides relative to the housing, the second sliding engaging portion moves to engage with another adjacent one of the engaging grooves.

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