TWM596368U - Electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device includes a first housing, a connector disposed on the first housing, and a second housing pivotally connected to the connector. The connecting piece has a guide rail, a tenon and an elastic piece. The tenon is accommodated in the guide rail. The elastic piece is sleeved on the tenon and contacts the second housing. The first casing and the second casing can be relatively linearly extended, so as to extend the distance of the camera to increase the field of view of the image, and can further allow the first casing and the second casing to take pictures at different elevation angles or overhead angles . Through the design of the above extension and perspective, the use of the selfie stick can be omitted, so that the electronic device is more convenient to use or carry.

Description

Electronic device

The present invention relates to an electronic device, in particular to an electronic device that can be stretched and deformed.

With the development of the 3C industry, more and more people will use portable electronic devices as auxiliary tools in life. These portable electronic devices are light in size and easy to carry, so the number of people using them is increasing and the required functions are becoming wider and wider.

With the development of social media, consumers are paying more and more attention to the camera function of portable electronic devices. Therefore, various types of camera modes or portable electronic devices with different lens configurations are becoming more and more vigorous. development of. For example, the 360-degree panoramic camera mode is a very popular photographing mode. However, existing products often need to be equipped with selfie sticks and other products, which makes it inconvenient to carry and use.

In view of this, the present invention provides an electronic device including a first housing, a connecting member and a second housing. The connecting member is disposed on the first housing, and has a guide rail, a latch and an elastic member, the latch is accommodated in the guide rail, the elastic member is sleeved on the latch and connected with the second housing Are in contact with each other, and the second housing is pivotally connected to the connecting member.

The present invention also provides an electronic device, which includes a first housing, a connecting member, an engaging mechanism and a second housing. The connecting part includes a connecting part and a receiving part connected; the engaging mechanism connects the first housing and the receiving part; and, the second housing pivotally connects the connecting part, and the connecting part and the first part The casing can be positioned in an extended position or a storage position relative to the second casing.

The present invention also provides an electronic device, which includes a first casing, a connecting piece, an engaging mechanism and a second casing. The connecting part includes a connecting part and a receiving part connected; the engaging mechanism connects the first housing and the receiving part; and, the second housing pivotally connects the connecting part, and the connecting part and the first part The casing can be positioned in an extended position or a storage position relative to the second casing.

Therefore, the present invention provides an electronic device in which the first casing and the second casing can extend relatively linearly. By extending the distance of the camera, the field of view is increased, and the first casing and the second casing can be further provided. Camera at different angles of view or overhead.

Through the above extension and perspective design, the selfie stick can be omitted The use of electronic devices makes electronic devices more convenient for use and carrying.

100‧‧‧Electronic device

110‧‧‧First shell

112‧‧‧First cover

114‧‧‧First lower cover

115‧‧‧groove

116‧‧‧ opening

118‧‧‧Lower edge

120‧‧‧Second shell

122‧‧‧The second cover

124‧‧‧Second lower cover

126‧‧‧Retaining Wall Department

128‧‧‧Notch

130‧‧‧Camera module

132‧‧‧lens unit

134‧‧‧ First port

140‧‧‧Connector

140a, 140b‧‧‧connector cover

141‧‧‧ Connection

142‧‧‧ Undertaking Department

143‧‧‧Joint

144‧‧‧ opening

145‧‧‧Broken hole

146‧‧‧Adapter board

148‧‧‧Second port

150‧‧‧ circuit board

152‧‧‧ battery module

154‧‧‧Sub-circuit board

160‧‧‧ tenon

162‧‧‧Elastic parts

164‧‧‧Flange

165‧‧‧rail

166‧‧‧channel

167‧‧‧First positioning hole

168‧‧‧Second positioning hole

172‧‧‧First positioning structure

174‧‧‧Second positioning structure

176‧‧‧The third positioning structure

178‧‧‧Extension

180‧‧‧Operation keys

182‧‧‧The first end

184‧‧‧The second end

190‧‧‧Card hook

192‧‧‧Board

194‧‧‧ Hook

196‧‧‧spindle

200‧‧‧ snap-in mechanism

C‧‧‧accommodation space

C1‧‧‧Side wall

D1‧‧‧First direction

D2‧‧‧Second direction

A1‧‧‧ First axis

A2‧‧‧Second axis

In order to make the above-mentioned and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the detailed description of the attached drawings is as follows:

FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram showing an appearance of an embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention in a storage position.

FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of the extended position of the electronic device in FIG. 1A.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the new electronic device.

FIG. 3A is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention in a storage position.

FIG. 3B is a schematic diagram of the electronic device of FIG. 3A in an extended position.

FIG. 4A is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention at a depression position.

FIG. 4B is a schematic diagram of the electronic device of FIG. 4A in an elevation position.

FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention in a storage position.

FIG. 5B is a schematic diagram of the electronic device of FIG. 5A in an extended position.

The spirit of the present invention will be clearly explained in the following figures and detailed descriptions. Any person with ordinary knowledge in the technical field who understands the preferred embodiments of the present invention may be changed and modified by the techniques taught by the present invention. It does not deviate from the spirit and scope of this new model.

Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B, FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B respectively illustrate an appearance schematic view of an embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention in a stored state and an extended state.

The electronic device 100 mainly includes a first housing 110, a second housing 120, and a connecting member 140. The connecting member 140 can be disposed on the second housing 120 by a pivot connection, and can be detachably disposed on the first housing 110, wherein the connecting member 140 and the first housing 110 can be engaged with each other. As an example for illustration, but not to limit the disclosure, the connecting member 140 can also be disposed on the first housing 110 and can be separately engaged with the second housing 120.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the new electronic device 100; FIGS. 3A and 3B are schematic views of an embodiment of the new electronic device 100 in a storage state and an extended state, in order to clearly show the features of the present disclosure The second upper cover 122 in FIG. 2 is omitted in FIGS. 3A and 3B and not shown, and will be described first.

Referring to FIGS. 2, 3A, and 3B, the connector 140 may include a connecting portion 141 and a receiving portion 142. The connecting portion 141 connects the second housing 120 and the receiving portion 142, the first housing 110 and the second housing The body 120 can use the connecting portion 141 Operate between storage state and extended state. In one embodiment, the electronic device 100 may be a camera device, and the camera device further includes a camera module 130, which may be disposed in the first housing 110. The electronic device 100 in the following embodiments uses the camera device as an example. However, it is not necessary to limit the disclosure, in particular, the mentioned embodiment does not involve the premise of the camera module 130.

When the electronic device 100 is in the extended state, the first casing 110 and the second casing 120 are extended by the connecting member 140 to the entire length, that is, the distance between the first casing 110 and the second casing 120 has been pulled apart. If the image is captured by the camera module 130 at this time, it is possible to avoid capturing the object holding the second housing 120 or the user's hand.

The first housing 110 may include a first upper cover 112 and a first lower cover 114. The first upper cover 112 and the first lower cover 114 may be engaged with each other to form a first space, and the first space may accommodate the camera module 130 Placed in the first space. The first upper cover 112 and the first lower cover 114 may have openings 116 respectively, and the two lens units 132 of the camera module 130 may capture external images through the openings 116 of the first upper cover 112 and the first lower cover 114 respectively.

The second housing 120 may include a second upper cover 122 and a second lower cover 124. The second upper cover 122 and the second lower cover 124 may be engaged with each other to form a second space, and the second space may accommodate the circuit board 150, The battery module 152 and the memory module are not limited thereto. The second housing 120 may further include two side walls C1 forming an accommodating space C. The side wall C1 is disposed on a side of the second housing 120 adjacent to the connecting member 140, and thus constitutes the accommodating space C.

In an embodiment, the connecting portion 141 and the receiving portion 142 of the connecting member 140 may be two connecting member covers 140a and 140b, and a third space is formed by being engaged with each other. In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 further includes an adapter plate 146 accommodated in the third space, wherein the adapter plate 146 can be electrically connected to the camera module 130 accommodated in the first housing 110 and accommodated in the first At least one of the circuit board 150, the battery module 152, and the memory module of the second housing 120.

In one embodiment, the camera module 130 has a first port 134, and the adapter plate 146 has a second port 148. The camera module 130 and the adapter plate 146 can be electrically connected to the second port 148 through the first port 134 Sexual connection. In one embodiment, the electronic device 100 further includes a sub-circuit board 154, and the adapter board 146 and the circuit board 150 can be connected to each other through the sub-circuit board 154. Specifically, one end of the sub-circuit board 154 is connected to the adapter board 146, and the sub-circuit board 154 can connect the other end to the circuit board 150 through the hole 145 of the connector 140, and the sub-circuit board 154 can be accommodated in the connector 140 The third space. The sub-circuit board 154 may be a flexible circuit board.

Referring to FIG. 2, FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B at the same time, the connector 140 has a side surface and includes a tenon 160, an elastic member 162 and a guide rail 165. The guide rail 165 is disposed on the side surface of the connecting member 140; the tenon 160 is accommodated in the second housing 120 and one end of the tenon 160 is disposed on the guide rail 165; the elastic member 162 is sleeved on the tenon 160 and one end of the elastic member 162 abuts The second housing 120 is connected, so the connecting member 140 and the second housing 120 are pivotally connected to each other through the tenon 160, the elastic member 162 and the guide rail 165. The elastic member 162 may be a spring, such as a torsion spring or a compression spring.

In an embodiment, the guide rail 165 includes a channel 166, a first positioning hole 167 and a second positioning hole 168. The first positioning hole 167 and the second positioning hole 168 are respectively provided at both ends of the channel 166. Specifically, the first positioning holes 167 and the second positioning holes 168 are arranged along the first direction D1. In one embodiment, the depths of the first positioning hole 167 and the second positioning hole 168 are respectively greater than the depth of the channel 166. In another embodiment, the second positioning hole 168 is connected to the channel 166; in another embodiment, the first positioning hole 167 and the channel 166 are provided separately, that is, the two are not in communication.

The second housing 120 may further include a retaining wall portion 126 that is disposed on both sides of the accommodating space C, and that the retaining wall portion 126 has a gap 128. Wherein, the tenon 160 is disposed in the gap 128 and the retaining wall portion 126 are sleeved with each other. In one embodiment, the latch 160 has a flange 164, and the elastic member 162 is disposed between the flange 164 and the retaining wall portion 126 and sleeves with the latch 160.

As shown in FIG. 3A, when the electronic device 100 is in the storage position, the tenon 160 is engaged with the second positioning hole 168. In the case of no external force interference, the locking tongue 160 and the second positioning hole 168 can be locked with each other, and will not separate, so the first housing 110 and the connecting member 140 can be positioned in the storage position. The depth of the second positioning hole 168 is greater than the depth of the channel 166.

When the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are substantially pulled toward the first direction D1, the latch 160 can disengage from the second positioning hole 168 and enter the channel 166, so that the channel 166 and the latch 160 slide relative to each other. The connecting member 140 can be detached from the accommodating space C. At this time, the sub-circuit board 154 can also be pulled out from the connector 140.

As shown in FIG. 3B, if the pulling force in the first direction D1 is continued, the tenon 160 can escape from the channel 166 and enter the first positioning hole 167. On the premise that the first positioning hole 167 and the channel 166 are provided separately and are not connected, the locking tongue 160 may bounce when entering the first positioning hole 167 after leaving the channel 166. Specifically, the user can feel the bouncing at this time, thereby reminding the suspicion of over-pulling and avoiding the over-pulling, thereby preventing the sub-circuit board 154 from being damaged due to the over-pulling.

In addition, the elastic member 162 is compressed when the guide rail 165 and the tenon 160 slide relative to each other, and the tenon 160 is locked in the first positioning hole 167 or the second positioning hole 168. In an embodiment, the two ends of the guide rail 165 may be provided with an oblique angle, thereby facilitating the disengagement or snapping of the tenon 160 to any one of the first positioning hole 167 and the second positioning hole 168. Therefore, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 can be relatively displaced by the tenon 160, the elastic member 162, and the guide rail 165.

FIGS. 4A and 4B are schematic diagrams of another embodiment of the electronic device 100 of the present invention at a depression position and an elevation position. In order to clearly show the features of the disclosure, the second upper cover 122 in FIG. 2 is shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B. It is not shown in the figure 4B and will be described first.

Referring to FIGS. 2, 4A, and 4B, the electronic device 100 may further include a first positioning structure 172, a second positioning structure 174, and a third positioning structure 176. The first positioning structure 172 and the second positioning structure 174 are disposed on the side surface of the connecting member 140 and are respectively located on both sides of the guide rail 165, and the third positioning structure 176 is disposed on the second housing 120 and located on the side wall C1 of the accommodating space C . Third positioning The structure 176 can be selectively locked with the first positioning structure 172 or the second positioning structure 174, so that the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are positioned at different included angles, so the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 can rotate relative to the rotation axis in the second direction D2.

Referring to FIGS. 3B and 4B at the same time, specifically, when the electronic device 100 is in the extended position, the first axis A1 of the first housing 110 and the second axis A2 of the second housing 120 are substantially parallel, that is, The angle between the first axis A1 and the second axis A2 is 0 degrees. Under this premise, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 can relatively rotate toward the upward direction through the connecting member 140 pivotally connected to the second housing 120, so that the angle between the first axis A1 and the second axis A2 The gradual increase from 0 degrees can enable the third positioning structure 176 and the first positioning structure 172 of the second housing 120 to be engaged with each other, thereby allowing the electronic device 100 to be positioned at an elevation position.

As shown in FIG. 4A, on the other hand, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 can also rotate relative to the top view through the connecting member 140, and the angle between the first axis A1 and the second axis A2 can also be made The gradual increase from 0 degrees can enable the third positioning structure 176 and the second positioning structure 174 to be engaged with each other, thereby enabling the electronic device 100 to be positioned at a top view position, but this disclosure is not limited to this.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may further include a plurality of first positioning structures 172 and a plurality of second positioning structures 174, the plurality of first positioning structures 172 and the plurality of second positioning structures 174 are located on both sides of the guide rail 165, respectively In this way, the electronic device 100 can be positioned at any of a plurality of upward looking positions and a plurality of top looking positions to take pictures, so that there is more freedom in the direction of the imaging angle.

In one embodiment, the first positioning structure 172 and the second positioning structure 174 may be concave holes, and the third positioning structure 176 may be a convex block, and the concave holes and the convex blocks match each other; in another embodiment, the first positioning structure 172 and the The second positioning structure 174 may be a convex block, and the third positioning structure 176 may be a concave hole.

In yet another embodiment, the first positioning structure 172 and the second positioning structure 174 are disposed on the side of the channel 166 away from the second positioning hole 168 and between the channel 166 and the first positioning hole 167. In another embodiment, the guide rail 165 further includes an extension 178 connected to the second positioning hole 168. When the electronic device 100 is in the storage position, the third positioning structure 176 can be snapped on the extension 178.

In addition, since the first housing 110 can be separated from the second housing 120 by the connecting member 140, the camera module 130 can be connected to other electronic devices (not shown) through the first housing 110.

FIGS. 5A and 5B are schematic diagrams of another embodiment of the electronic device 100 in the storage state and the extended state. In order to clearly show the features of the present disclosure, the second upper cover 122 and the connector cover 140a in FIG. Figures 5A and 5B are not shown and will be described first.

Referring to FIGS. 2, 5A and 5B at the same time, the camera module 130 is accommodated in the first housing 110, and the camera module 130 has a first connection port 134; the adapter plate 146 is disposed in the connector 140 , And the adapter board 146 includes a second port 148. In one embodiment, the first housing 110 and the connector 140 are coupled to each other via the first connection port 134 and the second connection port 148. In one embodiment, the first connection port 134 and the second connection port 148 are matching electronic connections The port, the circuit board 150 and the camera module 130 can be electrically connected through the first port 134, the second port 148, the adapter board 146 and the sub-circuit board 154.

The electronic device 100 further includes an engaging mechanism 200 that detachably connects the first housing 110 and the receiving portion 142 of the connector 140. The snap mechanism 200 includes an operation key 180 and a snap hook 190. The operation key 180 is movably disposed on the connecting member 140 in the second direction D2, and part of the operation key 180 is exposed on the connecting member 140; the hook 190 is also disposed on the connecting member 140 and is engaged with the first housing 110.

In one embodiment, the connector 140 has an opening 144 and an engaging portion 143, the engaging portion 143 may be adjacent to the opening 144; the operation key 180 has a first end 182 and a second end 184, the first end 182 is exposed from the opening 144; the hook 190 The rotary shaft 196 is provided between the plate body 192 and the hook portion 194. The rotary shaft 196 is pivotally connected to the joint portion 143. The plate body 192 corresponds to the position of the second end 184 of the operation key 180. The hook 194 is engaged with the first housing 110.

As shown in FIG. 5A, specifically, the first housing 110 has a groove 115, and the hook portion 194 extends into the groove 115 and engages with the lower edge 118 of the first housing 110, thereby enabling the first The housing 110 is connected to the connector 140. The groove 115 may be L-shaped.

As shown in FIG. 5B, when the operation key 180 moves in the second direction D2 toward the connecting member 140, the second end 184 of the operation key 180 can push the plate body 192 to drive the rotation shaft 196 to pivot, thereby allowing the hook portion 194 to The lower edge 118 and the groove 115 of a housing 110 are separated from each other. If the operation key 180 is further moved toward the connecting member 140, the first port 134 and the second port 148 can be detached from each other. In order to separate the first housing 110 and the connecting member 140 from each other.

In summary, the present invention provides an electronic device in which the first casing and the second casing can extend relatively linearly, so as to extend the distance of the camera, to increase the field of view of the imaging, and further allow the first casing and The second casing is photographed at different elevation angles or overhead angles. Through the design of the above extension and perspective, the use of the selfie stick can be omitted, so that the electronic device is more convenient to use or carry.

Although the present invention has been disclosed as above with examples, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone who is familiar with this art can make various changes and retouching without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, so the protection of the present invention The scope shall be as defined in the appended patent application scope.

100‧‧‧Electronic device

110‧‧‧First shell

120‧‧‧Second shell

130‧‧‧Camera module

140‧‧‧Connector

Claims (11)

An electronic device, including: A first shell; A connecting piece, disposed on the first housing, having a guide rail, a latch and an elastic element, the latch is received in the guide rail, and the elastic element is sleeved on the latch; and A second housing is pivotally connected to the connecting member. An electronic device, including: A first shell; A connecting piece, including a connecting part and a receiving part connected; An engaging mechanism connecting the first housing and the receiving portion; and A second housing is pivotally connected to the connecting portion, and the connecting member and the first housing can be positioned at an extended position or a storage position relative to the second housing. The electronic device as described in item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the engaging mechanism includes an operation key and a hook, the operation key is provided on the connecting member, the hook includes a rotating shaft and a hook linked with the rotating shaft Part, the rotating shaft is pivotally connected to the connecting piece, and the hook part is engaged with the first housing. The electronic device as described in item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the connecting member includes a guide rail, a tenon and an elastic member, the tenon connects the guide rail and the second housing, and the elastic member is disposed on the tenon With the second housing. An electronic device, including: A first shell; A second housing; and A connecting piece connecting the first shell and the second shell; the first shell and the second shell are positioned at a storage position, an extended position and an elevation angle by the connecting piece Position or a depression position. The electronic device as described in item 5 of the patent application scope, wherein the connecting member comprises a guide rail, a tenon and an elastic member, the tenon connects the guide rail and the second housing, and the elastic member is disposed on the tenon With the second housing. The electronic device as described in item 1, 4 or 6 of the patent application scope, wherein the guide rail includes a channel, a first positioning hole provided at one end of the channel, and a second positioning hole connected to the other end of the channel. The electronic device as described in item 7 of the patent application scope further includes a first positioning structure, a second positioning structure and a third positioning structure, the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure are disposed on the connecting member; The third positioning structure selectively engages with the first positioning structure or the second positioning structure. The electronic device as described in item 8 of the patent application range, wherein the guide rail further includes an extension section, the extension section is connected to the second positioning hole, and the third positioning structure selectively engages with the extension section. The electronic device as described in item 8 of the patent application scope, wherein the second housing has a receiving space, and the connecting member and the third positioning structure are received in the receiving space. The electronic device as described in item 1, 2 or 5 of the patent application scope further includes a camera module disposed in the first casing.

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