TWM600067U - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display, a hinge module and a connection cable. The display includes a mounting plate, a display circuit board and a first connector. The first connector is coupled to the display circuit board. The display circuit board is connected to the mounting plate. The hinge includes a module cover, a hinge, a connection pipe and a module plate. The module cover is connected to the display. The connection pipe is connected to the hinge. The hinge is connected to the module cover. The module plate is adapted to push the display circuit board. The connection cable includes a cable and a second connector. The second connector is disposed on one end of the cable. The connection cable passes through the hinge module. The second connector is adapted to be connected to the first connector. The connection cable of the embodiment of the invention can be protected by the connection pipe.

Description

Electronic device

The embodiment of the present creation relates to an electronic device, and particularly relates to an electronic device with a connector.

The conventional computer system includes a computer host and a screen, and the screen is supported on a setting surface (for example, a desktop) through a screen bracket. In the conventional technology, the screen must be connected to the power source through a power cord, and the computer host must be connected through a data cord. The power cord and the data cord are exposed, which hinders the visual appearance. In addition, the user may accidentally pull the data cable, causing the data cable to fall off, and even damage the data cable connector on the screen.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides an electronic device including a screen, a hinge module, and a main connection line. The screen includes an installation board, a screen circuit board and a first connector. The first connector is coupled to the screen circuit board, and the installation board is connected to the screen circuit board. The hinge module includes a module cover, a hinge, a connecting tube, and a module push plate. The module cover is connected to the screen, the connecting tube is connected to the hinge, and the hinge is connected to the module cover. The module push plate is suitable for pushing Top screen circuit board and/or mounting board. The main connecting wire includes a wire body and a second connector, the second connector is arranged at one end of the wire body, the main connecting wire passes through the hinge module, and the second connector is suitable for connecting the first connector.

In the embodiment of this invention, the screen circuit board and/or the mounting board are pushed by the module push plate, so that the first connector is connected to the second connector, thereby providing convenient and highly reliable connector connection design. In addition, in the electronic device of this creative embodiment, by passing the main connecting line through the hinge module, the design of the main connecting line passing through the connecting tube can be realized. In this way, the main connection line (in one embodiment, the main connection line including the power line and the data line) can be prevented from being exposed, and the visual appearance can be improved. It can also prevent the user from accidentally pulling the data cable, and prevent the connector (first connector) on the screen from being damaged.

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the electronic device of this creative embodiment. 1, in one embodiment, the electronic device E of this creative embodiment may be a computer. The computer includes a screen 1, a connection tube 23 and a host 3. The screen 1 is supported by the connecting pipe 23 and the host 3 and is set up on an installation surface (for example, a desktop).

Figure 2A is a schematic diagram showing the main structure of the screen of this creative embodiment. Figure 2B is a schematic diagram showing the main structure of the hinge module of this creative embodiment. With reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B, in this embodiment, the electronic device E includes the aforementioned screen 1, a hinge module 2 and a main connection line 29. The screen 1 includes a mounting board 11, a screen circuit board 12 and a first connector 13. The first connector 13 is coupled to the screen circuit board 12, and the mounting board 11 is connected to the screen circuit board 12. The hinge module 2 includes a module cover 21, a hinge 22, the aforementioned connecting pipe 23 and a module push plate 24. The module cover 21 is connected to the screen 1, the connecting tube 23 is connected to the hinge 22, the hinge 22 is connected to the module cover 21, and the module push plate 24 is suitable for pushing up the screen circuit board 12. The main connecting wire 29 includes a wire body 291 and a second connector 292. The second connector 292 is provided at one end of the wire body 291. The main connecting wire 29 passes through the hinge module 2. The second connector 292 is suitable for connecting the first Connector 13. In one embodiment, the first connector and the second connector may be a power transmission connector, a ground connector, a video transmission connector, an audio broadcast connector, a data transmission connector, a power transmission interface, a ground interface, a video transmission interface, and an audio broadcast interface , Data transmission interface, Type-C, HDMI, USB, VGA... and other connectors, that is, the first connector and the second connector can be any corresponding ports. The above disclosure does not limit this creation.

FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view showing the module push plate of this creative embodiment in the first position. FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view showing the module push plate of this creative embodiment in the second position. With reference to Figures 3A and 3B, in one embodiment, the module push plate 24 is slidably connected to the module cover 21, and the module push plate 24 is suitable for a first position relative to the module cover 21 ( Figure 3A) and a second position (Figure 3B) to push the screen circuit board 12 to move between a third position (Figure 3A) and a fourth position (Figure 3B). When the module push plate 24 is at the first position (Figure 3A), the screen circuit board 12 is at the third position, and the first connector 13 is separated from the second connector 292. When the module push plate 24 is in the second position (Figure 3B), the screen circuit board 12 is in the fourth position, and the first connector 13 is connected to the second connector 292.

With reference to FIGS. 2B, 3A, and 3B, in one embodiment, the second connector 292 is fixed to the module cover 21.

Referring to FIG. 2B, in one embodiment, the wire body 291 partially extends in the connecting tube 23, and the wire body 291 passes through the connecting tube 23 and the hinge 22. In an embodiment, the line body may be a power transmission line, a ground line, a video transmission line, an audio broadcasting line, a data transmission line, a power line, a signal line, a signal line, a transmission line, etc. The above disclosure does not limit the creation.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2B again, in one embodiment, the host 3 includes a host board (not shown), the connecting tube 23 is connected to the host 3, and the wire body 291 is coupled to the host board.

With reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B, in one embodiment, the module push plate 24 is at least partially located between the module cover 21 and the mounting plate 11.

Figure 4A is a front view showing the module push plate of this creative embodiment in the first position. Figure 4B is a front view showing the module push plate of this creative embodiment in the second position. With reference to FIGS. 4A and 4B, in one embodiment, the hinge module 2 further includes a bolt 25, which is fixed to the module cover 21, and the module push plate 24 includes a sliding groove 241 through which the bolt 25 passes 241. Through the design of the bolt 25 and the sliding groove 241, the module push plate 24 can move relative to the module cover 21 in a first direction Z, thereby moving between the first position and the second position.

With reference to FIGS. 3A, 3B, 4A, and 4B, in one embodiment, the module push plate 24 includes a push top 242 which is pushed against one side of the screen circuit board 12.

With reference to Figures 2B, 3A and 3B, in one embodiment, the hinge module 2 further includes a push button unit 26, which is connected to the module push plate 24, and the push button unit 26 protrudes from the module cover The board 21, by pushing the push button unit 26, the module push board 24 moves between the first position (Figure 3A) and the second position (Figure 3B).

2B, in an embodiment, the hinge module 2 further includes a decorative cover 27, the decorative cover 27 covers the module cover 21, the decorative cover 27 includes a decorative cover opening 271, the button unit 26 passes through the decorative cover opening 271.

With reference to Figures 1, 2A, 3A, and 3B, in one embodiment, the screen 1 includes a panel 14, a main frame 15, a screen main board 16, and a back cover 17. The screen main board 16 is sandwiched between the back cover 17 and Between the panels 14, the back cover 17 is connected to the main frame 15, the mounting board 11, the screen circuit board 12 and the first connector 13 are arranged between the back cover 17 and the hinge module 2, and the screen circuit board 12 is coupled to the screen main board 16 . In this embodiment, the back cover 17 includes a back cover opening 171, and the screen circuit board 12 and the screen main board 16 can be coupled through an auxiliary connection line 121.

In an embodiment, the positions between the screen circuit board 12 and the mounting board 11 may also be reversed, and the above disclosure does not limit this creation. In other words, in one embodiment, the module push plate 24 is adapted to move between a first position (Figure 3A) and a second position (Figure 3B) relative to the module cover 21 to push the module cover 21 The board 11 (together with the screen circuit board 12) is moved between a third position (Figure 3A) and a fourth position (Figure 3B).

Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing the combination of the module cover and the back cover of this creative embodiment. With reference to Figures 2A, 2B, and 5, in one embodiment, the module cover 21 includes a first engaging portion 211, the back cover 17 includes a second engaging portion 172, and the first engaging portion 211 is adapted to The second engaging portion 172 is engaged.

In one embodiment, the first engaging portion 211 is a hook, and the second engaging portion 172 is a slot. However, the above disclosure does not limit the present creation. For example, in another embodiment, the first engaging portion 211 may be a card slot, and the second engaging portion 172 may be a hook.

With reference to Figures 2A, 2B, and 5, in one embodiment, the module push plate 24 includes a third engaging portion 243, the back cover 17 includes a fourth engaging portion 173, and the third engaging portion 243 is adapted to The fourth engaging portion 173 is engaged. When the push button unit 26 is pressed, the third engaging portion 243 is suitable for disengaging from the fourth engaging portion 173.

With reference to FIGS. 2A, 2B and 5, in one embodiment, when the user wants to assemble the hinge module 2 and the screen 1, the first engaging portion 211 needs to be inserted into the second engaging portion 172. Then, the third engaging portion 243 is pressed down to engage the fourth engaging portion 173 to complete the assembly of the hinge module 2 and the screen 1. At this time, the module push plate 24 moves from the first position to the second position. The position makes the screen circuit board 12 move from the third position to the fourth position. Therefore, the first connector 13 and the second connector 292 are connected. When the user wants to remove the hinge module 2 from the screen 1, the user pushes the push button unit 26. At this time, the push button unit 26 pushes the module push plate 24 from the second position to the first position, so that the screen circuit The plate 12 moves from the fourth position to the third position. Therefore, the first connector 13 is separated from the second connector 292, and then the third engaging portion 243 is separated from the fourth engaging portion 173, and then the first engaging portion 211 is separated from the second engaging portion 172.

In the embodiment of this invention, the screen circuit board and/or the mounting board are pushed by the module push plate, so that the first connector is connected to the second connector, thereby providing convenient and highly reliable connector connection design. In addition, in the electronic device of this creative embodiment, by passing the main connecting line through the hinge module, the design of the main connecting line passing through the connecting tube can be realized. In this way, the main connection line (in one embodiment, the main connection line including the power line and the data line) can be prevented from being exposed, and the visual appearance can be improved. It can also prevent the user from accidentally pulling the data cable, and prevent the connector (first connector) on the screen from being damaged.

In the above-mentioned embodiment of this creation, although the main connecting line passes through the connecting tube, the above disclosure does not limit this creation. In the embodiment of the present invention, the design of pushing the screen circuit board and/or the mounting board by the module push plate and connecting the first connector to the second connector can provide the advantages of convenient connection and high reliability. .

Although this creation has been disclosed above in specific preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit this creation. Anyone familiar with this technique can still make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of this creation. Therefore, the scope of protection of this creation shall be subject to the scope of the attached patent application.

E: Electronic device 1: screen 11: Installation board 12: Screen circuit board 121: auxiliary connection line 13: The first connector 14: Panel 15: main frame 16: screen motherboard 17: back cover 171: Back cover opening 172: The second engaging part 173: The fourth engagement part 2: Hinge module 21: Module cover 211: The first engagement part 22: hinge 23: connecting pipe 24: Module push plate 241: Chute 242: push the top 243: third engagement part 25: Bolt 26: Button unit 27: decorative cover 271: cover opening 29: Main connection line 291: line body 292: second connector 3: host Z: first direction

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the electronic device of this creative embodiment. Figure 2A is a schematic diagram showing the main structure of the screen of this creative embodiment. Figure 2B is a schematic diagram showing the main structure of the hinge module of this creative embodiment. FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view showing the module push plate of this creative embodiment in the first position. FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view showing the module push plate of this creative embodiment in the second position. Figure 4A is a front view showing the module push plate of this creative embodiment in the first position. Figure 4B is a front view showing the module push plate of this creative embodiment in the second position. Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing the combination of the module cover and the back cover of this creative embodiment.

E: Electronic device

1: screen

14: Panel

15: main frame

17: back cover

23: connecting pipe

3: host

Claims (13)

An electronic device including: A screen, including a mounting board, a screen circuit board and a first connector, the first connector is coupled to the screen circuit board, the screen circuit board is connected to the mounting board; A hinge module includes a module cover, a hinge, a connecting tube and a module push plate, wherein the module cover is connected to the screen, the connecting tube is connected to the hinge, and the hinge is connected to the module cover , The module push plate is suitable for pushing the screen circuit board; and A main connecting wire includes a wire body and a second connector, the second connector is arranged at one end of the wire body, the main connecting wire passes through the hinge module, and the second connector is suitable for connecting the first Connector. Such as the electronic device of claim 1, wherein the module push plate is slidably connected to the module cover, and the module push plate is suitable for a first position and a second position relative to the module cover To move the screen circuit board between a third position and a fourth position. When the module push plate is in the first position, the screen circuit board is in the third position, and the first The connector is separated from the second connector. When the module push plate is located at the second position, the screen circuit board is located at the fourth position, and the first connector is connected to the second connector. Such as the electronic device of claim 2, wherein the second connector is fixed to the module cover. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein the wire body portion extends in the connecting tube, and the wire body passes through the connecting tube and the hinge. For example, the electronic device of claim 3, wherein the module push plate is at least partially located between the module cover plate and the mounting plate. For example, the electronic device of claim 3, wherein the hinge module further includes a bolt, the bolt is fixed to the module cover, the module push plate includes a sliding groove, and the bolt passes through the sliding groove. For example, the electronic device of claim 3, wherein the module push plate includes a push top, and the push top pushes against one side of the screen circuit board. For example, the electronic device of claim 2, wherein the hinge module further includes a push button unit, the push button unit is connected to the module push plate, the push button unit protrudes from the module cover, by pushing the push Button unit, the module push plate moves between the first position and the second position. For example, the electronic device of claim 8, wherein the screen includes a panel, a main frame, a screen main board, and a back cover, the screen main board is sandwiched between the back cover and the panel, and the back cover is connected to the main frame The mounting board, the screen circuit board and the first connector are arranged between the back cover and the hinge module, and the screen circuit board is coupled to the screen main board. Such as the electronic device of claim 9, wherein the module cover includes a first engaging portion, the back cover includes a second engaging portion, and the first engaging portion is adapted to engage with the second engaging portion . For example, the electronic device of claim 10, wherein the module push plate includes a third engaging portion, the back cover includes a fourth engaging portion, and the third engaging portion is suitable for engaging with the fourth engaging portion When the push button unit is pressed, the third engaging portion is suitable for detaching from the fourth engaging portion. For example, the electronic device of claim 10 further includes a host, the host includes a host board, the connecting tube is connected to the host, and the wire body is coupled to the host board. Such as the electronic device of claim 1, wherein the module push plate is adapted to push the screen circuit board through the mounting plate.

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