TWM629590U - Supporting device with expansion function - Google Patents

Abstract

A supporting device with expansion function includes a base, a connecting frame, a supporting stand, a locking module and a positioning member. The connecting frame has a pivoting end pivoted to the base, a first surface facing the base and a second surface. The supporting stand is slidably disposed to the second surface. The locking module has a carrying end located at the supporting stand and a locking end connected to the connecting frame. When the supporting stand supports the electronic device through the carrying end, the carrying end drives the locking end to separate from the connecting frame, so that the supporting stand is adapted to move relative to the connecting frame. After the supporting stand moves relative to the connecting frame, the positioning member is adapted to maintain the position of the supporting stand relative to the connecting frame.

Description

Support device with extended function

This case is about a support device, and especially a support device with an expansion function.

When the current notebook computer is placed on the desktop, its horizontal position is lower than that of the user. The user does not view the screen with a horizontal line of sight, but must lower his head and look at the display with a more inclined downward line of sight. The screen is not ergonomic, long-term use will cause the user's shoulder and neck pain, and it is not comfortable to use.

The supporting device with extended function in this case is used to support an electronic device. The supporting device includes a base, a connecting frame, a supporting frame, a locking module and a positioning piece.

The connecting frame has a pivot end and a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The pivoting end is pivoted on the base. The first side faces the base. The support frame is slidably arranged on the second surface and is suitable for supporting the electronic device.

The locking module has a bearing end and a locking end. The bearing end is located on the support frame, and the locking end is connected to the connecting frame. When the supporting frame supports the electronic device through the bearing end, the bearing end drives the locking end to separate from the connecting frame, so that the supporting frame is adapted to move relative to the connecting frame.

The positioning member has a first connection end and a second connection end opposite to each other. The first connection end is connected to the connection frame, and the second connection end is connected to the support frame. After the support frame moves relative to the connection frame, the positioning member is adapted to maintain the position of the support frame relative to the connection frame through the first connection end and the second connection end.

Both the connecting frame and the supporting frame in this case can be rotated relative to the base, so the operating or viewing angle of the electronic device relative to the user can be adjusted according to the requirements, which increases the convenience.

Please refer to FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 , FIG. 3 and FIG. 6 , the supporting device 100 with expansion function provided in this application is used to support an electronic device 200 , in one embodiment, the electronic device 200 is, for example, a notebook computer, a foldable electronic device device, dual-screen electronic device or tablet computer, which is not limited in this case.

The supporting device 100 includes a base 110 , a connecting frame 113 , a supporting frame 120 , a locking module 130 and a positioning member 140 . The connecting frame 113 has a pivot end 113a and a first surface 113b and a second surface 113c opposite to each other. The pivoting end 113 a is pivoted on the base 110 . The first surface 113b faces the base 110 .

The support frame 120 is slidably disposed on the second surface 113c and is suitable for supporting the electronic device 200 . The locking module 130 has a bearing end 134 and a locking end 135 . The bearing end 134 is located on the support frame 120 , and the locking end 135 is connected to the connecting frame 113 . When the supporting frame 120 supports the electronic device 200 through the bearing end 134 , the bearing end 134 drives the locking end 135 to separate from the connecting frame 113 , so that the supporting frame 120 is adapted to move (eg slide) relative to the connecting frame 113 .

The positioning member 140 has a first connection end 141 and a second connection end 142 opposite to each other. The first connection end 141 is connected to the connection frame 113 , and the second connection end 142 is connected to the support frame 120 . After the support frame 120 slides relative to the connection frame 113 , the positioning member 140 is adapted to maintain the position of the support frame 120 relative to the connection frame 113 through the first connection end 141 and the second connection end 142 , so that the support frame 120 can be kept at any time. Stop where the user wants.

In one embodiment, please refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 5 , the supporting device 100 can be laid flat on any plane, the user can open the electronic device 200 so that the screen faces outwards and is placed on the supporting frame 120 , the electronic device 200 It can be placed on the support frame 120 and can be placed horizontally or vertically according to requirements.

In one embodiment, please refer to FIG. 3 , the user can adjust the angle between the support frame 120 and the base 110 by rotating the support frame 120 .

In one embodiment, please refer to FIG. 4 , the user can adjust the height of the support frame 120 relative to the base 110 by sliding the support frame 120 .

When the user places and supports the electronic device 200 on the support frame 120 , the electronic device 200 triggers the locking module 130 to enable the support frame 120 to move relative to the base 110 . In one embodiment, the locking module 130 may There is no limit to the use of a mechanical trigger mechanism or an electronic trigger mechanism.

In one embodiment, please refer to FIG. 5 , FIG. 6 and FIG. 11 , a circuit board or a connecting port 172 is installed inside the base 110 , and the electronic device 200 can be connected to the supporting device 100 through a wired (connecting wire 171 ) or wireless manner. base 110 .

In one embodiment, the base 110 has a wireless charging area 112 for a user to place a smartphone and wirelessly charge it.

In one embodiment, since there is quite a lot of space available inside the base 110, speakers can be placed according to requirements, either mono or multi-channel. The specific number and placement of the speakers are not limited in this case, depending on the requirements. Depends.

Please refer to FIGS. 6 and 7 , the connecting frame 113 has a sliding rail 111 , and the supporting frame 120 has a sliding block 121 .

In one embodiment, the slider 121 is connected to the positioning member 140, and the positioning member 140 adopts a spring with a certain force. Therefore, when the user operates the support frame 120 to slide relative to the connecting frame 113, if the user thinks that the electronic device 200 has reached a satisfactory level At the height position, it is only necessary to stop the sliding support frame 120 at any time, and the support frame 120 can be immediately fixed at the position by the action of the constant force spring.

In one embodiment, the positioning member may be a hydraulic cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder, which is not limited in this case.

Please refer to FIG. 1 , FIG. 3 and FIG. 5 , in one embodiment, the support device 100 further includes a torsion shaft structure 150 , the connecting frame 113 is pivoted to the base 110 by the torsion shaft structure 150 , and the torsion shaft structure 150 provides torsional force for connection The frame 113 is fixed at the angle required by the user.

In an embodiment, please refer to FIG. 8 , FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 , the locking module 130 includes an unlocking bump 131 , a linking member 132 and a locking block 133 .

The unlocking protrusions 131 are slidably disposed on the support frame 120 , and when the electronic device 200 is supported on the unlocking protrusions 131 , the unlocking protrusions 131 can be moved downward by the weight of the electronic device 200 .

The linkage member 132 is slidably mounted on the support frame 120 , and the linkage member 132 is connected to the unlocking bump 131 , so that when the unlocking bump 131 is displaced, the linking member 132 can be displaced synchronously with the unlocking bump 131 .

The locking block 133 is pivoted on the connecting frame 113 and can be positioned on the moving path of the supporting frame 120 as shown in FIG. It is located outside the moving path of the support frame 120 to allow the support frame 120 to slide relative to the connecting frame 113 .

Referring to FIG. 8 to FIG. 9 , when the unlocking protrusion 131 receives an external force, the linking member 132 is driven to unlock the locking block 133 . When the electronic device 200 presses down the unlocking bump 131 due to its weight, the unlocking mechanism of the locking module 130 is triggered, and the unlocking bump 131 moves downward due to the weight of the electronic device 200 , and drives the linkage 132 in the process. Synchronized downward displacement. At this time, the linkage member 132 will drive the locking block 133 to rotate and move out of the moving path of the support frame 120 . In other words, the locking block 133 no longer blocks the support frame 120 and thus allows the support frame 120 to slide relative to the connecting frame 113 . .

In one embodiment, the support frame 120 has a groove 122 and a first locking surface 123 , the link member 132 has a driving surface 132 a and a protrusion 132 b slidably disposed in the groove 122 , and the locking block 133 has The first locking surface 123 is located in the groove 122 and the driving surface 132a is located in the bump 132b.

In the state shown in FIG. 8 , a part of the locking block 133 is located in the groove 122 , and the second locking surface 133 a abuts against the first locking surface 123 , so that the locking block 133 can block the support frame 120 relative to the connecting frame. 113 slides.

In the process of FIG. 8 to FIG. 9 , the linkage 132 slides relative to the support frame 120 , and the driving surface 132 a on the convex block 132 b abuts against the actuating surface 133 b on the locking block 133 to drive the locking block 133 relative to the base 110 is rotated to separate the second locking surface 133 a from the first locking surface 123 and the locking block 133 moves out of the groove 122 , so as to release the limiting effect of the locking block 133 on the support frame 120 .

Please refer to FIG. 8 , the support device 100 further includes a first reset member 151 and a second reset member 152 . The first reset member 151 is located in the support frame 120 , and two ends of the first reset member 151 are respectively abutted against the support frame 120 and the link member 132 of the locking module 130 , wherein the first reset member 151 can use a compression spring to facilitate the linkage When the member 132 moves downward, it is pushed by the link member 132 to store the deformation energy. Once the electronic device 200 is removed, the first reset member 151 can release the stored deformation energy and push the link member 132 upward to move up to FIG. 8 . at the location shown.

The second reset member 152 is located in the connecting frame 113, and both ends of the second reset member 152 abut against the connecting frame 113 and the locking block 133 of the locking module 130, respectively. The locking block 133 is driven to move towards the direction of the support frame 120 , so that when the locking block 133 moves away from the support frame 120 , the locking block 133 is pushed by the locking block 133 to store the deformation energy, and the locking block 133 is aligned in position with the When the groove 122 has no obstacle such as the bump 132b on its path, the stored deformation energy can be released to push the locking block 133 into the groove 122, and the second locking surface 133a can abut against the groove 122. The first locking surface 123 , so that the locking block 133 can prevent the support frame 120 from sliding relative to the connecting frame 113 .

Therefore, in the process of FIG. 9 to FIG. 8 , the electronic device 200 is directly removed from the support frame 120 , the first reset member 151 pushes the link member 132 to move upward to the position shown in FIG. 8 , and at the same time, the card The locking block 133 corresponds to the groove 122 in position, the convex block 132b moves away from the moving path of the locking block 133 along with the linking member 132, and the second reset member 152 drives the locking block 133 to snap into the groove 122, and makes the second locking block 133 snap into the groove 122. The stop surface 133 a abuts against the first locking surface 123 , so that the locking block 133 can block the support frame 120 from sliding relative to the connecting frame 113 .

In one embodiment, please refer to FIG. 6 and FIG. 11 , the support device 100 includes a first magnetic element 153 , and the electronic device 200 further includes a second magnetic element 210 corresponding to the first magnetic element 153 in position, wherein the first magnetic element 210 A magnetic member 153 is located on the support frame 120 and is used for magnetic attraction with the second magnetic member 210 to position the electronic device 200 .

Please refer to FIGS. 12 , 13 and 14 , the supporting device 100 further includes a clamping device 160 and a sliding button 161 . The sliding button 161 is located under the support frame 120 and is used to adjust and fasten the clamping device 160 . The clamping device 160 is located on the support frame 120 , and the clamping device 160 can be pulled in a horizontal direction to adapt to the thickness of the electronic device 200 . In other words, the clamping device 160 can be adapted to electronic devices of different thicknesses, and the user can place different electronic devices on the support frame 120 according to requirements, so the support device 100 has a high versatility.

In one embodiment, the clamping device 160 has a first inclined surface 160a, and the sliding button 161 has a second inclined surface 161a matched with the first inclined surface 160a. In the state shown in FIG. 12 , the first inclined surface 160 a and the second inclined surface 161 a are separated from each other, so the clamping device 160 can move away from the support frame 120 as shown in FIG. 14 . When the user has adjusted the clamping device 160 to the position, he only needs to slide the sliding button 161 to the right as shown in FIG. 13 to make the second inclined surface 161a abut against the first inclined surface 160a, and then the clamping device 160 can be fastened. , to limit the sliding of the clamping device 160 .

As mentioned above, the locking module can use an electronic mechanism. For example, the locking module 130B in FIG. 17 uses POGOPIN, while the locking module 130C in FIG. 18 uses a connector.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18 , two opposite sides of the support frame 120C further have a fixing portion 124C respectively for fixing the electronic device 200C to prevent the electronic device 200C from falling down from the support frame 120C.

Both the connecting frame and the supporting frame in this case can be rotated relative to the base, so the operating or viewing angle of the electronic device relative to the user can be adjusted according to the requirements, which increases the convenience.

100: Support device 110: Base 111: Slide rail 112: Wireless charging area 113: connecting frame 113a: Pivot end 113b: first side 113c: Second side 120, 120C: support frame 121: Slider 122: Groove 123: The first locking surface 124C: Fixed part 130, 130B, 130C: locking module 131: Unlock bump 132: Linkage 132a: Drive Surface 132b: bump 133: lock block 133a: Second locking surface 133b: Active surface 134: Bearer 135: Locking end 140: Positioning pieces 141: The first connection end 142: The second connection end 150: Torsion shaft structure 151: The first reset piece 152: Second reset piece 153: The first magnetic piece 160: Clamping device 160a: first bevel 161: Slider 161a: Second bevel 171: Connection line 172: port 200, 200A, 200C: Electronic devices 210: Second Magnetic Piece

FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a support device according to an embodiment of the present application. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the electronic device supported by the support device of FIG. 1 . 3 to 5 are schematic diagrams of the support device and the electronic device of FIG. 2 being converted to different usage states, respectively. FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are schematic diagrams illustrating the principle of the sliding movement of the support frame of FIG. 2 . 8 to 10 are schematic diagrams illustrating the operation principle of the locking module of FIG. 2 . FIG. 11 is a schematic rear view of the support device and the electronic device of FIG. 2 . FIG. 12 to FIG. 14 are schematic diagrams illustrating the operation principle of the clamping device of FIG. 2 for adapting to the thickness of the electronic device. FIG. 15 is a schematic perspective view of the support device of FIG. 1 supporting another electronic device. FIG. 16 is a schematic side view of the support device supporting and electronic device of FIG. 15 . FIG. 17 is a schematic perspective view of a support device according to another embodiment of the present application. FIG. 18 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a support device according to still another embodiment of the present application.

100: Support device

110: Base

112: Wireless charging area

113: connecting frame

113a: Pivot end

113b: first side

113c: Second side

120: Support frame

130: Lock Module

134: Bearer

150: Torsion shaft structure

160: Clamping device

161: Slider

171: Connection line

172: port

200: Electronics

Claims (11)

A support device with expansion function for supporting an electronic device, comprising: a base; a connecting frame, which has a pivot end, a first face and a second face opposite to each other, the pivot end is pivoted on the base, and the first face faces the base; a support frame, slidably arranged on the second surface, and suitable for supporting the electronic device; A locking module has a bearing end and a locking end, the bearing end is located on the supporting frame, the locking end is connected to the connecting frame, and when the supporting frame supports the electronic device through the bearing end, the bearing end drives the the locking end is separated from the connecting frame so that the supporting frame is adapted to move relative to the connecting frame; and A positioning member has a first connection end and a second connection end opposite, the first connection end is connected to the connection frame, and the second connection end is connected to the support frame, when the support frame moves relative to the connection frame Afterwards, the positioning member is adapted to maintain the position of the support frame relative to the connection frame through the first connection end and the second connection end. The supporting device with expansion function as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connecting frame has a sliding rail, the supporting frame has a sliding block, the sliding block is slidably mounted on the sliding rail, and the sliding block is connected to the positioning member. The support device with expansion function according to claim 1, wherein the positioning member is a spring with a certain force, a hydraulic cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder. The support device with expansion function as described in claim 1, further comprising: A torsion shaft structure, the connecting frame is pivoted on the base by the torsion shaft structure. The support device with expansion function as claimed in claim 1, wherein the locking module comprises: an unlocking convex point, slidably arranged on the support frame; a link piece, slidably mounted on the support frame, and connected to the unlocking protrusion; and A locking block is pivoted on the connecting frame, Wherein, when the unlocking convex point is subjected to an external force, the linkage member is driven to unlock the locking block. The support device with expansion function as described in claim 1, further comprising: A first reset piece is located in the support frame, and two ends of the first reset piece are respectively abutted against the support frame and the locking module. The support device with expansion function as described in claim 1, further comprising: A second reset member is located in the connecting frame, and two ends of the second reset member are respectively abutted on the connecting frame and the locking module. The support device with expansion function as described in claim 1, further comprising: A first magnetic element is located on the support frame for positioning the electronic device. The support device with expansion function as described in claim 1, further comprising: A clamping device is located at the bottom of the support frame. The support device with extended functions as claimed in claim 9, further comprising: A sliding button is located under the support frame for adjusting and tightening the clamping device. The support device with expansion function as claimed in claim 1, wherein two sides of the support frame are respectively provided with a fixing portion for fixing the electronic device.

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