US20130070405A1 - Computer devices and methods of preventing damage to a display - Google Patents
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Abstract
Computer devices are described herein. The computer devices include a keyboard body including a keyboard and a display body including a display. The computer devices are foldable to a closed position. A display protector is attached to the keyboard body so as to protect the display by contact therewith. Further, methods of preventing damage to a display are also described herein.
Description
- Computer devices may include as interfacing elements a keyboard and a display. Further, some of these computer devices may be designed according to a flip or clamshell form in order to facilitate usage and portability. For example, a computer device may include a keyboard body and a display body pivotably attached to each other along an edge. Thereby, the device is foldable from an open position to a closed position. In the open position, the device is operable by a user. In the closed position, the device is made more compact and the interfacing elements are protected in order to facilitate portability. Examples of such foldable computer devices include laptops (also referred to as notebook computers), cellular phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), or portable DVD players.
- Generally, when a foldable computer device is in the closed position, the display is placed opposite and at a relatively short distance from elements in the keyboard body, such as keys in the keyboard or the keyboard deck surrounding the keyboard. If a compressive load is applied to the closed device, those elements may contact the display. Such contact may cause damage to the display such as, for example, imprints or stains that may be difficult to remove.
- The Figures depict embodiments, implementations, and configurations of the invention, and not the invention itself.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a computer device according to an example. -
FIGS. 2A to 2C are schematic perspective views of computer devices according to examples. -
FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a computer device according to an example. -
FIG. 4 is a schematic side view of a computer device according to an example. -
FIGS. 5A and 5B are schematic cross-sectional views of computer devices according to examples. -
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method of preventing damage to a display according to an example. - In the foregoing description, numerous details are set forth to provide an understanding of the examples disclosed herein. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the examples may be practiced without these details. Further, in the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying figures, in which various examples are shown by way of illustration. In this regard, directional terminology, such as “top,” “bottom,” “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” etc., is used with reference to the orientation of the figures being described. Because disclosed components can be positioned in a number of different orientations, the directional terminology is used for purposes of illustration and is in no way limiting. Like numerals are used for like and corresponding parts of the various figures.
- While a limited number of examples have been disclosed, those skilled in the art will appreciate numerous modifications and variations therefrom. It is intended that the appended claims cover such modifications and variations as fall within the true spirit and scope of the examples.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of acomputer device 10 according to an example.FIG. 1 illustratescomputer device 10 in an open position.Computer device 10 is illustrated as a laptop but not limited thereto:computer device 10 may be any computer device with a display body closable upon a keyboard body such as a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDAs), or a portable DVD player. As used herein, a laptop refers to a Personal Computer (PC) for mobile use.Computer device 10 includes akeyboard body 12 and adisplay body 14. -
Display body 14 is coupled tokeyboard body 12 such thatcomputer device 10 is foldable to a closed position (seeFIGS. 4 to 5B ). For example,display body 14 may be hinged along anedge 15, so that display body may be rotated between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position aninner surface 17 ofkeyboard body 12 is adjacent to aninner surface 21 ofdisplay body 14. It will be understood thatdisplay body 14 may be coupled tokeyboard body 12 differently as illustrated in figures herein. For example,display body 14 may be coupled tokeyboard body 12 by hinging both bodies to a chassis (not shown) ofcomputer device 10. -
Keyboard body 12 includes akeyboard deck 16 at aninner surface 17. It will be understood that, as used herein,inner surface 17 ofkeyboard body 12 refers to the surface thereof which is disposed to be adjacent to display 22 whencomputer device 10 is in a closed position.Keyboard deck 16 surrounds akeyboard 18 which includes a plurality ofkeys 19. As used herein, a keyboard refers to a collection of keys or buttons surrounded by a keyboard deck and configured to interface a user withcomputer device 10.Keyboard 18 may be any arrangement of alphabetic and/or numeric keys such as a QWERTY, a Dvorak keyboard, or a phone keyboard layout.Keyboard 18 may include separate numeric keyboards and/or functional keyboards such as a numeric keypad, function keys, or cursor control keys.Keyboard 18 may be arranged with different shapes such as, but not limited to, a quadrilateral shape or a polygonal shape with any number of line segments.Keyboard 18 has foursides quadrilateral region 20 enclosingkeyboard 18. -
Display body 14 includes adisplay 22.Display 22 may be a Liquid-Crystal-Display (LCD), a touchscreen, or any other screen in a computer device. Whencomputer device 10 is closed,display 22 is placed adjacent to andopposite keyboard 18 and keyboard deck 16 (seeFIGS. 3 to 4B ). Further,display 22 may undesirably contact elements atinner surface 17 if a sufficiently high force is applied to computer device 10 (seeFIG. 5B ). Thereby,display 22 may be damaged, e.g. by imprints or stains that may be difficult to remove. - Systems and methods herein facilitate preventing damage to display 22. In examples herein, a
display protector 24 is attached tokeyboard body 12 atkeyboard deck 16 to protect the display by contact therewith. Further,display protector 24 may contactdisplay 22 whencomputer device 10 is closed or when a sufficiently high compressible force is applied tocomputer device 10.Display protector 24 includesportions side keyboard 18. In the illustrated example, aleft portion 24 a is in the neighborhood ofleft side 20 a, anupper portion 24 b is in the neighborhood ofupper side 20 b, aright portion 24 c is in the neighborhood ofright side 20 c; and abottom portion 24 d is in the neighborhood of 20 d. -
Display protector 24 prevents thatdisplay 22 may contact other elements disposed atinner surface 17 ofkeyboard body 12 such askeyboard 18 and/orkeyboard deck 16. It should be noted that a display protector including portions only at some sides ofkeyboard 18 may provide an insufficient protection to display 22. In contrast thereto,display protector 24 provides protection at each side ofkeyboard 18.Display protector 24 prevents damage to display 22 in that area even ifdisplay 22 is flexed in an area close toedge 15. - In the example illustrated in the
FIG. 1 , portions ofdisplay protector 24 are disposed onkeyboard deck 16. By way of example, a portion ofdisplay protector 24 may be disposed at a distance between 0.1 cm and 3 cm fromkeyboard 18, such as 0.5 cm. In some examples herein and as illustrated in the figures,display protector 24 may be provided adjacent tokeyboard 18, i.e., without any other functional element of computer device 10 (e.g., a trackpad) provided betweendisplay protector 24 andkeyboard 18. Thereby, it is further facilitated preventing contact ofdisplay 22 withkeyboard 18, sincedisplay protector 24 supports display 22 in areas closed tokeyboard 18. By way of example,display protector 24 may include an elongated portion having a width between 0.5 mm and 3 mm, such as 2 mm. - As illustrated in the Figures, portions of
display protector 24 may extend along sides ofkeyboard 18. The greater the length the portions ofdisplay protector 24 extend along sides ofkeyboard 18, the greater the protection ofdisplay 22 becomes.Display protector 24 may extend along at least 50% (or, more particularly, at least 80%) of an external perimeter ofkeyboard 18. That is, portions ofdisplay protector 24 may extend along sides ofquadrilateral region 20 facing at least 50% (or, more particularly, at least 80%) of its perimeter. For example, individual portions of display protector 24 (e.g.,portions keyboard 18. In the examples depicted inFIG. 1 andFIGS. 2A and 2B ,display protector 24 is formed by separated portions (e.g.,portions display protector 24 is continuously formed so as to continuously surroundkeyboard 18, as illustrated in respect toFIGS. 2C and 3 . - According to some example herein,
display protector 24 is resilient. Thereby, display protector may adequately absorb loads or impacts that may damagedisplay 22. Further, a resilient display protector is less likely to cause damage to display 22 than a protector made of non-resilient material.Display protector 24 may be composed of an elastomeric material. For example,display protector 24 may be composed of rubber. A particular elastomeric material may be chosen to be sufficiently soft so that damage to display 22 can be avoided, but sufficiently rigid so that contact ofdisplay 22 with other elements ofcomputer device 10 can be avoided. Ifdisplay protector 24 continuously surroundskeyboard 18, it may be formed as a single piece, e.g. as a rubber ring. A single piece display protector facilitates assembly ofcomputer device 10, since it may be attached tokeyboard deck 16 in a single step. - As shown in
FIG. 1 ,display protector 24 may include separated portions, each portion continuously extending facing one side of keyboard 18: aleft portion 24 a extends alongleft side 20 a ofkeyboard 18; anupper portion 24 b extends alongupper side 20 b ofkeyboard 18; aright portion 24 c extends alongright side 20 c ofkeyboard 18; and abottom portion 24 d extends alongbottom side 20 d ofkeyboard 18. It will be understood that alternative arrangements ofdisplay protector 24 relative tokeyboard 18 are contemplated.FIGS. 2A to 2C are schematic perspective views of computer devices according to examples that illustrate some of the contemplated arrangements. -
FIG. 2A illustrates an arrangement in which adisplay protector 24 ins computer device 210 includes three separatedportions display protector 24 may include a portion that continuously extends facing two or more sides ofkeyboard 18, such as separatedportions portion 24 a is located at the left-upper corner ofkeyboard 18; and separatedportion 24 b is located at the right-upper corner ofkeyboard 18.Display protector 24 incomputer device 210 further includes abottom portion 24 d extending along the bottom side ofkeyboard 18. -
FIG. 2B illustrates an arrangement in which adisplay protector 24 in acomputer device 220 includes six separatedportions display protector 24 may include portions at each corner ofkeyboard 18 continuously extending facing two sides ofkeyboard 18, such as separatedportions portion 24 a is located at the left-upper corner ofkeyboard 18; separatedportion 24 c is located at the right-upper corner ofkeyboard 18; separatedportion 24 d is located at the right-bottom corner ofkeyboard 18; and separatedportion 24 f is located at the left-bottom corner ofkeyboard 18.Display protector 24 incomputer device 210 further includes anupper portion 24 b extending along the upper side ofkeyboard 18 and abottom portion 24 e extending along the bottom side ofkeyboard 18. -
FIG. 2C illustrates an arrangement in which adisplay protector 24 in acomputer device 230 continuously surroundskeyboard 18. In this example,display protector 24 may be formed as a resilientring surrounding keyboard 18. The resilient ring is attached tokeyboard body 12 so as to protect the display by contact therewith. The resilient ring may be formed as a single piece of elastomeric material. For example, the resilient ring may be shot in rubber. -
FIG. 3 is a schematic view of acomputer device 300 according to an example. Apart from the elements detailed above,computer device 300 includes atrackpad 28 and, optionally, left andright buttons Trackpad 28 is a touch sensitive area that responds to the touch and movement of a user's finger. Generally,trackpad 28 assumes the functionality of a pointing device such as a mouse device or other similar devices. Left andright buttons FIG. 3 ,keyboard 18 may include further left andright buttons further pointing device 38.Computer device 300 includesdisplay protector 24 adjacent to elements ofkeyboard 18. Further, adisplay protector 24 is disposed in-betweentrackpad 28 andkeyboard 18 and surroundingkeyboard 18. Thereby, it is facilitated thatdisplay protector 24 does not hinder user operation ofkeyboard 18 andtrackpad 28. As illustrated in the Figure, a computer device as described herein may include further protectors (e.g., protectors 48) that provide for facilitates keeping a minimum distance between a keyboard body and a display body when the laptop is closed. -
FIG. 4 is a schematic side view of acomputer device 400 in an open position according to an example. As illustrated byarrow 42,display body 14 is closable uponkeyboard body 12 via ahinge 40 disposed atedge 15. In some examples herein,display protector 24 is mounted in achannel 26. Ifdisplay protector 24 includes separate portions,channel 26 may includes channel portions for each separate portion ofdisplay protector 24. Ifdisplay protector 24 continuously surroundskeyboard 18,channel 26 may be formed continuously aroundkeyboard 18. A channel for mountingdisplay protector 24 facilitates robustness of the attachment ofdisplay protector 24 tokeyboard body 12.Channel 26 may be an open channel (i.e., without a bottom part) or a closed channel (i.e., with a bottom part). Further,channel 26 may include open and closed portions.Display protector 24 may be heat stacked tokeyboard deck 16 from behind or from the front side ofkeyboard deck 16. As illustrated inFIG. 4 ,display protector 24 may protrude abovekeyboard deck 16. A protruding protector facilitates thatdisplay 22 does not contact elements oninner surface 17 ofkeyboard body 12. - As set forth above,
display protector 24 is attached tokeyboard body 12 and disposed so as to protectdisplay 22 by contact therewith. That is, whencomputer device 230 is closed,display protector 24 faces display 22 so as to prevent contact ofdisplay 22 with other elements atkeyboard body 12 when a load is applied tocomputer device 230. In the closed position, if no load is applied to the computer,display protector 24 may contact or not display 22 as illustrated inFIGS. 5A and 5B . -
FIGS. 5A and 5B are schematic cross-sectional views ofcomputer devices middle axis 46 shown inFIG. 1 . In both examples,display protector 24 protrudes overkeyboard deck 16 such thatdisplay protector 24 is the first point of contact ofdisplay 22 with elements ofkeyboard body 12. Thereby,display protector 24 protectsdisplay 22 against damage caused by contact with other elements ofkeyboard body 12. -
FIG. 5A illustrates an example, in which the display protector does not contact display when the computer device is closed:display protector 24 does not contactdisplay 22 at an unloaded closed position ofcomputer device 510; if a sufficiently high compressible load is applied to computer device 510 (e.g. in the direction of arrow 44),display protector 24 contacts display 22 for protection thereof against contact with other elements ofkeyboard body 12. -
FIG. 6 is aflowchart 600 of a method of preventing damage to a display according to examples and illustrated byFIG. 5B . The illustrated method prevents undesired contact ofdisplay 22 with other elements ofkeyboard body 12 other thandisplay protector 24. The method is performed at a computer device including i) akeyboard body 12 with akeyboard 18, ii) adisplay body 14 with adisplay 22, and iii) adisplay protector 24. As set forth above,display protector 24 is attached tokeyboard body 12 such that portions ofdisplay protector 24 are disposed in the neighborhood of each side ofkeyboard 18. Atstep 610,display 22 is supported withdisplay protector 24 whendisplay body 14 is in a closed position relative tokeyboard body 12. - In the example shown in
FIG. 5B ,display protector 24 contacts display 22 when the computer device is closed. In this example,display protector 24 contacts display 22 even when no compressible force is applied ontocomputer device 520. Thereby, impacts ofdisplay 22 againstdisplay protector 24 whilecomputer device 520 is closed may be prevented. - A method of manufacturing a computer device as described above may include rotatably
coupling keyboard body 12 to display body 14 (e.g., via hinge 40) for enablingclosing display body 14 uponkeyboard body 12.Display protector 24 is attached tokeyboard body 12 within an interior region ofkeyboard deck 16 so as to protectdisplay 22 by contact therewith. As set forth above,display protector 24 includes portions at the left, right, top, and bottom ofkeyboard 18. - The examples described above provide methods and systems for preventing damage to the display of a foldable computer device caused by compressive loads applied to the closed device. In the accompanying figures and related passages of this description, a computer device is illustrated as a laptop (also referred to as notebook computer). However, it will be understood that a computer device includes other types of devices such as, but not limited to, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cellular telephones, or any other type of portable computer such as hand-held computers, tablet computers, and the like.
- In the foregoing description, numerous details are set forth to provide an understanding of the examples disclosed herein. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the examples may be practiced without these details. While a limited number of examples have been disclosed, those skilled in the art will appreciate numerous modifications and variations therefrom. It is intended that the appended claims cover such modifications and variations as fall within the true spirit and scope of the disclosed examples.
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1. A computer device, comprising:
a keyboard body including a keyboard deck and a keyboard;
a display body including a display, the display body being coupled to the keyboard body such that the computer device is foldable to a closed position; and
a display protector attached to the keyboard body and disposed at the keyboard deck to protect the display by contact therewith,
the display protector including portions in the neighborhood of each side of the keyboard.
2. The computer device of claim 1 , wherein the display protector extends along at least 50% of an external perimeter of the keyboard.
3. The computer device of claim 1 , wherein the display protector continuously surrounds the keyboard.
4. The computer device of claim 3 , wherein the display protector is formed as a single piece.
5. The computer device of claim 1 , wherein the display protector protrudes above the keyboard deck.
6. The computer device of claim 1 , wherein the display protector is mounted in a channel.
7. The computer device of claim 1 , wherein the display protector is resilient.
8. The computer device of claim 7 , wherein the display protector is composed of an elastomeric material.
9. The computer device of claim 1 , wherein the display protector contacts the display when the computer device is closed.
10. The computer device of claim 1 , wherein the display protector is provided adjacent to the keyboard.
11. The computer device of claim 1 , further comprising a trackpad, at least a portion of the display protector being provided between the keyboard and the trackpad.
12. The computer device of claim 1 , wherein the computer device is a laptop.
13. A computer device, comprising:
a keyboard body including a keyboard;
a display body including a display, the display body being rotatably coupled to the keyboard body such that the computer device is foldable to a closed portion;
a resilient ring surrounding the keyboard and attached to the keyboard body so as to protect the display by contact therewith.
14. The computer device of claim 13 , wherein the display protector contacts the display when the computer device is in a closed position.
15. The computer device of claim 13 , wherein the display protector is provided adjacent to the keyboard.
16. The computer device of claim 13 , wherein the display protector is mounted so as to protrude above the keyboard deck.
17. The computer device of claim 1 , wherein the computer device is a laptop.
18. A method of preventing damage to a display of a computer device, the method comprising supporting a display with a display protector when the computer device is folded to a closed position, wherein
the computer device includes a display body, including the display, coupled to a keyboard body, including a keyboard, such that the computer device is foldable to the closed position, and
the display protector is attached to the keyboard body such that portions of the display protector are disposed in the neighborhood of each side of the keyboard.
19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the display protector is a resilient ring surrounding the keyboard.
20. The method of claim 18 , wherein the computer device is a laptop.
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