WO2008009184A1

WO2008009184A1 - A notebook computer and a protective cushion thereof

Info

Publication number: WO2008009184A1
Application number: PCT/CN2007/000126
Authority: WO
Inventors: K. M. Chen
Original assignee: Limstech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2006-07-15
Filing date: 2007-01-12
Publication date: 2008-01-24
Also published as: CN200953103Y

Abstract

A notebook computer of efficiently protecting a display screen includes: a host (1); a display (2), wherein a panel of the host (1) at least includes a keyboard (3), characterized in that at least a position of the keyboard (3) of the panel of the host (1) is covered by a protective cushion (8). By the isolation of the protective cushion (8), it can prevent the keyboard (3) from directly touching the display screen, and the display (2) can't touch the keyboard (3) even when it is deformed by pressing, thus it prevents the edges and corners of the keys of the keyboard(3) from damaging the display (2). The protective cushion (8) of efficiently protecting the display screen of the notebook computer is also disclosed.

Description

Laptop and protective pad for the same

The present invention relates to a notebook computer, and more particularly to a notebook computer that prevents the display screen from being scratched by the keyboard and a protective pad for the notebook computer. Background technique

The general structure of the notebook computer 11 is as shown in FIG. 1. Its external structure mainly includes two parts, one part is the main machine 12, and the other part is a display 13, wherein the main board 14 is provided with at least one keyboard 15 and a mouse device 16.

When the notebook is idle or has to be moved, the display and the host are relatively closed. In order to prevent the display from directly contacting the main panel, especially the keyboard and mouse device on the panel, in general, the liquid crystal display and the panel and the keyboard of the display, The mouse device retains a small gap. However, since notebook computers should be portable, they are designed to be as small and lightweight as possible. Due to the size limitation of the display, it is only necessary to make the size of the main unit and the display as thin as possible, that is, the host and the display are as thin as possible, but this will result in a decrease in the rigidity and strength of the main unit and the display, especially the display. It is easily deformed when pressed or bumped. When the notebook is idle or moved, the display is relatively closed to the main unit. If the display is stressed or shaken, it will be deformed. At this time, the LCD screen 17 touches the keyboard or even the entire main panel and rubs against the keyboard to cause damage.

Therefore, it is necessary to provide a protection device to prevent the display from being relatively closed with the main unit, and the liquid crystal display touches the keyboard and constantly rubs against the keyboard to cause damage. Summary of the invention

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a notebook computer that can effectively protect a display screen from being relatively closed when the display is relatively closed to the main unit, and the liquid crystal display screen touches the keyboard and rubs against the keyboard to cause damage.

The notebook computer designed to effectively protect the display screen comprises: a host, a display, wherein at least one keyboard is arranged on the panel of the host, wherein the host panel is covered with a layer of protective pads at least at the keyboard position. .

The invention has the following technical effects:

First, through the isolation of the protective pad, the keyboard can be prevented from direct contact and the display screen, even when the display is under pressure It also does not touch the keyboard, avoiding the corners of the keyboard keys and the display.

Second, through the protective pad, a relatively flat, large-area protective layer is formed on the top of the keyboard, so even if the display is pressed and deformed, the display touches the protective pad, which is also a large area of contact, and the display screen is less stressed than the original. Much more, so the display screen is much less likely to be damaged by crushing and vibration.

Third, the protective pad acts as a buffer and damping between the display and the host, which helps to reduce the impact between the host and the display during carrying and moving, and protects the hardware of the notebook computer.

4. Even when the display is picked up, the keyboard is covered with a protective pad to prevent debris, dust, tea, etc. from entering the keyboard and damage the keyboard.

5. When the display is lifted, the protective pad can also be covered on the display to prevent dust.

6. When using the computer, the protective pad can be removed from the main unit panel and used as a mouse. That is, the pad is a mouse pad.

As a further improvement of the above solution, the protective pad is detachably covered on the keyboard, and the user can selectively cover or remove the protective pad from the keyboard as needed.

As a further improvement of the above solution, the entire host panel is covered with a protective pad, which is advantageous for avoiding direct contact of the display screen and the host panel.

The protective pad is preferably flexible so as to facilitate protection of the display. The protective pad is made of silicone rubber and has good adsorption performance, and can be stably attached to the table. When attached to the display screen, the dust on the display screen can be adsorbed; the upper surface of the protective pad has Uniform texture structure, when used as a mouse pad, can reduce the contact surface of the mouse and the mouse pad, which is beneficial to reduce the friction between the two, so that the mouse can slide normally on the upper surface thereof; the lower surface of the protective pad is flat, the flat bottom The surface has a strong adsorption property and can be firmly attached to the host panel, keyboard or display. When used as a mouse pad, the lower surface can be firmly attached to a smooth desktop.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a protective pad that can effectively protect a display screen of a notebook computer, wherein the notebook computer includes a main body and a display, wherein at least one keyboard is disposed on the panel of the main body, wherein The guard is adapted to cover at least the position of the keyboard of the host panel.

Preferably, the protective pad is adapted to cover the entire host panel.

Preferably, the front surface of the protective pad has a uniform texture structure. Preferably, the upper surface of the protective pad is evenly distributed with a convex portion integrally formed with the protective pad.

Preferably, the protective pad is a flexible protective pad.

Preferably, the protective pad is made of silicone rubber.

Preferably, the protective pad is transparent or translucent or opaque. Preferably, the silicone rubber protective pad is colored. Figure. Description

1 is a schematic view of a conventional notebook computer;

Figure 2 is a schematic view of the first embodiment of the protective pad of the present invention;

3 is a perspective view of the main body panel covered with a protective pad according to the present invention;

4 is a schematic structural view of the main body panel covered with a protective pad according to the present invention;

Figure 5 is a schematic view of the second embodiment of the protective pad of the present invention. detailed description

Referring to Fig. 2, a transparent silicone rubber protective pad 8 is made of silicone rubber, the lower surface of which is flat, the flat lower surface has a strong adsorption, and the upper surface of the protective pad has Uniform texture structure, which is beneficial to weaken the adsorption performance of the surface, and is beneficial to the normal sliding of the mouse when used as a mouse pad. Some of the advantages of this silicone rubber are that it has a certain degree of flexibility, scalability, and good adsorption.

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the notebook computer of the present invention has a host 1 and a display 2, wherein at least one keyboard 3 and a mouse device 4 are disposed on the panel of the host, and the entire host panel is covered with a silicone rubber protective pad 8. The protective pad is detachably covered on the panel of the main body. Since the lower surface of the silicone rubber protective pad 8 has good adhesion properties, it can be attached to the main panel without any additional fixing means.

Referring to FIG. 3, when the display is lifted, the main panel is covered with a protective pad to prevent debris, dust, tea, etc. from entering the keyboard and damage the keyboard, and since the protective pad is transparent and soft silicone rubber, even if not taken Under the protective pad, the user can still tap the keyboard through the protective pad. The user can also remove the protective pad and place it on the table top, with the mouse pad facing up. Alternatively, the protective pad may also be translucent or opaque.

Referring to FIG. 4, when the host and the display are folded and closed, the keyboard cannot be directly touched and the display screen is separated by the protection pad, and the keyboard is not touched even when the display is deformed under pressure, and the edge of the keyboard button is prevented from being damaged by the display screen 21; On the other hand, through the protective pad, a relatively flat, large-area protective layer is formed on the top of the keyboard, so even if the display is pressed and deformed, the display touches the protective pad, which is also a large area of contact, and the display screen is less stressed than the original. Much more, so the possibility of 3⁄4" squeezing shocks and damage is much less; in addition, the protective pad acts as a buffer and damping between the display and the host, which helps to reduce the carrying and moving process. The impact between the host and the display protects the hardware of the laptop.

As another embodiment, the size of the pad may also only fit over the keyboard. Alternatively, the silicone rubber pad is colored to enhance the visual effect of the pad.

As shown in FIG. 5, the upper surface of the protective pad 8 is provided with a convex portion 9 integrally formed with the protective pad. When used as a mouse pad, the contact surface between the mouse and the mouse pad can be reduced, which is beneficial to the same. Reduce the friction between the two so that the mouse can slide normally.

Claims

Rights request

A notebook computer capable of effectively protecting a display screen, comprising: a host, a display, wherein at least a keyboard is disposed on the panel of the host, wherein the host panel is covered with a protective pad at least at a keyboard position.

2. A notebook computer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the entire machine panel is covered with a protective pad.

3. A notebook computer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the front surface of the protective pad has a uniform texture.

4. The notebook computer according to claim 1, wherein the upper surface of the protective pad is evenly distributed with a convex portion integrally formed with the protective pad.

5. A notebook computer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the protective pad is detachably covered on the keyboard or the entire main panel.

6. A notebook computer for effectively protecting a display screen according to claim 1, wherein said protective pad is a flexible protective pad.

7. A notebook computer as claimed in claim 1, wherein said protective pad is made of silicone rubber.

8. A notebook computer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the protective pad is transparent or translucent or opaque.

9. A notebook computer as claimed in claim 7, wherein said silicone rubber protective pad is coloured.

10. A notebook computer for effectively protecting a display screen according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein: said protective pad is a mouse pad.

1 K is a protective pad for effectively protecting a display screen of a notebook computer, wherein the notebook computer comprises a host, a display, wherein at least one keyboard is disposed on the panel of the host, wherein the protective pad is adapted to cover At least the position of the keyboard of the host panel.

A protective pad for effectively protecting a display screen of a notebook computer according to claim 11, wherein said protective pad is adapted to cover the entire main body panel.

13. A protective pad for effectively protecting a display screen of a notebook computer according to claim 11, wherein the front surface of the protective pad has a uniform texture.

A protective pad for effectively protecting a display screen of a notebook computer according to claim 11, wherein the upper surface of the protective pad is evenly distributed with a convex portion integrally formed with the protective pad.

A protective pad for effectively protecting a display screen of a notebook computer according to claim 11, wherein said protective pad is a flexible protective pad.

A protective pad for effectively protecting a display screen of a notebook computer according to claim 11, wherein said protective pad is made of silicone rubber.

17. A protective pad for effectively protecting a display screen of a notebook computer according to claim 11, wherein said protective pad is transparent or translucent or opaque.

18. A protective pad for protecting a display screen of a notebook computer according to claim 11, wherein said silicone rubber protective pad is colored.