WO2024045557A1

WO2024045557A1 - Electronic product

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Publication number: WO2024045557A1
Application number: PCT/CN2023/081740
Authority: WO
Inventors: 韦子祥; 类彦锋; 江文兵
Original assignee: 中兴通讯股份有限公司
Priority date: 2022-08-31
Filing date: 2023-03-15
Publication date: 2024-03-07
Also published as: CN218237327U

Abstract

An electronic product. The electronic product comprises: an upper housing (1), a bottom housing (2), a light-blocking support (3), and a light structure. The upper housing (1), the bottom housing (2), and the light-blocking support (3) form a closed display area, and the light structure is disposed in the closed display area. The light structure comprising a PCB light board (4) and a light mirror (M1) is provided, and the PCB light board (4) is disposed on the lower surface of the light mirror (M1); when the PCB light board (4) is energized, light generated by the PCB light board (4) can be emitted into the light mirror (M1), and in the light emitted into the light mirror (M1), part of the light is emitted to form a light band on the surface of the upper housing (1), and part of the light is emitted to the closed display area formed by the upper housing (1), the bottom housing (2), and the light-blocking support (3), so as to enable the closed display area to be visible.

Description

an electronic product

Technical field

Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of lighting control, and specifically to an electronic product.

Background technique

In recent years, with the rapid development and application of communication technology, electronic products have become more and more widely used, such as routers, wireless access points, speakers, computers, and servers. Among them, wireless data transmission technology has also been widely used. For example, wireless routers are important terminal equipment for wireless data transmission. Users, especially gamers, have put forward increasingly higher requirements for their lighting and appearance display effects.

Currently, most electronic products on the market, such as routers, use the following two methods for light display:

The first method is to open a hole in the shell, form a light guide hole from the part structure, and directly export the light source of the internal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) through the light guide hole;

In the second method, after opening a hole in the casing, a light guide column is connected between the internal PCB light source and the display hole, and is used as a light transmission medium for export.

The above two methods both use straight lines to reveal, and the resulting lighting effect is very monotonous and cannot reflect the sense of fashion and technology. In addition, the casing of most routers is completely opaque. With or without power, the visible appearance to the user is only the presence or absence of status indicator lights. It is impossible to form a linkage effect between the internal lighting effects and external visualization. Give users a high-level sensory experience.

Contents of the invention

Embodiments of the present invention provide an electronic product to at least solve the problem of single lighting effects in related technologies.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an electronic product is provided, including: an upper case, a bottom case, a light-isolating bracket, and a lighting structure. The upper case, the bottom case, and the light-isolating bracket form a sealed display. area; the lighting structure is arranged in the sealed display area;

The lighting structure includes a printed circuit board (PCB) light board and a light mirror;

The PCB light board is disposed on the lower surface of the light mirror to emit the light generated by the PCB light board into the light mirror when power is supplied;

The lamp mirror emits part of the light on the surface of the upper shell to form a light strip, and the lamp mirror emits part of the light on the sealed display area to make the sealed display area visible;

Description of drawings

The drawings described here are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present invention and constitute a part of this application. The schematic embodiments of the embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the embodiments of the present invention and do not constitute an explanation of the embodiments of the present invention. undue limitation. In the attached picture:

Figure 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the three-dimensional structure of an electronic product in a non-working state according to an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 2 is an isometric schematic view of the upper shell structure according to an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the installation of a lighting structure according to an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 4 is an installation schematic diagram of the lighting structure from another perspective according to the embodiment of the present application;

Figure 5 is a perspective view of a decorative component according to an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 6 is another perspective view of a decorative component according to an embodiment of the present application.

The reference numbers are as follows:

Upper shell 1; boss 10; flat surface 11;

bottom shell 2;

Light isolation bracket 3; inner wall 30; rectangular cavity 31;

PCB lamp board 4; PCB board 40; lamp beads 41;

Lamp mirror M1; strip lamp mirror 5; PCB groove 50; lamp bead groove 51; inner wall 52; upper light surface 53; inclined wall 54; outer wall 55; lower surface 56;

Decoration piece 6; screw hole 60.

Detailed ways

The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, as long as there is no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the description and claims of this application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, an electronic product includes an upper case 1, a bottom case 2, a light-isolating bracket 3 and a light structure. The upper case 1, the bottom case 2 and the light-isolating bracket 3 form a sealed display area. The light structure Set up in a closed display area.

Among them, the light structure includes PCB light board 4 and light mirror M1. The PCB light board 4 is disposed on the lower surface of the light mirror M1 to emit the light generated by the PCB light board 4 into the light mirror M1 when the power is on. The light mirror M1 emits part of the light on the surface of the upper housing 1 to form a light strip. The light mirror M1 A part of the light is emitted in the sealed display area to make the sealed display area visible.

In this embodiment, since a lighting mechanism including the PCB light board 4 and the light mirror M1 is provided, the PCB light board 4 is disposed on the lower surface of the light mirror M1, and the light generated by the PCB light board 4 can be emitted into the light mirror when power is supplied. M1, among the light incident on the lamp mirror M1, part of the light emit to form a light strip on the surface of the upper case 1, and part of the light emit in the sealed display area formed by the upper case 1, the bottom case 2 and the light-isolating bracket 3, so that the airtight The display area is visible, so it can solve the problem of single lighting effect of traditional electronic products. Through the unique lighting structure, a layered lighting effect is formed when power is turned on, which enhances the sense of technology and coolness of electronic products and improves user experience. .

Specifically, the electronic product may be at least one of a router, a wireless access point, a speaker, a computer, and a server. The following embodiments take the electronic product as a router as an example for detailed description, which does not represent a limitation on the type of the electronic product.

In one embodiment, in order to improve the aesthetics of the router, the router further includes a decorative part 6, and the decorative part 6 is disposed in the sealed display area. When powered on, you can not only see a light strip, but also the decorative parts inside the router, creating a layered lighting effect.

The decorative piece 6 is disposed in the middle of the sealed display area, and the decorative piece 6 is fixed to the bottom case 2 . in, The decorative part 6 may be at least one of a fan, a pattern, and a text. When it is a fan, screws can be used to fix the fan to the bottom case 2 through the screw holes 60 . When it is a pattern or text, it can be fixed by bonding.

Of course, in order to clearly see the decorative part 6 inside the router through the upper case 1 when power is on, the upper case 1 can be made of translucent parts, or part of the upper case 1 can be made of translucent parts.

It should be noted that the translucent member may transmit part of the light intensity of the light passing through the translucent member and absorb the other part of the light intensity. The transmitted light is partly related to the thickness of the translucent part, and also to the color and material of the translucent part.

In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, the upper shell 1 includes a boss 10 and a flat surface 11. The boss 10 is a black translucent part. When the PCB light board 4 is powered on, a part of the light is emitted on the surface of the boss 10 through the lamp mirror M1. Optical tape. The flat surface 11 is an opaque component. Of course, the connection area between the boss 10 and the flat surface 11 can also be an opaque component. Specifically, the black translucent part can be made of plastic material.

Among them, in the sealed display area formed by the upper case 1, the bottom case 2 and the light isolation bracket 3, the light isolation bracket 3 can be fixed on the bottom case 2, the light mirror M1 can be fixed on the light isolation bracket 3, the upper case 1 and the light mirror The upper surface of M1 is in contact with each other, and the light strip formed on the surface of the upper case 1 made of black translucent material is directly emitted through the light mirror M1, which is clearly visible and not dazzling. A part of the light emitted in the closed display area is reflected and refracted, and Instead of being emitted directly on the upper shell 1, the light seen through the black translucent parts is soft, forming a layered lighting effect when powered on, enhancing the router's sense of technology and coolness, and improving the user experience.

The lamp mirror M1 may be formed in one piece, or may be composed of multiple strip lamp mirrors 5 taking into account the difficulty of processing. Among them, the strip light mirror 5 can be made of a material with good light transmittance, such as glass. Specifically, it can be ordinary glass, tempered glass or organic glass. It should be noted that the strip light mirror 5 can be made of any material with good light transmittance. Made of materials, the embodiments of this application do not limit this.

In one embodiment, the light mirror M1 includes at least three strip-shaped light mirrors 5 , and the at least three strip-shaped light mirrors 5 are connected end-to-end in sequence to form the light mirror M1 .

It should be noted that the number of strip light mirrors 5 can be selected according to the shape adaptability of the router.

Since light is incident from the lower surface of the strip light mirror 5, in order to increase the light emitted to the sealed display area, an inclined surface can be provided on the strip light mirror 5.

In one embodiment, the strip light mirror 5 has a rectangular lower structure and a trapezoidal upper structure. The lower bottom surface of the trapezoidal upper structure is in contact with the upper surface of the rectangular lower structure, and the lower bottom surface of the trapezoidal upper structure is in contact with the upper surface of the rectangular lower structure. The surface shape is the same, with the rectangular lower structure and the trapezoidal upper structure formed in one piece. It should be noted that the shape of the lower bottom surface of the trapezoidal upper structure and the upper surface of the rectangular lower structure are the same, which means that the length and width of the lower bottom surface of the trapezoidal upper structure and the upper surface of the rectangular lower structure are the same, and the trapezoidal upper structure is consistent with the slope. The opposite face is in the same plane as one side of the rectangular lower structure. Of course, it can also be understood that the cross-section of the strip light mirror 5 includes a rectangle and a trapezoid, and the trapezoid is a right-angled trapezoid, in which the lower base of the right-angled trapezoid serves as one side of the rectangle, and the right-angled side of the right-angled trapezoid is in contact with the other side of the rectangle. On a straight line.

In this embodiment, the strip light mirror 5 includes an inner wall 52 , an upper light emitting surface 53 , a lower surface 56 , an inclined wall 54 and an outer wall 55 .

The inclined surface of the trapezoidal upper structure serves as the inclined wall 54, the upper surface of the trapezoidal upper structure serves as the light-emitting upper surface 53, the surface of the rectangular lower structure close to the bottom case 2 serves as the lower surface 56, and the surfaces of the rectangular lower structure and the trapezoidal upper structure close to the sealed display area serve as The inner side wall 52 and the surface of the rectangular lower structure away from the sealed display area serve as the outer side wall 55 .

When the PCB light board 4 is powered on, part of the light is emitted through the light-emitting upper surface 53 to form a light strip on the surface of the upper case 1, and part of the light is emitted through the inner wall 52 to the airtight display area. The decoration of the airtight display area can be clearly seen through the translucent part. Part 6, as well as the light strip on the surface of the translucent part, provide a good visual experience.

In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the PCB light board 4 includes a PCB board 40 and a lamp bead 41, and the strip lamp mirror 5 also includes a PCB groove 50 and a lamp bead groove 51.

The lamp bead 41 is fixed to the PCB board 40 , the lamp bead 41 is arranged in the lamp bead groove 51 , and the PCB board 40 is fixed to the PCB groove 50 .

In this embodiment, the fixing method is not limited, and clamping, welding, bolt fixing, bonding, etc. can be selected as needed.

In one embodiment, the router structure includes an upper case 1, a bottom case 2, a light-isolating bracket 3, a PCB light panel 4, a strip light mirror 5, and a decorative part 6; the PCB light board 4 generates light that vertically radiates into the strip light mirror. 5, the strip light mirror 5 emits part of the light vertically to form a light strip on the surface of the upper housing 1, and the other part of the light is diffusely reflected through the bevel and sides of the strip light mirror 5, and is emitted from the side walls on both sides. The light-isolating bracket 3 can block light in the cavity, ultimately forming a full and layered soft lighting effect.

In addition, when the router is not powered on, no light is generated inside, and the internal decoration part 6 cannot be seen through the translucent part of the upper shell 1; when the router is powered on, cool lighting effects can be created with the help of the translucent upper shell 1 and the light structure, and The interior decoration part 6 can be viewed from the outside, creating a high-level user experience.

The PCB light board 4 generates light in real time and enters the strip light mirror 5. Part of the light emits vertically from the light-emitting upper surface 53 of the strip light mirror 5, forming a dazzling light strip on the surface 10 of the upper shell 1. Diffuse reflection occurs on the inclined wall 54 and side wall 55 of the light mirror 5. The light is blocked from the outer wall of the strip light mirror 5 by the light isolation bracket 3, so that no light leakage occurs. Most of the light passes through the strip light mirror. The inner wall 52 of 5 is exposed, forming a soft lighting effect in the cavity.

The upper case 1 is made of black translucent plastic material. When the router is not powered on, there is no light source inside and the decorative part 6 in the visible cavity of the upper case 1 cannot pass through. When the router is powered on, the light-isolating bracket 3 and PCB light The lighting effect produced by the panel 4 and the strip light mirror 5 can make the decorative part 6 clearly visible from the outside, thereby enhancing the user's sensory experience of the product.

As shown in Figure 2, the upper shell 1 is black and translucent as a whole, including a boss 10 and a flat surface 11. The boss 10 is the lighting effect display area, and the shape includes but is not limited to hexagon, star, etc., and can be customized as needed. Settings are not limited by the embodiments of this application.

As shown in Figures 1, 3 and 4, the light-isolating bracket 3 can be fixed on the bottom case 2 through buckles or screws, and the strip light mirror 5 can be assembled to the light-isolating bracket 3 through buckles, and is connected to the upper shell at the same time. 1 cooperate to form a closed display area for light display.

In one embodiment, the light-isolating bracket 3 includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The light-isolating bracket 3 is disposed between the upper case 1 and the bottom case 2 . The light-isolating bracket 3 is fixed to the bottom case 2 through the first connecting part. , The end of the light-isolating bracket 3 away from the bottom case 2 is in contact with the upper case 1 . The strip-shaped light mirror 5 is fixed to the light-isolating bracket 3 through the second connecting portion. The light-emitting upper surface 53 of the strip-shaped light mirror 5 is in contact with the upper case 1 , the upper case 1, the bottom case 2, the light-isolating bracket 3 and the strip light mirror 5 form a sealed display area.

In this embodiment, the light-isolating bracket 3 can be fixed to the bottom case 2 using screws through the first connecting portion, and the strip light mirror 5 can be snap-connected to the light-isolating bracket 3 through the second connecting portion. When the PCB light board 4 is not powered on, the inside of the sealed display area cannot be seen through the black translucent part of the upper shell 1. When the PCB light board 4 is powered on, part of the light shines on the inclined wall 54 and side wall 55 of the strip light mirror 5. Diffuse reflection is performed on the light-bar mirror 5 through the light-isolating bracket 3 to block the light emitted from the outer wall of the bar-shaped light mirror 5 without causing light leakage. Part of the light is transmitted through the inner wall 52 of the bar-shaped light mirror 5 and is displayed in the sealed display area. A soft light effect is formed inside, making the decorative part 6 clearly visible and providing a good visual experience.

The PCB light board 4 can fix the PCB board 40 into the PCB groove 50 of the strip light mirror 5 through adhesive. At the same time, the strip light mirror is designed to avoid the groove 51 to avoid the lamp bead 41 to ensure that the lamp bead 41 is not damaged. The avoidance groove 51 completely wraps the lamp bead 41 so that the light generated by the lamp bead 41 can be injected into the lamp mirror to the maximum extent. The position of the PCB light board 4 and the number, color, arrangement, etc. of the lamp beads 41 can be adjusted according to the customer's needs for light effect, color, and static movement.

As shown in Figure 1, Figure 5 and Figure 6, the light-isolating bracket 3 has a rectangular cavity 31 in the middle section, and the decorative piece 6 can be exactly embedded in the rectangular cavity 31 to ensure the relative airtightness of the decorative piece. The decorative piece 6 can pass through the screw hole. 60 is installed on the bottom case 2. Of course, the shape of the rectangular cavity 31 can also be designed according to customer needs, such as pentagon, circle, rhombus, etc., without limitation. The fixing methods between all parts include but are not limited to buckles, adhesives, screws, etc. All equivalent fixing methods are within the scope of protection of this application.

It should be noted that Figures 3 and 4 are three-dimensional views of the lighting structure from different viewing angles, and Figures 5 and 6 are three-dimensional views of the decorative component from different viewing angles.

When the router is working, the lamp bead 41 generates light in real time, and all the light is injected into the strip light mirror 5 through the lamp bead groove 51, and part of the light is emitted vertically through the light exit surface 53, forming a dazzling light on the boss part 10 With other light rays diffusely reflected through the inclined wall 54, the outer wall 55, and the inner wall 52, the light transmitted from the outer wall 55 is blocked by the inner wall 30 of the light-isolating bracket 3, It will not spread to other parts of the router. The light emitted from the inner wall 52 is injected into the sealed cavity, forming a soft lighting effect atmosphere and illuminating the decorative part 6, so that the decorative part is illuminated and the user can see the inside of the cavity from the outside. Cool lighting effects create layered and soft lighting effects, enhancing the look and feel of technology. The decorative parts 6 may include but are not limited to fans, patterns, text, etc.

In this embodiment, a unique lighting structure is designed to form a layered lighting effect, and combined with the translucent housing display area, a unique appearance of the router is created with or without power. The router can remain relatively low-key when not powered on. Appearance, when powered on, it can produce cool and eye-catching light effects and decorative parts display effects, which enhances the router's fashionable, technological and cool feel, and enhances the user's experience of using the router.

It should be noted again that the electronic products provided by this application can also be wireless access points, speakers, computers and servers. In some of the above embodiments, the electronic products are used as routers as examples only. When the electronic products are wireless access points, When using one of the lights, speakers, computers and servers, the specific connection methods and composition methods will not be described in detail. It can also form a layered lighting effect, maintaining a relatively low-key appearance when not powered on, and can produce a cool appearance when powered on. The eye-catching light effects and decorative display effects enhance the fashion, technology and coolness of electronic products, and enhance the user experience of using the electronic products.

The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and changes may be made to the embodiments of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the principles of the embodiments of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

An electronic product, including: an upper shell, a bottom shell, a light-isolating bracket and a lighting structure. The upper shell, the bottom shell and the light-isolating bracket form a sealed display area; the lighting structure is arranged on the sealed display within the area;

The lighting structure includes a printed circuit board (PCB) light board and a light mirror;

The PCB light board is disposed on the lower surface of the light mirror to emit the light generated by the PCB light board into the light mirror when power is supplied;

The lamp mirror emits part of the light on the surface of the upper shell to form a light strip, and the lamp mirror emits part of the light on the sealed display area to make the sealed display area visible.
The electronic product according to claim 1, wherein the light mirror includes at least three strip-shaped light mirrors, and the at least three strip-shaped light mirrors are connected end to end in order to form the light mirror.
The electronic product according to claim 2, wherein the strip light mirror has a rectangular lower structure and a trapezoidal upper structure, the lower bottom surface of the trapezoidal upper structure abuts the upper surface of the rectangular lower structure and the shape The same; the rectangular lower structure and the trapezoidal upper structure are integrally formed.
The electronic product according to claim 3, wherein the strip light mirror includes an inner wall, a light-emitting upper surface, a lower surface, an inclined wall and an outer wall;

The inclined surface of the trapezoidal upper structure serves as the inclined wall, the upper surface of the trapezoidal upper structure serves as the light-emitting upper surface, the surface of the rectangular lower structure close to the bottom shell serves as the lower surface, and the rectangular lower structure The surface of the structure and the trapezoidal upper structure close to the sealed display area serves as the inner wall, and the surface of the rectangular lower structure away from the sealed display area serves as the outer wall;

When the PCB light board is powered on, part of the light is emitted through the light-emitting upper surface to form a light strip on the surface of the upper case, and part of the light is emitted through the inner wall to the sealed display area.
The electronic product according to claim 4, wherein the PCB lamp board includes a PCB board and lamp beads, and the strip lamp mirror further includes a PCB groove and a lamp bead groove;

The lamp bead is fixed to the PCB board; the lamp bead is arranged in the lamp bead groove; and the PCB board is fixed to the PCB groove.
The electronic product according to claim 1, wherein the upper shell includes a boss and a flat surface; The boss is a black translucent piece. When the PCB light board is powered on, a part of the light is emitted through the lamp mirror to form a light strip on the surface of the boss.
The electronic product according to claim 1, wherein the electronic product further includes a decorative part; the decorative part is provided in the sealed display area.
The electronic product according to claim 7, wherein the decorative part is disposed in the middle of the sealed display area; and the decorative part is fixed to the bottom case.
The electronic product according to claim 8, wherein the decorative part includes at least one of a fan, a pattern, and a text.
The electronic product according to claim 1, wherein the light-isolating bracket is fixed to the bottom case, the lamp mirror is fixed to the light-isolating bracket, and the upper shell is in contact with the upper surface of the lamp mirror. .
The electronic product according to claim 4, wherein the light-isolating bracket includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part;

The light-isolating bracket is disposed between the upper case and the bottom case. The light-isolating bracket is fixed to the bottom case through the first connecting portion. One end of the light-isolating bracket is away from the bottom case. It is in contact with the upper shell; the strip lamp mirror is fixed to the light-isolating bracket through the second connecting part, and the light-emitting upper surface of the strip lamp mirror is in contact with the upper shell.
The electronic product according to claim 1, wherein the electronic product includes at least one of a router, a wireless access point, a speaker, a computer and a server.