CN104423458B - Foot pad structure and electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a foot pad structure and an electronic device. The foot pad structure includes a plurality of foot pads and at least one pipeline. Each foot pad has a first surface and a second surface that are flexible and opposite to each other. Each foot pad is combined with the body of the electronic device with its second surface, and the electronic device is abutted against and placed on a platform with the first surfaces of these foot pads. The pipeline is arranged in the body and connected to the second surfaces of these foot pads. Fluid is filled in the pipeline and contacts the second surfaces of these foot pads, wherein when the first surface of at least one foot pad is subjected to force and deforms toward the second surface, the fluid in the pipeline is squeezed and drives the second surfaces of the remaining foot pads to deform toward the first surface to support the electronic device.

Description

Pad structure and electronic device

technical field

The invention relates to a foot pad structure and an electronic device.

Background technique

Benefiting from the advancement of semiconductor components and display technologies, electronic devices are constantly developing towards small, multi-functional and portable electronic devices. Common portable electronic devices include personal digital assistants (personal digital assistants), mobile phones (mobile phones), Notebook computer, etc. The portable electronic device adopts a folding method to reduce the storage area, so as to achieve the purpose of light, thin and short electronic products.

Taking a notebook computer as an example, a general notebook computer is mostly composed of a body and a display screen, wherein the body and the display screen are pivotally connected to each other. The user can close the host computer and the display screen of the notebook computer through the relative rotation of the body and the display screen for easy carrying, and unfold the display screen for easy operation when the notebook computer is to be used.

However, due to manufacturing constraints, the body usually has some manufacturing tolerances, and the notebook computer is usually placed on a work surface through a plurality of feet arranged at the bottom of the body. Therefore, affected by the aforementioned manufacturing tolerances, when the notebook computer is placed on the work plane through these foot pads, these foot pads cannot completely abut against the work plane. That is to say, there will be a height difference between at least one of the foot pads and the working plane, which will easily cause the notebook computer to shake when the user is operating the notebook computer.

Contents of the invention

The invention provides a foot pad structure and an electronic device.

The invention provides a foot pad structure, which can be combined with the pipeline in the body and produce moderate deformation, so that the electronic device can be stably placed on the working plane.

The invention provides an electronic device which can be stably placed on a working plane through a foot pad structure.

The foot pad structure of the present invention is suitable for electronic devices. The foot pad structure includes a plurality of foot pads and at least one pipeline. Each foot pad has a flexible and opposite first surface and a second surface. Each foot pad is combined with the body of the electronic device by the second surface, and the electronic device is placed on the platform by contacting the first surface of these foot pads. The pipeline is arranged in the body and communicated with the second surfaces of the foot pads. The fluid is adapted to fill the tubes and contact the second side of the pads, wherein when at least one of the pads is deformed toward the second side by force on the first side, the fluid in the tubes is squeezed to drive the remaining pads The second surface is deformed toward the first surface to support the electronic device.

The electronic device of the present invention includes a body and a foot pad structure. The foot pad structure is configured on the body. The foot pad structure includes a plurality of foot pads and at least one pipeline. Each foot pad has a flexible and opposite first surface and a second surface. Each foot pad is combined with the electronic device by the second surface, and the electronic device is placed on the platform by abutting the first surface of these foot pads. The pipeline is arranged in the body and communicated with the second surfaces of the foot pads. Fluid is adapted to fill the tubes and contact the second side of the pads, wherein when at least one of the pads is deformed toward the second side by force on the first side, the fluid in the tubes is squeezed to drive the remaining pads The second surface is deformed toward the first surface to support the electronic device.

Based on the above, the present invention combines the foot pad structure with the pipeline in the body, so that the fluid can flow between the multiple foot pads and the pipeline of the foot pad structure, wherein when any foot pad is deformed by force, part of the fluid It is squeezed and diverted to other foot pads through pipelines to drive the foot pads to deform toward the platform, so that the electronic device can be firmly placed on the platform through the foot pad structure.

In order to make the above-mentioned features and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, the following specific embodiments are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a side view of the electronic device of FIG. 1;

Fig. 3 is the schematic diagram of section A in Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 is a schematic sectional view of the body of Fig. 2 along the line I-I;

5 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

6A to 6E illustrate bottom views of bodies of other possible embodiments.

Explanation of reference signs:

10: platform;

110: body;

110A, 110B: electronic devices;

110a: bottom;

112: opening;

116: annular groove;

200: Pad structure;

210: foot pad;

210a: first side;

210b: second side;

211: support part;

212: annular portion;

212a: top surface;

213: Convex part;

220, 220a～220e: pipeline;

222: extension tube;

222a: opening;

d: the shortest distance;

W: Fluid.

detailed description

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a side view of the electronic device of FIG. 1 . FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of section A in FIG. 1 . Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 , in this embodiment, the electronic device 100A is, for example, a notebook computer, which is placed on the platform 10 through the foot pad structure 200 disposed on the bottom 110 a of the body 110 . Specifically, the foot pad structure 200 includes a plurality of foot pads 210 and at least one pipeline 220 . The number of foot pads 210 is, for example, four and are respectively arranged at four corners of the bottom 110 a, so that the electronic device 100A can be placed on the platform 10 stably.

In this embodiment, the foot pads 210 have a flexible and opposite first surface 210a and a second surface 210b. The first surfaces 210 a of the pad 210 are abutted against and placed on the platform 10 . On the other hand, the pipeline 220 is disposed in the body 110 and communicates with the second surfaces 210b of the foot pads. The fluid W is suitable for filling the pipeline 220 and contacting the second surfaces 210 b of the foot pads 210 .

In this embodiment, the pipeline 220 has a plurality of extension tubes 222 . These extension tubes 222 respectively extend to a plurality of openings 112 of the bottom 110 a of the body 110 , wherein the extension tubes 222 and the openings 112 are located at four corners of the bottom 110 a of the body 110 corresponding to each foot pad 210 . Specifically, the second surface 210 b of each foot pad 210 covers each corresponding opening 112 and is connected to each corresponding extension tube 222 , so that the fluid W flows between the pipeline 220 and these foot pads 210 .

In detail, the pipeline 220 of this embodiment is a plastic pipeline installed in the machine body 110, and is, for example, a communicating pipe with a circular outline. The extension pipe 222 is integrally formed on the plastic pipeline, and the opening 112 is, for example, It is formed on the body 110 by mechanical drilling. On the other hand, the foot pad 210 is made of rubber or other flexible and waterproof materials, so that the fluid W can be accommodated in the chamber formed by the pipeline 220 , the extension tube 222 and the foot pad 210 in, without leaking out. In detail, the foot pad 210 includes a support portion 211 and an annular portion 212 surrounding the support portion 211. When the electronic device 100A is placed on the platform 10 through the first surface 210a of these foot pads 210, the support portion 211 abutment platform.

On the other hand, the pads 210 are joined to corresponding extension tubes 222 through the ring portion 212, wherein the gap between the ring portion 212 and the opening 112 and between the ring portion 212 and the extension tube 222 can be glued to each other, so as to prevent The detachment of the foot pad 210 and the leakage of the fluid W can also improve the sealing between the foot pad 210 and the body 110 , so as to prevent the intrusion of external moisture from affecting the normal operation and service life of the electronic device 100A.

In this embodiment, the fluid W is, for example, common pure water. Specifically, after the aforementioned pipeline 220, such as a plastic pipeline, is set in the body 110 and the foot pad 210 is joined to its extension pipe 222, the fluid W can pass through the pipe 220 or the extension pipe 222 on the body 110. The injection hole (not shown in the figure) is injected into the cavity formed by the pipeline 220, the extension tube 222 and the foot pad 210, wherein after the fluid W is filled in the cavity, the injection hole (not shown in the figure) is filled with waterproof glue ) to prevent fluid W from leaking out. Certainly, the injection hole (not shown in the figure) can also be disposed on the foot pad 210 , and the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, the present invention does not limit the arrangement of the foot pads 210 , and in other possible embodiments, the foot pads 210 may also be fixed on the four corners of the bottom 110 a of the body 110 by double injection molding.

Fig. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the body of Fig. 2 along line I-I. Please refer to FIG. 4 , further speaking, when the body 110 of the electronic device 100A contains manufacturing tolerances and is placed on the platform 10 through the foot pad structure 200, each foot pad 210 may not abut on the platform 10 at the same time, for example Therefore, three foot pads 210 abut against the platform, and there is a slight height difference between the other foot pad 210 and the platform. Alternatively, after each foot pad 210 abuts against the platform 10 at the same time, the machine body 110 is in an inclined state relative to the platform 10 .

Here, a situation where three foot pads 210 abut against the platform and there is a slight height difference between the other foot pad 210 and the platform is used as an example for illustration. In detail, the first surface 210a of the aforementioned three foot pads 210 (only one example is shown in the figure) will be affected by an external force F towards the body 110 (such as the reaction force generated by the weight of the body 110 on the platform). Deform toward the second surface 210b, wherein the fluid W in the pipeline 220 is squeezed to drive the second surface 210b of the foot pad 210 that is not in contact with the platform 10 to deform toward the first surface 210a, so as to support the electronic device through the support part 211 100A.

In other words, under the aforementioned configuration, the foot pad structure 200 can achieve an automatic adjustment balance mechanism through the deformation of the foot pads 210 and the diversion of the fluid W, thereby ensuring that each foot pad 210 can abut against the platform 10 to support the electronic device. 100A, the electronic device 100A can be stably placed on the platform 10 through the foot pad structure 200 without shaking, thereby improving the user's comfort during operation.

On the other hand, in order to prevent other external forces from being applied to the body 110 , it may cause excessive deformation of the foot pad 210 . As shown in FIG. 3 , the foot pad 210 further includes a convex portion 213 connected to the support portion 211 and the ring portion 212 . The convex portion 213 faces the corresponding opening 222 a of the extension tube 222 , and the shortest distance d between the convex portion 213 and the top surface 212 a of the annular portion 212 is less than or equal to 1.1 cm. That is to say, when the foot pad 210 is deformed by an external force toward the body 110 , its maximum deformation amount will be limited by the protrusion 213 so as not to exceed the shortest distance d.

FIG. 5 is a schematic partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 3, 4 and FIG. 5 at the same time. The difference between the electronic device 100B in FIG. 5 and the electronic device 100A in FIG. The body is formed in the form of a hole, and the extension pipe 222 is, for example, drilled mechanically to extend from the bottom 110a of the body 110 to the through hole of the pipeline 220 . On the other hand, the openings 112 are, for example, the openings of the extension tubes 222 , and the body 110 has a plurality of annular grooves 116 surrounding each opening 112 .

The foot pads 210 are engaged in the corresponding annular grooves 116 through the annular portion 212, and are joined to each other by colloid, thereby preventing the foot pads 210 from falling off and the fluid W from leaking out, and also can lift the gap between the foot pads 210 and the body 110. The airtightness of the electronic device 100B is prevented from being affected by the intrusion of external moisture and the normal operation and service life of the electronic device 100B. On the other hand, the method of injecting the fluid W into the chamber formed by the pipeline 220 , the extension tube 222 and the foot pad 210 is substantially the same as that of the above-mentioned embodiment, and will not be repeated here. In short, with such a configuration, the electronic device 100B and its foot pad structure 200 can also achieve the same technical effect as the above-mentioned embodiment.

Specifically, the present invention does not limit the arrangement of the pipeline 220 in the body 110 . For example, in other unillustrated embodiments, the pipeline 220 can also be a groove formed inside the body 110, and the groove is pasted and covered with a waterproof member to prevent the liquid in the groove from Pure water seeps out and corrodes the electronic components inside the machine.

On the other hand, the present invention does not limit the structural form of the pipeline 220. FIG. 6A to FIG. 220e has ㄷ-shaped, X-shaped, I-shaped, N-shaped or U-shaped contours respectively.

In summary, the present invention combines the foot pad structure with the pipeline in the body, and injects fluid into the chamber formed by the pipeline and the foot pad structure, so that the fluid can flow between the foot pad and the pipe. Between the channels, when any foot pad is deformed by force, part of the fluid is squeezed and diverted to other foot pads through the pipeline, so that the foot pad is deformed towards the platform, so that the electronic device can be firmly placed through the foot pad structure Put it on the platform.

Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than limiting them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: It is still possible to modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention. scope.

Claims (12)

1. A foot pad structure suitable for an electronic device, characterized in that the foot pad structure comprises: A plurality of foot pads, each of the foot pads has a flexible and opposite first surface and a second surface, each of the foot pads is combined with a body of the electronic device with the second surface, and the electronic device uses the the first faces of the foot pads are abutted against and placed on a platform; and At least one pipeline is configured in the body and communicates with the second surfaces of the foot pads, a fluid is suitable for filling the pipeline and contacting the second surfaces of the foot pads, wherein when at least one When the first surface of the foot pad is deformed toward the second surface under force, the fluid in the pipeline is squeezed to drive the second surface of the other foot pads to deform toward the first surface to support the electronic device . 2. The floor pad structure according to claim 1, wherein the pipeline has a plurality of extension tubes, and these extension tubes respectively extend to a plurality of openings at the bottom of the body, and each of the foot pads is connected to the first The two sides cover the corresponding openings and are joined to the corresponding extension tubes, so that the fluid can communicate between the pipeline and the foot pads. 3. The foot pad structure according to claim 2, wherein each of the foot pads comprises a support portion and a ring portion surrounding the support portion, when the electronic device passes through the first of the foot pads When the surface is abutted against and placed on the platform, the supporting part abuts against the platform. 4. The foot pad structure according to claim 3, wherein each of the foot pads further comprises a convex portion connected to the support portion and the annular portion, and each of the convex portions faces the corresponding extension tube and the shortest distance between the convex part and the top surface of the annular part is less than or equal to 1.1 cm. 5. The foot pad structure according to claim 3, wherein the pipeline is a plastic pipeline installed in the body, and each of the foot pads is connected to each corresponding extension tube through each of the annular parts on and within the opening. 6. The foot pad structure according to claim 3, wherein the pipeline and the extension pipes are formed in the body by mechanical drilling, and each extension pipe extends from the bottom of the body to The through holes of the pipeline, the openings are the openings of the extension pipes, and the body has a plurality of annular grooves surrounding each of the openings, and each of the annular parts is engaged with the corresponding annular grooves in the slot. 7. An electronic device, characterized in that it comprises: a body; and A foot pad structure is configured on the body, and the foot pad structure includes: A plurality of foot pads, each of which has a flexible and opposite first surface and a second surface, each of which is combined with the body through the second surface, and the electronic device uses the foot pads the first sides abut and rest on a platform; and At least one pipeline is configured in the body and communicated with the second surfaces of the foot pads, a fluid is suitable for filling the pipeline and contacting the second surfaces of the foot pads, wherein when at least one When the first surface of the footpad is deformed toward the second surface under force, the fluid in the pipeline is squeezed to drive the second surface of the rest of the footpad to deform toward the first surface to support the electronic device . 8. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein the pipeline has a plurality of extension tubes, and the extension tubes respectively extend to a plurality of openings at the bottom of the body, and each of the foot pads is connected with the second The surface covers each of the corresponding openings and is connected to each of the corresponding extension tubes, so that the fluid can communicate between the pipeline and the foot pads. 9. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein each of the foot pads comprises a support portion and a ring portion surrounding the support portion, when the electronic device passes through the first surfaces of the foot pads When being abutted against and placed on the platform, the supporting part abuts against the platform. 10. The electronic device according to claim 9, wherein each of the foot pads further comprises a convex portion connected to the support portion and the annular portion, and each of the convex portions faces to the corresponding extension tube. opening, and the shortest distance between the convex part and the top surface of the annular part is less than or equal to 1.1 cm. 11. The electronic device according to claim 9, wherein the pipeline is a plastic pipeline installed in the body, and each of the foot pads is connected to each of the corresponding extension tubes through each of the annular parts , and is located in the opening. 12. The electronic device according to claim 9, wherein the pipeline and the extension tubes are formed in the body by mechanical drilling, and each extension tube extends from the bottom of the body to the body. The through holes of the pipeline, the openings are the openings of the extension pipes, and the body has a plurality of annular grooves surrounding each of the openings, and each of the annular parts is engaged with the corresponding annular grooves Inside.