CN102004519A - Electronic device capable of adjusting operation mode - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic device capable of adjusting an operation mode, which comprises a base, a system module and at least one rotating shaft structure. The rotating shaft structure is connected with the base and the system module and comprises a shaft lever, a first pivoting part and a second pivoting part. The shaft has a first end and a second end. The first pivoting part is pivoted at the first end part and the center of the side edge of the base to pivot the shaft lever and the base. The second pivot part is pivoted at the second end part and one end of the side edge of the system module so as to pivot the shaft lever and the system module. The shaft rod rotates relative to the base through the first pivoting part, and the system module rotates relative to the shaft rod through the second pivoting part, so that the system module is adjusted to different setting angles relative to the base.

Description

Electronics with adjustable operating modes

technical field

The invention relates to an electronic device with an adjustable operation mode, in particular to an adjustable operation mode in which a rotating shaft structure is arranged between the system module and the base of the electronic device so that the system module can be adjusted to different setting angles relative to the base of electronic devices.

Background technique

With the advancement of technology and the demand for mobile computing, a notebook computer that allows users to carry it has been developed, and the computer can be used at any location.

Due to the increasing performance of notebook computers, notebook computers can be used to play MPEG1, MPEG2 or high-definition videos. In addition, with the development of the touch panel, the screens of some notebook computers have adopted the touch panel, so that users can complete operations by touching the screen. Therefore, modern notebook computers already have various usage requirements.

Because a general notebook computer is pivotally connected to the base and the display screen of the notebook computer by means of a hinge, the notebook computer has a clam-like opening and closing structure. However, in order to adapt the notebook computer to different environments or different usage requirements, when watching videos, due to the clam structure of the notebook computer, the user must rotate the display screen to a specific angle to watch the screen comfortably. The curtain will not put pressure on the neck, shoulders and upper back. However, if it is used in a narrow available space, such as on an airplane, it can only be placed on the lap for operation, and it cannot cooperate with the user to open to the best viewing angle.

In addition, this kind of clam-style notebook computer. After the display screen is turned on, there will be a certain distance between the user and the user, and the optimal viewing distance cannot be adjusted.

In order to improve the shortcomings of the above-mentioned clam-shaped notebook computer and meet the increasingly popular demand for touch screens, Taiwan Patent No. 393597 discloses a notebook computer that uses a swing arm to connect the base and the display screen, such as Figure 1 shows. Wherein the display screen is a touch screen. One end of the swing arm 16 of the notebook computer is pivotally connected to one end of the base 12 , and the other end is pivotally connected to the center of the side of the display screen 14 . The user can operate this kind of notebook computer, push its display screen 14 to the front, and be used for viewing a movie, or turn over the display screen 14 so that it is facing the outside of the base, so that it is convenient to operate in a manner of touching the display screen this laptop.

However, the disadvantage of this type of notebook computer is that the end points where the swivel arm 16 is connected to the display screen 14 are located in the middle of the two sides of the display screen 14 and occupy space on the sides of the display panel. Most of the current notebook computers are equipped with antennas or webcams (Webcam) for wireless networks. When the antenna or the network camera needs to be arranged on the side of the display screen, the notebook computer with the swivel structure will make the above-mentioned antenna or network camera lack of installation space, which will hinder the design.

In addition, when the display screen of the above-mentioned notebook computer is placed forward, the display screen needs to be erected at a central position close to the base. In this way, the arrangement of the keyboard arranged on the base needs to be closer to the front end of the base than in common notebook computers. This will cause a lack of setting space for a touchpad or a trackball, and the area used to rely on the hand (palmrest) when typing will be narrowed or even cancelled. Therefore, when using the above-mentioned notebook computer to type, the user's typing comfort will be reduced due to the lack of a hand rest area.

It can be seen that the above-mentioned existing electronic devices with adjustable operation modes obviously still have inconveniences and defects in structure and use, and further improvement is urgently needed. In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the relevant manufacturers have tried their best to find a solution, but no suitable design has been developed for a long time, and the general products do not have a suitable structure to solve the above-mentioned problems. This is obviously the relevant industry. urgent problem to be solved. Therefore, how to create a new type of electronic device with an adjustable operation mode is one of the current important research and development topics, and has also become a goal that the industry needs to improve.

Contents of the invention

The object of the present invention is to overcome the defects of the existing electronic devices with adjustable operation modes, and provide a new type of electronic devices with adjustable operation modes. mode without changing the original keyboard setting position, which is very suitable for practical use.

The purpose of the present invention and the solution to its technical problems are achieved by adopting the following technical solutions. An electronic device with an adjustable operation mode according to the present invention includes: a base; a system module; and at least one rotating shaft structure connecting the base and the system module, the rotating shaft structure includes: a shaft rod with a first end portion and a second end portion; a first pivot joint, pivotally arranged at the center of the first end portion and the side of the base, to pivotally connect the shaft rod and the base; and a a second pivoting part pivotally arranged at the second end and one end of the side of the system module to pivotally connect the shaft and the system module;

Wherein, the shaft rotates relative to the base through the first pivot, and the system module rotates relative to the shaft through the second pivot, so that the system module relative to the The base forms different setting positions and setting angles.

The purpose of the present invention and its technical problems can also be further realized by adopting the following technical measures.

The aforementioned electronic device with adjustable operation mode, wherein the side of the base has a first side end and a second side end, the system module has a display element, and the display element is arranged on a side of the system module side.

In the aforementioned electronic device with an adjustable operation mode, the system module and the shaft define a first auxiliary line, and the system module is defined to be located at a first operating line with the orientation of the system module on the first auxiliary line. position or a second operating position, the shaft and the base define a second auxiliary line, the system module is defined as being in a third operating position or a fourth operating position with the shaft being located on the second auxiliary line operating position.

In the aforementioned electronic device with adjustable operation modes, the right side of the first auxiliary line is the first operating position, the left side of the first auxiliary line is the second operating position, and the right side of the second auxiliary line is the The third operating position, the left side of the second auxiliary line is the fourth operating position,

In the aforementioned electronic device with adjustable operation mode, when the electronic device is in a closed mode, the system module is covered on the base, the system module is in the first operation position, and the shaft is in the fourth operation position , the display element faces the base, and the second pivot portion corresponds to the second side end.

The aforementioned electronic device with adjustable operation mode, wherein when the electronic device is in a normal operation mode, the system module forms an operation angle relative to the base, the system module is in the first operation position, the shaft Located at the fourth operating position, the second pivot portion corresponds to the second side end.

In the aforementioned electronic device with adjustable operation mode, when the electronic device is in a lap-top operation mode, the system module is in the second operation position, the shaft is in the third operation position, and the shaft is opposite to the base The seat is rotated to an operating angle so that the system module does not touch the base.

In the aforementioned electronic device with an adjustable operation mode, when the electronic device is in a video playback mode, the system module is at the second operation position, the shaft is at the third operation position, and the second pivot portion is opposite to Should be side first.

In the aforementioned electronic device with an adjustable operation mode, when the electronic device is in a touch operation mode, the system module is at the second operation position, the shaft is at the third operation position, and the system module is covered on The base plate, the second pivot portion correspond to the first side end, and the display element faces away from the base.

In the aforementioned electronic device with adjustable operation modes, the length of the shaft is less than half of the length of the side of the base, and the length of the side of the system module is less than the length of the side of the base.

Compared with the prior art, the present invention has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. With the above-mentioned technical solution, the electronic device with adjustable operation mode of the present invention has at least the following advantages and beneficial effects: the electronic device of the present invention can connect the base and the system module by setting a rotating shaft structure, and the rotating shaft structure has a shaft , the first pivotal joint at the center of the base and one end of the shaft, the second pivotal joint at one end of the pivotal shaft and the side of the system module, so that the system module can be placed in different positions relative to the base and The angle is set for the user to use the electronic device in various operation modes.

To sum up, the present invention can provide a variety of display viewing angle operation modes without changing the original keyboard setting position. The present invention has significant progress in technology, and has obvious positive effects, and is a novel, progressive and practical new design.

The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention, it can be implemented according to the contents of the description, and in order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable , the following preferred embodiments are specifically cited below, and are described in detail as follows in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a conventional notebook computer.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of an electronic device with adjustable operation modes according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a normal operation mode of the first embodiment of the electronic device whose operation mode can be adjusted according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the laptop operation mode of the first embodiment of the electronic device with adjustable operation modes according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the image playing mode of the first embodiment of the electronic device with adjustable operation mode according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the touch operation mode of the first embodiment of the electronic device whose operation mode can be adjusted according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a closed mode of the first embodiment of the electronic device with an adjustable operation mode according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of the touch operation mode of the second embodiment of the electronic device whose operation mode can be adjusted according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of a closing operation mode of the second embodiment of the electronic device whose operation mode can be adjusted according to the present invention.

100: First auxiliary line 200: Second auxiliary line

12, 21: Base 14: Display screen

16: Rotary arm 211: First side end

212: Second side end 213: Operation unit

214: Speaker unit 22: System module

221: Display components 23: Shaft structure

231: shaft 231a: first end

231b: the second end 232: the first pivot joint

233: Second pivot joint 24: Wire

I: The first operating position II: The second operating position

III: The third operating position IV: The fourth operating position.

Detailed ways

In order to further explain the technical means and effects of the present invention to achieve the intended purpose of the invention, the specific implementation, structure, and features of the electronic device with adjustable operation mode proposed according to the present invention will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. And its effect, detailed description is as follows.

The aforementioned and other technical contents, features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the following detailed description of preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings. Through the description of the specific implementation mode, when the technical means and functions adopted by the present invention to achieve the predetermined purpose can be obtained a deeper and more specific understanding, but the accompanying drawings are only for reference and description, and are not used to explain the present invention be restricted.

Please refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , wherein FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of an electronic device with an adjustable operation mode according to the present invention. In the figure, the electronic device of the present invention includes a base 21 , a system module 22 , two rotating shaft structures 23 and a wire 24 . Wherein, the electronic device can be a notebook computer or a tablet computer.

The side of the above-mentioned base 21 has a first side end 211 and a second side end 212 , and is provided with an operating unit 213 and a speaker unit 214 . The operation unit 213 can be a keyboard, a number key (numpad), a hot key (hotkey) or a touchpad (touchpad). The speaker unit 214 can be a speaker. Wherein, the base 21 can be used to accommodate the internal working components of the computer (not shown), such as the central processing unit (CPU), hard disk drive (HDD), memory chips, PC card slots, batteries or electrical connectors.

The above-mentioned system module 22 has a display element 221 , which can be a non-touch display screen or a touch display screen according to application requirements.

The above-mentioned rotating shaft structure 23 is used to connect the base 21 and the system module 22 . Wherein, the shaft structure 23 includes a shaft 231 , a first pivotal portion 232 and a second pivotal portion 233 .

The above-mentioned wire 24 passes through the shaft 231 and electrically connects the base 21 and the system module 22 .

The above-mentioned shaft 231 has a first end 231 a and a second end 231 b, and the length of the shaft 231 is approximately equal to half of the side width of the base 21 . The first pivot portion 232 is pivotally disposed at the center of the first end portion 231 a and the side of the base 21 to pivotally connect the shaft 231 and the base 21 . The second pivot portion 233 is pivotally disposed on the second end portion 231b and one end of the side of the system module 22 to pivotally connect the shaft 231 and the system module 22 . Wherein, the shaft 231 can rotate about 180 degrees with the base through the first pivot portion 232 , and the system module 22 can rotate about 360 degrees with the shaft through the second pivot portion 233 .

For the convenience of description, the system module 22 and the shaft 231 define a first auxiliary line 100, which passes through the first pivotal portion 232 and the second pivotal portion 233, and can be determined by judging that the system module 22 is located on the first auxiliary line 100 The orientation of the system module 22 is determined to be located in a first operating position (I) or a second operating position (II). From the drawing, in the first operating position (I), the system module 22 is located on the right side of the first auxiliary line 100 . In the second operating position (II), the system module 22 is located on the left side of the second auxiliary line 200 .

In addition, the shaft 231 and the base 21 further define a second auxiliary line 200 , which passes through the first pivot portion 233 and is perpendicular to the base 21 . When the rotating shaft structure 23 or the system module 22 rotates, it can be determined that the system module 22 is in a third operating position (III) or a fourth operating position (IV) by judging the orientation of the shaft rod 231 on the second auxiliary line 200 . Viewed from the figure, the third operating position (III) is the space where the second pivot joint 233 extends from the right side of the second auxiliary line 200 toward the first side end 211, and the fourth operating position (IV) is the second pivot joint 233. The portion 23 is a space extending from the left side of the second auxiliary line 200 toward the second side end 212 .

The electronic device of the present invention can be provided with the shaft structure 23 so that the shaft 231 can rotate relative to the base 21 through the first pivot portion 232, and the system module 22 can rotate relative to the shaft through the second pivot portion 233. The rod 231 makes a rotational movement. Therefore, the electronic device of the present invention can adjust the system module 22 to different installation angles relative to the base 21, so that the user can use it in a normal operation mode, a lap operation mode, a video playback mode, a touch controlled operation mode or a closed mode.

Please refer to FIG. 3 , which is a schematic diagram of a normal operation mode of the first embodiment of the electronic device whose operation mode can be adjusted according to the present invention. When the user wants to use the electronic device of the present invention to perform clerical work, the electronic device can be adjusted to a normal operation mode. At this time, by adjusting the positions of the rotating shaft structure 23 and the system module 22 relative to the base 21, the system module 22 forms an operating angle relative to the base 21, and the system module 22 is located at the first position on the right side of the first auxiliary line 100. In the operating position (I), the shaft 231 is located at the fourth operating position (IV) on the left side of the second auxiliary line 200 , and the second pivot portion 233 corresponds to the second side end 212 of the base 21 .

Please refer to FIG. 4 , which is a schematic diagram of the laptop operation mode of the first embodiment of the electronic device whose operation mode can be adjusted according to the present invention. If the user uses the electronic device of the present invention in a transportation environment, due to the limited operating space, the electronic device can be adjusted to the lap operation mode (high elevation mode). By adjusting the position of the rotating shaft structure 23 and the system module 22 relative to the base 21, the system module 22 is located at the second operating position (II) on the left side of the first auxiliary line 100, and the shaft 231 is located on the right side of the second auxiliary line 200. The third operating position (III) of the side orientation, and the shaft 231 is rotated to an operating angle relative to the base 21, so that the system module 22 does not contact the base 21. At this time, since the system module 22 is driven by the rotating shaft structure 23 to a position closer to the user, it is convenient for the user to operate the electronic device.

Please refer to FIG. 5 , which is a schematic diagram of the video playback mode of the first embodiment of the electronic device whose operation mode can be adjusted according to the present invention. When watching movies, the electronic device of the present invention can be adjusted to the image playing mode. By adjusting the position of the rotating shaft structure 23 and the system module 22 relative to the base 21, the second pivot portion 233 corresponds to the first side end 211 of the base 21, and the system module 22 is located at the second side of the left side of the first auxiliary line 100. In the operating position (II), the shaft 231 is located at the third operating position (III) on the right side of the second auxiliary line 200 , and the second pivot portion 233 corresponds to the first side end 211 . At this time, the display element 221 is closer to the user, and the angle of the display element 221 relative to the base 21 can be adjusted freely, so that the user can watch the video at an optimal viewing angle.

Please refer to FIG. 6 , which is a schematic diagram of the touch operation mode of the first embodiment of the electronic device whose operation mode can be adjusted according to the present invention. When the display element 221 is a touch screen, and the electronic device of the present invention is to be operated in a touch mode, the system module 22 can be positioned at the first position by adjusting the position of the rotating shaft structure 23 and the system module 22 relative to the base 21. The second operating position (II) on the left side of the first auxiliary line 100, the shaft 231 is located at the third operating position (III) on the right side of the second auxiliary line 200, the system module 22 is covered on the base 21, and the second pivot The portion 233 corresponds to the first side end 211 of the base 21 . In this way, the display element 231 faces the user (that is, faces away from the base 21 ), so that the user operates the touch screen through a stylus input method or with fingers. Wherein, the touch screen can display a virtual keyboard, so that a plurality of buttons (such as QWERTY patterns) can be displayed in the area of the screen, and a physical keyboard can be simulated for the user to operate.

Please refer to FIG. 7 , which is a schematic diagram of the closing operation mode of the first embodiment of the electronic device whose operation mode can be adjusted according to the present invention. When the user does not use the electronic device of the present invention, the electronic device can be set in the closed mode. At this time, the positions of the rotating shaft structure 23 and the system module 22 relative to the base 21 can be adjusted so that the system module 22 is covered on the base 21 and the display element 221 faces the base 21 . At this time, the system module 22 is located at the first operating position (I) on the right side of the first auxiliary line 100 , the shaft 231 is located at the fourth operating position (IV) on the left side of the second auxiliary line 200 , and the second pivot portion 233 Then it corresponds to the second side end 212 .

Please refer to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 , which are schematic diagrams of the touch operation mode and the closing operation mode of the second example of the electronic device with adjustable operation mode according to the present invention. In this embodiment, the base 21 and the system module 22 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and will not be repeated here. The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the length of the shaft 231 is less than half the length of the side of the base 21 , and the length of the side of the system module 22 is less than the length of the side of the base 21 .

As shown in Figure 8. When the electronic device is in a touch operation mode, the system module 22 can be positioned at the second operating position (I I), the shaft 231 is located at the third operating position (III) on the right side of the second auxiliary line 200 , and the system module 22 is covered on the base 21 , and the display element 221 faces away from the base 21 . Because the side of the system module 22 is shorter than the side of the base 21 , the system module 22 will not cover the operation unit 213 and expose the operation unit 213 . The user can not only touch the display element 221 to operate the electronic device of the present invention, but also operate the operating unit 213 , such as a hot key, to assist in controlling the electronic device of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 9. When the electronic device is in a closed operation mode, the system module 22 can be positioned at the first operating position on the right side of the first auxiliary line 100 by adjusting the position of the rotating shaft structure 23 and the system module 22 relative to the base 21 and covering it. On the base 21 , the shaft 231 is located at the fourth operating position (IV) on the left side of the second auxiliary line 200 . At this time, because the system module 22 does not cover the speaker unit 214, the speaker unit 214 is exposed. Therefore, the user can listen to music in the closed operation mode of the electronic device.

To sum up, the effect of the electronic device of the present invention is that by setting the rotating shaft structure to connect the base and the system module, the system module can form different installation positions and angles relative to the base, so that the user can use various modes to control Operate electronic devices.

The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with this field Those skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention, can use the technical content disclosed above to make some changes or modify equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, but all the content that does not depart from the technical solution of the present invention, according to the present invention Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments by the technical essence still belong to the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. the electronic installation that can adjust operator scheme is characterized in that it comprises:

One pedestal;

One system module; And

At least one pivot structure connects this pedestal and this system module, and this pivot structure comprises:

One axostylus axostyle has a first end and a second end;

One first articulated section is hubbed at the centre of this first end and this pedestal side, to articulate this axostylus axostyle and this pedestal; And

One second articulated section is hubbed at an end of this second end and this system module side, to articulate this axostylus axostyle and this system module;

Wherein, this axostylus axostyle rotates with respect to this pedestal by this first articulated section, this system module by this second articulated section relatively this axostylus axostyle rotate, make this system module form the different position being set and angle is set with respect to this pedestal.

2. the electronic installation of adjusting operator scheme according to claim 1, the side that it is characterized in that wherein said pedestal has one first side and one second side, this system module has a display element, and this display element is arranged at a side of this system module.

3. the electronic installation of adjusting operator scheme according to claim 2, it is characterized in that wherein said system module and this axostylus axostyle define one first boost line, be positioned at the orientation of this first boost line with this system module, define this system module and be positioned at one first operating position or one second operating position, this axostylus axostyle and this pedestal define one second boost line, be positioned at the orientation of this second boost line with this axostylus axostyle, define this system module and be positioned at one the 3rd operating position or one the 4th operating position.

4. the electronic installation of adjusting operator scheme according to claim 3, it is characterized in that the wherein said first boost line right side is this first operating position, this first boost line left side is this second operating position, this second boost line right side is the 3rd operating position, and this second boost line left side is the 4th operating position.

5. the electronic installation of adjusting operator scheme according to claim 4, it is characterized in that wherein when this electronic installation is positioned at a closed mode, this system module is covered on this pedestal, this system module is positioned at this first operating position, this axostylus axostyle is positioned at the 4th operating position, this display element is in the face of this pedestal, and this second articulated section system is to should second side.

6. the electronic installation of adjusting operator scheme according to claim 4, it is characterized in that wherein said when this electronic installation is positioned at a normal manipulation mode, this system module this pedestal relatively forms a work angle, this system module is at this first operating position, this axostylus axostyle is positioned at the 4th operating position, and this second articulated section is to should second side.

7. the electronic installation of adjusting operator scheme according to claim 4, it is characterized in that wherein when this electronic installation is positioned at an above-knee operator scheme, this system module is positioned at this second operating position, this axostylus axostyle is positioned at the 3rd operating position, and this axostylus axostyle this pedestal relatively rotates to a work angle, makes this system module not contact this pedestal.

8. the electronic installation of adjusting operator scheme according to claim 4, it is characterized in that wherein when this electronic installation is positioned at an image play mode, this system module is positioned at this second operating position, and this axostylus axostyle is positioned at the 3rd operating position, and this second articulated section is to should first side.

9. the electronic installation of adjusting operator scheme according to claim 4, when it is characterized in that wherein said electronic installation is positioned at a touch control operation pattern, this system module is positioned at this second operating position, this axostylus axostyle is positioned at the 3rd operating position, this system module is covered on this substrate, this second articulated section is to should first side, and this display element this pedestal dorsad.

10. the electronic installation of adjusting operator scheme according to claim 4, the length that it is characterized in that wherein said axostylus axostyle is less than half of this base side edge lengths, and the length of this system module side is less than the length of this pedestal side.

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