CN110630624A - pivot mechanism - Google Patents

Abstract

A pivot mechanism comprises a fixed part, a rotating part, a pivot part, an annular component and a hollow sliding part. The pivot member pivotally connects the fixing member and the rotating member and has a central axis. The annular member is sleeved on the pivot member and has a recess. The sliding part is sleeved on the pivoting part and is positioned between the annular component and the rotating part. The sliding part is provided with a convex block which is accommodated in the concave part, wherein when the rotating part rotates around the central shaft along an opening direction relative to the fixed part, the rotating part drives the sliding part to rotate relative to the annular component, so that the convex block slides out of the concave part, and the sliding part and the annular component generate a first gap in the direction of the central shaft.

Description

pivot mechanism

technical field

The invention relates to a pivot mechanism. More specifically, the present invention relates to a pivot mechanism that provides torsional resistance.

Background technique

At present, the size of the common Gaming Laptop Computer is getting larger and larger, and the torque resistance (Torque Resistance) required by the pivot mechanism must also be relatively increased to ensure the safety of the laptop when it is opened and closed. , However, this will often cause consumers to be unable to turn on the screen with one hand, which will cause inconvenience during use.

In view of this, how to design a pivot mechanism that can take into account comfort and safety for notebook computers has become an important issue.

Contents of the invention

In order to solve the above existing problems, the present invention provides a pivot mechanism, which includes a fixed part, a rotating part, a pivot part, a ring member and a hollow sliding part. The pivotal member pivotally connects the fixed member and the rotating member and has a central axis. The aforementioned ring member is sheathed on the aforementioned pivot member and has a recessed portion. The aforementioned sliding element is sheathed on the aforementioned pivotal element and located between the aforementioned ring member and the aforementioned rotating element. The aforementioned sliding piece has a protrusion, which is accommodated in the aforementioned concave portion, wherein when the aforementioned rotating piece rotates around the aforementioned central axis in an opening direction relative to the aforementioned fixing piece, the rotating piece drives the sliding piece to rotate relative to the aforementioned ring-shaped member, so that The aforementioned protruding block is slid out of the aforementioned recessed portion, so that a first gap is formed between the sliding piece and the ring member in the direction of the aforementioned central axis.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned concave portion has an inclined surface, and when the aforementioned rotating element drives the sliding element to rotate relative to the ring member, the aforementioned protrusion slides out of the concave portion along the aforementioned inclined surface.

In one embodiment, the width of the aforementioned concave portion is greater than the width of the aforementioned bump.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned annular member has a non-circular through hole, and the aforementioned pivot member passes through the aforementioned through hole, so as to limit the rotation of the aforementioned annular member relative to the aforementioned pivot member.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned pivot mechanism further includes a connecting piece sleeved on the aforementioned pivoting piece and connected to the aforementioned rotating piece, wherein the aforementioned connecting piece has a protruding portion, and the aforementioned sliding piece has a groove, and the aforementioned The protruding part is accommodated in the aforementioned groove.

In one embodiment, the groove has an inclined surface, and when the rotating member rotates around the central axis in the opposite direction of the opening direction relative to the fixing member, the rotating member drives the connecting member to rotate relative to the sliding member, And make the aforementioned protruding part slide along the aforementioned slope of the aforementioned groove, so that the aforementioned connecting element and the aforementioned sliding element form a second gap in the direction of the aforementioned central axis.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned pivot mechanism further includes a torsion element and a locking element sheathed on the aforementioned pivot element, the aforementioned torsion element is arranged between the aforementioned locking element and the aforementioned ring member, and the aforementioned locking element is fixed On the aforementioned pivot member, to limit the aforementioned torsion element to a predetermined position on the aforementioned central axis.

In one embodiment, when the included angle between the rotating member and the fixing member is less than 90 degrees and the rotating member rotates in an opening direction relative to the fixing member, the torsion element generates a preset torsional resistance value, and when the rotating member When the rotating member rotates more than 90 degrees in the opening direction relative to the fixing member and the rotating member rotates in the opening direction relative to the fixing member, the sliding member and the ring member form the first gap in the direction of the central axis so that the torsion force The element generates a first torsional resistance value, wherein the aforementioned first torsional resistance value is greater than the aforementioned preset torsional resistance value.

In one embodiment, when the angle between the rotating part and the fixing part exceeds 90 degrees, and the rotating part rotates in the opposite direction relative to the fixing part along the opening direction, the connecting part drives the sliding part around The aforementioned central shaft rotates so that the aforementioned protrusion slides along the slope of the aforementioned groove, and the aforementioned connecting piece and the aforementioned sliding piece form a second gap in the direction of the aforementioned central axis, so that the aforementioned torsion element generates a second torsional force resistance value, wherein the aforementioned second torsional resistance value is greater than the aforementioned first torsional resistance value.

In one embodiment, when the rotating member is reversely rotated in the opening direction relative to the fixing member until the angle between the rotating member and the fixing member is equal to 90 degrees, the connecting member drives the sliding member around the The central shaft rotates to make the aforementioned protrusion of the slider slide into the recessed portion and make the torsion element generate a third torsional resistance value, wherein the third torsional resistance value is smaller than the aforementioned second torsional resistance value.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show exploded views of a pivot mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a connector according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 shows a schematic diagram of a slider according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing another perspective view of the slider shown in FIG. 4 .

Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of a ring-shaped member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 shows a schematic diagram when the rotation member 20 is at 0 degrees relative to the fixed member 10 .

FIG. 8 shows an enlarged view of part A1 in FIG. 7 .

FIG. 9 is a schematic view of another perspective when the rotation member 20 is at 0 degrees relative to the fixed member 10 .

FIG. 10 shows an enlarged view of part A2 in FIG. 9 .

FIG. 11 shows a schematic diagram when the rotating member 20 is rotated to an angle of 90 degrees relative to the fixing member 10 .

FIG. 12 shows an enlarged view of part A3 in FIG. 11 .

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of another perspective when the rotating member 20 is rotated to an angle of 90 degrees relative to the fixing member 10 .

FIG. 14 shows an enlarged view of part A4 in FIG. 13 .

FIG. 15 shows a schematic diagram when the rotating member 20 is rotated to an angle of 140 degrees relative to the fixing member 10 .

FIG. 16 shows an enlarged view of part A5 in FIG. 15 .

FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram of another perspective when the rotating member 20 is rotated to an angle of 140 degrees relative to the fixing member 10 .

FIG. 18 shows an enlarged view of part A6 in FIG. 17 .

FIG. 19 shows a schematic view of the rotation member 20 relative to the fixed member 10 when it rotates by a small angle along a closing direction from the state of FIGS. 15 and 17 .

FIG. 20 shows an enlarged view of part A7 in FIG. 19 .

FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram showing another perspective view when the rotating member 20 is rotated by a small angle in a closing direction from the state of FIGS. 15 and 17 relative to the fixing member 10 .

FIG. 22 shows an enlarged view of part A8 in FIG. 21 .

FIG. 23 shows a schematic diagram when the rotating member 20 is rotated relative to the fixing member 10 from the state of FIGS. 19 and 21 along the closing direction to an angle of 90 degrees.

FIG. 24 shows an enlarged view of part A9 in FIG. 23 .

FIG. 25 is a schematic diagram showing another perspective view when the rotating member 20 is rotated relative to the fixing member 10 from the state of FIGS. 19 and 21 along the closing direction to an angle of 90 degrees.

FIG. 26 shows an enlarged view of part A10 in FIG. 25 .

Explanation of reference signs:

Fixtures 10

Swivel 20

Card slot 201

Pivot 30

Connector 40

Block 401

Bulge 41

Side walls 411, 412, 511

Bevel 413, 513, 521, 522, 611, 612

Slider 50

groove 51

Abutment surface 512

Bump 52

ring member 60

Depression 61

Lock B

Central axis C

First gap D1

Second gap D2

Torque element S

Detailed ways

The pivotal joint mechanism of the embodiment of the present invention is described below. It should be readily appreciated, however, that the embodiments of the invention provide many suitable inventive concepts that can be implemented in a wide variety of specific contexts. The specific embodiments disclosed are merely illustrative of specific ways to use the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. It is understood that these terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the background or context of the related art and the present disclosure, rather than in an idealized or overly formal manner Interpretation, unless specifically defined herein.

The aforementioned and other technical contents, features and technical effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. The directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as: up, down, left, right, front or back, etc., are only directions referring to the attached drawings. Accordingly, the directional terms are used to illustrate and not to limit the invention.

First, please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 together, wherein FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show an exploded view of a pivot mechanism capable of providing multi-stage torsional resistance according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2, the aforementioned pivot mechanism can be applied to a notebook computer, for example, which mainly includes a fixing part 10, a rotating part 20, a pivoting part 30, a connecting part 40, and a hollow sliding part 50 , a ring member 60 , at least one torsion element S and a locking piece B.

For example, the aforementioned fixing member 10 can be fixed on the input unit of a notebook computer, and the rotating member 20 can be fixed on the display unit of the notebook computer, wherein the pivoting member 30 passes through the fixing member 10 and the rotating member 20, so that The fixing member 10 and the rotating member 20 are pivotally connected to each other, so that the display unit of the notebook computer can rotate relative to the input unit.

It should be noted that the aforementioned pivotal member 30 passes through the fixed member 10, the rotating member 20, the connecting member 40, the sliding member 50, the ring member 60, the torsion element S and the locking member B in sequence, wherein the connecting member 40 connects the rotating The member 20 is sleeved on the pivot member 30 . As shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the connecting piece 40 of this embodiment has a block 401, which can be combined in a slot 201 of the rotating part 20, when the rotating part 20 pivots relative to the fixed part 10 When a central axis C of the connecting member 30 rotates, the rotating member 20 can drive the connecting member 40 to rotate around the central axis C together.

Next, please refer to FIGS. 1-5 , wherein FIG. 3 shows a schematic view of the aforementioned connecting member 40 , and FIGS. 4 and 5 show schematic views of different viewing angles of the aforementioned sliding member 50 . As shown in FIGS. 1-5 , a protruding portion 41 is formed on the bottom side of the connecting member 40, and a groove 51 is formed on the sliding member 50 to accommodate the protruding portion 41, wherein when the rotating member 20 is relatively fixed When the component 10 rotates around the aforementioned central axis C along an opening direction, the connecting component 40 can drive the sliding component 50 to rotate around the central axis C together.

Please refer to FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 , FIG. 5 , and FIG. 6 together, wherein FIG. 6 shows a schematic diagram of the aforementioned ring member 60 . Since the annular member 60 in this embodiment is formed with a noncircular (noncircular) through hole, although the pivotal member 30 is passed through the aforementioned through hole, the annular member 60 cannot be relative to the central axis C of the pivotal member 30. rotation; in addition, the aforementioned sliding member 50 is formed with a protrusion 52 , and the aforementioned ring member 60 is formed with a recess 61 for accommodating the aforementioned protrusion 52 . It should be understood that slopes 611 and 612 are respectively formed on both sides of the aforementioned recessed portion 61 , and the width of the recessed portion 61 is larger than the width of the protrusion 52 . , the aforementioned protrusion 52 will slide out of the recessed portion 61 along the slope 611 .

The aforementioned torsion element S and locking member B are arranged on the outside of the ring member 60, wherein the torsion element S can be an elastic metal shrapnel or a friction element, so as to provide an appropriate torsion force when the rotating member 20 rotates relative to the fixed member 10 Resistance (Torque Resistance), and the locking member B can be a nut fixed on the pivotal member 30 to limit the torsion element S to a predetermined position on the pivotal member 30 .

Next, please refer to Fig. 7-Fig. 10 together, wherein Fig. 7 and Fig. 9 show the schematic diagrams of different viewing angles when the rotating member 20 is at 0 degrees relative to the fixed part 10, and Fig. 8 and Fig. 10 respectively represent the views in Fig. 7 and Fig. 9 Enlarged view of parts A1 and A2 of . As shown in Figures 7 and 8, when the angle of the rotating member 20 relative to the fixing member 10 is 0 degrees, both the rotating member 20 and the fixing member 10 are parallel to the XY plane, and at this time the protrusion 41 of the connecting member 40 is in the sliding position. The groove 51 of the component 50 is in contact with the bottom of the groove 51 , and the sidewall 411 of the protrusion 41 abuts against the sidewall 511 of the groove 51 .

On the other hand, it can be seen from FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 that the other side wall 412 of the protruding part 41 is separated from an abutting surface 512 of the slider 50 by a certain distance, and an inclined surface 513 on the bottom side of the groove 51 abuts. An inclined surface 413 of the protruding portion 41 and an inclined surface 612 on the left side of the recessed portion 61 abut against an inclined surface 522 of the protruding block 52 .

Next, please refer to Fig. 11-Fig. 14 together, wherein Fig. 11 and Fig. 13 show schematic diagrams of different viewing angles when the rotating member 20 is rotated relative to the fixed part 10 to an angle of 90 degrees, and Fig. 12 and Fig. 14 respectively represent Fig. 11 and Fig. 14 Enlarged view of parts A3 and A4 in Figure 13. As shown in FIGS. 11-14 , when the rotating member 20 rotates 90 degrees relative to the fixed member 10 from the states shown in FIGS. 7 and 9 along an opening direction, the torsion element S will provide a preset torsional resistance value, and Rotating member 20 is rotated to a state parallel to the YZ plane. At this time, the protruding part 41 of the connecting part 40 is still located in the groove 51 of the sliding part 50, and the side wall 411 of the protruding part 41 can push the sliding part 50 around. The central axis C rotates. In particular, as can be seen from FIG. 14 , at this time, the protrusion 52 of the slider 50 slides rightward along the bottom surface of the recess 61 of the ring member 60 to a critical position, so that an inclined surface 521 of the protrusion 52 is aligned with the An inclined surface 611 of the recessed portion 61 abuts against it.

Then please refer to Fig. 15-Fig. 18 together, wherein Fig. 15 and Fig. 17 show the schematic diagrams of different viewing angles when the rotary member 20 is rotated relative to the fixed part 10 to an angle of 140 degrees, and Fig. 16 and Fig. 18 respectively represent Fig. 15 and Fig. 18 Enlarged view of parts A5 and A6 in Fig. 17. It can be seen from Fig. 15-Fig. 16 that when the rotary part 20 continues to rotate from the state of Fig. 11 and Fig. 13 to an angle of 140 degrees relative to the fixed part 10, the protruding part 41 of the connecting part 40 Still kept in the groove 51 of the slider 50 , and can continuously push the slider 50 through the side wall 411 of the protrusion 41 to make the slider 50 rotate around the central axis C.

However, as can be seen from Fig. 17 and Fig. 18, when the rotating part 20 rotates more than 90 degrees relative to the fixed part 10, the sliding part 50 will be driven by the connecting part 40 to slide relative to the ring member 60, and the sliding part will The protrusion 52 of 50 slides out of the concave portion 61 along the slope 611 , and a first gap D1 is formed between the sliding member 50 and the ring member 60 in the direction of the central axis C. As shown in FIG. In this way, the torque element S can be compressed to increase its torque resistance (Torque Resistance), so that the user can feel a first torque resistance value after the opening angle is greater than 90 degrees, wherein the first torque resistance value greater than the aforementioned preset torque resistance value.

Next, please refer to Fig. 19-Fig. 22 together, wherein Fig. 19 and Fig. 21 show the schematic diagrams of different viewing angles when the rotating member 20 is rotated by a small angle in the closing direction from the state of Fig. 15 and Fig. 17 relative to the fixed member 10, and Fig. 20, Fig. 22 shows enlarged views of parts A7 and A8 in Fig. 19 and Fig. 21, respectively. As shown in Figures 19-22, when the user finishes using and rotates the rotating member 20 relative to the fixing member 10 in a closing direction (reverse to the aforementioned opening direction) by a small angle, the rotating member 20 will immediately drive the connecting member 40 rotates around the central axis C. At this time, the protrusion 41 of the connector 40 will climb up along the slope 513 on the left side of the groove 51 and leave the bottom of the groove 51, and the side wall 412 of the protrusion 41 will touch to the abutment surface 512 of the sliding part 50 (as shown in FIG. 20 ), since the angle between the rotating part 20 and the fixing part 10 is greater than 90 degrees at this time, and the sliding part 50 has not been driven by the connecting part 40 in the closing direction, Therefore, the protrusion 52 of the slider 50 will still be located outside the recess 61 (as shown in FIG. 22 ), and there is still the aforementioned first gap D1 between the slider 50 and the annular member 60 in the direction of the central axis C. .

At the same time, since the protruding portion 41 climbs up along the slope 513 of the groove 51, a second gap D2 is additionally generated between the sliding member 50 and the connecting member 40 in the direction of the central axis C of the pivotal member 30, If the torsion element S is compressed by the influence of the first and second gaps D1 and D2 at the same time, its torque resistance (TorqueResistance) can be further improved, and the user can feel the strength when closing the notebook computer. A larger second torsional resistance value, wherein the second torsional resistance value is greater than the aforementioned first torsional resistance value.

Finally, please refer to Fig. 23-Fig. 26 together, in which Fig. 23 and Fig. 25 show the schematic diagrams of different viewing angles when the rotating member 20 is rotated from the state of Fig. 19 and Fig. 21 to an angle of 90 degrees relative to the fixed member 10 in the closing direction. 24 and Fig. 26 respectively represent enlarged views of parts A9 and A10 in Fig. 23 and Fig. 25 . As shown in Fig. 23-Fig. 26, during the process that the rotating member 20 continues to rotate relative to the fixed member 10 from the state of Fig. 19 and Fig. 21 along the aforementioned closing direction (the opposite of the opening direction) to an angle of 90 degrees, the connection The member 40 pushes the sliding member 50 (as shown in FIG. 24 ) to rotate around the central axis C through the side wall 412 of the protruding part 41, and makes the aforementioned protrusion 52 slide into the recessed part 61 along the slope 611 (as shown in FIG. 26 ).

It should be understood that at this moment, the first gap D1 disappears, while the second gap D2 still exists, so that the user can perform the closing action when the angle between the rotating part 20 and the fixing part 10 is less than 90 degrees. , can still feel a third torsional resistance value, and the third torsional resistance value is smaller than the aforementioned second torsional resistance value, so as to take into account the comfort and safety of the user when closing the notebook computer.

Although the embodiments of the present invention and their advantages have been disclosed above, it should be understood that those skilled in the art can make changes, substitutions and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. In addition, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the process, machine, manufacture, material composition, device, method and steps in the specific embodiments described in the description, and anyone skilled in the art can understand from the disclosure of the present invention Processes, machines, manufactures, compositions of matter, devices, methods and steps developed at present or in the future can be used in accordance with the present invention as long as they can perform substantially the same functions or obtain substantially the same results in the embodiments described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention includes the above-mentioned process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, device, method and steps. In addition, each claim constitutes an individual embodiment, and the scope of the present invention also includes combinations of the individual claims and the embodiments.

Although the present invention is disclosed above with the aforementioned several preferred embodiments, they are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the technical field to which the present invention belongs may make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be defined by the claims. Furthermore, each claim constitutes a separate embodiment, and combinations of various claims and embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. A pivot mechanism, comprising: a fixing piece; a rotating part; a pivotal member pivotally connects the fixed member and the rotating member and has a central axis; a ring member sleeved on the pivot member and having a recess; and A hollow sliding part is sleeved on the pivoting part and located between the ring member and the rotating part, wherein the sliding part has a protrusion, and the protrusion is accommodated in the recess, when the rotating When the part rotates around the central axis in an opening direction relative to the fixed part, the rotating part drives the sliding part to rotate relative to the ring member, so that the protrusion slides out of the recess, and then the sliding part and the The ring member generates a first gap in the direction of the central axis. 2. The pivot joint mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the recess has an inclined surface, and when the rotating member drives the sliding member to rotate relative to the ring member, the protrusion slides out of the recess along the inclined surface . 3. The pivoting mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the width of the concave portion is greater than the width of the protrusion. 4. The pivot mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ring member has a non-circular through hole, and the pivot member passes through the through hole to restrict the ring member from rotating relative to the pivot member. 5. The pivoting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the pivoting mechanism further comprises a connecting piece sleeved on the pivoting piece and connected to the rotating piece, wherein the connecting piece has a protrusion, and the The sliding part has a groove, and the protrusion is accommodated in the groove. 6. The pivot joint mechanism as claimed in claim 5, wherein the groove has an inclined surface, and when the rotating member rotates around the central axis in the opposite direction of the opening direction relative to the fixing member, the rotating member drives the connecting member The member rotates relative to the sliding member, and makes the protrusion slide along the slope of the groove, so that a second gap is formed between the connecting member and the sliding member in the direction of the central axis. 7. The pivoting mechanism as claimed in claim 6, wherein the pivoting mechanism further comprises a torsion element sleeved on the pivot member and a locking member, the torsion element is arranged between the locking member and the ring member between, and the locking member is fixed on the pivot member to limit the torsion element to a predetermined position on the central axis. 8. The pivot joint mechanism according to claim 7, wherein when the angle between the rotating member and the fixing member is less than 90 degrees and the rotating member rotates along the opening direction relative to the fixing member, the torsion element generates A preset torsional resistance value, when the rotating member rotates more than 90 degrees in the opening direction relative to the fixing member and the rotating member rotates in the opening direction relative to the fixing member, the sliding member and the ring member The first gap is formed in the direction of the central axis, so that the torsion element produces a first torsion resistance value, wherein the first torsion resistance value is greater than the preset torsion resistance value. 9. The pivot joint mechanism as claimed in claim 8, wherein when the angle between the rotating member and the fixing member exceeds 90 degrees and the rotating member rotates in the opposite direction relative to the fixing member along the opening direction, the The connecting piece drives the sliding piece to rotate around the central axis, so that the protrusion slides along the slope of the groove, and the connecting piece and the sliding piece form a second gap in the direction of the central axis, so that The torsional element generates a second torsional resistance value, wherein the second torsional resistance value is greater than the first torsional resistance value. 10. The pivot joint mechanism according to claim 9, wherein when the rotating member rotates in the opposite direction relative to the fixing member along the opening direction until the angle between the rotating member and the fixing member is equal to 90 degrees, the The connecting piece drives the sliding piece to rotate around the central axis, so that the protrusion of the sliding piece slides into the recessed portion, and the torsion element produces a third torsional resistance value, wherein the third torsional resistance value is smaller than the second Torque resistance value.

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