TWI577268B - Portable electronic device - Google Patents

Description

Portable electronic device

The present invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to a portable electronic device.

Because notebooks offer the same features as personal desktops (PCs) and are lightweight and easy to carry around, they are widely used by consumers. Generally speaking, a notebook computer is composed of two bodies, one of which is a host and the other is a display. The host is configured with a keyboard group for use as a user interface. The display is pivoted on the host, and the display is closed on the host or unfolded relative to the host through the rotation of the display relative to the host.

Most of the monitors equipped with traditional notebook computers are flat-panel displays. In order to meet the needs of users (for example, surround visual effects), there are also notebook computers that use curved displays. When the notebook is equipped with a curved display and the curved display is closed on the main unit, the curved display creates a gap with the main unit. When an external force is applied to a curved display, the curved display is likely to be damaged by the force of external force. Therefore, how to improve the structural strength of the curved display or to configure the auxiliary structure to provide the effect of supporting the curved display is an urgent problem to be solved.

The invention provides a portable electronic device which can have good structural strength as a whole.

The present invention provides a portable electronic device including a main body, a curved display, at least one first magnetic member, at least one support member, and at least one second magnetic member. The curved display is pivoted on the main unit. The first magnetic member is disposed on the curved display. The support member is movably disposed on the main body. When the curved display is unfolded relative to the mainframe, the support is hidden within the mainframe. The second magnetic member is disposed on the support. When the curved display is closed on the mainframe, there is a gap between the curved display and the host. The second magnetic member and the first magnetic member are attracted to each other to drive the support member to move relative to the main body such that a portion of the support member moves out of the main body and moves into the gap to thereby abut the curved display.

Based on the above, when the portable electronic device of the present invention is in a closed state, there is a gap between the curved display and the host, and a part of the support removed from the main body moves into the gap and thereby abuts the curved display. Therefore, when an external force is applied to the curved display, the curved display can be supported by the support and is less susceptible to damage by external force. In other words, the entirety of the portable electronic device of the present invention can have good structural strength.

The above described features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description.

1 is a schematic diagram of a portable electronic device in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the invention. 2 is a schematic diagram of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1 in a closed state. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1 taken along line A-A. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the portable electronic device of FIG. 2 taken along line B-B. Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 , in the embodiment, the portable electronic device 100 includes a host 110 , a curved display 120 , at least one first magnetic member 130 , at least one support member 140 , and at least one second magnetic member 150. The portable electronic device 100 is, for example, a notebook computer. The host 110 is provided with a keyboard group (not shown). The curved display 120 is pivoted on the host 110. Generally, the curved display 120 can be assembled with the host 110 through a hinge (not shown) to be rotated relative to the main body 110 through a hinge (not shown), thereby being in an unfolded state (as shown in FIG. 1). The transition between closed states (shown in Figure 2).

The first magnetic member 130 is disposed on the curved display 120, wherein the first magnetic member 130 can be a carrier frame in the curved display 120. The aforementioned load-bearing frame may be an electrogalvanized steel sheet (SECC) or a cold-rolled galvanized steel sheet (SGCC), or other iron-containing metal members, so that it can be attracted by magnetic force. That is, the first magnetic member 130 is, for example, a paramagnetic substance that does not have permanent magnetism. The support member 140 is movably disposed on the host 110 and located on one side of the host 110. The material of the support member 140 can be plastic and can be produced by injection molding. The second magnetic member 150 is disposed on the support member 140. The second magnetic member 150 can be a permanent magnet and can be formed on one end of the support member 140 by means of a double material. In other embodiments, the first magnetic member may be a permanent magnet, and the second magnetic member is, for example, a paramagnetic material that does not have permanent magnetism, or the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member have two magnetic phases. Different permanent magnets. In addition, the present invention does not limit the second magnetic member to be formed on the support member in a double-package manner. In other embodiments, the second magnetic member may be fixed to one end of the support member by gluing, locking or welding. unit.

When the curved display 120 is unfolded relative to the main body 110, the support member 140 and the second magnetic member 150 are hidden in the main body 110. In the present embodiment, the main body 110 includes a housing 111 having a bottom portion 112, a top portion 113, a side wall portion 114, and at least one first opening 115. The bottom portion 112 is opposite the top portion 113, and the side wall portion 114 connects the bottom portion 112 with the top portion 113. The first opening 115 is located on the top portion 113, wherein the support member 140 and the second magnetic member 150 are adapted to be removed or moved into the housing 111 via the first opening 115. On the other hand, the portable electronic device 100 further includes at least one elastic member 160, such as a tension spring. The elastic member 160 is connected to the support member, wherein the second magnetic member 150 and the elastic member 160 are respectively located on opposite sides of the support member 140. As shown in FIG. 3, the elastic member 160 connects the support member 140 with the bottom portion 112, and the second magnetic member 150 is adjacent to the first opening 115.

The support member 140 has an extension portion 141 and a first hook 142. The extension portion 141 and the first hook 142 are located between the second magnetic member 150 and the elastic member 160, and the extension portion 141 is located at the first hook 142 and elastic. Between pieces 160. The housing 111 also has a second opening 116 and a second hook 117. The second opening 116 and the second hook 117 are both located on the side wall portion 114 , wherein the second opening 116 is located between the second hook 117 and the bottom portion 112 . As shown in FIG. 3, the extension 141 of the support member 140 can pass through the side wall portion 114 via the second opening 116. In other words, the size of the second opening 116 can be used to determine the travel of the support member 140 relative to the housing 111. On the other hand, the first hook 142 of the support member 140 corresponds to the second hook 117. When both the support member 140 and the second magnetic member 150 are hidden in the housing 111, and the elastic member 160 is not elastically deformed, the extension portion 141 and the first hook 142 are located below the second hook 117. The extension 141 and the first hook 142 are both located between the second hook 117 and the bottom 112. At this time, the first slope 142a of the first hook 142 is forward to the second slope 117a of the second hook 117.

In the embodiment, the portable electronic device 100 further includes at least one switch member 170 , wherein the switch member 170 is connected to the extension portion 141 , and the side wall portion 114 is located between the switch member 170 and the support member 140 . In detail, the switch member 170 is located outside the housing 111, and the size of the switch member 170 is, for example, larger than the size of the second opening 116. Therefore, during the movement of the switch member 170 with the support member 140 relative to the housing 111, the second opening 116 can be blocked by the switch member 170 to maintain the consistency of the appearance of the portable electronic device 100, as shown in FIG. As shown in Figure 4.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 4 , when the curved display 120 is closed on the host 110 , the curved display 120 has a gap G with the host 110 . Meanwhile, under the attraction of the first magnetic member 130 and the second magnetic member 150, the support member 140 can be driven by the magnetic force to move relative to the main body 110, so that the partial support member 140 moves out of the housing 111 via the first opening 115 and Moves into the gap G and thus against the curved display 120. In detail, when the partial support 140 moves out of the housing 111 via the first opening 115 and moves into the gap G, the first hook 142 moves toward the first opening 115 through the second hook 117, and the elastic member 160 is caused. Produces elastic deformation. At this time, the second hook 117 is located between the first hook 142 and the extending portion 141. The elastic restoring force of the elastic member 160 drives the support member 140 toward the bottom and the first plane 142b of the first hook 142 abuts against the second plane 117b of the second hook 117. The first plane 142b is perpendicular to the support member 140, the second plane 117b is perpendicular to the sidewall portion 114, and the first plane 142b and the second plane 117b are parallel to each other.

By the engagement relationship (or structural interference) between the first hook 142 and the second hook 117, the partial support member 140 can pass through the first opening 115 and protrude into the gap G to support the curved surface. Display 120. For example, when an external force is applied to the curved display 120, the curved display 120 can be supported by the support 140 and is less susceptible to damage by external force. In this embodiment, the first flat surface 142b of the first hook 142 abuts against the second flat surface 117b of the second hook 117, so that the first hook 142 and the second hook 117 are in cooperation with each other. The invention is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the first hook can be inclined to the inclined surface of the second hook by the inclined surface of the support member, wherein the two inclined surfaces are parallel to each other, so that the first hook and the second hook are opposite to each other. The hooks are snapped together.

On the other hand, the portable electronic device 100 further includes at least one buffer member 180. The buffer member 180 is disposed on the second magnetic member 150, and the second magnetic member 150 is located between the buffer member 180 and the support member 140. Therefore, when a portion of the support member 140 protrudes out of the first opening 115 and protrudes into the gap G, the support member 140 can pass through the buffer member 180 against the curved display 120. The material of the buffer member 180 may be rubber or other suitable person to prevent the support member 140 from directly contacting the curved display 120 to cause damage to the curved display 120.

Figures 5A through 5C illustrate various modes of actuation for retracting the support of Figure 4 into the main body, respectively. Referring to FIG. 5A, the user can slightly deform the support member 140 by pressing the switch member 170, thereby releasing the engagement relationship (or structural interference) between the first hook 142 and the second hook 117. When the first hook 142 and the second hook 117 are separated from each other and do not abut each other, the elastic restoring force of the elastic member 160 drives the support member 140 to move toward the bottom portion 112, so that the buffer member 180 and the second magnetic member 150 pass through the first An opening 115 is moved into the housing 111 to return to the state shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 5B , the user can horizontally move the support member 140 away from the side wall portion 114 by pressing the switch member 170 , thereby releasing the engagement relationship between the first hook 142 and the second hook 117 ( Or structural interference). When the first hook 142 and the second hook 117 are separated from each other and do not abut each other, the elastic restoring force of the elastic member 160 drives the support member 140 to move toward the bottom portion 112, so that the buffer member 180 and the second magnetic member 150 pass through the first An opening 115 is moved into the housing 111 to return to the state shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 5C, the user can move the support member 140 obliquely away from the side wall portion 114 by pressing the switch member 170, thereby releasing the engagement relationship between the first hook 142 and the second hook 117. (or structural interference). When the first hook 142 and the second hook 117 are separated from each other and do not abut each other, the elastic restoring force of the elastic member 160 drives the support member 140 to move toward the bottom portion 112, so that the buffer member 180 and the second magnetic member 150 pass through the first An opening 115 is moved into the housing 111 to return to the state shown in FIG. It should be noted that in order to achieve the operation mode shown in FIG. 5C, the geometrical dimensions or the movement stroke of each member may be adjusted.

In summary, when the portable electronic device of the present invention is in a closed state, there is a gap between the curved display and the host, through the second magnetic member on the support member and the first magnetic attraction on the curved display. The mutual attraction of the pieces drives the support relative to the main body such that a portion of the support moves out of the main body and into the aforementioned gap, thereby against the curved display. Therefore, when an external force is applied to the curved display, the curved display can be supported by the support and is less susceptible to damage by external force. In other words, the entirety of the portable electronic device of the present invention can have good structural strength.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some changes and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

100‧‧‧Portable electronic devices

110‧‧‧Host

111‧‧‧Shell

112‧‧‧ bottom

113‧‧‧ top

114‧‧‧ Sidewall

115‧‧‧ first opening

116‧‧‧second opening

117‧‧‧Second card

117a‧‧‧second slope

117b‧‧‧ second plane

120‧‧‧ curved display

130‧‧‧First magnetic parts

140‧‧‧Support

141‧‧‧Extension

142‧‧‧ first card hook

142a‧‧‧ first slope

142b‧‧‧ first plane

150‧‧‧Second magnetic parts

160‧‧‧Flexible parts

170‧‧‧Switches

180‧‧‧ cushioning parts

G‧‧‧ gap

1 is a schematic diagram of a portable electronic device in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the invention. 2 is a schematic diagram of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1 in a closed state. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1 taken along line A-A. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the portable electronic device of FIG. 2 taken along line B-B. Figures 5A through 5C illustrate various modes of actuation for retracting the support of Figure 4 into the main body, respectively.

110‧‧‧Host

111‧‧‧Shell

112‧‧‧ bottom

113‧‧‧ top

114‧‧‧ Sidewall

115‧‧‧ first opening

116‧‧‧second opening

117‧‧‧Second card

117b‧‧‧ second plane

120‧‧‧ curved display

130‧‧‧First magnetic parts

140‧‧‧Support

141‧‧‧Extension

142‧‧‧ first card hook

142b‧‧‧ first plane

150‧‧‧Second magnetic parts

160‧‧‧Flexible parts

170‧‧‧Switches

180‧‧‧ cushioning parts

G‧‧‧ gap

Claims (10)

A portable electronic device includes: a host; a curved display pivotally disposed on the host; at least one first magnetic member disposed on the curved display: at least one support member movably disposed on the host The support member is hidden in the main body when the curved display is unfolded relative to the main body; and at least one second magnetic member is disposed on the support member when the curved display is closed on the main body, the curved surface The display has a gap with the main body, the second magnetic member and the first magnetic member are attracted to each other to drive the support member to move relative to the main body, so that a portion of the support member moves out of the main body and moves to the gap. Inside, and then against the curved display. The portable electronic device of claim 1, further comprising: at least one elastic member connected to the support member, wherein the second magnetic member and the elastic member are respectively located on opposite sides of the support member. The portable electronic device of claim 2, wherein the main body comprises a casing having a bottom portion, a top portion, a side wall portion and at least one first opening, the bottom portion being opposite to the top portion The side wall portion connects the bottom portion and the top portion, the first opening is located on the top portion, the elastic member connects the support member and the bottom portion, and the second magnetic member is adjacent to the first opening. The portable electronic device of claim 3, wherein the support member has a first hook, the first hook is located between the second magnetic member and the elastic member, and the housing is further The utility model has a second hook, and the second hook is located on the side wall portion and corresponds to the first hook. The portable electronic device of claim 4, wherein a first plane of the first hook is reached when a portion of the support member moves out of the housing through the first opening and moves into the gap Relying on a second plane of the second hook. The portable electronic device of claim 3, wherein the housing further has a second opening, the second opening is located on the side wall portion, the support member has an extension portion, and the extension portion is located at the first Between the two magnetic members and the elastic member, and passing through the side wall portion via the second opening. The portable electronic device of claim 6, further comprising: at least one switch member connecting the extension, wherein the side wall portion is located between the switch member and the support member. The portable electronic device of claim 2, wherein the elastic member is a tension spring. The portable electronic device of claim 1, further comprising: at least one buffer member disposed on the second magnetic member, wherein the second magnetic member is located between the buffer member and the support member, And the support member passes through the buffer member against the curved display. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first magnetic member is a ferrous metal member, and the second magnetic member is a magnet.