CN202394149U - clamshell electronics - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model discloses a flip-type electronic device, which comprises an upper component, a lower component and a soft outer coating. The soft outer coating has flexibility, and two ends of the soft outer coating are respectively coated on the upper component and the lower component. The soft outer coating includes a middle section. The intermediate section is between and separate from the upper and lower members. The intermediate section contains two chambers in parallel, which are isolated from each other. The soft outer coating further comprises two supporting sheet bodies which are respectively accommodated in the two cavities.

Description

clamshell electronics

technical field

The utility model relates to a flip-cover electronic device, in particular to a hinge-free flip-cover electronic device. the

Background technique

Since the appearance design of portable electronic products is still developing in the direction of being short, thin, and easy to carry, it is convenient for users to operate the portable electronic products while moving. the

Take the existing tablet PC (Tablet PC) as an example, because the tablet PC (Tablet PC) has the characteristics of thin and light appearance and easy to carry, it can provide users with the functions of handwriting and screen input on the screen of the tablet PC. the

However, since most tablet computers do not have physical keyboards, users who are used to using physical keyboards in the past are not used to it, and cannot perform input operations smoothly and naturally, and need to purchase a compatible keyboard for use together. When the user uses the tablet computer together with the keyboard, the tablet computer can stand on the keyboard and be used as a notebook computer. the

However, when the tablet computer stands on the keyboard, it is often necessary to rely on an independent base or stand to assist the tablet computer to stand up, so as to avoid damage caused by the tablet computer tipping over when the center of gravity is unstable. the

In view of this, the tablet computer still has room for improvement and innovation to address this inconvenience. the

Utility model content

The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a clamshell electronic device to solve the above-mentioned inconveniences and troubles, and further omit the use of complex structure pivot elements. the

In order to solve the above object, the utility model provides a flip-type electronic device, the flip-type electronic device includes:

upper part;

lower part;

Soft outer cover, flexible, consisting of:

a first section clad on one side of the upper part;

The second section is coated on one side of the lower part;

The middle section is between the first section and the second section and is separated from the upper part and the lower part, and the middle section includes a first chamber and a second chamber juxtaposed therein , the first chamber and the second chamber are isolated from each other by an interval fold line;

The first supporting sheet is accommodated in the first chamber and between the first section and the second chamber; and

The second supporting sheet is accommodated in the second chamber,

Wherein, when the upper part stands on the side of the lower part facing away from the second section, and pushes the middle section toward the direction of the middle section, the middle section is bent at the interval folding line, so that The part of the middle section with the first cavity is directly attached to the first section, and the first supporting sheet abuts against the second supporting sheet, and the second supporting sheet abuts against the second region section, the upper part is supported on the lower part. the

Specifically, when the upper part stands on the side of the lower part facing away from the second section, and before pushing against the middle section, the two opposite side edges of the first support sheet respectively abut against the soft outer covering layer. The second support sheet and the upper part; on the contrary, when the upper part stands on the side of the lower part facing away from the second section and pushes the middle section, the two opposite surfaces of the first support sheet are respectively separated by soft The outer coating is against the second support sheet and the first section. the

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the lower part includes: a position-limiting groove recessed on the surface of the lower part facing away from the second section, for a side edge of the upper part to abut against it. the

In another embodiment, the upper part includes at least one first magnetic induction element, the first magnetic induction element is located on the side edge of the upper part, and the lower part further includes a second magnetic induction element, and the second magnetic induction element is located in the limiting groove Inside the slot, and corresponding to the position of the first magnetic sensing element. the

In yet another embodiment, the lower part includes: a raised portion located on a side of the lower part adjacent to the middle section; a placement area formed on the surface of the lower part facing away from the second section for leveling Put the upper part. the

In addition, in yet another embodiment, the upper part is a screen, the lower part is a computer host, and the computer host has a keyboard; or, the upper part is a tablet computer, the tablet computer has a screen, and the lower part is a keyboard. the

In yet another embodiment, the soft outer covering layer is a leather layer, a cloth layer or a plastic film layer. At least one of the first supporting sheet and the second supporting sheet is a metal sheet or a plastic sheet. the

As mentioned above, the clamshell electronic device of the present invention has at least the following advantages:

1. The clamshell electronic device of the present invention omits the complex structure of the pivot element, and can still provide the function of assembling or closing, thereby reducing the cost and beautifying the appearance. the

2. The clamshell electronic device of the present invention can achieve the function of adjusting the viewing angle in two stages by changing the inclination of the upper part on the lower part. the

3. The clamshell electronic device of the present invention provides convenient operation and storage. the

4. The clamshell electronic device of the present invention improves the convenience and safety during display. the

Description of drawings

In order to make the above and other purposes, features, advantages and embodiments of the present utility model more obvious and understandable, the detailed description of the accompanying drawings is as follows:

Fig. 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the flip-top electronic device according to the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a kind of unfolded schematic diagram of the flip-top electronic device of the present invention according to this embodiment;

Fig. 3 is a side view viewed toward the direction D1 of Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 is another kind of unfolded schematic diagram of the flip-top electronic device of the present invention according to this embodiment;

Fig. 5 is a side view observed toward the direction D2 of Fig. 4;

FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a clamshell electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention. the

Description of main component symbols

100: Clamshell Electronics

200: upper part

210: The first side

220: The second side

230: The third side

240: screen

250: The first magnetic induction element

300: lower part

310: The Fourth Side

320: Fifth Side

330: Sixth Side

340: Raised part

350: drop zone

360: keyboard

370: limit groove

380: The second magnetic induction element

400: Soft outer cover

410: Section 1

420: Second section

430: middle section

431: First chamber

432: Second chamber

433: Interval polyline

440: The first supporting sheet

450: The second supporting sheet

θ1: first angle

θ2: second angle

A1, A2: axis

Q: Boundary

D1, D2, r1, r2: direction

Detailed ways

The following will clearly illustrate the spirit of the utility model with the accompanying drawings and detailed descriptions. After understanding the preferred embodiments of the utility model, those who are familiar with the technology can change and modify the technology taught by the utility model. Do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present utility model. the

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a clamshell electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating the development of the clamshell electronic device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. the

The clamshell electronic device 100 includes an upper part 200 , a lower part 300 and a soft outer cover 400 . The soft outer covering layer 400 is flexible, and its two ends are respectively connected to the upper part 200 and the lower part 300 , so that the upper part 200 and the lower part 300 are connected to each other through the soft outer covering layer 400 . Like this, the utility model does not need the pivot element of complicated structure, just can make upper part 200 stand on the one side of lower part 300 after unfolding, or lay flat on one side of lower part 300 after being covered. the

Specifically, the upper part 200 is roughly in the form of a board, including a first surface 210 and a second surface 220 opposite to each other, and a plurality of third surfaces 230 surrounding the first surface 210 and the second surface 220, any third surface The area of the surface 230 is smaller than that of one of the first surface 210 and the second surface 220 , so the third surface 230 is referred to as the side edge of the upper part 200 hereinafter. The lower part 300 is roughly in the form of a plate, including a fourth surface 310 and a fifth surface 320 opposite to each other, and a plurality of sixth surfaces 330 surrounding the fourth surface 310 and the fifth surface 320. The area of any sixth surface 330 The area is smaller than one of the fourth surface 310 and the fifth surface 320 , so the sixth surface 330 is referred to as the side edge of the lower part 300 hereinafter. the

In this embodiment, the lower part 300 includes a protruding part 340, and the protruding part 340 is located on the edge of the fourth surface 310 of the lower part 300, so that the fourth surface 310 of the lower part 300 can be formed relative to the rest of the protruding part 340 A placement area 350 , the placement area 350 can be used for the upper part 200 to be laid flat on the lower part 300 after being covered, or to stand on the lower part 300 after being unfolded. the

In addition, the lower part 300 also includes a limiting groove 370 . The limit groove 370 is linearly recessed at the position of the placement area 350, allowing one side edge of the upper part 200 (that is, one of the third surfaces 230) to abut against or extend into the lower part after the upper part 200 is unfolded. 300 on the limit groove 370. However, the clamshell electronic device 100 described in the present invention is not limited thereto, that is, the placement area 350 may not have a limiting groove 370, so that the unfolded upper part 200 can allow one side edge ( That is, one of the third surfaces 230 ) directly abuts against the surface of the fourth surface 310 of the lower part 300 . the

The clamshell electronic device 100 described in the present invention is not limited to the type of the electronic device, for example, it can be one of a tablet computer, a notebook computer, a mobile phone, a video camera, a game machine, and a language translator. For example, if the upper part 200 is a screen 240 or a tablet computer with a screen 240, the window of the screen 240 is located on the first surface 210, and the lower part 300 is a keyboard 360 or a computer host with a keyboard 360, then The keyboard 360 is located on the fourth surface 310 . the

The soft outer covering layer 400 is thin-skinned and integrally divided into a first section 410 , a second section 420 and a middle section 430 . The first section 410 covers part of the second surface 220 of the upper part 200 . For example, the first section 410 of the soft outer covering layer 400 can be selected to be fixedly pasted or sandwiched on a portion of the second surface 220 of the upper member 200 , however, the present invention is not limited thereto. the

The second section 420 covers the entire fifth surface 320 of the lower part 300 . Furthermore, the second section 420 is fixedly covered on the fifth surface 320 and the protruding portion 340 of the lower part 300 (ie one of the sixth surfaces 330 ). For example, the second section 420 can be selected to be pasted or sandwiched on the fifth surface 320 and the raised portion 340 of the lower part 300 (ie one of the sixth surfaces 330), however, the present invention is not limited thereto. the

The middle section 430 is between the first section 410 and the second section 420, and is juxtaposed with the first section 410 and the second section 420, and the middle section 430 is not fixed on the upper part 200 and The lower part 300 can be separated from the upper part 200 and the lower part 300 . In addition, the soft outer covering layer 400 is not solid in the middle section 430 , but contains a first chamber 431 and a second chamber 432 juxtaposed therein. The first chamber 431 and the second chamber 432 are isolated from each other by a partition line 433 . A first support sheet 440 is disposed in the first chamber 431 , and a second support sheet 450 is disposed in the second chamber 432 . The first supporting sheet 440 is located between the first section 410 and the second chamber 432 , and its area is smaller than that of the second supporting sheet 450 . the

Specifically, the soft outer covering layer 400 can be a flexible material such as a leather layer, a cloth layer or a plastic film layer, etc., however, the present invention is not limited thereto. The first supporting sheet 440 can be, for example, a metal sheet or a hard plastic sheet, and the second supporting sheet 450 can be, for example, a metal sheet or a hard plastic sheet, however, the present invention is not limited thereto. the

In this way, when the upper part 200 is placed flat on the placement area 350 of the lower part 300 after being covered, the first surface 210 of the upper part 200 faces the fourth surface 310 of the lower part 300, and the soft outer covering layer 400 The middle section 430 can detachably cover the second surface 220 of the upper part 200 and the raised part 340 of the lower part 300 at the same time. In this way, the present invention can look like a traditional clamshell electronic device. the

Conversely, see Figure 2. When the upper part 200 is turned up, not only the screen 240 of the upper part 200 and the keyboard 360 of the lower part 300 are exposed, but also the middle section 430 of the soft outer covering layer 400 is exposed from the second surface 220 and the lower part of the upper part 200 at the same time. The raised portion 340 of the component 300 separates. At this time, one side edge of the upper part 200 can be limited in the limiting groove 370 of the lower part 300 for using the screen 240 of the upper part 200 and the keyboard 360 of the lower part 300 . In addition, the user can adjust the inclination angle of the upper part 200 or the viewing angle of the screen 240 of the upper part 200 by using the inclination of the upper part 200 toward the middle section 430 of the soft outer covering layer 400 . the

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , FIG. 3 is a side view viewed from the direction D1 in FIG. 2 . the

Specifically, when the user vertically places one side edge of the upper part 200 in the limiting groove 370 of the lower part 300, the user can define the long axis direction of the limiting groove 370 as an axis A1, The upper part 200 is rotated toward the direction r1 of the middle section 430 relative to the axis A1 to change the inclination angle of the upper part 200 or the viewing angle of the screen 240 of the upper part 200 . the

When the upper part 200 is inclined, and there is a first angle θ1 between the second surface 220 of the upper part 200 and the fourth surface 310 of the lower part 300, due to the second supporting sheet 450 in the second chamber 432 directly against the second section 420 of the soft outer covering 400 , and one side of the first support sheet 440 is in contact with the first chamber 431 through the soft outer covering 400 (such as the interval fold line 433 ). The second support sheet 450, the other side of the first support sheet 440 abuts against the second surface 220 of the upper part 200 through the soft outer coating 400 in the first chamber 431, so the first support sheet The body 440 and the second supporting body 450 can support the upper part 200 to stand on the lower part 300 . the

Furthermore, referring to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of another development of the clamshell electronic device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a side view viewed in the direction D2 of FIG. 4 . the

When the user continues to rotate the upper part 200 toward the direction r1 of the middle section 430 again, the second surface 220 of the upper part 200 further forms a second angle θ2 smaller than the first angle θ1 with the fourth surface 310 of the lower part 300 At this time, the position of the upper part 200 can be changed, or the viewing angle of the screen 240 of the upper part 200 can be viewed. the

Specifically, the middle section 430 of the soft outer covering layer 400 is pushed and bent with the spaced fold line 433 as the fold line, so that the first support sheet 440 is bent along the boundary line Q between the middle section 430 and the first section 410 . is an axis A2 (as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 ), and relative to this axis A2, it is turned in the direction r2 of the second surface 220 of the upper part 200 (as shown in FIG. 3 ), until the middle section 430 has a first cavity The part of the chamber 431 is directly attached to the first section 410 of the soft outer coating 400, so that the first support piece 440 in the middle section 430 of the soft outer coating 400 is parallel to the first section 410 (As shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5). the

Because the second support sheet 450 in the second chamber 432 is still directly against the second section 420, and the first support sheet 440 in the first chamber 431 is stacked against the second support sheet 450 and the first support sheet 450. Between the first section 410 , two opposite surfaces of the first support sheet 440 in the first chamber 431 abut against the second support sheet 450 and the first section 410 through the soft outer covering layer 400 respectively. Therefore, the upper part 200 can still be supported by the first support sheet 440 and the second support sheet 450 , and stand on the lower part 300 . the

Referring to FIG. 6 , FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a clamshell electronic device 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention. the

In another embodiment, the upper part 200 includes one or more first magnetic induction elements 250 , and the first magnetic induction elements 250 are located on the side edge of the upper part 200 . The lower part 300 further includes one or more second magnetic sensing elements 380 distributed in the limiting groove 370 and respectively corresponding to the positions of the first magnetic sensing elements 250 . the

In this way, when the user places the side edge of the upper part 200 in the limiting groove 370 of the lower part 300, due to the attraction between the first magnetic induction element 250 and the second magnetic induction element 380, the upper part 200 will The side edge can be limited in the limiting groove 370 of the lower part 300 to provide a connection like a pivot. the

It should be defined that one of the first magnetic sensing element 250 and the second magnetic sensing element 380 must be a magnetic element, such as a permanent magnet (such as a natural magnet, etc.), a non-permanent magnet (such as an electromagnet, etc.). the

If both the first magnetic sensing element 250 and the second magnetic sensing element 380 are magnetic elements, the first magnetic sensing element 250 and the second magnetic sensing element 380 are magnetically attracted to each other. If one of the first magnetic induction element 250 and the second magnetic induction element 380 is a magnetic element, then the other of the first magnetic induction element 250 and the second magnetic induction element 380 is a metal element that can be magnetically attracted. For example, steel, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, etc.; or, the above-mentioned alloy; or, the above-mentioned gold-plated metal, etc. the

As mentioned above, the clamshell electronic device of the present invention has at least the following advantages:

1. The clamshell electronic device of the present invention omits the complex structure of the pivot element, and can still provide the function of assembling or closing, thereby reducing the cost and beautifying the appearance. the

2. The clamshell electronic device of the present invention can achieve the function of adjusting the viewing angle in two stages by changing the inclination of the upper part on the lower part. the

3. The clamshell electronic device of the present invention provides convenient operation and storage. the

4. The clamshell electronic device of the present invention improves the convenience and safety during display. the

To sum up, the clamshell electronic device of this utility model is advanced, novel, and industrially applicable, and meets the requirements for utility model patent application. I sincerely appreciate the convenience of reviewing and granting a patent as soon as possible. the

Claims (10)

1. a cover-lifting type electronic device is characterized in that, this cover-lifting type electronic device comprises:

Upper-part;

Lower component;

Soft outer covering layer has pliability, comprises:

First section is coated on the one side of this upper-part;

Second section is coated on the one side of this lower component;

Centre portion between this first section and this second section, and separates from this upper-part and this lower component, comprises one first chamber arranged side by side and one second chamber in this centre portion, and broken line is isolated each other at interval through one for this first chamber and this second chamber;

First supports lamellar body, be placed in this first chamber, and between this first section and this second chamber; And

Second supports lamellar body, be placed in this second chamber,

Wherein, When this upper-part stands on the one side of this lower component back to this second section, and when the direction of this centre portion was pushed this centre portion, this centre portion was bent with this interval broken line; Make the part of this this first chamber of centre portion tool this first section of directly fitting; And against this second support lamellar body, this second support lamellar body is against this second section through this first support lamellar body, and this upper-part is supported on this lower component.

2. cover-lifting type electronic device as claimed in claim 1; It is characterized in that; When this upper-part stands on this lower component this face back to this second section; And push before this centre portion, this first support lamellar body two opposite side edges second support lamellar body and this upper-part across this soft outer covering layer against this respectively.

3. cover-lifting type electronic device as claimed in claim 1; It is characterized in that; When this upper-part stands on this lower component this face back to this second section; And push after this centre portion, this first support lamellar body two opposite faces second support lamellar body and this first section across this soft outer covering layer against this respectively.

4. cover-lifting type electronic device as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, this lower component comprises:

Spacing groove is arranged with this face in this lower component back to this second section, for a lateral margin of this upper-part on it.

5. cover-lifting type electronic device as claimed in claim 4; It is characterized in that; This upper-part comprises at least one first magnetic strength element, and this first magnetic strength element is positioned at this lateral margin of this upper-part, and this lower component also comprises one second magnetic strength element; This second magnetic strength element is positioned at this spacing groove, to position that should the first magnetic strength element.

6. cover-lifting type electronic device as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, this lower component comprises:

Lug boss is positioned at the side that this lower component is close to this centre portion;

Rest area is formed at this lower component this face back to this second section, in order to keep flat this upper-part.

7. cover-lifting type electronic device as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, this upper-part is a screen, and this lower component is a host computer, this host computer tool one keyboard.

8. cover-lifting type electronic device as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, this upper-part is a panel computer, this panel computer tool one screen, and this lower component is a keyboard.

9. cover-lifting type electronic device as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, this soft outer covering layer is a leather layer, a layer of cloth or a plastic cement rete.

10. cover-lifting type electronic device as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, one of them is a sheet metal or sheet at least for this first support lamellar body and this second support lamellar body.

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