CN103176517A - all-in-one computer - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an integrated computer, which can expand a data reading and/or writing device. The host and the display module are respectively arranged in the shell, and the display module is partially exposed out of the other side surface of the shell. The expansion module is provided with a bracket and a connecting interface arranged on the bracket, the bracket is arranged in the expansion groove and is coupled with the host machine through the connecting interface, so that the data reading and/or writing device is detachably arranged on the bracket through the expansion groove and is coupled with the connecting interface. The invention has the advantages of simultaneously considering the reduced volume of the integrated computer and providing the integrity of the expansion function of the related data reading and/or writing device and the convenience in installation.

Description

all-in-one computer

【Technical field】

The present invention relates to a computer, in particular to an all-in-one computer.

【Background technique】

Computer systems have become an indispensable part of modern life. With the advancement of technology and the needs of different applications, not only has there been rapid progress in hardware performance, but also multiple developments in the overall architecture. From desktop computers to The system (desk-top) to the notebook computer (lap-top) represent two different requirements of functionality and portability, and different system architectures can be developed. For example, the notebook computer continues to In detail, a more streamlined and thinner netbook or tablet computer has been developed, and the desktop computer system has also developed an all-in-one computer system architecture.

Due to the consistency of the relevant specifications of the desktop computer system, the user can freely expand or upgrade the relevant computer peripheral devices through the expansion interface on the host computer. For example, it is common to expand the hard disk device as the stored file data increases. Or a data reading and/or writing device such as an optical drive device. Generally, the system architecture of an all-in-one computer is an architecture that integrates the mainframe and display device of a traditional desktop computer. The design of the mainframe is added to the display device in an integrated manner. Since two different devices that were originally separate can be integrated, And achieve the advantage of compact size, and also reduce the inconvenience of many external connection lines, and also have a certain degree of convenience of mobile devices.

However, the conventional all-in-one computer also becomes complicated in structure because the host computer and the display device are integrated. Because the traditional mainframe is installed in an independent casing and does not share the casing with other relatively large peripheral devices, but the mainframe of the current all-in-one computer must be combined with the display device in the same casing. Therefore, The relevant circuit design is limited by the volume of the display device, such as the size of the screen, which is necessarily different from the traditional host, so that the convenient expansion functions of the original desktop computer cannot be completely transferred to the all-in-one computer device In fact, the common all-in-one computer device is subject to many restrictions and influences on expandable functions and interfaces.

For example, some all-in-one computers adopt a closed design, and all hardware devices are fixed on the host computer, so there is no space or interface for external connection or expansion and upgrading, so that some users face some special problems. When using requirements, such as larger video files, it is impossible to upgrade and use its data reading and/or writing devices, such as hard disk devices or optical disk devices, resulting in restrictions and inconveniences in use.

Although some all-in-one computers have external or expandable and upgradeable interface functions, due to the one-piece structure of the common all-in-one computer, it is often necessary to disassemble the entire case when disassembling and assembling the all-in-one computer. It can only be done after opening. Therefore, the process of disassembly and assembly is complicated and inconvenient, and it is easy to cause foreign matter or dust to enter the casing during the disassembly and assembly process, causing problems in the operation of the all-in-one computer in the future. Further, since the circuits of the all-in-one computer and the display device are integrated in the same housing, if the user expands or upgrades, the surrounding electronic components may be damaged due to contact with other circuits or components.

【Content of invention】

In view of the above problems, the present invention provides an all-in-one computer to solve the difficulties and difficulties faced when the above-mentioned conventional all-in-one computer cannot provide effective, convenient and safe expansion or upgrade for data reading and/or writing devices. Inconvenience and other issues.

The all-in-one computer disclosed in the present invention can be expanded with a data reading and/or writing device. The all-in-one computer includes a casing, a host, a display module and an expansion module. The casing has a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and the second side has an expansion slot. The host is disposed in the housing, the display module is disposed in the housing and coupled to the host, and part of the display module is exposed on the first side. The expansion module has a bracket and a connection interface arranged on the bracket. The bracket is arranged in the expansion slot, the connection interface is coupled to the host, and the data reading and/or writing device is detachably installed in the expansion slot. on the bracket and coupled to the connection interface.

In the all-in-one computer disclosed by the present invention, the connection interface includes a circuit board and a connector electrically disposed on the circuit board, and the connector is coupled to the host.

In the all-in-one computer disclosed in the present invention, the casing further includes a cover plate pivotally arranged on a side edge of the expansion slot and normally covering the expansion slot.

The all-in-one computer of the present invention further includes a stand pivotally mounted on the second side of the casing.

In the all-in-one computer of the present invention, an opening is formed on the first side of the casing, and the display module part is exposed through the opening.

The effect of the present invention is to take into account the compact size of the all-in-one computer and provide the completeness of the expansion function of the related data reading and/or writing device and the convenience of installation, because the integrated design allows the user to only need one device It can be used without needing to distinguish between the host computer and the display device and complicated connection between the host computer and the display device as in the traditional desktop computer system. In addition, the all-in-one computer of the present invention further adopts the structural design of expansion slots, expansion modules, and cover plates, in addition to retaining the functionality of data reading and/or writing devices, such as hard disk devices or optical disk devices, etc. , further allowing the user to directly and conveniently install the data reading and/or writing device in the all-in-one computer of the present invention through the expansion slot, without the need for complex and cumbersome assembly procedures, and at the same time prevent external foreign objects during the installation process Or dust enters the computer device during the assembly process of the data reading and/or writing device, and can also avoid the possible danger that the user touches other electronic devices or components in the computer system during the assembly process.

【Description of drawings】

The present invention will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

FIG. 1 is an exploded view of an all-in-one computer according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a three-dimensional schematic view of the all-in-one computer according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the use state of the all-in-one computer according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the use state of the all-in-one computer according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an exploded view of an all-in-one computer according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view of the use state of the all-in-one computer according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an all-in-one computer according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Description of main component symbols:

10, 20, 30 all-in-one computer

100 shell 110 first side

111 opening 120 second side

130 expansion slots 140 expansion modules

150 bays 200 hosts

210 connection interface 211 circuit board

212 connector 300 display module

400 data reading and/or writing device 500 cover plate

510 torsion spring 600 tripod

【Detailed ways】

The all-in-one computer disclosed in the present invention can be expanded with a data reading and/or writing device 400, which can be but not limited to an external hard disk device or an external optical disc device. In the following embodiments of the present invention, the data reading and/or writing device is used as an example for illustration, but it can be understood that the above-mentioned data reading and/or writing device type does not Not limited to the embodiments disclosed in the present invention, it can be a solid state drive (Solid State Drive, SSD), a general hard drive, or a hybrid optical drive (ODD).

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are respectively an exploded schematic view and a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the all-in-one computer 10 disclosed in the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 and FIG. A schematic diagram of the use state of the all-in-one computer 10 of the first embodiment.

The all-in-one computer 10 disclosed in the first embodiment of the present invention includes a casing 100, a host 200, a display module 300 and an expansion module 140. The casing 100 has a first side 110 and a second side opposite to each other. 120 , and an opening 111 is formed on the first side 110 , and an expansion slot 130 is formed on the second side 120 . The host 200 and the display module 300 are respectively disposed in the housing 100 , and the display module 300 is coupled to the host 200 in the housing 100 . The display module 300 may be, but not limited to, a liquid crystal display module. A display panel of the display module 300 is partially exposed through the opening 111 of the first side 110 , so as to display a picture of the host computer 200 to the outside of the all-in-one computer 10 through the opening 111 .

The expansion module 140 has a bracket 150 and a connection interface 210 arranged on the bracket 150. In the present invention, the connection interface 210 can be a peripheral component interface (PCI Express) or a universal serial bus (USB) interface. It can be understood that, the form of the connection interface 210 of the above-mentioned all-in-one computer 10 is not limited to the embodiment disclosed in the present invention. The bracket 150 is disposed in the expansion slot 130, and is coupled to the host 200 through the connection interface 210, wherein the connection interface 210 further includes a circuit board 211 and a connector 212 electrically disposed on the circuit board 211, and the connector 212 is coupled Connected to the host 200, so when the data reading and/or writing device 400 is installed on the bracket 150 of the expansion module 140 through the expansion slot 130, the data reading and/or writing device 400 can be connected to the connector of the interface 210 212 is coupled to the host 200 .

In the all-in-one computer 10 of the present invention, through the design of the expansion slot 130 and the expansion module 140 on the second side 120 of the housing 100, the data reading and/or writing device 400 can be installed on the expansion module 140 through the expansion slot 130. on the bracket 150, and coupled to the connection interface 210, so as to be coupled to the host computer 200 through the connector 212 of the connection interface 210; Detach and take out from the expansion slot 130 , so that the data reading and/or writing device 400 can be detachably installed on the all-in-one computer 10 through the expansion slot 130 and the expansion module 140 .

The all-in-one computer 10 of the present invention not only has the function of hardware device expansion, but also, because the expansion slot 130 is arranged on the other side of the all-in-one computer 10 that is different from the display device, it is convenient for users to install and set data reading and/or The writing device 400, the user can directly detachably install the data reading and/or writing device 400 in the expansion slot 130 of the all-in-one computer 10 without additionally installing any casing on the all-in-one computer 10 Disassembly and assembly actions. In addition, the expansion slot 130 of the all-in-one computer of the present invention can also optionally be an independent space isolated in the housing 100 , providing the expansion module 140 for setting and accommodating the data reading and/or writing device 400 . Therefore, when the data reading and/or writing device 400 is installed in the accommodating slot 130, it can be isolated from the host 200 of the all-in-one computer 10, and only connected to the host 200 through the connector 212 of the connection interface 210, When installing the data reading and/or writing device 400, the user will not touch other circuits or components installed in the casing 100 of the all-in-one computer 10, which can prevent these circuits and components from being assembled by the user. The all-in-one computer 10 of the present invention is not only very convenient but also safe to assemble and disassemble the expansion data reading and/or writing device 400 due to accidental operation and damage during the process.

Please refer to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 , which are respectively an exploded view and a use state view of the all-in-one computer 20 disclosed in the second embodiment of the present invention.

The composition of the all-in-one computer 20 disclosed in the second embodiment of the present invention is similar to that of the above-mentioned embodiments. The difference is that the all-in-one computer 20 of this embodiment further includes a cover plate 500, which is pivotally arranged on the first part of the casing 100. On the two side surfaces 120 and adjacent to one side edge of the expansion slot 130 , the expansion slot 130 is normally covered. Wherein, the structure that the cover plate 500 is pivotally arranged on one side edge of the expansion slot 130 on the second side 120 may be, but not limited to, pivotally connected between the cover plate 500 and the side edge of the expansion slot 130 through a torsion spring 510 , as shown in FIG. 5, so that the cover 500 can normally cover the expansion slot 130 by the elastic force of the torsion spring 510. It can be understood that the arrangement of the cover 500 of the above-mentioned all-in-one computer 20 is not limited to this embodiment. Embodiments disclosed by the invention.

In addition to the design of the expansion slot 130 and the expansion module 140 on the second side 120 of the casing 100, the all-in-one computer 20 disclosed in the second embodiment of the present invention provides data reading and/or writing devices in a detachable manner. Installed therein, besides having the advantages of convenience and safety, the expansion slot 130 of the all-in-one computer 20 of the present invention can be freed by the cover plate 500 that is pivotally connected to the casing 100 and can be opened and closed relative to the expansion slot 130 . Since it is directly exposed to the outside, it can prevent foreign matter or dust from entering the expansion slot 130 and causing damage to the electronic components installed inside the casing 100 or causing other dangers.

Under the premise of safely protecting the expansion slot 130, the all-in-one computer 20 of the present invention still maintains the advantages of convenient expansion of the data reading and/or writing device. When the user wants to install the data reading and/or writing device, for example When it is a hard disk device, the user can directly push the data reading and/or writing device away from the cover plate 500 and directly insert it into the expansion slot 130, so that the data reading and/or writing device can be installed on the bracket 150 , and is coupled to the host computer 200 through the connector 212 of the connection interface 210 (as shown in FIG. 6 ); and when the user does not need to expand the use of the data reading and/or writing device, the data can be directly read and /or the writing device is pulled out from the expansion slot 130 , at this time the cover 500 returns to its original position due to the elastic force of the torsion spring 510 , and normally covers the expansion slot 130 .

Please refer to FIG. 7 , which is a perspective view of an all-in-one computer 30 according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The all-in-one computer 30 disclosed in the third embodiment of the present invention further includes a stand 600 , and the stand 600 is pivotally mounted on the second side 120 of the casing 100 . Through the setting of the stand 600, the user can support the all-in-one computer 30 of the present invention on the stand 600, so that the all-in-one computer 30 can stand on a plane such as a desktop or the ground, so that the user can watch the display screen and operate. It is convenient for users to flexibly arrange the all-in-one computer 30 of the present invention, so as to improve the use efficiency and functions of the all-in-one computer 30 of the present invention.

Based on the above, the all-in-one computer disclosed in the present invention aims at providing complete expansion functions for data reading and/or writing devices. Through the expansion slots and expansion modules provided on the housing, users can directly The data reading and/or writing device is installed in the expansion slot of the all-in-one computer, so that the data reading and/or writing device can be coupled to the host through the expansion module in the accommodating slot, without the need for the case The assembly or disassembly of the data reading and/or writing device can only be completed after the entire body is disassembled. Moreover, the expansion slot of the all-in-one computer of the present invention is also isolated from the host computer of the computer, so that the data reading and/or writing device is only coupled to the host computer through the connector on the connection interface, so that the user can install the data reading device. When accessing and/or writing to the device, the associated hazards can be avoided. At the same time, a cover plate is selectively provided on the casing to prevent the expansion slot from being directly exposed to the outside of the casing, and to prevent external dust or foreign matter from entering the accommodating slot and causing damage or other dangers to the electronic components in the casing occur. Finally, the present invention further improves the convenience and efficiency of the all-in-one computer through the setting of the tripod.

Although the embodiments of the present invention are disclosed as above, they are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the relevant art can use the shapes, structures, and features described in the application scope of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. and quantity can be slightly changed, so the scope of patent protection of the present invention must be defined by the scope of patent application attached to this specification.

Claims (5)

1. An all-in-one computer, which can expand a data reading and/or writing device, is characterized in that, said all-in-one computer includes: A housing with a first opposite side and a second side, the second side has an expansion slot; a host, arranged in the housing; a display module, arranged in the housing and partially exposed on the first side of the housing, the display module is coupled to the host in the housing; and An expansion module has a bracket and a connection interface arranged on the bracket, the bracket is arranged in the expansion slot, the connection interface is coupled to the host, the data reading and /or the writing device is detachably mounted on the bracket via the expansion slot, and coupled to the connection interface. 2. The all-in-one computer according to claim 1, wherein the connection interface comprises a circuit board and a connector, the connector is electrically disposed on the circuit board, and the connector coupled to the host. 3. The all-in-one computer according to claim 1, wherein the casing comprises a cover plate, the cover plate is pivotally mounted on one side edge of the expansion slot, and normally covers the expansion slot. groove. 4. The all-in-one computer as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a stand pivotally mounted on the second side of the casing. 5. The all-in-one computer as claimed in claim 1, wherein an opening is formed on the first side of the housing, and the display module is partially exposed through the opening.

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