CN111443777A - Notebook computer - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a notebook computer, which comprises a host end and a screen end which are hinged with each other, wherein the screen end comprises a flexible screen and a cover body used for attaching and supporting the flexible screen, the flexible screen is of an integrated structure and comprises a main screen part corresponding to the host end and a side screen part outwards exceeding the host end, the cover body comprises a main cover and a side cover respectively corresponding to the main screen part and the side screen part, and a bending mechanism connected between the main cover and the side cover, the bending mechanism is configured to enable the side cover to be converted between an unfolding state and a folding state relative to the main cover, and when the screen end is in a covering state, the side cover and the side screen part can be folded to one side of the host end opposite to the main cover and the main screen part. The notebook computer can increase the effective size of the screen under the condition that the size of the host end is fixed.

Description

laptop

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, and in particular to a notebook computer.

Background technique

At present, the effective screen size of the notebook computer is smaller than that of the main computer of the notebook computer, and the surrounding frame accounts for a certain proportion, which cannot meet the user's demand for a larger size screen, which restricts the user's use experience. Moreover, some screens are formed by splicing, and there will be traces in the middle of the splicing, which lacks continuity.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a notebook computer, which can increase the effective size of the screen when the size of the host side is constant.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a notebook computer including a host end and a screen end hinged to each other, the screen end including a flexible screen and a cover for attaching and supporting the flexible screen, the flexible screen The one-piece structure includes a main screen portion corresponding to the host end and a side screen portion extending outward from the host end, and the cover body includes a main cover and a side cover corresponding to the main screen portion and the side screen portion respectively, and a bending mechanism connected between the main cover and the side cover, the bending mechanism is configured so that the side cover can be converted between an unfolded state and a folded state relative to the main cover, in the When the screen end is in a closed state, the side cover and the side screen portion can be folded to the side opposite to the main cover and the main screen portion on the host side.

Preferably, the bending mechanism is configured to have a self-locking function that can keep the side cover in the unfolded state.

Preferably, the bending mechanism is configured to have a self-locking function that can keep the side cover in the folded state.

Preferably, when the side cover and the side screen portion are folded to the side opposite to the main cover and the main screen portion on the host side, the side cover and the host side are magnetically attracted.

Preferably, the bending mechanism includes a plurality of side-by-side strip units connected between the main cover and the side cover, and the adjacent strip units are connected together by a hinge structure.

Preferably, the hinge structure includes a shaft core, a first hinge member and a second hinge member, the first hinge member includes a first hinge part and a first sleeve part, and the second hinge The part includes a second hinge part and a second bushing part, the first bushing part and the second bushing part are sleeved on the shaft core, and a space for setting is formed between the adjacent strip units. In the bottom space of the shaft core, the first bushing part and the second bushing part, the bottoms of the adjacent strip units are respectively provided with a first installation groove and a second installation groove communicated with the bottom space, The first hinge part and the second hinge part are fixedly installed in the first installation groove and the second installation groove, respectively.

Preferably, the first hinge portion and the second hinge portion are fixedly connected to the corresponding strip unit by screws.

Preferably, when the side cover is in the unfolded state, a plurality of the strip units are arranged in a line with the main cover and the side cover, and the adjacent strip units are fitted together.

Compared with the prior art, the screen of the notebook computer of the present invention is a flexible screen with an integrated structure. The flexible screen includes a main screen portion corresponding to the host side and a side screen portion extending outward from the host side, and the cover attached to the flexible screen includes The main cover and the side cover respectively corresponding to the main screen part and the side screen part, and a bending mechanism connected between the main cover and the side cover, the bending mechanism can make the side cover relative to the main cover between the unfolded state and the folded state It is converted so that when the screen end is in the closed state, the side cover and the side screen part can be folded to the side opposite to the main cover and the main screen part on the host side; so that when the user needs to use the notebook computer, the side cover can be The side cover and the side screen can be unfolded to increase the screen size, which effectively improves the user's experience. Moreover, when the user is not using the laptop, the side cover and the side screen can be folded to the main cover and the main screen on the host side. Opposite side, so as to facilitate the storage of the laptop.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic three-dimensional structure diagram of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the screen end is in an open and unfolded state at the same time.

FIG. 2 is another three-dimensional schematic diagram of the notebook computer according to the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the screen end is in a closed and folded state at the same time.

3 is a schematic three-dimensional structural diagram of a screen end according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a schematic three-dimensional structural diagram of a cover body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

In order to describe the technical content and structural features of the present invention in detail, further description will be given below with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4 , the present invention discloses a notebook computer, including a host end 1 and a screen end 2 hinged to each other, and the screen end 2 includes a flexible screen 20 and a cover 30 for attaching and supporting the flexible screen 20 , the flexible screen 20 is a one-piece structure, including a main screen portion 21 corresponding to the host side 1 and a side screen portion 22 extending outward from the host side 1, and the cover body 30 includes respectively corresponding to the main screen portion 21 and the side screen portion 22. 31 and the side cover 32 and a bending mechanism connected between the main cover 31 and the side cover 32, the bending mechanism is configured so that the side cover 32 can be converted relative to the main cover 31 between the unfolded state and the folded state. When the screen end 2 is in the closed state, the side cover 32 and the side screen portion 22 can be folded to the side of the host side 1 opposite to the main cover 31 and the main screen portion 21 .

By the above-mentioned design, when the user needs to use the notebook computer, the side cover 32 and the side screen portion 22 can be unfolded to achieve the purpose of increasing the screen size, which effectively improves the user's use experience, and when the user does not use the notebook computer, The side cover 32 and the side screen portion 22 can be folded to the side opposite to the main cover 31 and the main screen portion 21 on the host side 1, so as to facilitate the storage of the notebook computer.

It should be noted that the notebook computer in the present invention is not limited to a notebook computer in the traditional sense, and any electronic device including a host side and a screen side hinged to each other can be regarded as the notebook computer of the present invention. The above-mentioned "the side screen portion 22 protrudes beyond the host side 1" refers to when the screen side 2 is in a closed state.

In addition, the "bending mechanism" in the present invention may only fold the side cover 32 in one direction, or fold the side cover 32 in both directions, which is not limited herein. When the side cover 32 can be folded in both directions, there is a "folded state" in the direction of the bidirectional folding.

In the specific example of the present invention, the host terminal 1 and the screen terminal 2 are both regular rectangular structures, and the number of side screen parts 22 is two, which are respectively connected to the left and right sides of the rectangular main screen part 21. Correspondingly, the side cover The number of 32 is also two, which are respectively connected to the left and right sides of the rectangular main cover 31 through corresponding bending mechanisms. When the user uses the notebook computer, by unfolding the side covers 32 and the side screen part 22 on both sides, the purpose of effectively increasing the screen width can be achieved. The screen portion 22 can be folded from the left and right sides of the host side 1 to the side opposite to the main cover 31 and the main screen portion 21 of the host side 1 .

Of course, the present invention is not limited to this specific example. For example, when the host side 1 and the screen side 2 are regular rectangular structures, the side screen portion 22 may also be connected to the main screen portion 21 away from the host side 1 and the screen side 2. One side of the rotating shaft structure 3 between them, that is, the upper side of the main screen portion 21 in normal use, correspondingly, the side cover 32 is connected to the upper side of the main cover 31 through a corresponding bending mechanism; of course, the main screen portion 21 is not excluded. The left and right sides and the upper side of the main screen are connected with the side screen portion 22 (to avoid mutual influence), or the main screen portion 21 is only connected with the side screen portion 22 on the left or right side, etc.

In addition, the notebook computer in the specific example of the present invention is a conventional notebook computer. In this example, the screen side 2 faces the keyboard area 11 of the host side 1 when the screen side 2 is in a closed state. Correspondingly, the side screen portion 22 and the side cover 32 It can be folded to the side of the host 1 facing away from the keyboard area 11 .

However, the present invention is not limited to this specific example. For example, the screen end 2 can also be rotated 360 degrees relative to the host end 1. Correspondingly, the screen end 2 can be viewed at 0 degrees and 360 degrees relative to the host end 1. In the closed state, the side screen portion 22 and the side cover 32 can be folded to the side opposite to the main cover 31 and the main screen portion 21 in one of the closed states by the bending mechanism, or they can be folded to the side opposite to the main cover 31 and the main screen portion 21 in one of the closed states. The corresponding folding function can be realized in each cover state (two-way folding can be realized by the bending mechanism).

In some embodiments, the bending mechanism is configured to have a self-locking function that can keep the side cover 32 in the unfolded state, so that when the side cover 32 and the side screen portion 22 are unfolded, the self-locking function of the bending mechanism can be directly utilized Keep it expanded. It is known to those skilled in the art that the bending mechanism has a self-locking function, and will not be described in detail here. Of course, the present invention can also use other locking structures to lock the side cover 32 in the unfolded state.

In some embodiments, the bending mechanism is configured to have a self-locking function that can keep the side cover 32 in the folded state, so that when the side cover 32 and the side screen portion 22 are in the folded state, the bending mechanism can be directly used The self-locking function keeps it in the folded state, except when the screen end 2 is in the closed state and the side cover 32 and the side screen portion 22 are folded to the side opposite to the main cover 31 and the main screen portion 21 of the host side 1 , the side cover 32 and the side screen portion 22 are locked, so as to facilitate the storage of the notebook computer, and also facilitate the adjustment of the size of the screen side 2 when the screen side 2 is in an open state. It is known to those skilled in the art that the bending mechanism has a self-locking function, and will not be described in detail here. Of course, the present invention can also use other locking structures to lock the side cover 32 in the folded state. When the side cover 32 is placed on the side, the side cover 32 and the host terminal 1 can be magnetically adsorbed to lock the side cover 32 and the side screen portion 22 .

Of course, a bending mechanism with a self-locking function or other locking structures can also be used to keep the side cover 32 in at least one position between the unfolded state and the folded state, so as to facilitate user adjustment and improve user experience.

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , in some embodiments, the bending mechanism includes a plurality of strip units 33 arranged side by side connected between the main cover 31 and the side cover 32 , and adjacent strip units 33 pass through each other. The hinge structure 34 is connected as a whole, so as to realize the bending function of the bending mechanism. Of course, the bending mechanism is not limited to this specific form, and any technical solutions of the bending mechanism capable of converting the side cover 32 between the unfolded state and the folded state should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

As a specific example, the hinge structure 34 includes a shaft core 340, a first hinge member 341 and a second hinge member 342. The first hinge member 341 includes a first hinge portion 343 and a first bushing portion 344. The hinge member 342 includes a second hinge portion 345 and a second bushing portion 346 . The first bushing portion 344 and the second bushing portion 346 are sleeved on the shaft core 340 , and are formed between adjacent strip units 33 . There is a bottom space 331 for arranging the shaft core 340, the first bushing part 344 and the second bushing part 346, and the bottoms of the adjacent strip units 33 are respectively provided with a first mounting groove 332 and a second mounting groove 332 communicating with the bottom space 331. Two installation grooves 333 , the first hinge portion 343 and the second hinge portion 345 are fixedly installed in the first installation groove 332 and the second installation groove 333 respectively. Through this design, on the premise that the bending mechanism can operate reliably, the bonding of the flexible screen 20 at each strip unit 33 will not be affected, thereby ensuring the appearance of the flexible screen 20 in different states.

More specifically, the first hinge portion 343 and the second hinge portion 345 are fixedly connected to the corresponding strip unit 33 through screws B. As shown in FIG. But not limited to this.

As a specific example, when the side cover 32 is in the unfolded state, the plurality of strip units 33 are arranged in a line with the main cover 31 and the side cover 32 , and the adjacent strip units 33 are attached to each other. Through this design, it is beneficial to ensure the stability of the screen end 2 in the unfolded state.

The above disclosures are only preferred examples of the present invention, and cannot be used to limit the scope of rights of the present invention. Therefore, the equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present invention all belong to the scope covered by the present invention.

Claims (8)

1. A notebook computer, comprising a host end and a screen end hinged to each other, the screen end comprising a flexible screen and a cover for attaching and supporting the flexible screen, and the flexible screen is an integrated type The structure includes a main screen portion corresponding to the host side and a side screen portion extending outward from the host side, and the cover body includes a main cover and a side cover corresponding to the main screen portion and the side screen portion respectively, and a side cover connected to the main screen portion and the side screen portion. A bending mechanism between the main cover and the side cover, the bending mechanism is configured so that the side cover can be converted between the unfolded state and the folded state relative to the main cover, when the screen end is in the In the closed state, the side cover and the side screen portion can be folded to the side opposite to the main cover and the main screen portion on the host side. 2 . The notebook computer of claim 1 , wherein the bending mechanism is configured to have a self-locking function that can keep the side cover in the unfolded state. 3 . 3 . The notebook computer of claim 1 , wherein the bending mechanism is configured to have a self-locking function that can keep the side cover in the folded state. 4 . 4 . The notebook computer according to claim 1 , wherein when the side cover and the side screen portion are folded to the side opposite to the main cover and the main screen portion on the host side, the side cover is folded. 5 . Magnetically attached to the host side. 5 . The notebook computer according to claim 1 , wherein the bending mechanism comprises a plurality of strip units arranged side by side and connected between the main cover and the side cover, and the adjacent said The slat units are connected together through a hinge structure. 6 . The notebook computer of claim 5 , wherein the hinge structure comprises a shaft core, a first hinge member and a second hinge member, the first hinge member comprising a first hinge portion and a second hinge member. 7 . The first shaft sleeve part, the second hinge part includes a second hinge part and a second shaft sleeve part, the first shaft sleeve part and the second shaft sleeve part are sleeved on the shaft core and are adjacent to each other. A bottom space for arranging the shaft core, the first bushing part and the second bushing part is formed between the strip units, and the bottom spaces of the adjacent strip units are respectively provided with the bottom space. The first installation groove and the second installation groove are connected, and the first hinge part and the second hinge part are respectively fixedly installed in the first installation groove and the second installation groove. 7 . The notebook computer according to claim 6 , wherein the first hinge part and the second hinge part are fixedly connected to the corresponding strip unit by screws. 8 . 8 . The notebook computer according to claim 5 , wherein when the side cover is in an unfolded state, a plurality of the strip units are arranged in a line with the main cover and the side cover, and the adjacent said The slat units fit together.

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