CN201251677Y - Electronic devices and projection devices - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device comprises a main body and a projection module. The main body is provided with a first shell, and the projection module is provided with a second shell and a projection unit arranged in the second shell. The second shell is pivoted to the first shell in a ball joint connection mode. In addition, the present invention further provides a projection apparatus, which is pivotally connected to an object by a ball joint.

Description

Electronic devices and projection devices

technical field

The utility model relates to an electronic device, in particular to a projection device and an electronic device with a projection module.

Background technique

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an existing external projection device for a notebook computer. Referring to FIG. 1 , in the prior art, when the screen displayed by the notebook computer 10 is intended to be viewed by multiple people, the notebook computer 10 is usually connected to a projection device 20 externally. In this way, a larger image 22 can be projected by the projection device 20 for viewing by multiple people.

However, because the existing notebook computer 10 needs an external projection device 20 to project the picture 22, when it is desired to present the picture displayed by the notebook computer 10 to many people, it is usually necessary to choose a place with the projection device 20, so in use more inconvenient. It is inconvenient to carry the notebook computer 10 and the projection device 20 with you. In addition, when the projection direction of the projection device 20 is to be adjusted, the entire projection device 20 needs to be moved, so it is inconvenient to adjust the projection direction.

Utility model content

The utility model provides an electronic device, which has a projection module.

The utility model further provides a projection device, which is easier to adjust the projection direction.

Other purposes and advantages of the utility model can be further understood from the technical characteristics disclosed in the utility model.

To achieve one or part or all of the above objectives or other objectives, an embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device, which includes a main body and a projection module. The main body has a first casing, and the projection module has a second casing and a projection unit arranged in the second casing. The second housing is pivotally connected to the first housing through a ball and socket joint.

The electronic device of the embodiment of the present invention has a projection module, so it is more convenient to use and carry. In addition, since the second housing of the projection module is pivotally connected to the first housing of the main body through the joint of the ball joint, it is easier to adjust the projection direction. In addition, the casing of the projection device in the embodiment of the present invention is pivotally connected to the object through a ball joint, so it is easier to adjust the projection direction.

In order to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, preferred embodiments will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of an existing notebook computer external projection device;

2A is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2B is a schematic diagram of the rotation direction of the projection module in Fig. 2A;

3 is a schematic diagram of the projection module pivotally connected to the first casing in FIG. 2A;

Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of a projection module pivotally connected to a first casing according to another embodiment of the present invention;

5 and 6 are schematic diagrams of another embodiment of the present invention in which the projection module is pivotally connected to the first housing;

Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram of a projection device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of a projection device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

9 and 10 are schematic diagrams of a projection device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

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

2A is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2B is a schematic diagram of the rotation direction of the projection module in FIG. 2A , and FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the projection module in FIG. 2A pivotally connected to the first housing. Referring to FIG. 2A , FIG. 2B and FIG. 3 , the electronic device 100 of this embodiment includes a main body 110 and a projection module 120 . The main body 110 has a first housing 112 , and the projection module 120 has a second housing 122 and a projection unit 124 disposed in the second housing 122 . The projection unit 124 includes a light source, a light valve (such as a single crystal silicon liquid crystal panel or a digital micromirror element), a projection lens and other optical elements, and the second housing 122 exposes a part of the projection lens. The light source, light valve and other optical components are not shown in FIG. 2A , and the component indicated by reference numeral 124 is the projection lens of the projection unit 124 . In addition, the main body 110 is, for example, a notebook computer, and the screen 114 of the main body 110 is disposed in the first casing 112 . The second housing 122 is, for example, a rod-shaped housing.

In the above-mentioned electronic device 100 , the second housing 122 is pivotally connected to the first housing 112 through a ball joint 130 , wherein the ball joint 130 is composed of a ball socket 132 and a ball 134 , for example. Specifically, one end of the second shell 122 has a ball socket 132 , and the first shell 112 has a ball 134 , and the ball 134 is engaged with the ball socket 132 .

Since the second housing 122 is pivotally connected to the first housing 112 through the ball joint 130, the second housing 122 has multiple rotational degrees of freedom, such as rotation around the X axis, rotation around the Y axis, and rotation around the Z axis. Or rotation. In this way, the projection direction of the projection module 120 can be adjusted conveniently. In addition, since the electronic device 100 of this embodiment has the projection module 120 , it can project a larger image for viewing by multiple people without an external projection device, so it is more convenient to use. In addition, compared with the prior art, since the projection module 120 is integrated in the electronic device 100, it is more convenient to carry.

The positions of the ball socket 132 and the ball 134 of the above-mentioned ball joint 130 can be interchanged, which will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a projection module pivotally connected to a first casing according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4 , in this embodiment, one end of the first casing 122 a of the projection module 120 a has a ball 134 , the first casing 112 a has a ball socket 132 , and the ball 134 is engaged with the ball socket 132 .

In the present invention, the second housing of the projection module can also be pivotally connected to the first housing through a pivot member, which will be further described with reference to the drawings below. 5 and 6 are schematic views of another embodiment of the present invention in which the projection module is pivotally connected to the first casing. Referring first to FIG. 5 , the projection module 120b of the present embodiment further includes a pivot member 126 , and the second housing 122b is fixed to the pivot member 126 . One end of the pivot member 126 has a ball socket 132 , and the first housing 112 has a ball 134 , and the ball 134 is engaged with the ball socket 132 . In addition, the positions of the ball socket 132 and the ball 134 can also be interchanged. In more detail, referring to FIG. 6 , one end of the pivoting member 126 c of the projection module 120 c has a ball 134 , and the first housing 112 a has a ball socket 132 , and the ball 134 is engaged with the ball socket 132 .

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a projection device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 7 , the projection device 200 of this embodiment is suitable for being pivotally connected to an object 50 , such as a desktop, a wall, or a ceiling. The projection device 200 includes a housing 210 and a projection unit 220 , wherein the projection unit 220 is disposed in the housing 210 . The projection unit 220 includes a light source, a light valve (such as a single crystal silicon liquid crystal panel or a digital micromirror element), a projection lens and other optical elements, and the casing 210 exposes a part of the projection lens. The light source, light valve and other optical elements are not shown in FIG. 7 , and the element indicated by reference numeral 220 is the projection lens of the projection unit 220 . In addition, the housing 210 is, for example, a rod-shaped housing.

In the projection device 200 mentioned above, the housing 210 is pivotally connected to the object 50 through a ball joint 230 , wherein the ball joint 230 is composed of a ball socket 232 and a ball 234 , for example. Specifically, one end of the housing 210 has a ball socket 232 , and the object 50 has a ball 234 , and the ball 234 is engaged with the ball socket 232 .

Since the housing 210 is pivotally connected to the object 50 through the ball joint 230 , the housing 210 has multiple degrees of freedom of rotation, so that the projection direction of the projection device 200 can be adjusted conveniently.

The positions of the ball socket 232 and the ball 234 of the above-mentioned ball joint 230 can be interchanged, which will be further described with accompanying drawings. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of a projection device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 8 , in this embodiment, one end of the housing 210 a of the projection device 200 a has a ball 234 , the object 50 has a ball socket 232 , and the ball 234 is engaged with the ball socket 232 .

In an embodiment of the present invention, the casing of the projection device can also be pivotally connected to the object through a pivot member, which will be further described with reference to the drawings below. 9 and 10 are schematic diagrams of a projection device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring first to FIG. 9 , the projection device 200 b of the present embodiment further includes a pivot member 240 , and the casing 210 b is fixed to the pivot member 240 . One end of the pivot member 240 has a ball socket 232 , and the object 50 has a ball 234 , and the ball 234 is engaged with the ball socket 232 . In addition, the positions of the ball socket 232 and the ball 234 can also be interchanged. In more detail, referring to FIG. 10 , one end of the pivoting member 240 c of the projection device 200 c has a ball 234 , and the object 50 has a ball socket 232 , and the ball 234 is engaged with the ball socket 232 .

In summary, the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention have at least the following advantages:

1. The electronic device of the embodiment of the present invention has a projection module, so it is more convenient to use and carry.

2. In the electronic device of the embodiment of the present utility model, since the second housing of the projection module is pivotally connected to the first housing through a ball joint, the second housing has multiple rotational degrees of freedom, which can be easily adjusted The projection direction of the projection module.

3. In the projection device of the embodiment of the present utility model, since the housing of the projection device is pivotally connected to the object through a ball joint, the housing has multiple degrees of freedom of rotation, so that the projection device of the present utility model can be adjusted and projected conveniently. direction of projection.

Although the present utility model has been disclosed as above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art may make some modifications and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the present utility model should be defined by the appended claims. In addition, any embodiment or claim of the utility model does not need to achieve all the purposes or advantages or features disclosed in the utility model. In addition, the abstract part and the title are only used to assist the search of patent documents, and are not used to limit the scope of rights of the present utility model.

Claims (13)

1. An electronic device, characterized in that it comprises: a main body having a first shell; and The projection module has a second casing and a projection unit disposed in the second casing, wherein the second casing is pivotally connected to the first casing through a joint of a ball joint. 2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein one end of the second housing has a ball socket, and the first housing has a ball, and the ball is engaged with the ball nest. 3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein one end of the second housing has a ball, and the first housing has a ball socket, and the ball is engaged with the ball nest. 4. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the projection module further comprises a pivot member, and the second housing is fixed on the pivot member, and one end of the pivot member There is a ball socket, and the first shell has a ball, and the ball is engaged with the ball socket. 5. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the projection module further comprises a pivot member, and the second housing is fixed on the pivot member, and one end of the pivot member There is a ball, and the first housing has a ball socket, and the ball is engaged with the ball socket. 6. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the main body is a notebook computer, and the screen of the main body is disposed in the first housing. 7. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second housing is a rod-shaped housing. 8. A projection device, characterized in that it is suitable for being pivotally connected to an object, and the projection device comprises: a housing pivotally connected to the object by means of a ball joint; and The projection unit is arranged in the casing. 9. The projection device according to claim 8, wherein one end of the casing has a ball socket, and the object has a sphere, and the sphere is engaged with the ball socket. 10. The projection device according to claim 8, wherein one end of the casing has a ball, and the object has a ball socket, and the ball is engaged with the ball socket. 11. The projection device according to claim 8, further comprising a pivot member, and the housing is fixed to the pivot member, one end of the pivot member has a ball socket, and the The object has a sphere, and the sphere is engaged with the ball socket. 12. The projection device according to claim 8, further comprising a pivot member, and the housing is fixed to the pivot member, one end of the pivot member has a ball, and the object It has a ball socket, and the ball is engaged with the ball socket. 13. The projection device according to claim 8, wherein the housing is a rod-shaped housing.

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