CN210954820U - pivot module - Google Patents

Abstract

A pin joint module is used for an electronic device. The electronic device comprises a first body and a second body. The pivoting module includes a base, a flexible member and a pivoting element. The base is arranged on the first body and is provided with a cavity. The cavity has an opening. The flexible piece is arranged on the side edge of the opening and is connected with the base and the second machine body. The pivot element includes a swing arm and a transmission structure. The swing arm is arranged in the cavity and comprises a movable end and a fixed end. The fixed end is pivoted to the base. The transmission structure extends outwards from the cavity through the opening, and two ends of the transmission structure are respectively pivoted to the movable end and the second machine body.

Description

pivot module

technical field

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

Background technique

As technology advances, so does the design of electronic products. Many electronic products, such as notebook computers, handheld electronic devices, etc., are provided with a hinge structure to improve portability. However, limited by the size of the hinge structure, these electronic products often have the problem that the hinge structure is exposed, which affects the aesthetics of the appearance.

Utility model content

The utility model provides a pivoting module for an electronic device. The electronic device includes a first body and a second body. The pivoting module includes a base, a flexible member and a pivoting element. The base is arranged on the first body and has a cavity. The cavity has an opening. The flexible piece is arranged on the side of the opening and connects the base and the second body. The pivot element includes a swing arm and a transmission structure. The swing arm is arranged in the cavity and includes a movable end and a fixed end. The fixed end is pivotally connected to the base. The transmission structure extends outward from the cavity through the opening, and two ends of the transmission structure are pivotally connected to the movable end and the second body respectively.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned transmission structure is a connecting rod.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the maximum opening angle of the second body relative to the first body is between 120 degrees and 150 degrees.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting rod is a U-shaped connecting rod.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the transmission structure includes a U-shaped link and a transmission member, both ends of the U-shaped link are pivotally connected to the transmission member and the second body respectively, and the transmission member is pivotally connected to the transmission member. above mentioned activities.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the maximum opening angle of the second body relative to the first body is 180 degrees.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the flexible member has a bending position, and the bending position is located at the opening.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the base has a first part and a second part, the cavity is located in the second part, and the opening is facing the first part.

The pivoting module provided by the utility model uses a pivoting element and a flexible member to connect the first body and the second body, hides the pivoting element in the cavity, and uses the flexible member to cover the outside of the pivoting element to avoid The pivoting elements are exposed to enhance the aesthetics of the exterior.

Description of drawings

1A and 1B are schematic cross-sectional views of an embodiment of a pivoting module of the present invention;

2A and 2B are schematic cross-sectional views of another embodiment of the pivoting module of the present invention;

3A and 3B are three-dimensional schematic diagrams of an embodiment of the pivoting module of the present invention applied to an electronic device.

Detailed ways

The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the schematic diagrams. Advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following description and claims. It should be noted that the accompanying drawings are all in a very simplified form and in inaccurate scales, and are only used to facilitate and clearly assist the purpose of explaining the embodiments of the present invention.

1A and FIG. 1B are schematic cross-sectional views showing an embodiment of the pivoting module of the present invention. The pivoting module 100 is suitable for an electronic device 10 . The electronic device 10 includes a first body 12 and a second body 14 . The electronic device 10 may be a foldable electronic device, such as a notebook computer, as shown in FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B of the present invention for details. 1A shows that the pivoting module 100 is in an unfolded state, and FIG. 1B shows that the pivoting module 100 is in a closed state.

As shown in the figure, the pivoting module 100 includes a base 120 , a flexible member 140 and a pivoting element 160 . The base 120 has a cavity 122 for accommodating the pivot element 160 , and the cavity 122 has an opening 1222 for allowing the pivot element 160 to extend outward to connect with the second body 14 . In one embodiment, the base 120 is located on the first body 12 , and the base 120 may have a first portion 120 a and a second portion 120 b , the thickness T2 of the second portion 120 b is greater than the thickness T1 of the first portion 120 a , forming A difference D. The cavity 122 is located in the second portion 120b. The opening 1222 of the cavity 122 is located at the level difference D, and is directed from the second portion 120b to the first portion 120a (ie, the leftward direction in the figure).

The flexible member 140 is disposed on the side of the opening 1222 and connects the first body 12 and the second body 14 . In one embodiment, in one embodiment, the flexible member 140 can be extended from the upper surface of the second portion 120 b of the base 120 to be connected to the back surface of the second body 14 . In one embodiment, the flexible member 140 may be a cladding layer and has a bending position P to form a flexible rotating shaft. The bending position P is substantially located at the opening 1222 of the cavity 122 . That is, the seam between the first body 12 (or the base 120 ) and the second body 14 . In this way, the second body 14 can be rotated relative to the first body 12 along the bending position P (the position of the axis of the rotating shaft).

In one embodiment, a groove 142 is formed on the inner side of the flexure 140 (that is, the flexure is fixed on the surface of the first body and the second body) to define the bending position P while maintaining the appearance of the flexure 140 completeness.

The pivot element 160 connects the base 120 and the second body 14 . As shown in the figure, the pivot element 160 includes a swing arm 162 and a transmission structure 164 . The swing arm 162 is disposed in the cavity 122 and has a movable end 162a and a fixed end 162b. The fixed end 162b of the swing arm 162 is pivotally connected to the base 120, and the movable end 162a rotates in the cavity 122 around the center of the fixed end 162b. The fixed end 162b of the swing arm 162 is disposed substantially above the movable end 162a. In one embodiment, the swing arm 162 is completely located within the cavity 122 .

The transmission structure 164 extends outward from the cavity 122 through the opening 1222 , and two ends of the transmission structure 164 are pivotally connected to the movable end 162 a of the swing arm 162 and the second body 14 respectively. In one embodiment, the transmission structure 164 can be a connecting rod. The maximum deployment angle of the pivoting module 100 can be adjusted by changing the shape of the transmission structure 164 and the position of the opening 1222 of the cavity 122 .

In one embodiment, using the pivoting module 100 of the present invention, the maximum opening angle of the second body 14 relative to the first body 12 can be between 120 and 150 degrees. In one embodiment, the aforementioned transmission structure 164 can be a U-shaped link to increase the maximum opening angle of the second body 14 relative to the first body 12 .

2A and 2B are schematic cross-sectional views showing another embodiment of the pivoting module of the present invention. 2A shows that the pivoting module 200 is in an unfolded state, and FIG. 2B shows that the pivoting module 200 is in a closed state.

The main difference between the pivoting module 200 of the present embodiment and the pivoting module 100 of FIGS. 1A and 1B is that the pivoting elements 260 are different. As shown in the figure, the transmission structure 264 of this embodiment includes a U-shaped link 2642 and a transmission member 2644 . Both ends of the U-shaped link 2642 are pivotally connected to the transmission member 2644 and the second body 14 respectively, and both ends of the transmission member 2644 are pivotally connected to the U-shaped link 2642 and the movable end 262 a of the swing arm 262 .

The fixed end 262b of the swing arm 262 is disposed below the movable end 262a. Through the use of the transmission member 2644, the maximum deployment angle of the pivoting module 200 can be increased. In one embodiment, the transmission member 2644 can be a connecting rod. In one embodiment, using the pivoting module 200, the maximum opening angle of the second body 14 relative to the first body 12 can reach about 180 degrees, that is, a completely horizontal state.

FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B are schematic perspective views showing an embodiment of the pivoting module 100 of the present invention applied to an electronic device. The picture shows a laptop as an example. As shown in the figure, the electronic device 10 can be a foldable electronic device with a first body 12 and a second body 14 . The first body 12 is provided with input devices such as a keyboard and a touch panel, and the second body 14 is provided with input devices such as a keyboard and a touch panel. Screen.

The first body 12 has a first side 12a and a second side 12b opposite to each other. The thickness of the second side 12b is greater than the thickness of the first side 12a, and a step D is formed at the position of the upper surface of the first body 12 close to the second side 12b. The second body 14 can be accommodated in the space where the level difference D faces the first side 12a.

Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B together, in one embodiment, the base 120 of the pivoting module 100 of the present invention can be integrated into the first body 12 . The flexible member 140 and the pivot element 160 are connected to the first body 12 and a second body 14 . The cavity 122 is close to the second side 12b of the first body 12, and its opening 1222 faces the first side 12a. The transmission structure 164 of the pivot element 160 extends from the cavity 122 toward the first side 12a to connect the second side 12a. Body 14. In one embodiment, in order to provide the integrity of the appearance, the flexible member 140 may extend to cover the entire back of the second body 14 .

The pivoting modules 100 and 200 of the present invention mainly provide the pivoting strength between the first body 12 and the second body 14 through the pivoting element 160 , and use the flexible member 140 to limit the first body 12 and the second body 14 during the rotation process relative position in . The flexible member 140 also covers the joint between the first body 12 and the second body 14, and hides the pivot element 160 in the cavity, so as to prevent the pivot element 160 from being exposed and enhance the aesthetics of the appearance.

Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with examples, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model. The scope of protection of the new type shall be determined by the claims.

Claims (8)

1. A pin joint module is used for an electronic device, the electronic device comprises a first body and a second body, and the pin joint module is characterized by comprising:

a base disposed on the first body and having a cavity with an opening;

a flexible member disposed at the side of the opening and connecting the base and the second body; and

and the pivoting element comprises a swinging arm and a transmission structure, the swinging arm is arranged in the cavity and comprises a movable end and a fixed end, the fixed end is pivoted to the base, the transmission structure extends outwards from the cavity through the opening, and two ends of the transmission structure are respectively pivoted to the movable end and the second machine body.

2. The pivot module of claim 1 wherein the drive structure is a linkage.

3. The pivot module of claim 2 wherein the maximum opening angle of the second body relative to the first body is between 120 degrees and 150 degrees.

4. The pivot module of claim 2 wherein the link is a U-shaped link.

5. The hinge module of claim 1, wherein said transmission structure comprises a U-shaped link and a transmission member, both ends of said U-shaped link are respectively pivoted to said transmission member and said second body, and said transmission member is pivoted to said movable end.

6. The pivot module of claim 5 wherein the maximum opening angle of the second body relative to the first body is 180 degrees.

7. The pivot module of claim 1 wherein the flexible member has a bent position, the bent position being located at the opening.

8. The pivot module of claim 1 wherein said base has a first portion and a second portion, said cavity being located in said second portion, said opening being directed toward said first portion.

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