DE20005894U1 - Notebook (computer) - Google Patents

Description

Description

Notebook (computer)

In the field of computer technology, notebook computers with foldable screens are state of the art. These foldable screens are firmly connected to the rest of the device and form a unit.

Unfortunately, the expensive screens (e.g. TFT) that are often used are also disposed of when other parts of the notebook, such as drives, keyboards or other hardware and power supplies that are subject to wear and tear, are damaged or no longer available, or the processor used is outdated.

To prevent (especially) the (expensive) TFT screens from being thrown away even though they are still fully functional, the screen must be disconnected from the rest of the notebook. The screens must be standardized (or even better, standardized) at their connection points so that they can be used in any way and can be combined at least depending on the manufacturer type (or better across the board, regardless of the manufacturer).

The invention ensures that the valuable notebook screen (e.g. TFT) can continue to be used after the relatively short up-to-date time of the processor (currently about two years) or the equally comparatively short availability of spare parts for notebook wearing parts or notebook components (currently two to seven years depending on the manufacturer).

In a similar way to how the (tube) radio with integrated loudspeakers was once separated out and then used with more modern radios (receivers) from other manufacturers or vice versa, it is also possible with standardized notebook screens and standardized notebook residual bodies to combine or vary both parts with each other in a cross-manufacturer standardization.

Figure 1 shows the first embodiment of the invention.

The screen (1) is separated from the rest of the notebook (2). If required, the two parts are joined together using two bolts (3) and the interface (plug-in) contact (4), making them firmly connected and functional. The screen can be folded using hinge mechanisms (7), as with conventional systems. In order to enable standardization to produce variations of different notebook screens (NB) with differently designed notebook rest bodies (NR), for example in a computer series from one manufacturer (or more broadly from all manufacturers), the dimensions and distances between bolts (7) and sockets (8), as well as the dimensions and positions of the locking mechanism parts (5) and (6), must match or be standardized. Also standardized or

The bolt locking or safety mechanism (9) on both sides must be standardized. Depending on the design of NB and NR, the length and width dimensions of the face or operating surface must match within the corresponding tolerances.

Figure 2 shows another example. Here, the screen (1) is designed without a folding mechanism and is contactless from the rest of the notebook body (2) up to the interface (and even this could possibly be wireless via IR contact). In this example, the screen is designed as the cover of the rest of the notebook body. During transport, both parts are held together in a defined manner using the hinge locks (3). In this example, the position and dimensions of the hinges must be adjusted accordingly and the contact surfaces of the notebook screen and the rest of the notebook body must match the specifications determined by the design. In order to store the connection cable during transport, an appropriate cable transport space (5) must be provided. To ensure that the notebook screen is stable during use, fold-out supports (6) are attached to the left and right of its outer sides.

Claims (7)

1. Notebook (computer), characterized in that the notebook screen is separated from the notebook body. 2. Notebook according to protection claim 1, characterized in that the notebook screen and the notebook rest body are connected to one another by standardized or normed coupling or contact points. 3. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the notebook screen and the notebook residual body are varied or combined with one another within a type series or series depending on the manufacturer. 4. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the notebook screen and the notebook remainder are varied or combined with each other independently of the manufacturer. This creates a separate market for notebook screens and notebook remainders (as they will then be called). 5. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that notebook residual bodies are equipped as independent products with interface variations for screens, which make it possible to control a variety of screens and monitors, so that a notebook screen does not necessarily have to be carried along. 6. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that notebook screens are equipped as independent products with interface variations for notebook residual bodies, which make it possible to operate a variety of notebook residual bodies. 7. Notebook according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that notebook residual bodies are equipped as independent products with interface variations for screens, monitors and flat screens or future developed display devices of any kind, which make it possible to control these.