JPH09148757A - Electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make effective use of a space by arranging a stand member even if there is a limit to the thicknesses of a cover and an apparatus body. SOLUTION: An electronic apparatus has a structure in which a stand member can be housed in and taken out from a hinge unit 1. Therefore, even if there is a limit to the thicknesses of a cover 2 and an apparatus body 3, the stand member can be easily arranged and the space can be thereby effectively utilized. In other words, the cover 2 can be used by folding it on the back face of the apparatus body 3 along the axis of the hinge unit 1. At this time, the stand member is housed in the hinge unit 1. By taking the stand member outside, it is possible to incline the apparatus body 3 and to thereby provide a favorable operability.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic device such as an electronic notebook or personal computer having a cover for protecting the surface of the device body.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, electronic devices such as electronic notebooks and personal computers as morphological information devices have a display screen and input devices such as pens and keys, and a cover for protecting the operation surface of the device body. And
This cover for protecting the main body can be folded back to the back side of the device main body around the hinge shaft, and the stand housed in the cover is erected to tilt the device main body for better operability. 15a is a plan view showing a state in which a hard cover of a conventional electronic device is opened, and FIG. 15b is a plan view of FIG.
FIG. 5B is a perspective view showing a state in which the hard cover of the electronic device of 5a is folded back to the back side to stand the stand.

In FIGS. 15a and 15b, the hinge unit 101 includes a hard cover 102 and an electronic device body 1.
03, the hinge unit 101 and the electronic device main body 103 are rotatable by a hinge shaft, and the hinge unit 101 and the hard cover 102 are rotatable respectively. The cover 102 can be opened and closed, and the electronic device body 10
The hard cover 2 can be folded back to the back surface side of 3.

Further, stand members 104 are provided in the hard covers 102 on both outer sides of the hinge unit 101, respectively. FIG. 15B shows a state in which the stand member 104 is erected and the operation surface of the electronic device body 103 is inclined.

Further, the stand member 104 is formed by cutting out a part of the hard cover 102 so as to be integrated with the shape of the hard cover 102 and having the same shape as the cutout portion. In addition, the stand member 104
Is attached to the hard cover 102 through a shaft. When the stand is used, the hard cover 102 is turned over to the electronic device body 103, and the stand member 104 is rotated about the shaft to raise the stand from the hard cover 102. The member 104 can be stood. Thereby, the electronic device main body 103 can be provided with an inclination for improving operability.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In the above conventional configuration,
The stand member 104 is housed on the back side of the electronic device main body 103 so that the electronic device main body 103 is inclined when used, or the hard cover 1 is used so that the stand member 104 can be used when the hard cover 102 is folded back.
However, if the hard cover 102 and the electronic device main body 103 are limited in thickness, the stand member 104 may not be provided in some cases.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and by housing the stand member inside the hinge unit, the stand member can be easily arranged even when the thickness of the cover or the device body is limited. It is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic device having a stand-housing hinge structure capable of achieving efficient use of space.

[0008]

The electronic device of the present invention is an electronic device in which a cover for protecting the surface of the main body can be folded back to the back side of the main body about a hinge shaft, and the cover is provided between the cover and the main body. And a main body are respectively provided with hinge units pivotally supported via the hinge shaft, a stand member for inclining the main body is housed and arranged in the hinge unit, and the stand member can be pulled out from the inside of the hinge unit. It is configured so that the above-mentioned object is achieved.

Further, preferably, between the stand member and the hinge unit in which the stand member is housed in the electronic apparatus of the present invention, a storage completion position of the stand member in the hinge unit, and the stand member. A concave portion and a convex portion that fit with each other at least at the drawing completion position among the drawing completion positions from the inside of the hinge unit are provided. Further, preferably, the projection provided on the side surface portion of the stand member housed in the hinge unit in the electronic device of the present invention and the tip end portion of the hinge shaft fixed to the main body side and penetrating the side surface of the hinge unit. The eccentric convex portion provided at the position is engaged with each other, and the engagement is released by the rotation of the hinge unit about the hinge shaft.

Further, preferably, a claw portion which engages with a concave portion provided in the stand member of the electronic device of the present invention is provided at one end side having a weight, and is rotatably attached to a shaft in the hinge unit. The bearing part to be supported has a stand lock member provided on the other end side.

Further, preferably, the one claw portion which engages with the concave portion provided in the stand member in the electronic device of the present invention is provided on one end side having a weight, and the other claw portion which engages with the concave portion is provided. A bearing portion is provided on the other end side having a weight, and is rotatably supported by the shaft in the hinge unit via the arm portions between the one end side and the other end side. It has a stand lock member.

With the above structure, the operation of the present invention will be described below.

In the present invention, the cover has a structure in which the cover can be folded back on the back side of the main body about the hinge axis of the hinge unit to be used. At this time, in the hinge unit, a stand for inclining the main body is provided. A member is housed, and by pulling this stand member outward, the main body is inclined and the operability is improved.
Therefore, even when the thickness of the cover or the device body is limited, the stand member can be easily arranged, and the space can be effectively used.

Further, between the stand member and the hinge unit, a concave portion and a convex portion which can be fitted to each other at least when the stand member is housed in the hinge unit and when the stand member is pulled out from the hinge unit. Since the lock member is provided, it is possible to easily hold the pulled-out state and the stored state of the stand member without increasing the number of parts for locking. Specifically, for example, when the stand member is pulled out from the hinge unit, the cutout portion of the side portion of the stand member is fixed by fitting with the protrusion provided on the hinge unit side. ,
The stand member can be stopped so as not to return to the inside of the hinge unit.

Further, when the hinge unit is rotated by opening the cover and folding it back to the back side of the main body of the device, the eccentric convex portion of the hinge shaft and the convex portion of the stand member relatively rotate so that they are engaged with each other. The stand member can be detached and easily taken out from the hinge unit. Further, when the stand member is housed in the hinge unit, the eccentric convex portion of the hinge shaft and the convex portion of the stand member are relatively rotated by pivoting about the hinge shaft of the hinge unit, so that the mutual engagement is prevented. Then, the stand member is locked so as not to come out of the hinge unit.

Furthermore, if the vertical direction of the hinge unit is changed by turning the cover inside out, the bearing portion of the stand lock member is rotatably attached to the shaft inside the hinge unit, and the other end of the stand lock member is rotatably attached. Due to the weight of the side, the claw portion of the stand lock member rotates toward the stand member. At this time, when the stand member is pulled out and the recess and the claw of the stand member are aligned with each other, the recess and the claw are engaged with each other, and the stand member is locked and does not return to the inside of the hinge unit. in this way,
The upper and lower sides of the hinge unit are switched by rotating the hinge unit in conjunction with opening and folding the cover. Also, when the cover is returned to the front side of the electronic device again, the vertical direction of the hinge unit is replaced by its rotation, and this lock is automatically released, and when the opening of the hinge unit faces up, As a result, the stand member is automatically stored in the hinge unit.

Further, two locking claws are provided at both ends having a weight, and when the cover is turned upside down or the cover is turned upside down, the stand member is automatically locked by its weight. It is possible to apply.

[0018]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

(Embodiment 1) In Embodiment 1, a stand member is housed inside a hinge unit, and the stand member is configured to be retractable with respect to the hinge unit.

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a hinge structure of an electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, a stand member (not shown)
The hinge unit 1 in which the hinges 1 are freely drawn is formed in a rectangular plate shape having a thickness, and shafts 1a and 1b are provided on both side surfaces thereof so as to project outward. The pair of shafts 1a are respectively inserted into a pair of holes 2a provided on the facing surfaces in the cutout at the center of one end of the hard cover 2, and the hinge unit 1 and the hard cover 2 are rotatably supported. It is supported. In addition, the pair of shafts 1b are respectively provided with a pair of holes 3a provided on the facing surfaces of the notch at the center of one end of the electronic device body 3.
, And the hinge unit 1 and the electronic device body 3 are rotatably supported.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a state where the hard cover 2 of the electronic device of FIG. 1 is opened.

In FIG. 2, the hinge unit 1 is interposed between the hard cover 2 and the electronic equipment main body 3, and the shaft 1a,
1b allows rotation between the hinge unit 1 and the electronic device main body 3, and between the hinge unit 1 and the hard cover 2. With the hinge structure shown in FIG. 3, the front side of the electronic device main body 3 can be opened and closed by the hard cover 2. And Fig. 4
As shown in b, the hard cover 2 can be folded back on the back side of the electronic device body 3. Note that FIG. 4a shows a state in which the hard cover 2 of the electronic device is closed, as viewed from the side.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the hinge unit 1 of FIG.

In FIG. 5, the hinge unit 1 is constructed so as to be separable into hinge cabinets 4 and 5, and a fitting recess 6 into which the bottom of the hinge cabinet 5 is fitted is provided on the hinge cabinet 4 side, and the fitting recess 6 is provided. An accommodation recess 7 for accommodating a stand member is provided at a predetermined position of the fitting recess 6. Further, on the hinge cabinet 5 side, a notch portion 8 for taking out the stand member is provided at the center position of the front end portion in the longitudinal direction. Further, the stand member 9 for inclining the electronic device main body 3 has a protrusion 10 on the left side wall on the back side.
Is provided, and a notch 11 as a recess is provided on the right side wall on the back side. The storage recess 7 of the stand member 9 is provided with a storage projection 12 into which the cutout 11 fits when the storage is completed. Further, when the stand member 9 is completely used and used, a fixed projection 13 is provided as a projection into which the notch 11 fits, and a projection is provided at a position facing the fixed projection 13. An engagement protrusion 14 with which 10 is engaged is provided.

FIG. 6a is a sectional view when the stand member 9 is housed in the hinge unit 1 of FIG. 1, and FIG. 6b is a sectional view when the stand member 9 is pulled out and used as a stand. 7a is a perspective view of the electronic device of FIG. 1, FIG. 7b is a sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG. 7a, and FIG. 7c is a sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG. 7a when a stand is used.

In FIGS. 6a and 6b, when the stand member 9 is not used, the notch 11 of the stand member 9 fits into the housing projection 12 of the hinge cabinet 4 and is hooked to the hinge unit 1. It is stored inside. The state at this time is shown in FIG. 7b. At this time, the opening of the storage recess 7 for storing the stand member faces upward. Further, when the stand member 9 shown in FIG. 7c is used, the stand member 9 is pulled out from the opening of the storage recess 7 of the hinge cabinet 4 through the cutout portion 8 of the hinge cabinet 3, and at this time, The stand member 9 can be fixed to the hinge unit 1 for use by fitting the notch 11 into the fixed protrusion 13 and engaging the protrusion 10 with the engaging protrusion 14.

That is, when the stand member 9 is used by pulling it out, the notch 11 of the hinge member 9 is hooked on the fixed projection 13 so that the stand member 9 does not return to the inside of the hinge unit 1. This is a configuration for stopping the member 9.

With the above construction, as shown in FIG. 6a, the stand member 9 is pulled in the direction B, and the stand member 9 is taken out from the hinge unit 1. Further, as shown in FIG. 6b, the stand member 9 is displaced in the C direction (lateral direction) so that the cutout portion 11 serving as the lock notch portion is fixed.
Try to hook on 3. As a result, the stand member 9 is fixed so as not to return to the inside of the hinge unit 1 against the force in the B'direction when the stand is used. That is, when the stand member 9 housed inside the hinge unit 1 is pulled out and used, the fixing projection 13 provided on the hinge unit 1 side and the stand so that the stand member does not enter the inside of the hinge unit 1. The notch 11 on the member 9 side is fitted and fixed. On the opposite side of the fixed protrusion 13, the engaging protrusion 14 and the protrusion 1
The lock is stabilized by engaging 0.

(Embodiment 2) In Embodiment 2, a stand lock member is used to fix the stand member. The stand member is hinged to the main body of the electronic device,
This is a case in which it is fixed inside the hinge when it is stored, and when the cover is opened, the hinge unit rotates and the top and bottom of the hinge unit are swapped, so that the hinge unit is released from the fixation and the stand member can be taken out.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the hinge unit of the electronic device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 8, the hinge unit 21 is interposed between the hard cover and the main body of the electronic device, and the shafts 21a and 21b projecting from the respective sides allow the hinge unit 21 to be connected to the main body of the electronic device and between the hinge unit 21 and the hard cover. It is configured to be rotatable. In this case, a total of two shafts 21b with hard covers are provided on both side surfaces of the hinge unit 21, and either side surface (right side in the second embodiment).
There is provided one shaft 21a with the main body of the electronic device. Further, the other side surface of the hinge unit 21 is penetrated,
A shaft 21c serving as a hinge shaft between the hinge unit 21 and the electronic device main body is fixedly provided on the electronic device main body side. A protrusion 21d is provided at the tip of the shaft 21c, and the position of the protrusion 21d is eccentric from the central axis of the shaft 21c.

The hinge unit 21 is constructed so as to be separable into hinge cabinets 22 and 23. A fitting recess 24 into which the bottom of the hinge cabinet 23 is fitted is provided on the hinge cabinet 22 side, and the fitting recess is provided. Storage recess 25 for storing the stand member at a predetermined position of 24
Is provided. Further, the stand member 26 is provided with a protrusion 27 that can be engaged with the protrusion 21d of the tip of the shaft 21c on the left side wall on the back side, and a cutout portion 28 is provided on the right side wall on the back side. A non-slip recess 29 is provided on the front side of the upper surface. An opening 25a is provided on the front side of the storage recess 25 for storing the stand member 26, and a stand lock shaft 25b is provided on the rear right side. Further, the stand lock member 31 having the lock claw 30 which can be fitted into the cutout portion 28 of the stand member 26 at one end is provided with the bearing hole 32 provided at the other end.
5b is rotatably fitted and pivotally supported.

With the above configuration, the operation of each part when this electronic device is used, that is, when the hard cover is turned over to the electronic device main body and the stand member 26 is used, will be described.

First, the hard cover is attached to the hinge unit 2
The pair of shafts 21b with 1 is rotated by 180 ° as a rotation shaft. At this time, the angle formed by the hard cover and the hinge unit 21 is substantially a right angle. In this state, the projection 21d protruding from the tip of the shaft 21c fixed to the electronic device main body and the projection 27 of the stand component member 26 have the positional relationship shown in the KK 'sectional view of FIG. It is arranged. Therefore, even if a force is applied to the stand member 26 in the B direction, the movement of the stand member 26 is stopped by the engagement between the protrusion 21d and the protrusion 27. For this reason, the stand member 26 is locked so as not to come out to the outside while being housed in the hinge unit 21.

Next, the hard cover is attached to the hinge unit 21.
At the same time, the hard cover is turned over to the electronic device main body by rotating the shaft 21a and the shaft 21c with the electronic device main body by 180 ° about the rotation axes. As a result, the protrusion 27 is rotated 180 ° in the direction D of FIG. 9a with the rotation of the hinge unit 21, so that the protrusion 27 is disengaged from the protrusion 21d as shown in FIG. 10a. The stand member 26 can be moved to the outside. That is, since the hard cover is opened when the stand is used, the hinge unit 21 is also rotated at the same time, and the projection 27 as the projection of the stand member 26 and the projection 21d as the eccentric projection of the shaft 21c serving as the hinge shaft. The fitting will be disengaged between and. At this time, the upper and lower positions of the hinge unit 21 are reversed so that the opening faces downward. When a leaf spring 33 or the like is used as shown in FIG. 10b, the stand member 26 is released from the engagement with the rotation of the hinge unit 21 due to the urging force of the leaf spring 33 and its own weight, and the stand member 26 automatically projects from the hinge unit 21 for easy operation. Can be taken out. This stand member 2
When 6 is taken out from the hinge unit 21, the stand lock member 31 is rotated by its own weight, and its claw portion 30 fits into the cutout portion 28 of the stand member 26 to fix the stand member 26.

Therefore, the convex portion provided on the side surface portion of the stand member 26 and the shaft 21 fixed to the electronic device body side.
The eccentric convex portion provided at the tip of c is engaged when the stand member is housed in the hinge unit 21, and the hinge unit 21 rotates when the cover is opened and folded back to the back side of the electronic device body. By the movement, the engagement can be automatically released when the stand member 26 is pulled out.

(Third Embodiment) In the third embodiment, a specific example of the stand lock member is shown.
It can be used together with. This stand lock member has a structure that can be locked by utilizing its own weight.

FIG. 11 is a plan view showing the structure of the stand lock member in the hinge unit according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 11, the stand lock member 41
Has a lock claw 42 protruding from one end of the arm so that the lock claw 42 can be fitted into the notch of the stand member, and the lock claw 4
A weight portion 43 protruding to the opposite side of 2 is provided in a substantially T shape. In addition, a bearing hole 44 is rotatably fitted to and axially supported by a shaft in the hinge cabinet at the other end.
Is provided. In this way, the stand lock member 4
Since the weight portion 43 is provided in the unit 1, a force that tends to rotate in the direction of E around the bearing hole 44 is exerted by its own weight due to the hinge units being switched up and down. At this time, in the stand lock member 41, the lock claw 42 is fitted into the notch as the recess of the stand member, and the lock claw 42 and the weight portion 43 are operated so that the turning force still acts in the fitting direction. The position and size are set.
In other words, with the mating completed, the arm is set to incline slightly with respect to the vertical line so that rotational force still acts in the mating direction, or even if the arm is on the vertical line. If the weight portion 43 is set to be heavier than the lock claw 42, the turning force still acts in the fitting direction.

With the above structure, when the hard cover is opened and the stand is used, the hinge unit is rotated and the opening is opened downward. As shown in FIG. 12b, the stand member 45 is opened by the opening. Pulled downwards from. In this way, the opening of the hinge cabinet 46 of the hinge unit faces downward in the G direction.
Therefore, when the stand member 45 is pulled out from the hinge unit to the outside, the lock claw 4 of the stand lock member 41 is inserted into the cutout portion 47 provided in the stand member 45.
2 enters and locks the stand member 45 irremovably.

In this state, the stand lock member 41 is still subjected to the turning force in the E direction by its own weight as shown in FIG. 12b. Further, when the stand member 45 is stored, as shown in FIG. 12a, since the hinge cabinet 46 of the hinge unit is rotated by 180 ° together with the hard cover, the opening thereof is opened upward, and the stand is caused by its own weight. Rotational force acts on the lock member 41 so as to rotate in the F direction in FIG. 12a, which is the opposite direction to the E direction in FIG. 12b. As a result, the lock claw 42 of the stand lock member 41 is disengaged from the notch 47 of the stand member 45. Therefore, the hinge cabinet 46 is turned upside down, and even if the stand member 45 cannot be pushed into the hinge unit, the stand member 45 is automatically housed in the hinge unit due to its own weight, and its operability is improved. Is good.

(Fourth Embodiment) In the fourth embodiment, another specific example of the stand lock member is shown, and the stand lock member can be used in combination with the second embodiment. This stand lock member was locked after taking out the stand member,
This is a case where it can be locked even when the storage is completed.

FIG. 13 is a plan view showing the structure of the stand lock member in the hinge unit according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 13, the stand lock member 51
Has locking claws 52 protruding from both ends thereof so that they can be fitted into the notches of the stand member, and the locking claws 5
A weight portion 53 that protrudes on the opposite side of 2 is provided.
A bearing hole 54, which is rotatably fitted to and axially supported by a shaft in the hinge cabinet, is provided at a central position of these both end portions, and arm portions extending in opposite directions from the bearing hole 54 are provided. The lock claw 52 and the weight 5
3 are provided in a substantially T shape. The angle formed by each of these arms is configured to be slightly less than 180 °. In this way, the stand lock member 5
1, the lock claw 52 and the weight portion 53 are provided on one side, and the same lock claw 52 and the weight portion 53 are provided on the opposite side. Due to the replacement, the turning force acts to rotate in the E or F direction by its own weight.

With the above construction, when the stand is used, the opening of the hinge cabinet 56 of the hinge unit is shown in FIG.
Since the H direction is downward like 4b, the turning force for rotating in the E direction acts on the stand lock member 51 due to its own weight, and one lock claw 52 enters the notch portion 58 of the stand member 57 to lock. To do.

Further, the stand member 5 is provided in the hinge unit.
When storing 7, the hinge cabinet 56 of the hinge unit is rotated 180 ° and the vertical directions are interchanged as shown in FIG. 14a, so that the opening faces upward and the stand lock member 51 moves in the F direction. When the lock member 52 is rotated, the fitting of the one lock claw 52 with the cutout portion 58 is automatically released, and the stand member 57 is automatically stored in the hinge unit by its own weight. At this time, by further rotating the stand lock member 51 in the F direction, as shown in FIG.
The stand member 57 is locked when the storage is completed by fitting the 2 and the cutout 58 together.

Therefore, the lock claw 52 that engages with the notch 58 as a recess provided in the stand member is
A lock claw 52, which is provided on one end side with weight and engages with the cutout portion 58, is provided on the other end side with weight, and an arm portion is provided between these one end side and the other end side. By means of a stand lock member 51 provided with a bearing portion rotatably supported by a shaft in the hinge unit via
The stand member 57 can be locked by both the opening operation and the closing operation. That is, the stand member 5
The claw portion and the weight portion are provided in two directions so that they can be locked both when used and when not used.

[0049]

As described above, according to the present invention, when the stand member is housed in the hinge unit instead of being housed in the electronic device main body or the cover, the thickness of the cover or the main body is limited. In addition, the stand member can be easily arranged, and the space can be effectively used. Furthermore, the set size can be reduced.

By interlocking the opening and closing of the cover with the withdrawal of the stand member for inclining the main body from the inside of the hinge unit, the stand member can be pulled out and stored, and the lock of those states can be automatically performed. Therefore, the operability can be improved. Also,
If the stand member and the hinge unit itself are locked by the concave and convex portions, the stand lock member is not required and the number of parts thereof is reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a hinge structure of an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a state where a hard cover 2 of the electronic device of FIG. 1 is opened.

3 is a cross-sectional view showing a hinge structure of the electronic device of FIG.

4A is a side view of the electronic device showing a state where the hard cover 2 is closed, and FIG. 4B is a side view of the electronic device showing a state where the hard cover 2 is opened and folded back.

5 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the hinge unit 1 of FIG. 1. FIG.

6A is a sectional view when the stand member 9 is housed in the hinge unit 1 of FIG. 1, and FIG. 6B is a sectional view when the stand member 9 is pulled out and used as a stand.

7A is a perspective view of the electronic device of FIG. 1, and b is AA ′ of a.
Sectional view, c is a sectional view of the electronic device when the stand is used.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a hinge unit of the electronic device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

9A is a KK 'sectional view showing an engagement relationship between a protrusion 27 and a protrusion 21d, and FIG. 9B is a cross section of the hinge unit 21 when the stand component member 26 is housed in the hinge unit 21 of FIG. It is a figure.

10A is a sectional view showing an engagement relationship between a protrusion 27 and a protrusion 21d, and FIG. 10B is a sectional view of the hinge unit 21 when the stand member 9 is pulled out from the inside of the hinge unit 21 of FIG. 8 to be used as a stand. Is.

FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a configuration of a stand lock member in a hinge unit according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

12A is a sectional view of the hinge unit when the stand lock member of FIG. 11 is used and the stand component member is housed in the hinge unit, and FIG. 12B is a case where the stand member is pulled out from the hinge unit to be used as a stand. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the hinge unit of FIG.

FIG. 13 is a plan view showing the configuration of a stand lock member in a hinge unit according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

14A is a sectional view of the hinge unit when the stand lock member of FIG. 13 is used and the stand component member is housed in the hinge unit, and FIG. 14B is a case where the stand member is pulled out from the hinge unit to be used as a stand. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the hinge unit of FIG.

15A is a plan view showing a state in which a hard cover of a conventional electronic device is opened, and FIG. 15B is a perspective view showing a state in which the hard cover of the electronic device in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 21 Hinge unit 1a, 1b, 21a, 21b, 21c Axis 2 Hard cover 3 Electronic equipment main body 4,5,22,23,46,56 Hinge cabinet 6,24 Fitting recess 7,25 Storage recess 8,11, 28,47,58 Notch part 9,26,45,57 Stand member 10,27,21d Projection part 12 Storage projection part 13 Fixed projection part 14 Engagement projection part 29 Recessed part 30,42,52 Lock claw 31,41 , 51 Stand lock member 32, 44, 54 Bearing hole 43, 53 Weight part

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An electronic device in which a cover for protecting the surface of a main body can be folded back to the back surface side of the main body about a hinge shaft, wherein a shaft is provided between the cover and the main body via the hinge shaft between the cover and the main body, respectively. An electronic device in which a hinge unit supported is provided, a stand member for inclining the main body is housed and arranged in the hinge unit, and the stand member can be pulled out from the inside of the hinge unit. 2. A storage completion position of the stand member in the hinge unit between the stand member and a hinge unit in which the stand member is stored, and a completion of pulling out the stand member from the inside of the hinge unit. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein a concave portion and a convex portion that are fitted to each other are provided at least at the drawing completion position among the positions. 3. A convex portion provided on a side surface portion of the stand member housed in the hinge unit, and a tip portion of a hinge shaft fixed to the main body side and penetrating a side surface of the hinge unit. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the eccentric convex portion is disposed at a position where the convex portion and the eccentric convex portion are engaged with each other, and the engagement is released by rotating the hinge unit about the hinge shaft. 4. A claw portion that engages with a recess provided in the stand member is provided at one end side having a weight, and a bearing portion rotatably supported by a shaft in the hinge unit is provided. 2. A stand lock member provided on the end side.
Or the electronic device according to 3. 5. A one-sided claw portion that engages with a recess provided in the stand member is provided on one weighted side, and the other sided claw portion that engages with the recess is on the other weighted side. Is provided in the
The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a stand lock member provided with a bearing portion that is rotatably supported by a shaft in the hinge unit.