TW202117486A - Electronic device with multiple display panels - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device comprising a first body, a second body, a third body, a first hinge structure, and a second hinge structure is provided. The first body has a first front surface, a first back surface, and a keyboard disposed on the first front surface. The second body has a second front surface, a second back surface, and a first display panel disposed on the second front surface. The third body has a third front surface, a third back surface, and a second display panel disposed on the third front surface. The first hinge structure is disposed between the first body and the second body. The second hinge structure is disposed between the second body and the third body. The first body is connected to the second body through the first hinge structure, and the second body is connected to the third body through the second hinge structure.

Description

Multi-screen electronic device

This case is about an electronic device, especially an electronic device with multiple screens that can change multiple usage modes.

Traditional notebook computers are only equipped with a single screen for use. If more screens or a larger viewable size are required, an external screen is usually required, which causes inconvenience in use.

This case provides an electronic device. The electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a third body, a first shaft structure and a second shaft structure. The first body has a first front surface, a first back surface opposite to the first front surface, and a keyboard, and the keyboard is located on the first front surface. The second body has a second front, a second back opposite to the second front, and a first screen. The first screen is located on the second front. The third body has a third front, a third back opposite to the third front, and a second screen. The second screen is located on the third front. The first rotating shaft structure is arranged between the first body and the second body. The second rotating shaft structure is arranged between the second body and the third body. Among them, the first machine system The second mechanism is combined with the second body through the first shaft structure, and the second mechanism is combined with the third body through the second shaft structure. Wherein, when the electronic device is in the tablet mode, the first front surface of the first body is covered with the second front surface of the second body, and the second back surface of the second body is covered with the third back surface of the third body.

The electronic device provided in this case is equipped with two screens and can provide a variety of use modes for users to choose. In this way, the electronic device of the same size can be used to provide a larger visual space and more diverse use modes.

The specific embodiments adopted in this case will be further explained by the following embodiments and drawings.

10,10a,10b,10c,10d‧‧‧Electronic device

100,100a‧‧‧First body

200‧‧‧Second Body

300‧‧‧The third body

400‧‧‧The first shaft structure

500‧‧‧Second shaft structure

110‧‧‧Touchpad

120‧‧‧First front

140‧‧‧First Back

160‧‧‧Keyboard

170‧‧‧Magnetic structure

220‧‧‧Second front

240‧‧‧Second Back

260‧‧‧First Screen

320‧‧‧Third Facade

340‧‧‧The third back

360‧‧‧Second Screen

600,600b,600c‧‧‧Support frame

620,620b,620c‧‧‧Connecting terminal

700‧‧‧Protective sleeve

720‧‧‧Connecting part

740‧‧‧First Section

760‧‧‧Second Section

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6‧‧‧Angle

Figures A to E show the first embodiment of the electronic device in this case.

The second figure is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the electronic device in this case.

The second diagram A is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the use mode of the electronic device in the second diagram.

The third figure is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the electronic device of the present application.

The fourth figure is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the fourth embodiment of the electronic device of the present application.

Figures 5A and 5B are three-dimensional schematic diagrams of the fifth embodiment of the electronic device in this case.

The specific implementation of this case will be described in more detail below in conjunction with the schematic diagram. According to the following description and the scope of patent application, The advantages and features of this case will be clearer. It should be noted that the drawings are in a very simplified form and all use imprecise proportions, which are only used to conveniently and clearly assist in explaining the purpose of the embodiments of this case.

Figures A to E show the first embodiment of the electronic device in this case. The electronic device 10 can be switched to a variety of usage modes. Wherein, the first A diagram shows a tablet mode of the electronic device 10, the first B diagram shows a laptop mode of the electronic device 10, and the first C and a D diagrams show a sharing mode of the electronic device 10. The first picture E shows an extended screen mode of the electronic device 10.

As shown in the figure, the electronic device 10 includes a first body 100, a second body 200, a third body 300, a first shaft structure 400, and a second shaft structure 500.

Among them, the first body 100 has a first front surface 120, a first back surface 140 and a keyboard 160. The first back surface 140 is opposite to the first front surface 120, that is, located on the opposite side of the first front surface 120. The keyboard 160 is located on the first front surface 120 for the user to input keys. In one embodiment, the first body 100 further includes a touch pad 110, which is disposed on the first front surface 120 for the user to touch input.

The second body 200 has a second front surface 220, a second back surface 240 and a first screen 260. The second back surface 240 is opposite to the second front surface 220, that is, located on the opposite side of the second front surface 220. The first screen 260 is located on the second front surface 220. In one embodiment, the first screen 260 can also be a touch screen.

The third body 300 has a third front surface 320, a third back surface 340 and a second screen 360. The third back 340 is relative to the third The surface 320 is located on the opposite side of the third front surface 320. The second screen 360 is located on the third front surface 320. In one embodiment, the second screen 360 is a touch screen.

The first rotating shaft structure 400 is disposed between the first body 100 and the second body 200 and connects the first body 100 and the second body 200 so that the second body 200 can rotate relative to the first body 100. In other words, the second body 200 is pivotally connected to the first body 100 through the first shaft structure 400. The rotation angle of the first rotating shaft structure 400 is not limited. In one embodiment, the maximum rotation angle is 135-180 degrees to realize the various operation modes shown in the first A to E. For details, please refer to the following paragraphs.

The second rotating shaft structure 500 is disposed between the second body 200 and the third body 300 and connects the second body 200 and the third body 300 so that the third body 300 can rotate relative to the second body 200. In other words, the third body 300 is pivotally connected to the second body 200 through the second shaft structure 500. In one embodiment, the maximum rotation angle of the second rotating shaft structure 500 is 180-270 degrees, so as to realize the various operation modes shown in the first A to E. For details, please refer to the following paragraphs.

In this embodiment, the rotation axis of the first rotation axis structure 400 and the rotation axis of the second rotation axis structure 500 are parallel to each other, and the extension directions of the rotation axis of the first rotation axis structure 400 and the rotation axis of the second rotation axis structure 500 are both parallel In the longitudinal direction of each body 100, 200, 300, each body 100, 200, 300 rotates relative to each other in the longitudinal direction.

As shown in FIG. 1A, in the tablet mode, the first front surface 120 of the first body 100 is rotated and covered on the second front surface 220 of the second body 200 through the first shaft structure 400, and the second front surface 220 of the second body 200 back 240 is rotatably covered on the third back surface 340 of the third body 300 through the second rotating shaft structure 500. In this way, the second body 200 and the third body 300 can be sequentially stacked on the first body 100 to facilitate the user to carry. In addition, in this mode, the second screen 360 can be moved to the top of the entire electronic device 10 to facilitate the user to operate the electronic device 10 as a tablet computer.

To switch from the tablet mode shown in the first A figure to the laptop mode shown in the first figure B, the second body 200 and the third body 300 are turned upwards by an angle relative to the first body 100 through the first shaft structure 400 A1 makes the keyboard 160 of the first front surface 120 appear, and the electronic device 10 can be converted into a notebook computer for operation.

In the laptop mode, the third body 300 can be overlapped behind the second body 200, that is, the second back 240 of the second body 200 is covered with the third back 340 of the third body 300. In one embodiment, in the notebook mode, the second screen 360 located on the third front surface 320 is in a standby state and is not displayed.

To switch from the laptop mode in the first B picture to the sharing mode shown in the first C and the first D, the third body 300 can be turned back by an appropriate angle A2 relative to the second body 200 through the second shaft structure 500 , You can share the screen to users facing the second screen 360. In one embodiment, this flipping action generates a control signal to control the second screen 360 at the same time. In one embodiment, the control signal is a wake-up signal to cause the second screen 360 to start displaying images. For example, the control signal may be generated when the third body 300 starts to flip relative to the second body 200 through the second shaft structure 500; or the third body 300 is relatively When the second body 200 rotates beyond a predetermined angle, a control signal is generated. In one embodiment, the predetermined angle may be between 10 and 45 degrees. In one embodiment, this control signal also causes the second screen 360 to act as one of the first screens 260 to synchronize the screen display. In one embodiment, the control signal can also make the screen displayed on the second screen 360 different from that of the first screen 260.

It is worth noting that in this mode, the configuration of the second body 200 and the first body 100 is similar to the configuration of the laptop mode to facilitate the operation of the user.

To switch from the laptop mode shown in the first figure B to the extended screen mode shown in the first figure E, the third body 300 can be flipped at an applicable angle A3 to the second body with respect to the second body 200 through the second hinge structure 500 200 above, and the second screen 360 on the third front surface 320 is arranged side by side above the first screen 260 to increase the viewing area. In one embodiment, this flipping action generates a control signal to control the second screen 360 at the same time. In one embodiment, the control signal may be a wake-up signal to wake up the second screen 360, and make the second screen 360 an extension of the first screen 260 to start displaying images.

It is worth noting that in this mode, the configuration of the second body 200 and the first body 100 is similar to the configuration of the laptop mode to facilitate the operation of the user.

Secondly, as shown in the first figure E, in the extended screen mode, in order to support the second body 200 and the third body 300 to prevent the electronic device 10 from falling backwards, in one embodiment, the electronic device 10 further includes a support frame 600. The support frame 600 has a connecting end 620 connected to the second rotating shaft structure 500. In tablet mode, laptop mode and sharing mode, this The supporting frame 600 is folded on the second back 240 of the second body 200. In the extended screen mode, the support frame 600 is rotated backward by an appropriate angle A4 to support the second body 200 and the third body 300.

In addition, in one embodiment, the second rotating shaft structure 500 is preset with a torsion force to prevent the third body 300 from turning backward due to gravity in the extended screen mode.

In one embodiment, the computer system (not shown, including motherboard, central processing unit, memory, etc.) inside the electronic device 10 is installed in the first body 100 to stabilize the electronic device 10 in various usage modes The center of gravity. However, it is not limited to this. In one embodiment, the computer system inside the electronic device 10 is integrated in the second body 200, and the first body 100 is an external keyboard.

The second figure is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the electronic device in this case. The second diagram A is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the use mode of the electronic device in the second diagram. Compared with the first embodiment of the electronic device of this application, the first body 100a of the electronic device 10a of this embodiment is detachably connected to the second body 200. The first rotating shaft structure 400 is arranged on one side of the first body 100a. In one embodiment, the first body 100 a can be detachably connected to the second body 200 through the magnetic attraction structure 170.

In terms of usage mode, the electronic device 10a of this embodiment can exhibit various operation modes as shown in the first A to E diagrams, as shown in the second A, the second body of the electronic device 10a of this embodiment The second body 200 and the third body 300 can be rotated 90 degrees and inserted at the first rotating shaft structure 400 of the first body 100a to present a horizontal screen extension mode to provide the user with a larger viewing range.

In one embodiment, the first body 100 a is a detachable soft keyboard, and the computer system inside the electronic device 10 a is disposed in the second body 200. The user can choose whether to install the first body 100a for use according to requirements. If the first body 100a is not installed, the electronic device 10a can also provide a tablet mode, a sharing mode, and an extended screen mode for the user to choose from. Please refer to the first A, a C to a E diagrams at the same time.

The third figure is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the electronic device of the present application. Compared with the first embodiment of the electronic device in this case, the connecting end 620b of the support frame 600b of the electronic device 10b in this embodiment is connected to the second back surface 240 of the second body 200, instead of being connected to the second shaft structure 500 . In the tablet mode, laptop mode and sharing mode, the support frame 600b is folded on the second back 240 of the second body 200. In the extended screen mode, the supporting frame 600b is rotated backward by an appropriate angle A5 to support the second body 200 and the third body 300.

The fourth figure is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the fourth embodiment of the electronic device of the present application. Compared with the first embodiment of the electronic device in this case, the connecting end 620c of the support frame 600c of the electronic device 10c in this embodiment is connected to the third back surface 340 of the third body 300, instead of being connected to the second shaft structure 500 . In the tablet mode, laptop mode and sharing mode, the support frame 600c is folded on the third back 340 of the third body 300. In the extended screen mode, the supporting frame 600c is rotated downward by an appropriate angle A6 to support the second body 200 and the third body 300.

In the description of this case, it should be pointed out that the aforementioned rotation angles, as shown in the angles A1-A6 in the figure, are only for description reference, and do not indicate or imply that the electronic device of this case should be limited to these specific uses. Use angles.

Figures 5A and 5B are three-dimensional schematic diagrams of the fifth embodiment of the electronic device in this case. Compared with the first embodiment of the electronic device 10 of the present application, the electronic device 10d of this embodiment further includes a protective cover 700 that includes a connecting portion 720, a first plate 740, and a second plate 760. The connecting portion 720 is fixed to the first back surface 140 of the first body 100, the first plate 740 is connected to the connecting portion 720, and the second plate 760 is connected to the first plate 740.

In the tablet mode, the first front surface 120 of the first body 100 covers the second front surface 220 of the second body 200, and the second back surface 240 of the second body 200 covers the third back surface 340 of the third body 300. At this time, the first plate 740 and the second plate 760 can be used to cover the third front surface 320 located at the top of the electronic device 10 d to protect the second screen 360 disposed on the third front surface 320.

In the extended screen mode, the third body 300 is turned over the second body 200. At this time, the first plate 740 extends to the rear of the first body 100, and the second plate 760 can be bent upwards relative to the first plate 740 to resist the second back surface 240 of the second body 200 to support the second body 200 and the second body 200. Three body 300. In this way, the support frames 600, 600b, and 600c shown in the first E, third, and fourth diagrams can be omitted.

In summary, the electronic device provided in this case is equipped with two screens and can provide a variety of usage modes for users to choose. In this way, electronic devices of the same size can be used to provide larger viewing space and more diversification. The use mode of the user, and help increase the user’s work efficiency.

The above is only a preferred embodiment of this case, not correct There are no restrictions in this case. Any person in the technical field who makes any form of equivalent substitution or modification to the technical means and technical content disclosed in this case within the scope of the technical means of this case is not deviated from the technical means of this case. It still falls within the scope of protection of this case.

100‧‧‧First Body

200‧‧‧Second Body

300‧‧‧The third body

400‧‧‧The first shaft structure

500‧‧‧Second shaft structure

110‧‧‧Touchpad

120‧‧‧First front

160‧‧‧Keyboard

220‧‧‧Second front

260‧‧‧First Screen

320‧‧‧Third Facade

360‧‧‧Second Screen

600‧‧‧Support frame

620‧‧‧Connecting terminal

A3,A4‧‧‧angle

Claims (10)

An electronic device, including: A first body having a first front surface and a first back surface; A second body having a second front surface, a second back surface and a first screen, the first screen being located on the second front surface; A third body having a third front surface, a third back surface and a second screen, the second screen being located on the third front surface; A first rotating shaft structure arranged between the first body and the second body; and A second shaft structure is disposed between the second body and the third body; wherein the first mechanism is combined with the second body through the first shaft structure, and the second mechanism is through the second shaft The structure is combined with the third body; Wherein, when the electronic device is in a tablet mode, the first front surface of the first body covers the second front surface of the second body, and the second back surface of the second body covers the third body The third back. For example, the electronic device of item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the first body further has a keyboard, and the keyboard is located on the first front side. For example, the electronic device of item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein, when the electronic device is in a one-shot mode, the second back surface of the second body covers the third back surface of the third body, and the second body penetrates The first rotating shaft structure flips upward relative to the first body. For example, the electronic device of the first item of the scope of patent application, wherein when the third body is turned by an angle relative to the second body through the second rotating shaft structure, a control signal is generated to control the second screen. For example, the electronic device of item 1 of the scope of patent application further includes a protective cover, the protective cover includes a connecting part, a first plate and a second plate, the connecting part is fixed to the first back, the first plate Is connected to the connecting portion, the second plate is connected to the first plate, when the first front face is covered with the second front face, and the second back face is covered with the third back face, the first plate and The second plate is used to cover the third front surface. For example, the electronic device of item 5 of the scope of patent application, wherein the second plate is used to resist the second back surface to support the first body and the second body. For example, the electronic device of item 1 of the scope of patent application further includes a support frame having a connecting end connected to the second back surface. For example, the electronic device of item 1 of the scope of patent application further includes a support frame having a connecting end connected to the third back surface. For example, the electronic device of item 1 of the scope of the patent application further includes a support frame having a connecting end connected to the second rotating shaft structure. For example, the first electronic device of the scope of patent application, wherein the first body is separately connected to the second body through a magnetic attraction structure.

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