TWI533786B - Electronic device with a support mechanism - Google Patents

Description

Electronic device with support mechanism

The present invention provides an electronic device, and more particularly to an electronic device having a collapsible support mechanism.

A conventional display includes a display panel, a connector, and a base. The display panel is used to display image data. The connector links the display panel to adjust its viewing angle. The base connects the connectors to support the display panel to prevent the display panel from falling over. Since the function of the base is to support the display panel, the larger the size of the display panel, the corresponding increase in weight and volume of the base is to provide a stable supporting force to the display panel. However, the size of the base changes to increase the material, production, packaging and transportation costs of the product. Therefore, how to design a display base with a small volume but providing stable support is one of the key development topics of the related industry.

The present invention provides an electronic device having a collapsible support mechanism to solve the above problems.

The patent application scope of the present invention discloses an electronic device including a display module and a supporting mechanism. The support mechanism connects and supports the display module. The support mechanism includes a base, a pivot, and a first actuating member. The pivot is disposed on the base. The first actuating member includes a first surrounding portion to be sleeved on the pivot. The first actuating member is rotatably disposed on the base to switch between a first position and a second position. The first position is received within the base, the second position being different from the first position.

The present invention provides a collapsible support mechanism that includes a base and one or more actuators that are rotatably disposed on the base. During the packaging and transportation process, the actuating member is housed in the base to reduce the volume of the supporting mechanism; when used as the carrying unit of the display module, the actuating member can be turned to the outside of the base, and the card of the positioning portion and the limiting hole is utilized. The actuator is limited to a specific position, such as a second position and a third position. In this way, the present invention can reduce the volume of the support mechanism through the folding of the base and the actuating member, or expand the actuating member and the base to support the display module to avoid dumping. The support mechanism of the present invention has simple operation, good support effect, and has the advantages of low material, packaging and transportation costs.

10‧‧‧Electronic devices

12‧‧‧Display module

14, 14' ‧ ‧ support institutions

16‧‧‧Fixed parts

18‧‧‧ display panel

20‧‧‧ Angle adjustment mechanism

22‧‧‧ pedestal

24‧‧‧ pivot

26‧‧‧First actuating piece

28‧‧‧First surround

30‧‧‧ first end

32‧‧‧second end

34‧‧‧Chute

36‧‧‧Limited holes

38‧‧‧ recessed structure

40‧‧‧ reinforcing ribs

42‧‧‧ Positioning Department

44‧‧‧Second Actuator

46‧‧‧Second surround

48‧‧‧Bump

50‧‧‧ recessed hole

52‧‧‧ cushion

1 is a schematic view of an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is an exploded view of the components of the support mechanism of the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is an exploded view of the components of the support mechanism of the second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a support mechanism of a second embodiment of the present invention.

5 to 7 are schematic views of the electronic device according to the second embodiment of the present invention at different stages of assembly.

Please refer to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The electronic device 10 includes a display module 12, a support mechanism 14, and a fixture 16. The display module 12 includes a display panel 18 and an angle adjustment mechanism 20 disposed on a side of the display panel 18 for adjusting the viewing angle of the display panel 18. The fixing member 16 can be a quick-release screw or any other fixing component, and the supporting mechanism 14 connects and supports the display module 12 by the fixing member 16. The support mechanism 14 is a foldable mechanism, and the size of the volume can be arbitrarily changed according to the use environment, so as to facilitate storage and ease of assembly/disassembly.

Please refer to FIG. 2, which is an exploded view of the components of the support mechanism 14 of the first embodiment of the present invention. The support mechanism 14 includes a base 22, a pivot 24, and a first actuator 26. The fixing member 16 passes through the base 22 to be coupled to the display module 12. The pivot 24 is disposed at the base 22. The first actuating member 26 is sleeved on the pivot 24 by the first surrounding portion 28 such that the first actuating member 26 is rotatably disposed on the base 22 to be switched between the first position and the second position. For example, the first actuator 26 is received in the base 22 in a first position, and the first actuator 26 is located outside the base 22 in a second position.

The first actuator 26 has opposing first and second ends 30, 32. The first surrounding portion 28 can be an arcuate structure or a ring-shaped structure disposed at the first end 30. When the first surrounding portion 28 is of an arcuate configuration, the first surrounding portion 28 is mounted on the pivot 24 along the radial direction D1 of the pivot 24. When the first surrounding portion 28 is a ring-shaped structure, the upper cover 221 of the base 22 can be separated from the pivot 24 such that the first surrounding portion 28 can be mounted to the pivot 24 along the axial direction D2 of the pivot 24. The second end 32 of the first actuator 26 receives or moves out of the base 22 as the first surrounding portion 28 and the pivot 24 rotate relative to each other.

The first actuating member 26 further includes a sliding slot 34 and a limiting hole 36 formed on the first surrounding portion 28. The number of the limiting holes 36 is two, and is disposed at both ends of the chute 34. The base 22 further includes a positioning portion 42 that is disposed on the pivot 24. When the first surrounding portion 28 is elastically deformed relative to the pivot 24, the positioning portion 42 moves along the chute 34 or switches to the chute 34 and the limiting hole 36.

When the positioning portion 42 is inserted into the chute 34, the first actuator 26 is free to rotate relative to the base 22. When the positioning portion 42 is inserted into the right limiting hole 36, the first actuator 26 stays in the first position; when the positioning portion 42 is inserted into the left limiting hole 36, the first actuator 26 stays in the second position. The stop hole 36 is used to limit the relative movement of the first actuator 26 and the base 22. Therefore, the number of the limiting holes 36 may not be limited to two. The greater the number of limit holes 36, the greater the number of switchable positions of the first actuator 26.

The first actuator 26 further includes a recessed structure 38 and a reinforcing rib 40. The opening of the recessed structure 38 is opposite the base 22. The number of reinforcing ribs 40 may be one or more, disposed within the recessed structure 38. The function of the recessed structure 38 is to reduce the amount of material of the first actuator 26 to save manufacturing costs. The function of the reinforcing ribs is to increase the strength of the recessed structure 38. The recessed structure 38 and the reinforcing rib 40 can also serve as a point of application for rotating the first actuating member 26. For example, the user inserts a finger into the opening of the recessed structure 38, and applies force to the reinforcing rib 40 to pull the first actuating member 26 relative to the base. The seat 22 rotates.

In the first embodiment, the support mechanism 14 includes only one actuator. When the first actuating member 26 is moved to the second position, the angle with the base 22 can be close to 180 degrees, thereby supporting the display module 12 to avoid tilting, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the number of actuators may be two or more. Referring to Figures 3 and 4, Figure 3 is an exploded view of the components of the support mechanism 14' according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 4 is a perspective view of the support mechanism 14' of the second embodiment of the present invention. In the second embodiment, elements having the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment have the same structure and function. The support mechanism 14' further includes a second actuator 44. The second actuating member 44 is sleeved on the pivot 24 by the second surrounding portion 46, and the first surrounding portion 28 is stacked with the second surrounding portion 46. The second actuator 44 is rotatably disposed at the base 22 to switch between the first position and the third position. Generally, the first actuating member 26 and the second actuating member 44 are disposed at opposite ends of the base 22 and rotate relative to the base 22 in opposite directions, so that the third position is different from the second position.

In the first and second embodiments of the present invention, the first actuating member 26 (or the second actuating member 44) may further include a stud 48 disposed on the bottom surface of the second end 32, as shown in Figures 3 and 4. Shown. The base 22 can also include a recess 50 opposite the stud 48. When the first actuating member 26 and the second actuating member 44 are received in the base 22, the studs 48 are located in the recessed holes 50 to avoid structural interference. In addition, a plurality of cushions 52 may be attached to the bottom ends of the base 22 and the post 48, respectively. The cushion 52 is composed of an elastically deformable material for absorbing the vibration generated by the support mechanism 14' placed on the carrying surface (for example, the table top). The friction is generated to ensure that the support mechanism 14' can be stably placed on the bearing surface.

Please refer to FIG. 5 to FIG. 7 . FIG. 5 to FIG. 7 are schematic diagrams of the electronic device 10 according to the second embodiment of the present invention at different stages of assembly. As shown in Fig. 5, the angle adjusting mechanism 20 is provided on the display panel 18 to form the display module 12, and the supporting mechanism 14' is coupled to the display module 12 via the fixing member 16. The first actuating member 26 and the second actuating member 44 are received in the base 22, that is, staying in the first position, and the studs 48 are all located in the corresponding recessed holes 50. As shown in FIG. 6, the first surrounding portion 28 is rotated relative to the pivot 24, and the partial structure of the first actuator 26 (the second end 32 and the stud 48) is removed from the base 22. The first actuator 26 is switched to the second position. As shown in FIG. 7, the second surrounding portion 46 rotates relative to the pivot 24, and the partial structure of the second actuating member 44 (the studs 48 and their corresponding ends) moves out of the base 22, so that the second actuating member 44 is switched to the second Three positions. In general, the first actuator 26 and the second actuator 44 have substantially the same angle of rotation, e.g., 120 degrees, allowing the support mechanism 14' to provide a uniform symmetrical support to the display module 12.

The present invention provides a collapsible support mechanism that includes a base and one or more actuators that are rotatably disposed on the base. During the packaging and transportation process, the actuating member is housed in the base to reduce the volume of the supporting mechanism; when used as the carrying unit of the display module, the actuating member can be turned to the outside of the base, and the card of the positioning portion and the limiting hole is utilized. The actuator is limited to a specific position, such as a second position and a third position. In this way, the present invention can reduce the volume of the support mechanism through the folding of the base and the actuating member, or expand the actuating member and the base to support the display module to avoid dumping. Compared with the prior art, the support mechanism of the present invention has simple operation, good support effect, and has the advantages of low material, packaging and transportation costs.

The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and all changes and modifications made to the scope of the present invention should be within the scope of the present invention.

10‧‧‧Electronic devices

12‧‧‧Display module

14’‧‧‧Support institutions

22‧‧‧ pedestal

26‧‧‧First actuating piece

28‧‧‧First surround

44‧‧‧Second Actuator

46‧‧‧Second surround

48‧‧‧Bump

50‧‧‧ recessed hole

52‧‧‧ cushion

Claims (9)

An electronic device having a supporting mechanism, comprising: a display module; and a supporting mechanism for connecting and supporting the display module, the supporting mechanism comprising: a base; a pivot shaft connecting the base in a non-detachable manner And a first actuating member including a first surrounding portion to be pivotally coupled to the pivot, the first actuating member being rotatably disposed on the base to switch to a first position and a first a second position; wherein the first position is received in the base, the second position being different from the first position. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first surrounding portion is an arc structure or a ring structure. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first actuator has an opposite first end and a second end, and the first surrounding portion is disposed at the first end. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the base further comprises a positioning portion disposed on the pivot, the first actuating member further comprising a sliding slot and two limiting holes formed in the first surrounding portion. The limiting holes are respectively disposed at two ends of the sliding slot, and the first surrounding portion is elastically deformed relative to the pivoting shaft, so that the positioning portion moves along the sliding slot or switches to the sliding slot and the One of the limit holes. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the support mechanism further comprises a second actuator, the The second actuating member includes a second surrounding portion for being sleeved on the pivot. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the second actuator is rotatably disposed on the base to switch between the first position and a third position, the third position being different from the second position. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first actuator comprises a recessed structure and a reinforcing rib, the opening of the recessed structure is opposite to the base, and the reinforcing rib is disposed in the recessed structure. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first actuator comprises a stud, and the base includes a recess opposite the stud. The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising: a fixing member penetrating the base and coupled to the display module.