TWI822245B - Portable electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

A portable electronic device including a first body, a second body and a rotating mechanism is provided. The second body is pivotally connected to the first body through the rotating mechanism. The first body has an operating surface. The second body has a display surface and a rear surface opposite to the display surface, and the back surface faces the operating surface. The rotating mechanism includes a first bevel gear fixed to the first body and a second bevel gear coupled to the second body. The second bevel gear is engaged with the first bevel gear. When the second body rotates relative to the first body around a first axis, the second bevel gear rotates around the first axis and is driven by the first bevel gear. The second bevel gear driven by the first bevel gear rotates around a second axis perpendicular to the first axis to drive the second body rotate relative to the first body around the second axis, and thus the rear surface moves away from the operating surface.

Description

portable electronic device

The present invention relates to an electronic device, and in particular to a portable electronic device.

A common notebook computer is composed of a first body capable of logical operations and data access and a second body capable of image display. The second body is pivotally connected to the first body, and most of them can only face each other around a single axis. The first body rotates to switch between the closed state and the unfolded state, so it lacks operational flexibility. On the other hand, when the second body is closed on the first body, the display surface of the second body is attached to the operating surface (including the keyboard and touch panel) of the first body, causing the user to be unable to view the second body. The display screen lacks operational convenience.

The present invention provides a portable electronic device, which helps to improve the user's operational flexibility and convenience.

The invention proposes a portable electronic device, which includes a first body, a second body and a rotating mechanism. The second body is pivotally connected to the first body through a rotating mechanism. The first body has an operating surface. The second body has a display surface and a back surface opposite to the display surface, and the back surface of the second body faces the operation surface of the first body. The rotating mechanism includes a first bevel gear and a second bevel gear fixedly mounted on it. The first bevel gear is fixed on the first body. The second bevel gear is coupled to the second body and engaged with the first bevel gear. When the second body rotates around the first axis relative to the first body, the second bevel gear rotates around the first axis and is driven by the first bevel gear. The second bevel gear driven by the first bevel gear rotates around a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and drives the second body to rotate relative to the first body around the second axis, so that the back of the second body is away from the The operating surface of the first machine body.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the back side of the above-mentioned second body is attached to the operating surface of the first body, and the second body driven by the second bevel gear rotates relative to the first body around the second axis, so that The back side of the second body is separated from the operating surface of the first body.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned rotating mechanism further includes a first gear coaxial with the second bevel gear and a second gear meshed with the first gear, and the second gear is fixed to the second body. The second bevel gear is coupled to the second body through the first gear and the second gear, and the first gear and the second gear are adapted to be driven by the second bevel gear to rotate around the second axis.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned rotating mechanism further includes a rotating shaft fixed on the second body, and the second gear is fixed on the rotating shaft.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first gear is a spur gear, and the second gear is a sector gear.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned second body rotates relative to the first body around a first axis parallel to the first axis and a second axis parallel to the second axis. The first axis extends through the first bevel gear. The second axis extends through the shaft. The rotation axis of the second bevel gear is parallel to the second axis.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned rotating mechanism further includes a first base fixed to the first body, and the first bevel gear is fixed to the first base.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned rotating mechanism further includes a second base pivotally connected to the first base. The rotating shaft passes through the second base and is pivotally connected to the second base.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned second bevel gear and first gear are pivotally connected to the second base.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned first bevel gear is inserted through the second base.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned rotating mechanism further includes two fixed brackets, which are respectively fixed on the opposite ends of the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is fixed to the second body through two fixed brackets.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned rotating mechanism further includes a fixed bracket and a gasket set, and the second gear, the fixed bracket and the gasket set are arranged at the same end of the rotating shaft. The second gear and the gasket set are respectively located on opposite sides of the fixed bracket.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned second body further has a support portion protruding from the display surface, and the support portion is separated from the operation surface of the first body. When the back side of the second body is away from the operating surface of the first body, the supporting part is attached to the operating surface of the first body.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the angle between the above-mentioned supporting part and the display surface is between 90 degrees and 135 degrees.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned first body further has a bottom surface relative to the operating surface and a first support portion protruding from the bottom surface, and the second body further has a second support portion protruding from the display surface. The second support part is adjacent to the first support part, and the angle between the first support part and the second support part is between 90 degrees and 180 degrees.

Based on the above, in the portable electronic device of the present invention, when the second body is closed on the first body, the display surface of the second body is exposed to the outside for the user to view or touch the display on the second body. screen, thus helping to improve operational convenience. In addition, when the second body is deployed relative to the first body, the second body rotates around the first axis and the second axis to adjust the orientation of the display surface of the second body, which helps to improve operational flexibility.

In order to make the above-mentioned features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, embodiments are given below and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 to 3 are schematic diagrams of a portable electronic device transitioning from a first state to a second state according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1 in a standing state. In order to clearly present the configuration relationship of the rotating mechanism 130, the first body 110 and the second body 120 are shown with dotted lines in FIGS. 1 to 3 . Please refer to FIGS. 1 to 3 . In this embodiment, the portable electronic device 100 may be a notebook computer and includes a first body 110 , a second body 120 and a rotating mechanism 130 . The first body 110 has logical operation and data access capabilities, and the second body 120 has image display capabilities. In addition, the second body 120 can be equipped with a touch function to improve the user's operational flexibility and convenience.

In detail, the second body 120 is pivotally connected to the first body 110 through the rotation mechanism 130, and the rotation mechanism 130 can provide the second body 120 with freedom of rotation in the mutually perpendicular first axis AX1 and the second axis AX2. degree to switch between the first state (that is, the closed state) and the second state (that is, the unfolded state), so it has excellent operational flexibility.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the first body 110 has an operation surface 111 and a bottom surface 112 opposite to the operation surface 111 , and the second body 120 has a display surface 121 and a back surface 122 opposite to the display surface 121 . When the second body 120 is closed on the first body 110, the back side 122 faces the operating surface 111, and the display surface 121 is exposed to the outside for the user to view or touch the display screen on the second body 120, so it is helpful to To improve operational convenience. In some embodiments, when the second body 120 is closed on the first body 110, the back side 122 is attached to and covers the operation surface 111. For example, the back side 122 can contact the operation surface 111 or be separated from the operation surface 111. gap.

In this embodiment, the first body 110 further has a first support part 113 protruding from the bottom surface 112 , and the second body 120 further has a second support part 123 protruding from the display surface 121 . In the closed state shown in FIG. 1 , the second support part 123 is adjacent to the first support part 113 , and the angle α between the first support part 113 and the second support part 123 is between 90 degrees and 180 degrees.

In one mode (such as writing or drawing mode), the bottom surface 112 of the first body 110 faces the working plane and is contacted by the first support part 113 so that the display surface 121 of the second body 120 is tilted relative to the working plane. Improve operational comfort, as shown in Figure 1. In another mode (such as drama mode), the first support part 113 and the second support part 123 contact the working plane at the same time, so that the first body 110 and the second body 120 are in contact with each other between the first support part 113 and the second support part 123 . Standing with support, as shown in Figure 4.

In the closed state shown in FIG. 1 , the second support part 123 is separated from the operating surface 111 of the first body 110 . When the second body 120 is unfolded relative to the first body 110 , the back 122 of the second body 120 moves away from the operating surface 111 of the first body 110 , and the second supporting part 123 moves toward the operating surface of the first body 110 111, until the second support part 123 is attached to or supported on the operating surface 111 of the first body 110, and the second body 120 stops rotating relative to the first body 110, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 .

In the unfolded state shown in FIG. 3 , the back surface 122 of the second body 120 is separated from the operating surface 111 of the first body 110 , and the second support portion 123 is attached to or supported by the operating surface 111 of the first body 110 . Therefore, the second body 120 can be prevented from shaking. For example, the angle β between the second support part 123 and the display surface 121 is between 90 degrees and 135 degrees to provide a more comfortable viewing angle for the user. In addition, the bottom surface 112 of the first body 110 faces the working plane and is contacted by the first support portion 113 so that the operating surface 111 of the first body 110 can be tilted relative to the working plane in the closed state to improve operating comfort. sex.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 , during the unfolding process of the second body 120 relative to the first body 110 , the second body 120 simultaneously rotates around the first axis AX1 and the second axis AX2 perpendicular to the first axis AX1 Rotate. When the second body 120 rotates around the first axis AX1, the second body 120 slides above the operating surface 111 of the first body 110. At the same time, the second body 120 rotates around the second axis AX2, so that the back surface 122 of the second body 120 moves away from the operating surface 111 of the first body 110, and the second supporting part 123 moves toward the operating surface 111 of the first body 110. , until the second supporting part 123 is attached to or bears against the operating surface 111 of the first body 110, and the second body 120 stops rotating relative to the first body 110.

In this embodiment, the rotating mechanism 130 includes a first bevel gear 131 fixed on the first body 110 and a second bevel gear 132 meshed with the first bevel gear 131 , and the second bevel gear 132 is coupled to the second bevel gear 131 . Body 120. When the second body 120 rotates around the first axis AX1 relative to the first body 110 , the second bevel gear 132 rotates around the first axis AX1 synchronously with the second body 120 and is driven by the first bevel gear 131 . At the same time, the second bevel gear 132 driven by the first bevel gear 131 rotates around the second axis AX2, and drives the second body 120 to rotate around the second axis AX2 relative to the first axis AX1, so that the second body 120 The back surface 122 moves away from the operation surface 111 of the first body 110 .

Furthermore, the rotating mechanism 130 further includes a first gear 133 coaxial with the second bevel gear 132 and a second gear 134 meshed with the first gear 133 , and the second gear 134 is fixed to the second body 120 . That is to say, the second bevel gear 132 is coupled to the second body 120 through the first gear 133 and the second gear 134, and the first gear 133 and the second gear 134 are adapted to be driven by the second bevel gear 132 to revolve around the second gear. Axial rotation towards AX2. For example, the first gear 133 may be a spur gear, and the second gear 134 may be a sector gear.

Furthermore, the rotating mechanism 130 further includes a rotating shaft 135 fixed on the second body 120 , and the second gear 134 is fixed on the rotating shaft 135 . As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 , the second body 120 rotates relative to the first body 110 around a first axis A1 parallel to the first axis AX1 , and the first axis A1 extends through the first bevel gear 131 . When the second body 120 rotates around the first axis A1 relative to the first body 110, the second bevel gear 132, the first gear 133, the second gear 134 and the rotating shaft 135 can rotate around the first axis A1 synchronously with the second body 120. . At the same time, the second body 120 rotates relative to the first body 110 about the second axis A2 parallel to the second axis AX2, and the second axis A2 extends through the rotation shaft 135. In addition, the rotation axis RX of the second bevel gear 132 driven by the first bevel gear 131 is parallel to the second axis A2 and extends through the first gear 133 .

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 , during the rotation of the second body 120 around the first axis A1 , the second bevel gear 132 is driven by the first bevel gear 131 , and the second bevel gear 132 and the first gear 133 rotate synchronously. The rotation axis RX is rotated perpendicular to the first axis A1. In addition, the first gear 133 drives the second gear 134, and the second gear 134 and the rotating shaft 135 rotate synchronously around the second axis A2 parallel to the rotation axis RX, so as to drive the second body 120 to rotate around the second axis A2.

In this embodiment, the rotating mechanism 130 further includes a first base 136a fixed to the first body 110 and a second base 136b pivotally connected to the first base 136a, wherein the second base 136b is suitable for rotating around the first base 136a. An axis A1 rotates relative to the first base 136a and is used to carry the second bevel gear 132, the first gear 133, the second gear 134 and the rotating shaft 135. That is to say, the second bevel gear 132, the first gear 133, the second gear 134, the rotating shaft 135 and the second base 136b can synchronously rotate around the first axis A1 relative to the first base 136a and the first body 110.

Furthermore, the first bevel gear 131 is fixed to the first base 136a and penetrates through the second base 136b. In addition, the second bevel gear 132 and the first gear 133 are pivotally connected to the second base 136b to rotate about the rotation axis RX relative to the second base 136b. On the other hand, the rotating shaft 135 passes through the second base 136b and is pivotally connected to the second base 136b to rotate around the second axis A2 relative to the second base 136b.

The rotating mechanism 130 further includes a first fixed bracket 137, a second fixed bracket 138 and a gasket set 139. The first fixed bracket 137 and the second fixed bracket 138 are respectively fixed to the opposite ends of the rotating shaft 135, and the rotating shaft 135 passes through the third fixed bracket 137. A fixed bracket 137 and a second fixed bracket 138 are fixed to the second body 120 . On the other hand, the second gear 134, the second fixed bracket 138 and the gasket set 139 are arranged at the same end of the rotating shaft 135, and the second gear 134 and the gasket set 139 are respectively located on opposite sides of the second fixed bracket 138. In the deployed state, the gasket set 139 can be used to apply resistance to the rotating shaft 135 to fix the deployment angle of the second body 120 relative to the first body 110 .

To sum up, in the portable electronic device of the present invention, when the second body is closed on the first body, the display surface of the second body is exposed to the outside for the user to view or touch the display surface on the second body. The display screen helps to improve the convenience of operation. In addition, when the second body is deployed relative to the first body, the second body rotates around the first axis and the second axis to adjust the orientation of the display surface of the second body, which helps to improve operational flexibility. On the other hand, the display surface of the second body can be tilted relative to the working plane in the closed state, and the operating surface of the first body can be tilted relative to the working plane in the closed state to improve operational comfort.

Although the present invention has been disclosed above through embodiments, they are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the technical field may make some modifications and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, The protection scope of the present invention shall be determined by the appended patent application scope.

100: Portable electronic devices 110:First body 111: Operation surface 112: Bottom surface 113: First support part 120:Second body 121:Display surface 122:Back 123: Second support part 130: Rotating mechanism 131:First bevel gear 132:Second bevel gear 133:First gear 134:Second gear 135:Rotating axis 136a:First pedestal 136b:Second pedestal 137:First fixed bracket 138:Second fixed bracket 139:Gasket set A1: First axis A2: Second axis AX1: first axis AX2: Second axis RX: axis of rotation α, β: included angle

1 to 3 are schematic diagrams of a portable electronic device transitioning from a first state to a second state according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1 in a standing state.

100: Portable electronic devices

110:First body

111: Operation surface

112: Bottom surface

113: First support part

120:Second body

121:Display surface

122:Back

123: Second support part

130: Rotating mechanism

131:First bevel gear

132:Second bevel gear

133:First gear

134:Second gear

135:Rotating axis

136a:First pedestal

136b:Second pedestal

137:First fixed bracket

138:Second fixed bracket

139:Gasket set

A1: First axis

A2: Second axis

AX1: first axis

AX2: Second axis

RX: axis of rotation

β: included angle

Claims (14)

A portable electronic device includes: a first body having an operating surface; a second body having a display surface and a back surface opposite to the display surface, and the back surface of the second body faces the operating surface of the first body ; and a rotating mechanism, wherein the second body is pivotally connected to the first body through the rotating mechanism, and the rotating mechanism includes: a first bevel gear, fixed on the first body; and a second bevel gear, coupled to The second body is meshed with the first bevel gear. When the second body rotates relative to the first body around a first axis, the second bevel gear rotates around the first axis and is moved by the second bevel gear. Driven by a bevel gear, the second bevel gear driven by the first bevel gear rotates around a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and drives the second body around the second axis relative to the first axis. The body rotates so that the back side of the second body is away from the operating surface of the first body, wherein the rotating mechanism further includes a first gear coaxial with the second bevel gear and a second gear meshed with the first gear. gear, and the second gear is fixed to the second body, the second bevel gear is coupled to the second body through the first gear and the second gear, and the first gear and the second gear are suitable for Driven by the second bevel gear to rotate around the second axis. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the back of the second body is attached to the operating surface of the first body and is driven by the second bevel gear The second body rotates relative to the first body around the second axis, so that the back surface of the second body is separated from the operating surface of the first body. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the rotating mechanism further includes a rotating shaft fixed on the second body, and the second gear is fixed on the rotating shaft. The portable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first gear is a spur gear, and the second gear is a sector gear. The portable electronic device of claim 3, wherein the second body rotates relative to the first body around a first axis parallel to the first axis and a second axis parallel to the second axis, The first axis extends through the first bevel gear, the second axis extends through the rotating shaft, and the rotation axis of the second bevel gear is parallel to the second axis. The portable electronic device of claim 3, wherein the rotating mechanism further includes a first base fixed to the first body, and the first bevel gear is fixed to the first base. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 6, wherein the rotating mechanism further includes a second base pivotally connected to the first base, the rotating shaft passes through the second base and is pivotally connected to the third base. Two bases. The portable electronic device of claim 7, wherein the second bevel gear and the first gear are pivotally connected to the second base. The portable electronic device of claim 7, wherein the first bevel gear penetrates the second base. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the rotating mechanism further includes two fixed brackets, respectively fixed to the opposite ends of the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is fixed to the second side through the two fixed brackets. body. The portable electronic device as claimed in claim 10, wherein the rotating mechanism further includes a fixed bracket and a pad set, and the second gear, the fixed bracket and the pad set are arranged at the same end of the rotating shaft, and the third The two gears and the gasket set are respectively located on opposite sides of the fixed bracket. The portable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the second body further has a support portion protruding from the display surface, and the support portion is separated from the operation surface of the first body. When the second body When the back surface is away from the operating surface of the first body, the support part is attached to the operating surface of the first body. The portable electronic device according to claim 12, wherein the angle between the support part and the display surface is between 90 degrees and 135 degrees. The portable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the first body further has a bottom surface relative to the operating surface and a first support portion protruding from the bottom surface, and the second body further has a bottom surface protruding from the bottom surface. The second support part of the display surface is adjacent to the first support part, and the angle between the first support part and the second support part is between 90 degrees and 180 degrees.

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