TWM455398U - Composite molding viewing window protection structure and electronic device composed therewith - Google Patents

Description

Composite molded window protection structure and electronic device thereof

The present invention relates to an electronic device composed of a composite molded window protection structure, in particular to an elastic buffer protection structure capable of preventing a window of an electronic device from being ruptured by lateral impact, and relates to a portable electronic device comprising the protection structure. .

In recent years, as the technology of liquid crystal displays and touch panels has matured, portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, PDAs, GPS, NBs, e-books, and tablet computers on the market now have large-area image display windows, not only It can satisfy the user's enjoyment of visual images, and also provides an operation space that facilitates touch control of the electronic device.

It is known that the use of portable electronic devices will inevitably lead to collision of foreign objects or falling to the ground. In particular, the impact position when falling on the ground is mostly the side of the electronic device, which may easily cause the outer casing or window of the electronic device to be scratched or The rupture is damaged, so many users will additionally install a cushioning anti-collision elastic protective cover outside the electronic device, thereby improving the anti-scratch and anti-collision capability of the electronic device. In addition, there is a transparent protective film on the market that is designed to protect the window, mainly attached to the surface of the window to prevent foreign objects from scratching the window surface.

However, the window of the electronic device is getting bigger and bigger. If the window is accidentally dropped, the window may be broken, and the protective cover can be covered on the outer casing of the electronic device, but its anti-collision and anti-drop ability is limited, especially It is for the protection of the window, it is difficult to further improve the anti-fragmentation space, and the transparent protective film can protect the window from being scratched, but it does not help the damage caused by collision and falling of the ground. .

The creator tried to shoot the outer casing of the molded electronic device around the window and align the top surface of the outer casing with the top surface of the window, but during the injection molding process, it is not suitable for the window to be positioned in the mold. Moreover, it is easy to cause a problem of burrs around the window due to the overflow of the glue. Moreover, although the outer casing is a plastic material, it is a rigid supporting member, so the elastic buffering ability for the window is poor.

In view of this, the creator has developed many years of experience in the production, manufacture and design of portable electronic devices to improve the above problems.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an elastic cushioning protection structure that can prevent the window of an electronic device from being ruptured by lateral impact, and relates to a portable electronic device comprising the protective structure to overcome the above-mentioned prior art, the conventional The protective cover or protective film has the problem of poor anti-collision and chipping ability of the window, and at the same time solves the problem that the window is not favorable for positioning in the process of the conventional injection molding outer casing, and it is easy to cause burrs on the periphery of the window due to overflow of glue, and the traditional plastic outer casing The problem of poor elastic buffering ability of the window.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a composite molded window protection structure comprising: a transparent window having a top surface and a bottom surface; and an elastic buffer frame integrally formed by in-mold injection and surrounding around the transparent window. The elastic buffer frame has a side portion surrounding the outer periphery of the transparent window, and the height of the top portion of the side portion is lower than the top surface of the transparent window. The bottom of the elastic buffer frame is a bearing portion, and the bearing portion is The transparent window extends in a direction of the bottom surface, so that the elastic buffer frame has an elastic buffering function for slowing the side of the transparent window.

According to the above, the elastic buffer frame is molded and formed on the periphery of the transparent window, and can be firmly around the periphery of the transparent window, so that the transparent window has elastic buffering capability through the elastic buffer frame, and the bottom of the elastic buffer frame is transparent. The bottom surface of the window extends, and the elastic buffer frame covers the sides of the transparent window and the periphery of the bottom surface to increase the bonding area, thereby increasing the bonding force between the elastic buffer frame and the transparent window; in addition, due to the top surface of the transparent window Higher than the top of the side of the elastic buffer frame, it not only facilitates the positioning of the transparent window in the mold, but also solves the problem of poor forming of the burrs caused by the overflow of glue during the injection molding process. question.

According to the above main structural features, the transparent window is a touch-type window or a non-touch type window. The touch-type window is further provided with a capacitive or resistive touch circuit layer on the bottom surface thereof.

According to the above main structural features, the transparent window is made of a material that allows visible light to pass through, including but not limited to glass, polycarbonate (PC) or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). .

According to the above main structural features, the elastic buffer frame is made of an elastic plastic material including, but not limited to, silicone, thermoplastic rubber (TPE) or thermoplastic poly resin (TPU).

According to the above main structural features, the outer side profile of the side surface of the transparent window has various bending shapes which are vertical, inclined or outwardly protruding.

In addition, the present invention provides an electronic device comprising a composite molded window protection structure, comprising: a bottom case having a receiving slot open upward; a circuit board disposed in the receiving slot; a display disposed in the housing The transparent window is disposed at the top of the display, and the transparent window has a top surface and a bottom surface; and an elastic buffer frame is integrally formed by in-mold injection and is integrated around the transparent The top of the window is coupled to the top of the accommodating slot. The height of the top of the elastic buffer frame is lower than the top surface of the transparent window. The bottom of the elastic buffer frame extends toward the bottom surface of the transparent window, so that the elastic buffer frame has the transparency to be slowed down. The window is elastically cushioned by side impact.

With the above, the elastic buffer frame can be firmly connected between the transparent window and the receiving groove of the bottom case. Since the elastic buffer frame has cushioning elasticity, the transparent window is actually elastically suspended on the top of the receiving groove. In one case, the elastic buffer frame can absorb the side of the electronic device The most impact force on the side, thereby greatly improving the lateral impact resistance of the transparent window, and the bottom of the elastic buffer frame extends toward the bottom surface of the transparent window, thereby greatly increasing the bonding force, and the top surface of the transparent window is higher than the top of the elastic buffer frame. It is advantageous for positioning the transparent window in the mold, and is advantageous for solving the problem of poor forming of the burrs due to overflow of glue during the injection molding process.

According to the above main structural features, the bottom of the elastic buffer frame has an adhesive surface that can be adhered to the top of the receiving groove of the bottom case, or a buckle portion that can be fastened to the top of the receiving groove of the bottom case.

According to the above main structural features, the transparent window is a touch-type window or a non-touch type window. The touch-type window is further provided with a capacitive or resistive touch circuit layer on the bottom surface thereof.

According to the above main structural features, the transparent window is made of a material that allows visible light to pass through, including but not limited to glass, polycarbonate (PC) or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). .

According to the above main structural features, the elastic buffer frame is made of an elastic plastic material including, but not limited to, silicone, thermoplastic rubber (TPE) or thermoplastic poly resin (TPU).

According to the above main structural features, the outer side profile of the side surface of the transparent window has various bending shapes which are vertical, inclined or outwardly protruding.

According to the above main structural features, the electronic device includes, but is not limited to, a mobile phone, a PDA, a GPS, an NB, an e-book or a tablet.

According to the above main structural features, a battery is disposed between the circuit board and the receiving slot; this embodiment is particularly suitable for the battery to be built in the electronic device, and the bottom case and the battery of the electronic device are not removable and replaceable by the consumer. Model.

According to the above main structural features, a bottom of the bottom case is provided with a battery compartment and a battery cover for opening and closing the battery compartment, and the battery compartment is provided with a battery; this embodiment is particularly suitable for the battery pack being connected to the electronic device. a battery compartment, and the battery cover is available to consumers The model that replaces the battery by itself.

Compared with the prior art, this creation has the following advantages:

1. The elastic buffer frame is surrounded by the periphery of the transparent window, and the transparent window periphery is elastically buffered by the elastic buffer frame.

2. The height of the top of the elastic buffer frame is lower than the top surface of the transparent window, which is advantageous for positioning the window in the mold and solving the problem of poor forming of the burrs due to overflow of glue during the injection molding process.

3. The design of the bottom of the elastic buffer frame extending toward the bottom surface of the transparent window increases the bonding area and the bonding force between the elastic buffer frame and the transparent window.

4. The transparent window can be elastically suspended on the top of the accommodating groove by the elastic buffer frame, so that the elastic buffer frame can absorb most of the impact force on the side of the electronic device, and greatly improve the lateral impact resistance of the transparent window.

5. The bottom of the elastic buffer frame extending toward the bottom surface of the transparent window can buffer and isolate the transparent window and the inner wall of the receiving groove of the bottom case.

However, in order to clearly and fully disclose the present invention, and to illustrate the preferred embodiment, the detailed description of the embodiments will be described as follows:

10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e, 10f‧‧‧ transparent window

11‧‧‧ top surface

12, 12a‧‧‧ bottom

13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13e, 13f‧‧‧ side

20, 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d, 20e, 20f‧‧‧ elastic buffer frame

21‧‧‧ Side

22‧‧‧Loading Department

23‧‧‧ Bonding surface

24a‧‧‧Snap Department

30‧‧‧Touch circuit layer

40‧‧‧ display

50‧‧‧ boards

60, 60a‧‧‧ bottom case

61, 61a‧‧‧ accommodating slots

62a‧‧‧ Ring groove

63a‧‧‧ battery room

64a‧‧‧Battery cover

70‧‧‧Adhesive layer

80‧‧‧Battery

1 is a perspective view of the protective structure of the composite molded window; FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the electronic device composed of the protective structure of the composite molded window; FIG. 3 is a perspective exploded view of FIG. 2; FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing an additional embodiment of FIG. 4; FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing an additional embodiment of the transparent window and the elastic buffer frame of FIG. 4; FIG. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing another additional embodiment of the transparent window and the elastic buffer frame; FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the transparent window and the elastic buffer frame of FIG. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing still another embodiment of the transparent window and the elastic buffer frame of FIG. 4. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the transparent window and the elastic buffer frame of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a perspective view of the composite composite window protection structure is disclosed, and the creative composite window protection structure is described with reference to FIG. 3 to FIG. 10 , including a transparent window 10 and an elastic buffer frame 20 , wherein: The transparent window 10 has a top surface 11 and a bottom surface 12; the elastic buffer frame 20 is integrally molded around the periphery of the transparent window 10 by injection molding.

The elastic buffer frame 20 has a side portion 21 surrounding the outer side surface 13 of the transparent window 10, and the height of the top portion of the side portion 21 is lower than the top surface 11 of the transparent window 10. The bottom of the elastic buffer frame 20 is a The carrying portion 22 and the carrying portion 22 extend toward the bottom surface 12 of the transparent window 10, so that the elastic buffer frame 20 has an elastic buffering effect for slowing the side of the transparent window 10.

By the above, the elastic buffer frame 20 is molded and molded into the periphery of the transparent window 10, and can be stably wrapped around the periphery of the transparent window 10, so that the periphery of the transparent window 10 is elastically buffered by the elastic buffer frame 20.

Wherein, the bearing portion 22 at the bottom of the elastic buffer frame 20 extends toward the bottom surface 12 of the transparent window 10, so that the elastic buffer frame 20 covers the periphery of the side surface 13 and the bottom surface 12 of the transparent window 10 to increase the bonding area and thereby increase The bonding force between the elastic buffer frame 20 and the transparent window 10.

It is worth mentioning that since the top surface 11 of the transparent window 10 is higher than the top of the side portion 21 of the elastic buffer frame 20, it not only facilitates the positioning of the transparent window 10 in the mold, but also solves the problem of overflowing during the injection molding process. The problem of poor molding such as burrs.

In a more specific implementation, the composite molded window protection structure of the present invention also includes: In practice, the transparent window 10, 10a is a touch-type window or a non-touch type window. When the touch-type window is implemented, the bottom surface 12a of the transparent window 10a can further be provided with a capacitive or resistive touch circuit layer 30. The touch circuit layer 30 has a touch sensing circuit pattern formed by using a carbon nanotube film, an indium tin oxide film or other light-transmitting conductive film having similar properties.

In practice, the transparent window 10 is made of a material that allows visible light to pass through, including but not limited to glass, polycarbonate (PC) or polymethylmethacrylate (Polymethylmethacrylate). PMMA).

In practice, the elastic buffer frame 20 can be made of an elastic plastic material including, but not limited to, silicone, thermoplastic rubber (TPE) or thermoplastic poly resin (TPU).

In practice, the outer profile of the side surface 13 of the transparent window 10 may be vertical as shown in FIG. 4 to facilitate the forming of the transparent window 10, or as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the sides of the transparent windows 10a, 10b. 13a, 13b may also be inclined to increase the bonding area and bonding force between the elastic buffer frames 20a, 20b and the side faces 13a, 13b of the transparent windows 10a, 10b; in particular, as shown in Figures 7 to 10, The outer side profiles of the side faces 13c, 13d, 13e, and 13f of the transparent windows 10c, 10d, 10e, and 10f are variously bent outwardly, and the transparent window sides 13c, 13d, 13e, and 13f can be added. One of various embodiments of the bonding area between the elastic buffer frames 20c, 20d, 20e, 20f enables the elastic buffer frames 20c, 20d, 20e, 20f to be more firmly coupled with the transparent windows 10c, 10d, 10e, 10f.

Referring to FIG. 2, a perspective view of the electronic device composed of the protective structure of the composite molded window is disclosed, and an electronic device composed of the protective structure of the composite molded window is described with reference to FIG. 3 to FIG. 10, including a bottom case 60 and a a circuit board 50, a display 40, a transparent window 10, and a resilient buffer frame 20, wherein: the top of the bottom case 60 is provided with a receiving slot 61 open upward; the circuit board 50 is disposed in the receiving slot of the bottom case 60. 61 inside.

The display 40 can be a liquid crystal display (LCD). The display 40 is disposed in the receiving slot 61 of the bottom case 60, and the display 40 is located above the circuit board 50.

The transparent window 10 is disposed on the top of the display 40, and the transparent window 10 has a top surface 11 and a bottom surface 12; the elastic buffer frame 20 is integrally formed by in-mold injection and is integrated around the periphery of the transparent window 10, and the periphery of the elastic buffer frame 20 It is coupled to the top of the receiving groove 61 of the bottom case 60.

The height of the top of the elastic buffer frame 20 is lower than the top surface 11 of the transparent window 10, and the bottom of the elastic buffer frame 20 extends toward the bottom surface 12 of the transparent window 10, so that the elastic buffer frame 20 has the elastic buffering effect of slowing the side window of the transparent window 10. .

By the above, the elastic buffer frame 20 can be firmly connected between the transparent window 10 and the inner wall of the receiving groove 61 of the bottom case 60. Since the elastic buffer frame 20 has cushioning elasticity, the transparent window 10 is actually elastically suspended. The elastic buffer frame 20 can absorb most of the impact force on the side of the electronic device, thereby greatly improving the lateral impact resistance of the transparent window 10.

In addition, the bearing portion 22 at the bottom of the elastic buffer frame 20 extends toward the bottom surface 12 of the transparent window 10 to greatly enhance the bonding force between the elastic buffer frame 20 and the transparent window 10, and can buffer and isolate the transparent window 10 and the bottom. The shell 60 houses the inner wall of the groove 61.

At the same time, the top surface 11 of the transparent window 10 is higher than the top of the side portion 21 of the elastic buffer frame 20, which is advantageous for positioning the transparent window 10 in the mold, and can solve the problem of poor forming of the burrs due to overflow of glue during the injection molding process. .

In a more specific implementation, the electronic device composed of the composite molded window protection structure includes: an implementation, the bottom of the elastic buffer frame 20 is provided with an adhesive surface that can be adhered to the top inner wall surface of the receiving groove 61 of the bottom case 60. 23, and the adhesive surface 23 of the elastic buffer frame 20 and the top inner wall surface of the receiving groove 61 can be bonded to each other by an adhesive layer 70.

Alternatively, a ring groove 62a may be disposed on the inner wall of the receiving groove 61a of the bottom case 60a, and The bottom of the elastic buffer frame 20a is provided with a latching portion 24a that can be engaged with the top ring groove 62a of the receiving groove 61a of the bottom case 60a.

In practice, the foregoing electronic device may include, but is not limited to, a mobile phone, a PDA, a GPS, an NB, an e-book, a tablet, and the like. With the embodiment of the electronic device, as shown in FIG. 4, a battery 80 is disposed between the circuit board 50 and the inner wall of the bottom of the receiving groove 61 of the bottom case 60. The battery 80 is electrically connected. The circuit board 50 and the display 40 supply power to the circuit board 50 and the display 40. This embodiment is particularly suitable for the battery 80 to be built in the electronic device, and the bottom case 60 and the battery 80 of the electronic device are not for the consumer. Self-removal and replacement models.

Or, as shown in FIG. 5, the bottom of the bottom case 60 is provided with a battery compartment 63a opened downward and a battery cover 64a for opening/closing the battery compartment 63a. The battery compartment 63a is provided with a battery 80. The battery 80 is provided. The circuit board 50 and the display 40 are electrically connected to the circuit board 50 and the display 40; the embodiment is particularly suitable for the battery 80 to be assembled in the battery compartment 63a preset by the electronic device, and the battery is The cover 64a is available for the consumer to disassemble to replace the battery 80 model.

As for the other components and the embodiments, for example, the outer contours of the sides of the transparent window have various shapes, which are equivalent to the above embodiments, and will not be further described herein.

However, the above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention. When it is not possible to limit the scope of the creative implementation, the simple equivalent changes and modifications made by the scope of the patent application and the creative description of the creation are all It is still within the scope of this creation patent and I hereby declare it.

10‧‧‧Transparent window

11‧‧‧ top surface

20‧‧‧Flexible buffer frame

21‧‧‧ Side

Claims (10)

A composite molded window protection structure comprises: a transparent window having a top surface and a bottom surface; and an elastic buffer frame integrally formed by in-mold injection around the periphery of the transparent window, the elastic buffer frame having a surrounding a side portion of the outer side of the transparent window, wherein the height of the top portion of the side portion is lower than the top surface of the transparent window, the bottom of the elastic buffer frame is a bearing portion, and the bearing portion extends toward the bottom surface of the transparent window. The elastic buffer frame has an elastic buffering effect for slowing the side of the transparent window. The composite molded window protection structure of claim 1, wherein the transparent window is a touch window or a non-touch window. The composite molded window protection structure according to claim 1, wherein the transparent window is made of a material that allows visible light to pass through, and the material that allows visible light to penetrate includes glass, polycarbonate or polymethacrylic acid. Methyl ester. The composite molded window protection structure according to claim 1, wherein the elastic buffer frame is made of an elastic plastic material comprising silicone rubber, thermoplastic rubber or thermoplastic poly resin. The composite molded window protection structure according to claim 1, wherein the outer side profile of the side surface of the transparent window has a curved shape that is vertical, inclined or outwardly protruding. An electronic device comprising a composite molded window protection structure, comprising: a bottom case having a receiving groove open upward; a circuit board disposed in the receiving groove; a display disposed in the receiving groove And a transparent window disposed on the top of the display, and the transparent window has a top surface and a bottom surface; and an elastic buffer frame integrally formed around the transparent window by using an in-mold injection method. The top of the elastic buffer frame is lower than the top surface of the transparent window, and the bottom of the elastic buffer frame extends toward the bottom surface of the transparent window, and the elasticity is slow. The punching frame has an elastic buffering function to prevent the transparent window from being broken by a side collision. The electronic device of the composite molded window protection structure of claim 6, wherein the bottom of the elastic buffer frame has an adhesive surface adhered to the top of the receiving groove of the bottom case, or the bottom of the elastic buffer frame has A snap portion that can be fastened to the top of the receiving groove of the bottom case. An electronic device comprising a composite molded window protection structure according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the outer side profile of the side surface of the transparent window has a curved shape that is vertical, inclined or outwardly convex. An electronic device comprising a composite molded window protection structure according to claim 6 or 7, wherein a battery is disposed between the circuit board and the receiving groove. An electronic device comprising a composite molded window protection structure according to claim 6 or 7, wherein a bottom of the bottom case is provided with a battery compartment and a battery cover capable of opening/closing the battery compartment, the battery compartment There is a battery.