TWM519381U - Flexible electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A flexible electronic apparatus including a flexible module and a main module is provided. The flexible module includes a first connecting device and at least a first electronic module. The first connecting device includes a first connector, and the first electronic module is electrically connected to the first connector. The main module includes a first connecting socket and a first insulate ring. The first connecting socket being adapted to electrically connect the first connector is formed on surface of the main module, the first insulate ring on the surface of the main module surrounds the first socket. The first insulate ring is adapted to contact with the surface of the first connecting device while the first connector is connected to the first connecting socket, so as to surround the portion of the first connector between the main module and the flexible module.

Description

Flexible electronic device

The present invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to a flexible electronic device.

In addition to providing more multimedia functions, today's wearable electronic devices are one of the main development directions in terms of enhanced endurance, flexibility, waterproof, dustproof and texture.

The wearable electronic device is exemplified by a smart watch. The strap for fixing to the user can be a flexible strap or a non-flexible strap. Among them, some non-flexible straps have electronic components and can be provided. A variety of different expansion features of smart watches. The biggest disadvantage of these straps is that they do not have a waterproof function. When the smart watch and its strap are placed in water or in contact with water, the electrical connection between the electronic components in the strap and the body of the smart watch. It will also be affected by the intrusion of water, and it is more likely that the smart watch will not work.

The present invention provides a flexible electronic device that provides better protection effect.

The flexible electronic device of the embodiment of the present invention includes a flexible module and a main body module. The flexible module includes a first connecting component and at least one first electronic module. The first connecting component includes a first connector, and the first electronic module is electrically connected to the first connector. The main body module includes a first connecting groove and a first insulating ring. A first connecting groove adapted to electrically connect the first connecting end is formed on a surface of the main body module, and a first insulating ring disposed on a surface of the main body module surrounds the first connecting groove. The first insulating ring is adapted to contact the surface of the first connecting element when the first connecting head is connected with the first connecting groove, thereby surrounding a part of the first connecting head between the main body module and the flexible module.

Based on the above, the flexible module of the flexible electronic device of the embodiment of the present invention includes an insulating ring, which can be in the flexible module and the body module when the flexible module and the body module are connected to each other. The space between the joints forms a protective space in the joint, which provides a better protection for the flexible electronic device by blocking the liquid.

In order to make the above features and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, the following embodiments are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

100‧‧‧Flexible electronic devices

110‧‧‧ body module

111‧‧‧ surface

112A‧‧‧First connection slot

112B‧‧‧Second connection slot

113‧‧‧ ribs

114A‧‧‧First insulation ring

114B‧‧‧Second insulation ring

115‧‧‧ jack

116A‧‧‧First contact

116B‧‧‧second junction

120‧‧‧Flexible module

120A, 120B‧‧‧ housing

121A, 121B‧‧‧ surface

122A‧‧‧First connecting element

122B‧‧‧Second connection element

123A‧‧‧First electronic module

123B‧‧‧Second electronic module

124A‧‧‧First connector

124B‧‧‧second connector

126A‧‧‧Insulation

127‧‧‧ Telescopic latch

128A‧‧‧First connection terminal

129‧‧‧Guide

130‧‧‧fasteners

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a flexible electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1B is a flexible mold of a flexible electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. A stereoscopic view of the group.

2 is a cross-sectional view of a flexible electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

3 is a perspective view of a flexible electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a flexible electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1A , in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible electronic device 100 includes a flexible module 120 and a main body module 110 . In the present embodiment, the flexible electronic device 100 is, for example, a smart watch, the main body module 110 is, for example, a watch body, and the flexible module 120 is, for example, a watch band, and the flexible module 120 is adapted to be used with the main body mold. The group 110 is detachably connected, and the main body module 110 can be connected to both ends of the flexible module 120 to surround, for example, a user's arm to form a portable electronic device that is convenient to carry.

The main body module 110 includes a first connecting groove 112A and a first insulating ring 114A. The first connecting groove 112A is formed on the surface 111 of the main body module 110 , and the first insulating ring 114A is also disposed on the surface 111 of the main body module 110 . The first insulating ring 114A surrounds the first connecting groove 112A on the surface 111 of the main body module 110, and the first insulating ring 114A protrudes from the surface 111 of the main body module 110, thereby forming insulation around the opening of the first connecting groove 112A. The raised structure of the material.

1B is a flexible view of a flexible electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure A schematic view of a modular module. Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B , the flexible module 120 includes a first connecting component 122A and at least one first electronic module. The first electronic module is disposed in the housing 120A of the flexible module 120 . The follow-up will be explained with reference to other drawings. The first connecting element 122A includes a first connector 124A, and the first connector 124A is electrically connected to the first electronic module in the housing 120A.

2 is a cross-sectional view of a flexible electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 2, the first connecting slot 112A is adapted to be electrically connected to the first connector 124A, and the first electronic module 123A in the housing 120A is electrically connected. Connected to the main body module 110. The first insulating ring 114A protruding from the surface 111 of the main body module 110 is adapted to contact the surface 121A of the first connecting element 122A when the first connecting head 124A is connected to the first connecting groove 112A, thereby surrounding the main body module 110. And a portion of the first connector 124A between the flexible modules 120.

In other words, when the main module 110 and the first connecting component 122A of the flexible module 120 are connected, the first insulating ring 114A connects the surface 111 of the main body module 110 and the surface 121A of the first connecting component 122A, and thus The space around the first connector 124A is blocked from the outside. Since the space around the first connecting groove 112A can be blocked from the outside by the first insulating ring 114A, when the main body module 110 and the flexible module 120 are connected to each other, the liquid from the outside cannot be connected to the first connecting groove 112A. The electrical connection between the first electronic module 123A and the main body module 110 can have a good waterproof effect, thereby providing the flexible electronic device 100 with a good protective function.

In detail, referring to FIG. 1B , in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first connector 124A of the first connecting component 122A includes an insulating layer 126A and a plurality of first connecting terminals 128A. Referring to FIG. 2 again, the main body module 110 further includes a plurality of first contacts 116A. When the first connector 124A is inserted into the first connection slot 112A, the first connection terminal 128A of the first connector 124A contacts and electrically connects the first contact 116A. The insulating layer 126A surrounds the first connection terminals 128A, thereby protecting the electrical connection between the first connection terminals 128A and the first contacts 116A of the first connection slots 112A.

On the other hand, the flexible module 120 further includes a plurality of flexible housings 120A. The first electronic modules 123A are disposed in the flexible housings 120A, and the first electronic module 123A includes a battery module. , sensing module or wireless communication module. In this embodiment, the flexible housings 120A are interconnected in a flexible and bendable manner, and a plurality of spaces can be formed to accommodate and protect the first electronic modules 123A. An electronic module 123A is waterproof and anti-collision function.

On the other hand, the first electronic modules 123A are connected to each other by, for example, a Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC), and are then connected to the first connector 124A. The first electronic module 123A can be electrically connected to the main body module 110 by the connection of the first connecting component 122A and the main body module 110, so that the flexible electronic device 100 can well expand, for example, a battery, a communication, or a sense. Test and other functions.

Referring to FIG. 2, the flexible module 120 of the embodiment of the present invention further includes a second connecting component 122B and a second electronic component 123B, and the first connecting component 122A and the second connecting component 122B are disposed in the flexible module. The opposite ends of 120.

The second connecting element 122B includes a second connecting end 124B electrically connected to the second electronic module 123B, and the main body module 110 includes a second connecting groove 112B adapted to be electrically connected to the second connecting head 124B. The second insulating ring 114B disposed on the surface 111 of the main body module 110 surrounds the second connecting groove 112B formed on the surface 111 of the main body module 110, and further forms a convex structure of insulating material around the opening of the second connecting groove 112B.

The second insulating ring 114B is adapted to contact the surface 121B of the second connecting element 122B when the second connecting head 124B is connected to the second connecting groove 112B, thereby surrounding the portion between the main body module 110 and the flexible module 120. The second connector 124B allows the second connecting component 122B to provide a good waterproof connection between the flexible module 120 and the main body module 110.

In detail, the first insulating ring 114A provides an insulating protective layer between the surface 111 and the surface 121A, and the second insulating ring 114B provides an insulating protective layer between the surface 111 and the surface 121B, so that the main body module 110 is Both ends of the flex module 120 can have a good waterproof effect when connected. The main body module 110 includes a plurality of second contacts 116B, the second contacts 116B are adapted to be in contact with and electrically connected to the second connection terminals of the second connector 124B, and the second connector 124B has an insulating layer surrounding the connections. Terminals provide further waterproofing.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal are formed by, for example, pogo pins, so that the connection terminals can be in good contact with the first contact and the second contact. Sexual connection, but this case is not limited to this.

3 is a perspective view of a flexible electronic device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. intention. Referring to FIG. 3 , the flexible module 120 of the present embodiment includes a fastener 130 adapted to adjust and fix the length of the flexible module 120 . The fastener 130 connects the housing 120A and the housing 120B, and the fastener 130 can adjust and fix the distance between the housing 120A and the housing 120B, so that the length of the flexible module 120 can be adjusted and fixed.

On the other hand, referring to FIG. 1B, the first connecting member 122A of the present embodiment includes a pair of guide grooves 129 and a pair of telescopic pins 127 protruding from the surface of the first connecting member 122A. The second connecting element 122B of the embodiment also includes the above-mentioned telescopic pin 127 and the guiding groove 129. The relative relationship and connection manner of the telescopic pin 127, the guiding groove 129 and the main body module 110 of the first connecting element 122A will be exemplified below. The same components of the second connecting element 122B will not be described again.

The surface of the first connecting member 122A having the telescopic pin 127 is perpendicular to the surface 121A having the first connecting head 124A, that is, the telescopic pin 127 and the first connecting head 124A extend in different directions. Referring to FIG. 1A , the main body module 110 includes a pair of jacks 115 . The telescopic pins 127 are adapted to be inserted into the jacks 115 to fix the flexible module 120 to the main body module 110 through the first connecting component 122A.

The above-mentioned telescopic pin 127 can change the length of the surface of the first connecting member 122A, and the first connecting member 122A and the main body module 110 are detachably connected.

The first connecting member 122A of the present embodiment includes a pair of guide grooves 129, and the main body module 110 includes a pair of ribs 113 adapted to be inserted into the guide grooves 129. The extending direction of the rib 113 is the same as the direction in which the first connecting member 122A is inserted into the main body module 110, so the rib 113 and the guiding groove 129 can ensure that the first connecting member 122A is in the correct direction. The main body module 110 is connected to provide a foolproof function.

In summary, the flexible module of the flexible electronic device of the embodiment of the present invention includes an insulating ring protruding from the surface of the first connecting component of the flexible electronic device, and then in the flexible mode The space between the group and the body module forms an insulation barrier layer around the connection joint, and forms a protection space in the surrounding area of the connection joint. By avoiding the connection between the main body module and the flexible module, the main body module and the The electrical connection of the electronic module in the flex module is affected by the liquid from the outside, thereby providing a good waterproof function.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present case. Any person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field can protect the case without making any changes or refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present case. The scope is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

100‧‧‧Flexible electronic devices

110‧‧‧ body module

111‧‧‧ surface

112A‧‧‧First connection slot

113‧‧‧ ribs

114A‧‧‧First insulation ring

115‧‧‧ jack

120‧‧‧Flexible module

120A, 120B‧‧‧ housing

122A‧‧‧First connecting element

122B‧‧‧Second connection element

Claims (11)

A flexible electronic device includes: a flexible module, comprising: a first connecting component, including a first connector; and a first electronic module electrically connected to the first connector; A main body module includes: a first connecting groove formed on a surface of the main body module and electrically connected to the first connecting end; and a first insulating ring disposed on a surface of the main body module The first insulating ring surrounds the first connecting slot, and the first insulating ring is adapted to contact the surface of the first connecting component when the first connecting head is connected to the first connecting slot, thereby surrounding the main module and A portion of the first connector between the flexible modules. The flexible electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first connector comprises an insulating layer and a plurality of first connecting terminals, and the main body module further comprises a plurality of first contacts, the insulating layer surrounding The first connecting terminals are adapted to be electrically connected to the first contacts in the first connecting slot. The flexible electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first connecting component comprises a pair of telescopic pins protruding from a surface of the first connecting component, the main body module comprising a pair of jacks, The telescopic latch is adapted to be inserted into the pair of jacks. The flexible electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first connecting element comprises a pair of guiding grooves, and the main body module comprises a pair of convex ribs adapted to be inserted into the pair of guiding grooves. The flexible electronic device of claim 1, wherein the flexible module further comprises a fastener adapted to adjust and fix the length of the flexible module. The flexible electronic device of claim 1, wherein the flexible module further comprises a plurality of flexible housings, and the first electronic module is disposed in the flexible housings. And the first electronic module is a battery module, a sensing module, a wireless communication module or a combination thereof. The flexible electronic device of claim 1, wherein the flexible module further comprises: a second connecting component, comprising a second connecting component, the first connecting component and the second connecting component The second module is electrically connected to the second connector, and the body module further includes: a second connection slot formed in the main body module And a second insulating ring disposed on the surface of the main body module, the second insulating ring surrounding the second connecting groove, the second insulating ring is suitable When the second connector is connected to the second connection slot, the surface of the second connection component is contacted, and the second connector is located around a portion between the body module and the flexible module. The flexible electronic device of claim 7, wherein the second connector comprises an insulating layer and a plurality of second connecting terminals, the main body module further comprising a plurality of second contacts, the insulating layer surrounding The second connecting terminals are adapted to be electrically connected to the second contacts in the second connecting slot. The flexible electronic device of claim 7, wherein the second connecting component comprises a pair of telescopic pins protruding from a surface of the second connecting component, the main body module comprising a pair of jacks, the pair A telescopic latch is adapted to be inserted into the pair of jacks. The flexible electronic device of claim 7, wherein the second connecting element comprises a pair of guiding grooves, and the main body module comprises a pair of convex ribs adapted to be inserted into the pair of guiding grooves. The flexible electronic device of claim 1, wherein the main body module is adapted to be connected to both ends of the flexible module.