CN113093865B

CN113093865B - Electronic device

Info

Publication number: CN113093865B
Application number: CN202010017726.1A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 陈佳柏; 凌正南; 李武晟; 杨宜轩
Original assignee: Acer Inc
Current assignee: Acer Inc
Priority date: 2020-01-08
Filing date: 2020-01-08
Publication date: 2023-08-01
Anticipated expiration: 2040-01-08
Also published as: CN113093865A

Abstract

The invention provides an electronic device, which comprises a host, a main display, an auxiliary display and a hinge mechanism. The auxiliary display is positioned between the host and the main display, wherein the auxiliary display comprises a sliding part and a lifting part, and the sliding part is in sliding connection with the host. The hinge mechanism comprises a first bracket, a second bracket pivoted with the first bracket and a third bracket pivoted with the second bracket, wherein the first bracket is fixedly connected with the host, and the second bracket is fixedly connected with the main display. The third bracket is fixedly connected with the lifting part of the auxiliary display.

Description

Electronic device

Technical Field

The present invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly, to an electronic device including a main display and an auxiliary display.

Background

Because of the characteristics of multitasking, high operation efficiency, portability and the like, notebook computers have become an indispensable tool for modern people. Generally, a notebook computer includes a host and a display, wherein the display is pivoted to the host, and a keyboard set is integrated on the host.

In order to improve the flexibility of operation of users, notebook computers with auxiliary displays integrated on the host have been proposed. In detail, the auxiliary display and the keyboard set are located on the same working plane, and the auxiliary display and the keyboard set are arranged in parallel. Since the angle and the height of the auxiliary display are often not adjustable, the operation is inconvenient for the user, and the eyes are easy to feel tired.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention is directed to an electronic device having excellent operation convenience.

The electronic device comprises a host, a main display, an auxiliary display and a hinge mechanism. The auxiliary display is positioned between the host and the main display, wherein the auxiliary display comprises a sliding part and a lifting part, and the sliding part is in sliding connection with the host. The hinge mechanism comprises a first bracket, a second bracket pivoted with the first bracket and a third bracket pivoted with the second bracket, wherein the first bracket is fixedly connected with the host, and the second bracket is fixedly connected with the main display. The third bracket is fixedly connected with the lifting part of the auxiliary display.

Based on the above, the electronic device of the invention integrates the auxiliary display, and the angle and the height of the auxiliary display are adjustable, so that a user can operate the auxiliary display conveniently, and the comfort of watching the auxiliary display by the user is improved.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a portion of an electronic device in a closed state according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of a portion of an electronic device in a first unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 3 is a schematic partial side view of an electronic device in a second unfolded state according to an embodiment of the invention.

Description of the reference numerals

100: an electronic device;

110: a host;

111: a keyboard group;

111a: an operation surface;

112: a first groove;

113: a second groove;

114: a heat dissipation part;

120: a main display;

120a, 130a: a display surface;

130: an auxiliary display;

131: a sliding part;

132: a lifting part;

140: a hinge mechanism;

141: a first bracket;

142: a second bracket;

143: a third bracket;

144: a first rotating shaft;

145: a second rotating shaft;

150: a sliding mechanism;

151: a pivoting member;

151a: a base;

151b: a gear;

152: a slider;

152a: a rack;

r1: a first rotational direction;

r2: a second direction of rotation.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts.

Fig. 1 is a schematic partial side view of an electronic device in a closed state according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 2 is a schematic partial side view of an electronic device in a first unfolded state according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 3 is a schematic partial side view of an electronic device in a second unfolded state according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to fig. 1 and fig. 2, in the present embodiment, the electronic device 100 may be a notebook computer, and includes a host 110, a main display 120, an auxiliary display 130, and a hinge mechanism 140. The host 110 is used for performing logic operation, signal control and data access, and the main display 120 and the auxiliary display 130 are electrically connected to the host 110. On the other hand, the main display 120 and the auxiliary display 130 are used for displaying images, and the auxiliary display 130 may be integrated with a touch function for user operation. In other examples, the main display 120 may incorporate touch functions.

The main display 120 is connected to the host 110 by a hinge mechanism 140 to rotate open and close with respect to the host 110. On the other hand, the auxiliary display 130 is connected to the main display 120 through a hinge mechanism 140, and when the main display 120 is rotated open relative to the host 110, the hinge mechanism 140 drives the auxiliary display 130 to raise or lower the auxiliary display 130 relative to the host 110.

In the closed state shown in fig. 1, the main display 120 is covered on the host 110, and the auxiliary display 130 is located between the main display 120 and the host 110. On the other hand, the display surface 120a of the main display 120 faces the display surface 130a of the auxiliary display 130, and the display surfaces 120a and 130a of the main display 120 and 130 are hidden inside, so that damage to the display surface 120a of the main display 120 and the display surface 130a of the auxiliary display 130 caused by external force or foreign objects can be avoided.

With continued reference to fig. 1 and fig. 2, in the present embodiment, the auxiliary display 130 includes a sliding portion 131 and a lifting portion 132, wherein the sliding portion 131 slides on the host 110, and the lifting portion 132 is connected to the hinge mechanism 140. In detail, the hinge mechanism 140 includes a first bracket 141, a second bracket 142 pivotally connected to the first bracket 141, and a third bracket 143 pivotally connected to the second bracket 142, wherein the first bracket 141 is fixedly connected to the host 110, and the second bracket 142 is fixedly connected to the main display 120. On the other hand, the third bracket 143 is fixedly connected to the lifting portion 132 of the auxiliary display 130, and when the main display 120 is rotated and opened relative to the host 110, the second bracket 142 rotates relative to the first bracket 141 and drives the third bracket 143, so that the third bracket 143 drives the auxiliary display 130 to lift or descend relative to the host 110 and drives the auxiliary display 130 to slide relative to the host 110.

During the process of opening and closing the main display 120 relative to the host 110, the hinge mechanism 140 can synchronously drive the auxiliary display 130 to lift or descend. Thus, the operation of the electronic device 100 is easy and intuitive for the user. On the other hand, since the angle and the height of the auxiliary display 130 are adjustable, not only is the convenience of the user for operating the auxiliary display 130 improved, but also the comfort of the user for viewing the auxiliary display 130 is improved.

The host 110 includes a keypad set 111 juxtaposed to the auxiliary display 130, and the hinge mechanism 140 is remote from the keypad set 111. Further, the sliding portion 131 is close to the keyboard set 111, and the lifting portion 132 is far from the keyboard set 111. That is, the sliding portion 131 is located between the keyboard set 111 and the elevating portion 132. On the other hand, the host 110 has a first groove 112 parallel to the keyboard set 111, and the first groove 112 is used for accommodating the auxiliary display 130, so as to help to improve the integrity of the appearance of the electronic device 100 and meet the design requirement of product thinning.

The keyboard set 111 has an operation surface 111a, when the auxiliary display 130 is disposed in the first recess 112, and the display surface 130a of the auxiliary display 130 is coplanar with the operation surface 111a of the keyboard set 111 or slightly lower than the operation surface 111a of the keyboard set 111, so as to prevent the main display 120 covered on the host 110 from being pressed to the auxiliary display 130.

In the present embodiment, the hinge mechanism 140 further includes a first rotation axis 144 and a second rotation axis 145, and the first rotation axis 144 and the second rotation axis 145 are parallel to each other. In detail, the second bracket 142 is pivoted to the first bracket 141 through the first shaft 144, and the third bracket 143 is pivoted to the second bracket 142 through the second shaft 145. For example, the first shaft 144 and the second shaft 145 are integrated with torsion fittings, so that the main display 120 and the auxiliary display 130 can be prevented from being instantaneously dropped.

Referring to fig. 1 to 3, when the main display 120 rotates and expands relative to the host 110, the position of the first rotation axis 144 is unchanged, wherein the first rotation axis 144 is used as a rotation reference axis of the second stand 142, and the second stand 142 rotates relative to the first stand 141 along the first rotation direction R1 (i.e., the main display 120 rotates relative to the host 110 along the first rotation direction R1). Meanwhile, the second bracket 142 drives the third bracket 143, so that the third bracket 143 is lifted relative to the host 110, and drives the lifting portion 132 of the auxiliary display 130.

During the lifting process of the third bracket 143 and the lifting portion 132 of the auxiliary display 130 relative to the host 110, the position of the second rotating shaft 145 gradually rises and moves away from the keyboard set 111, and the sliding portion 131 of the auxiliary display 130 slides relative to the host 110 and moves away from the keyboard set 111. The second rotation shaft 145 serves as a rotation reference shaft of the third bracket 143, wherein the third bracket 143 is configured to rotate relative to the second bracket 142 along the second rotation direction R2 (i.e., the auxiliary display 130 rotates relative to the main display 120 along the second rotation direction R2), and the second rotation direction R2 is opposite to the first rotation direction R1.

In the first unfolded state shown in fig. 2, the auxiliary display 130 has a maximum lifting angle and a maximum lifting height, and the second rotation shaft 145 is at the highest point in the entire motion path. If the main display 120 is continuously rotated relative to the host 110 along the first rotation direction R1, the lifting portion 132 of the auxiliary display 130 is rotated and slightly submerged relative to the main display 120 along the second rotation direction R2, so as to avoid shielding the display surface 120a of the main display 120, and the sliding portion 131 of the auxiliary display 130 continuously slides away from the keyboard set 111, as shown in fig. 3.

In the process of switching from the first unfolded state shown in fig. 2 to the second unfolded state shown in fig. 3, the position of the second rotation shaft 145 descends from the highest point and continuously moves away from the keyboard set 111.

With continued reference to fig. 1 to 3, in the present embodiment, the electronic device 100 further includes a sliding mechanism 150, and the sliding mechanism 150 is disposed between the auxiliary display 130 and the host 110. In detail, the sliding mechanism 150 includes a pivot member 151 and a sliding member 152, wherein the pivot member 151 is pivoted to the main unit 110, and a pivot point of the pivot member 151 and the main unit 110 is close to the keyboard set 111. The slider 152 is slidingly coupled to the pivot 151, and the slider 152 is coupled to the slider 131 of the auxiliary display 130. During the lifting or lowering of the auxiliary display 130, the auxiliary display 130 drives the pivot member 151 to rotate relative to the main unit 110, and slides relative to the pivot member 151 through the sliding member 152 to slide away from or close to the keyboard set 111.

Further, the pivoting member 151 includes a base 151a and a gear 151b, wherein one end of the base 151a is pivoted to the host 110, and the gear 151b is pivoted to the other end of the base 151 a. On the other hand, the slider 152 is located at a side of the auxiliary display 130 facing away from the display surface 130a, and the slider 152 includes a rack 152a. The rack 152a is fixed to the sliding portion 131 of the auxiliary display 130, and the gear 151b engages with the rack 152a.

In the present embodiment, the host 110 further has a second groove 113 communicating with the first groove 112, and the second groove 113 is connected to the bottom surface of the first groove 112. The second groove 113 is configured to accommodate the sliding mechanism 150, and can meet the design requirement of product thinning. On the other hand, the host 110 further includes a heat dissipation portion 114 disposed in the first groove 112, wherein the heat dissipation portion 114 is disposed at one side of the second groove 113, and the auxiliary display 130 is overlapped with the heat dissipation portion 114. After the auxiliary display 130 is lifted, the heat dissipation portion 114 is exposed to the outside to improve the heat dissipation efficiency.

In summary, the electronic device of the present invention integrates the auxiliary display, and the angle and the height of the auxiliary display are adjustable, so that the user can operate the auxiliary display conveniently, and the comfort of the user watching the auxiliary display is improved. Furthermore, in the process of opening and closing the main display relative to the host, the hinge mechanism drives the auxiliary display to rise or fall relative to the host and slide relative to the host, so that the operation is simple and intuitive. That is, the user does not need to manually adjust the angle and the height of the auxiliary display. On the other hand, when the auxiliary display is lifted relative to the host, the heat dissipation part of the host is exposed to the outside, so as to improve the heat dissipation efficiency.

Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical solution of the present invention, and not for limiting the same; although the invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that: the technical scheme described in the foregoing embodiments can be modified or some or all of the technical features thereof can be replaced by equivalents; such modifications and substitutions do not depart from the spirit of the invention.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising:

a host;

a main display;

the auxiliary display is positioned between the host and the main display, wherein the auxiliary display comprises a sliding part and a lifting part, and the sliding part is in sliding connection with the host;

the sliding mechanism is arranged between the auxiliary display and the host, and comprises a pivoting piece and a sliding piece, wherein the pivoting piece is pivoted with the host, the sliding piece is in sliding connection with the pivoting piece, and the sliding piece is connected with the sliding part of the auxiliary display; and

the hinge mechanism comprises a first bracket, a second bracket pivoted with the first bracket and a third bracket pivoted with the second bracket, wherein the first bracket is fixedly connected with the host, the second bracket is fixedly connected with the main display, the third bracket is fixedly connected with the lifting part of the auxiliary display, the second bracket is suitable for rotating relative to the first bracket, and the third bracket is suitable for rotating relative to the second bracket.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the hinge mechanism further comprises a first rotation axis and a second rotation axis, wherein the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis are parallel to each other, the second bracket is pivoted to the first bracket through the first rotation axis, and the third bracket is pivoted to the second bracket through the second rotation axis.

3. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the host has a first recess and a second recess in communication with the first recess, the first recess to receive the auxiliary display and the second recess to receive the sliding mechanism.

4. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the pivoting member comprises a base and a gear pivoted to the base, the base is pivoted to the host, the sliding member comprises a rack, wherein the rack is fixed to the sliding portion of the auxiliary display, and the gear is meshed with the rack.

5. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the host includes a keypad assembly and the keypad assembly is juxtaposed to the auxiliary display, the sliding portion being located between the keypad assembly and the lifting portion.

6. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the host has a groove, the groove is juxtaposed with the keyboard set, the auxiliary display has a display surface, the keyboard set has an operation surface, the auxiliary display is disposed in the groove, and the display surface is coplanar with the operation surface.

7. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the host has a recess and the auxiliary display is disposed within the recess.

8. The electronic device of claim 7, wherein the host includes a heat sink portion within the recess, and the auxiliary display overlaps the heat sink portion.

9. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein a direction of rotation of the primary display is opposite to a direction of rotation of the secondary display.