Display with rotatable image pick-up assembly

A technology for image capture and display, applied to color TV parts, TV system parts, instruments, etc., can solve problems such as loosening and damage, shortening the service life of mechanical components, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2006-07-26
ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC
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In the same way, no matter when opening or closing the upper cover 12, the user will touch the lens assembly 20 and cause unnecessary move...
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[0025] Please refer to FIG. 2, which is a perspective view of a notebook computer with a display according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The display of this embodiment, such as a liquid crystal display panel, is set in a notebook computer. The display 100 of this embodiment includes a first housing 110 , a display panel (not shown) and an image capturing component 120 . The first housing 110 has a first surface (not shown) and a second surface 112 opposite to each other, and the display panel ...
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Abstract

Disclosed is a display which comprises a first shell body, a display panel and image picking component. The first shell body has a first surface which opposites to a second surface, and the display panel is placed on the first surface. The image picking components comprises a second shell body and an image picking up unit. The second shell body is fixed with the first shell body. The second shell body also has an opening which goes through the first and second surfaces. The two ends of the image picking component is respectively pin jointed on the opening wall, thereby, the image picking component can set display screen with rotary mode.

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Television system detailsDigital data processing details +1

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Surface plateDisplay device +1

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[0022] The main idea of ​​the present invention is to provide a display with a rotatable image capturing component, which has a protective casing design to avoid unnecessary movement and damage to the image capturing unit when it is opened and closed. Wherein, the image capturing assembly of the present invention includes a second housing and an image capturing unit. The second casing is fixed to the first casing of the display, and the second casing has an opening. The two ends of the image capturing unit are respectively pivotally connected to the opening wall, whereby the image capturing unit is rotatably arranged in the display.
[0023] The main idea of ​​the present invention is to provide a rotatable image capturing component with a two-stage positioning design, so that the image capturing component can be fixed at several sets of specific angles and positions to facilitate the user to use and store images Capture components. Wherein, the image capturing component of the present invention is rotatably arranged on the display, and is selectively positioned at a first position and a second position; wherein, when the image capturing component rotates to the first position, The front surface of the image capturing component is coplanar with the first surface. When the image capturing component rotates to a second position, the front surface of the image capturing component is coplanar with the display panel.
[0024] The following is a detailed description of a notebook computer as an example. However, this embodiment is only an implementation under the spirit of the present invention, and does not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0025] Please refer to figure 2 , Which is a perspective view of a notebook computer with a display according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The display of this embodiment, such as a liquid crystal display panel, is installed in a notebook computer. The display 100 of this embodiment includes a first housing 110, a display panel (not shown), and an image capturing component 120. The first housing 110 has a first surface (not shown) and a second surface 112 opposite to each other, and the display panel is disposed on the first surface. The image capturing assembly 120 includes a second housing 122 and an image capturing unit 130, and the second housing 122 is fixed to the first housing 110. Preferably, the second shell protrudes from the edge of the first shell and is higher than the first surface. In this way, when the user opens and closes the first housing, the image capturing unit is not touched, unnecessary rotation is avoided, and the service life of the mechanical components can be prolonged.
[0026] Please also refer to Figure 3A~3B , Figure 3A Is a top view of the image capturing component of the display according to this embodiment, Figure 3B Is a top view of the image capturing component of the display according to this embodiment, Figure 3C It is a top view of the image capturing component of the display according to this embodiment. In the image capturing component 120, the second housing 122 has an opening 123 that penetrates the first surface and the second surface (not shown). Two ends of the image capturing unit 130 are pivotally connected to the wall of the opening 123 respectively.
[0027] Please refer to Figure 4 , Which is a three-dimensional exploded view of the image capturing unit of the display of this embodiment. The second housing 122 has an upper cover 122a and a lower cover 122b, which have an opening 123 in common. The upper cover and the lower cover 122a and the lower cover 122b form an accommodating space. The second housing 122 includes a bottom frame 124 and a fixing seat 126.
[0028] The image capturing unit 130 includes a third housing 132, a lens 134, a pivot 136, and a cam assembly 140. The third housing 132 has a first side 132a and a second side 132b. The lens 134 is disposed in the third housing 132. The pivot 136 is protruded from a first side 132a of the third housing 132 and is rotatably clamped to the base frame 124, whereby the third housing 132 and the lens 134 are pivots 136 and extensions thereof The line is a rotation axis X that rotates relative to the second housing 122. By rotating the image capturing unit to different positions, images of different angles can be captured.
[0029] Such as Figure 4 As shown, the segmented rotating component 140 is rotatably disposed on the second side 132b of the third housing. For example, the segmented rotating component 40 is rotatably disposed in the hollow shaft 137 along the rotation axis X. , And the hollow shaft 137 is fixed on the second side 132b of the third housing.
[0030] Figure 5A is in accordance with Figure 4 A perspective view of the segmented rotating component of the image capturing unit in the middle, FIG. 5B is a perspective exploded view of the segmented rotating component of the image capturing unit in FIG. 5A. Referring to FIGS. 5A-5B at the same time, in the segmented rotating assembly 140, the sleeve 141 is fixed to the second side 132b of the third housing, and the sleeve 141 and the pivot 136 are respectively located on two sides of the third housing 132 , Used as a rotation axis. One end 142a of the clamping member 142 is clamped to the fixing seat ( Figure 4 126), the other end 142b of the clip is sleeved in the sleeve 141. The cam 143 is fixed in the sleeve 141 and opposite to the clamping member 142. The cam 143 is complementary to the clamping member 142 and is used for selectively clamping the clamping member 142. The elastic body, for example, a spring 144 or an elastic piece, is sleeved on the cam 143 and located in the sleeve 141.
[0031] Please refer to Figures 5B and 6A at the same time, Figure 6A It is a three-dimensional view of the image capturing unit of the display of this embodiment at the first position. When the third housing 132 rotates and the sleeve 141 drives the cam 143 to rotate to the first position along the rotation axis X, the cam 143 is fitted into the clamping member 142, whereby the lens 134 is coplanar with the first surface. Please refer to Figures 5B and 6B at the same time, Figure 6B It is a three-dimensional view when the image capturing unit of the display of this embodiment is rotated from the first position to the second position. When the third housing 132 drives the cam 143 to rotate and leave the first position, the clamping member 142 abuts the cam 143, and the cam 143 compresses the spring 144. At this time, the spring 144 provides a restoring force, whereby the cam 143 faces the first position. Two position rotation. Please refer to Figures 5B and 6C at the same time, Figure 6C It is a three-dimensional view of the image capturing unit of the display of this embodiment at the second position. When the third housing 132 drives the cam 143 to rotate to the second position along the rotation axis X, the cam 143 is fitted into the clamping member 142, whereby the lens 134 is coplanar with the second surface 112. In this way, the image capture unit can be positioned at the most commonly used first and second positions. This two-stage positioning design allows the image capture unit to be fixed at several sets of specific angles and positions for convenience The user uses and stores the image capture component.
[0032] The display and the image capturing component disclosed in the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention have a protective shell design, which can avoid unnecessary movement and damage to the image capturing unit when it is opened and closed. In addition, its two-stage positioning design allows the image capturing component to be fixed at several sets of specific angles and positions to facilitate the user to use and store the image capturing component.
[0033] In summary, although the present invention has been disclosed as above in a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with the art can perform various operations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the appended claims of this application.

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