Electronic devices

Abstract

The present invention provides an electronic device. In the electronic device, a first socket-side interlocking portion (411) and a second socket-side interlocking portion (412) formed by one of a concave portion and a convex portion are formed near a hinge portion (500) on the main surface of a socket (400) of a second unit that can be detached from a first unit. On the main surface (300a) of an input unit (300), the first input unit-side interlocking portion (311) and the second input unit-side interlocking portion (312) formed by the other of a concave portion and a convex portion interlock with the first socket-side interlocking portion (411) and the second socket-side interlocking portion (412) of the socket (400) in a state where the main surface (300a) of the input unit (300) and the main surface (400a) of the socket (400) are roughly parallel.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application with the application date of August 24, 2016, application number 201610717937.X, and invention name “electronic device”. Technical Field

[0002] The present invention relates to an electronic device including a first unit having a display unit and a second unit having an input unit, wherein the first unit and the second unit are configured to be detachable. Background Art

[0003] Patent document 1 discloses an electronic device, which includes: a first unit (portable computer 3) having a display unit and a second unit (base plate 1) having an input unit, wherein the first unit and the second unit are configured to be detachable. The second unit includes: an input unit having a main surface on which the input unit is configured; a socket (rotating frame 2) capable of accommodating a side portion of the first unit; and a hinge portion (first pivot portion 13, 14) that connects the input unit and the socket at one side of the input unit and one side of the socket in a manner that allows relative rotation. In addition, the configuration is such that the main surface of the input unit and the main surface of the socket are approximately parallel by causing the input unit and the socket to perform the relative rotation.

[0004] Prior Art Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2005-158013 Summary of the invention

[0006] The present invention provides an electronic device capable of suppressing deformation of a socket caused by an impact such as falling.

[0007] The electronic device of the present invention comprises a first unit and a second unit, the first unit comprising a display unit, the second unit comprising an input unit, the first unit and the second unit being installable and detachable, wherein the second unit comprises: an input unit having a main surface on which the input portion is arranged; a socket capable of accommodating a specified side portion of the first unit; and a hinge portion connecting the input unit and the socket on the specified side portion of the input unit and the specified side portion of the socket so that the input unit and the socket can rotate relative to each other, and by making the input unit and the socket perform the relative rotation, the main surface of the input unit and the main surface of the socket are made substantially parallel, and a socket side fitting portion consisting of one of a recessed portion and a convex portion is formed on the main surface of the socket near the hinge portion, and the length in the up-down direction on the end side of the width direction of the first outer wall portion of the socket body is set to be longer than the length in the up-down direction of the portion other than the end side of the width direction of the first outer wall portion.

[0008] According to the present invention, in a state where the main surface of the input unit and the main surface of the socket are roughly parallel, the input unit side fitting portion of the main surface of the input unit fits with the socket side fitting portion of the socket. Therefore, when the electronic device falls with the one side portion of the first unit accommodated in the socket of the second unit, the load of the first unit and the impact caused by the vibration of the first unit in the socket can be dispersed to the second unit via the socket side fitting portion and the input unit side fitting portion. Therefore, the impact applied to the connection portion of the socket connected to the hinge portion and its vicinity can be reduced. Therefore, deformation of the socket caused by the impact can be suppressed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the front side of the electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0010] Figure 2A It is a perspective view of the back side of the electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0011] Figure 2B This is a perspective view showing a state in which the first unit and the second unit of the electronic device according to the present embodiment are closed.

[0012] Figure 3A It is a front view of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (a state in which the first unit is fitted into the second unit).

[0013] Figure 3B This is a front view of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (a state in which the first unit is removed from the second unit).

[0014] Figure 4 It is a perspective view of a first unit (tablet computer) of the electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0015] Figure 5 It is an enlarged perspective view of an engaged portion of the first unit of the electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0016] Figure 6 is along Figure 5 A cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6.

[0017] Fig. 7A It is a perspective view of the socket of the second unit of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (a state in which the engaging member is at the first rotation position).

[0018] Figure 7B It is an enlarged perspective view of the engaging member portion of the socket of the second unit of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (the engaging member is in a state of the first rotation position).

[0019] Fig. 8AIt is a perspective view of the socket of the second unit of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (a state in which the engaging member is at the second rotation position).

[0020] Figure 8B It is an enlarged perspective view of the engaging member portion of the socket of the second unit of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (the engaging member is in a state of the second rotation position).

[0021] Fig. 9A It is a perspective view of a socket body of an electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0022] Fig. 9B It is a side view of the socket body of the electronic device involved in this embodiment.

[0023] Fig.10 is along Fig. 7A A cross-sectional view taken along line 10-10 (part of the components are omitted).

[0024] Fig.11 It is a perspective view of the components on the socket side of the components of the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0025] Fig. 12A It is a perspective view of the components on the socket side of the components of the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (a state in which the engaging member is at the first rotation position).

[0026] Fig. 12B It is a plan view of the components on the socket side of the components of the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (a state in which the engaging member is at the first rotation position).

[0027] Fig. 12C is along Fig. 12B A cross-sectional view taken along line 12C-12C.

[0028] Fig.12D It is a perspective view of the components on the socket side of the components of the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (the engaging member is in the second rotation position).

[0029] Fig.12E It is a plan view of the components on the socket side of the components of the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (a state in which the engaging member is at the first rotation position).

[0030] Fig.12F is along Fig.12E A cross-sectional view taken along line 12F-12F.

[0031] Fig.13AIt is a front view of an engaging member constituting a locking mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0032] Fig. 13B It is a side view of an engaging member constituting a locking mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0033] Fig. 13C It is a plan view of an engaging member constituting a locking mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0034] Fig.13D This is a perspective view of a support member, an engaging member, and a spring constituting a lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment, as seen from below.

[0035] Fig.13E It is a bottom view of a support member, an engaging member, and a spring constituting a lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0036] Fig.14A is along Fig. 12B A cross-sectional view taken along line 14A-14A of FIG.

[0037] Fig. 14B is along Fig.12E A cross-sectional view taken along line 14B-14B of FIG.

[0038] Fig.15 It is a perspective view of a connecting member, an operating member, and an engaging member constituting a locking mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (a state in which the operating member is at a first position and the engaging member is at a first rotational position).

[0039] Fig.16A It is a plan view for explaining the engaged state of the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0040] Fig. 16B is along Fig.16A A cross-sectional view taken along line 16B-16B of Fig.14A plus a cross-sectional view of the engaged portion).

[0041] Fig.17 It is a perspective view of a connecting member, an operating member, and an engaging member constituting a locking mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (the operating member is at the second position and the engaging member is at the second rotational position).

[0042] Fig.18A It is a plan view for explaining a state in which the engagement of the lock mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment is released.

[0043] Fig.18B is along Fig.18AA cross-sectional view taken along line 18B-18B (in Fig. 14B plus a cross-sectional view of the engaged portion).

[0044] Fig.19A It is a plan view of the socket body, the connecting member, and the spring constituting the locking mechanism of the electronic device according to the present embodiment (the operating member is in the first position).

[0045] Fig.19B yes Fig.19A 19B-19B sectional view of the invention.

[0046] Fig. 20 Is Fig.19B The arrow H indicates an enlarged view of the portion.

[0047] Fig.21A A diagram for explaining the state of the connector pins when the first unit is mounted in the socket in the electronic device according to the present embodiment (with Fig.10 same section position of the section view).

[0048] Fig.21B The figure is a diagram for explaining a state in which the first unit mounted on the socket of the electronic device according to the present embodiment is lifted by the force of the connector pin when the lock is released (with the Fig.10 same section position of the section view).

[0049] Fig. 22 It is an enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the hinge portion of the second unit.

[0050] Fig.23A is based on Figure 2B A view in the direction of arrow J (simplified).

[0051] Fig. 23B is based on Figure 2B View in the direction of arrow K (simplified).

[0052] Fig.24A is along Fig.23A A cross-sectional view taken along line 24A-24A.

[0053] Fig. 24B is along Fig.23A A cross-sectional view taken along line 24B-24B.

[0054] Fig.25A This is a perspective view of the socket viewed from the bottom side for explaining the through hole for drainage of the socket of the electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0055] Fig.25BThis is a plan view of a socket body alone as seen from the opening end side for explaining a through hole for drainage of a socket of an electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0056] Fig.26 is along Fig.25B A cross-sectional view taken along line 26-26.

[0057] Fig.27A This is a diagram for explaining the function of the through hole for drainage of the socket of the electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0058] Fig.27B This is a diagram for explaining the function of the through hole for drainage of the socket of the electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0059] Fig.27C This is a diagram for explaining the function of the through hole for drainage of the socket of the electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0060] Fig.28A This is a perspective view of the antenna connector in the electronic device according to the present embodiment as viewed from the connection end side.

[0061] Fig.28B This is a perspective view of the antenna connector in the electronic device according to the present embodiment as viewed from the base side.

[0062] Fig.29 It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the antenna connector in the electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0063] Fig.30 It is a transverse cross-sectional view of the antenna connector in the electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0064] Fig.31 The diagram is for explaining the operation of the antenna connector in the electronic device according to the present embodiment.

[0065] Description of reference numerals:

[0066] 1 Electronic equipment

[0067] 100 Unit 1

[0068] 100a First main surface

[0069] 100b Second main surface

[0070] 100S Lower side (specified side)

[0071] 101 Display

[0072] 102 Cover

[0073] 103 Operation switch

[0074] 104 Indicator

[0075] 110 Engaged portion

[0076] 120 Connectors

[0077] 121 Framework

[0078] 121a recess

[0079] 121b engagement recess

[0080] 122 Side cover

[0081] 122a Opening

[0082] 123 Protection components

[0083] 123a Snap-in hole

[0084] 123b Flat surface

[0085] 131 First unit side fitting portion

[0086] 140 Antenna Connector

[0087] 200 Unit 2

[0088] 300 Input Units

[0089] 300a Main surface

[0090] 300S rear side (specified side)

[0091] 301 Keyboard

[0092] 302 Touchpad

[0093] 303 Action Button

[0094] 310 frame

[0095] 311 Input unit side first fitting portion

[0096] 312 Input unit side second fitting portion

[0097] 313 Input unit side third fitting portion

[0098] 400 socket

[0099] 400a Main side

[0100] 400y recess

[0101] 400S Lower side (specified side)

[0102] 410 socket body

[0103] 410a First outer wall portion

[0104] 410b Second outer wall portion

[0105] 410c Third outer wall portion

[0106] 410d Fourth outer wall portion

[0107] 410e bottom wall

[0108] 410f First inclined wall portion

[0109] 410g Second inclined wall

[0110] 410h Through hole

[0111] 410j Through hole

[0112] 410k Through Hole

[0113] 410x Bottom

[0114] 411 Socket side first fitting portion

[0115] 412 Socket side second fitting portion

[0116] 415 Spring locking part

[0117] 420 Operation components

[0118] 420a Operation unit

[0119] 420b Connection part

[0120] 420c Connection hole

[0121] 430 Drive mechanism

[0122] 431 Supporting member

[0123] 431a Substrate part

[0124] 431b Engagement member support portion

[0125] 431c Through hole

[0126] 431d Snap-fit ​​component configuration hole

[0127] 431e First fitting recess

[0128] 431f Second fitting recess

[0129] 431x Mounting holes

[0130] 432 Base member

[0131] 432a Rotation center axis

[0132] 432b Rotation limiting wall

[0133] 432c Bottom

[0134] 433 Connecting parts

[0135] 433a Groove

[0136] 433b Groove

[0137] 433d Spring housing

[0138] 433e Spring locking part

[0139] 433g protrusion

[0140] 434 First Spring

[0141] 440 snap-fit ​​part

[0142] 443 snap-fit ​​member

[0143] 443a Snap-fit ​​protrusion

[0144] 443b Rotating shaft

[0145] 443c card fit

[0146] 443e cylindrical part

[0147] 443f Shaft hole

[0148] 443g Clamping shaft

[0149] 443h Arm

[0150] 443j fitting convex part

[0151] 443k Spring contact part

[0152] 451 Second Spring

[0153] 460 Connectors

[0154] 461 Connector Pinout

[0155] 461a Electrode

[0156] 461b Base

[0157] 462 Connector body

[0158] 462a Pin support

[0159] 500 Articulation

[0160] 600 Antenna Connector

[0161] 610 center contact

[0162] 611 Housing

[0163] 611a External contact

[0164] 611b Base

[0165] 611c Through hole

[0166] 611s Mounting flange

[0167] 612 Movable center contact

[0168] 613 Insulator

[0169] 614 Insulator

[0170] 615 protective tube

[0171] 616 Support Cylinder

[0172] 616a Protrusion

[0173] 617 Fixed center contact

[0174] 618 Spring

[0175] 619 Abutment

[0176] 620 Spring

[0177] 621 O-ring

[0178] 622 Insulator

[0179] 623 O-ring

[0180] 625 Contact support cylinder

[0181] HC Rotation axis of the hinge

[0182] L Line

[0183] L1 Length of the end side in the width direction

[0184] L2 Length of the portion other than the end side in the width direction

[0185] Rotation axis of RC clamping components

[0186] S Containment Space

[0187] T Space

[0188] W Water

[0189] Y1 Clearance

[0190] Y2 Clearance DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0191] The following describes the embodiments in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings as appropriate. However, detailed descriptions beyond what is necessary are sometimes omitted. For example, detailed descriptions of matters already known and repeated descriptions of substantially the same structures are sometimes omitted. This is to avoid the following description from becoming unnecessarily lengthy and to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art.

[0192] It should be noted that the inventor provides the drawings and the following descriptions to facilitate those skilled in the art to fully understand the present invention, and does not intend to limit the subject matter recorded in the technical solution to these drawings and descriptions.

[0193] (Implementation Method 1)

[0194] Hereinafter, Embodiment 1 will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0195] [1.Structure]

[0196] [1-1. Overview of electronic equipment]

[0197] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the front side of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment. Figure 1 The external appearance of the electronic device 1 in the opened state is shown. Figure 2A It is a perspective view of the back side of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment. Figure 2B 2 is a perspective view showing a state where the first unit and the second unit of the electronic device according to the present embodiment are closed. Figure 1 In the descriptions related to the directions of the devices, units, etc., the width direction is defined. The electronic device 1, the first unit 100, the second unit 200, the input unit 300, and the socket 400 are in the same direction, which is sometimes referred to as the "width direction" below. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the rotation axis direction of the hinge 500 is parallel to the width direction. Figure 1 In the drawings other than FIG1 , the definitions of the directions of the units to be described are described. It should be noted that the above definitions are described for ease of understanding and are not limited to the absolute arrangement conditions of the components, directions when used, etc.

[0198] like Figure 1 As shown, the electronic device 1 includes a first unit 100 (a tablet computer) and a second unit 200 (a unit having a keyboard 301, etc.). The first unit 100 and the second unit 200 are detachable, so that the electronic device 1 is configured as a so-called detachable computer. Figure 3A , 3B 1 is a front view of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment. Figure 3A The first unit 100 is shown in a state where it is assembled to the second unit 200. Figure 3B The state where the first unit 100 is detached from the second unit 200 is shown.

[0199] like Figure 1 to Figure 3B As shown, the first unit 100 is a tablet computer. The first unit 100 has a display unit 101 on the first main surface 100a (the surface on the front side in the thickness direction). The display unit 101 is, for example, a liquid crystal display panel. In addition, the display unit 101 is a touch panel that can accept touch operations of the user. The first unit 100 is equipped with a central processing unit (CPU), a volatile storage device (RAM), a non-volatile storage device (ROM, SSD, etc.), a battery, etc. A detachable cover 102 is provided on the second main surface 100b (the surface on the back side in the thickness direction). An operating system (OS), various application programs, various data, etc. are stored in the non-volatile storage device (ROM, SSD, etc.). The central processing unit (CPU) realizes various functions by reading in the OS, application programs, various data and performing calculations.

[0200] The second unit 200 includes an input unit that allows a user to perform input processing, and the first unit 100 is attachable to and detachable from the second unit 200. The second unit 200 includes an input unit 300, a socket 400, and a hinge 500.

[0201] The housing of the input unit 300 is formed of metal such as magnesium alloy or resin. An input unit including a keyboard 301, a touch panel 302, and a plurality of operation buttons 303 is provided on a main surface 300a (front surface in the thickness direction) of the input unit 300.

[0202] The socket 400 can accommodate a lower side portion 100S (a predetermined side portion of the first unit, hereinafter referred to as “lower side portion 100S”) of the first unit 100 in the up-down direction.

[0203] The hinge portion 500 connects the side portion 300S on the rear side in the depth direction of the input unit 300 (the specified side portion of the input unit. Hereinafter, it is appropriately referred to as the "rear side portion 300S") and the side portion 400S on the lower side in the vertical direction of the socket 400 (the specified side portion of the socket. Hereinafter, it is appropriately referred to as the "lower side portion 400S") so that the input unit 300 and the socket 400 can rotate relative to each other. The hinge portion 500 has a rotation axis HC parallel to the width direction of the electronic device 1. The hinge portion 500 is, for example, Figure 1 , Figure 2AIn this way, the first unit 100 and the second unit 200 can be kept in an open state at an angle of, for example, about 100 degrees. In addition, the hinge 500 can make the first unit 100 closed relative to the second unit 200 (the first main surface 100a of the first unit 100 and the main surface 300a of the input unit 300 of the second unit 200 are closely opposite and roughly parallel).

[0204] The socket 400 is provided with a connector 460 (see FIG. 7 ) which is connected to the connector 120 (see FIG. 7 ) of the first unit 100 when the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 is received. Figure 4 ) connection. Various signals and power can be transferred between the first unit 100 and the second unit 200 via the connector 120 and the connector 460. For example, signals output from input parts such as the keyboard 301, the touch panel 302, and the plurality of operation buttons 303 of the input unit 300 of the second unit 200 can be output to the first unit 100. The first unit 100 can receive these signals and perform control based on the received signals. Therefore, according to the electronic device 1, the first unit 100 can be mounted on the second unit 200 and used as a notebook computer. In addition, the first unit 100 itself can be used as a tablet computer.

[0205] [1-2. Structure of the locking mechanism]

[0206] The electronic device 1 of this embodiment has a locking mechanism for preventing the first unit 100 from being separated from the second unit 200 when the first unit 100 is assembled to the second unit 200 (connected state). In other words, the electronic device 1 has a locking mechanism capable of locking the first unit 100 and the second unit 200 in the connected state. The locking mechanism will be described in detail below.

[0207] [1-2-1. Structure of the Locking Mechanism Component on the First Unit Side]

[0208] Figure 4 1 is a perspective view of the first unit 100 (tablet computer) of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment. The first unit 100 has an engaged portion 110 as a component of the locking mechanism on the first unit 100 side at the lower side 100S. The engaged portion 110 can be engaged with an engaging member 443 (see FIG. 1 ) of an engaging portion 440 constituting the locking mechanism on the second unit 200 side. Fig. 7A , 7B Two engaged portions 110 are provided in the lower side portion 100S at intervals in the width direction of the first unit 100 .

[0209] Figure 5It is an enlarged perspective view of the engaged portion 110 of the first unit 100 of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment. Figure 6 is along Figure 5 The cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6. Figure 5 , 6 As shown, the engaged portion 110 is configured as a recessed portion that can be engaged with an engaging member 443 described later. The first unit 100 has a metal frame 121 and a side cover 122 made of resin. The frame 121 is a member that constitutes a part of the skeleton and outer surface of the first unit 100. The side cover 122 is a frame-shaped member that covers the outer surface of the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100. A recessed portion 121a is formed in the frame 121, and an opening 122a is formed in the side cover 122. A metal protective member 123 is mounted on the inner surface of the recessed portion 121a of the frame 121. The protective member 123 is provided with a pair of engaging protrusions 443a (see hereinafter) that can be engaged with the engaging member 443. Figure 7B ) is engaged with one side of the engagement hole 123a. In addition, an engagement recess 121b capable of engaging with the engagement protrusion 443a of the other side of the engagement member 443 is also provided in the recess 121a of the frame 121. Here, in order to prevent the protection member 123 from being ground, stainless steel is more desirable than magnesium.

[0210] [1-2-2. Structure of the Locking Mechanism and Socket on the Second Unit Side]

[0211] [1-2-2-1. Structure of the socket]

[0212] The locking mechanism components of the second unit 200 are accommodated in the socket 400 . Fig. 7A , 7B 4 is an external view of the socket 400 of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment (the engaging member 443 is in the first rotation position). Fig. 7A is a three-dimensional diagram of the socket 400. Figure 7B It is an enlarged perspective view of the engaging member 443 . Fig. 8A , 8B 4 is an external view of the socket 400 of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment (the engaging member 443 is in the second rotation position). Fig. 8A is a three-dimensional diagram of the socket 400. Figure 8B It is an enlarged perspective view of the engaging member 443 .

[0213] The socket 400 includes a socket body 410, an operation member 420, an engagement portion 440 having an engagement member 443, and a drive mechanism 430 (see Fig.11 ).

[0214] The socket 400 has a boat-like shape extending in the width direction of the electronic device 1 , and has a recess 400 y into which the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 can be inserted.

[0215] The engaging portion 440 is configured to be engaged with the engaged portion 110 of the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 as described later. The engaging member 443 is configured to be rotatable around a rotation axis RC (the axis of the rotating shaft portion 443b) parallel to the up-down direction of the socket 400, and the details will be described later. Two engaging members 443 are provided on the upper surface of the substrate portion 431a of the supporting member 431 at intervals along the width direction of the socket 400. When the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 is inserted into the socket 400, the two engaging members 443 are configured in a positional relationship that enables engagement with the engaged portion 110 of the first unit 100. The engaging member 443 is configured to protrude upward from the upper surface of the substrate portion 431a of the supporting member 431 (the specified surface of the second unit).

[0216] The engaging member 443 is Fig. 7A When the operation member 420 is in the first position (predetermined position on the left side in the width direction), the engagement member 443 rotates to the first rotation position (a position where the engagement protrusion 443a of the engagement member 443 protrudes toward the front side and the back side in the thickness direction relative to the engagement member support portion 431b of the support member 431) and engages with the engaged portion 110. Fig. 8A When it is in the second position shown (the specified position on the right side in the width direction), it rotates to the second rotation position (the position where the engaging protrusion 443a of the engaging member 443 does not protrude from the engaging member supporting portion 431b of the supporting member 431 in the thickness direction), and the engagement with the engaged portion 110 is released.

[0217] [1-2-2-2. Socket body]

[0218] Fig. 9A , 9B 4 is an external view of the socket body 410 of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment. Fig. 9A is a three-dimensional diagram of the socket body 410, Fig. 9B 4 is a side view of the socket body 410 .

[0219] The socket body 410 has a boat-like shape and houses the drive mechanism 430 (see Fig.11 ). The socket body 410 is formed of resin. It should be noted that the socket body 410 may also be formed of metal such as magnesium alloy.

[0220] Fig.10 is along Fig. 7A A cross-sectional view taken along line 10-10 (part of the components are omitted). Fig.10 The shape of the cross section perpendicular to the width direction (length direction, extension direction) of the socket 400 at the position of the 10-10 line is shown. It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the width direction, length direction, and extension direction of the socket 400, the lower side portion 100S, and the rear side portion 300S are in the same direction, but for ease of understanding, terms representing any direction are appropriately used according to the description content of each component. The socket body 410 has a first outer wall portion 410a and a second outer wall portion 410b. The first outer wall portion 410a extends parallel to the extension direction of the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 when the socket 400 is in the accommodated state where the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 is accommodated (refer to Fig. 9A ), and is parallel to the first main surface 100a of the first unit 100. The first outer wall portion 410a supports the lower side portion 100S of the first main surface 100a. The second outer wall portion 410b extends parallel to the extension direction of the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 in the accommodated state (refer to Fig. 9B ), and is parallel to the second main surface 100b (the back surface) of the first unit 100. The second outer wall portion 410b supports the lower side 100S of the second main surface 100b. The cross-sectional shape of the socket body 410 perpendicular to the extension direction is substantially U-shaped.

[0221] According to the above structure, the first unit 100 is supported in a state where the lower side 100S side of the first main surface 100a and the lower side 100S side of the second main surface 100b are sandwiched by the first outer wall 410a and the second outer wall 410b of the socket 400.

[0222] Here, if Figure 3A , Figure 3B As shown, the operation switch 103 and the indicator 104 are arranged on the lower side 100S side located below the display unit 101 in the first main surface 100a of the first unit 100, on the central side in the width direction of the socket 400 (a portion other than the end side in the extension direction). Therefore, at this portion, the length (height) of the first outer wall portion 410a in the vertical direction needs to be set to a height that does not interfere with the operation switch 103 and the indicator 104, and a sufficient height cannot be ensured.

[0223] In this regard, in this embodiment, if Fig. 9B As shown, in the socket body 410, the length L1 of the first outer wall portion 410a and the second outer wall portion 410b on the end side of the width direction (extension direction) of the socket 400 and in the up-down direction (direction perpendicular to the extension direction) of the socket 400 is set to be longer than the length L2 of the up-down direction of the portion other than the end side of the width direction (extension direction) of the socket 400.

[0224] Thus, even if at least one of the operating switch 103 (second operating portion) and the indicator 104 is disposed on the lower side 100S side of the first main surface 100a of the first unit 100 and on the center side in the width direction, the first unit 100 can be supported to a higher position by the first outer wall portion 410a and the second outer wall portion 410b on the end side in the width direction. Therefore, the supporting state of the first unit 100 received in the socket 400 of the second unit 200 can be stabilized.

[0225] In addition, if Fig. 7A As shown, the socket body 410 has: a third outer wall portion 410c connecting the end portion on the right side of the width direction (extension direction) of the first outer wall portion 410a and the end portion on the right side of the width direction of the second outer wall portion 410b; and a fourth outer wall portion 410d connecting the end portion on the left side of the width direction of the first outer wall portion 410a and the end portion on the left side of the width direction of the second outer wall portion 410b.

[0226] Thus, the strength of the socket 400 (socket body 410) is improved. For example, the first outer wall 410a and the second outer wall 410b can be prevented from falling away from each other. Therefore, the support state of the first unit 100 mounted on the socket 400 of the second unit 200 can be made more stable.

[0227] [1-2-2-3. Operation components]

[0228] The operating member 420 is a member that receives a lock release operation performed by a user. The operating member 420 is formed of resin. It should be noted that the operating member 420 can also be formed of a metal such as a magnesium alloy. The operating member 420 is supported on the socket 400 in a manner that it can move linearly between a first position and a second position in the width direction of the socket 400 relative to the socket body 410.

[0229] As mentioned above Fig.10 As shown in FIG. 1 , the operating member 420 has an operating portion 420a having a surface parallel to the first outer wall portion 410a of the socket body 410, and a connecting portion 420b connected to the connecting member 433. The cross-sectional shape of the operating member 420 perpendicular to the width direction (extension direction) of the socket 400 is substantially L-shaped. Therefore, the user can, for example, Figure 1 As shown, when the first unit 100 is opened relative to the second unit 200 and the electronic device 1 is operated, the user can operate the operation unit 420 a from the first main surface 100 a side facing the display unit 101 .

[0230] [1-2-2-4. Engaging member and driving mechanism]

[0231] Fig.11It is a perspective view of the components on the socket 400 side among the locking mechanism components of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment.

[0232] The components on the socket 400 side of the locking mechanism components include the aforementioned operation member 420 , the engaging member 443 , and the driving mechanism 430 .

[0233] [1-2-2-4-1. Driving mechanism]

[0234] The driving mechanism 430 rotates the engaging member 443 to the first rotational position when the operating member 420 moves to the first position shown in Fig. 7, and rotates the engaging member 443 to the second rotational position when the operating member 420 moves to the second position shown in Fig. 8. That is, the driving mechanism 430 converts the linear movement between the first position and the second position of the operating member 420 into the rotation between the first rotational position and the second rotational position of the engaging member 443.

[0235] The driving mechanism 430 includes a supporting member 431, a base member 432, a connecting member 433, and a first spring 434 (see Fig.19A , 19B ), and the second spring 451 (refer to Fig.18B ).

[0236] Figures 12A to 12C 4 is an external view of the components on the socket 400 side of the locking mechanism components of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment (part of the components are omitted) (the engaging component is in the first rotation position). Fig. 12A It is a stereogram. Fig. 12B It is a top view. Fig. 12C is along Fig. 12B A cross-sectional view taken along line 12C-12C of FIG. Fig. 12D~12F This is an appearance diagram of the components on the socket side of the components of the locking mechanism of the electronic device involved in this embodiment (some components are omitted) (the locking component is in the second rotation position). Fig.12D It is a stereogram. Fig.12E It is a top view. Fig.12F is along Fig.12E A cross-sectional view taken along line 12F-12F.

[0237] The connecting member 433 is a plate-shaped member extending along the width direction of the socket 400 and is fixed to the operating member 420. Fig.10As shown, the connecting member 433 is fixed to the operating member 420 by engaging the connecting hole 420c of the connecting portion 420b of the operating member 420 with the protrusion 433g protruding downward. The connecting member 433 is supported by the socket body 410 in a manner that it can move along the moving direction of the operating member 420 (the width direction of the socket 400). The connecting member 433 is formed of, for example, resin. It should be noted that the connecting member 433 can also be formed of metal as long as it ensures the same degree of sliding properties as resin.

[0238] The connecting member 433 has a groove portion 433a (433b) into which the engaging shaft portion 443g of the engaging member 443 is relatively movable (see Fig.15 , Fig.17 ).

[0239] The groove portion 433a (433b) is formed in a meandering manner so that when the operating member 420 is Fig.15 When the engaging member 443 is moved to the first position as shown, the engaging member 443 is rotated toward the first rotation position around the rotation axis RC (the axis of the rotation shaft portion 443b). Fig.17 When the groove 433a is moved to the second position as shown, the engaging member 443 is rotated to the second rotation position with the rotation axis RC as the center. Specifically, the groove 433a is formed in a substantially inverted S shape in such a manner that the left end in the width direction is located at the front side of other parts in the thickness direction, and the right end in the width direction is located at the back side of other parts in the thickness direction. In contrast, the groove 433b is formed in a substantially S shape in such a manner that the left end in the width direction is located at the back side of other parts in the thickness direction, and the right end in the width direction is located at the front side of other parts in the thickness direction.

[0240] Back to Fig. 12A , 12B The base member 432 is a member extending in the width direction of the socket 400 and fixed to the socket body 410. The base member 432 is formed of, for example, resin. The base member 432 has a rotation center axis portion 432a and a rotation restriction wall 432b.

[0241] The rotation center shaft portion 432a is inserted into a shaft hole 443f formed in the lower portion of the engagement member 443, and supports the engagement member 443 on the lower portion side in a rotatable manner.

[0242] The rotation restricting wall 432 b comes into contact with an arm 443 h formed at a lower portion of the engagement member 443 when the engagement member 443 rotates, thereby restricting the rotation of the engagement member 443 within a range between the first rotation position and the second rotation position.

[0243] Back to Fig. 7A, the support members 431 are respectively arranged on the left and right end sides of the width direction of the socket 400. The left and right support members 431 have a left-right symmetrical structure. Each support member 431 is a plate-shaped member extending along the width direction of the socket 400. Each support member 431 is fixed to the socket body 410. The support member 431 is formed of, for example, metal. Each support member 431 has a base plate portion 431a, a snap-fit ​​member support portion 431b, and a snap-fit ​​member configuration hole 431d.

[0244] The substrate portion 431 a is placed on the base member 432 , and is fixed to the base member 432 and the socket body 410 by screws (not shown) or the like.

[0245] The engagement member placement hole 431d is a hole that passes through the socket 400 in the vertical direction in the base plate portion 431a and is arranged so that the upper side of the engagement member 443 can rotate. Thus, the upper side of the engagement member 443 protrudes upward from the upper surface of the base plate portion 431a.

[0246] The engaging member support portion 431b is erected on the substrate portion 431a in a manner that straddles the engaging member configuration hole 431d in the width direction. The engaging member support portion 431b has a door-like shape. The engaging member support portion 431b has an insertion hole 431c that penetrates along the up-down direction of the socket 400. The rotation shaft portion 443b of the engaging member 443 passes through the insertion hole 431c. Thus, the engaging member support portion 431b supports the upper side of the engaging member 443 so that the engaging member 443 can rotate around the rotation shaft portion 443b.

[0247] Fig.19A , 19B : is an appearance diagram of the socket body, connecting member and spring constituting the locking mechanism of the electronic device involved in this embodiment. Specifically, Fig.19A is a top view of the operating member when it is in the first position, Fig.19B yes Fig.19A 19B-19B sectional view of the invention. Fig. 20 Is Fig.19B The arrow H indicates an enlarged view of the portion.

[0248] The first spring 434 is accommodated in the spring accommodation portion 433d of the connecting member 433. One end of the first spring 434 is locked by the spring locking portion 433e of the connecting member 433, and the other end is locked by the spring locking portion 415 of the socket body 410. The first spring 434 applies force to the connecting member 433 and the operating member 420 fixed to the connecting member 433 toward the first position side in the device width direction.

[0249] The structure of the second spring 451 will be described later.

[0250] [1-2-2-4-2. Engaging member]

[0251] Figures 13A to 13C 4 is an external view of the engaging member 443 constituting the locking mechanism of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment. Fig.13A is the main view, Fig. 13B is a side view, Fig. 13C It is a top view.

[0252] like Figures 13A to 13C As shown, the engaging member 443 has the above-mentioned rotating shaft portion 443b, the engaging body 443c, the cylindrical portion 443e, the arm portion 443h, the engaging shaft portion 443g and the fitting protrusion 443j in order from the top.

[0253] The rotation shaft portion 443 b is provided on the upper end side of the engaging member 443 .

[0254] The engaging body 443c has a pair of engaging protrusions 443a, which are formed to protrude to opposite sides in the radial direction across the rotating shaft portion 443b. The engaging protrusions 443a are formed in the following manner: the side of the cylinder is cut off in parallel across the rotating shaft portion 443b (rotation axis RC), and the portion other than the upper surface is cut off from the radially outer side of the line represented by L.

[0255] The cylindrical portion 443e has an axial hole 443f opened at the lower end. The axial center of the axial hole 443f is formed on the same axial center as the axial center of the rotating shaft portion 443b.

[0256] The arm portion 443h extends radially outward from the lower end portion of the cylindrical portion 443e.

[0257] The engagement shaft portion 443g extends downward from the radially outer end portion of the arm portion 443h in parallel with the rotation shaft portion 443b (rotation axis RC).

[0258] The engaging protrusion 443j is formed at the upper end of the cylindrical portion 443e so as to protrude in the radial direction. Fig. 13C It can be seen that the shape of the fitting projection 443 j of the engaging member 443 as viewed in the axial direction has a shape obtained by cutting off the side of the disk in parallel with the rotation axis RC interposed therebetween.

[0259] Fig.13D , 13E 4 is an external view of a support member 431, an engaging member 443, and a second spring 451 constituting a locking mechanism of an electronic device according to the present embodiment. Specifically, Fig.13D This is a three-dimensional image viewed from below. Fig.13E It is a bottom view.

[0260] A first fitting recess 431 e and a second fitting recess 431 f are provided on the lower surface of the support member 431 .

[0261] The first fitting recess 431e is circular when viewed from the bottom surface. The diameter of the circle of the first fitting recess 431e is set to be slightly larger than the diameter of the fitting protrusion 443j of the engaging member 443, and can rotate around the rotation axis when fitted with the fitting protrusion 443j of the engaging member 443.

[0262] The shape of the second interlocking recess 431f observed from the lower surface side is substantially the same as the shape of the interlocking protrusion 443j of the engaging member 443 observed from the rotation axis direction, and the size is set to be slightly larger than the size of the interlocking protrusion 443j of the engaging member 443. When the engaging member 443 is located at the second rotation position, the interlocking protrusion 443j of the engaging member 443 and the second interlocking recess 431f can interlock. In other words, when the interlocking protrusion 443j of the engaging member 443 is interlocked with the second interlocking recess 431f, the engaging member 443 cannot rotate around the rotation axis RC. It should be noted that Fig.13D , 13E The engaging convex portion 443j of the engaging member 443 is shown in a state where the engaging convex portion 443j is located in the first engaging concave portion 431e and is slightly rotated from the first rotation position to the second rotation position side.

[0263] Fig.14A is along Fig. 12B A cross-sectional view taken along line 14A-14A. Fig.14A The state in which the operation member 420 is located at the first position and the engaging member 443 is located at the first rotation position is shown. Fig. 14B is along Fig.12E A cross-sectional view taken along line 14B-14B. Fig. 14B 4 and 43. The operation member 420 is shown in the second position and the engagement member 443 is in the second rotation position. Figures 12A to 12F The components shown are also added. The rotating shaft portion 443b of the engaging member 443 passes through the insertion hole 431c. In addition, the shaft hole 443f is embedded in the rotating center shaft portion 432a of the base member 432. As described above, the axis of the shaft hole 443f is formed on the same axis as the axis of the rotating shaft portion 443b. Therefore, the engaging member 443 can rotate with the center of the rotating shaft portion 443b and the center of the shaft hole 443f as the rotating axis RC (center).

[0264] The second spring 451 is formed of a coil spring and is passed through the rotation center axis portion 432a of the base member 432. One end of the second spring 451 abuts against the bottom surface 432c of the base member 432, and the other end abuts against a spring abutment portion 443k formed in a stepped shape on the shaft hole 443f of the engaging member 443. The second spring 451 urges the engaging member 443 toward the second axial center position side in the direction of the rotation axis RC.

[0265] Back to Fig.10 The connector 460 includes a connector body 462 and connector pins 461. The connector pins 461 are arranged in parallel in a plurality in the extending direction (device width direction) of the socket 400 (see Fig. 7A ). In this embodiment, about 20 connector pins 461 are arranged.

[0266] The connector pin 461 has a base 461b and an electrode portion 461a. The base 461b extends in a substantially straight line in the up-down direction, and the end portion abuts against the pin support portion 462a of the connector body 462. The electrode portion 461a is a portion that contacts the electrode portion of the connector 120 of the first unit 100, extends from the other end side of the base 461b and is formed into a spring shape that is slowly bent. The connector pin 461 is formed using an elastic material, and when the electrode portion of the connector 120 of the first unit 100 is pressed against the electrode portion 461a, the upper side of the electrode portion 461a is elastically deformed and pressed downward. Therefore, when the first unit 100 is assembled in the socket 400, a plurality of connector pins 461 apply force to the first unit 100 in a direction away from the socket 400 (upward). Its force has a magnitude that can lift the first unit 100, which is embedded in the socket 400 but not locked, upward.

[0267] [1-2-2-4-3. Function of the locking mechanism]

[0268] Fig.15 4 is a perspective view of a connecting member 433, an operating member 420, and an engaging member 443 constituting a locking mechanism of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment. Fig.15 This is a perspective view when the operation member 420 is located at the first position and the engaging member 443 is located at the first rotation position. Fig.16A , 16B 1 is a diagram for explaining the engagement state of the locking mechanism on the right side in the width direction of the locking mechanism of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment. Specifically, Fig.16A is a top view for explaining the engagement state. Fig. 16B is along Fig.16A A cross-sectional view taken along line 16B-16B.

[0269] like Fig.15 As shown, when the operating member 420 is in the first position, the engaging shaft 443g of the engaging member 443 is located at the right end side of the grooves 433a and 433b of the connecting member 433. Moreover, the engaging member 443 on the right side in the width direction is rotated toward the front side in the thickness direction by the engaging shaft 443g via the groove 433b, and the engaging member 443 on the left side in the width direction is rotated toward the back side in the thickness direction by the engaging shaft 443g via the groove 433a, thereby being located at the first rotation position. At this time, as shown in FIG. Fig.16A , 16B As shown, the engaging protrusion 443a of the engaging member 443 engages with the engaging recess 121b of the engaged portion 110 of the first unit 100. Thus, the first unit 100 is locked to the socket 400. At this time, the upper end of the rotating shaft portion 443b of the engaging member 443 abuts against the plane portion 123b of the protective member 123 of the engaging recess 121b of the first unit 100, thereby the engaging member 443 overcomes the force of the second spring 451 and is pressed downward, thereby being located in the first axial direction position. In addition, the engaging protrusion 443j is embedded in the first engaging recess 431e of the supporting member 431.

[0270] When the operating member 420 is moved from this state to the second position, Fig.17 , Fig.18A , 18B Status shown. Fig.17 4 is a perspective view of a connecting member 433, an operating member 420, and an engaging member 443 constituting a locking mechanism of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment. Fig.17 This is a perspective view when the operation member 420 is located at the second position and the engaging member 443 is located at the second rotation position. Fig.18A , 18B 1 is a diagram for explaining a state in which the locking mechanism on the right side in the width direction of the locking mechanism of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment is released. Specifically, Fig.18A is a top view for explaining a state where the engagement is released. Fig.18B yes Fig.18A 18B-18B cross-sectional view.

[0271] like Fig.17 As shown, when the operating member 420 is in the second position, the engaging shaft 443g of the engaging member 443 is located at the left end side of the grooves 433a and 433b of the connecting member 433. Moreover, the engaging member 443 on the right side in the width direction is rotated toward the back side in the thickness direction by the engaging shaft 443g via the groove 433b, and the engaging member 443 on the left side in the width direction is rotated toward the front side in the thickness direction by the engaging shaft 443g via the groove 433a, thereby being located at the second rotation position. At this time, as shown in FIG. Fig.18A ,18B As shown, the engagement between the engagement protrusion 443a of the engagement member 443 and the engagement recess 121b of the engaged portion 110 of the first unit 100 is released. Thus, the lock of the first unit 100 with respect to the socket 400 is released, and the first unit 100 can be removed from the second unit 200.

[0272] Here, the first unit 100 is forced upward by the connector pin 461 of the connector 460 of the socket 400 via its connector 120. Therefore, the first unit 100 after the lock is released is lifted upward by the force of the connector pin 461. In addition, the engaging member 443 is forced upward by the force of the second spring 451 and is located at the second rotation position. In addition, since the first unit 100 is located at the top, the engaging member 443 is lifted upward (second axial direction position) by the force of the second spring 451, and the engaging protrusion 443j is embedded in the second engaging recess 431f of the supporting member 431. Thus, the rotation of the engaging member 443 centered on the rotation axis is restricted. Therefore, the locking release state of the engaging member 443 and the engaged portion 110 is maintained. Therefore, the user does not need to continue to hold the operating member 420 in the state of moving it to the second position (lock release position) side. Thus, it is not necessary to pull the first unit 100 out of the socket 400 with one hand while holding the operating member 420 in the second position (lock release position) with the other hand. In other words, it is not necessary to use both hands to remove. In addition, since the operating member 420 is maintained at the second position (lock release position), the user can visually recognize that the locking mechanism is currently in the lock release state.

[0273] Next, a description will be given of a case where the first unit 100 is mounted on the socket 400 in a state where the first unit 100 is not mounted. When the first unit 100 is inserted into the socket 400, first, the plane portion 123b of the protective member 123 of the first unit 100 abuts against the upper end of the rotating shaft portion 443b of the engaging member 443. Then, when the first unit 100 is further inserted into the socket 400, the plane portion 123b of the protective member 123 abuts against the upper end of the rotating shaft portion 443b of the engaging member 443, whereby the engaging member 443 is pressed downward. Then, when the engaging protrusion 443j of the engaging member 443 is pressed from the position of the first engaging recess 431e of the supporting member 431 to the position of the second engaging recess 431f, in other words, when the engaging member 443 is pressed to the first axial direction position, the engaging protrusion 443j of the engaging member 443 and the second engaging recess 431f of the supporting member 431 are released, thereby, the rotation restriction of the engaging member 443 is released, and the engaging member 443 can rotate around the rotation axis in the first engaging recess 431e. In addition, since the engaging member 443 can rotate, the connecting member 433 in which the grooves 433a, 433b are engaged with the engaging shaft 443g of the engaging member 443 can move in the device width direction. Here, as described above, the connecting member 433 is urged (stretched) by the first spring 434 toward the first position side of the operating member 420. Therefore, the connecting member 433 and the operating member 420 connected thereto move toward the first position side, and the engaging member 443 rotates toward the first rotation position by the movement of the connecting member 433. Fig.16A , 16B As shown, the engaging protrusion 443 a of the engaging member 443 engages with the engaging recess 121 b of the engaged portion 110 of the first unit 100 . Thus, the first unit 100 is locked to the socket 400 .

[0274] Here, when the user assembles the first unit 100 to the socket 400, sometimes a situation occurs in which one end side of the extension direction of the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 is fully inserted into the socket 400, but the other end side is not fully inserted. In this case, for the engaging member 443 on the other end side, there is no pressing based on the plane portion 123b of the protective member 123 of the first unit 100, and therefore, the engagement between the engaging protrusion 443j of the engaging member 443 on the other end side and the second engaging recess 431f of the supporting member 431 is not released. Therefore, the engaging member 443 on the other end side cannot rotate. Therefore, the connecting member 433 and the operating member 420 combined therewith do not move to the first position side. Therefore, the user can visually recognize that the first unit 100 is not locked to the socket 400 based on the situation that the operating member 420 does not move to the first position side. Therefore, it is expected that the user appropriately inserts first unit 100 into socket 400 , thereby preventing a situation in which electronic device 1 is carried in a state in which first unit 100 and socket 400 are not sufficiently locked.

[0275] [1-3. Shock dispersion structure]

[0276] When the electronic device falls with the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 accommodated in the socket 400 of the second unit 200, the impact caused by the load of the first unit 100 and the vibration of the first unit 100 in the socket 400 is concentrated on the connection portion of the socket 400 connected to the hinge portion 500 and its vicinity, so that deformation may occur in the socket 400. In order to suppress such deformation, the electronic device 1 of the present embodiment provides a structure that can suppress deformation of the socket 400 caused by the impact of falling or the like.

[0277] Fig. 22 It is an enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the hinge portion 500 of the second unit 200 . Fig. 23B is based on Figure 2B View in the direction of arrow K (simplified). Fig.24A is along Fig.23A A cross-sectional view taken along line 24A-24A. Fig. 24B is along Fig.23A A cross-sectional view taken along line 24B-24B.

[0278] like Fig. 22 , Fig.24A As shown, a first socket-side fitting portion 411 is formed on the main surface 400a of the front side of the socket 400 near the hinge portion 500. The first socket-side fitting portion 411 is configured as a convex portion protruding from the main surface 400a of the socket 400. The first socket-side fitting portion 411 is formed in a circular shape when viewed from the front. The first socket-side fitting portion 411 has a trapezoidal cross-sectional shape.

[0279] In addition, a first fitting portion 311 on the input unit side is formed on the main surface 300a of the input unit 300. The first fitting portion 311 on the input unit side is formed so as to fit with the first fitting portion 411 on the socket side of the socket 400 when the main surface 300a of the input unit 300 and the main surface 400a of the socket 400 are substantially parallel. The first fitting portion 311 on the input unit side is configured to have a recess that can fit with the first fitting portion 411 on the socket side. The first fitting portion 311 on the input unit side is formed in a circular shape when viewed from the front.

[0280] like Fig. 22 , Fig. 24B As shown, on the main surface 400a of the socket 400, a second socket-side fitting portion 412 is formed near the hinge portion 500. The second socket-side fitting portion 412 is configured as a convex portion protruding from the main surface 400a of the socket 400. The second socket-side fitting portion 412 is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front. The second socket-side fitting portion 412 has a trapezoidal cross-sectional shape.

[0281] In addition, an input unit side second fitting portion 312 is formed on the main surface 300a of the input unit 300. The input unit side second fitting portion 312 is formed so as to fit with the socket side second fitting portion 412 of the socket 400 when the main surface 300a of the input unit 300 is substantially parallel to the main surface 400a of the socket 400. The input unit side second fitting portion 312 is configured to have a recess that can fit with the socket side second fitting portion 412. The input unit side second fitting portion 312 is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front.

[0282] Fig.23A is based on Figure 2B The arrow J is the view in the direction of (simplified). Fig.23A as well as Figure 1 As shown, the first socket-side fitting portion 411 and the second socket-side fitting portion 412 , and the first input unit-side fitting portion 311 and the second input unit-side fitting portion 312 are provided corresponding to the left and right hinge portions 500 .

[0283] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, on the main surface 100a of the first unit 100, left and right first unit side fitting parts 131 are formed near the upper side part (the second predetermined side part of the first unit) parallel to the lower side part 100S. The first unit side fitting part 131 is configured as a convex part protruding from the main surface 100a of the first unit 100. The first unit side fitting part 131 is formed in a circular shape when viewed from the front. The first unit side fitting part 131 has a trapezoidal cross-sectional shape.

[0284] In addition, an input unit side third fitting portion 313 is formed on the main surface 300a of the input unit 300. The input unit side third fitting portion 313 is formed to fit with the first unit side fitting portion 131 of the first unit 100 in a state where the main surface 300a of the input unit 300 and the main surface 100a of the first unit 100 are substantially parallel. The input unit side third fitting portion 313 is configured to have a recess that can fit with the first unit side fitting portion 131. The input unit side third fitting portion 313 is formed in a circular shape when viewed from the front.

[0285] (effect)

[0286] As an example, a case will be described in which, when lower portion 100S of first unit 100 is received in socket 400 of second unit 200 and first unit 100 and second unit 200 are closed, electronic device 1 falls with hinge portion 500 facing downward.

[0287] In the present embodiment, in a state where the main surface 300a of the input unit 300 and the main surface 400a of the socket 400 are substantially parallel, as described above, the first input unit side fitting portion 311 and the second input unit side fitting portion 312 of the main surface 300a of the input unit 300 fit with the first socket side fitting portion 411 and the second socket side fitting portion 412 of the socket 400. Therefore, when the electronic device 1 falls in a state where the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 is accommodated in the socket 400 of the second unit 200, the load of the first unit 100 and the shock caused by the vibration of the first unit 100 in the socket 400 are dispersed to the second unit 200 via the first socket side fitting portion 411 and the second socket side fitting portion 412, and the first input unit side fitting portion 311 and the second input unit side fitting portion 312. Therefore, the shock applied to the connection portion of the socket 400 connected to the hinge portion 500 and the vicinity thereof is reduced. Thus, deformation of the socket 400 due to impact is suppressed.

[0288] In addition, in this embodiment, the impact caused by the load of the first unit 100 and the vibration of the first unit 100 in the socket 400 is dispersed to the second unit 200 via the socket-side first fitting portion 411 and the socket-side second fitting portion 412, and the input unit-side first fitting portion 311 and the input unit-side second fitting portion 312, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the hinge portion 500. Therefore, the impact applied to the connection portion of the socket 400 connected to the hinge portion 500 and the vicinity thereof is further reduced. Therefore, the deformation of the socket 400 caused by the impact is further suppressed.

[0289] In this case, in this embodiment, the socket 400 is supported by two hinges 500, but the socket-side first fitting portion 411 and the socket-side second fitting portion 412, and the input unit-side first fitting portion 311 and the input unit-side second fitting portion 312 are provided respectively, so that the impact applied to the connection portion and the vicinity thereof connected to each hinge 500 in the socket 400 can be reduced. Therefore, even in the case where the socket 400 is supported by two hinges 500, the socket deformation caused by the impact can be suppressed.

[0290] In addition, in the present embodiment, the impact caused by the load of the first unit 100 and the vibration of the first unit 100 in the socket 400 is dispersed to the second unit 200 not only through the socket-side first fitting portion 411 and the socket-side second fitting portion 412 and the input unit-side first fitting portion 311 and the input unit-side second fitting portion 312 respectively arranged on both sides of the hinge 500, but also through the first unit-side fitting portion 131 and the input unit-side third fitting portion 313. Therefore, the impact applied to the connection portion of the socket 400 connected to the hinge 500 and its vicinity is further reduced. Therefore, the deformation of the socket 400 caused by the impact can be further suppressed.

[0291] Especially by Fig.23A , Fig. 23B It can be seen that since the above-mentioned interlocking structures are respectively formed near the four corners of the main surface 300a of the input unit 300, the input unit 300 and the first unit 100 are prevented from rotating relative to each other about the axis perpendicular to these main surfaces 100a, 300a. As a result, the torsional force applied to the socket 400 is also suppressed, thereby further suppressing the deformation of the socket 400.

[0292] (Other examples)

[0293] In the above example, each socket-side fitting portion is formed of a convex portion and each input unit-side fitting portion is formed of a concave portion. However, the socket-side fitting portion may be formed of a concave portion and the input unit-side fitting portion may be formed of a convex portion.

[0294] [1-4. Drainage structure of the socket]

[0295] There is a demand for using an electronic device having a socket as described above outdoors. However, when the electronic device having a socket is used outdoors on rainy days or the like with the first unit 100 removed from the second unit 200, water may accumulate inside the socket. This embodiment provides an electronic device 1 that can suppress water accumulation in the socket.

[0296] Fig.25A , 25B4 is a diagram for explaining the through hole for drainage of the socket 400 of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment. Specifically, Fig.25A is a perspective view of the socket 400 as viewed from the bottom side. Fig.25B This is a plan view of the socket body 410 alone as viewed from the opening end side. Fig.26 is along Fig.25B A cross-sectional view taken along line 26-26.

[0297] As described above, the socket 400 has a bottomed socket body 410 opened on one side of the lower side portion 100S housing the first unit 100. The socket body 410 is provided with through holes 410h, 410j, and 410k for draining water that connect the outside and the inside of the socket body 410.

[0298] Specifically, the socket body 410 has a bottom 410x that connects the first outer wall portion 410a and the second outer wall portion 410b. The shape of the cross section of the bottom wall portion 410e perpendicular to the extension direction of the socket body 410 has the shape of a part of a polygonal tube (that is, the shape of a folded line formed by connecting multiple straight lines). Specifically, the bottom 410x has: a bottom wall portion 410e that is approximately perpendicular to the first outer wall portion 410a and the second outer wall portion 410b; a first inclined wall portion 410f that connects the bottom wall portion 410e and the first outer wall portion 410a; and a second inclined wall portion 410g that connects the bottom wall portion 410e and the second outer wall portion 410b. In addition, through holes 410h, 410j, and 410k for drainage are respectively provided in the bottom wall portion 410e, the first inclined wall portion 410f, and the second inclined wall portion 410g. Furthermore, through holes 410h, 410j, and 410k for drainage are provided at one end side and the other end side of the extending direction of the socket 400, respectively.

[0299] (effect)

[0300] The operation of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. Figures 27A to 27C This figure explains the function of the through holes 410h, 410j, and 410k for drainage of the socket 400 of the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment. It should be noted that various components such as the above-mentioned locking mechanism housed in the socket body 410 are omitted from the figure.

[0301] When the first unit 100 is removed from the second unit 200 and used outdoors on rainy days, water may enter the inside of the socket 400 from the gap between the socket body 410 and the components constituting the socket 400. In this case, for example, Fig.27AAs shown, when the up-down direction of the socket body 410 is substantially vertical, the water W that has penetrated into the socket 400 can be discharged to the outside of the socket 400 through all the through holes 410h, 410j, and 410k.

[0302] In contrast, for example, Fig.27B As shown, when the up-down direction of the socket body 410 is inclined toward the surface side in the thickness direction relative to the substantially vertical direction, water W that has penetrated into the socket 400 can be discharged to the outside of the socket 400 through the through hole 410j of the first inclined wall portion 410f.

[0303] In contrast, for example, Fig.27C As shown, when the up-down direction of the socket body 410 is inclined toward the back side in the thickness direction relative to the substantially vertical direction, water W that has penetrated into the socket 400 can be discharged to the outside of the socket 400 through the through hole 410k of the second inclined wall portion 410g.

[0304] Thus, in this embodiment, even when the socket body 410 is tilted relative to the vertical direction, water in the socket 400 can be discharged from any of the plurality of through holes 410h, 410j, 410k. Therefore, even when water enters the socket body 410 while the user holds the socket 400 tilted, the water can be properly discharged.

[0305] In addition, in this embodiment, since the through holes 410h, 410j, and 410k are respectively provided at one end side and the other end side of the extension direction of the socket 400, even when the socket 400 is used in a state where the heights of the one end side and the other end side of the extension direction are different, for example, even when the second unit 200 of the electronic device 1 is used in a non-horizontal state, water is drained from the through hole at the lower side of the one end side and the other end side. Therefore, even when the input unit 300 (second unit 200) is used in a non-horizontal state, water can be drained appropriately.

[0306] (Other examples)

[0307] In the above example, the cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the extension direction of the socket body 410 has a shape of a part of a polygonal tube, and a plurality of through holes 410h, 410j, 410k are provided on the bottom wall portion 410e in a manner separated in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the socket body 410. However, the present invention is not limited to the above structure. For example, the cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the extension direction of the socket body 410 of the bottom wall portion 410e may have an arc shape, and a plurality of through holes are provided on the bottom wall portion 410e in a manner separated in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the socket body 410.

[0308] [1-5. Drainage structure of antenna connector]

[0309] In an electronic device having the structure as described above, there is a need to connect an external antenna. In this case, a connector for connecting an external antenna (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as an "antenna connector") needs to be provided in the electronic device. When the antenna connector is exposed at the socket 400 and the connection end is arranged to face upward, when the electronic device is used outdoors on rainy days or the like with the first unit removed, water may accumulate inside the antenna connector of the socket 400. The present embodiment provides an electronic device capable of suppressing the accumulation of water in the socket 400. In the present embodiment, an antenna connector that is difficult to accumulate water and an electronic device 1 having the antenna connector are provided.

[0310] like Fig. 7A As shown, the antenna connector 600 is mounted in the mounting hole 431x formed in the support member 431 of the socket 400. The antenna connector 600 can be connected to the antenna connector of the first unit 100 (see Figure 4 )connect.

[0311] Fig.28A This is a perspective view of the antenna connector 600 in the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment as viewed from the connection end side. Fig.28B This is a perspective view of the antenna connector 600 in the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment as viewed from the base portion 611 b side. Fig.29 It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the antenna connector 600 in the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment. Fig.30 It is a transverse cross-sectional view of the antenna connector 600 in the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment.

[0312] The antenna connector 600 has a cylindrical housing 611. An external contact portion 611a is formed at one end of the housing 611, and a base portion 611b for mounting the antenna connector 600 on the socket 400 of the electronic device is formed at the other end, with a mounting flange 611s formed therebetween.

[0313] Housing 611 contains, from the center side, a shaft-shaped center contact part 610 , cylindrical insulators 613 , 614 , and 622 , an O-ring 623 , a support cylinder 616 , a protection cylinder 615 , a spring 620 , an O-ring 621 , and a base 619 .

[0314] The center contact part 610 includes a contact support cylinder 625, a movable center contact 612, a spring 618, and a fixed center contact 617. The movable center contact 612 is accommodated in a manner movable in the axial direction of the contact support cylinder 625, and is urged toward the outside by the spring 618. The fixed center contact 617 is fixed to the lower end of the contact support cylinder 625.

[0315] Support cylinder 616 supports center contact part 610 via insulators 613, 614, and 622. An O-ring 623 for waterproofing is disposed between insulators 613, 614 and insulator 622 in the axial direction.

[0316] An annular protrusion 616 a is provided in the axial middle of the support cylinder 616 .

[0317] The protection tube 615 is supported by the housing 611 so as to be movable in the axial direction, and is urged outward by a spring 620 .

[0318] A through hole 619a is formed in the base 619, which penetrates in the axial direction. One end of the support tube 616 is fitted in the through hole 619a, and the base 611b of the housing 611 is fitted on the outer peripheral surface. An O-ring 621 for waterproofing is arranged between the inner end of the base 619, the base 611b of the housing 611, and the protrusion 616a of the support tube 616.

[0319] Here, in this embodiment, a space T is formed between the support cylinder 616 that accommodates the insulators 613, 614, and 622 and the external contact portion 611a of the housing 611. This is used to arrange the above-mentioned spring 620. In addition, in the radial direction, gaps Y1 and Y2 are formed between the protection cylinder 615 and the support cylinder 616 and between the protection cylinder 615 and the external contact portion 611a, respectively. This is used to allow the protection cylinder 615 to move in the axial direction.

[0320] In the case of this structure, Fig.29 As shown, when the external contact part 611a side of the antenna connector 600 is in a state of facing upward in the vertical direction, water may penetrate into the space T through the gaps Y1 and Y2 during rain or the like. When water penetrates into the space T and accumulates, the electrical impedance characteristics of the antenna connector 600 may change relative to the rated characteristics. When the characteristics change, it may have a bad influence on the reception and transmission of wireless signals. In this regard, in order to drain the immersed water, in this embodiment, a through hole 611c for drainage is formed on the external contact part 611a of the housing 611.

[0321] Specifically, the through hole 611c is formed in the vicinity of the base portion 611b of the outer contact portion 611a. This is to drain the water that has entered the space T when the amount is small.

[0322] In addition, a plurality of through holes 611c are formed in the external contact part 611a in a manner separated in the circumferential direction. Here, in the electronic device 1 of the present embodiment, since the antenna connector 600 is mounted on the rotatable socket 400, when the socket 400 is rotated, the antenna connector 600 is also tilted relative to the vertical direction. In addition, the electronic device 1 is not limited to being placed on a horizontal surface. In this case, the antenna connector 600 is also tilted relative to the vertical direction. In this regard, in the present embodiment, even when the antenna connector 600 is tilted relative to the vertical direction, water can be discharged from any through hole 611c.

[0323] (effect)

[0324] Fig.31 1 is a diagram for explaining the function of the antenna connector 600 in the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment. When the external contact part 611a side of the antenna connector 600 is in a state facing upward in the vertical direction, when it rains, rainwater enters the space T through the gaps Y1 and Y2. In this case, as shown by the arrow, water is discharged from the space T to the outside of the external contact part 611a through the through hole 611c for drainage.

[0325] Furthermore, when the antenna connector 600 is tilted relative to the vertical direction, water in the space T between the external contact portion 611a and the insulators 613, 614, and 622 is drained through the through hole 611c located at the bottom of the plurality of through holes 611c for drainage. Therefore, even when the second unit 200 is used in a non-horizontal state, water can be properly drained.

[0326] Furthermore, since the through hole 611 c is formed in the outer contact part 611 a and in the vicinity of the base part 611 b , accumulation of water in the space T between the outer contact part 611 a and the insulators 613 , 614 , 622 is suppressed as much as possible.

[0327] As described above, according to the antenna connector 600 of the present embodiment, even when the angle of the socket 400 or the angle of the mounting surface changes, water in the space T between the external contact part 611a and the insulators 613, 614, 622 is properly discharged. Therefore, the electrical impedance characteristics of the antenna connector 600 can be properly maintained at the rated characteristics.

[0328] (Other examples)

[0329] In the embodiment, four through holes 611c are formed in a circumferentially separated manner. However, in the present invention, 1 to 3 through holes 611c, or 5 or more through holes 611c may be formed. In addition, a plurality of through holes 611c may be formed in an axially separated manner of the antenna connector 600. In addition, the shape of the through hole 611c may not be circular, but may be any shape including an ellipse, a polygon, etc.

[0330] [2. Effects, etc.]

[0331] [2-1. Locking mechanism]

[0332] The electronic device 1 of the present embodiment includes a first unit 100 including a first electronic component and a second unit 200 including a second electronic component, and the first unit 100 and the second unit 200 are configured to be attachable and detachable.

[0333] The first unit 100 includes a first engaged portion 110 and a second engaged portion 110 which are separately provided.

[0334] The second unit 200 has a locking mechanism capable of locking the first unit 100 in the assembled state.

[0335] The locking mechanism has:

[0336] an operating member 420 movable between a first position and a second position;

[0337] A first engaging member 443 capable of engaging with the first engaged portion 110 and capable of moving to a first axial direction position (first predetermined position);

[0338] A second engaging member 443 capable of engaging with the second engaged portion 110 and capable of moving to a first axial direction position (second predetermined position);

[0339] And a driving mechanism 430, which engages the first engaging member 443 with the first engaged portion 110 and the second engaging member 443 with the second engaged portion 110 when the operating member 420 is in the first position, and releases the engagement between the first engaging member 443 and the first engaged portion 110 and the engagement between the second engaging member 443 and the second engaged portion 110 when the operating member 420 is in the second position.

[0340] The driving mechanism 430 is configured to move the operating member 420 from the second position to the first position when the first engaging member 443 and the second engaging member 443 move to the first axial direction position (first prescribed position) and the first axial direction position (second prescribed position) when the operating member 420 is located in the second position, and not move the operating member 420 from the second position to the first position when at least one of the first engaging member 443 and the second engaging member 443 does not move to the first axial direction position (first prescribed position) or the first axial direction position (second prescribed position).

[0341] According to the present embodiment, when the operating member 420 is located at the second position, when the first unit 100 is assembled to the socket 400 of the second unit 200, when the engaging members 443 of both sides move to the first axial direction position, the operating member 420 is moved from the second position to the first position, and when at least one of the two engaging members 443 does not move to the first axial direction position, the operating member 420 is not moved from the second position to the first position. Therefore, the user can visually recognize that the first unit 100 is not locked to the second unit 200 based on the fact that the operating member 420 does not move to the first position side. Therefore, the user is expected to properly assemble the first unit 100 to the second unit 200, thereby suppressing the situation in which the electronic device 1 is carried in a state in which the first unit 100 and the second unit 200 are not fully locked.

[0342] In the electronic device of this embodiment, the locking member 443 is provided on the second unit 200 in a manner protruding outward from the upper surface of the substrate portion 431a of the second unit 200 (the specified surface of the second unit), and can rotate around the rotation axis RC perpendicular to the upper surface of the substrate portion 431a.

[0343] The operation member 420 is capable of linearly moving in a predetermined direction between a first position and a second position on the second unit 200 .

[0344] The drive mechanism 430 further includes a first spring 434 (second urging member) that urges the operation member 420 toward the first position side in the predetermined direction.

[0345] The driving mechanism 430 converts the linear movement between the first position and the second position of the operating member 420 into the rotation between the first rotation position and the second rotation position of each engaging member 443 in such a manner that when the operating member 420 moves to the first position, each engaging member 443 rotates to the first rotation position, and when the operating member 420 moves to the second position, each engaging member 443 rotates to the second rotation position.

[0346] Each engaging member 443 has a pair of engaging protrusions 443 a across the rotation axis RC.

[0347] Each engaged portion 110 has a pair of engaging recesses 121b that engage with the pair of engaging protrusions 443a when each engaging member 443 is at the first rotational position and are released from engagement with the pair of engaging protrusions 443a when each engaging member 443 is at the second rotational position.

[0348] Each engaging member 443 is constructed to be able to move between a first axial position and a second axial position in the rotational axial direction of each engaging member 443. Each engaging member 443 also has an engaging protrusion 443j at the second axial position in the axial direction. When each engaging member 443 is located at the second axial position and at the second rotational position, each engaging protrusion 443j engages with the second engaging recess 431f of the second unit 200 to limit the rotation of the engaging member 443. When located at the first axial position, the engaging protrusion 443j releases the engagement with the second engaging recess 431f to allow the rotation of the engaging member 443.

[0349] The driving mechanism 430 also has a second spring 451 corresponding to each locking component 443, which applies force to the side of the second axial direction position in the rotation axis direction. When the first unit 100 is assembled on the second unit 200, the rotating shaft portion 443b of each locking component 443 abuts against the planar portion 123b (prescribed portion) of the locked portion 110 of the first unit 100, and the locking component 443 overcomes the force of the second spring 451 and moves to the first axial direction position.

[0350] According to the present embodiment, by operating the operating member 420, the engaging member 443 can be rotated about its rotation axis RC, and a pair of engaging protrusions 443a provided across the rotation axis RC can be engaged with a pair of engaging recesses 121b of the engaged portion 110. Thus, in the present embodiment, the following structure is adopted: a pair of engaging protrusions 443a provided across the rotation axis RC in the engaging member 443 are rotated and engaged with a pair of engaging recesses 121b of the engaged portion 110. Therefore, in the state where the engaging protrusion 443a is engaged with the engaging recess 121b, any force is applied to the first unit 100 from any one of the front-back direction, the left-right direction, and the up-down direction to make the two move relative to each other. As a result, even if the strength of the engagement between the engaging protrusion 443a on one side and the engaging recess 121b on one side is relaxed, the strength of the engagement between the engaging protrusion 443a on the other side and the engaging recess 121b on the other side is also strengthened. In other words, even if any force is applied to the first unit 100 from any one of the front-back direction, the left-right direction, and the up-down direction, the strength of the engagement is maintained substantially constant when the locking mechanism is viewed as a whole. Therefore, no matter from which direction a force is applied to the first unit 100, the engaging state can be stabilized.

[0351] In addition, the up and down movement of the locking member 443 can be used to achieve the following actions: when the first unit 100 is assembled to the socket 400 of the second unit 200 when the operating member 420 is in the second position, when the locking members 443 on both sides move to the first axial direction position, the operating member 420 moves from the second position to the first position; when at least one of the two locking members 443 does not move to the first axial direction position, the operating member 420 does not move from the second position to the first position.

[0352] In this embodiment, the drive mechanism 430 has: an engaging shaft portion 443g, which is arranged at a position different from the rotation axis RC in the radial direction of the engaging member 443 and extends parallel to the rotation axis RC; and a connecting member 433, which is fixed to the operating member 420 and is supported on the socket body 410 (prescribed frame) of the second unit 200 in a manner that can be moved along the moving direction of the operating member 420, and has a groove portion 433a (433b) for the engaging shaft portion 443g of the engaging member 443 to be relatively movably engaged.

[0353] The groove 433a (433b) is formed in a meandering manner so that when the operating member 420 moves to the first position, the engaging member 443 rotates around the rotation axis RC to the first rotation position, and when the operating member 420 moves to the second position, the engaging member 443 rotates around the rotation axis RC to the second rotation position.

[0354] Thus, the linear motion of the operation member 420 can be converted into the rotational motion of the engagement member 443 with a simple structure.

[0355] In the present embodiment, the second unit 200 is provided with a spring 451 (third urging member) for urging the first unit 100 mounted on the second unit 200 toward the second axial center position side in the rotation axis RC direction of each engaging member 443 .

[0356] Thus, each engagement member 443 can be urged toward the second axial center position side in the direction of the rotation axis RC. Therefore, the disengaged state can be maintained.

[0357] In the present embodiment, the spring 451 (third urging member) is a connector pin 461 (pin) of a connector 460 for transmitting and receiving an electrical signal and / or power between the second unit 200 and the first unit 100 .

[0358] Thus, the connector 460 can be used to constitute a biasing member.

[0359] In this embodiment, the second unit 200 includes: an input unit 300 having a keyboard 301; a socket 400 capable of accommodating the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100; and a hinge portion 500 that connects the rear side portion 300S (specified side portion) of the input unit 300 and the lower side portion 400S (specified side portion) of the socket 400 in a manner that the input unit 300 and the socket 400 can rotate relative to each other.

[0360] The upper surface of the substrate portion 431 a of the second unit 200 (the predetermined surface of the second unit) is a surface facing the lower portion 100S of the first unit 100 in the socket 400 when the lower portion 100S of the first unit 100 is accommodated in the socket 400 .

[0361] Thus, the first unit 100 and the second unit 200 can rotate relative to each other, and the above-mentioned electronic device 1 can achieve the above-mentioned effects.

[0362] In the present embodiment, a driving mechanism 430 is housed in the internal space of the socket 400 .

[0363] Thus, the drive mechanism 430 can be arranged by effectively utilizing the internal space of the socket 400 .

[0364] In this embodiment, the first unit 100 is a tablet computer.

[0365] In order to improve the efficiency of text input, tablet computers are often required to be attachable to and detachable from an input unit 300 having a keyboard, etc. In addition, tablet computers have a built-in central processing unit (CPU), a volatile storage device (RAM), a non-volatile storage device (ROM, SSD, etc.), a battery, etc., so the weight increases. According to this embodiment, a locking mechanism that can be firmly locked even when the first unit 100 is a tablet computer can be provided, and in the locking mechanism for locking the tablet computer, the engagement state can be stabilized.

[0366] [2-2. Shock dispersion structure]

[0367] The electronic device 1 of the present embodiment includes a first unit 100 having a display unit and a second unit 200 having an input unit, and the first unit 100 and the second unit 200 are configured to be attachable and detachable.

[0368] The second unit 200 comprises: an input unit 300 having a main surface 300a for configuring an input unit; a socket 400 capable of accommodating the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100; a hinge portion 500 for connecting the input unit 300 and the socket 400 at the rear side portion 300S (prescribed side portion) of the input unit 300 and the lower side portion 400S (prescribed side portion) of the socket 400 in a manner that allows relative rotation, and by relatively rotating the input unit 300 and the socket 400, the main surface 300a of the input unit 300 and the main surface 400a of the socket 400 are made substantially parallel, and the hinge portion 500 of the socket 400 is connected to the input unit 300 at the rear side portion 300S (prescribed side portion) of the input unit 300. On the main surface 400a of the input unit 400, a first socket side fitting portion 411 and a second socket side fitting portion 412 consisting of one of a recess and a protrusion are formed near the hinge portion 500, and on the main surface 300a of the input unit 300, the first input unit side fitting portion 311 and the second input unit side fitting portion 312 consisting of the other of the recess and the protrusion are formed so as to fit with the first socket side fitting portion 411 and the second socket side fitting portion 412 of the socket 400 when the main surface 300a of the input unit 300 and the main surface 400a of the socket 400 are approximately parallel.

[0369] According to the present embodiment, in a state where the main surface 300a of the input unit 300 and the main surface 400a of the socket 400 are substantially parallel, the input unit side first fitting portion 311 and the input unit side second fitting portion 312 of the main surface 300a of the input unit 300 are fitted with the socket side first fitting portion 411 and the socket side second fitting portion 412 of the socket 400. Therefore, when the electronic device 1 falls in a state where the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 is accommodated in the socket 400 of the second unit 200, the load of the first unit 100 and the impact caused by the vibration of the first unit 100 in the socket 400 can be dispersed to the second unit 200 via the socket side first fitting portion 411 and the socket side second fitting portion 412, and the input unit side first fitting portion 311 and the input unit side second fitting portion 312. Therefore, the impact applied to the connection portion of the socket 400 connected to the hinge portion 500 and the vicinity thereof can be reduced. Therefore, deformation of the socket 400 due to impact can be suppressed.

[0370] In this embodiment, on the main surface 400a of the socket 400, a first socket side interlocking portion 411 and a second socket side interlocking portion 412 are respectively formed on both sides of the hinge portion 500 in the rotation axis direction of the hinge portion 500, and on the main surface 300a of the input unit 300, a plurality of first input unit side interlocking portions 311 and second input unit side interlocking portions 312 are formed to interlock with the first socket side interlocking portions 411 and the second socket side interlocking portions 412 of the socket 400 when the main surface 300a of the input unit 300 and the main surface 400a of the socket 400 are approximately parallel.

[0371] Thus, when the electronic device 1 falls in a state where the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 is accommodated in the socket 400 of the second unit 200, the load of the first unit 100 and the impact caused by the vibration of the first unit 100 in the socket 400 can be dispersed to the second unit 200 via the socket-side first fitting portion 411 and the socket-side second fitting portion 412, and the input unit-side first fitting portion 311 and the input unit-side second fitting portion 312, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the hinge 500. Therefore, the impact applied to the connection portion of the socket 400 connected to the hinge 500 and the adjacent portion can be further reduced. Therefore, the deformation of the socket 400 caused by the impact can be further suppressed.

[0372] In this embodiment, two hinge parts 500 are provided in a manner separated in the device width direction of the input unit 300, and corresponding to each hinge part 500, a first socket side fitting part 411 and a second socket side fitting part 412, and a first input unit side fitting part 311 and a second input unit side fitting part 312 are provided.

[0373] Thus, when the socket 400 is supported by two hinges 500, the impact applied to the connection part and the vicinity of the connection part of the socket 400 connected to each hinge 500 can be reduced. Therefore, even when the socket 400 is supported by two hinges 500, the deformation of the socket 400 caused by the impact can be suppressed.

[0374] In the present embodiment, the first unit 100 is configured to have a main surface 100a configured with a display portion, and the input unit 300 and the socket 400 are relatively rotated when the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 is accommodated in the socket 400, thereby making the main surface 100a of the first unit 100 and the main surface 300a of the input unit 300 approximately parallel, and on the main surface 100a of the first unit 100, a first unit side fitting portion 131 consisting of one of the second recessed portion and the second convex portion is formed near the upper side portion (second specified side portion) parallel to the lower side portion 100S, and on the main surface 300a of the input unit 300, an input unit side third fitting portion 313 consisting of the other of the second recessed portion and the second convex portion is formed to fit with the first unit side fitting portion 131 of the first unit 100 when the main surface 100a of the first unit 100 and the main surface 300a of the input unit 300 are approximately parallel.

[0375] Thus, when the electronic device 1 falls in a state where the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 is accommodated in the socket 400 of the second unit 200, the load of the first unit 100 and the impact caused by the vibration of the first unit 100 in the socket 400 can be dispersed to the second unit 200 not only through the socket-side first fitting portion 411 and the socket-side second fitting portion 412 and the input unit-side first fitting portion 311 and the input unit-side second fitting portion 312 respectively arranged on both sides of the hinge 500, but also through the first unit-side fitting portion 131 and the input unit-side third fitting portion 313. Therefore, the impact applied to the connection portion of the socket 400 connected to the hinge 500 and the adjacent portion can be further reduced. Therefore, the deformation of the socket 400 caused by the impact can be further suppressed.

[0376] [2-3. Socket drainage structure]

[0377] The electronic device 1 of the present embodiment includes a first unit 100 having a display portion 101 and a second unit 200 having an input portion, and the first unit 100 and the second unit 200 are configured to be attachable and detachable.

[0378] The second unit 200 has a socket 400 capable of accommodating the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100. The socket 400 has a socket body 410 with a bottom that is open on one side of the lower side portion 100S (prescribed side portion) for accommodating the first unit 100. The socket body 410 is provided with through holes 410h, 410j, and 410k for drainage that connect the outside and inside of the socket body 410.

[0379] According to this embodiment, even if water enters the inside of the socket body 410 with a bottom of the electronic device 1, the entered water is discharged to the outside of the socket body 410 through the through holes 410h, 410j, and 410k for drainage. Thus, it is possible to suppress the accumulation of water inside the socket body 410.

[0380] In this embodiment, the second unit 200 includes: a socket 400; an input unit 300 provided with an input unit; a hinge portion 500 connecting a rear side portion 300S (specified side portion) of the input unit 300 and a lower side portion 400S (specified side portion) of the socket 400 in a manner that the input unit 300 and the socket 400 can rotate relative to each other, and a socket body 410 extends in a direction substantially parallel to the rotation axis of the hinge portion 500, and the socket body 410 has: a first outer wall portion 410a substantially parallel to the rotation axis; a second outer wall portion 410b substantially parallel to the first outer wall portion 410a; and a bottom wall portion 410e connecting the first outer wall portion 410a and the second outer wall portion 410b, and a plurality of through holes 410h, 410j, 410k are provided on the bottom wall portion 410e in a manner that they are separated in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the socket body 410.

[0381] Thus, even when the input unit 300 and the socket 400 are relatively rotatable and the socket 400 is not perpendicular to the horizontal direction but tilted, water in the socket 400 can be discharged from any of the plurality of through holes 410h, 410j, 410k. Therefore, even when water enters the socket body 410 when the user tilts the socket 400, water can be properly discharged.

[0382] In the present embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the bottom wall portion 410 e perpendicular to the extending direction of the socket body 410 has a shape of a portion of a polygonal tube.

[0383] Thus, even when the first unit 100 is rotated to various angles, drainage can be appropriately performed.

[0384] In this embodiment, the socket body 410 extends in a direction substantially parallel to the rotation axis of the hinge portion 500 , and the through holes 410 h , 410 j , and 410 k are provided at one end and the other end of the extending direction of the socket 400 , respectively.

[0385] Therefore, in other words, even when the socket 400 is used in a state where the heights of one end side and the other end side in the extension direction are different, for example, even when the second unit 200 is used in a non-horizontal state, water can be drained from the through hole at the lower position of one end side and the other end side. Therefore, even when the second unit 200 is used in a non-horizontal state, water can be drained appropriately.

[0386] It should be noted that, in the embodiment, the cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the extension direction of the socket body 410 has a shape of a portion of a polygonal tube, and a plurality of through holes 410h, 410j, 410k are provided on the bottom wall portion 410e in a manner separated in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the socket body 410. However, the present invention is not limited to the above structure. For example, the cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the extension direction of the socket body 410 of the bottom wall portion 410e may have an arc shape, and a plurality of through holes are provided on the bottom wall portion 410e in a manner separated in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the socket body 410.

[0387] [2-4. Antenna connector drainage structure]

[0388] The antenna connector 600 of this embodiment has: a cylindrical shell 611 having a base 611b formed on one axial end side and a cylindrical external contact part 611a formed on the other axial end side; an axial center contact part 610 arranged on the central axis of the external contact part 611a; and cylindrical insulators 613, 614, 622 arranged between the external contact part 611a and the center contact part 610, a space T is formed between the external contact part 611a and the insulators 613, 614, 622, an O-ring 621 (sealing member) is provided between the base 611b and the insulators 613, 614, 622, and a through hole 611c for drainage that connects the space T with the outside of the external contact part 611a is formed on the external contact part 611a.

[0389] According to the present embodiment, a through hole 611c for drainage is formed on the external contact part 611a of the antenna connector 600, which connects the space T between the external contact part 611a and the insulators 613, 614, and 622 and the outside of the external contact part 611a. Therefore, even if water enters the space T, the entered water is discharged through the through hole 611c for drainage. Therefore, the electrical characteristics of the antenna connector 600 are well maintained. In addition, in the electronic device 1, it is possible to obtain an electrical signal well through the antenna connector 600.

[0390] In the present embodiment, a plurality of through holes 611 c are formed in the outer contact part 611 a so as to be spaced apart in the circumferential direction.

[0391] Thus, even when the antenna connector 600 is used with its axial direction tilted relative to the vertical direction, for example, even when the second unit 200 is used in a non-horizontal state, water in the space T between the external contact portion 611a and the insulators 613, 614, and 622 is drained through the through hole 611c located at the bottom of the plurality of through holes 611c for drainage. Therefore, even when the second unit 200 is used in a non-horizontal state, water can be properly drained.

[0392] In the present embodiment, the through hole 611c is formed in the outer contact part 611a and in the vicinity of the base part 611b.

[0393] Thus, water accumulation in the space T between the outer contact part 611 a and the insulators 613 , 614 , 622 is suppressed as much as possible.

[0394] The electronic device 1 of the present embodiment includes a first unit 100 having a display portion and a second unit 200 having an input portion, and the first unit 100 and the second unit 200 are configured to be detachable, wherein the second unit 200 includes a socket 400 capable of accommodating a lower side portion 100S (specified side portion) of the first unit 100, and the socket 400 includes the antenna connector 600 of the present invention on the surface of the portion accommodating the first unit 100.

[0395] Thus, in the electronic device 1 having the above-described structure, when the first unit 100 is not mounted on the socket 400, water sometimes enters the space T between the external contact portion 611a of the antenna connector 600 and the insulators 613, 614, 622 when it rains, etc. However, in this case, the water in the space T is properly discharged.

[0396] In the present embodiment, in the use state where the surface of the recess 400y (part) accommodating the first unit 100 in the socket 400 faces upward, the external contact part 611a of the antenna connector 600 is located above the base part 611b.

[0397] In the case of a structure in which the surface of the recess 400y (part) for accommodating the first unit 100 in the socket 400 is facing upward and the external contact portion 611a is located on the upper side relative to the base 611b, water is likely to enter the space T between the external contact portion 611a of the antenna connector 600 and the insulators 613, 614, and 622 when it rains, etc. However, in this case, the water in the space T is properly discharged.

[0398] (Other Embodiments)

[0399] As described above, the first embodiment is described as an example of the technology in the present invention. However, the technology in the present invention is not limited thereto, and can be applied to embodiments in which changes, replacements, additions, omissions, etc. are appropriately made.

[0400] In this regard, other implementation methods will be described below.

[0401] In Embodiment 1, the second unit 200 has an input unit 300, a socket 400, and a hinge 500. However, the second unit is not limited thereto. For example, it can also be applied when the second unit does not have a hinge and a socket. Specifically, the second unit is an input unit having a keyboard, and the input unit has a receiving portion on the main surface where the keyboard is arranged, which can carry the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100. The specified surface of the second unit can also be, when the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 is placed on the receiving portion, the surface opposite to the lower side portion 100S of the first unit 100 in the receiving portion, such as the upper surface of the second unit (the main surface where the input portion such as the keyboard is arranged). In this case, the drive mechanism can also be accommodated in the internal space of the input unit.

[0402] As described above, the embodiments are described as examples of the technology in the present invention. Therefore, the drawings and detailed description are provided.

[0403] Therefore, the components described in the drawings and detailed descriptions include not only the components necessary for solving the problem, but also the components not necessary for solving the problem in order to illustrate the above-mentioned technology. Therefore, even if these non-essential components are described in the drawings and detailed descriptions, they should not be considered to be essential.

[0404] In addition, the above-mentioned embodiments are for illustrating the technology in the present invention, and therefore various changes, substitutions, additions, omissions, etc. can be made within the scope of the technical claims or their equivalents.

[0405] Industrial Applicability

[0406] The present invention can be widely used in electronic devices including a first unit and a second unit, wherein the first unit and the second unit are configured to be attachable and detachable.

Claims

1. An electronic device comprising a first unit and a second unit, wherein the first unit has a display unit and the second unit has an input unit, and the first unit and the second unit are detachable. in, The second unit comprises: An input unit having a main surface on which the input portion is configured; a socket capable of receiving a specified side portion of the first unit; and a hinge portion that connects the input unit and the socket at a predetermined side of the input unit and a predetermined side of the socket and enables the input unit and the socket to rotate relative to each other, The socket has a socket body with a bottom that is open on one side of the predetermined side portion that accommodates the first unit. The socket body comprises: a first outer wall portion substantially parallel to the rotation axis of the hinge portion; a second outer wall portion substantially parallel to the first outer wall portion; and a bottom wall portion connecting the first outer wall portion and the second outer wall portion. The first outer wall portion of the socket body is formed as a main surface of the socket, By relatively rotating the input unit and the socket, the main surface of the input unit and the main surface of the socket can be made substantially parallel to each other. A socket-side fitting portion composed of one of a concave portion and a convex portion is formed on the main surface of the socket near the hinge portion. The length in the up-down direction of the end side of the width direction of the first outer wall of the socket body is set to be longer than the length in the up-down direction of a portion other than the end side of the width direction of the first outer wall.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The socket has a boat-like shape.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: On the main surface of the input unit, an input unit side fitting portion formed of the other of the recess and the projection fits with the socket side fitting portion of the socket while the main surface of the input unit and the main surface of the socket are substantially parallel.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein: The socket-side fitting portions are respectively formed on the main surface of the socket on both sides of the hinge portion in the rotation axis direction of the hinge portion. On the main surface of the input unit, the plurality of input unit-side fitting portions fit with the socket-side fitting portions of the socket in a state in which the main surface of the input unit and the main surface of the socket are substantially parallel.

5. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein: Two hinge parts are provided separately in the device width direction of the input unit, The socket-side fitting portion and the input unit-side fitting portion are provided corresponding to each hinge portion.

6. The electronic device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein: The first unit has a main surface on which the display unit is arranged, and the input unit and the socket are relatively rotated in a state where the predetermined side portion of the first unit is accommodated in the socket, thereby making the main surface of the first unit and the main surface of the input unit substantially parallel, A first unit-side fitting portion including one of a second concave portion and a second convex portion is formed on the main surface of the first unit near a second predetermined side portion parallel to the predetermined side portion. On the main surface of the input unit, a second input unit side fitting portion formed of the other of the second recess and the second projection fits with the first unit side fitting portion of the first unit while the main surface of the first unit and the main surface of the input unit are substantially parallel.

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