Electronic devices and pivot components

Abstract

This invention provides an electronic device and a pivoting assembly. The electronic device includes: a body; a first antenna assembly; a second antenna assembly; and a third antenna assembly; wherein at least one of the first antenna assembly, the second antenna assembly, and the third antenna assembly is rotatably disposed on the body, while the others are fixed to the body. The electronic device and pivoting assembly of this invention, by allowing the antenna assemblies to rotate relative to the body, can adjust the angle of the main signal transceiver surfaces of the antenna assemblies, ensuring that there are no components on the main signal transceiver surfaces that would block signals, thus maintaining the signal transceiver performance of the antenna assemblies.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to an electronic device and a pivoting assembly, particularly an electronic device having an antenna assembly and a pivoting assembly that allows the position of the antenna assembly to be adjusted. [Background Technology]

[0002] With the development of communication technology, the latest generation of mobile communication technology has evolved from fourth-generation mobile communication technology (4G) to fifth-generation mobile communication technology (5G). 5G has the characteristics of high data transmission rate, reduced latency, energy saving, low cost, high system capacity and large-scale device connection. Therefore, 5G is bound to be the technology used in electronic devices (such as rugged laptops or gaming laptops) in the future.

[0003] In traditional laptops, the 4G antenna is located on the main body. Although the laptop screen is within the signal transmission and reception range of the 4G antenna, the screen has minimal impact on signal transmission and reception due to the strong penetration of 4G signals and the wide range of 4G antennas. However, due to the weak penetration of 5G signals and the narrow range of 5G antennas, in current laptop configurations, placing the 5G antenna in the same location as the 4G antenna will cause the laptop screen to block signals in the main transmission and reception directions of the 5G antenna, significantly reducing its signal transmission and reception efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, researchers in this field are currently addressing the aforementioned problems. [Summary of the Invention]

[0005] The present invention provides an electronic device and a pivoting component to solve the problem described in the prior art where the screen of a laptop computer blocks signals in the main signal transmission and reception directions of the 5G antenna.

[0006] An embodiment of the present invention discloses an electronic device comprising a body, a first antenna assembly, a second antenna assembly, and a third antenna assembly. At least one of the first antenna assembly, the second antenna assembly, and the third antenna assembly is rotatably disposed on the body, while the others are fixed to the body.

[0007] Another embodiment of the present invention discloses a pivoting assembly for mounting an antenna assembly, comprising an assembly, a rotating member, and an antenna mounting plate. The rotating member is pivotally mounted to the assembly and is rotatable relative to the assembly along a rotation axis. The antenna mounting plate is disposed on the rotating member. The antenna mounting plate has a mounting surface facing away from the rotating member for mounting the antenna assembly. The rotation axis is parallel to the normal to the mounting surface of the antenna mounting plate.

[0008] The electronic device and pivoting assembly in this invention, by setting the antenna assembly to rotate relative to the body, can adjust the angle of the main signal transceiver surface of the antenna assembly, so as to ensure that there are no components on the main signal transceiver surface of the antenna assembly that would block the signal, thus maintaining the signal transceiver performance of the antenna assembly. [Attached Image Description]

[0009] Figure 1 This is a top view schematic diagram of an electronic device disclosed according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Partial 3D schematic diagram.

[0011] Figure 3 for Figure 2 An exploded view of the third antenna assembly and the pivot assembly.

[0012] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A side view of the main unit and the third antenna assembly.

[0013] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A top view of the third antenna assembly after it has been rotated.

[0014] Figure 6 This is a partial perspective view of an electronic device disclosed according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 7 This is a partial perspective view of an electronic device disclosed according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A partial exploded diagram.

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0017] Please see Figures 1 to 3 . Figure 1 This is a top view schematic diagram of an electronic device disclosed according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 Partial 3D schematic diagram. Figure 3 for Figure 2 An exploded view of the third antenna assembly and the pivot assembly.

[0018] In this embodiment, the electronic device 1 is, for example, a ruggedized laptop or a gaming laptop. The electronic device 1 includes a housing 10, a first antenna assembly 20, a second antenna assembly 30, and a third antenna assembly 40. Furthermore, in this embodiment or other embodiments, the electronic device 1 may also include a pivoting assembly 50.

[0019] The main body 10 includes a main unit 11 and a display 12. The display 12 is pivotally mounted on the main unit 11 and can rotate relative to the main unit 11 about a rotation axis A1. The main unit 11 has a first side edge 111 and two second side edges 112 and 113. The first side edge 111 is located on the side of the main unit 11 away from the rotation axis A1. The two second side edges 112 and 113 are opposite to each other and are located between the first side edge 111 and the rotation axis A1.

[0020] The first antenna assembly 20, the second antenna assembly 30, and the third antenna assembly 40 are, for example, 5G antenna assemblies. The first antenna assembly 20, the second antenna assembly 30, and the third antenna assembly 40 are, for example, located inside the host unit 11. Although Figure 1 The first antenna assembly 20 and the second antenna assembly 30 are shown exposed, but in reality, they are covered by the housing of the main unit 11. To clearly illustrate the first antenna assembly 20 and the second antenna assembly 30, Figure 1 The portion of the main unit 11 covering the first antenna assembly 20 and the second antenna assembly 30 is omitted. Two of the first antenna assembly 20, the second antenna assembly 30, and the third antenna assembly 40 maintain different distances from the rotation axis A1. Specifically, the first antenna assembly 20 and the second antenna assembly 30 are located on the first side edge 111 of the main unit 11, while the third antenna assembly 40 is located on the second side edge 112 of the main unit 11, as further explained below.

[0021] The centerline L of the first side edge 111 of the main unit 11 passes through the center point C of the first side edge 111 of the main unit 11 and is perpendicular to the rotation axis A1. The first antenna assembly 20 and the second antenna assembly 30 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the centerline L of the first side edge 111 of the main unit 11. The first antenna assembly 20 and the second antenna assembly 30 are fixed to the upper cover 114 of the main unit 11 and cannot pivot relative to the main unit 11.

[0022] The third antenna assembly 40 is pivotally located on the second side edge 112 of the main unit 11 via the pivot assembly 50. In one embodiment, the third antenna assembly 40 is positioned at the center line (not shown) between the first side edge 111 and the rotation axis A1. In another embodiment, the third antenna assembly 40 is positioned close to the rotation axis A1 between the first side edge 111 and the rotation axis A1, thereby reducing the mutual interference between the first antenna assembly 20, the second antenna assembly 30, and the third antenna assembly 40, and increasing the signal transmission and reception coverage. Specifically, the pivot assembly 50 includes an assembly 51, a rotating member 52, a pivot member 53, and an antenna mounting plate 54. The assembly 51 is fixed to the main unit 11, for example, by screws, and is also fixed to the top cover 114 of the main unit 11, for example. The assembly 51 has two first pivot holes 511 and 512, and the two first pivot holes 511 and 512 are at different distances from one side of the assembly 51. In other words, when assembly 51 is fixed to the second side edge 112 of main unit 11, the first pivot hole 512 is closer to the rotation axis A1 than the first pivot hole 511. Rotating member 52 has a second pivot hole 521. Pivot member 53 is, for example, a rivet. Pivot member 53 passes through the first pivot hole 511 and the second pivot hole 521, so that rotating member 52 can be pivotally connected to the first pivot hole 511 through pivot member 53, allowing rotating member 52 to rotate relative to assembly 51 by a rotation axis A2. Antenna mounting plate 54 is provided on rotating member 52, for example by locking, and antenna mounting plate 54 has a mounting surface 541. Mounting surface 541 of antenna mounting plate 54 faces away from rotating member 52, and rotation axis A2 is parallel to the normal N1 of mounting surface 541 of antenna mounting plate 54. Third antenna assembly 40 is mounted on mounting surface 541 of antenna mounting plate 54. The antenna mounting plate 54 also has a power connector 542 for connecting a power line (not shown) to provide the power required for the third antenna assembly 40.

[0023] In this embodiment, the first antenna assembly 20, the second antenna assembly 30 and the third antenna assembly 40 each have a main signal transceiver surface, and the main signal transceiver areas of the first antenna assembly 20, the second antenna assembly 30 and the third antenna assembly 40 are all located on the main signal transceiver surface.

[0024] For example, please refer to the third antenna component 40 as well. Figure 1 and Figure 4 , Figure 4 for Figure 1A side view of the main unit and the third antenna assembly. The main signal transceiver surface S3 of the third antenna assembly 40 is perpendicular to the upper surface 41 of the third antenna assembly 40 facing away from the rotating member 52, and the center point C3 of the upper surface 41 of the third antenna assembly 40 is located on the main signal transceiver surface S3. The main signal transceiver region R of the third antenna assembly 40 lies between two boundary lines L1 and L2 extending outward from the center point C3 of the upper surface 41 and forming a 120-degree angle. Similarly, the main signal transceiver surfaces S1 and S2 of the first antenna assembly 20 and the second antenna assembly 30 are perpendicular to their upper surfaces 21 and 31, respectively, and the center points C1 and C2 of the upper surfaces 21 and 31 of the first antenna assembly 20 and the second antenna assembly 30 are also located on the main signal transceiver surfaces S1 and S2 of the first antenna assembly 20 and the second antenna assembly 30, respectively. The main signal transceiver regions of the first antenna assembly 20 and the second antenna assembly 30 are similar to Figure 4 The main signal transmission and reception area R shown is not described or illustrated further.

[0025] In this embodiment, since the first antenna assembly 20 and the second antenna assembly 30 are located on the first side edge 111 of the host 11, and the main signal transceiver surfaces S1 and S2 each maintain an acute angle with the rotation axis A1, and the main signal transceiver surfaces S1 and S2 of the first antenna assembly 20 and the second antenna assembly 30 do not pass through the display 12, the signals in the main signal transceiver areas of the first antenna assembly 20 and the second antenna assembly 30 are not shielded by the display 12.

[0026] from Figure 1 As can be seen, the main signal transceiver surface S3 of the third antenna assembly 40 is perpendicular to the rotation axis A1. Therefore, the signal within the main signal transceiver area R of the third antenna assembly 40 may be shielded by the display 12, affecting the signal transceiver efficiency of the third antenna assembly 40. To avoid this, the rotating member 52 can be rotated so that the main signal transceiver surface S3 of the third antenna assembly 40 is not perpendicular to the rotation axis A1.

[0027] For details, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 for Figure 1 A top view of the third antenna assembly after rotation. After the third antenna assembly 40 rotates with the rotating component 52, the main signal transceiver surface S3 of the third antenna assembly 40 will form an acute angle θ1 with the rotation axis A1, so that the main signal transceiver surface S3 of the third antenna assembly 40 will not pass through the display 12. Therefore, the display 12 will not display the main signal transceiver area R of the third antenna assembly 40 (e.g., Figure 4The signal within the area shown is shielded, thus maintaining the signal transmission and reception efficiency of the third antenna assembly 40. In this way, the angle of the main signal transmission and reception surface S3 of the third antenna assembly 40 can be optimized according to the model and hardware specifications of the electronic device 1, so that the first antenna assembly 20, the second antenna assembly 30, and the third antenna assembly 40 can collectively cover the most ideal signal transmission and reception range. In one embodiment, the value of the acute angle θ1 can be between 0 degrees and 90 degrees. In one embodiment, the value of the acute angle θ1 can be between 10 degrees and 80 degrees. In one embodiment, the value of the acute angle θ1 can be between 15 degrees and 75 degrees. In one embodiment, the value of the acute angle θ1 can be between 30 degrees and 60 degrees. In one embodiment, the value of the acute angle θ1 can be between 35 degrees and 45 degrees. In one embodiment, the acute angles maintained by the main signal transmission and reception surfaces S1 and S2 of the first antenna assembly 20 and the second antenna assembly 30 with the rotation axis A1 can also be selected from the range of acute angle θ1.

[0028] In this embodiment, the aforementioned action of adjusting the angle of the main signal transceiver surface S3 of the third antenna assembly 40 via the rotating member 52 is completed before the electronic device 1 leaves the factory. This is to ensure that the first antenna assembly 20, the second antenna assembly 30, and the third antenna assembly 40 of the electronic device 1 can collectively cover the optimal signal transmission and reception range. After the angle of the main signal transceiver surface S3 of the third antenna assembly 40 is optimized, the strength of the pivot member 53 (rivet) can be increased, preventing the rotating member 52 from rotating relative to the assembly 51, thereby maintaining the angle of the main signal transceiver surface S3 of the third antenna assembly 40 and maintaining the optimal signal transmission and reception range. In this way, the antenna signal transmission and reception efficiency of the electronic device 1 from the factory to the user is optimal.

[0029] In this invention, after optimizing the angle of the main signal transceiver surface S3 of the third antenna assembly 40, it is not required that the rotating member 52 be unable to rotate relative to the assembly 51. In other embodiments, after optimizing the angle of the main signal transceiver surface of the third antenna assembly, the rotating member can still rotate relative to the assembly, and the rotating member can be rotated manually or electrically. In the configuration where the rotating member is electrically powered, the rotating member can be rotated by wireless remote control or the like.

[0030] In this embodiment, the second side edge 113 of the host 11 does not have an antenna assembly, but this is not a limitation. In other embodiments, the electronic device may also include another third antenna assembly 40 and another pivot assembly 50. This third antenna assembly 40 is rotatably mounted on the second side edge 113 of the host 11 via the pivot assembly 50 to cover a more ideal signal transmission and reception range. In this configuration, if the assembly 51 of this pivot assembly 50 is installed after the host 11, and the first pivot hole 512 is still closer to the rotation axis A1 than the first pivot hole 511, then the rotating member 52 is still pivotally mounted on the assembly 51 via the first pivot hole 511. On the other hand, if the assembly 51 of this pivot assembly 50 is installed after the host 11, and the first pivot hole 511 is closer to the rotation axis A1 than the first pivot hole 512, then the rotating member 52 is pivotally mounted on the assembly 51 via the first pivot hole 512. Therefore, the rotating member 52 can be selectively pivoted through different first pivot holes 511 and 512, and can rotate relative to the assembly 51 with different rotation axes. In one embodiment, the third antenna assembly 40 can be quickly adjusted to any direction through a rotational design to achieve the ideal coverage range, thus achieving the effect of completing the design with the fewest antennas in the shortest time. In this embodiment, the third antenna assembly 40 can rotate inside the host 11 via the pivot assembly 50. In this embodiment, as... Figure 1 As shown, the third antenna assembly 40 can rotate about the normal direction of the plane where the host 11 is located.

[0031] In this embodiment, the number of first pivot holes 511 and 512 of the assembly 51 is not limited to two. In other embodiments, the assembly may have more pivot holes or only one first pivot hole.

[0032] In this embodiment, the antenna assembly on the first side edge 111 of the host 11 is non-rotatable, while the antenna assembly on the second side edge 112 of the host 11 is rotatable, but this is not a limitation. In other embodiments, the two antenna assemblies on the first side edge 111 of the host 11 can be configured to be rotatable, while the antenna on the second side edge 112 of the host 11 can be configured to be non-rotatable, depending on actual needs. Alternatively, one of the two antenna assemblies on the first side edge 111 of the host 11 can be configured to be rotatable, the other of the two antenna assemblies on the first side edge 111 of the host 11 can be configured to be non-rotatable, and the antenna on the second side edge 112 of the host 11 can be configured to be either rotatable or non-rotatable.

[0033] Furthermore, the number of antenna assemblies located on the first side edge 111 and the second side edge 112 of the host 11 is not intended to limit the invention. In other embodiments, the first side edge 111 of the host 11 may have only one antenna assembly, while the second side edge 112 of the host 11 may have multiple antenna assemblies.

[0034] Next, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a partial perspective view of an electronic device disclosed according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] In this embodiment, the electronic device 1a is similar to Figure 1 The electronic device 1 will be described below only for the differences between the two, and the similarities or similarities will not be repeated.

[0036] In this embodiment, the assembly 51a and rotating member 52a of the pivot assembly 50a are made of thermally conductive material, and the pivot assembly 50a also includes a heat dissipation member 55a. The heat dissipation member 55a is stacked on the rotating member 52a and disposed between the third antenna assembly 40a and the rotating member 52a, and the third antenna assembly 40a is thermally coupled to the rotating member 52a through the heat dissipation member 55a. In this way, the heat generated by the third antenna assembly 40a can be conducted to the rotating member 52a and the assembly 51a to help dissipate heat.

[0037] In this embodiment, by stacking the heat sink 55a on the rotating member 52a, the heat sink 55a can be rotated together when the rotating member 52a is rotated to adjust the angle of the third antenna assembly 40a, so as to maintain the heat conduction effect of the heat sink 55a.

[0038] Next, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 7 This is a partial perspective view of an electronic device disclosed according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 for Figure 7 A partial exploded diagram.

[0039] In this embodiment, the electronic device 1b is similar to Figure 1 The electronic device 1 will be described below only for the differences between the two, and the similarities or similarities will not be repeated.

[0040] In this embodiment, the pivot assembly 50b further includes a retaining member 56b. The retaining member 56b is, for example, a pin. Furthermore, the rotating member 52b has a through hole 522b, and the assembly 51b has multiple insertion holes 513b. These insertion holes 513b of the assembly 51b are arranged along an arc centered on the first pivot hole 511b. After the angle of the third antenna assembly 40b is adjusted, the retaining member 56b can be inserted through the through hole 522b of the rotating member 52b and into one of the insertion holes 513b of the assembly 51b to maintain the angle of the third antenna assembly 40b. However, the retaining member 56b is not limited to a pin as long as it can maintain the angle of the third antenna assembly 40b. In other embodiments, the retaining member 56b can be a screw, and the insertion holes of the assembly can be screw holes.

[0041] In this invention, the third antenna assembly is not limited to being pivotable relative to the host via a pivoting component, as long as it allows the third antenna assembly to pivot relative to the host. In other embodiments, the third antenna assembly may be directly pivoted to the host, or may be pivotable relative to the host via other types of pivoting components.

[0042] Furthermore, these antenna assemblies are not limited to being located on the top cover of the main unit. In other embodiments, these antenna assemblies may be located on the bottom cover of the main unit or on the housing of the display. Moreover, these antenna assemblies are not limited to being located on the side edge of the main unit or display. In other embodiments, these antenna assemblies may be located anywhere on the main unit or display, depending on actual needs.

[0043] According to the electronic device and pivot assembly disclosed in the above embodiments, the angle of the main signal transceiver surface of the antenna assembly can be adjusted by the setting that the antenna assembly can rotate relative to the body, so as to ensure that there are no components that would block the signal on the main signal transceiver surface of the antenna assembly, thus maintaining the signal transceiver performance of the antenna assembly.

[0044] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to the preferred embodiments described above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any similar technical solutions may be modified and varied without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of patent protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope defined in the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized by comprising: Comprising: a main body; a first antenna assembly; a second antenna assembly; and a third antenna assembly; wherein at least one of the first antenna assembly, the second antenna assembly and the third antenna assembly is rotatably disposed on the main body, and the rest are fixed on the main body; the electronic device is a notebook computer; the first antenna assembly, the second antenna assembly and the third antenna assembly are 5G antenna assemblies; wherein the main body comprises a main frame and a display, the display is pivotally disposed on the main frame and can rotate relative to the main frame about a rotation axis, the first antenna assembly, the second antenna assembly and the third antenna assembly are disposed on the main frame; wherein the main frame has a first side edge and a second side edge, the first side edge is located on a side of the main frame away from the rotation axis, and the second side edge is located between the first side edge and the rotation axis, and at least two of the first antenna assembly, the second antenna assembly and the third antenna assembly are respectively located on the first side edge and the second side edge.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein: the two of the first antenna assembly, the second antenna assembly and the third antenna assembly are located at different distances from the rotation axis.

3. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein: the first antenna assembly and the second antenna assembly are located on the first side edge, and the third antenna assembly is located on the second side edge.

4. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein: the third antenna assembly is rotatable relative to the main body.

5. The electronic device of claim 4, further comprising a pivot assembly, the pivot assembly comprises an assembly member, a rotating member, a pivot member and an antenna mounting plate, the assembly member is fixed on the main body, the rotating member is pivotally disposed on the assembly member through the pivot member, the rotating member is rotatable relative to the assembly member along a rotation axis, the antenna mounting plate is disposed on the rotating member, and the third antenna assembly is mounted on the antenna mounting plate. Comprising: an assembly member; 6. A pivoting assembly for mounting an antenna assembly, characterized in that, a rotating member pivotally disposed on the assembly member, the rotating member being rotatable relative to the assembly member along a rotation axis; and an antenna mounting plate disposed on the rotating member and rotatable with the rotating member, the antenna mounting plate has a mounting surface opposite to the rotating member, the mounting surface being used for mounting the antenna assembly; wherein the rotation axis is parallel to the normal line of the mounting surface of the antenna mounting plate.

7. The pivot assembly of claim 6, further comprising a pivot member, the assembly member has at least one first pivot hole, the rotating member has a second pivot hole, and the pivot member passes through the second pivot hole of the rotating member and the at least one first pivot hole.

8. The pivot assembly of claim 7, wherein: the at least one first pivot hole has a plurality of first pivot holes, the first pivot holes are located at different distances from one side of the assembly member, and the rotating member can be selectively pivoted relative to the assembly member along different rotation axes by being pivoted with the different first pivot holes.

9. The pivot assembly of claim 7, further comprising a fixing member, the rotating member is fixed to the assembly member through the fixing member. ​ ​ ​ ​ 10. The pivot assembly of claim 6, wherein: wherein the antenna mounting plate has a power connector for electrically connecting the antenna assembly.

11. The pivot assembly of claim 6, wherein: further comprising a heat dissipating member, the assembly and the rotating member being made of heat conductive material, the heat dissipating member being stacked on the rotating member and disposed between the antenna assembly and the rotating member.

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