Notebook computer

Abstract

This invention discloses a notebook computer, including a device body, a flip cover, and a media unit. The device body includes a first body shell and a second body shell, the second body shell being pivotally connected to the first body shell. The flip cover is pivotally connected to the first body shell, and the flip cover is slidably connected to the second body shell. When the flip cover is rotated relative to the device body from a folded state to an open state, the second body shell is pushed and rotated relative to the first body shell from a first shell orientation to a second shell orientation. The media unit is pivotally connected to the first body shell and slidably connected to the second body shell.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a notebook computer, and more particularly to a notebook computer with a media unit. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technology, the main body of a notebook computer includes a first casing (upper casing) and a second casing (lower casing), which are joined together and do not move relative to each other. The second casing (lower casing) has ventilation openings. As the computing demands of notebook computers increase, so do the requirements for heat dissipation, and the existing ventilation opening design can no longer meet these needs. Furthermore, the speaker of a notebook computer should not be placed in the way of the display screen on the flip cover, but placing it on the main body of the device would result in the speaker not being able to face the user, thus creating a design challenge. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention provides a notebook computer to address the problems of the prior art, comprising a device body, a flip cover, and a media unit. The device body includes a first body shell and a second body shell, the second body shell being pivotally connected to the first body shell. The flip cover is pivotally connected to the first body shell and slidably connected to the second body shell. When the flip cover is rotated relative to the device body from a folded state to an open state, the second body shell is pushed and rotated relative to the first body shell from a first shell orientation to a second shell orientation. The media unit is pivotally connected to the first body shell and slidably connected to the second body shell. When the second body shell is rotated relative to the first body shell from the first shell orientation to the second shell orientation, the media unit rotates from a first unit orientation to a second unit orientation.

[0004] In one embodiment, the cover includes a pivot and a cam. The cover is pivotally connected to the first body shell via the pivot. The cam is fitted onto the pivot and rotates with the pivot. The cam is connected to the second body shell.

[0005] In one embodiment, the second body shell includes a shell guide groove, and the cam includes a cam post that inserts into and moves along the shell guide groove.

[0006] In one embodiment, the media unit includes a unit body and a unit link, the unit link being fixed to the unit body and slidably connected to the second body shell.

[0007] In one embodiment, the unit link includes a link guide groove, and the second body shell includes a shell protrusion that is inserted into and slides along the link guide groove.

[0008] In one embodiment, the second body shell includes an inner wall, a shell guide groove is formed on a first wall side of the inner wall, and a shell protrusion is formed on a second wall side of the inner wall, the first wall side being opposite to the second wall side.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first body shell includes a pivot seat, through which the pivot passes and rotates relative to the pivot seat. The pivot includes a pivot stop, and the pivot seat includes a pivot stop. When the cover is rotated to a limit state relative to the device body, the pivot stop abuts against the pivot stop.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first body shell includes a first body shell pivot portion, the second body shell includes a second body shell pivot portion, the first body shell pivot portion is pivotally connected to the second body shell pivot portion, the flip cover is pivotally connected to a first body side of the device body, the first body shell pivot portion and the second body shell pivot portion are located on a second body side of the device body, the first body side and the second body side are opposite.

[0011] In one embodiment, when the second body shell is located in the first housing position relative to the first body shell, there is a first distance between the pivot and the bottom of the second body shell; when the second body shell is located in the second housing position relative to the first body shell, there is a second distance between the pivot and the bottom of the second body shell, and the second distance is greater than the first distance.

[0012] In one embodiment, the media unit is a speaker unit. When the media unit is in the first unit position, there is a first angle between the unit body and the first body shell. When the media unit is in the second unit position, there is a second angle between the unit body and the first body shell. The second angle is greater than the first angle.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present invention, when the flip cover is rotated from a folded state to an open state relative to the device body, the second body shell is pushed and rotated relative to the first body shell from a first shell orientation to a second shell orientation. This increases the gap between the first and second body shells, thereby increasing the fan's airflow and meeting heat dissipation requirements. Furthermore, when the second body shell is rotated relative to the first body shell from a first shell orientation to a second shell orientation, the media unit (e.g., a speaker) is rotated from a first unit orientation to a second unit orientation to automatically face the user, thus providing a good auditory experience. In this embodiment of the present invention, the media unit (e.g., a speaker) is located on the device body and automatically faces the user, without encroaching on the display space on the flip cover, while still providing a good auditory experience. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1AThis is a schematic diagram of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the flip cover is in a stacked state relative to the device body;

[0015] Figure 1B This is a schematic diagram of the device body according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cover is in a stacked state relative to the device body;

[0016] Figure 2A This is a schematic diagram of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cover is in an open state relative to the device body;

[0017] Figure 2B This is a schematic diagram of the device body according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cover is in an open state relative to the device body;

[0018] Figure 3A This is a schematic diagram of a cam according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cover is in a stacked state relative to the device body;

[0019] Figure 3B This is a schematic diagram of a cam according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cover is in an open state relative to the device body;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the pivot connection between the first body shell and the second body shell according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Symbol Explanation

[0022] E-Notebook Computer

[0023] 1~Device body

[0024] 101~First Body Side

[0025] 102~Second Body Side

[0026] 11 ~ First Body Shell

[0027] 111 ~ Pivot

[0028] 111a ~ Pivot Seat Stop

[0029] 119~First Body Shell Pivot

[0030] 12 ~ Second Body Shell

[0031] 121 ~ Shell Guide Groove

[0032] 122 ~ Shell protrusion

[0033] 123 ~ Inner Wall

[0034] 123a~First wall side

[0035] 123b ~ Second wall side

[0036] 129~Second Body Shell Pivot Section

[0037] 2 ~ Lid Lift

[0038] 21 ~ Shaft

[0039] 211~Spindle stop

[0040] 22 ~ Cam

[0041] 221 ~ Cam column

[0042] 3. Media Unit

[0043] 31 ~ Unit Body

[0044] 32 ~ Unit Link

[0045] 321 - Connecting rod guide groove

[0046] d1 ~ First distance

[0047] d2 ~ Second distance

[0048] θ ~ included angle Detailed Implementation

[0049] Figure 1A This is a notebook computer that displays an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the flip cover is in a stacked state relative to the device body. Figure 1B This is the device body displaying an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cover is in a stacked state relative to the device body. Figure 2A This is a notebook computer that displays an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cover is in an open state relative to the device body. Figure 2B This refers to the device body displaying an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the flip cover is in an open state relative to the device body. See accompanying reference. Figure 1A , Figure 1B , Figure 2A as well as Figure 2B The present invention provides a notebook computer E to address the problems of the prior art, comprising a device body 1, a flip cover 2, and a media unit 3. The device body 1 includes a first body shell 11 and a second body shell 12, the second body shell 12 being pivotally connected to the first body shell 11. The flip cover 2 is pivotally connected to the first body shell 11, wherein the flip cover 2 is slidably connected to the second body shell 12. When the flip cover 2 is in a folded state relative to the device body 1... Figure 1A , Figure 1B It was rotated to an open state. Figure 2A , Figure 2B When the second body shell 12 is pushed relative to the first body shell 11 from a first shell orientation ( Figure 1A , Figure 1BIt was rotated to a second housing orientation. Figure 2A , Figure 2B The media unit 3 is pivotally connected to the first body shell 11 and slidably connected to the second body shell 12. When the second body shell 12 is positioned relative to the first body shell 11 from the first shell orientation ( Figure 1A , Figure 1B ) was rotated to the second housing orientation ( Figure 2A , Figure 2B When the media unit 3 is rotated from a first unit position (not shown) to a second unit position, the media unit 3 is rotated from a first unit position (not shown). Figure 2A , Figure 2B ).

[0050] In one embodiment, the media unit 3 may be a speaker. The above disclosure does not limit the invention.

[0051] Figure 3A This is a cam that displays an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cover is in a stacked state relative to the device body. Figure 3B This is a cam illustrating an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cover is in an open state relative to the device body. For clarity, in... Figure 3A , Figure 3B The text omits some of the structure of the first body shell. (See reference for collage.) Figure 3A as well as Figure 3B In one embodiment, the cover 2 includes a pivot 21 and a cam 22. The cover 2 is pivotally connected to the first body shell 11 via the pivot 21. The cam sleeve 22 is disposed on the pivot 21 and rotates with the pivot 21. The cam 22 is connected to the second body shell 12.

[0052] Matching reference Figure 3A as well as Figure 3B In one embodiment, the second body shell 12 includes a shell guide groove 121, and the cam 22 includes a cam post 221, which is inserted into the shell guide groove 121 and moves along the shell guide groove 121.

[0053] Matching reference Figure 3A as well as Figure 3B In one embodiment, the media unit 3 includes a unit body 31 and a unit link 32, the unit link 32 being fixed to the unit body 31 and slidably connected to the second body shell 12.

[0054] Matching reference Figure 3A as well as Figure 3B In one embodiment, the unit link 32 includes a link guide groove 321, and the second body shell 12 includes a shell protrusion 122, which is inserted into the link guide groove 321 and slides along the link guide groove 321.

[0055] Matching reference Figure 3A as well as Figure 3B In one embodiment, the second body shell 12 includes an inner wall 123, a shell guide groove 121 is formed on a first wall side 123a of the inner wall 123, and a shell protrusion 122 is formed on a second wall side 123b of the inner wall 123, the first wall side 123a being opposite to the second wall side 123b.

[0056] Matching reference Figure 3A as well as Figure 3B In one embodiment, the first body shell 11 includes a pivot seat 111, through which the pivot 21 passes and rotates relative to the pivot seat 111. The pivot 21 includes a pivot stop 211, and the pivot seat 111 includes a pivot stop 111a. When the cover is rotated to a limit state relative to the device body, the pivot stop 211 abuts against the pivot stop 111a.

[0057] Figure 4 This illustrates the pivotal connection between the first body shell and the second body shell according to an embodiment of the present invention. (See accompanying reference.) Figure 1A , Figure 2A as well as Figure 4 In one embodiment, the first body shell 11 includes a first body shell pivot portion 119, and the second body shell 12 includes a second body shell pivot portion 129. The first body shell pivot portion 119 is pivotally connected to the second body shell pivot portion 129. The cover 2 is pivotally connected to a first body side 101 of the device body 1. The first body shell pivot portion 119 and the second body shell pivot portion 129 are located on a second body side 102 of the device body 1. The first body side 101 is opposite to the second body side 102.

[0058] Matching reference Figure 1B as well as Figure 2B In one embodiment, when the second body shell 12 is located relative to the first body shell 11 in the orientation of the first shell ( Figure 1B The pivot 21 and the bottom of the second body shell 12 have a first distance d1. When the second body shell 12 is in the second shell orientation relative to the first body shell 11 ( Figure 2B The pivot 21 and the bottom of the second body shell 12 have a second distance d2, which is greater than the first distance d1.

[0059] Then, refer to Figure 2B , Figure 3A as well as Figure 3B In one embodiment, the media unit 3 is a speaker unit, and the media unit 3 is pivotally connected to the first body shell via a unit pivot portion 311. When the media unit 3 is in the first unit orientation ( Figure 3AThe media unit 3 has a first included angle (0 degrees) with the first body shell 11. When the media unit 3 is in the second unit orientation ( Figure 2B , Figure 3B The media unit 3 has a second included angle θ between its unit body and the first body shell 11, and the second included angle is greater than the first included angle.

[0060] Matching reference Figure 3A , Figure 3B as well as Figure 4 In an embodiment of the present invention, when the cover is rotated from a folded state to an open state relative to the device body, the cam 22 rotates with the rotating shaft 21, causing the cam post 221 to slide along the housing guide groove 121, thereby pushing the second body shell 12 to rotate relative to the first body shell 11 from the first housing position to the second housing position (the first body shell 11 and the second body shell 12 are pivotally connected through the first body shell pivot portion 119 and the second body shell pivot portion 129). During the process of the second body shell 12 rotating relative to the first body shell 11 from the first housing position to the second housing position, the housing protrusion 122 of the second body shell 12 slides along the connecting rod guide groove 321, pushing the media unit 3 relative to the first body shell 11 to rotate from the first unit position to the second unit position (the media unit 3 is pivotally connected to the first body shell through the unit pivot portion 311). Therefore, during the process of rotating the cover, the second body shell 12 automatically rotates relative to the first body shell 11, and the media unit 3 also automatically rotates relative to the first body shell 11.

[0061] In an embodiment of the present invention, when the flip cover is rotated from a folded state to an open state relative to the device body, the second body shell is pushed and rotated relative to the first body shell from a first shell orientation to a second shell orientation. This increases the gap between the first and second body shells, thereby increasing the fan's airflow and meeting heat dissipation requirements. Furthermore, when the second body shell is rotated relative to the first body shell from a first shell orientation to a second shell orientation, the media unit (e.g., a speaker) is rotated from a first unit orientation to a second unit orientation to automatically face the user, thus providing a good auditory experience. In this embodiment of the present invention, the media unit (e.g., a speaker) is located on the device body and automatically faces the user, without encroaching on the display space on the flip cover, while still providing a good auditory experience.

[0062] Although the present invention has been disclosed in conjunction with the above specific preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A notebook computer, comprising: The device body includes a first body shell and a second body shell, wherein the second body shell is pivotally connected to the first body shell; The cover is pivotally connected to the first body shell, wherein the cover is slidably connected to the second body shell. When the cover is rotated from the stacked state to the open state relative to the device body, the second body shell is pushed and rotated from the first shell position to the second shell position relative to the first body shell. The media unit is pivotally connected to the first body shell and slidably connected to the second body shell. When the second body shell is rotated relative to the first body shell from the first shell position to the second shell position, the media unit is rotated from the first unit position to the second unit position. The media unit includes a unit body and a unit link, which is fixed to the unit body and slidably connected to the second body shell.

2. The notebook computer as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The cover includes a pivot and a cam. The cover is pivotally connected to the first body shell via the pivot. The cam is fitted onto the pivot and rotates with the pivot. The cam is connected to the second body shell.

3. The notebook computer as described in claim 2, wherein, The second body shell includes a housing guide groove, and the cam includes a cam post that inserts into and moves along the housing guide groove.

4. The notebook computer as claimed in claim 3, wherein, The unit link includes a link guide groove, and the second body shell includes a shell protrusion that is inserted into the link guide groove and slides along the link guide groove.

5. The notebook computer as claimed in claim 4, wherein, The second body shell includes an inner wall, a shell guide groove formed on a first wall side of the inner wall, and a shell protrusion formed on a second wall side of the inner wall, the first wall side being opposite to the second wall side.

6. The notebook computer as claimed in claim 4, wherein, The first body shell includes a pivot seat, through which the pivot passes and rotates relative to the pivot seat. The pivot includes a pivot stop, and the pivot seat includes a pivot seat stop. When the cover is rotated to its limit relative to the device body, the pivot stop abuts against the pivot seat stop.

7. The notebook computer as claimed in claim 4, wherein, The first body shell includes a first body shell pivot portion, the second body shell includes a second body shell pivot portion, the first body shell pivot portion is pivotally connected to the second body shell pivot portion, the flip cover is pivotally connected to the first body side of the device body, the first body shell pivot portion and the second body shell pivot portion are located on the second body side of the device body, the first body side is opposite to the second body side.

8. The notebook computer as claimed in claim 4, wherein, When the second body shell is positioned relative to the first body shell in the first shell orientation, there is a first distance between the pivot and the bottom of the second body shell. When the second body shell is positioned relative to the first body shell in the second shell orientation, there is a second distance between the pivot and the bottom of the second body shell. The second distance is greater than the first distance.

9. The notebook computer of claim 8, wherein, The media unit is a speaker unit. When the media unit is in the first unit position, there is a first angle between the unit body and the first body shell. When the media unit is in the second unit position, there is a second angle between the unit body and the first body shell. The second angle is greater than the first angle.

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