Electrostatically releasable electronic device

Abstract

This invention proposes an electronic device capable of releasing static electricity. The electronic device includes a housing, an antenna mounting area, and a static electricity guiding structure. The antenna mounting area is disposed inside the housing. The static electricity guiding structure includes a first conductive region, a second conductive region, a non-conductive region, and a discharge unit. The first conductive region is disposed on the inner surface of the housing, and the antenna mounting area is disposed within the first conductive region. The second conductive region is disposed on the inner surface of the housing. The non-conductive region serves to separate the first conductive region and the second conductive region. The discharge unit is located on the first conductive region and has a tip extending towards the second conductive region, such that the distance between the tip and the second conductive region is less than or equal to the width of the non-conductive region, but the tip does not contact the second conductive region, thereby releasing static electricity from the first conductive region.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to an electronic device capable of effectively releasing static electricity. Background Technology

[0002] Modern electronic devices, such as laptops, often use high-speed signal modules like USB 3.1, which can negatively impact the antenna module's transmission capabilities, leading to reduced throughput. Current technologies typically utilize conductive or absorbing materials to shield against RFI noise sources like USB 3.1, preventing noise interference with the antenna module. In laptops with plastic casings and sputtering processes, grooves are often cut into the sputtered casing to isolate noise sources like USB 3.1 from affecting the antenna module. However, these existing structures can prevent static electricity from dissipating when the antenna area is subjected to electrostatic discharge, causing problems for the laptop.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to invent a new electronic device that can release static electricity to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide an electronic device that can effectively release static electricity.

[0005] The electrostatic discharge electronic device of the present invention includes a housing, an antenna mounting area, and an electrostatic discharge guiding structure. The antenna mounting area is disposed inside the housing. The electrostatic discharge guiding structure includes a first conductive region, a second conductive region, a non-conductive region, and a discharge unit. The first conductive region is disposed on the inner surface of the housing, and the antenna mounting area is disposed within the first conductive region. The second conductive region is disposed on the inner surface of the housing. The non-conductive region separates the first conductive region and the second conductive region. The discharge unit is located in the first conductive region and has a tip extending toward the second conductive region, such that the distance between the tip and the second conductive region is less than or equal to the width of the non-conductive region, but the tip does not contact the second conductive region, thereby releasing static electricity from the first conductive region.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first conductive region and the second conductive region are metal layers sputtered on the housing, and the non-conductive region is the region on the housing where no metal layer is sputtered.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the discharge unit is a planar metal layer.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the housing is formed with a three-dimensional structure at the location of the first conductive region, and the tip of the discharge unit covers the three-dimensional structure.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the housing further includes a third conductive region, which is disposed above the discharge unit but does not contact the discharge unit, and the distance between the tip and the third conductive region is less than the distance from the three-dimensional structure to the third conductive region.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the three-dimensional structure includes a plurality of honeycomb-shaped protrusions.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the invention, the angle of the tip is between 15 and 45 degrees.

[0012] The beneficial effect of this invention lies in that it provides an electronic device capable of releasing static electricity. The electronic device includes a housing, an antenna mounting area, and a static electricity guiding structure. The antenna mounting area is disposed inside the housing. The static electricity guiding structure includes a first conductive region, a second conductive region, a non-conductive region, and a discharge unit. The first conductive region is disposed on the inner surface of the housing, and the antenna mounting area is disposed within the first conductive region. The second conductive region is disposed on the inner surface of the housing. The non-conductive region serves to separate the first conductive region and the second conductive region. The electronic device of this invention can effectively release static electricity from the first conductive region without signal interference. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the electrostatic discharge electronic device of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the first embodiment of the electrostatic guiding structure of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3A This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a second embodiment of the electrostatic guiding structure of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3B This is a side view of a second embodiment of the electrostatic guiding structure of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a third embodiment of the electrostatic guiding structure of the present invention.

[0018] The attached figures are labeled as follows: Detailed Implementation

[0019] To better understand the technical content of this invention, preferred embodiments are described below.

[0020] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the electrostatic discharge electronic device of the present invention.

[0021] In the first embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device 1 can be a product such as a laptop computer, but the present invention is not limited to this product. The electronic device 1 is for use by a user. The electronic device 1 includes an upper housing 2a and a lower housing 2b, and an inner layer 2c may also be included between the upper housing 2a and the lower housing 2b. The upper housing 2a and the lower housing 2b can both be made of plastic to reduce the weight of the electronic device 1, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The inner layer 2c is used to house electronic components, so it can be made of materials such as printed circuit boards, metal, or plastic, and can be adjusted according to the purpose or weight requirements, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0022] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the first embodiment of the electrostatic guiding structure of the present invention.

[0023] In a first embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device 1 may further include an antenna mounting area 3 and an electrostatic guiding structure 10a. The electrostatic guiding structure 10a includes a first conductive region 21, a second conductive region 22, a non-conductive region 30, and a discharge unit 40a. The first conductive region 21 is disposed on the inner surface of the lower housing 2b, and the antenna mounting area 3 is disposed on the first conductive region 21. Figure 1 For example, an antenna module (not shown) can be connected through the connection port 3a within the antenna setting area 3. This invention does not limit the antenna module's configuration, but the antenna setting area 3 will not exceed the range of the first conductive area 21. The second conductive area 22 is also located on the inner surface of the lower housing 2b, but a non-conductive area 30 exists between the first conductive area 21 and the second conductive area 22, allowing the non-conductive area 30 to separate the first conductive area 21 and the second conductive area 22, preventing them from contacting each other and thus conducting electricity. Both the first conductive area 21 and the second conductive area 22 can be planar metal layers deposited on the inner surface of the lower housing 2b using a sputtering method, while the non-conductive area 30 is the area on the lower housing 2b without a sputtered metal layer. However, the first conductive area 21 and the second conductive area 22 can also be attached to the lower housing 2b using a metal material attachment method; this invention is not limited to this. Other modules requiring high-speed, high-volume transmission, such as a USB 3.1 transmission module, can be located in the second conductive area 22, but this invention is not limited to such modules. Since the non-conductive region 30 separates the first conductive region 21 and the second conductive region 22, the circuit units on the first conductive region 21 and the second conductive region 22 will not interfere with each other.

[0024] The discharge unit 40a is located on the first conductive region 21. The discharge unit 40a is a planar metal layer, resembling a triangle in appearance, with a pointed tip 41a. This tip 41a extends towards the second conductive region 22, such that the distance between the tip 41a and the second conductive region 22 is less than or equal to the width of the non-conductive region 30. The closer the tip 41a is to the second conductive region 22, the better the static electricity discharge effect, but the tip 41a does not contact the second conductive region 22. The angle of the tip 41a is between 15 and 45 degrees. By using the discharge unit 40a located near the antenna mounting area 3, static electricity from the first conductive region 21 can be effectively discharged towards the second conductive region 22.

[0025] Please refer to the following as well. Figure 3A This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the electrostatic guiding structure of the present invention. Figure 3B This is a side view of a second embodiment of the electrostatic guiding structure of the present invention.

[0026] In the second embodiment of the present invention, the inner surface of the lower housing 2b can protrude at the position of the first conductive region 21 to form a three-dimensional structure. The appearance of the three-dimensional structure is similar to a triangular prism. The discharge unit 40b and its tip 41b can be covered on the three-dimensional structure by sputtering or attaching a metal sheet. The upper housing 2a and the lower housing 2b include a third conductive region 23, which is disposed above the discharge unit 40b but does not contact the discharge unit 40b, and the distance between the tip 41b and the third conductive region 23 is less than the distance from the three-dimensional structure to the third conductive region 23. The third conductive region 23 can be disposed below the inner layer 2c by sputtering or attaching a metal sheet. Therefore, the discharge unit 40b can effectively release static electricity toward the second conductive region 22 through the tip 41b, and can also release static electricity toward the third conductive region 23 through the height of the discharge unit 40b.

[0027] Finally, please refer to... Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a third embodiment of the electrostatic guiding structure of the present invention.

[0028] In the third embodiment of the present invention, the three-dimensional structure of the electrostatic guiding structure 10c is a continuous honeycomb-shaped protrusion structure, making the appearance of the discharge unit 40c resemble a honeycomb and presenting multiple tips 41c. This continuous three-dimensional structure not only allows the multiple tips 41c to release static electricity towards the second conductive region 22 and the third conductive region 23 respectively, but also increases the structural strength of the lower shell 2b, solving the problem of the lower shell 2b being too soft. However, the present invention does not limit the continuous three-dimensional structure to be only honeycomb-shaped; it can also be a continuously arranged triangular prism shape.

[0029] As can be seen from the above description, the electronic device 1 of the present invention can effectively release the static electricity of the first conductive region 21 without signal interference, which is significantly better than the design of the prior art.

[0030] It should be noted that this embodiment only illustrates a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and to avoid redundancy, not all possible variations and combinations are described in detail. However, those skilled in the art will understand that not all of the above modules or elements are necessarily necessary. Furthermore, other more detailed known modules or elements may be included for the implementation of the present invention. Modules or elements may be omitted or modified as needed, and there may be other modules or elements between any two modules. The above are merely embodiments and not limitations on the embodiments. Any actions that do not depart from the basic framework of the present invention should be considered within the scope of the claims and should be determined by the claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device capable of releasing static electricity, characterized by comprising: The application relates to a static electricity discharge structure of a mobile phone, comprising: a shell; an antenna setting area arranged in the interior of the shell; and a static electricity discharge structure, comprising: a first conductive area arranged on the inner surface of the shell, and the antenna setting area is arranged on the first conductive area; a second conductive area arranged on the inner surface of the shell; a non-conductive area spaced between the first conductive area and the second conductive area; and a discharge unit arranged on the first conductive area and having a tip, the tip extends towards the second conductive area, the distance between the tip and the second conductive area is less than or equal to the width of the non-conductive area, and the tip structure does not contact the second conductive area, so as to release the static electricity of the first conductive area; wherein the shell is shaped as a three-dimensional structure at the position of the first conductive area, the tip of the discharge unit covers the three-dimensional structure; the shell further comprises a third conductive area arranged above the discharge unit but not contacting the discharge unit, the distance between the tip and the third conductive area is less than the distance between the three-dimensional structure and the third conductive area. The first conductive area and the second conductive area are metal layers sputtered on the shell, and the non-conductive area is the area on the shell without the sputtered metal layer.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the conductive material is a conductive adhesive. The discharge unit is a planar metal layer.

3. The electrostatically releasable electronic device of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The three-dimensional structure comprises a plurality of honeycomb-shaped protruding structures.

4. The electrostatically releasable electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The angle of the tip is between 15 and 45 degrees.

5. The electrostatically releasable electronic device of claim 1 or 2, wherein, ​

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