Laptop computer

Abstract

A notebook computer includes a body and a display unit. When the display unit is opened relative to the body, a user can insert a wireless transmission device into a connector inside the body. When the user closes the display unit relative to the body, the wireless transmission device is automatically retracted into the body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a notebook computer. More specifically, this invention relates to a foldable notebook computer. Background Technology

[0002] When using a laptop, users often use a wireless mouse or keyboard to input commands or control the cursor on the screen. However, since the Bluetooth transceivers used with wireless mice or keyboards usually have to be plugged into the side of the laptop, they often protrude, increasing the laptop's visual obtrusiveness. Furthermore, when the user turns off the laptop and puts it in a backpack, the protruding Bluetooth transceiver is also prone to bumping into the bottom of the backpack and causing damage.

[0003] Therefore, designing a notebook computer that can avoid damage to the Bluetooth transceiver and is easy to store has become an important challenge for researchers in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the aforementioned problems with conventional technology, one embodiment of the present invention provides a notebook computer, including a body, a display unit, a slider, a first magnet, a second magnet, a movable member, and a connector. The body has an upper cover and a lower cover, wherein the upper cover forms a hollow structure. The display unit is pivotally connected to the body, and the slider is movably housed within the hollow structure. The first magnet is fixed to the slider, and the second magnet is disposed on the display unit. The movable member is slidably disposed on the lower cover, and the connector is disposed on the movable member for electrically connecting a wireless transmission device. When the display unit is closed relative to the body from an open state, a magnetic repulsive force is generated between the first magnet and the second magnet, forcing the first magnet and the slider to slide from a first height within the hollow structure and descend to a second height. The slider also pushes the movable member from an initial position of the lower cover to a limit position, and retracts the wireless transmission device into the body.

[0005] In one embodiment, the aforementioned notebook computer further includes a first elastic element abutting between the aforementioned lower cover and the aforementioned slider.

[0006] In one embodiment, the aforementioned first elastic element applies a first elastic force to the aforementioned slider to limit the aforementioned slider and the aforementioned first magnet to the aforementioned first height within the hollow structure.

[0007] In one embodiment, the aforementioned notebook computer further includes a second elastic element, and the aforementioned lower cover has a protrusion formed thereon, wherein the aforementioned second elastic element abuts between the aforementioned movable member and the aforementioned protrusion.

[0008] In one embodiment, the aforementioned second elastic element applies a second elastic force to the aforementioned movable member to restrict the aforementioned movable member to the aforementioned initial position.

[0009] In one embodiment, the aforementioned slider has a first inclined surface, and the aforementioned movable member has a second inclined surface, wherein the aforementioned second inclined surface slidably contacts the aforementioned first inclined surface.

[0010] In one embodiment, the aforementioned movable member has a hollow receiving portion and a guide portion connected to the aforementioned receiving portion, the aforementioned connector is disposed in the aforementioned receiving portion, and the aforementioned second inclined surface is formed on the aforementioned guide portion.

[0011] In one embodiment, when the aforementioned movable member is pushed from the aforementioned initial position to the aforementioned limit position by the aforementioned slider, the aforementioned slider is located between the aforementioned receiving portion and the aforementioned guiding portion.

[0012] In one embodiment, the aforementioned movable member further has a protrusion protruding from the aforementioned receiving portion, and the aforementioned slider has a stop portion, wherein when the aforementioned display unit is opened relative to the aforementioned body to present the aforementioned open state, the aforementioned protrusion contacts the aforementioned stop portion to restrict the aforementioned movable member at the aforementioned initial position.

[0013] In one embodiment, the hollow structure forms a guide groove, the stop portion is located in the guide groove, and when the movable member moves to the extreme position, the protrusion disengages from the stop portion and passes through the guide groove. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a notebook computer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 express Figure 1 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the wireless transmission device 30 inserted into the side of the main body 10 of the notebook computer 100.

[0016] Figure 3 express Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the display unit 20 when it is closed relative to the main body 10.

[0017] Figure 4 express Figure 3 A partially enlarged schematic diagram showing the wireless transmission device 30 retracted inside the main body 10.

[0018] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the notebook computer 100 after the wireless transmission device 30, the lower cover 12 of the main body 10, and their internal components have been removed.

[0019] Figure 6 express Figure 5A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the slider S, the first magnet M, and the hollow structure G formed inside the upper cover 11.

[0020] Figure 7 express Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing the slider S and the first magnet M integrated inside the hollow structure G.

[0021] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the wireless transmission device 30, connector U, circuit board C, circuit element B, movable part 13, and lower cover 12 of the main body 10 after assembly.

[0022] Figure 9 express Figure 8 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the wireless transmission device 30, connector U, circuit board C, circuit element B, movable part 13, and lower cover 12.

[0023] Figure 10 Indicates along Figure 2 Enlarged partial sectional view of line segment A1-A2 in the middle.

[0024] Figure 11 Indicates along Figure 4 Enlarged section view of line segment A3-A4 in the middle.

[0025] in:

[0026] 100: Notebook computer;

[0027] 10: Ontology;

[0028] 20: Display unit;

[0029] 11: Top cover;

[0030] 12: Bottom cover;

[0031] 121: Bump;

[0032] 13: Active items;

[0033] 131: Reception section;

[0034] 132: Guiding unit;

[0035] 1321: Second slope;

[0036] 133: Convex column;

[0037] 30: Wireless transmission device;

[0038] B: Circuit components;

[0039] C: Circuit board;

[0040] G: Hollow structure;

[0041] G1: Guide channel;

[0042] G2: Opening;

[0043] H: Opening;

[0044] M: First magnet;

[0045] m: Second magnet;

[0046] R1: First elastic element;

[0047] R2: Second elastic element;

[0048] S: Slider;

[0049] S1: Stopping part;

[0050] S2: Limiting part;

[0051] S3: First inclined plane;

[0052] U: Connector. Detailed Implementation

[0053] The following describes an embodiment of the present invention in a notebook computer. However, it will be readily apparent that the embodiments of the present invention provide many suitable inventive concepts and can be implemented in a wide range of specific contexts. The specific embodiments disclosed are merely illustrative of the use of the invention in a particular manner and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0054] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. It is understood that these terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the relevant art and the context of this disclosure, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal manner, unless specifically defined herein.

[0055] The foregoing descriptions and other technical contents, features, and effects of this invention will be clearly presented in the following detailed description of one of the preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as up, down, left, right, front, or back, are merely for reference to the directions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used in the embodiments are for illustrative purposes and not for limiting the invention.

[0056] Please refer to the following first: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 ,in Figure 1 A perspective view of a notebook computer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 express Figure 1 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the wireless transmission device 30 inserted into the side of the main body 10 of the notebook computer 100. Figure 3 express Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the display unit 20 when it is closed relative to the main body 10. Figure 4 express Figure 3 A partially enlarged schematic diagram showing the wireless transmission device 30 retracted inside the main body 10.

[0057] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a notebook computer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention mainly includes a body 10 and a display unit 20 that are rotatable relative to each other, wherein the aforementioned body 10 and display unit 20 are connected to each other by a pivot, and the display unit 20 can be opened relative to the body 10. Figure 1 ) or closed ( Figure 3 ).

[0058] In this embodiment, the aforementioned display unit 20 may include an LCD, OLED, or touch screen, and the aforementioned body 10 includes an upper cover 11 and a lower cover 12. A keyboard (e.g., a QWERTY keyboard) and / or a touch pad may be provided on the surface of the upper cover 11 to facilitate the user's operation of the notebook computer 100.

[0059] It should be understood that the aforementioned keyboard and / or touchpad serve as a user input interface. When a user wants to operate the laptop 100, they can first open the display unit 20 relative to the main body 10, and then use the keyboard and / or touchpad to input commands or control the cursor on the display screen.

[0060] It should be noted that the notebook computer 100 in this embodiment is also equipped with a wireless transmission device 30, which can be a Bluetooth transceiver (Bluetooth Dongle Adapter) used in conjunction with peripheral devices such as a wireless mouse or wireless keyboard. In actual use, the wireless transmission device 30 can be plugged into one of the USB connectors on the side of the main body 10. At this time, the wireless transmission device 30 can transmit data with the wireless mouse or wireless keyboard, thereby enabling the user to conveniently input commands or control the cursor on the display screen through the aforementioned wireless mouse / wireless keyboard.

[0061] from Figure 1 and Figure 2As can be seen, when the display unit 20 is opened relative to the main body 10, the user can insert the wireless transmission device 30 into the USB connector on the side of the main body 10; conversely, when the user finishes using the device and closes the display unit 20 relative to the main body 10 (e.g., ...), the wireless transmission device 30 can be inserted into the USB connector on the side of the main body 10. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the wireless transmission device 30 will automatically retract into the body 10 to avoid the wireless transmission device 30 from colliding with other objects due to protruding from the outside of the body 10, thus facilitating the storage of the notebook computer 100 and maintaining the overall aesthetics of the notebook computer 100.

[0062] Please refer to the following as well. Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 ,in Figure 5 This is an exploded view of a notebook computer 100 after the wireless transmission device 30, the lower cover 12 of the main body 10, and their internal components have been removed. Figure 6 express Figure 5 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the slider S, the first magnet M, and the hollow structure G formed inside the upper cover 11. Figure 7 express Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing the slider S and the first magnet M integrated inside the hollow structure G.

[0063] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, a hollow structure G is formed inside the top cover 11 of the main body 10 of the notebook computer 100, and an opening H is formed on the side of the top cover 11. The position of the opening H corresponds to one of the connectors (e.g., USB connector) inside the main body 10. The hollow structure G forms a guide groove G1 and two elongated openings G2.

[0064] It should be noted that a slider S and a first magnet M are fixed to each other and housed within the aforementioned hollow structure G. A protruding stop portion S1 and two limiting portions S2 are formed on the slider S. The stop portion S1 and the limiting portions S2 are slidably housed within the guide groove G1 and the opening G2 of the hollow structure G, respectively. Figure 7 In this way, the slider S and the first magnet M can slide vertically (Z-axis direction) inside the hollow structure G. Furthermore, from... Figure 6 and Figure 7 As can be seen, a first inclined plane S3 is formed on the slider S.

[0065] Please refer to the following as well. Figure 8 and Figure 9 ,in Figure 8This diagram shows the wireless transmission device 30, connector U, circuit board C, circuit element B, movable part 13, and lower cover 12 of the main body 10 assembled together. Figure 9 express Figure 8 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the wireless transmission device 30, connector U, circuit board C, circuit element B, movable part 13, and lower cover 12.

[0066] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, a movable member 13 is provided inside the lower cover 12 of the main body 10 of the notebook computer 100, wherein the movable member 13 can be displaced relative to the lower cover 12 in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction). In this embodiment, the movable member 13 includes a hollow receiving portion 131, a guiding portion 132, and a protrusion 133. The receiving portion 131 is used to receive a circuit board C and a connector U (e.g., a USB connector). The wireless transmission device 30 can be inserted into the connector U and electrically connected to a processor (not shown) inside the main body 10 through the circuit board C and a circuit element B (e.g., a flexible circuit board).

[0067] On the other hand, from Figure 9 As can be seen, the guide portion 132 of the movable member 13 is connected to the aforementioned receiving portion 131, and the aforementioned protrusion 133 protrudes from one side of the receiving portion 131. It should be understood that a second inclined surface 1321 is formed on the aforementioned guide portion 132, which slidably contacts the first inclined surface S3 on the slider S. The aforementioned protrusion 133 extends in the -X axis direction. A first elastic element R1 (e.g., a compression spring) is disposed on the inner surface of the lower cover 12 and extends in the vertical direction (Z axis direction) to connect the aforementioned slider S. Another second elastic element R2 (e.g., a compression spring) extends in the horizontal direction (X axis direction) and abuts against the side wall of the receiving portion 131 and the protrusion 121 of the lower cover 12.

[0068] Please refer to the following: Figure 10 ,in Figure 10 Indicates along Figure 2 Enlarged partial sectional view of line segment A1-A2 in the middle.

[0069] like Figure 10 As shown, when a user wants to use a wireless mouse or wireless keyboard, the display unit 20 can be opened relative to the main body 10, and then the wireless transmission device 30 (e.g., a Bluetooth transceiver) can be inserted into the connector U through the opening H of the top cover 11. At this time, the wireless transmission device 30 can transmit data wirelessly with the wireless mouse or wireless keyboard, so that the user can input commands to the notebook computer 100 or control the cursor on the display screen through the wireless mouse / wireless keyboard.

[0070] from Figure 10 As can be seen, the aforementioned first elastic element R1 abuts between the lower cover 12 and the slider S, and it can exert a first elastic force on the slider S in the direction of the upper cover 11 (Z-axis direction) to limit the slider S and the first magnet M to a first height within the hollow structure G; on the other hand, the second elastic element R2, which abuts between the side wall of the receiving part 131 and the protrusion 121 of the lower cover 12, can exert a second elastic force on the receiving part 131 in the X-axis direction to limit the movable member 13 to be in an initial position relative to the lower cover 12.

[0071] At Figure 10 In the state shown, when the user inserts the wireless transmission device 30 into the connector U through the opening H, the protrusion 133 protruding from the left side of the receiving part 131 will abut against the stop part S1 on the slider S, thereby restricting the movable part 13 to the aforementioned initial position.

[0072] Please see again Figure 11 ,in Figure 11 Indicates along Figure 4 Enlarged section view of line segment A3-A4 in the middle.

[0073] like Figure 11 As shown, a second magnet m is provided inside the display unit 20 in this embodiment. It should be understood that when the user does not need to use the laptop 100, the display unit 20 can be closed relative to the body 10. At this time, a magnetic repulsive force will be generated between the first magnet M and the second magnet m, so as to force the first magnet M and the slider S to slide together relative to the hollow structure G in the -Z axis direction and descend to a second height.

[0074] The first magnet M and the slider S are at the first height ( Figure 10 ) Descending to the second altitude ( Figure 11 During the process, the stop part S1 and the limiting part S2 on the slider S will slide downwards under the guidance of the guide groove G1 and the opening G2 of the hollow structure G2, respectively. The first inclined surface S3 of the slider S will slide along the second inclined surface 1321 of the guide part 132, thereby pushing the movable part 13 towards the -X axis direction to an extreme position (e.g., Figure 11 (As indicated by the middle arrow), thereby enabling the wireless transmission device 30 to automatically retract into the body 10 in the -X axis direction.

[0075] It should be noted that when the movable part 13 moves to the aforementioned extreme position in the -X axis direction ( Figure 11 The protruding post 133 protruding from the left side of the receiving part 131 will disengage from the stop part S1 on the slider S and pass through the guide groove G1 of the hollow structure G to avoid interference between different components. At this time, the position of the slider S is between the receiving part 131 and the guide part 132 of the movable part 13.

[0076] As mentioned above, when the display unit 20 is closed relative to the body 10 (e.g. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, since the wireless transmission device 30 automatically retracts into the body 10, it can prevent the wireless transmission device 30 from protruding from the outside of the body 10 and colliding with other objects, thus helping to store the notebook computer 100 and maintaining the overall aesthetics of the notebook computer 100.

[0077] While the embodiments and advantages of the present invention have been disclosed above, it should be understood that any person skilled in the art can make modifications, substitutions, and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Furthermore, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the processes, machines, manufacturing methods, material compositions, apparatuses, methods, and steps described in the specific embodiments of the specification. Any process, machine, manufacturing method, material composition, apparatus, method, and step that is currently or will be developed in the future can be understood from the disclosure of the present invention, and can be used according to the present invention as long as it can perform substantially the same function or obtain substantially the same results in the embodiments described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention includes the above-described processes, machines, manufacturing methods, material compositions, apparatuses, methods, and steps. In addition, each claim constitutes an individual embodiment, and the scope of protection of the present invention also includes combinations of the various claims and embodiments.

[0078] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone 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 shall be determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A notebook computer, comprising: A body having an upper cover and a lower cover, wherein the upper cover forms a hollow structure; A display unit is pivotally connected to the main body; A slider is movably housed within the hollow structure; A first magnet is fixed to the slider; A second magnet is disposed in the display unit; A movable component is slidably mounted on the lower cover; as well as A connector, disposed on the movable part, is used for electrically connecting a wireless transmission device; When the display unit is closed relative to the body from an open state, a magnetic repulsive force is generated between the first magnet and the second magnet, forcing the first magnet and the slider to slide at a first height and descend to a second height within the hollow structure. The slider also pushes the movable part from an initial position of the lower cover to a limit position, and causes the wireless transmission device to retract into the body.

2. The notebook computer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The notebook computer also includes a first elastic element that abuts between the lower cover and the slider.

3. The notebook computer as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first elastic element applies a first elastic force to the slider to limit the slider and the first magnet to the first height within the hollow structure.

4. The notebook computer as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The notebook computer also includes a second elastic element, and the lower cover has a protrusion, wherein the second elastic element abuts between the movable element and the protrusion.

5. The notebook computer as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The second elastic element applies a second elastic force to the movable member to restrict the movable member to the initial position.

6. The notebook computer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The slider has a first inclined surface, and the movable part has a second inclined surface, wherein the second inclined surface slidably contacts the first inclined surface.

7. The notebook computer as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The movable part has a hollow receiving portion and a guide portion connected to the receiving portion, the connector is disposed in the receiving portion, and the second inclined surface is formed on the guide portion.

8. The notebook computer as described in claim 7, characterized in that, When the movable part is pushed from the initial position to the limit position by the slider, the slider is located between the receiving part and the guide part.

9. The notebook computer as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The movable component further has a protrusion protruding from the receiving portion, and the slider has a stop portion, wherein when the display unit is opened relative to the body to present the open state, the protrusion contacts the stop portion to restrict the movable component to the initial position.

10. The notebook computer as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The hollow structure forms a guide groove, the stop is located in the guide groove, and when the movable part moves to the aforementioned limit position, the protrusion disengages from the stop and passes through the guide groove.

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