Pressing mold opening and closing module and display device comprising the same

Abstract

The present application provides a pressing mold opening and closing module and a display device including the same. The pressing mold opening and closing module includes a base, a cover, a link assembly, and a clamping member. The base has a bearing surface and a device surface. The base includes at least one opening disposed on the device surface. The at least one opening is configured to expose a connection port. One end of the cover is pivoted to the bearing surface of the base via a pivot shaft to define a receiving space with the base, and the cover has a release position and a clamping position. The link assembly is located in the receiving space and disposed on the base, and the link assembly is pivoted to the cover. The clamping member is located in the receiving space and disposed on the bearing surface. When the cover is in the release position, the link assembly and the clamping member are separated, and the cover shields the at least one opening. When the cover is in the clamping position, the link assembly and the clamping member are clamped, and the cover exposes the at least one opening.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an opening and closing module and a display device including the pressing opening and closing module, and particularly to a pressing opening and closing module and a display device including the pressing opening and closing module. Background Technology

[0002] Display devices typically include multiple input / output ports for connecting external electronic devices. Traditional display devices use fixed covers to shield the ports, requiring the covers to be removed before access. This design is not only cumbersome but also carries the risk of damage or loss of the covers during installation and removal.

[0003] Therefore, how to improve the shielding structure of existing connection ports and the display device containing such shielding structure to meet actual needs is a problem that the industry urgently needs to solve. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention relates to a press-to-open module and a display device comprising the press-to-open module, which can cover or expose the connection port without disassembling the components of the press-to-open module, thereby improving conventional problems.

[0005] Based on the above objectives, the present invention provides a press-to-open module, comprising: a base having a bearing surface and a device surface, wherein the base includes at least one opening disposed on the device surface, the at least one opening being configured to expose an I / O port; a cover plate, one end of which is pivotally connected to the bearing surface of the base via a pivot shaft to define an accommodating space with the base, the cover plate having a release position and an engagement position; a linkage assembly located in the accommodating space and disposed on the base, the linkage assembly being pivotally connected to the cover plate; and an engagement member located in the accommodating space and disposed on the bearing surface; wherein, when the cover plate is in the release position, the linkage assembly and the engagement member are separated, and the cover plate covers the at least one opening; and when the cover plate is in the engagement position, the linkage assembly and the engagement member are engaged, and the cover plate exposes the at least one opening.

[0006] Preferably, it also includes a reset element disposed between the cover and the base, the reset element being configured to move the cover back and forth between the release position and the engagement position.

[0007] Preferably, when the cover plate moves back and forth between the release position and the engagement position, the rotation axis of the cover plate is perpendicular to the normal direction of the bearing surface.

[0008] Preferably, the linkage assembly includes a first link and a second link, the first link being pivotally connected to the cover plate and the second link.

[0009] Preferably, the bearing surface of the base has a recess, and the connecting rod assembly and the engaging member are partially disposed in the recess.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes a limiting member located in the receiving space, the limiting member being disposed on the bearing surface and partially covering the link assembly.

[0011] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention also provides a display device comprising: a housing; a display panel disposed within the housing; a light source module disposed within the housing; at least one I / O port disposed within the housing for outputting or inputting data; and a press-to-open module disposed within the housing, the press-to-open module comprising:

[0012] A base having a bearing surface and a device surface, and the base including at least one opening disposed on the device surface, the at least one opening being configured to expose at least one I / O port; a cover plate, one end of which is pivotally connected to the bearing surface of the base via a pivot shaft to define an accommodating space with the base, the cover plate having a release position and an engagement position; a linkage assembly located in the accommodating space and disposed on the base, the linkage assembly being pivotally connected to the cover plate; and an engagement member located in the accommodating space and disposed on the bearing surface; wherein, when the cover plate is in the release position, the linkage assembly and the engagement member are separated, and the cover plate covers the at least one opening and the at least one I / O port; and when the cover plate is in the engagement position, the linkage assembly and the engagement member are engaged, and the cover plate exposes the at least one opening and the at least one I / O port.

[0013] Preferably, it also includes a reset element disposed between the cover plate and the base, the reset element being configured to cause the cover plate to reciprocate between the release position and the engagement position, wherein when the cover plate reciprocates between the release position and the engagement position, the rotation axis direction of the cover plate is perpendicular to the normal direction of the bearing surface.

[0014] Preferably, the linkage assembly includes a first link and a second link, the first link being pivotally connected to the cover plate and the second link.

[0015] Preferably, it also includes a limiting member located in the receiving space, the limiting member being disposed on the bearing surface and partially covering the link assembly.

[0016] The present invention provides a press-to-open module and a display device comprising the same. The cover plate of the press-to-open module has a release position and a locking position, and the cover plate can be switched between the release position and the locking position by pressing. With this design, the data transmission line can be connected without disassembling the cover plate, which can avoid damage or loss of the cover plate, and has the advantages of simple operation, dust prevention and aesthetics. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1A This is a schematic diagram illustrating the assembly of a press-to-open module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 1B System along Figure 1A The cross-sectional view of the push-to-open module is shown by section line P1.

[0019] Figure 2A A schematic diagram illustrating the assembly of a press-to-open module according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0020] Figure 2B For along Figure 2A The cross-sectional view of the push-to-open module is shown by section line P2.

[0021] Figure 3A A schematic diagram illustrating the assembly of a press-to-open module according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0022] Figure 3B For along Figure 3A The cross-sectional view of the push-to-open module is shown in section line P3.

[0023] Figure 4A A schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0024] Figure 4B A schematic diagram of the structure of a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To provide a further understanding of the purpose, structure, features, and functions of the present invention, detailed descriptions are provided below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 1A and Figure 1B , Figure 1A According to the assembly diagram of the press-to-open module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 1B For along Figure 1A The cross-sectional view of the push-to-open module 100 shown by section line P1 is a schematic cross-sectional view. The push-to-open module 100 includes a base 101, a cover plate 102, a connecting rod assembly 103, a locking member 104, and a pivot shaft 105.

[0027] The base 101 has a bearing surface 111 and a device surface 112. The device surface 112 can be connected to a first side 111S1 of the bearing surface 111. The device surface 112 can extend upward relative to the bearing surface 111. The device surface 112 and the bearing surface 111 can have an angle of about 70 degrees to about 120 degrees, for example, an angle of about 90 degrees. The base 101 includes at least one opening 101a disposed on the device surface 112. The opening 101a extends through the device surface 112. The opening 101a is configured to expose a port (I / O port). For example, the opening 101a can be configured to cover the periphery of the port and expose the port.

[0028] One end of the cover plate 102 is pivotally connected to the bearing surface 111 of the base 101 via a pivot shaft 105, thereby defining an accommodating space S1 between the cover plate 102 and the base 101. The pivot shaft 105 can be disposed in the accommodating space S1. Specifically, the pivot shaft 105 is disposed on the second side 111S2 of the bearing surface 111 of the base 101, and the second side 111S2 of the bearing surface 111 is opposite to the first side 111S1. One end of the cover plate 102 is rotatably pivotally connected to the second side 111S2 of the bearing surface 111 of the base 101 via the pivot shaft 105, thereby allowing the cover plate 102 to be selectively located above or below the opening 101a. Specifically, the cover plate 102 has a released position and an engaged position, wherein the released position of the cover plate 102 is located above the opening 101a, and the engaged position of the cover plate 102 is located below the opening 101a. In some embodiments, the release position and engagement position of the cover plate 102 may be located above and below the opening 101a in the vertical direction, respectively (e.g., in...). Figure 1A In the middle, cover plate 102 is in the released position and is located above opening 101a in direction D2; for example... Figure 2A In the middle, the cover plate 102 is in the engaged position and is located below the opening 101a in the D2 direction.

[0029] The linkage assembly 103 is located in the accommodating space S1 and disposed on the base 101, and is pivotally connected to the cover plate 102. Specifically, the linkage assembly 103 is disposed on the bearing surface 111 of the base 101 and pivotally connected to the cover plate 102. In some embodiments, the linkage assembly 103 may include a first link 113, a second link 114, a link pivot shaft 115, and a link pivot shaft 116, wherein the first link 113 is pivotally connected to the second link 114, and the first link 113 is pivotally connected between the cover plate 102 and the second link 114. For example, the first link 113 can be rotatably pivotally connected to the second link 114 via the link pivot shaft 116, and the first link 113 can be rotatably pivotally connected to the cover plate 102 via the link pivot shaft 115.

[0030] The engaging member 104 is located in the accommodating space S1 and disposed on the bearing surface 111 of the base 101. In some embodiments, the linkage assembly 103 and the engaging member 104 are detachably engaged. In other words, the linkage assembly 103 can be separated from the engaging member 104, or the linkage assembly 103 can be engaged with the engaging member 104. In some embodiments, the engaging member 104 may include a self-locking switching mechanism. In some embodiments, the bearing surface 111 of the base 101 may include a recess 111R, and the linkage assembly 103 and the engaging member 104 may be partially disposed in the recess 111R to increase the rotation range of the cover plate 102 and improve space utilization.

[0031] In some embodiments, the press-to-open module 100 may include a reset element 106 disposed between the cover plate 102 and the base 101. The reset element 106 may be configured to allow the cover plate 102 to reciprocate between a release position and an engagement position, wherein when the cover plate 102 reciprocates between its release and engagement positions, the rotation direction D1 of the cover plate 102 is perpendicular to the normal direction D2 of the bearing surface 111. For example, the reset element 106 may be fitted onto the pivot shaft 105, and both ends of the reset element 106 may abut against the bearing surfaces 111 of the cover plate 102 and the base 101, respectively, thereby allowing the reset element 106 to allow the cover plate 102 to reciprocate between the release and engagement positions. In this way, the cover plate 102 can use the pivot shaft 105 as its rotation axis and reciprocate between its release and engagement positions, and at this time, the extension direction D1 of the pivot shaft 105 (i.e., the rotation direction D1 of the cover plate 102) may be perpendicular to the normal direction D2 of the bearing surface 111. In some embodiments, the reset element 106 may include an elastic element, such as a spring. In still other embodiments, the reset element 106 may include a plurality of elastic elements (e.g., two or more springs) respectively disposed on opposite sides of the engaging member 104, and the plurality of elastic elements may be symmetrically disposed on opposite sides of the engaging member 104, thereby improving the stability of the cover plate 102 as it moves back and forth between the release position and the engaging position.

[0032] In some embodiments, the press-to-open module 100 may include a limiting member 107 located in the accommodating space S1, and the limiting member 107 may be disposed on the bearing surface 111 of the base 101 and partially cover the link assembly 103. For example, the limiting member 107 may be fixed to the bearing surface 111 of the base 101 and partially cover the link assembly 103, thereby limiting the vertical displacement of the second link 114 and improving the operational stability of the link assembly 103. In some embodiments, the limiting member 107 may also be integrally formed with the bearing surface 111 to limit a portion of the link assembly 103, such as the second link 114, to move upward in a third direction perpendicular to the D1 and D2 directions.

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1A to 2B ,in Figure 1Aand Figure 1B The explanation is as shown above, and Figure 2A This is based on an assembly diagram of a press-to-open module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2B System along Figure 2A The cross-sectional view of the push-to-open module 100 shown is illustrated by section line P2. Please refer to the diagram first. Figure 1A and Figure 1B The illustration shows the cover plate 102 in its released position. When the cover plate 102 is in the released position, the linkage assembly 103 is separated from the engaging member 104, and the cover plate 102 is positioned vertically above and covers the opening 101a, such that the opening 101a is between the cover plate 102 and the bearing surface 111 of the base 101 and is not exposed. At this time, the reset element 106 can be used to support the cover plate 102. Specifically, the reset element 106 can maintain the cover plate 102 in the released position without the application of external force, without the need for other stop structures or locking structures to maintain the cover plate 102 in its released position.

[0034] Next, please refer to Figure 2A and Figure 2B Applying a downward force to the cover plate 102 in the released position causes it to rotate relative to the pivot shaft 105 toward the bearing surface 111 of the base 101. At this time, the cover plate 102 can push the first link 113, thereby moving the second link 114 toward the engaging member 104. When the second link 114 of the link assembly 103 moves and engages with the engaging member 104, the cover plate 102 changes from the released position to the engaged position. When the cover plate 102 is in its engaged position, it is vertically positioned below and exposed above the opening 101a. At this time, the engagement of the second link 114 and the engaging member 104 maintains the cover plate 102 in its engaged position. In other words, the engaging member 104 provides a holding force to the second link 114, thus maintaining the cover plate 102 in its engaged position.

[0035] In some embodiments, the cover plate 102 may also have a transition position different from the engaged position and the released position, such as... Figure 3A and Figure 3BAs shown. A downward force can be applied to the cover plate 102 in the engaged position, causing the cover plate 102 to rotate relative to the pivot shaft 105 toward the bearing surface 111 of the base 101. The cover plate 102 pushes the first connecting rod 113, thereby moving the second connecting rod 114 toward the engaging member 104, and the cover plate 102 changes from the engaged position to the reversible position. At this time, the engagement state between the second connecting rod 114 and the engaging member 104 is released, thus releasing the second connecting rod 114. When the cover plate 102 is in the reversible position, the distance between the end of the cover plate 102 near the opening 101a and the opening 101a is greater than when it is in the engaged position. Then, the force applied to the cover plate 102 in the reversible position is stopped, the reset element 106 resets, and drives the cover plate 102 back to the released position.

[0036] In one embodiment, the first link 113 and the second link 114 may have an included angle θ between 90 degrees and 180 degrees. During the movement of the cover plate 102, for example, during the process of the cover plate 102 changing from the released position to the engaged position or from the engaged position to the switching position, the included angle θ between the first link 113 and the second link 114 may increase as the position of the cover plate 102 changes. In some embodiments, during the rotation of the cover plate 102 relative to the pivot shaft 105, for example, during the reciprocating process of the cover plate 102 between the released position, the engaged position and the switching position, the second link 114 may move parallel to the bearing surface 111 of the base 101, so that the included angle between the second link 114 and the bearing surface 111 of the base 101 can remain constant.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 4A and Figure 4B , Figure 4A This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 4BThis is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a display device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The display device 200 includes a housing 201, a display panel 202 disposed in the housing 201, a light source module 203 disposed in the housing 201, at least one connection port (I / O port) 204 disposed in the housing 201 for outputting or inputting data, and a press-to-open module 100. The display device 200 may be, for example, a flat panel display device or a curved panel display device. The light source module 203 may be, for example, a direct-lit light source module or a side-lit light source module. In this embodiment, the press-to-open module 100 is applied to the display device; however, the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the press-to-open module 100 may be applied to various electronic devices having connection ports, such as storage devices, keyboards, desktop computers, laptops, game consoles, or dehumidifiers. In addition, the connection port may be, for example, a USB connection port (including USB-A, USB-B or USB-C connection ports), a Lightning connection port, an HDMI connection port, a MicroSD connection port, an audio connection port or a power connection port.

[0038] The press-to-open module 100 is disposed on the housing 201, and the opening 104a is configured to expose the connection port 204. In other words, the opening 104a is configured to correspond to the connection port 204, so that the opening 104a can cover the periphery of the connection port 204 and expose its connection portion. Thus, a data transmission line (not shown) can pass through the opening 104a and connect to the connection port 204. When the cover 102 of the press-to-open module 100 is in the released position, as... Figure 4A As shown, the cover 102 can cover the opening 101a and the connection port 204, providing dust protection and aesthetics for the connection port 204. In some embodiments, the curvature of the cover 102 of the press-to-open module 100 in the released position can match the curvature of the housing 201, that is, the cover 102 will not bulge or sag from the housing 201, thus achieving an aesthetic effect. When the cover 102 of the press-to-open module 100 is in the engaged position, such as Figure 4B As shown, cover plate 102 exposes 101a and connection port 204 to facilitate data transmission line connection to connection port 204.

[0039] According to the above embodiments, the present invention provides a press-to-open module and a display device including the same. The cover plate of the press-to-open module has a release position and a locking position, and the cover plate can be switched between the release position and the locking position by pressing. With this design, the data transmission line can be connected without disassembling the cover plate, which can avoid damage or loss of the cover plate, and has the advantages of simple operation, dust prevention and aesthetics.

[0040] The present invention has been described in the above-described embodiments; however, these embodiments are merely examples for implementing the present invention. It must be noted that the disclosed embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention. Conversely, any modifications and refinements made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention are within the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A press-to-open / close module, characterized in that, Include: A base having a bearing surface and a device surface, and the base including at least one opening disposed on the device surface, the at least one opening being configured to expose a connection port (I / O port); A cover plate, one end of which is pivotally connected to the bearing surface of the base via a pivot shaft to define an accommodating space with the base, the cover plate having a release position and an engagement position; A linkage assembly, located within the accommodating space and disposed on the base, is pivotally connected to the cover plate; wherein the linkage assembly includes a first link and a second link, the first link being pivotally connected to the cover plate and the second link, and the second link being movably disposed on the base; and The engaging component is located in the receiving space and disposed on the bearing surface; When the cover is in the released position, the second link separates from the engaging member, and the cover covers the at least one opening; the cover is driven to rotate toward the bearing surface to expose the at least one opening, and the second link and the engaging member engage so that the cover is in the engaged position.

2. The press-to-open module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a reset element disposed between the cover and the base, the reset element being configured to move the cover back and forth between the release position and the engagement position.

3. The press-to-open module as described in claim 2, characterized in that, When the cover plate moves back and forth between the release position and the engagement position, the rotation axis of the cover plate is perpendicular to the normal direction of the bearing surface.

4. The press-to-open module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bearing surface of the base has a recess, and the connecting rod assembly and the engaging member are partially disposed in the recess.

5. The press-to-open module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a limiting member located in the accommodating space, which is disposed on the bearing surface and partially covers the linkage assembly.

6. A display device, characterized in that, Include: case; The display panel is disposed within the housing; The light source module is housed within this housing; At least one I / O port is configured in the housing for outputting or inputting data; as well as A push-to-open / close module is disposed in the housing, the push-to-open / close module comprising: A base having a bearing surface and a device surface, and the base including at least one opening disposed on the device surface, the at least one opening being configured to expose the at least one connection port (I / O port); A cover plate, one end of which is pivotally connected to the bearing surface of the base via a pivot shaft to define an accommodating space with the base, the cover plate having a release position and an engagement position; A linkage assembly, located within the accommodating space and disposed on the base, is pivotally connected to the cover plate; wherein the linkage assembly includes a first link and a second link, the first link being pivotally connected to the cover plate and the second link, and the second link being movably disposed on the base; and The engaging component is located in the receiving space and disposed on the bearing surface. When the cover is in the released position, the second link separates from the engaging member, and the cover covers the at least one opening and the at least one connection port. The cover is driven to rotate toward the bearing surface to expose the at least one opening, and the second link and the engaging member engage so that the cover is in the engaged position.

7. The display device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a reset element disposed between the cover plate and the base, the reset element being configured to cause the cover plate to move back and forth between the release position and the engagement position, wherein when the cover plate moves back and forth between the release position and the engagement position, the rotation axis direction of the cover plate is perpendicular to the normal direction of the bearing surface.

8. The display device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a limiting member located in the accommodating space, which is disposed on the bearing surface and partially covers the linkage assembly.

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