Electronic device

Abstract

The present application provides an electronic device, which includes a body and a socket connector. The body has a side wall, a slot on the side wall, a waterproof protrusion protruding from the side wall, and two water guide grooves on the side wall, wherein the waterproof protrusion is above the slot, and the two water guide grooves are respectively on opposite sides of the slot. The socket connector is arranged in the slot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to an electronic device with a waterproof design. Background Technology

[0002] A typical laptop consists of a display and a chassis capable of logic operations and data access. The display is pivotally connected to the chassis, allowing it to rotate and open relative to the chassis. Generally, the sides of the chassis have multiple connectors for transmitting signals or power. If a user accidentally spills water (or other liquids) on the chassis, the water (or other liquids) flowing along the sides can easily seep into the connectors or into the interior of the chassis, causing malfunctions or damage to the connectors in the connectors or electronic components inside the chassis. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention relates to an electronic device with good waterproof properties.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device includes a body and a socket connector. The body has a side wall, a slot located on the side wall, a waterproof protrusion protruding from the side wall, and two water-guiding grooves located on the side wall, wherein the waterproof protrusion is located above the slot, and the two water-guiding grooves are respectively located on opposite sides of the slot. The socket connector is disposed within the slot.

[0005] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device includes a body and a socket connector. The body has a side wall, a slot located on the side wall, a diversion channel located above the slot, and two water inlets located on opposite sides of the slot, with the two water inlets respectively connected to opposite ends of the diversion channel. The socket connector is disposed within the slot.

[0006] Based on the above, in the electronic device of the present invention, the body has a waterproof structure around the slot. When the user accidentally spills water (or other liquid) on the body, the waterproof structure can prevent water (or other liquid) flowing through the side wall of the body from flowing into the slot, thus avoiding malfunction or damage to the socket connector located in the slot or the electronic components located inside the body. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0008] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of region A;

[0009] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view along section line II;

[0010] Figure 4 and Figure 5 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the second slot of the machine body from two different perspectives. Detailed Implementation

[0011] Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same element references are used in the drawings and description to denote the same or similar parts.

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An enlarged view of region A. Please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the electronic device 100 may be a laptop computer and includes a body 110, a display 120, a first socket connector 130, a second socket connector 140, and a third socket connector 150. The display 120 is pivotally connected to the body 110 to rotate and open relative to the body 110. Specifically, the body 110 has a sidewall surface 111, a plurality of slots located on the sidewall surface 111, a plurality of waterproof protrusions protruding from the sidewall surface 111, and a plurality of water-guiding grooves 118a to 118d located on the sidewall surface 111.

[0013] like Figure 2 As shown, the multiple slots include a first slot 112, a second slot 113, and a third slot 114 arranged in sequence, while the multiple waterproof protrusions include a first waterproof protrusion 115, a second waterproof protrusion 116, and a third waterproof protrusion 117 arranged in sequence. The first waterproof protrusion 115 is located above the first slot 112 and is used to prevent water (or other liquids) flowing through the side wall 111 of the body 110 from flowing into the first slot 112, thereby avoiding malfunction or damage to the first socket connector 130 located in the first slot 112 or electronic components located inside the body 110.

[0014] Continuing from the above, the second waterproof protrusion 116 is located above the second slot 113 and is used to prevent water (or other liquids) flowing through the side wall surface 111 of the body 110 from flowing into the second slot 113, thus preventing malfunction or damage to the second socket connector 140 located in the second slot 113 or electronic components located inside the body 110. Additionally, the third waterproof protrusion 117 is located above the third slot 114 and is used to prevent water (or other liquids) flowing through the side wall surface 111 of the body 110 from flowing into the third slot 114, thus preventing malfunction or damage to the third socket connector 150 located in the third slot 114 or electronic components located inside the body 110.

[0015] like Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, water inlet troughs 118a and 118b are located on opposite sides of the first slot 112 and on opposite sides of the first waterproof protrusion 115. Water inlet troughs 118b and 118c are located on opposite sides of the second slot 113 and on opposite sides of the second waterproof protrusion 116. Additionally, water inlet troughs 118c and 118d are located on opposite sides of the third slot 114 and on opposite sides of the third waterproof protrusion 117. Adjacent first slots 112 and second slots 113 are separated by water inlet trough 118b, and adjacent second slots 113 and third slots 114 are separated by water inlet trough 118c. That is, any two adjacent slots share a single water inlet trough.

[0016] Furthermore, water (or other liquids) blocked by the first waterproof protrusion 115 can flow into the water inlet troughs 118a and 118b respectively, and be discharged from the bottom of the body 110, preventing malfunction or damage to the first socket connector 130 located in the first slot 112 or electronic components located inside the body 110. Water (or other liquids) blocked by the second waterproof protrusion 116 can flow into the water inlet troughs 118b and 118c respectively, and be discharged from the bottom of the body 110, preventing malfunction or damage to the second socket connector 140 located in the second slot 113 or electronic components located inside the body 110. In addition, water (or other liquids) blocked by the third waterproof protrusion 117 can flow into the water inlet troughs 118c and 118d respectively, and be discharged from the bottom of the body 110, preventing malfunction or damage to the third socket connector 150 located in the third slot 114 or electronic components located inside the body 110.

[0017] like Figure 2 As shown, each slot has a corresponding waterproof and drainage structure around it. When the user accidentally spills water (or other liquid) on the body 110, the waterproof structure can prevent water (or other liquid) flowing through the side wall 111 of the body 110 from flowing into the slot, and the drainage structure can guide the water (or other liquid) to the bottom of the body 110 for drainage, so as to avoid causing malfunction or damage to the socket connector located in the slot or the electronic components located inside the body 110.

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view along section line II. (See diagram.) Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the second waterproof protrusion 116 has a waterproof surface 116a facing and connected to the side wall surface 111, and a diversion groove 119 is defined between the waterproof surface 116a and the side wall surface 111. Water inlet channels 118b and 118c are respectively connected to the opposite ends of the diversion groove 119. Water (or other liquids) blocked by the second waterproof protrusion 116 is diverted in the diversion groove 119 and flows into the water inlet channels 118b and 118c respectively. Furthermore, the waterproof surface 116a can be an inclined surface extending obliquely upwards from the side wall surface 111, forming a V-shaped groove with the side wall surface 111 to achieve the effect of blocking and carrying water (or other liquids). Since the structural designs of the first waterproof protrusion 115 and the third waterproof protrusion 117 are the same as the structural design of the second waterproof protrusion 116, they will not be described again.

[0019] Figure 4 and Figure 5 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the second slot of the machine body from two different perspectives, magnified. (See attached image.) Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the body 110 also has a waterproof groove 101 located within the second slot 113, and the waterproof groove 101 is situated between the second socket connector 140 and the opening 113a of the second slot 113. When water (or other liquid) flows into the second slot 113, the waterproof groove 101 prevents the water (or other liquid) from flowing further into the second socket connector 140. On the other hand, the body 110 also has a drainage channel 102 located within the second slot 113, wherein the waterproof groove 101 is connected to the drainage channel 102, and the drainage channel 102 is connected to the opening 113a of the second slot 113. Accordingly, water (or other liquid) can flow into the drainage channel 102 via the waterproof groove 101, then flow from the drainage channel 102 to the opening 113a, and finally exit the second slot 113 from the opening 113a.

[0020] like Figures 3 to 5As shown, the second slot 113 has an inner top wall surface 113b, an inner bottom wall surface 113c relative to the inner top wall surface 113b, a first inner side wall surface 113d, and a second inner side wall surface 113e relative to the first inner side wall surface 113d, with the inner top wall surface 113b and the inner bottom wall surface 113c located between the first inner side wall surface 113d and the second inner side wall surface 113e. A waterproof groove 101 extends from the surface of the first inner side wall 113d through the inner top wall surface 113b to the second inner side wall surface 113e, and the opposite ends of the waterproof groove 101 are connected to drainage channels 102. The drainage channels 102 are formed on the inner bottom wall surface 113c and extend toward the opening 113a. On the other hand, the body 110 also has a drain hole 103 located within the second slot 113, wherein the drain hole 103 is located within the drainage channel 102 and is generally located at the bottom of the body 110. Therefore, a portion of the water (or other liquid) flowing through the drain channel 102 can flow into the drain hole 103 and be discharged from the bottom of the body 110.

[0021] In summary, in the electronic device of the present invention, the body has a waterproof and drainage structure around the slot. When the user accidentally spills water (or other liquid) on the body, the waterproof structure can prevent water (or other liquid) flowing through the side wall of the body from flowing into the slot, and the drainage structure can guide the water (or other liquid) to the bottom of the body for drainage, thus avoiding malfunction or damage to the socket connector located in the slot or the electronic components located inside the body.

[0022] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: The body has a side wall, a slot located on the side wall, a waterproof protrusion protruding from the side wall, and two water inlet channels located on the side wall, wherein the waterproof protrusion is located above the slot, and the two water inlet channels are respectively located on opposite sides of the slot; and A socket connector is disposed within the slot, wherein the body further has a waterproof groove located within the slot, and the waterproof groove is located between the socket connector and the opening of the slot.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waterproof protrusion has a waterproof surface facing the side wall, and a diversion groove is defined between the waterproof surface and the side wall. The two water inlet channels are respectively connected to the opposite ends of the diversion groove.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The waterproof surface is connected to the side wall surface, and the waterproof surface extends obliquely upward from the side wall surface.

4. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The diversion groove is a V-shaped groove.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slot has an inner top wall, a first inner side wall, and a second inner side wall relative to the first inner side wall, and the waterproof groove extends from the first inner side wall through the inner top wall to the second inner side wall.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The slot also has an inner bottom wall relative to the inner top wall, and the inner bottom wall is located between the first inner side wall and the second inner side wall. The body also has a drainage channel located on the inner bottom wall of the slot, wherein the opposite ends of the waterproof groove are connected to the drainage channel, and the drainage channel is connected to the opening of the slot.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The body also has a drain hole located within the slot, and the drain hole is located within the drain channel.

8. An electronic device comprising: The body has a side wall, a slot located on the side wall, a diversion channel located above the slot, and two water inlet channels located on opposite sides of the slot, wherein the two water inlet channels are respectively connected to opposite ends of the diversion channel; and A socket connector is disposed within the slot, wherein the body further comprises a waterproof groove and a drainage channel, the waterproof groove and the drainage channel being located within the slot, the opposite ends of the waterproof groove being connected to the drainage channel, and the drainage channel being connected to the opening of the slot.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The body also has a waterproof surface connected to the side wall, and the waterproof surface extends obliquely upward from the side wall to define the diversion channel with the side wall.

10. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The body also has a drain hole located within the slot, and the drain hole is located within the drain channel.

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