Folding electronic device
By designing the panel module and locking system in the display unit of the folding electronic device, combining the structure of the slider and metal clip, the problems of high maintenance work hours and costs in the prior art are solved, and the panel module is easily disassembled and assembled and installed. repair.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202311032259.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-08-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-21
AI Technical Summary
When repairing the display unit, existing folding electronic devices require removal of the motherboard and other components and need to be disassembled using tools, resulting in increased repair hours and costs.
A folding electronic device is designed, and the display unit is equipped with a panel module, the bottom and top sides are respectively provided with a first locking piece and a second locking piece, and a slider and a first and second metal clips are provided in the frame. , through the cooperation of these locking pieces and clamps, the panel module is easily disassembled and assembled.
The back cover of the monitor unit can be easily removed without additional tools, and then repair or replace the panel module and circuit module, significantly reducing repair hours and costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to a foldable electronic device having a display unit. Background Art
[0002] When repairing a display of a general notebook computer, it is often necessary to remove components unrelated to the display, such as the motherboard and hinges, before repairing. In addition, tools (such as screwdrivers) are often required for disassembly, which easily increases the repair time and cost.
[0003] In view of this, how to design a mechanism for convenient assembly and disassembly of the display unit of the foldable electronic device has become an important challenge for researchers in the field of the technology. Summary of the invention
[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a foldable electronic device to solve at least one of the above problems.
[0005] In view of the above-mentioned known problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides a foldable electronic device, comprising an input unit, a display unit, a sliding member, a first metal clip and a second metal clip. The display unit is pivotally connected to the input unit, and has a frame and a panel module disposed in the frame, wherein the panel module has a first locking plate and a second locking plate, and the first and second locking plates are located on opposite sides of the panel module. The sliding member is slidably disposed on the frame, and the first metal clip is fixed to the frame, wherein the first locking plate of the panel module is inserted into the first metal clip along a vertical direction. The second metal clip is fixed to the sliding member, wherein when the sliding member slides from an initial position relative to the frame along a horizontal direction to a locking position, the second locking plate of the panel module slides into the second metal clip.
[0006] In one embodiment, the frame is formed with two protruding columns, and the sliding member has two hollow guiding portions and a connecting portion, wherein the connecting portion is connected to the guiding portions, and the protruding columns extend into the guiding portions respectively.
[0007] In one embodiment, the connecting portion is formed with a rough surface.
[0008] In one embodiment, the second metal clip is fixed on the connecting portion.
[0009] In one embodiment, the connecting portion is formed with a groove for accommodating the second locking piece, and the second metal clip is adjacent to the groove.
[0010] In one embodiment, the second metal clip includes a first clip and a second clip that are parallel to each other, and a gap is formed between the first clip and the second clip.
[0011] In one embodiment, the first clip is formed with a protrusion protruding toward the second clip, and the second locking piece is formed with an opening, wherein the protrusion is engaged in the opening.
[0012] In one embodiment, the second metal clip has a Z-shaped structure.
[0013] In one embodiment, when the first locking piece of the panel module is inserted into the first metal clip along the vertical direction, a protrusion on the first metal clip is engaged in an opening of the first locking piece.
[0014] In one embodiment, the display unit further has a pivot for pivotally connecting the input unit, the pivot is disposed on the frame, and the first metal clip is adjacent to the pivot.
[0015] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the present invention provides a foldable electronic device and a display unit thereof, wherein a first locking piece and a second locking piece are respectively provided on the bottom side and the top side of the panel module, and a sliding member and a first and a second metal clip are provided inside the frame body, corresponding to the first locking piece and the second locking piece. In this way, the operator only needs to remove the back cover of the display unit to easily repair or replace the panel module and the circuit module inside the frame body, and no additional tools are needed to disassemble the pivot or the motherboard, thereby greatly reducing the maintenance time and cost of the display unit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram showing a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 2 express Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of the foldable electronic device from another perspective.
[0018] Figure 3 express Figure 1 and Figure 2 Exploded view of the display unit in .
[0019] Figure 4 express Figure 1 and Figure 2 Another perspective exploded view of the display unit in.
[0020] Figure 5 express Figure 4 Magnified view of section A1 in FIG.
[0021] Figure 6 express Figure 4 Magnified view of section A2 in FIG.
[0022] Figure 7 express Figure 4 An enlarged view of section A3 in FIG.
[0023] Figure 8 express Figure 4 Magnified view of the A4 portion.
[0024] Fig. 9 An exploded view showing the panel module before it is placed into the frame.
[0025] Fig.10 express Fig. 9 A partial enlarged view of the panel module, frame and pivot.
[0026] Fig.11 A schematic diagram showing the first locking piece located at the bottom side of the panel module being inserted into the first metal clip.
[0027] Fig.12 A schematic diagram showing another first locking piece located at the bottom side of the panel module being inserted into another first metal clip.
[0028] Fig.13 A cross-sectional view showing the protrusion on the first metal clip being engaged in the opening of the first locking plate.
[0029] Fig.14 A cross-sectional view showing a protrusion on another first metal clip being engaged in an opening of another first locking plate.
[0030] Fig.15 A schematic diagram showing that the second locking piece on the top side of the panel module is located in the groove of the sliding member.
[0031] Fig.16 Indicates that the slide is from Fig.15 The schematic diagram shows the initial position moving toward the -X axis direction (horizontal direction) to a locked position.
[0032] Fig.17 A schematic diagram showing that another second locking piece on the top side of the panel module is located in the groove of the sliding member.
[0033] Fig.18 Indicates that the slide is from Fig.17 The schematic diagram shows the initial position moving toward the -X axis direction (horizontal direction) to a locked position.
[0034] Fig.19 A perspective view showing a second metal clip in this embodiment.
[0035] Fig. 20 express Fig.19A cross-sectional view of the second metal clip in FIG.
[0036] Fig.21 A schematic diagram showing that the panel module and the circuit module are installed in sequence inside the frame.
[0037] Fig. 22 A schematic diagram showing a display unit formed by combining a back cover with the back side of a frame.
[0038] The reference numerals are as follows:
[0039] 100: Foldable electronic device
[0040] 10: Frame
[0041] 11: Boss
[0042] 20: Back cover
[0043] 30: Sliding parts
[0044] 31: Guidance Department
[0045] 32: Connection
[0046] 320: Groove
[0047] C: Circuit Module
[0048] d: Gap
[0049] H: Pivot
[0050] M1: Input unit
[0051] M2: Display unit
[0052] P: Panel module
[0053] P1: First cleat
[0054] P11: Opening
[0055] P2: Second cleat
[0056] P21: Opening
[0057] S1: First metal clip
[0058] S11: Bump
[0059] S2: Second metal clip
[0060] S21: Bump
[0061] S22: Through hole
[0062] S201: First Clip
[0063] S202: Second clip DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0064] The following describes a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. However, it is easy to understand that the embodiments of the present invention provide many suitable inventive concepts that can be implemented in a wide variety of specific contexts. The specific embodiments disclosed are only used to illustrate the use of the present invention in a specific way and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0065] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. It is understood that these terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the background or context of the relevant technology and the present disclosure, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal manner unless specifically defined herein.
[0066] The above and other technical contents, features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. The directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as up, down, left, right, front or back, etc., are only referenced to the directions of the attached drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used in the embodiments are used to illustrate and are not used to limit the present invention.
[0067] First, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 ,in Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram showing a foldable electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 express Figure 1 The foldable electronic device 100 is shown in a three-dimensional view from another perspective.
[0068] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a foldable electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is, for example, a notebook computer, which mainly includes an input unit M1 and a display unit M2 that can rotate relative to each other. The input unit M1 and the display unit M2 are connected to each other via a pivot H, so that the display unit M2 can rotate relative to the input unit M1.
[0069] In this embodiment, a panel module P (such as an LCD panel, an OLED panel or a touch panel module) is disposed inside the aforementioned display unit M2. In addition, an input keyboard (such as a QWERTY keyboard) and a touch pad are disposed on the aforementioned input unit M1 to facilitate users to operate the foldable electronic device 100.
[0070] It should be understood that the aforementioned input keyboard or touchpad can be used as a user input interface. When the user wants to open and operate the foldable electronic device 100, the user can first flip the display unit M2 relative to the input unit M1, and then use the input keyboard or touchpad to input commands or control the cursor on the display screen.
[0071] from Figure 1 and Figure 2 It can be seen that the aforementioned display unit M2 has a frame 10 and a back cover 20. When the panel module P inside the display unit M2 is to be repaired or replaced, the back cover 20 can be removed from the frame 10, and the panel module P can be exposed on the back side of the display unit M2, thereby making it convenient for operators to operate the panel module P or circuit components inside the display unit M2.
[0072] Please also read Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 express Figure 1 and Figure 2 An exploded view of the display unit M2 in FIG. Figure 4 express Figure 1 and Figure 2 Another perspective exploded view of the display unit M2.
[0073] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the display unit M2 in this embodiment mainly includes a frame 10 , a back cover 20 , a panel module P, a circuit module C and at least one hinge H.
[0074] Specifically, the panel module P and the circuit module C are disposed in the frame 10, and the pivot H is installed at the bottom of the frame 10 to pivotally connect the panel module P and the circuit module C. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the circuit module C is located between the panel module P and the back cover 20. In addition, a pair of protruding first locking pieces P1 and second locking pieces P2 are respectively disposed on the bottom and top sides of the panel module P.
[0075] Please also refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 5 express Figure 4 The enlarged view of the A1 part in Figure 6 express Figure 4 The enlarged view of the A2 part in Figure 7 express Figure 4 The enlarged view of the A3 section in Figure 8 express Figure 4Magnified view of the A4 portion.
[0076] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a pair of first metal clips S1 are disposed on the bottom side of the frame 10 , wherein the first metal clips S1 are fixed on the frame 10 and are located adjacent to the pivot H.
[0077] In addition, if Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, a pair of long sliding members 30 and a pair of second metal clips S2 are provided on the top side of the frame 10, wherein the second metal clips S2 are fixed on the sliding members 30 and can slide along the X-axis or -X-axis direction (horizontal direction) relative to the frame 10 along the sliding member 30.
[0078] Specifically, the sliding member 30 is formed with two hollow guide portions 31 and a connecting portion 32 , wherein the connecting portion 32 connects the two guide portions 31 , and the connecting portion 32 is formed with a rough surface to facilitate operators to push the sliding member 30 by hand.
[0079] It should be particularly noted that two protrusions 11 are formed on the inner surface of the frame 10, wherein the protrusions 11 respectively extend into two hollow guide portions 31, and the operator can touch the rough surface on the connecting portion 32 with his fingers, thereby conveniently sliding the sliding member 30 relative to the frame 10 along the X-axis or -X-axis direction (horizontal direction).
[0080] In addition, from Figure 7 and Figure 8 It can be seen that a groove 320 is formed on one side of the connecting portion 32 , which can be used to temporarily accommodate the second locking piece P2 protruding from the top side of the panel module P, wherein the second metal clip S2 is fixed on the connecting portion 32 and adjacent to the groove 320 .
[0081] Please also read Fig. 9 , Fig.10 , Fig.11 and Fig.12 , Fig. 9 The exploded view shows the panel module P before being placed into the frame 10. Fig.10 express Fig. 9 A partial enlarged view of the panel module P, the frame 10 and the pivot H in FIG. Fig.11 A schematic diagram showing the first locking piece P1 at the bottom side of the panel module P being inserted into the first metal clip S1, Fig.12 A schematic diagram showing another first locking piece P1 located at the bottom side of the panel module P being inserted into another first metal clip S1 .
[0082] like Fig. 9 , Fig.10 , Fig.11 and Fig.12 As shown, during the process of assembling the aforementioned display unit M2, the panel module P can be first tilted at an angle relative to the frame 10 to facilitate its placement into the frame 10, wherein the two first locking pieces P1 located on the bottom side of the panel module P can be respectively inserted into the first metal clips S1 fixed on the frame 10, so that the panel module P can be fixed at a preset position inside the frame 10.
[0083] Please also refer to Fig.13 and Fig.14 , Fig.13 A cross-sectional view showing the engagement of the protrusion S11 on the first metal clip S1 in the opening P11 of the first locking plate P1, Fig.14 A cross-sectional view showing a protrusion S11 on another first metal clip S1 engaged in an opening P11 of another first locking piece P1 .
[0084] like Fig.13 and Fig.14 As shown, the first metal clip S1 is formed with at least one protrusion S11, and at least one opening P11 is formed on the first locking piece P1, wherein when the first locking piece P1 on the bottom side of the panel module P is inserted into the first metal clip S1 along the -Y axis direction (vertical direction), the protrusion S11 on the first metal clip S1 will be engaged in the opening P11 of the first locking piece P1, so that the panel module P is fixed at a preset position inside the frame 10.
[0085] Please also read Fig.15 and Fig.16 , Fig.15 A schematic diagram showing that the second locking piece P2 on the top side of the panel module P is located in the groove 320 of the sliding member 30, Fig.16 Indicates that the sliding member 30 is Fig.15 The schematic diagram shows the initial position moving toward the -X axis direction (horizontal direction) to a locked position.
[0086] like Fig.15 As shown, after the panel module P is placed into the frame 10 , the second locking piece P2 on the top side of the panel module P can be located in the groove 320 of the sliding member 30 , and the second metal clip S2 is adjacent to the second locking piece P2 in the groove 320 .
[0087] It should be particularly noted that at least one protrusion S21 is formed on the second metal clip S2 , and at least one opening P21 is formed on the second locking piece P2 , corresponding to the protrusion S21 .
[0088] Then, if Fig.16 As shown in the direction of the arrow in FIG. Fig.15The initial position shown moves toward the -X axis direction (horizontal direction) to a locked position, at which time the boss 11 on the frame 10 will slide along the guide portion 31 of the sliding member 30, and the second locking piece P2 on the top side of the panel module P will enter the second metal clip S2, wherein the protrusion S21 on the second metal clip S2 will be engaged in the opening P21 of the second locking piece P2, so that the panel module P can be firmly positioned in the frame 10.
[0089] Please also refer to Fig.17 and Fig.18 , Fig.17 A schematic diagram showing that another second locking piece P2 on the top side of the panel module P is located in the groove 320 of the sliding member 30, Fig.18 Indicates that the sliding member 30 is Fig.17 The schematic diagram shows the initial position moving toward the -X axis direction (horizontal direction) to a locked position.
[0090] like Fig.17 As shown, after the panel module P is placed into the frame 10 , another second locking piece P2 on the top side of the panel module P can be located in the groove 320 of another sliding member 30 , and the second metal clip S2 is adjacent to the second locking piece P2 in the groove 320 .
[0091] Similarly, if Fig.18 As shown in the direction of the arrow in FIG. Fig.17 The initial position shown moves toward the -X axis direction (horizontal direction) to a locked position, at which time the boss 11 on the frame 10 will slide along the guide portion 31 of the sliding member 30, and the second locking piece P2 on the top side of the panel module P will enter the second metal clip S2, wherein the protrusion S21 on the second metal clip S2 will be engaged in the opening P21 of the second locking piece P2, so that the panel module P can be firmly positioned in the frame 10.
[0092] Please also read Fig.19 and Fig. 20 , Fig.19 A three-dimensional diagram showing the second metal clip S2 in this embodiment, Fig. 20 express Fig.19 A cross-sectional view of the second metal clip S2 in FIG.
[0093] like Fig.19 and Fig. 20 As shown, the second metal clip S2 of the present embodiment has a Z-shaped structure and includes a first clip S201 and a second clip S202 which are parallel to each other, wherein a gap d is formed between the first clip S201 and the second clip S202, and a protrusion S21 is formed on the first clip S201 protruding toward the second clip S202, and through holes S22 are respectively formed on the first clip S201 and the second clip S202.
[0094] Specifically, the second metal clip S2 can be screwed through the through hole S22 to be locked on the sliding member 30, and when the sliding member 30 slides toward the -X axis direction (horizontal direction) to the locking position (such as Fig.16 and Fig.18 As shown in the figure, the second locking piece P2 on the top side of the panel module P will slide into the gap d between the first clip S201 and the second clip S202, and the protrusion S21 on the first clip S201 will engage with the opening P21 of the second locking piece P2, so that the panel module P can be firmly positioned at the preset position in the frame 10.
[0095] It should be noted that the first metal clip S1 and the second metal clip S2 in this embodiment may have the same structure (eg Fig.13 and Fig.14 However, the first metal clip S1 and the second metal clip S2 may also have different sizes or structures, and are not limited to those disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention.
[0096] Please also refer to Fig.21 and Fig. 22 , Fig.21 A schematic diagram showing that the panel module P and the circuit module C are sequentially installed inside the frame 10, Fig. 22 FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a display unit M2 formed by combining the back cover 20 with the back side of the frame 10 .
[0097] like Fig.21 and Fig. 22 As shown, after the panel module P is installed inside the frame 10, the circuit module C can be installed inside the frame 10 from the back side of the display unit M2, and then the back cover 20 can be fixed to the back of the frame 10 to shield and protect the panel module P and the circuit module C located inside the frame 10.
[0098] In summary, the present invention provides a foldable electronic device 100 and its display unit M2, wherein a first locking piece P1 and a second locking piece P2 are respectively provided on the bottom side and the top side of the panel module P, and a sliding member 30 and a first and a second metal clip S1 and S2 are provided inside the frame 10, corresponding to the first locking piece P1 and the second locking piece P2. In this way, the operator only needs to remove the back cover 20 of the display unit M2 to easily repair or replace the panel module P and the circuit module C inside the frame 10, and no additional tools are needed to disassemble the pivot H or the motherboard, thereby greatly reducing the maintenance time and cost of the display unit.
[0099] Although the embodiments of the present invention and their advantages have been disclosed as above, it should be understood that those skilled in the art may make changes, substitutions and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. In addition, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the processes, machines, manufactures, material compositions, devices, methods and steps in the specific embodiments described in the specification. Any technician in the relevant technical field can understand the current or future developed processes, machines, manufactures, material compositions, devices, methods and steps from the disclosure of the present invention. As long as they can implement substantially the same functions or obtain substantially the same results in the embodiments described herein, they can all be used according to the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention includes the above-mentioned processes, machines, manufactures, material compositions, devices, methods and steps. In addition, each claim constitutes a separate embodiment, and the scope of protection of the present invention also includes the combination of each claim and embodiment.
[0100] Although the present invention has been disclosed above in terms of preferred embodiments, they are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art may make slight changes and modifications 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 appended claims.
Claims
1. A foldable electronic device, comprising: an input unit; A display unit is pivotally connected to the input unit and has a frame and a panel module disposed in the frame, wherein the panel module has a first locking piece and a second locking piece, and the first locking piece and the second locking piece are located at opposite sides of the panel module; A sliding member is slidably disposed on the frame; a first metal clip fixed to the frame, wherein the first locking piece of the panel module is inserted into the first metal clip along a vertical direction; and A second metal clip is fixed on the sliding member, wherein when the sliding member slides from an initial position relative to the frame along a horizontal direction to a locking position, the second locking piece of the panel module slides into the second metal clip.
2. The foldable electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame is formed with two protruding posts, and the sliding member has two hollow guiding portions and a connecting portion, wherein the connecting portion connects the plurality of guiding portions, and the plurality of protruding posts extend into the plurality of guiding portions respectively. 3 . The foldable electronic device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the connecting portion is formed with a rough surface. The foldable electronic device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the second metal clip is fixed on the connecting portion. 5 . The foldable electronic device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the connecting portion is formed with a groove for accommodating the second locking piece, and the second metal clip is adjacent to the groove. 6 . The foldable electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second metal clip comprises a first clip and a second clip parallel to each other, and a gap is formed between the first clip and the second clip. 7 . The foldable electronic device as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the first clip is formed with a protrusion protruding toward the second clip, and the second locking piece is formed with an opening, wherein the protrusion is engaged in the opening. 8 . The foldable electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second metal clip has a Z-shaped structure. 9 . The foldable electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein when the first locking piece of the panel module is inserted into the first metal clip along the vertical direction, a protrusion on the first metal clip is engaged in an opening of the first locking piece. 10 . The foldable electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the display unit further comprises a pivot for pivotally connecting the input unit, the pivot is disposed on the frame, and the first metal clip is adjacent to the pivot.