Notebook computer with quick-release keyboard

Abstract

The invention provides a notebook computer with a quick-release keyboard. The notebook computer comprises a host, a screen and the keyboard, the host is provided with at least one movable clamping hook, a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface and the second surface are opposite. The screen is pivoted to the host so as to pivot relative to the host and open and close relative to the first surface. When the screen is unfolded relative to the first surface, the notebook computer is suitable for being supported on the platform through the second surface. The keyboard is provided with a clamping column, so that when the keyboard is arranged on the first surface, the clamping column is buckled by the movable clamping hook, and the keyboard is fixed on the first surface.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a notebook computer, in particular to a notebook computer with a quick-detachable keyboard. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of technology, computers have gradually become smaller, from desktop computers to portable notebook computers.

[0003] In the prior art notebook computers, the removal and assembly of the keyboard has always been a cumbersome and complicated procedure. It is usually necessary to remove the screws from the bottom of the host and remove the bottom shell, and then remove the relevant components in the host in sequence. Only after removing the aforementioned components that block the keyboard can the keyboard be successfully removed from the inside of the top shell of the host. Conversely, once the keyboard is replaced or repaired, the above steps need to be reversed again to complete the assembly of the host.

[0004] Although the use of screw locking can obtain better locking force, the locking and disassembly are extremely inconvenient. Whether it is the user's own maintenance or the production line operator's maintenance or disassembly, it is very labor-intensive and time-consuming. Summary of the invention

[0005] The invention is directed to a notebook computer with a quick-detachable keyboard, wherein the keyboard can be detached and assembled from the outside of the host computer through a clamping column.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a laptop computer includes a host, a screen, and a keyboard. The host computer has at least one movable hook and a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, and the movable hook is located on the first surface. The screen is pivotally connected to the host computer so as to pivot relative to the host computer and open and close relative to the first surface. When the screen is unfolded relative to the first surface, the laptop computer is suitable for supporting the second surface on the platform. The keyboard has a clamping column, so that when the keyboard is arranged on the first surface, the clamping column is held by the movable hook, so that the keyboard is fixed to the first surface.

[0007] Based on the above, the main body of the notebook computer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, wherein the second surface is used as a bearing surface when placed on a platform, and the screen is opened and closed relative to the first surface. The keyboard can be directly locked or released with the movable hook of the first surface through the clamping column on its bottom surface. In this way, the keyboard of the notebook computer can be disassembled from the external surface of the main body, and the above disassembly and assembly can be completed without disassembling the main body, thereby providing a simple and convenient assembly process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0009] Figure 2A yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the laptop computer;

[0010] FIG. 2B to FIG. 2F yes Figure 2A Enlarged images of multiple parts of the laptop computer;

[0011] Figure 3 yes Figure 2A A partially exploded schematic diagram of a laptop computer;

[0012] Figure 4A and Figure 4B A schematic diagram showing the movement of the clamping column and the movable clamping hook;

[0013] Figure 4C yes Figure 2A A partial cutaway view of a laptop computer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Whenever possible, the same reference numerals are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts.

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2A yes Figure 1 Please also refer to the disassembled diagram of the laptop computer. Figure 1 and Figure 2A In this embodiment, a laptop computer 100 with a quick-release keyboard (hereinafter referred to as the laptop computer 100) includes a host 110, a screen 130, and a keyboard 120. The host 110 has a first surface S1 and a second surface S2 opposite to each other. The screen 130 is pivotally connected to the host 110 to pivot relative to the host 110 and open and close relative to the first surface S1. When the screen 130 is unfolded relative to the first surface S1, the laptop computer 100 is suitable for resting on a platform (not shown) with the second surface S2.

[0016] FIG. 2B to FIG. 2F yes Figure 2A The laptop is shown in multiple enlarged images of parts, including Figure 2E yes Figure 2A The enlarged schematic diagram of part A is shown in FIG. Figure 2F yes Figure 2A This is an enlarged diagram of part B. Please refer to Figure 2A And compare Figure 2BThe host 110 of this embodiment includes a first shell 111 and a second shell 112 assembled together, wherein the first shell 111 has the aforementioned first surface S1, the second shell 112 has the aforementioned second surface S2, and the keyboard 120 is assembled on the first shell 111. The opposite side edges of the keyboard 120 have a card hole 126 and a protrusion 125, and correspondingly, please refer to Figure 2A , Figure 2C and Figure 2D The first shell 111 has an elastic arm 111b and a hole 111d. When assembling the keyboard 120 to the first shell 111, the keyboard 120 is preferably tilted forward (eg Figure 2A ) and with a convex portion 125 (shown in Figure 2B ) is first inserted into the locking hole 111d, and then the side edge with the locking hole 126 is dropped toward the first surface S1, so that the elastic locking arm 111b can be locked into (and locked in) the locking hole 126. Figure 2A As shown in FIG. 1 , the keyboard 120 includes a key portion 121 and a bottom plate 122 that are combined with each other. The assembled key portion 121 and the bottom plate 122 form a latch hole 126, and the protrusion 125 is equivalent to a portion extending from the bottom plate 122. In other words, when the keyboard 120 is to be removed from the first shell 111, pressure is first applied to the first shell 111 to simultaneously apply pressure to the elastic latch arm 111b to allow it to withdraw from the latch hole 126, and then the keyboard 120 can be removed smoothly. Figure 2A The gesture shown moves the keyboard 120 away from the first housing 111. It should be noted that the present embodiment does not limit the number of the elastic latch arms 111b, the latch holes 126, the protrusions 125 and the latch holes 111d, which can be increased or decreased according to the assembly requirements of the keyboard 120 and the first housing 111.

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 2A Please also refer to the partial exploded diagram of the laptop computer. Figure 2E , Figure 2F and Figure 3More importantly, the host 110 has an active hook 140, and the active hook 140 is located on the first surface S1. The keyboard 120 has a clamping column 124, so that when the keyboard 120 is configured on the first surface S1, the clamping column 124 is locked by the active hook 140, so that the keyboard 120 is fixed to the first surface S1. Further, the first shell 111 also has a third surface S3, which and the first surface S1 are two opposite surfaces of the first shell 111, and the active hook 140 includes a hook 141, a torsion spring 142 and a fastener 143. The hook 141 has a pivoting column 141b and a hook portion 141a. The pivoting column 141b is inserted into the pivot hole H1 of the first shell 111, and the torsion spring 142 is sleeved on the pivoting column 141b and abuts between the hook portion 141a and the first shell 111. The fastener 143, such as a C-shaped fastener, fastens the portion of the pivot post 141b protruding from the third surface S3, so that the pivot post 141b can pivot relative to the first shell 111 but does not move away relatively (that is, the pivot post 141b cannot be separated from the first shell 111 along its pivot axis). Therefore, the hook portion 141a is rotatably maintained on the first surface S1.

[0018] Figure 4A and Figure 4B A schematic diagram showing the movement of the clamping column and the movable hook is shown. Figure 4C yes Figure 2A A partial cross-sectional view of a laptop computer. Most of the keyboard 120 is omitted here, and the clamping post 124 extending from the bottom plate 122 is used as an example to avoid the drawing being too complicated (that is, the clamping post 124 represents the movement of the keyboard 120). Please also refer to FIG. 4A to FIG. 4C The clamping post 124 of this embodiment has a hemispherical portion 124a and a neck portion 124b, and the neck portion 124b is connected between the bottom plate 122 of the keyboard 120 and the hemispherical portion 124a (such as Figure 2D ). During the process of assembling the keyboard 120 to the first surface S1 of the host 110, when the hemispherical portion 124a passes through the hook portion 141a, the hemispherical portion 124a presses the hook portion 141a to move (rotate) in the first direction D1 and deform the torsion spring 142. After the hemispherical portion 124a passes through the hook portion 141a, the torsion spring 142 drives the hook portion 141a to move (rotate) in the second direction D2 and is locked on the neck 124b. The first direction D1 is opposite to the second direction D2.

[0019] like Figure 4C As shown, the hook portion 141a of this embodiment has a pair of inclined surfaces L1 and L2, which extend from two opposite surfaces of the hook portion 141a, and the inclined surfaces L1 and L2 are simultaneously located on the moving path of the hemispherical portion 124a. FIG. 4A to FIG. 4BDuring the process, the hemispherical portion 124a can push the inclined surface L1 to push the hook portion 141a away, which is conducive to the locking column 124 falling into the first shell 111. FIG. 4B to FIG. 4A In the process, the hemispherical portion 124a pushes the inclined surface L2 to push the hook portion 141a away, which is conducive to the moving of the clamping column 124 away from the first shell 111. FIG. 4A to FIG. 4C As shown, or as Figure 3 As shown, the first shell 111 further has an escape hole H2 connecting the first surface S1 and the third surface S3 . The escape hole H2 is located on the moving path of the clamping column 124 , and when the keyboard 120 is assembled to the first shell 111 , part of the hemispherical portion 124 a will fall into the escape hole H2 .

[0020] Please refer to Figure 2A , Figure 2E and Figure 3 In this embodiment, the first shell 111 further has an opening 111c, connecting the first surface S1 and the third surface S3. The notebook computer 100 further includes a circuit board assembly 113, which is disposed in the host 110 and located between the first shell 111 and the second shell 112. The keyboard 120 further includes a flexible electrical connector 123, such as a flat cable or a flexible circuit board, which passes through the opening 111c from the first surface S1 and is electrically connected to the electrical connector 113a on the circuit board assembly 113. Furthermore, the first shell 111 further includes a groove 111a, which connects the opening 111c and is used to accommodate the flexible electrical connector 123. The host 110 of this embodiment has a pair of movable hooks 140, which are substantially disposed in the groove 111a and located on opposite sides of the opening 111c.

[0021] Furthermore, the notebook computer 100 further includes a buffer 150 disposed at the periphery of the opening 111c. When the keyboard 120 is fixed to the first surface S1, the buffer 150 is pressed between the keyboard 120 and the first shell 111 to isolate the opening 111c from the first surface S1, wherein the flexible electrical connector 123 passes through the buffer 150. The buffer 150 is, for example, a gasket, which can effectively separate the first surface S1 and the third surface S3 of the first shell 111 into two independent spaces through the above-mentioned pressing action, thereby preventing external dust or moisture from entering the host 110 through the opening 111c. Furthermore, because the clamping column 124 and the movable hook 140 are arranged in pairs on opposite sides of the opening 111c, and also on opposite sides of the flexible electrical connector 123, the buffer 150 can be pressed to provide a desired isolation effect.

[0022] On the other hand, please refer to Figure 2AIn the notebook computer 100 of this embodiment, the channel 111a is further divided into a trunk A1 and two branches A2, wherein the trunk A1 is used to accommodate the flexible electrical connector 123, and the branches A2 have a lower terrain relative to the trunk A1, so when the keyboard 120 is invaded by water or liquid, the water or liquid can be directed to the branches A2 and away from the trunk A1. Furthermore, the second shell 112 of this embodiment also has a water collection groove 112a and a drainage hole 112b, and the above-mentioned branch A2 also has a water guide hole 111e, so that the water or liquid directed to the branch A2 can flow smoothly to the water collection groove 112a. Here, the inner bottom surface of the water collection groove 112a is inclined to facilitate the water or liquid in the water collection groove 112a to be discharged from the notebook computer 100 through the drainage hole 112b.

[0023] In summary, in the above embodiment of the present invention, the main body of the notebook computer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, wherein the second surface is used as a bearing surface when placed on a platform, and the screen is opened and closed relative to the first surface. The keyboard can be directly locked or released with the movable hook of the first surface through the clamping column on the bottom surface. In this way, the keyboard of the notebook computer can be disassembled from the external surface of the main body, and the above disassembly and assembly can be completed without disassembling the main body, thereby providing a simple and convenient assembly process.

[0024] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements 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. A notebook computer with a quick-release keyboard, characterized in that: include: A host having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, wherein the host has at least one movable hook located on the first surface; A screen is pivotally connected to the host to pivot relative to the host and open and close relative to the first surface, and when the screen is unfolded relative to the first surface, the laptop is adapted to rest on the platform with the second surface; as well as The keyboard has a clamping column, so that when the keyboard is arranged on the first surface, the clamping column is locked by the movable hook to fix the keyboard on the first surface.

2. The notebook computer with a quick-release keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: The host comprises a first shell and a second shell which are combined with each other, the first shell has a third surface and the first surface which are opposite to each other, the second shell has the second surface, and the movable hook comprises: A hook having a pivot post and a hook portion, wherein the pivot post is passed through the first shell; a torsion spring, sleeved on the pivot post and abutting between the hook portion and the first shell, the torsion spring constantly driving the hook to rotate toward the clamping post; and The fastener fastens the portion of the pivot post protruding from the third surface, so that the pivot post can pivot relative to the first shell but does not move away from the first shell, and the hook portion can be rotatably maintained on the first surface.

3. The notebook computer with a quick-release keyboard according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping column has a hemispherical portion and a neck, and the neck is connected between the bottom plate of the keyboard and the hemispherical portion. During the process of assembling the keyboard to the first surface of the host, and when the hemispherical portion passes through the hook portion, the hemispherical portion presses the hook portion to rotate and deform the torsion spring, so that after the hemispherical portion passes through the hook portion, the torsion spring drives the hook portion to rotate and buckle on the neck.

4. The notebook computer with a quick-release keyboard according to claim 3, characterized in that: The hook portion has a pair of inclined surfaces extending from two opposite surfaces of the hook portion respectively, and the pair of inclined surfaces are simultaneously located on the moving path of the hemispherical portion.

5. The notebook computer with a quick-release keyboard according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first shell component also has an opening connecting the first surface and the third surface. The laptop computer also includes a circuit board assembly disposed in the host and located between the first shell component and the second shell component. The keyboard also includes a flexible electrical connector that passes through the opening from the first surface and is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly.

6. The notebook computer with a quick-release keyboard according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a buffer component, which is arranged on the periphery of the opening. When the keyboard is fixed to the first surface, the buffer component is pressed between the keyboard and the first shell to isolate the opening from the first surface. The flexible electrical connector passes through the buffer component.

7. The notebook computer with a quick-release keyboard according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first shell also includes a groove connected to the opening and accommodating the flexible electrical connector. The at least one movable hook includes a pair of movable hooks arranged in the groove and located on opposite sides of the opening.

8. The notebook computer with a quick-release keyboard according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first shell also has a plurality of card holes and a plurality of elastic card arms, and the opposite sides of the keyboard also have a plurality of protrusions and a plurality of card holes. The keyboard is fixed on the first surface by the protrusions being clamped in the card holes and the elastic card arms being clamped in the card holes.

9. The notebook computer with a quick-release keyboard according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a circuit board assembly, wherein the host has a pair of movable hooks, the first shell also has an opening, and the keyboard also has a flexible electrical connector, the flexible electrical connector passes through the opening from the first surface and is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly, and the movable hooks are located on opposite sides of the flexible electrical connector.

10. The notebook computer with a quick-release keyboard according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first shell also has an avoidance hole connecting the first surface and the third surface, and the avoidance hole is located on the moving path of the clamping column.

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