Electronic device

Abstract

The invention provides an electronic device which comprises a machine body and a female connector. The machine body is provided with an opening and a positioning structure corresponding to the opening. The female connector is arranged in the machine body corresponding to the opening and is pivoted to the positioning structure. The male head connector is suitable for penetrating through the opening and being inserted into the female head connector, and the female head connector is suitable for being driven by the male head connector to rotate around a rotation axis passing through the positioning structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] Most common electronic devices (such as laptops, tablet computers, smart phones or servers) are equipped with female connectors for male connectors to be plugged into for transmitting power or signals. Generally speaking, the female connector is fixed inside the body of the electronic device. When plugging and unplugging the male connector, the user needs to repeatedly confirm the plugging and unplugging direction, otherwise the male connector and the female connector may be damaged due to pushing, pulling or collision. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention is directed to an electronic device which is not only convenient for users to operate, but also can avoid causing damage to the female connector.

[0004] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device includes a body and a female connector. The body has an opening and a positioning structure corresponding to the opening. The female connector is arranged in the body corresponding to the opening and is pivotally connected to the positioning structure. The male connector is adapted to pass through the opening and be plugged into the female connector, and the female connector is adapted to be driven by the male connector to rotate around a rotation axis passing through the positioning structure.

[0005] Based on the above, in the electronic device of the present invention, the female connector is rotatably arranged inside the body. Therefore, in the process of plugging and unplugging the male connector, the female connector can be driven by the male connector to rotate appropriately. Without repeatedly confirming the plugging and unplugging direction, the user can arbitrarily plug, unplug, plug obliquely or unplug the male connector, which not only improves the convenience of operation, but also avoids the male connector and the female connector from being damaged due to pushing, pulling or collision. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] Figure 1A and Figure 1B is a schematic diagram of a plugging process between an electronic device and a male connector according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0007] Figure 1C yes Figure 1A Schematic diagram of top view;

[0008] Figure 1D yes Figure 1B Schematic diagram of top view;

[0009] Figure 1E and Figure 1F yes Figure 1D A schematic top view of the female connector rotating along two different rotation directions;

[0010] Figure 1G yes Figure 1CSchematic diagram of the section along section line II;

[0011] Figures 2 to 5 is a schematic top view of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0012] 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.

[0013] Figure 1A and Figure 1B is a schematic diagram of the plugging process of an electronic device and a male connector according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1A and Figure 1B In this embodiment, the electronic device 100 may be a part of a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a smart phone, a server or other electronic devices. In detail, the electronic device 100 includes a body 110 and a female connector 120 disposed in the body 110, and the body 110 is provided with an opening 111 corresponding to the female connector 120, so that the male connector 10 can pass through and be plugged into the female connector 120 for transmitting power or signals. For example, the transmission specifications of the male connector 10 and the female connector 120 can be Type-A, Type-B or Type-C, but are not limited thereto.

[0014] Please refer to Figure 1A and Figure 1B The body 110 further comprises a first surface 1101 and a second surface 1102 where the opening 111 is located, and the second surface 1102 is connected to the first surface 1101. For example, the first surface 1101 may be a top surface, a bottom surface, a display surface, or an operation surface where a keyboard is located, and the second surface 1102 may be a side surface.

[0015] Figure 1C yes Figure 1A Schematic top view of . Figure 1D yes Figure 1B Schematic top view of . Figure 1E and Figure 1F yes Figure 1D Schematic diagram of a top view of the female connector rotating in two different rotation directions. To clearly present the internal structure configuration, a part of the body 110 is shown in FIG. Figure 1C to Figure 1F It is shown as a dotted line. Figure 1A and Figure 1C As shown, the housing 110 further has a positioning structure 113 disposed corresponding to the opening 111, and the female connector 120 is pivotally connected to the positioning structure 113. Figures 1D to 1FAs shown, when the user plugs the male connector 10 into the female connector 120 or unplugs the female connector 120, the female connector 120 can remain stationary or rotate appropriately around the rotation axis RA passing through the positioning structure 113 depending on the direction of the force applied by the user on the male connector 10.

[0016] That is to say, during the process of plugging and unplugging the male connector 10, the female connector 120 can be driven by the male connector 10 to rotate appropriately. Therefore, the user does not need to repeatedly confirm the plugging and unplugging direction, and can arbitrarily plug, unplug, plug obliquely or unplug the male connector 10, which not only improves the convenience of operation, but also prevents the male connector 10 and the female connector 120 from being damaged due to pushing, pulling or collision.

[0017] Figure 1G yes Figure 1C Schematic diagram of the section along section line II. Figure 1A , Figure 1B and Figure 1G As shown, the rotation axis RA is perpendicular to the first surface 1101 and also perpendicular to the plugging and unplugging direction of the male connector 10. Figures 1D to 1F As shown, the electronic device 100 further includes a circuit board 130 disposed in the body 110, wherein the female connector 120 is fixed on the circuit board 130 and is pivotally connected to the positioning structure 113 through the circuit board 130. In addition, the female connector 120 is electrically connected to the circuit board 130, and is electrically connected to the mainboard (not shown) through the circuit board 130.

[0018] like Figure 1D and Figure 1G As shown, the circuit board 130 has a positioning through hole 131, wherein the rotation axis RA passes through the positioning through hole 131, and the positioning through hole 131 is sleeved on the positioning structure 113. Further, the body 110 includes a first housing 1103 and a second housing 1104 mounted on the first housing 1103, and the positioning structure 113 includes a first positioning column 1131 and a second positioning column 1132. The first positioning column 1131 is located on the first housing 1103 and protrudes toward the second positioning column 1132. In addition, the second positioning column 1132 is located on the second housing 1104 and protrudes toward the first positioning column 1131.

[0019] The positioning through hole 131 of the circuit board 130 is sleeved on the first positioning post 1131, and the circuit board 130 is positioned between the first positioning post 1131 and the second positioning post 1132 opposite to the first positioning post 1131. In other words, the female connector 120 and the circuit board 130 can be positioned in the body 110 by the first positioning post 1131 and the second positioning post 1132, and can rotate relative to the first positioning post 1131 and the second positioning post 1132.

[0020] like Figure 1G As shown, the circuit board 130 further has a bottom surface 132 and a top surface 133 opposite to the bottom surface 132, and the positioning through hole 131 passes through the bottom surface 132 and the top surface 133. In other words, the first positioning column 1131 protruding toward the second positioning column 1132 contacts the bottom surface 132, and correspondingly, the second positioning column 1132 protruding toward the first positioning column 1131 contacts the top surface 133. In other words, the circuit board 130 is rotatably clamped between the first positioning column 1131 and the second positioning column 1132, and is suspended between the first housing 1103 and the second housing 1104 under the support of the first positioning column 1131.

[0021] On the other hand, the first positioning post 1131 has a positioning protrusion 1133 protruding toward the second positioning post 1132, wherein the positioning protrusion 1133 is inserted into the positioning through hole 131, and the second positioning post 1132 covers one side of the positioning through hole 131 to contact the positioning protrusion 1133. In other words, the female connector 120 and the circuit board 130 substantially rotate around the positioning protrusion 1133, and the rotation axis RA passes through the positioning protrusion 1133.

[0022] like Figure 1D and Figure 1E As shown, the female connector 120 and the circuit board 130 can be driven by the male connector 10 to rotate around the rotation axis RA along the first rotation direction R1 within the first angle A1, for example, to generate a swing between a neutral position that remains stationary and a first swing position. Figure 1D and Figure 1F As shown, the female connector 120 and the circuit board 130 can be driven by the male connector 10 to rotate around the rotation axis RA along the second rotation direction R2 within the second angle A2, for example, to generate a swing between a neutral position that remains stationary and a second swing position.

[0023] like Figures 1D to 1F As shown, the second rotation direction R2 is opposite to the first rotation direction R1, and the first angle A1 is equal to the second angle A2, for example, 5 degrees, but not limited thereto. In addition, based on the neutral position, the first deflection position is symmetrical to the second deflection position.

[0024] like Figure 1D to Figure 1G As shown, the circuit board 130 also has two arc-shaped limit grooves 134, and the two arc-shaped limit grooves 134 are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the rotation axis RA. In addition, the body 110 also has two arc-shaped limit portions 114, and the two arc-shaped limit portions 114 are respectively slidably arranged in the two arc-shaped limit grooves 134. The two arc-shaped limit portions 114 protrude from the second housing 1104 toward the circuit board 130 and are respectively inserted into the two arc-shaped limit grooves 134.

[0025] like Figures 1D to 1FAs shown, the center of curvature of the two arc-shaped limit grooves 134 falls on the rotation axis RA. Through the sliding cooperation between each arc-shaped limit groove 134 and the corresponding arc-shaped limit portion 114, the female connector 120 and the circuit board 130 can rotate within a limited angle range (for example, the sum of the first angle A1 and the second angle A2), thereby preventing the female connector 120 and the circuit board 130 from swinging too much and hindering the plugging and unplugging of the male connector 10.

[0026] It is particularly noted that each arc-shaped limiting groove 134 and the corresponding arc-shaped limiting portion 114 can form a rotation angle limiting structure. Although the geometric profile of the rotation angle limiting structure of this embodiment is illustrated as an arc, it is not limited thereto.

[0027] Figures 2 to 5 1 is a top view schematic diagram of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention. To clearly present the internal structure configuration, parts of the body 110a to 110d are respectively Figures 2 to 5 See Figure 2 The electronic device 100A of this embodiment is substantially the same in design as the electronic device 100 of the above embodiment, and the main difference between the two is that the circuit board 130a is provided with an arc-shaped limit groove 135, and the female connector 120 and the arc-shaped limit groove 135 are respectively located on opposite sides of the rotation axis RA. In addition, the body 110a is provided with an arc-shaped limit portion 115, and the arc-shaped limit portion 115 is slidably disposed in the arc-shaped limit groove 135. The center of curvature of the arc-shaped limit groove 135 falls on the rotation axis RA. By slidingly cooperating with the arc-shaped limit groove 135 and the arc-shaped limit portion 115, the female connector 120 and the circuit board 130a can rotate within a limited angle range.

[0028] It is particularly noted that the arc-shaped limiting groove 135 and the arc-shaped limiting portion 115 can form a rotation angle limiting structure. Although the geometric profile of the rotation angle limiting structure of this embodiment is illustrated as an arc, it is not limited thereto.

[0029] Please refer to Figure 3 The electronic device 100B of this embodiment is substantially the same in design as the electronic device 100 of the above embodiment, and the main difference between the two is that the circuit board 130b is not provided with an arc-shaped limiting groove, and the body 110b is provided with two opposite limiting portions 116 on the rotation path of the circuit board 130b. In other words, the two limiting portions 116 are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the rotation axis RA, and are used to limit the swing range of the circuit board 130b in two opposite rotation directions.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 4, the electronic device 100C of this embodiment is substantially the same in design as the electronic device 100 of the above-mentioned embodiment, and the main difference between the two is that the circuit board 130c is not provided with an arc-shaped limiting groove, but is provided with an arc-shaped groove 1311 connected to the positioning through hole 131. Further, the female connector 120 and the arc-shaped groove 1311 are respectively located on opposite sides of the rotation axis RA, and the positioning structure 113c is provided with an arc-shaped protrusion 1134 slidably disposed in the arc-shaped groove 1311. The center of curvature of the arc-shaped groove 1311 falls on the rotation axis RA, and by the sliding cooperation between the arc-shaped groove 1311 and the arc-shaped protrusion 1134, the female connector 120 and the circuit board 130c can rotate within a limited angle range.

[0031] It is particularly noted that the arc-shaped groove 1311 and the arc-shaped protrusion 1134 can form a rotation angle limiting structure. Although the geometric profile of the rotation angle limiting structure of this embodiment is illustrated as an arc, it is not limited to this.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 5 The electronic device 100D of this embodiment is substantially the same in design as the electronic device 100 of the above embodiment, and the main difference between the two is that the circuit board 130d is not provided with an arc-shaped limiting groove, but is provided with an arc-shaped protrusion 1312 located in the positioning through hole 131. In other words, the female connector 120 and the arc-shaped protrusion 1312 are respectively located on opposite sides of the rotation axis RA, and the positioning structure 113d is provided with an arc-shaped groove 1135, and the arc-shaped protrusion 1312 is slidably disposed in the arc-shaped groove 1135. The center of curvature of the arc-shaped groove 1135 falls on the rotation axis RA, and by the sliding cooperation between the arc-shaped protrusion 1312 and the arc-shaped groove 1135, the female connector 120 and the circuit board 130d can rotate within a limited angle range.

[0033] It is particularly noted that the arc-shaped groove 1135 and the arc-shaped protrusion 1312 can form a rotation angle limiting structure. Although the geometric profile of the rotation angle limiting structure of this embodiment is illustrated as an arc, it is not limited to this.

[0034] In summary, in the electronic device of the present invention, the female connector is rotatably arranged inside the body. Therefore, in the process of plugging and unplugging the male connector, the female connector can be driven by the male connector to rotate appropriately. Without repeatedly confirming the plugging and unplugging direction, the user can arbitrarily plug, unplug, plug obliquely or unplug the male connector, which not only improves the convenience of operation, but also avoids damage to the male connector and the female connector due to pushing, pulling or collision.

[0035] 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. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: A body having an opening and a positioning structure arranged corresponding to the opening; as well as A female connector is arranged in the body corresponding to the opening and is pivotally connected to the positioning structure. The male connector is suitable for passing through the opening and being plugged into the female connector, and the female connector is suitable for being driven by the male connector to rotate around a rotation axis passing through the positioning structure.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The body further comprises a first surface and a second surface connected to the first surface, the rotation axis is perpendicular to the first surface, and the opening is located on the second surface.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A circuit board is disposed in the body, wherein the female connector is fixed on the circuit board and is pivotally connected to the positioning structure through the circuit board.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The circuit board has a positioning through hole, and the rotation axis passes through the positioning through hole, and the positioning through hole is sleeved on the positioning structure.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The body includes a first shell and a second shell installed on the first shell, and the positioning structure includes a first positioning column located on the first shell and a second positioning column located on the second shell, the positioning through hole is sleeved on the first positioning column, wherein the first positioning column is opposite to the second positioning column, and the circuit board is positioned between the first positioning column and the second positioning column.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The circuit board also has a bottom surface and a top surface opposite to the bottom surface, and the positioning through hole passes through the bottom surface and the top surface, the first positioning column contacts the bottom surface, and the second positioning column contacts the top surface.

7. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first positioning column has a positioning protrusion inserted into the positioning through hole, and the second positioning column covers one side of the positioning through hole to contact with the positioning protrusion.

8. The electronic device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The circuit board has two arc-shaped limiting grooves, and the two arc-shaped limiting grooves are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the rotation axis. The body also has two arc-shaped limiting parts, and the two arc-shaped limiting parts are slidably arranged in the two arc-shaped limiting grooves respectively.

9. The electronic device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The circuit board has an arc-shaped limiting groove, and the female connector and the arc-shaped limiting groove are respectively located on opposite sides of the rotation axis, and the body also has an arc-shaped limiting portion, and the arc-shaped limiting portion is slidably arranged in the arc-shaped limiting groove.

10. The electronic device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The machine body also has two limiting parts, and the two limiting parts are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the rotation axis, and the two limiting parts are located on the rotation path of the circuit board.

11. The electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The circuit board also has an arc-shaped groove connected to the positioning through hole, and the female connector and the arc-shaped groove are respectively located on opposite sides of the rotation axis, and the positioning structure has an arc-shaped protrusion, and the arc-shaped protrusion is slidably disposed in the arc-shaped groove.

12. The electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The circuit board also has an arc-shaped protrusion located in the positioning through hole, and the female connector and the arc-shaped protrusion are respectively located on opposite sides of the rotation axis, the positioning structure has an arc-shaped groove, and the arc-shaped protrusion is slidably disposed in the arc-shaped groove.

13. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The female connector is adapted to be driven by the male connector to rotate about the rotation axis in a first rotation direction within a first angle or in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction within a second angle.

14. The electronic device according to claim 13, characterized in that: The first angle is equal to the second angle.

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