Electronic device

Abstract

An electronic device capable of being used in cooperation with a plurality of cables comprises a first component and a second component. The first part comprises a first shell and a second shell which are connected. The accommodating space is formed between the first shell and the second shell. The opening is formed at the junction of one side edge of the first shell and the second shell. The second part is connected with the first part. The opening is configured to allow the cable to pass through, so that the cable enters the accommodating space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic device, and particularly to an electronic device that can be used in cooperation with a cable. Background Art

[0002] Currently, existing laptop computers generally include a main body and a screen that can be flipped relative to each other. For the cable connected between the main body and the screen, a through-hole is usually designed on the upper shell of the main body for the cable to pass through and enter the interior of the main body. However, the method of passing the cable through the through-hole in the upper shell requires a relatively large configuration space, and the utilization rate of the internal space of the main body is not ideal. In addition, due to the limitation of the internal space, the design of the through-hole cannot be large enough to allow all forms of cables to pass through at any angle. Therefore, when passing a relatively large cable, the connector at the end of the cable and the cable body need to be folded in half first and then squeezed through the through-hole. This method has a risk of cable damage. Moreover, the cables at the wire-passing position will be stacked / staggered in a messy manner, which is prone to assembly problems such as assembly line pressing, wire misalignment, and bulging of the upper shell...

[0003] Therefore, how to propose an electronic device that can solve the above problems is one of the problems that the industry is eager to invest in research and development resources to solve currently. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, an object of the present invention is to propose an electronic device that can solve the above problems.

[0005] To achieve the above object, according to an embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device can be used in cooperation with a plurality of cables. The electronic device includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a first shell and a second shell connected to each other. An accommodation space is formed between the first shell and the second shell. An opening is formed at the junction of a side edge of the first shell and the second shell. The second component is rotatably connected to the first component. The opening is configured to allow the cable to pass through so that the cable enters the accommodation space.

[0006] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device further includes a plurality of cable management structures. The cable management structures are disposed in the opening and are configured to respectively connect to the cables.

[0007] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the cable management structures are disposed on the aforementioned side edge of the first shell.

[0008] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the cable management structures are arranged in sequence along the aforementioned side edge of the first shell.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the aforementioned side edge of the first shell has a depression. The depression defines a part of the contour of the opening. The cable management structures are located in the depression.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the second housing includes side walls. An opening is formed at the junction of the aforementioned side of the first housing and the side walls.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the top surface of the side wall has a depression. The depression defines a part of the contour of the opening.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device further includes a cover. The cover covers the opening. The outer wall surface of the side wall has a depression. The cover has a fixing portion. The fixing portion is fixed to the side wall within the depression.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the surface of the fixing portion is substantially flush with the outer wall surface.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device further includes a hinge device and a cover. The first component and the second component are connected via the hinge device. The cover covers the hinge device and the opening.

[0015] In summary, in the electronic device of the present invention, the opening for the cable to pass through is provided at the junction of the side of the first housing and the second housing, that is, the opening is formed on the side of the first housing and can be formed when the first housing and the second housing are combined. Thereby, the utilization rate of the accommodation space and the planning of the first housing can be effectively improved. In addition, during assembly, in order to allow the cable to enter the accommodation space between the first housing and the second housing, the cable can be first abutted against the part of the side of the first housing where the opening is formed, and then the first housing and the second housing are combined. Thereby, cables of various sizes can enter the accommodation space without being folded, effectively reducing the risk of cable damage. In addition, by arranging the cable management structure in the opening to neatly fix and arrange each cable, the messy phenomenon of cable stacking / interlacing can be avoided, thereby preventing assembly defects such as assembly line pressing, wrong wiring, and the upper housing bulging...

[0016] The above is only used to elaborate on the problems to be solved by the present invention, the technical means for solving the problems, and the technical effects produced thereby, etc. The specific details of the present invention will be introduced in detail in the following embodiments and related drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] To make the above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the description of the accompanying drawings is as follows:

[0018] Figure 1 To illustrate a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 To illustrate Figure 1 A partial perspective view of the electronic device in

[0020] Figure 3 To show Figure 1 Another partial perspective view of the electronic device in , where the cover is removed.

[0021] Figure 4 To show Figure 1 The top view of the first component in .

[0022] Figure 5 To show Figure 3 The partial cross-sectional schematic view of the first component along the cutting plane line 5-5 in .

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0024] 100: Electronic device

[0025] 110: First component

[0026] 111: First housing

[0027] 111a: Side

[0028] 111b, 112a2, 112a4: Depression

[0029] 111b1, 111b2, 111b3: Inner end face

[0030] 111c: Groove

[0031] 112: Second housing

[0032] 112a: Side wall

[0033] 112a1: Top surface

[0034] 112a3: Outer wall surface

[0035] 113: Cable management structure

[0036] 120: Second component

[0037] 121: Edge

[0038] 122: Groove

[0039] 130: Hinge device

[0040] 140: Cover

[0041] 141: Base portion

[0042] 142: Fitting portion

[0043] 143: Fixing portion

[0044] 5-5: Cutting plane line

[0045] 900: Cable

[0046] D1, D2, D3: Directions

[0047] OP: Opening

[0048] S: Accommodating Space Detailed Embodiment

[0049] Multiple embodiments of the present invention will be disclosed below with reference to the accompanying drawings. For the sake of clarity, many practical details will be described together in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details are not intended to limit the present invention. That is to say, in some embodiments of the present invention, these practical details are not necessary. In addition, for the purpose of simplifying the drawings, some conventional structures and elements will be shown in a simplified schematic manner in the drawings.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 1 , which is a perspective view showing an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As Figure 1 shown, the electronic device 100 includes a first component 110, a second component 120, a hinge device 130 (see Figure 3 ), and a cover 140. The electronic device 100 is taken as a laptop computer as an example, where the first component 110 may be the main body of the host (with a keyboard device provided thereon), and the second component 120 may be a display, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In practical applications, the electronic device 100 may be other types of electronic products.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 . Figure 2 is a partial perspective view showing the electronic device 100 in Figure 1 . Figure 3 is a partial perspective view showing another part of the electronic device 100 in Figure 1 , where the cover 140 is removed. Figure 4 is a top view showing the first component 110 in Figure 1 . As Figures 2 to 4 shown, the electronic device 100 further includes a hinge device 130 and a cover 140. The hinge device 130 connects the first component 110 and the second component 120, such that the first component 110 and the second component 120 can be flipped relative to each other. Specifically, the first component 110 has a slot 111c. The slot 111c is opened on the surface of the first component 110 for the second component 120 to cover. The hinge device 130 is fixed to the first component 110 via the slot 111c (for example, by screwing). The cover 140 covers the slot 111c and the hinge device 130, thereby protecting the hinge device 130.

[0052] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cover 140 includes a base 141 and a sleeve portion 142. The base 141 covers the slot 111c and is fixed to the first shell 111. The first shell 111 having the slot 111c and the base 141 covering the slot 111c can form a more complete integrated appearance. The sleeve portion 142 is connected to the base 141 and sleeved on a portion of the hinge device 130 exposed outside the first component 110 (such as a rotating shaft).

[0053] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the first component 110 of the electronic device 100 includes a first shell 111 and a second shell 112 that are connected. The first shell 111 is an upper shell of the first component 110 on which a keyboard device is provided. The second shell 112 is a lower shell of the first component 110. An accommodating space S is formed between the first shell 111 and the second shell 112. In addition, an opening OP through which the cable 900 can pass is formed at the junction of a side edge 111a of the first shell 111 and the second shell 112. In other words, a portion of the opening OP is formed on the side edge 111a of the first shell 111 and can be formed when the first shell 111 and the second shell 112 are combined. By configuring the structure in which the opening OP does not occupy the middle block of the first shell 111, the planning utilization rate of the accommodating space S and the first shell 111 can be effectively improved.

[0054] For example, the two ends of the cable 900 can be connected to the electronic components (such as a circuit board) inside the first component 110 and the electronic components (such as a display panel) inside the second component 120, respectively, to transmit signals and / or power. Generally speaking, the end of the cable 900 that enters the accommodation space S of the first component 110 has a wire end connector, and the wire end connector is configured to be plugged into the socket end connector on the circuit board.

[0055] Based on the above structural configuration, when assembling, Figure 3 As shown, in order to allow the cable 900 to enter the accommodation space S between the first shell 111 and the second shell 112, the cable 900 can be first supported against a portion of the opening OP formed on the side 111a of the first shell 111, and then the first shell 111 and the second shell 112 are assembled. In this way, cables 900 of various sizes can enter the accommodation space S without being folded in half, thereby effectively reducing the risk of damage to the cable 900.

[0056] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the second component 120 has a groove 122. The groove 122 is formed by inward concavity of the edge 121 of the second component 120 (for example, the edge 121 of the second component 120 close to the first component 110). The cable 900 and the rotating shaft of the hinge device 130 can enter the interior of the second component 120 via opposite inner wall surfaces of the groove 122 respectively.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 5 , which shows Figure 3 a partial cross-sectional schematic view of the first component 110 along the cutting plane line 5-5 in the figure. As Figure 3 and Figure 5 shown, the side 111a of the first housing 111 has a recess 111b. The recess 111b defines a part of the contour of the opening OP. For example, the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 are stacked and combined in the direction D1, the recess 111b is formed by inward concavity of the side 111a in the direction D2 perpendicular to the direction D1, and the side 111a extends along the direction D3 perpendicular to the directions D1 and D2, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0058] As Figure 3 and Figure 5 shown, the second housing 112 includes a side wall 112a. The opening OP is formed at the junction of the side 111a of the first housing 111 and the side wall 112a. Specifically, the side wall 112a has a top surface 112a1. The top surface 112a1 is partially covered by the first housing 111. The top surface 112a1 has a recess 112a2 not covered by the first housing 111. The recess 112a2 defines a part of the contour of the opening OP. In other words, the contour of the opening OP is jointly defined by the recess 111b on the side 111a of the first housing 111 and the recess 112a2 on the side wall 112a of the second housing 112. For example, the recess 112a2 is formed by inward concavity of the top surface 112a1 of the side wall 112a in the direction D1, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0059] It can be seen therefrom that the opening OP extending along both the direction D1 and the direction D2 also represents that the opening OP is provided at the corner of the first component 110, so that the planning utilization rate in the accommodation space S can be effectively improved.

[0060] As Figures 3 to 5 shown, the electronic device 100 further includes a plurality of cable management structures 113. The cable management structures 113 are disposed in the opening OP and configured to connect the cables 900 respectively. The cable management structures 113 are disposed on the side 111a of the first housing 111. In other words, the cable management structures 113 are disposed in the recess 111b on the side 111a.

[0061] Specifically, as Figure 4As shown, the recess 111b is U-shaped and has three inner end faces 111b1, 111b2, and 111b3. The inner end face 111b2 is connected between the inner end faces 111b1 and 111b3. In Figure 4 the illustrated embodiment, the cable management structure 113 is disposed on the inner end face 111b2 and arranged in sequence along the side edge 111a of the first housing 111 (i.e., along Figure 3 the direction D3 in), but the present invention is not limited thereto. In practical applications, the cable management structure 113 can be elastically disposed on at least one of the inner end faces 111b1, 111b2, and 111b3.

[0062] As Figure 4 shown, each cable management structure 113 is in a hook shape, and the cable management structures 113 are bent in the same direction (e.g., bent to the left in Figure 4 ). Specifically, there is a gap between two adjacent cable management structures 113. The gap has a constricted outer shape, that is, the end of the gap far from the inner end face 111b2 has a narrower entrance. Thereby, when the cable 900 enters the gap from the narrower entrance, the narrower entrance can increase the difficulty for the cable 900 to jump out of the gap.

[0063] In some embodiments, in addition to being fixed to the first housing 111, the cover 140 can be further fixed to the second housing 112. Thereby, the cover 140 can further increase the assembly stability between the first housing 111 and the second housing 112. Specifically, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the cover 140 has a fixing portion 143. The fixing portion 143 is connected to the side of the fitting portion 142 away from the base portion 141. The fixing portion 143 is fixed to the outer wall surface 112a3 of the side wall 112a.

[0064] Furthermore, the outer wall surface 112a3 of the side wall 112a has a recess 112a4. The recess 112a4 is formed by being concave from the outer wall surface 112a3 of the side wall 112a (i.e., concave along the direction D2). The fixing portion 143 is fixed to the side wall 112a within the recess 112a4. Thereby, as Figure 2 shown, the surface of the fixing portion 143 can be substantially flush with the outer wall surface 112a3, so that the cover 140 having the fixing portion 143 can form a relatively complete integrated appearance effect with the side wall 112a of the second housing 112.

[0065] From the above detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention, it can be clearly seen that in the electronic device of the present invention, the opening for the cable to pass through is provided at the junction of the side of the first housing and the second housing, that is, the opening is formed on the side of the first housing and can be formed when the first housing and the second housing are combined. Thereby, the utilization rate of the accommodation space and the planning of the first housing can be effectively improved. In addition, during assembly, in order to allow the cable to enter the accommodation space between the first housing and the second housing, the cable can be first abutted against the part of the side of the first housing where the opening is formed, and then the first housing and the second housing are combined. Thereby, cables of various sizes can enter the accommodation space without being folded, effectively reducing the risk of cable damage. In addition, by arranging the cable management structure in the opening to neatly fix and arrange each cable, the messy phenomenon of cable stacking / interlacing can be avoided, thereby preventing assembly defects such as assembly wire pressing, wrong wire arrangement, and bulge of the upper housing...

[0066] Although the present invention has been disclosed above in the form of embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the concept and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be determined by the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device, which can be used in cooperation with a plurality of cables, is characterized in that, The electronic device includes: A first component, including a first housing and a second housing connected to each other. An accommodation space is formed between the first housing and the second housing, and an opening is formed at the junction of one side edge of the first housing and the second housing; And A second component, connecting to the first component; Wherein, the opening is configured for the plurality of cables to pass through, so that the plurality of cables enter the accommodation space.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein It further includes a plurality of cable management structures, and the plurality of cable management structures are disposed in the opening and configured to respectively connect to the plurality of cables.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein The plurality of cable management structures are disposed on the side edge of the first housing.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein The plurality of cable management structures are arranged in sequence along the side edge of the first housing.

5. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side edge of the first housing has a recess, and the recess defines a part of the contour of the opening, and the plurality of cable management structures are located in the recess.

6. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The second housing includes a side wall, and the opening is formed at the junction of the side edge of the first housing and the side wall.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein, A top surface of the side wall has a recess, and the recess defines a part of the contour of the opening.

8. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that, It further includes a cover body, the cover body covers the opening, an outer wall surface of the side wall has a recess, the cover body has a fixing portion, and the fixing portion is fixed to the side wall within the recess.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein, A surface of the fixing portion is substantially flush with the outer wall surface.

10. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein It further includes: A hinge device, wherein the first component and the second component are connected via the hinge device; and A cover body, covering the hinge device and the opening.

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