Electronic device

Abstract

The electronic device includes a front surface, a back surface, an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, a first operation button, and a second operation button. A display is disposed on the front surface. The back surface is on the opposite side from the front surface. The upper surface is connected with the front and back surfaces. The lower surface is on an opposite side from the upper surface. The first side surface is respectively connected with the front surface, the back surface, the upper surface and the lower surface. The second side surface is on the opposite side to the first side surface. And a convex part is arranged on the upper surface. The first operation button is disposed on the convex portion and is provided closer to the first side surface side than the center of the upper surface. The second operation button is disposed on a portion of the upper surface other than the protruding portion, and is provided closer to the first side surface side than the first operation button.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-250807 (Patent Document 1) discloses a portable game machine.

[0003] Prior Art Documents

[0004] Patent Documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-250807 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] In the portable game machine described in Patent Document 1, buttons are provided on the left end side and the right end side of the upper surface. However, when a plurality of buttons are provided on the upper surface of the electronic device, there is room for improvement in the shape of the portion of the electronic device where the buttons are provided.

[0008] Solution to the Problem

[0009] The electronic device of the present disclosure includes a front surface, a back surface, an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, a first operation button, and a second operation button. A display is disposed on the front surface. The back surface is on the side opposite to the front surface. The upper surface is connected to the front surface and the back surface. The lower surface is on the side opposite to the upper surface. The first side surface is connected to the front surface, the back surface, the upper surface, and the lower surface, respectively. The second side surface is on the side opposite to the first side surface. A convex portion is provided on the upper surface. The first operation button is disposed on the convex portion and is provided at a position closer to the first side surface than the center of the upper surface. The second operation button is disposed on a portion other than the convex portion of the upper surface and is provided at a position closer to the first side surface than the first operation button.

[0010] According to the electronic device of the present disclosure, the first operation button is disposed on the convex portion, and the second operation button is disposed on a portion other than the convex portion of the upper surface. Therefore, even when there are a plurality of operation buttons on one side surface side of the upper surface, it is possible to prevent the user from accidentally pressing the first operation button and the second operation button. In addition, since the two buttons can be operated by simply horizontally sliding the finger, it is easy to press the first operation button and the second operation button. Further, by providing the convex portion on the upper surface, a large angle is not formed when bending the finger, so that it is possible to easily press the first operation button and the second operation button simultaneously. In addition, by providing the convex portion on the electronic device, the convex portion is likely to catch on the hand when holding the electronic device longitudinally. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the electronic device from falling.

[0011] The above-described electronic device may also be provided with a third operation button and a fourth operation button. Alternatively, the third operation button may be disposed on the convex portion and at a position closer to the second side surface than the center of the upper surface. Alternatively, the fourth operation button may be disposed on a portion other than the convex portion of the upper surface and at a position closer to the second side surface than the third operation button. Thus, four operation buttons can be arranged on the upper surface.

[0012] According to the above-described electronic device, alternatively, the convex portion may include a first inclined portion on the first side surface side and a second inclined portion on the second side surface side. Alternatively, the first operation button may be disposed on the first inclined portion. Alternatively, the third operation button may be disposed on the second inclined portion. Thus, it is possible to press the first operation button and the second operation button while easily distinguishing between the first operation button and the second operation button. Similarly, it is possible to press the third operation button and the fourth operation button while easily distinguishing between the third operation button and the fourth operation button.

[0013] According to the above-described electronic device, alternatively, the convex portion may have a central portion located between the first inclined portion and the second inclined portion. Alternatively, the boundary portion between the central portion and the first inclined portion may be curved. Alternatively, the boundary portion between the central portion and the second inclined portion may be curved.

[0014] According to the above-described electronic device, alternatively, the second operation button may be disposed at the boundary between the upper surface and the first side surface. Alternatively, the fourth operation button may be disposed at the boundary between the upper surface and the second side surface. Thus, it is easy to press the second operation button and the fourth operation button with the part between the first joint and the second joint of the index finger while pressing the first operation button and the third operation button with the fingertips.

[0015] According to the above-described electronic device, alternatively, the boundary between the upper surface and the first side surface may be curved. Alternatively, the boundary between the upper surface and the second side surface may be curved.

[0016] According to the above-described electronic device, alternatively, in the direction from the lower surface to the upper surface, the lowermost part of the first operation button is located above the uppermost part of the second operation button, and the lowermost part of the third operation button is located above the uppermost part of the fourth operation button. Thus, when pressing the second operation button and the fourth operation button, it is not easy to accidentally press the first operation button and the third operation button.

[0017] The electronic device of the present disclosure may also be such that the first device and the second device can be detachably attached. The first device includes a first front surface, a first back surface, a first upper surface, a first lower surface, a first right side surface, a first left side surface, a first operation button, and a second operation button. A first display is disposed on the first front surface. The first back surface is on the side opposite to the first front surface. The first upper surface is connected to the first front surface and the first back surface. The first lower surface is on the side opposite to the first upper surface. The first right side surface is respectively connected to the first front surface, the first back surface, the first upper surface, and the first lower surface. The first left side surface is on the side opposite to the first right side surface. A first convex portion is provided on the first upper surface. The first operation button is disposed on the first convex portion and is located on the side closer to the first right side surface than the center of the first upper surface. The second operation button is disposed on a portion of the first upper surface other than the first convex portion and is located on the side closer to the first right side surface than the first operation button.

[0018] The second device has a second front surface, a second back surface, a second upper surface, a second lower surface, a second right side surface, a second left side surface, a third operation button, and a fourth operation button. A second display is disposed on the second front surface. The second back surface is on the side opposite to the second front surface. The second upper surface is connected to the second front surface and the second back surface. The second lower surface is on the side opposite to the second upper surface. The second right side surface is respectively connected to the second front surface, the second back surface, the second upper surface, and the second lower surface. The second left side surface is on the side opposite to the second right side surface. A second convex portion is provided on the second upper surface. The third operation button is disposed on the second convex portion and is located on the side closer to the second right side surface than the center of the second upper surface. The fourth operation button is disposed on a portion of the second upper surface other than the second convex portion and is located on the side closer to the second right side surface than the second operation button. A first connecting portion is provided on the first front surface side of the first convex portion. A second connecting portion capable of connecting to the first connecting portion is provided on the second back surface side of the second convex portion.

[0019] In the electronic device according to the present disclosure, a first operation button is disposed on the first convex portion, and a second operation button is disposed on a portion of the first upper surface other than the first convex portion. Therefore, even when there are multiple operation buttons on one side surface of the first upper surface, it is difficult for the user to accidentally press the first operation button and the second operation button incorrectly. In addition, since the two buttons can be operated by simply sliding the finger horizontally, it is easy to press the first operation button and the second operation button. Also, by providing the first convex portion on the first upper surface, a large angle is not formed when bending the finger, so it is possible to easily press the first operation button and the second operation button simultaneously. Similarly, even when there are multiple operation buttons on one side surface of the second upper surface, it is difficult for the user to accidentally press the third operation button and the fourth operation button incorrectly. In addition, since the two buttons can be operated by simply sliding the finger horizontally, it is easy to press the third operation button and the fourth operation button. Also, by providing the second convex portion on the second upper surface, a large angle is not formed when bending the finger, so it is possible to easily press the third operation button and the fourth operation button simultaneously. Furthermore, by providing the first convex portion and the second convex portion on the electronic device, the first convex portion and the second convex portion are likely to catch on the hand when holding the electronic device. Therefore, the electronic device is not likely to fall off.

[0020] According to the above-mentioned electronic device, the second connecting portion can be connected to the first connecting portion in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction. In a first connection state where the second connecting portion is connected to the first connecting portion in the first direction, it is arranged such that the second back surface covers the first display. In a second connection state where the second connecting portion is connected to the first connecting portion in the second direction, it is arranged such that the second back surface does not cover the first display.

[0021] According to the above-mentioned electronic device, in the first connection state, it is difficult to accidentally press the first operation button, the second operation button, the third operation button, and the fourth operation button. In the second connection state, the portions of the first upper surface other than the first convex portion and the portions of the second upper surface other than the second convex portion are in separated positions, so it is difficult to have incorrect inputs for the second operation button and the fourth operation button.

[0022] According to the above-mentioned electronic device, the first device further includes a fifth operation button and a sixth operation button. The fifth operation button is disposed on the first convex portion and is located on the side closer to the first left side surface than the center of the first upper surface. The sixth operation button is disposed on a portion of the first upper surface other than the first convex portion and is located on the side closer to the first left side surface than the fifth operation button. The second device further includes a seventh operation button and an eighth operation button. The seventh operation button is disposed on the second convex portion and is located on the side closer to the second left side surface than the center of the second upper surface. The eighth operation button is disposed on a portion of the second upper surface other than the second convex portion and is located on the side closer to the second left side surface than the seventh operation button.

[0023] According to the electronic device 300 described above, in the first connection state, it is not easy to accidentally press the fifth operation button, the sixth operation button, the seventh operation button, and the eighth operation button. In the second connection state, the portions of the first upper surface other than the first convex portion and the portions of the second upper surface other than the second convex portion are in separated positions, so accidental input of the sixth operation button and the eighth operation button is not likely to occur.

[0024] According to the electronic device described above, the first convex portion includes a first right inclined portion on the first right side surface side and a first left inclined portion on the first left side surface side. The first operation button is provided on the first right inclined portion, and the fifth operation button is provided on the first left inclined portion. The second convex portion includes a second right inclined portion on the second right side surface side and a second left inclined portion on the second left side surface side. The third operation button is provided on the second right inclined portion, and the seventh operation button is provided on the second left inclined portion.

[0025] According to the electronic device described above, alternatively, the first convex portion may have a first central portion located between the first right inclined portion and the first left inclined portion. Alternatively, the junction portion of the first central portion and the first right inclined portion may be curved. Alternatively, the junction portion of the first central portion and the first left inclined portion may be curved. Alternatively, the second convex portion may have a second central portion located between the second right inclined portion and the second left inclined portion. Alternatively, the junction portion of the second central portion and the second right inclined portion may be curved. Alternatively, the junction portion of the second central portion and the second left inclined portion may be curved.

[0026] According to the electronic device described above, alternatively, the second operation button may be disposed at the junction of the first upper surface and the first right side surface. Alternatively, the sixth operation button may be disposed at the junction of the first upper surface and the first left side surface. Alternatively, the fourth operation button may be disposed at the junction of the second upper surface and the second right side surface. Alternatively, the eighth operation button may be disposed at the junction of the second upper surface and the second left side surface. Thereby, it is easy to press the second operation button and the sixth operation button with the portion between the first joint and the second joint of the index finger while pressing the first operation button and the fifth operation button with the fingertip. Similarly, it is easy to press the fourth operation button and the eighth operation button with the portion between the first joint and the second joint of the index finger while pressing the third operation button and the seventh operation button with the fingertip.

[0027] According to the electronic device described above, alternatively, the junction of the first upper surface and the first right side surface may be curved. Alternatively, the junction of the first upper surface and the first left side surface may be curved. Alternatively, the junction of the second upper surface and the second right side surface may be curved. Alternatively, the junction of the second upper surface and the second left side surface may be curved.

[0028] According to the above-mentioned electronic device, it is also possible that, in the direction from the first lower surface toward the first upper surface, the lowermost part of the first operation button is located above the uppermost part of the second operation button, and the lowermost part of the fifth operation button is located above the uppermost part of the sixth operation button. It is also possible that, in the direction from the second lower surface toward the second upper surface, the lowermost part of the third operation button is located above the uppermost part of the fourth operation button, and the lowermost part of the seventh operation button is located above the uppermost part of the eighth operation button. Thus, when the second operation button and the sixth operation button are pressed, it is not easy to accidentally press the first operation button and the fifth operation button. Similarly, when the fourth operation button and the eighth operation button are pressed, it is not easy to accidentally press the third operation button and the seventh operation button.

[0029] According to the above-mentioned electronic device, it is also possible that an input part or a camera lens is provided on the second front side of the second convex part. When an input part is provided on the second front side of the second convex part, compared with the case where the input part is provided on the second upper surface, it is possible to suppress misinput to the input part when the user operates the operation button. When a camera lens is provided on the second front side of the second convex part, it is possible to arrange the camera lens on the second front side while maintaining the relatively large size of the second display.

[0030] Effects of the Invention

[0031] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an electronic device having a new button configuration shape. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 It is a front view schematic diagram showing the structure of the electronic device according to the first embodiment.

[0033] Figure 2 It is a bottom view schematic diagram showing the structure of the electronic device according to the first embodiment.

[0034] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the structure of the third operation button and the fourth operation button.

[0035] Figure 4 It is a front view schematic diagram showing the structure of the electronic device according to the first modification of the first embodiment.

[0036] Figure 5 It is a front view schematic diagram showing the structure of the electronic device according to the second modification of the first embodiment.

[0037] Figure 6 It is a perspective schematic diagram showing the structure of the electronic device according to the second embodiment.

[0038] Figure 7It is a front view schematic diagram showing the structure of the first device.

[0039] Figure 8 It is Figure 7 an enlarged schematic diagram of region VIII.

[0040] Figure 9 It is a front view schematic diagram showing the structure of the second device.

[0041] Figure 10 It is a sectional view schematic diagram along the Figure 9 X - X line.

[0042] Figure 11 It is a partial enlarged view of the second back surface of the second device.

[0043] Figure 12 It is a front view schematic diagram showing the structure of the electronic device in the first connection state.

[0044] Figure 13 It is a sectional view schematic diagram along the Figure 12 XIII - XIII line.

[0045] Figure 14 It is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the first connection part and the second connection part in the first connection state.

[0046] Figure 15 It is a sectional view schematic diagram along the Figure 12 XV - XV line.

[0047] Figure 16 It is a front view schematic diagram showing the structure of the electronic device in the second connection state.

[0048] Figure 17 It is a sectional view schematic diagram along the Figure 16 XVII - XVII line.

[0049] Figure 18 It is a sectional view schematic diagram showing the state of unlocking the electronic device in the second connection state.

[0050] Figure 19 It is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the first connection part and the second connection part in the second connection state.

[0051] Figure 20 It is a sectional view schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the first antenna and the second antenna in the first connection state.

[0052] Figure 21 It is a sectional view schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the first antenna and the second antenna in the second connection state.

[0053] Figure 22It is a perspective schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device indicating the second connection state.

[0054] Figure 23 It is a partial perspective schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device indicating the third embodiment.

[0055] Figure 24 It is along Figure 23 The cross-sectional schematic diagram taken along line XXIV-XXIV. Detailed implementation manners

[0056] The embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the same or corresponding parts in the figures are marked with the same reference numerals, and their descriptions will not be repeated.

[0057] (The first embodiment)

[0058] First, the structure of the electronic device 300 of the first embodiment will be described.

[0059] Figure 1 It is a front view schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device 300 of the first embodiment. Figure 2 It is a bottom view schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device 300 of the first embodiment. As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the electronic device 300 of the first embodiment has a third front surface 301, a third back surface 302, a third upper surface 303, a third lower surface 304, a first side surface 305, and a second side surface 306. The third back surface 302 is on the side opposite to the third front surface 301. The third upper surface 303 is connected to the third front surface 301, the third back surface 302, the second side surface 306, and the first side surface 305 respectively. The third lower surface 304 is on the side opposite to the third upper surface 303. The first side surface 305 is connected to the third front surface 301, the third back surface 302, the third upper surface 303, and the third lower surface 304 respectively. The second side surface 306 is on the side opposite to the first side surface 305. The second side surface 306 is connected to the third front surface 301, the third back surface 302, the third upper surface 303, and the third lower surface 304 respectively.

[0060] As Figure 1 shown, the electronic device 300 further has a third housing 365 and a third display 310. The third display 310 is disposed on the third front surface 301. The third display 310 is mounted on the third housing 365.

[0061] Figure 1 The electronic device 300 shown is, for example, a controller capable of sending an input signal to a game console, a smart phone, a tablet computer, or other electronic devices. In addition, the electronic device 300 may not have the third display 310.

[0062] AsFigure 1 As shown, when looking down at the third display 310, the third housing 365 surrounds the third display 310. Looking down at the third display 310 corresponds to the case of observing the electronic device 300 in the direction from the third front surface 301 toward the third back surface 302. The third housing 365 has a third convex portion 320. The third convex portion 320 extends in the outer direction of the third display 310.

[0063] The third upper surface 303 includes a part of the fourth operation button 314, a third upper left surface portion 327, the third convex portion 320, a third upper right surface portion 326, and a part of the second operation button 312. The third convex portion 320 is formed by connecting a third right inclined portion 322, a third left inclined portion 323, a third central portion 321, a third front surface portion 324 that is a part of the third front surface 301, and a third back surface portion that is a part of the third back surface 302. The third convex portion 320 is separated from the first side surface 305, the second side surface 306, and the third lower surface 304, respectively. Alternatively, the third convex portion 320 may protrude only near the middle of the third front surface 301 and the third back surface 302 in the third upper surface 303 and be separated from the third front surface 301 and the third back surface 302, respectively.

[0064] The third convex portion 320 has a third right inclined portion 322, a third left inclined portion 323, a third central portion 321, and a third front surface portion 324. The third right inclined portion 322 is on the side of the first side surface 305 of the third convex portion 320. The third left inclined portion 323 is on the side of the second side surface 306 of the third convex portion 320. The third central portion 321 is located between the third right inclined portion 322 and the third left inclined portion 323. The third central portion 321 is connected to the third right inclined portion 322 and the third left inclined portion 323, respectively. The third front surface portion 324 is connected to the third right inclined portion 322, the third left inclined portion 323, and the third central portion 321, respectively. The third front surface portion 324 forms a part of the third front surface 301. The third right inclined portion 322 is a portion that inclines from the third central portion 321 toward the third upper right surface portion 326. The third left inclined portion 323 is a portion that inclines from the third central portion 321 toward the third upper left surface portion 327.

[0065] As Figure 1 shown, when looking down at the third display 310, in the direction from the third upper surface 303 toward the third lower surface 304, the height of the electronic device 300 and the height of the third convex portion 320 are set as a first height H1 and a second height H2, respectively. The lower limit of the second height H2 is not particularly limited. For example, it may be 5% or more of the first height H1, or may be 10% or more of the first height H1. The upper limit of the second height H2 is not particularly limited. For example, it may be 30% or less of the first height H1, or may be 20% or less of the first height H1.

[0066] As Figure 1 shown, when looking down at the third display 310, in the direction from the first side surface 305 toward the second side surface 306, the length of the electronic device 300 and the length of the third convex portion 320 are set as a first length L1 and a second length L2, respectively. The lower limit of the second length L2 is not particularly limited. For example, it may be 50% or more of the first length L1, or may be 60% or more of the first length L1. The upper limit of the second length L2 is not particularly limited. For example, it may be 80% or less of the first length L1, or may be 70% or less of the first length L1.

[0067] The first length L1 may also be larger than the first height H1. The second length L2 may also be larger than the second height H2. The lower limit of the second length L2 is not particularly limited. It may be 2 times or more of the second height H2, or may be 3 times or more of the second height H2. The upper limit of the second length L2 is not particularly limited. It may be 20 times or less of the second height H2, or may be 15 times or less of the second height H2.

[0068] As Figure 1 shown, when looking down at the third display 310, the third central portion 321 is substantially parallel to the third lower surface 304. The third right inclined portion 322 and the third left inclined portion 323 are inclined with respect to the third central portion 321, respectively. The junction portion between the third central portion 321 and the third right inclined portion 322 may also be curved in a convex manner toward the outside. Similarly, the junction portion between the third central portion 321 and the third left inclined portion 323 may also be curved in a convex manner toward the outside.

[0069] The third upper surface 303 has a third upper right surface portion 326 and a third upper left surface portion 327. The third upper right surface portion 326 is located between the third right inclined portion 322 and the first side surface 305. The third upper right surface portion 326 is connected to the third right inclined portion 322 and the first side surface 305, respectively. The junction portion between the third upper right surface portion 326 and the first side surface 305 may also be curved in a convex manner toward the outside.

[0070] Similarly, the third upper left surface portion 327 is located between the third left inclined portion 323 and the second side surface 306. The third upper left surface portion 327 is connected to the third left inclined portion 323 and the second side surface 306, respectively. The junction portion between the third upper left surface portion 327 and the second side surface 306 may also be curved in a convex manner toward the outside.

[0071] The electronic device 300 also has a first operation button 311, a second operation button 312, a third operation button 313, and a fourth operation button 314. The first operation button 311 is disposed on the third convex portion 320. Specifically, the first operation button 311 is provided on a portion of the third convex portion 320 on the side of the first side surface 305. When looking down at the third display 310, the first operation button 311 is provided at a position closer to the first side surface 305 than the center of the third upper surface 303. The first operation button 311 is provided on the third right inclined portion 322. The first operation button 311 may also be provided at the junction of the third central portion 321 and the third right inclined portion 322.

[0072] The second operation button 312 is provided on a portion of the third upper surface 303 other than the third convex portion 320. Specifically, the second operation button 312 is provided on the third upper right surface portion 326. The second operation button 312 may also be provided at the junction of the third upper right surface portion 326 and the first side surface 305. The second operation button 312 is provided at a position closer to the first side surface 305 than the first operation button 311. In the direction from the third lower surface 304 toward the third upper surface 303, the lowermost portion of the first operation button 311 may also be located above the uppermost portion of the second operation button 312.

[0073] The third operation button 313 is disposed on the third convex portion 320. Specifically, the third operation button 313 is provided on a portion of the third convex portion 320 on the side of the second side surface 306. When looking down at the third display 310, the third operation button 313 is provided at a position closer to the second side surface 306 than the center of the third upper surface 303. The third operation button 313 is provided on the third left inclined portion 323. The third operation button 313 may also be provided at the junction of the third central portion 321 and the third left inclined portion 323.

[0074] The fourth operation button 314 is provided on a portion of the third upper surface 303 other than the third convex portion 320. Specifically, the fourth operation button 314 is provided on the third upper left surface portion 327. The fourth operation button 314 may also be provided at the junction of the third upper left surface portion 327 and the second side surface 306. The fourth operation button 314 is provided at a position closer to the second side surface 306 than the third operation button 313. In the direction from the third lower surface 304 toward the third upper surface 303, the lowermost portion of the third operation button 313 may also be located above the uppermost portion of the fourth operation button 314.

[0075] As Figure 1As shown, the electronic device 300 may also have a physical input unit 121. The input unit 121 is disposed at a portion other than the third front portion 324 of the first front surface 101. Alternatively, the input unit 121 may be capable of performing a rocker operation or a button operation. When looking down at the third display 310, the input unit 121 may be located between the third display 310 and the first side surface 305, or may be located between the third display 310 and the second side surface 306. The electronic device 300 may also not have a physical input unit 121. The third display 310 may also be a touch panel.

[0076] As Figure 2 shown, the thickness T of the electronic device 300 in the direction from the third front surface 301 toward the third back surface 302 is smaller than the first length L1. The lower limit of the thickness T is not particularly limited. For example, it may be 5% or more of the first length L1, or may be 10% or more of the first length L1. The upper limit of the thickness T is not particularly limited. For example, it may be 50% or less of the first length L1, or may be 30% or less of the first length L1. The thickness T may also be smaller than the first height H1.

[0077] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional schematic view showing the structures of the third operation button 313 and the fourth operation button 314. Figure 3 The shown cross-section is parallel to the third front surface 301. The electronic device 300 includes a support member 40, a shaft receiving portion 41, an elastic body 44, a hole portion 42, and a detection portion 43. The shaft receiving portion 41 and the hole portion 42 are provided in the support member 40 and are recesses. The elastic body 44 is, for example, a helical spring. The elastic body 44 is disposed in the hole portion 42. The detection portion 43 is fixed to the support member 40. The support member 40, the shaft receiving portion 41, the elastic body 44, the hole portion 42, and the detection portion 43 are disposed inside the third housing 365.

[0078] The third operation button 313 has a pressed portion 53, a movable shaft 51, a stopper portion 52, a second protrusion portion 54, and a third protrusion portion 55. The pressed portion 53 is the part pressed by the user. The movable shaft 51 is disposed in the shaft receiving portion 41. The movable shaft 51 is connected to the pressed portion 53. The movable shaft 51 contacts the inner wall of the third housing 365. The stopper portion 52 is connected to the pressed portion 53. The stopper portion 52 is located on the side opposite to the movable shaft 51 with respect to the pressed portion 53. The stopper portion 52 contacts the inner wall of the third housing 365.

[0079] The second protrusion portion 54 is connected to the pressed portion 53. The second protrusion portion 54 is disposed so as to contact the detection portion 43. The third protrusion portion 55 is connected to the pressed portion 53. The third protrusion portion 55 is mounted on the elastic body 44. A fifth opening portion 70 is provided in the third convex portion 320 of the third housing 365. The pressed portion 53 is exposed to the outside from the third housing 365 through the fifth opening portion 70.

[0080] If the user presses the pressed portion 53 with a finger, the second protrusion 54 moves inwardly of the third housing 365. If pressure is applied to the detection portion 43 by the second protrusion 54, the input of the user is detected. If the user's finger is released from the pressed portion 53, the third operation button 313 returns to its original position by the resilience of the elastic body 44. The movable shaft 51 and the stopper portion 52 are respectively in contact with the inner wall of the third housing 365.

[0081] In the above description, the structure of the third operation button 313 has been described, but the structures of the other operation buttons (specifically, the first operation button 311, the second operation button 312, and the fourth operation button 314) are substantially the same as the structure of the third operation button 313. Therefore, the description of the structures of the other operation buttons is omitted.

[0082] (The first modification of the first embodiment)

[0083] Figure 4 It is a front view schematic diagram showing the structure of the electronic device 300 according to the first modification of the first embodiment. As Figure 4 shown, the third right inclined portion 322 may also be substantially perpendicular to the third central portion 321 and the third upper right surface portion 326 respectively. Similarly, the third left inclined portion 323 may also be substantially perpendicular to the third central portion 321 and the third upper left surface portion 327 respectively.

[0084] The first operation button 311 and the third operation button 313 may also be located in the third central portion 321. The first operation button 311 may also be separated from the third right inclined portion 322. Similarly, the third operation button 313 may also be separated from the third left inclined portion 323. The second operation button 312 may also be located in the third upper right surface portion 326. The second operation button 312 may also be separated from the first side surface 305. Similarly, the fourth operation button 314 may also be located in the third upper left surface portion 327. The fourth operation button 314 may also be separated from the second side surface 306. In addition, the first operation button 311 may also be disposed on the third right inclined portion 322. Similarly, the third operation button 313 may also be disposed on the third left inclined portion 323.

[0085] (The second modification of the first embodiment)

[0086] Figure 5 It is a front view schematic diagram showing the structure of the electronic device 300 according to the second modification of the first embodiment. As Figure 5As shown, the third convex portion 320 may also have a first convex region 61 and a second convex region 62, and the first convex region 61 may be separated from the second convex region 62. The third upper surface 303 may also have a third middle upper surface portion 318. The third middle upper surface portion 318 is located between the third upper left surface portion 327 and the third upper right surface portion 326. The first convex region 61 is located between the third upper right surface portion 326 and the third middle upper surface portion 318. The second convex region 62 is located between the third upper left surface portion 327 and the third middle upper surface portion 318. The first operation button 311 may also be provided on the first convex region 61. The third operation button 313 may also be provided on the second convex region 62.

[0087] The first convex region 61 has a fourth central portion 61a, a fourth right inclined portion 61b, and a fourth left inclined portion 61c. The fourth central portion 61a is connected to the fourth right inclined portion 61b and the fourth left inclined portion 61c respectively. The fourth right inclined portion 61b may be substantially perpendicular to the fourth central portion 61a and the third upper right surface portion 326 respectively. Similarly, the fourth left inclined portion 61c may be substantially perpendicular to the fourth central portion 61a and the third middle upper surface portion 318 respectively.

[0088] The second convex region 62 has a fifth central portion 62a, a fifth right inclined portion 62b, and a fifth left inclined portion 62c. The fifth central portion 62a is connected to the fifth right inclined portion 62b and the fifth left inclined portion 62c respectively. The fifth right inclined portion 62b may be substantially perpendicular to the fifth central portion 62a and the third middle upper surface portion 318 respectively. Similarly, the fifth left inclined portion 62c may be substantially perpendicular to the fifth central portion 62a and the third upper left surface portion 327 respectively.

[0089] As Figure 5 shown, the first operation button 311 is provided on the fourth central portion 61a of the first convex region 61. The third operation button 313 is provided on the fifth central portion 62a of the second convex region 62. In addition, the first operation button 311 may also be disposed on the fourth right inclined portion 61b. Similarly, the third operation button 313 may also be disposed on the fifth left inclined portion 62c.

[0090] (Second Embodiment)

[0091] Next, the structure of the electronic device 300 according to the second embodiment will be described.

[0092] Figure 6 is a perspective schematic view showing the structure of the electronic device 300 according to the second embodiment. As Figure 6 shown, the electronic device 300 according to the second embodiment has a first device 100 and a second device 200. The first device 100 and the second device 200 can be assembled and disassembled. The second device 200 can be mounted on the first device 100 and can be detached from the first device 100.

[0093] As shown in Figure 6 FIG. 1, the first device 100 has a first front surface 101 and a first back surface 102. The first back surface 102 is on the side opposite to the first front surface 101. The second device 200 has a second front surface 201, a second back surface 202, and a second display 210. The second back surface 202 is on the side opposite to the second front surface 201. The second display 210 is disposed on the second front surface 201. The second display 210 may also be a touch panel capable of touch input.

[0094] Figure 7 FIG. 2 is a front schematic view showing the structure of the first device 100. The first device 100 has a first upper surface 103, a first lower surface 104, a first right side surface 105, and a first left side surface 106. The first upper surface 103 is connected to the first front surface 101, the first back surface 102, the first left side surface 106, and the first right side surface 105, respectively. The first lower surface 104 is on the side opposite to the first upper surface 103. The first right side surface 105 is connected to the first front surface 101, the first back surface 102, the first upper surface 103, and the first lower surface 104, respectively. The first left side surface 106 is on the side opposite to the first right side surface 105. The first left side surface 106 is connected to the first front surface 101, the first back surface 102, the first upper surface 103, and the first lower surface 104, respectively.

[0095] As shown in Figure 7 FIG. 3, the first device 100 may further have a first housing 165, a first display 110, a first connection portion 120, an input portion 121, an unlock button 191, and a Hall element 130. The first display 110 is disposed on the first front surface 101. The first display 110 is mounted on the first housing 165.

[0096] As shown in Figure 7 FIG. 4, when looking down at the first display 110, the first housing 165 surrounds the first display 110. Looking down at the first display 110 corresponds to the case of observing the first device 100 in the direction from the first front surface 101 toward the first back surface 102. The first housing 165 has a first convex portion 10. The first convex portion 10 extends in the outer direction of the first display 110. The first connection portion 120 is provided on the front side of the first convex portion 10.

[0097] The first convex portion 10 is provided on the first upper surface 103. The first convex portion 10 may also constitute a part of the first front surface 101. Similarly, the first convex portion 10 may also constitute a part of the first back surface 102. The first convex portion 10 is separated from the first right side surface 105, the first left side surface 106, and the first lower surface 104, respectively.

[0098] The first convex portion 10 has a first right inclined portion 12, a first left inclined portion 13, a first central portion 11, and a first front portion 14. The first right inclined portion 12 is on the side of the first right side surface 105 of the first convex portion 10. The first left inclined portion 13 is on the side of the first left side surface 106 of the first convex portion 10. The first central portion 11 is located between the first right inclined portion 12 and the first left inclined portion 13. The first central portion 11 is respectively connected to the first right inclined portion 12 and the first left inclined portion 13. The first front portion 14 is respectively connected to the first right inclined portion 12, the first left inclined portion 13, and the first central portion 11. The first front portion 14 constitutes a part of the first front surface 101.

[0099] As Figure 7 shown, when looking down at the first display 110, the first central portion 11 is substantially parallel to the first lower surface 104. The first right inclined portion 12 and the first left inclined portion 13 are respectively inclined with respect to the first central portion 11. The junction of the first central portion 11 and the first right inclined portion 12 may also be bent in a convex manner outward. Similarly, the junction of the first central portion 11 and the first left inclined portion 13 may also be bent in a convex manner outward.

[0100] The first upper surface 103 has a first upper right surface portion 16 and a first upper left surface portion 17. The first upper right surface portion 16 is located between the first right inclined portion 12 and the first right side surface 105. The first upper right surface portion 16 is respectively connected to the first right inclined portion 12 and the first right side surface 105. The junction of the first upper right surface portion 16 and the first right side surface 105 may also be bent in a convex manner outward.

[0101] Similarly, the first upper left surface portion 17 is located between the first left inclined portion 13 and the first left side surface 106. The first upper left surface portion 17 is respectively connected to the first left inclined portion 13 and the first left side surface 106. The junction of the first upper left surface portion 17 and the first left side surface 106 may also be bent in a convex manner outward.

[0102] The first device 100 further has a first operation button 1, a second operation button 2, a fifth operation button 5, and a sixth operation button 6. The first operation button 1 is disposed on the first convex portion 10. Specifically, the first operation button 1 is provided on the portion on the side of the first right side surface 105 of the first convex portion 10. When looking down at the first display 110, the first operation button 1 is provided at a position closer to the first right side surface 105 than the center of the first upper surface 103. The first operation button 1 is provided on the first right inclined portion 12. The first operation button 1 may also be provided at the junction of the first central portion 11 and the first right inclined portion 12.

[0103] The second operation button 2 is provided at a portion other than the first convex portion 10 on the first upper surface 103. Specifically, the second operation button 2 is provided at the first upper right surface portion 16. The second operation button 2 may also be provided at the junction of the first upper right surface portion 16 and the first right side surface 105. The second operation button 2 is provided at a position closer to the first right side surface 105 than the first operation button 1. In the direction from the first lower surface 104 toward the first upper surface 103, the lowermost portion of the first operation button 1 may also be located above the uppermost portion of the second operation button 2.

[0104] The fifth operation button 5 is disposed on the first convex portion 10. Specifically, the fifth operation button 5 is provided at a portion on the first left side surface 106 side of the first convex portion 10. When looking down at the first display 110, the fifth operation button 5 is provided at a position closer to the first left side surface 106 than the center of the first upper surface 103. The fifth operation button 5 is provided at the first left inclined portion 13. The fifth operation button 5 may also be provided at the junction of the first central portion 11 and the first left inclined portion 13.

[0105] The sixth operation button 6 is provided at a portion other than the first convex portion 10 on the first upper surface 103. Specifically, the sixth operation button 6 is provided at the first upper left surface portion 17. The sixth operation button 6 may also be provided at the junction of the first upper left surface portion 17 and the first left side surface 106. The sixth operation button 6 is provided at a position closer to the first left side surface 106 than the fifth operation button 5. In the direction from the first lower surface 104 toward the first upper surface 103, the lowermost portion of the fifth operation button 5 may also be located above the uppermost portion of the sixth operation button 6.

[0106] As Figure 7 shown, when looking down at the first display 110, the first operation button 1 may also be located at a position closer to the first right side surface 105 than the first connection portion 120. Similarly, when looking down at the first display 110, the fifth operation button 5 may also be located at a position closer to the first left side surface 106 than the first connection portion 120.

[0107] The first connection portion 120 is disposed on the first front surface 101. At least a part of the first connection portion 120 is located on the first convex portion 10. The first connection portion 120 is mounted on the first housing 165. The first connection portion 120 may also protrude from the surface of the first housing 165. When looking down at the first display 110, the first connection portion 120 is disposed between the first upper surface 103 and the first display 110.

[0108] As Figure 7As shown, the input unit 121 is disposed on, for example, the first front surface 101. The input unit 121 can perform, for example, a joystick operation or a button operation. The unlock button 191 is disposed on, for example, the first upper surface 103. The Hall element 130 is disposed inside the first housing 165. Additionally, the first device 100 may not have the input unit 121.

[0109] Figure 8 is Figure 7 an enlarged schematic view of region VIII. As Figure 8 shown, the first connection part 120 has, for example, a first mechanical connection part 180, a first electrical connection part 160, and a first magnetic connection part 111. The first mechanical connection part 180 has a first main body part 183 and a pair of first protrusion parts 184. The first main body part 183 is mounted on the first housing 165. The pair of first protrusion parts 184 are provided on the first main body part 183. A first opening part 185 is provided in the first main body part 183.

[0110] The first electrical connection part 160 is exposed in the first opening part 185. The first electrical connection part 160 has a first contact 162 and a first holding part 161. The first contact 162 has conductivity. The first holding part 161 has insulation. The first contact 162 is held by the first holding part 161. The number of the first contacts 162 is not particularly limited and is, for example, nine. When looking down at the first display 110, the first contacts 162 are arranged along a straight line. One of the first contacts 162 is, for example, a terminal for power supply.

[0111] The first magnetic connection part 111 is composed of, for example, a pair of magnets. The first magnetic connection part 111 is located between the first main body part 183 and the first back surface 102. The first magnetic connection part 111 is disposed inside the first device 100. As Figure 8 shown, when looking down at the first front surface 101, the first electrical connection part 160 is located at a position sandwiched between the pair of magnets. Additionally, in the present embodiment, when looking down at the first front surface 101, in the longitudinal direction of the first display 110 of the first device 100, the first electrical connection part 160 is located at a position sandwiched between the pair of magnets.

[0112] The first device 100 has a first substrate 131 and a first antenna 132. The first substrate 131 and the first antenna 132 are respectively disposed inside the first device 100. More specifically, the first substrate 131 and the first antenna 132 are respectively disposed inside the first housing 165. The first antenna 132 is provided on the first substrate 131.

[0113] The number of the first antennas 132 is not particularly limited. The number of the first antennas 132 is, for example, one or more than two. In the electronic device 300 of the present embodiment, the number of the first antennas 132 is one. The first antenna 132 is, for example, the first antenna portion 132. When looking down at the first front surface 101, the first antenna portion 132 may also be disposed at a position adjacent to the first connection portion 120. The first antenna portion 132 is, for example, disposed between the first connection portion 120 and the first right side surface 105.

[0114] As Figure 8 shown, when looking down at the first front surface 101, the first antenna 132 may also be located at a position outside the first connection portion 120. From another perspective, when looking down at the first front surface 101, the first antenna 132 may also be disposed at a position that does not overlap with the first main body portion 183. The material constituting the first housing 165 is, for example, resin. The material constituting the first main body portion 183 is not particularly limited and may be, for example, metal. The first antenna 132 may also be disposed in such a manner that the electromagnetic field is not blocked by the first main body portion 183.

[0115] Figure 9 is a front view schematic diagram showing the structure of the second device 200. As Figure 9 shown, the second device 200 further has a second upper surface 203, a second lower surface 204, a second right side surface 205, and a second left side surface 206. The second upper surface 203 is connected to the second front surface 201 and the second back surface 202. The second lower surface 204 is on the side opposite to the second upper surface 203. The second right side surface 205 is connected to the second front surface 201, the second back surface 202, the second upper surface 203, and the second lower surface 204, respectively. The second left side surface 206 is on the side opposite to the second right side surface 205. The second left side surface 206 is connected to the second front surface 201, the second back surface 202, the second upper surface 203, and the second lower surface 204, respectively.

[0116] As Figure 9 shown, the second device 200 has a second housing 265 and a magnet portion 230. The second display 210 is mounted on the second housing 265. The magnet portion 230 is disposed inside the second housing 265. As Figure 9 shown, when looking down at the second display 210, the magnet portion 230 may also be located, for example, between the second display 210 and the second right side surface 205. Looking down at the second display 210 corresponds to the case of observing the second device 200 in the direction from the second front surface 201 toward the second back surface 202.

[0117] As Figure 9As shown, when looking down at the second display 210, the second housing 265 surrounds the second display 210. The second housing 265 has a second convex portion 20. The second convex portion 20 extends in the outer direction of the second display 210. The second connecting portion 220 may also be provided on the back side of the second convex portion 20.

[0118] The second convex portion 20 is provided on the second upper surface 203. The second convex portion 20 may also form a part of the second front surface 201. Similarly, the second convex portion 20 may also form a part of the second back surface 202. The second convex portion 20 is separated from the second right side surface 205, the second left side surface 206, and the second lower surface 204 respectively.

[0119] The second convex portion 20 has a second right inclined portion 22, a second left inclined portion 23, a second central portion 21, and a second front portion 24. The second right inclined portion 22 is on the side of the second right side surface 205 of the second convex portion 20. The second left inclined portion 23 is on the side of the second left side surface 206 of the second convex portion 20. The second central portion 21 is located between the second right inclined portion 22 and the second left inclined portion 23. The second central portion 21 is connected to the second right inclined portion 22 and the second left inclined portion 23 respectively. The second front portion 24 is connected to the second right inclined portion 22, the second left inclined portion 23, and the second central portion 21 respectively. The second front portion 24 forms a part of the second front surface 201.

[0120] As Figure 9 shown, when looking down at the second display 210, the second central portion 21 is substantially parallel to the second lower surface 204. The second right inclined portion 22 and the second left inclined portion 23 are inclined with respect to the second central portion 21 respectively. The junction of the second central portion 21 and the second right inclined portion 22 may also be bent in a convex manner outward. Similarly, the junction of the second central portion 21 and the second left inclined portion 23 may also be bent in a convex manner outward.

[0121] The second upper surface 203 has a second upper right surface portion 26 and a second upper left surface portion 27. The second upper right surface portion 26 is located between the second right inclined portion 22 and the second right side surface 205. The second upper right surface portion 26 is connected to the second right inclined portion 22 and the second right side surface 205 respectively. The junction of the second upper right surface portion 26 and the second right side surface 205 may also be bent in a convex manner outward.

[0122] Similarly, the second upper left surface portion 27 is located between the second left inclined portion 23 and the second left side surface 206. The second upper left surface portion 27 is connected to the second left inclined portion 23 and the second left side surface 206 respectively. The junction of the second upper left surface portion 27 and the second left side surface 206 may also be bent in a convex manner outward.

[0123] The second device 200 also has a third operation button 3, a fourth operation button 4, a seventh operation button 7, and an eighth operation button 8. The third operation button 3 is disposed on the second convex portion 20. Specifically, the third operation button 3 is provided on a portion of the second convex portion 20 on the side of the second right side surface 205. When looking down at the second display 210, the third operation button 3 is disposed at a position closer to the second right side surface 205 than the center of the second upper surface 203. The third operation button 3 is disposed on the second right inclined portion 22. The third operation button 3 may also be disposed at the junction of the second central portion 21 and the second right inclined portion 22.

[0124] The fourth operation button 4 is provided on a portion of the second upper surface 203 other than the second convex portion 20. Specifically, the fourth operation button 4 is provided on the second upper right surface portion 26. The fourth operation button 4 may also be disposed at the junction of the second upper right surface portion 26 and the second right side surface 205. The fourth operation button 4 is disposed at a position closer to the second right side surface 205 than the third operation button 3. In the direction from the second lower surface 204 toward the second upper surface 203, the lowermost portion of the third operation button 3 may also be located above the uppermost portion of the fourth operation button 4.

[0125] The seventh operation button 7 is disposed on the second convex portion 20. Specifically, the seventh operation button 7 is provided on a portion of the second convex portion 20 on the side of the second left side surface 206. When looking down at the second display 210, the seventh operation button 7 is disposed at a position closer to the second left side surface 206 than the center of the second upper surface 203. The seventh operation button 7 is disposed on the second left inclined portion 23. The seventh operation button 7 may also be disposed at the junction of the second central portion 21 and the second left inclined portion 23.

[0126] The eighth operation button 8 is provided on a portion of the second upper surface 203 other than the second convex portion 20. Specifically, the eighth operation button 8 is provided on the second upper left surface portion 27. The eighth operation button 8 may also be disposed at the junction of the second upper left surface portion 27 and the second left side surface 206. The eighth operation button 8 is disposed at a portion closer to the second left side surface 206 than the seventh operation button 7. In the direction from the second lower surface 204 toward the second upper surface 203, the lowermost portion of the seventh operation button 7 may also be located above the uppermost portion of the eighth operation button 8.

[0127] In addition, the structures of the first operation button 1, the second operation button 2, the third operation button 3, the fourth operation button 4, the fifth operation button 5, the sixth operation button 6, the seventh operation button 7, and the eighth operation button 8 are substantially the same as the structure of the third operation button 313 described in Figure 3 Therefore, the description of the structures of the above operation buttons is omitted.

[0128] As Figure 9As shown, a functional component 29 may also be provided on the front surface (the second front surface portion 24) of the second convex portion 20. The functional component 29 may be, for example, a camera lens or an input portion. An operation portion (not shown) may also be provided on a portion of the second front surface 201 other than the second convex portion 20. For example, a physical rocker may be provided on a portion of the second front surface 201 other than the second convex portion 20. With such a structure, the space on the front surface (the second front surface portion 24) of the second convex portion 20 can be effectively utilized.

[0129] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional schematic view along the Figure 9 X-X line. As Figure 10 shown, the second display 210 includes a touch panel 32 and a touch panel cover 31. The touch panel 32 is a panel capable of touch operations. The touch panel 32 has a function of detecting the state of contact. The touch panel cover 31 covers the touch panel 32. The touch panel cover 31 can perform input operations on the touch panel 32. The touch panel cover 31 itself does not have a function of detecting the state of contact. When the user contacts the touch panel cover 31, input operations can be performed on the touch panel 32 through the touch panel cover 31.

[0130] The second display 210 has a first haptic cue portion 81 and a second haptic cue portion 82. The first haptic cue portion 81 is constituted by the touch panel cover 31, for example. An opening 30 is provided in the touch panel cover 31. The second haptic cue portion 82 is, for example, a portion of the touch panel 32 exposed at the opening 30. The second haptic cue portion 82 is a part of the touch panel 32. The second haptic cue portion 82 may also be used as a virtual button or a virtual rocker.

[0131] The second haptic cue portion 82 may also be a part of the touch panel cover 31. In this case, the haptics of the second haptic cue portion 82 and the haptics of the first haptic cue portion 81 may be different. The second haptic cue portion 82 may be a portion of the surface of the touch panel cover 31 that is roughened. In this case, the first haptic cue portion 81 is a portion of the surface of the touch panel cover 31 that is not roughened. The second haptic cue portion 82 may also be a portion that vibrates when the user touches this portion. In this case, the first haptic cue portion 81 is a portion that does not vibrate even when the user touches this portion.

[0132] Figure 11 is a partial enlarged view of the second back surface 202 of the second device 200. As Figure 11As shown, the second device 200 has a second connection part 220. The second connection part 220 is arranged on the second back surface 202. The second connection part 220 has, for example, a second mechanical connection part 280, a second electrical connection part 260, and a second magnetic connection part 211. The second mechanical connection part 280 has a second main body part 283, a fixed hook 281, and a movable hook 270. The second main body part 283 is installed on the second housing 265. The fixed hook 281 is fixed to the second main body part 283. The movable hook 270 is installed on the second main body part 283 in a movable state.

[0133] A second opening 285 and a third opening 284 are provided in the second main body part 283. The movable hook 270 is exposed in the third opening 284. The movable hook 270 is on the side opposite to the fixed hook 281. When looking down at the second back surface 202, the second electrical connection part 260 is located between the movable hook 270 and the fixed hook 281. The second electrical connection part 260 is exposed in the second opening 285. When looking down at the second back surface 202, the fixed hook 281 is between the second central part 21 and the movable hook 270.

[0134] The second electrical connection part 260 has a second contact 262 and a second holding part 261. The second contact 262 has conductivity. The second holding part 261 has insulation. The second contact 262 is held by the second holding part 261. The number of the second contacts 262 is not particularly limited, and for example, it is nine. When looking down at the second back surface 202, the second contacts 262 are arranged along a straight line. One of the second contacts 262 is, for example, a terminal for power supply.

[0135] The second magnetic connection part 211 is composed of a pair of magnets, for example. The second magnetic connection part 211 is located between the second main body part 283 and the second front surface 201. The second magnetic connection part 211 is arranged inside the second device 200. When looking down at the second back surface 202, the second electrical connection part 260 is located at a position sandwiched between the pair of magnets. The second magnetic connection part 211 can be magnetically adsorbed to the first magnetic connection part 111 in a state separated from the first magnetic connection part 111.

[0136] As Figure 11 shown, the second device 200 has a second substrate 231 and a second antenna 232. The second substrate 231 and the second antenna 232 are respectively arranged inside the second device 200. More specifically, the second substrate 231 and the second antenna 232 are respectively arranged inside the second housing 265. The second antenna 232 is provided on the second substrate 231.

[0137] The number of the second antennas 232 is not particularly limited. The number of the second antennas 232 is, for example, one or two or more. In the electronic device 300 of the present embodiment, the number of the second antennas 232 is two. The second antenna 232 may also have a second antenna portion 234 and a third antenna portion 236. The second substrate 231 may also have a first substrate portion 233 and a second substrate portion 235. The second antenna portion 234 is provided on the first substrate portion 233. The third antenna portion 236 is provided on the second substrate portion 235. When looking down at the second back surface 202, the second connection portion 220 may be disposed sandwiched between the second antenna portion 234 and the third antenna portion 236.

[0138] As Figure 11 shown, when looking down at the second back surface 202, the second antenna 232 may be located at a position outside the second connection portion 220 in the left and right side surface directions. From another viewpoint, when looking down at the second back surface 202, the second antenna 232 may be disposed at a position not overlapping with the second main body portion 283. The material constituting the second housing 265 is, for example, resin. The material constituting the second main body portion 283 is not particularly limited and may be, for example, metal. The second antenna 232 may also be disposed in such a manner that the electromagnetic field is not blocked by the second main body portion 283.

[0139] Figure 12 is a front view schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device 300 showing the first connection state. In the first connection state, it is disposed in such a manner that the second back surface 202 covers the first display 110. It may be disposed in such a manner that the second back surface 202 covers the entire surface of the first display 110, or it may be disposed in such a manner that the second back surface 202 covers at least a part of the first display 110. The second back surface 202 is disposed to overlap with the first front surface 101. The second front surface 201 faces outward. The user can visually recognize the second display 210 disposed on the second front surface 201. In the first connection state, the Hall element 130 is disposed to overlap with the magnet portion 230. It is also possible to determine that the current connection state is the first connection state by using the Hall element 130.

[0140] The direction from the first left side surface 106 of the first device 100 toward the first right side surface 105 corresponds to the reference direction B. When looking down at the first display 110 in the first connection state, the direction from the second left side surface 206 of the second device 200 toward the second right side surface 205 is the first direction A1. When looking down at the first display 110 in the first connection state, the first device 100 and the second device 200 are connected in such a manner that the direction from the second left side surface 206 of the second device 200 toward the second right side surface 205 is the same as the reference direction B.

[0141] Figure 13 is alongFigure 12 Schematic cross-sectional view along line XIII-XIII of . The first connecting portion 120 is connected to the second connecting portion 220. Specifically, the first mechanical connecting portion 180 is mechanically connected to the second mechanical connecting portion 280. The first mechanical connecting portion 180 has a first receiving groove 181 and a second receiving groove 182. Specifically, the first receiving groove 181 and the second receiving groove 182 are respectively provided on the back side of the first main body portion 183. The second receiving groove 182 is on the side opposite to the first receiving groove 181. The first electrical connecting portion 160 is located between the first receiving groove 181 and the second receiving groove 182.

[0142] The first connecting portion 120 is provided with a fourth opening 186. The unlocking button 191 is exposed from the fourth opening 186. The first device 100 has a first rotating shaft 192. The unlocking button 191 can swing around the first rotating shaft 192 as a rotation center. The fixing hook 281 is arranged in the second receiving groove 182 provided on the back side of the first main body 183. The unlocking button 191 can also be connected to the fixing hook 281.

[0143] The second device 200 includes a second rotating shaft 273 and a biasing member 274. The movable hook 270 can swing around the second rotating shaft 273 as a rotation center. The movable hook 270 includes a first claw 271 and a first support 272. The first claw 271 is connected to the first support 272. The first support 272 is mounted on the second rotating shaft 273 in a swingable manner. The biasing member 274 biases the movable hook 270. The biasing member 274 is, for example, a spring. The second rotating shaft 273 and the biasing member 274 are respectively arranged inside the second device 200. A portion of the movable hook 270 passes through the third opening 284.

[0144] like Figure 8 and Figure 11 As shown, the width of the movable hook 270 (second width W2) is greater than the width of the pair of first protrusions 184 (first width W1). Therefore, in the first connection state, the movable hook 270 jumps onto the pair of first protrusions 184. In other words, the movable hook 270 is not disposed in the first receiving groove 181. Figure 13 As shown, in the first connection state, the fixing hook 281 enters the second receiving groove 182, so that the first device 100 and the second device 200 are connected. As a result, the second device 200 is attached to the first device 100. When the second device 200 is removed from the first device 100, the second device 200 is rotated in the first rotation direction R1. In this case, it is not necessary to press the unlock button 191.

[0145] like Figure 13As shown, the electronic device 300 has a fourth protrusion 9. The fourth protrusion 9 can be mounted on the first front surface 101 of the first device 100, or can be mounted on the second back surface 202 of the second device 200. In the first connection state, the fourth protrusion 9 is located between the first front surface 101 and the second back surface 202. In the first connection state, the first front surface 101 and the second back surface 202 are substantially parallel. In the first connection state, it is also possible that the first device 100 and the second device 200 are connected in a state where the second display 210 is parallel to the first display 110. A gap is formed between the first front surface 101 and the second back surface 202 by the fourth protrusion 9. The input unit 121 is separated from the second back surface 202. The fourth protrusion 9 can prevent the first device 100 and the second device 200 from shaking in the first connection state.

[0146] As Figure 13 shown, the first electrical connection portion 160 is electrically connected to the second electrical connection portion 260. Figure 14 It is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the first connection portion and the second connection portion indicating the first connection state. The first connection state is a state where the second connection portion 220 is connected to the first connection portion 120 in the first direction A1. In the first connection state, the first contact 162 is electrically connected to the second contact 262.

[0147] As Figure 14 shown, the first contact 162 has a first terminal 162a, a second terminal 162b, and a third terminal 162c. The terminals of the first electrical connection portion 160 may also be arranged along the length direction of the first display 110. The first terminal 162a is located at the position closest to the leftmost side of the first. The third terminal 162c is located at the position closest to the rightmost side of the first. The second terminal 162b is located between the first terminal 162a and the third terminal 162c. The direction from the first terminal 162a toward the third terminal 162c corresponds to the reference direction B.

[0148] The second contact 262 has a fourth terminal 262a, a fifth terminal 262b, and a sixth terminal 262c. The terminals of the second electrical connection portion 260 may also be arranged along the length direction of the second display 210. The fourth terminal 262a is located at the position closest to the second left side surface. The sixth terminal 262c is located at the position closest to the second right side surface. The fifth terminal 262b is located between the fourth terminal 262a and the sixth terminal 262c. In the first connection state, the first terminal 162a, the second terminal 162b, and the third terminal 162c are electrically connected to the fourth terminal 262a, the fifth terminal 262b, and the sixth terminal 262c, respectively. In the first connection state, the second connection portion 220 is arranged relative to the first connection portion 120 in the same manner as the first direction A1 from the fourth terminal 262a toward the sixth terminal 262c. Not limited to such a terminal arrangement, the first contact 162 and the second contact 262 may be in a connected configuration relationship in the first connection state and the second connection state. For example, for a plurality of terminals, other terminals may be arranged in a line-symmetric manner with the terminal arranged at the center as a reference.

[0149] Figure 15 is a schematic cross-sectional view along Figure 12 the XV-XV line. As Figure 15 shown, the first magnetic connection portion 111 is arranged inside the first main body portion 183. The first main body portion 183 has a first inclined surface 187. The first inclined surface 187 is inclined with respect to the first front surface 101 of the first housing 165. The inclination angle of the first inclined surface 187 with respect to the first front surface 101 is, for example, 10°. The first magnetic connection portion 111 is arranged along the first inclined surface 187. The surface of the first magnetic connection portion 111 may also be substantially parallel to the first inclined surface 187.

[0150] Similarly, the second magnetic connection portion 211 is arranged inside the second main body portion 283. The second main body portion 283 has a second inclined surface 287. The second inclined surface 287 is inclined with respect to the second back surface 202 of the second housing 265. The inclination angle of the second inclined surface 287 with respect to the second back surface 202 is, for example, 10°. The second magnetic connection portion 211 is arranged along the second inclined surface 287. The surface of the second magnetic connection portion 211 may also be substantially parallel to the second inclined surface 287. The surface of the second magnetic connection portion 211 may also be substantially parallel to the surface of the first magnetic connection portion 111.

[0151] Figure 16This is a front view schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device 300 indicating the second connection state. In the second connection state, it is arranged such that the second back surface 202 does not cover the first display 110. Therefore, the user can visually recognize the first display 110 and the second display 210 separately. In the second connection state, it is arranged such that a part of the first front surface 101 of the first device 100 overlaps with a part of the first back surface 102 of the second device 200. In the second connection state, it is arranged such that the Hall element 130 does not overlap with the magnet part 230. It is also possible to use the Hall element 130 to determine that the current connection state is the second connection state.

[0152] When looking down at the first display 110 in the second connection state, the direction from the second left side surface 206 to the second right side surface 205 of the second device 200 is the second direction A2. When looking down at the first display 110 in the second connection state, the first device 100 and the second device 200 are connected in such a way that the direction from the second left side surface 206 to the second right side surface 205 of the second device 200 is opposite to the reference direction B.

[0153] Figure 17 It is along Figure 16 the cross-sectional schematic diagram of the XVII - XVII line. As Figure 17 shown, in the second connection state, the movable hook 270 is arranged in the second receiving groove 182, and the fixed hook 281 is arranged in the first receiving groove 181. The movable hook 270 enters the second receiving groove 182. The fixed hook 281 enters the first receiving groove 181. Thereby, the first mechanical connection part 180 and the second mechanical connection part 280 are mechanically fixed.

[0154] As Figure 17 shown, the first electrical connection part 160 and the second electrical connection part 260 are electrically connected. Specifically, in the second connection state, the first contact 162 and the second contact 262 are connected. The second back surface 202 is inclined with respect to the first front surface 101. In the second connection state, it is also possible that the first device 100 and the second device 200 are connected in a state where the second display 210 is inclined with respect to the first display 110. The inclination angle of the second back surface 202 with respect to the first front surface 101 is, for example, 20°.

[0155] Figure 18 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the state indicating the unlocking of the second connection state of the electronic device 300. As Figure 18As shown, the unlocking button 191 is pushed into the interior of the first device 100 along the third direction A3. By pushing the unlocking button 191, the movable hook 270 is pushed, and thus the movable hook 270 is pushed out from the second receiving groove 182. As a result, the mechanical lock is released. If the second device 200 is rotated in the second rotation direction R2 in this state, the second device 200 is separated from the first device 100.

[0156] Figure 19 It is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion in the second connection state. The second connection state is a state in which the second connecting portion 220 is connected to the first connecting portion 120 in the second direction A2. The second direction A2 is opposite to the first direction A1. In the second connection state, the first terminal 162a, the second terminal 162b, and the third terminal 162c are electrically connected to the sixth terminal 262c, the fifth terminal 262b, and the fourth terminal 262a, respectively. In the second connection state, the second connecting portion 220 is arranged relative to the first connecting portion 120 in the same direction as the second direction A2 from the fourth terminal 262a toward the sixth terminal 262c.

[0157] The second terminal 162b and the fifth terminal 262b are respectively, for example, power supply terminals. In both the first connection state and the second connection state, the second terminal 162b is electrically connected to the fifth terminal 262b. The uses of the first terminal 162a and the third terminal 162c may also be the same. Similarly, the uses of the fourth terminal 262a and the sixth terminal 262c may also be the same. In this case, the same functions can be achieved in the first connection state and the second connection state, respectively. In addition, in the first connection state and the second connection state, the first contact 162 and the second contact 262 may also define a corresponding plurality of telecommunication paths. The uses of the first terminal 162a, the third terminal 162c, the fourth terminal 262a, and the sixth terminal 262c are not particularly limited. For example, they may be ground terminals, terminals for determining whether the first device 100 and the second device 200 are connected, or terminals for resetting the display.

[0158] Figure 20 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232 in the first connection state. As Figure 20 shown, in the first connection state, the first antenna 132 is arranged so as to overlap with the second antenna portion 234 of the second antenna 232. In other words, when looking down at the first display 110 in the first connection state, the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232 are arranged at overlapping positions. The first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232 are respectively plate-shaped components.

[0159] As Figure 20As shown, in a cross-section perpendicular to the first front surface 101, the first antenna 132 is substantially parallel to the first front surface 101. The first antenna 132 is inclined with respect to the first inclined surface 187. In a cross-section perpendicular to the second rear surface 202, the second antenna portion 234 of the second antenna 232 is substantially parallel to the second rear surface 202. The second antenna portion 234 of the second antenna 232 is inclined with respect to the second inclined surface 287. In the first connection state, the second antenna portion 234 of the second antenna 232 is substantially parallel to the first antenna 132.

[0160] In the first connection state, the second inclined surface 287 is in contact with the first inclined surface 187. The angle between the first front surface 101 and the first inclined surface 187 in a cross-section perpendicular to the first front surface 101 is defined as the third angle θ3. The third angle θ3 is, for example, 10°. The angle between the second rear surface 202 and the second inclined surface 287 in a cross-section perpendicular to the second rear surface 202 is defined as the fourth angle θ4. The fourth angle θ4 is, for example, 10°.

[0161] Figure 21 is a cross-sectional schematic view showing the positional relationship between the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232 in the second connection state. As Figure 21 shown, in the second connection state, the first antenna portion 132 of the first antenna 132 and the third antenna portion 236 of the second antenna 232 are arranged to overlap. In other words, when looking down at the first display 110 in the second connection state, the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232 are arranged at overlapping positions. As described above, in both the first connection state and the second connection state, at least a part of the first antenna 132 is arranged at a position overlapping the second antenna 232.

[0162] As Figure 21 shown, in the second connection state, the third antenna portion 236 of the second antenna 232 is inclined with respect to the first antenna 132. In a cross-section perpendicular to both the first front surface 101 and the second rear surface 202, the inclination angle (second angle θ2) of the third antenna portion 236 of the second antenna 232 with respect to the first antenna 132 is, for example, 20°. In the second connection state, the second inclined surface 287 is in contact with the first inclined surface 187.

[0163] In Figure 20 and Figure 21In the above description, the case where the first inclined surface 187 and the second inclined surface 287 are provided is described. However, the first inclined surface 187 may not be provided at the first mechanical connection portion 180, and the second inclined surface 287 may not be provided at the second mechanical connection portion 280. Specifically, the structure may also be such that the first mechanical connection portion 180 and the second mechanical connection portion 280 are connected in parallel to each other. In this case, the first device 100 and the second device 200 may be parallel to each other, or one of the first device 100 and the second device 200 may be inclined with respect to the other of the first device 100 and the second device 200.

[0164] In the above description, the structure in which the first antenna 132 has one antenna portion and the second antenna 232 has two antenna portions is described. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this structure. In another embodiment of the electronic device 300, the first antenna 132 may have two antenna portions and the second antenna 232 may have one antenna portion. Specifically, the second antenna 232 may also have the first antenna portion. The first antenna 132 may also have the second antenna portion and the third antenna portion. In the first connection state, the first antenna portion and the second antenna portion may be arranged to overlap each other. In the second connection state, the first antenna portion and the third antenna portion may be arranged to overlap each other. In yet another embodiment of the electronic device 300, the first antenna 132 may have two antenna portions and the second antenna 232 may have two antenna portions.

[0165] In both the first connection state and the second connection state, the first device 100 and the second device 200 can perform the first wireless communication through the electromagnetic field coupling between the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232. When the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232 are electromagnetically coupled, the first device 100 and the second device 200 may also transmit and receive signals bidirectionally. The second device 200 may also unidirectionally receive the signals transmitted by the first device 100. The first device 100 may also unidirectionally receive the signals transmitted by the second device 200. Neither the first antenna 132 nor the second antenna 232 is particularly limited. For example, they are 60 GHz millimeter-wave components.

[0166] As Figure 6 shown, in the first connection state, the second back surface 202 is arranged to cover the first display 110. The first convex portion 10 is arranged to overlap the second convex portion 20. Specifically, the front surface of the first convex portion 10 overlaps the back surface of the second convex portion 20. The first connection portion 120 provided on the front surface of the first convex portion 10 and the second connection portion 220 provided on the back surface of the second convex portion 20 are connected in the first direction A1.

[0167] In the first connection state, in a direction perpendicular to the first front surface 101, the first operation button 1 and the third operation button 3 are arranged side by side, and the second operation button 2 and the fourth operation button 4 are arranged side by side. From another perspective, along the direction from the first front surface 101 toward the second back surface 202, the first operation button 1 and the third operation button 3 are arranged side by side, and the second operation button 2 and the fourth operation button 4 are arranged side by side.

[0168] In the first connection state, in a direction perpendicular to the first front surface 101, the fifth operation button 5 and the seventh operation button 7 are arranged side by side, and the sixth operation button 6 and the eighth operation button 8 are arranged side by side. From another perspective, along the direction from the first front surface 101 toward the second back surface 202, the fifth operation button 5 and the seventh operation button 7 are arranged side by side, and the sixth operation button 6 and the eighth operation button 8 are arranged side by side.

[0169] Figure 22 It is a perspective schematic diagram showing the structure of the electronic device 300 in the second connection state. In the second connection state, it is arranged in such a way that the second back surface 202 does not cover the first display 110. The first convex portion 10 is arranged to overlap with the second convex portion 20. Specifically, the front surface of the first convex portion 10 overlaps with the back surface of the second convex portion 20. The first connection portion 120 provided on the front surface of the first convex portion 10 is connected to the second connection portion 220 provided on the back surface of the second convex portion 20 in the second direction A2.

[0170] In the second connection state, the first device 100 and the second device 200 are connected in such a way that the first convex portion 10 overlaps with the second convex portion 20. Therefore, the first operation button 1, the second operation button 2, the fifth operation button 5, and the sixth operation button 6 are configured to be separated from the second device 200. Therefore, when the first operation button 1, the second operation button 2, the fifth operation button 5, and the sixth operation button 6 are each operated, the user's finger is not easily interfered with the third operation button 3, the fourth operation button 4, the seventh operation button 7, the eighth operation button 8, and the second convex portion 20 of the second device 200. Thus, the operability of the electronic device 300 is improved.

[0171] In addition, the first device 100 and the second device 200 of the electronic device 300 in the second embodiment are not limited to the above structure. For example, the structure of the electronic device 300 in the first embodiment can also be applied to the first device 100 and the second device 200 of the electronic device 300 in the second embodiment. The structure of the third operation button 313 of the electronic device 300 in the first embodiment can also be substantially the same as the structures of the first operation button 1, the second operation button 2, the third operation button 3, the fourth operation button 4, the fifth operation button 5, the sixth operation button 6, the seventh operation button 7, and the eighth operation button 8 of the electronic device 300 in the second embodiment.

[0172] A structure is disclosed in which the second back surface 202 covers the first display 110 in the first connection state and the second back surface 202 covers the first display 110 in the second connection state. However, it can also be configured such that in the first connection state where the second connection portion 220 is connected to the first connection portion 120 in the first direction A1, the second back surface 202 covers the input portion 121, and in the second connection state where the second connection portion 220 is connected to the first connection portion 120 in the second direction A2, the second back surface 202 does not cover the input portion 121.

[0173] In addition, the first operation button 1 can also be a structure that extends to the first upper right surface portion 16. The third operation button 3 can also be a structure that extends to the second upper right surface portion 26. The fifth operation button 5 can also be a structure that extends to the first upper left surface portion 17. The seventh operation button 7 can also be a structure that extends to the second upper left surface portion 27.

[0174] The first operation button 1 and the second operation button 2 can also be integrally formed. The functions of the buttons can also be at the respective parts of the first operation button 1 and the second operation button 2. The third operation button 3 and the fourth operation button 4 can also be integrally formed. The functions of the buttons can also be at the respective parts of the third operation button 3 and the fourth operation button 4. The fifth operation button 5 and the sixth operation button 6 can also be integrally formed. The functions of the buttons can also be at the respective parts of the fifth operation button 5 and the sixth operation button 6. The seventh operation button 7 and the eighth operation button 8 can also be integrally formed. The functions of the buttons can also be at the respective parts of the seventh operation button 7 and the eighth operation button 8.

[0175] (Usage method of the electronic device)

[0176] Next, the usage method of the electronic device 300 will be described. The electronic device 300 is, for example, a game console, a smartphone, a tablet computer, etc. The first device 100 and the second device 200 can be used in two cases: when they are connected to each other and when they are separated from each other. As Figure 12 and Figure 13 shown, the first device 100 and the second device 200 can be connected in the first connection state. As Figure 14 shown, in the first connection state, the second connection portion 220 faces the first direction A1 with respect to the first connection portion 120. As Figure 16 and Figure 17 shown, the first device 100 and the second device 200 can be connected in the second connection state. As Figure 19As shown, in the second connection state, the second connection portion 220 faces the second direction A2 with respect to the first connection portion 120. In the first connection state and the second connection state, the first wireless communication is performed by the electromagnetic field coupling between the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232.

[0177] In the first connection state and the second connection state, an image signal can also be transmitted from the first device 100 to the second device 200 using the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232. The image signal is, for example, an SLVS (Scalable Low Voltage Signaling) signal. For example, in the first device 100, a MIPI (Mobile Industry Processor Interface)-DSI (Display Serial Interface) signal is converted into an SLVS signal. The converted SLVS signal is transmitted from the first device 100 to the second device 200. In the second device 200, the SLVS signal is converted into a MIPI-DSI signal. As another mode, it is also possible that the MIPI-DSI signal is directly transmitted from the first device 100 to the second device 200 without being converted into an SLVS signal.

[0178] It is also possible that, in the case where the first device 100 and the second device 200 are in a separated state, the first device 100 and the second device 200 can perform the second wireless communication. The second wireless communication in the state where the first device 100 and the second device 200 are separated can also be performed by the electromagnetic field coupling between antennas different from the first antenna 132 and the second antenna 232 respectively. Specifically, the second wireless communication can also be, for example, WiFi (registered trademark) communication. The frequency band of the signal used in the first wireless communication can also be higher than the frequency band of the signal used in the second wireless communication.

[0179] In addition, the second wireless communication is not limited to WiFi (registered trademark) communication. The second wireless communication can be, for example, communication using Bluetooth (registered trademark), or can also be infrared communication. The second device 200 can receive a signal from the first device 100 and display an image, or can also generate an image by itself without receiving a signal from the first device 100.

[0180] In the first connection state, the user can play a single-screen mode game using the first wireless communication. In the second connection state, the user can play a dual-screen mode game using the first wireless communication. When the first device 100 and the second device 200 are separated, the first user uses the first device 100, and the second user uses the second device 200. The first user and the second user can play the same game simultaneously using the second wireless communication. In addition, as another usage method, when the second device is placed, a single user can operate the first device 100 while referring to the screen of the second device 200.

[0181] Alternatively, at least one of the first device 100 and the second device 200 constituting the electronic device 300 may further include a storage unit (not shown) and / or a processor (not shown). The storage unit is, for example, a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) or a non-volatile memory. Application programs such as games may be stored in the storage unit. Alternatively, the processor can read the application program and execute information processing. The first display 110 and the second display 210 may also display, for example, an image generated as a result of the information processing executed by the processor. The electronic device 300 may be an information processing device other than a game console.

[0182] (Third Embodiment)

[0183] Next, the structure of the electronic device 300 according to the third embodiment will be described. The electronic device 300 according to the third embodiment is mainly different from the electronic device 300 according to the second embodiment in the structures of the first mechanical connection portion 180 and the second mechanical connection portion 280, and the other structures are substantially the same as those of the electronic device 300 according to the second embodiment. Hereinafter, the description will focus on the structures different from those of the electronic device 300 according to the second embodiment.

[0184] Figure 23 FIG. is a partial perspective view showing the structure of the electronic device 300 according to the third embodiment. Figure 24 is along Figure 23 the sectional view taken along line XXIV-XXIV of. As Figure 23 and Figure 24 shown, the first mechanical connection portion 180 includes a movable member 140, a fixed member 150, and a pair of third biasing portions 154. The movable member 140 includes a first plate member 141 and a pair of second plate members 142. When looking down on the first front surface 101, the first plate member 141 has a trapezoidal shape. The pair of second plate members 142 are disposed on both sides of the first plate member 141. The pair of third biasing portions 154 bias the pair of second plate members 142 in a direction toward the first plate member 141, respectively.

[0185] The fixed member 150 has an upper surface plate 151 and a partition plate 152. The upper surface plate 151 is disposed above the first magnetic connection portion 111. The partition plate 152 is mounted on the upper surface plate 151. The partition plate 152 extends from the upper surface plate 151 toward the first back surface 102. The first magnetic connection portion 111 is disposed between a pair of partition plates 152.

[0186] The second mechanical connection portion 280 has a pair of movable hook portions 250, a pair of rotary shaft portions 253, a pair of fourth biasing portions 254, and a lower surface plate 255. The pair of movable hook portions 250 can swing respectively about the pair of rotary shaft portions 253 as the rotation centers. Each of the pair of movable hook portions 250 has a second claw portion 251 and a second support portion 252. The second claw portion 251 is connected to the second support portion 252. The second support portion 252 is mounted on the rotary shaft portion 253 in a swingable manner. The pair of fourth biasing portions 254 bias the pair of movable hook portions 250 respectively. The lower surface plate 255 is disposed below the second magnetic connection portion 211.

[0187] As Figure 24 shown, if the unlocking button 191 is pushed into the interior of the first device 100 along the third direction A3, the first plate member 141 pushes the pair of second plate members 142 outwards respectively. The pair of second plate members 142 move respectively in the fourth direction A4 perpendicular to the third direction A3. As a result, the pair of second plate members 142 push the second claw portions 251 of the pair of movable hook portions 250 outwards respectively. As a result, the locking of each of the pair of movable hook portions 250 is released. The pair of movable hook portions 250 in the unlocked state are indicated by dashed lines.

[0188] If the user releases the unlocking button 191, the pair of second plate members 142 are moved respectively to their original positions by the third biasing portion 154. The pair of movable hook portions 250 are moved respectively to their original positions by the fourth biasing portion 254. The second claw portions 251 of each of the pair of movable hook portions 250 move to the lower side of the upper surface plate 151. As a result, the second mechanical connection portion 280 is fixed to the first mechanical connection portion 180. The pair of movable hook portions 250 in the locked state are indicated by solid lines.

[0189] The first electrical connection portion 160 can be provided above the first display 110 or below the first display 110. The first mechanical connection portion 180 is provided so as to sandwich the first electrical connection portion 160 in the longitudinal direction of the first display 110. From another viewpoint, the first mechanical connection portion 180 is provided on both sides of the first electrical connection portion 160.

[0190] The second electrical connection part 260 can be provided above the second display 210 or below the second display 210. The second mechanical connection part 280 is arranged in such a way as to sandwich the second electrical connection part 260 in the longitudinal direction of the second display 210. From another perspective, the second mechanical connection part 280 is provided on both sides of the second electrical connection part 260. The first electrical connection part 160 is electrically connected to the second electrical connection part 260. The first mechanical connection part 180 is mechanically connected to the second mechanical connection part 280.

[0191] In the above description, by pushing the unlocking button 191 in the third direction A3, the pair of second plate members 142 slide in the fourth direction A4 respectively, and the locking of each of the pair of movable hook parts 250 is released. The locking mechanism is shared in the first connection state and the second connection state. In addition, in the above description, the structure for unlocking by using the sliding mechanism is described, but the unlocking mechanism of the present disclosure is not limited to the sliding mechanism. Instead of the sliding mechanism, a link mechanism can be used, or a gear mechanism can be used.

[0192] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is represented by the claims, rather than by the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

[0193] Description of Reference Numerals

[0194] 1, 311, the first operation button; 2, 312, the second operation button; 3, 313, the third operation button; 4, 314, the fourth operation button; 5, the fifth operation button; 6, the sixth operation button; 7, the seventh operation button; 8, the eighth operation button; 9, the fourth protrusion; 10, the first convex part; 11, the first central part; 12, the first right inclined part; 13, the first left inclined part; 14, the first front part; 16, the first upper right surface part; 17, the first upper left surface part; 20, the second convex part; 21, the second central part; 22, the second right inclined part; 23, the second left inclined part; 24, the second front part; 26, the second upper right surface part; 27, the second upper left surface part; 29, the functional component; 30, the opening; 31, the touch panel cover; 32, the touch panel; 40, the support member; 41, the shaft receiving part; 42, the hole part; 43, the detection part; 44, the elastic body; 51, the movable shaft; 52, the stopper part; 53, the pressed part; 54, the second protrusion; 55, the third protrusion; 61, the first convex area; 61a, the fourth central part; 61b, the fourth right inclined part; 61c, the fourth left inclined part; 62, the second convex area; 62a, the fifth central part; 62b, the fifth right inclined part; 62c, the fifth left inclined part; 70, the fifth opening; 81, the first tactile cue part; 82, the second tactile cue part; 100, the first device; 101, the first front; 102, the first back; 103, the first upper surface; 104, the first lower surface; 105, the first right side; 106, the first left side; 110, the first display; 111, the first magnetic connection part; 120, the first connection part; 121, the input part; 130, the Hall element; 131, the first substrate; 132, the first antenna (the first antenna part); 140, the movable member; 141, the first plate member; 142, the second plate member; 150, the fixed member; 151, the upper surface plate; 152, the partition plate; 154, the third biasing part; 160, the first electrical connection part; 161, the first holding part; 162, the first contact; 162a, the first terminal; 162b, the second terminal; 162c, the third terminal; 165, the first housing; 180, the first mechanical connection part; 181, the first receiving groove; 182, the second receiving groove; 183, the first main body part; 184, the first protrusion; 185, the first opening; 186, the fourth opening; 187, the first inclined surface; 191, the unlocking button; 192, the first rotating shaft; 200, the second device; 201, the second front; 202, the second back; 203, the second upper surface; 204, the second lower surface; 205, the second right side; 206, the second left side; 210, the second display; 211, the second magnetic connection part; 220, the second connection part; 230, the magnet part; 231, the second substrate; 232, the second antenna; 233, the first substrate part; 234, the second antenna part; 235, the second substrate part; 236, the third antenna part; 250, the movable hook part;251. Second claw part; 252. Second support part; 253. Rotation shaft part; 254. Fourth biasing part; 255. Lower surface plate; 260. Second electrical connection part; 261. Second holding part; 262. Second contact; 262a. Fourth terminal; 262b. Fifth terminal; 262c. Sixth terminal; 265. Second housing; 270. Movable hook; 271. First claw part; 272. First support part; 273. Second rotation shaft; 274. Biasing member; 280. Second mechanical connection part; 281. Fixed hook; 283. Second main body part; 284. Third opening; 285. Second opening; 287. Second inclined surface; 300. Electronic device; 301. Front surface (third front surface); 302. Back surface (third back surface); 303. Upper surface (third upper surface); 304. Lower surface (third lower surface); 305. First side surface; 306. Second side surface; 310. Display (third display); 318. Third middle upper surface part; 320. Protrusion (third protrusion); 321. Third central part; 322. Third right inclined part (first inclined part); 323. Third left inclined part (second inclined part); 324. Third front surface part; 326. Third upper right surface part; 327. Third upper left surface part; 365. Third housing; A1. First direction; A2. Second direction; A3. Third direction; A4. Fourth direction; B. Reference direction; H1. First height; H2. Second height; L1. First length; L2. Second length; R1. First rotation direction; R2. Second rotation direction; T. Thickness; W1. First width; W2. Second width; θ2. Second angle; θ3. Third angle; θ4. Fourth angle.;

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: A front face, on which a display is disposed; A back face, which is on the side opposite to the front face; An upper surface, which is connected to the front face and the back face; A lower surface, which is on the side opposite to the upper surface; A first side face, which is respectively connected to the front face, the back face, the upper surface and the lower surface; and A second side face, which is on the side opposite to the first side face, wherein, A convex portion is provided on the upper surface, The electronic device comprises: A first operation button, which is disposed on the convex portion and is located at a position closer to the first side face than the center of the upper surface; and A second operation button, which is disposed on a portion of the upper surface other than the convex portion and is located at a position closer to the first side face than the first operation button.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The electronic device further comprises: A third operation button, which is disposed on the convex portion and is located at a position closer to the second side face than the center of the upper surface; and A fourth operation button, which is disposed on a portion of the upper surface other than the convex portion and is located at a position closer to the second side face than the third operation button.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein, The convex portion includes a first inclined portion on the first side face side and a second inclined portion on the second side face side, The first operation button is disposed on the first inclined portion, The third operation button is disposed on the second inclined portion.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein, The convex portion has a central portion located between the first inclined portion and the second inclined portion, The junction of the central portion and the first inclined portion is curved, The junction of the central portion and the second inclined portion is curved.

5. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein, The second operation button is disposed at the junction of the upper surface and the first side face, The fourth operation button is disposed at the junction of the upper surface and the second side face.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein, The junction of the upper surface and the first side face is curved, The junction of the upper surface and the second side face is curved.

7. The electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein, In the direction from the lower surface to the upper surface, the lowermost portion of the first operation button is located above the uppermost portion of the second operation button, and the lowermost portion of the third operation button is located above the uppermost portion of the fourth operation button.

8. An electronic device in which a first device and a second device can be detachably assembled, wherein, The first device comprises: A first front face, on which a first display is disposed; A first back face, which is on the side opposite to the first front face; A first upper surface, which is connected to the first front face and the first back face; A first lower surface, which is on the side opposite to the first upper surface; A first right side face, which is respectively connected to the first front face, the first back face, the first upper surface and the first lower surface; and A first left side face, which is on the side opposite to the first right side face, A first convex portion is provided on the first upper surface. The first device includes: A first operation button, which is disposed on the first convex portion and is located at a position closer to the first right side surface than the center of the first upper surface; and A second operation button, which is disposed on a portion of the first upper surface other than the first convex portion and is located at a position closer to the first right side surface than the first operation button. The second device includes: A second front surface on which a second display is disposed; A second back surface on the side opposite to the second front surface; A second upper surface that connects the second front surface and the second back surface; A second lower surface on the side opposite to the second upper surface; A second right side surface that is respectively connected to the second front surface, the second back surface, the second upper surface, and the second lower surface; and A second left side surface on the side opposite to the second right side surface. A second convex portion is provided on the second upper surface. The second device includes: A third operation button, which is disposed on the second convex portion and is located at a position closer to the second right side surface than the center of the second upper surface; and A fourth operation button, which is disposed on a portion of the second upper surface other than the second convex portion and is located at a position closer to the second right side surface than the second operation button. A first connection portion is provided on the first front surface side of the first convex portion. A second connection portion capable of connecting to the first connection portion is provided on the second back surface side of the second convex portion.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein The second connection portion can be connected to the first connection portion in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction. In a first connection state where the second connection portion is connected to the first connection portion in the first direction, it is disposed such that the second back surface covers the first display. In a second connection state where the second connection portion is connected to the first connection portion in the second direction, it is disposed such that the second back surface does not cover the first display.

10. The electronic device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein The first device further includes: A fifth operation button, which is disposed on the first convex portion and is located at a position closer to the first left side surface than the center of the first upper surface; and A sixth operation button, which is disposed on a portion of the first upper surface other than the first convex portion and is located at a position closer to the first left side surface than the fifth operation button. The second device further includes: A seventh operation button, which is disposed on the second convex portion and is located at a position closer to the second left side surface than the center of the second upper surface; and An eighth operation button, which is disposed on a portion of the second upper surface other than the second convex portion and is located at a position closer to the second left side surface than the seventh operation button.

11. The electronic device according to claim 10, wherein The first convex portion includes a first right inclined portion on the first right side surface side and a first left inclined portion on the first left side surface side. The first operation button is provided on the first right inclined portion, and the fifth operation button is provided on the first left inclined portion. The second convex portion includes a second right inclined portion on the second right side surface side and a second left inclined portion on the second left side surface side. The third operation button is provided on the second right inclined portion, and the seventh operation button is provided on the second left inclined portion.

12. The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein The first convex portion has a first central portion located between the first right inclined portion and the first left inclined portion. The junction portion between the first central portion and the first right inclined portion is curved. The junction portion between the first central portion and the first left inclined portion is curved. The second convex portion has a second central portion located between the second right inclined portion and the second left inclined portion. The junction portion between the second central portion and the second right inclined portion is curved. The junction portion between the second central portion and the second left inclined portion is curved.

13. The electronic device according to claim 10, wherein The second operation button is disposed at the junction portion between the first upper surface and the first right side surface. The sixth operation button is disposed at the junction portion between the first upper surface and the first left side surface. The fourth operation button is disposed at the junction portion between the second upper surface and the second right side surface. The eighth operation button is disposed at the junction portion between the second upper surface and the second left side surface.

14. The electronic device according to claim 13, wherein The junction portion between the first upper surface and the first right side surface is curved. The junction portion between the first upper surface and the first left side surface is curved. The junction portion between the second upper surface and the second right side surface is curved. The junction portion between the second upper surface and the second left side surface is curved.

15. The electronic device according to claim 10, wherein In the direction from the first lower surface toward the first upper surface, the lowermost portion of the first operation button is located above the uppermost portion of the second operation button, and the lowermost portion of the fifth operation button is located above the uppermost portion of the sixth operation button. In the direction from the second lower surface toward the second upper surface, the lowermost portion of the third operation button is located above the uppermost portion of the fourth operation button, and the lowermost portion of the seventh operation button is located above the uppermost portion of the eighth operation button.

16. The electronic device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein An input portion or a camera lens is provided on the second front side of the second convex portion.

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