Support frame and electronic device with same

Abstract

An electronic device comprises a body and a support frame. The supporting frame comprises a fixing part, a connecting part and a holding part. The fixing part is arranged on the body, the connecting part is connected to the fixing part and extends away from the body from the fixing part, the holding part is connected to the connecting part and extends away from the fixing part from the connecting part, and a preset distance is formed between the holding part and the surface of the body, so that the electronic device is convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic device. In particular, it relates to an electronic device with a support frame. Background Art

[0002] With the progress of technology, the functions of electronic products have been increasingly enhanced and popularized, and have gradually changed the life patterns of many people. In addition to having good functions, portability has also become an important factor for users to consider when purchasing.

[0003] Therefore, the computing power and functions of portable electronic devices have become increasingly powerful, and their application scope has also become increasingly wide. Whether used in daily life, or in professional fields and production processes, portable electronic devices have been widely used in all walks of life.

[0004] When a portable electronic device is used for the detection of various production lines, it needs to be able to cooperate with the characteristics of the production line and the product for detection. Therefore, a portable electronic device often needs to have a suitable fixing device or support element to effectively connect the portable electronic device to the product on the production line, and then effectively perform product performance detection.

[0005] Therefore, how to provide a portable electronic device and a support device that are convenient to use on a production line will help improve the production efficiency of the production line, thereby improving the product quality and reducing the production cost. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The Summary of the Invention aims to provide a simplified summary of the present disclosure to enable readers to have a basic understanding of the present disclosure. This Summary of the Invention is not a complete overview of the present disclosure, and its intention is not to point out the important / critical elements of the embodiments of the present invention or to define the scope of the present invention.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device with a support frame, which can be conveniently used on a production line for vehicle detection, and is convenient for storage and carrying, effectively increasing the convenience of using the electronic device.

[0008] To achieve the above object, according to an embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device is provided, which includes a main body and a support frame. The support frame includes a fixing portion, a connecting portion, and a holding portion. The fixing portion is disposed on the main body, the connecting portion is connected to the fixing portion and extends away from the main body from the fixing portion, and the holding portion is connected to the connecting portion and extends away from the fixing portion from the connecting portion, and a predetermined distance is formed between the holding portion and the surface of the main body.

[0009] In some embodiments, the holding portion and the connecting portion form a predetermined angle, for example, between 90 degrees and 120 degrees.

[0010] In some embodiments, the predetermined distance is approximately equal to the diameter of the steering wheel grip of the steering wheel.

[0011] In some embodiments, the fixing portion includes a first fixing end and a second fixing end, which are respectively fixed to both sides of the body.

[0012] In some embodiments, the fixing portion further includes two fixing members to respectively fix the first fixing end and the second fixing end to both sides of the body.

[0013] In some embodiments, the connecting portion includes a first connecting section and a second connecting section. The first connecting section is connected to the first fixing end of the fixing portion, and the second connecting section is connected to the second fixing end of the fixing portion.

[0014] In some embodiments, the holding portion includes a first inclined section, a second inclined section, and a horizontal holding section. The first inclined section is connected to the first connecting section of the connecting portion, the second inclined section is connected to the second connecting section of the connecting portion, and the horizontal holding section is connected between the first inclined section and the second inclined section.

[0015] In some embodiments, above the horizontal holding section of the holding portion, and between the first inclined section and the second inclined section, a recessed opening is formed.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first inclined section, the second inclined section, and the horizontal holding section form a flat-bottomed V-shaped holding portion.

[0017] In some embodiments, a groove is formed between the first inclined section and the second inclined section of the holding portion and the body.

[0018] In some embodiments, the electronic device further includes a signal transmission cable electrically connected to one side of the body.

[0019] In some embodiments, the signal transmission cable includes a connector and a cable. The connector is electrically connected to the body, and the cable is connected to the connector and the cable is wound around the groove.

[0020] In some embodiments, the cable of the signal transmission cable is wound between the body and the holding portion.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present invention, a support frame is provided and is adapted to be fixed to a body of an electronic device. The support frame includes a fixing portion, a connecting portion, and a holding portion. The connecting portion is connected to the fixing portion and extends outward from the fixing portion, and the holding portion is connected to the connecting portion and extends downward from the connecting portion, and the holding portion and the connecting portion form an angle.

[0022] In some embodiments, the predetermined angle is between 90 degrees and 120 degrees.

[0023] In some embodiments, the fixing portion includes a first fixing end and a second fixing end, which are respectively fixed to two ends of the main body of the electronic device.

[0024] In some embodiments, the connecting portion includes a first connecting section and a second connecting section. The first connecting section is connected to the first fixing end of the fixing portion, and the second connecting section is connected to the second fixing end of the fixing portion.

[0025] In some embodiments, the holding portion includes a first inclined section, a second inclined section, and a horizontal holding section. The first inclined section is connected to the first connecting section of the connecting portion, the second inclined section is connected to the second connecting section of the connecting portion, and the horizontal holding section is connected between the first inclined section and the second inclined section.

[0026] In some embodiments, the support frame further includes a protruding portion, which is formed at the junction of the connecting portion and the holding portion and protrudes from the surface of the connecting portion.

[0027] The first inclined section, the second inclined section, and the horizontal holding section form a flat-bottom V-shaped holding portion.

[0028] Therefore, the described support frame and the electronic device having this support frame can facilitate the user's operation and carrying, and can more conveniently mount the electronic device on the steering wheel of a vehicle for vehicle detection, improving the stability and correctness of vehicle detection, and further enhancing the quality and safety of vehicle production. In addition, the support frame can also conveniently support the electronic device to place the electronic device on a table for operation or viewing the screen. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0029] To make the above and other objects, features, advantages, and embodiments of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the description of the accompanying drawings is as follows:

[0030] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 is a side view schematic diagram of the support frame of the electronic device.

[0032] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the electronic device mounted on the steering wheel.

[0033] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the user carrying the electronic device.

[0034] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the user supporting the electronic device with one hand.

[0035] Figure 6It is a side view schematic diagram of a support frame of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Description of reference numerals:

[0037] 10: Electronic device

[0038] 100: Support frame

[0039] 110: Fixing part

[0040] 112: First fixed end

[0041] 114: Second fixed end

[0042] 115: Fixing member

[0043] 116: Opening

[0044] 120: Connecting part

[0045] 122: First connecting section

[0046] 124: Second connecting section

[0047] 125: Upper surface

[0048] 130: Holding part

[0049] 132: First inclined section

[0050] 134: Horizontal holding section

[0051] 136: Second inclined section

[0052] 138: Concave opening

[0053] 139: Groove

[0054] 140: Protruding part

[0055] 142: Groove

[0056] 201: Distance

[0057] 202: Angle

[0058] 500: Body

[0059] 510: Signal transmission cable

[0060] 512: Connector

[0061] 514: Cable

[0062] 600: Steering wheel

[0063] 601: Pipe diameter

[0064] 610: Steering wheel grip

[0065] 700: Hand

[0066] 800: Hand Detailed implementation manners

[0067] The following are detailed descriptions with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings of the specification. However, the provided embodiments are not intended to limit the scope covered by the present invention, and the description of the structure and operation is not intended to limit the execution order. Any structure formed by re-combining elements and generating a device with equivalent technical effects is within the scope covered by the present invention. In addition, the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not drawn according to the original dimensions. For ease of understanding, the same or similar elements in the following description will be denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0068] In addition, the terms used throughout the specification and claims, unless otherwise specifically noted, generally have their ordinary meanings as used in this field, in the context of this invention, and in the specific context. Certain terms used to describe the present invention will be discussed below or elsewhere in this specification to provide additional guidance to those skilled in the art regarding the description of the present invention.

[0069] In the embodiments and claims, unless otherwise specifically limited in the text regarding articles, "a" and "the" may generally refer to a single or multiple. The numbers used in the steps are only used to label the steps for ease of description and do not limit the sequence and implementation manners before and after.

[0070] Secondly, the terms "comprising", "including", "having", "containing", etc. used herein are all open-ended terms, meaning including but not limited to.

[0071] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device shown according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a side view schematic diagram of its support frame, Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the electronic device installed on the steering wheel, Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a user carrying the electronic device, Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a user supporting the electronic device with one hand. In addition, Figure 6 is a side view schematic diagram of the support frame of the electronic device shown according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] First, refer to Figure 1, as shown in the figure, the electronic device 10 includes a main body 500 and a support frame 100. The support frame 100 is fixed on the main body 500 to enable the user to carry the electronic device 10, and the user can also wind the signal transmission cable 510 of the electronic device 10 around the support frame 100 for easy carrying. In addition, the support frame 100 can also assist in mounting the main body 500 on the steering wheel of an automobile for vehicle testing, and the support frame 100 can also support the electronic device 10 to be placed on a desktop for operation or viewing the screen, all of which do not depart from the concept and protection scope of the present invention.

[0073] In some embodiments, the main body 500 can be a tablet or a testing device for detecting, calibrating, or troubleshooting devices such as automobiles, etc., all of which do not depart from the concept and protection scope of the present invention.

[0074] In some embodiments, the support frame 100 includes a fixing portion 110, a connecting portion 120, and a holding portion 130. The fixing portion 110 is disposed on the main body 500. For example, the support frame 100 is fixed on the main body 500 by using fixing members 115. It can also be integrally formed with the outer shell of the main body 500, or separately manufactured from the main body 500 and then fixedly connected together, all of which do not depart from the concept and protection scope of the present invention.

[0075] In addition, the connecting portion 120 is connected to the fixing portion 110 and extends away from the main body 500 from the fixing portion 110, and the holding portion 130 is connected to the connecting portion 120 and extends away from the fixing portion 110 from the connecting portion 120.

[0076] Referring also to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , preferably, a predetermined distance 201 is formed between the holding portion 130 and the surface of the main body 500, for example, approximately equal to the diameter 601 of the steering wheel grip 610 of the steering wheel 600. For example, it is between about 20 mm and 50 mm, preferably between about 30 mm and 40 mm.

[0077] In addition, a predetermined angle 202 is also formed between the holding portion 130 and the connecting portion 120, for example, greater than or equal to 90 degrees, preferably less than 120 degrees.

[0078] In some embodiments, the fixing portion 110 includes a first fixing end 112 and a second fixing end 114, which are respectively fixed on both sides of the main body 500, for example, both sides of a tablet computer.

[0079] In some embodiments, the first fixing end 112 and the second fixing end 114 are respectively formed with openings 116, and two fixing members 115 are used to fix the first fixing end 112 and the second fixing end 114 on both sides of the main body 500 respectively.

[0080] In some embodiments, the fixing member 115 may be a fixing element such as a bolt, a screw or a rivet, which may pass through the opening 116 and be locked onto the body 500, or pass through the corresponding opening of the body 500 to fix the first fixing end 112 and the second fixing end 114 on both sides of the body 500, all of which do not depart from the concept and protection scope of the present invention.

[0081] In addition, the connecting portion 120 includes a first connecting section 122 and a second connecting section 124. The first connecting section 122 is connected to the first fixing end 112 of the fixing portion 110 and extends away from the body 500 from the first fixing end 112, while the second connecting section 124 is connected to the second fixing end 114 of the fixing portion 110 and extends away from the body 500 from the second fixing end 114.

[0082] In some embodiments, the holding portion 130 includes a first inclined section 132, a second inclined section 136 and a horizontal holding section 134. The first inclined section 132 is connected to the first connecting section 122 of the connecting portion 120 and extends obliquely downward from the first connecting section 122 of the connecting portion 120 in a direction away from the first fixing end 112. The second inclined section 136 is connected to the second connecting section 124 of the connecting portion 120 and extends obliquely downward from the second connecting section 124 of the connecting portion 120 in a direction away from the second fixing end 114, while the horizontal holding section 134 is connected between the first inclined section 132 and the second inclined section 136. Therefore, above the horizontal holding section 134 of the holding portion 130, and between the first inclined section 132 and the second inclined section 136, a recessed opening 138 is formed.

[0083] In some embodiments, the first inclined section 132, the second inclined section 136 and the horizontal holding section 134 form a holding portion in a flat bottom V shaped configuration.

[0084] Referring to Figure 4 , as shown in the figure, the user can conveniently hold the horizontal holding section 134 of the holding portion 130 with the hand 700 to carry the electronic device 10 and then move it to any place where it is needed.

[0085] In some embodiments, a groove 139 is formed between the first inclined section 132 and the second inclined section 136 of the holding portion 130 and the body 500. Referring to Figure 5, as shown in the figure, when the user wants to operate the electronic device 10, the hand 800 can be conveniently passed through the groove 139, and the main body 500 can be held to stably and safely utilize the user's hand 800 to support the electronic device 10 for operation. In addition, the main body 500, the fixing part 110, the connecting part 120 and the holding part 130 form an annular structure, effectively increasing the safety and stability of the user operating the electronic device 10.

[0086] In some embodiments, the electronic device 10 further includes a signal transmission cable 510 for electrically connecting to one side of the main body 500. The signal transmission cable 510 includes a connector 512 and a cable 514. The connector 512 is electrically connected to the main body 500, and the cable 514 is connected to the connector 512, and the cable 514 can be conveniently wound in the groove 139 for storage, or the excess cable 514 can be stored in the groove 139 for product testing.

[0087] Therefore, the cable 514 of the signal transmission cable 510 can be conveniently wound between the main body 500 and the holding part 130, and the holding part 130 has a first inclined section 132 and a second inclined section 136 extending obliquely downward, which can further increase the space for storing the cable 514 and prevent the cable 514 from falling off, increasing the convenience and safety during use and carrying.

[0088] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 6 , the support frame 100 further includes a protruding part 140 formed at the junction of the connecting part 120 and the holding part 130, such as the place where the first inclined section 132 is joined to the first connecting section 122 and the place where the second inclined section 136 is joined to the second connecting section 124. At the same time, referring to Figure 1 , it may respectively include a protruding part 140 that protrudes from one end of the first connecting section 122 and the second connecting section 124 relative to the first inclined section 132 and the second inclined section 136, and protrudes from the surface of the first connecting section 122 and the second connecting section 124. For example, it protrudes upward from one end of the first connecting section 122 and the second connecting section 124 and protrudes from the upper surface 125 of the first connecting section 122 and the second connecting section 124, so that a groove 142 is formed between the first fixed end 112 of the fixing part 110 and the protruding part 140 and between the second fixed end 114 of the fixing part 110 and the protruding part 140.

[0089] Therefore, the cable 514 of the signal transmission cable 510 of the electronic device 10 can be conveniently and stably wound in the grooves 139 and 142 to accommodate the cable 514, or the redundant cable 514 can be accommodated in the grooves 139 and 142, effectively avoiding the detachment of the cable 514, and thus facilitating the carrying of the electronic device 10 or the testing of the product.

[0090] In summary, the support frame disclosed by the present invention and the electronic device having this support frame can facilitate the user's operation and carrying, and can more conveniently install the electronic device on the vehicle's steering wheel for vehicle detection, improving the stability and correctness of vehicle detection, and thus increasing the quality and safety of vehicle production. In addition, the support frame can also conveniently support the electronic device to place the electronic device on the desktop for operation or viewing the screen.

[0091] Although the present invention has been disclosed above in the form of embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the concept and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to that defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, Comprising: A body; and A support frame, comprising: A fixing portion disposed on the body; A connecting portion connected to the fixing portion and extending away from the body from the fixing portion; and A holding portion connected to the connecting portion and extending away from the fixing portion from the connecting portion, and a predetermined distance is formed between the holding portion and the surface of the body.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined angle is formed between the holding portion and the connecting portion.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the predetermined angle is between 90 degrees and 120 degrees.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined distance is approximately equal to the diameter of a steering wheel grip of a steering wheel.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the fixing portion includes a first fixing end and a second fixing end, which are respectively fixed on both sides of the body.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the fixing portion further includes two fixing members to respectively fix the first fixing end and the second fixing end on both sides of the body.

7. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the connecting portion includes: A first connecting section connected to the first fixing end of the fixing portion; and A second connecting section connected to the second fixing end of the fixing portion.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein the holding portion includes: A first inclined section connected to the first connecting section of the connecting portion; A second inclined section connected to the second connecting section of the connecting portion; and A horizontal holding section connected between the first inclined section and the second inclined section.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein a recessed opening is formed above the horizontal holding section of the holding portion and between the first inclined section and the second inclined section.

10. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein the first inclined section, the second inclined section and the horizontal holding section form a flat-bottom V-shaped holding portion.

11. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein a groove is formed between the first inclined section and the second inclined section of the holding portion and the body.

12. The electronic device according to claim 11, further comprising a signal transmission cable electrically connected to one side of the body.

13. The electronic device according to claim 12, wherein the signal transmission cable includes: A connector electrically connected to the body; and A cable wire connected to the connector, and the cable wire is wound around the groove.

14. The electronic device according to claim 13, wherein the cable wire of the signal transmission cable is wound between the body and the holding portion.

15. A support frame, adapted to be fixed to a body of an electronic device, characterized in that, Comprising: A fixing portion; A connecting portion connected to the fixing portion and extending outward from the fixing portion; and A holding portion connected to the connecting portion and extending downward from the connecting portion, and an angle is formed between the holding portion and the connecting portion.

16. The support frame according to claim 15, wherein the predetermined angle is between 90 degrees and 120 degrees.

17. The support frame according to claim 15, wherein the fixing portion includes a first fixing end and a second fixing end, which are respectively fixed at both ends of the body of the electronic device.

18. The support frame according to claim 17, wherein the connecting portion includes: a first connecting section connected to the first fixed end of the fixing portion; and a second connecting section connected to the second fixed end of the fixing portion.

19. The support frame according to claim 18, wherein the holding portion includes: a first inclined section connected to the first connecting section of the connecting portion; a second inclined section connected to the second connecting section of the connecting portion; and a horizontal holding section connected between the first inclined section and the second inclined section.

20. The support frame according to claim 19, further including a convex portion formed at the junction of the connecting portion and the holding portion and protruding from the surface of the connecting portion.

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