Dual-purpose set top box
By designing a dual-purpose set-top box, the switch between set-top box in two states: placement and attachment, solving the problem of single form and enhancing applicability and stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202311860933.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-01
AI Technical Summary
The existing set-top box has a single form and cannot meet the diverse usage needs.
A dual-purpose set-top box is designed to have two usage states through the rotating connection between the first body and the second body: placed on the workbench and attached to the TV, and adapted to TVs of different thicknesses through the curved surface design of the elastic parts to ensure stable connection.
It provides a variety of usage methods, suitable for TVs of different thicknesses, enhances flexibility and stability in use, and protects set-top boxes and TVs from wear.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of digital television, and particularly to a dual-purpose set-top box. Background Art
[0002] A set-top box is a device that connects a television set to an external signal source. It can convert compressed digital signals into television content and display it on the television set. The signals can come from coaxial cables, satellite antennas, broadband networks, and terrestrial broadcasts. In addition to the images and sounds that analog television can provide, the content received by the set-top box is more about being able to receive data content, including electronic program guides, Internet web pages, subtitles, and so on. It enables users to watch digital television programs on existing television sets and conduct interactive digital entertainment, education, and commercial activities through the network. Since there are multiple electronic components in the set-top box, if the temperature inside the set-top box is too high, it will affect the service life of these electronic components and the use of the set-top box.
[0003] Traditional set-top boxes usually have two forms. One is a placement-type set-top box placed on a workbench, and the other is a hanging-type set-top box that can be hung on a television set. However, whether it is a placement-type set-top box or a hanging-type set-top box, the forms are relatively single and cannot meet diverse needs. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a dual-purpose set-top box, aiming to solve the technical problem that the existing set-top boxes have a single form and cannot meet diverse usage requirements.
[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the solution provided by the present invention is:
[0006] A dual-purpose set-top box, comprising:
[0007] A first main body, the first main body having a mounting surface;
[0008] A second main body, the second main body being rotatably connected to the first main body, the second main body being rotatable relative to the first main body within a range of [0°, 90°] so that the set-top box has a first state and a second state, the second main body including an abutting portion provided at one end away from the first main body;
[0009] An elastic member, the elastic member being connected to the first main body, a curved surface being formed on a side of the elastic member facing away from the first main body, and in a direction of the first main body facing away from the second main body, the distance between the mounting surface and the curved surface first increases and then decreases.
[0010] Optionally, the elastic member has a first end and a second end. The first end is disposed close to the second body, and the second end is disposed away from the second body. The radius of curvature of the curved surface at a position near the first end is greater than the radius of curvature of the curved surface at the second end.
[0011] Optionally, the abutting portion has an abutting surface. The position where the curved surface is farthest from the mounting surface is the support point, and the support point and the abutting surface are on the same horizontal line.
[0012] Optionally, the elastic member is made of a flexible material; and / or,
[0013] Optionally, the set-top box further includes an elastic pad. The elastic pad is disposed on the abutting portion and on a side close to the second body, and the elastic pad is made of a flexible material.
[0014] Optionally, the first body includes a first rotating portion, and the second body includes a second rotating portion. The first rotating portion and the second rotating portion are connected and cooperated to achieve rotation.
[0015] Optionally, a rotating groove is disposed on a side of the first body close to the second body, and the rotating groove is on a side close to the mounting surface.
[0016] Optionally, a first magnetic member is disposed on the first body, and a second magnetic member is disposed on the second body. The first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are magnetically coupled to keep the set-top box in the first state.
[0017] Optionally, the first body includes a housing, a circuit board, a first fan, and a second fan. The circuit board is disposed in the housing. The first fan and the second fan are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the housing. The first fan and the second fan both blow air in the same direction to form a strong heat dissipation area.
[0018] Optionally, a plurality of electronic components are disposed on the circuit board, and the plurality of electronic components are centrally disposed in the strong heat dissipation area.
[0019] Optionally, the set-top box further includes an interface assembly. The interface assembly is disposed on the first body and on a side facing away from the second body. The interface assembly includes a video interface, an audio interface, a power interface, a network interface, and a data transmission interface, and the video interface, the audio interface, the power interface, the network interface, and the data transmission interface are all at the same horizontal height position.
[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:
[0021] The dual-purpose set-top box provided by the present invention has the first main body and the second main body rotatably connected, so that the second main body can rotate relative to the first main body. As a result, the set-top box of the present application has two usage states. The first state is that the included angle between the first main body and the second main body is 0°. In this state, the set-top box is placed on the workbench. The second state is that the included angle between the first main body and the second main body is not 0°. In this state, the set-top box is hung on the TV through the abutting part and the elastic member. Moreover, in the second state, the curved surface of the elastic member can ensure that TVs of any thickness can abut against the curved surface of the elastic member. Therefore, the set-top box of the present application has a wide range of applications, has two usage forms, and can meet the diverse usage needs of users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following-described drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings.
[0023] Figure 1 FIG. 9 is a schematic perspective view of the dual-purpose set-top box provided by the embodiment of the present invention in the first state;
[0024] Figure 2 FIG. 13 is a schematic view of the dual-purpose set-top box provided by the embodiment of the present invention placed on the placement table plane;
[0025] Figure 3 FIG. 17 is a schematic view of the dual-purpose set-top box provided by the embodiment of the present invention hung on a TV with a smaller thickness;
[0026] Figure 4 FIG. 21 is a schematic view of the dual-purpose set-top box provided by the embodiment of the present invention hung on a TV with a larger thickness;
[0027] Figure 5 FIG. 25 is a schematic perspective view of the dual-purpose set-top box provided by the embodiment of the present invention in the second state;
[0028] Figure 6 FIG. 29 is a schematic perspective view of the dual-purpose set-top box provided by the embodiment of the present invention after removing the housing;
[0029] Figure 7 FIG. 33 is a schematic perspective view of the elastic member provided by the embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings:
[0031] 100. Dual-purpose set-top box; 110. First main body; 101. Strong heat dissipation area; 111. Installation surface; 112. First rotating part; 113. Rotating groove; 114. First magnetic part; 115. Housing; 1151. First side plate; 1152. Second side plate; 1153. Through hole; 116. Circuit board; 117. First fan; 118. Second fan; 120. Second main body; 121. Abutting part; 1211. Abutting surface; 122. Second rotating part; 123. Second magnetic part; 130. Elastic part; 131. Curved surface; 1311. Support point; 132. First end; 133. Second end; 140. Elastic pad; 150. Interface assembly; 151. Video interface; 152. Audio interface; 153. Power interface; 154. Network interface; 155. Data transmission interface;
[0032] 200. Television set. Embodiment
[0033] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0034] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.
[0035] It should also be noted that when an element is referred to as "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. When an element is referred to as "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or indirectly connected to the other element through a central element.
[0036] In addition, the descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the present invention are only for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, the technical solutions between various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of those of ordinary skill in the art to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope required by the present invention.
[0037] Such asFigure 1-7 As shown in the figure, a dual-purpose set-top box 100 includes a first main body 110, a second main body 120, and an elastic member 130. The first main body 110 has a mounting surface 111; the second main body 120 is rotatably connected to the first main body 110, and the second main body 120 can rotate relative to the first main body 110 within the range of [0°, 90°], so that the set-top box has a first state and a second state. The second main body 120 includes an abutting portion 121 provided at one end away from the first main body 110. The elastic member 130 is connected to the first main body 110, and a curved surface 131 is formed on the side of the elastic member 130 facing away from the first main body 110. In the direction of the first main body 110 facing away from the second main body 120, the distance between the mounting surface 111 and the curved surface 131 first increases and then decreases. Exemplarily, in the first state, the first main body 110 and the second main body 120 are in a horizontal state, that is to say, the first state is placed on the workbench. Among them, the abutting portion 121 and the elastic member 130 are in contact with the workbench. In the second state, the first main body 110 and the second main body 120 form an angle, and the inner sides of the elastic member 130 and the abutting portion 121 are abutted against the TV set, so that the set-top box in the second state can be hung on the TV set. In addition, it should be noted that the elastic member 130 is made of an elastic material. First, it plays a role in anti-slip. Whether in the first state or the second state, the set-top box needs to be in contact with the placement table or the TV set, so that the placement of the set-top box can be more stable and not easy to slide. Second, it plays a protective role. When the elastic member 130 is in contact with the placement table or the TV set, the elastic material can protect the set-top box, the TV set, and the workbench from being worn. It should be noted that as Figure 4 As shown in the figure, let the rotation angle of the second main body 120 relative to the first main body 110 be the rotation angle α. In the first state, the second main body 120 is relative to the first main body 110, and the rotation angle α is 0° or close to 0°. In the second state, the rotation angle α is 90° or close to 90°.
[0038] Such as Figure 3 、 Figure 4 As shown in the figure, more importantly, due to the setting of the curved surface 131 of the elastic member 130, when the set-top box is hung on the TV set, since the thicknesses of different models of TV sets are different, it is necessary to adjust the included angle between the first main body 110 and the second main body 120 of the set-top box to adapt to TV sets of different thicknesses. The curved surface 131 of the elastic member 130 can ensure that no matter what the included angle between the first main body 110 and the second main body 120 is, the curved surface 131 of the elastic member 130 can be abutted against the TV set, so as to achieve hanging.
[0039] The dual-purpose set-top box 100 provided by the present invention is rotationally connected by a first main body 110 and a second main body 120, so that the second main body 120 can rotate relative to the first main body 110, and thus the set-top box of the present application has two usage states. The first state is that the included angle between the first main body 110 and the second main body 120 is 180°. In this state, the set-top box is placed on the workbench. The second state is that the included angle between the first main body 110 and the second main body 120 is not 180°. In this state, the set-top box is hung on the TV through the abutting portion 121 and the elastic member 130, and the curved surface 131 of the elastic member 130 in the second state can ensure that TVs of any thickness can abut against the curved surface 131 of the elastic member 130. Therefore, the set-top box of the present application has a wide range of applications, has two forms of usage, and can meet the diverse usage needs of users.
[0040] As Figure 7 shown, as an implementation manner, the elastic member 130 has a first end 132 and a second end 133. The first end 132 is disposed close to the second main body 120, and the second end 133 is disposed away from the second main body 120. The radius of curvature of the curved surface 131 at a position close to the first end 132 is greater than the radius of curvature of the curved surface 131 at the second end 133. Exemplarily, in the second state, it is the curved surface 131 at a position close to the first end 132 that abuts against the TV. Compared with the curved surface 131 at a position close to the second end 133, the curved surface 131 at a position close to the first end 132 is flatter, which can increase the contact area with the TV, thereby increasing the friction between the elastic member 130 and the TV, and enabling the set-top box to be better hung on the TV.
[0041] As Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 shown, as an implementation manner, the abutting portion 121 has an abutting surface 1211. The position where the curved surface 131 is farthest from the mounting surface 111 is the support point 1311, and the support point 1311 and the abutting surface 1211 are on the same horizontal line. Exemplarily, in the first state, the support point 1311 and the abutting surface 1211 are in contact with the workbench at the same time, so that the set-top box can be stably placed on the workbench.
[0042] As Figure 3 、 Figure 4 shown, as an implementation manner, the elastic member 130 is made of a flexible material. The set-top box further includes an elastic pad 140. The elastic pad 140 is disposed on the abutting portion 121 and on the side close to the second main body 120. The elastic pad 140 is made of a flexible material. Exemplarily, the elastic pad 140 and the elastic member 130 play a protective role. In the second state, the two sides of the TV are in contact with the elastic member 130 and the elastic pad 140 respectively, so as to protect the set-top box and the TV.
[0043] As Figure 5 shown, as an implementation manner, the first main body 110 includes a first rotating part 112, the second main body 120 includes a second rotating part 122, and the first rotating part 112 and the second rotating part 122 are connected and cooperated to achieve rotation. Exemplarily, the first main body 110 and the second main body 120 are connected by a pivot, the first rotating part 112 is a rotating shaft, the second rotating part 122 is a rotating hole, and the rotating shaft and the rotating hole are cooperated to achieve a rotating connection.
[0044] As Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 shown, as an implementation manner, a rotating groove 113 is provided on one side of the first main body 110 close to the second main body 120, and the rotating groove 113 is close to the mounting surface 111. Exemplarily, the rotating groove 113 is used to place the second main body 120. In the second state, there is a certain included angle between the first main body 110 and the second main body 120 of the set-top box. Therefore, the second main body 120 will interfere with the first main body 110. Therefore, the rotating groove 113 is provided to place the second main body 120 in the second state.
[0045] As Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 shown, as an implementation manner, a first magnetic attracting member 114 is provided on the first main body 110, a second magnetic attracting member 123 is provided on the second main body 120, and the first magnetic attracting member 114 and the second magnetic attracting member 123 are magnetically attracted to cooperate to keep the set-top box in the first state. Exemplarily, three first magnetic attracting members 114 are provided, three second magnetic attracting members 123 are provided, and the setting positions of the second magnetic attracting members 123 correspond to the setting positions of the first magnetic attracting members 114. In this embodiment, the first magnetic attracting member 114 is a magnet, and the second magnetic attracting member 123 is an iron sheet that cooperates with the magnet. Of course, in specific applications, it may also be that the first magnetic attracting member 114 is a magnet and the second magnetic attracting member 123 is a magnet, or the second magnetic attracting member 123 is a magnet and the first magnetic attracting member 114 is an iron sheet that cooperates with the magnet.
[0046] As Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 6As shown, as an implementation manner, the first body 110 includes a housing 115, a circuit board 116, a first fan 117, and a second fan 118. The circuit board 116 is disposed within the housing 115. The first fan 117 and the second fan 118 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the housing 115. Both the first fan 117 and the second fan 118 blow air in the same direction to form a strong heat dissipation area 101. Exemplarily, a strong heat dissipation area 101 is formed between the first fan 117 and the second fan 118. By arranging the heat-generating electronic components in the strong heat dissipation area 101 and dissipating heat from the heat-generating electronic components in a concentrated and targeted manner, the heat dissipation effect can be improved while reducing the number of heat dissipation fans, thereby reducing costs.
[0047] As Figure 2 , Figure 5 As shown, as an implementation manner, the housing 115 includes a first side plate 1151 and a second side plate 1152. The first fan 117 is mounted on the first side plate 1151, and the second fan 118 is mounted on the second side plate 1152. Both the first side plate 1151 and the second side plate 1152 have a plurality of through holes 1153. Exemplarily, the first side plate 1151 and the second side plate 1152 are disposed on the outermost sides of the housing 115. The first purpose of the through holes 1153 is to allow the air blown by the first fan 117 and the second fan 118 to flow outside the housing 115. The second purpose is to prevent a user's finger from reaching into the interior of the housing 115, avoiding user injury or damage to the components inside the set-top box. It can be understood that the size of the through holes 1153 should be smaller than the size of a child's finger. The through holes 1153 on the first side plate 1151 and the second side plate 1152 are arranged at intervals in multiple rows and columns.
[0048] As Figure 5 As shown, as an implementation manner, a plurality of electronic components are disposed on the circuit board 116, and the plurality of electronic components are concentrated in the strong heat dissipation area 101. Exemplarily, the electronic components concentrated in the strong heat dissipation area 101 are those with relatively high heat generation during operation. The air outlet directions of the first fan 117 and the second fan 118 are the same. Since the air pressure is lower due to the air outlet of the second fan 118, the airflow blown by the first fan 117 will be forced to be drawn to the position of the second fan 118. Therefore, a strong heat dissipation area 101 is formed between the first fan 117 and the second fan 118. By arranging the heat-generating electronic components in the strong heat dissipation area 101 and dissipating heat from the heat-generating electronic components in a concentrated and targeted manner, the heat dissipation effect can be improved while reducing the number of heat dissipation fans, thereby reducing costs.
[0049] As Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, as an implementation manner, the set-top box also includes an interface component 150, which is arranged on the first body 110 and away from the side of the second body 120. The interface component 150 includes a video interface 151, an audio interface 152, a power interface 153, a network interface 154 and a data transmission interface 155, and the video interface 151, the audio interface 152, the power interface 153, the network interface 154 and the data transmission interface 155 are all at the same horizontal height position.
[0050] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A dual-purpose set-top box, characterized in that, Comprising: A first body having a mounting surface; A second body rotatably connected to the first body, the second body being rotatable relative to the first body within a range of [0°, 90°] so that the set-top box has a first state and a second state, the second body including an abutting portion provided at one end away from the first body; An elastic member connected to the first body, a curved surface being formed on a side of the elastic member facing away from the first body, and in a direction of the first body facing away from the second body, the distance between the mounting surface and the curved surface first increases and then decreases.
2. The dual-purpose set-top box according to claim 1, characterized in that The elastic member has a first end and a second end, the first end being disposed close to the second body, the second end being disposed away from the second body, and the radius of curvature of the curved surface at a position close to the first end being greater than the radius of curvature of the curved surface at the second end position.
3. The dual-purpose set-top box according to claim 2, wherein, The abutting portion has an abutting surface, and a position where the curved surface is farthest from the mounting surface is a support point, and the support point and the abutting surface are on the same horizontal line.
4. The dual-purpose set-top box according to claim 2, wherein, The elastic member is made of a flexible material, and / or The set-top box further includes an elastic pad disposed on the abutting portion and on a side close to the second body, and the elastic pad is made of a flexible material.
5. The dual-purpose set-top box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first body includes a first rotating portion, and the second body includes a second rotating portion, and the first rotating portion and the second rotating portion are connected and cooperate to achieve rotation.
6. The dual-purpose set-top box according to claim 5, characterized in that A rotating groove is provided on a side of the first body close to the second body, and the rotating groove is on a side close to the mounting surface.
7. The dual-purpose set-top box according to claim 1, wherein, A first magnetic member is provided on the first body, and a second magnetic member is provided on the second body, and the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are magnetically coupled to keep the set-top box in the first state.
8. The dual-purpose set-top box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first body includes a housing, a circuit board, a first fan, and a second fan. The circuit board is disposed in the housing, the first fan and the second fan are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the housing, and the first fan and the second fan both blow air in the same direction to form a strong heat dissipation area.
9. The dual-purpose set-top box according to claim 8, characterized in that, A plurality of electronic components are provided on the circuit board, and the plurality of electronic components are concentrated in the strong heat dissipation area.
10. The dual-purpose set-top box according to claim 1, wherein, The set-top box further includes an interface assembly disposed on the first body and on a side facing away from the second body. The interface assembly includes a video interface, an audio interface, a power interface, a network interface, and a data transmission interface, and the video interface, the audio interface, the power interface, the network interface, and the data transmission interface are all at the same horizontal line height position.