Notebook computer and pivoted cover body
By introducing guide ring grooves and sliding protrusions into the laptop, the problem of difficult assembly and disassembly of the pivot cover is solved, enabling tool-free assembly and disassembly, and improving operational convenience and stability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-24
AI Technical Summary
The hinged cover of existing laptops is difficult to assemble and disassemble, requiring the use of hand tools, which makes operation inconvenient.
Design a pivot cover for a laptop computer, comprising a main body and a sliding protrusion. Utilizing the guide ring groove of the host and the positioning hook of the display, the pivot cover can be assembled and disassembled without tools by sliding the sliding protrusion in the guide ring groove.
It reduces the difficulty of assembling and disassembling the pivot cover on the laptop, improves the convenience and stability of operation, and can be assembled and disassembled without additional tools.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] This invention relates to a laptop computer and a pivot cover, particularly a laptop computer and a pivot cover having a guide ring groove and a sliding protrusion. [Background Technology]
[0002] Foldable electronic devices, such as laptops, mostly use a pivot to connect the main unit and the display, allowing the display to be opened or closed relative to the main unit. To protect the pivot and maintain the laptop's aesthetics, manufacturers typically include a pivot cover to conceal it.
[0003] Generally, the pivot cover is secured to the main unit with screws. However, when users want to replace the ribbon cable inside the laptop, they need to use hand tools to remove the screws to disassemble the pivot cover. After replacing the ribbon cable, they also need to use hand tools to tighten the screws to install the pivot cover. This increases the difficulty of disassembling and assembling the pivot cover. Therefore, how to reduce the difficulty of disassembling and assembling the pivot cover is one of the problems that R&D personnel should solve. [Summary of the Invention]
[0004] The present invention provides a laptop computer and a pivot cover to reduce the difficulty of disassembling and assembling the pivot cover.
[0005] An embodiment of the present invention discloses a laptop computer comprising a host, a display, at least one pivot, and a pivot cover. The host has a guide ring groove. The host and the display are pivotally connected via at least one pivot, allowing the display to rotate relative to the host. The pivot cover includes a body portion and a sliding protrusion. The body portion passes through the host and is detachably connected to the display. The body portion covers at least one pivot. The sliding protrusion is connected to the body portion. The body portion surrounds the sliding protrusion. The sliding protrusion is detachably disposed in the guide ring groove and is slidable relative to the guide ring groove.
[0006] Preferably, the display has a first positioning hook portion, and the pivot cover further includes a second positioning hook portion. The sliding protrusion and the second positioning hook portion are respectively connected to opposite ends of the body portion, and the second positioning hook portion is detachably positioned on the first positioning hook portion.
[0007] Preferably, the second positioning hook portion extends in a direction away from the sliding protrusion.
[0008] Preferably, the sliding protrusion includes two sliding blocks that extend in opposite directions.
[0009] Preferably, the two sliding blocks are arc-shaped.
[0010] Another embodiment of the present invention discloses a pivot cover for mounting on a laptop computer and covering at least one pivot member, comprising a body portion and a sliding protrusion. The body portion passes through a main unit of the laptop computer and is detachably connected to a display of the laptop computer. The body portion covers at least one pivot member. The sliding protrusion is connected to the body portion. The body portion surrounds the sliding protrusion internally. The sliding protrusion is detachably disposed in a guide ring groove of the main unit and is slidable relative to the guide ring groove.
[0011] Preferably, it further includes a positioning hook portion, wherein the sliding protrusion and the positioning hook portion are respectively connected to opposite ends of the body portion, and the positioning hook portion is used to detachably position itself on the display.
[0012] Preferably, the positioning hook portion extends in a direction away from the sliding protrusion.
[0013] Preferably, the sliding protrusion includes two sliding blocks that extend in opposite directions.
[0014] Preferably, the two sliding blocks are arc-shaped.
[0015] According to the laptop computer and pivot cover of the above embodiment, since the host has a guide ring groove and the pivot cover has a sliding protrusion, after the main body passes through the host and connects to the display, and the sliding protrusion at one end of the pivot cover is provided in the guide ring groove, the pivot cover can be installed on the host and the display to cover these pivot components without the need for additional hand tools to assemble the pivot cover, and conversely, without the need for additional hand tools to disassemble the pivot cover. In this way, the difficulty of assembling and disassembling the pivot cover from the host and the display can be reduced.
[0016] The above description of the invention and the following description of the embodiments are used to demonstrate and explain the principles of the invention, and to provide a further explanation of the claims of the invention. [Attached Image Description]
[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a laptop computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of a laptop computer.
[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the pivot cover of a laptop computer.
[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Another three-dimensional diagram of the pivot cover of a laptop computer.
[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A magnified 3D diagram of a portion of a laptop computer.
[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the hinge cover of a laptop computer.
[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A 3D diagram showing the assembly of the main unit and monitor in a laptop computer.
[0024] Figure 8 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the assembly of the pivot cover in a laptop computer.
[0025] Figure 9 for Figure 1 A partially enlarged 3D schematic diagram of the second positioning hook in a laptop computer being positioned relative to the first positioning hook.
[0026] Figure 10 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a sliding protrusion in a laptop computer that is intended to be positioned in a guide ring groove.
[0027] Figure 11 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a sliding protrusion in a guide ring groove in a laptop computer.
[0028] Figure 12 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a laptop computer with the monitor rotating relative to the host.
[0029] Figure 13 for Figure 1 Another cross-sectional view of a laptop computer with the display rotating relative to the host.
[0030] [Symbol Explanation]
[0031] 10: Laptop
[0032] 11: Host
[0033] 111: Guide ring groove
[0034] 12: Monitor
[0035] 121: First positioning hook part
[0036] 13: Pivot connector
[0037] 14: Pivot cover
[0038] 141: Ontology Department
[0039] 142: Second positioning hook
[0040] 143: Sliding protrusion
[0041] 1431: Sliding block
[0042] 144: Positioning Structure
[0043] A~D: Direction
Implementation Method
[0044] Please see Figures 1 to 6 . Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a laptop computer according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of a laptop computer. Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the pivot cover of a laptop computer. Figure 4 for Figure 1 Another three-dimensional diagram of the pivot cover of a laptop computer. Figure 5 for Figure 1 A magnified 3D diagram of a portion of a laptop computer. Figure 6 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the pivot cover of a laptop computer.
[0045] The laptop computer 10 of this embodiment includes a host computer 11, a display 12, a plurality of pivot members 13, and a pivot cover 14. The host computer 11 has a guide ring groove 111. The display 12 has a first positioning hook portion 121. The first positioning hook portion 121 is, for example, the inner wall surface of the display 12, but is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the first positioning hook portion may also be a positioning groove. The host computer 11 and the display 12 are pivotally connected through these pivot members 13, so that the display 12 can rotate relative to the host computer 11. One end of these pivot members 13 is pivotally mounted to the host computer 11, and the other end of these pivot members 13 is locked to the display 12, for example, by screws (not shown).
[0046] The pivot cover 14 includes a body portion 141, a second positioning hook portion 142, and a sliding protrusion 143. The body portion 141 passes through the host 11 and is detachably connected to the display 12. The body portion 141 covers the pivot members 13. The sliding protrusion 143 and the second positioning hook portion 142 are respectively connected to opposite ends of the body portion 141. The second positioning hook portion 142 is, for example, a positioning protrusion, and extends, for example, away from the sliding protrusion 143. The second positioning hook portion 142 is detachably positioned on the first positioning hook portion 121 so that the pivot cover 14 is pre-positioned on the display 12.
[0047] The main body 141 surrounds the sliding protrusion 143. The sliding protrusion 143 is detachably disposed in the guide ring groove 111 and can slide relative to the guide ring groove 111. Through the positioning of the second positioning hook 142 and the first positioning hook 121 and the placement of the sliding protrusion 143 in the guide ring groove 111, the pivot cover 14 and the display 12 can rotate relative to the host 11. When the sliding protrusion 143 is disposed in the guide ring groove 111 and the display 12 is not fully lifted relative to the host 11, the sliding protrusion 143 will be blocked by the guide ring groove 111 and will not fall off the guide ring groove 111. In addition, the sliding protrusion 143 includes two sliding blocks 1431. The two sliding blocks 1431 are, for example, arc-shaped and extend in, for example, opposite directions.
[0048] In this embodiment, the pivot cover 14 may further include a plurality of positioning structures 144. These positioning structures 144 are, for example, positioning protrusions. These positioning structures 144 are connected to the body portion 141 and are located between the second positioning hook portion 142 and the sliding protrusion 143. The pivot cover 14, through these positioning structures 144, for example, abuts against the inner wall surface of the display 12, which can assist in positioning the pivot cover 14 and the display 12.
[0049] In this embodiment, the pivot cover 14 may further include multiple snap-fit structures (not shown) or magnetic structures (not shown). These snap-fit structures or magnetic structures are connected to the body portion 141. The pivot cover 14 is positioned on the display 12 through these snap-fit structures or magnetic structures, allowing the pivot cover 14 to be further positioned with the display 12.
[0050] In this embodiment, since the host 11 is provided with a guide ring groove 111, the display 12 is provided with a first positioning hook portion 121, and the pivot cover 14 is provided with a second positioning hook portion 142 and a sliding protrusion 143, one end of the pivot cover 14 is positioned on the first positioning hook portion 121 by the second positioning hook portion 142 to pre-position it on the display 12, and the sliding protrusion 143 at the other end of the pivot cover 14 is provided in the guide ring groove 111. Therefore, the pivot cover 14 can be installed on the host 11 and the display 12 to cover these pivot components 13 without the need for additional hand tools to assemble the pivot cover 14, and conversely, without the need for additional hand tools to disassemble the pivot cover 14. This reduces the difficulty of assembling and disassembling the pivot cover 14 on the host 11 and the display 12.
[0051] Furthermore, when the sliding protrusion 143 is positioned in the guide ring groove 111 and the display 12 is not fully lifted relative to the host 11, the sliding protrusion 143 will be blocked by the guide ring groove 111 and will not fall off. In this way, the stability of the pivot cover 14 mounted on the host 11 and the display 12 can be further improved.
[0052] In this embodiment, the number of pivot members 13 is multiple, but not limited to this. In other embodiments, the number of pivot members may be only a single one.
[0053] In this embodiment, the main unit 11 has a guide ring groove 111, and the pivot cover 14 includes a sliding protrusion 143, but this is not a limitation. In other embodiments, the main unit may include a sliding protrusion, and the pivot cover may have a guide ring groove.
[0054] In this embodiment, there are two sliding blocks 1431, but this is not a limitation. In other embodiments, the number of sliding blocks may be only one or more than three.
[0055] Please refer to the following: Figures 7 to 11 . Figure 7 for Figure 1 A 3D diagram showing the assembly of the main unit and monitor in a laptop computer. Figure 8 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the assembly of the pivot cover in a laptop computer. Figure 9 for Figure 1 A partially enlarged 3D schematic diagram of the second positioning hook in a laptop computer being positioned relative to the first positioning hook. Figure 10 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a sliding protrusion in a laptop computer that is intended to be positioned in a guide ring groove. Figure 11 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a sliding protrusion in a guide ring groove in a laptop computer.
[0056] In this embodiment, when the user wants to assemble the main unit 11, the display 12, and the pivot cover 14, firstly, as follows: Figure 7 As shown, the host 11 is assembled with the display 12 along direction A via the pivot 13, and the cabling (not shown) is arranged. Next, as... Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the second positioning hook 142 located at one end of the pivot cover 14 is positioned on the first positioning hook of the display 12.
[0057] 121. The pivot cover 14 is positioned in a pre-positioned manner to prevent misalignment. Next, the other end of the pivot cover 14 is placed towards the main unit 11 along direction B. Then, as... Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the sliding protrusion 143 of the pivot cover 14 is positioned in the guide ring groove 111 along direction C. In this way, the assembly of the host 11, the display 12, and the pivot cover 14 can be completed.
[0058] Conversely, when a user wishes to remove the pivot cover 14, for example, to replace the ribbon cable, first, the monitor 12 is completely lifted relative to the host 11 to prevent the sliding protrusion 143 from being blocked by the guide ring groove 111, and the sliding protrusion 143 is moved out of the guide ring groove 111 in the opposite direction of direction C. Next, the end of the pivot cover 14 with the sliding protrusion 143 is moved in the opposite direction of direction B, and the positioning of the second positioning hook 142 and the first positioning hook 121 is released. In this way, the pivot cover 14 can be removed from the host 11 and the monitor 12. Furthermore, when the user wishes to disassemble the host 11 and the monitor 12, after removing the pivot cover 14, the host 11 and the monitor 12 can be separated in the opposite direction of direction A to complete the disassembly of the host 11 and the monitor 12.
[0059] Please refer to the following: Figure 12 and Figure 13 . Figure 12 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a laptop computer with the monitor rotating relative to the host. Figure 13 for Figure 1 Another cross-sectional view of a laptop computer with the display rotating relative to the host.
[0060] When the host 11, display 12, and pivot cover 14 are assembled and the user wishes to close the display 12, the display 12 can be rotated in direction D to close it. At this time, the sliding protrusion 143 rotates in direction D within the guide ring groove 111. Because the sliding protrusion 143 is blocked by the guide ring groove 111, it will not detach from the guide ring groove 111 during rotation.
[0061] Conversely, when the user wants to lift the display 12, the display 12 can be rotated in the opposite direction of D to lift it. At this time, the sliding protrusion 143 rotates in the opposite direction of D within the guide ring groove 111. Since the sliding protrusion 143 is blocked by the guide ring groove 111, it will not fall off the guide ring groove 111 during rotation. Only after the display 12 is completely lifted relative to the host 11 to avoid the sliding protrusion 143 being blocked by the guide ring groove 111 can the pivot cover 14 be removed.
[0062] According to the above embodiment of the laptop computer and pivot cover, since the host has a guide ring groove, the display has a first positioning hook, and the pivot cover has a second positioning hook and a sliding protrusion, the pivot cover can be pre-positioned on the display by positioning one end of the pivot cover with the first positioning hook through the second positioning hook, and the sliding protrusion at the other end of the pivot cover is disposed in the guide ring groove. This allows the pivot cover to be installed on the host and display to cover these pivot components without the need for additional hand tools for assembly or disassembly. In this way, the difficulty of assembling and disassembling the pivot cover from the host and display can be reduced.
[0063] Furthermore, when the sliding protrusion is positioned in the guide ring groove and the monitor is not fully lifted relative to the host, the sliding protrusion will be blocked by the guide ring groove and will not detach from it. This further enhances the stability of the pivot cover when mounted on the host and monitor.
[0064] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to the foregoing embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art may make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of patent protection of the present invention shall be determined by the claims appended to this specification.
Claims
1. A laptop computer, characterized in that, Include: One main unit, with one guide ring groove; One monitor; At least one pivot member, through which the host and the display are pivotally connected, allowing the display to rotate relative to the host; and A pivot cover includes a body portion and a sliding protrusion. The body portion passes through the host and is detachably connected to the display. The body portion covers the at least one pivot member. The sliding protrusion is connected to the body portion and the body portion surrounds the sliding protrusion. The sliding protrusion is detachably disposed in the guide ring groove and can slide relative to the guide ring groove.
2. The laptop computer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The display has a first positioning hook portion, and the pivot cover further includes a second positioning hook portion. The sliding protrusion and the second positioning hook portion are respectively connected to opposite ends of the main body portion, and the second positioning hook portion is detachably positioned on the first positioning hook portion.
3. The laptop computer as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The second positioning hook extends in a direction away from the sliding protrusion.
4. The laptop computer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding protrusion includes two sliding blocks that extend in opposite directions.
5. The laptop computer as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The two sliding blocks are arc-shaped.
6. A pivotal cover, characterized in that, For mounting on a laptop computer and covering at least one pivot, the pivot cover comprising: A body portion for passing through a host of the laptop computer and detachably connected to a display of the laptop computer, and the body portion for covering the at least one pivot member; as well as A sliding protrusion is connected to the body portion, and the body portion surrounds the sliding protrusion. The sliding protrusion is detachably disposed in a guide ring groove of the host and can slide relative to the guide ring groove.
7. The pivot cover as described in claim 6, characterized in that, It further includes a positioning hook portion, wherein the sliding protrusion and the positioning hook portion are respectively connected to opposite ends of the main body portion, and the positioning hook portion is used to detachably position itself on the display.
8. The pivot cover as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The positioning hook portion extends away from the sliding protrusion.
9. The pivot cover as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The sliding protrusion includes two sliding blocks that extend in opposite directions.
10. The pivot cover as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The two sliding blocks are arc-shaped.