Electronic device

Abstract

An electronic device includes a housing and a cover. The housing has a slot. The cover includes a fixed portion and a cover portion. The fixed portion is fixed to the housing and located at one side of the slot. The cover portion is connected to an end of the fixed portion away from the slot and configured to be bent relative to the fixed portion to cover the slot. Based on this configuration, interference of the plug by the cover during plugging and unplugging can be avoided, thereby maximizing the use space of the slot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] Power distribution and transmission in electronic devices often require external plugs connected through sockets on the surface of the casing. Taking a conventional electronic device as an example, it mainly consists of a casing and a cover. When in use, the cover can be opened to expose the slot in the casing for installing the plug. When not in use, the cover can be closed to achieve dust and water protection.

[0003] However, while conventional electronic device slots can accommodate plugs, the front-opening design of the cover occupies part of the space above the slot when the cover is opened, interfering with the use of the plug and limiting the application of larger plugs.

[0004] Therefore, how to propose an electronic device that can solve the above problems is one of the issues that the industry is currently eager to invest research and development resources to address. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, one object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device that can effectively solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, according to one embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device includes a housing and a cover. The housing has a slot. The cover includes a fixing portion and a closing portion. The fixing portion is fixed to the housing and located on one side of the slot. The closing portion connects to the end of the fixing portion away from the slot and is configured to bend relative to the fixing portion to close the slot.

[0007] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device further includes a fastener configured to secure the fastener to the housing.

[0008] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the fastener is a locking member, which includes a locking portion and a head. The locking portion passes through the fixing portion and is locked to the housing. The head connects to the locking portion and presses against the side of the fixing portion away from the housing.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, when the cover portion covers the groove, it simultaneously covers the locking fastener.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the fixing part includes a first section and a second section. The first section abuts against the housing. The second section is bent and connected to the end of the first section away from the slot. The cover part is connected to the end of the second section away from the first section.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, a portion of the fastener abuts against the side of the first segment away from the housing, and the height of the second segment relative to that side of the first segment is greater than the height of the portion of the fastener relative to that side of the first segment.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the cover portion is configured to flip relative to the fixing portion between a horizontal position and a vertical position. The cover portion in the horizontal position is a cover slot, and the cover portion in the vertical position is separated from the slot in its vertical projection relative to the housing.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the housing has an outer surface and a groove formed by the recess in the outer surface. The groove has a bottom. The slot is located at the bottom, and the fixing part is fixed to the bottom.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, when the cover portion closes the slot, the outer side of the cover portion away from the slot is substantially coplanar with the outer surface of the housing.

[0015] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the housing includes a first surface, a second surface, and a third surface. The second surface is opposite to the first surface. The third surface is connected between the edge of the first surface and the edge of the second surface. A slot is provided on the third surface.

[0016] In summary, in the electronic device of the present invention, by connecting the cover portion to the end of the fixing portion away from the slot, interference from the cover body can be avoided when the plug is inserted or removed, thereby maximizing the usable space of the slot. Furthermore, the cover body can conceal the locking mechanism while closing the slot, thus also preventing the locking mechanism from being exposed.

[0017] The above description is only used to illustrate the problem to be solved by the present invention, the technical means to solve the problem, and the effects produced, etc. The specific details of the present invention will be described in detail in the following embodiments and related drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To make the above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the accompanying drawings are described below:

[0019] Figure 1 A perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided.

[0020] Figure 2A For illustration Figure 1 A partial 3D view of the electronic device in the closed state.

[0021] Figure 2B For illustration Figure 1 A partial perspective view of the electronic device in the open state.

[0022] Figure 3 For illustration Figure 2B A three-dimensional side view of the cover and fasteners.

[0023] Figure 4 For illustration Figure 3 A partial three-dimensional side view of the cover and fasteners.

[0024] The reference numerals in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0025] 100: Electronic devices

[0026] 110: Shell

[0027] 111: First Surface

[0028] 112: Second Surface

[0029] 113: Third Surface

[0030] 114: Groove

[0031] 115: Bottom

[0032] 116: Groove

[0033] 117: Socket

[0034] 120: Cover

[0035] 121: Fixing part

[0036] 121a: First paragraph

[0037] 121b: Second paragraph

[0038] 122: Covering Department

[0039] 123: Outer side

[0040] 124: Protrusion

[0041] 125: Waterproof gasket

[0042] 130: Fastener

[0043] 131: Locking firmware

[0044] 131a: Locking part

[0045] 131b: Head

[0046] C: Plug

[0047] h1, h2: Height Detailed Implementation

[0048] Several embodiments of the present invention will be disclosed below with reference to the accompanying drawings. For clarity, many practical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details are not intended to limit the invention. That is, in some embodiments of the invention, these practical details are not essential. Furthermore, for the sake of simplicity, some conventional structures and elements will be shown in the drawings in a simple schematic manner.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2A as well as Figure 2B . Figure 1 A perspective view of an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 2A For illustration Figure 1 A partial perspective view of the electronic device 100 in the closed state, with its cover 120 in the closed state. Figure 2B For illustration Figure 1 A partial perspective view of the electronic device 100 with its cover 120 in the open state. (See image below.) Figure 1 as well as Figure 2A As shown, in this embodiment, the electronic device 100 includes a housing 110 and a cover 120. The housing 110 includes a first surface 111, a second surface 112, and a third surface 113. The first surface 111 and the second surface 112 of the housing 110 are located on opposite sides of the housing 110. The third surface 113 of the housing 110 connects the edge of the first surface 111 and the edge of the second surface 112. Figure 2B As shown, in this embodiment, the housing 110 has a slot 116 and is disposed on the third surface 113. When the cover 120 of the electronic device 100 is in the closed state (see [reference]...), Figure 2A When the slot 116 is open, it is covered by the cover 120 and becomes invisible. When the cover 120 of the electronic device 100 is open (see [reference]), the slot 116 is covered by the cover 120 and becomes invisible. Figure 2B When the slot is open, the slot 116 becomes visible. In this embodiment, the slot 116 has one or more sockets 117 of the same or different sizes to allow for plugging and unplugging of various sizes and types of plugs C, transmission lines or external hard drives when the slot is open.

[0050] like Figure 2BAs shown, in this embodiment, the electronic device 100 can be any device that requires power distribution via a plug C, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 can also be any device or equipment that requires data transmission via a transmission line or external hard drive. For example, the electronic device 100 can be a laptop computer, camera, voice recorder, dehumidifier, fan, robot vacuum cleaner, tablet computer, audio equipment, television screen, etc., but not limited to the above-mentioned types of devices, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the slot 116 of the electronic device 100 can also be used to install various devices or equipment other than plug C, transmission line, or external hard drive. The slot 116 may also not have a socket 117 and perform other functions besides power distribution and data transmission. For example, the electronic device 100 can also play music or record sound by opening the cover 120 to expose the slot 116, or use the slot 116 as a channel inlet for adding water or detergent, or perform heat dissipation and cooling through the slot 116, but is not limited to the above-mentioned functions.

[0051] like Figure 2B As shown, in this embodiment, the housing 110 has two adjacent slots 116, and the slots 116 are disposed on the same side of the third surface 113, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the housing 110 may have only one slot 116 or two or more slots 116, and when the housing 110 has two or more slots 116, the slots 116 may not be adjacent to each other, and the slots 116 may be disposed on either side of the third surface 113.

[0052] like Figure 2B As shown, in this embodiment, the cover 120 includes a fixing portion 121 and a closing portion 122. The fixing portion 121 is fixed to the housing 110 and located on one side of the slot 116. The closing portion 122 is connected to the fixing portion 121 and configured to bend relative to the fixing portion 121 to close the slot 116. In other words, the closing portion 122 of the cover 120 is located above the slot 116, and one side of the closing portion 122 is fixed to the housing 110 by the fixing portion 121. The slot 116 can be opened or closed by grasping the side of the closing portion 122 relative to the connecting fixing portion 121 and applying force to that side.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 3 It is a drawing Figure 2B A perspective side view of the cover 120 and the fastener 130. (See attached image.) Figure 3 As shown, and in conjunction with reference Figure 2BIn this embodiment, the electronic device 100 further includes a fastener 130 configured to secure the fixing portion 121 to the housing 110. The fixing portion 121 includes a first segment 121a and a second segment 121b, the first segment 121a abutting against the housing 110. The second segment 121b is bent to connect to the end of the first segment 121a away from the slot 116. Specifically, the fastener 130 secures the first segment 121a of the fixing portion 121 to the housing 110. In this embodiment, the fastener 130 is a locking member 131, which includes a locking portion 131a and a head 131b connecting the locking portion 131a. The locking portion 131a passes through the first segment 121a of the fixing portion 121 and is locked to the housing 110. The head 131b presses against the side of the first segment 121a of the fixing part 121 away from the housing 110 to prevent displacement and wobbling, thereby forming a fulcrum-like structure for the cover part 122 to be opened and closed. In this embodiment, the fastener 130 may be a screw, bolt, screw, any other fastening element, or adhesive or a combination thereof.

[0054] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the first segment 121a and the second segment 121b of the fixing part 121 together form an L-shaped bending structure, and the second segment 121b can be arranged perpendicular to the first segment 121a. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the first segment 121a and the second segment 121b can be connected to each other at any angle.

[0055] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, a portion of the fastener 130 abuts against the side of the first segment 121a of the fastening part 121 away from the housing 110, and this portion has a height h1 relative to this side. This portion is the head 131b. Furthermore, the second segment 121b of the fastening part 121 has a height h2 relative to the side of the first segment 121a. The height h2 is greater than the height h1. Specifically, when the cover part 122 bends relative to the fastening part 121 to cover the slot 116, since the height h2 of the second segment 121b relative to the side of the first segment 121a is greater than the height h1 of the part of the fastener 130 abutting against the side of the first segment 121a, sufficient space can be reserved for the cover part 122 to close completely, avoiding difficulty in closing the cover part 122 due to excessive protrusion of the fastener 130.

[0056] like Figure 2A as well as Figure 2B As shown, in this embodiment, the cover portion 122 can be flipped relative to the fixing portion 121 to a horizontal position (see...). Figure 2A ) and vertical position (see Figure 2BSpecifically, the cover portion 122 connects to the end of the fixing portion 121 away from the slot 116, thereby increasing the space of the cover portion 122 when opened to maximize the usable space of the slot 116. In this embodiment, relative to the fixing portion 121 which has a fixed angle, the cover portion 122 can present different included angles with the first segment 121a of the fixing portion 121 during the opening and closing process, including 0 degrees (see [reference]). Figure 2A ) to 90 degrees (see Figure 2B The angle between the cover portion 122 and the first segment 121a can be any angle, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the angle between the cover portion 122 and the first segment 121a can also be greater than 90 degrees.

[0057] like Figure 2A As shown, in this embodiment, when the cover 122 is in a horizontal position, it not only covers the slot 116 but also simultaneously covers the fastener 131. In other words, when the cover 120 is in a closed state, the fastener 131 is completely concealed and becomes invisible, achieving the effect of not exposing the fastener 131. In some embodiments, the third surface 113 of the housing 110 can be used as the outer surface. When the cover 122 is in a horizontal position and covers the slot 116, the outer side 123 of the cover 122 away from the slot 116 is actually coplanar with the outer surface of the housing 110. In other words, when the cover 120 is in a closed state, the outer side 123 of the cover 122 does not protrude from the third surface 113 of the housing 110, thereby making the surface of the electronic device 100 smoother.

[0058] like Figure 2B As shown, in this embodiment, when the cover 122 is in a vertical position (i.e., on the Z-axis), the vertical projection of the cover 122 relative to the housing 110 on the XY plane is separate from the slot 116. Specifically, the vertical projection of the cover 122 relative to the housing 110 on the XY plane is located on the first segment 121a of the fixing part 121, and the vertical projection can partially cover the first segment 121a of the fixing part 121 and the locking fastener 131. In other words, when the cover 120 is in the open state, the vertical projection of the cover 122 relative to the housing 110 on the XY plane can partially cover the fixing part 121 and the locking fastener 131. On the other hand, since the vertical projection of the cover 122 relative to the housing 110 on the XY plane is separate from the slot 116, when opening the cover 120 of the electronic device 100, the plug C can be inserted into the slot 116 without opening it more than 90 degrees. Conversely, if the cover 120 is connected to the side of the fixing part 121 near the slot 116, the cover 120 must be opened more than 90 degrees to avoid obstructing the insertion of the plug C, which will be detrimental to supporting the insertion and removal of larger plug C.

[0059] like Figure 2B As shown, in this embodiment, the third surface 113 of the housing 110 forms a groove 114 by recessing. The size of the groove 114 is approximately the same as the size of the cover 120 to improve waterproof and dustproof performance. The groove 114 has a bottom 115, and a slot 116 is formed by recessing from the bottom 115, while the fixing part 121 is fixed to the bottom 115. In this embodiment, the cover 120 may further include a waterproof gasket 125 on the side facing the slot 116, when the cover 120 is in the closed state (see [reference]). Figure 2A The waterproof gasket 125 can cover the slot 116. Specifically, the waterproof gasket 125 can seal the gap between the housing 110 and the cover 120, and the waterproof gasket 125 can be an absorbent sponge or any waterproof material that can prevent water from entering.

[0060] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2B .like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, when using the electronic device 100 of the present invention, the operator should first locate the cover 120 on the third surface 113 of the electronic device 100. Generally, the cover 120 has a protrusion 124 on the side opposite to the fixing part 121 for the operator to open and close. The design of the protrusion 124 facilitates the operator to apply force to the cover 120 and provides space for the operator's fingers to engage, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the cover 120 may not have a protrusion 124 on the side opposite to the fixing part 121. The operator can open and close the cover 120 by holding the side of the cover 120 adjacent to the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 as a gripping part, or the cover 120 may be partially recessed into the third surface 113 on the side opposite to the fixing part 121, providing space for the operator to engage their fingers to open and close the cover 120. Next, as Figure 2B As shown, in this embodiment, the operator can lift the cover 120 to expose the slot 116. When the cover 120 is in the open state, the plug C can be installed in any position in the slot 116, and the cover 120 will remain in the open state during use. Maintaining the open state of the cover 120 can be achieved by the blocking effect of the plug C, or by the fixing part 121 acting as a fulcrum structure to provide support and prevent the cover 120 from entering the closed state (see...). Figure 2A Finally, as Figure 2A As shown, in this embodiment, after the operator finishes using the plug C, the plug C should be unplugged, and the cover 120 should be closed again by applying force to the protrusion 124 of the cover 120, so that the slot 116 is completely covered by the cover portion 122 of the cover 120, thereby achieving the effects of waterproofing and dustproofing.

[0061] From the detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention above, it is clear that in the electronic device of the present invention, by connecting the cover portion to the end of the fixing portion away from the slot, interference from the cover body can be avoided when the plug is inserted or removed, thereby maximizing the usable space of the slot. Furthermore, the cover body can conceal the locking fasteners while closing the slot, thus also preventing the fasteners from being exposed.

[0062] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, Include: A housing having a slot; and A cover body, comprising: A fixing part, fixed to the housing and located on one side of the slot; and A cover portion is connected to the end of the fixing portion away from the slot and is configured to bend relative to the fixing portion to cover the slot.

2. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes a fastener configured to secure the fastener to the housing.

3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that, The fastener is a locking device, which includes: A locking part passes through the fixing part and locks to the housing; and One head connects to the locking part and presses against the side of the fixing part away from the housing.

4. The electronic device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, When the cover closes the slot, it simultaneously covers the locking fastener.

5. The electronic device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that, The fixing part includes: The first section abuts against the shell; and A second segment is bent and connected to the end of the first segment away from the slot, wherein the cover is connected to the end of the second segment away from the first segment.

6. The electronic device as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that, A portion of the fastener abuts against the side of the first segment away from the housing, and the height of the second segment relative to that side of the first segment is greater than the height of that portion of the fastener relative to that side of the first segment.

7. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The cover is configured to flip relative to the fixing part between a horizontal position and a vertical position. In the horizontal position, the cover closes the slot, and in the vertical position, the cover is separated from the slot relative to a vertical projection of the housing.

8. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing has an outer surface and a groove formed by the recess of the outer surface. The groove has a bottom, the slot is located at the bottom, and the fixing part is fixed to the bottom.

9. The electronic device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that, When the cover closes the slot, an outer side of the cover away from the slot is substantially coplanar with the outer surface of the housing.

10. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing contains: The first surface; A second surface, opposite to the first surface; and A third surface is connected between the edge of the first surface and the edge of the second surface, wherein the slot is provided on the third surface.

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