Portable polymorphic workstation
Through the design of the deployment mechanism and propulsion mechanism of the portable workstation, the problem of insufficient display space and wireless keyboard position is solved, and a larger display space and better operational comfort is provided, and multi-task operation and ergonomic needs are met.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421488711.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-26
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing portable workstations have shortcomings in display space and wireless keyboard position design, resulting in discomfort in multitasking and ergonomics.
The sub-display screen is moved from behind the main display to side by side through the expansion mechanism in the upper box, providing a larger display space and driving the moving seat forward and backward through the propulsion mechanism, allowing the relative position adjustment of the wireless keyboard and display screen to be possible by adjusting the relative position of the wireless keyboard and display screen , to be ergonomic.
Achieve a larger display space and a better visual experience, reducing discomfort on the wrist and shoulders, and improving user operational comfort and portability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of industrial equipment, and in particular relates to a portable multi-form workstation. Background Art
[0002] In the field of industrial equipment, especially in the design and application of portable workstations, existing technologies mainly focus on two forms: laptops and desktops. Laptops are favored by mobile office users for their lightness and portability. They usually adopt a clamshell design and integrate input devices such as LCD screens, wireless keyboards, touchpads, and key components such as motherboards, processors, memory, and hard drives. However, laptops have shortcomings in heat dissipation, upgrade and expansion capabilities, and the visual experience of multi-tasking.
[0003] Desktop computers dominate fixed workplaces with their powerful performance, flexible expansion capabilities, and comfortable input experience. Desktop computers consist of a mainframe, monitor, wireless keyboard, and mouse, allowing users to select and upgrade hardware as needed. However, the size and weight of desktop computers limit their portability, and the wiring is cumbersome, making them unsuitable for use in environments with limited space or where frequent mobile equipment movement is required.
[0004] Based on the above background, a portable workstation application is born that can provide both the powerful performance and scalability of a desktop computer and the portability of a notebook computer.
[0005] Although existing portable workstations have achieved portability to a certain extent, they still have the following limitations:
[0006] The display is too compact, making it awkward to use for multitasking or apps that require a large screen space.
[0007] The wireless keyboard cannot be moved and is close to the screen hinge. The lower cabinet of the workstation is mostly thick, which makes the position design of the wireless keyboard not ergonomic and can easily cause discomfort in the wrists and shoulders of users. Utility Model Content
[0008] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a portable multi-form workstation in view of the deficiencies in the above-mentioned prior art. Through the unfolding mechanism in the upper box, the secondary display screen can be moved from behind the main display screen to the side of the main display screen side by side. This design provides a larger display space and improves the visual experience in multi-tasking operations or applications that require a large screen space. The wireless keyboard is detachably connected, which means that the user can adjust the position of the wireless keyboard according to personal habits and comfort. In addition, the propulsion mechanism is used to drive the mobile seat to move forward and backward, which allows the relative position of the wireless keyboard and the display screen to be adjusted to meet the ergonomic design and reduce discomfort in the wrists and shoulders.
[0009] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a portable multi-form workstation, including an upper box body and a lower box body, the upper box body and the lower box body can form a suitcase shape;
[0010] The upper box body comprises an upper shell, an unfolding mechanism, a mobile seat, a wireless keyboard, a main display screen and two auxiliary display screens; the upper shell is hinged at the rear side of the mobile seat, the unfolding mechanism is installed on the inner side of the upper shell, the wireless keyboard is detachably connected at the front side of the mobile seat, the main display screen and the auxiliary display screen are both installed on the unfolding mechanism, and the unfolding mechanism is used to move the auxiliary display screen from behind the main display screen to the side of the main display screen side by side;
[0011] The lower box body comprises a lower shell and a propulsion mechanism, wherein the propulsion mechanism is installed in the opening of the lower shell and is used for driving the moving seat to move forward and backward.
[0012] The above-mentioned portable multi-modal workstation, the deployment mechanism includes a column, a driving gear, a pan / tilt motor, two screen brackets and two guide sleeves;
[0013] The two guide sleeves and the column are fixed on the inner side of the upper shell, the pan / tilt motor is installed on the back side of the column, the driving gear is installed on the rotating shaft of the pan / tilt motor, and the two screen brackets are arranged on both sides of the column, each of the screen brackets has a rack meshing with the driving gear, and each of the screen brackets has a guide rod matched with the guide sleeve;
[0014] When the driving gear rotates forward, the two screen brackets move left and right respectively;
[0015] The two secondary display screens are respectively mounted on the two screen brackets;
[0016] The main display screen is installed on the front side of the column.
[0017] In the portable multi-modal workstation, the unfolding mechanism further comprises two micro switches installed on the inner side of the upper shell, and the two micro switches are used in conjunction with the two racks to determine the moving position of the racks.
[0018] The above-mentioned portable multi-form workstation, the propulsion mechanism includes a base plate, a scissor fork mechanism, an electric push rod and two linear guide rails, the base plate is fixed on the lower shell, the two linear guide rails are respectively installed in parallel on the left and right sides of the base plate, the moving seat is installed on the sliders of the two linear guide rails, the rear edge of the base plate is provided with two transverse guide grooves, the guide grooves are provided with guide blocks that can move left and right along the guide grooves, the two rear ends of the scissor fork mechanism are respectively hinged on the two guide blocks, and the two front ends of the scissor fork mechanism are connected to the moving seat; the electric push rod drives the guide blocks to slide left and right;
[0019] When the electric push rod drives the guide block to slide left and right, the scissor fork mechanism drives the moving seat to move forward and backward.
[0020] In the portable multi-modal workstation, a heat dissipation space is formed between the base plate and the lower shell, and the computer mainboard is located in the heat dissipation space.
[0021] The portable multi-modal workstation has a hatch on the side wall of the lower shell, a mouse hatch is installed in the hatch, the mouse hatch can pop out from the hatch, and a wireless mouse is arranged in the mouse hatch.
[0022] In the portable multi-modal workstation, the wireless keyboard is detachably hinged at the front side of the moving seat. When the moving seat moves forward to the end, the angle between the wireless keyboard and the moving seat is adjustable.
[0023] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages: through the unfolding mechanism in the upper box, the secondary display screen can be moved from behind the main display screen to the side of the main display screen, which provides a larger display space and improves the visual experience in multi-tasking operations or applications that require a large screen space. The wireless keyboard is detachably connected, which means that the user can adjust the position of the wireless keyboard according to personal habits and comfort. In addition, the propulsion mechanism is used to drive the moving seat to move forward and backward, which allows the relative position of the wireless keyboard and the display screen to be adjusted to meet the ergonomic design and reduce discomfort in the wrists and shoulders.
[0024] The technical solution of the utility model is further described in detail below through the accompanying drawings and embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model when it is closed.
[0026] Figure 2 The structure of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 1 .
[0027] Figure 3 The structure of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 2 .
[0028] Figure 4 The structure diagram of the unfolding mechanism of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 1 .
[0029] Figure 5 The structure diagram of the unfolding mechanism of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 2 .
[0030] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the propulsion mechanism of the utility model.
[0031] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the dorsal structure.
[0032] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the structure in the heat dissipation space of the utility model.
[0033] Description of reference numerals:
[0034] 1—Upper box; 2—Lower box; 3—Upper shell;
[0035] 4—unfolding mechanism; 5—moving seat; 6—wireless keyboard;
[0036] 7—main display screen; 8—secondary display screen; 9—lower housing;
[0037] 10—propulsion mechanism; 11—column; 12—driving gear;
[0038] 13—pan / tilt motor; 14—screen bracket; 15—guide sleeve;
[0039] 16—rack; 17—micro switch; 18—substrate;
[0040] 19—Scissor fork mechanism; 20—Electric push rod; 21—Linear guide rail;
[0041] 22—Guide groove; 23—Mouse compartment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0042] like Figure 1 — Figure 5 As shown, the portable multi-modal workstation includes an upper box 1 and a lower box 2, which can be combined into a suitcase-like shape for easy carrying and movement. The upper box 1 is composed of an upper shell 3, an unfolding mechanism 4, a mobile seat 5, a wireless keyboard 6, a main display screen 7 and two auxiliary display screens 8. The upper shell 3 is fixed to the rear side of the mobile seat 5 by a hinge structure, the unfolding mechanism 4 is built into the inner side of the upper shell 3, the wireless keyboard 6 is detachably connected to the front side of the mobile seat 5, the main display screen 7 and the auxiliary display screen 8 are both installed on the unfolding mechanism 4, and the unfolding mechanism 4 is responsible for moving the auxiliary display screen 8 from behind the main display screen 7 to a side-by-side position. The lower box 2 includes a lower shell 9 and a propulsion mechanism 10, and the propulsion mechanism 10 is installed in the opening of the lower shell 9 to drive the mobile seat 5 to move forward and backward.
[0043] This solution provides a portable workstation with a novel structure and transformable form, which enhances the adaptability of the product and the diversity of usage scenarios. Through the combined design of the upper box 1 and the lower box 2, a portable form similar to a suitcase is achieved, which is easy to carry and store.
[0044] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the unfolding mechanism 4 specifically includes a column 11, a driving gear 12, a pan-tilt motor 13, two screen brackets 14 and two guide sleeves 15. The guide sleeves 15 and the column 11 are fixed to the inner side of the upper shell 3, the pan-tilt motor 13 is installed on the back side of the column 11, and the driving gear 12 is installed on the rotating shaft of the pan-tilt motor 13. The two screen brackets 14 are arranged on both sides of the column 11, and each screen bracket 14 is equipped with a rack 16 meshing with the driving gear 12 and a guide rod cooperating with the guide sleeve 15, and the guide rod and the guide sleeve 15 form a slide rail mechanism. When the driving gear 12 rotates forward, the screen bracket 14 moves left and right, the auxiliary display screen 8 is installed on the screen bracket 14, and the main display screen 7 is installed on the front side of the column 11.
[0045] The design of the unfolding mechanism 4 allows the secondary display screen 8 to be moved from behind the main display screen 7 to one side, providing a larger display space and a better visual experience.
[0046] The coordinated use of the screen bracket 14 and the driving gear 12 enables flexible deployment and precise positioning of the display screen, thereby enhancing the functionality and user experience of the product.
[0047] In this embodiment, the unfolding mechanism 4 further includes two micro switches 17, which are mounted on the inner side of the upper housing 3. The two micro switches 17 are used in conjunction with the rack 16 to detect the moving position of the rack 16 to ensure accurate unfolding of the display screen.
[0048] The provision of the micro switch 17 improves the accuracy and reliability of the unfolding mechanism 4, ensures that the display screen is unfolded to the correct position, and avoids misoperation.
[0049] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the propulsion mechanism 10 includes a base plate 18, a scissor fork mechanism 19, an electric push rod 20 and two linear guide rails 21. The base plate 18 is fixed on the lower shell 9, the linear guide rails 21 are installed in parallel on both sides of the base plate 18, and the moving seat 5 is installed on the sliders of the linear guide rails 21. There are two transverse guide grooves 22 at the rear edge of the base plate 18, and there are guide blocks that can move left and right in the guide grooves 22. The rear ends of the scissor fork mechanism 19 are respectively hinged on the guide blocks, and the front ends are connected to the moving seat 5. The electric push rod 20 drives the guide blocks to slide left and right, and the scissor fork mechanism 19 drives the moving seat 5 to move forward and backward accordingly.
[0050] The design of the propulsion mechanism 10 allows the movable seat 5 to move forward and backward, so that the relative positions of the wireless keyboard 6 and the display screen can be adjusted according to user needs, thereby optimizing the ergonomic design.
[0051] The coordinated use of the electric push rod 20 and the scissor fork mechanism 19 provides smooth and precise movement control and enhances the stability and durability of the product.
[0052] like Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, a heat dissipation space is formed between the substrate 18 and the lower shell 9, and the computer motherboard is installed in the heat dissipation space to improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the device.
[0053] The setting of the heat dissipation space effectively improves the heat dissipation efficiency of the computer motherboard 22, and helps to maintain the stability and performance of the device under long-term operation.
[0054] In this embodiment, a hatch is provided on the side wall of the lower housing 9, and a mouse hatch 23 is installed in the hatch. The mouse hatch 23 can pop out from the hatch, and a wireless mouse is installed inside.
[0055] The design of the mouse compartment 23 provides convenient storage and access to the wireless mouse, keeping the appearance of the workstation neat and tidy and convenient to use.
[0056] In this embodiment, the wireless keyboard 6 is detachably hinged at the front side of the moving seat 5. When the moving seat 5 moves forward to the end, the angle between the wireless keyboard 6 and the moving seat 5 is adjustable to adapt to the user's usage habits and provide a comfortable operating experience.
[0057] The detachable hinged design of the Wireless Keyboard 6 allows users to adjust the keyboard angle according to personal comfort, providing a more personalized and comfortable usage experience.
[0058] The technical working principle of the portable multi-modal workstation can be summarized as follows:
[0059] 1. Overall structural design:
[0060] The workstation consists of an upper box body 1 and a lower box body 2, which can be combined into a suitcase shape for easy carrying and storage.
[0061] The upper box body 1 comprises an upper shell 3, an unfolding mechanism 4, a moving base 5, a wireless keyboard 6, a main display screen 7 and two auxiliary display screens 8.
[0062] The lower box body 2 includes a lower shell 9 and a propulsion mechanism 10 .
[0063] 2. Working principle of unfolding mechanism 4:
[0064] The unfolding mechanism 4 is installed inside the upper housing 3 and is responsible for controlling the unfolding and movement of the display screen.
[0065] The column 11 , the driving gear 12 , the pan / tilt motor 13 , the screen bracket 14 and the guide sleeve 15 constitute the core part of the unfolding mechanism 4 .
[0066] When the driving gear 12 rotates, the screen bracket 14 is driven to move left and right through the rack 16, so that the auxiliary display screen 8 is moved from behind the main display screen 7 to a side by side position.
[0067] 3. Positioning of micro switch 17:
[0068] The unfolding mechanism 4 includes two micro switches 17, which are used in conjunction with the rack 16 to detect that the display screen has moved to a predetermined position to ensure accurate unfolding.
[0069] 4. Working principle of propulsion mechanism 10:
[0070] The propulsion mechanism 10 is installed in the opening of the lower shell 9 and is responsible for driving the moving seat 5 to move forward and backward.
[0071] The base plate 18 , the scissor fork mechanism 19 , the electric push rod 20 and the linear guide rail 21 constitute the main parts of the propulsion mechanism 10 .
[0072] The electric push rod 20 drives the guide block in the guide groove 22 to slide left and right, and the scissor fork mechanism 19 drives the moving seat 5 to move forward and backward accordingly, so as to adjust the positions of the wireless keyboard 6 and the display screen.
[0073] 5. Cooling system design:
[0074] A heat dissipation space is formed between the base plate 18 and the lower housing 9, in which the computer mainboard 22 is installed to improve the heat dissipation efficiency.
[0075] 6. Mouse compartment 23 design:
[0076] The side wall of the lower shell 9 is provided with a compartment opening, and a pop-up mouse compartment 23 is installed inside, which has a built-in wireless mouse for easy use.
[0077] 7. Wireless keyboard 6 adjustment:
[0078] The wireless keyboard 6 is detachably hinged on the front side of the moving seat 5. After the moving seat 5 moves forward to the end, the angle between the keyboard and the moving seat 5 can be adjusted to adapt to the operating habits of different users.
[0079] 8.Interaction between display screen and keyboard:
[0080] The user can adjust the relative positions of the display screen and the wireless keyboard 6 as needed to obtain a better visual experience and operating comfort.
[0081] 9. Overall operation process:
[0082] The user first unfolds the upper box 1 and activates the unfolding mechanism 4 to move the auxiliary display screen 8 to a proper position.
[0083] The position of the movable base 5 is adjusted by the propulsion mechanism 10 to adjust the relative layout of the wireless keyboard 6 and the display screen.
[0084] Use the micro switch 17 to ensure that the display screen is accurately unfolded.
[0085] The heat dissipation space is utilized to maintain the appropriate temperature of the computer mainboard 22 .
[0086] When necessary, take out the wireless mouse from the mouse compartment 23 for operation.
[0087] Specifically, the moving seat 5 is provided with buttons (split screen keys, ergonomic keys) for controlling the unfolding mechanism 4 and the propulsion mechanism 10. The built-in single-chip control board controls the relay to control the electric push rod 20, and the motor drive board controls the pan / tilt motor 13.
[0088] Through the above working principle, the portable multi-form workstation achieves a highly integrated and modular design, provides flexible and diverse usage methods, and meets the work and entertainment needs of users in different environments.
[0089] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any limitation to the present invention. Any simple modification, change and equivalent structural change made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present invention shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present invention.
Claims
1. A portable multi-modal workstation, characterized in that: It includes an upper box body and a lower box body, and the upper box body and the lower box body can form a suitcase shape; The upper box body comprises an upper shell, an unfolding mechanism, a mobile seat, a wireless keyboard, a main display screen and two auxiliary display screens; the upper shell is hinged at the rear side of the mobile seat, the unfolding mechanism is installed on the inner side of the upper shell, the wireless keyboard is detachably connected at the front side of the mobile seat, the main display screen and the auxiliary display screen are both installed on the unfolding mechanism, and the unfolding mechanism is used to move the auxiliary display screen from behind the main display screen to the side of the main display screen side by side; The lower box body comprises a lower shell and a propulsion mechanism, wherein the propulsion mechanism is installed in the opening of the lower shell and is used for driving the moving seat to move forward and backward.
2. A portable multi-modal workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The deployment mechanism includes a column, a driving gear, a pan / tilt motor, two screen brackets and two guide sleeves; The two guide sleeves and the column are fixed on the inner side of the upper shell, the pan / tilt motor is installed on the back side of the column, the driving gear is installed on the rotating shaft of the pan / tilt motor, and the two screen brackets are arranged on both sides of the column, each of the screen brackets has a rack meshing with the driving gear, and each of the screen brackets has a guide rod matched with the guide sleeve; When the driving gear rotates in the forward direction, the two screen brackets move to the left and right respectively; The two secondary display screens are respectively mounted on the two screen brackets; The main display screen is installed on the front side of the column.
3. A portable multi-modal workstation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The unfolding mechanism further comprises two micro switches mounted on the inner side of the upper shell, and the two micro switches are used in conjunction with the two racks to determine the moving position of the racks.
4. A portable multi-modal workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The propulsion mechanism comprises a base plate, a scissor fork mechanism, an electric push rod and two linear guide rails, the base plate is fixed on the lower shell, the two linear guide rails are respectively installed in parallel on the left and right sides of the base plate, the moving seat is installed on the sliders of the two linear guide rails, two transverse guide grooves are provided at the rear edge of the base plate, the guide grooves are provided with guide blocks that can move left and right along the guide grooves, the two rear ends of the scissor fork mechanism are respectively hinged on the two guide blocks, and the two front ends of the scissor fork mechanism are connected to the moving seat; the electric push rod drives the guide blocks to slide left and right; When the electric push rod drives the guide block to slide left and right, the scissor fork mechanism drives the moving seat to move forward and backward.
5. A portable multi-modal workstation according to claim 4, characterized in that: A heat dissipation space is formed between the base plate and the lower shell, and a computer mainboard is arranged in the heat dissipation space.
6. A portable multi-modal workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hatch is provided on the side wall of the lower shell, a mouse hatch is installed in the hatch, the mouse hatch can be popped out from the hatch, and a wireless mouse is arranged in the mouse hatch.
7. A portable multi-modal workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wireless keyboard is detachably hinged at the front side of the moving seat. When the moving seat moves forward to the end, the angle between the wireless keyboard and the moving seat is adjustable.
