Supporting structure and electronic device using same

Abstract

The utility model discloses a supporting structure and an electronic device using the same. The supporting structure comprises a first component and a second component. The first component comprises a plurality of first rod pieces, a plurality of first pivot joint parts and a plurality of second pivot joint parts. The first pivoting parts and the second pivoting parts are arranged on the two opposite side faces of the first rod pieces respectively, each first pivoting part is provided with a first rotating shaft, and each second pivoting part is provided with a second rotating shaft. The second component comprises a plurality of second rod pieces, a plurality of first assembling parts and a plurality of second assembling parts. The first assembling parts and the second assembling parts are arranged on the two opposite side faces of the second rod pieces respectively and provided with a first assembling hole and a second assembling hole respectively, the first assembling hole and the first rotating shaft are arranged in a relative rotating mode, and the second assembling hole and the second rotating shaft are arranged in a relative rotating mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a supporting structure and an electronic device using the supporting structure. Background Art

[0002] Touch panels provide a simple and intuitive input method. By converting the user's touch into an electrical signal, the touch panel allows the user to operate by selecting, sliding, etc. The common manufacturing method of the touch panel structure is to form two sets of touch electrodes on different substrates and then connect them together. When the user presses the touch panel at a position other than the center, the touch panel often tilts and the pressure cannot be evenly distributed. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model relates to a supporting structure and an electronic device using the same, which are used to improve the supporting stability of a touch panel.

[0004] According to one aspect of the utility model, a support structure is proposed, comprising a first component and a second component. The first component comprises a plurality of first rods, a plurality of first pivoting portions and a plurality of second pivoting portions. The first pivoting portions and the second pivoting portions are respectively arranged on two opposite side surfaces of the first rods, the first pivoting portions respectively have a first rotating shaft, and the second pivoting portions respectively have a second rotating shaft. The second component comprises a plurality of second rods, a plurality of first assembling portions and a plurality of second assembling portions. The first assembling portions and the second assembling portions are respectively arranged on two opposite side surfaces of the second rods, the first assembling portions respectively have a first assembling hole, and the second assembling portions respectively have a second assembling hole, wherein the first assembling hole is configured to rotate relative to the first rotating shaft, and the second assembling hole is configured to rotate relative to the second rotating shaft.

[0005] The first component includes a first plate, the first rods are arranged in parallel and extend horizontally from one side of the first plate, and the second component includes a second plate, the second rods are arranged in parallel and extend horizontally from one side of the second plate, wherein the first rod and the second rod extend in opposite directions.

[0006] Wherein, the first rods and the second rods are alternately arranged in a direction perpendicular to the horizontal extension.

[0007] The supporting structure is used to connect a plate body, and the length of the first component or the second component is greater than half of the length of the plate body.

[0008] The first component and the second component are respectively composed of outer shells and inner plates made of different materials.

[0009] The first component is composed of a single plate or a combination of multiple plates, and the second component is composed of a single plate or a combination of multiple plates.

[0010] According to one aspect of the utility model, an electronic device is provided, comprising a board, a reset button and a support structure. The circuit board has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The reset button is disposed on the second surface. The support structure is disposed on the second surface, and the support structure comprises a first component and a second component. The first component and the second component can be pivotally assembled and move up and down with the board.

[0011] The first component includes a plurality of first rods and a first plate, the first rods are arranged in parallel and extend horizontally from one side of the first plate, and the second component includes a plurality of second rods and a second plate, the second rods are arranged in parallel and extend horizontally from one side of the second plate, wherein the first rods and the second rods extend in opposite directions.

[0012] Wherein, the number of the first rods is different from the number of the second rods.

[0013] Wherein, the first rods and the second rods are alternately arranged in a direction perpendicular to the horizontal extension.

[0014] Wherein, the length of the first component or the second component is greater than half of the length of the plate body.

[0015] The first component and the second component are respectively composed of outer shells and inner plates made of different materials.

[0016] The first component is composed of a single plate or a combination of multiple plates, and the second component is composed of a single plate or a combination of multiple plates.

[0017] In which, the first component includes a first rod, a first pivot portion and a second pivot portion, the first pivot portion and the second pivot portion are respectively arranged on two opposite side surfaces of the first rod, the first pivot portion has a first rotating shaft, and the second pivot portion has a second rotating shaft; the second component includes a second rod, a first assembling portion and a second assembling portion, the first assembling portion and the second assembling portion are respectively arranged on two opposite side surfaces of the second rod, the first assembling portion has a first assembling hole, and the second assembling portion has a second assembling hole, wherein the first assembling hole is configured to rotate relative to the first rotating shaft, and the second assembling hole is configured to rotate relative to the second rotating shaft.

[0018] The reset button includes an elastic body, which is suitable for being pressed and moving up and down with the plate body.

[0019] The invention further comprises a backlight module which is arranged on the first surface of the plate body. The backlight module comprises a light guide plate and a plurality of light emitting elements. Each of the light emitting elements is accommodated in a concave hole of the light guide plate.

[0020] The invention further comprises a contact member which is arranged on a bottom plate, wherein the supporting structure is located between the plate body and the bottom plate, and the contact member protrudes from the bottom plate and contacts with the reset button.

[0021] Among them, it further includes a top plate, which is arranged on the second surface. The top plate is provided with at least one hook structure, and the bottom plate is provided with at least one limiting structure, wherein the bottom plate and the top plate are arranged opposite to each other, and the supporting structure is arranged between the top plate and the bottom plate by means of the hook structure and the limiting structure.

[0022] Wherein, the plate body is a circuit board or a cover plate.

[0023] In order to better understand the above and other aspects of the present invention, the following embodiments are specifically described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1A and 1B Exploded views of a touch panel structure at different viewing angles according to an embodiment of the present invention are respectively shown.

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a support structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0026] Figure 3 A cross-sectional schematic diagram is shown showing the positioning of the limiting structure of the support structure and the bottom plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 A cross-sectional schematic diagram and a partial enlarged schematic diagram of a touch panel structure according to an embodiment of the present invention are shown.

[0028] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a support structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0029] Fig. 6A and Figure 6B Schematic diagrams of the supporting structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model are respectively shown.

[0030] Fig. 7A and Figure 7B An assembly schematic diagram and an exploded schematic diagram of a support structure and a base plate according to another embodiment of the present invention are respectively shown.

[0031] Fig. 8A and Figure 8B Exploded views of a touch panel structure at different viewing angles according to another embodiment of the present invention are respectively shown.

[0032] Wherein, the reference numerals are:

[0033] 100,100': Touch panel structure

[0034] 101: Touch Panel

[0035] 102: Transparent cover

[0036] 103, 105: Film

[0037] 104: Circuit Board

[0038] 104a: first surface

[0039] 104b: Second surface

[0040] 104c: Touch sensing circuit

[0041] 106: Top plate

[0042] 108: Bottom plate

[0043] 106, 106b: Hook structure

[0044] 108a, 108b: Limiting structure

[0045] 106c, 106d, 108c, 108d: notch

[0046] 109a: Elastomer

[0047] 109: Reset button

[0048] 110a: First component

[0049] 110b: Second component

[0050] 110, 110': Support structure

[0051] 111: First plate

[0052] 112: Second plate

[0053] 113: First rod

[0054] 114: Second rod

[0055] 115a: first pivoting portion

[0056] 115b: second pivoting portion

[0057] 116a: First assembly section

[0058] 116b: Second assembly section

[0059] 1151: First axis

[0060] 1152: Second shaft

[0061] 1161: First assembly hole

[0062] 1162: Second assembly hole

[0063] 117, 118, 119, 120: end

[0064] 110c1, 110d1: Shell

[0065] 110c2, 110d2: Inner plate

[0066] 111a, 112a: left side panel

[0067] 111b, 112b: Right side panel DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0068] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. It should be understood that the drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, and the embodiments described are only partial embodiments of the utility model, not all embodiments. Therefore, only the components and combination relationships related to the utility model are shown to provide a clearer description of the basic architecture or implementation method of the utility model, and the actual components and layout may be more complicated. In addition, for the convenience of explanation, the detailed proportions of the components shown in the drawings of the utility model can be adjusted according to the design requirements.

[0069] Please refer to Figure 1A , 1B , Figure 2 and Figure 3 ,in Figure 1A and 1B The exploded views of the touch panel structure 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention at different viewing angles are shown respectively. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a support structure 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 3 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the positioning of the support structure 110 and the limiting structure of the bottom plate 108 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. In one embodiment, the touch panel structure 100 can be applied to an electronic product, wherein the touch panel structure 100 can be integrated into a notebook computer, a keyboard or other electronic products requiring an input interface to control mouse movement or screen scrolling, etc.

[0070] The touch panel structure 100 includes a support structure 110 and a touch panel 101. The support structure 110 can be disposed between a top plate 106 and a bottom plate 108. For example, the support structure 110 can be detachably connected or pivoted between the top plate 106 and the bottom plate 108. In one embodiment, the support structure 110 is, for example, a scissor foot structure or a butterfly foot structure. The support structure 110 can be lifted and lowered along the Z-axis relative to the bottom plate 108 to drive the top plate 106 and the touch panel 101 disposed on the top plate 106 to be lifted and lowered along the Z-axis.

[0071] Please refer to Figure 1A and Figure 1B The touch panel 101 includes a transparent cover plate 102 (or a transparent plate body), a plate body (for example, a circuit board 104 or other forms of cover plate), a touch sensing circuit 104c and a reset button 109. In addition, the transparent cover plate 102 and the circuit board 104 are joined by, for example, a film 103, and the circuit board 104 and the top plate 106 are joined by, for example, another film 105. The circuit board 104 is disposed on the top plate 106, and the touch sensing circuit 104c is disposed on the first surface 104a of the circuit board 104. The touch sensing circuit 104c is used to sense the capacitance change when a human body or a conductor is touched to obtain the touch position. The reset button 109 is disposed on the second surface 104b of the circuit board 104. The first surface 104a is opposite to the second surface 104b. In addition, the bottom plate 108 has a contact member 107, such as a circular boss sponge, which protrudes from the bottom plate 108 and contacts the reset button 109 to reduce the pressing noise. In one embodiment, the first surface 104a is, for example, an upper surface, and the second surface 104b is, for example, a lower surface. The circuit board 104 is, for example, a printed circuit board 104, the touch sensing circuit 104c is, for example, a capacitive sensing circuit, and the reset button 109 has an elastic body (dome) 109a, such as made of rubber, spring sheet or other elastic material. When the elastic body 109a is pressed by an external force, the elastic body 109a is deformed to move the touch panel 101 downward, and when the external force is released, the elastic body 109a pushes the touch panel 101 upward to return to its original position.

[0072] Please refer to Figure 2 The support structure 110 includes a first component 110a and a second component 110b. The first component 110a includes a plurality of first rods 113, a plurality of first pivoting portions 115a, and a plurality of second pivoting portions 115b. The second component 110b includes a plurality of second rods 114, a plurality of first assembling portions 116a, and a plurality of second assembling portions 116b. One of the plurality of first rods 113 is cross-pivoted with a corresponding one of the plurality of second rods 114 to form a plurality of scissor leg structures. Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, there are three first rods 113 and six second rods 114. From left to right, there are three scissor-leg structures coaxially arranged between the top plate 106 and the bottom plate 108. Each scissor-leg structure includes a first rod 113 and two adjacent second rods 114. The first rod 113 is arranged between two adjacent second rods 114. Therefore, the first rod 113 can be called an inner scissor rod, and the second rod 114 can be called an outer scissor rod. The first rod 113 can be a solid rod or a hollow rod. For example, the first rod 113 located in the center is a U-shaped rod, and the first rod 113 located in the two side areas is a long strip rod. The number of the first rod 113 and the second rod 114 is not limited.

[0073] Please refer to Figure 2 In one embodiment, the first component 110a includes a first plate 111 extending substantially along the X-axis direction, and the first rods 113 are arranged in parallel and extend horizontally from one side of the first plate 111, that is, the first rod 113 extends substantially along the Y-axis direction. In addition, the second component 110b includes a second plate 112 extending substantially along the X-axis direction, and the second rods 114 are arranged in parallel and extend horizontally from one side of the second plate 112, that is, the second rod 114 extends substantially along the Y-axis direction. The first rods 113 and the second rods 114 extend in opposite directions and are staggered, so that the first rods 113 and the second rods 114 are staggered in a direction perpendicular to the horizontal extension. In one embodiment, the length of the first component 110a or the second component 110b in the X-axis direction is greater than half of the length of the plate (e.g., the circuit board 104) in the X-axis direction.

[0074] Please refer to Figure 2 The first pivoting portion 115a and the second pivoting portion 115b are respectively disposed on two opposite side surfaces of the first rod 113. The first pivoting portion 115a has a first rotating shaft 1151, and the second pivoting portion 115b has a second rotating shaft 1152. In one embodiment, the number of the first rotating shafts 1151 is, for example, three, and the number of the second rotating shafts 1152 is, for example, three, but not limited thereto. The first rotating shaft 1151 extends outward from a side surface of the first rod 113, and the second rotating shaft 1152 extends outward from another side surface of the first rod 113. The first rotating shaft 1151 and the second rotating shaft 1152 are coaxially disposed and protrude in different extension directions.

[0075] In addition, please refer to Figure 2The first assembly portion 116a and the second assembly portion 116b are respectively disposed on two opposite side surfaces of the second rod 114. The first assembly portion 116a has a first assembly hole 1161, and the second assembly portion 116b has a second assembly hole 1162. The first assembly hole 1161 is configured to rotate relative to the first rotation axis 1151, and the second assembly hole 1162 is configured to rotate relative to the second rotation axis 1152. In one embodiment, there are three first assembly holes 1161 and three second assembly holes 1162. The first assembly hole 1161 is recessed inwardly from one side surface of the second rod 114, and the second assembly hole 1162 is recessed inwardly from the other side surface of the second rod 114. The first assembly hole 1161 and the second assembly hole 1162 are coaxially disposed and face different recessed directions.

[0076] In one embodiment, the first rotating shaft 1151 can be correspondingly inserted into the first assembly hole 1161 and can rotate in the first assembly hole 1161, and the second rotating shaft 1152 can be correspondingly inserted into the second assembly hole 1162 and can rotate in the second assembly hole 1162. The first pivoting portion 115a and its first rotating shaft 1151 and the second pivoting portion 115b and its second rotating shaft 1152 can be formed by injection molding of plastic or other polymer materials, and the first assembly portion 116a and its first assembly hole 1161 and the second assembly portion 116b and its second assembly hole 1162 can be formed by injection molding of plastic or other polymer materials to facilitate manufacturing and forming. In addition, the first rod 113 and the first plate 111 connected to the first rod 113 are, for example, stamped from metal or other rigid plates, and the second rod 114 and the second plate 112 connected to the second rod 114 are, for example, stamped from metal or other rigid plates to improve the overall rigidity and meet the requirements of thinness. However, the material of the first plate 111, the second plate 112, the first rod 113, the second rod 114, the first pivoting portion 115a, the second pivoting portion 115b, the first assembling portion 116a and the second assembling portion 116b is not limited, and can be made of plastic or metal, or can be injection molded using the same or different materials.

[0077] Please refer to Figure 1A and Figure 1B, the support structure 110 is pivotally disposed between the top plate 106 and the bottom plate 108, wherein the top plate 106 is provided with a plurality of hook structures 106a, 106b relative to the support structure 110, and the bottom plate 108 is provided with a plurality of position limiting structures 108a, 108b relative to the support structure 110. As shown in FIG. 3, the bottom plate 108 is provided with a plurality of first position limiting structures 108a relative to the first rod 113 of the support structure 110, and the bottom plate 108 is provided with a plurality of second position limiting structures 108b relative to the second rod 114 of the support structure 110. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the top plate 106 is provided with a plurality of pivot hole type hook structures 106a relative to the first plate 111 of the support structure 110, and the top plate 106 is provided with a plurality of slide groove type hook structures 106b relative to the second plate 112 of the support structure 110.

[0078] Please refer to Figure 3 In the cross-sectional schematic diagram of FIG. 1 , the first limiting structure 108a is disposed in an end 117 of the first rod 113, and the first limiting structure 108a and the end 117 of the first rod 113 interfere with each other in the moving direction of the first rod 113 (in the +Y axis direction), so that the end 117 of the first rod 113 can be limited in a notch 108c of the first limiting structure 108a. In addition, the second limiting structure 108b is disposed in an end 118 of the second rod 114, and the second limiting structure 108b and the end 118 of the second rod 114 interfere with each other in the moving direction of the second rod 114 (in the -Y axis direction), so that the end 118 of the second rod 114 can be limited in a notch 108d of the second limiting structure 108b.

[0079] In one embodiment, when the touch panel 101 is not pressed, the end 117 of the first rod 113 of the supporting structure 110 is supported by the elastic body 109a and abuts against the recess 108c of the first limiting structure 108a, and the end 118 of the second rod 114 is also restricted in the recess 108d of the second limiting structure 108b; when the touch panel 101 is pressed and moves downward, the elastic body 109a is compressed, so that the end 117 of the first rod 113 of the supporting structure 110 moves in the -Y axis direction, and the first rod 113 and the second rod 114 are substantially coplanarly arranged on the base plate 108 after being pressed.

[0080] Please refer to Figure 4In the cross-sectional schematic diagram, the pivot hole hook structure 106a is disposed in an end 119 of the first plate 111, and the pivot hole hook structure 106a and the end 119 of the first plate 111 interfere with each other, so that the end 119 of the first plate 111 can be limited in a notch 106c of the pivot hole hook structure 106a. In addition, the slide slot hook structure 106b is disposed in an end 120 of the second plate 112, and the slide slot hook structure 106b and the end 120 of the second plate 112 are engaged with each other in the moving direction of the second plate 112 (in the +Y axis direction), so that the end 120 of the second plate 112 can be limited in a notch 106d of the slide slot hook structure 106b.

[0081] In one embodiment, when the touch panel 101 is not pressed, the first plate 111 of the supporting structure 110 is pivotally connected to the recess 106c of the pivot hole type hook structure 106a, and the second plate 112 is also restricted in the recess 106d of the slide slot type hook structure 106b; when the touch panel 101 is pressed and moves downward, the elastic body 109a is compressed, so that the end 120 of the second plate 112 of the supporting structure 110 moves toward the -Y axis direction, and the first plate 111 and the second plate 112 are roughly coplanarly arranged on the bottom plate 108 after being pressed.

[0082] Please refer to Figure 5 , which is a schematic diagram of a support structure 110 according to an embodiment of the utility model. The support structure 110 includes a first component 110a and a second component 110b. The first component 110a includes an outer shell 110c1 and an inner plate 110c2. The outer shell 110c1 is, for example, a plastic part, and the inner plate 110c2 is, for example, a metal part. The outer shell 110c1 is formed on the inner plate 110c2 by, for example, in-mold injection molding, so that the outer shell 110c1 is covered outside the inner plate 110c2 and the appearance matches. The outer shell 110c1 and the inner plate 110c2 constitute the first plate 111 and a plurality of first rods 113 extending outward from one side of the first plate 111 described in the above embodiment.

[0083] Please refer to Figure 5 The housing 110c1 of the first component 110a includes a plurality of first pivoting portions 115a and a plurality of second pivoting portions 115b, which are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the housing 110c1. In addition, the housing 110c1 also includes a plurality of first ends 117 and a plurality of second ends 119. The first ends 117 can be used as a buckle portion between the first component 110a and the first limiting structure 108a of the bottom plate 108, and the second ends 119 can be used as a buckle portion between the first component 110a and the pivot hole type hook structure 106a of the top plate 106. For related descriptions, please refer to the above embodiments.

[0084] In addition, the second component 110b may also include another outer shell 110d1 and another inner plate 110d2. The outer shell 110d1 is, for example, a plastic part, and the inner plate 110d2 is, for example, a metal part. The outer shell 110d1 is formed on the inner plate 110d2 by, for example, in-mold injection molding, so that the outer shell 110d1 is covered outside the inner plate 110d2 and the appearance matches. The outer shell 110d1 and the inner plate 110d2 constitute the second plate 112 and a plurality of second rods 114 extending outward from one side of the second plate 112 described in the above embodiment.

[0085] The housing 110d1 of the second component 110b includes a plurality of first assembly portions 116a and a plurality of second assembly portions 116b, which are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the housing 110d1. In addition, the housing 110d1 also includes a plurality of third ends 118 and a plurality of fourth ends 120. The third ends 118 can be used as a buckle portion between the second component 110b and the second position-limiting structure 108b of the bottom plate 108, and the fourth ends 120 can be used as a buckle portion between the second component 110b and the slide-type hook structure 106b of the top plate 106. For related descriptions, please refer to the above-mentioned embodiment.

[0086] Please refer to Fig. 6A and Figure 6B , which respectively illustrate schematic diagrams of a support structure 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, the first component 110a can be composed of a single plate or a combination of multiple plates, and the second component 110b can also be composed of a single plate or a combination of multiple plates. Fig. 6A As shown, the first component 110a is composed of a single plate 111, and the second component 110b is composed of two plates (a left plate 112a and a right plate 112b). When the support structure 110 is pressed and moves downward, the plates of the second component 110b can move independently or in parallel. Figure 6B As shown, the first component 110a is composed of two plates (left plate 111a and right plate 111b), and the second component 110b is composed of a single plate 112. When the support structure 110 is pressed and moves downward, the plates of the first component 110a can move independently or in parallel. Figure 1B The position of the reset key 109 is not limited to the center, and the number of the reset key 109 is not limited to one. For example, the positions of the reset keys 109 are respectively located at Fig. 6A and Figure 6B The center of the left plate and the center of the right plate are used to generate a pressing signal corresponding to the movement of the left plate and the right plate.

[0087] On the other hand, when the first component 110a is composed of two plates (a left side plate 111a and a right side plate 111b) or the second component 110b is composed of two plates (a left side plate 112a and a right side plate 112b), in order to balance the pressing force on the left and right sides, a connecting rod structure (not shown) can be set on the periphery of the supporting structure 110. The connecting rod structure is, for example, U-shaped, which extends along the long side (X-axis direction) of the supporting structure 110 and is pivotally set between the top plate 106 and the bottom plate 108, so as to maintain the pressing force evenly distributed in various areas.

[0088] Please refer to Fig. 7A and Figure 7B , which respectively illustrate an assembly schematic diagram and an exploded schematic diagram of a support structure 110' and a base plate 108 according to another embodiment of the utility model. The support structure 110' includes a first component 110a and a second component 110b. The first component 110a includes a first rod 113, a first pivoting portion 115a and a second pivoting portion 115b. The second component 110b includes a second rod 114, a first assembly portion 116a and a second assembly portion 116b. The first rod 113 and the second rod 114 are cross-pivoted to form a scissor leg structure. In one embodiment, the first rod 113 is accommodated in the space surrounded by the second rod 114. Therefore, the first rod 113 can be called an inner scissor rod, and the second rod 114 can be called an outer scissor rod. In one embodiment, the length of the first component 110a or the second component 110b in the X-axis direction is greater than half of the length of the board (e.g., the circuit board 104) in the X-axis direction.

[0089] Please refer to Figure 7B The first pivoting portion 115a and the second pivoting portion 115b are respectively disposed on two opposite side surfaces of the first rod 113 along the X-axis direction. The first pivoting portion 115a has a first rotation axis 1151, and the second pivoting portion 115b has a second rotation axis 1152. The first rotation axis 1151 extends outward from a side surface of the first rod 113, and the second rotation axis 1152 extends outward from another side surface of the first rod 113. The first rotation axis 1151 and the second rotation axis 1152 are coaxially disposed and protrude in different extension directions.

[0090] In addition, please refer to Figure 7BThe first assembly portion 116a and the second assembly portion 116b are respectively disposed on two opposite side surfaces of the second rod 114 along the X-axis direction. The first assembly portion 116a has a first assembly hole 1161, and the second assembly portion 116b has a second assembly hole 1162. The first assembly hole 1161 is recessed inwardly from one side surface of the second rod 114, and the second assembly hole 1162 is recessed inwardly from the other side surface of the second rod 114. The first assembly hole 1161 and the second assembly hole 1162 are coaxially arranged and face different recessed directions. The first assembly hole 1161 is relatively rotatably arranged with the first rotating shaft 1151, and the second assembly hole 1162 is relatively rotatably arranged with the second rotating shaft 1152.

[0091] The materials of the first rod 113 , the second rod 114 , the first pivoting portion 115 a , the second pivoting portion 115 b , the first assembling portion 116 a and the second assembling portion 116 b are not limited, and may be made of plastic or metal, or may be injection molded using the same or different materials.

[0092] In one embodiment, the support structure 110' is pivotally disposed between the top plate 106 and the bottom plate 108, wherein the top plate 106 is provided with a plurality of hook structures 106a, 106b relative to the support structure 110', and the bottom plate 108 is provided with a plurality of position limiting structures 108a, 108b relative to the support structure 110'. The position limiting method of the support structure 110' and the bottom plate 108 is similar to the above-mentioned embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 The description will not be repeated here.

[0093] Please refer to Fig. 8A and 8B , which respectively illustrate exploded views of a touch panel structure 100' according to another embodiment of the present invention at different viewing angles. The touch panel structure 100' comprises a support structure 110 and a touch panel 101. The touch panel 101 comprises a backlight module 121. For a description of the support structure 110, please refer to Figure 1A and Figure 1B , which will not be described in detail here. The support structure 110 can be disposed between a top plate 106 and a bottom plate 108. For example, the support structure 110 can be detachably connected or pivotally connected between the top plate 106 and the bottom plate 108. In one embodiment, the support structure 110 is, for example, a scissor foot structure or a butterfly foot structure. The support structure 110 can be lifted and lowered along the Z-axis relative to the bottom plate 108 to drive the top plate 106 and the touch panel 101 disposed on the top plate 106 to be lifted and lowered along the Z-axis.

[0094] The touch panel 101 includes a transparent cover plate 102 (or a transparent plate body), a plate body (for example, a circuit board 104 or other forms of cover plate), a touch sensing circuit 104c and a reset button 109. The circuit board 104 and the top plate 106 are connected by a film 105, for example. The circuit board 104 is arranged on the top plate 106, and the touch sensing circuit 104c is arranged on the first surface 104a of the circuit board 104. The touch sensing circuit 104c is used to sense the capacitance change when the human body or the conductor touches, so as to know the touch position. The reset button 109 is arranged on the second surface 104b of the circuit board 104. The first surface 104a is opposite to the second surface 104b. In addition, the bottom plate 108 has an abutment member 107, for example, a circular boss sponge, and the abutment member 107 protrudes from the bottom plate 108 and contacts with the reset button 109 to reduce the pressing noise.

[0095] The backlight module 121 is disposed between the transparent cover plate 102 and the circuit board 104. The backlight module 121 includes a light guide plate 122 and a plurality of light emitting elements 123. The light emitting elements 123 are disposed on the circuit board 104, and each light emitting element 123 is accommodated in a recess 122a of the light guide plate 122 (see Figure 8B ), the concave hole 122a is recessed inward from the lower surface of the light guide plate 122. Therefore, the light generated by the light emitting element 123 can enter the light guide plate 122 through the side wall formed by the concave hole 122a. In addition, the number of the light emitting elements 123 is not limited, wherein the light emitting elements can be a light emitting element array, which is arranged on the circuit board 110 and accommodated in each concave hole 122a of the light guide plate 122, so as to serve as a backlight module 121 with dot matrix light emission.

[0096] In summary, although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. A person skilled in the art of the present invention may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be determined by the following claims.

[0097] Of course, the present invention may have many other embodiments. Without departing from the spirit and essence of the present invention, technicians familiar with the field may make various corresponding changes and deformations based on the present invention, but these corresponding changes and deformations should all fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A support structure, characterized in that: The support structure includes: A first component, comprising: a plurality of first rods; and A plurality of first pivoting portions and a plurality of second pivoting portions are respectively disposed on two opposite side surfaces of the first rod, wherein the first pivoting portions respectively have a first rotating shaft, and the second pivoting portions respectively have a second rotating shaft; and A second component, comprising: a plurality of second rods; and A plurality of first assembly parts and a plurality of second assembly parts are respectively arranged on two opposite side surfaces of the second rod member, the first assembly parts respectively have a first assembly hole, and the second assembly parts respectively have a second assembly hole, wherein the first assembly hole is configured to rotate relative to the first rotating shaft, and the second assembly hole is configured to rotate relative to the second rotating shaft.

2. The support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that The first component includes a first plate, the first rods are arranged in parallel and extend horizontally from one side of the first plate, and the second component includes a second plate, the second rods are arranged in parallel and extend horizontally from one side of the second plate, wherein the first rods and the second rods extend in opposite directions.

3. The support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that The first rods and the second rods are alternately arranged in a direction perpendicular to the horizontal extension.

4. The support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that The supporting structure is used to connect a plate body, and the length of the first component or the second component is greater than half of the length of the plate body.

5. The support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first component and the second component are respectively composed of outer shells and inner plates made of different materials.

6. The support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that The first component is formed by a single plate or a combination of multiple plates, and the second component is formed by a single plate or a combination of multiple plates.

7. An electronic device, characterized in that: The electronic device comprises: A plate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; A reset button disposed on the second surface; and A supporting structure is disposed on the second surface, and the supporting structure comprises: a first component; and A second component, wherein the first component and the second component can be pivotally assembled and move up and down with the plate body.

8. The electronic device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The first component includes a plurality of first rods and a first plate, wherein the first rods are arranged in parallel and extend horizontally from one side of the first plate. The second component includes a plurality of second rods and a second plate, wherein the second rods are arranged in parallel and extend horizontally from one side of the second plate, wherein the first rods and the second rods extend in opposite directions.

9. The electronic device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: The number of the first rods is different from the number of the second rods.

10. The electronic device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that The first rods and the second rods are alternately arranged in a direction perpendicular to the horizontal extension.

11. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein: The length of the first component or the second component is greater than half of the length of the plate body.

12. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein: The first component and the second component are respectively composed of outer shells and inner plates made of different materials.

13. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein: The first component is formed by a single plate or a combination of multiple plates, and the second component is formed by a single plate or a combination of multiple plates.

14. The electronic device as claimed in claim 7, wherein: The first component includes a first rod, a first pivot portion and a second pivot portion, the first pivot portion and the second pivot portion are respectively arranged on two opposite side surfaces of the first rod, the first pivot portion has a first rotating shaft, and the second pivot portion has a second rotating shaft; the second component includes a second rod, a first assembling portion and a second assembling portion, the first assembling portion and the second assembling portion are respectively arranged on two opposite side surfaces of the second rod, the first assembling portion has a first assembling hole, and the second assembling portion has a second assembling hole, wherein the first assembling hole is configured to rotate relative to the first rotating shaft, and the second assembling hole is configured to rotate relative to the second rotating shaft.

15. The electronic device as claimed in claim 7, wherein: The reset button includes an elastic body, and the elastic body is suitable for being pressed to move up and down with the plate body.

16. The electronic device as claimed in claim 7, wherein: The invention further comprises a backlight module which is arranged on the first surface of the plate body. The backlight module comprises a light guide plate and a plurality of light emitting elements. Each of the light emitting elements is accommodated in a concave hole of the light guide plate.

17. The electronic device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: It further comprises a contact piece which is arranged on a bottom plate, wherein the supporting structure is located between the plate body and the bottom plate, and the contact piece protrudes from the bottom plate and contacts with the reset button.

18. The electronic device as claimed in claim 7, wherein: It further includes a top plate and a bottom plate, wherein the top plate is arranged on the second surface, the top plate is provided with at least one hook structure, and the bottom plate is provided with at least one limiting structure, wherein the bottom plate and the top plate are arranged opposite to each other, and the supporting structure is arranged between the top plate and the bottom plate by means of the hook structure and the limiting structure.

19. The electronic device as claimed in claim 7, wherein: The plate body is a circuit board or a cover plate.

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