Function extension assembly and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, in particular to a function extension assembly and electronic equipment. The function expansion assembly provided by the utility model comprises an expansion board used for being connected with a display assembly; a main board is arranged in the expansion board, the main board is provided with a first connecting part and a second connecting part, and the first connecting part is used for being electrically connected with a display assembly; the surface of the expansion board is provided with a plurality of first magnetic suction interfaces, the plurality of first magnetic suction interfaces are arranged in sequence, and the first magnetic suction interfaces are electrically connected with the second connecting part; the first magnetic attraction interface comprises a plurality of first electric contact points and a first magnetic attraction part, the first electric contact points are used for being electrically connected with a functional module, the first magnetic attraction part comprises a first magnetic attraction piece, and the first magnetic attraction piece is used for being connected with the functional module through magnetic force. The expansion board is connected with the function module, so that the external function module can be conveniently expanded and replaced, and the replacement frequency of the computer is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of electronic devices, and in particular to a function expansion component and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] Computers and other electronic products are being updated and replaced at an accelerated pace. In order to add new functions, some users need to pay the cost of the entire machine to purchase a computer with certain functions, which will shorten the computer's usage cycle and cause a waste of resources. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present disclosure provides a function expansion component and an electronic device to at least solve the above technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] A first aspect of the present disclosure provides a function expansion component, comprising: an expansion board for connecting to a display component;

[0005] A main board is provided in the expansion board, and the main board has a first connection portion and a second connection portion, wherein the first connection portion is used to be electrically connected to the display assembly;

[0006] A plurality of first magnetic interfaces are provided on the surface of the expansion board, the plurality of first magnetic interfaces are arranged in sequence, and the first magnetic interfaces are electrically connected to the second connection portion;

[0007] The first magnetic attraction interface includes a plurality of first electrical contact points and a first magnetic attraction portion, wherein the first electrical contact points are used to be electrically connected to the functional module, and the first magnetic attraction portion includes a first magnetic attraction member, and the first magnetic attraction member is used to be connected to the functional module through magnetic force.

[0008] Furthermore, the display assembly includes a display screen and a circuit board, the display screen is connected to the circuit board via a first flexible flat cable, and the first connecting portion is connected to the circuit board via a second flexible flat cable.

[0009] Furthermore, the functional modules include a speaker, a camera, a micro projector, a USB flash drive, a USB lamp, a fan or a graphics card, etc.

[0010] Furthermore, a grid unit is provided on the surface of the expansion board, and the grid unit includes a plurality of slots, and the plurality of slots are evenly spaced.

[0011] Furthermore, the function expansion component also includes a first hinge and a second hinge, wherein the first hinge is fixedly connected to the expansion board, and the second hinge is used to be fixedly connected to the display component.

[0012] Furthermore, a limiting member for limiting the rotation angle of the first hinge is provided between the first hinge and the second hinge.

[0013] Furthermore, the function expansion component also includes a connecting plate, the second hinge is connected to the connecting plate, and the connecting plate is arranged on the bottom surface of the display component and connected to the display component.

[0014] Furthermore, the functional module includes a second magnetic interface, the second magnetic interface includes multiple second electrical contact points and a second magnetic portion, the second electrical contact points are adapted to the first electrical contact points, the second magnetic portion includes a second magnetic component, and the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are connected by magnetic force.

[0015] Further, one of the first magnetic attraction portion and the second magnetic attraction portion is formed with a protrusion, and the other of the first magnetic attraction portion and the second magnetic attraction portion is formed with a groove, and the protrusion is matched with the groove.

[0016] A second aspect of the present disclosure provides an electronic device, comprising the function expansion component described in the first aspect.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure has the following advantages:

[0018] The functional expansion component provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure includes an expansion board for connecting with a display component; a main board is provided in the expansion board, and the main board has a first connection part and a second connection part, and the first connection part is used to be electrically connected to the display component; a plurality of first magnetic interfaces are provided on the surface of the expansion board, and the plurality of first magnetic interfaces are arranged in sequence, and the first magnetic interface is electrically connected to the second connection part; the first magnetic interface includes a plurality of first electrical contacts and a first magnetic part, and the first electrical contact point is used to be electrically connected to the functional module, and the first magnetic part includes a first magnetic part, and the first magnetic part is used to be connected to the functional module by magnetic force. The present disclosure is connected with the functional module through the expansion board, which can facilitate the expansion and replacement of external functional modules and reduce the number of computer replacements. The present disclosure improves the computer usage experience and performance by replacing some functional modules, improves the upgrade difficulties caused by the current integrated design, realizes the reuse of most functional modules or extends the use time, reduces the number of computer replacements, reduces the generation of electronic waste from the source, and promotes the implementation of green environmental protection concepts.

[0019] It should be understood that the content described in this section is not intended to identify the key or important features of the embodiments of the present disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Other features of the present disclosure will become easily understood through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will become readily understood by reading the detailed description below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, several embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in an exemplary and non-limiting manner, in which:

[0021] In the drawings, the same or corresponding reference numerals represent the same or corresponding parts.

[0022] Figure 1 The structure of the function expansion component provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is shown Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 2 The structure of the function expansion component provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is shown Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 3 The structure of the function expansion component provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is shown Figure 3 ;

[0025] Figure 4 The structure of the function expansion component provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is shown Figure 4 ;

[0026] Figure 5 The structure of the function expansion component provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is shown Figure 5 ;

[0027] Figure 6 The structure of the expansion board in the function expansion component provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 1 ;

[0028] Figure 7 The structure of the expansion board in the function expansion component provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 2 .

[0029] Explanation of the numbers in the figure: 1. display component; 2. expansion board; 21. first magnetic attraction part; 22. first electrical contact point; 3. grille unit; 31. card slot; 32. connecting board; 4. functional module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the purpose, features, and advantages of the present disclosure more obvious and easy to understand, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0031] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the functional expansion component provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure includes an expansion board 2 for connecting to the display component 1; a main board is provided inside the expansion board 2, and the main board has a first connection part and a second connection part, and the first connection part is used to be electrically connected to the display component 1; a plurality of first magnetic interfaces are provided on the surface of the expansion board 2, and the plurality of first magnetic interfaces are arranged in sequence, and the first magnetic interface is electrically connected to the second connection part; the first magnetic interface includes a plurality of first electrical contacts 22 and a first magnetic part 21, and the first electrical contact 22 is used to be electrically connected to the functional module 4, and the first magnetic part 21 includes a first magnetic member, and the first magnetic member is used to be connected to the functional module 4 by magnetic force. The present disclosure is connected with the functional module 4 by the expansion board 2, which can facilitate the expansion and replacement of the external functional module 4.

[0032] Optionally, the first magnetic attraction portion 21 is disposed around the first electrical contact point 22 , which can improve the stability of the connection between the expansion board 2 and the functional module 4 .

[0033] In this embodiment, when the first electrical contact point 22 is connected to the functional module 4, the communication connection between the functional module 4 and the display assembly 1 can be realized, and the mechanical connection between the functional module 4 and the display assembly 1 can be realized by connecting the first magnetic member to the functional module 4. The adsorption force of the first magnetic member can prevent the functional module 4 from loosening or poor contact, and the connection form is safe and reliable; there is no need to plug or unplug a plug or cable, which is convenient to use and can reduce the possibility of damage or wear of the device interface.

[0034] When a certain functional module 4 is damaged, only the damaged functional module 4 needs to be replaced, and the undamaged parts can continue to be used without replacing the entire machine, thereby reducing maintenance and replacement costs.

[0035] The function expansion component provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can reduce the number of times a computer is replaced. The embodiment of the present disclosure can design a computer into functional modules 4, which can improve the upgrading difficulties caused by the current integrated design. By replacing some functional modules 4, the computer usage experience and performance can be improved. The general functional module 4 and the expansion board 2 can also be used on computers of different generations, so that most functional modules 4 can be reused or the usage time can be extended, reducing the number of times a computer is replaced, reducing the generation of electronic waste from the source, and promoting the implementation of green environmental protection concepts.

[0036] The expansion board 2 and the functional module 4 are connected in a magnetic way. The contact magnetic connection method takes into account both the stability of wired connection and the mobility and convenience of wireless connection, and its transmission rate is also higher than that of wireless connection. It is easy to operate, and there is no need to tilt your neck to observe when plugging and unplugging like a wired connection, nor does it require so many steps like wireless settings.

[0037] In some specific embodiments, the display assembly 1 includes a display screen and a circuit board, the display screen is connected to the circuit board via a first flexible flat cable, and the first connecting portion is connected to the circuit board via a second flexible flat cable. The first flexible flat cable and the second flexible flat cable may both be FPC (flexible printed circuit).

[0038] In some specific implementations, the functional module 4 includes a speaker, a camera, a micro projector, a USB flash drive, a USB lamp, a fan or a graphics card, etc. Different functional modules 4 can realize different functions of the electronic device, supporting the use of traditional laptop office mode and tablet learning mode.

[0039] In some specific embodiments, the surface of the expansion board 2 is provided with a grid unit 3, the grid unit 3 includes a plurality of card slots 31, the plurality of card slots 31 are evenly spaced, the card slots 31 can be connected with the functional module 4 to improve the stability of the functional module 4. The upper grid unit can be used as a signal contact and protect the expansion board 2 and the functional module 4 to limit and fix.

[0040] In some specific implementations, the function expansion component further includes a hinged first hinge and a second hinge, the first hinge is fixedly connected to the expansion board 2, and the second hinge is used to be fixedly connected to the display component 1. The expansion board 2 can provide a support function for the display component 1, and support the display component 1 to change its usage form. The expansion board 2 can also be used as a support function in combination with the user's usage mode, and the angle can be adjusted through the hinge to expand more usage scenarios.

[0041] In some specific embodiments, a limiter is provided between the first hinge and the second hinge for limiting the rotation angle of the first hinge. The limiter may be a limiter plate or a slot 31 provided on the first hinge or the second hinge. The angle between the expansion board 2 and the display assembly 1 may be adjusted through the limiter to expand more usage scenarios.

[0042] In some specific embodiments, the function expansion component also includes a connecting plate 32, the second hinge is connected to the connecting plate 32, the connecting plate 32 is arranged on the bottom surface of the display component 1 and connected to the display component 1, which can improve the stability of the connection between the expansion board 2 and the display component 1.

[0043] In some specific embodiments, the functional module 4 includes a second magnetic interface, the second magnetic interface includes multiple second electrical contact points and a second magnetic portion, the second electrical contact point is adapted to the first electrical contact point 22, the second magnetic portion includes a second magnetic component, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are connected by magnetic force, which has the advantage of easy disassembly and installation.

[0044] The first magnetic attraction member includes a first magnetic pole, and the second magnetic attraction member includes a second magnetic pole. The polarities of the first magnetic pole and the second magnetic pole are opposite.

[0045] In some specific embodiments, one of the first magnetic attraction portion 21 and the second magnetic attraction portion is formed with a protrusion, and the other of the first magnetic attraction portion 21 and the second magnetic attraction portion is formed with a groove, and the protrusion is adapted to the groove, which can increase the contact area between the first magnetic attraction portion 21 and the second magnetic attraction portion, and improve the stability of the connection between the functional module 4 and the expansion board 2.

[0046] In some specific implementations, the expansion board 2 is welded with a slot, and the slot is electrically connected to the mainboard, so that the performance board and the functional module 4 can be plugged in and out, so that the functional module 4 can be designed to not only realize the building block splicing and expansion of general external devices, but also break the internal integrated design mode, so as to realize the replacement of the functional module 4 to improve performance, such as expanding the graphics card, memory, etc.

[0047] The electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure includes the function expansion component provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure. Since the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure has the same advantages as the function expansion component provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, they will not be described in detail here.

[0048] It should be understood that the various forms of processes shown above can be used to reorder, add or delete steps. For example, the steps recorded in this disclosure can be executed in parallel, sequentially or in different orders, as long as the desired results of the technical solution disclosed in this patent can be achieved, and this document is not limited here.

[0049] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present disclosure, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0050] The above are only specific embodiments of the present disclosure, but the protection scope of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present disclosure, which should be included in the protection scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the protection scope of the present disclosure should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A function extension component, characterized in that: include: An expansion board (2) for connecting to the display assembly (1); The expansion board (2) is provided with a main board, the main board having a first connection portion and a second connection portion, the first connection portion being used for electrically connecting to the display assembly (1); A plurality of first magnetic interfaces are provided on the surface of the expansion board (2), the plurality of first magnetic interfaces are arranged in sequence, and the first magnetic interfaces are electrically connected to the second connection portion; The first magnetic attraction interface comprises a plurality of first electrical contact points (22) and a first magnetic attraction portion (21), wherein the first electrical contact points (22) are used to be electrically connected to the functional module (4), and the first magnetic attraction portion (21) comprises a first magnetic attraction member, and the first magnetic attraction member is used to be connected to the functional module (4) through magnetic force.

2. The function extension component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display assembly (1) comprises a display screen and a circuit board, the display screen and the circuit board are connected via a first flexible flat cable, and the first connecting portion and the circuit board are connected via a second flexible flat cable.

3. The function extension component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The functional module (4) comprises a sound box, a camera, a micro projector, a USB flash drive, a USB lamp, a fan or a graphics card.

4. The function extension component according to claim 1, characterized in that: A grille unit (3) is provided on the surface of the expansion board (2), and the grille unit (3) comprises a plurality of slots (31), and the plurality of slots (31) are evenly spaced.

5. The function extension component according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a first hinge and a second hinge which are hinged, wherein the first hinge is fixedly connected to the expansion board (2), and the second hinge is used to be fixedly connected to the display assembly (1).

6. The function extension component according to claim 5, characterized in that: A limiting member for limiting the rotation angle of the first hinge is provided between the first hinge and the second hinge.

7. The function extension component according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also comprises a connecting plate (32), the second hinge being connected to the connecting plate (32), and the connecting plate (32) being arranged on the bottom surface of the display assembly (1) and connected to the display assembly (1).

8. The function extension component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The functional module (4) comprises a second magnetic attraction interface, the second magnetic attraction interface comprises a plurality of second electrical contact points and a second magnetic attraction portion, the second electrical contact points are adapted to the first electrical contact points (22), the second magnetic attraction portion comprises a second magnetic attraction member, and the first magnetic attraction member and the second magnetic attraction member are connected via magnetic force.

9. The function extension component according to claim 8, characterized in that: One of the first magnetic attraction portion (21) and the second magnetic attraction portion is formed with a protrusion, and the other of the first magnetic attraction portion (21) and the second magnetic attraction portion is formed with a groove, and the protrusion is adapted to the groove.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that: The invention comprises the function extension component as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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