Electronic equipment and tablet device

Abstract

The utility model discloses electronic equipment and a tablet device. The electronic equipment comprises a frame body and an elastic fixing piece, the frame body comprises an outer frame and an in-frame structure, the outer frame defines a containing space, and the in-frame structure is located in the containing space; the in-frame structure is provided with an accommodating part, and a through hole communicated with the accommodating part is formed in the in-frame structure; the elastic fixing piece is arranged in the containing part and comprises an ejection piece, the ejection piece is ejected out of the through hole under the action of elastic force, and the clamping structure of the protective sleeve is fixed to the frame wall of the outer frame in the mode that the ejection piece abuts against the clamping structure of the protective sleeve; wherein a sealing piece is arranged on the ejection piece, and when the ejection piece abuts against the clamping structure of the fixed protective sleeve, the sealing piece blocks the through hole. According to the structure, the clamping structure of the protective sleeve can be fixed to the frame wall of the outer frame through the elastic fixing piece, the sealing piece can block the through hole of the containing part while fixing is conducted, and the risk that water enters the structure in the frame can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, and in particular to an electronic device and a tablet device. Background Technology

[0002] Flat panel devices can be made more convenient to use and protected by equipping them with protective covers. One proposed technology involves a physical structure that secures the protective cover inside the flat panel device. However, this physical structure affects the waterproof performance of the flat panel device, increasing the risk of water ingress. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, this application provides an electronic device and a tablet device that, while taking into account the locking structure that allows the tablet device to be connected to and fixed with a protective cover, improves the waterproof performance of the tablet device and reduces the risk of water entering the tablet device.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, one technical solution adopted in this application is to provide an electronic device. The electronic device includes a frame and an elastic fastener. The frame includes an outer frame and an inner frame structure. The outer frame encloses and forms an accommodating space, and the inner frame structure is located within the accommodating space. The inner frame structure has a receiving portion and a through hole communicating with the receiving portion. The elastic fastener is disposed in the receiving portion and includes a push-out member. Under elastic force, the push-out member pushes out from the through hole and fixes the locking structure of the protective sleeve to the frame wall of the outer frame by abutting against it. The push-out member is provided with a sealing member, which seals the through hole when the push-out member abuts against the locking structure fixing the protective sleeve.

[0005] As described above, the elastic fastener can fix the locking structure of the protective sleeve to the frame wall of the outer frame. At the same time, the sealing component can block the through hole of the receiving part, which can reduce the risk of water entering the internal structure of the frame.

[0006] In one possible implementation, the elastic fastener further includes: an elastic element disposed in the receiving portion; an ejector inserted through the through hole, one end of the ejector connected to the elastic element, the other end of the ejector extending out of the through hole, and configured to move within the through hole when subjected to an external force; wherein the sealing element is located in the receiving portion, and when the ejector is ejected under the action of elastic force, the sealing element covers the gap between the through hole and the ejector.

[0007] The elastic element acts on the ejector, which can then press and fix the locking structure of the protective sleeve against the frame wall of the outer frame.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the ejector is rod-shaped, and the seal is annular, circumferentially surrounding the ejector.

[0009] The above-mentioned sealing element has a better effect on sealing the gap between the through hole and the ejector, which can improve the waterproof effect.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the radial dimension of the seal is larger than the diameter of the through hole.

[0011] The above-mentioned sealing components are more effective at sealing through holes and can improve waterproofing.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the seal is made of rubber or silicone.

[0013] As mentioned above, rubber and silicone have a certain degree of elasticity and can also play a buffering role, reducing the pressure of the ejector on the internal structure of the frame and reducing the problem of damage to the internal structure of the frame due to compression.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the elastic fastener further includes a fixing seat, which is disposed in the receiving portion, and the elastic fastener is snapped and fixed on the fixing seat.

[0015] The above-mentioned elastic element can be fixed in the receiving part by means of the fixing seat.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the elastic element is a spring, a sheet, or an elastic rubber element.

[0017] The aforementioned elastic element can act on the ejector, causing the ejector to abut against the locking structure of the protective sleeve.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the frame wall of the outer frame is formed with a movable through groove, so that the locking structure of the protective sleeve can slide within the movable through groove to be partially located inside the frame wall, wherein the ejector is configured to push the locking structure against the inside of the frame wall under elastic force to fix the locking structure.

[0019] The above facilitates the assembly of the protective cover.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the frame structure has a plurality of receiving portions, each of which is provided with the elastic fastener.

[0021] As mentioned above, a fixed protective cover is more effective.

[0022] To address the aforementioned technical problems, another technical solution adopted in this application is to provide a tablet device, which includes an electronic device and a protective case. The electronic device is the aforementioned electronic device; the protective case has a locking structure, and the locking structure of the protective case is fixed to the elastic fastener of the electronic device.

[0023] In the aforementioned flat plate device, the elastic fastener can fix the locking structure of the protective sleeve to the frame wall of the outer frame. At the same time, the sealing element can block the through hole of the receiving part, which can reduce the risk of water entering the internal structure of the frame.

[0024] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of this application and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this application more obvious and understandable, the following are specific embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the structure of an electronic device and a protective case according to one or more embodiments;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of electronic devices and their protective cases;

[0028] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure in the first state during the process of the protective kit being installed on electronic devices;

[0029] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the second state of the protective kit during the process of equipping electronic devices.

[0030] Among them, 10 is electronic equipment; 113 is elastic fastener; 20 is protective cover; 210 is locking structure; 110 is frame; 111 is outer frame; 112 is internal frame structure; 1131 is fixing seat; 1132 is elastic element; 1133 is ejector; 311 is sealing element; and 1121 is receiving part. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will be described in detail below. The following embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this application more clearly, and are therefore only examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified, the term "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), similarly, "multiple sets" refers to two or more (including two sets), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two pieces).

[0034] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0035] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0036] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0037] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] When the protective cover of the flat panel device is fixed by an internal physical structure, the design of the physical structure affects the waterproof performance of the flat panel device, and the risk of water entering the flat panel device is relatively high.

[0039] Based on the above considerations, in order to solve the technical problem that water easily enters the interior of the existing flat panel device with a protective cover, this application proposes an electronic device and a flat panel device. In this electronic device, a sealing element is provided on the ejector of the elastic fixing member, which can effectively solve the above-mentioned technical problem.

[0040] In the following illustrative embodiments, the electronic device is a tablet device. In some other embodiments, the electronic device may also be a mobile phone, game console, educational device, or other reasonable electronic device.

[0041] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 and Figure 2 . Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the structure of an electronic device and a protective case according to one or more embodiments; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of the electronic device and its protective case.

[0042] In some embodiments, the electronic device 10 includes a frame 110 and an elastic fastener 113. The frame 110 includes an outer frame 111 and an inner frame structure 112. The outer frame 111 encloses a receiving space (not shown), and the inner frame structure 112 is located within the receiving space. The inner frame structure 112 has a receiving portion 1121 and a through hole (not shown) communicating with the receiving portion 1121. The elastic fastener 113 is disposed in the receiving portion 1121 and includes an ejector 1133. The ejector 1133 is ejected from the through hole under elastic force and fixes the retaining structure 210 of the protective sleeve to the frame wall of the outer frame 111 by abutting against the retaining structure 210 of the protective sleeve. The ejector 1133 is provided with a sealing member 311. When the ejector 1133 abuts against the retaining structure 210 that fixes the protective sleeve 20, the sealing member 311 seals the through hole.

[0043] In this embodiment, the frame 110 is specifically the middle frame of the electronic device 10. The middle frame includes an outer frame 111 and an inner frame structure 112. The outer frame 111 provides structural support and protection for internal components. The inner frame structure 112 serves to fix components. Specifically, the inner frame structure 112 has several fixing points (not shown) and brackets (not shown), which can be used to install components such as the motherboard, battery, screen, and camera. The frame 110 can be made of high-strength plastic, aluminum alloy, stainless steel, etc., and the specific material of the frame 110 is not specifically limited. In addition, in this embodiment, the frame 110 is rectangular. In other embodiments, the frame 110 can also be square, circular, polygonal, etc. The protective sleeve 20 has a locking structure 210. In this embodiment, the locking structure 210 is specifically a hook. When the protective sleeve 20 is fixed to the electronic device 10, the locking structure 210 on the protective sleeve 20 is located inside the frame wall of the outer frame 111. The elastic fastener 113 is used to abut against the locking structure 210 to fix the locking structure 210 to the frame wall, thus fixing the protective sleeve 20. The inner frame structure 112 has a receiving portion 1121, which is used to receive the elastic fastener 113. The receiving portion 1121 can be a rectangle, cylinder, irregular polygon, etc. The through hole is provided corresponding to the locking structure 210 on the inner wall of the outer frame 111. The ejector 1133 on the elastic fastener 113 is ejected from the through hole under the elastic force of the elastic fastener 113, which can fix the locking structure 210 of the protective sleeve 20 to the frame wall of the outer frame 111. Related technologies propose an electronic device 10. In this technology, the ejector 1133 of the elastic fastener 113 passes through a through hole, and there is a gap between the ejector 1133 and the through hole. This gap affects the waterproof performance of the inner frame structure 112, allowing water to potentially enter the interior of the inner frame structure 112 and affect the devices mounted on it. In this embodiment, the ejector 1133 is also provided with a sealing element 311, which is specifically located in the receiving portion 1121. The sealing element 311 is pushed outward by the ejector 1133 under elastic force and retracts under external force. When the ejector 1133 pushes outward to fix the locking structure 210 of the protective sleeve 20, the sealing element 311 is also pressed against the through hole. The sealing element 311 can seal the gap between the ejector 1133 and the through hole, reducing the risk of water entering the interior of the inner frame structure 112.

[0044] As described above, the elastic fastener 113 can fix the locking structure 210 of the protective sleeve 20 to the frame wall of the outer frame 111. While fixing, the sealing member 311 can block the through hole of the receiving part 1121, which can reduce the risk of water entering the internal structure 112 of the frame.

[0045] In some embodiments, the elastic fastener 113 further includes an elastic element 1132, which is disposed in the receiving portion 1121; the ejector 1133 is inserted through the through hole, one end of the ejector 1133 is connected to the elastic element 1132, the other end of the ejector 1133 extends out of the through hole, and is configured to move within the through hole when subjected to external force; wherein, the seal 311 is located in the receiving portion 1121, and when the ejector 1133 is ejected under the action of elastic force, the seal 311 covers the gap between the through hole and the ejector 1133.

[0046] In this embodiment, the elastic element 1132 is a spring, and the radial dimension of the spring is larger than the radial dimension of the through hole. In some other embodiments, the elastic element 1132 may also be a sheet spring, an elastic rubber component, etc. One end of the elastic element 1132 is fixed in the receiving portion 1121, and the other end is connected to the ejector 1133. The elastic element 1132 and the ejector 1133 can be fixed by a snap-fit ​​method, or by an interference fit, adhesive method, etc. In other embodiments, the elastic element 1132 and the ejector 1133 may also be an integrated structure. The ejector 1133 is inserted through the through hole, and a portion of the ejector 1133 is located in the receiving portion 1121. The sealing member 311 is disposed on the area of ​​the ejector 1133 located in the receiving portion 1121, such that when the ejector 1133 is ejected under the action of elastic force, the sealing member 311 blocks the gap between the through hole and the ejector 1133 in the receiving portion 1121.

[0047] As described above, the elastic member 1132 acts on the ejector member 1133, and the ejector member 1133 can abut and fix the locking structure 210 of the protective sleeve 20 to the frame wall of the outer frame 111.

[0048] In some embodiments, the ejector 1133 is rod-shaped, and the seal 311 is annular, with the seal 311 circumferentially surrounding the ejector 1133.

[0049] In this embodiment, the through-hole opening on the receiving portion 1121 is circular, and the ejector 1133 is a cylindrical rod. In some other embodiments, the ejector 1133 may also be a rectangular rod. In other embodiments, the ejector 1133 may also be plate-shaped. The sealing member 311 is arranged circumferentially around the ejector 1133, which can seal the gap between the ejector 1133 and the through-hole, further improving the waterproof effect.

[0050] The sealing effect of the sealing element 311 on the gap between the sealing through hole and the ejector 1133 is better, which can improve the waterproof effect.

[0051] In some embodiments, the radial dimension of the seal 311 is larger than the diameter of the through hole. Specifically, the radial dimension of the seal 311 being larger than the diameter of the through hole can reduce the problem of the ejector 1133 pulling the seal 311 out of the receiving portion 1121 under the action of elasticity. In addition, the radial dimension of the seal 311 being larger than the diameter of the through hole can improve the sealing effect of the seal 311.

[0052] As mentioned above, the sealing element 311 is more effective at sealing through holes and can improve waterproofing.

[0053] In some embodiments, the seal 311 is made of rubber or silicone.

[0054] In this embodiment, the seal 311 is made of rubber. In some other embodiments, the seal 311 may also be made of silicone, polytetrafluoroethylene, etc. The seal 311 is made of rubber, which also has elasticity, giving it a slow-release protective function and reducing the risk of the ejector 1133 being ejected under elastic force, potentially damaging the internal structure 112 of the frame.

[0055] As mentioned above, rubber and silicone have a certain degree of elasticity and can also play a buffering role, reducing the pressure of the ejector 1133 on the inner frame structure 112 and reducing the problem of the inner frame structure 112 being damaged by pressure.

[0056] In some embodiments, the elastic fastener 113 further includes a fixing seat 1131, the fixing seat 1131 is disposed in the receiving portion 1121, and the elastic member 1132 is snapped and fixed on the fixing seat 1131.

[0057] In this embodiment, the receiving portion 1121 is rectangular, and the fixing seat 1131 is also rectangular. The size of the fixing seat 1131 is the same as that of the receiving portion 1121, so that the fixing seat 1131 can be snapped into the receiving portion 1121. The fixing seat 1131 can also be reinforced and fixed within the receiving portion 1121 by screws or similar means. In this embodiment, a fixing groove is formed on the fixing seat 1131, and the bottom of the groove has a protrusion. The elastic element 1132 is a spring, and one end of the spring has a locking hole, which is interference-fitted onto the protrusion.

[0058] As described above, the elastic member 1132 can be fixed to the receiving portion 1121 by means of the fixing seat 1131.

[0059] In some embodiments, the frame wall of the outer frame 111 is formed with a movable through groove (not shown) so that the locking structure 210 of the protective sleeve 20 can slide within the movable through groove to a position partially inside the frame wall, wherein the ejector 1133 is configured to push the locking structure 210 against the inside of the frame wall under elastic force to fix the locking structure 210.

[0060] In this embodiment, the locking structure 210 of the protective sleeve 20 is fixed by the elastic fastener 113. The movable through groove is long and rectangular, and its size is larger than that of the locking structure 210 on the protective sleeve 20, allowing the locking structure 210 of the protective sleeve 20 to slide within the movable through groove. When assembling the protective sleeve 20, the locking structure 210 of the protective sleeve 20 is inserted into the movable through groove, and force is applied to make the locking structure 210 slide within the movable through groove. During the sliding process of the locking structure 210, the top of the locking structure 210 abuts against the ejector 1133. (See also...) Figure 3 , Figure 3 The diagram illustrates the structure in the first state during the installation of the protective assembly on the electronic device. In this first state, the locking structure 210 slides within the movable through-hole, and the ejector 1133 retracts. In this first state, the ejector 1133 retracts towards the receiving portion 1121, the locking structure 210 is not fixed by the ejector 1133, and the seal 311 also retracts without blocking the through-hole. When the locking structure 210 slides to the point where its portion is inside the frame wall of the outer frame 111, please refer to [the diagram]. Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second state of the protective assembly during the installation of the electronic device. In the second state, the top of the locking structure 210 is misaligned with the ejector 1133. The ejector 1133 is no longer abutted by the top of the locking structure 210. The ejector 1133 resets and ejects from the through hole, abutting against the side of the locking structure 210, preventing the locking structure 210 from sliding in the opposite direction and fixing the locking structure 210 to the frame wall of the outer frame 111. When the ejector 1133 resets and ejects from the through hole to fix the locking structure 210, the seal 311 blocks the through hole, reducing the risk of water entering the internal structure 112 of the frame.

[0061] The above facilitates the assembly of the protective cover 20.

[0062] In some embodiments, the frame structure 112 has a plurality of receiving portions 1121, and each receiving portion 1121 is provided with an elastic fastener 113. Specifically, the electronic device 10 is connected to a plurality of locking structures 210 on the protective cover 20 through a plurality of elastic fasteners 113, which can improve the reliability of the protective cover 20 being fixed.

[0063] This application also provides a tablet device, which includes an electronic device 10 and a protective case 20. The electronic device 10 is the same as the electronic device 10 described in any of the above embodiments. The protective case 20 has a locking structure 210, which is fixed to the elastic fastener 113 of the electronic device 10.

[0064] In the aforementioned flat plate device, the elastic fastener 113 can fix the locking structure 210 of the protective sleeve 20 to the frame wall of the outer frame 111. While fixing, the sealing member 311 can block the through hole of the receiving part 1121, which can reduce the risk of water entering the internal structure 112 of the frame.

[0065] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any way. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes: A frame, the frame comprising an outer frame and an inner frame structure, the outer frame enclosing a receiving space, and the inner frame structure located within the receiving space; An elastic fastener is provided in the frame structure, which has a receiving portion and a through hole communicating with the receiving portion. The elastic fastener is disposed in the receiving portion and includes an ejector. The ejector is ejected from the through hole under the action of elastic force and the locking structure of the protective sleeve is fixed to the frame wall of the outer frame by abutting against the locking structure of the protective sleeve. The ejector is equipped with a sealing element. When the ejector abuts against the locking structure that fixes the protective sleeve, the sealing element blocks the through hole.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic fastener also includes: An elastic element is disposed in the receiving portion; The ejector is inserted through the through hole, one end of the ejector is connected to the elastic member, and the other end of the ejector extends out of the through hole and is configured to move within the through hole when subjected to external force. The sealing element is located in the receiving portion, and when the ejector is ejected under the action of elastic force, the sealing element covers the gap between the through hole and the ejector.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ejector is rod-shaped, and the seal is annular, with the seal circumferentially surrounding the ejector.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The radial dimension of the seal is larger than the diameter of the through hole.

5. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The seal is made of rubber or silicone.

6. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic fastener also includes: A fixing seat is provided in the receiving part, and the elastic element is snapped and fixed on the fixing seat.

7. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic element is a spring, a sheet, or an elastic rubber component.

8. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer frame has a movable groove in its wall, allowing the locking structure of the protective sleeve to slide within the movable groove until it is partially located inside the frame wall. The ejector is configured to push the locking structure against the inside of the frame wall under elastic force to fix the locking structure.

9. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame structure has multiple receiving portions, and each receiving portion is provided with the elastic fastener.

10. A flat panel device, characterized in that, The flat panel device includes: An electronic device, wherein the electronic device is the electronic device according to any one of claims 1-9; A protective case having a snap-fit ​​structure, the snap-fit ​​structure of which is fixed to the elastic fastener of the electronic device.

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