Electronic device

Abstract

An electronic device comprises a body, a cover body and a knob. The cover body is arranged on the body, the knob is rotatably arranged on one of the cover body and the body, at least part of the knob is exposed outside the cover body or the body, the knob is provided with a first position and a second position along the rotating direction, the first position is provided with a first magnetic pole, the second position is provided with a second magnetic pole, and the first magnetic pole and the second magnetic pole are different magnetic poles. And a first magnetic pole is arranged at the working position of the other one of the cover body and the body. By rotating the knob, the first position and the second position can alternately correspond to the working position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a switch structure on a housing, particularly a housing for turning on or off electronic products, such as input devices. Background Technology

[0002] Recently, the market has placed increasingly higher demands on electronic products. Generally, electronic products contain multiple components, thus requiring maintenance of parts or battery replacements to extend product lifespan during use. For example, wireless input devices such as mice typically have an internal battery to power them, and their external battery cover usually uses a spring-loaded structure and a latch. Users press the spring-loaded structure to disengage the latch from the device, allowing them to remove the battery cover and replace the battery. However, existing methods for opening the battery cover are still inconvenient, and there is a risk of losing the battery cover.

[0003] Therefore, there is still an urgent need to study a switching structure that makes it easier to replace batteries or electronic components in electronic devices. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model relates to an electronic device in which the user can use a knob to switch between a first position and a second position to adjust the gap between the main body and the cover, thereby providing a convenient and efficient way to open the cover, which is beneficial for taking out, placing or replacing the internal objects of the electronic device.

[0005] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a body, a cover, and a knob. The cover is disposed on the body, and the knob is rotatably disposed on one of the cover and the body, and is at least partially exposed outside the cover or the body. The knob has a first position and a second position along the rotation direction. The first position is provided with a first magnetic pole, and the second position is provided with a second magnetic pole. The first magnetic pole and the second magnetic pole are opposite magnetic poles. The first magnetic pole is provided in the working position of the other of the cover and the body. By rotating the knob, the first position and the second position can alternately correspond to the working position.

[0006] To provide a better understanding of the above and other aspects of this utility model, specific embodiments are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings: Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 A perspective view of an input device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0008] Figure 2 Draw Figure 1 Exploded view of the input device.

[0009] Figure 3 Draw Figure 1A three-dimensional view of the input device after the cover is opened.

[0010] Figure 4 A perspective view of the input device knob.

[0011] Figure 5 A partial perspective view of the cover of the input device is shown.

[0012] Figure 6 and Figure 7 This is a bottom view of the input device knob assembly on the support, showing the first and second positions of the knob when rotated to the working position.

[0013] Figure 8 and Figure 9 The three-dimensional cross-sectional views are shown respectively of the first position and the second position of the input device knob rotated to the working position.

[0014] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of an input device according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0015] This invention uses input devices such as mice and keyboards as examples of electronic devices, but it is not limited to these. In the figures, the X, Y, and Z directions are perpendicular to each other.

[0016] Please refer to the following at the same time Figure 1 and Figure 2 The input device 10, illustrated as a mouse, includes a body 110, a cover 170, and a knob 150. The cover 170 is disposed on the body 110. The knob 150 is disposed between the cover 170 and the body 110, and the knob 150 is at least partially exposed to the outside of the cover 170 and / or the body 110.

[0017] exist Figure 2 In one embodiment, the body 110 includes a base 120 and a support portion 130. The base 120 and the cover 170 can be combined to form the outer housing of the input device 10. The support portion 130 can be optionally provided on the base 120 to support or house electronic components inside the input device 10.

[0018] The support portion 130 may include a slot 130C or a through-hole 130D communicating with the base 120 for mounting or removing components from the input device 10. For example... Figure 3As shown, the support portion 130 may include a first slot 130C1 and a second slot 130C2 for accommodating a first object OB1 and a second object OB2. The first object OB1 is, for example, a battery, and the second object OB2 is, for example, a receiver for a wireless mouse; however, the present invention is not limited thereto. The through-hole 130D is an opening communicating with the base 120, allowing components disposed on the base 120, such as the scroll wheel W, to be exposed through the through-hole 130D.

[0019] The knob 150, for example, is a roller or turntable, rotatably fixed to the body 110 with its central axis AX1 as the fulcrum. Figure 4 As shown, the knob 150 has a first position P1 and a second position P2 along the direction R (rotation direction) around the axis of rotation AX1, where a first magnet MG1 and a second magnet MG2 are respectively provided. Furthermore, the first position P1 and the second position P2 can be designed as grooves to accommodate the first magnet MG1 and the second magnet MG2 respectively.

[0020] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the knob 150 includes a first surface 150S1, a second surface 150S2, and a side surface 150S3 located between the first surface 150S1 and the second surface 150S2. The side surface 150S3 is, for example, a curved surface or a toothed structure, to allow the user to apply force to rotate it. In this embodiment, the first surface 150S1 is adjacent to the cover 170, and the second surface is adjacent to the base 120. The grooves of the first position P1 and the second position P2 are respectively provided on the first surface 150S1 and the second surface 150S2 as an example. However, in other embodiments not shown, it is possible to choose to provide the grooves of the first position P1 and the second position P2 both on the first surface 150S1, or both on the second surface 150S2, or on the side surface 150S3 (e.g., Figure 10 (Example).

[0021] In the illustrative embodiment, the knob 150 is specifically disposed on the body 110, located between the base 120 and the support 130. Figure 2 , 3 In one embodiment, the base 120 has an opening U at one end (e.g., the rear end), through which the knob 150 is at least partially exposed, allowing the user to rotate the knob 150 from outside the input device 10. In other embodiments not shown, the opening U may be located in the support 130, or may be a common opening formed by the base 120 and the support 130, allowing the knob 150 to be at least partially exposed outside the body 110 through the opening U.

[0022] In this embodiment, as Figure 2As shown, the support portion 130 may include a fixing post 132, which extends toward the base 120 in a direction (e.g., the negative Z direction). Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the knob 150 may include a central shaft hole 152, corresponding to the rotation axis AX1 (i.e., the rotation axis) of the knob 150. The knob 150 is fitted onto the fixing post 132 through the shaft hole 152, thereby allowing the fixing post 132 to rotate around the center. In embodiments without the support portion 130 or other embodiments (not shown), the fixing post 132 may be provided on the cover 170, extending in the direction of the body 110 (e.g., the negative Z direction), or provided on the base 120, extending in the direction of the cover 170 (e.g., the positive Z direction). It is understood that this utility model does not limit the mechanism for fixing and rotating the knob 150. In other embodiments, the fixing post 132 may be changed to be provided on the knob 150, and the shaft hole 152 or other rotatable fixing structure may be provided on the body 110 or the cover 170.

[0023] like Figure 5 As shown, a third magnet MG3 is provided at the working position WP of the cover 170. The working position WP is located on the side of the cover 170 facing the base 120, and its position can roughly correspond to the first magnet MG1 or the second magnet MG2. Specifically, the third magnet MG3 can be provided at the working position WP through, for example, the storage slot 172.

[0024] The input device 10 can switch the positions of the first magnet MG1 and the second magnet MG2 relative to the third magnet MG3 on the cover 170 by rotating the knob 150, so as to generate the attraction or repulsion between the magnets, thereby making the electronic device easy to open and close and easy to replace the internal electronic components (details below).

[0025] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown in the bottom view, the knob 150, after being fitted onto the fixing post 132, can be fixed to the support portion 130 via a locking fastener SC (e.g., a screw or bushing), allowing the knob 150 to rotate relative to the fixing post 132 without detaching from the support portion 130. Figure 2 As shown, the support 130, base 120, and cover 170 are combined to form the input device 10. The user can turn the knob 150 exposed on the outside of the input device 10 to open or close the cover 170.

[0026] like Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the third magnet MG3 has a first magnetic pole (e.g., one of the N pole or the S pole) on the side adjacent to the knob 150. The first magnet MG1 in the first position P1 of the knob 150 has the first magnetic pole; the second magnet MG2 in the second position P2 has a second magnetic pole different from the first magnetic pole (e.g., the other of the N pole or the S pole). By rotating the knob 150, the positions of the first magnet MG1 and the second magnet MG2 relative to the third magnet MG3 can be switched, such that the first magnet MG1 and the second magnet MG2 alternately correspond to the third magnet MG3 (overlapping with the third magnet MG3 in the same Z direction).

[0027] Specifically, the first magnet MG1 has a first magnetic pole (shown as N pole in the figure) adjacent to the first surface 150S1, and the second magnet MG2 has a second magnetic pole (shown as S pole in the figure) adjacent to the first surface 150S1. When the mouse is in use, the cover 170 is assembled onto the body 110, as shown... Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, when the knob 150 is in its second position P2, the second magnet MG2 rotates to the working position WP below the third magnet MG3. The two magnets partially overlap in the Z direction, causing the second magnetic pole (S pole) of the second magnet MG2 to attract the first magnetic pole (N pole) of the third magnet MG3. This results in the input device 10 being in a closed state where the cover 170 is tightly fitted to the body 110. At this time, the cover 170 and the body 110 are tightly sealed, and the gap G between them is small.

[0028] When the user wishes to separate the cover 170 of the input device 10 from the body 110 for internal component replacement or maintenance (i.e., to separate the input device 10 from the main body 110...), Figure 1 The state shown has changed to Figure 3 (as shown in the image) Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, by rotating the knob 150 in the rotation direction R, the first magnet MG1 in the first position P1 can be rotated to the working position WP below the third magnet MG3 (as shown). Figure 8 As shown). Due to the mutual repulsion between the first magnetic pole (N pole) of the first magnet MG1 and the first magnetic pole (N pole) of the third magnet MG3, the cover 170 springs open upwards, increasing the gap G between it and the main body, thus allowing the cover 170 to be easily lifted. In this embodiment, the user lifts the cover 170 by rotating it counterclockwise MR (as shown). Figure 1 (As shown) Rotate knob 150 approximately 100° to move the second magnet MG2 away from the third magnet MG3, and rotate the first magnet MG1 below the third magnet MG3, so that the cover 170 is no longer attached to the body 110. Figure 9 ) changed to release from the main body 110 ( Figure 8 They can be separated.

[0029] The first magnet MG1, the second magnet MG2, and the third magnet MG3 can be permanent or temporary magnets.

[0030] Therefore, by rotating the knob 150, the user can create a larger gap G between the cover 170 and the body 110, so as to open the cover 170 to take out, place or replace the first item OB1 and / or the second item OB2 without having to pry the cover 170 with fingers or other objects, reducing the possibility of wear and tear on the cover 170 and providing a more convenient and efficient way to open the cover, which is beneficial for taking out, placing or replacing items inside the device.

[0031] It is understood that in other embodiments, the knob 150 may be rotatably fixed to the cover 170. In this case, the working position WP and the third magnet MG3 (first magnetic pole) will be changed accordingly to the base 120 or the support 130 set on the body 110. This will also create a larger gap G between the cover 170 and the body 110, thereby separating the cover 170 from the body 110.

[0032] Please refer to again Figure 6 and Figure 7 Preferably, the knob 150 further includes a groove 151 extending along the rotation direction R. The length of the groove 151 (length in the rotation direction R) limits the range of rotation of the knob 150. In this embodiment, the groove 151 may optionally have a spacer segment 153, which is arranged along the length of the groove 151, dividing the groove 151 into an inner groove 151t1 closer to the rotating shaft AX1 and an outer groove 151t2 relatively farther away from the rotating shaft AX1.

[0033] Correspondingly, the base 120 or support portion 130 preferably further includes a spring arm 134 extending in the Z direction. In this embodiment, the spring arm 134 is disposed on the support portion 130 and extends from the support portion 130 in the negative Z direction through the inner groove 151t1 of the slide groove 151. When the knob 150 is rotated, the slide groove 151 moves relative to the spring arm 134. When the end 151e of the slide groove 151 contacts the spring arm 134, the knob 150 is restricted and cannot continue to rotate, so that the first position P1 or the second position P2 of the knob 150 can correspond to the working position WP of the third magnet MG3. Preferably, as shown in this embodiment, a locking point 153P protruding towards the rotating shaft AX1 of the knob 150 can be provided on the side of the interval segment 153 facing the inner groove 151t1. The locking point 153P has the function of preventing the slide groove 151 from sliding. For example, when the slide groove 151 moves along the elastic arm 134 to the point where the elastic arm 134 contacts the locking point 153P ( Figure 7When the knob 150 is pressed, the locking point 153P provides resistance, hindering the movement of the slide 151. The user must apply further force to the knob 150, causing the spring arm 134 to press the locking point 153P, deforming the interval section 153 outward into the outer groove 151t2 to expand the channel of the inner groove 151t1, allowing the spring arm 134 to pass through the locking point 153P. The pressing of the locking point 153P also provides tactile feedback to the user, indicating that the first position P1 or the second position P2 is about to turn to the working position WP corresponding to the third magnet MG3. After passing through the locking point 153P, the knob 150 can be fixed in a specific position, preventing accidental rotation of the knob 150. Figure 7 As shown, the second position P2 of the knob 150 is fixed in the working position WP, allowing the mouse to be used normally. Since the outer groove 151t2 provides deformable space for the interval segment 153, compared with the comparative example without the outer groove 152t2, the knob 150 with the outer groove 151t2 allows the user to apply less force when the elastic arm 134 is squeezed and passes through the locking point 153P.

[0034] It is understood that the interval 153 and the locking point 153P are only preferred embodiments of this utility model. Even without the interval 153 and locking point 153P, the knob 150 can still provide feedback through the force exerted by the contact between the elastic arm 134 and the end 151e of the slide groove 151. In embodiments without the support portion 130, the elastic arm 134 can be provided on the cover 170.

[0035] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of an input device 20 according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown. The input device 20 shown in this embodiment is a keyboard, including a key housing (cover) 230, a base (not shown), and a knob 250. A third magnet MG3 (working position WP) is disposed on the key housing 230, and a first magnet MG1 (first position P1) and a second magnet MG2 (second position P2) are disposed on the side surface 250S3 (150S3) of the knob 250. When the key housing 230 is in such a position... Figure 10 In the closed state shown, the second magnet MG2 at the second position P2 is located at the working position WP corresponding to the third magnet MG3. The second magnetic pole of the second magnet MG2 adjacent to the side surface 250S3 attracts the first magnetic pole of the third magnet MG3. When the user wants to separate the key housing 230 of the input device 20 from the base (not shown), the first magnet MG1 at the first position P1 can be rotated to the working position WP by rotating the knob 250. Since the first magnetic pole of the first magnet MG1 adjacent to the side surface 250S3 and the first magnetic pole of the third magnet MG3 repel each other, the key housing 230 springs upward, and the gap G between it and the base increases, so the key housing 230 can be easily lifted.

[0036] Knob 250 is basically similar to the aforementioned knob 150, but in this embodiment, it is shown as a knob 250 arranged vertically, that is, the extension direction of the rotation axis AX2 of knob 250 is perpendicular to the assembly direction (Z direction) of input device 20. In other embodiments, knob 250 can be as follows: Figure 1 The embodiment is horizontally set (the extension direction of the rotating shafts AX1 / AX2 is parallel to the Z direction).

[0037] In summary, the electronic device of this invention includes a main body, a cover, and a knob. By rotating the knob, the user can switch between a first position and a second position, generating attraction or repulsion between magnetic poles to adjust the gap between the main body and the cover. This provides a convenient and efficient way to open the cover, facilitating the retrieval, placement, or replacement of internal components and reducing wear and tear on the cover. Furthermore, compared to designs with a separate battery cover, this invention integrates a portion of the housing (e.g., a button) with the battery cover into a single cover. The integrated cover is larger than a typical battery cover but necessary for normal device use, reducing the likelihood of the user forgetting to reset the cover and preventing its loss.

[0038] Of course, there may be other embodiments of this utility model. Without departing from the spirit and essence of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make various corresponding changes and modifications based on this utility model, but these corresponding changes and modifications should all fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes: ontology; A cover, disposed on the main body; and A knob is rotatably disposed on one of the cover and the body, and at least partially exposed outside the cover or the body. The knob has a first position and a second position along the direction of rotation. The first position is provided with a first magnetic pole, and the second position is provided with a second magnetic pole. The first magnetic pole and the second magnetic pole are magnetic poles that are opposite to each other. The cover and the main body are provided with the first magnetic pole at another working position. By rotating the knob, the first position and the second position can alternately correspond to the working position.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein when the first position of the knob corresponds to the working position, the gap between the cover and the body is larger than when the second position of the knob corresponds to the working position.

3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The body includes a base and a support portion, the support portion being disposed on the base, and at least one of the base or the support portion having an opening through which the knob is at least partially exposed outside the body.

4. The electronic device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, One of the cover and the body is provided with a fixing post, and the knob includes a central shaft hole through which the knob is sleeved on the fixing post.

5. The electronic device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The support includes a slot or a through-hole that connects to the base.

6. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The working position is equipped with a storage slot, in which the first magnetic pole is located.

7. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The knob includes a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface located between the first surface and the second surface. The first position is located on the first surface, and the second position is located on either the first surface or the second surface.

8. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The knob includes a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface located between the first surface and the second surface, with the first position and the second position located on the side surface.

9. The electronic device as claimed in claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, At least one of the first position and the second position is provided with a groove.

10. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The knob includes a groove extending along the direction of rotation, and the cover or body includes a spring arm that extends through the groove and can slide within the groove.

11. The electronic device as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, The slide has a locking point that protrudes toward the pivot of the knob.

12. The electronic device as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, The slide has a spacer section that divides the slide into an inner groove near the pivot of the knob and an outer groove relatively far from the pivot. The inner groove has a locking point that protrudes toward the pivot of the knob.

13. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The rotation axis of the knob extends perpendicularly or parallel to the assembly direction of the electronic device.

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