Hidden interface panel of notebook computer

Abstract

The utility model relates to the related technical field of computer hardware design and manufacturing, in particular to a notebook computer hidden interface panel which comprises a host base, a rectangular groove is formed in the surface of one side of the host base, a thin groove is formed in the surface of one side of the rectangular groove, and a touch panel is fixedly connected to the surface of one side of the host base. The hidden interface panel of the notebook computer is high in protection performance, after the sliding cover completely covers the interface, the sliding cover is tightly attached to the rectangular groove, the thin groove is matched with the first long strip block and the second long strip block to form multiple protection, and in cooperation with stable locking of the locking piece, foreign matter such as dust and water vapor can be effectively prevented from invading; the risk that the interface is in poor contact or damaged due to external environment factors is greatly reduced, the service life of the notebook computer interface is prolonged, in the aspect of operation convenience, the operation of pressing the locking piece and pushing the sliding cover is simple and smooth, and the design of increasing friction force through a plurality of transverse grooves enables a user to open or close the sliding cover easily.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of computer hardware design and manufacturing technology, and in particular to a hidden interface panel for a laptop computer. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of computer hardware design and manufacturing technology, the design of laptop interface is related to the functionality and portability of the device. Traditional exposed interfaces are prone to dust accumulation and moisture, and may even become loose or damaged due to external impacts, affecting data transmission and device performance. At the same time, too many exposed interfaces also destroy the overall aesthetics and slim design concept of the laptop body. Therefore, there is a special need for a hidden interface panel for laptops.

[0003] Chinese patent CN220709598U, published on April 2, 2024, discloses a hidden laptop interface. By setting up an interface assembly, a connecting rod is inserted into a first circular slot, and a hollow rod is inserted into a second circular slot. An angle adjustment plate can be moved to adjust the orientation of the three USB ports and the headphone jack. When not in use, the angle adjustment plate is moved back into the slot, thus hiding the three USB ports and the headphone jack. However, this hidden laptop interface still has room for improvement in terms of sealing. Due to the limitations of its structural design, there is a certain gap between the angle adjustment plate and the slot, making it difficult to form a completely sealed protective space. This makes it difficult to prevent the intrusion of small particles such as dust and lint, and long-term use may still affect the stability and lifespan of the interface. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a hidden interface panel for laptop computers to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a hidden interface panel for a laptop computer, including a host base, a rectangular groove on one side surface of the host base, a fine groove on one side surface of the rectangular groove, a touchpad fixedly connected to one side surface of the host base, a keyboard on one side surface of the host base, a top cover rotatably connected to one side surface of the host base, a display screen fixedly connected to one side surface of the top cover, a camera fixedly connected to one side surface of the top cover, a connection port on one side surface of the rectangular groove, an earphone jack on one side surface of the rectangular groove, and a sealing mechanism on the inner wall surface of the rectangular groove;

[0006] The sealing mechanism includes a sliding cover, which is slidably connected to the inner wall surface of the rectangular groove. A first elongated block is fixedly connected to one side surface of the sliding cover, and a second elongated block is fixedly connected to one side surface of the sliding cover. A limiting groove is formed on the side surface of the sliding cover near the second elongated block. A transverse groove is formed on one side surface of the sliding cover. A locking member is slidably connected to the inner wall surface of the limiting groove. A circular groove is formed on one side surface of the locking member. A cylinder is fixedly connected to the inner wall surface of the circular groove, and a limiting spring is slidably connected to the outer wall surface of the cylinder.

[0007] Preferably, the fine grooves are provided in two identical sizes and are symmetrically arranged along the horizontal central axis of the rectangular groove. The inner wall dimensions of the two fine grooves match the outer wall dimensions of the first and second long strips.

[0008] Preferably, the transverse grooves are provided in multiples of the same size and are arranged at equal distances along the side surface of the sliding cover away from the connection port and the headphone port.

[0009] Preferably, the locking member has an "L" shaped cross-section, and the outer wall dimension of the locking member matches the inner wall dimension of the limiting groove.

[0010] Preferably, the inner wall dimension of the circular groove matches the outer wall dimension of the limiting spring, and the locking element is distributed parallel to the main unit base.

[0011] Preferably, the outer wall dimension of the cylinder matches the inner wall dimension of the limiting spring, and the cylinder coincides with the central axis of the circular groove.

[0012] Preferably, the outer wall dimensions of the sliding cover match the inner wall dimensions of the rectangular groove, and the horizontal depth of the rectangular groove is slightly less than the horizontal length of the two sliding covers connected together.

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: This hidden interface panel for laptops, through the setting of the sealing mechanism, has high protection performance. After the sliding cover completely covers the interface, it fits tightly with the rectangular groove. The fine groove, together with the first and second long strips, forms double protection. Combined with the stable locking of the locking component, it can effectively prevent the intrusion of foreign objects such as dust and moisture, greatly reducing the risk of poor contact or damage to the interface due to external environmental factors, and extending the service life of the laptop interface. In terms of operational convenience, pressing the locking component and pushing the sliding cover are simple and smooth. The design of multiple horizontal grooves to increase friction allows users to operate easily whether opening or closing the sliding cover, providing a good user experience. From the perspective of appearance design, the hidden design makes the laptop body more concise and beautiful, avoiding the problem of traditional exposed interfaces destroying the overall shape, and improving the appearance quality of the product. Moreover, the precise cooperation between the various components of the sealing mechanism ensures a stable and reliable structure, maintaining good performance even under frequent opening and closing, and possessing high practicality and durability. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of part of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection port and headphone port of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of part of the sealing mechanism of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding cover structure of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Main unit base; 2. Rectangular groove; 3. Fine groove; 4. Touchpad; 5. Keyboard; 6. Top cover; 7. Display screen; 8. Camera; 9. Connection port; 10. Headphone jack; 11. Sealing mechanism; 1101. Sliding cover; 1102. First long strip; 1103. Second long strip; 1104. Limiting groove; 1105. Horizontal groove; 1106. Locking element; 1107. Circular groove; 1108. Cylinder; 1109. Restricting spring. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a hidden interface panel for a laptop computer, including a host base 1, a rectangular groove 2 on one side surface of the host base 1, a fine groove 3 on one side surface of the rectangular groove 2, a touchpad 4 fixedly connected to one side surface of the host base 1, a keyboard 5 on one side surface of the host base 1, a top cover 6 rotatably connected to one side surface of the host base 1, a display screen 7 fixedly connected to one side surface of the top cover 6, a camera 8 fixedly connected to one side surface of the top cover 6, a connection port 9 on one side surface of the rectangular groove 2, an earphone jack 10 on one side surface of the rectangular groove 2, and a sealing mechanism 11 on the inner wall surface of the rectangular groove 2.

[0022] The sealing mechanism 11 includes a sliding cover 1101, which is slidably connected to the inner wall surface of the rectangular groove 2. A first elongated block 1102 is fixedly connected to one side surface of the sliding cover 1101, and a second elongated block 1103 is fixedly connected to one side surface of the sliding cover 1101. A limiting groove 1104 is formed on the side surface of the sliding cover 1101 near the second elongated block 1103. A transverse groove 1105 is formed on one side surface of the sliding cover 1101. A locking member 1106 is slidably connected to the inner wall surface of the limiting groove 1104. A circular groove 1107 is formed on one side surface of the locking member 1106. The inner surface of the circular groove 1107... A cylinder 1108 is fixedly connected to the wall surface, and a limiting spring 1109 is slidably connected to the outer wall surface of the cylinder 1108. Through the arrangement of the sliding cover 1101, the first elongated block 1102, the second elongated block 1103, the limiting groove 1104, the transverse groove 1105, the locking element 1106, the circular groove 1107, the cylinder 1108, and the limiting spring 1109, in use, first press the locking element 1106, then push the sliding cover 1101. Because the sliding cover 1101 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rectangular groove 2, and the fine groove 3 matches the dimensions of the first elongated block 1102 and the second elongated block 1103, the sliding cover 1101... 01 can slide smoothly along the rectangular groove 2. As the sliding cover 1101 moves, the connection port 9 and the headphone port 10 are gradually revealed. The multiple horizontal grooves 1105 are arranged at equal intervals, which can effectively increase the friction when pushing the sliding cover 1101 and prevent slippage. When the interface needs to be hidden after use, press the locking member 1106 to compress the limiting spring 1109. When the locking member 1106 is pressed and the limiting spring 1109 is compressed, the locking member 1106 moves away from the predetermined position. Push the sliding cover 1101 again to make it slide along the rectangular groove 2 until the limiting groove 110 is reached. 4. Once the device reaches the designated position, the locking component 1106 is released and rebounds via the limiting spring 1109, connecting the locking component 1106 with the limiting groove 1104 to secure the sliding cover 1101. During the compression and rebound of the limiting spring 1109, the circular groove 1107 and the cylinder 1108 restrict the limiting spring 1109, ensuring that the spring always extends and retracts along the central axis of the cylinder 1108. The concealed design effectively avoids the damage to the overall appearance of the laptop caused by exposed interfaces, making the body lines more concise and smooth, while effectively reducing the entry of dust, combining practicality and aesthetics.

[0023] Furthermore, two fine grooves 3 of the same size are provided and are symmetrically arranged along the horizontal central axis of the rectangular groove 2. The inner wall dimensions of the two fine grooves 3 match the outer wall dimensions of the first elongated block 1102 and the second elongated block 1103. Through the arrangement of the fine grooves 3 and the first elongated block 1102 and the second elongated block 1103, when the sliding cover 1101 is pushed during use, the first elongated block 1102 and the second elongated block 1103 will slide along the fine grooves 3. Since the two fine grooves 3 are symmetrically arranged along the horizontal central axis of the rectangular groove 2 and their inner wall dimensions match the outer wall dimensions of the elongated blocks, during the sliding process, the first elongated block 1102 and the second elongated block 1103 and the fine grooves 3 form a precise guiding structure, ensuring that the sliding cover 1101 can only slide smoothly along the direction of the rectangular groove 2 without swaying or deviating to the left or right, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0024] Furthermore, multiple horizontal grooves 1105 of the same size are provided and are arranged at equal distances along the side surface of the slide cover 1101 away from the connection port 9 and the headphone port 10. With the setting of the horizontal grooves 1105, when the slide cover 1101 is pushed to open or close the interface during use, the finger acts on the surface of the slide cover 1101. The multiple horizontal grooves 1105 arranged at equal distances increase the roughness of the surface of the slide cover 1101. When the finger applies pressure, the horizontal grooves 1105 generate greater friction between the finger skin and the finger, allowing the user to more accurately control the sliding distance and force of the slide cover 1101.

[0025] Furthermore, the locking member 1106 has an "L"-shaped cross-section. The outer wall dimension of the locking member 1106 matches the inner wall dimension of the limiting groove 1104. Through the design of the locking member 1106 and the limiting groove 1104, when the sliding cover 1101 needs to be opened, pressing the locking member 1106 allows it to slide within the limiting groove 1104, overcoming the elastic force of the limiting spring 1109 and disengaging from the currently engaged transverse groove 1105. At this time, the sliding cover 1101 is unlocked and can be opened. With free sliding, when the sliding cover 1101 moves to the target position, the locking member 1106 is released. Under the action of the limiting spring 1109, the locking member 1106 slides along the limiting groove 1104 and springs into the corresponding horizontal groove 1105. The "L"-shaped locking member 1106 and the limiting groove 1104 form a stable locking structure, which forms a strong resistance to external forces and can effectively resist the accidental movement of the sliding cover 1101 caused by external collisions, vibrations, etc., and ensure the protection effect of the interface.

[0026] Furthermore, the inner wall dimension of the circular groove 1107 matches the outer wall dimension of the limiting spring 1109. The locking member 1106 is parallel to the main unit base 1. Through the setting of the limiting spring 1109 and the circular groove 1107, when the locking member 1106 is pressed during use, the limiting spring 1109 is squeezed and compressed in the circular groove 1107, converting the external force into elastic potential energy. When the locking member 1106 is released, the limiting spring 1109 releases the elastic potential energy. Since the inner wall dimension of the circular groove 1107 matches the outer wall dimension of the limiting spring 1109, the limiting spring 1109 is always limited in the circular groove 1107 during compression and rebound, and is not prone to radial displacement. This structural design ensures the stability and reliability of the limiting spring 1109, thereby ensuring the long-term stable operation of the entire sealing mechanism 11.

[0027] Furthermore, the outer wall dimensions of the cylinder 1108 match the inner wall dimensions of the limiting spring 1109, and the central axis of the cylinder 1108 coincides with that of the circular groove 1107. Through the arrangement of the cylinder 1108 and the limiting spring 1109, during use, the cylinder 1108 is fixed in the circular groove 1107, and the limiting spring 1109 is sleeved on the outer wall of the cylinder 1108. When the limiting spring 1109 is compressed or rebounds, the cylinder 1108 provides axial support and guidance for it. Since the outer wall dimensions of the cylinder 1108 match the inner wall dimensions of the limiting spring 1109, and their central axes coincide, the limiting spring 1109 can only extend and retract along the central axis of the cylinder 1108, ensuring the linearity and stability of the spring extension and retraction process.

[0028] Furthermore, the outer wall dimensions of the sliding cover 1101 match the inner wall dimensions of the rectangular groove 2. The horizontal depth of the rectangular groove 2 is slightly less than the horizontal length of the two sliding covers 1101 connected together. Through the arrangement of the sliding cover 1101 and the rectangular groove 2, when in use, the outer wall dimensions of the sliding cover 1101 match the inner wall dimensions of the rectangular groove 2. When the sliding cover 1101 slides, the two fit tightly together to form a sealed space.

[0029] Working principle: When the hidden interface panel of this laptop is in operation, if the connection port 9 and headphone jack 10 are needed, first press the locking member 1106, then push the sliding cover 1101. Since the sliding cover 1101 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rectangular groove 2, and the fine groove 3 matches the size of the first long strip 1102 and the second long strip 1103, the sliding cover 1101 can slide smoothly along the rectangular groove 2. As the sliding cover 1101 moves, the connection port 9 and headphone jack 10 are gradually revealed. The multiple horizontal grooves 1105 are arranged at equal intervals, which can effectively increase the friction when pushing the sliding cover 1101 and prevent slippage. When the interface needs to be hidden after use, press the locking member 1106 to compress the limiting spring 1109. When the limiting spring 1109 is pressed by 106, the limiting spring 1109 is compressed, causing the locking member 1106 to move away from the predetermined position. The sliding cover 1101 is pushed again to slide along the rectangular groove 2. When the limiting groove 1104 reaches the predetermined position, the locking member 1106 is released and rebounds through the limiting spring 1109, so that the locking member 1106 is connected to the limiting groove 1104, thus completing the fixation of the sliding cover 1101. During the pressing and rebounding process of the limiting spring 1109, the circular groove 1107 and the cylinder 1108 play a limiting role on the limiting spring 1109, ensuring that the spring always stretches and contracts along the central axis of the cylinder 1108. This completes the use of a hidden interface panel for a laptop computer.

[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A hidden interface panel for a laptop computer, comprising a main unit base (1), characterized in that: A rectangular groove (2) is provided on one side surface of the main unit base (1), a fine groove (3) is provided on one side surface of the rectangular groove (2), a touch panel (4) is fixedly connected to one side surface of the main unit base (1), a keyboard (5) is provided on one side surface of the main unit base (1), a top cover (6) is rotatably connected to one side surface of the main unit base (1), a display screen (7) is fixedly connected to one side surface of the top cover (6), a camera (8) is fixedly connected to one side surface of the top cover (6), a connection port (9) is provided on one side surface of the rectangular groove (2), an earphone jack (10) is provided on one side surface of the rectangular groove (2), and a sealing mechanism (11) is provided on the inner wall surface of the rectangular groove (2). The sealing mechanism (11) includes a sliding cover (1101), which is slidably connected to the inner wall surface of the rectangular groove (2). A first elongated block (1102) is fixedly connected to one side surface of the sliding cover (1101), and a second elongated block (1103) is fixedly connected to one side surface of the sliding cover (1101). A limiting groove (11) is formed on the side surface of the sliding cover (1101) near the second elongated block (1103). 04) A horizontal groove (1105) is provided on one side surface of the sliding cover (1101), a locking member (1106) is slidably connected to the inner wall surface of the limiting groove (1104), a circular groove (1107) is provided on one side surface of the locking member (1106), a cylinder (1108) is fixedly connected to the inner wall surface of the circular groove (1107), and a limiting spring (1109) is slidably connected to the outer wall surface of the cylinder (1108).

2. The hidden interface panel for a laptop computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fine groove (3) has two of the same size and is symmetrically arranged along the horizontal central axis of the rectangular groove (2). The inner wall size of the two fine grooves (3) matches the outer wall size of the first long strip (1102) and the second long strip (1103).

3. A hidden interface panel for a laptop computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transverse grooves (1105) are provided in multiples of the same size and are arranged at equal distances along the side surface of the sliding cover (1101) away from the connection port (9) and the headphone port (10).

4. A hidden interface panel for a laptop computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking member (1106) has an "L" shaped cross-section, and the outer wall dimension of the locking member (1106) matches the inner wall dimension of the limiting groove (1104).

5. A hidden interface panel for a laptop computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall dimension of the circular groove (1107) matches the outer wall dimension of the limiting spring (1109), and the locking member (1106) is distributed in parallel with the main unit base (1).

6. A hidden interface panel for a laptop computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall dimension of the cylinder (1108) matches the inner wall dimension of the limiting spring (1109), and the central axis of the cylinder (1108) coincides with that of the circular groove (1107).

7. A hidden interface panel for a laptop computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall dimensions of the sliding cover (1101) match the inner wall dimensions of the rectangular groove (2), and the horizontal depth of the rectangular groove (2) is slightly less than the horizontal length of the two sliding covers (1101) connected together.

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