Turnover type electronic device

Abstract

The utility model provides a turnover type electronic device. The turnover type electronic device comprises an upper cover, a rotating shaft, a base and a supporting piece. The upper cover has a first surface and a second surface. The second surface is provided with a screen. The base is provided with a third face and a fourth face, the keyboard is arranged on the third face, and the base is pivoted to the upper cover through a rotating shaft. The supporting piece is arranged on the third face of the base and extends out of or retracts back to the third face of the base from the third face of the base.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a flip-type electronic device, and more particularly to a flip-type electronic device having a retractable support. Background Technology

[0002] With advancements in technology and evolving user needs, convertible electronic devices (such as laptops) can now be used in various ways. Beyond the standard use of a laptop with the keyboard on a desktop and the screen flipped open at a certain angle, the screen can be opened to even greater angles. For example, the screen and keyboard can be laid flat on the desktop simultaneously (approximately 180 degrees), or the screen can be folded back towards the keyboard (an angle greater than 270 degrees). The standard use scenario with the screen open at a certain angle can be termed laptop operation in laptop mode, while the scenario with the screen folded back towards the keyboard can be termed laptop operation in tablet mode. In other words, convertible laptops now allow users to switch between laptop and tablet modes as needed, providing a more flexible user experience. In practical use, laptop mode offers easier keyboard and touchpad operation, making it suitable for typing and extended work sessions. In tablet mode, the laptop screen can be flipped at a large angle, even allowing the keyboard and screen to be placed back-to-back, transforming it into a tablet-like form, facilitating touch operation or video viewing.

[0003] However, existing laptops, when switched to tablet mode, cannot stand upright on a flat surface, forcing users to use them by hand, which can lead to hand fatigue after prolonged use. If a laptop in tablet mode were to stand upright on a flat surface, the keyboard and screen could not be placed back-to-back; they would need to be spaced a certain distance apart for stable support. Furthermore, since the camera lens of existing laptops is positioned above the screen, when switched to tablet mode on a table, the lens would be close to the surface, resulting in an unnatural shooting angle that negatively impacts the user experience and making it susceptible to glare or obstructions from the table.

[0004] Therefore, the industry needs an improved flip-type electronic device that can provide a better user experience when switching to tablet mode. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem this application aims to solve is to provide a flip-type electronic device that can still stand upright on a flat surface after being folded into a tablet mode. Furthermore, since the flip-type electronic device in tablet mode stands on the side of the hinge, it provides a better user experience.

[0006] This application provides a flip-type electronic device, including a top cover, a hinge, a base, and a support member. The top cover has a first surface and a second surface, with a screen disposed on the second surface. The base has a third surface and a fourth surface, with a keyboard disposed on the third surface, and the base is pivotally connected to the top cover via the hinge. The support member is disposed on the third surface of the base and extends from or retracts from the third surface of the base.

[0007] In some embodiments, there may be one support member, located in the center of the keyboard. Alternatively, there may be two support members, located on either side of the keyboard. Furthermore, the flip-type electronic device may include a Hall sensor and a magnet. The Hall sensor may be located in one of the top cover and the base, and the magnet may be located in the other. When the top cover rotates in the opening direction such that the angle between the second surface of the top cover and the third surface of the base is greater than or equal to a preset angle, the Hall sensor detects that the first surface of the top cover is approaching the fourth surface of the base and outputs an extension signal. The support member extends from the third surface of the base according to the extension signal. When the top cover rotates in the closing direction such that the angle between the second surface of the top cover and the third surface of the base is less than a preset angle, the Hall sensor detects that the first surface of the top cover is moving away from the fourth surface of the base and outputs a retraction signal. The support member retracts to the third surface of the base according to the extension signal.

[0008] In some embodiments, the support member is manually extended from or retracted to the third surface of the base. Furthermore, one end of the support member is pivotally connected to the third surface of the base, and the other end extends from or retracts to the third surface of the base in a rotatable manner. Additionally, a camera lens is disposed on the second surface of the top cover, positioned above the screen.

[0009] In summary, the flip-type electronic device provided in this application includes a support member disposed on the third surface of the base, and the support member can extend automatically or manually from the third surface of the base. Therefore, in flat mode, the flip-type electronic device can stand upright on a flat surface with the pivot and support member as fulcrums after being folded into flat mode. Furthermore, since the pivot is close to the flat surface when folded into flat mode, operation using the camera lens of the flip-type electronic device for video or photography can be performed with a commonly used lens field of view.

[0010] The other effects and embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0012] Figure 1 This is a top view of a flip-type electronic device according to an embodiment of this application, showing that the angle between the second side of the top cover and the third side of the base is 180 degrees.

[0013] Figure 2A This is a side view of a flip-type electronic device in tablet mode according to an embodiment of this application;

[0014] Figure 2B This is a perspective view of a flip-type electronic device in tablet mode according to an embodiment of this application;

[0015] Figure 3A This is a side view schematic diagram of a flip-type electronic device in laptop mode according to an embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 3B This is a side view of a support member of a flip-type electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application, extending from the third surface of the base;

[0017] Figure 4A This is a side view of the support member of a flip-type electronic device according to an embodiment of this application retracted;

[0018] Figure 4B This is a side view schematic diagram of a flip-type electronic device in laptop mode according to an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 5A This is a schematic diagram of a support member of a flip-type electronic device without a top cover, extending from the third side of the base according to an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 5B This is a schematic diagram of the support member of a flip-type electronic device without a top cover retracting to the third side of the base according to an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Symbol Explanation

[0022] 1: Flip-type electronic device; 10: Top cover

[0023] 11: First page 13: Second page

[0024] 15: Screen 17: Camera Lens

[0025] 20: Rotating shaft; 30: Base

[0026] 31: Third page 33: Fourth page

[0027] 35: Keyboard 41: Support component

[0028] 43: Support component θ1: First angle

[0029] θ2: Second angle Detailed Implementation

[0030] In the embodiments described below, the positional relationships include: up, down, left, and right. Unless otherwise specified, they are all based on the direction shown by the components in the diagram.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2A as well as Figure 2B , Figure 1 Figure 1 is a top view of a flip-type electronic device according to an embodiment of this application, with the included angle between the top cover and the base being 180 degrees. Figure 2 is a side view of a flip-type electronic device according to an embodiment of this application in tablet mode. Figure 2B This is a perspective view of a flip-type electronic device in tablet mode according to an embodiment of this application. As shown, the flip-type electronic device 1 includes a top cover 10, a pivot 20, a base 30, a support member 41, and a support member 43. The top cover 10 and the base 30 are pivotally connected together via the pivot 20. Although Figure 1 The illustrated flip-type electronic device 1 is based on a common laptop computer, but in reality, the flip-type electronic device 1 can also be other electronic devices, which are not limited to this embodiment.

[0032] The following example uses a laptop computer as an example of a flip-type electronic device. The top cover 10 is a rectangular plate structure. The two larger sides are defined as the first side 11 (equivalent to the A side of the laptop computer) and the second side 13 (equivalent to the B side of the laptop computer). The second side 13 is equipped with the laptop screen 15. For ease of explanation, Figure 2A Screen 15 is omitted from the drawing because its screen outline is not drawn, therefore from Figure 2A From a certain perspective, screen 15 protrudes beyond the second surface 13; in reality, since screen 15 necessarily includes a screen frame, therefore from... Figure 2A From this angle, screen 15 is not visible. The first side 11 is the back of screen 15 (which can also be seen as the laptop's outer casing).

[0033] Similarly, the base 30 is also a rectangular plate structure. The two larger sides are defined as the third side 31 (equivalent to the C-side of a laptop) and the fourth side 33 (equivalent to the D-side of a laptop). The third side 31 houses the laptop keyboard 35, and the fourth side 33 is the back of the keyboard 35 (which can also be considered the laptop's outer casing). It should be noted that... Figure 1 , Figure 2A as well as Figure 2B The positions and number of hinges 20 shown are merely illustrative and not limited to these examples. Any hinge that allows the top cover 10 and the base 30 to be flipped falls within the scope of the hinges 20 in this application. Furthermore, the A-side, B-side, C-side, and D-side corresponding to the aforementioned first side 11, second side 13, third side 31, and fourth side 33 are common terms in the field of notebook computers. For those skilled in the art, it is common knowledge which side of a notebook computer corresponds to A-side, B-side, C-side, and D-side, so they will not be elaborated further.

[0034] The figure illustrates two different support members: support member 41 and support member 43. Support members 41 and 43 are similar in that they are both located on the third surface 31 of the base 30 and can extend and retract from the third surface 31. However, the shapes and positions of support members 41 and 43 differ slightly. In this embodiment, there is only one support member 41, located in the middle of the third surface 31, between the keyboard 35 and the hinge 20. Conversely, there are two support members 43, which can be symmetrical on the third surface 31 and respectively located on both sides of the keyboard 35. Although support members 41 and 43 are shown in the figure, this embodiment is not limited to having only one support member 41 and two support members 43. In one example, only one support member 41 may be provided on the third surface 31, without the two support members 43 located on both sides of the keyboard 35. Alternatively, only two support members 43 may be provided on the third surface 31, without the support member 41 located in the center of the keyboard 35. In practice, when the support members 41 and 43 are unfolded, they should extend a certain distance beyond the third surface 31 and provide support. It should be noted that any telescopic structure that enables the flip-type electronic device 1 in tablet mode to stand upright on a flat surface, and which is other than the pivot 20, falls within the scope of the support members in this application.

[0035] Specifically, when the flip-type electronic device 1 is switched to tablet mode (i.e., the screen 15 of the top cover 10 is folded back to the keyboard 35 near the base 30), such as... Figure 2A as well as Figure 2B When the flip electronic device 1 is switched to laptop mode (i.e., the screen 15 of the top cover 10 is opened at a certain angle in normal use), the support members 41 and 43 can extend from the third surface 31 of the base 30 so that the flip electronic device 1 can stand upright on the flat surface in tablet mode; and when the flip electronic device 1 is switched to laptop mode (i.e., the screen 15 of the top cover 10 is opened at a certain angle in normal use), the support members 41 and 43 can be retracted to the third surface 31 of the base 30 without affecting the user control keyboard 35.

[0036] In this embodiment, the extension and retraction of support members 41 and 43 can be manually or automatically controlled. In the example where support members 41 and 43 can be automatically controlled, a Hall sensor is typically used. For example, a Hall sensor can be disposed on the upper cover 10, and the corresponding magnet for the Hall sensor is disposed on the base 30. Of course, this embodiment does not limit the placement of the Hall sensor; for example, the Hall sensor can also be disposed on the base 30, and the magnet can be disposed on the upper cover 10. In this way, the relative position between the upper cover 10 and the base 30 can be detected by the combination of the Hall sensor and the magnet. In one example, when the upper cover 10 rotates along the opening direction DO1 or the base 30 rotates along the opening direction DO2, the user can slowly open the screen and keyboard of a laptop computer. Structurally, the first surface 11 of the top cover 10 and the fourth surface 33 of the base 30 will approach each other, which can be seen as the laptop casing slowly folding closer together. The Hall sensor located on the top cover 10 can detect that the magnetic force gradually increases as the magnet approaches, thereby determining whether the top cover 10 rotates in the opening direction DO1 or the base rotates in the opening direction DO2. Similarly, when the top cover 10 rotates in the closing direction DC1 or the base 30 rotates in the closing direction DC2, this can be, for example, as a user slowly closing the laptop screen and keyboard. Structurally, the first surface 11 of the top cover 10 and the fourth surface 33 of the base 30 will move away from each other, and the Hall sensor located on the top cover 10 can detect that it is gradually moving away from the magnet located on the base 30, thereby determining whether the top cover 10 rotates in the closing direction DC1 or the base 30 rotates in the closing direction DC2.

[0037] Next, the situation where the support members 41 and 43 of the flip-type electronic device 1 extend from the third surface 31 of the base 30 will be further explained. Please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 2A , Figure 2B , Figure 3A as well as Figure 3B , Figure 3A This is a side view schematic diagram of a flip-type electronic device in laptop mode according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 3B This is a side view schematic diagram showing the support member of a flip-type electronic device according to an embodiment of this application extending from the third surface of the base. Incidentally, for ease of explanation, Figure 3A as well as Figure 3B The rotating shaft 20 shown is represented by a circle, which does not affect the technology of this application.

[0038] First, such as Figure 3A As shown, the flip-type electronic device 1 is in laptop mode. The top cover 10 is rotated along the opening direction DO1, or the base 30 is rotated along the opening direction DO2; then, as... Figure 3BAs shown, the angle between the second surface 13 of the top cover 10 of the flip-type electronic device 1 and the third surface 31 of the base 30 changes from 90 to 180 degrees to a first angle θ1, where the first angle θ1 is greater than or equal to a preset angle. At this time, the magnetic field detected by the Hall sensor reaches a preset threshold. Thus, the Hall sensor can determine that the first surface 11 of the top cover 10 and the fourth surface 33 of the base 30 are close enough and output an extension signal (not shown). Then, the support members 41 and 43 will gradually extend from the third surface 31 of the base 30 according to the extension signal. As the angle between the second surface 13 of the top cover 10 of the flip-type electronic device 1 and the third surface 31 of the base 30 changes from the first angle θ1 to nearly 360 degrees, the flip-type electronic device 1 is switched to a flat mode (see figure). Figure 2B (3D diagram).

[0039] Supported by the support members 41 and 43 extending from the third surface 31 of the base 30 and the pivot 20, the flip-type electronic device 1, which has been switched to tablet mode, can stand upright on a flat surface. Furthermore, since the relative position of the camera lens 17 and the screen 15 remains unchanged in tablet mode—that is, the camera lens 17 is above the screen 15—users can operate the flip-type electronic device 1 with a normal lens view when using the camera lens 17 for video calls or photography in tablet mode.

[0040] Next, the scenario where the support members 41 and 43 of the flip-type electronic device 1 retract to the third surface 31 of the base 30 will be further explained. Please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 2A , Figure 2B , Figure 4A as well as Figure 4B . Figure 4A This is a side view of the support member of a flip-type electronic device according to an embodiment of this application retracted. Figure 4B This is a side view schematic diagram of a flip-type electronic device in laptop mode according to an embodiment of this application. First, as... Figure 2A as well as Figure 2B As shown, when the flip-type electronic device 1 (laptop) is in tablet mode, to close the laptop, the user must rotate the top cover 10 in the closing direction DC1 or rotate the base 30 in the closing direction DC2. Then, as... Figure 4A As shown, the angle between the second surface 13 of the top cover 10 of the flip-type electronic device 1 and the third surface 31 of the base 30 gradually decreases from nearly 360 degrees to a second angle θ2. When the second angle θ2 is less than a preset angle, the Hall sensor detects that the first surface 11 of the top cover 10 and the fourth surface 33 of the base 30 are sufficiently far apart and outputs a retraction signal (not shown). The support members 41 and 43 will then retract to the third surface 31 of the base 30 according to the retraction signal. Finally, as... Figure 4BAs shown, the angle between the second surface 13 of the top cover 10 of the flip-type electronic device 1 and the third surface 31 of the base 30 changes from the second angle θ2 to 90-180 degrees, thereby switching the flip-type electronic device 1 into laptop mode. It is worth mentioning that although the above uses a Hall sensor to detect whether the laptop is flipped or folded, the Hall sensor can actually have functions other than detecting flipping and folding. For example, the same Hall sensor can be used to detect whether the screen is opened.

[0041] In other embodiments, the sensors used to detect whether a laptop is flipped or folded or whether the screen is opened are not limited to Hall sensors. Any sensor that can determine whether the angle between the second surface 13 of the top cover 10 and the third surface 31 of the base 30 has changed and thus detect whether the laptop is flipped or folded or whether the screen is opened falls within the scope of this application.

[0042] Next, we will further explain the details of support members 41 and 43. Please refer to them together. Figure 5A , Figure 5B as well as Figure 2B , Figure 5A This is a schematic diagram showing the support member of a flip-type electronic device (excluding the top cover) extending from the third surface of the base according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 5B This is a schematic diagram showing the support member of a flip-type electronic device (excluding the top cover) retracted to the third side of the base according to an embodiment of this application. For ease of explanation, Figure 5A as well as Figure 5B Only the base 30 and supports 41 and 43 are shown. In this embodiment, support 41 is generally plate-shaped, while support 43 is generally rod-shaped. One end of support 41 and support 43 is pivotally connected to the third surface 31 of the base 30, and the other end extends from the third surface 31 of the base 30 in a rotating manner through the abutment of a telescopic member (not shown) (see [reference]). Figure 5A ) or returned to the third surface 31 of the base 30 (see Figure 5B ).

[0043] Specifically, when the Hall sensor outputs an extension signal, the telescopic member will extend according to the extension signal and push the other ends of the support members 41 and 43, so that the support members 41 and 43 extend from the third surface 31 of the base 30; and when the Hall sensor outputs a retraction signal, the telescopic member will shorten according to the retraction signal and pull back the other ends of the support members 41 and 43, so that the support members 41 and 43 retract to the third surface 31 of the base 30. Furthermore, the extension or shortening of the telescopic member can be achieved by a hydraulic structure, but is not limited thereto; any structure capable of extending or shortening the telescopic member falls within the scope of this application.

[0044] Furthermore, the extension or retraction of the supports 41 and 43 from the third surface 31 of the base 30 can be achieved automatically, manually, or a combination of both. In one example, the user can choose to extend the supports 41 and 43 automatically or manually, for instance, by manually popping them out using a lever or button. When retracting the supports 41 and 43, they can be manually pressed back into the base 30. Specifically, if the user wishes to manually extend the supports 41 and 43 from the third surface 31 of the base 30, the top cover 10 and the base 30 can be folded and then the supports 41 and 43 can be popped out. If the user wants to retract the support members 41 and 43 back to the third side 31 of the base 30, the user can first flip the laptop back into normal laptop mode, and then manually press the support members 41 and 43 back to the third side 31 of the base 30.

[0045] In summary, the flip-type electronic device provided in this application includes a support member disposed on the third side of the base, and the support member can automatically or manually extend from the third side of the base, so that the flip-type electronic device in tablet mode can be placed upright on a flat surface after tablet mode; in addition, when the user uses the camera lens of the flip-type electronic device in tablet mode to perform video or photography, he / she can operate with a normal lens field of view.

[0046] The embodiments and / or implementation methods described above are merely preferred embodiments and / or implementation methods for implementing the technology of this application, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the technology of this application in any way. Any person skilled in the art may make some modifications or alterations to other equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the technical means disclosed in this application, but these should still be regarded as the technology or embodiments that are substantially the same as those of this application.

Claims

1. A flip-type electronic device, characterized in that, The flip-type electronic device includes: A top cover has a first side and a second side, the second side being provided with a screen; A base having a third surface and a fourth surface, the third surface having a keyboard disposed thereon, and the base being pivotally connected to the upper cover via a pivot; and A support member is disposed on the third side of the base and extends from or retracts to the third side of the base.

2. The flip-type electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, There is one support component, which is located in the center of the keyboard.

3. The flip-type electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two support components, which are located on both sides of the keyboard.

4. The flip-type electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a Hall sensor and a magnet. The Hall sensor is disposed in one of the top cover and the base, and the magnet is disposed in the other of the top cover and the base. When the top cover or the base is rotated in an opening direction so that the angle between the second surface of the top cover and the third surface of the base is greater than or equal to a preset angle, the Hall sensor detects that the first surface of the top cover is close to the fourth surface of the base and outputs an extension signal. The support extends out from the third surface of the base according to the extension signal.

5. The flip-type electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that, When the top cover or the base rotates in a closing direction such that the angle between the second surface of the top cover and the third surface of the base is less than the preset angle, the Hall sensor detects that the first surface of the top cover and the fourth surface of the base are moving away from each other and outputs a retraction signal. The support retracts to the third surface of the base according to the extension signal.

6. The flip-type electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support member is manually extended from or retracted to the third side of the base.

7. The flip-type electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the support is pivotally connected to the third surface of the base, and the other end extends from or retracts to the third surface of the base in a rotatable manner.

8. The flip-type electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A camera lens is provided on the second side of the top cover, and the camera lens is located above the screen.

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