Tablet support structure and tablet computer

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of electronic technology, and specifically relates to a tablet support structure and a tablet computer. The tablet support structure includes a keyboard body, a keyboard protective cover, and a first hinge. The keyboard protective cover has a connecting part for detachable connection with the tablet. The first hinge is a two-section hinge, including a first sleeve and a second sleeve that are rotatably connected. The first sleeve is connected to the keyboard body, and the second sleeve is connected to the keyboard protective cover. This utility model provides support for the tablet through the above structure, facilitating the combined use of the tablet and keyboard, making operation and portability convenient, thereby improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of electronic technology, and specifically relates to a flat panel support structure and a tablet computer. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, external keyboards and touchpads offer a more precise and comfortable input experience. However, when using an external keyboard with a mobile device, it often requires a stand or other accessory to support the device before using the keyboard. Outdoors, using a mobile device necessitates carrying various electronic device stands and external keyboards, causing significant inconvenience and burden for users, thus impacting the overall user experience. Furthermore, external keyboards and touchpads typically connect to tablets via Bluetooth, which generally suffers from latency, also affecting the user experience.

[0003] Therefore, in view of the above shortcomings, this utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flat panel support structure and a tablet computer to at least partially solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] The first aspect of this utility model provides a flat plate support structure, comprising:

[0006] Keyboard body;

[0007] A keyboard cover, wherein the keyboard cover is provided with a connecting part for detachable connection with a tablet;

[0008] The first pivot is a two-section pivot, comprising a first sleeve and a second sleeve that are rotatably connected. The first sleeve is connected to the keyboard body, and the second sleeve is connected to the keyboard protective cover.

[0009] The flat plate support structure provided by this utility model may also have the following additional technical features:

[0010] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the keyboard protective cover includes a first movable plate, a second movable plate, and a third movable plate arranged side by side. The first movable plate and the second movable plate are connected together by a second pivot. The second movable plate and the third movable plate are fixedly connected or connected together by a second pivot. The first movable plate is connected to the keyboard body, and the connecting part is disposed on the second movable plate.

[0011] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the connecting part includes a magnetic array built into the second movable plate.

[0012] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the keyboard protective cover includes an integrated back plate, and the connecting part includes a snap-fit ​​component disposed on the outer periphery of the integrated back plate for snap-fit ​​connection with a tablet.

[0013] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the first sleeve and the second sleeve are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft assembly; the second rotating shaft includes a third sleeve and a fourth sleeve rotatably connected by the rotating shaft assembly;

[0014] The rotating shaft assembly includes a support shaft and an elastic element, a first limiting element, and a second limiting element sequentially fitted onto the support shaft. Both ends of the support shaft are located within the first sleeve and the second sleeve, respectively, and are rotatably connected to the first sleeve and the second sleeve, respectively. One end of the elastic element is connected to the first sleeve, and the other end of the elastic element is connected to the limiting element. The second limiting element is connected to the second sleeve. The opposing end faces of the first limiting element and the second limiting element are provided with rotatably adapted limiting bosses; or

[0015] The rotating shaft assembly includes a support shaft, with its two ends located inside the first sleeve and the second sleeve, respectively, and forming a friction damping structure with the first sleeve and the second sleeve, respectively.

[0016] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the elastic element includes a torsion spring or a disc spring; and / or

[0017] The second limiting member and the second sleeve are integrally formed.

[0018] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the keyboard body includes a keyboard assembly and a touchpad, the touchpad is disposed at one end away from the first pivot, and the keyboard assembly is disposed between the first pivot and the touchpad.

[0019] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, a TYPE-C interface is provided on the side of the keyboard body, and a contact for electrical connection with a tablet is provided on the keyboard protective cover, and the contact is electrically connected to the TYPE-C interface.

[0020] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, the keyboard protective cover is provided with an opening, which is adapted to avoid the camera of the tablet.

[0021] A second aspect of this utility model also provides a tablet computer adapted to the tablet support structure described in any one of the above descriptions.

[0022] The tablet support structure provided by this utility model consists of a keyboard body, a keyboard protective cover, and a first pivot. It connects to the tablet via a connecting part on the keyboard protective cover, facilitating the combination of the tablet and keyboard body for use. This allows the keyboard body to be used with various tablet devices. Furthermore, the damping effect of the first pivot creates a usable angle between the keyboard body and the keyboard protective cover. This allows the keyboard body and cover to function as a stand for the tablet device, while the keyboard protective cover also acts as a protective structure, reducing the corrosion caused by dust and moisture and minimizing impact damage during use. This multi-functional tablet support structure is easy to carry and use, promoting its widespread adoption. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a flat plate support structure in one support state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Side view;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of another support configuration of the medium-plate support structure;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the flat plate support structure in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Side view;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating shaft assembly in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first limiting component;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first or second rotating shaft in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0033] 100-Flat plate support structure;

[0034] 10-Keyboard body, 11-Touchpad, 12-Keyboard assembly, 13-TYPE-C interface; 20-Keyboard protective cover, 21-First movable plate, 22-Second movable plate, 23-Third movable plate, 24-Contact point, 25-Opening, 26-Integrated backplate, 30-First hinge, 31-First sleeve, 32-Second sleeve, 33-Hinge assembly, 331-Support shaft, 332-Elastic element, 333-First limiting element, 334-Second limiting element; 40-Second hinge. Detailed Implementation

[0035] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present invention may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0036] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “described” as used herein may also include the plural forms. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not construed as requiring them to be performed in a particular order described or illustrated unless the order of performance is explicitly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0037] Although terms such as first, second, third, etc., may be used in this document to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or segment from another. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed below may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.

[0038] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in the text to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "over," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" would subsequently be oriented as "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions), and the spatial relative descriptors used in the text will be interpreted accordingly.

[0039] Reference Figures 1-5 The first aspect of this utility model provides a flat plate support structure 100, including a keyboard body 10, a keyboard protective cover 20, and a first rotating shaft 30. The keyboard protective cover 20 is provided with a connecting part for detachable connection with the flat plate. The first rotating shaft 30 is a two-section rotating shaft and includes a first sleeve 31 and a second sleeve 32 that are rotatably connected. The first sleeve 31 is connected to the keyboard body 10, and the second sleeve 32 is connected to the keyboard protective cover 20.

[0040] Specifically, the keyboard body 10 is rectangular in shape. Preferably, at least some edges of the keyboard body 10 are rounded to reduce sharpness and improve tactile feedback. The keyboard cover 20 has a shape and size approximately the same as the keyboard body 10. A connecting portion is provided on the keyboard cover 20, which can be detachably connected to a tablet and fix the tablet to the side of the keyboard cover 20 facing the keyboard body 10. The first pivot 30 is a damping pivot and includes a first sleeve 31 and a second sleeve 32 that are rotatably connected. Thus, the first sleeve 31 and the second sleeve 32 can rotate relative to each other under a preset external force, and can stop rotating and maintain this state after the external force disappears. This allows the keyboard body 10 and the keyboard cover 20, which are respectively connected to the first sleeve 31 and the second sleeve 32, to rotate relative to each other, enabling switching between a folded state and a supported state. In the supported state, the keyboard cover 20 can be connected to the tablet via the connecting portion to support the tablet.

[0041] The tablet support structure 100 provided by this utility model consists of a keyboard body 10, a keyboard protective cover 20, and a first pivot 30. It connects to a tablet via a connecting portion on the keyboard protective cover 20, facilitating the combined use of the tablet and keyboard body 10. This allows the keyboard body 10 to be used with various tablet devices. Furthermore, the damping effect of the first pivot 30 creates a usable angle between the keyboard body 10 and the keyboard protective cover 20. This allows the keyboard body 10 and keyboard protective cover 20 to function not only as a stand for the tablet device but also as a protective structure, reducing the impact of dust and moisture on the keyboard body 10 and minimizing collision damage during use. This multi-functional tablet support structure 100 is easy to carry and use, promoting its widespread adoption.

[0042] Reference Figure 1-3 In some embodiments, the keyboard protective cover 20 includes a first movable plate 21, a second movable plate 22 and a third movable plate 23 arranged side by side. The first movable plate 21 and the second movable plate 22 are connected together by a second pivot, and the second movable plate 22 and the third movable plate 23 are connected together by a second pivot 40. The first movable plate 21 is connected to the keyboard body 10, and the connecting part is disposed on the second movable plate 22.

[0043] The second pivot 40 is a damping pivot, specifically a friction damping pivot. The first movable plate 21, the second movable plate 22, and the third movable plate 23 are connected by the second pivot 40, allowing for free rotation. This not only facilitates adjustment of the plate support position but also enables two plate support states. In one support state, the second movable plate 22 and the third movable plate 23 are on the same plane, with the plate adhering to the second movable plate 22, and the cross-section of the plate, the first support member, and the keyboard body 10 forming a stable triangular structure. In the other support state, the third movable plate 23 is folded relative to the second movable plate 22, so that the cross-sections of the third movable plate 23, the second movable plate 22, and the first movable plate 21 are arranged in a U-shape. Simultaneously, the edge of the third movable plate 23 adheres to the platform, and the plate is placed against the second movable plate 22.

[0044] Of course, in some embodiments, the second movable plate 22 and the third movable plate 23 can also be fixedly connected, in which case the second movable plate 22 and the third movable plate 23 are arranged on the same plane.

[0045] In some embodiments, the connecting portion includes a magnetic array built into the second movable plate 22. Thus, the tablet can be magnetically connected to the second movable plate 22 and subsequently supported in the tablet support structure 100. The magnetic connection method is simple and convenient, facilitating tablet position adjustment and improving the user experience.

[0046] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the keyboard protective cover 20 includes only a first movable plate and a second movable plate arranged side by side. The first movable plate and the second movable plate are connected together by a second pivot. The first movable plate is connected to the keyboard body 10, and the connecting part is disposed on the second movable plate.

[0047] Reference Figure 4-5 In some embodiments, the keyboard cover 20 includes an integrated backplate 26, and the connecting portion includes a snap-fit ​​component disposed on the outer periphery of the integrated backplate 26 for snap-fit ​​connection with a tablet. This allows the tablet to be attached to the integrated backplate 26 using the snap-fit ​​component. Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​component can not only be used to snap-fit ​​the tablet but also to snap-fit ​​the protective case covering the tablet, thus avoiding the need to remove the protective case during use, further facilitating user operation and improving the user experience.

[0048] Reference Figure 6-7 In some embodiments, the first sleeve 31 and the second sleeve 32 are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft assembly 33; the second rotating shaft includes a third sleeve and a fourth sleeve rotatably connected by the rotating shaft assembly 33; the rotating shaft assembly 33 includes a support shaft 331 and an elastic member 332, a first limiting member 333 and a second limiting member 334 sequentially mounted on the support shaft 331. The two ends of the support shaft 331 are located inside the first sleeve 31 and the second sleeve 32, respectively, and are rotatably connected to the first sleeve 31 and the second sleeve 32, respectively. One end of the elastic member 332 is connected to the first sleeve 31, and the other end of the elastic member 332 is connected to the limiting member. The second limiting member 334 is connected to the second sleeve 32. The opposite end faces of the first limiting member 333 and the second limiting member 334 are provided with rotatably adapted limiting bosses.

[0049] Specifically, the outer periphery of the first sleeve 31 has an integrally formed connecting plate with screw holes. The first sleeve 31 is connected to the edge of the keyboard body 10 via a threaded connector passing through the screw holes. Correspondingly, the outer periphery of the second sleeve 32 also has an integrally formed connecting plate with screw holes. The second sleeve 32 is connected to the edge of the keyboard protective cover 20 via a threaded connector passing through its screw holes. One end of the pivot assembly 33 is inserted into the first sleeve 31, and the other end is inserted into the second sleeve 32, so that both the first sleeve 31 and the second sleeve 32 have relative rotational capability.

[0050] Correspondingly, the structure and connection method of the third and fourth sleeves are roughly the same as those of the first sleeve 31.

[0051] The number of first sleeves 31 and second sleeves 32 is one, and the number of third sleeves and fourth sleeves is one. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of first sleeves 31 is two, the number of second sleeves 32 is one, and the second sleeve 32 is disposed between the two first sleeves 31; the number of third sleeves is two, and the number of fourth sleeves is one, and the fourth sleeve is disposed between the two third sleeves.

[0052] It should be noted that the first sleeve 31 and the second sleeve 32 can also be integrally formed with the keyboard body and keyboard protective cover to which they are connected.

[0053] In the rotating shaft assembly 33, the two ends of the support shaft 331 are located inside the first sleeve 31 and the second sleeve 32, respectively, and are constrained by the connecting member to the first sleeve 31 and the second sleeve 32, thereby connecting the first sleeve 31 and the second sleeve 32 into one unit, and the support member can rotate relative to the first sleeve 31 and the second sleeve 32. The elastic member 332, the first limiting member 333 and the second limiting member 334 are sequentially sleeved on the support shaft 331, and the end of the elastic member 332 away from the first limiting member 333 is fixedly connected to the first sleeve 31, the end of the second limiting member 334 away from the first limiting member 333 is fixedly connected to the second sleeve 32, the end of the first limiting member 333 near the elastic member 332 is fixedly connected to the elastic member 332, and the end of the first limiting member 333 near the second limiting member 334 is provided with a limiting boss, which is rotatably adapted to the limiting boss at the end of the second limiting member 334. In this way, by setting the torque and rotational force generated by the movable chamber of the elastic element 332, the function of light torque value when opening and heavy torque value when closing can be achieved. At the same time, the elastic element 332 also has axial extension and retraction characteristics. In this way, during the rotation process, the relative rotation of the first limiting element 333 and the second limiting element 334 can be achieved by the force extension and retraction of the elastic element 332, thereby realizing the rotational limiting and self-locking functions of the first sleeve 31 and the second sleeve 32.

[0054] In some embodiments, the elastic element 332 is a torsion spring or a disc spring.

[0055] Reference Figure 8 In some embodiments, the second limiting member 334 and the second sleeve 32 are integrally formed. This further simplifies the structure of the flat plate support structure.

[0056] In an alternative embodiment, the rotating shaft assembly 33 includes a support shaft 331, with both ends of the support shaft 331 located inside the first sleeve 31 and the second sleeve 32, respectively, and forming a friction damping structure with the first sleeve 31 and the second sleeve 32, respectively.

[0057] It should be noted that the shaft assembly 33 in the first shaft and the second shaft can be the same or different. For example, the shaft assembly 33 in the first shaft may include an elastic element 332, and the shaft assembly 33 in the second shaft may be a friction damping structure.

[0058] In some embodiments, the keyboard body 10 includes a keyboard assembly 12 and a touchpad 11, with the touchpad 11 disposed at an end away from the first pivot 30, and the keyboard assembly 12 disposed between the first pivot 30 and the touchpad 11.

[0059] It should be noted that the keyboard assembly 12 and touchpad 11 are designed according to the configuration of most laptops on the market, which is a familiar layout for users, easy to operate, and allows users to get started and adapt to the keyboard configuration more quickly.

[0060] In some embodiments, a TYPE-C interface 13 is provided on the side of the keyboard body 10, and a contact 24 for electrical connection with the tablet is provided on the keyboard protective cover 20, and the contact 24 is electrically connected to the keyboard body 10.

[0061] Specifically, the keyboard body 10 can be electrically connected to the tablet via contact 24, thereby improving the stability of the electrical connection between the keyboard body 10 and the tablet and reducing operation latency. Furthermore, during use, if the TYPE-C interface 13 of the keyboard body 10 is not connected to an external power source, the tablet supplies power to the keyboard body 10; if the TYPE-C interface 13 of the keyboard body 10 is connected to an external power source, the external power source supplies power to both the keyboard body 10 and the tablet.

[0062] In some embodiments, the contacts are PIN pins.

[0063] In some embodiments, the keyboard cover 20 has an opening 25 adapted to avoid obstructing the tablet's camera. The opening 25 is larger than the camera and can accommodate the camera within it. This embodiment, by providing the opening 25, reduces interference when the keyboard cover 20 is connected to the tablet, thereby improving the connection stability.

[0064] The second aspect of this utility model also provides a tablet computer, which is adapted to the tablet support structure 100 of any of the above.

[0065] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model 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. Such 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 utility model.

Claims

1. A flat plate support structure characterized by, The keyboard support structure comprises: a keyboard body; a keyboard protective cover, wherein a connecting part for detachable connection with a tablet computer is arranged on the keyboard protective cover; a first rotating shaft, wherein the first rotating shaft is a two-section rotating shaft and comprises a first sleeve and a second sleeve which are rotatably connected, the first sleeve is connected with the keyboard body, and the first sleeve is connected with the keyboard protective cover.

2. The planking support structure of claim 1, wherein, The keyboard protective cover comprises a first movable plate, a second movable plate and a third movable plate which are arranged side by side, the first movable plate and the second movable plate are connected together through a second rotating shaft, the second movable plate and the third movable plate are fixedly connected or connected together through a second rotating shaft, the first movable plate is connected with the keyboard body, and the connecting part is arranged on the second movable plate.

3. The planking support structure of claim 2, wherein, The connecting part comprises a magnetic attraction array arranged inside the second movable plate.

4. The plank support structure of claim 1, wherein, The keyboard protective cover comprises an integrated back plate, and the connecting part comprises a clamping part arranged on the periphery of the integrated back plate and used for clamping connection with the tablet computer.

5. The planking support structure of claim 2 or 3, wherein, The first sleeve and the second sleeve are rotatably connected through a rotating shaft assembly; the second rotating shaft comprises a third sleeve and a fourth sleeve which are rotatably connected through a rotating shaft assembly; The rotating shaft assembly comprises a supporting shaft, an elastic member, a first limiting member and a second limiting member which are sequentially sleeved on the supporting shaft, two ends of the supporting shaft are respectively located in the first sleeve and the second sleeve and are rotatably connected with the first sleeve and the second sleeve, one end of the elastic member is connected with the first sleeve, the other end of the elastic member is connected with the limiting member, the second limiting member is connected with the second sleeve, and opposite end faces of the first limiting member and the second limiting member are provided with limiting bosses which are rotationally adapted; or The rotating shaft assembly comprises a supporting shaft, two ends of the supporting shaft are respectively located in the first sleeve and the second sleeve and form a friction damping structure with the first sleeve and the second sleeve.

6. The planking support structure of claim 5, wherein, The elastic member is a torsion spring or a disc spring; and / or The second limiting member and the second sleeve are integrally formed.

7. The plank support structure of claim 1, wherein, The keyboard body comprises a keyboard assembly and a touchpad, the touchpad is arranged at an end away from the first rotating shaft, and the keyboard assembly is arranged between the first rotating shaft and the touchpad.

8. The plank support structure of claim 1, wherein, A TYPE-C interface is arranged on a side surface of the keyboard body, and a contact for electrical connection with the tablet computer is arranged on the keyboard protective cover, and the contact is electrically connected with the keyboard body.

9. The plank support structure of claim 1, wherein, An opening is arranged on the keyboard protective cover, and the opening is adapted to avoid the camera of the tablet computer.

10. A tablet computer, comprising: The keyboard support structure is adapted to any one of claims 1-9.

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