A notebook computer

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of electronic technology and provides a notebook computer. To solve the problem of electrical connection between the chassis and display screen of a thin and light notebook computer, this utility model designs the notebook computer as a structure including a chassis, a display screen, and an electrical connection unit. The chassis has a first cable outlet; the display screen has a connecting part with hinged ends at both ends along the length of the display screen, which are hinged to the chassis; a second cable outlet is located between the two hinged ends and mates with the first cable outlet; the electrical connection unit passes through the first cable outlet and is electrically connected to the chassis, and passes through the second cable outlet and is electrically connected to the display screen. This design helps reduce the size of the connecting part, thus facilitating the thin and light design of the notebook computer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic technology, and in particular to a notebook computer. Background Technology

[0002] The electrical connection between the laptop chassis and the display screen is achieved via a cable. One end of the cable connects to the chassis, and the other end connects to the display screen. Most current laptops typically have a hinge cover at the connection point, with the cable located inside the hinge cover and extending from both ends to connect to the chassis. This cable routing method increases the size of the hinge cover, ultimately increasing the laptop's thickness. Furthermore, the limited space inside the hinge cover may cause wear and tear on the cable.

[0003] As laptops become increasingly thinner and lighter, the volume inside the hinge cover is further reduced, resulting in even less space for cables. Installing cables in such a confined space not only makes cable management inconvenient but also shortens the cable's lifespan.

[0004] Therefore, a new solution is needed to address the aforementioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a notebook computer that solves the problem of electrical connection between the body and the display screen of a thin and light notebook computer in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above and other related objectives, this utility model provides a laptop computer, specifically configured as follows: it includes a chassis, a display screen, and an electrical connection unit. The chassis has a first cable outlet; the display screen has a connecting portion, with hinged ends at both ends along the length of the display screen that are hinged to the chassis, and a second cable outlet between the two hinged ends that cooperates with the first cable outlet; the electrical connection unit passes through the first cable outlet and is electrically connected to the chassis, and passes through the second cable outlet and is electrically connected to the display screen.

[0007] By setting a first cable exit on the chassis and a second cable exit on the display screen, the electrical connection unit can be electrically connected to the chassis through the first cable exit and to the display screen through the second cable exit, thus realizing the electrical connection between the chassis and the display screen. Furthermore, the second cable exit is located between the two hinge ends of the display screen connection part, rather than at the hinge end where the connection part is hinged to the chassis, which helps to reduce the size of the connection part and thus facilitates the thinner and lighter design of the laptop.

[0008] Optionally, the display screen further includes a display screen body connected to the connecting part, the display screen body and the connecting part being arranged at an angle, and when the display screen is covered on the body, the connecting part covers the side wall of the body connected to the display screen; the second cable outlet is located on the side of the connecting part away from the display screen body.

[0009] By placing the second cable outlet on the side of the connector away from the main body of the display screen, the connector can provide some protection for the electrical connection unit and also shield the exposed parts of the electrical connection unit, which helps to improve the aesthetics of the notebook computer of this application.

[0010] Optionally, the connecting part includes a first housing and a second housing connected to each other, and a first channel is formed between the first housing and the second housing for the electrical connection unit to pass through, and the outlet of the first channel near the body is the second cable outlet.

[0011] A first channel is formed between the first housing and the second housing for the passage of the power supply connection unit, thereby limiting the direction of the power supply connection unit.

[0012] Optionally, the display screen body includes a display panel connected to the first housing, and a second channel is formed between the display panel and the first housing for the electrical connection unit to pass through; the second channel is connected to the first channel and is arranged at an angle.

[0013] A second channel is formed between the display panel and the first housing to allow the power supply connection unit to pass through, thereby limiting the direction of the power supply connection unit.

[0014] Optionally, a limiting structure is provided between the first housing and the electrical connection unit, the limiting structure being located within the second channel to limit the position of the electrical connection unit within the second channel.

[0015] A limiting structure is provided between the first housing and the electrical connection unit to limit the position of the electrical connection unit within the second channel.

[0016] Optionally, the limiting structure includes a protrusion on the first housing and a groove on the electrical connection unit. The protrusion is located in the groove, and the protrusion is provided on both sides opposite to each other in the second channel. The protrusion and the groove are provided in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0017] By providing protrusions on both sides opposite each other in the second channel, with each protrusion corresponding to a groove, the position of the electrical connection unit with the protrusion is completely limited to the position of the groove on the first housing.

[0018] Optionally, a pressure block is provided on the second housing, the pressure block is pressed onto the electrical connection unit and located on the side of the first channel close to the second channel, and the pressure block is configured as an elastic or flexible element.

[0019] A pressure block is provided on the second housing, which presses against the electrical connection unit to limit the electrical connection unit within the first channel, thereby preventing the electrical connection unit from getting stuck in the first channel during the display screen flipping process.

[0020] Optionally, at least one first outlet is provided, and two or more first outlets are provided at intervals, with each first outlet corresponding to a second outlet.

[0021] By spacing two or more first outlet ports, it is beneficial to avoid overlapping of two or more electrical connection units, reduce the size of the display screen connection part, and thus facilitate the thinner and lighter design of the laptop.

[0022] Optionally, the electrical connection unit is configured as a flexible circuit board, with a first connector and a second connector respectively provided at both ends of the flexible circuit board. The first connector is used for electrical connection with the body, and the second connector is used for electrical connection with the display screen.

[0023] By setting the electrical connection unit as a flexible circuit board, it is beneficial to further reduce the size of the display screen connection part.

[0024] Optionally, the flexible circuit board has a positioning hole at the first connector, and the interface on the body that is electrically connected to the first connector has a positioning boss that mates with the positioning hole.

[0025] By setting positioning holes and positioning bosses, the stability of the electrical connection between the first connector and the interface on the chassis is ensured. As described above, the notebook computer of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] By setting a first cable exit on the chassis and a second cable exit on the display screen, the electrical connection unit can pass through the first cable exit to connect electrically to the chassis and through the second cable exit to connect electrically to the display screen, thus achieving electrical connection between the chassis and the display screen. Furthermore, the second cable exit is located between the two hinge ends of the display screen connection, rather than at the hinge end where the connection connects to the chassis, which helps reduce the size of the connection and thus facilitates a thinner and lighter design for the laptop. This design also prevents the electrical connection unit from bending in a confined space, thus extending its lifespan. Moreover, the simple structure helps reduce manufacturing costs. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 The diagram shows a first partial structural schematic of a laptop computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 Displayed as Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure;

[0029] Figure 3 The diagram shows a second partial structural schematic of a laptop computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 4 Displayed as Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of part A in the middle.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0032] 1-Display screen; 11-Connecting part; 111-Second cable outlet; 12-Display screen body; 13-First housing; 133-Protrusion; 14-Second housing; 141-First channel; 15-Display panel; 151-Second channel; 16-Pressure block;

[0033] 2-Electrical connection unit; 21-Groove; 22-First connector; 221-Positioning hole; 23-Second connector. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model.

[0035] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in this embodiment are only schematic representations of the basic concept of this utility model. Therefore, the illustrations only show components relevant to this utility model and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape, and size of the components in implementation. In actual implementation, the shape, quantity, and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the component layout may be more complex. The structures, proportions, and sizes shown in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this utility model. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effects and objectives of this utility model, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model. Furthermore, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "middle," and "one" used in this specification are only for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this utility model. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of implementation of this utility model.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, some embodiments of this application provide a laptop computer, including a chassis, a display screen 1, and an electrical connection unit 2. The chassis has a first cable outlet. The display screen 1 has a connection portion 11, which has a second cable outlet 111 that mates with the first cable outlet. Exemplarily, the first cable outlet and the second cable outlet 111 are positioned opposite each other, or they are offset from each other, adapting to the orientation or shape of the electrical connection unit 2.

[0037] Electrical connection unit 2 is electrically connected to the chassis through the first outlet and electrically connected to the display screen 1 through the second outlet 111, thus realizing the electrical connection between the chassis and the display screen 1. It should be noted that the connecting part 11 has hinge ends that are hinged to the chassis at both ends along the length of the display screen 1. The second outlet 111 is located between the two hinge ends of the connecting part 11. That is, the second outlet 111 of the electrical connection unit 2 on the connecting part 11 and the hinge point between the connecting part 11 and the chassis are not located in the same position. This arrangement helps to reduce the size of the connecting part 11, thereby facilitating the thinner and lighter design of the laptop.

[0038] In one example, at least one first cable outlet is provided, and two or more first cable outlets are spaced apart to avoid overlapping of two or more electrical connection units 2, which helps to reduce the volume of the connection part 11 of the display screen 1. It should be noted that the first cable outlet and the second cable outlet 111 are provided in a one-to-one correspondence, that is, one first cable outlet is matched with one second cable outlet 111. The specific number of first cable outlets and second cable outlets 111 is adaptively set according to actual needs.

[0039] In some embodiments, the display screen 1 further includes a display screen body 12, and a connecting portion 11 is connected to the display screen body 12 and is set at an angle to the display screen body 12. The angle between the connecting portion 11 and the display screen body 12 is adaptively set according to actual needs. When the display screen 1 is closed on the chassis, the connecting portion 11 covers the side wall of the chassis connected to the display screen 1. The second cable outlet 111 is located on the side of the connecting portion 11 away from the display screen body 12. This arrangement can both protect the electrical connection unit 2 and shield the exposed part of the electrical connection unit 2, which helps to improve the aesthetics of the laptop computer of this application.

[0040] In one example, the connecting part 11 includes a first housing 13 and a second housing 14, which can be connected by a snap-fit ​​mechanism. A first channel 141 is formed between the first housing 13 and the second housing 14, through which the power supply connection unit 2 passes, thus limiting the direction of the power supply connection unit 2. It should be noted that the outlet of the first channel 141 near the fuselage is the second cable outlet 111.

[0041] In some embodiments, the display body 12 includes a display panel 15, which is connected to the first housing 13 by fastening or adhesive. A second channel 151 is formed between the display panel 15 and the first housing 13, through which the power supply connection unit 2 passes, thus limiting the path of the power supply connection unit 2. The second channel 151 communicates with the first channel 141 and is set at an angle to allow the power supply connection unit 2 to pass through the second channel 151 and enter the first channel 141. For example, the angle between the first channel 141 and the second channel 151 may be the same as or different from the angle between the connecting portion 11 and the display body 12.

[0042] For example, the first housing 13 is composed of a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion is assembled with the second housing 14 to form a connecting portion 11, and the second connecting portion is connected to the display panel 15. Furthermore, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are arranged at an included angle.

[0043] In some embodiments, a limiting structure is provided between the first housing 13 and the electrical connection unit 2, the limiting structure being located within the second channel 151 to limit the position of the electrical connection unit 2 within the second channel 151.

[0044] In one example, the limiting structure includes a protrusion 133 on the first housing 13 and a groove 21 on the electrical connection unit 2. The protrusion 133 is located within the groove 21 to limit the electrical connection unit 2 to the groove 21 of the first housing 13. Furthermore, protrusions 133 are provided on both opposite sides of the second channel 151, with each protrusion corresponding to a groove 21, so that the position of the electrical connection unit 2 with the protrusion 133 is completely limited to the position of the first housing 13 with the groove 21.

[0045] In some embodiments, to limit the electrical connection unit 2 within the first channel 141 and prevent it from getting stuck during the flipping of the display screen 1, a pressure block 16 is provided on the second housing 14. The pressure block 16 presses against the electrical connection unit 2 and is located on the side of the first channel 141 closest to the second channel 151. It should be noted that, to protect the electrical connection unit 2, the pressure block 16 is configured as an elastic or flexible element. For example, the pressure block 16 may include, but is not limited to, foam.

[0046] In some embodiments, to further reduce the volume of the connection portion 11 of the display screen 1, the electrical connection unit 2 is configured as a flexible circuit board. A first connector 22 and a second connector 23 are respectively provided at both ends of the flexible circuit board, wherein the first connector 22 is used for electrical connection with the body and the second connector 23 is used for electrical connection with the display screen 1, so as to realize the electrical connection between the body and the display screen 1.

[0047] In some embodiments, a positioning hole 221 is provided on the flexible circuit board at the first connector 22, and a positioning boss is provided at the interface on the body that is electrically connected to the first connector 22. The positioning boss cooperates with the positioning hole 221, which helps to ensure the stability of the electrical connection between the first connector 22 and the interface on the body.

[0048] In summary, the laptop computer provided by this utility model has a first cable outlet on the chassis and a second cable outlet on the display screen. This allows the electrical connection unit to connect to the chassis through the first cable outlet and to the display screen through the second cable outlet, thus achieving an electrical connection between the chassis and the display screen. Furthermore, the second cable outlet is located between the two hinged ends of the display screen connection part, rather than at the hinged end where the connection part connects to the chassis. This helps to reduce the size of the connection part, thereby facilitating a thinner and lighter design for the laptop computer.

[0049] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A laptop computer, characterized in that, include: The main body is equipped with a first cable outlet; The display screen is provided with a connecting part, the connecting part having hinge ends at both ends along the length direction of the display screen that are hinged to the body, and a second cable outlet that is configured to cooperate with the first cable outlet between the two hinge ends; The electrical connection unit is electrically connected to the body through the first outlet and electrically connected to the display screen through the second outlet.

2. The laptop computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display screen also includes a display screen body connected to the connecting part. The display screen body and the connecting part are arranged at an angle. When the display screen is covered on the body, the connecting part covers the side wall of the body connected to the display screen. The second cable outlet is located on the side of the connecting part away from the display screen body.

3. The laptop computer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting part includes a first housing and a second housing connected to each other, and a first channel is formed between the first housing and the second housing for the electrical connection unit to pass through. The outlet of the first channel near the body is the second cable outlet.

4. The laptop computer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main body of the display screen includes a display panel connected to the first housing, and a second channel is formed between the display panel and the first housing for the electrical connection unit to pass through; the second channel is connected to the first channel and is set at an angle.

5. The laptop computer according to claim 4, characterized in that: A limiting structure is provided between the first housing and the electrical connection unit. The limiting structure is located within the second channel to limit the position of the electrical connection unit within the second channel.

6. The laptop computer according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting structure includes a protrusion on the first housing and a groove on the electrical connection unit. The protrusion is located in the groove, and the protrusion is provided on both sides opposite to each other in the second channel. The protrusion and the groove are provided in a one-to-one correspondence.

7. The laptop computer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second housing is provided with a pressure block, which is pressed onto the electrical connection unit and located on the side of the first channel close to the second channel. The pressure block is configured as an elastic or flexible element.

8. The notebook computer according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: The first outlet is provided with at least one, and two or more first outlets are provided at intervals, with the first outlet and the second outlet being provided in a one-to-one correspondence.

9. The laptop computer according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: The electrical connection unit is configured as a flexible circuit board, with a first connector and a second connector respectively provided at both ends of the flexible circuit board. The first connector is used for electrical connection with the body, and the second connector is used for electrical connection with the display screen.

10. The laptop computer according to claim 9, characterized in that: The flexible circuit board has a positioning hole at the first connector, and the interface on the body that is electrically connected to the first connector has a positioning boss that mates with the positioning hole.

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