bracket structure

Abstract

A support structure is arranged on a notebook computer, which comprises a fixing base, a support body and two pivot mechanisms. The fixing base is locked to the bottom side of the mainframe of the notebook computer by a plurality of fixing screws, and the support body is pivotally connected to the fixing base by the two pivot mechanisms. The support body can be flipped between a folding position and a supporting position. When the support body is flipped to the folding position, the support body is overlapped on the bottom side of the mainframe. When the support body is flipped to the supporting position, the support body is flipped out of the fixing base and can be used to support the notebook computer, so as to improve the heat dissipation efficiency and ensure the consistency of the overall appearance. The support structure will not be detached, and the maintenance is simple, and only the cover needs to be disassembled. The pivot mechanism can also be a covered pivot mechanism, which can increase the durability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a support structure, and more particularly to a support structure disposed on the bottom side of a laptop computer. Background Technology

[0002] A laptop computer is a portable computer. Existing laptops include a main unit and an LCD screen. The main unit includes a motherboard, processing unit, memory unit, display adapter, storage unit, input unit, and power supply unit. During use, because the bottom of the laptop is in direct contact with the desktop, it is not conducive to heat dissipation. Existing laptops have a stand on the bottom to elevate the laptop, creating a cooling space between the bottom of the laptop and the desktop.

[0003] Current laptop stands are additional attachments, using double-sided tape to glue them to the bottom of the laptop. Because they are added separately, the stand's appearance, shape, and color are inconsistent with the laptop, resulting in a lack of overall aesthetic consistency. Furthermore, while advertised as reusable, the stand's tendency to detach carries a risk of falling off. Additionally, as an extra attachment, the stand may obstruct some ventilation holes, reducing the airflow area and thus decreasing cooling efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to provide a stand structure that addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies. This stand structure can quickly dissipate the heat generated by a laptop, thereby improving heat dissipation efficiency. Furthermore, the stand structure can be designed to match the appearance of the laptop, resulting in a consistent and aesthetically pleasing overall look. Additionally, the stand structure eliminates concerns about detachment and is easy to repair, requiring only the removal of the bottom cover.

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a support structure that can increase durability in response to the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a support structure for a laptop computer. The laptop computer includes a main unit and an LCD screen, with the LCD screen pivotally mounted on the main unit, allowing it to be opened or closed over the main unit. The support structure includes: a fixed base secured to the bottom of the main unit with multiple screws; a support body; and two pivot mechanisms. The support body is pivotally connected to the fixed base via the two pivot mechanisms. The support body can rotate between a folded position and a supported position. When the support body is rotated to the folded position, it rests on the bottom of the main unit; when it is rotated to the supported position, it extends beyond the fixed base, thus elevating the laptop computer.

[0007] Optionally, the two-shaft mechanism is an enveloping shaft mechanism.

[0008] Optionally, each of the two rotating shaft mechanisms has a fixed part and a shaft part. One side of the fixed part extends to form a cylindrical part. The shaft part is pivotally mounted in the cylindrical part. The fixed part is locked to the fixed seat with a locking screw. The bracket body is connected to the shaft part.

[0009] Optionally, the mounting base is elongated and located near both sides of the host computer, and the length of the bracket body is equal to or close to the length of the mounting base.

[0010] Optionally, the mounting bracket is locked to the bottom side of the host near the LCD screen.

[0011] Optionally, the bracket body has a crossbar portion and two side portions, the two side portions being respectively connected to the two sides of the crossbar portion, and the two side portions of the bracket body being respectively pivotally connected to the fixed base by the two rotating shaft mechanisms.

[0012] Optionally, each of the two rotating shaft mechanisms has a fixed part and a shaft part. One side of the fixed part extends to form a cylindrical part. The shaft part is pivotally disposed in the cylindrical part. The fixed part is locked to the fixed seat with a locking screw. The side of the bracket body is connected to the shaft part, so that the two sides of the bracket body are pivotally connected to the fixed seat through the two rotating shaft mechanisms.

[0013] Optionally, the mounting base has multiple mounting holes, and the main unit has multiple through holes, each of which corresponds to one of the mounting holes. Multiple mounting screws pass through the multiple through holes and are screwed into the multiple mounting holes.

[0014] Optionally, at least one first anti-slip pad is provided on the bottom side of the fixing seat.

[0015] Optionally, at least one second anti-slip pad is provided on the bracket body.

[0016] Optionally, a sensor is provided on the mounting base or the host of the laptop computer to sense the opening and closing of the stand body in order to adjust the speed of a fan of the laptop computer.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that the stand structure provided by this utility model can elevate the rear of the laptop, increasing the gap between it and the desktop, which can quickly dissipate the heat generated by the laptop without blocking the heat dissipation vents, thus effectively improving heat dissipation efficiency. The design of the stand structure can be matched with the appearance of the laptop's main unit, resulting in a consistent and aesthetically pleasing overall appearance. Furthermore, the stand structure is fixed to the laptop's main unit (bottom cover) with screws, eliminating concerns about it falling off, and maintenance is simple, requiring only the removal of the bottom cover.

[0018] Furthermore, the two-shaft mechanism of this utility model can be a wrap-around shaft mechanism, which adopts a wrap-around shaft structure combined with the bracket structure, thereby increasing durability.

[0019] To further understand the features and technical content of this utility model, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of this utility model. However, the drawings are provided for reference and illustration only and are not intended to limit this utility model. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a side view of a laptop computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the folded-down support structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the bracket structure in the flipped-out state according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a partial structure of the main unit of a laptop computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 This is an exploded perspective view of the support structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 This is an exploded perspective view of the support structure from another angle in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the support structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 8This is a perspective view of the support structure from another angle in an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0028] [Example]

[0029] Please see Figure 1 This utility model provides a stand structure for a laptop computer. The laptop computer includes a main unit (lower cover) 100 and a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen 200. The main unit 100 includes a motherboard, processing unit, memory unit, display adapter, storage unit, input unit, and power supply unit, etc. The LCD screen 200 is pivotally mounted on the main unit 100, allowing the LCD screen 200 to be opened or closed over the main unit 100. Since the main unit 100 and LCD screen 200 are existing technologies, and this utility model does not limit the structure of the main unit 100 and LCD screen 200, they will not be described in detail. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 2 to 4 The support structure 300 is mounted on the host 100. Figures 2 to 4 The host 100 shown is only the casing.

[0030] Please see Figures 5 to 8 The bracket structure 300 includes a fixed base 1, a bracket body 2, and two rotating shaft mechanisms 3. The fixed base 1 is elongated, and its length is not limited. Optionally, the fixed base 1 extends to both sides near the host 100 to stably support the laptop. The fixed base 1 can be made of materials such as plastic or metal. The material of the fixed base 1 is not limited and can be selected according to the material of the laptop host 100 and the requirements. The fixed base 1 is secured by multiple fixing screws 4 (e.g., ...). Figure 4 As shown, the bracket 1 is locked to the bottom side of the host 100. In this embodiment, the fixing base 1 has multiple fixing holes 11, which are spaced apart. The host 100 has multiple through holes 101, which correspond to the multiple fixing holes 11 respectively. Multiple fixing screws 4 pass through the multiple through holes 101 and are screwed into the multiple fixing holes 11 respectively, thereby locking the fixing base 1 to the bottom side of the host 100 and fixing the bracket structure 300 on the host 100.

[0031] In this embodiment, the mounting bracket 1 is locked to the bottom side of the host 100 near the rear side, that is, the mounting bracket 1 is locked to the bottom side of the host 100 near the LCD screen 200, thereby raising the rear of the laptop (e.g., Figure 1 (As shown). Optionally, at least one first anti-slip pad 12 can also be provided on the bottom side of the fixing base 1. Two first anti-slip pads 12 can be provided, with multiple first anti-slip pads 12 respectively close to both sides of the fixing base 1. The first anti-slip pads 12 can provide an anti-slip effect to prevent the fixing base 1 from sliding on the table.

[0032] The support body 2 is elongated, and its length is not limited. The length of the support body 2 can vary to correspond to the length of the fixing base 1. Optionally, the length of the support body 2 is equal to or close to the length of the fixing base 1. The support body 2 can be made of materials such as plastic or metal. The material of the support body 2 is not limited, and an appropriate material for the support body 2 can be selected according to the material and requirements of the laptop host 100.

[0033] The bracket body 2 is pivotally connected to the fixed base 1 by two rotating shaft mechanisms 3. The bracket body 2 can be rotated relative to the fixed base 1 using the two rotating shaft mechanisms 3 as the rotation axis, so that the bracket body 2 is rotatably mounted on the main unit 100 through the two rotating shaft mechanisms 3 and the fixed base 1. Optionally, the two rotating shaft mechanisms 3 are enclosed rotating shaft mechanisms. The two rotating shaft mechanisms 3 adopt an enclosed rotating shaft structure combined within the bracket structure 300, which can increase durability.

[0034] In this embodiment, the support body 2 has a crossbar portion 21 and two side portions 22, which are respectively connected to the two sides of the crossbar portion 21. The crossbar portion 21 and the two side portions 22 can form a U-shaped frame. The two side portions 22 of the support body 2 are respectively pivotally connected to the fixed base 1 by two rotating shaft mechanisms 3. Optionally, at least one second anti-slip pad 23 can be provided on the support body 2. Two second anti-slip pads 23 can be provided. Multiple second anti-slip pads 23 can be provided on the crossbar portion 21 of the support body 2. Multiple second anti-slip pads 23 can be close to the two side portions 22 respectively. The second anti-slip pads 23 can provide an anti-slip effect to prevent the support body 2 from sliding on the table.

[0035] In this embodiment, each of the two rotating shaft mechanisms 3 has a fixing part 31 and a shaft part 32. One side of the fixing part 31 extends to form a cylindrical part 33, and the shaft part 32 is pivotally mounted in the cylindrical part 33. The fixing part 31 is locked to the fixing seat 1 with a locking screw 34. The side part 22 of the bracket body 2 is connected to the shaft part 32, so that the two sides 22 of the bracket body 2 can be pivotally connected to the fixing seat 1 through the two rotating shaft mechanisms 3.

[0036] The support body 2 can be in a folded position A and a supported position B (e.g. Figure 1 The bracket body 2 flips between the following positions (as shown). When the bracket body 2 flips to the folded position A (as shown), Figure 2 As shown), the support body 2 is stacked on the bottom side of the main unit 100, at which time the support body 2 is in a folded state; when the support body 2 is flipped to the support position B (as shown), Figure 3 As shown), the stand body 2 folds outward, at which point it is in an extended state, providing support for the laptop and elevating it. This creates a ventilation space 400 between the bottom of the laptop and the desktop. Figure 1 (As shown), to facilitate heat dissipation of the laptop.

[0037] Alternatively, in this embodiment, a sensing device 5 can also be installed on the mounting base 1 or the host computer 100 of the laptop (e.g., Figure 1 As shown, the sensing device 5 can be a sensor or switch, etc., which can be used to sense the opening and closing of the stand body 2, thereby adjusting the speed of the laptop fan 102 through software. When the stand body 2 is open, the temperature of the entire system will decrease, and the speed of the fan 102 can be reduced through software control to achieve a silent effect.

[0038] [Beneficial Effects of the Examples]

[0039] The beneficial effect of this utility model is that the bracket structure provided by this utility model includes a fixed base, a bracket body, and two pivot mechanisms. The fixed base is fixed to the bottom side of the laptop's main unit with multiple fixing screws. The bracket body is pivotally connected to the fixed base by the two pivot mechanisms. The bracket body can flip between a folded position and a supported position. When the bracket body is flipped to the folded position, the bracket body is placed on the bottom side of the main unit. When the bracket body is flipped to the supported position, the bracket body flips out of the fixed base and can be used to elevate the laptop.

[0040] This invention allows a laptop computer to be integrated with a stand structure. The stand structure elevates the rear of the laptop, increasing the gap between it and the desktop, thus enabling rapid heat dissipation without obstructing the ventilation holes, effectively improving heat dissipation efficiency. The stand structure can be designed to match the laptop's overall appearance, resulting in a consistent and aesthetically pleasing design. Furthermore, the stand structure is secured to the laptop's main unit (bottom cover) with screws, eliminating concerns about it falling off. Repair is also simple, requiring only the removal of the bottom cover.

[0041] Furthermore, the two-shaft mechanism of this utility model can be a wrap-around shaft mechanism, which adopts a wrap-around shaft structure combined with the bracket structure, thereby increasing durability.

[0042] However, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of patent protection of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made based on the content of the present utility model specification and drawings are similarly included within the scope of protection of the present utility model and are hereby stated.

Claims

1. A stand structure, disposed on a laptop computer, the laptop computer including a host and an LCD screen, the LCD screen being pivotally mounted on the host, enabling the LCD screen to be opened or closed over the host, characterized in that, The support structure includes: A mounting base, which is secured to the bottom side of the main unit with a plurality of fixing screws; A support body; and The bracket body is pivotally connected to the fixed base via the two pivot mechanisms. The bracket body can flip between a folded position and a supported position. When the bracket body is flipped to the folded position, it is placed on the bottom side of the host computer. When the bracket body is flipped to the supported position, it is flipped out of the fixed base and can be used to elevate the laptop computer.

2. The support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The two-shaft mechanism is an enveloping shaft mechanism.

3. The support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the two rotating shaft mechanisms has a fixed part and a shaft part. One side of the fixed part extends to form a cylindrical part. The shaft part is pivotally mounted in the cylindrical part. The fixed part is locked to the fixed seat with a locking screw. The bracket body is connected to the shaft part.

4. The support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base is elongated and located near both sides of the host computer. The length of the bracket body is equal to or close to the length of the mounting base.

5. The support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting bracket is locked to the bottom side of the host unit near the LCD screen.

6. The support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support body has a crossbar and two side sections. The two side sections are respectively connected to the two sides of the crossbar. The two side sections of the support body are respectively pivotally connected to the fixed base by the two rotating shaft mechanisms.

7. The support structure as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Each of the two rotating shaft mechanisms has a fixed part and a shaft part. One side of the fixed part extends to form a cylindrical part. The shaft part is pivotally mounted in the cylindrical part. The fixed part is locked to the fixed seat with a locking screw. The side of the bracket body is connected to the shaft part, so that the two sides of the bracket body are pivotally connected to the fixed seat through the two rotating shaft mechanisms.

8. The support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base has multiple mounting holes, and the main unit has multiple through holes, which correspond to the multiple mounting holes respectively. Multiple mounting screws pass through the multiple through holes and are screwed into the multiple mounting holes respectively.

9. The support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, At least one first anti-slip pad is provided on the bottom side of the fixed base.

10. The support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, At least one second anti-slip pad is provided on the support body.

11. The support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A sensor is provided on the mounting base or the host of the laptop computer to sense the opening and closing of the stand body in order to adjust the speed of a fan of the laptop computer.

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