Portable computer

Abstract

This utility model provides a portable computer, including a host, a display screen, two hinges, and a camera and microphone module. The host includes an upper shell, a bottom shell, and a plastic bracket disposed between the upper shell and the bottom shell. The upper shell includes an upper housing and a keyboard exposed therein. The upper housing has two hinge mounting parts and two camera and microphone module mounting parts disposed between the hinge mounting parts and the keyboard. The plastic bracket has corresponding camera and microphone module receiving parts. The camera and microphone module includes a microphone hinge seat and a microphone assembly fixed thereon, a camera hinge seat and a camera assembly fixed thereon, and a central hinge. One end of the microphone hinge seat is connected to one camera and microphone module mounting part, and the other end is connected to one end of the central hinge. One end of the camera hinge seat is connected to another camera and microphone module mounting part, and the other end is connected to the other end of the central hinge. The two hinges are respectively mounted on the two hinge mounting parts of the upper housing.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In this era of booming information technology, portable computers have become an indispensable tool in modern life and work, with their versatility and portability leading to their widespread application in various fields. As the performance of portable computers continues to improve and their usage scenarios become increasingly diverse, end consumers are placing higher and higher demands on the user experience, appearance design, and privacy protection of portable computers.

[0003] Meanwhile, as people pursue larger display areas for portable computers, screen sizes are becoming increasingly larger. However, due to portability considerations, screen size is limited, making the pursuit of ultra-high screen-to-body ratio a current development trend. But to meet the needs of modern life and work for electronic communication and entertainment, portable computers are typically equipped with cameras and microphones. Currently, portable computers generally place cameras on the four bezels of the screen and microphones on the bottom bezel. This arrangement occupies screen space, increases the bezel area, and to some extent reduces the utilization rate of screen space, hindering the full utilization of the screen and the achievement of a high screen-to-body ratio. Furthermore, the built-in camera and microphone on the display require software to activate and deactivate, making it difficult for users to accurately identify the camera's on / off status at all times, leading to a risk of leakage of user privacy information.

[0004] In existing technologies, the following solutions exist to balance the camera function and high screen-to-body ratio of portable computers: 1. Embed the camera inside the screen, but this method still leaves a lens in the screen area and poses the aforementioned risk of leakage of user privacy information; 2. Set the camera in a pop-up manner behind the display panel, so that the camera automatically rises when needed. Although this method can achieve full-screen display for portable computers, it increases the thickness of the display screen, which does not conform to the current trend of ultra-thin portable computers. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a portable computer that places the camera and microphone in the main unit rather than the display screen, so as to achieve a high screen-to-body ratio without affecting the normal use of the portable computer, while also enabling photography and recording functions.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a portable computer, including a host, a display screen, two hinges connecting the host and the display screen, and a camera and microphone module mounted on the host. The host includes an upper shell, a bottom shell, and a plastic bracket disposed between the upper shell and the bottom shell. The upper shell includes an upper housing and a keyboard exposed within the upper housing. The upper housing has two hinge mounting portions and two camera and microphone module mounting portions disposed between the hinge mounting portions and the keyboard. The plastic bracket has camera and microphone module receiving portions corresponding to the camera and microphone module mounting portions. The camera and microphone module is packaged... The device includes a microphone swivel mount and a microphone assembly fixed on the microphone swivel mount, a camera swivel mount and a camera assembly fixed on the camera swivel mount, and a central swivel connecting the microphone swivel mount and the camera swivel mount; one end of the microphone swivel mount is connected to a camera and microphone module mounting part, and the other end is connected to one end of the central swivel; one end of the camera swivel mount is connected to another camera and microphone module mounting part, and the other end is connected to the other end of the central swivel, thereby rotatably mounting the camera and microphone module between the two camera and microphone module mounting parts; the two swivels are respectively mounted on the two swivel mounting parts of the upper housing.

[0007] The microphone swivel mount includes a microphone swivel and a microphone mount connected to the microphone swivel; the camera swivel mount includes a camera swivel and a camera mount connected to the camera swivel; the central swivel component includes a central body and two central swivels respectively connected to both ends of the central body; the two central swivels are respectively mounted on the microphone mount and the camera mount; the microphone assembly is mounted on the microphone mount; the camera assembly is mounted on the camera mount; the microphone swivel is mounted on one camera and microphone module mounting part; and the camera swivel is mounted on another camera and microphone module mounting part.

[0008] The microphone mount has a first limiting groove corresponding to the central rotating shaft, and the camera mount has a second limiting groove corresponding to the central rotating shaft. The central body has a first limiting boss and a second limiting boss corresponding to the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove, respectively. The first limiting boss and the first limiting groove cooperate to restrict the relative rotation of the central rotating shaft and the microphone rotating shaft mount, and the second limiting boss and the second limiting groove cooperate to restrict the relative rotation of the central rotating shaft and the camera rotating shaft mount, so that rotating the central rotating shaft can simultaneously drive the microphone rotating shaft mount and the camera rotating shaft mount to rotate.

[0009] When the microphone and camera are not in use, the microphone mount, camera mount, and central pivot can be rotated to house the microphone mount, camera mount, and central body between the two camera and microphone module mounting portions, thereby housing the microphone assembly and camera assembly within the camera and microphone module housing.

[0010] The upper shell is provided with a first recess, a second recess, and a third recess corresponding to the microphone mount, the camera mount, and the central body, respectively. When the microphone mount, the camera mount, and the central body are housed between the two cameras and the microphone module mounting part, the platform of the first recess, the second recess, and the third recess is lower than the surface of the microphone mount, the camera mount, and the central body, respectively, so as to facilitate the rotation of the microphone pivot, the camera pivot, and the central pivot.

[0011] The microphone assembly includes a microphone housing fixed on a microphone mount and a microphone board disposed within the microphone housing. The camera assembly includes a camera housing fixed on a camera mount, a camera board disposed within the camera housing, and a microphone output connector. The microphone board is provided with a microphone, and the camera board is provided with a camera and a camera output connector.

[0012] The microphone board is also equipped with a first Hall sensor, and the camera board is also equipped with a second Hall sensor. The host also includes a first magnet and a second magnet. The plastic bracket is provided with a first magnet mounting base and a second magnet mounting base respectively below the camera and microphone module housing, corresponding to the microphone assembly and the camera assembly. The first magnet and the second magnet are respectively installed in the first magnet mounting base and the second magnet mounting base. When the microphone assembly is housed in the camera and microphone module housing, the first Hall sensor senses that it is located near the first magnet, and the microphone board automatically cuts off power. When the camera assembly is housed in the camera and microphone module housing, the second Hall sensor senses that it is located near the second magnet, and the camera board automatically cuts off power.

[0013] The microphone assembly further includes a microphone decorative piece attached to the microphone housing, and the camera assembly further includes a camera decorative piece attached to the camera housing.

[0014] The microphone assembly further includes a first fixing screw, and the camera assembly further includes a second fixing screw. The microphone housing is provided with a first mounting base, and the camera housing is provided with a second mounting base. The microphone mount is provided with a first screw mounting base, and the camera mount is provided with a second screw mounting base. The microphone plate is provided with a first through hole for the first screw mounting base to pass through, and the camera plate is provided with a second through hole for the second screw mounting base to pass through. The first fixing screw passes through the first mounting base and locks with the first screw mounting base to fix the microphone housing and the microphone mount. The second fixing screw passes through the second mounting base and locks with the second screw mounting base to fix the camera housing and the camera mount.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The portable computer of this utility model places the camera and microphone in the host part rather than the display screen part, so as to achieve a high screen ratio without affecting the normal use of the portable computer, while still realizing the functions of photography and recording; in addition, when the camera is not in use, the portable computer of this utility model can store the camera component in the camera and microphone module housing, so that the user cannot be photographed and the user's privacy is avoided. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To further understand the features and technical content of this utility model, please refer to the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are provided for reference and illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. In the drawings,

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the portable computer of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the assembly of the host computer and the camera and microphone module of a portable computer.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure.

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Another three-dimensional structural breakdown diagram.

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 An enlarged view of part A.

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A 3D structural diagram of the camera and microphone module of a portable computer.

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A three-dimensional structural breakdown diagram of the camera and microphone module.

[0024] Figure 8 for Figure 1 A diagram showing how to turn on the camera and microphone on a portable computer.

[0025] Figure 9 for Figure 1 A diagram showing a portable computer with only the camera turned on.

[0026] Figure 10 for Figure 1 A diagram showing a portable computer with only the microphone turned on. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To further illustrate the technical means and effects of this utility model, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the preferred embodiments of this utility model and their accompanying drawings.

[0028] Please see Figure 1-10 This utility model provides a portable computer, including a host 1, a display screen 2, two hinges 3 connecting the host 1 and the display screen 2, and a camera and microphone module 4 mounted on the host 1. The host 1 includes an upper shell 11, a bottom shell 12 disposed opposite to each other, and a plastic bracket 13 disposed between the upper shell 11 and the bottom shell 12. The upper shell 11 includes an upper housing 112 and a keyboard 111 exposed inside the upper housing 112. The upper housing 112 is provided with two hinge mounting portions 1121 and two camera and microphone module mounting portions 1122 disposed between the hinge mounting portions 1121 and the keyboard 111. The plastic bracket 13 is provided with a camera and microphone module receiving portion 131 corresponding to the camera and microphone module mounting portions 1122. The camera and microphone module... 4 includes a microphone pivot 41 and a microphone assembly 42 fixed on the microphone pivot 41, a camera pivot 43 and a camera assembly 44 fixed on the camera pivot 43, and a central pivot 45 connecting the microphone pivot 41 and the camera pivot 43; one end of the microphone pivot 41 is connected to a camera and microphone module mounting part 1122, and the other end is connected to one end of the central pivot 45; one end of the camera pivot 43 is connected to another camera and microphone module mounting part 1122, and the other end is connected to the other end of the central pivot 45, thereby rotatably mounting the camera and microphone module 4 between the two camera and microphone module mounting parts 1122; the two pivots 3 are respectively mounted on the two pivot mounting parts 1121 of the upper housing 112.

[0029] This portable computer places the camera and microphone in the main unit rather than the display screen, achieving a high screen-to-body ratio without affecting normal computer use while still enabling photography and recording functions. Furthermore, when the camera is not in use, it can be stored within the camera and microphone module housing, preventing the user from being photographed and protecting user privacy. This invention uses a central hinge to connect the microphone and camera hinges, providing fixed-point resistance for their rotation, preventing interference when either hinge rotates independently, improving the lifespan and stepless adjustment capability of the camera and microphone modules, and enhancing the user experience.

[0030] Furthermore, the microphone pivot 41 includes a microphone pivot 411 and a microphone mount 412 connected to the microphone pivot 411; the camera pivot 43 includes a camera pivot 431 and a camera mount 432 connected to the camera pivot 431; the central pivot component 45 includes a central body 452 and two central pivots 451 respectively connected to both ends of the central body 452; the two central pivots 451 are respectively mounted on the microphone mount 412 and the camera mount 432; the microphone assembly 42 is mounted on the microphone mount 412; the camera assembly 44 is mounted on the camera mount 432; the microphone pivot 411 is mounted on one camera and microphone module mounting part 1122; and the camera pivot 431 is mounted on another camera and microphone module mounting part 1122.

[0031] Furthermore, the microphone mount 412 is provided with a first limiting groove 4122 corresponding to the central rotating shaft 451, and the camera mount 432 is provided with a second limiting groove 4322 corresponding to the central rotating shaft 451. The central body 452 is provided with a first limiting boss 4521 and a second limiting boss 4522 corresponding to the first limiting groove 4122 and the second limiting groove 4322, respectively. The first limiting boss 4521 cooperates with the first limiting groove 4122 to restrict the relative rotation of the central rotating shaft 45 and the microphone rotating shaft seat 41, and the second limiting boss 4522 cooperates with the second limiting groove 4322 to restrict the relative rotation of the central rotating shaft 45 and the camera rotating shaft seat 43. Thus, by rotating the central rotating shaft 45, the microphone rotating shaft seat 41 and the camera rotating shaft seat 43 can be rotated simultaneously. The combination of the limiting boss and the limiting groove can further ensure that the microphone swivel or camera swivel will not affect each other when they rotate independently, further improving the lifespan and stepless adjustment capability of the camera and microphone modules, and enhancing the user experience.

[0032] See appendix Figure 1Furthermore, when the microphone and camera are not in use, the microphone mount 412, camera mount 432, and central body 452 can be housed between the two camera and microphone module mounting portions 1122 by rotating the microphone pivot 41, camera pivot 43, and central pivot 45. This allows the microphone assembly 42 and camera assembly 44 to be housed within the camera and microphone module housing portion 131, thus ensuring that the portable computer of this invention maintains a relatively consistent appearance when the microphone and camera are not in use.

[0033] Preferably, the upper shell 11 is provided with a first recess 114, a second recess 115, and a third recess 116 corresponding to the microphone base 412, the camera base 432, and the central body 452, respectively. When the microphone base 412, the camera base 432, and the central body 452 are housed between the two cameras and the microphone module mounting part 1122, the platform surfaces of the first recess 114, the second recess 115, and the third recess 116 are respectively lower than the surfaces of the microphone base 412, the camera base 432, and the central body 452, so as to facilitate the rotation of the microphone pivot seat 41, the camera pivot seat 43, and the central pivot member 45.

[0034] Preferably, the microphone assembly 42 includes a microphone housing 421 fixed on a microphone base 412 and a microphone board 422 disposed within the microphone housing 421; the camera assembly 44 includes a camera housing 441 fixed on a camera base 432 and a camera board 442 disposed within the camera housing 441; the microphone board 422 is provided with a microphone 4221 and a microphone output connector 4224, and the camera board 442 is provided with a camera 4421 and a camera output connector 4424.

[0035] Preferably, the microphone board 422 is further provided with a first Hall sensor 4222, and the camera board 442 is further provided with a second Hall sensor 4422. The host 1 also includes a first magnet 14 and a second magnet 15. The plastic bracket 13 is provided with a first magnet mounting base 132 and a second magnet mounting base 133 respectively below the camera and microphone module housing 131 corresponding to the microphone assembly 42 and the camera assembly 44. The first magnet 14 and the second magnet 15 are respectively installed in the first magnet mounting base 132 and the second magnet mounting base 133. When the microphone assembly 42 is housed in the camera and microphone module housing 131, the first Hall sensor 4222 senses that it is located near the first magnet 14, and the microphone board 422 automatically cuts off power. When the camera assembly 44 is housed in the camera and microphone module housing 131, the second Hall sensor 4422 senses that it is located near the second magnet 15, and the camera board 442 automatically cuts off power. The automatic power-off design of this portable computer can further protect user privacy and save energy to a certain extent.

[0036] Preferably, the microphone assembly 42 further includes a first fixing screw 424, the camera assembly 44 further includes a second fixing screw 444, the microphone housing 421 is provided with a first mounting base 4211, the camera housing 441 is provided with a second mounting base 4411, the microphone mount 412 is provided with a first screw mounting base 4121, the camera mount 432 is provided with a second screw mounting base 4321, the microphone plate 422 is provided with a first through hole 4223 for the first screw mounting base 4121 to pass through, and the camera plate 442 is provided with a second through hole 4423 for the second screw mounting base 4321 to pass through; the first fixing screw 424 passes through the first mounting base 4211 and locks with the first screw mounting base 4121 to fix the microphone housing 421 and the microphone mount 412, and the second fixing screw 444 passes through the second mounting base 4411 and locks with the second screw mounting base 4321 to fix the camera housing 441 and the camera mount 432.

[0037] Preferably, the microphone assembly 42 further includes a microphone decorative piece 423 attached to the microphone housing 421, and the camera assembly 44 further includes a camera decorative piece 443 attached to the camera housing 441. The microphone and camera decorative pieces also serve to protect the microphone and camera housings.

[0038] In summary, the portable computer of this invention places the camera and microphone in the main unit rather than the display screen, enabling photography and recording functions while achieving a high screen-to-body ratio without affecting the normal use of the portable computer. Furthermore, when the camera is not in use, the portable computer of this invention can store the camera assembly in the camera and microphone module housing, preventing the user from being photographed and avoiding the leakage of the user's portrait privacy.

[0039] As described above, those skilled in the art can make various other corresponding changes and modifications based on the technical solution and concept of this utility model, and all such changes and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A portable computer, characterized in that, The system includes a host (1), a display screen (2), two hinges (3) connecting the host (1) and the display screen (2), and a camera and microphone module (4) mounted on the host (1). The host (1) includes an upper shell (11) and a bottom shell (12) arranged opposite to each other, and a plastic bracket (13) disposed between the upper shell (11) and the bottom shell (12). The upper shell (11) includes an upper housing (112) and a keyboard (111) exposed inside the upper housing (112). The upper housing (112) is provided with two hinge mounting parts (1121) and two camera and microphone module mounting parts (1122) disposed between the hinge mounting parts (1121) and the keyboard (111). The plastic bracket (13) is provided with a camera and microphone module receiving part (131) corresponding to the camera and microphone module mounting parts (1122). The camera and microphone module (4) includes... The microphone swivel mount (41) and microphone assembly (42) fixed on the microphone swivel mount (41), camera swivel mount (43) and camera assembly (44) fixed on the camera swivel mount (43), and central pivot (45) connecting the microphone swivel mount (41) and camera swivel mount (43); one end of the microphone swivel mount (41) is connected to a camera and microphone module mounting part (1122), and the other end is connected to one end of the central pivot (45); one end of the camera swivel mount (43) is connected to another camera and microphone module mounting part (1122), and the other end is connected to the other end of the central pivot (45), thereby rotatably mounting the camera and microphone module (4) between the two camera and microphone module mounting parts (1122); the two pivots (3) are respectively mounted on the two pivot mounting parts (1121) of the upper housing (112).

2. The portable computer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The microphone pivot mount (41) includes a microphone pivot (411) and a microphone mount (412) connected to the microphone pivot (411). The camera pivot mount (43) includes a camera pivot (431) and a camera mount (432) connected to the camera pivot (431). The central pivot component (45) includes a central body (452) and two central pivots (451) respectively connected to both ends of the central body (452). The two central pivots (451) are respectively mounted on the microphone mount (412) and the camera mount (432). The microphone assembly (42) is mounted on the microphone mount (412), and the camera assembly (44) is mounted on the camera mount (432). The microphone pivot (411) is mounted on one camera and microphone module mounting part (1122), and the camera pivot (431) is mounted on another camera and microphone module mounting part (1122).

3. The portable computer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The microphone mount (412) is provided with a first limiting groove (4122) corresponding to the central rotating shaft (451), and the camera mount (432) is provided with a second limiting groove (4322) corresponding to the central rotating shaft (451). The central body (452) is provided with a first limiting boss (4521) and a second limiting boss (4522) corresponding to the first limiting groove (4122) and the second limiting groove (4322), respectively. The first limiting boss (4521) and the first limiting groove (4122) cooperate to restrict the relative rotation of the central rotating shaft (45) and the microphone rotating shaft seat (41). The second limiting boss (4522) and the second limiting groove (4322) cooperate to restrict the relative rotation of the central rotating shaft (45) and the camera rotating shaft seat (43). Thus, by rotating the central rotating shaft (45), the microphone rotating shaft seat (41) and the camera rotating shaft seat (43) can be rotated simultaneously.

4. The portable computer according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the microphone and camera are not in use, the microphone mount (412), camera mount (432), and center body (452) can be housed between the two camera and microphone module mounting portions (1122) by rotating the microphone pivot (41), camera pivot (43), and center pivot (45). The microphone assembly (42) and camera assembly (44) are housed in the camera and microphone module housing portion (131).

5. The portable computer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper shell (11) is provided with a first recess (114), a second recess (115), and a third recess (116) corresponding to the microphone mount (412), the camera mount (432), and the center body (452), respectively. When the microphone mount (412), the camera mount (432), and the center body (452) are housed between the two cameras and the microphone module mounting part (1122), the platform surfaces of the first recess (114), the second recess (115), and the third recess (116) are lower than the surfaces of the microphone mount (412), the camera mount (432), and the center body (452), respectively, so as to facilitate the rotation of the microphone pivot seat (41), the camera pivot seat (43), and the center pivot (45).

6. The portable computer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The microphone assembly (42) includes a microphone housing (421) fixed on a microphone base (412) and a microphone board (422) disposed inside the microphone housing (421). The camera assembly (44) includes a camera housing (441) fixed on a camera base (432) and a camera board (442) disposed inside the camera housing (441). The microphone board (422) is provided with a microphone (4221) and a microphone output connector (4224), and the camera board (442) is provided with a camera (4421) and a camera output connector (4424).

7. The portable computer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The microphone board (422) is also provided with a first Hall sensor (4222), and the camera board (442) is also provided with a second Hall sensor (4422). The host (1) also includes a first magnet (14) and a second magnet (15). The plastic bracket (13) is provided with a first magnet mounting base (132) and a second magnet mounting base (133) respectively below the camera and microphone module housing (131) corresponding to the microphone assembly (42) and the camera assembly (44). The first magnet (14) and the second magnet (15) are respectively mounted on the first magnet. The microphone assembly (42) is housed in the camera and microphone module housing (131). When the microphone assembly (42) is housed in the camera and microphone module housing (131), the first Hall sensor (4222) senses a position close to the first magnet (14), and the microphone board (422) automatically shuts off power. When the camera assembly (44) is housed in the camera and microphone module housing (131), the second Hall sensor (4422) senses a position close to the second magnet (15), and the camera board (442) automatically shuts off power.

8. The portable computer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The microphone assembly (42) further includes a microphone decorative piece (423) attached to the microphone housing (421), and the camera assembly (44) further includes a camera decorative piece (443) attached to the camera housing (441).

9. The portable computer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The microphone assembly (42) further includes a first fixing screw (424), and the camera assembly (44) further includes a second fixing screw (444). The microphone housing (421) is provided with a first mounting base (4211), and the camera housing (441) is provided with a second mounting base (4411). The microphone mount (412) is provided with a first screw mounting base (4121), and the camera mount (432) is provided with a second screw mounting base (4321). The microphone plate (422) is provided with a first through hole through which the first screw mounting base (4121) passes. (4223) The camera plate (442) is provided with a second through hole (4423) through which the second screw mounting base (4321) passes; the first fixing screw (424) passes through the first mounting base (4211) and locks with the first screw mounting base (4121) to fix the microphone housing (421) and the microphone base (412); the second fixing screw (444) passes through the second mounting base (4411) and locks with the second screw mounting base (4321) to fix the camera housing (441) and the camera base (432).

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