Electronic equipment

Abstract

To provide electronic equipment which can improve a fitting structure for fitting a pen-type device by magnetic force.SOLUTION: Electronic equipment according to the present invention has: a housing including a first housing having a first opposing surface and a second housing having a second opposing surface; a first magnetic attracting part provided at the first housing for magnetically attracting a pen-type deice to a first attraction position of the first housing; and a second magnetic attracting part provided at the second housing for magnetically attracting the pen-type device to a second attraction position of the second housing. A posture of the housing is switched between a closed posture in which the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface are opposed to each other, and an opened posture in which the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface are not opposed to each other. When the pen-type device is magnetically attracted to the first attraction position and the posture of the housing is changed from the opened posture to the closed posture, the pen-type device leaves the first attraction position and moves to the second attraction position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to electronic devices. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an electronic device to which a pen-type device can be attached by magnetic force. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-21227 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] According to the inventors of the present application, for example, in the electronic device of Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in the mounting structure for mounting the pen-shaped device by magnetic force.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and has an object to provide an electronic device that can improve the mounting structure for mounting a pen-shaped device using magnetic force. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problem, an electronic device according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises a housing including a first housing having a first opposing surface and a second housing having a second opposing surface, a first magnetic adsorption unit provided on the first housing for magnetically adsorbing a pen-type device to a first adsorption position of the first housing, and a second magnetic adsorption unit provided on the second housing for magnetically adsorbing the pen-type device to a second adsorption position of the second housing, wherein the posture of the housing is switchable between a closed posture in which the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface face each other and an open posture in which the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface do not face each other, and when the posture of the housing changes from the open posture to the closed posture while the pen-type device is magnetically adsorbed to the first adsorption position, the pen-type device leaves the first adsorption position and moves to the second adsorption position.

[0007] According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide an electronic device that can improve the mounting structure for mounting a pen-type device by using magnetic force.

[0008] Further, a second aspect of the present invention relates to the electronic device of the first aspect, wherein the first housing has a first back surface located opposite the first opposing surface, the second housing has a second back surface located opposite the second opposing surface, the posture of the housing is switchable between the open posture, the closed posture, and a fully open posture in which the first back surface and the second back surface face each other, and when the posture of the housing changes from the open posture to the fully open posture while the pen-shaped device is magnetically attracted to the first suction position, the pen-shaped device leaves the first suction position and moves to the second suction position.

[0009] According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide an electronic device whose mounting structure can be further improved.

[0010] In order to solve the above problem, an electronic device according to a third aspect of the present invention includes a housing including a first housing having a first opposing surface and a second housing having a second opposing surface, a first magnetic adsorption unit provided on the first housing and generating a magnetic force, and a second magnetic adsorption unit provided on the second housing and generating a magnetic force, the posture of the housing is switchable between a closed posture in which the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface are opposed to each other and an open posture in which the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface are not opposed to each other, the magnetic force generated by the second magnetic adsorption unit is greater than the magnetic force generated by the first magnetic adsorption unit, and when the posture of the housing is in the closed posture, the first magnetic adsorption unit and the second magnetic adsorption unit are adjacent to each other in the direction in which the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface oppose each other.

[0011] According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide an electronic device capable of improving the mounting structure for mounting a pen-type device by magnetic force.

[0012] Furthermore, a fourth aspect of the present invention is directed to the electronic device of the third aspect, wherein the first housing has a first rear surface located opposite the first opposing surface, the second housing has a second rear surface located opposite the second opposing surface, the posture of the housing is switchable between the open posture, the closed posture, and a fully open posture in which the first rear surface and the second rear surface face each other, and when the posture of the housing is in the fully open posture, the first magnetic adsorption portion and the second magnetic adsorption portion are adjacent to each other in the direction in which the first rear surface and the second rear surface face each other.

[0013] According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide an electronic device whose mounting structure can be further improved.

[0014] A fifth aspect of the present invention is the electronic device of any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the first housing is a display housing having a display.

[0015] According to the above aspect of the present invention, an electronic device can be provided that allows for an improved mounting structure even in cases where it is difficult to place a large first magnetic adsorption portion on the first housing, such as when the first housing has a narrow frame structure. Effect of the Invention

[0016] According to the above aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide an electronic device that can improve the mounting structure for mounting a pen-type device by magnetic force. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a pen-type device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3A] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a state in which the housing is in an open position and the pen-type device is magnetically attracted to a first attraction position. [Figure 3B] FIG. 3B is a diagram showing a state subsequent to FIG. 3A. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV shown in FIG. 3B. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0018] Hereinafter, an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0019] 1, the electronic device 1 according to this embodiment includes a first magnetic attraction unit 10, a second magnetic attraction unit 20, and a housing 30. The housing 30 includes a first housing 31 and a second housing 32. In this embodiment, the first housing 31 and the second housing 32 are connected by a hinge mechanism 33.

[0020] The first housing 31 has a flat box shape. The first housing 31 has a first opposing surface 31a, a first back surface 31b, a first connecting end 31c, a first free end 31d, and two first side ends 31e (a first right end 31eA and a first left end 31eB). The first back surface 31b is located on the opposite side to the first opposing surface 31a (see also FIG. 3A). The first connecting end 31c, the first right end 31eA, the first free end 31d, and the first left end 31eB are arranged in this order along the outer periphery of the first opposing surface 31a. The hinge mechanism 33 is connected to the first connecting end 31c. The first free end 31d is located on the opposite side to the first connecting end 31c. The two first side ends 31e connect both ends of the first free end 31d and both ends of the first connecting end 31c.

[0021] The first housing 31 according to this embodiment is a display housing having a display 41 and the like. In the illustrated example, the display 41 is located on a first opposing surface 31a of the first housing 31. The first housing 31 may be formed of one member, or may be formed by combining two or more members.

[0022] The second housing 32 has a flat box shape. The second housing 32 has a second opposing surface 32a, a second back surface 32b, a second connecting end 32c, a second free end 32d, and two second side ends 32e (a second right end 32eA and a second left end 32eB). The second back surface 32b is located on the opposite side to the second opposing surface 32a (see also FIG. 3A). The second connecting end 32c, the second right end 32eA, the second free end 32d, and the second left end 32eB are arranged in this order along the outer periphery of the second opposing surface 32a. The hinge mechanism 33 is connected to the second connecting end 32c. The second free end 32d is located on the opposite side to the second connecting end 32c. The two second side ends 32e connect both ends of the second free end 32d to both ends of the second connecting end 32c.

[0023] The second housing 32 according to this embodiment is a base housing having a keyboard 42, a touchpad 43, a motherboard (not shown), and the like. In the illustrated example, the keyboard 42 and the touchpad 43 are located on the second opposing surface 32a of the second housing 32. The second housing 32 may be formed of one member, or may be formed by combining two or more members.

[0024] The hinge mechanism 33 connects the first housing 31 and the second housing 32 so as to be openable and closable. In other words, the hinge mechanism 33 connects the first housing 31 and the second housing 32 so that the posture of the housing 30 can be switched between an open posture and a closed posture.

[0025] Specifically, the hinge mechanism 33 connects the first housing 31 and the second housing 32 in a state in which the angle θ (see FIG. 3A) between the first opposing surface 31a and the second opposing surface 32a can be changed. The "closed position" is a position in which the first opposing surface 31a of the first housing 31 and the second opposing surface 32a of the second housing 32 face each other. In the closed position, the first opposing surface 31a and the second opposing surface 32a are parallel, and θ=0°. The "open position" is a position in which the first opposing surface 31a of the first housing 31 and the second opposing surface 32a of the second housing 32 do not face each other. In the open position, the first opposing surface 31a and the second opposing surface 32a are non-parallel, and 0°<θ (<360°). In the open position, the first back surface 31b and the second back surface 32b do not face each other and are non-parallel.

[0026] Furthermore, the hinge mechanism 33 may connect the first housing 31 and the second housing 32 so that the housing 30 can take not only the open position and the closed position but also the fully open position. The "fully open position" is a position in which the first back surface 31b of the first housing 31 and the second back surface 32b of the second housing 32 face each other. That is, in the fully open position, the first back surface 31b and the second back surface 32b are parallel, and θ=360°. However, the housing 30 does not have to take the fully open position. That is, the maximum value of θ may be less than 360°.

[0027] The electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment is a clamshell or 2-in-1 notebook PC, but it is also possible to adopt other types of electronic devices 1. For example, the electronic device 1 may be a foldable smartphone, a game console, or the like.

[0028] Hereinafter, the direction in which the second right end 32eA and the second left end 32eB are aligned in the second housing 32 may be referred to as the first direction X. Similarly, the direction in which the second connecting end 32c and the second free end 32d are aligned in the second housing 32 may be referred to as the second direction Y. The first direction X and the second direction Y may be parallel to the first opposing surface 31a. Also, a direction intersecting (for example, perpendicular to) the second opposing surface 32a may be referred to as the third direction Z. The third direction Z may be the thickness direction of the second housing 32.

[0029] The first magnetic attraction unit 10 is provided on the first housing 31. The first magnetic attraction unit 10 may be, for example, a permanent magnet. The first magnetic attraction unit 10 may be housed in the first housing 31. In the illustrated example, the first magnetic attraction unit 10 is located at a first right end portion 31eA of the first housing 31. In the illustrated example, two first magnetic attraction units 10 are arranged at an interval along the first right end portion 31eA.

[0030] The second magnetic attraction portion 20 is provided on the second housing 32. The second magnetic attraction portion 20 may be, for example, a permanent magnet. The second magnetic attraction portion 20 may be housed in the second housing 32. In the illustrated example, the second magnetic attraction portion 20 is located at the second right end portion 32eA of the second housing 32. In the illustrated example, the two second magnetic attraction portions 20 are arranged at intervals along the second right end portion 32eA. The interval between the second magnetic attraction portions 20 is approximately equal to the interval between the first magnetic attraction portions 10. Note that the term "approximately equal" also includes cases where they can be considered to be equal except for manufacturing errors. The same applies to the following description.

[0031] The electronic device 1 according to this embodiment is configured to be able to attach the pen-shaped device 2 to either the first attraction position P1 or the second attraction position P2 by the magnetic attraction force generated by the magnetic attraction units 10 and 20. Specifically, the first magnetic attraction unit 10 magnetically attracts the pen-shaped device 2 to the first attraction position P1. The second magnetic attraction unit 20 magnetically attracts the pen-shaped device 2 to the second attraction position P2. The first attraction position P1 is located on the first housing 31 (first right end 31eA in the illustrated example). The second attraction position P2 is located on the second housing 32 (second right end 32eA in the illustrated example).

[0032] The pen-type device 2 is a device for inputting information to the electronic device 1. The pen-type device 2 may be, for example, a stylus pen. The electronic device 1 and the pen-type device 2 may be collectively referred to as an "electronic device with a pen-type device."

[0033] 2, the pen type device 2 has a pen housing 2b. The pen housing 2b houses various components (not shown) of the pen type device 2. The pen housing 2b is also the part of the pen type device 2 that is held by the user. A pen tip 2c is provided at the tip of the pen housing 2b. The pen tip 2c inputs information according to a user's operation to the display 41 of the electronic device 1 by, for example, static electricity or the like.

[0034] The pen-type device 2 according to this embodiment has a pen-side magnetic attraction portion 2a. The pen-side magnetic attraction portion 2a is housed in, for example, a pen housing 2b. The pen-side magnetic attraction portion 2a may be, for example, a permanent magnet. In the illustrated example, the two pen-side magnetic attraction portions 2a of the pen-type device are arranged at intervals along the longitudinal direction of the pen-type device 2. The interval between the pen-side magnetic attraction portions 2a is approximately equal to the interval between the first magnetic attraction portions 10 and the interval between the second magnetic attraction portions 20. The pen-type device 2 is magnetically attracted to the first attraction position P1 of the first housing 31 by the magnetic force acting between the pen-side magnetic attraction portion 2a and the first magnetic attraction portion 10. The pen-type device 2 is magnetically attracted to the second attraction position P2 of the second housing 32 by the magnetic force acting between the pen-side magnetic attraction portion 2a and the second magnetic attraction portion 20.

[0035] The electronic device 1 according to this embodiment is configured such that when the attitude of the housing 30 changes from the open attitude to the closed attitude while the pen-shaped device 2 is magnetically attracted to the first attraction position P1 (see FIG. 3A), the pen-shaped device 2 leaves the first attraction position P1 and moves to the second attraction position P2 (see FIG. 3B). In other words, the positions and magnetic forces of the magnetic attraction units 10, 20 are set so that the pen-shaped device 2 moves from the first attraction position P1 to the second attraction position P2 when the housing 30 is closed. The positions and magnetic forces of the magnetic attraction units 10, 20 according to this embodiment will be specifically described below.

[0036] 4, when the housing 30 is in the closed position, the first magnetic attraction portion 10 and the second magnetic attraction portion 20 according to this embodiment are adjacent to each other in the direction in which the first opposing surface 31a and the second opposing surface 32a oppose each other (i.e., the third direction Z). The magnetic force generated by the second magnetic attraction portion 20 (the magnetic force acting between the second magnetic attraction portion 20 and the pen-side magnetic attraction portion 2a) is greater than the magnetic force generated by the first magnetic attraction portion 10 (the magnetic force acting between the first magnetic attraction portion 10 and the pen-side magnetic attraction portion 2a).

[0037] More specifically, the magnetic force F acting between the magnetic attraction parts 10 and 20 and the pen-side magnetic attraction part 2a is 11 , F 12 , F21 , F 22 The following equations (1) and (2) hold for F 11 is the magnitude of the magnetic force acting between the first magnetic attraction portion 10 and the pen-side magnetic attraction portion 2a when the pen-type device 2 is at the first attraction position P1. 12 is the magnitude of the magnetic force acting between the first magnetic attraction portion 10 and the pen-side magnetic attraction portion 2a when the pen-type device 2 is in the second attraction position P2. 21 is the magnitude of the magnetic force acting between the second magnetic attraction portion 20 and the pen-side magnetic attraction portion 2a when the pen-type device 2 is at the first attraction position P1. 22 is the magnitude of the magnetic force acting between the second magnetic attraction portion 20 and the pen-side magnetic attraction portion 2a when the pen-type device 2 is in the second attraction position P2. 11 The magnitude of the magnetic force F is set to, for example, 200 gf or more. 22 The size is set to, for example, 420 gf or more. F 11 <F 21 …(1) F 22 >F 12 …(2)

[0038] The dimensions of the magnetically attracted portions 10, 20, and 2a may be set so as to satisfy the above formulas (1) and (2). For example, the size of the second magnetically attracted portion 20 may be larger than the size of the first magnetically attracted portion 10. More specifically, in a cross-sectional view perpendicular to the second direction Y (hereinafter simply referred to as "cross-sectional view"), the cross-sectional area of ​​the second magnetically attracted portion 20 may be larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the first magnetically attracted portion 10. For example, when the magnetically attracted portions 10, 20, and 2a having a rectangular shape in a cross-sectional view are used, the above formulas (1) and (2) can be satisfied by setting the dimensions of each of the magnetically attracted portions 10, 20, and 2a as follows. However, the dimensions of each of the magnetically attracted portions 10, 20, and 2a are not limited to the following example and can be changed as appropriate. The shapes of the magnetically attracted portions 10, 20, and 2a can also be changed as appropriate. Dimension X1 of the first magnetic attraction portion 10 in the first direction X: 1.0 mm Dimension Z1 of the first magnetic attraction portion 10 in the third direction Z: 2.7 mm Dimension X2 of second magnetic attraction portion 20 in first direction X: 3.7 mm Dimension Z2 of the second magnetic attraction portion 20 in the third direction Z: 4.3 mm Dimension X3 of the pen-side magnetic attraction portion 2a in the first direction X: 3.0 mm Dimension Z3 of the pen-side magnetic attraction portion 2a in the third direction Z: 5.3 mm

[0039] Moreover, the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that, when the attitude of the housing 30 changes from the open attitude to the fully open attitude in a state in which the pen-shaped device 2 is magnetically attracted to the first attraction position P1, the pen-shaped device 2 leaves the first attraction position P1 and moves to the second attraction position P2 (detailed illustration is omitted). In other words, the positions of the magnetic attraction units 10, 20 are set so that the pen-shaped device 2 moves from the first attraction position P1 to the second attraction position P2 when the housing 30 is fully opened. Specifically, when the attitude of the housing 30 is the fully open attitude, the first magnetic attraction unit 10 and the second magnetic attraction unit 20 according to the present embodiment are adjacent to each other in the direction in which the first rear surface 31b and the second rear surface 32b face each other (i.e., the third direction Z) (detailed illustration is omitted).

[0040] Next, the operation of the electronic device 1 configured as above will be described.

[0041] In the electronic device 1 according to this embodiment, the user can use the first suction position P1 and the second suction position P2 depending on the purpose. Specifically, the user can use the first suction position P1 as a temporary position where the pen-shaped device 2 is temporarily attached while the electronic device 1 is in use. On the other hand, the user can use the second suction position P2 as a carry position where the pen-shaped device 2 is attached when the electronic device 1 is carried. The temporary position and the carry position will be specifically described below.

[0042] The electronic device 1 is used, for example, in a state in which it is placed on a desk or the like (i.e., in a state in which the second rear surface 32b is in contact with the desk or the like). At this time, the second suction position P2 (second housing 32) is close to the desk. Therefore, when a user tries to pick up the pen-shaped device 2 that is sucked to the second suction position P2 while using the electronic device 1, the user's fingers may come into contact with the desk or the like, making it difficult to pick up the pen-shaped device 2. Also, when a USB cable or the like is inserted into the second housing 32, the cable or the like may interfere with the second suction position P2, making it impossible to attach the pen-shaped device 2.

[0043] In contrast, the first housing 31 (first suction position P1) is away from the desk or the like even while the electronic device 1 is in use. Therefore, the user can easily grasp and pick up the pen type device 2 adsorbed at the first suction position P1. In addition, even when a USB cable or the like is plugged into the second housing 32, the pen type device 2 can be attached to the first suction position P1. In addition, the first housing 31 (first suction position P1) is located in front of the user while the electronic device 1 is in use. Therefore, the user can easily attach and detach the pen type device 2 to and from the first suction position P1 while the electronic device 1 is in use.

[0044] On the other hand, in recent years, there has been a demand for realizing a narrow frame structure in notebook PCs and the like. That is, there is a demand for reducing the width of the bezel surrounding the display 41. In such a narrow frame structure, as shown in FIG. 4, the gap between the display 41 (or the display control unit 41a that controls the display of the display 41) and the first housing 31 tends to be small. When the gap between the display 41 (display control unit 41a) and the first housing 31 is small, it is difficult to provide the first magnetic attraction unit 10 having a large size in the first housing 31. This means that it is difficult to arrange the first magnetic attraction unit 10 having a large magnetic force in the first housing 31. That is, the magnetic force of the first magnetic attraction unit 10 arranged on the first housing 31 tends to be small. Therefore, for example, if a user carries the electronic device 1 while the pen-shaped device 2 is attached to the first attachment position P1, there is a possibility that the pen-shaped device 2 will leave the first attachment position P1 and fall off the electronic device 1.

[0045] Therefore, in the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment, the second housing 32 is provided with the second magnetic attraction section 20 that generates a magnetic force larger than that of the first magnetic attraction section 10. In the second housing 32, problems such as those caused by the narrow frame structure in the first housing 31 are unlikely to occur, and the second magnetic attraction section 20 that is large in size (i.e., has a large magnetic force) can be disposed. When the electronic device 1 is transported, the pen-type device 2 can be prevented from falling off the electronic device 1 by adsorbing the pen-type device 2 to the second adsorption position P2. In addition, in the electronic device 1 according to the present embodiment, the pen-type device 2 automatically moves from the first adsorption position P1 to the second adsorption position P2 by putting the housing 30 in the closed position (or the fully open position). Therefore, the user does not need to adsorb the pen-type device 2 to the second adsorption position P2 before transporting the electronic device 1. This can improve the convenience of the electronic device 1.

[0046] As described above, the electronic device 1 according to this embodiment includes a housing 30 including a first housing 31 having a first opposing surface 31a and a second housing 32 having a second opposing surface 32a, a first magnetic attraction unit 10 provided in the first housing 31 for magnetically attracting the pen-type device 2 to a first attraction position P1 of the first housing 31, and a second magnetic attraction unit 20 provided in the second housing 32 for magnetically attracting the pen-type device 2 to a second attraction position P2 of the second housing 32. The position of the housing 30 can be switched between a closed position in which the first opposing surface 31a and the second opposing surface 32a face each other, and an open position in which the first opposing surface 31a and the second opposing surface 32a do not face each other. When the position of the housing 30 changes from the open position to the closed position while the pen-type device 2 is magnetically attracted to the first attraction position P1, the pen-type device 2 leaves the first attraction position P1 and moves to the second attraction position P2. In other words, the magnetic force generated by the second magnetic attraction unit 20 is greater than the magnetic force generated by the first magnetic attraction unit 10, and when the housing 30 is in the closed position, the first magnetic attraction unit 10 and the second magnetic attraction unit 20 are adjacent to each other in the direction in which the first opposing surface 31a and the second opposing surface 32a oppose each other.

[0047] This configuration makes it possible to provide an electronic device 1 that can improve the mounting structure for mounting the pen-type device 2 by magnetic force. More specifically, it is possible to realize an electronic device 1 that has both a temporary position where the pen-type device 2 is temporarily mounted while the electronic device 1 is in use, and a transport position where the pen-type device 2 is mounted when the electronic device 1 is transported. Furthermore, by placing the housing 30 in the closed position, the pen-type device 2 automatically moves from the temporary position to the transport position. This makes it possible to improve the convenience of the electronic device 1.

[0048] The first housing 31 has a first back surface 31b located on the opposite side to the first opposing surface 31a, and the second housing 32 has a second back surface 32b located on the opposite side to the second opposing surface 32a, and the posture of the housing 30 can be switched between an open posture, a closed posture, and a fully open posture in which the first back surface 31b and the second back surface 32b face each other, and when the posture of the housing 30 changes from the open posture to the fully open posture in a state in which the pen-shaped device 2 is magnetically attracted to the first attraction position P1, the pen-shaped device 2 leaves the first attraction position P1 and moves to the second attraction position P2. That is, when the posture of the housing 30 is the fully open posture, the first magnetic attraction portion 10 and the second magnetic attraction portion 20 are adjacent to each other in the direction in which the first back surface 31b and the second back surface 32b face each other.

[0049] This configuration makes it possible to provide an electronic device 1 that can further improve the mounting structure. More specifically, by placing the housing 30 in the fully open position, the pen-type device 2 automatically moves from the temporary position to the transport position. Therefore, in the electronic device 1 in which the housing 30 can be placed in the fully open position, the convenience of the electronic device 1 can be further improved.

[0050] Moreover, the first housing 31 is a display housing having a display 41. According to this embodiment, even if it is difficult to arrange the large first magnetic attraction unit 10 on the first housing 31 because the first housing 31 has a narrow frame structure, for example, it is possible to provide an electronic device 1 that can improve the mounting structure.

[0051] The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0052] For example, in the above embodiment, the suction positions P1 and P2 are located at the right end portions 31eA and 32eA of the housings 31 and 32, but the suction positions P1 and P2 are not limited to this and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the suction positions P1 and P2 may be located at the left end portions 31eB and 32eB of the housings 31 and 32. Alternatively, the suction positions P1 and P2 may be located at the free end portions 31d and 32d of the housings 31 and 32, etc.

[0053] Also, the first housing 31 may be a base housing, and the second housing 32 may be a display housing. That is, the first suction position P1 (temporary position) may be provided on the base housing, and the second suction position P2 (transport position) may be provided on the display housing. In other words, when the housing 30 is in the closed position (or the completely open position), the pen-type device 2 may move from the base housing to the display housing.

[0054] Moreover, the first magnetically attractive portion 10 does not have to be housed in the first housing 31, and may be exposed on the surface of the first housing 31. Similarly, the second magnetically attractive portion 20 may be exposed on the surface of the second housing 32. The pen-side magnetically attractive portion 2a may be exposed on the surface of the pen housing 2b.

[0055] In addition, as long as each of the magnetically attracted portions 10, 20 can magnetically attract the pen-side magnetically attracted portion 2a, the configuration of each of the magnetically attracted portions 10, 20, 2a can be appropriately changed. For example, at least one of the magnetically attracted portions 10, 20, 2a may be a magnetic material such as iron. The pen housing 2b may function as the pen-side magnetically attracted portion 2a. Alternatively, at least one of the magnetically attracted portions 10, 20, 2a may be an electromagnet or the like.

[0056] Furthermore, as long as the posture of the housing 30 can be switched between an open posture and a closed posture, the configuration of the housing 30 can be changed as appropriate. For example, the housing 30 may be configured such that the first housing 31 and the second housing 32 slide in a direction parallel to the second opposing surface 32a. In this case, the electronic device 1 may not have the hinge mechanism 33. The first housing 31 and the second housing 32 may be detachable from each other.

[0057] In addition, within the scope of the spirit of the present invention, it is possible to replace the components in the above-described embodiments with well-known components as appropriate, and the above-described embodiments and variations may be combined as appropriate. [Explanation of symbols]

[0058] REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1...electronic device 2...pen-shaped device 10...first magnetic attraction portion 20...second magnetic attraction portion 30...housing 31...first housing 31a...first opposing surface 31b...first rear surface 32a...second opposing surface 32b...second rear surface P1...first attraction position P2...second attraction position

Claims

1. a housing including a first housing having a first opposing surface and a second housing having a second opposing surface; a first magnetic attraction portion provided in the first housing and configured to magnetically attract the pen-type device to a first attraction position of the first housing; a second magnetic attraction portion provided in the second housing and configured to magnetically attract the pen-type device to a second attraction position of the second housing; a posture of the housing is switchable between a closed posture in which the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface are opposed to each other and an open posture in which the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface are not opposed to each other; When the attitude of the housing changes from the open attitude to the closed attitude while the pen-shaped device is magnetically attracted to the first attraction position, the pen-shaped device leaves the first attraction position and moves to the second attraction position. electronic equipment.

2. the first housing has a first back surface located on the opposite side to the first opposing surface, the second housing has a second back surface located on the opposite side to the second opposing surface, a posture of the housing is switchable among the open posture, the closed posture, and a fully open posture in which the first rear surface and the second rear surface face each other; when the attitude of the housing changes from the open attitude to the completely open attitude while the pen-shaped device is magnetically attracted to the first attraction position, the pen-shaped device leaves the first attraction position and moves to the second attraction position.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1.

3. a housing including a first housing having a first opposing surface and a second housing having a second opposing surface; A first magnetic attraction portion provided on the first housing and generating a magnetic force; A second magnetic attraction portion provided on the second housing and generating a magnetic force; a posture of the housing is switchable between a closed posture in which the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface are opposed to each other and an open posture in which the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface are not opposed to each other; the magnetic force generated by the second magnetic attraction portion is greater than the magnetic force generated by the first magnetic attraction portion, When the housing is in the closed position, the first magnetic attraction portion and the second magnetic attraction portion are adjacent to each other in a direction in which the first opposing surface and the second opposing surface oppose each other. electronic equipment.

4. the first housing has a first back surface located on the opposite side to the first opposing surface, the second housing has a second back surface located on the opposite side to the second opposing surface, a posture of the housing is switchable among the open posture, the closed posture, and a fully open posture in which the first rear surface and the second rear surface face each other; When the posture of the housing is the fully open posture, the first magnetic attraction portion and the second magnetic attraction portion are adjacent to each other in a direction in which the first rear surface and the second rear surface face each other.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3.

5. The first housing is a display housing having a display. The electronic device according to claim 1 .

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