Information processing device

Abstract

To provide an information processing device in which an attachment part of a bottom surface of a housing and an elastic member is improved.SOLUTION: An information processing device comprises a cover which forms a bottom surface of a housing, and an elastic member attached to the cover. The elastic member has an attachment surface attached to the cover, and an installation surface which is curved opposite to the attachment surface. In the cover, a recessed part is provided. In the elastic member, a convex part to be inserted into the recessed part is provided inside the attachment surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, information processing devices such as notebook (clamshell) personal computers have an elastic member such as rubber attached to the bottom of their housings, which increases the stability of the device when in use on a desk or other surface. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-073919 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In conventional information processing devices, there is room for further improvement in the attachment portion on the bottom surface of the housing.

[0005] One example of a problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an information processing device in which the attachment portion between the bottom surface of the housing and the elastic member is improved. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The information processing device of this embodiment comprises a cover that forms the bottom surface of the housing and an elastic member attached to the cover, the elastic member having an attachment surface that is attached to the cover and an installation surface that curves opposite the attachment surface, the cover having a recessed portion, and the elastic member having a protrusion on the inside of the attachment surface that is inserted into the recessed portion. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1]FIG. 1 is an exemplary perspective view of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment, seen from the front side, with a display unit unfolded. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an exemplary diagram of the bottom surface of the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an exemplary cross-sectional view of the cover and the elastic member in the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an exemplary perspective view of an elastic member in the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an exemplary cross-sectional view of an elastic member in the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an exemplary side view of the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is an exemplary diagram of the bottom surface of the information processing apparatus according to the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are disclosed below. The configurations of the embodiments described below, as well as the actions and effects brought about by the configurations, are merely examples. The present invention can also be realized by configurations other than those disclosed in the following embodiments. Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain at least one of the various effects (including derivative effects) obtained by the configurations.

[0009] Fig. 1 is an exemplary perspective view of an information processing device 1 according to an embodiment, seen from the front side, with a display unit 3 positioned in an extended position. Fig. 2 is an exemplary view of a bottom surface 6 of the information processing device 1 according to an embodiment.

[0010] As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing device 1 is configured as, for example, a notebook (clamshell) personal computer, and includes a base unit 2 and a display unit 3.

[0011] The base unit 2 is placed on a flat surface of a placement portion such as a desk, stand, or shelf. The display unit 3 is supported by the base unit 2 so as to be rotatable about a rotation center axis C relative to the base unit 2, and is movable between an unfolded position (FIG. 1) and a closed position. Specifically, the display unit 3 is connected to the base unit 2 via a hinge 5.

[0012] In this embodiment, for convenience, an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis are defined. The X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis are perpendicular to one another. The X-axis runs along the depth direction (front-rear direction, short side direction) of the base unit 2, the Y-axis runs along the width direction (left-right direction, long side direction) of the base unit 2, and the Z-axis runs along the height direction (up-down direction) of the base unit 2.

[0013] Furthermore, in this specification, the X direction, Y direction, and Z direction are defined. The X direction is a direction along the X axis, and includes the +X direction indicated by the X axis arrow and the -X direction opposite to the X axis arrow. The Y direction is a direction along the Y axis, and includes the +Y direction indicated by the Y axis arrow and the -Y direction opposite to the Y axis arrow. The Z direction is a direction along the Z axis, and includes the +Z direction indicated by the Z axis arrow and the -Z direction opposite to the Z axis arrow.

[0014] The base unit 2 has a housing 4 and a keyboard 8 supported by the housing 4. The keyboard 8 is supported by the housing 4 at a position that allows it to be operated from above. A circuit board is also housed within the housing 4.

[0015] The board has a plurality of electronic components mounted thereon, such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), memory, etc. At least a part of the electronic circuit of the information processing device 1 is configured by the wiring provided on the board and the plurality of electronic components mounted on the board.

[0016] Furthermore, a storage device, a wireless module, a battery, etc. are housed inside the housing 4. The housing 4 is composed of a bottom surface 6 that is placed on a surface such as a desk, and a surface for a keyboard 8, and the bottom surface 6 is formed by a cover 7.

[0017] 2 is an exemplary diagram of the bottom surface 6 of the information processing device 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the bottom surface 6 is formed by a cover 7. The cover 7 is provided with a plurality of elastic members 10 that support the housing 4 at a position spaced apart from a surface on which the housing 4 is placed, such as a desk.

[0018] The elastic members 10 are also referred to as support members or rubber feet. An example of the elastic members 10 is an elastically deformable resin. The shape is an oval that is long in the X direction, but they may also be elliptical, circular, or rectangular. In this embodiment, the elastic members 10 are provided at the four corners of the cover 7. The elastic members 10 are attached to the cover 7 with an adhesive such as double-sided tape, for example.

[0019] The elastic deformation of the elastic member 10 allows the information processing device 1 to be placed on the placement surface with less rattle even if the placement surface is uneven. Also, the cover 7 is less likely to come into contact with the placement surface, making it less likely for the cover 7 to be damaged.

[0020] 3 is an exemplary cross-sectional view of the cover 7 and the elastic member 10 in the information processing device 1 according to the embodiment. Fig. 3 shows a cross-sectional view in the X direction. As shown in Fig. 3, the elastic member 10 is attached to the cover 7.

[0021] The cover 7 is provided with mounting grooves 20 that are larger than the outer shape of the elastic members 10. The elastic members 10 are attached to the mounting grooves 20 with double-sided tape or the like. Specifically, in the case of this embodiment, the cover 7 is provided with four mounting grooves 20, and the elastic members 10 are attached to each of the four mounting grooves 20.

[0022] The mounting groove 20 of the cover 7 is formed in a shape that surrounds the elastic member 10, and the elastic member 10 is mounted to fit therein.

[0023] Next, the elastic member 10 has an attachment surface 11 to be attached to the cover 7 and an installation surface 13 on the opposite side to the attachment surface 11 to be installed on a placement surface such as a desk.

[0024] The mounting surface 11 forms the outer edge of the elastic member 10. The mounting surface 11 is an adhesive surface that is attached to the mounting groove 20 of the cover 7 by, for example, sticking a double-sided tape. The mounting surface 11 is not limited to the double-sided tape, and may be an adhesive or the like.

[0025] The installation surface 13 is curved so as to be convex on the side (-Z direction) opposite to the attachment surface 11. The installation surface 13 is a surface that comes into contact with a placement surface such as a desk top, for example.

[0026] The cover 7 is provided with a recess 9 formed in the center of the mounting groove 20 in the +Z direction from the surface that abuts against the mounting surface 11. The recess 9 is formed so that the protrusion 12 of the elastic member 10 can be inserted therethrough.

[0027] The elastic member 10 has a protrusion 12 provided at the center of the inner side of the mounting surface 11. The protrusion 12 is inserted into the recess 9. The elastic member 10 is attached to the mounting groove 20 of the cover 7 by the adhesive surface.

[0028] Furthermore, the elastic member 10 may be attached by inserting the protrusion 12 into the recess 9. This allows the contact area between the cover 7 and the side surface (outer peripheral surface) 14 of the protrusion 12 to be increased.

[0029] Furthermore, when the information processing device 1 is moved (Y direction) with the elastic member 10 installed, the adhesive strength of the attachment surface 11 can prevent the elastic member 10 from peeling off.

[0030] Furthermore, by inserting the protrusion 12, the contact area of ​​the side surface 14 of the protrusion 12 is increased, so that the force of movement by the protrusion 12 can be received, making it difficult for the force to be applied to the mounting surface 11. In addition, the step of the mounting groove 20 can restrict the elastic member 10 from moving.

[0031] The elastic member 10 is attached to the cover 7 by bonding the attachment surface 11 to the cover 7. Alternatively, the elastic member 10 may be attached by inserting the protrusion 12 into the recess 9.

[0032] The elastic member 10 has a mounting surface 11 that forms the upper surface of the elastic member 10 and is formed so as to surround the periphery of the protrusion 12. The protrusion 12 is provided at the center of the inner side of the mounting surface 11.

[0033] The area between the vertical wall 16 connected to the mounting surface 11 and the side surface 14 of the protrusion 12 in the Y direction is recessed and hollow.

[0034] Furthermore, at the position where the convex portion 12 of the elastic member 10 is inserted through the concave portion 9, a predetermined amount of gap is provided in the Z direction between the lower surface 22 of the concave portion 9 and the connection surface 15 that is connected to the surface forming the convex portion 12 of the elastic member 10, allowing the elastic member 10 to move.

[0035] Furthermore, the cover 7 is provided with through-holes 21 that allow air to pass through the hollow space in the elastic member 10. As a result, when the information processing device 1 is installed, the elastic member 10 moves in the +Z direction by the amount of the gap. At this time, air passes through the through-holes 21.

[0036] Specifically, the through-hole 21 is provided between the outer wall of the mounting groove 20 of the cover 7 and the recess 9. Furthermore, the through-hole 21 is provided so as to be positioned between the protrusion 12 of the elastic member 10 and the mounting surface 11.

[0037] Fig. 4 is an exemplary perspective view of the elastic member 10 in the information processing device 1 of the embodiment. Fig. 4 is a view of the elastic member 10 alone, and is a perspective view showing the installation surface 13 side of the elastic member 10. The installation surface 13 is curved so that the center of the elastic member 10 is convex.

[0038] The center of the installation surface 13 is provided with a protruding portion 17 that protrudes from the installation surface 13 to the opposite side from the attachment surface 11. For example, the protruding portion 17 has a bending point 18 that bends from the installation surface 13. Alternatively, the protruding portion 17 may have a shape in which the radius of curvature changes from that of the installation surface 13 at the bending point 18. Specifically, the protruding portion 17 will be described with reference to FIG. 5.

[0039] 5 is an exemplary cross-sectional view of the elastic member 10 in the information processing device 1 according to the embodiment. The elastic member 10 has a placement surface 13 that comes into contact with a placement surface such as a desk.

[0040] The installation surface 13 is curved so as to be convex in the center. A protruding portion 17 is further provided at the center of the installation surface 13. The protruding portion 17 protrudes from the installation surface 13, for example, at a bending point 18.

[0041] Although a circular shape is shown as an example of the protrusion 17, it may also be rectangular. The protrusion 17 allows the protrusion 17 to be elastically deformed and moved in the height direction by the amount of protrusion of the protrusion 17. In other words, a compressible amount can be secured by the amount of protrusion of the protrusion 17. Therefore, by ensuring a compressible amount in the height direction using the elastic member 10, rattle of the information processing device 1 can be suppressed and the information processing device 1 can be stably supported.

[0042] Furthermore, compared to when there is no protrusion 12 inserted into recess 9 of cover 7, when there is protrusion 12, the volume of the hollow portion is reduced, so the amount of movement that can be elastically deformed is reduced, but by providing protrusion 17, the amount of movement in the height direction can be ensured. Therefore, there is no need to reduce the area of ​​mounting surface 11 without additionally increasing the hollow portion.

[0043] 6A and 6B are exemplary side views of the information processing device 1 according to the embodiment. Fig. 6A shows a side view of the information processing device 1, showing that the information processing device 1 is placed on a support surface 100 such as a desk. This is a side view of the information processing device 1 in an unfolded state, as shown in Fig. 1. As shown in Fig. 6A, the lower end of the display unit 3 of the information processing device 1 and the elastic member 10 are placed on the support surface 100 such as a desk.

[0044] Fig. 6(b) is an enlarged view of the dashed line portion of Fig. 6(a). Specifically, it is an enlarged view of the installation portion of the elastic member 10 and the placement surface 100. As shown in Fig. 6(b), the cover 7 of the information processing device 1 is spaced from the placement surface 100 by the elastic member 10.

[0045] As a result, the elastic member 10 is restricted by the convex portion 12 at a position where it is compressed by a predetermined amount, thereby preventing the cover 7 from coming into contact with the placement surface 100. This prevents the cover 7 from being damaged.

[0046] 3, when the connecting surface 15 of the elastic member 10, which forms the protrusion 12 inserted into the recess 9 of the cover 7, comes into contact with the lower surface 22 of the recess 9, the elastic member 10 cannot be further depressed, and the amount of movement of the crushing is restricted. This makes it possible to prevent the cover 7 from coming into contact with the mounting surface 100.

[0047] 7 is an exemplary diagram of the bottom surface of the information processing device according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the elastic member 10 may be circular. Note that when the elastic member 10 has an oval shape, the width can be made narrower than when it is circular, and therefore the elastic member 10 can be arranged compactly relative to the cover 7.

[0048] As described above, in this embodiment, the information processing device 1 comprises a cover that forms the bottom surface of the housing, and an elastic member attached to the cover, the elastic member having an attachment surface that is attached to the cover and an installation surface that curves on the opposite side to the attachment surface, the cover having a recessed portion, and the elastic member having a convex portion that is inserted into the recessed portion on the inside of the attachment surface.

[0049] With this configuration, when the elastic member 10 is attached to the cover 7 and moved while the elastic member 10 is in contact with the mounting surface, the force acting on the movement can be received by the convex portion of the elastic member 10. This makes it possible to suppress the load acting on the mounting surface other than the convex portion, for example.

[0050] Furthermore, according to the above configuration, the installation surface includes a protruding portion that partially protrudes from the installation surface toward the opposite side to the attachment surface.

[0051] With this configuration, the protrusions ensure the amount of movement in the height direction without reducing the area of ​​the mounting surface, thereby suppressing rattle of the information processing device 1 and providing stable support while ensuring the area between the cover and the mounting surface.

[0052] Furthermore, according to the above configuration, the attachment surface is an adhesive surface that is attached with an adhesive, and the elastic member is attached to the cover by the convex portion and the adhesive surface.

[0053] With this configuration, compared to when the cover is attached only by the adhesive surface, when the information processing device 1 is moved with the elastic member in contact with the mounting surface, the convex portion can absorb the force of the movement, thereby reducing the load on the adhesive surface.

[0054] Furthermore, according to the above configuration, the elastic member is hollow between the mounting surface and the protrusion located in the center of the mounting surface, and the cover is provided with a through-hole that allows air to pass through the hollow of the elastic member.

[0055] With this configuration, when the elastic member is installed, the through-holes allow air to escape from inside the elastic member, allowing the elastic member to be elastically deformed, thereby stably supporting the information processing device.

[0056] In the above embodiment, the information processing device 1 is shown as an object to which the elastic member 10 is applied, and a notebook personal computer is shown as an example of the information processing device 1, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the information processing device 1 may be a desktop computer, a printer, a display device, etc. Furthermore, the object to which the elastic member 10 is applied may be something other than the information processing device 1.

[0057] While the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The above embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, combinations, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Furthermore, the specifications of each configuration, shape, and the like (structure, type, direction, format, size, length, width, thickness, height, number, arrangement, position, material, etc.) can be modified as appropriate. [Explanation of symbols]

[0058] 1...Information processing device 4. Housing 6...Bottom 7...Cover 9...recess 10...Elastic member 11...Mounting surface 12...Convex part 13…Installation surface 17...Protruding part 20...Mounting groove 21...Through hole

Claims

1. a cover forming a bottom surface of the housing; an elastic member attached to the cover, the elastic member has an attachment surface attached to the cover and an installation surface curved opposite to the attachment surface, The cover is provided with a recess, The elastic member has a protrusion that is inserted into the recess on the inner side of the mounting surface. Information processing device.

2. The installation surface includes a protruding portion that partially protrudes from the installation surface toward the opposite side to the attachment surface. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

3. the attachment surface is an adhesive surface that is attached with an adhesive; The elastic member is attached to the cover by the protrusion and the adhesive surface. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

4. The elastic member is hollow between the attachment surface and the protrusion, The cover is provided with a through hole through which air in the hollow of the elastic member passes. The information processing device according to claim 2 .

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