Information processing device

Abstract

An object of 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. [Solution] 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 a mounting surface that is attached to the cover and an installation surface that is curved opposite the mounting surface, the cover being provided with a recessed portion, and the elastic member being provided with a convex portion on the inside of the mounting surface that is inserted into the recessed portion.

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] Conventionally, information processing devices such as notebook (clamshell) type personal computers have an elastic member such as rubber attached to the bottom surface of the housing. The elastic member increases the stability of the information processing device with respect to the top surface of a desk or the like when the information processing device is in use. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2012-073919 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In conventional information processing devices, there is room for further improvement with respect to 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 an attachment portion between a bottom surface of a housing and an elastic member is improved. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The information processing device of this embodiment includes a cover forming a bottom surface of a housing, and an elastic member attached to the cover, the elastic member having an attachment surface attached to the cover and an installation surface curved on an opposite side to the attachment surface, The installation surface includes a protruding portion that partially protrudes from the installation surface to a side opposite the attachment surface, The cover is provided with a recessed portion, and the elastic member is provided with a protruding portion that is inserted into the recessed portion on the inside of the mounting surface, a side surface of the protruding portion and the recessed portion are in contact with each other, and a gap is provided between a lower surface of the recessed portion and a connection surface that is connected to the side surface of the protruding portion. The elastic member is hollow between the mounting surface and the protrusion, and the cover is provided with a through hole through which air passes through the hollow of the elastic member. . [Brief description 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. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exemplary diagram of the bottom surface of the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is an exemplary cross-sectional view of a cover and an elastic member in the information processing device of the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an exemplary perspective view of an elastic member in the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is an exemplary cross-sectional view of an elastic member in the information processing device of 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 device according to the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are disclosed below. The configurations of the embodiments shown below and the actions and effects brought about by the configurations are merely examples. The present invention can 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 at 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 type (clamshell type) 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 around 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, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis are perpendicular to each other. 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 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, an X direction, a Y direction, and a 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. In addition, a circuit board is housed within the housing 4.

[0015] A plurality of electronic components such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a memory are mounted on the board. 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 within 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 of a keyboard 8, and the bottom surface 6 is formed by a cover 7.

[0017] Fig. 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. A plurality of elastic members 10 are attached to the cover 7 to support the housing 4 at a position spaced apart from a placement surface 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. An example of the shape of the elastic members 10 is an oval that is long in the X direction, but they may 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, for example, an adhesive such as double-sided tape.

[0019] Even if the placement surface is uneven, the information processing device 1 can be placed on the placement surface with less rattling due to the elastic deformation of the elastic member 10. In addition, the cover 7 is less likely to come into contact with the placement surface, so that the cover 7 is less likely to be damaged.

[0020] Fig. 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 an attachment groove 20 that is larger than the outer shape of the elastic member 10. The elastic member 10 is attached to the attachment groove 20 with double-sided tape or the like. Specifically, in the case of this embodiment, the cover 7 is provided with four attachment grooves 20, and the elastic member 10 is attached to each of the four attachment grooves 20.

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

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

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

[0025] The installation surface 13 is curved so as to be convex toward the opposite side (-Z direction) 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 inside 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 convex portion 12 into the concave portion 9. This allows the contact area between the side surface (outer peripheral surface) 14 of the convex portion 12 and the cover 7 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, and it is possible to make 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 being moved.

[0031] The elastic member 10 is attached to the cover 7 by adhering 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] In addition, at the position where the convex portion 12 and the concave portion 9 of the elastic member 10 are inserted, 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 a through hole 21 through which the air in the hollow of the elastic member 10 passes. As a result, when the information processing device 1 is placed, the elastic member 10 moves in the +Z direction by the amount of the gap. At this time, the air in the hollow passes through the through hole 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 located 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 to the attachment surface 11. For example, the protruding portion 17 is provided with 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 of the protruding portion 17 and the installation surface 13 change 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. For this reason, the elastic member 10 has a placement surface 13 that is brought into contact with a placement surface such as a desk.

[0040] The installation surface 13 is curved so as to be convex toward 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] The protrusion 17 is circular as an example, but may be rectangular. The protrusion 17 can be elastically deformed and moved in the height direction by the amount of protrusion of the protrusion 17. That is, the amount of compression can be secured by the amount of protrusion of the protrusion 17. Therefore, by securing the amount of compression in the height direction by the elastic member 10, rattling of the information processing device 1 can be suppressed and the information processing device 1 can be stably supported.

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

[0043] Fig. 6 is an exemplary side view of the information processing device 1 according to the embodiment. Fig. 6(a) shows a side view of the information processing device 1, and indicates that it is placed on a placement 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. 6(a), the lower end of the display unit 3 of the information processing device 1 and the elastic member 10 are placed on the placement 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), a gap is provided between the cover 7 of the information processing device 1 and 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 crushed by a predetermined amount, and therefore it is possible to prevent the cover 7 from coming into contact with the placement surface 100. This makes it possible to prevent the cover 7 from being damaged.

[0046] 3, when the connection surface 15 of the elastic member 10 forming 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 recessed, so 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] Fig. 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. When the elastic member 10 has an oval shape, the width of the elastic member 10 can be narrower than that of a circular elastic member, and therefore the elastic member 10 can be arranged compactly with respect to the cover 7.

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

[0049] According to this configuration, when the elastic member 10 is attached to the cover 7 and moved in a state where 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] According to this configuration, the protrusion ensures the amount of movement in the height direction without reducing the area of ​​the mounting surface. This makes it possible to suppress rattling of the information processing device 1 and stably support it while ensuring the area between the cover and the mounting surface.

[0052] Also, according to the above configuration, the mounting 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, when the information processing device 1 is moved with the elastic member in contact with the mounting surface, the convex portion can withstand the force of the movement, reducing the load on the adhesive surface, compared to when the cover is attached only by the adhesive surface.

[0054] Also, according to the above configuration, the elastic member is hollow between the mounting surface and the protrusion located at 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] According to this configuration, when the elastic member is installed, the through hole allows air inside the elastic member to be released, allowing the elastic member to be elastically deformed, thereby making it possible to stably support 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 thereto. 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] Although the embodiment of the present invention has been illustrated above, the above embodiment is merely an example and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The above embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, combinations, and modifications can be made without departing from the gist 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, and the like) can be appropriately changed and implemented. [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 that is attached to the cover and an installation surface that is curved on an opposite side to the attachment surface, The installation surface includes a protruding portion that partially protrudes from the installation surface to a side opposite the attachment surface, The cover is provided with a recess, The elastic member is provided with a protrusion that is inserted into the recess on the inner side of the mounting surface, The side surface of the protrusion and the recess are in contact with each other, A gap is provided between a lower surface of the recessed portion and a connection surface that is connected to a side surface of the protruding portion, The elastic member is hollow between the mounting surface and the protrusion, The cover is provided with a through hole through which air in the hollow of the elastic member passes. Information processing device.

2. The mounting 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 .

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