Notebook computer

Abstract

A notebook computer including a body and a display is provided. The body includes a first housing, a second housing, and an internal module. The second housing is detachably mounted on the first housing. The internal module is positioned between the first housing and the second housing. The internal module includes a main chassis, two hinges, and two lateral chassis. The two hinges are respectively inserted into two opposite sides of the main chassis. The two lateral chassis are respectively arranged at the two opposite sides of the main chassis and detachably sleeved on the two hinges. The display is connected to the main chassis through the two hinges.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a notebook computer, and more particularly to a modular notebook computer. [Previous Technology]

[0002] The design concept of modular notebook computers aims to allow each hardware component in the device to be replaced independently as needed or due to damage, avoiding the scrapping of the entire device due to the failure of a single hardware component, thereby reducing the generation of electronic waste and conforming to the concepts of environmental protection and sustainable development. In common modular notebook computers, most hardware components can only be replaced in devices of the same specifications or size, thus lacking versatility. [Summary of the Invention]

[0003] The present invention provides a notebook computer that helps improve the versatility of hardware components between devices of different specifications or sizes.

[0004] This invention proposes a notebook computer, including a chassis and a display. The chassis includes a first shell, a second shell, and an internal module. The second shell is detachably mounted on the first shell. The internal module is positioned between the first shell and the second shell. The internal module includes a main bracket, two hinges, and two side brackets. The two hinges are respectively inserted into opposite sides of the main bracket. The two side brackets are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the main bracket and are detachably sleeved on the two hinges. The display is connected to the main bracket through the two hinges.

[0005] Based on the above, after removing the second shell and the display, the user can remove the internal module and the two side brackets, allowing the main bracket and the two hinges to be used in devices with different specifications or sizes. Therefore, the notebook computer of the present invention not only helps to improve the versatility of hardware components between devices of different specifications or sizes, but also reduces the generation of electronic waste, thereby conforming to the concept of environmental protection and sustainable development.

[0006] In order to make the above features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments are described below, and detailed descriptions are given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Implementation Method

[0007] Figure 1A is a schematic diagram of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1B is a preliminary disassembly schematic diagram of the notebook computer of Figure 1A. Figure 1C is a schematic diagram of the two side brackets in Figure 1B removed from the internal module. Figure 1D is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of one of the side brackets in Figure 1C. Referring to Figures 1A and 1B, the notebook computer 10 has a first specification or a first size, such as a 14-inch notebook computer, but is not limited thereto.

[0008] In detail, the notebook computer 10 includes a chassis 100 and a display 200, wherein the display 200 is pivotally connected to the chassis 100, and is, for example, a 14-inch display, but is not limited thereto. On the other hand, the chassis 100 includes a first housing 110, a second housing 120, and an internal module 300, and the second housing 120 is detachably mounted on the first housing 110. The internal module 300 is located between the first housing 110 and the second housing 120, or in other words, the internal module 300 is located in the mounting space formed by the first housing 110 and the second housing 120.

[0009] Please refer to Figures 1A and 1B. The display 200 is detachably connected to the internal module 300. The internal module 300 includes a main bracket 310, two hinges 320, and two side brackets 330. The main bracket 310 can be used to mount circuit boards, central processing units, memory, batteries, fans, heat sinks, heat pipes, other electronic components, or other heat dissipation components. Specifically, the two hinges 320 are respectively inserted into opposite sides of the main bracket 310, and the display 200 is connected to the main bracket 310 through the two hinges 320. For example, the lower edge of the display 200 is provided with two hinge mounting parts 210, and the two hinges 320 can be locked to the two hinge mounting parts 210 by screws to realize the connection between the display 200 and the internal module 300. Conversely, the display 200 can be quickly separated from the internal module 300 simply by removing the screws.

[0010] As shown in Figures 1B and 1C, two lateral supports 330 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the main support 310, and are detachably sleeved on two hinges 320. That is to say, the two lateral supports 330 can be positioned on opposite sides of the main support 310 through the two hinges 320 respectively.

[0011] In this embodiment, each hinge 320 includes a first hinge positioning part 321, a sleeve part 322, a second hinge positioning part 323, and a shaft part 324. The sleeve part 322 is connected to the first hinge positioning part 321 and can be an integrally formed structure. Additionally, the shaft part 324 is connected to the second hinge positioning part 323 and can also be an integrally formed structure. Specifically, the first hinge positioning part 321 is inserted into the main bracket 310, and the second hinge positioning part 323 is detachably connected to the display 200. Since the shaft part 324 is rotatably inserted through the sleeve part 322, the display 200 can rotate relative to the first hinge positioning part 321 and the sleeve part 322 via the second hinge positioning part 323 and the shaft part 324.

[0012] For example, the second hinge positioning part 323 can be attached to the hinge mounting part 210 by screws to realize the connection between the display 200 and the internal module 300. In contrast, the display 200 and the internal module 300 can be quickly separated by simply removing the screws.

[0013] As shown in Figures 1B and 1C, the main support 310 has two first hinge slots 311 arranged opposite each other, and the two first hinge positioning parts 321 of the two hinges 320 are respectively inserted into the two first hinge slots 311 to install and position the two hinges 320 on the main support 310. In addition, each side support 330 has a second hinge slot 331 on the side facing the main support 310, and the two first hinge positioning parts 321 of the two hinges 320 are respectively inserted into the two second hinge slots 331 of the two side supports 330. In other words, the two second hinge slots 331 of the two side supports 330 are respectively sleeved on the two first hinge positioning parts 321 of the two hinges 320 to install and position the two side supports 330 on opposite sides of the main support 310.

[0014] Each lateral support 330 is also provided with a third hinge slot 332 communicating with the second hinge slot 331 on the side facing the main support 310. The two sleeve portions 322 of the two hinges 320 are respectively inserted into the two third hinge slots 332 of the two lateral supports 330. In other words, the two third hinge slots 332 of the two lateral supports 330 are respectively sleeved on the two sleeve portions 322 of the two hinges 320, so that the two lateral supports 330 are respectively installed and positioned on opposite sides of the main support 310. Since each shaft portion 324 passes through the corresponding sleeve portion 322, each shaft portion 324 is also inserted into the corresponding third hinge slot 332. In other words, each third hinge slot 332 is also sleeved on the corresponding shaft portion 324.

[0015] As shown in Figures 1B and 1C, the main support 310 also has two positioning plugs 312 arranged opposite to each other, and each side support 330 has a positioning slot 333 on the side facing the main support 310. Specifically, the two positioning plugs 312 are respectively inserted into the two positioning slots 333 to install and position the two side supports 330 on opposite sides of the main support 310. In addition, the two first hinge slots 311 and the two positioning plugs 312 are distributed at the four corners of the main support 310.

[0016] For example, each side bracket 330 may be equipped with electronic components, and the positioning plug 312 and the positioning slot 333 may be a combination of an electrical connection plug and an electrical connection slot for transmitting power or signals.

[0017] As shown in Figures 1B to 1D, the notebook computer 10 further includes a connector module 400 and a speaker module 500, and the connector module 400 and the speaker module 500 are mounted in at least one side bracket 330, or, each side bracket 330 is equipped with a connector module 400 and a speaker module 500.

[0018] Figures 2A to 2D are assembly diagrams of applying the main bracket and two hinges from Figure 1C to another notebook computer with different specifications or sizes. Referring to Figures 1B, 1C, 2A, and 2B, depending on user needs, upgrade requirements, hardware component damage, other needs, or other factors, the user may first detach the display 200 from the internal module 300, and then detach the second shell 120 from the first shell 110; or, first detach the second shell 120 from the first shell 110, and then detach the display 200 from the internal module 300. Next, the internal module 300 is removed from the first shell 110, and the two side brackets 330 conforming to the first specification or first size are removed.

[0019] After the two lateral supports 330 are removed, the main support 310 and the two hinges 320 can be applied to devices with different specifications or sizes. This not only has excellent versatility, but also reduces the generation of electronic waste, thus conforming to the concept of environmental protection and sustainable development.

[0020] As shown in Figures 2A and 2B, the two lateral supports 330a that conform to the second specification or second size are first installed and positioned. For example, the lateral support 330a shown in Figure 2A has the same or similar positioning structure as the lateral support 330 shown in Figure 1C, that is, the lateral support 330a shown in Figure 2A may also be provided with a second hinge slot 331, a third hinge slot 332 and a positioning slot 333.

[0021] Next, the two side brackets 330a are respectively installed and positioned on opposite sides of the main bracket 310 through the above-mentioned positioning structure to complete the assembly of the internal module 300a that conforms to the second specification or second size. Then, as shown in Figures 2B to 2D, the internal module 300a is first positioned on the first housing 110a that conforms to the second specification or second size, and then the second housing 120a and the display 200a are installed to complete the assembly of the notebook computer 10a with the second specification or second size, such as a 16-inch notebook computer, but not limited thereto.

[0022] As shown in Figures 2C and 2D, one installation sequence is as follows: first, the second housing 120a is installed and positioned on the first housing 110a, and then the display 200a is locked and fixed to the hinge 320. Another installation sequence is as follows: first, the display 200a is locked and fixed to the hinge 320, and then the second housing 120a is installed and positioned on the first housing 110a. For example, the display 200a can be a 16-inch display, but this is not a limitation.

[0023] The notebook computer 10 shown in Figure 1A and the notebook computer 10a shown in Figure 2D are modular notebook computers and have common hardware components, namely the main bracket 310 and two hinges 320. On the other hand, the side bracket 330 shown in Figure 1C and the side bracket 330a shown in Figure 2A adopt the same or similar positioning structure, so the installation and positioning or disassembly with the common hardware components (i.e., the main bracket 310 and the two hinges 320) can be completed quickly. In addition, both the side bracket 330 shown in Figure 1C and the side bracket 330a shown in Figure 2A are installed in the installation space formed by the two shells, so the assembly gaps on the appearance of the device can be avoided, thereby improving the visual simplicity and aesthetics of the device.

[0024] The main bracket 310 and the two hinges 320 are general-purpose hardware components suitable for devices with different specifications or sizes. In addition, the circuit boards, central processing units, memory, batteries, fans, heat sinks, heat pipes, other electronic components or other heat dissipation components mounted on the main bracket 310 can also be used in devices with different specifications or sizes.

[0025] In summary, after removing the second shell and the display, the user can remove the internal module and the two side brackets, allowing the main bracket and the two hinges to be used in devices with different specifications or sizes. Therefore, the notebook computer of the present invention not only helps to improve the versatility of hardware components between devices of different specifications or sizes, but also reduces the generation of electronic waste, thus conforming to the concepts of environmental protection and sustainable development.

[0026] Although the present invention has been disclosed above by way of embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art can make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0027] Figure 1A is a schematic diagram of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1B is a preliminary disassembly schematic diagram of the notebook computer of Figure 1A. Figure 1C is a schematic diagram of the two side brackets in Figure 1B being removed from the internal module. Figure 1D is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of one of the side brackets in Figure 1C. Figures 2A to 2D are assembly schematic diagrams of applying the main bracket and two hinges in Figure 1C to another notebook computer with different specifications or sizes.

Claims

1. A notebook computer, comprising: The body includes: a first shell; a second shell detachably mounted on the first shell; and an internal module positioned between the first shell and the second shell, wherein the internal module includes: a main support; two hinges respectively inserted into opposite sides of the main support; and two side supports respectively disposed on opposite sides of the main support and detachably sleeved on the two hinges; and a display connected to the main support via the two hinges for rotation relative to the body.

2. The notebook computer as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the hinges comprises: The first hinge positioning part is inserted into the main bracket; the sleeve part is connected to the first hinge positioning part; The second hinge positioning part is detachably connected to the display; And the shaft portion, which is connected to the second hinge positioning portion and is rotatably inserted into the sleeve portion.

3. The notebook computer as claimed in claim 2, wherein the main bracket has two first hinge slots disposed opposite each other, and the two first hinge positioning portions of the two hinges are respectively inserted into the two first hinge slots.

4. The notebook computer as claimed in claim 3, wherein each of the side brackets has a second hinge slot on the side facing the main bracket, and the two first hinge positioning portions of the two hinges are respectively inserted into the two second hinge slots of the two side brackets.

5. The notebook computer as claimed in claim 4, wherein each of the side brackets is further provided with a third hinge slot communicating with the second hinge slot on the side facing the main bracket, and the two sleeve portions of the two hinges are respectively inserted into the two third hinge slots of the two side brackets.

6. The notebook computer as claimed in claim 5, wherein the two axle portions of the two hinges are respectively inserted into the two third hinge slots of the two lateral supports.

7. The notebook computer as claimed in claim 3, wherein the main bracket further has two positioning plugs disposed opposite each other, and each of the side brackets has a positioning slot on the side facing the main bracket, wherein the two positioning plugs are respectively inserted into the two positioning slots.

8. The notebook computer as claimed in claim 7, wherein the two first hinge slots and the two positioning plugs are located at the four corners of the main frame.

9. The notebook computer as described in claim 1, further comprising: The connector module is mounted in at least one of the lateral supports.

10. The notebook computer as described in claim 1, further comprising: The speaker module is mounted in at least one of the lateral brackets.

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