TW201945647A - Linkage module and electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

A linkage module suited for connecting a first body and a second body of an electronic device is provided. The first body and the second body are rotated relative to each other via the linkage module and the linkage module includes a rotating shaft and linking member. The rotating shaft is along a first axle and pivoted on the first body. The rotating shaft has the sliding groove. The linkage member has a first edge and a second edge opposite to each other. The second edge is slidably passing through the sliding groove. The first edge pivoted on an outer cover of the second body and the outer cover is along a second axle rotatably coupled to the first body. The first axle is parallel to the second axle.

Description

Link module and electronic device

The invention relates to a link module and an electronic device using the same.

With the development of technology, the demand for portable electronic devices is also increasing, such as the popularity of notebook computers, palmtop computers, and portable computers. Generally speaking, most portable electronic devices have a body and a display unit, and it is increasingly important that the display unit can be unfolded relative to the body to an angle convenient for user operation and viewing.

Taking a notebook computer as an example, the hinge module assembled between the system body and the display is used to provide relative pivoting and support of the components. However, if the design is improper, such as too many or too large components, it will cause a notebook computer. The overall thickness and weight increase, which is not conducive to carrying or operating by the user. Therefore, how to optimize the hinge module to have both structural support, practicability during operation, and lightness of the overall appearance will be sought by relevant technical personnel. Questions to consider.

The invention provides a link module and an electronic device, which reduce the space occupied in the body by simplifying the link module, and have both a light and thin design and a supporting force required when the body is pivoted.

The connecting rod module of the present invention is suitable for connecting the first body and the second body of the electronic device, so that the first body and the second body can rotate and open each other through the connecting rod module. The connecting rod module includes a rotating shaft and a linkage. Pieces. The rotating shaft is pivotally disposed on the first body along a first axial direction, and the rotating shaft has a sliding groove. The linking member has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The second end is slidably passed through the chute. The first end is pivotally connected to the outer cover of the second body. The outer cover is rotatably coupled along the second axis. Connected to the first body, the first axis is parallel to the second axis.

The electronic device of the present invention includes a first body, a second body, and a link module. The link module is connected to the first body and the second body, and the link module includes a rotating shaft and a linkage. The rotating shaft is pivotally disposed on the first body along a first axial direction, and the rotating shaft has a sliding groove. The linking member has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The second end is slidably passed through the chute, the first end is pivotally connected to the outer cover of the second body, and the outer cover is rotatably coupled along the second axis. Connected to the first body, the first axis is parallel to the second axis.

Based on the above, the electronic device is configured with a simple-designed link module in the body, thereby reducing the space occupied by the link module inside the electronic device, thereby achieving a slim design of the electronic device body. At the same time, the rotating shaft located in the first body can further transmit the torque to the second body through the linkage. In this way, the link module and the electronic device provided with the link module will simultaneously provide the thin and light appearance of the electronic device on the premise of providing sufficient torque to support and rotate the second body.

In order to make the above features and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, embodiments are hereinafter described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 1. In this embodiment, the electronic device 100 is, for example, a notebook computer, which includes a first body 110 (for example, a system host), a second body 120 (for example, a screen), and a link module 130. The link module 130 connects the first body 110 and the second body 120, and serves as a medium structure for the first body 110 to rotate and open relative to the second body 120.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of some components of the electronic device. Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2. In detail, the link module 130 includes a rotation shaft 131 and a linkage 132, wherein the rotation shaft 131 is pivotally disposed in the first body 110 along the first axis X1, and the rotation shaft 131 has a sliding groove 131 a. The linking member 132 has a first end E1 and a second end E2 opposite to each other. The second end E2 is slidably disposed in the sliding groove 131 a. The first end E1 is pivotally connected to the outer cover 121 and the outer cover 121 of the second body 120. The second body X1 is rotatably coupled to the first body 110 along the second axis X2. The first axis X1 is disposed parallel to the second axis X2. Therefore, the second body 120 can complete the rotation and opening movement relative to the first body 110 through the interlocking relationship between the rotating shaft 131 and the linkage 132.

Furthermore, the outer cover 121 and the second body 120 may be substantially integrally formed to achieve a uniform appearance design and increase the aesthetic sense, but may not be integrally formed, and the present invention is not limited to this design. In this embodiment, the first body 110 has a first support frame 112, and the first support frame 112 is provided with an arc track 112a, so that the arc outer cover 121 is slidably coupled to the track 112a, and The rail 112a and the outer cover 121 both take the second axial direction X2 as the pivot axis, that is, from a side view perspective, the second axial direction X2 can be regarded as a common center of the outer cover 121 and the rail 112a. When the second body 120 is rotated relative to the first body 110 under the force, the outer cover 121 can be driven to rotate along the second axis X2 at the same time.

In addition, in another embodiment that is not shown, for the convenience and structure of the manufacturing process, the track 112a can also be directly arranged on or on the first body 110, and the first body 110 can also be made. As the outer cover 121 moves along the rail 112a, a motion feature is generated that rotates along the second axis X2.

Furthermore, the first end E1 of the linking member 132 has an opening 132a, and is pivotally connected to the opening 132a and the hole 121a on the outer cover 121 along the third axis X3 through the pin 132b, so that the rotational energy of the outer cover 121 The linkage 132 is driven through the latch 132b, wherein the third axial direction X3 is parallel to the second axial direction X2. In addition, just as the aforementioned second end E2 is slidably disposed in the sliding groove 131a, the outer cover 121 drives the link 132, and also drives the rotating shaft 131 along the first axis because the link 132 fits the slide groove 131a When X1 rotates, the linking member 132 can also slide along the sliding slot 131a, thereby avoiding the possibility of the linking member 132 and the rotating shaft 131 interfering with each other.

On the other hand, the first body 110 further has a second support frame 114, wherein the second support frame 114 has a perforation 114a, and the perforation 114a is for the pivot shaft 131 to pivot on and rotate. Since the rotating shaft 131 also has a torque component 131b, when the second body 120 rotates and opens relative to the first body 110, the connection relationship of the foregoing components will drive the rotating shaft 131 to rotate along the first axis X1 and be generated by the torque component 131b. The torque is transmitted to the second body 120 through the rotating shaft 131 and the linkage 132 so that the second body 120 can also be supported on the first body 110 when it is expanded relative to the first body 110. Here, the related structure and characteristics of the torque component 131b can be known from the prior art, so it will not be repeated here.

3 and 4 are partial cross-sectional views of the electronic device, respectively. Please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 and FIG. 2 at the same time. Based on the above-mentioned component relationship, the link 132 can be regarded as performing related motion in the plane S1, and the first axis X1, the second axis X2, and the third axis The direction X3 is considered orthogonal to the plane S1. The state of motion is further described as follows. In this embodiment, during the process of the second body 120 changing from the closed state (FIG. 3) to the open state (FIG. 4) with respect to the first body 110, the outer cover 121 follows the second body 120 with the second axis. Rotate counterclockwise to X2, and drive the linkage 132 to rotate clockwise, and rotate the rotating shaft 131 clockwise in the first axis X1. Since the linking member 132 is slidably disposed in the sliding groove 131a, the linking member 132 is driven by the outer cover 131 and then slides to the right, and then the linking member 132 is continuously driven by the outer cover 131 and slides to the left. At the same time, a part of the outer cover 121 will slide along the rail 112a and gradually disappear from the first body 110.

In contrast, during the transition of the first body 110 and the second body 120 from the open state (FIG. 4) to the closed state (FIG. 3), the outer cover 121 rotates clockwise in the second axial direction, thereby driving the linkage 132. Rotate counterclockwise and rotate the rotating shaft 131 counterclockwise in the first axial direction X1. The movement pattern of the outer cover 121 and the linkage 132 is reversed as described above, and will not be repeated here.

In summary, in the above-mentioned embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device transmits the link module, particularly the rotating shaft with a torque, to the body, and transmits the link member and the outer cover to the second body, so that When the second body is expanded relative to the first body, the second body is supported on the first body by torsion and is maintained at an angle required for holding. In addition, because the rotating shaft and the link are stored in the body, only the outer cover is exposed or hidden with the link, so the electronic device can have a simple appearance. More importantly, through the combination of the chute on the rotating shaft and the linkage, the connecting member between the rotating shaft in the first body and the second body can be simplified, and the space occupied by the first body can be saved. Under the premise of maintaining the normal opening of the body, the production process and cost are thus saved, and the body has a light and thin appearance design.

Although the present invention has been disclosed as above with the examples, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person with ordinary knowledge in the technical field can make some modifications and retouching without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the attached patent application.

100‧‧‧ electronic device

110‧‧‧first body

112‧‧‧first support

112a‧‧‧track

114‧‧‧Second support

114a‧‧‧perforation

120‧‧‧Second body

121‧‧‧ Cover

121a‧‧‧hole

130‧‧‧ connecting rod module

131‧‧‧ shaft

131a‧‧‧chute

131b‧‧‧Torque components

132‧‧‧ Linkage

132a‧‧‧opening

132b‧‧‧ bolt

E1‧‧‧First end

E2‧‧‧Second End

S1‧‧‧Plane

X1‧‧‧first axis

X2‧‧‧Second axis

X3‧‧‧ third axis

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded view of some components of the electronic device. 3 and 4 are partial cross-sectional views of the electronic device, respectively.

Claims (12)

A connecting rod module is suitable for connecting a first body and a second body of an electronic device, so that the first body and the second body can rotate and open each other through the connecting rod module. The module includes: a rotating shaft pivotally disposed on the first body along a first axis, the rotating shaft having a slide groove; and a linkage member having a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the second An end is slidably passed through the chute, the first end is pivotally connected to an outer cover of the second body, and the outer cover is rotatably coupled to the first body along a second axis, and the first The axial direction is parallel to the second axial direction. The link module according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the first body has a track, and the outer cover is slidably coupled to the track. The track and the outer cover share the second axial direction as Pivot axially. The link module according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the outer cover slides along the track to expose the first body or to be hidden in the first body. The link module according to item 1 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the linkage member rotates and slides on a plane, and the first axial direction and the second axial direction are respectively orthogonal to the plane. The link module according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the first end of the link is pivotally connected to the outer cover along a third axis, and the third axis is parallel to the first axis and the first axis.第二 轴。 The second axis. The connecting rod module according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the rotating shaft further has a torque component. An electronic device includes: a first body; a second body; and a link module connecting the first body and the second body. The link module includes: a rotating shaft along a first axis Pivoted on the first body, the rotating shaft has a slide slot; a linkage member has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, and the second end is slidably passed through the slide slot, the first The end is pivotally connected to an outer cover of the second body. The outer cover is rotatably coupled to the first body along a second axis, and the first axis is parallel to the second axis. The electronic device according to item 7 of the scope of patent application, wherein the first body has a track, the outer cover is slidably coupled to the track, and the track and the outer cover share the second axis as a pivot axis. to. The electronic device according to item 7 of the scope of patent application, wherein the outer cover slides along the track to expose the first body or is hidden in the first body. The electronic device according to item 7 of the scope of patent application, wherein the linkage member rotates and slides on a plane, and the first axis and the second axis are respectively orthogonal to the plane. The electronic device according to item 7 of the scope of patent application, wherein the first end of the linkage member is pivotally connected to the outer cover along a third axis, the third axis is parallel to the first axis and the second axis Axial. The electronic device according to item 7 of the patent application scope, wherein the rotating shaft further has a torque component.