TWI743924B - Electronic device with a display interface - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device with a display interface is provided. The electronic device includes a device body and a display module. The device body includes a slot. The display module is disposed on the device body. The display module includes a shaft. The shaft is rotatably connected to the slot and is adapted to slide in the slot. An extending direction of the slot differs from an axis direction of the shaft.

Description

Electronic device with display interface

The embodiment of the present invention relates to an electronic device, and particularly relates to an electronic device with a display interface.

The conventional uninterruptible power system device has a display module to display power, voltage and other information. Generally, the display module is fixed on the uninterruptible power system device. When the placement of the uninterruptible power system device is adjusted (for example, standing upright is changed to horizontal), the information displayed by the display module also rotates, causing inconvenience for the user when reading the information.

The prior art also has a design that allows the display module to rotate relative to the uninterruptible power system device, but its structure is more complicated, occupies more internal space of the uninterrupted power system device, and requires more wires.

The embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device with a display interface in order to solve the problems of the prior art, which includes a device body and a display module. The device body includes a chute. The display module is arranged in the device body, wherein the display The display module includes a rotating shaft that is rotatably connected to the sliding groove and is suitable for sliding in the sliding groove. An extension direction of the sliding groove is different from an axial direction of the rotating shaft.

In an embodiment, the extending direction of the sliding groove is perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft.

In one embodiment, the rotating shaft slides between a first chute position and a second chute position in the chute. When the rotating shaft is located at the first chute position, the display module is relative to the The orientation of the device body is fixed, and when the rotating shaft is located at the second chute position, the display module is suitable for rotating relative to the device body.

In one embodiment, the device body includes a cover plate, the sliding groove is formed on the cover plate, and the cover plate includes a first cover wall surface. When the rotating shaft is at the position of the first sliding groove, the first The cover wall abuts against the display module, and when the rotating shaft is located at the second chute position, the first cover wall is separated from the display module.

In one embodiment, the cover plate includes an accommodating portion located at a corner of the cover plate, the sliding groove is formed in the accommodating portion, and when the rotating shaft is located at the position of the first sliding groove, the accommodating portion The display module is fully located in the accommodating portion, and when the rotating shaft is located at the position of the second chute, the display module is at least partially located outside the accommodating portion.

In one embodiment, the cover plate further includes a second cover plate wall surface, the second cover plate wall surface is perpendicular to the first cover plate wall surface, and the second cover plate wall surface is formed with a cover plate wall gap , The gap on the wall of the cover corresponds to one side of the display module.

In one embodiment, the rotating shaft is adapted to abut the inner wall of the sliding groove.

In one embodiment, the rotating shaft includes a rotating shaft limiting groove, the rotating shaft limiting groove includes a first stopping wall and a second stopping wall, the device body includes a device stopping convex portion, when the rotating shaft is located When the second chute is in the position, the stop protrusion of the device is inserted When the rotating shaft is located at the second sliding groove position and the display module is in a first module orientation, the rotating shaft limiting groove, the device stopping protrusion abuts against the first stopping wall, and when the rotating shaft is located When the second chute position and the display module are in a second module orientation, the device stopping protrusion abuts the second stopping wall.

In one embodiment, the display module includes a module body, the rotating shaft is connected to the module body, the module body includes at least one module engaging portion, and the device body includes at least one device engaging portion. When the rotating shaft is located at the first sliding groove position in the sliding groove, the module engaging portion is engaged with the device engaging portion, and when the rotating shaft is located at the second sliding groove position in the sliding groove, the module card The engaging part is separated from the engaging part of the device.

In one embodiment, the device engaging portion includes an engaging cantilever, and the extending direction of the engaging cantilever is parallel to the extending direction of the sliding groove.

In an embodiment, the device body includes a plurality of device engaging portions, and the device engaging portions are provided on both sides of the sliding groove.

In one embodiment, the rotating shaft includes a first rotating shaft stopping protrusion, the device body includes a device limiting groove, and the device limiting groove includes a third stopping wall and a fourth stopping wall. When the rotating shaft is located at the second sliding groove position, the first rotating shaft stop protrusion is inserted into the device limiting groove, and when the rotating shaft is located at the second sliding groove position and the display module is in a first module orientation, The first rotating shaft stopping convex portion abuts against the third stopping wall. When the rotating shaft is located at the second chute position and the display module is in a second module orientation, the first rotating shaft stopping convex portion Abut the fourth stop wall.

In one embodiment, the shaft includes a plurality of flexible fasteners, the flexible fasteners are arranged in a ring shape, the flexible fasteners are fastened to the device body, and the sliding groove includes a first groove Area, a second groove area, and a waist area, the waist area being located in the first groove area Between the second groove area and the second groove area, the width of the waist area is smaller than the width of the first groove area, and the width of the waist area is smaller than the width of the second groove area. When the shaft is at the position of the first chute, the The rotating shaft is located in the first slot area, and when the rotating shaft is located in the second sliding slot position, the rotating shaft is located in the second slot area.

In one embodiment, the device body includes at least one limiting slot. When the rotating shaft is located at the first sliding slot, the limiting slot is inserted between two adjacent flexible fasteners.

In one embodiment, the display module displays power information and voltage information of the electronic device.

Using the electronic device of the embodiment of the present invention, the display module can be rotated relative to the device body. In addition, the structure of the rotating shaft of the embodiment of the present invention is simple and occupies a small space. The display module can be connected to the main board of the electronic device through a cable. The required length of the cable is relatively short, and there is less risk of accidental fall off.

E: Electronic device

1, 1’: Device body

11, 11’: Chute

111: first slot area

112: second slot area

113: Waist

12: Cover

121: first cover wall

122: second cover wall

123: Containment Department

124: gap in cover wall

13: Device stop convex part

141: Device engagement part, engagement cantilever

142: Device limit hook

15: Device limit slot

151: The Third Stop Wall

152: The Fourth Stop Wall

161: Limit card slot

2, 2’: Display module

21, 21’: shaft

211: The First Stop Wall

212: The Second Stop Wall

213: Rotating shaft limit slot

214: The first shaft stop convex part

215: Flexible fastener

216: The second shaft stop convex part

217: shaft limit gap

22: Module body

221: Module snap part

α: Extension direction

β: axis direction

Figures 1A to 1E show the operation of an electronic device with a display interface according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2A shows the detailed structure of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, in which the rotating shaft is at the position of the first sliding groove in the sliding groove.

2B shows the detailed structure of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, in which the rotating shaft is at the second sliding groove position in the sliding groove.

Figure 2C shows the module engaging portion and the device engaging portion of the first embodiment of the present invention.

3A shows the detailed structure of the electronic device according to the second embodiment of the present invention, in which the rotating shaft is located at the first sliding groove position in the sliding groove.

3B shows the detailed structure of the electronic device according to the second embodiment of the present invention, in which the rotating shaft is at the second sliding groove position in the sliding groove.

Figures 1A to 1E show the operation of an electronic device with a display interface according to an embodiment of the present invention. With reference to 1A to 1E, the electronic device E with a display interface according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a device body 1 and a display module 2. The display module 2 is suitable for sliding and rotating relative to the device body 1. The display module 2 can rotate between a first module orientation (Figure 1A) and a second module orientation (Figure 1E) . Thereby, no matter the electronic device E is in a lying state or an upright state, the display module 2 can display information at an angle convenient for the user to view.

2A and 2B show the detailed structure of the electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B in conjunction, in one embodiment, the device body 1 includes a sliding slot 11. The display module 2 is provided in the device body 1, wherein the display module 2 includes a rotating shaft 21 that is rotatably connected to the sliding groove 11 and is suitable for sliding in the sliding groove 11, the display module 2 The device body 1 is pivotally connected through the rotating shaft 21, and an extension direction α of the sliding groove 11 is different from an axial direction β of the rotating shaft 21.

In one embodiment, the extending direction α of the sliding groove 11 is perpendicular to the axial direction β of the rotating shaft 21.

With reference to Figures 2A and 2B, in one embodiment, the rotating shaft 21 slides between a first chute position (Figure 2A) and a second chute position (Figure 2B) in the chute 11 . When the rotating shaft 21 is located at the first sliding slot position (Figure 2A), the orientation of the display module 2 relative to the device body 1 is fixed. When the rotating shaft 21 is located at the second sliding slot position (Figure 2B), the display module 2 is suitable for rotating relative to the device body 1 (as described in Figures 1B, 1C, and 1D).

With reference to Figures 1A to 1E, in one embodiment, the device body 1 includes a cover 12, the sliding groove 11 is formed on the cover 12, and the cover 12 includes a first cover wall 121, when When the rotating shaft 21 is located at the first sliding groove position (Figures 1A and 1E), the first cover wall 121 abuts the display module 2. When the rotating shaft 21 is located at the second sliding groove position, the first cover wall 121 abuts against the display module 2. A cover wall 121 is separated from the display module 2 (Figures 1B, 1C, and 1D).

With reference to Figures 1A to 1E, in one embodiment, the cover 12 includes a receiving portion 123, the receiving portion 123 is located at a corner of the cover 12, the sliding groove 11 is formed in the receiving portion 123 . When the rotating shaft 21 is located at the position of the first sliding slot (Figures 1A and 1E), the display module 2 is fully located in the accommodating portion 123. When the rotating shaft 21 is located at the second sliding slot position (Figures 1B, 1C, and 1D), the display module 2 is at least partially located outside the accommodating portion 123.

With reference to Figures 1A to 1E, in one embodiment, the cover 12 further includes a second cover wall 122, the second cover wall 122 is perpendicular to the first cover wall 121, the first cover wall 121 A cover wall gap 124 is formed on the two cover wall 122, and the cover wall gap 124 corresponds to one side of the display module 2. In this way, it is convenient for the user to put a finger into the gap 124 of the cover wall and push the display module 2.

With reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B, in one embodiment, the rotating shaft 21 is adapted to abut the inner wall of the sliding groove 11 and slide along the sliding groove 11.

With reference to Figures 2A and 2B, in one embodiment, the rotating shaft 21 includes a rotating shaft limiting groove 213, and the rotating shaft limiting groove 213 includes a first retaining wall 211 and a second retaining wall 212. The device The body 1 includes a device stop protrusion 13. When the rotating shaft 21 is located at the second sliding groove position (FIG. 2B ), the device stopping protrusion 13 is inserted into the rotating shaft limiting groove 213. When the rotating shaft 21 is located at the second chute position and the display module 2 is in a first module orientation, the device stop protrusion 13 abuts the first stop wall 211, and when the rotating shaft 21 is located at the first stop wall 211 When the second chute position and the display module 2 are in a second module orientation, the device stopping protrusion 13 abuts the second stopping wall 212. Through the above design, the rotation range of the display module 2 is limited.

Figure 2C shows the module engaging portion and the device engaging portion of the first embodiment of the present invention. With reference to Figures 2A, 2B, and 2C, in one embodiment, the display module 2 includes a module body 22, the rotating shaft 21 is connected to the module body 22, and the module body 22 includes at least one module engaging 221. The device body 1 includes at least one device engaging portion 141. When the shaft 21 is located at the first sliding groove position in the sliding groove 11, the module engaging portion 221 is engaged with the device engaging portion 141 , So as to limit the orientation of the display module 2. When the rotating shaft 21 is located at the second sliding groove position in the sliding groove 11, the module engaging portion 221 is separated from the device engaging portion 141.

With reference to Figures 2A, 2B, and 2C, in one embodiment, the device engaging portion 141 is an engaging cantilever (141), and the extending direction of the engaging cantilever (141) is parallel to the extending direction of the sliding groove 11 α.

With reference to Figures 2A, 2B, and 2C, in one embodiment, the device The main body 1 includes a plurality of the aforementioned device engaging portions 141, and the device engaging portions 141 are provided on both sides of the sliding groove 11.

In one embodiment, the rotating shaft 21 further includes a plurality of rotating shaft limiting notches 217, and the device body 1 includes at least one device limiting hook 142. When the rotating shaft 21 is located at the first chute position in the chute 11 and the display module 2 is in the first module orientation, the device limit hook 142 is engaged with one of the rotating shaft limit notches 217 . When the rotating shaft 21 is located at the first sliding slot position in the sliding slot 11 and the display module 2 is in the second module orientation, the device limiting hook 142 is engaged with another rotating shaft limiting notch 217. In this way, the orientation of the display module 2 can be restricted.

Figures 3A and 3B show the detailed structure of the electronic device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. With reference to Figures 3A and 3B, in one embodiment, the shaft 21' includes a first shaft stop protrusion 214, and the device body 1'includes a device limiting groove 15 which includes a A third retaining wall 151 and a fourth retaining wall 152. When the rotating shaft 21' is at the position of the second sliding groove (Figure 3B), the first rotating shaft stopping protrusion 214 is inserted into the device limiting groove 15. When the rotating shaft 21' is located at the second sliding groove position and the display module 2'is in a first module orientation, the first rotating shaft stopping protrusion 214 abuts the third stopping wall 151. When the rotating shaft 21' is located at the second sliding groove position and the display module 2 is in a second module orientation, the first rotating shaft stopping protrusion 214 abuts the fourth stopping wall 152. Through the above design, the rotation range of the display module 2 is limited.

With reference to Figures 3A and 3B, in one embodiment, the shaft 21' includes a plurality of flexible fasteners 215, the flexible fasteners 215 are arranged in a ring shape, and the flexible fasteners 215 are fastened Combined with the device body 1', the sliding groove 11' includes a first groove area 111, a second groove area 112, and a waist area 113. The waist area 113 is located between the first groove area 111 and the waist area 113. Between the second groove regions 112, the width of the waist region 113 is smaller than the width of the first groove region 111, and the width of the waist region 113 is smaller than the width of the second groove region 112. When the sliding groove is in the position (Figure 3A), the rotating shaft 21 ′ is located in the first groove area 111. When the rotating shaft 21' is located in the second sliding groove position (Figure 3B), the rotating shaft 21' is located in the second groove area 112. Through the design of the flexible fastener 215 and the waist area 113, the rotating shaft 21' can stably stay in the first groove area 111 or the second groove area 112.

With reference to Figures 3A and 3B, in one embodiment, the device body includes a plurality of limiting slots 161, and the rotating shaft 21' includes a second rotating shaft stop convex portion 216. When the rotating shaft 21' is located at the first When the sliding groove is in the position, the second rotation shaft stop convex portion 216 is engaged with one of the limiting grooves 16 to limit the orientation of the display module 2.

In one embodiment, the electronic device may be an uninterruptible power system device, and the display module displays power information and voltage information of the electronic device.

Using the electronic device of the embodiment of the present invention, the display module can be rotated relative to the device body. In addition, the structure of the rotating shaft of the embodiment of the present invention is simple and occupies a small space. The display module can be connected to the main board of the electronic device through a cable. The required length of the cable is relatively short, and there is less risk of accidental fall off.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in specific preferred embodiments as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with the art can still make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to those defined by the attached patent application scope.

E: Electronic device

1: Device body

12: Cover

121: first cover wall

122: second cover wall

123: Containment Department

124: gap in cover wall

2: Display module

Claims (12)

An electronic device with a display interface, comprising: a device body including a sliding groove; a display module arranged on the device body, the display module including a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the sliding groove and Suitable for sliding in the sliding groove, an extension direction of the sliding groove is different from an axial direction of the rotating shaft, wherein the extending direction of the sliding groove is perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is in the sliding groove Sliding between a first chute position and a second chute position. When the rotating shaft is located at the first chute position, the orientation of the display module relative to the device body is fixed. When the rotating shaft is located at the second chute position, When the chute is in the position, the display module is adapted to rotate relative to the device body, wherein the device body includes a cover plate, the chute is formed on the cover plate, and the cover plate includes a first cover wall surface. When the shaft is located at the first chute position, the first cover wall abuts the display module, and when the shaft is at the second chute position, the first cover wall is separated from the display module . The electronic device with a display interface according to claim 1, wherein the cover includes a accommodating portion, the accommodating portion is located at a corner of the cover, the sliding groove is formed in the accommodating portion, and when the rotating shaft is located When the first sliding groove is in the position, the display module is fully located in the accommodating portion, and when the rotating shaft is at the second sliding groove, the display module is at least partially located outside the accommodating portion. The electronic device with a display interface according to claim 2, wherein the cover further includes a second cover wall, and the second cover wall is perpendicular to the first cover On the wall, the second cover wall is formed with a cover wall gap, and the cover wall gap corresponds to one side of the display module. The electronic device with a display interface according to claim 1, wherein the rotating shaft is adapted to abut the inner wall of the chute. The electronic device with a display interface according to claim 1, wherein the rotating shaft includes a rotating shaft limiting slot, the rotating shaft limiting slot includes a first retaining wall and a second retaining wall, and the device body includes a device When the rotating shaft is located at the second sliding groove position, the device stopping convex portion is inserted into the rotating shaft limiting groove, and when the rotating shaft is located at the second sliding groove position, and the display module is in a first position In the orientation of the module, the device stopping protrusion abuts against the first stopping wall. When the rotating shaft is located at the second chute position and the display module is in a second module orientation, the device stopping protrusion The part abuts against the second retaining wall. The electronic device with a display interface according to claim 1, wherein the display module includes a module body, the hinge is connected to the module body, the module body includes at least one module engaging portion, and the device body includes At least one device engaging portion, when the rotating shaft is located in the first sliding groove position in the sliding groove, the module engaging portion is engaged with the device engaging portion, and when the rotating shaft is located in the second sliding groove When the chute is in the position, the module engaging portion is separated from the device engaging portion. The electronic device with a display interface according to claim 6, wherein the device engaging portion includes an engaging cantilever, and the extending direction of the engaging cantilever is parallel to the extending direction of the sliding groove. The electronic device with a display interface according to claim 7, wherein the device body includes a plurality of device engaging portions, and the device engaging portions are provided on both sides of the sliding groove. The electronic device with a display interface according to claim 1, wherein the shaft includes a first shaft stop protrusion, the device body includes a device limit slot, and the device limit slot includes a third stop wall and A fourth stop wall. When the shaft is located at the second chute position, the first shaft stop protrusion is inserted into the device limiting groove, and when the shaft is at the second chute position, and the display module When in a first module orientation, the first rotation shaft stop convex portion abuts against the third stop wall, when the rotation shaft is located at the second chute position and the display module is in a second module orientation , The stop convex portion of the first rotating shaft abuts against the fourth stop wall. An electronic device with a display interface, comprising: a device body including a sliding groove; a display module arranged on the device body, the display module including a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the sliding groove and Suitable for sliding in the sliding groove, an extension direction of the sliding groove is different from an axial direction of the rotating shaft, wherein the extending direction of the sliding groove is perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is in the sliding groove Sliding between a first chute position and a second chute position. When the rotating shaft is located at the first chute position, the orientation of the display module relative to the device body is fixed. When the rotating shaft is located at the second chute position, When the chute is in position, the display module is suitable for rotating relative to the device body, wherein the rotating shaft includes a plurality of flexible fasteners, the flexible fasteners are arranged in a ring shape, and the flexible fasteners To fasten the device body, the sliding groove includes a first groove area, a second groove area, and a waist area. The waist area is located between the first groove area and the second groove area. The width of the waist area is smaller than The width of the first groove area and the width of the waist area are smaller than the width of the second groove area. When the shaft is located at the position of the first chute, the shaft is located at the first groove. A slot area. When the rotating shaft is located in the second sliding slot position, the rotating shaft is located in the second slot area. The electronic device with a display interface according to claim 10, wherein the device body includes at least one limiting card slot, and when the shaft is at the position of the first chute, the limiting card slot is inserted into two adjacent flexible slots Between sex fasteners. The electronic device with a display interface according to claim 10, wherein the display module displays power information and voltage information of the electronic device.

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