TWM579737U - Display and notebook utilizing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A notebook is provided. The notebook includes a host, a cover housing, a main display unit, a first auxiliary display unit and a first hinge. The cover housing pivots on the host. The cover housing includes a first unit groove and a first hinge slot. The main display unit is embedded in the cover housing. The first auxiliary display unit is adapted to slide in the first unit groove. One end of the first hinge is connected to the first auxiliary display unit. The other end of the first hinge is connected to the first hinge slot. In a receiving state, the first auxiliary display unit connects the first unit groove, and the first auxiliary display unit overlaps the main display unit. In an expanded state, the first auxiliary display unit is separated from the first unit groove.

Description

Display and notebook computer using the same

The embodiment of the present invention relates to a notebook computer, and in particular to a notebook computer capable of expanding a display area.

The conventional notebook computer generally only has a single screen. When the user needs to perform dual screen operation or needs to enlarge the display area to watch the movie, the display area cannot be expanded, which causes the function and application limitation of the notebook computer. .

The present invention provides a notebook computer for solving the problems of the prior art, comprising a main body, a cover housing, a main display unit, a first auxiliary display unit and a first hinge. The cover housing pivotally connects the main body, wherein the cover housing includes a first unit slide rail and a first hinge chute. The main display unit is embedded in the flip cover housing. The first auxiliary display unit is adapted to slide along the first unit slide rail. One end of the first hinge is connected to the first auxiliary display unit, and the other end of the first hinge is slidably connected to the first hinge chute, wherein, in an adducted state, the first auxiliary display unit is connected The first unit slide rail, the first auxiliary display unit overlaps the main display unit. In an unfolded state, the first auxiliary display unit slides out of the first unit slide rail, and the first auxiliary display unit side by side the main unit Display unit.

In an embodiment, the notebook computer further includes a first actuation unit, wherein the first actuation unit includes a first motor and a first gear, and the first auxiliary display unit includes a first unit tooth a first edge adapted to connect to the first unit slide rail, a first unit rack formed on the second edge, the first motor is coupled to the first gear, The first unit rack is adapted to engage the first gear.

In an embodiment, when the notebook computer is in the retracted state, the first edge is connected to the first unit slide rail, and the first unit rack is engaged with the first gear when the notebook computer is from the When the receiving state is switched to the unfolded state, the first motor drives the first gear, and the first gear pushes the first auxiliary display unit to move out of the cover case when the notebook computer is in the unfolded state The first edge is disengaged from the first unit rail, and the first unit rack is disengaged from the first gear.

In an embodiment, the first hinge includes a first pivot, a second pivot, a third pivot, a first link, and a second link, the first pivot connecting the first An auxiliary display unit, the first link connecting the first pivot and the second pivot, the third pivot connecting the first hinge chute, the second link connecting the third pivot and the second Pivot.

In an embodiment, the first pivot, the second pivot, and the third pivot are torque pivots, and the first pivot, the second pivot, and the third pivot cause the first assist The display unit is in a balanced state with respect to the main display unit in different orientations.

In an embodiment, the cover case further includes a bottom plate, the bottom plate includes a first wire trough, and the notebook computer further includes a first cable management box and a first connection line, the first connection line The first connection line is disposed at least in the first cable management box, the first connection line passes through the first cable management slot, and the first cable management box is adjacent to the first cable management box. The second edge.

In one embodiment, the flip cover housing includes a partition separating the main display unit and the first auxiliary display unit, the first hinge chute being formed in the partition.

In an embodiment, the notebook computer further includes a second auxiliary display unit and a second hinge, the cover housing further includes a second unit slide rail and a second hinge chute, the second auxiliary display The unit is adapted to slide along the second unit slide rail, one end of the second hinge is connected to the second auxiliary display unit, and the other end of the second hinge is slidably connected to the second hinge chute, wherein In the adducted state, the second auxiliary display unit is connected to the second unit slide rail, the second auxiliary display unit is overlapped with the main display unit and the first auxiliary display unit, and in the unfolded state, the second auxiliary display unit Sliding out of the second unit slide rail, the second auxiliary display unit side by side the main display unit.

In an embodiment, when the notebook computer is switched from the retracted state to the unfolded state, the first auxiliary display unit slides in a first deployment direction, and the second auxiliary display unit slides in a second deployment direction. The first deployment direction is opposite to the second deployment direction.

In an embodiment, the cover case includes a partition and a back plate, the partition partitions the main display unit and the first auxiliary display unit, and the first hinge chute is formed on the partition, the first A two-hinge chute is formed on the backboard. When the notebook computer is in the retracted state, the second auxiliary display unit is located between the first auxiliary display unit and the backboard.

In another embodiment, the present invention further provides a display including a display housing, a main display unit, a first auxiliary display unit, and a first hinge. The display housing includes a first unit slide rail and a first hinge chute. The main display unit is embedded in the display housing. The first auxiliary display unit is adapted to slide along the first unit slide rail. One end of the first hinge is connected to the first auxiliary display unit, and the other end of the first hinge is slidably connected to the first hinge chute. The first auxiliary display unit is connected to the first unit slide rail in an adduct state, and the first auxiliary display unit overlaps the main display unit. In an unfolded state, the first auxiliary display unit slides out The first unit slide rail, the first auxiliary display unit side by side the main display unit.

With the notebook computer or display of the present embodiment, the user can expand the first auxiliary display unit and the second auxiliary display unit to obtain a wider display area and obtain a better visual experience. In an embodiment, the first auxiliary display unit and the second auxiliary display unit may be located on the same plane or curved surface as the main display unit, so that a better visual effect can be obtained.

Fig. 1A shows a notebook computer of the present embodiment, in which the notebook computer is in an adduct state. Fig. 1B is a view showing the notebook computer of the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the notebook computer is in an unfolded state. Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B, the notebook computer C of the present embodiment includes a main body 1, a cover housing 2, a main display unit 3, a first auxiliary display unit 4, and a first hinge 41 (not shown). ). The cover housing 2 pivotally connects the main unit 1.

Fig. 2A shows a detailed configuration of the first auxiliary display unit of the present embodiment, in which the notebook computer is in the adducted state. Fig. 2B is a view showing a detailed configuration of the first auxiliary display unit of the present embodiment, in which the notebook computer is in the unfolded state. Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, the clamshell housing 2 includes a first unit slide rail 211 and a first hinge chute 212. The main display unit 3 is embedded in the flip cover housing (see FIGS. 1A and 1B for matching). The first auxiliary display unit 4 is adapted to slide along the first unit slide rail 211. One end of the first hinge 41 is connected to the first auxiliary display unit 4, and the other end of the first hinge 41 is slidably connected to the first hinge chute 212. The first auxiliary display unit 4 is connected to the first unit slide rail 211, and the first auxiliary display unit 4 overlaps the main display unit 3. In the unfolded state, the first auxiliary display is displayed. The unit 4 slides out of the first unit slide rail 211, and the first auxiliary display unit 4 side by side the main display unit 3.

Referring to FIG. 2C, in an embodiment, the notebook computer C further includes a first actuation unit 42. The first actuation unit 42 includes a first motor 421 and a first gear 422. Referring to FIGS. 2B and 2C , the first auxiliary display unit 4 includes a first unit rack 43 , a first edge 441 and a second edge 442 , and the first edge 441 is adapted to connect the first unit rail 211 . The first unit rack 43 is formed on the second edge 442. The first motor 421 is coupled to the first gear 422. The first unit rack 43 is adapted to engage the first gear 422.

Referring to FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C, in an embodiment, when the notebook computer is in the retracted state (FIG. 2A), the first edge 441 is coupled to the first unit slide rail 211, the first The unit rack 43 engages the first gear 422. When the notebook computer is switched from the receiving state to the unfolded state, the first motor 421 drives the first gear 422, and the first gear 422 pushes the first auxiliary display unit 4 out of the cover housing. 2. When the notebook computer is in the unfolded state (FIG. 2C), the first edge 441 is disengaged from the first unit rail 211, and the first unit rack 43 is disengaged from the first gear 422.

Referring to FIG. 2B, in an embodiment, the first hinge 41 includes a first pivot 411, a second pivot 412, a third pivot 413, a first link 414, and a second link. 415, the first pivot 411 is connected to the first auxiliary display unit 4, the first link 414 is connected to the first pivot 411 and the second pivot 412, and the third pivot 413 is connected to the first hinge. The second connecting rod 415 is connected to the third pivot 413 and the second pivot 412. In an embodiment, the first pivot 411, the second pivot 412, and the third pivot 413 may be all or part of a torsion pivot, the first pivot 411, the second pivot 412, and the The third pivot 413 causes the first auxiliary display unit 4 to be in a balanced state with respect to the main display unit 3 in different orientations.

After the first edge 441 is separated from the first unit rail 211, and the first unit rack 43 is separated from the first gear 422, the user pushes the first auxiliary display unit 4 to make the first auxiliary display unit 4 It is located on the same plane or curved surface as the main display unit 3.

Referring to FIG. 2C, in an embodiment, the cover housing 2 further includes a bottom plate 23, the bottom plate 23 includes a first cable tray 231, and the notebook computer C further includes a first cable management box 451. a first connection line 452 is at least partially disposed in the first cable management box 451. The first connection line 452 passes through the first cable management slot 231, and the first cable management box 451 is adjacent to the first cable management box 451. The second edge 442.

Referring to FIG. 2B, in an embodiment, the first cable management box 451 is partially protruded from a third edge 443 of the first auxiliary display unit 4. A first auxiliary rack 453 is formed on the first cable management box 451. The first auxiliary rack 453 engages the first gear 422. When the user wants to retract the first auxiliary display unit 4, the user only needs to slightly push the first auxiliary display unit 4 to align the first auxiliary display unit 4 with the first unit slide rail 211, and then, The first motor 421 drives the first gear 422, and the first gear 422 pushes the first auxiliary rack 453 and then pushes the first unit rack 43 to recover the first auxiliary display unit 4 from the unfolded state. The state of acceptance.

In an embodiment, the first auxiliary rack 453 may not be disposed on the first cable management box 451, and the first auxiliary display unit 4 may be directly or indirectly connected in other forms.

Referring to FIG. 2B, in this embodiment, the flip cover housing 2 includes a partition 24 that partitions the main display unit 3 and the first auxiliary display unit 4, and the first hinge chute 212 is formed. In the partition 24.

Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B, in an embodiment, the notebook computer C further includes a second auxiliary display unit 5 and a second hinge (not shown). Fig. 3 is a view showing the detailed structure of the second auxiliary display unit of the present embodiment. Referring to Figures 1A, 1B and 3, the cover housing 2 further includes a second unit slide rail 221 and a second hinge slide 222, the second auxiliary display unit 5 being adapted to be along the second unit slide rail Sliding, one end of the second hinge 51 is connected to the second auxiliary display unit 5, and the other end of the second hinge 51 is slidably connected to the second hinge chute 222, wherein in the adducted state, The second auxiliary display unit 5 is connected to the second unit slide rail 221, and the second auxiliary display unit 5 overlaps the main display unit 3 and the first auxiliary display unit 4. In the unfolded state, the second auxiliary display unit 5 slides out of the second unit slide rail 221, and the second auxiliary display unit 5 side by side the main display unit 3.

Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B, in an embodiment, when the notebook computer C is switched from the retracted state to the unfolded state, the first auxiliary display unit 4 slides along a first deployment direction α, the second The auxiliary display unit 5 slides in a second deployment direction β, which is opposite to the second deployment direction β.

Referring to FIGS. 2B and 3 , in an embodiment, the cover housing 2 includes a partition 24 and a back plate 25 , the partition 24 separating the main display unit 3 and the first auxiliary display unit 4 , The first hinge chute 212 is formed on the partition plate 24, and the second hinge chute 222 is formed on the backboard 25. When the notebook computer is in the retracted state, the second auxiliary display unit 5 is located at the first The auxiliary display unit 3 is interposed between the back plate 25.

Referring to FIG. 4, in an embodiment, the host 1 is provided with a switch button 11, and the user can switch the notebook computer between the retracted state and the unfolded state by pressing the switch button 11.

Referring to Figures 5A and 5B, in another embodiment, the present invention further provides a display D, the display D comprising a display housing 2', in the retracted state, the first auxiliary display unit 4 and the first The second auxiliary display unit 5 is located within the display housing 2', and the first auxiliary display unit 4 and the second auxiliary display unit 5 overlap the main display unit 3. In the unfolded state, the first auxiliary display unit 4 and the second auxiliary display unit 5 slide out of the display housing 2 ′, and the first auxiliary display unit 4 and the second auxiliary display unit 5 are arranged side by side. Main display unit 3.

In the above embodiment, the main display unit, the first auxiliary display unit, and the second auxiliary display unit may be a flat screen or a curved screen, and the above disclosure does not limit the creation.

With the notebook computer or display of the present embodiment, the user can expand the first auxiliary display unit and the second auxiliary display unit to obtain a wider display area and obtain a better visual experience. In an embodiment, the first auxiliary display unit and the second auxiliary display unit may be located on the same plane or curved surface as the main display unit, so that a better visual effect can be obtained.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and 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 this creation is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

C‧‧‧Note Computer

D‧‧‧ display

1‧‧‧Host

11‧‧‧Switch button

2‧‧‧掀Cover shell

211‧‧‧ first unit chute

212‧‧‧First hinge chute

221‧‧‧Second unit chute

222‧‧‧Second hinge chute

23‧‧‧floor

231‧‧‧First wire trough

24‧‧ ‧ partition

25‧‧‧ Backplane

3‧‧‧Main display unit

4‧‧‧First auxiliary display unit

41‧‧‧First hinge

411‧‧‧First pivot

412‧‧‧second pivot

413‧‧‧ third pivot

414‧‧‧first link

415‧‧‧second connecting rod

42‧‧‧First actuating unit

421‧‧‧First motor

422‧‧‧First gear

43‧‧‧First unit rack

441‧‧‧ first edge

442‧‧‧ second edge

443‧‧‧ third edge

451‧‧‧First cable box

452‧‧‧First cable

453‧‧‧First auxiliary rack

5‧‧‧Second auxiliary display unit

51‧‧‧Second hinge

α‧‧‧First expansion direction

β‧‧‧Second expansion direction

Fig. 1A shows a notebook computer of the present embodiment, in which the notebook computer is in an adduct state. Fig. 1B is a view showing the notebook computer of the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the notebook computer is in an unfolded state. Fig. 2A shows a detailed configuration of the first auxiliary display unit of the present embodiment, in which the notebook computer is in the adducted state. Fig. 2B is a view showing a detailed configuration of the first auxiliary display unit of the present embodiment, in which the notebook computer is in the unfolded state. Fig. 2C shows a case where the notebook computer of the present embodiment is switched from the retracted state to the unfolded state. Fig. 3 is a view showing the detailed structure of the second auxiliary display unit of the present embodiment. Fig. 4 is a view showing a switch button of the present embodiment. Fig. 5A is a view showing the display of the present embodiment, wherein the display is in an adducted state. Fig. 5B is a view showing the display of the present embodiment, wherein the display is in an unfolded state.

Claims (11)

A notebook computer comprising: a main body; a cover housing pivotally connecting the main body, wherein the cover housing comprises a first unit slide rail and a first hinge chute; a main display unit is embedded a first cover display unit adapted to slide along the first unit slide rail; and a first hinge, wherein one end of the first hinge is coupled to the first auxiliary display unit, the first The other end of the hinge is slidably coupled to the first hinge chute, wherein, in an adducted state, the first auxiliary display unit is coupled to the first unit slide rail, and the first auxiliary display unit overlaps the main display The unit, in an unfolded state, the first auxiliary display unit slides out of the first unit slide rail, and the first auxiliary display unit side by side the main display unit. A display comprising: a display housing comprising a first unit slide rail and a first hinge chute; a main display unit embedded in the display housing; a first auxiliary display unit adapted to be along the first a unit slide rail; and a first hinge, wherein one end of the first hinge is connected to the first auxiliary display unit, and the other end of the first hinge is slidably connected to the first hinge chute, wherein In a retracted state, the first auxiliary display unit is connected to the first unit slide rail, and the first auxiliary display unit is overlapped with the main display unit. In an unfolded state, the first auxiliary display unit slides out of the first display unit a unit slide rail, the first auxiliary display unit Side by side of the main display unit. The display device of claim 2, further comprising a first actuating unit, wherein the first actuating unit comprises a first motor and a first gear, the first auxiliary display unit comprises a first a unit rack, a first edge and a second edge, the first edge being adapted to be coupled to the first unit rail, the first unit rack being formed on the second edge, the first motor connecting the first a gear, the first unit rack adapted to engage the first gear. The display of claim 3, wherein the first edge is coupled to the first unit rail when the display is in the retracted state, and the first unit rack engages the first gear when The first motor drives the first gear when the display is switched from the retracted state to the unfolded state, the first gear pushing the first auxiliary display unit out of the display housing when the display is in the unfolded state The first edge is disengaged from the first unit rail and the first unit rack is disengaged from the first gear. The display of claim 2, wherein the first hinge comprises a first pivot, a second pivot, a third pivot, a first link and a second link, a first pivotal connection of the first auxiliary display unit, the first link connecting the first pivot and the second pivot, the third pivot connecting the first hinge chute, the second link connecting the a third pivot and the second pivot. The display of claim 5, wherein the first pivot, the second pivot, and the third pivot are a torsion pivot, the first pivot, the second pivot, and the first The three pivots cause the first auxiliary display unit to be in a balanced state with respect to the main display unit in different orientations. The display device of claim 2, wherein the display housing further comprises a bottom plate, the bottom plate comprises a first wire trough, the display further comprises a first cable management box and a first connecting line. The first cable management box is disposed on the first auxiliary display unit, and the first connection cable is at least partially disposed in the first cable management box, and the first connection cable passes through the first cable management slot. A cable management box is adjacent to the second edge. The display device of claim 2, wherein the display housing comprises a partition separating the main display unit and the first auxiliary display unit, the first hinge chute being formed on the partition . The display device of claim 2, further comprising a second auxiliary display unit and a second hinge, the display housing further comprising a second unit slide rail and a second hinge chute, the second The auxiliary display unit is adapted to slide along the second unit slide rail, and one end of the second hinge is connected to the second auxiliary display unit, and the other end of the second hinge is slidably connected to the second hinge chute, wherein In the adducted state, the second auxiliary display unit is connected to the second unit slide rail, and the second auxiliary display unit overlaps the main display unit and the first auxiliary display unit. In the unfolded state, the second auxiliary The display unit slides out of the second unit slide rail, and the second auxiliary display unit side by side the main display unit. The display of claim 9, wherein the first auxiliary display unit slides in a first deployment direction when the display is switched from the retracted state to the expanded state, the second auxiliary display unit along Sliding in a second deployment direction, the first deployment direction being opposite to the second deployment direction. The display of claim 9, wherein the display The display case includes a partition plate and a back plate separating the main display unit and the first auxiliary display unit, the first hinge chute is formed on the partition plate, and the second hinge chute is formed on the The second auxiliary display unit is located between the first auxiliary display unit and the backboard when the display is in the retracted state.