CN101841114B - Adapter and portable electronic device - Google Patents
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The invention provides an adapter and a portable electronic device. The adapter of the invention is accommodated in an accommodating groove of the portable electronic device in a dismountable mode and comprises a base, a first connecting end and a second connecting end. The first connecting end is arranged on the base. The second connecting end is electrically connected with the first connecting end. Moreover, the surface of the portable electronic device of the invention is provided with the accommodating groove for accommodating the adapter. Particularly, the portable electronic device can warn the user to put the adapter in the accommodating groove.
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Technical field
The present invention is about a kind of adapter (adapter) and portable electronic devices, and especially, about a kind of adapter that is accommodated in portable electronic devices removably, and the portable electronic devices that can take in adapter.
Background technology
Many now electronic installations; For example: notebook computer, personal digital assistant (Personal Digital Assistant; PDA), multimedia playing apparatus and mobile phone etc.; All have the connectivity port, it can connect various ancillary equipment, like printer, keyboard, mouse, displacement disc, netting twine, CD-ROM drive etc.Through so external mode, except letting electronic installation have the extendibility of height, also reduced the device quantity that electronic installation itself is carried, promote the portability and the convenience of electronic installation.
Because ancillary equipment of a great variety, so the kenel of connectivity port and type also have many variations.For instance, more common connectivity port comprises: netting twine connectivity port, modulator-demodulator (Modem) connectivity port, parallel port (Parallel port), serial port (Serial port), USB port, mouse-keyboard connectivity port (PS/2), the video interface (like VGA port, DVI port, S terminal connectivity port), swapping type medium connectivity port (being used for connecting circumscribed disc driver or externally-connected optical drive), audio frequency connectivity port (like earphone connectivity port, microphone connectivity port), storage card connectivity port etc.Aforesaid connectivity port all has a slot (Socket) or jack, supplies the plug (Plug) of ancillary equipment to insert, and electronic installation and ancillary equipment are electrically connected, and then the function of expansion electronic installation.
With the notebook computer is example, and aforementioned connectivity port is arranged on four sides such as front, rear, left and right of its body more.Recently, because the battery of notebook computer is set at rear side more, therefore, the position of connectivity port is limited on three sides such as preceding, left and right mostly.In addition, for portability and the convenience that increases notebook computer, lightweight and slimming have become the primary goal of design notebook computer.Yet along with the thickness of notebook computer is more and more thinner, the connectivity port that some is more large-scale is like VGA port, PS/2 port, serial port etc., just be difficult to be set on the notebook computer.
Part notebook computer designer attempts the mode through switching, and the ancillary equipment that will have than the linkage port through patchcord is connected to notebook computer.Therefore, only need on the notebook computer to keep less connectivity port, like USB port, just and the user only needs that when needed connecting line is plugged USB port and can connect ancillary equipment.Through such substitute mode, notebook computer need not thicken for more large-scale connectivity port is set.
Yet because patchcord is not necessary accessory, the user is easy to forget to carry, and causes the awkward situation that in needs, can't connect ancillary equipment.Perhaps, the user possibly forget to accept after using patchcord, and loses patchcord.
Summary of the invention
Therefore, a purpose of the present invention is to provide a kind of adapter, and this adapter can be accommodated in a storage tank of portable electronic devices removably.
A kind of adapter is provided according to an aspect of the present invention, comprises a pedestal, one first link and one second link, pedestal has a lid.First link is arranged on the pedestal, and second link and first link electrically connect, and when adapter was accommodated in storage tank, lid covered the opening of storage tank.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a kind of portable electronic devices of taking in adapter.
A kind of portable electronic devices is provided according to a further aspect of the invention, comprises a storage tank, this adapter and a prompting module.This storage tank is arranged at this portable electronic devices surface, in order to take in this adapter.Especially, when this portable electronic devices power-off, this prompting module can be sent a caution message and to remind the user this adapter taken in to this storage tank.
In sum; Adapter of the present invention can properly be accommodated in the portable electronic devices; And; When the user utilized this adapter to connect portable electronic devices of the present invention and ancillary equipment, portable electronic devices of the present invention can remind the user that adapter is taken in back in the storage tank in good time, and the person of avoiding the use of forgets adapter.
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Can be about advantage of the present invention and spirit through the detailed description of preferred embodiment of the present invention further being understood, wherein below in conjunction with accompanying drawing:
Figure 1A and Figure 1B are respectively the three-dimensional view according to the adapter of a specific embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 1 C to Fig. 1 E is respectively the plan view according to the adapter of a specific embodiment of the present invention.
Shown in Figure 2 is three-dimensional view according to the notebook computer of a specific embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 3 A to Fig. 3 C is respectively the plan view according to the adapter of a specific embodiment of the present invention.
Shown in Figure 4 is according to the adapter of a specific embodiment of the present invention and the sketch map that holds the portable electronic devices of this adapter.
Embodiment
The present invention provides a kind of adapter that is accommodated in portable electronic devices, and the portable electronic devices that can take in adapter.Be described below about some specific embodiments of the present invention.
Please consult Figure 1A to Fig. 1 E in the lump, wherein, Figure 1A and Figure 1B are respectively the three-dimensional view according to the adapter of a specific embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 1 C to Fig. 1 E then is respectively the plan view according to the adapter of a specific embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in the figure, adapter 1 according to the present invention comprises pedestal 10, first link 12, second link 14 and connecting line 16.In addition, pedestal 10 also comprises lid 100, and lid 100 is provided with projection 102 and magnet 104 as fixed part.First link 12 is arranged on the pedestal 10, and second link 14 connects first link 12.In practice, pedestal 10 can be one of the forming with lid 100.
In practical application; First link 12 can be; Like video-frequency connector (like VGA connector, DVI connector, HDMI connector), USB connector, PS/2 connector, serial port connector, S terminal connector, audio connector, card connector etc., but not as limit.In addition, second link 14 can be, like USB connector (like mini-USB connector, micro-USB connector), IEEE 1394 connectors, audio connector etc., but not as limit.In practice, the volume of first link 12 is usually greater than second link 14.
In addition, connecting line 16 extends from pedestal 10, and connects first link 12 and second link 14 respectively.In practice, connecting line 16 bendings free to rotate are operated to make things convenient for the user.In addition, connecting line 16 can not be connected through revolving member (being shown among the figure) with pedestal 10, and causing connecting line 16 can revolving member be that the relative pedestal 10 in center rotates.In addition, in practical application, the length of connecting line 16 can be adjusted according to circumstances.
The present invention also provides a kind of portable electronic devices, in order to ccontaining adapter.In practical application, this portable electronic devices can be, like notebook computer, panel computer, personal digital assistant, multimedia player, image capture unit etc., but not as limit.Below will set forth technical characterictic of the present invention as a specific embodiment of portable electronic devices of the present invention with notebook computer.
See also Fig. 2, shown in Figure 2 is three-dimensional view according to the notebook computer 2 of a specific embodiment of the present invention.As shown in the figure, notebook computer 2 comprises body 20 and screen 22.Further, body 20 has a side 24 and bottom surface 26, connectivity port 240 and loudspeaker 242 is set on the side 24, and storage tank 260 is set on the bottom surface 26.Connectivity port 240 can be connected with second link 14 of aforementioned adaptor 1.And the storage tank 260 among Fig. 2 can be taken in the adapter 1 shown in Figure 1A to Fig. 1 E.
As shown in Figure 2, storage tank 260 comprises continuous main accommodation space 262 and extends accommodation space 264.Main accommodation space 262 can ccontaining aforementioned adaptor 1 the pedestal 10 and first link 12, can the ccontaining connecting line 16 and second link 14 and extend accommodation space 264.When the user takes in adapter 1,, again the pedestal 10 and first link 12 are inserted main accommodation space 262 earlier with connecting line 16 and second link, 14 autonomous accommodation spaces 262 and extend accommodation space 264 junctions and insert in the extension accommodation space 264.
In addition, the fringe region 2600 of storage tank 260 has shrinkage pool 2602.When the pedestal 10 of adapter 1 and first link 12 are inserted main accommodation space 262 with an angle of inclination; Projection 102 on the lid 100 can get in the shrinkage pool 2602; And work as the user pedestal 10 and first link 12 of adapter 1 are inserted main accommodation space 262 fully, when causing lid 100 to be positioned on the same plane with bottom surface 26 substantially, projection 102 engages mutually with shrinkage pool 2602; Cause adapter 1 to combine, and firmly be accommodated in the storage tank 260 with storage tank 260.
Further, the fringe region 2600 of storage tank 260 also is provided with sheet metal 2604.When the pedestal 10 and first link 12 of adapter 1 are inserted main accommodation space 262, and the magnet on the lid 100 104 is when attracting each other with sheet metal 2604, and adapter 1 combines with storage tank 260, and firmly is accommodated in the storage tank 260.In practice, magnet 104 can exchange with the position of sheet metal 2604.In addition, magnet 104 and sheet metal 2604 also can be changed into other and had magnetic and the magnetic conductive component that can attract each other.
When adapter 1 is accommodated in storage tank 260; Projection 102 buckle shrinkage pools 2602 on the lid 100; And magnet 104 attracts each other with sheet metal 2604, and when causing adapter 1 firmly to be accommodated in the storage tank 260, lid 100 covers storage tank 260; And closely contact the fringe region 2600 of storage tank 260, cause lid 100 flat with the bottom surface 26 of notebook computer 2.In addition, can be provided with depressed area 268 with storage tank 260 adjacents on the bottom surface 26, use for the user and support the application of force, adapter 1 taken out in storage tank 260 with convenient.
In addition, notebook computer 2 of the present invention also has and reminds the user that adapter 1 is taken in to the function of storage tank 260.As shown in Figure 2, the fringe region 2600 of the storage tank 260 of the notebook computer 2 of this specific embodiment also is provided with button 266.When the user was accommodated in storage tank 260 with adapter 1, the lid 100 of adapter 1 was tight against button 266, and when the user when storage tank 260 takes out adapters 1, button 266 is released.
In practice, when button 266 was released, notebook computer 2 started monitoring facilities, and when button 266 was pressed, notebook computer finished monitoring facilities.Therefore, notebook computer 2 can be designed to comprise following notification mechanisms: when the user when storage tank 260 takes out adapters 1, button 266 is released, and notebook computer 2 starts monitoring facilitieses.When the user orders notebook computer 2 powered-downs, adapter 1 is not put back in the storage tank 260, when causing monitoring facilities not finished, notebook computer can be sounded through loudspeaker 242, reminds the user to take in adapter 1.
In practice, notebook computer 2 of the present invention can be designed to comprise following notification mechanisms: when the user closed the power supply of notebook computer 2, notebook computer 2 reminded the user that adapter 1 is taken in to storage tank 260.
Perhaps, notebook computer 2 of the present invention also can be designed to comprise following notification mechanisms: when connectivity port 240 is connected with second link 14, and the user is when closing the power supply of notebook computer 2, and notebook computer 2 reminds users to take in adapter 1.
Aforementioned mechanism can be according to circumstances (Basic Input/OutputSystem BIOS) carries out, or is carried out by the operating system of portable electronic devices, or related software is installed in operating system is carried out by the basic input output system of portable electronic devices.Note that in practical application the notification mechanisms of portable electronic devices of the present invention can be other mechanism suitably also, and is not limited to above example.In addition, in practical application, except above-mentioned loudspeaker 242, portable electronic devices of the present invention also can comprise the prompting module of other type, and for example light emitting module is taken in adapter in order to remind the user.
Please again referring to Fig. 3 A to Fig. 3 C, Fig. 3 A to Fig. 3 C is respectively the plan view according to the adapter 3 of another specific embodiment of the present invention.As shown in the figure, the adapter 3 of this specific embodiment comprises pedestal 30, first link 32 and second link 34 equally.Different with aforementioned adaptor 1 is that second link 34 that adapter 3 is comprised directly is arranged on the pedestal 30, does not therefore need extra connecting line, can dwindle the volume of adapter 3.
In practical application, the angle of first closure D1 of first link 32 and the second closure D2 of second link 34 can be adjusted according to circumstances.For example, the angle of the first closure D1 shown in Fig. 3 A and the second closure D2 is about 180 degree.In practice, the angle of the first closure D1 and the second closure D2 can be between 90 degree to 180 degree, but not as limit.
In addition, shown in Fig. 3 A, the pedestal 10 of the adapter 3 of this specific embodiment comprises lid 300 equally.And lid 300 comprises foregoing projection 302, rubber edge strip 304 and depressed area 306.
Please in the lump referring to Fig. 4, shown in Figure 4 is according to the adapter 3 of a specific embodiment of the present invention and the sketch map that holds the portable electronic devices 4 of this adapter 3.As shown in the figure, a surface 40 of the portable electronic devices 4 of this specific embodiment is provided with storage tank 460.In addition, storage tank 460 comprises continuous main accommodation space 462 equally and extends accommodation space 464.And, be provided with shrinkage pool 4602 equally on the fringe region 4600 of storage tank 460.
When adapter 3 is taken in to storage tank 460; The user can insert second link, 34 autonomous accommodation spaces 462 and extension accommodation space 464 junctions in the extension accommodation space 464 earlier, again the pedestal 30 and first link 32 is inserted main accommodation space 462.
When the pedestal 30 of adapter 3 and first link 32 are inserted main accommodation space 462 with an angle of inclination; Projection 302 on the lid 300 can get in the shrinkage pool 4602; And when the user inserts main accommodation space 462 fully with the pedestal 30 and first link 32 of adapter 3; When causing lid 300 to be positioned on the same plane with bottom surface 46 substantially, projection 302 buckle shrinkage pools 4602 cause adapter 3 firmly to be accommodated in the storage tank 460.
Note that in practical application, on the sidewall of the storage tank of portable electronic devices of the present invention a through hole can be set, use second link to pass through, the pedestal of adapter and first link can be got into and be accommodated in the storage tank for adapter.In other words, aforesaid extension accommodation space can replace it by through hole.
In addition, when adapter 3 was accommodated in storage tank 460, rubber edge strip 304 and fringe region 4600 fluid-tight engagement got in the storage tank 460 to prevent dust, aqueous vapor etc.306 of depressed areas on the lid 300 are to use for the user to support the application of force, with convenient adapter 3 are taken out in storage tank 460.
In this specific embodiment, portable electronic devices 4 can remind the user that adapter 3 is accommodated in the storage tank 460 equally.And relevant caution mechanism all like preceding description, repeats no more in this.
Compared to prior art; Adapter of the present invention can properly be accommodated in the portable electronic devices; And; When the user utilized this adapter to connect portable electronic devices of the present invention and ancillary equipment, portable electronic devices of the present invention can remind the user that adapter is taken in back in the storage tank in good time, and the person of avoiding the use of forgets adapter.
Through the detailed description of above preferred embodiment, hope can be known description characteristic of the present invention and spirit more, and is not to come category of the present invention is limited with the above-mentioned preferred embodiment that is disclosed.On the contrary, its objective is that hope can contain in the category of claim of being arranged in of various changes and tool equality institute of the present invention desire application.
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1. adapter is accommodated in the storage tank of portable electronic devices removably, it is characterized in that said adapter comprises:
Pedestal has lid;
First link is arranged on the said pedestal; And
Second link electrically connects with said first link;
When said adapter is accommodated in said storage tank; Said lid covers the opening of said storage tank; The storage tank of said portable electronic devices comprises continuous main accommodation space and extends accommodation space; Said main accommodation space is in order to ccontaining said pedestal and said first link, and said extension accommodation space is in order to ccontaining said second link.
2. adapter according to claim 1 is characterized in that said lid has fixed part.
3. adapter according to claim 2 is characterized in that, said fixed part is a projection, and said storage tank has shrinkage pool, and when said projection and said shrinkage pool engage mutually, said adapter combines with said storage tank.
4. adapter according to claim 2; It is characterized in that said storage tank is provided with first magnetic conductive component, and said fixed part has second magnetic conductive component; When said first magnetic conductive component and said second magnetic conductive component attracted each other, said adapter combined with said storage tank.
5. adapter according to claim 1 is characterized in that said lid comprises the rubber edge strip, is arranged on said lid and the face that said storage tank contacts.
6. adapter according to claim 1 is characterized in that, said second link is arranged on the said pedestal.
7. adapter according to claim 1 is characterized in that, also comprises connecting line, from said base extension, and connects said first link and said second link respectively.
8. adapter according to claim 7 is characterized in that, said extension accommodation space is in order to ccontaining said connecting line.
9. adapter according to claim 1; It is characterized in that said first link is to be selected from the group that is made up of video-frequency connector, USB connector, PS/2 connector, serial port connector, S terminal connector, audio connector and card connector.
10. a portable electronic devices is characterized in that, comprises:
Storage tank is arranged at said portable electronic devices surface;
Adapter is accommodated in said storage tank removably, and said adapter comprises:
Pedestal has lid;
First link is arranged on the said pedestal; And
Second link electrically connects with said first link;
When said adapter was accommodated in said storage tank, said lid covered the opening of said storage tank; And
Prompting module when said portable electronic devices power-off, is sent the caution message;
Said storage tank comprises continuous main accommodation space and extends accommodation space, and said main accommodation space is in order to ccontaining said pedestal and said first link, and said extension accommodation space is in order to ccontaining said second link.
11. portable electronic devices according to claim 10; It is characterized in that; In the said storage tank button is set, when said adapter when said storage tank takes out, said button is released and starts said portable electronic devices and carry out monitoring facilities; When said adapter was accommodated in said storage tank, said adapter propped up said button and finishes said monitoring facilities.
12. portable electronic devices according to claim 10 is characterized in that, said prompting module is light emitting module or sounding module.
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