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Electronic device with magnetic supporting structure

a technology of supporting structure and electronic device, which is applied in the direction of stand/trestle, picture frame, kitchen equipment, etc., can solve the problems of user prompted about improper operation, additional cost due to repair and replacement, etc., to facilitate user use, improve support stability, and increase the effect of cos

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-06-03
ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC
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The invention is a magnetic supporting structure for electronic devices that prevents damage to the device in case of overload or accidental impact. The structure includes a magnetic element, linkage, and supporter that can be adjusted to different angles for better support and stability. The magnetic element can be detached from the device to protect it from overload, and the supporter can be designed for sliding or connecting blocks to provide more flexibility in use. The technical effect of the invention is to prevent permanent damage to the electronic device and improve its reliability while still providing flexibility in use.

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Furthermore, the user is prompted about improper operations, and additional cost due to repair and replacement after the supporting supporter is damaged is also avoided.

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[0019]FIG. 1 is an exploded diagram showing an electronic device with a magnetic supporting structure according to the invention. FIG. 2 is an assembly diagram showing the electronic device with the magnetic supporting structure in FIG. 1.

[0020]The electronic device with the magnetic supporting structure according to the first embodiment of the invention includes an electronic device body 40 and a magnetic supporting structure. The magnetic supporting structure includes a magnetic element 10, a linkage 20, and a supporter 30. The magnetic supporting structure can be disposed at a back 41 of the electronic device body 40 to support the electronic device body 40 at a certain angle. Thus, a user may operate the electronic device more easily. The magnetic element 10 may be a magnet, a combination member with metal covering a magnetic object, and the magnetic element 10 is attached to the back 41 of the electronic device body 40 via its magnetism.

[0021]A containing space 42 is formed at ...

second embodiment

[0031]On the other hand, to improve the support ability of the supporter, FIG. 5 is an exploded diagram showing an electronic device with a magnetic supporting structure according to the invention.

[0032]The supporter 30 includes a cross-rod 31. The width of the cross-rod 31 is equal to that of the electronic device body 40. Connection portions 32 and 33 are extended from two ends of cross-rod 31, respectively. The cross-rod 31 is pivotally connected with two ends of the bottom of the back 41 of the electronic device body 40 via the connection portions 32 and 33, respectively. At the same time, the magnetic element 10 is shaped like a sliding block, and cooperating with a slideway 43 at the back 41 of the electronic device body 40, the magnetic element 10 can slide in the slideway 43. Similarly, if the outer housing of the electronic device body 40 is made of the nonmagnetic material such as the reinforced plastic, the magnetic metal needs to be laid in the slideway 43. The linkage 2...

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[0036]FIG. 7A˜7B are exploded diagrams showing an electronic device with a magnetic supporting structure according to the invention.

[0037]The linkage 20 includes a first sliding block 23 and a second sliding block 24. The first sliding block 23 has two grooves 25. The second sliding block 24 is restricted to slide in the grooves 25 via fixing elements 26 to allow the first sliding block 23 to slide relative to the second sliding block 24. As shown in FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, the fixing element 26 is a cooperation of a screw and a nut. Certainly, the fixing elements 26 may be replaced by tenons or protrudent dots.

[0038]FIG. 8A˜8B are schematic diagrams showing changes of the supporting positions of the electronic device with the magnetic supporting structure in FIG. 7A˜7B.

[0039]When the supporter 30 is at the storing position, as shown in FIG. 8A, the magnetic element 10 and the linkage 20 are kept via the containing space 42 to maintain the consistency of the appearance to make the supp...

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Abstract

A linkage and a supporter are attached to a back of the housing via a magnetic element of an electronic device with a magnetic supporter. The supporter is drawn to a supporting position via the linkage to support the electronic device body and provide various angles for the user to easily operate the electronic device in several modes. Moreover, since the linkage and the supporter are attached via the magnetic element, when the electronic device body is overloaded, for example, a user applies overlarge force to operate a touch panel, the magnetic element is detached from the electronic device body to prevent the linkage and the supporter from being damaged or permanently destroyed.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of Invention[0002]The invention relates to an electronic device with a magnetic supporting structure, more particularly to a magnetic supporting structure attached to the electronic device via a magnetic element.[0003]2. Related Art[0004]To cooperate with operation habits of users, a supporter may be disposed at an electronic device such as a notebook or a tablet computer to support the electronic device at various angles. Thus, a user may operate the electronic device easily. Common operation angles may be divided into high angles (about 70˜80 degrees), middle angles (about 40˜60 degrees), and low angles (about 20˜35 degrees). At the high angles, the electronic device can be used as a digital frame or a stock machine. At the middle angles, the user can adjust the electronic device to a proper angle when he makes a report with a projected image to easily remind the user of contents of the report or touch the electronic device to control it a...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B96/06
CPCA47B23/043
Inventor CHIU, HSIEN-CHENGCHEN, CHENG-HONGYANG, MENG-JULIAO, CHIH-CHENG
Owner ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC
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