WO2012134132A2 - Tablette électronique coulissante et inclinable - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a tablet computer, and more particularly, to a sliding and tiltable tablet computer that allows the second body to continuously perform a sliding movement and a tilting movement with respect to the first body.
- PCs personal computers
- PDA personal digital assistant
- tablet computers use the electronic pen and Input Panel utility to write directly on the screen, so that certain data can be stored or converted into text for input into other applications.
- you can perform tasks such as open an application, select text, and display menus.
- the conventional tablet computer is difficult to mount upright or inclined on a desk or shelf due to its structural characteristics, and there is an inconvenient and inconvenient problem that a user must use a tablet computer with one hand inevitably when viewing image files and videos.
- the present invention provides a sliding and tiltable tablet computer that can simplify the structure and provide convenience for use.
- the present invention can continuously perform the slide movement and the tilting movement of the second body with respect to the first body, and minimizes the separation interval between the first body and the second body when opening and closing the second body with respect to the first body. It provides a sliding and tiltable tablet computer that can be.
- the present invention provides a sliding and tiltable tablet computer that can improve operating stability and reliability, and can create excellent aesthetics during tilting operations.
- the present invention provides a sliding and tiltable tablet computer that can cushion the impact force generated during the opening and closing operation.
- the present invention provides a tablet computer that can improve the stability and reliability, and can extend the life.
- the tablet computer the first body, the second body disposed to overlap the first body, one end is rotatably connected to the first body
- the other end is a first link member rotatably connected to the second body, one end is slidably connected and rotatably connected to the first body and the other end is a second link member rotatably connected to the second body, and one end is the first link member.
- the link link member is rotatably connected to the link member and the other end is rotatably connected to the second link member, and the speed of movement of the second body is reduced in at least some of the opening and closing sections of the second body with respect to the first body.
- a damping portion for providing a damping force for the first link member, wherein a distance between the second link member and the first link member is limited within a predetermined distance by the connection link member when the first link member is rotated. Performing a sliding movement and a tilting movement is continuously on, and is opened and closed.
- the first body and the second body may be understood as a housing (or case) of the main body constituting a conventional tablet computer, and are variously manufactured separately from the main body and coupled to the main body. It can be understood as an element (eg, various plates, frames, etc.).
- the interface unit may include at least one of a conventional input device and an output device.
- the input device may include at least one of a keypad, a button, a switch, a dial, a pointing device, and a touch pad
- the output device may include at least one of a display, a light emitting device, and a speaker.
- other conventional additional devices may be used as the interface unit, and the present invention is not limited or limited by the type and characteristics of the interface unit.
- each link member can be changed according to the required conditions and design specifications, and when the second body is closed, each link member is to be arranged approximately parallel between the first body and the second body. Can be. Of course, in some cases, each link member may be disposed to be inclined between the first body and the second body when the second body is closed.
- each link member is rotatably connected to the corresponding other link member or the main body, the other link member corresponding to the link member via a common shaft means such as a rotary pin, a rotating projection and the rotating shaft and It can be understood to be rotatably coupled to the body.
- a guide plate may be coupled to the rear surface of the second body, and the other end of the first link member and the other end of the second link member may be modularized together with the guide plate by being rotatably coupled to the guide plate.
- the other ends of the first and second link members may be directly coupled to the second body.
- only one of the first and second link members may be connected to the second body via a separate member such as a guide plate. It can be configured to be coupled to.
- one end of the second link member is slidably connected to the first body to be rotatable, and for this purpose, a guide rail for receiving one end of the second link member to slidably move and rotatably be formed therein.
- the guide bracket may be coupled to the first body, and the guide rail may be formed on the guide bracket. In some cases, the guide rail may be configured to be directly formed on the first body.
- the section in which the damping force acts by the damping unit can be appropriately changed according to the required conditions and design specifications.
- the damping force by the damping unit may be configured to act only on a part of the opening and closing sections of the second body (eg, a section adjacent to at least one of the points at which the opening and closing of the second body is completed).
- the damping force by the damping unit may be applied to the entire opening and closing section of the second body.
- the damping unit various conventional damping devices may be used according to the required conditions and design specifications, and the present invention is not limited or limited by the structure and characteristics of the damping unit.
- the damping unit may be configured to provide a damping force using at least one of friction resistance, fluid resistance, and spring resistance.
- the damping unit may be connected to at least one of the first link member and the second link member, and mechanically interlocked by the rotation of the first link member and the second link member and connected to the first link member and the second link member. It can provide damping force.
- the damping part is provided to be capable of linearly moving the damping protrusion formed on at least one side of the first link member and the second link member, the damping housing provided on the first body, the damping housing, and to be in contact with the damping protrusion.
- the damping rod, and the damping rod may be configured to include a damping spring for providing an elastic force to elastically contact the damping protrusion.
- the damping housing may be mounted on the first link frame (or the second link frame), and a damping protrusion may be formed on the first body.
- the shape and size of the damping protrusion can be changed according to the required conditions and design specifications.
- one end of the first link member may be formed with a shaft coupling portion for shaft coupling with the first body, the damping protrusion may be formed by partially removing the shaft coupling portion.
- the damping protrusion may be formed in an approximately "C" shape having an opening at the side.
- the length and shape of the openings may be variously changed according to required conditions and design specifications, and in some cases, the damping protrusion may be formed to have a plurality of openings.
- a damping guide may be provided at an end portion of the damping rod, and the damping rod may contact the damping protrusion through the damping guide.
- the sliding and tiltable tablet computer According to the sliding and tiltable tablet computer according to the present invention, it is possible to simplify the structure and to provide convenience in use.
- the second body slides on the first body by allowing the distance between the second link member and the first link member to be limited within a predetermined distance by the connecting link member when the first link member is rotated.
- the movement and the tilting movement can be carried out continuously, and the opening and closing operation can be made simpler.
- the present invention when opening and closing the second body with respect to the first body, by pulling and pushing one end of the second link member by the connecting link member, the lower end of the second body when opening and closing the second body Is rotated in a direction approaching the upper surface of the first body, the lifting phenomenon of the second body with respect to the first body during opening and closing of the second body (separation interval between the lower end of the second body and the upper surface of the first body) This can be minimized and operation stability and reliability can be improved.
- the lifting phenomenon of the second body with respect to the first body may be minimized during opening and closing of the second body, the force required for the opening and closing operation may be effectively transmitted.
- the direction in which the force is applied during the opening operation may form a substantially straight line, it may be opened by a simple operation without the hassle of changing the direction of the force in the middle or changing the strength of the force.
- the lifting phenomenon of the second body with respect to the first body can be minimized, an excellent aesthetics can be created during the opening and closing operation, and it can provide convenience in use. That is, the larger the separation distance between the first body and the second body during the opening and closing operation, the better the appearance, the opening and closing operation is cumbersome and inconvenient.
- the tilting operation can be implemented in a state in which the separation distance between the first body and the second body is minimized, a beautiful appearance can be created with the convenience of opening and closing.
- the second body can be tilted at the same time as the slide movement with respect to the first body, in other words, since the second body can be opened and closed in a fine floating state with respect to the first body, Interference between the second body and the first body can be prevented in advance, and it is not necessary to adopt a separate structure for preventing mutual interference between the main bodies.
- the movement speed of the second body may be reduced by the damping force of the damping unit when the second body is opened and closed, and the impact force may be buffered at the moment when the opening or closing of the second body is completed. Therefore, the opening and closing operation of the second body can be smoothly implemented without impact, and can prevent damage and damage to the product due to the impact force, and can extend the life.
- the second link member slides can be formed only in a specific section without needing to be formed over the entire section of the first body, the second body is exposed when the second body is opened.
- the exposure area (eg, keypad area) of the main body can be more secured, and the space utilization and design freedom of the tablet computer can be improved.
- the interface unit exposed to the upper surface of the first body may be used when the second body is opened, various input / output functions may be performed, and the angle of the display unit may be uniformly maintained without using a separate holder or case. I can keep it.
- the second body can be automatically tilted open by a simple opening operation of the user. That is, without the hassle of having to perform a separate slide operation and a tilting operation in parallel to open the second body, the second body is automatically tilted open at the same time as the restraint of the restraint is released by the linear operation of the operating member. By doing so, it is possible to provide convenience in use.
- FIG. 1 to 3 are perspective views for explaining the structure of a sliding and tiltable tablet computer according to the present invention.
- 4 to 7 are views for explaining the operation structure of the sliding and tiltable tablet computer according to the present invention.
- FIG. 8 to 10 illustrate a sliding and tiltable tablet computer according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 to 3 are perspective views for explaining the structure of a sliding and tiltable tablet computer according to the present invention.
- the sliding and tiltable tablet computer 100 is the first body 10, the second body 20, the first link member 200, the second link
- the member 300 includes a connection link member 400 and a damping part.
- the first body 10 and the second body 20 may be understood as a housing (or case) of a main body constituting a conventional tablet computer, and may be manufactured separately from the main body. It can be understood as various connection elements (eg, various plates, frames, etc.) coupled to the body.
- the first body 10 may be configured to include a front case (not shown) and a rear case (not shown) to form a predetermined receiving space therein in cooperation with each other, the front of the front case
- An interface unit 12 for inputting / outputting various types of information may be provided.
- the interface unit 12 may include at least one of a conventional input device and an output device.
- the input device may include at least one of a keypad, a button, a switch, a dial, a pointing device, and a touch pad
- the output device may include at least one of a display, a light emitting device, and a speaker.
- other conventional additional devices may be used as the interface unit 12, and the present invention is not limited or limited by the type and characteristics of the interface unit 12.
- a QWERTY keypad having a QWERTY arrangement which is an English standard keyboard, may be applied to the front of the first body as the interface unit, and a keypad having a numeric arrangement or a game keypad for inputting a signal related to a game.
- a touch pad may be appropriately disposed.
- the second body 20 may be configured to include a front case (not shown) and a rear case (not shown) for forming a predetermined receiving space therein, the image information on the front of the second body 20
- the display unit 22 for outputting the same may be provided.
- the second body 20 draws a predetermined trajectory with respect to the first body 10 via the first link member 200, the second link member 300, and the connection link member 400 at a predetermined angle. And to tilt.
- each of the first link member 200 and the second link member 300 is provided at a substantially central portion of the first body 10 (or the second body), and the first link member 200 (or
- the connection link members 400 are provided at both side ends of the second link member.
- only one of the first link member, the second link member, and the connecting link member may be provided, or a plurality of the first link member, the second link member, and the connecting link member may be provided to be spaced apart from each other at predetermined intervals.
- the present invention is not limited or limited by the position, number and spacing of each link member 200, 300, 400.
- first link member 200 is rotatably connected to the first body 10, and the other end is rotatably connected to the second body 20.
- the shape and structure of the first link member 200 may be variously changed according to the required conditions and design specifications.
- the first link member 200 may be provided in a rectangular plate shape having a predetermined size.
- the first link member may be formed in a rod shape having a length longer than the width.
- first link member 200 when the second body 20 is closed with respect to the first body 10, the first link member 200 may be disposed substantially parallel between the first body 10 and the second body 20. have.
- the structure for arranging the first link member 200 in parallel may be variously changed according to required conditions and design specifications.
- a first shaft coupling part 210 for rotationally coupling with the first body 10 may be formed at the right end of the first link member 200 during side projection.
- a second shaft coupling portion (not shown) may be formed at the left end of the first shaft coupling portion 120 for rotationally coupling with the second body 20.
- the first shaft coupling portion 120 is relatively larger than the first link member 200. It may be formed to have a rotation center in a low position.
- one end of the first link member and / or the other end itself is defined relative to the center portion without the first and / or second shaft coupling portions having a low (or high) center of rotation with respect to the first link member. It may also be provided in an angled form.
- the shape and structure of the second link member 300 may be changed in various ways according to the required conditions and design specifications, the second link member 300 has a smaller size than the first link member 200 in the following An example provided in the shape of a plate having will be described.
- the second link member 300 may also be formed in a rod shape having a length longer than the width according to the required conditions and design specifications.
- the second link member 300 together with the first link member 200 may include the first body 10 and the second body 20. It can be arranged approximately parallel between. Similar to the first link member 200 described above, the second link member 300 may be arranged in parallel when closed by appropriately changing the rotation center of the shaft coupling portion or by varying the heights of both ends of the second link member. .
- first link member and the second link member may be disposed to be inclined between the first body and the second body when the second body is closed, the space occupied by the first link member and the second link member It is preferable that the first link member and the second link member are arranged in parallel when the second body is closed to minimize the size and make the tablet computer more slim.
- a guide plate 24 may be coupled to the rear surface of the second body 20.
- the other end of the first link member 200 and the other end of the second link member 300 may be connected to the guide plate 24.
- By rotatably coupled it can be modularized with the guide plate 24.
- first link member 200 and the second link member 300 is rotatably connected to the corresponding first body 10 and the second body 20, the rotation pin, rotation
- the first link member 200 and the second link member 300 are rotatably coupled to the corresponding first body 10 and the second body 20 through a common shaft means such as a projection and a rotating shaft. Can be understood.
- connection link member 400 is rotatably connected to the first link member 200, and the other end is rotatably connected to the second link member 300. That is, the connection link member 400 connects the first link member 200 and the second link member 300 to each other, and is formed when the first link member 200 is rotated with respect to the first body 10.
- One end of the second link member 300 slides in a direction approaching and spaced apart from one end of the first link member 200, thereby lifting the second body 20 with respect to the first body 10 during opening and closing ( Spacing interval between the lower end of the second body 20 and the upper surface of the first body 10) can be minimized.
- connection link member 400 may be variously changed according to the required conditions and design specifications.
- the connection link member 400 may be provided in a straight form having a predetermined length, and in some cases, may be bent at a predetermined angle or may be provided in an arc shape.
- one end of the link link member 400 formed in a straight shape is rotatably connected to be adjacent to one end of the first link member 200, and the other end of the link link member 400 and the second link member 300
- one end is connected via the same shaft means to have the same center of rotation.
- the other end of the connection link member may be configured to have a rotation center different from one end of the second link member.
- the upper surface of the first body 10 may be coupled to the guide case 210 having a receiving portion 212, the second body 20 with respect to the first body 10 in the closed state
- the first link member 200, the second link member 300, and the connection link member 400 may be accommodated in the accommodation unit 212.
- the second body 20 when the second body 20 is opened to the first body 10, one end of the second link member 300 is pulled by the connection link member 400 and the first link member 200. It can move in a direction adjacent to one end of, and when the second body 20 with respect to the first body 10, one end of the second link member 300 by the link link member 400 It may be pushed out and moved in a direction spaced apart from one end of the first link member 200. As such, the lower end of the second body 20 is disposed adjacent to the upper surface of the first body 10 by pulling and pushing one end of the second link member 300 by the connection link member 400. The second body 20 may be opened and closed with respect to the first body 10.
- the tablet computer 100 may include an actuator 700 for providing a driving force so that opening and closing of the second body 20 with respect to the first body 10 can be spherical in an automatic or semi-automatic manner.
- the actuator 700 may be configured to provide a driving force for semi-automatic opening and closing of the second body 20 with respect to the first body 10, the actuator 700 is the first body 10 and When the first link member 200 and the second link member 300 are rotated with respect to the second body 20, a driving force is applied to at least one of the first link member 200 and the second link member 300. Can provide.
- the actuator 700 will be described with an example configured to provide elastic force to the first link member 200 when the first link member 200 is rotated with respect to the first body 10.
- the actuator 700 may be any of a variety of conventional actuators 700 depending on the conditions and design specifications required.
- a hinge module generally used in a conventional foldable personal portable terminal may be used.
- the actuator 700 may include a driven cam member (not shown), a driving cam member (not shown), and the like. It may be configured to include a spring member (not shown).
- the driven cam member is provided to linearly move along a shaft provided to the first body, and a driven cam profile is formed on one surface of the driven cam member.
- the driven cam profile may be configured by alternately arranging valleys and peaks having height differences in the axial direction of the shaft.
- the driving cam member is connected to one end of the first link member and has a driving cam profile corresponding to the driven cam profile of the driven cam member so as to contact and interact with the driven cam member.
- the spring member provides an elastic force to move in the direction in which the driven cam member approaches the drive cam member.
- the structure and type of the spring member may be variously changed according to the required conditions and design specifications. As an example, an example in which a common coil spring is used as the spring member will be described.
- the driven cam member may be elastically contacted with the driving cam member by the elastic force of the spring member, and the straight line of the driven cam member is caused by the interaction between the driven cam member and the driving cam member by the elastic force of the spring member.
- the motion can be converted into an elastic rotational motion, by which the rotation of the first link member relative to the first body can be made elastically in a semi-automatic manner.
- one end of the second link member 300 is slidably connected to the first body 10 to be rotatable and rotatable.
- the first body 10 is connected to one end of the second link member 300.
- a guide rail 630 may be formed to accommodate the provided link pin 310 to be slidably movable and rotatable.
- the guide bracket 600 is coupled to the first body 10, and the guide rail 630 is formed on the guide bracket 600.
- the guide bracket 600 may include an upper bracket 610 and a lower bracket 620 to form a guide rail 630 in cooperation with each other, one end of the first link member 200 is a guide bracket 600 It is rotatably coupled to the) can be modularized with the guide bracket 600.
- the guide bracket 600 may be provided with an accommodating part (not shown) for accommodating one end of the actuator 700, and the first link member 200 and the second link member 300 are connected to each other.
- the link member 400 and the actuator 700 may be provided integrally modular together with the guide bracket 600.
- the rear linking portion between the first body 10 and the second body 20 is covered by the first link member 200 when the second body 20 is opened to the first body 10. Because it can lose, it can create a clean and beautiful appearance.
- the first link member 200 is provided to have a relatively larger size or area than the second link member 300 and the connecting link member 400, the second link when opening the second body 20
- the member 300 and the connection link member 400 may be covered by the first link member 200 without being directly exposed to the outside.
- the damping unit is provided to provide a damping force for reducing the moving speed of the second body 20 in at least some sections of the opening and closing sections of the second body 20 with respect to the first body 10.
- the section in which the damping force is applied by the damping unit can be appropriately changed according to the required conditions and design specifications.
- a damping force is applied only to a portion of an opening / closing section of the second body 20 (eg, a section adjacent to at least one of the points at which the opening and closing of the second body is completed) will be described. Shall be.
- the damping force by the damping unit may be applied to the entire opening and closing section of the second body.
- the damping unit various conventional damping devices may be used according to required conditions and design specifications, and the present invention is not limited or limited by the structure and characteristics of the damping unit.
- the damping unit may be configured to provide a damping force by using at least one of friction resistance, fluid resistance, and spring resistance.
- the damping force using the fluid resistance may include a damping force due to the viscous resistance generated as the damping member moves or rotates in a common working fluid such as grease or silicone oil.
- the damping unit may be connected to at least one of the first link member 200 and the second link member 300, and mechanically formed by the rotation of the first link member 200 and the second link member 300. It is interlocked and may provide a damping force to the first link member 200 and the second link member 300.
- the damping unit is mechanically interlocked by the rotation of the link members 200 and 300, the damping unit by contact, friction or interference by the rotation of the first link member 200 and the second link member 300. It can be understood to work.
- damping unit will be described with an example including a damping protrusion 510, a damping housing 520, a damping rod 530, and a damping spring 550.
- the damping protrusion 510 may be formed on at least one side of the first link member 200 and the second link member 300.
- the damping protrusion 510 may be formed on the first link member 200. An example formed at one end will be described.
- the damping rod 530 which will be described later, may be elastically contacted with the damping protrusion 510 so that the damping force may act.
- the shape and size of the damping protrusion 510 may be appropriately changed according to required conditions and design specifications.
- a first shaft coupling part 210 for shaft coupling with the first body 10 may be formed at one end of the first link member 200, and the damping protrusion 510 may have a first shaft.
- the coupling part 210 may be partially removed.
- the damping protrusion 510 is formed by partially removing the first shaft coupling portion 210, and will be described with an example formed in a “C” shape having an opening 512 on a side surface thereof.
- an end portion of the damping rod 530 to be described later may be accommodated in the opening 512, and an end portion of the damping rod 530 is disposed in the opening 512.
- contact between the damping rod 530 and the damping protrusion 510 may be released.
- the contact between the damping rod 530 and the damping protrusion 510 may be understood as a state in which the damping force due to the contact between the damping rod 530 and the damping protrusion 510 does not work.
- the length of the opening 512 may be appropriately changed according to required conditions and design specifications, and the time point at which the damping force is applied may be changed according to the length of the opening 512.
- the damping protrusion has been described with an example configured to have only one opening. However, in some cases, the damping protrusion may be formed to have a plurality of openings. It is not limited or limited.
- the damping housing 520 may be mounted to the first body 10 adjacent to the damping protrusion 510, and the damping rod 530 may be provided to the damping housing 520 so as to be movable in a straight line. ) May be arranged to be in contact with.
- the damping protrusion 510 may be mounted in the damping housing 520 so as to be linearly movable.
- the damping rod may be mounted outside the damping housing.
- the damping rod 530 is formed in a rod shape having a predetermined length, but the shape and structure of the damping rod 530 may be variously changed according to the damping conditions.
- a damping guide 540 may be provided at an end of the damping rod 530, and the damping rod 530 may be in contact with the damping protrusion 510 through the damping guide 540.
- the damping guide may be configured to be in line contact or point contact along the surface of the damping protrusion, and in some cases, the damping guide may be configured to be in surface contact along the surface of the damping protrusion.
- the damping guide 540 may be formed of a conventional plastic material, but polyacetal (polyoxymethylene) is required because it is required to use a material having excellent mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties, and excellent dimensional stability even in a wide range of long-term use temperatures. It is preferred to be formed using a lubricity material having excellent self-lubricating properties and excellent fatigue resistance, such as polyamide and polyamide imide.
- the above-described guide bracket 600 may be formed with a seating portion 640 for seating the damping housing 520, the damping housing 520 may be modularized together with the guide bracket 600.
- a damping protrusion is formed on the first link frame and a damping housing is mounted on the first body.
- the damping housing is provided on the first link frame.
- the damping protrusion may be formed in the first body.
- the end of the damping rod may be configured to be in direct contact with the damping protrusion.
- the damping spring 550 provides an elastic force to allow the damping rod 530 to elastically contact the damping protrusion 510.
- a conventional coil spring may be used as the damping spring 550, and may be interposed between the damping housing 520 and the damping rod 530 to elastically support the damping rod 530.
- FIGS. 4 to 7 are views for explaining the operation structure of the sliding and tiltable tablet computer according to the present invention.
- the same or equivalent reference numerals are given to the same or equivalent components as those described above, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- the first body 10 and the second body 20 are disposed to overlap each other.
- the first link member 200, the second link member 300 and the connecting link member 400 is arranged in a folded state folded between each other between the first body 10 and the second body 20.
- the user may input or output various types of information by using the display unit 22 provided in the second body 20.
- the user pushes up the second main body 20 so as to use the tablet computer.
- the two main bodies 20 can be opened with respect to the first main body 10. That is, when the lower end of the second body 20 is pushed up in a manner of sliding the slide part in a conventional slide type personal portable terminal, the first link member 200 and the second link with respect to the first body 10. As the member 300 rotates, the second body 20 may slide and move at a predetermined angle while being tilted with respect to the first body 10 to be tilted open. As such, when the second body 20 is opened, various types of information may be input or output using the interface unit 12 exposed on the upper surface of the first body 10.
- the opening of the second body 20 to the first body 10 can be implemented in a semi-automatic manner by the driving force of the actuator 700, the opening of the second body 20 is progressed more than a predetermined time
- the damping force acts on the first link 100 member, thereby reducing the moving speed of the second body 20. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, as the rotation of the first link member 200 proceeds for a predetermined time or more, the damping protrusion 510 may be in contact with the damping rod 530, and the damping rod 530 may be in contact with the damping protrusion 510.
- the rotation speed of the first link member 200 may be reduced by the damping force as the elastic contact. Therefore, the opening movement speed of the second body 20 can be reduced by the damping force.
- Figures 8 to 10 is a view showing a sliding and tiltable tablet computer according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- the same or equivalent reference numerals are given to the same or equivalent components as those described above, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
- the tablet computer temporarily restrains the closed state of the second body 20 with respect to the first body 10, and the restraining portion.
- the first actuator 1100 may provide an elastic force to automatically open the second body 20 when the restraint is released. When the restraint is released by the restraint part, the elastic force of the first actuator 1100 may be reduced.
- the second body 20 can be configured to automatically open by.
- the first actuator 1100 may provide an elastic force to rotate in the direction in which the first link member 200 stands with respect to the first body 10, and the type and characteristics of the first actuator 1100 Can vary depending on the requirements and design specifications.
- a conventional torsion spring may be used as the first actuator 1100, and the first actuator 1100 may provide an elastic force so that the first link member 200 always rotates with respect to the first body 10. Can be.
- the restraint part is provided to temporarily restrain the closed state of the second body 20 with respect to the first body 10.
- the closed state of the second body 20 with respect to the first body 10 is constrained, the rotation of the first link member 200 (and the second link member) relative to the first body 10. This can be understood as a restrained state.
- the restraining part may be provided in various structures capable of temporarily restraining the closed state of the second body 20 with respect to the first body 10. As an example, the restraining part will be described with an example including an operation member 910, a restraining protrusion 920, and a locking member 932.
- the operation member 910 may be provided in various ways that can be linearly operated on the first body 10 according to the required conditions and design specifications.
- the manipulation member 910 may be provided to be pushable on the side of the first body 10 in a push manner.
- the operation member may be provided to be linearly operated on the front or rear surface of the first body, or alternatively, the operation member may be provided to the second body.
- the restraining protrusion 920 may be provided on at least one side of the first link member 200 and the second link member.
- the constraining protrusion 920 may be formed on the bottom surface of the first link member 200, and the constraining protrusion 920 constrains the rotation of the first link member 200 with respect to the first body 10. This can be restrained.
- the locking member 932 includes a constraining groove 932 for constraining protrusion 920 to be constrained by the operating member 910 and selectively restrains and restrains the constraining protrusion 920. It may be configured to elastically move linearly to the release position. For example, the locking member 932 may be linearly moved in the same direction as the operation member 910 by being connected to the operation member 910 and may be elastically supported by a conventional elastic member 934 such as a spring. have. In the state in which the locking member 932 is disposed at the restraint position, the restraint protrusion 920 is accommodated and restrained in the restraint groove 932 so that rotation of the first link member 200 with respect to the first body 10 may be restrained. When the locking member 932 is disposed in the release position, the constraining protrusion 920 may be drawn out from the constraining groove 932 to allow rotation of the first link member 200 with respect to the first body 10. .
- the operation member 910 is described as an example in which a push operation is performed along the same direction as the moving direction of the locking member 932, but in some cases, the operation member
- the sliding member may be provided to be slidable along a direction crossing the moving direction of the locking member (for example, the longitudinal direction of the first body), and the locking member is interlocked and linearly moved by sliding the operating member. It is also possible. In some cases, it is also possible to form a restraint groove in the first link member (or the second link member) and to form a restraint protrusion in the locking member.
- the second body 20 may include a second actuator 1200 to provide an elastic force to elastically open.
- a second actuator 1200 to provide an elastic force to elastically open.
- the second body may automatically open when the restraint is released only by the elastic force of the first actuator (or only the second actuator).
- the thickness and diameter of the actuator becomes large, and may adversely affect the life and reliability.
- the first actuator 1100 and the second actuator 1200 together, sufficient elastic force can be provided without increasing thickness and size, and the elastic opening of the second body 20 can be stably implemented. have.
- the structure and characteristics of the second actuator 1200 may be variously changed according to required conditions and design specifications. For example, when the rotation of the first link member 200 with respect to the first body 10 proceeds for a predetermined time or more, the second actuator 1200 rotates with respect to the first body 10. Elastic force can be provided.
- the second actuator 1200 includes a driving cam member 1210 and a driven cam member 1120 will be described.
- the second actuator may be connected to the second link member, or may be independently connected to the first and second link members, respectively.
- the driving cam member 1210 may be connected to the first link member 200 and may rotate integrally with the first link member 200.
- driving cam profiles (not shown) may be formed at both ends of the driving cam member 1210, respectively, and the shape and structure of the driving cam profile may be variously changed according to required conditions and design specifications. Can be.
- the driving cam profile may be provided in the form of alternately arranged valleys and hills having a height difference along the axial direction. In some cases, the driving cam profile is formed only at one end of the driving cam member, and only one driven cam member to be described later may be used.
- the driven cam member 1120 has a driven cam profile (not shown) having a turning point, and is provided at both ends of the driving cam member 1210 to elastically contact and interact with the driving cam member 1210. It is composed.
- housings 1230 may be coupled to both ends of the driving cam member 1210, and the driven cam member 1120 may linearly move along the inside of the housing 1230 and contact the driving cam member 1210. Can interact.
- a spring member 1240 may be provided in the housing 1230 to provide an elastic force to move the driven cam member 1120 in a direction approaching the driving cam member 1210.
- the structure and type of the spring member 1240 may be variously changed according to the required conditions and design specifications.
- the linear motion of the driven cam member 1220 can be converted into an elastic rotational movement, and this force
- the rotation of the first link member 200 relative to the first body 10 can be implemented elastically in a semi-automatic manner.
- the second actuator 1200 moves the driving cam member 1210 beyond the turning point of the driven cam member 1220. It is configured to provide an elastic force by the bar, the initial rotation of the first link member 200 with respect to the first body 10 may be implemented by the elastic force of the first actuator 1100, the first link member 200 When the rotation is performed for a predetermined time or more, the elastic force of the first actuator 1100 and the elastic force of the second actuator 1200 simultaneously act so that the first link member 200 may be elastically rotated.
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