This Application claims priority of Taiwan Patent Application No. 101121691, filed on Jun. 18, 2012, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein.
1. Field of the Invention
The application relates in general to an electronic device, and in particular, to an electronic device having a support mechanism.
2. Description of the Related Art
Most of the conventional portable electronic devices, such as tablet computers or mobile communication devices, can play multimedia content. Users usually have to hold the electronic devices when viewing the content that is displayed. Since the electronic devices have streamlined appearances and smooth surfaces, it is difficult for users to hold the electronic devices. Additional frames may be provided to support the electronic devices on a surface, but they may increase manufacturing costs and structural complexity of the electronic devices.
An embodiment of the invention provides an electronic device, comprising a main body, and a support mechanism. The main body forms a U-shaped recess, and the support mechanism comprises a U-shaped support, two pivot members, and an electrical connection port. The U-shaped support forms two ends, the two pivot members pivotally connect the two ends to the main body, respectively, and the electrical connection port is disposed on the support. When the support is in a closed angle position that is relative to the main body, the support is received in the recess and parallel to the main body, and the electrical connection port is covered by the main body. When the support is rotated relative to the main body and is released from the recess, the electrical connection port is exposed to a surface of the support.
An embodiment of the invention provides a support mechanism, connected to a main body of an electronic device, wherein the main body forms a U-shaped recess, and the support mechanism comprises a U-shaped support, two pivot members, and an electrical connection port. The U-shaped support forms two ends, the two pivot members pivotally connect the two ends to the main body, respectively, and the electrical connection port is disposed on the support. When the support is in a closed angle position that is relative to the main body, the support is received in the recess and parallel to the main body, and the electrical connection port is covered by the main body. When the support is rotated relative to the main body and is released from the recess, the electrical connection port is exposed to a surface of the main body.
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Additionally, when users need to hold the electronic device E for viewing or operating, the support 21 can be rotated 180 degrees to a limiting angle relative to the main body 1, such that the support 21 protrudes from a first surface S1 of the main body 1 and is parallel thereto (as shown in
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The invention provides an electronic device, primarily comprising a main body and a support mechanism. The main body forms a U-shaped recess, and the support mechanism primarily comprises a U-shaped support, two pivot members, and an electrical connection port. The support forms two ends, and the pivot members pivotally connect the two ends to the main body, and the electrical connection port is disposed on the support. When the support is in a closed angle position that is relative to the main body, it is received in the U-shaped recess and parallel to the main body, and the electrical connection port is covered by the main body. When the support is rotated relative to the main body and is released from the U-shaped recess, the support can facilitate the electronic device to stand on a desktop, so that users can conveniently view or operate the electronic device with the electrical connection port exposed on a surface of the support. When the support is rotated to a limiting angle relative to the main body, the support protrudes from a first surface of the main body for users to grab. Accordingly, users can conveniently hold and operate the electronic device.
While the invention has been described by way of example and in terms of preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited thereto. To the contrary, it is intended to cover various modifications and similar arrangements (as would be apparent to those skilled in the art). Therefore, the scope of the appended claims should be accorded the broadest interpretation to encompass all such modifications and similar arrangements.
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