KR-20260063831-A - INPUT DEVIE COMPRISING SUPPORT PART AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS COMPRISING INPUT DEVICE

Abstract

An input device for providing key input to an electronic device according to one embodiment may include a housing in which a keyboard module receiving the key input is disposed, a support member, a link assembly pivotably connected to the housing and pivotably connected to the support member, and a seating portion connected to the link assembly and on which the electronic device is seated. The link assembly may be configured such that the support member rotates at a specific ratio relative to the link assembly as the link assembly rotates relative to the housing.

Inventors

• 강남현
• 고민아

Assignees

• 삼성전자주식회사

Dates

Publication Date

20260507

Application Date

20241031

Claims (20)

1. In an input device that provides key input to an electronic device, A housing in which a keyboard module receiving the above key input is placed; Support member; A link assembly pivotably connected to the housing and pivotably connected to the support member; and It includes a mounting portion connected to the above link assembly and on which the electronic device is mounted, An input device in which the link assembly is configured such that the support member rotates at a specific ratio relative to the link assembly as the link assembly rotates relative to the housing.
2. In claim 1, A first bracket coupled to the above housing; and It further includes a second bracket coupled to the above-mentioned support member, and The above link assembly is: A first gear coupled to the first bracket, and An input device comprising a second gear coupled to the second bracket and configured to rotate as the first gear rotates.
3. In claim 2, The above link assembly is: A third gear configured to mesh with the first gear, and An input device further comprising a fourth gear configured to mesh with the second gear and the third gear.
4. In claim 2, An input device comprising at least one stopper that limits the range of rotation of at least one of the housing or the support member relative to the link assembly.
5. In claim 4, The above-described mounting portion is connected to the link assembly via at least one hinge so as to be rotatable, an input device.
6. In claim 5, An input device further comprising a first torque providing member that generates a first torque in the opposite direction of rotation as the above-mentioned seating member rotates relative to the above-mentioned link assembly.
7. In claim 6, The above first torque providing part is an input device comprising at least one elastic member.
8. In claim 6, The above link assembly further comprises a second torque providing member that generates a second torque in a direction opposite to rotation for at least one of the first gear or the second gear as the first gear and the second gear rotate.
9. In claim 8, The second torque providing unit comprises at least one screw that presses at least one of the first gear or the second gear, an input device.
10. In claim 8, The input device is configured such that the first torque providing unit generates a first torque greater than the second torque generated by the second torque providing unit.
11. In claim 5, The above hinge includes a third bracket coupled to the above seating portion, and An input device comprising a bracket guide that limits the rotation angle of the seating portion by contacting a part of the third bracket as the seating portion rotates relative to the link assembly.
12. In claim 4, In a state where the angle formed by one side of the housing and one side of the support member is less than the maximum angle limited by the at least one stopper, as the angle formed by one side of the housing and one side of the seating portion increases, the housing and the support member rotate with respect to the link assembly while the seating portion is fixed to the link assembly, and An input device configured such that, in a state where the angle formed by one side of the housing and one side of the support member is the maximum angle limited by the at least one stopper, as the angle formed by one side of the housing and one side of the seating portion increases, the housing and the support member are fixed with respect to the link assembly, and the seating portion is configured to rotate with respect to the link assembly.
13. In claim 12, An input device in which, when the angle formed by one side of the housing and one side of the support member is less than the maximum angle limited by the at least one stopper, the support member rotates relative to the housing by twice the angle at which the seating portion rotated.
14. In claim 3, An input device comprising a cylindrical gear, wherein at least one of the first gear or the second gear has teeth formed on a portion of its outer surface and the remaining portion of its outer surface is formed without teeth.
15. In claim 1, At least one processor; Memory for storing a computer program containing instructions executable by a computer; As the electronic device is seated on the above-mentioned mounting portion, a connector connected to the electronic device or a wireless communication module that performs short-range wireless communication with the electronic device; and It further includes a sensor that detects the angle formed by the housing and the support member, and The above commands are executed collectively or individually by the at least one processor, and the input device transmits a signal to the electronic device through the connector or the wireless communication module to display a notification, based on information detected through the sensor, such that the angle formed by the housing and the support member is included within a specified range.
16. In electronic devices, First housing; Second housing; A hinge assembly connecting the first housing and the second housing so as to be rotatable relative to each other; A flexible display disposed across the first housing and the second housing, wherein at least a portion is foldable as the first housing and the second housing rotate relative to each other; It includes a support member rotatably connected to the hinge assembly, and An electronic device configured such that the hinge assembly is configured such that the support member rotates at a specific ratio relative to the hinge assembly as the first housing rotates relative to the hinge assembly.
17. In claim 16, A first bracket coupled to the first housing; and It further includes a second bracket coupled to the above-mentioned support member, and The above hinge assembly is: A first gear coupled to the first bracket, and An electronic device comprising a second gear coupled to the second bracket and configured to rotate as the first gear rotates.
18. In claim 16, An electronic device comprising at least one stopper that limits the range of rotation of at least one of the first housing or the support member with respect to the hinge assembly.
19. In claim 18, In a state where the angle formed by one surface of the first housing and one surface of the support member is less than the maximum angle limited by the at least one stopper, as the angle formed by one surface of the first housing and one surface of the second housing increases, the first housing and the support member rotate relative to the hinge assembly while fixed to the hinge assembly, and An electronic device configured such that, in a state where the angle formed by one side of the first housing and one side of the support member is the maximum angle limited by the at least one stopper, as the angle formed by one side of the first housing and one side of the second housing increases, the first housing and the support member are fixed with respect to the hinge assembly, and the second housing is configured to rotate with respect to the hinge assembly.
20. In electronic devices, A housing in which a keyboard module for receiving key input is placed; Support member; A link assembly rotatably connected to the housing and rotatably connected to the support member; and Includes a display connected to the above link assembly, An electronic device in which the link assembly is configured such that the support member rotates at a specific ratio relative to the link assembly as the link assembly rotates relative to the housing.

Description

Input device comprising a support part and an electronic apparatus comprising an input device The present disclosure relates to an input device including a support member and an electronic device including the input device. There are electronic devices capable of performing various functions based on user input. With the advancement of technology, electronic devices may be provided to be portable for the user. For example, electronic devices may include smartphones, tablet PCs, or laptop PCs. Additionally, devices may be provided to extend the functions offered by the electronic devices. Portable electronic devices may include a display to provide a screen to the user. The information described above may be provided as related art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art in relation to the present disclosure. FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a first state of an input device according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an input device in a first state according to one embodiment and an electronic device mounted on the input device. FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating an input device in a second state and an electronic device mounted on the input device according to one embodiment. FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating an input device in a third state and an electronic device mounted on the input device according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating an input device in a fourth state and an electronic device mounted on the input device according to one embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating the internal structure of a link assembly of an input device according to one embodiment. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an input device including at least one torque providing part according to one embodiment. FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating an input device in a first state according to one embodiment. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the AA' cross section of an input device in a first state according to one embodiment. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a cross-section of an input device in a second state according to one embodiment. FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating an input device in a third state according to one embodiment. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the CC' cross section of an input device in a third state according to one embodiment. FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating an input device in a fourth state according to one embodiment. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the EE' cross-section of an input device in a fourth state according to one embodiment. FIG. 15 is a perspective view looking at the rear of an input device according to one embodiment. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the BB' cross section of an input device in a first state according to one embodiment. FIG. 17 is a perspective view illustrating the interior of an input device in a third state according to one embodiment. FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the DD' cross-section of an input device in a third state according to one embodiment. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating the gear structure of an input device in a first state according to one embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating the gear structure of an input device in a third state according to one embodiment. FIG. 21 is a perspective view of an input device in a fourth state according to one embodiment. FIG. 22 is a perspective view looking at the bottom surface of an input device in a fourth state according to one embodiment. FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of an input device in a fourth state according to one embodiment. FIG. 24 illustrates an example of the arrangement of magnets included in an input device and an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 25 is a perspective view illustrating an input device and an electronic device in a third state according to one embodiment. FIG. 26 is a perspective view illustrating an input device and an electronic device in a fifth state according to one embodiment. FIG. 27 is a perspective view illustrating an input device and an electronic device in a sixth state according to one embodiment. FIG. 28 is a perspective view illustrating an input device and an electronic device in a seventh state according to one embodiment. FIG. 29 is a block diagram illustrating the components of an input device and an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 30 is a perspective view illustrating the location of a sensor placed in an input device according to one embodiment. FIG. 31 illustrates an example of a screen displayed by an electronic device mounted on an input device of a sixth state according to one embodiment. FIG. 32 is a perspective view illustrating a foldable device according to one embodiment. FIG. 33 illustrates a