WO2003081403A1 - Detachable computer with detachable elements - Google Patents

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WO2003081403A1
WO2003081403A1 PCT/FR2003/000847 FR0300847W WO03081403A1 WO 2003081403 A1 WO2003081403 A1 WO 2003081403A1 FR 0300847 W FR0300847 W FR 0300847W WO 03081403 A1 WO03081403 A1 WO 03081403A1
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Michel Kaitandjian
Stéphane ALLORY
Alban Allory
Clemantine Jacob
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  • the technical sector of the present invention is that of computer systems and computers and more particularly that of portable computers.
  • the subject of the invention is therefore a computer structure, of the portable computer type, characterized in that one or more elements are detachable.
  • it has a base, a screen and one or more elements detachable from the base.
  • one of the detachable elements can be an alpha numeric keyboard.
  • the screen is adjustable by displacement and by rotation, along at least two axes relative to the base.
  • the detachable elements communicate with the base by a connecting means, even when they are not fixed to it.
  • connection means can be constituted by an infrared or radioelectric connection.
  • Another advantage lies in the fact that all of the elements can be assembled into a compact, rigid and easily transportable structure.
  • the invention also relates to a method for producing a compact structure of the laptop, telephone, game console type, the original embodiment of which consists in producing a structure in the form of detachable sub-assemblies capable of being assembled in a compact manner.
  • FIG. 3 represents, on a different scale, a partial view of the invention illustrating an example of connection between the screen and the base, and
  • FIG. 1 which represents the computer 1 in its open position
  • the base 3 contains all the electronic components of the computer (motherboard, sound and graphics cards, hard drive, ...), certain commands (On / Off, sound adjustment, locking system) as well as the various peripherals 10 (players, speakers) and systems of connection with the outside (network sockets, COM1, COM2, ).
  • the keyboard 4 is positioned in a housing provided for this purpose. A position holding system, for example by clipping or sliding, can be envisaged to stiffen the connection between the keyboard and the base.
  • the screen 2 is linked to the base by a system which will be explained later, the folding of the screen 2 on the base 3, by rotation along the axis XX 'makes it possible to close the computer after use.
  • FIG. 2 which represents the computer in its exploded configuration
  • the base 3 to which the screen 2 is always connected.
  • the screen is oriented in any direction and is wisely removed from the base.
  • the keyboard 4 is separated from the base 3 so that the user can use it comfortably.
  • the keyboard and the base communicate with each other by a link 6.
  • This link can be achieved by different means, for example by an electronic cable or by a wireless link such as an infrared wave system.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the connection 5 between the screen 2 and the base 3.
  • This connection allows the screen on the one hand to move along a joint 7, and on the other hand to pivot according to minus two axes.
  • the articulation includes in this example by an element telescopic 8, but this example is given as an indication. Other embodiments are possible.
  • An element 7 ensures the rotation along at least two axes XX ′ and YY ′ of the screen 2 relative to the base 2.
  • the rotation system 8 can be produced, for example, by a ball joint.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an intermediate configuration of the computer.
  • the keyboard 4 rests partially on the base 3.
  • the isostatic character of the keyboard is ensured by elements 9 which are for example two retractable feet in suitable housings under the keyboard.
  • the keyboard 4 is composed of at least two elements 11 and 12 which can be, for example, the alphanumeric keypad and the mouse. These elements are of course connected to the base 3 by a link 6 similar to that previously proposed. Other elements Other detachable elements may consist of a miniature camera, auxiliary speakers or any other element.

Abstract

The invention relates to a computer structure such as a portable computer with one or two detachable elements. The computer comprises a base (3), a screen (2) and one or several elements (4) which can be detached from the base (3). The position of the screen (3) can be adjusted by displacement and by rotation according to at least two axes in relation to the base (3). The detachable elements (4) communicate with the base (3) in an appropriate manner (6) even when they are not fixed. The set of elements can be assembled in a compact structure which is rigid and easily transportable.

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Ordinateur portable à éléments détachables Laptop with detachable elements
Le secteur technique de la présente invention est celui des systèmes informatiques et des ordinateurs et plus particulièrement celui des ordinateurs portablesThe technical sector of the present invention is that of computer systems and computers and more particularly that of portable computers.
On connaît le principe des ordinateurs portables qui est d'assurer le même rôle que les ordinateurs dits "de bureau" tout en étant relativement compacts. Ils se présentent donc généralement sous la forme d'un parallélépipède rectangle composé d'un bloc de commandes et de calcul (clavier, souris, unité informatique) et d'un écran plat qui vient se rabattre sur le premier bloc.We know the principle of portable computers which is to ensure the same role as so-called "desktop" computers while being relatively compact. They therefore generally take the form of a rectangular parallelepiped composed of a block of commands and calculation (keyboard, mouse, computer unit) and a flat screen which comes to fall back on the first block.
Les inconvénients de cette réalisation résident dans le fait que, bien que pratiques et compactes, les ordinateurs portables possèdent des lacunes du point de vue de l'ergonomie. En effet, le clavier et l'écran étant liés mutuellement, si l'utilisateur souhaite placer le clavier à une distance permettant une frappe correcte, la distance entre l'écran et lui en découle directement. Inversement, si l'utilisateur souhaite placer son ordinateur de manière à ce que l'écran soit à une distance idéale de ses yeux, la position du clavier est fixée elle aussi. Or le contrôle médical des utilisateurs révèle régulièrement des problèmes liés à une mauvaise posture des personnes lorsqu'elles utilisent un ordinateur. Le principal problème est celui de la fatigue, du stress et de la diminution de l'acuité visuelle, dû à une position trop proche de l'écran par rapport aux yeux de l'utilisateur.The drawbacks of this embodiment lie in the fact that, although practical and compact, portable computers have shortcomings from the point of view of ergonomics. Indeed, the keyboard and the screen being linked mutually, if the user wishes to place the keyboard at a distance allowing a correct typing, the distance between the screen and it follows directly. Conversely, if the user wishes to place his computer so that the screen is at an ideal distance from his eyes, the position of the keyboard is also fixed. However, medical checks by users regularly reveal problems related to poor posture of people when they use a computer. The main problem is that of fatigue, stress and reduced visual acuity, due to the position of the screen being too close to the user's eyes.
Un autre inconvénient est lié au fait que pour bien voir l'écran, généralement en cristaux liquides, l'utilisateur doit être exactement dans l'axe de celui-ci. Des moyens ont déjà été proposés pour remédier à ce problème, notamment les écrans à plasma. Mais ces solutions restent onéreuses et ne sont applicables que pour les ordinateurs haut de gamme. Ce type de problème se présente aussi lorsque la personne qui entre les données (par exemple sur le clavier) et celle qui les reçoit (par l'intermédiaire de l'écran) sont différentes. C'est notamment le cas dans les bureaux d'étude lorsqu'un manager présente un projet à son équipe ou quand un commercial présente à son client une documentation sur support informatique.Another drawback is linked to the fact that in order to see the screen clearly, generally in liquid crystal, the user must be exactly in the axis thereof. Means have already been proposed to remedy this problem, in particular plasma screens. But these solutions remain expensive and are only applicable for high-end computers. This type of problem also occurs when the person entering the data (for example on the keyboard) and the one receiving it (via the screen) are different. This is particularly the case in design offices when manager presents a project to his team or when a salesperson presents his client with documentation on computer support.
L'invention a donc pour objet une structure informatique, du type ordinateur portable caractérisée en ce que un ou plusieurs éléments soient détachables.The subject of the invention is therefore a computer structure, of the portable computer type, characterized in that one or more elements are detachable.
Avantageusement, elle possède une base, un écran et un ou plusieurs éléments détachables de la base.Advantageously, it has a base, a screen and one or more elements detachable from the base.
Avantageusement, un des éléments détachables peut être un clavier alpha numérique.Advantageously, one of the detachable elements can be an alpha numeric keyboard.
Avantageusement encore, l'écran est ajustable par déplacement et par rotation, suivant au moins deux axes par rapport à la base.Advantageously also, the screen is adjustable by displacement and by rotation, along at least two axes relative to the base.
Avantageusement encore, les, éléments détachables communiquent avec la base par un moyen de liaison, même lorsqu'ils n'y sont pas fixés.Advantageously still, the detachable elements communicate with the base by a connecting means, even when they are not fixed to it.
Avantageusement encore, ce moyen de liaison peut être constitué par une liaison infrarouge ou radioélectrique.Advantageously also, this connection means can be constituted by an infrared or radioelectric connection.
Un autre avantage réside dans le fait que l'ensemble des éléments est assemblable en une structure compacte, rigide et aisément transportable.Another advantage lies in the fact that all of the elements can be assembled into a compact, rigid and easily transportable structure.
L'invention concerne encore un procédé de réalisation d'une structure compacte du type ordinateur portable, appareil téléphonique, console de jeu dont la réalisation originale consiste à réaliser une structure sous forme de sous-ensembles détachables et aptes à être assemblés de manière compacte.The invention also relates to a method for producing a compact structure of the laptop, telephone, game console type, the original embodiment of which consists in producing a structure in the form of detachable sub-assemblies capable of being assembled in a compact manner.
D'autres caractéristiques, détails et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture du complément de description qui va suivre de modes de réalisation donnés à titre indicatif en relation avec des dessins sur lesquels :Other characteristics, details and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly on reading the additional description which follows of embodiments given for information only in relation to the drawings in which:
- la figure 1 représente une première vue de l'invention en position ouverte, ~ la figure 2 représente l'invention dans sa configuration éclatée, 03/081403- Figure 1 shows a first view of the invention in the open position, ~ Figure 2 shows the invention in its exploded configuration, 03/081403
- la figure 3 représente, à une échelle différente, une vue partielle de l'invention illustrant un exemple de liaison entre l'écran et la base, etFIG. 3 represents, on a different scale, a partial view of the invention illustrating an example of connection between the screen and the base, and
- la figure 4 illustre un autre exemple de configuration de l'invention.- Figure 4 illustrates another example configuration of the invention.
Sur la figure 1, qui représente l'ordinateur 1 dans sa position ouverte, on voit la base 3 à laquelle sont reliés l'écran 2 et le clavier 4. Comme pour un ordinateur classique, la base 3 contient tous les composants électroniques de l'ordinateur (carte mère, cartes son et graphique, disque dur,...), certaines commandes (Marche/Arrêt , réglage du son, système de verrouillage) ainsi que les différents périphériques 10 (lecteurs, haut- parleurs) et les systèmes de liaison avec l'extérieur (prises réseau, COM1, COM2,...). Le clavier 4 est positionné dans un logement prévu à cet effet. Un système de maintien en position, par exemple par clipsage ou glissière, est envisageable pour rigidifier la liaison entre le clavier et la base. L'écran 2 est lié à la base par un système qui sera expliqué par la suite, le rabattement de l'écran 2 sur la base 3, par rotation suivant l'axe XX' permet de fermer l'ordinateur après utilisation.In FIG. 1, which represents the computer 1 in its open position, we see the base 3 to which the screen 2 and the keyboard are connected. As for a conventional computer, the base 3 contains all the electronic components of the computer (motherboard, sound and graphics cards, hard drive, ...), certain commands (On / Off, sound adjustment, locking system) as well as the various peripherals 10 (players, speakers) and systems of connection with the outside (network sockets, COM1, COM2, ...). The keyboard 4 is positioned in a housing provided for this purpose. A position holding system, for example by clipping or sliding, can be envisaged to stiffen the connection between the keyboard and the base. The screen 2 is linked to the base by a system which will be explained later, the folding of the screen 2 on the base 3, by rotation along the axis XX 'makes it possible to close the computer after use.
Sur la figure 2, qui représente l'ordinateur dans sa configuration éclatée, on voit la base 3 à laquelle est toujours relié l'écran 2. Par un système 5 qui sera expliqué par la suite, l'écran est orienté dans une direction quelconque et est judicieusement éloigné de la base. Le clavier 4 est séparé de la base 3 de manière à ce que l'utilisateur puisse l'utiliser de manière confortable. Le clavier et la base communiquent entre eux par une liaison 6. Cette liaison peut être réalisée par différents moyens, par exemple par un câble électronique ou par une liaison sans fil tel un système d'ondes infra-rouges.In FIG. 2, which represents the computer in its exploded configuration, we see the base 3 to which the screen 2 is always connected. By a system 5 which will be explained later, the screen is oriented in any direction and is wisely removed from the base. The keyboard 4 is separated from the base 3 so that the user can use it comfortably. The keyboard and the base communicate with each other by a link 6. This link can be achieved by different means, for example by an electronic cable or by a wireless link such as an infrared wave system.
La figure 3 illustre un exemple de réalisation de la liaison 5 entre l'écran 2 et la base 3. Cette liaison permet à l'écran d'une part de se déplacer suivant une articulation 7, et d'autre part de pivoter suivant au moins deux axes. L'articulation comprend dans cet exemple par un élément télescopique 8, mais cet exemple est donné à titre indicatif. D'autres modes de réalisation sont envisageables. Un élément 7 assure la rotation suivant au moins deux axes XX' et YY' de l'écran 2 par rapport à la base 2. Le système 8 de rotation peut être réalisé, par exemple, par une rotule.FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the connection 5 between the screen 2 and the base 3. This connection allows the screen on the one hand to move along a joint 7, and on the other hand to pivot according to minus two axes. The articulation includes in this example by an element telescopic 8, but this example is given as an indication. Other embodiments are possible. An element 7 ensures the rotation along at least two axes XX ′ and YY ′ of the screen 2 relative to the base 2. The rotation system 8 can be produced, for example, by a ball joint.
La figure 4 illustre une configuration intermédiaire de l'ordinateur. Le clavier 4 repose partiellement sur la base 3. Le caractère isostatique du clavier est assuré par des éléments 9 qui sont par exemple deux pieds escamotables dans des logements adéquats sous le clavier.Figure 4 illustrates an intermediate configuration of the computer. The keyboard 4 rests partially on the base 3. The isostatic character of the keyboard is ensured by elements 9 which are for example two retractable feet in suitable housings under the keyboard.
Un autre exemple de réalisation est représenté sur la figure 5. Le clavier 4 est composé d'au moins deux éléments 11 et 12 qui peuvent être, par exemple, le pavé alphanumérique et la souris. Ces éléments sont bien entendus reliés à la base 3 par une liaison 6 similaire à celle proposée précédemment. D'autres éléments D'autres éléments détachables peuvent être constitués par une caméra miniature, des enceintes auxiliaires ou tout autre éléments.Another embodiment is shown in Figure 5. The keyboard 4 is composed of at least two elements 11 and 12 which can be, for example, the alphanumeric keypad and the mouse. These elements are of course connected to the base 3 by a link 6 similar to that previously proposed. Other elements Other detachable elements may consist of a miniature camera, auxiliary speakers or any other element.
On voit donc tout l'intérêt de l'invention qui s'étend encore à un procédé de réalisation d'une structure compacte du type ordinateur portable, appareil téléphonique, console de jeu dont la réalisation originale consiste à fabriquer une structure sous forme de sous-ensembles détachables et aptes à être assemblés de manière compacte. On peut ainsi décomposer la structure en cause en sous-ensembles regroupant une ou plusieurs fonctions pour constituer des éléments détachables . Cette réalisation permet de rationaliser la production de ces structures et la rendre plus économique . We therefore see all the advantage of the invention which further extends to a process for producing a compact structure of the laptop, telephone, game console type, the original embodiment of which consists in manufacturing a structure in the form of a sub - detachable assemblies capable of being assembled in a compact manner. We can thus decompose the structure in question in sub-assemblies grouping one or more functions to constitute detachable elements. This achievement streamlines the production of these structures and makes it more economical.

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1. Structure informatique, du type ordinateur portable caractérisée en ce qu'il comporte un ou plusieurs éléments détachables . 1. Computer structure, of the laptop type, characterized in that it comprises one or more detachable elements.
2. Structure informatique, du type ordinateur portable selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce qu'elle est constituée d'une base (3), d'un écran (2) et d'un ou plusieurs éléments (4) détachables par rapport à la base (3) .2. Computer structure, of the laptop type according to claim 1, characterized in that it consists of a base (3), a screen (2) and one or more elements (4) detachable from at the base (3).
3. Structure informatique, du type ordinateur portable selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que la position de l'écran (2) est ajustable de manière quelconque et dans une direction quelconque à l'aide d'une liaison articulée par rapport à la base (3) .3. Computer structure, of the laptop type according to claim 2, characterized in that the position of the screen (2) is adjustable in any way and in any direction by means of an articulated connection with respect to the base (3).
4. Structure informatique, du type ordinateur portable selon la revendication 2 ou 3, caractérisée en ce que l'écran4. Computer structure, of the laptop type according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the screen
(2) est ajustable par rotation, suivant au moins deux axes par rapport à la base (3) .(2) is adjustable by rotation, along at least two axes relative to the base (3).
5. Structure informatique, du type ordinateur portable selon une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que le, ou les, élément (s) détachables (s) (4) communiquent avec la base (3) par un moyen de liaison (6) quelle que soit leur position par rapport à la base.5. Computer structure, of the laptop type according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the or the detachable element (s) (4) communicate with the base (3) by a connecting means (6) regardless of their position relative to the base.
6. Structure informatique, du type ordinateur portable selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que l'ensemble des éléments est réuni en une structure compacte, rigide et aisément transportable.6. Computer structure, of the laptop type according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that all of the elements are combined in a compact, rigid and easily transportable structure.
7. Structure informatique, du type ordinateur portable selon la revendication 5, caractérisée en ce que le moyen de liaison est une liaison infrarouge ou radio-électrique. 7. Computer structure, of the laptop type according to claim 5, characterized in that the connection means is an infrared or radioelectric connection.
8. Structure informatique, du type ordinateur portable selon la revendication 2 ou 5, caractérisée en ce que un des élément détachables est constitué par un clavier alphanumérique .8. Computer structure, of the laptop type according to claim 2 or 5, characterized in that one of the detachable element consists of an alphanumeric keyboard.
9. Procédé de fabrication d'une structure compacte du type ordinateur portable, appareil téléphonique, console de jeu, caractérisé en ce qu'on réalise une structure sous forme de sous-ensembles détachables et aptes à être assemblés de manière compacte. 9. A method of manufacturing a compact structure of the laptop, telephone, game console type, characterized in that a structure is produced in the form of detachable sub-assemblies capable of being assembled in a compact manner.
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