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[0001] The invention relates to the handle structure of a portable electronic device, and more particularly to the handle structure of a notebook computer for industrial or military purposes. The tilt angle of the handle can be adjusted and held in the new angle by its retaining structure.
[0002] At present, notebook computers are divided into two usage types, that is, general notebook computers, and notebook computers for industrial or military purposes (these kinds of electronic devices are referred to in the preferred embodiment and are explained, though it is to be understood that the invention is not limited thereto). An industry-oriented notebook computer is always used in a factory. For ease of use, it is seldom carried in a backpack. Usually, it is protected by a case much stronger than that of an ordinary notebook computer, and it is equipped with a handle for carrying.
[0003] Handles used to be only pivotally connected to a notebook computer. Hence, the angle at which a handle is held varies with the position of the center of gravity of the notebook computer. In addition, there is no fixation mechanism, so the handle has to be held at different angles for different positions of the center of gravity of the notebook computer, leading to great inconvenience.
[0004] Therefore, a user has little control over the angle at which the handle is held. In the event that the handle lies so close to the notebook computer connection ports that it gets in their way, it will prevent the connection ports from connecting to any peripheral device.
[0005] In view of this, to meet the users' demands it is necessary to design a mechanism for the rotation and positioning of a handle, so that it will be easy to hold the handle without hindering the connection of a connection port and a peripheral device.
[0006] The primary object of the invention is to provide a handle structure for an electronic device, so that a user may adjust the angle at which the handle is held and fix the handle at a specific angle.
[0007] The handle structure of electronic device disclosed by the invention comprises a handle, a base, a connector and a fastener. The base is installed beside the electronic device. The handle is fixed on the base and is able to rotate by means of the connector that passes through the holding hole of the base. There is a plurality of grooves on the circumferential surface of the connector. Corresponding to the grooves is the fastener inside the base. Through a spring piece, the fastener has at least one locking position in the normal state wherein it sticks into a groove so as to lock the handle, as well as one released position wherein it releases from the groove to allow the handle to rotate and change angles.
[0008] Whenever a user needs to adjust the angle at which the handle is held, the user may turn the handle so as to rotate the connector inside the base. When the rotation of the connector is stopped at the intended angle, the fastener inside the base locks in the groove of the connector because of the compression of the spring inside the base. In this way, the object of angle adjustment and fixation of the handle is achieved.
[0009] To gain further insight into the object, the characteristics of the structure and the functions of the invention, illustrations and detailed explanations are given below:
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[0020] The aforesaid embodiment shows that, as put forth by the invention, the base
[0021] By the same token, there is a plurality of types for the groove
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[0024] When the handle
[0025] Since the distance between any two grooves
[0026] The Effects Attained
[0027] The handle structure of electronic device disclosed by the invention has the following effects:
[0028] Users may fix the handle at an intended angle. The advantages are: the handle does not swing when the center of gravity of the notebook computer changes; it becomes easier and more convenient to hold the handle, avoiding any damage to the internal equipment of the notebook computer due to unnecessary vibration of the notebook computer. In addition, if users want to connect a peripheral device to one of the connection ports, the handle may be fixed to the opposite side of the connection ports so as to stay free of the connection port, making the connection process easier and faster.
[0029] While the invention has been described by way of example and in terms of a 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 and procedures, and the scope of the appended claims therefore should be accorded the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and similar arrangements and procedures.