Electronic device

Abstract

The application discloses an electronic device, and belongs to the technical field of electronic devices.The electronic device comprises a display module and an environment sensing module; the display module comprises a display screen and a cover plate, the cover plate has opposite first and second sides, and the display screen is located on the side where the second side is located; the environment sensing module is located on the side where the second side is located; wherein the environment sensing module is fixedly connected with the second side.This application not only realizes the fixation of the environment sensing module, but also can save the mounting frame in the related art, thereby being conducive to reducing the width of the black border area, and thus being conducive to improving the screen-to-body ratio.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, and in particular to an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] For electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops, and tablets, the camera module is usually placed in the black border area on one side of the display module. The camera module is fixed to the casing of the electronic device by a mounting bracket. Since the mounting bracket needs to occupy a certain width, the black border area is relatively wide, which affects the overall appearance and screen ratio of the electronic device. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides an electronic device and addresses the technical problem of excessively wide black border areas in related technologies.

[0004] The technical solution is as follows:

[0005] The first aspect of this application provides an electronic device, which includes: a display module and an environment sensing module;

[0006] The display module includes a display screen and a cover plate, the cover plate having a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and the display screen being located on the side where the second side is located.

[0007] The environmental perception module is located on the side where the second side is located;

[0008] The environmental perception module is fixedly connected to the second side.

[0009] By adopting the above solution, the environmental sensing module is fixed on the second side of the cover plate. This not only achieves the fixation of the environmental sensing module, but also eliminates the need for the mounting bracket in related technologies, which in turn helps to reduce the width of the black border area and thus improves the screen ratio.

[0010] In some implementations, the electronic device also includes a first bracket, through which the environmental sensing module is fixedly connected to the second side, wherein the environmental sensing module is fixed on the first bracket, and the first bracket is fixed on the second side.

[0011] By adopting the above scheme, the environmental sensing module can be indirectly installed on the second side using the first bracket. The first bracket can play a buffering role to a certain extent, reducing vibration and improving the stability of the environmental sensing module; in addition, it facilitates installation or maintenance.

[0012] In some implementations, the environmental sensing module is bonded and fixed to the first bracket, and the first bracket is bonded and fixed to the cover plate.

[0013] By adopting the above solution, the cover plate and environmental sensing module are connected to the first bracket by adhesive bonding, simplifying installation and improving installation efficiency. Furthermore, adhesive bonding can provide a certain degree of shock absorption; for example, using elastic adhesive materials can achieve good shock absorption. Moreover, adhesive bonding can distribute stress more evenly, reducing stress concentration and improving the overall reliability of the electronic device.

[0014] In some implementations, the first support includes a clamping part and a fixing part connected to the clamping part;

[0015] The clamping part is fixedly connected to the environmental sensing module, and the fixing part is fixedly connected to the cover plate.

[0016] By adopting the above solution, the clamping part provides direct support for the environmental sensing module, enabling the environmental sensing module to work stably; while the fixing part, through its connection with the cover plate, helps to ensure the stability of the connection between the first bracket and the cover plate.

[0017] In some implementations, the fixing part has an adhesive surface, which is bonded and fixed to the cover plate.

[0018] By adopting the above solution, the bonding surface can effectively eliminate the gaps that may be caused by traditional mechanical connections, thereby improving the connection strength between the fixing part and the cover plate.

[0019] In some implementations, the first support is made of plastic or metal.

[0020] By adopting the above solution, when the first bracket is made of plastic, it is beneficial to reduce the weight of the electronic device and also facilitates manufacturing; while when the first bracket is made of metal, it is beneficial to help the environmental sensing module dissipate heat.

[0021] In some implementations, the electronic device further includes a first housing, which includes a panel and a frame, the frame being arranged circumferentially along the panel and fixedly connected to the panel;

[0022] The panel is located on the side where the second side is located;

[0023] In the thickness direction of the display module, the display screen is located between the panel and the cover plate, and the display screen is fixedly connected to the panel.

[0024] By adopting the above solution, the first housing can protect the display module from damage and also facilitate the fixing of the display module, reducing the shaking of the display module.

[0025] In some implementations, the environmental sensing module is located between the cover plate and the panel in the thickness direction of the display module, and the first bracket is located between the cover plate and the panel.

[0026] By adopting the above solution, the design of the environmental sensing module located between the cover plate and the panel can effectively protect the environmental sensing module from external environmental interference. In addition, since the environmental sensing module and the bracket are both located in the thickness direction of the display module, additional structural layers can be avoided, which is beneficial to the reduction of the thickness of the electronic device.

[0027] In some implementations, the display screen is glued and fixed to the panel.

[0028] By adopting the above solution, it is beneficial to reduce the shaking of the display screen relative to the first housing and ensure the stability of the connection between the display module and the first housing.

[0029] In some implementations, the display screen includes a display portion and a black border portion located at the edge of the display portion;

[0030] The black border and the display part are respectively glued and fixed to the panel.

[0031] By adopting the above solution, the stability of the connection between the display module and the first housing can be guaranteed.

[0032] In some implementations, the electronic device also includes a second housing and a pivot mechanism, with the first housing and the second housing respectively connected to the pivot mechanism so that the first housing and the second housing can rotate relative to each other.

[0033] By adopting the above solution, electronic devices can be folded or unfolded to save storage space.

[0034] In some implementations, the display screen has a first side and a second side, the length direction of the first side and the length direction of the second side are parallel to the length direction of the display screen, respectively;

[0035] The environmental perception module is located on the same side as the first side.

[0036] By adopting the above solution, the environmental sensing module is placed on the same side as the first side, which avoids the stacking of the display screen and the environmental sensing module, thus facilitating the reduction of the thickness of the electronic device.

[0037] In some implementations, the pivot mechanism is located on the side where the second side is located.

[0038] By adopting the above solution, the pivot mechanism and the environmental sensing module are located on different sides of the display screen, which can improve space utilization and meet the needs of different application scenarios.

[0039] In some implementations, the environment sensing module includes at least one selected from the group consisting of a camera module, an ambient light sensor, a laser sensor, an infrared sensor, and a distance sensor.

[0040] By adopting the above scheme, the environmental perception module can perform different perception functions as needed. For example, the camera module can be used to capture images, the laser sensor can be used for distance measurement, the ambient light sensor can help adjust the screen brightness, and the infrared sensor can be used for detecting nearby objects, thus providing electronic devices with more diverse perception capabilities.

[0041] In some implementations, the display module also includes a first circuit board, the environmental sensing module is electrically connected to the first circuit board via a flexible circuit board, and the display screen is electrically connected to the first circuit board.

[0042] By adopting the above approach, it is beneficial to the modular design of internal components of electronic devices, which facilitates assembly and maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0043] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the electronic device provided in the embodiment of this application in a folded state;

[0044] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the electronic device provided in the embodiment of this application in its unfolded state;

[0045] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the display module provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram illustrating the assembly relationship between the environmental sensing module and the outer casing in related technologies;

[0047] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the assembly between the display module and the first housing provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the camera module structure in an embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram illustrating the assembly between a display module and a first housing, as provided in another embodiment of this application.

[0050] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the environmental perception module and the display module according to an embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the display module and the environmental perception module assembled together in an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 10 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the assembly of the display module and the environmental perception module in an embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 11 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the environmental sensing module and the first bracket assembled together according to an embodiment of this application;

[0054] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the environmental sensing module and the first bracket are assembled together according to an embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 Another structural diagram from a different perspective;

[0056] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another form of the first bracket provided in this application embodiment when it is assembled with the environmental sensing module;

[0057] Figure 15 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the cooperation between the clamping part and the connecting plate in an embodiment of this application;

[0058] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the first bracket and the environmental sensing module are assembled together in another form of the embodiment of this application.

[0059] The meanings of the various symbols in the attached icons are as follows:

[0060] 10. Outer casing; 11. Stepped surface; 13. Rubber sleeve; 14. Mounting bracket;

[0061] 101. First housing; 102. Second housing; 103. A-shell; 104. C-shell; 105. Display module; 106. Display screen; 107. Cover plate; 108. Display section; 109. Black border section; 110. Black border area; 111. Environmental sensing module; 112. First side; 113. Second side; 114. Camera module; 115. Camera; 116. Second circuit board; 117. Panel; 118. Frame; 119. First bracket; 120. Clamping part; 121. Fixing part ; 122. Clamping surface; 123. Adhesive surface; 124. First side; 125. Second side; 126. First circuit board; 127. Connector; 128. Connecting plate; 129. Supporting surface; 130. First plate portion; 131. Second plate portion; 132. First sub-surface; 133. Second sub-surface; 134. Sliding groove; 135. Light-transmitting area; 136. Adhesive backing; 137. Electronic component; 138. Flexible circuit board; 139. UV tape; 140. UV adhesive; 141. First through hole;

[0062] 200. Keyboard components;

[0063] 300. Rotating shaft mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0064] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0065] It should be understood that "multiple" as mentioned in this application refers to two or more. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, " / " indicates "or," for example, A / B can mean A or B; "and / or" in this document is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist, for example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Furthermore, to facilitate a clear description of the technical solutions of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish identical or similar items with essentially the same function and effect. Those skilled in the art will understand that the terms "first," "second," etc., do not limit the quantity or execution order, and that "first," "second," etc., do not necessarily imply differences.

[0066] The electronic devices in this application embodiment can be referred to as user equipment (UE) or terminals, etc. For example, electronic devices can be laptops, mobile phones, portable Android devices (PADs), personal digital assistants (PDAs), wireless terminals in industrial control, self-driving, remote medical, smart grids, transportation safety, smart cities, smart homes, and other mobile or fixed terminals. This application embodiment does not specifically limit the form of the terminal device.

[0067] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the electronic device provided in the embodiment of this application in a folded state; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application in its unfolded state; combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the electronic device is in a folded state, also known as a closed state. The electronic device includes a first housing 101, a second housing 102, and a pivot mechanism 300; the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 are connected by the pivot mechanism 300 to enable rotation of the first housing 101 relative to the second housing 102. For example, the electronic device is a laptop computer.

[0068] For ease of description in the following embodiments, for an electronic device in a folded state (i.e., an electronic device in a closed state), the length direction of the electronic device is defined as the XX direction, the width direction as the YY direction, and the thickness direction as the ZZ direction, where the XX, YY, and ZZ directions are mutually perpendicular. It should be noted that, in the embodiments of this application, the length, width, and thickness directions of the electronic device are respectively the corresponding directions of the electronic device in the folded state.

[0069] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first housing 101 includes a shell A 103; the second housing 102 includes a shell C 104; the electronic device also includes a keyboard assembly 200 and a display module 105, with the display module 105 fixed to the first housing 101 and the keyboard assembly 200 mounted on the second housing 102. The keyboard assembly 200 serves as an input device for the electronic device. Text input or operation commands can be input via the keyboard assembly 200, and the corresponding operations can be displayed via the display module 105. The electronic device may also include a motherboard (not shown), with the main body mounted on the second housing 102, and the display module 102 and keyboard assembly 200 electrically connected to the motherboard.

[0070] It should be noted that in some other possible implementations, the first housing 101 may also include a B housing, with the A housing 103 and the B housing fixedly connected to achieve the fixation of the display module 105.

[0071] See Figure 2 As shown, the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 of the electronic device in the unfolded state have a certain included angle. This included angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to any angle within 360 degrees. The specific angle can be set according to actual needs. For example, the included angle can be between 5 degrees and 180 degrees, such as 30 degrees, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, 90 degrees, 95 degrees, 100 degrees, 120 degrees, 180 degrees, 270 degrees, or 360 degrees. This application does not impose a specific limitation. The unfolding angle of the electronic device in the unfolded state can refer to the included angle between the display module 105 and the C-shell 104.

[0072] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the display module 105 provided in an embodiment of this application; see also Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the display module 105 includes a display screen 106 and a cover plate 107; the display screen 106 and the cover plate 107 are stacked together; the display screen 106 includes a display portion 108 and a black border portion 109 located at the edge of the display portion 108. Exemplarily, the display screen 106 and the cover plate 107 are fixedly connected, for example, by adhesive bonding; the cover plate 107 has a light-transmitting area 135; the light-transmitting area 135 can be in the form of a through hole, or the light-transmitting area 135 may not have a through hole, but the area is a transparent structure and can transmit light. The specific details can be determined according to actual needs, and this application does not limit this.

[0073] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram illustrating the assembly relationship between the environmental sensing module 111 and the housing 10 in related technologies; see [link / reference]. Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the camera module 114 is disposed in the black border area 110 on one side of the display module 105 (see Figure 110). Figure 2 As shown), the camera module 114 is fixed to the housing 10 of the electronic device by a mounting bracket 14. The mounting bracket 14 has two stepped surfaces 11 of different heights. One stepped surface 11 is bonded to the cover plate 107 by adhesive 136, and the camera module 114 is bonded to the other stepped surface 11 by adhesive 136. The camera module 114 is positioned by a rubber sleeve 13. The rubber sleeve 13 is in contact with the camera module 114, but is not fixed. Since the mounting bracket 14 needs to be bonded and fixed to the cover plate 107, the mounting bracket 14 occupies a certain width. In the YY direction, the width of the black border area 110 is the sum of the width w1 of the black border portion 109 of the display screen 106, the installation gap w2 between the camera module 114 and a thick surface of the black border portion 109, the width w3 of the camera module 114, the installation gap w4 between the camera module 114 and a side of the mounting bracket 14, and the width w5 between a thick surface of the cover plate 107 and a side of the mounting bracket 14. Furthermore, due to the presence of the mounting bracket 14, the black border area 110 has a relatively wide width, which affects the overall appearance and screen ratio of the electronic device.

[0074] Therefore, this application provides an electronic device to solve the problems in the related technology. The electronic device provided in this application will be explained in detail below.

[0075] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram showing the assembly between the display module 105 and the first housing 101 according to an embodiment of this application; see also Figure 5As shown, in one or more embodiments, the electronic device includes: an environment sensing module 111; a cover plate 107 having opposing first side 112 and second side 113, with a display screen 106 located on the side where the second side 113 is located; the environment sensing module 111 is located on the side where the second side 113 is located; wherein, the environment sensing module 111 is fixedly connected to the second side 113. In the electronic device of this application embodiment, the environment sensing module 111 is fixed to the second side 113 of the cover plate 107. This not only achieves the fixation of the environment sensing module 111 but also eliminates the need for the mounting bracket in related technologies, thereby reducing the width of the black border area 110 and thus improving the screen-to-body ratio.

[0076] See Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the environmental sensing module 111 is directly fixed to the second side 113 of the cover plate 107. For example, the environmental sensing module 111 and the second side 113 of the cover plate 107 are directly fixed by adhesive bonding. For example, adhesive backing, UV tape, UV glue or other glues can be used to achieve a fixed connection between the environmental sensing module 111 and the cover plate 107.

[0077] In some embodiments, the environment sensing module 111 includes at least one selected from the group consisting of a camera module 114, an ambient light sensor, a laser sensor, an infrared sensor, and a distance sensor. The environment sensing module 111 can implement different sensing functions as needed. For example, the camera module 114 can be used to capture images, the laser sensor can be used for distance measurement, the ambient light sensor can help adjust screen brightness, and the infrared sensor can be used for detecting nearby objects, thus providing the electronic device with more diverse sensing capabilities. Exemplarily, the environment sensing module 111 may include a camera module 114, an ambient light sensor, a laser sensor, an infrared sensor, or a distance sensor.

[0078] See Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the first housing 101 includes a panel 117 and a frame 118. The frame 118 is arranged circumferentially along the panel 117 and is fixedly connected to the panel 117. The panel 117 is located on the side where the second side 113 is located. In the thickness direction of the display module 105, the display screen 106 is located between the panel 117 and the cover plate 107, and the display screen 106 is fixedly connected to the panel 117. In this way, the frame 118 can protect the surface of the display module 105 in the thickness direction, while the panel 117 can protect the surface enclosed by the width and length of the display module 105. Thus, the first housing 101 is used to protect the display module 105 from damage and also facilitates the fixation of the display module 105, reducing the shaking of the display module 105. See also Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, the display screen 106 is bonded and fixed to the panel 117. This helps to reduce the shaking of the display screen 106 relative to the first housing 101 and ensures the stability of the connection between the display module 105 and the first housing 101. For example, the display screen 106 and the panel 117 are bonded and fixed using adhesive 136 or glue.

[0079] See Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the black border portion 109 and the display portion 108 are respectively bonded to the panel 117, which can ensure the stability of the connection between the display module 105 and the first housing 101.

[0080] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the camera module 114 in this embodiment; combined with Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the environmental sensing module 111 includes a camera module 114, which includes a camera 115 and a second circuit board 116. The second circuit board 116 may also integrate electronic components 137, such as capacitors, resistors, or chips. The camera 115 is mounted on the second circuit board 116, and the second circuit board 116 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 107. When the camera module 114 and the cover plate 107 are directly fixedly connected, to facilitate the connection between them, the camera 115 can be positioned on one side of the second circuit board 116, while the electronic components 137 are positioned on the opposite side. This facilitates the bonding and fixing between the side of the second circuit board 116 with the camera 115 and the second side 113 of the cover plate 107, reducing interference from the electronic components 137 on the bonding and fixing between the second circuit board 116 and the cover plate 107.

[0081] It should be noted that when the environmental perception module 111 includes the camera module 114, and also includes at least one selected from the group consisting of an ambient light sensor, a laser sensor, an infrared sensor and a distance sensor, the selected sensor can also be integrated on the second circuit board 116. This can save the space occupied by the environmental perception module 111 and help reduce the thickness of the environmental perception module 111 in the ZZ direction.

[0082] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram illustrating the assembly between a display module 105 and a first housing 101, as provided in another embodiment of this application; see also Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, the electronic device further includes a first bracket 119, through which the environmental sensing module 111 is fixedly connected to the second side 113. The environmental sensing module 111 is fixed to the first bracket 119, and the first bracket 119 is fixed to the second side 113. This allows the environmental sensing module 111 to be indirectly mounted on the second side 113 using the first bracket 119. The first bracket 119 can also act as a buffer to some extent, reducing vibration and improving the stability of the environmental sensing module 111; additionally, it facilitates installation and maintenance.

[0083] It should be noted that the indirect fixed connection between the environmental sensing module 111 and the cover plate 107, and the direct fixed connection between the environmental sensing module 111 and the cover plate 107 in this embodiment mainly refer to whether the first bracket 119 is involved. For example, the indirect fixed connection between the environmental sensing module 111 and the cover plate 107 is achieved by using the first bracket 119, while the direct fixed connection between the environmental sensing module 111 and the cover plate 107 is achieved without using the first bracket 119.

[0084] See Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the environmental sensing module 111 is bonded to the first bracket 119, and the first bracket 119 is bonded to the cover plate 107. This bonding method connects the cover plate 107 and the environmental sensing module 111 to the first bracket 119, simplifying installation and improving efficiency. Furthermore, bonding can provide shock absorption; for example, using elastic adhesive materials can achieve good shock absorption. Moreover, bonding can distribute stress more evenly, reducing stress concentration and improving the overall reliability of the electronic device. For example, the first bracket 119 and the second side 113 of the cover plate 107 can be bonded using UV tape 139 or UV glue, thus achieving bonding between the first bracket 119 and the cover plate 107; while the environmental sensing module 111 and the first bracket 119 can be bonded using UV glue 140. It should be noted that UV tape 139 and UV glue 140 can cure rapidly under UV irradiation, thereby achieving fixation between the two bonded components.

[0085] See Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, the first bracket 119 includes a clamping portion 120 and a fixing portion 121 connected to 120; the clamping portion 120 is fixedly connected to the environmental sensing module 111, and the fixing portion 121 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 107. The clamping portion 120 provides direct support for the environmental sensing module 111, enabling the environmental sensing module 111 to work stably; while the fixing portion 121, through its connection with the cover plate 107, helps to ensure the stability of the connection between the first bracket 119 and the cover plate 107. For example, the clamping portion 120 and the fixing portion 121 together form a transition structure; the clamping portion 120 has two opposing clamping surfaces 122, and the environmental sensing module 111 is located between the two clamping surfaces 122. The two clamping surfaces 122 are respectively bonded to the environmental sensing module 111 to fix the environmental sensing module 111 to the first bracket 119; the clamping surfaces 122 and the environmental sensing module 111 can be bonded and fixed using ultraviolet glue 140. The fixing part 121 and the second side 113 of the cover plate 107 are bonded and fixed by UV tape 139 or UV glue, thereby achieving the bonding and fixing of the first bracket 119 and the cover plate 107.

[0086] See Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the fixing part 121 has an adhesive surface 123, which is bonded and fixed to the cover plate 107. This adhesive surface 123 effectively eliminates gaps that may result from conventional mechanical connections, thereby improving the connection strength between the fixing part 121 and the cover plate 107. For example, the adhesive surface 123 can be a plane.

[0087] See Figure 7 As shown, the first bracket 119 also has a first through hole 141, which allows external light to pass through the light-transmitting area 135 of the cover plate 107 and the first through hole 141 and be received by the environmental sensing module 111.

[0088] In some embodiments, the first bracket 119 is made of plastic or metal. When the first bracket 119 is made of plastic, it is beneficial to reduce the weight of the electronic device and is also easier to manufacture; while when the first bracket 119 is made of metal, it is beneficial to help the environmental sensing module 111 dissipate heat. In addition, when metal is used, it is beneficial to reduce the volume occupied by the first bracket 119 and can also ensure the strength of the first bracket 119; for example, the first bracket 119 is made of metal sheet.

[0089] See Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, in the thickness direction of the display module 105, the environmental sensing module 111 is located between the cover plate 107 and the panel 117, and the first bracket 119 is located between the cover plate 107 and the panel 117. This design, where the environmental sensing module 111 is located between the cover plate 107 and the panel 117, effectively protects the environmental sensing module 111 from external environmental interference. Furthermore, since both the environmental sensing module 111 and the bracket are located in the thickness direction of the display module 105, additional structural layers can be avoided, which is beneficial for reducing the thickness of the electronic device. For example, the thickness direction of the display module 105 is parallel to the ZZ direction, the length direction of the display module 105 is parallel to the XX direction, and the width direction of the display module 105 is parallel to the YY direction.

[0090] It should be noted that in some other possible implementations, foam may be provided between the environmental sensing module 111 and the panel 117 in the thickness direction of the display module 105, and / or foam may be provided between the first bracket 119 and the panel 117. In this way, the foam can provide support for the stability of the environmental sensing module 111 and ensure its stability during use.

[0091] See Figure 7 As shown in this embodiment, in the YY direction, the width of the black border area 110 is the sum of the width d1 of the black border portion 109 of the display screen 106, the mounting gap d2 between one outer side of the first bracket 119 and the black border portion 109, the distance d3 between one side of the environmental sensing module 111 and the outer side of the first bracket 119, the width d4 of the environmental sensing module 111, the distance d5 between the opposite side of the environmental sensing module 111 and the opposite outer side of the first bracket 119, and the distance d6 between the opposite outer side of the first bracket 119 and the side of the cover plate 107. The width of the black border area 110 in this application is smaller than that in the related technologies. Compared with the related technologies, the width of the black border area 110 in this application can be reduced by at least 10%, thus improving the aesthetics of the display module 105 of the electronic device and increasing the screen ratio. The location of the black border area 110 can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 2 As shown.

[0092] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the environmental sensing module 111 and the display module 105 according to an embodiment of this application; combined with Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, in some embodiments, the display screen 106 has a first side 124 and a second side 125, the length direction of the first side 124 and the length direction of the second side 125 are parallel to the length direction of the display screen 106, respectively. The environmental sensing module 111 is located on the side where the first side 124 is located. By placing the environmental sensing module 111 on the side where the first side is located, the stacking of the display screen 106 and the environmental sensing module 111 can be avoided, thereby facilitating the reduction of the thickness of the electronic device. For example, the length direction of the display screen 106 is parallel to the XX direction; the first bracket 119 is also located on the side where the first side 124 is located, and there is a gap between the first bracket 119 and the black border portion 109 of the display screen 106. It should be noted that... Figure 8 The first support 119 is not shown in the diagram. Figure 8 The back of the display module 105, i.e., the non-display side, is shown.

[0093] In some embodiments, the pivot mechanism 300 is located on the side where the second side 125 is located. By placing the pivot mechanism 300 and the environmental sensing module 111 on different sides of the display screen 106, the space utilization can be improved and the needs of different application scenarios can be met.

[0094] See Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the display module 105 further includes a first circuit board 126. The environmental sensing module 111 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 126 via a flexible circuit board, and the display screen 106 is electrically connected to the first circuit board 126. This facilitates the modular design of the internal components of the electronic device, making assembly and maintenance easier. For example, the first circuit board 126 is located near the pivot mechanism 300, which facilitates the electrical connection between the first circuit board 126 and the motherboard mounted on the second housing 102. The flexible circuit board 138 can be electrically connected to the first circuit board 126 via a connector 127, and the first circuit board 126 can be electrically connected to the motherboard via the connector 127. The connector 127 can be a zero insertion force connector (ZIF connector).

[0095] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the display module 105 and the environmental perception module 111 assembled together in an embodiment of this application; Figure 10 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the assembly of the display module 105 and the environmental perception module 111 in this embodiment of the application; combined with Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, during assembly, the environmental sensing module 111 is first mounted on the first bracket 119, and then the first bracket 119 is mounted on the cover plate 107 of the display module 105. A flexible circuit board 138 is then used to connect the environmental sensing module 111 to the first circuit board 126 of the display module 105. The flexible circuit board 138 is located on the non-display surface of the display screen 106. To facilitate the positioning of the flexible circuit board, positioning marks can be set on the non-display surface of the display screen 106, for example, by using laser engraving technology to engrave positioning marks on the non-display surface of the display screen 106, thus facilitating the installation of the flexible circuit board 138. The flexible circuit board 138 and the display screen 106 can be bonded together, for example, using adhesive backing. Finally, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) camera, in conjunction with an industrial robot, can be used to assemble the display module 105 and the first housing 101 together.

[0096] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the method of first assembling the environmental perception module 111 with the first bracket 119, then assembling the first bracket 119 with the cover plate 107, and finally assembling the display module 105 with the first shell is called the inverted assembly method; while in related technologies, the method of first assembling the camera module 114 to the shell and then assembling the display module 105 to the shell is called the forward assembly method.

[0097] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the environmental sensing module 111 and the first bracket 119 assembled together according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the environmental sensing module 111 and the first bracket 119 are assembled together according to an embodiment of this application; combined with Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, in some embodiments, the first bracket 119 further includes a connecting plate 128. The first bracket 119 includes two clamping portions 120 and two fixing portions 121, that is, the first bracket 119 includes two transition structures, which are fixedly connected by 128. This achieves the fixed connection between the two clamping portions 120 through the connecting plate 128, thus using the two clamping portions 120 and the two fixing portions 121 to connect the environmental sensing module 111. For example, the clamping portion 120 also has a supporting surface 129, which is used to support the environmental sensing module 111. The clamping surface 122 can be a plane, and the supporting surface 129 can be a plane. The supporting surface 129 and the clamping surface 122 are perpendicular to each other. The supporting surface 129 is parallel to the YY direction, and the clamping surface 122 is parallel to the ZZ direction. The supporting surface 129 is bonded and fixed to the environmental sensing module 111. When the environmental sensing module 111 includes a camera module 114, the support surface 129 is bonded and fixed to the second circuit board 116 of the camera module 114. The two adapter structures and the connecting plate 128 can be integrated using a one-piece molding process, or the connecting plate 128 and the adapter structure can be fixedly connected by welding or bonding. It should be noted that when the environmental sensing module 111 includes a camera module 114, if the first bracket 119 is used to connect the environmental sensing module 111 to the cover plate 107, the camera 115 and electronic components 137 in the camera module 114 can be located on the same side of the second circuit board 116, i.e., both on the side of the second circuit board 116 facing the cover plate 107.

[0098] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 Another structural diagram from a different perspective; combined with Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, in some embodiments, the first through hole 141 is provided on the connecting plate 128, which facilitates the environmental sensing module 111 to correspond to the light-transmitting area 135 on the cover plate 107. The connecting plate 128 is used to bond and fix the cover plate 107 of the display module 105, thereby realizing the fixed connection between the first bracket 119 and the cover plate 107.

[0099] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the first bracket 119 and the environmental sensing module 111 are assembled together, according to another embodiment of this application. See also Figure 14As shown, in some embodiments, the first bracket 119 includes a connecting plate 128, two clamping parts 120, and two fixing parts. Specifically, the first bracket 119 includes a connecting plate 128 and two transition structures. One transition structure is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 128, and the other transition structure can move along the length of the connecting plate 128. This allows one clamping part 120 to be fixedly connected to the connecting plate 128, while the other clamping part 120 can move along the length of the connecting plate 128. Adjusting the distance between the two transition structures allows for adjustment of the distance between the two clamping parts 120 to accommodate different types of environmental sensing modules 111. When assembling the first bracket 119 with the environmental sensing module 111, after adjusting the distance between the two clamping parts 120, the environmental sensing module 111 is fixed to each of the two clamping parts 120. Finally, the first bracket 119 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 107 of the display module 105.

[0100] See Figure 14 As shown, in some embodiments, the connecting plate 128 includes a first plate portion 130 and a second plate portion 131 connected to the first plate portion 130; the thickness of the second plate portion 131 is less than the thickness of the first plate portion 130, and the thickness directions of the first plate portion 130 and the second plate portion 131 are parallel to the ZZ direction, respectively. The clamping portion 120, which is movable along the length direction of the connecting plate 128, slides with the second plate portion 131. Thus, due to the smaller thickness of the second plate portion 131... The adhesive surface 123 of the clamping part 120, which is movable along the length direction of the connecting plate 128, can be flush with the adhesive surface 123 of the first plate 130, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the matching between the environmental sensing module 111 and the light-transmitting area 135 on the cover plate 107 after the adhesive surface 123 of the clamping part 120, which is movable along the length direction of the connecting plate 128, and the adhesive surface 123 of the first plate 130 are respectively bonded to the cover plate 107.

[0101] See Figure 14As shown, in some embodiments, the support surface 129 of the clamping part 120 includes a first sub-surface 132 and a second sub-surface 133. The first sub-surface 132 is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the display module 105, and the angle formed between the second sub-surface 133 and the thickness direction of the display module 105 is an acute angle. Thus, both the first sub-surface 132 and the second sub-surface 133 can be used to support the environmental sensing module 111. The first sub-surface 132 and the second sub-surface 133 are both planes. When the environmental sensing module 111 includes a camera module 114, the two ends of the second circuit board 116 of the camera module 114 in the length direction can be located on the first sub-surface 132 of the two clamping parts 120, or they can be located on the second sub-surface 133 of the two clamping parts 120. Since the second sub-surface 133 has a certain slope, the distance between the second circuit board 116 and the cover plate 107 can be adjusted to adapt to different application scenarios.

[0102] Figure 15 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the cooperation between the clamping part 120 and the connecting plate 128 in an embodiment of this application; combined with Figure 14 and 15 As shown, the clamping part 120, which is movable along the length direction of the connecting plate 128, has a sliding groove 134, and the connecting plate 128 extends into the sliding groove 134 to realize that the clamping part 120 slides along the length direction of the connecting plate 128.

[0103] It should be noted that in some other possible embodiments, in order to prevent the clamping part 120, which can move along the length direction of the connecting plate 128, from falling off the second plate part 131, a stop boss can be provided at the end of the second plate part 131.

[0104] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the first support 119 and the environmental sensing module 111 are assembled together in another form according to an embodiment of this application. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 16 As shown, in some other embodiments, the first bracket 119 includes two transition structures, namely, the first bracket includes two clamping parts 120 and two fixing parts 121. The two clamping parts 120 are respectively fixedly connected to the environmental sensing module 111. When the environmental sensing module 111 includes a camera module 114, the two ends of the second circuit board 116 of the camera module 114 in the longitudinal direction are respectively bonded and fixed to the two clamping parts 120. It should be noted that... Figure 16 and Figure 11 The main difference is: Figure 16 The first bracket 119 does not include the connecting plate 128.

[0105] In the description of this application, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0106] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: The display module includes a display screen and a cover plate, the cover plate having a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and the display screen being located on the side where the second side is located; An environmental sensing module is located on the same side as the second side. The environmental perception module is fixedly connected to the second side.

2. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a first bracket, through which the environmental sensing module is fixedly connected to the second side, wherein the environmental sensing module is fixed on the first bracket, and the first bracket is fixed on the second side.

3. The electronic device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The environmental sensing module is bonded and fixed to the first bracket, and the first bracket is bonded and fixed to the cover plate.

4. The electronic device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that, The first bracket includes a clamping part and a fixing part connected to the clamping part; The clamping part is fixedly connected to the environmental sensing module, and the fixing part is fixedly connected to the cover plate.

5. The electronic device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The fixing part has an adhesive surface, and the adhesive surface is bonded and fixed to the cover plate.

6. The electronic device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The first bracket is made of plastic or metal.

7. The electronic device as claimed in any one of claims 2-6, characterized in that, It also includes a first housing, which includes a panel and a frame, the frame being arranged circumferentially along the panel and fixedly connected to the panel; The panel is located on the same side as the second side. In the thickness direction of the display module, the display screen is located between the panel and the cover plate, and the display screen is fixedly connected to the panel.

8. The electronic device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, In the thickness direction of the display module, the environmental sensing module is located between the cover plate and the panel, and the first bracket is located between the cover plate and the panel.

9. The electronic device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The display screen is bonded and fixed to the panel.

10. The electronic device as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that, The display screen includes a display portion and a black border portion located at the edge of the display portion; The black border portion and the display portion are respectively bonded and fixed to the panel.

11. The electronic device according to any one of claims 7-10, characterized in that, It also includes a second housing and a rotating shaft mechanism, wherein the first housing and the second housing are respectively connected to the rotating shaft mechanism so that the first housing and the second housing can rotate relative to each other.

12. The electronic device as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that, The display screen has a first side and a second side, the length direction of the first side and the length direction of the second side are respectively parallel to the length direction of the display screen; The environmental perception module is located on the side where the first side is located.

13. The electronic device as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that, The rotating shaft mechanism is located on the side where the second side is located.

14. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized in that, The environmental perception module includes at least one selected from the group consisting of a camera module, an ambient light sensor, a laser sensor, an infrared sensor, and a distance sensor.

15. The electronic device as claimed in any one of claims 1-14, characterized in that, The display module also includes a first circuit board, the environmental sensing module is electrically connected to the first circuit board via a flexible circuit board, and the display screen is electrically connected to the first circuit board.

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