A wearable device

Abstract

The present invention is applicable to the technical field of electronic equipment, and provides a wearable device, including a wearable component and a display device detachably mounted on the wearable component, the display device including: a first body having a connecting end; a second body rotatably connected to the connecting end of the first body, capable of bending inwards to cover the first body or bending outwards to unfold each other; and a flexible display device, covering the first body and the second body, capable of bending inwards or unfolding outwards accordingly as the first body and the second body rotate relative to each other. The wearable device of the present invention realizes mutual rotation by rotatably connecting the connecting end of the first body and the second body, so that the first body and the second body have a folding or unfolding effect, thereby driving the flexible display device to bend or unfold; in addition, the combination of detachability and foldability maximizes the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, and more specifically, to a wearable device. Background Art

[0002] As we all know, terminal devices such as bracelets and smart watches usually have wearable and display functions. Among them, the display areas of bracelets and smart watches are mainly round and square. Taking smart watches as an example, as the functions of smart watches gradually increase, the user's operations in the display area of ​​smart watches will also increase accordingly. However, the display area of ​​smart watches is generally less than 1.6 inches at present. Obviously, its display area is small and the display experience is poor. Especially for circular display screens, when users operate with their hands, one finger almost occupies half of the display area. If long-term operation is required, the wrist wearing the smart watch needs to be raised all the time or cannot be operated with one hand at will. The whole operation experience is constrained and the experience effect is not good. Not only that, the existing smart watches that can make calls need to use speakers to make sounds, which makes it easy for people to hear the calls and there are privacy issues. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a wearable device, aiming to solve the technical problems of existing wearable devices such as small display area, poor touch experience and insufficient voice privacy protection.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: to provide a wearable device, including: a wearable component and a display device detachably mounted on the wearable component, wherein the display device includes:

[0005] A first body having a connection end;

[0006] A second body is rotatably connected to the connecting end of the first body, can be bent inwardly toward the first body to cover the first body, and after being removed from the wearable component, the second body can be bent outwardly away from the first body to unfold each other; and

[0007] The flexible display device is covered on the first body and the second body, and can be bent inward or unfolded outward accordingly as the first body and the second body rotate relative to each other.

[0008] Furthermore, the wearable device also includes a connecting device for realizing mutual bending of the first body and the second body, the connecting end of the first body is rotatably connected to the connecting end of the second body through the connecting device, and the flexible display device is located outside the connecting device.

[0009] Furthermore, an opening angle between the first body and the second body is 0° to 180°.

[0010] Furthermore, the connecting device includes one or more types of bendable bending pieces and folding tubes.

[0011] Furthermore, the connecting device includes a rotating shaft.

[0012] Furthermore, the wearable device further includes a locking mechanism, and the wearable component includes:

[0013] strap; and

[0014] A bracket connected to the watchband, wherein the second body is detachably connected to the bracket via the locking mechanism;

[0015] The locking mechanism comprises:

[0016] A locking button, one end of which is inserted into the bracket;

[0017] A first return spring, one end of which is connected to the locking button, and the other end of which is connected to the bracket;

[0018] A lock buckle, two ends of which are respectively inserted into the bracket and the second body, and abut against the end of the locking button passing through the bracket; and,

[0019] A second return spring has one end connected to the lock catch and the other end connected to the second body.

[0020] Furthermore, the locking button includes an abutment portion and an insertion portion connected in sequence, and an abutment groove and an insertion groove connected in sequence are opened in the bracket. The insertion portion is inserted into the insertion groove and abuts against the end of the lock buckle, and the end of the abutment portion abuts against the groove wall of the abutment groove to limit the position of the locking button being pressed.

[0021] Further, one end of the first return spring is inserted into the abutting portion, and the other end of the first return spring abuts against the groove wall of the abutting groove, a through hole is provided in the abutting portion, and a first connecting groove connected with the abutting groove is provided in the bracket;

[0022] The locking mechanism also includes a limit member, which passes through the first connecting groove and the through hole in sequence, and both ends are respectively located in the first connecting groove, and the opposite sides of the limit member are respectively abutted against the groove walls of the through hole and the first connecting groove to limit the position of the locking button rebounding.

[0023] Furthermore, the lock includes a connecting part and a movable part connected in sequence, and one end of the connecting part away from the movable part is inserted into the plug-in slot and abuts against the plug-in part. A second connecting groove and a accommodating groove connected in sequence are opened in the second body, and both ends of the second return spring are respectively connected to the connecting part and the groove wall of the second connecting groove.

[0024] Furthermore, two ends of the second return spring are respectively in contact with the connecting portion and the groove wall of the second connecting groove, and the locking mechanism also includes a non-enclosed clamping piece, which is sleeved on the end of the movable portion away from the connecting portion.

[0025] The beneficial effects of the wearable device provided by the present invention are: compared with the prior art, the connection end of the first body and the second body are rotatably connected to achieve mutual rotation, so that the first body and the second body have a folding or unfolding effect, thereby driving the flexible display device to bend or unfold; in addition, the display device and the wearable component are detachably connected, and the detachable and foldable are combined to maximize the user experience. It can be taken out when in use and can be used as a mobile phone, ensuring voice privacy, such as call privacy, and can be folded back after use for easy operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0027] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a wearable device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the decomposition structure of the wearable device in;

[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of a folding portion of a wearable device after being folded;

[0030] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the decomposition structure of the wearable device in;

[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a top view structure of a wearable device in FIG.

[0032] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along line AA;

[0033] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the partially enlarged structure of part A;

[0034] Figure 8 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the locking mechanism of the wearable device.

[0035] Wherein, the reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are as follows:

[0036] 1-wearing component, 11-watch strap, 12-bracket, 121-abutment groove, 122-insertion groove, 123-first connection groove, 124-groove;

[0037] 2-display device, 211-first body, 212-second body, 2121-second connecting groove, 2122-accommodating groove, 213-connecting device, 22-flexible display device;

[0038] 3-locking mechanism, 31-locking button, 311-abutting portion, 3111-through hole, 312-plug-in portion, 32-first return spring, 33-locking buckle, 331-connecting portion, 332-moving portion, 34-second return spring, 35-limiting member, 36-clamping member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0040] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed on" or "disposed on" another component, it may be directly or indirectly located on the other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it may be directly or indirectly connected to the other component. The directions or positions indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc. are based on the directions or positions shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of description and cannot be understood as limitations on the present technical solution. The terms "first" and "second" are only used for the convenience of description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features. "Multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0041] In order to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, a detailed description is given below in conjunction with specific drawings and embodiments.

[0042] See also Figures 1 to 4, an embodiment of the present invention provides a wearable device, which may include electronic devices such as watches and bracelets. The following embodiments all take watches as examples. The wearable device includes a wearable component 1 and a display device 2 detachably mounted on the wearable component 1, and the display device 2 includes a first body 211, a second body 212, and a flexible display device 22. The first body 211 has a connecting end, and the second body 212 is rotatably connected to the connecting end of the first body 211 to achieve mutual rotation. Specifically, the second body 212 can be bent inwardly toward the direction of the first body 211 to cover the first body 211, or, when the second body 212 is removed from the wearable component 1, it can be bent outwardly away from the direction of the first body 211 to unfold each other. The flexible display device 22 covers the first body 211 and the second body 212, and the flexible display device 22 can bend inwardly or unfold outwardly accordingly as the first body 211 and the second body 212 rotate with each other.

[0043] Specifically, when the user uses the watch mode under normal circumstances, the second body 212 can be bent inwardly toward the direction of the first body 211 and cover the first body 211, so that the part of the flexible display device 22 set on the second body 212 moves with the second body 212, and then the flexible display device 22 shrinks to a width equal to or less than the wrist, and the part of the flexible display device 22 set on the first body 211 is used for display work, while the part of the flexible display device 22 set on the second body 212 has no display, which can meet daily functions, such as checking time, weather, and messages. The covered display device 2 is detachably installed on the wearable component 1, so that the display device 2 can be used as a watch.

[0044] The second body 212 removed from the wearable component 1 can be bent outward in a direction away from the first body 211 to unfold each other, so that the entire flexible display device 22 can be used for display. The flattened display device 2 is similar to a small mobile phone, which is convenient for users to use.

[0045] The wearable device in the embodiment of the present invention achieves rotation with each other by rotatably connecting the connecting end of the first body 211 with the second body 212, so that the first body 211 and the second body 212 have a folding or unfolding effect, thereby driving the flexible display device 22 to bend or unfold. In addition, the display device 2 is detachably connected to the wearable component 1, and the detachable and foldable are combined to maximize the user experience. It can be taken out when in use and can be used as a mobile phone, ensuring voice privacy, such as call privacy. It can be folded back after use for easy operation.

[0046] In one embodiment, the first body 211 and the second body 212 have an opening angle of 0° to 180°.

[0047] In one embodiment, the wearable device further includes a connecting device 213 for realizing mutual bending of the first body 211 and the second body 212, the connecting end of the first body 211 is rotatably connected to the connecting end of the second body 212 through the connecting device 213, and the flexible display device 22 is located outside the connecting device 213, that is, the flexible display device 22 is located outside the whole composed of the first body 211, the second body 212 and the connecting device 213. Since there is an opening and closing angle of 0° to 180° between the first body 211 and the second body 212, when the opening and closing angle between the first body 211 and the second body 212 is 0°, that is, when the first body 211 and the second body 212 are bent and covered, the connecting device 213 is bent to form an arc-shaped structure; when the opening and closing angle between the first body 211 and the second body 212 is 180°, that is, when the first body 211 and the second body 212 are placed side by side, the connecting device 213 is unfolded to form a "one"-shaped structure. Thereby, the rotation of the connecting device will have a fixed rotation trajectory and rotation radius, and the rotation of the flexible display device 22 will have a fixed rotation trajectory and radius, which reduces the appearance of wrinkles on the flexible display device 22 when the body is flipped, improves the display effect, and facilitates touch operation. Compared with directly folding the flexible display device 22, the first body 211 and the second body 212 are bent relative to each other through the connecting device 213, thereby realizing the bending of the flexible display device 22, thereby protecting the life of the flexible display device 22.

[0048] In one embodiment, the connection device 213 includes one or more types of bendable bending pieces and folding tubes, that is, the connection device 213 can be a single bending piece or a folding tube, or a combination of a bending piece and a folding tube. The folding tube is a bending piece that can be bent at any angle, similar to the support rod of a desk lamp, and has a relatively simple structure.

[0049] In another embodiment, the connecting device 213 includes a rotating shaft, which is a rotating shaft with damping, so that the first body 211 or the second body 212 can be bent at any angle. The connecting device 213 with the above structure allows the first body 211 and the second body 212 to stop at any angle, and the user can choose the best experience effect through different unfolding angles.

[0050] Optionally, the connection device 213 is made of metal material or plastic material, that is, the connection device 213 includes a metal connection device 213 or a plastic connection device 213 .

[0051] Optionally, the flexible display device 22 includes a flexible display screen and a flexible touch screen, so that the flexible display device 22 has display and touch functions. The flexible display device 22 is fixed to the display device 2 by waterproof double-sided tape or glue. Of course, when the flexible display device 22 is only a flexible display screen, it can be started and controlled by voice. After unfolding, it is only for a larger display area and easy operation.

[0052] In one embodiment, see Figure 2 and Figure 4 The wearable device also includes a locking mechanism 3. The wearable component 1 includes a strap 11 and a bracket 12 connected to the strap 11. The second body 212 is detachably connected to the bracket 12 through the locking mechanism 3. When the second body 212 is removed from the bracket 12, the second body 212 is bent outwardly along the direction of the connecting device 213 away from the first body 211 to unfold with the first body 211. The number of locking mechanisms 3 is at least one. In specific applications, the number of locking mechanisms 3 is one, two or more. Specifically, a groove 124 is provided on the bracket 12, and the groove 124 is used to accommodate the display device 2 after the cover is closed. A locking mechanism 3 is detachably inserted at the opposite ends of the bracket 12, and the two ends of the locking mechanism 3 are respectively located in the bracket 12 and the second body 212.

[0053] Of course, in other embodiments, the first body 211 is detachably connected to the bracket 12 through the locking mechanism 3, or one end of the locking mechanism 3 is located between the first body 211 and the second body 212, for example, grooves are respectively provided on the first body 211 and the second body 212, and when the first body 211 and the second body 212 are covered, the grooves on the first body 211 and the second body 212 form a connecting hole for accommodating the locking mechanism 3, so that one end of the locking mechanism 3 can be inserted into the connecting hole.

[0054] In one embodiment, further combining Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 The locking mechanism 3 includes a locking button 31, a first return spring 32, a lock catch 33 and a second return spring 34. One end of the locking button 31 is inserted into the bracket 12; the two ends of the first return spring 32 are respectively connected to the locking button 31 and the bracket 12; the two ends of the lock catch 33 are respectively inserted into the bracket 12 and the second body 212, and abut against the end of the locking button 31 passing through the bracket 12; the two ends of the second return spring 34 are respectively connected to the lock catch 33 and the second body 212. The other end of the locking button 31 can extend out of the bracket 12, and of course it can also be located in the bracket 12.

[0055] It can be understood that when it is extended out of the bracket 12, it can be squeezed directly by hand, and when it is located in the bracket 12, it can be squeezed with the help of a tool. When the display device 2 is disassembled, one end of the locking button 31 is squeezed by hand or a tool, so that the other end of the locking button 31 squeezes the lock buckle 33, and the lock buckle 33 is separated from the bracket 12, so that the display device 2 can be removed from the bracket 12. The locking button 31 squeezes the first return spring 32 during the squeezing process, and the lock buckle 33 squeezes the second return spring 34 during the squeezing process, so that the first return spring 32 and the second return spring 34 are respectively in a compressed state. When the display device 2 is taken out, the locking button 31 returns to its original position under the action of the first return spring 32, and the lock buckle 33 returns to its original position under the action of the second return spring 34.

[0056] In one embodiment, see Figure 7 , in order to prevent the locking button 31 from over-compressing the first return spring 32 and causing the first return spring 32 to lose its resilience. The locking button 31 includes an abutting portion 311 and an inserting portion 312 connected in sequence, and the bracket 12 is provided with an abutting groove 121 and an inserting groove 122 connected in sequence. The inserting portion 312 is inserted into the inserting groove 122 and abuts against the end of the lock buckle 33, and the end of the abutting portion 311 abuts against the groove wall of the abutting groove 121 to limit the position of the lock buckle 33 button press. When the abutting portion 311 is pressed, the abutting portion 311 drives the inserting portion 312 to move inward together, so that the inserting portion 312 squeezes the lock buckle 33, and when the abutting portion 311 abuts against the groove wall of the abutting groove 121, the abutting portion 311 will no longer move inward.

[0057] In one embodiment, further combining Figure 8 When one end of the first return spring 32 is inserted into the abutment portion 311 and the other end of the first return spring 32 abuts against the groove wall of the abutment groove 121, the locking button 31 is prevented from being separated from the bracket 12 by the rebound force of the first return spring 32. The locking mechanism 3 also includes a limiter 35.

[0058] Among them, a through hole 3111 is provided in the abutting portion 311, a first connecting groove 123 communicating with the abutting groove 121 is provided in the bracket 12, and one end of the abutting portion 311 passes through the first connecting groove 123 and the abutting groove 121 in sequence to abut against the lock buckle 33. The limiting member 35 passes through the first connecting groove 123 and the through hole 3111 in sequence, the middle part of the limiting member 35 is located in the through hole 3111, and the two ends are respectively located in the first connecting groove 123, and the two opposite sides of the limiting member 35 abut against the through hole 3111 to limit the position of the locking button 31 rebounding, so as to prevent the locking button 31 from detaching from the bracket 12. Specifically, the limiting member 35 is a vertically placed spring sheet, which is in an "S" shape, the middle part of the spring sheet is located in the through hole 3111 of the abutting portion 311, and the two ends are located in the connecting groove, and the two sides of the spring sheet abut against the through hole 3111.

[0059] Of course, in other embodiments, when one end of the first return spring 32 is fixedly connected to the abutment portion 311 and the other end of the second return spring 34 is fixedly connected to the groove wall of the abutment groove 121, there is no need for the limiter 35 to limit the rebound position of the locking button 31. Since the first return spring 32 is fixedly connected to the locking button 31 and the bracket 12 respectively, the first return spring 32 can pull the locking button 31 while rebounding.

[0060] In one embodiment, the lock buckle 33 includes a connecting portion 331 and a moving portion 332 connected in sequence, one end of the connecting portion 331 away from the moving portion 332 is inserted into the plug-in slot 122 and abuts against the plug-in portion 312, and a second connecting slot 2121 and a receiving slot 2122 connected in sequence are opened in the second body 212, and the two ends of the second return spring 34 abut against the slot walls of the connecting portion 331 and the second connecting slot 2121. Specifically, the connecting portion 331 is located in the second connecting slot 2121, and when the lock buckle 33 is pushed to press the button, the moving portion 332 is pushed to move in the receiving slot 2122.

[0061] Among them, when the two ends of the second return spring 34 are respectively in contact with the connecting portion 331 and the groove wall of the second connecting groove 2121, the locking mechanism 3 further includes a non-enclosed clamping member 36, which is sleeved on the end of the moving portion 332 away from the connecting portion 331. Specifically, a clamping slot is provided at the position where the moving portion 332 is connected with the clamping member 36, and the clamping member 36 is clamped in the clamping slot. When the locking button 31 is squeezed, since the clamping member 36 is non-enclosed, it can push the connecting portion 331 to move, thereby making the connecting portion 331 detach from the plug-in groove 122, and the second return spring 34 is compressed. When the display device 2 is disassembled, the lock buckle 33 is restored under the action of the rebound of the second return spring 34, and the buckle will not detach from the second body 212 due to the action of the clamping member 36.

[0062] Of course, in other embodiments, when the two ends of the second return spring 34 are respectively fixedly connected to the connecting portion 331 and the groove wall of the second connecting groove 2121, there is no need for the clamping member 36 to pull the lock buckle 33. The lock buckle 33 is reset under the action of the second return spring 34, and at the same time, the second return spring 34 pulls the lock buckle 33 to prevent the lock buckle 33 from detaching from the second body 212.

[0063] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A wearable device, characterized in that: It includes a wearable component and a display device detachably mounted on the wearable component, wherein the display device includes: A first body having a connection end; A second body is rotatably connected to the connecting end of the first body, can be bent inwardly toward the first body to cover the first body, and after being removed from the wearable component, the second body can be bent outwardly away from the first body to unfold each other; and A flexible display device, covering the first body and the second body, capable of bending inward or unfolding outward accordingly with the mutual rotation between the first body and the second body; The wearable device further includes a connecting device for realizing mutual bending of the first body and the second body, wherein the connecting end of the first body is rotatably connected to the connecting end of the second body through the connecting device, the flexible display device is located outside the connecting device, and when the first body and the second body are bent and covered, the connecting device is bent to form an arc-shaped structure, and when the first body and the second body are placed side by side, the connecting device is unfolded to form a straight-line structure; The wearable device further comprises a locking mechanism, a strap and a bracket, and the second body is detachably connected to the bracket via the locking mechanism; The locking mechanism comprises: A locking button, one end of which is inserted into the bracket; A first return spring, one end of which is connected to the locking button, and the other end of which is connected to the bracket; A lock buckle, two ends of which are respectively inserted into the bracket and the second body, and abut against the end of the locking button passing through the bracket; and a second return spring, one end of which is connected to the lock catch, and the other end of which is connected to the second body; The locking button comprises an abutting portion and an inserting portion connected in sequence, the bracket is provided with an abutting groove and an inserting groove connected in sequence, the inserting portion is inserted into the inserting groove and abuts against the end of the lock buckle, and the end of the abutting portion abuts against the groove wall of the abutting groove to limit the position where the locking button is pressed; The lock includes a connecting part and a moving part connected in sequence, and one end of the connecting part away from the moving part is inserted into the plug-in slot and abuts against the plug-in part. A second connecting slot and a receiving slot connected in sequence are opened in the second body, and the two ends of the second return spring are respectively connected to the connecting part and the slot wall of the second connecting slot.

2. The wearable device according to claim 1, wherein: An opening angle between the first body and the second body is 0° to 180°.

3. The wearable device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting device includes one or more types of bendable bending pieces and folding tubes.

4. The wearable device according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting device comprises a rotating shaft.

5. The wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The bracket is connected to the strap.

6. The wearable device according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the first return spring is inserted into the abutment portion, and the other end of the first return spring abuts against the groove wall of the abutment groove. A through hole is provided in the abutment portion, and a first connecting groove communicating with the abutment groove is provided in the bracket; The locking mechanism also includes a limiting member, which passes through the first connecting groove and the through hole in sequence, and has two ends respectively located in the first connecting groove, and opposite sides of the limiting member abut against the through hole to limit the position of the locking button rebounding.

7. The wearable device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Two ends of the second return spring are respectively in contact with the connecting portion and the groove wall of the second connecting groove. The locking mechanism also includes a non-enclosed clamping piece, which is sleeved on the end of the moving portion away from the connecting portion.

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