Electronic device, method of manufacturing electronic device

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application discloses an electronic device, which comprises at least a first body and a second body, and a containing cabin for containing an audio output component on the second body, wherein the second body can rotate relative to the first body, so that the containing cabin for containing the audio output component is arranged in the electronic device, and an independent containing cabin for containing the audio output component is not needed to be additionally carried, thereby facilitating the carrying of the audio output component. The embodiment of the present application also discloses a manufacturing method of the electronic device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electronic technology, and more particularly to an electronic device and a method for manufacturing the electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds for electronic devices such as tablets and laptops all require a separate charging case to house and charge the earbuds. This necessitates carrying an extra charging case, which is inconvenient, has a high design cost, and results in relatively poor battery life. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of the present invention provide an electronic device and a method for manufacturing the electronic device.

[0004] The technical solution of this invention is implemented as follows:

[0005] An electronic device, the electronic device comprising at least:

[0006] the first ontology and the second ontology;

[0007] The second body has a housing compartment for accommodating audio output components;

[0008] The second body is capable of rotating relative to the first body.

[0009] In the above scheme, the receiving compartment houses two audio output components, and the direction of the line connecting the positions of the two audio output components in the receiving compartment is the first connecting direction; the direction of the axis of rotation of the second body relative to the first body is the second connecting direction; wherein, the first connecting direction is parallel to or coincides with the second connecting direction.

[0010] In the above solution, the electronic device further includes:

[0011] A charging component, at least partially located within the housing, is capable of charging the audio output component located within the housing.

[0012] In the above scheme, the charging component includes: a first type of charging component;

[0013] The first type of charging component includes: a power input interface and a power output interface;

[0014] When the power input interface is connected to the power supply of the electronic device, and the power output interface is connected to the charging contacts of the audio output component, the audio output component is charged.

[0015] In the above scheme, the charging component includes: a second type of charging component;

[0016] The second type of charging component includes:

[0017] A wireless charging transmitter component is connected to the power supply module of the electronic device and is used to transmit wireless charging signals;

[0018] When the wireless charging receiver module is connected to the audio output component, it is used to receive the wireless charging signal and convert it into electrical energy to supply the audio output component located in the housing.

[0019] In the above scheme, the receiving chamber further includes: a first adsorption element; wherein the first adsorption element is disposed on the inner side wall of the receiving chamber;

[0020] The first adsorption element can be used to adsorb onto the second adsorption element of the audio output component.

[0021] In the above scheme, the first adsorption element includes a first magnet; the second adsorption element includes a second magnet or a metal component.

[0022] In the above scheme, the second body also includes: a hatch;

[0023] Wherein, when the hatch is in a first position relative to the first body, the first surface of the hatch and the second surface of the first body are located on a first plane;

[0024] When the hatch is in a second position relative to the first body, the hatch and the first body are used to support the electronic device;

[0025] The second position is different from the first position.

[0026] In the above scheme, at least one suspension attachment is provided on the hatch;

[0027] The suspension attachment is a through hole provided on the hatch. When the hatch is in a third position relative to the first body, the suspension attachment can be used to suspend the electronic device.

[0028] The third position is different from the first position.

[0029] This invention also provides a method for manufacturing an electronic device, comprising:

[0030] The second body of the electronic device is injection molded, and a housing for accommodating the audio output component is simultaneously injection molded on the second body.

[0031] The second body is rotatable relative to the first body of the electronic device.

[0032] This invention provides an electronic device comprising at least: a first body and a second body; a housing for accommodating an audio output component on the second body; wherein the second body is rotatable relative to the first body; thus, the housing for the audio output component can be integrated within the electronic device, eliminating the need for a separate housing to accommodate the audio output component, thereby facilitating its portability. Furthermore, since no additional housing is required, it saves on the overall manufacturing resources of the electronic device and the housing, reducing design costs. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an iPad in one embodiment;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device whose hatch is located at a first position relative to the first body in one embodiment;

[0039] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device whose hatch is located in a second position relative to the first body in one embodiment;

[0040] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device whose hatch is located in a third position relative to the first body in one embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0042] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the specification of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. The terms "connected" and "linked" as used herein should be interpreted broadly, for example, as a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; as a direct connection or an indirect connection via an intermediate medium; or as a connection within two elements. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device, which includes a first body 10 and a second body 20;

[0044] The second body 20 has a housing 201 for accommodating an audio output component;

[0045] The second body 20 is capable of rotating 10 relative to the first body.

[0046] In one embodiment, the first body includes a display screen; the second body includes a housing compartment.

[0047] In another embodiment, the first body includes a display screen; the second body further includes a keyboard or a support.

[0048] In another embodiment, the first body includes: a first part of the body and a second part of the body; wherein, the first part of the body includes a display screen; the second part of the body includes a keyboard; and the second body includes a support member.

[0049] In embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: a laptop computer, an iPad.

[0050] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the electronic device is an iPad, and the electronic device has a first body 10 and a second body 20, wherein the second body 20 can be disposed at any position at one end 101 of the first body 10.

[0051] Here, 101 is one end of the first body. 101 can be a cylindrical structure, a cuboid structure, or other structures.

[0052] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3As shown, one end of the first body forms a cylindrical structure 101. Combined with the above... Figure 2 The cylindrical structure has an opening, and the opening is connected to the second body. The opening can be located at any position on the 101.

[0053] The second body at the opening can be implemented by placing the second body at the opening; the second body and the first body can be connected by a connector. The connector can be a pivot; the second body can rotate relative to the first body via the pivot.

[0054] Here, the second body is placed at the opening, and may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following:

[0055] The second body is embedded in the opening, and the volume of the second body is smaller than the accommodating volume of the opening;

[0056] The second body is embedded in the opening, and the volume of the second body is equal to the accommodating volume of the opening;

[0057] The second body is placed at the opening, and the volume of the second body is larger than the accommodating volume of the opening.

[0058] It is understandable that when the volume of the second body is greater than the accommodating volume of the opening, a portion of the second body will extend beyond the outward end of the opening and protrude from the first body.

[0059] In the embodiments of the present invention, the accommodating chamber includes, but is not limited to, one of the following structures: cylinder, cuboid.

[0060] Here, the housing can accommodate at least one of the audio output components.

[0061] Here, the audio output component includes wired headphones and wireless headphones, and the wireless headphones include, but are not limited to, at least one of the following: traditional Bluetooth headphones and TWS Bluetooth headphones.

[0062] It is understood that traditional Bluetooth earbuds require a wire to connect the left and right earpieces; however, TWS Bluetooth earbuds connect via Bluetooth, eliminating the need for a wire. This results in more stable performance for TWS earbuds; specifically, the TWS earbuds do not produce a stethoscope effect when the user is exercising.

[0063] In this embodiment of the invention, an electronic device is provided, comprising at least: a first body and a second body; a housing for accommodating an audio output component on the second body; wherein the second body is rotatable relative to the first body; thus, by providing a housing within the electronic device, the housing for the audio output component can be integrated within the electronic device, eliminating the need for a separate housing to accommodate the audio output component, thereby facilitating its portability. Furthermore, since no additional housing is required, it saves on the overall manufacturing resources of the electronic device and the housing, reducing design costs.

[0064] In some embodiments, the receiving compartment houses two audio output components, and the direction of the line connecting the positions of the two audio output components in the receiving compartment is a first connecting direction; the direction of the axis of rotation of the second body relative to the first body is a second connecting direction; wherein, the first connecting direction is parallel to or coincides with the second connecting direction.

[0065] In some embodiments, please refer again Figure 2 The housing 201 houses two audio output components 30, wherein the first connection direction of the two audio output components is L1, and the second connection direction of the second body 20 relative to the first body 10 is L2, wherein the first connection direction L1 and the second connection direction L2 coincide.

[0066] Of course, in other embodiments, the first connecting direction L1 and the second connecting direction L2 can be parallel. Thus, the receiving compartment is positioned in the direction of rotation of the second body relative to the first body.

[0067] In one embodiment, the first connection direction is the direction of the line connecting the geometric center points of the two audio output components. Thus, in this embodiment of the invention, the opening direction of the receiving chamber will not extend beyond the second body, and the opening of the receiving chamber can be flush with the first body or the receiving chamber can be completely embedded within the second body.

[0068] In some embodiments, the electronic device further includes:

[0069] A charging component, at least partially located within the housing, is capable of charging the audio output component located within the housing.

[0070] In this embodiment of the invention, the audio output component can be worn on the ear for use after being removed from the housing. Here, the audio output component can be combined with the built-in speaker of the electronic device, integrating both external speaker and headphones to provide a more immersive audio-visual entertainment experience. When not in use, the audio output component can be placed in the housing for storage and charging.

[0071] Furthermore, since the electronic device carries a large amount of power, it can charge the audio output component multiple times, which can greatly increase the number of times the audio output component can be used and the usage time of the audio output component, thereby making the audio output component have a stronger battery life.

[0072] In some embodiments, the charging component includes: a first type of charging component;

[0073] The first type of charging component includes: a power input interface and a power output interface;

[0074] When the power input interface is connected to the power supply of the electronic device, and the power output interface is connected to the charging contacts of the audio output component, the audio output component is charged.

[0075] Here, the first type of charging component is a component that utilizes wired charging.

[0076] In some embodiments, the power input interface and the power output interface are disposed in a charging dock, which is disposed in the first body; wherein, the power output interface is disposed on the inner side wall of the housing, and the power input interface is disposed on the outer side wall of the housing; the power input interface is connected to the power supply of the electronic device via a charging line. Thus, when the power output interface is connected to the charging contacts of the audio output component, the power supply of the electronic device will charge the audio output component.

[0077] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the power output interface 2011 is located on the inner wall of the housing, and the power input interface 2012 is located on the outer wall of the housing. When the charging contact 3011 of the audio output component 30 contacts the power output interface 2011, the power supply in the electronic device can supply power to the audio output component 30 through the charging line.

[0078] In other embodiments, the power input interface and the power output interface are connected via a charging circuit; the power output interface is disposed in the second body and the power output interface is disposed in the first body; part of the charging circuit is disposed in the first body and the other part is disposed in the second body. Thus, when the power output interface is connected to the charging contacts of the audio output component, the power supply of the electronic device will power the audio output component.

[0079] In some applications, if a power output interface is provided in the housing, then by making the charging contacts of the audio output component contact the power output interface, the housing can both house the audio output component and charge it. Alternatively, by making the charging contacts of the audio output component not contact the power output interface, the housing can only house the audio output component and not charge it.

[0080] If the receiving compartment is provided with a first charging contact, and the audio output component is provided with a second charging contact that matches the first charging contact, then when the first charging contact is in contact with the second charging contact, the receiving compartment can both house the audio output component and charge it; alternatively, if the second charging contact is not in contact with the first charging contact, the receiving compartment can only house the audio output component and not charge it.

[0081] In other application scenarios, the relative rotation of the second body relative to the first body can be used to determine whether the housing provides power to the audio output component. For example, when the relative rotation of the second body relative to the first body is within a first angle threshold range, the charging contacts of the audio output component are in contact with the power output interface or charging contacts of the housing, and power is supplied to the audio output component through the audio output interface or charging contacts. Alternatively, when the relative rotation of the second body relative to the first body is within a second angle threshold range, the charging contacts of the audio output component are in contact with the power output interface or charging contacts of the housing, and the audio output component does not receive the electrical signal output by the power source.

[0082] In other embodiments, pins may be provided on the audio output component. These pins can also be used to receive electrical signals transmitted from the power output interface or charging contacts in the housing. There may be two pins, one positive and one negative. There may also be three or five pins, and so on.

[0083] In some embodiments, the charging component includes: a second type of charging component;

[0084] The second type of charging component includes:

[0085] A wireless charging transmitter component is connected to the power supply module of the electronic device and is used to transmit wireless charging signals;

[0086] When the wireless charging receiver module is connected to the audio output component, it is used to receive the wireless charging signal and convert it into electrical energy to supply the audio output component located in the housing.

[0087] Here, the second type of charging component is a component that utilizes wireless charging. The wireless charging can be performed using the power supply module of the electronic device, or it can be performed using a charging module within a certain distance of the electronic device.

[0088] In this embodiment of the invention, the wireless charging transmitter may be disposed in the second body or disposed in the first body; the wireless charging receiver module is disposed in the first body.

[0089] The power supply module of the electronic device may be located inside the electronic device (e.g., the power supply of the electronic device) or may be located at a first distance from the electronic device.

[0090] Wherein, the first distance is less than the second distance, and the second distance is the farthest distance at which the wireless charging transmitter group sends the wireless charging signal.

[0091] In this embodiment of the invention, the wireless charging transmitter can transmit a wireless charging signal to enable the power supply in the electronic device to power the audio output component, or it can send a wireless charging signal to enable the power supply within the coverage area of ​​the wireless charging signal to charge the audio output component.

[0092] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the accommodating chamber 201 further includes: a first adsorption member 2021; wherein, the first adsorption member 2021 is disposed on the inner sidewall of the accommodating chamber 201;

[0093] The first adsorption element 2021 can be used to adsorb onto the second adsorption element 3021 of the audio output component 30.

[0094] In this embodiment of the invention, when the first adsorption element and the second adsorption element are attracted to each other, they will not open on their own when no external force is applied or when the received external force is less than a first threshold.

[0095] In this embodiment of the invention, the adsorption between the first adsorption member and the second adsorption member ensures that the audio output component remains stationary within the housing and does not move arbitrarily, which is beneficial for the stable placement of the audio output component within the housing.

[0096] In some embodiments, the first adsorption element includes, but is not limited to, a first magnet; the second adsorption element includes, but is not limited to, one of the following: a second magnet, a metal component.

[0097] It is understood that both the first magnet and the second magnet can be of various structures or shapes, such as magnetic blocks, magnetic sheets, or magnetic plates. For example, when the first magnet is a magnetic sheet, the magnetic sheet is disposed on the inner sidewall of one cylindrical end of the accommodating chamber.

[0098] In one application scenario, if the first adsorption element is a first magnet and the second adsorption element is a second magnet, the adsorption between the first adsorption element and the second adsorption element can be: the N pole of the first magnet is adsorbed with the S pole of the second magnet; the adsorption between the first adsorption element and the second adsorption element can also be: the S pole of the first magnet is adsorbed with the N pole of the second magnet.

[0099] In other embodiments, the receiving compartment further includes: a first slot;

[0100] The first slot is a groove, and the first slot is disposed on the inner side wall of the receiving compartment;

[0101] The first card slot can be used to fix an audio output component that extends into the first card slot.

[0102] Thus, in this embodiment of the invention, the audio output component can be fixed by the structure set inside the housing.

[0103] In some other embodiments, the housing is provided with a fixing slot that can securely house the audio output component within the housing.

[0104] In one alternative embodiment, there are two fixing slots.

[0105] In another alternative embodiment, the two mounting slots are identified by different labels to distinguish whether the audio output component is placed on the left or right ear.

[0106] In one embodiment, the second body includes at least a housing compartment and a hatch.

[0107] Wherein, when the hatch is in a first position relative to the first body, the first surface of the hatch and the second surface of the first body are located on a first plane;

[0108] When the hatch is in a second position relative to the first body, the hatch and the first body are used to support the electronic device;

[0109] The second position is different from the first position.

[0110] In one embodiment, please refer again Figure 5 The second body includes at least: a receiving compartment 201 and a cover 202; the cover 202 is integrally formed with the receiving compartment; by rotating the second body relative to the first body, the cover 202 can be fastened to the receiving compartment 201.

[0111] In another embodiment, the second body includes at least: a receiving compartment 201 and a cover 202; the cover 202 is connected to the receiving compartment 201 by a connector; the cover 202 can be fastened to the receiving compartment 201 by rotating the cover 202 relative to the receiving compartment 201.

[0112] Wherein, if the hatch and the accommodating compartment are integrally formed, the rotation of the second body relative to the first body is: the accommodating compartment and the hatch rotate as a whole relative to the first body.

[0113] Wherein, if the hatch and the accommodating compartment are connected by a connector, the rotation of the second body relative to the first body is: the hatch rotates relative to the accommodating compartment and the first body, wherein the accommodating compartment and the first body are relatively stationary.

[0114] Of course, the hatch can also be fixedly connected to the accommodating compartment; the second body rotates relative to the first body as follows: the accommodating compartment and the hatch rotate together relative to the first body.

[0115] In an application scenario, such as Figure 6 As shown, when the hatch is in a first position relative to the first body 10, the first surface of the hatch 202 and the second surface of the first body 10 are located on a first plane. Here, the first surface and the second surface are the same surface, and the hatch 202 is fastened to the receiving compartment 201.

[0116] In another application scenario, such as Figure 7 As shown, when the hatch 201 is in the second position relative to the first body 10, the hatch 201 and the first body 10 are used to support the electronic device.

[0117] In this embodiment of the invention, when the cover is in a first position relative to the first body, the cover can be used to fasten the receiving chamber, reducing the amount of dust or other contaminants falling into the receiving chamber, or reducing the amount of liquid such as water spilled into the receiving chamber. This can greatly reduce the wear and tear on the electronic device and the wear and tear on the audio output component that is being charged due to improper operation. Furthermore, when the cover is in a second position relative to the first body, the cover and the first body can also support the electronic device, allowing the cover to also serve a supporting function. In this way, there is no need to set up additional structures to support the electronic device, which helps to simplify the structure of the electronic device and reduce the design cost of the electronic device.

[0118] In other embodiments, at least one suspension attachment is provided on the hatch;

[0119] The suspension attachment is a through hole provided on the hatch. When the hatch is in a third position relative to the first body, the suspension attachment can be used to suspend the electronic device.

[0120] The third position is different from the first position.

[0121] In an application scenario, such as Figure 8 As shown, the hatch 202 is provided with a through hole 2022; when the hatch is in a third position relative to the first body 10, the through hole can be used to suspend the electronic device.

[0122] The shape of the through hole can be, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: round hole, square hole, elliptical hole, triangular hole, rhomboid hole, or irregular square hole.

[0123] Here, the suspension accessory can also be a buckle, hook, etc. It is understood that any suspension accessory capable of suspending the electronic device at a certain location can be applied to this embodiment of the invention.

[0124] This invention also provides a method for manufacturing an electronic device, comprising:

[0125] The second body of the electronic device is injection molded, and a housing for accommodating the audio output component is simultaneously injection molded on the second body.

[0126] The second body is rotatable relative to the first body of the electronic device.

[0127] In this embodiment of the invention, an injection molding process can be used to shape the first and second bodies of an electronic device by pressurizing, injecting, cooling, and releasing molten raw materials. Simultaneously, a housing for the audio output component is injection molded onto the second body. This allows the audio output component to be stored within the electronic device without the need for a separate housing, facilitating its portability. Furthermore, since no additional housing is required, it saves on the overall manufacturing resources of the electronic device and its housing, reducing design costs.

[0128] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed devices and methods can be implemented in other ways. The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods, such as: multiple units or components can be combined, or integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed. In addition, the coupling, direct coupling, or communication connection between the various components shown or discussed can be through some interfaces, and the indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units can be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0129] The units described above as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0130] The features disclosed in the several product embodiments provided in this application can be arbitrarily combined without conflict to obtain new product embodiments.

[0131] The features disclosed in the several method or device embodiments provided in this application can be arbitrarily combined without conflict to obtain new method or device embodiments.

[0132] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device, said electronic device comprising at least: A first body and a second body; either end of the first body forms a cylindrical structure, and the second body is disposed at the opening of the cylindrical structure; The second body has a housing for accommodating an audio output component; wherein the opening of the housing is flush with the first body. A charging component, at least partially located within the housing, is capable of charging the audio output component located within the housing. The charging component includes at least a first type of charging component; the first type of charging component includes: a power input interface and a power output interface; When the power input interface is connected to the power supply of the electronic device, and the power output interface is connected to the charging contacts of the audio output component, the audio output component is charged. The second body is capable of rotating relative to the first body.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the receiving compartment houses two audio output components, the direction of the line connecting the positions of the two audio output components in the receiving compartment is a first connecting direction; the direction of the axis of rotation of the second body relative to the first body is a second connecting direction; wherein, The direction of the first connecting line is parallel to or coincides with the direction of the second connecting line.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the charging component comprises: Second type of charging components; The second type of charging component includes: A wireless charging transmitter component is connected to the power supply module of the electronic device and is used to transmit wireless charging signals; When the wireless charging receiver module is connected to the audio output component, it is used to receive the wireless charging signal and convert it into electrical energy to supply the audio output component located in the housing.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the housing further comprises: A first adsorption element; wherein the first adsorption element is disposed on the inner side wall of the accommodating chamber; The first adsorption element can be used to adsorb onto the second adsorption element of the audio output component.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein the first adsorption element comprises: First magnet; The second adsorption element includes: a second magnet or a metal component.

6. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the second body further comprises: hatch; Wherein, when the hatch is in a first position relative to the first body, the first surface of the hatch and the second surface of the first body are located on a first plane; When the hatch is in a second position relative to the first body, the hatch and the first body are used to support the electronic device; The second position is different from the first position.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein at least one suspension attachment is provided on the hatch; in, The suspension attachment is a through hole provided on the hatch. When the hatch is in a third position relative to the first body, the suspension attachment can be used to suspend the electronic device. The third position is different from the first position.

8. A method for manufacturing an electronic device, comprising: The second body of the electronic device is formed by injection molding, and a housing chamber for accommodating the audio output component is simultaneously formed on the second body by injection molding; wherein the opening of the housing chamber is flush with the first body of the electronic device. The second body is rotatable relative to the first body of the electronic device; wherein either end of the first body forms a cylindrical structure, and the second body is disposed at the opening of the cylindrical structure; The electronic device further includes: a charging component, at least partially located within the housing, capable of charging the audio output component located within the housing; The charging component includes at least a first type of charging component; the first type of charging component includes: a power input interface and a power output interface; When the power input interface is connected to the power supply of the electronic device, and the power output interface is connected to the charging contacts of the audio output component, the audio output component is charged.

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