Electronic device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device, belonging to the technical field of electronic products. The electronic device increases the clearance area of the antenna assembly without increasing the overall size. The electronic device provided by the present disclosure includes: a display panel, an antenna assembly, a middle frame, and an insulating member. Among them, the antenna assembly is located below the display panel. The middle frame is located between the display panel and the antenna assembly and is provided with a through hole, and the opening of the through hole faces the antenna assembly. The insulating member includes a first part and a second part connected to each other. The first part is connected to the display panel and is arranged corresponding to the through hole; the second part is bent downward and then connected to the edge of the middle frame.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of electronic products, and in particular to an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] An antenna assembly is an important component for ensuring the communication function of an electronic device. To avoid shielding the signal of the antenna assembly, the housing of the electronic device includes an insulating member, and an antenna assembly clearance area is formed through this insulating member. However, with the application of 5G communication technology, the number of antenna assemblies that need to be provided inside the electronic device is gradually increasing, so the antenna assembly clearance area of the electronic device is required to be larger and larger.

[0003] However, when the electronic device in the related art meets the size requirement of the antenna assembly clearance area, it will increase the overall size of the electronic device and the frame size of the display surface, affecting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present disclosure provides an electronic device to solve the technical defects in the related art.

[0005] According to the electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device includes:

[0006] A display panel,

[0007] An antenna assembly, located below the display panel;

[0008] A middle frame, located between the display panel and the antenna assembly, and provided with a through hole, the opening of the through hole facing the antenna assembly; and

[0009] An insulating member, including a first part and a second part connected to each other, the first part being connected to the display panel and corresponding to the through hole; the second part is bent downward and then connected to the edge of the middle frame.

[0010] In some embodiments, the middle frame further includes a connecting member, and the connecting member is disposed in the through hole and connected to the inner wall of the through hole.

[0011] In some embodiments, the connecting member is made of an insulating material and is disposed above the antenna assembly.

[0012] In some embodiments, a first recess is provided on the inner wall of the through hole, and the connecting member includes a first protrusion, and the first protrusion is disposed in the first recess.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first part is disposed above the connecting member and connected to the connecting member.

[0014] In some embodiments, the part of the connecting member connected to the first part extends out of the through hole.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first part includes a second protrusion protruding toward the connecting member.

[0016] The first part is connected to the connecting member through the second protrusion.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first part includes at least two second protrusions, and a first accommodation space for accommodating an adhesive is formed between adjacent second protrusions.

[0018] In some embodiments, there is a second accommodation space for accommodating an adhesive between the connecting part and the second part.

[0019] In some embodiments, the second part includes a third protrusion protruding downward, and a second recess is provided on one side of the edge portion facing the second part;

[0020] The third protrusion is disposed in the second recess, and an adhesive is also disposed in the second recess.

[0021] The electronic device provided by the present disclosure has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0022] By using the electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, the space corresponding to the through hole below the first part and the second part in the insulating member is the clearance area of the antenna assembly. Through the bent second part, the clearance area of the antenna assembly is increased without increasing the size of the whole electronic device.

[0023] While increasing the clearance area of the antenna assembly, the electronic device avoids increasing the overall size of the electronic device and optimizes the user experience.

[0024] The bent second part reduces the projected width of the insulating member on the display surface of the display panel, and further enables the electronic device in Hebei to achieve a narrow bezel design, meeting the user's needs.

[0025] The bent insulating member forms the side of the electronic device, reducing the volume of the metal middle frame, and further reducing the weight and cost of the electronic device. Description of the Drawings

[0026] The drawings here are incorporated into the specification and form a part of this specification, showing embodiments consistent with the present disclosure, and are used together with the specification to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device in the related art shown according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0028] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device shown according to another exemplary embodiment;

[0029] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device shown according to another exemplary embodiment. Detailed Description

[0030] Here, exemplary embodiments will be described in detail, and examples thereof are shown in the drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0031] The terms used in the present disclosure are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in the present disclosure should have the ordinary meanings understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains. The terms "a" or "an" and the like used in the specification and claims of the present disclosure do not denote a limitation of quantity but rather denote the presence of at least one. Unless otherwise indicated, the terms "comprising" or "including" and the like are intended to cover the elements or items appearing before the terms "comprising" or "including" and their equivalents listed after the terms "comprising" or "including", without excluding other elements or items. The terms "connected" or "coupled" and the like are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, and may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. The singular forms "a", "the", and "said" used in the specification and claims of the present disclosure are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used herein refers to any or all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0032] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device in the related art shown according to an exemplary embodiment. In some embodiments, as Figure 1 shown, the electronic device includes a middle frame 100A, an insulating member 200A, a display panel 300A, and an antenna assembly 400A.

[0033] A through hole 110A is provided on the middle frame 100A, and the through hole 110A penetrates through the middle frame 100A in the thickness direction thereof. The insulating member 200A is connected to an edge portion 120A of the middle frame 100A and is located above the through hole 110A. Moreover, the edge portion 120A of the middle frame 100A forms a side edge of the electronic device.

[0034] The insulating member 200A has a flat structure, with one end connected to the display panel 300A and the other end connected to the middle frame 100A. Among them, the antenna assembly 400A is arranged corresponding to the through hole 110A. At this time, the part of the through hole 110A corresponding to the insulating member 200A forms an antenna assembly clearance area. The antenna assembly clearance area is increased by increasing the length L of the insulating member 200A.

[0035] However, by adopting such a method, the length L of the insulating member 200A increases, resulting in the widening of the border of the display panel 300A of the electronic device, which is difficult to meet the design requirements of a narrow border. Moreover, the increase in the length L of the insulating member 200A will also increase the overall size of the electronic device, making it inconvenient for users to carry and affecting the use experience.

[0036] Based on the above problems, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide an electronic device. Before elaborating on the technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is first clear that in the following text, the side close to the display panel of the electronic device is defined as the upper side, and the side far from the display panel is defined as the lower side. Moreover, the electronic devices provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure include but are not limited to: smart phones, tablet computers, desktop / laptop / handheld computers, notebook computers, ultra-mobile personal computers (UMPCs), personal digital assistants (PDAs), augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) devices.

[0037] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device shown according to an exemplary embodiment. As Figure 2 shown, the electronic device includes a middle frame 100, an insulating member 200, a display panel 300, and an antenna assembly 400.

[0038] The display panel 300 can be selected as a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an organic light-emitting quantum dot display (OLED).

[0039] The antenna assembly 400 is arranged inside the electronic device and is located below the display panel 300. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the antenna assembly 400 includes but is not limited to a GPS antenna assembly, a 5G antenna assembly, and a Wifi antenna assembly.

[0040] The middle frame 100 is a metal middle frame, which is arranged between the display panel 300 and the antenna assembly 400. Moreover, the edge of the middle frame 100 forms the side edge of the electronic device. A through hole 110 is arranged on the middle frame 100, and the through hole 110 is arranged through the thickness direction of the middle frame 100. Among them, the opening of the through hole 110 faces the antenna assembly 400. In this way, a metal-free area located above the antenna assembly 400 is formed through the through hole 110, that is, a clearance area of the antenna assembly 400 is formed.

[0041] Moreover, the through hole 110 is arranged close to the edge 120 of the middle frame 100. The edge 120 of the middle frame 100 is relatively far from other functional modules in the electronic device. Therefore, the through hole 110 is arranged close to the edge 120 of the middle frame 100 to avoid interference from other functional modules to the normal operation of the antenna assembly 400.

[0042] The insulating member 200 includes a connected first part 210 and a second part 220, and the insulating member 200 covers the through hole 110.

[0043] Among them, the first part 210 is located above the through hole 110 and extends along the axis 110x perpendicular to the through hole 110. Moreover, the first part 210 is connected to the display panel 300. The second part 220 is bent downward and then connected to the edge 120 of the middle frame 100. At this time, the second part 220 and the middle frame 100 together form the side edge of the electronic device.

[0044] In the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, the space corresponding to the through hole 110 below the first part 210 and the second part 220 in the insulating member 200 is the clearance area of the antenna assembly 400. Compared with Figure 1 the clearance area of the antenna assembly formed by the insulating member 200A with a straight structure shown, the clearance area of the antenna assembly in the embodiment of the present disclosure increases the space corresponding to the through hole 110 below the second part 220. In other words, a larger clearance area of the antenna assembly can be realized without increasing the size of the whole electronic device.

[0045] Moreover, the bent second part 220 reduces the projected width of the insulating member 200 on the display surface of the display panel 300. Accordingly, when the user observes the electronic device from the front, the border of the electronic device that can be seen is smaller. In this way, the narrow border effect of the electronic device is realized, meeting the user's needs.

[0046] In one example, the end face 221 of the first part 210 is connected to the second part 220. Moreover, the upper surface of the first part 210 is lower than the upper surface of the second part 220. At this time, the first part 210 and the second part 220 form a stepped surface. The lower surface of the display panel 300 is lapped on the first part 210, and the side edge of the display panel 300 is connected to the end face 221 of the second part 220. At this time, the second part 220 plays a limiting role on the display panel 300, improving the connection stability between the display panel 300 and the insulating member 200.

[0047] In one example, the part of the second part 220 away from the first part 210 is connected to the edge part 120 of the middle frame 100. Wherein, the second part 220 includes a third protrusion 220a protruding downward, and a second recess 120a is provided on the surface of the edge part 120 facing the second part 220. The third protrusion 220a is arranged in the second recess 120a. In addition, the second recess 120a plays a limiting role on the third protrusion 220a. And, an adhesive is also provided in the second recess 120a, further strengthening the connection stability between the middle edge part 120 and the second part 220. In addition, the outer surfaces of the second part 220 and the edge part 120 of the middle frame are smoothly connected to optimize the appearance effect of the electronic device and improve the sealing performance of the electronic device.

[0048] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device shown according to an exemplary embodiment. As Figure 3 shown, in one embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, the middle frame 100 further includes a connecting member 130 disposed in the through hole 110, and the connecting member 130 is connected to the inner wall of the through hole 110. Accordingly, the structural stability of the middle frame 100 is improved by the connecting member 130.

[0049] The connecting member 130 is at least connected to the relatively disposed parts of the inner wall of the through hole 110. Wherein, the relatively disposed parts of the inner wall of the through hole 110 refer to the parts that are axially symmetric about the through hole axis 110x. Optionally, the connecting member 130 seals the through hole 110.

[0050] In this way, by connecting the inner wall of the through hole 110 with the connecting member 130, the overall structural stability of the middle frame 100 is improved, and the mechanical properties of the electronic device 100 are optimized.

[0051] A first recess 110a is provided on the inner wall of the through hole 110. For example, a ring-shaped first recess 110a is provided on the inner wall of the through hole 110. A first protrusion 131 is provided on the connecting member 130, and the first protrusion 131 is inserted into the first recess 110a. By the cooperation of the first recess 110a and the first protrusion 131, the connecting member 130 is limited in the through hole 110, further improving the connection stability between the connecting member 130 and the inside of the through hole 110, and optimizing the mechanical properties of the electronic device.

[0052] Optionally, the connecting member 130 is an insulating member, for example, made of insulating materials such as resin and rubber. The connecting member 130 can be formed in the through hole 110 of the middle frame 100 by an injection molding process. In such a case, the first recess 110a is provided in the through hole 110 to further increase the area where the middle frame 100 is combined with the injection molding material, thereby enhancing the bonding stability between the middle frame 100 and the connecting member 130.

[0053] The antenna assembly 400 is disposed below the insulating member 130. The use of the insulating connecting member 130 ensures that there is no metal in the area of the through hole 110, which remains a clearance area for the antenna assembly, guaranteeing the normal operation of the antenna assembly 400 located below the insulating member 130.

[0054] The first portion 210 of the insulating member 200 is disposed above the connecting member 130 and is connected to the connecting member 130. Accordingly, the insulating member 200 and the connecting member 130 form an integral body, improving the structural stability of the overall electronic device.

[0055] Optionally, the portion of the connecting member 130 connected to the first portion 210 extends out of the through hole 110. Due to the large height difference between the first portion 210 and the middle frame 100 caused by the second portion 220 extending along the axial direction 110x of the through hole. Therefore, the height difference is compensated by extending the connecting member 130 upward so that the connecting member 130 can be connected to the first portion 210.

[0056] Moreover, the first portion 210 includes a second protrusion 210a protruding toward the connecting member 130. The second protrusion 210a is in contact with the connecting member 130. Exemplarily, the lower surface of the second protrusion 210a is in contact with the upper surface of the connecting member 130. The height difference between the first portion 210 and the middle frame 100 caused by the second portion 220 can also be compensated by the second protrusion 210a.

[0057] Optionally, the first portion 210 includes at least two second protrusions 210a, and a first accommodation space for accommodating an adhesive is formed between two adjacent second protrusions 210a. At this time, the first portion 210 and the connecting member 130 are connected by an adhesive.

[0058] A second accommodation space for accommodating an adhesive is provided between the second portion 220 and the connecting portion 130. For example, there is a gap between the second portion 220 and the connecting portion 130, and this gap forms the second accommodation space. At this time, the second portion 220 and the connecting portion 130 are connected by an adhesive.

[0059] In this way, the adhesive is filled in the first accommodating space and the second accommodating space, ensuring the stable connection between the insulating member 200 and the connecting member 130. In particular, it supports the bent portion of the second part 220, preventing the second part 220 from deforming under external forces. At the same time, this method also prevents the adhesive from overflowing from the joint between the insulating member 200 and the connecting member 130, optimizing the appearance of the electronic device.

[0060] In summary, for the electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, by improving the structure of the insulating member 200, the spaces corresponding to the through holes 110 below the first part 210 and the second part 220 are both clearance areas for the antenna assembly 400. Figure 1 Compared with the clearance area of the antenna assembly formed by the insulating member 200A with a flat structure as shown, the clearance area of the antenna assembly in the embodiments of the present disclosure increases the space corresponding to the through hole 110 below the second part 220. Accordingly, by using the electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, a larger clearance area for the antenna assembly can be achieved without increasing the size of the entire electronic device.

[0061] Furthermore, by using the electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, while improving the clearance area of the antenna assembly, it is possible to avoid excessive increase in the overall size of the electronic device, thereby optimizing the user experience.

[0062] At the same time, by jointly forming the side of the electronic device with the insulating member 200 and the middle frame 100, it is also possible to reduce the volume of the metal middle frame in the electronic device, thereby reducing the weight and cost of the electronic device.

[0063] Moreover, due to the bent second part 220, the projected width of the insulating member 200 on the display surface of the display panel 300 is reduced. Accordingly, when the user observes the electronic device from the front, the size of the border of the electronic device that can be seen is small, achieving a narrow border effect.

[0064] After considering the specification and practicing the disclosure herein, those skilled in the art will readily conceive of other embodiments of the present disclosure. The present disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure, which follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common general knowledge or conventional technical means in the technical field not disclosed in the present disclosure. The specification and embodiments are only regarded as exemplary, and the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure are pointed out by the following claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes: a display panel, an antenna assembly located below the display panel; a middle frame, which is a metal middle frame and is located between the display panel and the antenna assembly. The edge of the middle frame forms the side of the electronic device. A through hole is provided on the middle frame, and the through hole is arranged through the thickness direction of the middle frame, and the opening of the through hole faces the antenna assembly; and an insulating member covering the through hole, including a first part and a second part connected to each other. The first part extends along the axial direction perpendicular to the through hole, is connected to the display panel, and is correspondingly arranged with the through hole; the second part is bent downward and then connected to the edge of the middle frame; the space corresponding to the through hole below the first part and the second part in the insulating member is the clearance area of the antenna assembly; the width of the projection of the insulating member on the display surface of the display panel is reduced by the bent second part.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein The middle frame further includes a connecting member, and the connecting member is arranged in the through hole and connected to the inner wall of the through hole.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting member is made of an insulating material and is arranged above the antenna assembly.

4. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein A first recess is provided on the inner wall of the through hole, and the connecting member includes a first protrusion, and the first protrusion is arranged in the first recess.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first part is arranged above the connecting member and is connected to the connecting member.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein The part of the connecting member connected to the first part extends out of the through hole.

7. The electronic device according to any one of claims 5 or 6, characterized in that, The first part includes a second protrusion protruding towards the connecting member, and the first part is connected to the connecting member through the second protrusion.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein The first part includes at least two second protrusions, and a first accommodation space for accommodating an adhesive is formed between adjacent second protrusions.

9. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A second accommodation space for accommodating an adhesive is provided between the connecting member and the second part.

10. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein The second part includes a third protrusion protruding downward, and a second recess is provided on one surface of the edge part facing the second part; The third protrusion is arranged in the second recess, and an adhesive is further provided in the second recess.

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