Pens and electronic devices

Abstract

The present application discloses a pen and an electronic device, belonging to the field of communication equipment. The pen comprises a first pen segment, a second pen segment and a connecting component. The first pen segment and the second pen segment are rotatably connected via the connecting component. The first pen segment is electrically connected to the second pen segment, and the first pen segment and the second pen segment maintain electrical connection during relative rotation via the connecting component.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of communication equipment, and specifically relates to a pen and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] In order to provide convenience for users, electronic devices such as mobile phones or tablets are usually equipped with pens. Users can use the pens for touch, writing or drawing, etc., which expands the application range of electronic devices. However, current pens are usually straight-rod structures, and electrical components are usually only distributed in the pen head. The design process of the pen will have great limitations, which is not conducive to improving the overall performance of the pen. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a pen and an electronic device to solve the problem that current pens are usually of a straight rod structure, and the electrical components are usually only distributed in the pen head, which will produce great limitations in the design process of the pen and is not conducive to improving the overall performance of the pen.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, this application is implemented as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application discloses a pen, comprising a first pen segment, a second pen segment and a connecting assembly, wherein the first pen segment and the second pen segment are rotatably connected via the connecting assembly, the first pen segment is electrically connected to the second pen segment, and the first pen segment and the second pen segment maintain electrical connection during relative rotation via the connecting assembly.

[0006] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application discloses an electronic device, which includes a device body and the above-mentioned pen.

[0007] An embodiment of the present application provides a pen and an electronic device. The pen can be used in the electronic device. The pen includes a first pen segment, a second pen segment and a connecting component, wherein the first pen segment and the second pen segment can form a rotational connection relationship through the rotating component, the first pen segment and the second pen segment are electrically connected, and even when the first pen segment and the second pen segment are relatively rotated through the connecting component, the first pen segment and the second pen segment can still maintain an electrically connected state with the help of the rotating component. Therefore, in the process of designing the above-mentioned pen, electrical components can be arranged in the first pen segment and the second pen segment of the pen, breaking the design limitations of the current straight-bar pens, which is beneficial to improving the comprehensive performance of the pen. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0009] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pen disclosed in the embodiment of the present application;

[0010] Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of a pen disclosed in an embodiment of the present application;

[0011] Figure 3 for Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of a portion of the structure shown;

[0012] Figure 4 for Figure 2 An exploded schematic diagram of the pen shown;

[0013] Figure 5 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of another structure of a pen disclosed in an embodiment of the present application;

[0014] Figure 6 for Figure 5 An enlarged schematic diagram of a portion of the structure shown;

[0015] Figure 7 for Figure 4 An exploded schematic diagram of the pen shown;

[0016] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a state of an electronic device disclosed in an embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of another state of the electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Fig.10 A schematic diagram of another state of the electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Fig.11 This is another state schematic diagram of the electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Description of reference numerals:

[0021] 110-first shell, 111-first fitting plane, 120-second shell, 121-second fitting plane, 130-elastic connector, 131-third fitting plane, 140-pen tip,

[0022] 210-magnet, 220-circuit board, 230-battery,

[0023] 310-first fixed part, 320-second fixed part, 330-first rotating part, 340-second rotating part, 341-limiting groove, 342-rotating body, 343-first gasket, 344-second gasket, 350-rotating shaft, 360-elastic part, 370-rotating part, 381-ball joint groove, 382-articulated ball, 390-wire,

[0024] 400-Device body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0026] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchangeable under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described here, and the objects distinguished by "first", "second", etc. are generally of one type, and the number of objects is not limited. For example, the first object can be one or more. In addition, "and / or" in the specification and claims represents at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the objects associated with each other are in an "or" relationship.

[0027] The folding mechanism and the electronic device provided in the embodiments of the present application are described in detail below through specific embodiments and their application scenarios in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, the embodiment of the present application discloses a pen, which can be arranged in an electronic device and work in conjunction with a device body 400 in the electronic device. The pen includes a first pen segment, a second pen segment and a connecting component.

[0029] The first pen segment and the second pen segment are the main parts of the whole pen, and the first pen segment and the second pen segment are connected by rotation through the connecting assembly, so that the whole pen has the ability to bend and rotate, increasing the way of holding the pen, and improving the ease of use and interest of the pen. At the same time, the first pen segment and the second pen segment are electrically connected, and the first pen segment and the second pen segment can also maintain an electrically connected state during the relative rotation of the connecting assembly, so that in the design process of the above pen, the conditions for installing electrical components are available in both the first pen segment and the second pen segment.

[0030] Specifically, the length of each of the first pen segment and the second pen segment can be determined according to actual conditions, and the cross-sectional shape and size of the two can also be determined according to actual conditions. Optionally, the cross-sectional shape and size of the first pen segment and the second pen segment are the same, which can improve the overall consistency of the pen and thus improve the appearance performance of the pen. Optionally, the rotation between the first pen segment and the second pen segment can include rotation around the axis and rotation around the center. In the case where the first pen segment and the second pen segment rotate around the axis, the rotating assembly can include a rotating shaft, and the axial direction of the rotating shaft can be parallel to the axial direction of the first pen segment, or the axial direction of the rotating shaft can also be perpendicular to the axial direction of the first pen segment, which can enable the first pen segment and the second pen segment to form a rotation connection relationship in different directions. As for the electrical connection relationship between the first pen segment and the second pen segment, it can be achieved by arranging the corresponding circuit inside the rotating shaft. Of course, the circuit used to electrically connect the first pen segment and the second pen segment can also be arranged outside the aforementioned rotating shaft. In addition, the rotating connector used to rotatably connect the first pen segment and the second pen segment can also be a connector of other types except the rotating shaft.

[0031] Alternatively, a ball joint may be used to form a connection relationship between the first pen segment and the second pen segment that rotates around the center, and an electrical connection relationship may be formed between the first pen segment and the second pen segment by providing a circuit outside the connecting piece, and ensuring that the first pen segment and the second pen segment can maintain an electrical connection relationship during relative rotation.

[0032] An embodiment of the present application provides a pen and an electronic device. The pen can be used in the electronic device. The pen includes a first pen segment, a second pen segment and a connecting component, wherein the first pen segment and the second pen segment can form a rotational connection relationship through the rotating component, the first pen segment and the second pen segment are electrically connected, and even when the first pen segment and the second pen segment are relatively rotated through the connecting component, the first pen segment and the second pen segment can still maintain an electrically connected state with the help of the rotating component. Therefore, in the process of designing the above-mentioned pen, electrical components can be arranged in the first pen segment and the second pen segment of the pen, breaking the design limitations of the current straight-bar pens, which is beneficial to improving the comprehensive performance of the pen.

[0033] Further, the first pen segment includes a first shell 110, and the second pen segment includes a second shell 120. The first shell 110 and the second shell 120 are the external structures of the entire pen, and the two can provide a mounting base for other components of the pen. In addition, a pen head 140 can be provided on at least one of the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 to interact with components such as a display screen of an electronic device through the pen head 140. The first shell 110 and the second shell 120 can both be formed of hard materials such as plastic or metal, and the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 can both be rod-shaped structural members to ensure that the pen has a good grip. The cross-sectional size and shape of the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 can be different. In order to improve the consistency of the pen, the cross-sectional size and shape of the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 can be made the same, which can also improve the user experience of the pen to a certain extent. As described above, the pen can be used in an electronic device. In order to ensure that the pen can be assembled with the device body 400 of the electronic device, optionally, a long accommodating groove is provided on the device body 400. When the pen is not needed, the pen can be accommodated in the long accommodating groove.

[0034] Furthermore, as described above, the first pen segment and the second pen segment are rotatably connected via a connecting assembly. When the first pen segment includes the first shell 110 and the second pen segment includes the second shell 120, the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 are connected via the connecting assembly, so that the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 are connected as a whole to form a complete pen, and under the action of the connecting assembly, the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 are also capable of relative rotation. Specifically, the connecting assembly may include at least two components capable of relative rotation, of which one component is fixedly connected to the first shell 110 and the other component is fixedly connected to the second shell 120, so that the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 are connected as a whole and also have the ability to rotate relative to each other.

[0035] In the pen provided in the embodiment of the present application, the first pen segment and the second pen segment may generally include components such as a battery 230 and a circuit board 220 in addition to the above-mentioned components such as the first shell 110 and the second shell 120. The components such as the battery 230 and the circuit board 220 may be installed in the inner cavity of the first shell 110 and the second shell 120. The circuit board 220 and the battery 230 are electrically connected to supply power to the circuit board 220 through the battery 230, so that the pen has corresponding electrical properties. In order to make the weight of the entire pen more uniform, optionally, the circuit board 220 is arranged in the first shell 110, and the battery 230 is arranged in the second shell 120. In this case, the proportion between the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 can also be made relatively more coordinated.

[0036] As described above, the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 form a rotational connection relationship through a connecting assembly. There are many specific types of connecting assemblies. Specifically, the connecting assemblies can include a first fixing portion 310, a second fixing portion 320, a first rotating portion 330, and a second rotating portion 340. Among them, the first fixing portion 310 is fixedly connected to the first shell 110, and the second fixing portion 320 is fixedly connected to the second shell 120, so that the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 are indirectly connected by means of the first fixing portion 310 and the second fixing portion 320.

[0037] As described above, the inner cavities of the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 can both be used to accommodate other components in the pen. In this case, the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 can both be provided with open ports. Optionally, the first fixing portion 310 is sealed and fixed at the port of the first shell 110 facing the second shell 120, so that the first shell 110 is formed into a complete closed inner cavity by using the first fixing portion 310, providing reliable protection for the components contained in the inner cavity of the first shell 110. Correspondingly, the second fixing portion 320 can also be sealed and fixed at the port of the second shell 120 facing the first shell 110, so as to provide reliable protection for the components contained in the content of the second shell 120.

[0038] Specifically, the shape and size of the first fixing portion 310 can be set to correspond to the shape and size of the inner wall of the first shell 110, so that a reliable sealing relationship can be formed between the two. More specifically, the first fixing portion 310 and the first shell 110 can be fixed and sealed by interference fit and setting a sealing gasket, or the first shell 110 and the first fixing portion 310 can be fixed and sealed to each other by gluing. Of course, the first fixing portion 310 and the first shell 110 can also be connected to each other by other methods. Considering the simplicity of the text, they will not be introduced here one by one. Correspondingly, the connection method between the second fixing portion 320 and the second shell 120 can refer to the above embodiment.

[0039] Furthermore, the first rotating portion 330 is connected to the first fixed portion 310, and the second rotating portion 340 is connected to the second fixed portion 320. The first rotating portion 330 is rotatably connected to the second rotating portion 340, so that the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 can form a stable rotation connection relationship through the connection assembly. Specifically, the first rotating portion 330 and the first fixed portion 310 can be fixed as a whole by welding or bonding, or the first rotating portion 330 and the first fixed portion 310 can be formed by an integral molding method. Similarly, the second rotating portion 340 and the second fixed portion 320 are fixed in the same manner.

[0040] There are many specific connection methods between the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340. When the connection methods are different, the specific shapes of the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340 may also be different. When the first pen segment and the rotating axis are parallel to each other, the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340 may be connected by a bearing.

[0041] As for the solution that the rotation axis of the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340 are not parallel to the axis of the first pen segment, optionally, in a specific embodiment of the present application, the connecting assembly may further include a rotating shaft 350, the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340 are arranged opposite to each other, and the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340 are rotatably connected via the rotating shaft 350. In this case, the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340 need to be provided with an axial hole that matches the rotating shaft 350, so as to ensure that the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340 can both match the rotating shaft 350 through the axial hole, and the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340 are rotatably connected together.

[0042] As described above, the circuit board 220 of the pen can be arranged in the first housing 110, and the battery 230 can be arranged in the second housing 120. In this case, the connection between the battery 230 and the circuit board 220 needs to cross the area where the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340 are located. Based on the above embodiment, further, the second rotating part 340 can include a rotating body 342, a first gasket 343 and a second gasket 344. The rotating body 342 is fixedly connected to the second fixed part 320, and the rotating body 342 is arranged opposite to the first rotating part 330, and the rotating body 342 is rotatably connected to the first rotating part 330 through the rotating shaft 350. The first gasket 343 and the second gasket 344 are both fixed to the side of the rotating body 342 facing the first rotating part 330.

[0043] Furthermore, the first gasket 343 and the second gasket 344 are both conductive members, which enables the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 to form a rotational connection relationship through the connecting assembly, and also enables the circuit board 220 disposed in the first housing 110 and the battery 230 disposed in the second housing 120 to form an electrical connection relationship through the connecting assembly, thereby reducing the difficulty of assembling the pen. In detail, the first gasket 343 and the second gasket 344 are insulated, and the first pen segment and the second pen segment are electrically connected through the first gasket 343 and the second gasket 344. Specifically, one of the first gasket 343 and the second gasket 344 can be connected to the positive electrode of the battery 230 installed in the second shell 120, and the other can be connected to the negative electrode of the battery 230. Correspondingly, one of the first gasket 343 and the second gasket 344 can be connected to the positive electrode of the circuit board 220 installed in the first shell 110, and the other can be connected to the negative electrode of the circuit board 220. This can ensure that the first pen segment and the second pen segment can form a rotational connection relationship through the connecting assembly including the above-mentioned components, and at the same time form an electrical connection relationship.

[0044] When the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340 are connected through the rotating shaft 350, the connecting component can further include a rotating part 370, the first gasket 343 and the second gasket 344 are each separately equipped with a rotating part 370, and the first gasket 343 and the second gasket 344 are respectively electrically connected to the corresponding rotating parts 370, that is, the first gasket 343 is electrically connected to the rotating part 370 arranged on the first gasket 343, and the second gasket 344 is electrically connected to the rotating part 370 arranged on the second gasket 344. When the first pen segment and the second pen segment are electrically connected through the first gasket 343 and the second gasket 344, the rotating part 370 can be electrically connected to the circuit board 220 in the first shell 110 through the first rotating part 330 by pre-burying a wire in the first rotating part 330, thereby reducing the difficulty of electrical connection between the first pen segment and the second pen segment. Furthermore, by making the rotating body 342 and the first rotating part 330 rotationally cooperate with the rotating member 370 , the rotational cooperation relationship between the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340 is not significantly adversely affected by the provision of the rotating member 370 .

[0045] Specifically, in order to ensure that the rotating member 370 has good rotation ability and conductivity, the rotating member 370 can be made of metal material, and by providing arc-shaped guide structures at the opposite ends of the rotating member 370, it can be basically ensured that the rotating member 370 will not have a significant adverse effect on the relative rotation process between the first rotating part 330 and the rotating body 342. In addition, a guide groove can be provided on the rotating body 342, and the rotating member 370 can slide on the guide groove to further reduce the difficulty of relative movement between the rotating member 370 and the rotating body 342, and further reduce the adverse effect of the setting of the rotating member 370 on the relative rotation relationship between the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340.

[0046] In order to improve the reliability of the electrical connection of the rotating member 370, the connection assembly may further include an elastic member 360, one end of which is positioned on the side of the first rotating portion 330 facing the rotating body 342, and the rotating member 370 is connected to the other end of the elastic member 360, so that the elastic member 360 can apply an elastic force to the rotating member 370, so as to cause the rotating member 370 to move in a direction away from the first rotating portion 330, that is, the elastic member 360 can cause the rotating member 370 to move in a direction close to the rotating body 342, so as to ensure that the rotating member 370 always forms a good electrical connection relationship with the rotating body 342. Based on this, by making each elastic member 360 electrically connected to the first pen segment, and making the first gasket and the second gasket electrically connected to the second pen segment, the reliability of the electrical connection relationship between the first pen segment and the second pen segment is improved, and the product performance of the pen provided in this embodiment is further improved.

[0047] Specifically, the elastic member 360 can be a compression spring, and one end of the elastic member 360 can be fixedly connected to the surface of one side of the first rotating part 330 facing the second rotating part 340 by means of conductive adhesive bonding or clamping. Similarly, the rotating member 370 can also be fixedly connected to the other end of the elastic member 360 by means of conductive adhesive bonding, etc., to ensure that there is a good electrical connection relationship between the elastic member 360 and the rotating member 370. The shape and size of the rotating member 370 can be determined according to the actual situation such as the size of the rotating body 342 and other components, and are not limited here. In addition, the end of the elastic member 360 away from the rotating member 370 can be electrically connected to the circuit board 220 installed in the first housing 110 through a wire or the like. The wires corresponding to the positive and negative electrodes of the circuit board 220 can be pre-buried in the first rotating part 330, and in the process of assembling the elastic member 360 and the first rotating part 330, the elastic member 360 is electrically connected to the corresponding wires, so that the circuit board 220 can form a reliable connection relationship with the first gasket 343 and the second gasket 344.

[0048] In order to further improve the reliability of the matching between the elastic member 360 and the first rotating part 330, a positioning groove can be provided on the side of the first rotating part 330 facing the rotating body 342. The cross section of the positioning groove can be rectangular or circular, etc., and the size of the cross section can be determined according to the size of the elastic member 360 and the rotating member 370. The positioning groove extends along the axial direction of the rotating shaft 350, and a part of the rotating member 370 and the elastic member 360 can be accommodated in the positioning groove, so that the rotating member 370 and the elastic member 360 are both matched with the groove wall of the positioning groove in the direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft 350. Then, the positioning groove provides a reliable limiting effect on the position of the elastic member 360 and the rotating member 370, preventing the rotating member 370 and the elastic member 360 from being misaligned during the relative rotation of the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340, thereby improving the reliability of the connection assembly.

[0049] As described above, the elastic member 360 and the rotating member 370 are also used to provide an electrical connection. Based on this, the number of the elastic member 360 and the rotating member 370 can be at least two, and one elastic member 360 and one rotating member 370 form a set of limiting structures, and at least two elastic members 360 are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the rotating shaft 350. Of course, corresponding to the at least two elastic members 360, at least two positioning grooves can also be set on the first rotating part 330, and the at least two elastic members 360 are set in the at least two positioning grooves in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0050] Optionally, a plurality of limiting grooves 341 are provided on one side of the first gasket 343 and / or the second gasket 344 facing the first rotating part 330, and the plurality of limiting grooves 341 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rotating shaft 350. In addition, a portion of the rotating member 370 can extend into any limiting groove 341, and the limiting groove 341 can provide a limiting effect for the rotating member 370, so as to prevent the rotating member 370 from moving out of the limiting groove 341 to a certain extent. Under the mutual limiting effect of the rotating member 370 and the limiting groove 341, a certain limiting effect can be provided on the rotational matching relationship between the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340, thereby preventing the two from rotating relatively under a relatively small external force, and further improving the usability and user experience of the pen provided in this embodiment.

[0051] Specifically, the size of the limit groove 341 can be set according to the size of the rotating member 370. In the case where the rotating member 370 has an end surface with an arc structure, the specific shape of the limit groove 341 is relatively less restricted. In order to further reduce the difficulty of the rotating member 370 when switching between different limit grooves 341, the rotating member 370 can have an arc-shaped matching surface.

[0052] Optionally, the rotating member 370 is a spherical structural member, and the plurality of limiting grooves 341 all have spherical limiting surfaces, and any two adjacent limiting grooves 341 are connected by an arc-shaped guide surface. In the case of adopting the above technical solution, the relative movement difficulty between the rotating member 370 and the rotating body 342 can be further reduced, so that the rotation between the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 is smoother, and the user experience of the pen is improved. Specifically, the size of the spherical limiting surface of the limiting groove 341 can be made slightly larger than the size of the rotating member 370, thereby further reducing the relative movement difficulty between the rotating member 370 and the second rotating part 340.

[0053] To sum up, in the above embodiments, the first pen segment and the second pen segment can form an electrical connection relationship through a connecting component including a first gasket 343, a second gasket 344, an elastic member 360 and a rotating member 370, wherein the elastic member 360, the rotating member 370, the first gasket 343 and the second gasket 344 can all be made of metal materials to ensure that the four have good structural stability and conductivity.

[0054] Furthermore, by separately providing the first gasket 343 and the second gasket 344 with the elastic member 360 and the rotating member 370, the circuit board 220 can be electrically connected to the battery 230 by connecting to different elastic members 360. Specifically, since the first gasket 343 and the second gasket 344 are both provided with the elastic member 360 and the rotating member 370, a loop can be formed between the battery 230 and the circuit board 220 by connecting the elastic member 360 matched with the first gasket 343 to the positive electrode of the circuit board 220 and connecting the elastic member 360 matched with the second gasket 344 to the negative electrode of the circuit board 220. In addition, under the action of the elastic member 360, the rotating member 370 can form a stable elastic abutment relationship with the first gasket 343, and the other rotating member 370 can also form a stable elastic abutment relationship with the second gasket 344, thereby ensuring that the circuit between the battery 230 and the circuit board 220 exists stably and will not be destroyed due to the relative movement between the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340.

[0055] Specifically, the first gasket 343 and the second gasket 344 can both be arc-shaped structural members, both are arranged around the rotating shaft 350, and the two are spaced from each other to ensure that the two can be insulated from each other. More specifically, two sink grooves can be arranged on the side of the rotating body 342 facing the first rotating part 330, and the first gasket 343 and the second gasket 344 can be accommodated in the two sink grooves in a one-to-one correspondence, which can improve the reliability of the fixing effect between the first gasket 343 and the second gasket 344 and the second rotating part 340 on the one hand, and improve the insulation performance between the first gasket 343 and the second gasket 344 on the other hand. More specifically, the first gasket 343 and the second gasket 344 can both be connected to the battery 230 through a wire, and the wire can be buried in the rotating body 342 and the second fixed part 320. Similarly, the circuit board 220 can also be electrically connected to the elastic member 360 through a wire, and the corresponding wire can be buried in the first rotating part 330 and the first fixed part 310 to improve the reliability of the electrical connection relationship.

[0056] As described above, the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340 can be connected to each other in a variety of connection modes. In another embodiment of the present application, the first rotating part 330 is provided with a hinge ball 382, ​​and the second rotating part 340 is provided with a ball hinge groove 381, and the hinge ball 382 and the ball hinge groove 381 are rotatably connected. In the case of adopting the above embodiment, the restrictions on the relative rotation between the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340 are relatively smaller, so that the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 can rotate relative to each other in any direction, so as to further enhance the user experience of the pen. In addition, as described above, the circuit board 220 and the battery 230 of the pen can be installed in the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 respectively. In the case of adopting the above technical solution, the circuit board 220 and the battery 230 can be connected by a wire 390.

[0057] As described above, in the pen provided in the embodiment of the present application, the first pen segment and the second pen segment have the ability to rotate relative to each other. Based on the rotation ability of the pen, the pen disclosed in the embodiment of the present application further includes a magnet 210. The first pen segment is fixed with a magnet 210. The magnet 210 can be a permanent magnet 210, thereby reducing the overall cost of the pen and improving the reliability of the magnet 210. Of course, in some embodiments, the magnet 210 can also be an electromagnet 210. By making the pen include a magnet 210, the pen has the ability to be magnetically attracted, and then when the pen is not needed, the entire pen can be fixed to the surface of the device body 400 by magnetic attraction through the magnet 210, so as not to block the display screen as much as possible, and specifically can be the side or back of the device body 400. Of course, it should be noted that in order to ensure that the pen can be fixed on the device body 400 by means of the magnet 210, in the process of designing the device body 400, it is necessary to make the device body 400 include components that can be magnetically adsorbed, such as making the outer shell of the device body 400 made of magnetic metal, or other magnets 210 can be arranged on the device body 400, which can ensure that the pen can be fixed on the device body 400 by means of the magnet 210.

[0058] Based on the pen provided in the above embodiment, under the action of the connecting component, the pen has a first state and a second state. Among them, when the pen is in the first state, the axes of the first pen segment and the second pen segment are collinear. In this case, the pen as a whole is a rod-shaped structure. When the user needs to use the pen, the pen can be placed in the above-mentioned first state, so as to perform touch or write operations with the help of the pen. In addition, when the user needs to store the pen, the pen can also be placed in the first state, and the entire pen can be magnetically adsorbed on the device body 400 of the electronic device with the help of the magnet 210 in the pen. In the above process, since the axes of the first pen segment and the second pen segment of the pen are collinear, the pen can basically fit the surface of the device body 400, reducing the size of the space occupied by the pen, and then to a certain extent, it can prevent the user or other objects from contacting the pen, causing the magnet 210 to separate from the device body 400 under the action of external force.

[0059] When the pen is in the second state, the axis of the first pen segment and the axis of the second pen segment are arranged non-parallel, that is, the first pen segment is bent relative to the second pen segment, and the entire pen is in a bent state under the action of the connecting component. Specifically, the angle between the axis of the first pen segment and the axis of the second pen segment can be less than 90°, can be equal to 90°, or can be greater than 90°, which is not limited here. When the pen is in the second state, the user can also grasp a part away from the pen head and use the bent pen to perform large touch actions such as sketching, thereby expanding the ease of use of the pen. In addition, when the pen is in the second state, the magnet 210 is configured to be magnetically connected to the device body 400 of the electronic device, so that the pen is configured to support the device body 400. That is, when the pen is in the second state, it can also be fixed to the device body 400 by magnetic attraction with the help of the magnet 210 in the pen, and the first pen segment and the second pen segment that are relatively bent provide support for the device body 400, so that the device body 400 can be tilted and supported on a work surface such as a table. In the above embodiment, the pen has a first state and a second state, which expands the application range of the pen. In addition to providing a touch function, the pen can also be used as a stand, further expanding the functional range of the pen.

[0060] As described above, the circuit board 220 can be arranged in the first housing 110, and the battery 230 can be arranged in the second housing 120. This also makes the length of the part of the pen contacting with the device body 400 (or the work surface) relatively larger when the pen is used as a bracket, which can further improve the stability of the pen when used as a bracket. In addition, in the process of connecting the first rotating part 330 and the second rotating part 340 with the shaft 350, the axial direction of the shaft 350 can be arranged parallel to the surface of the magnet 210 used for adsorption with the device body 400, so that when the pen is used as a bracket to support the device body 400, the area of ​​mutual adsorption between the magnet 210 and the device body 400 can be ensured to be larger, so as to improve the stability of the magnetic fixation relationship between the pen and the device body 400. In addition, in the above-mentioned specific embodiment, the connecting component includes a first gasket 343 and a second gasket 344, and both of them can be provided with a limiting groove 341. In this case, when the pen provided in this embodiment is used as a bracket, the limiting effect provided by the limiting groove 341 can also be used to further improve the support performance of the pen.

[0061] As described above, the first pen segment can be provided with a magnet 210, and further, both the first pen segment and the second pen segment can be provided with a magnet 210. In this case, the connection reliability between the pen and the device body 400 can be enhanced, and, in the case of adopting the above technical solution, when the pen needs to be used as a bracket, the first pen segment can be magnetically fixed to the device body 400, and the second pen segment can also be magnetically fixed to the device body 400, which can further expand the flexibility of the pen. Specifically, the magnet 210 can be provided inside the first pen segment (or the second pen segment), which can improve the overall consistency of the pen and improve the appearance performance of the pen.

[0062] Based on the above embodiment, further, the first pen segment is provided with a first fitting plane 111, the second pen segment is provided with a second fitting plane 121, and the first fitting plane 111 and the second fitting plane 121 are coplanar. In the case of adopting the above technical solution, when the first pen segment and the second pen segment are magnetically fixed to the device body 400 by using the magnets 210 of each of the first pen segment and the second pen segment, the first fitting plane 111 and the second fitting plane 121 can be attached to the surface of the device body 400 together to improve the stability and reliability of the magnetic fixing relationship.

[0063] As described above, the circuit board 220 may be included in the first pen segment, and the battery 230 may be included in the second pen segment. When both the first pen segment and the second pen segment are provided with magnets 210, the circuit board 220 and the battery 230 may be arranged between the two magnets 210. On the one hand, the distance between the circuit board 220 and the battery 230 is shortened, and the difficulty of connecting the two is reduced. On the other hand, the spacing between the two magnets 210 may be increased, so that when the two magnets 210 are magnetically fixed to the device body 400, the reliability of the magnetic fixing relationship between the device body 400 and the pen may be further enhanced.

[0064] As described above, when the pen is in the second state, the pen can be magnetically fixed to the device body 400 through the magnet 210, so that the bent pen can provide support for the device body 400. In order to further improve the stability of the magnetic fixation relationship between the pen and the device body 400, optionally, the first pen segment is provided with a first magnet and a second magnet, and the first magnet and the second magnet are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the first pen segment, that is, the distance between the first magnet and the second magnet is relatively large, so as to improve the reliability of the magnetic fixation relationship between the first pen segment and the device body 400 when the first pen segment is magnetically fixed alone. Correspondingly, one end of the second pen segment can also be provided with a first magnet, and the other end of the second pen segment can be provided with a second magnet to ensure the stability of the second pen segment when it is magnetically fixed to the device body 400 alone.

[0065] In order to improve the overall sealing performance of the pen, optionally, the pen disclosed in the embodiment of the present application may also include an elastic connector 130, which may be made of elastic materials such as rubber or silicone to ensure that the elastic connector 130 has good elasticity. During the assembly of the elastic connector 130, one end of the first pen segment close to the second pen segment is sealed and connected to one end of the elastic connector 130, and one end of the second pen segment close to the first pen segment is sealed and connected to the other end of the elastic connector 130, so that the first pen segment and the second pen segment can form a sealed inner cavity through the elastic connector 130, providing a reliable sealing effect for the devices installed in the first pen segment and the second pen segment, thereby improving the safety of the entire pen.

[0066] Specifically, the first pen segment and the second pen segment can be connected to the elastic connector 130 by sleeve connection or bonding, so as to ensure that the first pen segment and the second pen segment can form a connection relationship while forming a relatively sealed inner cavity of the pen. In the case of connecting the first pen segment and the second pen segment through the elastic connector 130, a protective effect can also be provided for the connecting component, thereby preventing dust and water vapor outside the pen from adhering to the connecting component, and ensuring that the connecting component has good rotation ability and a long service life. More specifically, when the first pen segment and the second pen segment are connected through the elastic connector 130, the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 can be directly connected through the elastic connector 130. In addition, as described above, the first pen segment and the second pen segment can be provided with a first fitting plane 111 and a second fitting plane 121, respectively. In this case, the elastic connector 130 can be provided with a third fitting plane 131, and the third fitting plane 131 can be coplanar with the first fitting plane 111, so as to further ensure that the pen and the device body 400 are magnetically fixed with high stability.

[0067] Based on the pen disclosed in any of the above embodiments, the present application further discloses an electronic device, which includes a device body 400 and any of the above pens. Further, in the case where the pen includes a magnet 210, the device body 400 includes a magnetic attraction portion, and the magnet 210 of the pen can be magnetically fixed to the magnetic attraction portion of the device body 400.

[0068] The electronic device disclosed in the embodiments of the present application may be a mobile phone, a computer, an e-book reader, a wearable device, etc. The embodiments of the present application do not limit the specific type of the electronic device.

[0069] It should be noted that, in this article, the terms "comprise", "include" or any other variant thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that the process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise one..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element. In addition, it should be pointed out that the scope of the methods and devices in the embodiments of the present application is not limited to performing functions in the order shown or discussed, and may also include performing functions in a substantially simultaneous manner or in reverse order according to the functions involved, for example, the described method may be performed in an order different from that described, and various steps may also be added, omitted, or combined. In addition, the features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.

[0070] The embodiments of the present application are described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present application is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation methods. The above-mentioned specific implementation methods are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Under the guidance of the present application, ordinary technicians in this field can also make many forms without departing from the purpose of the present application and the scope of protection of the claims, all of which are within the protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A pen, characterized in that: The invention comprises a first pen segment, a second pen segment and a connecting component, wherein the first pen segment comprises a first shell, the second pen segment comprises a second shell, the connecting component comprises a first fixing part, a second fixing part, a first rotating part and a second rotating part, the first fixing part is fixed to a port of the first shell facing the second shell, the second fixing part is fixed to a port of the second shell facing the first shell, the first rotating part is fixedly connected to the first fixing part, the second rotating part comprises a rotating body, a first gasket and a second gasket, the rotating body is fixedly connected to the second fixing part, the rotating body is arranged opposite to the first rotating part, and the first rotating part and the rotating body are rotationally connected through a rotating shaft, the first gasket and the second gasket are both fixed to a side of the rotating body facing the first rotating part, the first gasket and the second gasket are both conductive parts, the first gasket and the second gasket are insulated, the first pen segment and the second pen segment are electrically connected through the first gasket and the second gasket, and the first pen segment and the second pen segment maintain electrical connection during relative rotation through the connecting component.

2. The pen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting assembly also includes a rotating member, the first gasket and the second gasket are each individually provided with the rotating member, the first gasket and the second gasket are respectively electrically connected to the corresponding rotating member, and the rotating body and the first rotating part are both rotationally matched with the rotating member.

3. The pen according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting assembly also includes an elastic member, one end of which is positioned on the side of the first rotating part facing the rotating body, and the rotating member is connected to the other end of the elastic member. Each of the elastic members is electrically connected to the first pen segment, and the first gasket and the second gasket are both electrically connected to the second pen segment.

4. The pen according to claim 3, characterized in that: A positioning groove extending along the axial direction of the rotating shaft is provided on one side of the first rotating portion facing the rotating body. A part of the rotating member and the elastic member are accommodated in the positioning groove and are limitedly matched with the groove wall of the positioning groove in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft.

5. The pen according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of limiting grooves are provided on one side of the first gasket and / or the second gasket facing the first rotating part. The plurality of limiting grooves are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rotating shaft, and a portion of the rotating member extends into any of the limiting grooves.

6. The pen according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating member is a spherical structural member, and the plurality of limiting grooves all have spherical limiting surfaces, and any two adjacent limiting grooves are connected via an arc-shaped guiding surface.

7. The pen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pen further comprises a magnet, the first pen segment is fixed with the magnet, and the pen has a first state and a second state, wherein: When the pen is in the first state, the axes of the first pen segment and the second pen segment are collinear; when the pen is in the second state, the axes of the first pen segment and the second pen segment are non-parallel, the magnet is configured to be magnetically connected to a device body of the electronic device, and the pen is configured to support the device body.

8. The pen according to claim 7, characterized in that The magnet is provided on both the first pen segment and the second pen segment. The first pen segment is provided with a first fitting plane, and the second pen segment is provided with a second fitting plane. The first fitting plane and the second fitting plane are coplanar.

9. The pen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pen also includes an elastic connector, wherein one end of the first pen segment close to the second pen segment is sealed connected to one end of the elastic connector, and one end of the second pen segment close to the first pen segment is sealed connected to the other end of the elastic connector.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that: It comprises a device body and the pen described in any one of claims 1-9.

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