Electronic device and control method

Abstract

The technical solution of this application discloses an electronic device and a control method. The electronic device includes: a functional component, which is configured to perform a state switch from a first state to a second state when a preset condition is met. Wherein, the first state indicates that the electronic device allows the posture to change, and the second state indicates that the electronic device needs to maintain the current posture.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of electronic devices, and more specifically, to an electronic device and a control method. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of science and technology, more and more electronic devices are widely used in people's daily lives and work, bringing great convenience to people's daily lives and work, and becoming an indispensable important tool for people today.

[0003] Based on different usage requirements of electronic devices, some electronic devices need to be able to change their postures. When the environmental conditions where the customized device is located do not meet the working requirements, in order to avoid damage caused by the posture adjustment of the electronic device under unsuitable environmental conditions, it is necessary to prevent the electronic device from performing posture adjustment under unsuitable environmental temperature conditions. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, this application provides an electronic device and a control method, and the solutions are as follows:

[0005] An electronic device, comprising:

[0006] A functional component, which is used to perform a state switch from a first state to a second state when a preset condition is met;

[0007] Wherein, the first state indicates that the electronic device allows the posture to change, and the second state indicates that the electronic device needs to maintain the current posture.

[0008] Preferably, in the above-mentioned electronic device, it further comprises:

[0009] An acquisition component, which is used to acquire temperature information;

[0010] A processing component, which is used to process the temperature information;

[0011] Wherein, if the temperature information meets the preset condition, the processing component controls the functional component to perform the state switch.

[0012] Preferably, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the posture of the functional component is related to temperature, and the functional component is in the first state at a first temperature and in the second state at a second temperature;

[0013] Wherein, the first temperature is different from the second temperature; the posture of the functional component in the first state is different from the posture in the second state.

[0014] Preferably, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the functional component comprises:

[0015] an output component, the output component being used to output at least one of first prompt information and second prompt information; the first prompt information being used to indicate being in the first state; the second prompt information being used to indicate being in the second state;

[0016] And / or, a deformation prevention component, wherein the deformation resistance of the deformation prevention component in the first state is smaller than the deformation resistance in the second state.

[0017] Preferably, in the above electronic device, the electronic device includes:

[0018] A deformable display panel having a first area and a second area;

[0019] A support assembly, the support assembly is located on a side away from the display surface of the display panel; the support assembly comprises: a first support component fixed relative to the first area; a second support component fixed relative to the second area; the first support component and the second support component are connected by a rotating component;

[0020] Wherein, the functional component comprises a deformation prevention component, and the resistance applied to the rotating component by the deformation prevention component in the first state is smaller than the resistance applied to the rotating component in the second state.

[0021] Preferably, in the above electronic device, the rotating component comprises: a shaft sleeve and a rotating shaft located in the shaft sleeve; the shaft sleeve is relatively fixed to the first supporting component; the rotating shaft is relatively fixed to the second supporting component;

[0022] The deformation prevention component includes: a movable limiting member and a limiting groove located on the rotating shaft; when the limiting member is separated from the limiting groove, it is in the first state; when the limiting member is located in the limiting groove, it is in the second state.

[0023] Preferably, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the limiting member changes its relative position with respect to the limiting groove based on an external force applied by a user, and / or changes its relative position with respect to the limiting groove based on an external force applied by a driving component, so as to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0024] The present application also provides a control method for a deformable electronic device, comprising:

[0025] When a preset condition is met, a state switch is executed, switching from the first state to the second state;

[0026] The first state indicates that the electronic device is allowed to change its posture, and the second state indicates that the electronic device needs to maintain the current posture.

[0027] Preferably, in the above control method, when a preset condition is satisfied, a state switch is performed, switching from a first state to a second state, including:

[0028] Obtain temperature information;

[0029] Process the temperature information;

[0030] If the temperature information satisfies the preset condition, perform the state switch.

[0031] Preferably, in the above control method, when a preset condition is satisfied, a state switch is performed, switching from a first state to a second state, including:

[0032] Perform the state switch by controlling the output information of the output component; wherein, when the first prompt information is output, it represents being in the first state; when the second prompt information is output, it is used to represent being in the second state;

[0033] And / or, perform the state switch through a deformation prevention component; wherein, the deformation resistance of the deformation prevention component in the first state is less than that in the second state.

[0034] As can be seen from the above description, in the electronic device and the control method provided by the technical solution of the present application, the electronic device includes: a functional component, and the functional component is used to perform a state switch, switching from a first state to a second state when a preset condition is satisfied; wherein, the first state represents that the electronic device allows the posture to change, and the second state represents that the electronic device needs to maintain the current posture. Description of the Drawings

[0035] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or related technologies, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or related technologies. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only the embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained according to the provided drawings.

[0036] The structures, ratios, sizes, etc. shown in the drawings of this specification are only used to cooperate with the content disclosed in the specification for those who are familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the limited conditions that can be implemented by the present application. Therefore, they do not have a technical essence. Any modification of the structure, change of the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size, without affecting the effects that the present application can produce and the purposes that can be achieved, should still fall within the scope that can be covered by the technical content disclosed in the present application.

[0037] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the principle of the bending deformation of the electronic device;

[0038] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided by the present application;

[0040] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the implementation principle of a deformation prevention component provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the implementation principle of another deformation prevention component provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the implementation principle of yet another deformation prevention component provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the principle when in the first state provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the principle when in the second state provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 9 Flowchart of a method for performing state switching provided by an embodiment of the present application. Detailed implementation manners

[0046] Next, the embodiments in the present application will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0047] To make the above objects, features, and advantages of the present application more obvious and understandable, the present application will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation manners.

[0048] As Figure 1 shown, Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the principle of bending deformation of an electronic device. When the electronic device is bent and deformed, there is a neutral layer 11 in the thickness direction. The part 12 inside the neutral layer 11 will be compressed under pressure, while the part 13 outside the neutral layer 11 will be stretched under tension.

[0049] Taking an electronic device with a deformable display panel as an example, the display panel is generally a deformable OLED panel, which includes a multi-layer structure. The bending performance of layer structures with different materials is affected by temperature differently. In the OLED panel, in order to achieve bendability, a resin material layer is provided, and the resin material layer includes one or more of a PI (polyimide) layer, a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) layer, and a PC (polycarbonate) layer. The elastic modulus of the resin material is greatly affected by temperature, and its mechanical properties will change greatly. Deforming at an environmental temperature unsuitable for deformation will cause irreparable damage. For example, the deformation ability of the resin material layer will be greatly reduced in a low-temperature environment. At this time, if it is bent greatly, it is easy to break. And at a higher temperature, if it is over-stretched or compressed, it will cause the deformation degree to be too large, resulting in wrinkles that cannot be restored.

[0050] To address the above problems, generally, the operating temperature is indicated in the user manual of the electronic device. This information is generally easily overlooked by users, and it is not convenient for users to obtain this information during use.

[0051] Based on this, in the technical solution of the present application, the electronic device includes:

[0052] A functional component, which is used to perform a state switch from a first state to a second state when a preset condition is met;

[0053] Wherein, the first state indicates that the electronic device allows the posture to change, and the second state indicates that the electronic device needs to maintain the current posture.

[0054] In the technical solution of the present application, the electronic device has a functional component. Through the state of the functional component, it is possible to prevent the electronic device from adjusting its posture under unsuitable environmental conditions.

[0055] Meeting the preset condition includes that the environmental temperature of the device is outside the required temperature range. In this way, when the preset condition is met, the electronic device can be switched to the second state and maintain the current posture, avoiding damage caused by posture adjustment when the electronic device is in an environmental temperature unsuitable for changing the posture.

[0056] Alternatively, meeting the preset condition includes that the dust particle concentration in the environment where the electronic device is located exceeds the set threshold. In this way, when the preset condition is met, the electronic device can be switched to the second state and maintain the current posture, avoiding dust particles from entering the interior of the electronic device due to posture adjustment when the electronic device is in an environmental dust particle concentration unsuitable for changing the posture, thereby causing structural component wear and reduced heat dissipation efficiency.

[0057] The functional component can be set to include: an output component, which is used to output at least one of a first prompt message and a second prompt message; the first prompt message is used to represent being in the first state; the second prompt message is used to represent being in the second state. The current state of the electronic device can be shown only through the first prompt message. If the first prompt message is shown, it indicates being in the first state. If the first prompt message is not shown, it indicates being in the second state. The current state of the electronic device can also be shown through the second prompt message. If the second prompt message is shown, it indicates being in the second state. If the second prompt message is not shown, it indicates being in the first state. The state of the electronic device can also be shown through both the first prompt message and the second prompt message simultaneously. If the first prompt message is shown, it indicates being in the first state. If the second prompt message is shown, it indicates being in the second state.

[0058] The output component is a display screen, and the first prompt message and / or the second prompt message are displayed through the display screen to show the current state to the user in real time. The first prompt message and the second prompt message include text information and / or graphic information.

[0059] The output component can also be an indicator light. The first prompt message and / or the second prompt message are displayed through the indicator light to show the current state to the user in real time. The first prompt message and the second prompt message are optical signals of different colors. For example, it can be set that when the green indicator light emits light, it represents the first prompt message, and when the red indicator light emits light, it represents the second prompt message. The implementation methods of the indicator lights corresponding to the first prompt message and the second prompt message are not limited to the green indicator light and the red indicator light, and other methods can also be adopted.

[0060] The functional component can be set to include: a deformation prevention component, and the deformation resistance of the deformation prevention component in the first state is less than that in the second state. In this way, on the one hand, the state of the electronic device can be characterized by the magnitude of the deformation resistance. In the second state, the change of the posture of the electronic device can also be restricted by the larger deformation resistance to avoid misoperation and cause posture change under environmental conditions where posture change is not suitable.

[0061] The electronic device in this application can include one of an output component and a deformation prevention component, or can also include both an output component and a deformation prevention component at the same time.

[0062] Such as Figure 2 shown Figure 2A schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application. The electronic device includes a functional component 11, and the functional component 11 is used to perform a state switch from a first state to a second state when a preset condition is met; wherein, the first state represents that the electronic device allows the posture to change, and the second state represents that the electronic device needs to maintain the current posture. In this manner, the electronic device further includes: an acquisition component 13, and the acquisition component 13 is used to acquire temperature information; a processing component 12, and the processing component 12 is used to process the temperature information; wherein, if the temperature information meets the preset condition, the processing component 12 controls the functional component 11 to perform the state switch.

[0063] In Figure 2 In the manner shown, the acquisition component 13 may be a temperature sensor. The processing component is a processing chip, including conventional chips such as a CPU, an EC, or a PCH in an electronic device. Thus, existing chips in the electronic device can be reused as the processing component without adding a separate chip, reducing costs. The functional component 11 may include any one of the above output components and the deformation prevention component.

[0064] When the functional component 11 includes the above output component, the processing component 12 can automatically control the output component to perform a state switch based on the temperature sensor collected by the acquisition component 13.

[0065] When the functional component 11 includes the above deformation prevention component, the processing component 12 can automatically control the deformation prevention component to perform a state switch based on the temperature sensor collected by the acquisition component 13.

[0066] In one embodiment, the posture of the functional component is related to temperature. The functional component is in the first state at a first temperature and in the second state at a second temperature; wherein, the first temperature is different from the second temperature; the posture of the functional component in the first state is different from the posture in the second state. In this manner, based on the property that the functional component can automatically adjust its posture based on temperature, there is no need for separate temperature detection and external force to change the posture of the functional component. The functional component may be a shape memory metal, and based on the characteristics of the shape memory metal, it can have different postures at different temperatures.

[0067] As Figure 3 shown, Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided by the present application. In this manner, the electronic device includes:

[0068] A deformable display panel 21, having a first region 211 and a second region 212;

[0069] A support assembly 22, the support assembly 22 is located at a side away from the display surface of the display panel 21; the support assembly 22 comprises: a first support component 221 fixed relatively to the first area 211; a second support component 222 fixed relatively to the second area 212; the first support component 221 and the second support component 222 are connected by a rotating component 223;

[0070] exist Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the functional component may include a deformation preventing component, and the resistance applied to the rotating component 223 by the deformation preventing component in the first state is smaller than the resistance applied to the rotating component 223 in the second state. In this embodiment, the switching between the first state and the second state is achieved by changing the resistance applied to the rotating component 223 by the deformation preventing component.

[0071] like Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the implementation principle of a deformation prevention component provided in an embodiment of the present application, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown,

[0072] The rotating component 223 includes: a sleeve 31 and a rotating shaft 32 located in the sleeve 31; the sleeve 31 is relatively fixed to the first supporting component 221; the rotating shaft 32 is relatively fixed to the second supporting component 222;

[0073] The deformation prevention component includes: a movable limiting member 33 and a limiting groove 34 located on the rotating shaft 32; when the limiting member 33 is separated from the limiting groove 34, it is in the first state, and the rotating shaft 32 can rotate relative to the sleeve 31; when the limiting member 33 is located in the limiting groove 34, it is in the second state, and at this time, since the limiting member 33 is located in the limiting groove 34, it can prevent the rotating shaft 32 from rotating relative to the sleeve 31.

[0074] exist Figure 4 In the manner shown, the resistance between the sleeve 31 and the shaft 32 can be adjusted by the expansion or contraction of the sleeve 31 itself. The sleeve 31 can be provided with an inflatable airbag, and the volume of the airbag in the first state is smaller than the volume in the second state, so that the resistance of the sleeve 31 to the shaft 32 in the first state is smaller than the resistance of the sleeve 31 to the shaft 32 in the second state. The resistance between the shaft 32 and / or the sleeve 31 itself can also be changed by the volume change of the shaft 32 and / or the sleeve 31 itself with temperature, so that the resistance of the sleeve 31 to the shaft 32 in the first state is smaller than the resistance of the sleeve 31 to the shaft 32 in the second state. A shrinkable component surrounding the sleeve 31 can also be provided outside the sleeve 31, and the sleeve 31 can be tightened and released by the shrinking component, so that the resistance of the sleeve 31 to the shaft 32 in the first state is smaller than the resistance of the sleeve 32 to the shaft 32 in the second state.

[0075] In Figure 4 the manner shown, it is also possible to set the position-limiting member 33 to be in the first state at the first temperature. In the first state, the position-limiting member 33 can be located within the position-limiting groove 34, and at the second temperature, it is in the second state, and the position-limiting member 33 can be located outside the position-limiting groove 34. The position-limiting member 33 can be made of shape memory metal.

[0076] In the embodiment of the present application, it is also possible to set the position-limiting member 33 to change its relative position with respect to the position-limiting groove 24 based on an external force applied by the user, and / or to change its relative position with respect to the position-limiting groove 24 based on an external force applied by the driving component, so as to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0077] As Figure 5 shown, Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the implementation principle of another deformation prevention component provided by the embodiment of the present application. When the position-limiting member 33 can change its relative position with respect to the position-limiting groove based on an external force applied by the user, a slider 35 fixedly connected to the position-limiting member 33 can be provided outside the electronic device. The user can manually operate the slider 35 to drive the position-limiting member 33 to move, so that it is located within the position-limiting groove 34 or moved out of the position-limiting groove 34. In this way, the mutual state switching between the first state and the second state can be achieved solely through the slider 35.

[0078] When the position-limiting member 33 changes its relative position with respect to the position-limiting groove based on an external force applied by the driving component to switch between the first state and the second state, it can be set that the driving component moves the position-limiting member 33 out of the position-limiting groove 34 based on the first control signal and moves the position-limiting member 33 into the position-limiting groove 34 based on the second control signal; or, the driving component moves the position-limiting member 33 out of the position-limiting groove 34 based on the first control signal, and the position-limiting member 33 is moved into the position-limiting groove 34 by an external force applied by the user; or, the position-limiting member 33 is moved out of the position-limiting groove 34 by an external force applied by the user, and the driving component moves the position-limiting member 33 into the position-limiting groove 34 based on the second control signal.

[0079] As Figure 6 shown, Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the implementation principle of yet another deformation prevention component provided by the embodiment of the present application. In this way, the driving component includes a gear driven by a motor, and the side wall of the position-limiting member 33 has a thread adapted to the gear, so that the position-limiting member 33 can be moved out of the position-limiting groove 34 or moved into the position-limiting groove 34 by the gear driven by the motor. In this way, the mutual state switching between the first state and the second state can be achieved solely through the driving component.

[0080] As Figure 7 and Figure 8 shown,Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the principle when in the first state provided by the embodiment of the present application Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the principle when in the second state provided by the embodiment of the present application. In this way, the side wall of the limiting member 33 has a card slot 37 and a slider 35. The card slot 37 and the slider 35 are located on two opposite sides of the limiting member 33. The slider 35 is fixed on the side wall of the limiting member 33.

[0081] The driving component includes: a first spring K1, one end of the first spring K1 is fixed, and the other end is connected to the end of the limiting member 33 away from the rotating shaft 32; a bolt 36, one end faces the limiting member 33, and the other end faces away from the limiting member 33; a second spring K2, one end is fixed, and the other end is connected to the end of the bolt 36 away from the limiting member 33; a gear driven by a motor, and the side wall of the bolt 36 has a thread adapted to the gear. Wherein, the end of the bolt 36 facing the limiting member 37 can be an inclined surface, and the inclined surface faces the shaft sleeve 31.

[0082] As Figure 7 shown, when in the first state, the limiting member 33 is located outside the limiting groove 34, the bolt 36 is located in the card slot 37, the first spring K1 is compressed, and the second spring K2 is in a free state. As Figure 8 shown, when in the second state, the limiting member 33 is located in the limiting groove 24, the bolt 36 is located outside the card slot 37, the first spring K1 releases elastic potential energy and is in a free state, and the second spring K2 is in a compressed state. When it is necessary to switch the electronic device from the first state to the second state, the motor is driven to rotate the gear to drive the bolt 36 to move out of the card slot 37, and then the elastic potential energy compressed by the first spring K1 pushes the limiting member 33 to move into the limiting groove 34. At this time, the energy for the movement of the limiting member 33 is the elastic potential energy of the spring compression, without consuming electric energy, and the motor only needs to drive the bolt 36 to move a short distance, which is approximately equal to the depth of the card slot 37, to utilize the elastic potential energy compressed by the first spring K1 to push the limiting member into the limiting groove 34, saving electric energy consumption. In the second state, after the motor is turned off, the gear can rotate freely. Due to the block of the limiting member 33, the elastic potential energy compressed by the second spring K2 is maintained.

[0083] When it is necessary to switch the electronic device from the second state to the first state, the slider 35 is manually slid to drive the limiting member 33 to move out of the limiting groove 34, and the first spring K1 is compressed in this process. When the card slot 37 on the limiting member 33 moves to the end of the bolt 36, the limiting member 33 is completely separated from the limiting groove 34, and the limiting member 33 can be fixed by the engagement of the bolt 36 and the card slot 27 to prevent the limiting member 33 from rebounding into the limiting groove 34 after the slider 35 is released.

[0084] In the embodiments of the present application, at least one limiting groove 34 may be provided on the side wall of the rotating shaft 32. In the above embodiments, taking the rotating shaft 32 having one limiting groove 34 as an example for illustration, when there is one limiting groove 34, after the limiting groove 34 and the limiting member 23 are nested, the first region 211 and the second region 212 are relatively closed, so as to facilitate the storage and carrying of the electronic device in the second state.

[0085] When there are multiple limiting grooves 34, it may be set that the side surface of the rotating shaft has a plurality of limiting grooves 34 surrounding the rotating shaft 31, and it may be set that the limiting grooves 34 are evenly distributed around the side surface of the rotating shaft 31. Thus, if the current temperature condition requires the electronic device to maintain the current posture, the first region 211 and the second region 212 can maintain the current posture or perform a small bend, that is, the posture of the electronic device is fixed by the limiting groove 34 adapted to the current posture.

[0086] Based on the above embodiments, another embodiment of the present application further provides a control method for the electronic device described in the above embodiments, including:

[0087] When a preset condition is satisfied, perform a state switch from the first state to the second state;

[0088] Wherein, the first state indicates that the electronic device allows posture change, and the second state indicates that the electronic device needs to maintain the current posture.

[0089] In the control method described in the embodiments of the present application, the state switch can be performed based on the functional components described in the above embodiments. Through the current state of the functional components, it is possible to prevent the electronic device from performing posture adjustment under unsuitable environmental conditions.

[0090] When a preset condition is satisfied, the method for performing a state switch from the first state to the second state is as Figure 9 shown, Figure 9 which is a flowchart of a method for performing a state switch provided by the embodiments of the present application, including:

[0091] Step S11: Obtain temperature information;

[0092] Step S12: Process the temperature information;

[0093] Step S13: If the temperature information satisfies the preset condition, perform the state switch.

[0094] In Figure 9 the manner shown, it is possible to determine whether the preset condition is satisfied based on the processing result of the collected temperature information, and when the preset condition is satisfied, automatically perform the state switch.

[0095] In other ways, when preset conditions are met, a state switch is performed, switching from a first state to a second state, including: performing the state switch by controlling the output information of an output component; wherein, when a first prompt message is output, it indicates being in the first state; when a second prompt message is output, it is used to indicate being in the second state; and / or, performing the state switch by means of a deformation prevention component; wherein, the deformation resistance of the deformation prevention component in the first state is less than that in the second state.

[0096] The implementation principle of performing the state switch through the output component and / or the deformation prevention component can be referred to the description of the above embodiments, and this embodiment will not be elaborated herein.

[0097] In this specification, the various embodiments are described in a progressive, or parallel, or a combination of progressive and parallel manners. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts among the embodiments can be referred to each other. For the control method disclosed in the embodiments, since it corresponds to the electronic device disclosed in the embodiments, the description is relatively simple, and the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the electronic device part.

[0098] It should be noted that in the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present application. When a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it may be directly connected to the other component or there may be intermediate components present at the same time.

[0099] It also should be noted that in this article, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the term "comprising", "including" or any other variation thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that an article or device including a series of elements not only includes those elements but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or further includes elements inherent to such article or device. Without more limitations, an element defined by the statement "including a..." does not exclude the existence of additional identical elements in the article or device including the above elements.

[0100] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but rather to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: A functional component, wherein the functional component is used to execute a state switch from a first state to a second state when a preset condition is met; The first state indicates that the electronic device allows the posture to change, and the second state indicates that the electronic device needs to maintain the current posture; The rotating component comprises: a sleeve and a rotating shaft located in the sleeve; the sleeve can expand or contract to adjust the resistance between it and the rotating shaft, so that the resistance of the sleeve to the rotating shaft in the first state is smaller than the resistance to the rotating shaft in the second state.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: An acquisition component, wherein the acquisition component is used to obtain temperature information; a processing component, the processing component being used to process the temperature information; Wherein, if the temperature information satisfies the preset condition, the processing component controls the functional component to execute the state switching.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the posture of the functional component is related to temperature, the functional component is in the first state at a first temperature and in the second state at a second temperature; Among them, The first temperature is different from the second temperature; the posture of the functional component in the first state is different from the posture in the second state.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the functional components include: An output component, the output component is used to output at least one of the first prompt information and the second prompt information; The first prompt information is used to indicate that the system is in the first state; The second prompt information is used to indicate that the second state is in place; And / or, a deformation prevention component, wherein the deformation resistance of the deformation prevention component in the first state is smaller than the deformation resistance in the second state.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, comprising: A deformable display panel having a first area and a second area; A supporting component, the supporting component is located on a side away from a display surface of the display panel; The support assembly comprises: a first support component fixed relative to the first area; a second support component fixed relative to the second area; the first support component and the second support component are connected via a rotating component; Wherein, the functional component comprises a deformation prevention component, and the resistance applied to the rotating component by the deformation prevention component in the first state is smaller than the resistance applied to the rotating component in the second state.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the sleeve is relatively fixed to the first supporting component; and the rotating shaft is relatively fixed to the second supporting component; The deformation prevention component includes: A movable limiting member and a limiting groove located on the rotating shaft; When the limiting member is separated from the limiting groove, it is in the first state; When the limiting member is located in the limiting groove, it is in the second state.

7. According to the electronic device according to claim 6, the limiting member changes its relative position with respect to the limiting groove based on an external force applied by a user, and / or changes its relative position with respect to the limiting groove based on an external force applied by a driving component, so as to switch between the first state and the second state.

8. A control method for a deformable electronic device, comprising: When a preset condition is satisfied, perform a state switch from a first state to a second state; wherein, the first state indicates that the electronic device allows posture change, and the second state indicates that the electronic device needs to maintain the current posture; The rotating component of the electronic device includes: a bushing and a rotating shaft located within the bushing; the bushing can expand or contract to adjust the resistance between it and the rotating shaft, so that the resistance of the bushing to the rotating shaft in the first state is less than that in the second state.

9. The control method according to claim 8, when a preset condition is satisfied, perform a state switch from a first state to a second state, comprising: Obtain temperature information; Process the temperature information; If the temperature information satisfies the preset condition, perform the state switch.

10. The control method according to claim 8, when a preset condition is satisfied, perform a state switch from a first state to a second state, comprising: Perform the state switch by controlling the output information of an output component; wherein, when a first prompt message is output, it indicates being in the first state; when a second prompt message is output, it is used to indicate being in the second state; and / or, perform the state switch by means of a deformation prevention component; wherein, the deformation resistance of the deformation prevention component in the first state is less than that in the second state.

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