Electronic device

Abstract

The application discloses an electronic device, which comprises a shell, a key, a first component, a second component and a telescopic device. The shell has an inner cavity. The key is rotatably arranged in the shell and extends into the inner cavity. The first component is arranged in the inner cavity and is provided with at least one first groove. The key is in transmission connection with the first component. The second component is provided with at least one second groove. The telescopic device is arranged in the inner cavity, and the second component is arranged in the telescopic device. At least one first groove and one second groove are oppositely arranged, one first groove and one second groove oppositely arranged form a group of accommodating cavities, and a ball is arranged between the first groove and the second groove in at least one group of accommodating cavities. When the key drives the first component to move relative to the second component, the telescopic device can make the second component close to or away from the first component, so that the ball can be separated from the accommodating cavity and can enter the accommodating cavity after being separated from the accommodating cavity.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment, and particularly relates to an electronic equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, a key is often arranged on an electronic equipment, and the electronic equipment is operated through rotating the key. Specifically, in the process of rotating the key, a sensor cooperates with the rotation of the key. After processing the rotation information of the sensor, the corresponding function on the electronic equipment is completed through the processed information. In the related art, the key-related structure of the electronic equipment is simple in structure and single in operation, and the user experience is poor. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application aims to provide an electronic equipment, which at least solves the problem that the user experience is poor when operating the key of the electronic equipment.

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

[0005] In a first aspect, an electronic equipment is provided, which comprises:

[0006] a housing, the housing having an inner cavity;

[0007] a key, the key being rotatably arranged in the housing and extending into the inner cavity;

[0008] a first component, the first component being arranged in the inner cavity, the first component being provided with at least one first groove, and the key being in transmission connection with the first component;

[0009] a second component, the second component being provided with at least one second groove;

[0010] a telescopic device, the telescopic device being arranged in the inner cavity, and the second component being arranged in the telescopic device;

[0011] wherein the at least one first groove and one of the second grooves are oppositely arranged, one first groove and one second groove oppositely arranged form a group of accommodating cavities, and the accommodating cavities are provided with balls in at least one group of the accommodating cavities;

[0012] When the key drives the first component to move relative to the second component, the telescopic device can make the second component approach or move away from the first component, so that the balls can be separated from the accommodating cavities and can enter the accommodating cavities after being separated from the accommodating cavities.

[0013] In the embodiments of the present application, the first member is driven to move relative to the second member by the key, so that the first groove moves relative to the second groove. When the key drives the first member to move relative to the second member, the telescopic device drives the second member to approach or move away from the first member, so that the ball in the accommodating cavity can be separated from the accommodating cavity and can enter the accommodating cavity after being separated from the accommodating cavity, thereby enabling the operation of the key to produce a damping feeling. In the process, the approach and movement away of the second member relative to the first member can produce the collision of the ball with the first member and the second member, and can produce a knocking sound, thereby enabling the user to have a better experience when operating the key.

[0014] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and be readily appreciated from the following description, including the appended drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Figure 2 is a cooperation relationship between the ball and the first groove and the second groove during movement of the first groove relative to the second groove according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 3 is one of structural schematic diagrams of the first member;

[0019] Figure 4 is another structural schematic diagram of the first member.

[0020] Reference Signs:

[0021] 11, rear shell; 12, middle frame; 13, key switch; 14, key support; 15, display screen; 16, rotation sensor; 2, key; 21, key rod; 22, key cap; 23, second gear; 24, spring; 3, first member; 31, first groove; 4, second member; 41, second groove; 5, ball; 6, telescopic device; 61, first magnet; 62, second magnet; 7, rotating shaft; 8, sliding groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar notations represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are examples only, which are used to explain the present application, and should not be understood as a limitation to the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0023] The terms "first", "second" in the description and claims of the present application can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more, unless otherwise specified. In addition, "and / or" in the specification and claims means at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / ", generally means that the front and rear associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0024] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present application.

[0025] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connecting" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the communication inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] The following will be described in detail Figures 1-4 An electronic device according to embodiments of the present application.

[0027] As Figure 1 , Figure 2 shown, an electronic device according to some embodiments of the present application, the electronic device comprises:

[0028] A housing having an inner cavity;

[0029] A key 2 is rotatably arranged in the shell and extends into the inner cavity;

[0030] A first member 3 is arranged in the inner cavity, and the first member 3 is provided with at least one first groove 31, and the key 2 is in transmission connection with the first member 3;

[0031] A second member 4 is provided with at least one second groove 41;

[0032] A telescopic device 6 is arranged in the inner cavity, and the second member 4 is arranged in the telescopic device 6, and the telescopic device 6 can drive the second member 4 to approach or move away from the first member 3;

[0033] Among them, at least one first groove 31 is arranged opposite one second groove 41, and one first groove 31 and one second groove 41 arranged opposite form a group of accommodating cavities, and in at least one group of the accommodating cavities, the accommodating cavities are provided with a ball 5;

[0034] When the key 2 drives the first member 3 to move relative to the second member 4, the telescopic device 6 can make the second member 4 approach or move away from the first member 3, so that the ball 5 can be separated from the accommodating cavity and can enter the accommodating cavity after being separated from the accommodating cavity.

[0035] In the embodiment of the present application, the key 2 can drive the first member 3 to move relative to the second member 4, so that the first groove 31 moves relative to the second groove 41, and when the key 2 drives the first member 3 to move relative to the second member 4, the telescopic device 6 can drive the second member 4 to approach or move away from the first member 3, so that the ball 5 located in the accommodating cavity can be separated from the accommodating cavity and can enter the accommodating cavity after being separated from the accommodating cavity, so that the operation of the key 2 can produce a damping feeling, and in the process, the approach and movement away of the second member 4 relative to the first member 3 can produce the collision of the ball 5 with the first member 3 and the second member 4, and can produce a knocking sound, so that the user has a better experience when operating the key.

[0036] In one embodiment, when the first member 3 moves relative to the second member 4 to a first position, the ball 5 is separated from the accommodating cavity, and the telescopic device 6 moves the second member 4 away from the first member 3. After the ball 5 is separated from the accommodating cavity, it is located between the first member 3 and the second member 4 and at least one of the first groove 31 and the second groove 41, so that a larger space needs to be provided between the first member 3 and the second member 4 for accommodating the ball 5. The telescopic device 6 moves the first member 3 and the second member 4 away to provide a space capable of accommodating the ball 5.

[0037] In the case that the first member 3 moves to a second position relative to the second member 4, the ball 5 enters the accommodating cavity, and the telescopic device 6 causes the second member 4 to approach the first member 3. After the ball 5 enters the accommodating cavity, the volume of the ball 5 is accommodated by the first groove 31 and the second groove 41, thereby reducing the space required to accommodate the ball 5 between the first member 3 and the second member 4. The telescopic device 6 causes the first member 3 and the second member 4 to approach.

[0038] Optionally, in the case that the telescopic device 6 causes the second member 4 to approach or move away from the first member 3, the telescopic device 6 can drive the second member 4 to approach or move away from the first member 3.

[0039] Further, the ball 5 can press the second member 4 away from the first member 3 during the process of leaving the accommodating cavity, the telescopic device 6 is retracted and provides support for the second member 4, and the telescopic device 6 is extended to drive the second member 4 to approach the first member 3 during the process of the ball 5 entering the accommodating cavity.

[0040] For example, in the case that the key 2 rotates, the key 2 can drive the first member 3 to move, so that the at least one first groove 31 can move relative to the at least one second groove 41;

[0041] During the process of the ball 5 leaving the accommodating cavity, the telescopic device 6 causes the second member 4 to move away from the first member 3;

[0042] During the process of the ball 5 entering the accommodating cavity, the telescopic device 6 causes the second member 4 to approach the first member 3.

[0043] By driving the first member 3 to move relative to the second member 4 by the key 2, the first groove 31 moves relative to the second groove 41, the ball 5 in the accommodating cavity between the first groove 31 and the second groove 41 can leave the position between the first groove 31 and the second groove 41 and re-enter the position between the first groove 31 and the second groove 41, thereby making the operation of the key 2 produce a damping feeling, and in the process, the approach and movement away of the first member 3 and the second member 4 can produce the collision of the ball 5 with the first member 3 and the second member 4, and can produce a knocking sound, thereby making the user have a better experience when operating the key.

[0044] For example Figure 2 In the case that the state 1 is a state in which the first groove 31 and the second groove 41 are opposite to each other, and the ball 5 is located between the first groove 31 and the second groove 41.

[0045] The first member 3 is moved relative to the second member 4 by rotating the button 2, so that the first groove 31 is moved relative to the second groove 41. When the first groove 31 is moved relative to the second groove 41, the ball 5 stays in one of the first groove 31 and the second groove 41, and leaves the other one of the first groove 31 and the second groove 41, which generates a damping feeling. At this time, the ball is not located between the first groove 31 and the second groove 41, as shown in state 2, and the ball supports the first member 3 and the second member 4 to move away from each other, and the telescopic device 6 is retracted as the second member 4 moves away from the first member 3.

[0046] The first member 3 continues to move relative to the second member 4, and the first groove 31 continues to move relative to the second groove 41. When the ball 5 enters between the first groove 31 and the second groove 41 again, as shown in state 3, the first member 3 and the second member 4 approach, and the ball 5 is impacted. For example, the ball 5 stays in the second groove 41, and the first member 3 moves relative to the second member 4 to the ball 5 enters the first groove 31 again. It can also be that the ball 5 stays in the first groove 31, and the first member 3 moves relative to the second member 4 to the ball 5 enters the second groove 41 again.

[0047] Optionally, the number of balls 5 is equal to the smaller one of the first groove 31 and the second groove 41. For example, the number of balls 5 is one at least, and is equal to the smaller one of the first groove 31 and the second groove 41 at most.

[0048] In an embodiment, as shown in Figures 1-4 the first member 3 is a first gear, and the button 2 is provided with a second gear 23, and the first gear is engaged with the second gear 23.

[0049] In this embodiment, the transmission structure is formed by the engagement of the first gear and the second gear 23. When the button 2 is rotated, the second gear 23 can be driven to rotate. The second gear 23 drives the first gear to rotate, so that the first member 3 moves relative to the second member 4, and the first groove 31 moves relative to the second groove 41.

[0050] In an embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 the first gear and the second gear 23 are both helical gears.

[0051] The second gear 23 is coaxially arranged with the button 2. For example, the button cap 22 of the button 2 is located outside the shell, the button rod 21 is connected with the button cap 22 and extends into the inner cavity. The second gear 23 is coaxially fixed on the button rod 21.

[0052] The first gear and the second gear 23 are engaged by an angle, so that the axial direction of the first gear and the axial direction of the second gear 23 form an angle, so as to change the assembly position relationship between the first gear and the second gear 23. In this way, the assembly position of the first gear and the second gear 23 can be arranged according to the space inside the shell, so as to improve the space utilization and avoid occupying too much space.

[0053] In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 3 , Figure 4 illustrated, the at least one first groove 31 is distributed on the same circumference with the axis of the first gear as the center.

[0054] In this embodiment, the number of first grooves 31 can be multiple or one. When there are multiple first grooves 31, the multiple first grooves 31 are distributed on the same circumference with the axis as the center. In the case of rotation of the first gear, the movement track of the first groove 31 can be kept consistent.

[0055] When there is only one first groove 31, the position of the first groove 31 is set based on the cooperation with the second groove 41. After one rotation of the first gear, the first groove 31 returns to the original position. The second groove 41 can be multiple or one.

[0056] For example, when there are multiple second grooves 41, the one first groove 31 is sequentially opposite to the multiple second grooves 41, and the ball 5 is located between the one first groove 31 and the second groove 41.

[0057] When there is one second groove 41, after one rotation of the first gear, the first groove 31 is opposite to the second groove 41 again, so that the ball 5 is located between the first groove 31 and the second groove 41 again.

[0058] In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 1-4 illustrated, the inner cavity is provided with a rotating shaft 7, and the rotating shaft 7 penetrates the first member 3, so that the first member 3 can rotate with the rotating shaft 7 as the center.

[0059] In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 7 forms a support for the first member 3, so as to provide the center of rotation. For example, the inner cavity of the shell is provided with an embedding groove, the rotating shaft 7 is fixed in the embedding groove, and the first member 3 is provided with a through hole, and the rotating shaft 7 is sleeved on the through hole. For example, the end of the rotating shaft 7 is provided with a limiting structure, so as to avoid the first member 3 from being separated from the rotating shaft 7.

[0060] In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 1-2 illustrated, the second member 4 includes at least one support, and the support is provided with at least one second groove 41.

[0061] In this embodiment, at least one bracket is provided, and the second groove 41 is provided through the bracket. For example, the second groove 41 on the bracket is provided along the movement track of the first groove 31.

[0062] In the embodiment in which the first member 3 is a first gear, the second groove 41 on the bracket is circularly distributed to match the movement track of the first groove 31 on the first member 3.

[0063] In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 the second member 4 includes two brackets, and the depth at which the ball 5 is embedded in the second groove 41 is greater than the depth at which the ball 5 is embedded in the first groove 31 when the ball 5 is located between the first groove 31 and the second groove 41.

[0064] In this embodiment, the second groove 41 is deeper than the first groove 31. When the ball 5 is located between the first groove 31 and the second groove 41, the ball 5 is embedded in the second groove 41 more. During the movement of the first member 3 relative to the second member 4, the ball 5 can be kept in the second groove 41, and the ball 5 is separated from the first groove 31. After the first member 3 rotates, the ball 5 will be embedded in the first groove 31 again.

[0065] For example, two brackets are provided, each of which is provided with one second groove 41 and multiple first grooves 31. One ball 5 is kept in each of the two second grooves 41. During the movement of the first member 3 relative to the second member 4, the ball 5 is separated from the first groove 31 to produce a damping feeling, and then enters the first groove 31 again to produce a knocking sound.

[0066] In one embodiment, the first member 3 is provided with multiple first grooves 31, the second member 4 is provided with multiple second grooves 41, the multiple first grooves 31 and the multiple second grooves 41 correspond to each other to form multiple accommodating cavities, and a ball 5 is provided in each of the multiple accommodating cavities.

[0067] In this embodiment, when the first groove 31 and the second groove 41 are opposite to each other, a ball 5 is provided between each of the first groove 31 and the second groove 41.

[0068] For example, when the first member 3 moves relative to the second member 4, all the balls 5 start to be separated from the first groove 31 to produce a damping feeling. The first member 3 continues to move, and the ball 5 in the next second groove 41 in the rotation direction enters the first groove 31 to produce a knocking sound.

[0069] Optionally, by setting the number of the balls 5 to match the accommodating cavities of the first groove 31 and the second groove 41, the size of the damping feeling and the size of the impact sound can be adjusted. The more the balls 5, the greater the damping feeling and the impact sound. The less the balls 5, the smaller the damping feeling and the impact sound.

[0070] In one embodiment, the telescopic device 6 comprises a first magnet 61 and a second magnet 62, the first magnet 61 is arranged in the housing, and the second magnet 62 is connected with the second member 4, and the second magnet 62 is opposite to the first magnet 61 in the same polarity.

[0071] In this embodiment, the first magnet 61 and the second magnet 62 are opposite in the same polarity to generate a repulsive force, so as to provide a pushing force for the second member 4 to the side of the first member 3 through the second magnet 62. In this way, the second groove 41 can be tightly attached to the ball 5, and the ball 5 is limited between the first groove 31 and the second groove 41.

[0072] When the first member 3 moves relative to the second member 4, the first groove 31 deviates from the position opposite to the second groove 41, so that the first groove 31 is separated from the ball 5, and at this time the ball 5 gradually moves to the surface of the first member 3 on the side of the second member 4, resulting in that the ball 5 forms a pushing force for the second member 4 away from the first member 3. In this way, the second member 4 can drive the second magnet 62 to approach the first magnet 61. After the ball 5 enters the area of the first groove 31 next time, the repulsive force of the first magnet 61 and the second magnet 62 pushes the second member 4 to approach the first member 3, so that the ball 5 enters the first groove 31.

[0073] In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 the inner cavity of the housing is provided with a sliding groove 8, the first magnet 61 and the second magnet 62 are located in the sliding groove 8, and the sliding direction of the second magnet 62 along the sliding groove 8 is the same as the direction of the second member 4 approaching or moving away from the first member 3.

[0074] In this embodiment, the first magnet 61 is fixed in the sliding groove 8, and the second magnet 62 and the second member 4 can slide away from or approach the first magnet 61 relative to the sliding groove 8. The movement of the second magnet 62 and the second member 4 limited by the sliding groove 8 provides a stable movement path for the second member 4 to approach or move away from the first member 3.

[0075] In one embodiment, the housing comprises a rear shell 11 and a middle frame 12, and the rear shell 11 and the middle frame 12 form an inner cavity. The middle frame 12 is further provided with a display screen 15 for content display of the electronic device.

[0076] The key 2 is arranged on the middle frame 12, for example, the key rod 21 is arranged on the middle frame 12, and the key cap 22 is located outside the middle frame 12. The spring 24 is sleeved on the key rod 21, and the spring 24 forms elastic limiting between the middle frame 12 and the key cap 22, so as to press and reset the key 2.

[0077] For example, the inner cavity is further provided with a key switch 13 and a key support 14, and the key support 14 is used for carrying the key switch 13. The key switch 13 is opposite to the end of the key rod 21. When the key 2 is pressed to the inner side of the shell, the key rod 21 can be in contact with the key switch 13, so as to realize the function of operating the key switch 13 by pressing the key 2. The spring 24 can reset the key 2 after pressing the key 2.

[0078] The inner cavity is further provided with a rotation sensor 16, and the rotation sensor 16 is opposite to the key rod 21. In the case of rotating the key 2, the rotation of the key rod 21 can be sensed by the rotation sensor 16. By processing the information of the key rod 21 sensed by the rotation sensor 16, the purpose of operating the electronic device by rotating the key 2 is realized.

[0079] In the description of the present specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "exemplary embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the exemplary description of the above terms does not necessarily mean the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0080] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purposes of the present application, and the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: The application relates to a shell, a button, a first component, a second component and a telescopic device. The shell has an inner cavity. The button is rotatably arranged on the shell and extends into the inner cavity. The first component is arranged in the inner cavity and is provided with at least one first groove. The second component is provided with at least one second groove. The telescopic device is arranged in the inner cavity, and the second component is arranged in the telescopic device. At least one first groove and one second groove are oppositely arranged to form a group of accommodating cavities. In at least one group of the accommodating cavities, a ball is arranged in each accommodating cavity. When the button drives the first component to move relative to the second component, the telescopic device can make the second component approach or move away from the first component, so that the ball can be separated from the accommodating cavity and can enter the accommodating cavity after being separated from the accommodating cavity. When the first component moves to a first position relative to the second component, the ball is separated from the accommodating cavity, and the telescopic device makes the second component move away from the first component. When the first component moves to a second position relative to the second component, the ball enters the accommodating cavity, and the telescopic device makes the second component approach the first component.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The first component is a first gear, the button is provided with a second gear, and the first gear is engaged with the second gear.

3. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The shell comprises a rear shell and a middle frame, the rear shell and the middle frame form an inner cavity, the button is arranged on the middle frame, the button comprises a button rod and a button cap, the button rod is arranged on the middle frame, the button is located on the outer side of the middle frame, a spring is sleeved on the button rod, and the spring is elastically limited between the middle frame and the button cap.

4. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The first gear and the second gear are both helical gears.

5. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The at least one first groove is distributed on the same circle with the axis of the first gear as the center.

6. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein, A rotating shaft is arranged in the inner cavity, the rotating shaft penetrates the first component, and the first component can rotate around the rotating shaft.

7. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The second component comprises at least one support, and the support is provided with at least one second groove.

8. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The second component comprises two supports, and when the ball is located between the first groove and the second groove, the embedding depth of the ball in the second groove is greater than the embedding depth of the ball in the first groove.

9. The electronic device of claim 8, wherein, The first component is provided with a plurality of first grooves, the second component is provided with a plurality of second grooves, the plurality of first grooves and the plurality of second grooves are one-to-one corresponding to form a plurality of accommodating cavities, and balls are arranged in the plurality of groups of accommodating cavities. The telescopic device comprises a first magnet and a second magnet, the first magnet is arranged on the shell, the second magnet is connected with the second component, the second magnet is opposite to the first magnet in the same polarity. A sliding groove is arranged in the inner cavity of the shell, the first magnet and the second magnet are located in the sliding groove, and the sliding direction of the second magnet along the sliding groove is the same as the direction in which the second component approaches or moves away from the first component.

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