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CN115279086BActive Publication Date: 2026-09-22LENOVO (BEIJING) LTD
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Application Number
CN202210913775.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-07-29
Publication Date
2026-09-22
Estimated Expiration
2042-07-29

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Technical Problem

[0002]电子设备是人们经常使用的设备;然而,电子设备的两个本体相互间相对位置局限,不能满足使用者多场景使用需求,适应性较差

Benefits of technology

[0033]本公开通过连接装置连接第一本体和第二本体,使得第一本体与第二本体相对位置能够调整以具有不同的相对位置关系,从而增加了电子设备的使用形式,提高了电子设备的适应能力。

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Abstract

The present disclosure provides an electronic device, comprising a first body, a second body and a connecting device, the connecting device connecting the first body and the second body, having different forms to make the first body and the second body have different relative position relationships, the first body being able to make a first type and a second type of motion relative to the connecting device, and the second body being able to at least make the first type of motion relative to the connecting device.
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Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic devices are frequently used by people; however, the relative positions of the two main components of an electronic device are limited, which cannot meet the needs of users in multiple scenarios and results in poor adaptability. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above, according to this disclosure, an electronic device is provided, the technical solution of which is as follows.

[0004] An electronic device, comprising:

[0005] first ontology;

[0006] The second entity; and

[0007] A connecting device, connecting the first body and the second body, has different shapes so that the first body and the second body have different relative positional relationships;

[0008] The first body is capable of performing a first type and a second type of movement relative to the connecting device, and the second body is capable of performing at least a first type of movement relative to the connecting device.

[0009] In one embodiment, the connecting device includes a first connecting body and a second connecting body that are rotatably connected. The first body is capable of performing a first type of movement and a second type of movement relative to the first connecting body, and the second connecting body is capable of performing a first type of movement relative to the second body.

[0010] The relative rotation of the first connector and the second connector results in the connecting device having different shapes;

[0011] When the connecting device is in the third configuration, the first body and the second body can move in different ways relative to the connecting device.

[0012] In one possible embodiment, the first connector and the second connector are also capable of sliding relative to each other, and the relative rotation and / or sliding of the first connector and the second connector results in different shapes for the connecting device; and / or,

[0013] The second connector can also perform a second type of movement relative to the second body.

[0014] In one possible implementation, it further includes:

[0015] A first functional component is disposed on the second connecting body, and the first functional component is capable of rotating and / or sliding relative to the second connecting body;

[0016] In different configurations of the connecting device, the first functional component and the second connector have different relative positional relationships.

[0017] In one embodiment, the first functional component includes a first functional part and a second functional part that are movably connected, the first functional part and the second functional part being able to slide and rotate relative to each other, so that the first functional component has different shapes.

[0018] The first functional component takes on different forms depending on the state of the connecting device.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the first connector includes:

[0020] The first support rod has a first end and a second end opposite to each other;

[0021] A first connecting portion is disposed at the first end and is rotatable relative to the first support rod. A first load-bearing structure is provided on the first body corresponding to the first connecting portion. The first connecting portion and the first load-bearing structure cooperate to achieve relative rotation and / or sliding between the first body and the first connecting body.

[0022] A second connecting portion is disposed at the second end, through which the first connecting body rotates and / or slides relative to the second connecting body.

[0023] In one embodiment, the first connecting body further includes a first shaft, and two first support rods are provided, the two first support rods being movably disposed at opposite ends of the first shaft;

[0024] There are two first connecting parts, which are located at opposite ends of the first shaft. The distance between the two first connecting parts in the axial direction of the first shaft is greater than the distance between the two first support rods in the axial direction of the first shaft. The first connecting parts can rotate relative to the first support rods through the first shaft.

[0025] In one possible implementation, the second connector includes:

[0026] The second support rod has a third end and a fourth end opposite to each other;

[0027] A third connecting portion is disposed at the third end and is rotatable relative to the second support rod. A second load-bearing structure is provided on the second body corresponding to the third connecting portion. The third connecting portion cooperates with the second load-bearing structure to achieve relative rotation and / or sliding between the second body and the second connecting body.

[0028] A fourth connecting portion is provided at the fourth end, through which the second connecting body rotates and / or slides relative to the first connecting body.

[0029] In one embodiment, the second connecting body further includes a third shaft, and two second support rods are provided, with the two second support rods movably disposed at opposite ends of the third shaft;

[0030] Two fourth connecting parts are provided, and the two fourth connecting parts are located at opposite ends of the third shaft. The distance between the two second support rods in the axial direction of the third shaft is less than the distance between the two first support rods in the axial direction of the first shaft. The fourth connecting parts rotate relative to the second support rods through the third shaft.

[0031] In one embodiment, a first connecting structure is provided on the third shaft, and a second connecting structure is provided on the opposite side of the two second support rods;

[0032] The first functional component on the electronic device is connected to the first connection structure and / or the second connection structure, and the first functional component can be set at different angles with the second connector through the first connection structure and / or the second connection structure.

[0033] This disclosure connects a first body and a second body via a connecting device, allowing the relative positions of the first body and the second body to be adjusted to have different relative positional relationships, thereby increasing the usage forms of the electronic device and improving its adaptability.

[0034] The advantages and features of this disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0035] The following drawings, which are incorporated herein by reference as part of this disclosure, are provided for understanding the disclosure. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the disclosure and their descriptions, serving to explain the principles of the disclosure. In the drawings,

[0036] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure (the connecting device is in a first configuration);

[0037] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the electronic device (viewed from another direction);

[0038] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure (the connecting device is in a second configuration, and the first body is at a first angle relative to the first connecting body).

[0039] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the electronic device (viewed from another direction);

[0040] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure (the connecting device is in a second configuration, and the first body is in a second angular state relative to the first connecting body);

[0041] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure (the connecting device is in a third configuration);

[0042] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure (the connecting device is in a fourth configuration).

[0043] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0044] 100, First body; 101, First slide groove; 200, Second body; 300, Connecting device; 310, First connecting body; 311, First support rod; 3111, First end; 3112, Second end; 312, First connecting part; 313, Second connecting part; 314, First shaft; 3141, Sliding part; 320, Second connecting body; 321, Second support rod; 3211, Third end; 3212, Fourth end; 3213, Second slide groove; 322, Third connecting part; 323, Fourth connecting part; 324, Second shaft; 325, Third shaft; 400, First functional component; 500, Switch. Detailed Implementation

[0045] In the following description, numerous details are provided to enable a thorough understanding of this disclosure. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the following description merely illustrates alternative embodiments of this disclosure by way of example, and that this disclosure can be implemented without one or more of these details. Furthermore, to avoid confusion with this disclosure, some technical features well-known in the art have not been described in detail.

[0046] The following combination Figures 1 to 7 The electronic devices described in the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail.

[0047] The electronic device includes a first body 100, a second body 200, and a connecting device 300. The connecting device 300 connects the first body 100 and the second body 200. The connecting device 300 has different shapes so that the first body 100 and the second body 200 have different relative positional relationships. The first body 100 can perform a first type and a second type of movement relative to the connecting device 300. The second type of movement differs from the first type, which can refer to a different direction of movement, a different mode of movement, or both. The relative positional relationship can be a distance relationship, an angular relationship, or the center of gravity position of the second body 200, etc. By connecting the first body 100 and the second body 200 through the connecting device 300, the relative positions of the first body 100 and the second body 200 can be adjusted to have different relative positional relationships, thereby increasing the usage options of the electronic device and improving its adaptability.

[0048] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the structure of the electronic device is not limited. For example, the electronic device may be an all-in-one desktop computer, a television, or other large-screen devices.

[0049] In this embodiment, the structure of the first body 100 is not limited. For example, the first body 100 can be a block structure. Another example is that the first body 100 can be a plate structure. In one embodiment, the first body 100 is a display screen or a display device loaded with a hardware platform and operating system.

[0050] In this embodiment, the structure of the second body 200 is not limited. For example, the second body 200 can be a block structure, or a plate structure. It can also be a base structure with a seat. In one embodiment, the second body 200 is the host of an electronic device, and a switch 500 is provided on the host, allowing the electronic device to be started and stopped.

[0051] As an example, the second body 200 is the host, and the first body 100 includes a display device; here, the first body 100, relative to the second body 200, can have various usage forms through the connecting device 300, and the usage form is not limited. For example, it can be as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first usage form shown is suitable for standing use; it can be used as follows: Figure 3 and Figure 4 The second usage mode shown is suitable for sitting; it can be used as follows: Figure 5 The third usage form shown is suitable for demonstration purposes; it can be used as follows: Figure 6The fourth usage mode shown is suitable for tablet mode; it can also be used as follows: Figure 7 The fifth usage form shown is suitable for painting.

[0052] As an example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first type of motion is rotation about a center line parallel to the X-axis in the XZ plane, and the second type of motion is movement in the Z-axis direction. In an embodiment not shown, the first type of motion can also be rotation about a center line parallel to the Z-axis in the YZ plane, and the second type of motion can also be movement in the X-axis direction and movement in the Y-axis direction.

[0053] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the present embodiment, the connecting device 300 includes a first connecting body 310 and a second connecting body 320 that are rotatably connected. The first body 100 is capable of performing a first type of movement and a second type of movement relative to the first connecting body 310. The second connecting body 320 is capable of performing a first type of movement relative to the second body 200. The relative rotation of the first connecting body 310 and the second connecting body 320 causes the connecting device 300 to have different shapes.

[0054] Because the first connector 310 and the second connector 320 rotate relative to each other, the connecting device 300 has different shapes when the first connector 310 rotates relative to the second connector 320 to different angles, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, at this time, the first connecting body 310 rotates relative to the second connecting body 320 to a 180-degree angle, and the connecting device 300 is in a first open state. For distinction, this first open state is referred to as the first state. Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, at this time, the first connecting body 310 rotates relative to the second connecting body 320 to a 90-degree angle, and the connecting device 300 is in a second open state. For distinction, this second open state is called the second state. Figure 6 At this time, the first connector 310 rotates relative to the second connector 320 to a 0-degree angle, and the connecting device 300 is in a fully folded state. To distinguish it, this fully folded state is called the third state. Figure 7 As shown, at this time, the first connector 310 rotates relative to the second connector 320 to a small angle (such as 5 degrees) between them, and the connecting device 300 is in a closed state. To distinguish it, this closed state is called the fourth state.

[0055] It should be understood that the form of the connecting device 300 is not limited to the four forms mentioned above.

[0056] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, in order to enable the first body 100 to perform a first type and a second type of movement relative to the first connecting body 310, taking the first type of movement as rotation about a center line parallel to the X-axis in the XZ plane and the second type of movement as movement in the Z-axis direction, the first connecting body 310 includes a first support rod 311, a first connecting part 312 and a second connecting part 313. The first support rod 311 has a first end 3111 and a second end 3112 opposite to each other. The first connecting part 312 is disposed at the first end 3111 and can rotate and / or slide relative to the first support rod 311. The first body 100 is provided with a first bearing structure corresponding to the first connecting part 312. The first connecting part 312 cooperates with the first bearing structure to realize the relative rotation and / or sliding between the first body 100 and the first connecting body 310. The second connecting part 313 is disposed at the second end 3112. The first connecting body 310 rotates and / or slides relative to the second connecting body 320 through the second connecting part 313.

[0057] Here, the structure of the first connecting body 310 is not limited, as long as it can rotate relative to the second connecting body 320. For example, the first connecting body 310 can be a frame structure.

[0058] Specifically, in order to enable the first body 100 to slide relative to the first connecting body 310 so that the first body 100 can perform a second type of movement relative to the connecting device 300, the first connecting part 312 includes at least one sliding part 3141, and the first bearing structure can be a sliding auxiliary structure provided corresponding to the sliding part 3141. The first body 100 can slide relative to the first connecting body 310 through the cooperation of the sliding part 3141 and the sliding auxiliary structure.

[0059] In some optional implementations of the embodiments of this disclosure, the sliding auxiliary structure includes a first groove 101 disposed on the first body 100, and the sliding part 3141 includes a sliding connector slidably connected to the first groove 101. The first body 100 can slide relative to the first connecting body 310 through the cooperation of the sliding connector and the first groove 101.

[0060] Here, the structure of the sliding connector is not limited. For example, the sliding connector can be a sheet-like structure. Or, for example, the sliding connector can be a plate-like structure.

[0061] Here, the connection position between the sliding connector and the first slide groove 101 is not limited. In one embodiment of this disclosure, the first body 100 has a display surface and a back surface, with the back surface opposite to the display surface. For example, the sliding connector slides on the back surface of the first body 100.

[0062] Here, the number of first grooves 101 is not limited; for example, they can be as follows: Figure 2As shown, there are two first slide grooves 101, and each side of the first connecting body 310 slides within the first slide groove 101 via a sliding connector.

[0063] In some optional implementations of the embodiments of this disclosure, the sliding connector includes a protrusion corresponding to the first sliding groove 101. The first body 100 can slide relative to the first connecting body 310 through the cooperation of the protrusion and the first sliding groove 101. Here, the shape of the first sliding groove 101 is not limited. For example, the first sliding groove 101 can be... Figure 2 As shown, the elongated first groove 101 extends along the Z-axis direction on the first body 100 to make the second type of motion a movement in the Z-axis direction.

[0064] In this implementation, the electronic device may also include a damping structure disposed between the sliding part 3141 and the sliding auxiliary structure. The damping structure is used to provide damping force to the sliding part 3141 to prevent the connection device 300 from being damaged or its movement from being affected by the large weight of the first body 100.

[0065] Here, the structure of the damping structure is not limited.

[0066] For example, the damping structure may include friction parts disposed on two opposite sidewalls of the first slide groove 101. The friction parts abut against the protrusions of the sliding part 3141 to provide damping force to the sliding part 3141. Here, the friction parts may be friction protrusions disposed on the two opposite sidewalls of the first slide groove 101, or they may be rougher surfaces disposed on the two opposite sidewalls of the first slide groove 101.

[0067] For example, the damping structure may include a constant force spring disposed on opposite sides of the first slide groove 101 so as to provide damping force to the sliding connector through the constant force spring.

[0068] Here, the deformation force of the constant force spring can be the same as the weight of the first body 100, so that the deformation force of the constant force spring can counteract the weight of the first body 100, allowing the sliding part 3141 to move smoothly without pressure. At the same time, it can enable the first body 100 to stop at any position during the movement of relative to the first connecting body 310.

[0069] In this implementation, the damping structure can also include both a friction element and a constant-force spring.

[0070] Since the connecting device 300 is in the first mode, the electronic device is mainly used in standing situations, thus having a first usage mode. In order to adapt to the usage needs of users of different heights, in the first usage mode, the first body 100 can be slid to adjust the height of the first body 100 relative to the first connecting body 310 based on the cooperation of the sliding part 3141 and the sliding auxiliary structure, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the relative height between the first body 100 and the second body 200.

[0071] It should be understood that, in order to achieve relative rotation between the first body 100 and the first connecting body 310, the first connecting part 312 may further include a rotating structure, and the first bearing structure may include a rotating auxiliary structure corresponding to the rotating structure. The first body 100 can rotate relative to the first connecting body 310 through the cooperation of the rotating structure and the rotating auxiliary structure, thus enabling the first body 100 to rotate relative to the first connecting body 310 to a first angular relationship. Of course, in this implementation, a damping structure may also be provided between the rotating structure and the rotating auxiliary structure. The damping structure is used to provide damping force for the rotating structure to prevent the connecting device 300 from being damaged or its movement affected by the large weight of the first body 100. At the same time, it enables the first body 100 to stop at any angle during the rotation relative to the first connecting body 310.

[0072] In some optional implementations of the embodiments of this disclosure, the first connecting body 310 further includes a first shaft 314. Two first support rods 311 are provided, movably disposed at opposite ends of the first shaft 314. Two first connecting portions 312 are provided, disposed at opposite ends of the first shaft 314. The distance between the two first connecting portions 312 in the axial direction of the first shaft 314 is greater than the distance between the two first support rods 311 in the axial direction of the first shaft 314. The first connecting portions 312 rotate relative to the first support rods 311 via the first shaft 314. In this way, the first type of movement between the first body 100 and the first connecting body 310 can be effectively realized.

[0073] It should be understood that the first shaft 314 is not necessary. If a stable first type of motion can be achieved through the cooperation between the first connecting part 312 and the first load-bearing structure, the first shaft 314 can also be omitted.

[0074] In an embodiment not shown, to achieve a rotatable connection between the first connecting body 310 and the second connecting body 320, the second connecting body 320 may also include a rotating structure (for distinction, the rotating structure on the second connecting body 320 is referred to as the second rotating structure). The first connecting body 310 may also be provided with a rotating auxiliary structure corresponding to the second rotating structure (for distinction, the rotating auxiliary structure on the first connecting body 310 is referred to as the second rotating auxiliary structure). Thus, the second connecting body 320 can rotate relative to the first connecting body 310 through the cooperation of the second rotating structure and the second rotating auxiliary structure, thereby enabling the first body 100 to rotate relative to the second body 200 to a second angular relationship. Of course, in this implementation, a damping structure may also be provided between the second rotating structure and the second rotating auxiliary structure. The damping structure is positioned between the second rotating structure and the second rotating auxiliary structure to provide damping force to the second rotating structure, preventing damage to the connecting device 300 or affecting the movement of the connecting device 300 due to the large weight of the first body 100. Simultaneously, it enables the first body 100 to stop at any angle during rotation relative to the second body 200.

[0075] In some optional implementations of the embodiments of this disclosure, the first connecting body 310 and the second connecting body 320 can also slide relative to each other. In order to achieve relative sliding between the first connecting body 310 and the second connecting body 320, a sliding structure can be provided on the second connecting body 320, and an auxiliary structure is provided on the first connecting body 310 corresponding to the sliding structure. The second connecting body 320 can slide relative to the first connecting body 310 through the cooperation of the sliding structure and the auxiliary structure. The cooperation between the sliding structure and the auxiliary structure can be referred to as the cooperation between the sliding part 3141 and the sliding auxiliary structure, which will not be described in detail here.

[0076] Here, the sliding direction of the second connector 320 relative to the first connector 310 can be along the Z-axis or along the X-axis. Thus, the relative rotation and / or sliding of the first connector 310 and the second connector 320 allows the connecting device 300 to have more different shapes.

[0077] In some optional implementations of the embodiments of this disclosure, the second connector 320 is rotatably connected to the second body 200, so that the second connector 320 can perform a first type of movement relative to the second body 200. When the connecting device 300 is in the first configuration, to accommodate the usage needs of users of different heights, in the first usage configuration, the second connector 320 and the second body 200 can be rotated to adjust the angle of the second body 200 relative to the supporting surface, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the height of the first body 100 relative to the supporting surface.

[0078] Here, the structure of the second connector 320 is not limited, as long as it can rotate relative to the first connector 310. For example, the second connector 320 can be a frame structure.

[0079] Here, the second body 200 and the second connecting body 320 can also slide relative to each other, so that the second connecting body 320 can also perform a second type of movement relative to the second body 200. In order to realize the relative sliding between the second body 200 and the second connecting body 320, a sliding structure can be provided on the second body 200 (for distinction, the sliding structure on the second body 200 is called the second sliding structure), and an auxiliary structure is provided on the second connecting body 320 corresponding to the sliding structure (for distinction, the auxiliary structure on the second connecting body is called the second auxiliary structure). The second connecting body 320 can slide relative to the second body 200 through the cooperation of the second sliding structure and the second auxiliary structure. The cooperation between the second sliding structure and the second auxiliary structure can also refer to the cooperation between the sliding part 3141 and the sliding auxiliary structure, which will not be described in detail here.

[0080] Here, the sliding direction of the second connector 320 relative to the second body 200 can be along the Y-axis, thus allowing the connector 300 to have more different shapes.

[0081] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device further includes a first functional component 400, which is disposed on the second connector 320. The first functional component 400 is rotatable and / or slidable relative to the second connector 320. The first functional component 400 and the second connector 320 have different relative positional relationships when the connector 300 is in different states.

[0082] Here, the structure of the first functional component 400 is not limited. For example, the first functional component 400 can be a block structure. Or, for example, the first functional component 400 can be a plate structure.

[0083] Specifically, the first functional component 400 can also be a secondary display screen used as a secondary screen. When the first main body 100 is a display screen, the first functional component 400 and the first main body 100 can display different screens respectively. The first functional component 400 can also be a touchpad. When the first main body 100 is a display screen, the first functional component 400 realizes the input function and interacts with the first main body 100.

[0084] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first functional component 400 may include a first functional component and a second functional component that are movably connected. The first functional component and the second functional component are capable of sliding and rotating relative to each other, so that the first functional component 400 has different forms. The form of the first functional component 400 is different when the connecting device 300 is in different forms.

[0085] Here, the first functional component and the second functional component can be two components used to achieve the same function, or they can be two components that achieve different functions. For example, the first functional component is a display panel to achieve the display function, and the second functional component is a touch panel to achieve the input function; or the first functional component is a display screen, and the second functional component is a support plate that supports the first functional component.

[0086] Here, a linkage structure can be set between the first functional component 400 and the second connector 320. This linkage structure is used to trigger a change in the shape of the first functional component 400 based on a change in the shape of the connector 300.

[0087] Here, based on the relative sliding and rotation of the first functional component and the second functional component, the relative positions of the first functional component and the second functional component can be manually adjusted when the shape of the connecting device 300 changes, so as to change the shape of the first functional component 400.

[0088] In embodiments not shown, the electronic device may further include a second functional component, for example disposed on the first functional component 400, which can be used as a counterweight to achieve the balance of the electronic device's center of gravity.

[0089] In some optional implementations of this disclosure, the second connecting body 320 includes a second support rod 321, a third connecting portion 322, and a fourth connecting portion 323. The second support rod 321 has opposing third end 3211 and fourth end 3212. The third connecting portion 322 is disposed at the third end 3211 and is rotatable relative to the second support rod 321. The second body 200 is provided with a second bearing structure (not shown in the figure) corresponding to the third connecting portion 322. The third connecting portion 322 cooperates with the second bearing structure to realize relative rotation and / or sliding between the second body 200 and the second connecting body 320. The fourth connecting portion 323 is disposed at the fourth end 3212, and the second connecting body 320 rotates and / or slides relative to the first connecting body 310 through the fourth connecting portion 323.

[0090] Here, by sliding relative to the second body 200 and the second connector 320, the position of the second connector 320 relative to the second body 200 can be adjusted to adjust the center of gravity and avoid instability. For example, during the process of the connector 300 switching from the third form to the second or first form (i.e., unfolding and raising), it can gradually slide from the eccentric position to the center of gravity position; during the process of the connector 300 switching from the second or first form to the third form (i.e., closing and shrinking), the second connector 320 slides to the edge position.

[0091] Here, the cooperation between the third connecting part 322 and the second bearing structure can be referred to the cooperation between the first connecting part 312 and the first bearing structure, and will not be elaborated on here.

[0092] In some optional implementations of the embodiments of this disclosure, the second connecting body 320 further includes a third shaft 325, which is parallel to the first shaft 314. Two second support rods 321 are provided, movably disposed at opposite ends of the third shaft 325. Two fourth connecting portions 323 are provided, disposed at opposite ends of the third shaft 325. The distance between the two second support rods 321 in the axial direction of the third shaft 325 is less than the distance between the two first support rods 311 in the axial direction of the first shaft 314. The fourth connecting portions 323 rotate relative to the second support rods 321 via the third shaft 324. In this way, not only can the first type of movement between the first connecting body 310 and the second connecting body 320 be well realized, but also, when the connecting device 300 is in a fully folded state, the second body 200, the first functional component 400, and the second connecting body 320 can all be accommodated within the accommodating space formed by the two first support rods 311.

[0093] It should be understood that the third axis 325 is not necessary. Since the first connecting body 310 and the second connecting body 320 can achieve stable first-type motion with each other, the third axis 325 can also be omitted.

[0094] In this embodiment, a first connecting structure (not shown in the figure) is provided on the third shaft 325, and a second connecting structure (not shown in the figure) is provided on the opposite side of the two second support rods 321. The first functional component 400 is connected to the first connecting structure and / or the second connecting structure. The first functional component can be set at different angles with the second connecting body 320 through the first connecting structure and / or the second connecting structure.

[0095] Here, the first functional component 400 can rotate and / or slide relative to the third shaft 325 via a first connecting structure and / or a second connecting structure. Specifically, in different configurations of the connecting device 300, the first functional component 400 and the third shaft 325 have different relative positional relationships, so that the first functional component 400 is arranged at different angles relative to the second connecting body 320, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the first functional component 400 is at a 90-degree angle to the second connector 320, and it can also be in... Figure 1 In the state shown, rotate the first functional component 400 so that the first functional component 400 is at 0 degrees relative to the second connector 320.

[0096] In order to enable the first functional component 400 to rotate relative to the third shaft 325, the second connecting structure may include a third rotating structure, and the first connecting structure is provided with a third rotating auxiliary structure corresponding to the third rotating part. The first functional component 400 can rotate relative to the third shaft 325 through the cooperation of the third rotating structure and the third rotating auxiliary structure.

[0097] In order to enable the first functional component 400 to slide relative to the third shaft 325, the first connecting structure may include a third sliding structure, and the second connecting structure is provided with a third sliding auxiliary structure corresponding to the third sliding structure. The first functional component 400 can slide relative to the third shaft 325 through the cooperation of the third sliding structure and the third sliding auxiliary structure. Here, the third sliding auxiliary structure may be a second groove 3213 provided on the second support rod 321.

[0098] In some optional implementations of the embodiments of this disclosure, the second connecting body 320 may further include a second shaft 324, which is parallel to the third shaft 325. Two second support rods 321 are also movably disposed at opposite ends of the second shaft 324. Two third connecting portions 322 are provided, disposed at opposite ends of the second shaft 324. In this way, the first type of movement between the second body 200 and the second connecting body 320 can be well realized. It should be understood that the second shaft 324 is not necessary.

[0099] The electronic device disclosed herein allows the first connector 310 to be rotated 180 degrees relative to the second connector 320 when the user needs to stand, so that the connector 300 is in a first open state (e.g., Figure 1 and Figure 2 (as shown); simultaneously, rotate the first body 100 so that the first body 100 rotates relative to the first connector 310 to a 0-degree angle between them; rotate the first functional component 400 so that the first functional component 400 rotates relative to the second connector 320 to a 90-degree angle between them; rotate the second body 200 so that the second body 200 rotates relative to the second connector 320 to a 90-degree angle between them.

[0100] When the user needs to stand to use it, the first body 100 can be slid in the first open state of the connecting device 300, so that the first body 100 can slide relative to the first connector 310 to a suitable height; the first functional component 400 can also be slid, so that the first functional component 400 can slide relative to the second connector 320 to a suitable height.

[0101] With the connecting device 300 in the first open state, the first body 100 can be rotated so that the first body 100 rotates relative to the first connector 310 to a 45-degree angle. Of course, it is not limited to 45 degrees and can be any angle between 0 and 180 degrees. The first functional component 400 can be rotated so that the first functional component 400 rotates relative to the second connector 320 to a 45-degree angle. Of course, it is not limited to 45 degrees and can be any angle between 0 and 180 degrees. The second body 200 can be rotated so that the second body 200 rotates relative to the second connector 320 to a 45-degree angle. Of course, it is not limited to 45 degrees and can be any angle between 0 and 90 degrees.

[0102] The electronic device disclosed herein allows the first connector 310 to be rotated relative to the second connector 320 to a 90-degree angle when the user needs to sit down, so that the connector 300 is in a second open state (e.g., ...). Figure 3 and Figure 4 (as shown); at the same time, rotate the first body 100 so that the first body 100 rotates relative to the first connecting body 310 to a 0-degree angle between them; rotate the first functional component 400 and rotate the second body 200 so that the first functional component 400 is stacked on the second body 200.

[0103] When the user needs to sit down to use the device, the first body 100 can be slid in the second open state of the connecting device 300, so that the first body 100 can slide relative to the first connecting body 310 to a suitable height.

[0104] With the connecting device 300 in its second open state, the first body 100 can also be rotated so that the first body 100 rotates relative to the first connecting body 310 to a 90-degree angle, and the first body 100 is parallel to the second body 200 (e.g., Figure 5 As shown in the figure, this can meet the needs of display and use.

[0105] The electronic device disclosed herein allows the first connector 310 to be rotated relative to the second connector 320 to a 0-degree angle when the user requires tablet mode, thereby folding the connector 300 into a fully folded state (e.g., ...). Figure 6 (As shown).

[0106] When the connecting device 300 is in a fully folded state, the first body 100 can be slid according to the actual use of the first functional component 400, so that the first body 100 slides relative to the first connecting body 310 to a suitable position.

[0107] With the connecting device 300 in a fully folded state, to meet usage requirements, the first connecting body 310 can be rotated relative to the second connecting body 320 to form a small angle between them, such as 5 degrees. Figure 7(as shown), so that the connecting device 300 is in a closed state.

[0108] It can be seen that when the connecting device 300 is in a fully folded state, the first body 100 can only perform the second type of movement relative to the connecting device 300, and the second body 200 can only perform the first type of movement relative to the connecting device 300. Therefore, when the connecting device 300 is in a fully folded state, the first body 100 and the second body 200 can perform different types of movements relative to the connecting device 300.

[0109] See again Figure 7 When the connecting device 300 is in the closed state, the first body 100 can be rotated so that the first body 100 rotates relative to the first connecting body 310 to form a certain angle between them, thereby meeting the needs of painting usage scenarios.

[0110] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this disclosure; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0111] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "over," "on the upper surface of," and "above" are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship between one or more components or features shown in the figures and other components or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms include not only the orientation of the component as depicted in the figures but also different orientations during use or operation. For example, if the components in the figures are inverted as a whole, "above" or "above other components or features" will include cases where the component is "below" or "under" other components or features. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." Furthermore, these components or features may also be positioned at other different angles (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or other angles), and this document intends to include all such cases.

[0112] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular implementations only and is not intended to limit the exemplary implementations according to this disclosure. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms “comprising” and / or “including” are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, parts, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0113] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0114] This disclosure has been described through the above embodiments; however, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit this disclosure to the described embodiments. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that this disclosure is not limited to the above embodiments, and many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this disclosure, all of which fall within the scope of protection claimed by this disclosure. The scope of protection of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: first ontology; Second entity; as well as A connecting device, connecting the first body and the second body, has different shapes so that the first body and the second body have different relative positional relationships; The first body is capable of performing a first type of movement and a second type of movement relative to the connecting device, and the second body is capable of performing at least a first type of movement relative to the connecting device, wherein the first type of movement includes rotation and the second type of movement includes sliding.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the connecting device comprises a first connecting body and a second connecting body that are rotatably connected, the first body being capable of performing a first type of movement and a second type of movement relative to the first connecting body, and the second connecting body being capable of performing a first type of movement relative to the second body; The relative rotation of the first connector and the second connector results in the connecting device having different shapes; When the connecting device is in the third configuration, the first body and the second body can move in different ways relative to the connecting device.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein, The first connector and the second connector can also slide relative to each other, and the relative rotation and / or sliding of the first connector and the second connector gives the connecting device different shapes; and / or, The second connector can also perform a second type of movement relative to the second body.

4. The electronic device according to claim 2, further comprising: A first functional component is disposed on the second connecting body, and the first functional component is capable of rotating and / or sliding relative to the second connecting body; In different configurations of the connecting device, the first functional component and the second connector have different relative positional relationships.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein the first functional component includes a first functional part and a second functional part that are movably connected, the first functional part and the second functional part being capable of sliding and rotating relative to each other, so that the first functional component has different shapes; in, The first functional component takes on different forms depending on the state of the connecting device.

6. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the first connector comprises: The first support rod has a first end and a second end opposite to each other; A first connecting part is disposed at the first end and is rotatable relative to the first support rod. A first bearing structure is provided on the first body corresponding to the first connecting part. The first connecting part and the first bearing structure cooperate to realize relative rotation and / or sliding between the first body and the first connecting body. as well as A second connecting portion is disposed at the second end, through which the first connecting body rotates and / or slides relative to the second connecting body.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein the first connecting body further comprises a first shaft, and two first support rods are provided, the two first support rods being movably disposed at opposite ends of the first shaft; There are two first connecting parts, which are located at opposite ends of the first shaft. The distance between the two first connecting parts in the axial direction of the first shaft is greater than the distance between the two first support rods in the axial direction of the first shaft. The first connecting parts can rotate relative to the first support rods through the first shaft.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein the second connector comprises: The second support rod has a third end and a fourth end opposite to each other; A third connecting part is provided at the third end and is rotatable relative to the second support rod. The second body is provided with a second bearing structure corresponding to the third connecting part. The third connecting part and the second bearing structure cooperate to realize relative rotation and / or sliding between the second body and the second connecting body. as well as A fourth connecting portion is provided at the fourth end, through which the second connecting body rotates and / or slides relative to the first connecting body.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein the second connecting body further comprises a third shaft, and two second support rods are provided, the two second support rods being movably disposed at opposite ends of the third shaft; Two fourth connecting parts are provided, and the two fourth connecting parts are located at opposite ends of the third shaft. The distance between the two second support rods in the axial direction of the third shaft is less than the distance between the two first support rods in the axial direction of the first shaft. The fourth connecting parts rotate relative to the second support rods through the third shaft.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, wherein a first connecting structure is provided on the third shaft, and a second connecting structure is provided on the opposite side of each of the two second support rods; The first functional component on the electronic device is connected to the first connection structure and / or the second connection structure, and the first functional component can be set at different angles with the second connector through the first connection structure and / or the second connection structure.

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