Electronic Devices

Abstract

The present application discloses an electronic device. The electronic device includes a housing, a flexible display screen and a camera. The housing includes a first shell and a second shell that are slidably connected. The second shell can slide between a first position and a second position relative to the first shell to drive the flexible display screen to move, thereby adjusting the display area of ​​the electronic device. The transmittance of the first area and the second area of ​​the first display area of ​​the flexible display screen is greater than the transmittance of the second display area. When the second shell is in the first position, the camera is located below the first area and can be imaged through the first area. When the second shell is in the second position, the camera is located below the second area and can be imaged through the second area. In this way, when the second shell slides relative to the first shell to the first position and the second position, the camera can also be stably imaged through the first area or the second area. The camera can achieve normal imaging, avoiding the flexible display screen blocking the camera and causing imaging failure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of electronic technology, and more specifically, to an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] At present, in order to increase the screen-to-body ratio, a hole is usually punched on the display screen of electronic devices such as mobile phones to prevent the front camera from being exposed. In the related art, the display area of ​​electronic devices such as mobile phones can be adjusted by stretching and rolling up a flexible display screen. For example, when the display area needs to be expanded, the display part stored inside the electronic device can be pulled out. However, in such a setting scheme, since the display screen will pass through the area where the front camera is located when stretching and rolling up, it is difficult to maintain the stability of the display screen and the front camera, resulting in the display screen blocking the front camera and affecting the imaging of the front camera. Summary of the invention

[0003] An embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device.

[0004] The electronic device of the embodiment of the present application includes:

[0005] The housing comprises a first housing and a second housing which are slidably connected;

[0006] a flexible display screen, wherein one end of the flexible display screen is connected to the first shell, and the other end is located in the housing, the second shell can slide between a first position and a second position relative to the first shell to drive the flexible display screen to move, thereby adjusting the area of ​​the display portion of the electronic device, the flexible display screen includes a first display area and a second display area connected, the second display area is connected to the first shell, the first display area includes a first area and a second area, the first area and the second area are spaced apart along the sliding direction of the second shell, and the transmittance of the first area and the second area is greater than the transmittance of the second display area; and

[0007] A camera is arranged in the second shell, and the camera is arranged opposite to the first display area. When the second shell is in the first position, the camera is located below the first area and can image through the first area. When the second shell is in the second position, the camera is located below the second area and can image through the second area.

[0008] In the electronic device of the embodiment of the present application, the second shell can slide between the first position and the second position relative to the first shell to drive the flexible display screen to move, thereby adjusting the display area of ​​the electronic device, the transmittance of the first area and the second area of ​​the first display area of ​​the flexible display screen is greater than the transmittance of the second display area, when the second shell is in the first position, the camera is located below the first area and can be imaged through the first area, when the second shell is in the second position, the camera is located below the second area and can be imaged through the second area. In this way, when the second shell slides relative to the first shell to the first position and the second position, although the flexible display screen will pass through the area where the camera is located, the camera can also be stably imaged through the first area or the second area, which can avoid the flexible display screen blocking the camera after movement and causing the camera to be unable to image.

[0009] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become apparent from the description below, or will be learned through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0011] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a planar structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0012] Figure 2 is another planar structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0013] Figure 3 is another schematic diagram of a planar structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0014] Figure 4 is another schematic diagram of a planar structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0015] Figure 5 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the first display area and the second display area of ​​an embodiment of the present application;

[0016] Figure 6 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the first display area, the second display area, and the third display area in an embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the first display area and the third display area in the embodiment of the present application

[0018] Figure 8 is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Fig. 9 is another cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first display area, the camera and the lifting assembly in an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Fig.11 is another structural schematic diagram of the first display area, camera and lifting assembly in an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Fig.12 It is another structural schematic diagram of the first display area, the camera and the lifting assembly in the implementation mode of the present application;

[0023] Fig.13 This is another structural schematic diagram of the first display area, camera and lifting assembly of the implementation mode of the present application.

[0024] Description of main component symbols:

[0025] Electronic device 100;

[0026] Shell 10, first shell 11, second shell 12, flexible display screen 20, first display area 21, first area 211, second area 212, third area 213, first pixel 214, drive circuit 215, second display area 22, second pixel 221, third display area 23, third pixel 231, flat part 24, extension part 25, camera 30, lifting assembly 40, elastic member 41, trigger mechanism 42, electromagnet 43, permanent magnet 44. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0028] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0029] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples to realize the different structures of the present application. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present application, the parts and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are only examples, and the purpose is not to limit the present application. In addition, the present application can repeat reference numbers and / or reference letters in different examples, and this repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, which itself does not indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the various specific processes and examples of materials provided in the present application, but those of ordinary skill in the art can be aware of the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0030] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 An embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device 100 including a housing 10 , a flexible display screen 20 and a camera 30 .

[0031] The housing 10 includes a first housing 11 and a second housing 12 which are slidably connected. One end of the flexible display screen 20 is connected to the first housing 11, and the other end is located in the housing 10. The second housing 12 can slide between a first position A and a second position B relative to the first housing 11 to drive the flexible display screen 20 to move, thereby adjusting the area of ​​the display portion of the electronic device 100. The flexible display screen 20 includes a first display area 21 and a second display area 22 which are connected. The second display area 22 is connected to the first housing 11. The first display area 21 includes a first area 211 and a second area 212. The first area 211 and the second area 212 are spaced apart along the sliding direction of the second housing 12. The light transmittance of the first area 211 and the second area 212 is greater than the light transmittance of the second display area 22.

[0032] The camera 30 is disposed in the second shell 12, and the camera 30 is disposed opposite to the first display area 21. When the second shell 12 is in the first position A, the camera 30 is located below the first area 211 and can image through the first area 211. When the second shell 12 is in the second position B, the camera 30 is located below the second area 212 and can image through the second area 212.

[0033] It is understandable that in the related art, the display area of ​​electronic devices such as mobile phones can be adjusted by stretching and rolling up the flexible display screen. For example, when the display area needs to be expanded, the display part stored inside the electronic device can be pulled out. However, in such a setting, since the display screen will pass through the area where the front camera is located when stretching and rolling up, the display screen and the camera will move relative to each other, making it difficult to maintain the stability of the display screen and the front camera, resulting in the display screen blocking the front camera and affecting the imaging effect of the front camera.

[0034] In the electronic device 100 of the embodiment of the present application, the second shell 12 can slide between the first position A and the second position B relative to the first shell 11 to drive the flexible display screen 20 to move, thereby adjusting the display area of ​​the electronic device 100. The transmittance of the first area 211 and the second area 212 of the first display area 21 of the flexible display screen 20 is greater than the transmittance of the second display area 22. When the second shell 12 is in the first position A, the camera 30 is located below the first area 211 and can be imaged through the first area 211. When the second shell 12 is in the second position B, the camera 30 is located below the second area 212 and can be imaged through the second area 212. In this way, when the second shell 12 and the first shell 11 slide relative to each other to the first position A and the second position B, although the flexible display screen 20 will pass through the area where the camera 30 is located, the camera 30 can also be stably imaged through the first area 211 or the second area 212, which can prevent the flexible display screen 20 from blocking the camera 30 after the movement, causing the camera 30 to be unable to image.

[0035] Specifically, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the embodiment of the present application, the flexible display screen 20 may include a flat portion 24 and an extension portion 25 connected to the flat portion 24, the flat portion 24 is fixedly connected to the first shell 11, and the extension portion 25 can be hidden in the shell 10. It should be noted that in Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the example shown, the first area 211 of the first display area 21 is a part of the flat part 24, and the second area 212 is a part of the extended part 25. In this way, when the second shell 12 is away from the first shell 11, the extended part 25 of the flexible display screen 20 is gradually pulled out from the end of the second shell 12 away from the first shell 11 and unfolded outside the shell 10, and the second area 212 is also gradually unfolded outside the shell 10; when the second shell 12 is close to the first shell 11, the extended part 25 of the flexible display screen 20 is gradually retracted into the shell 10 from the end of the second shell 12 away from the first shell 11, and the second area 212 is also gradually retracted into the shell 10, thereby adjusting the display area of ​​the electronic device 100. However, it can be understood that the camera 30 is arranged in the second shell 12, that is, the camera 30 is arranged below the flexible display screen 20, and when the flexible display screen 20 moves with the second shell 12, the flexible display screen 20 will also move relative to the camera 30.

[0036] The electronic device 100 in the embodiment of the present application may include two forms. The first form is a form in which the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 are folded and embedded together, that is, the form of the electronic device 100 when the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 are close to each other and move to the extreme position, that is, the form of the electronic device 100 when the second shell 12 is in the first position A. In this form, the flat part 24 of the flexible display screen 20 is exposed outside the shell 10, and the expansion part 25 is basically completely hidden in the shell 10. The display area of ​​the electronic device 100 is small and easy to carry (see Figure 1 ). The second form is a form in which the second shell 12 moves away from the first shell 11 to drive the extension portion 25 of the flexible display screen 20 to gradually unfold outside the shell 10, that is, the form in which the electronic device 100 is when the second shell 12 is in the second position B. In the second form, the extension portion 25 of the flexible display screen 20 is at least partially unfolded outside the shell 10 to form a display portion of the electronic device 100 together with the flat portion 24, and the display area of ​​the electronic device 100 is larger to provide a better display effect for the user (see Figure 2 ).

[0037] In the embodiment of the present application, the “display area” refers to the area of ​​the portion of the flexible display screen 20 exposed outside the housing 10 for display.

[0038] In the embodiment of the present application, the display area of ​​the first display area 21 can be set to be smaller than the display area of ​​the second display area 22. The first display area 21 can be used as an auxiliary display area, or a functional display area, of the electronic device 100, and the second display area 22 can be used as the main display area of ​​the electronic device 100. The light transmittance of the first display area 21 is set to be greater than the light transmittance of the second display area 22, so that the light transmittance of the first display area 21 can be greatly improved in the non-display state of the first display area 21, and the functional devices of the electronic device 100, such as the camera 30, sensors and other devices, can be set at the position corresponding to the first display area 21 inside the housing 10 to improve the quality of optical signal transmission of the camera 30, sensors and other devices through the first display area 21.

[0039] Of course, in other embodiments, the display area of ​​the first display area 21 can be equal to the display area of ​​the second display area 22, and the display area of ​​the first display area 21 can also be larger than the display area of ​​the second display area 22. The display areas of the first display area 21 and the second display area 22 are not specifically limited as long as the needs are met.

[0040] The first display area 21 and the second display area 22 of the embodiment of the present application can be closely connected. The first display area 21 and the second display area 22 can both be used to display text or images. For example, the first display area 21 and the second display area 22 can jointly display the same picture.

[0041] In one embodiment, the second display area 22 displays a portion of a preset image, and the first display area 21 displays the remaining portion of the preset image, and the two are combined to form a complete image. The first display area 21 and the second display area 22 can also display different images. In another embodiment, the second display area 22 displays a preset image, and the first display area 21 displays a taskbar image. Both the first display area 21 and the second display area 22 can display content, so that the display area is complete and the flexible display screen 20 has a high screen-to-body ratio.

[0042] In the implementation manner of the present application, the combination method and specific position of the first display area 21 and the second display area 22 are not limited, and different requirements are met.

[0043] It can be understood that the camera 30 of the embodiment of the present application is a front camera 30, and the camera 30 is located below the flexible display screen 20. The light transmittance of the first area 211 and the second area 212 is greater than the light transmittance of the second display area 22, so that the light in the external environment can pass through the first area 211 and the second area 212 in the direction of the flexible display screen 20 to the camera 30, and the camera 30 receives the light to perform imaging.

[0044] During the switching between the two forms, the second shell 12 slides between the first position A and the second position B relative to the first shell 11, that is, the second shell 12 is stationary relative to the first shell 11 at the first position A and the second position B. When the second shell 12 slides to the first position A relative to the first shell 11, the camera 30 is exactly located below the first area 211 and images are taken through the first area 211; when the second shell 12 slides to the second position B relative to the first shell 11, the camera 30 is exactly located below the second area 212 and images are taken through the second area 212.

[0045] It should be noted that, in the embodiments of the present application, the extension portion 25 being able to be hidden in the shell 10 can be understood as the extension portion 25 being able to be received in the internal space of the shell 10 and not being exposed, or the extension portion 25 being able to be hidden in the back side of the shell 10 and being exposed from the back side. In this article, the example in which the extension portion 25 is able to be received in the internal space of the shell 10 and not being exposed is used for explanation.

[0046] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4In some embodiments, the first display area 21 also includes a third area 213, the third area 213 connects the first area 211 and the second area 212, the third area 213 is located between the first area 211 and the second area 212, the transmittance of the third area 213 is greater than the transmittance of the second display area 22, and when the second shell 12 is between the first position A and the second position B, the camera 30 is located below the third area 213 and can image through the third area 213.

[0047] In this way, when the second shell 12 slides relative to the first shell 11, the camera 30 can image through the third area 213. Alternatively, the second shell 12 can also stay at any position between the first position A and the second position B, so that the electronic device 100 includes a variety of intermediate forms, and the camera 30 can also image through the third area 213, and the user can freely adjust the display area of ​​the electronic device 100, thereby improving the user experience.

[0048] Specifically, in some application scenarios, it is necessary to keep the camera 30 open during the movement of the flexible display screen 20, so the third area 213 is set, and the light transmittance of the third area 213 can be the same as that of the first area 211 and the second area 212, so as to ensure that the camera 30 can also receive the light penetrating the third area 213 below the third area 213 to achieve imaging. In this way, the first area 211, the third area 213 and the second area 212 constitute a long strip display area set along the sliding direction of the second shell 12, that is, the first display area 21. In this way, during the entire sliding process of the second shell 12 relative to the first shell 11, the camera 30 is always located below the first display area 21 of the flexible display screen 20, and can be imaged through the first display area 21.

[0049] It is understandable that in some embodiments, the second shell 12 can be stationary relative to the first shell 11 at any position between the first position A and the second position B, or the second shell 12 can slide to any position relative to the first shell 11. At this time, the camera 30 is successively located under the first area 211, the third area 213, and the second area 212, or the camera 30 is successively located under the second area 212, the third area 213, and the first area 211, and the camera 30 can receive light passing through the first display area 21 for imaging. In this way, the user can freely adjust the display area of ​​the electronic device 100, and the camera 30 can be turned on at the same time, which increases the use range of the camera 30 and improves the user experience.

[0050] See also Figures 1 to 4In some embodiments, the display area of ​​the electronic device 100 when the second shell 12 is in the first position A is smaller than the display area of ​​the electronic device 100 when the second shell 12 is in the second position B. When the second shell 12 is in the first position A, the first area 211 is exposed from the housing 10, and the second area 212 and the third area 213 are hidden in the housing 10. When the second shell 12 is in the second position B, the first area 211, the second area 212, and the third area 213 are all exposed from the housing 10. In the process of the second shell 12 moving from the first position A to the second position B, the third area 213 and the second area 212 are gradually unfolded to the outside of the housing 10 in sequence.

[0051] In this way, when the second shell 12 is in the first position A, the camera 30 can image through the first area 211, and the second area 212 and the third area 213 can be hidden in the shell 10, ensuring the display effect of the flexible display screen 20 and the imaging effect of the camera 30. During the conversion of the second shell 12 from the first position A to the second position B, the third area 213 is gradually unfolded to the outside of the shell 10, and the camera 30 can image through the third area 213. When the second shell 12 is in the second position B, the camera 30 can image through the second area 212.

[0052] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 It can be understood that the camera 30 can be located on the side of the second shell 12 close to the first shell 11, or the camera 30 is located at one end of the flat part 24 close to the extension part 25, so the first area 211 can be located at one end of the flat part 24 close to the extension part 25 in cooperation with the camera 30. At this time, the first area 211 is a part of the flat part 24, and the second area 212 and the third area 213 are a part of the extension part 25. When the second shell 12 is in the first position A, the first area 211 is exposed from the shell 10, and the second area 212 and the third area 213 are both hidden in the shell 10, which has little effect on the normal display of the flexible display screen 20; in the process of the second shell 12 moving from the first position A to the second position B, the third area 213 and the second area 212 are gradually unfolded to the outside of the shell 10, and the camera 30 receives light through the third area 213 and the second area 212 in turn, ensuring normal shooting tasks.

[0053] Of course, in some embodiments, the camera 30 can be disposed in the middle of the second shell 12. In this case, the first area 211 is a part of the flat portion 24, the third area 213 can be part of the flat portion 24 and part of the extended portion 25, and the second area 212 is a part of the extended portion 25. When the second shell 12 is in the first position A, the first area 211 is exposed from the shell 10, at least part of the third area 213 is exposed from the shell 10, and the second area 212 can be exposed or hidden in the shell 10. In addition, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In other embodiments, the camera 30 can be disposed on a side of the second shell 12 away from the first shell 11, or the camera 30 is disposed on an end of the flat portion 24 away from the extension portion 25. In this case, the first area 211, the second area 212, and the third area 213 are all part of the flat portion 24. When the second shell 12 is in the first position A, the first area 211, the second area 212, and the third area 213 can all be exposed from the housing 10.

[0054] In the embodiment of the present application, the distribution of the first area 211, the second area 212 and the third area 213 is mainly determined by the design position of the camera 30, and has nothing to do with the flat portion 24 and the extended portion 25 of the flexible display 20. The position of the camera 30 is not limited, and it can meet the requirements.

[0055] See also Figure 5 In some embodiments, the pixel density of the first display area 21 is less than the pixel density of the second display area 22 so that the transmittance of the first display area 21 is greater than the transmittance of the second display area 22 .

[0056] In this way, under the premise of ensuring the display effect of the flexible display screen 20 , the light transmittance of the first display area 21 is higher than that of the second display area 22 , so that the camera 30 can image through the first display area 21 .

[0057] Specifically, the first display area 21 includes a first pixel 214, and the second display area 22 includes a second pixel 221. The first pixel 214 of the first display area 21 and the second pixel 221 of the second display area 22 can be arranged in the same manner to ensure similar display effects. By reducing the density of the first pixel 214 of the first display area 21, the number of pixels that hinder the propagation of light in the first display area 21 decreases, that is, the light transmittance of the first display area 21 is improved. Under the premise of ensuring the same display effect in the first display area 21 and the second display area 22, the camera 30 can receive more light passing through the first display area 21, thereby improving the imaging effect of the camera 30.

[0058] In the embodiment of the present application, the first pixels 214 of the first display area 21 and the second pixels 221 of the second display area 22 can be arranged in a matrix. The arrangement of the first pixels 214 of the first display area 21 can be one of the standard RGB arrangement, Pentile arrangement or Delta arrangement, and the arrangement of the second pixels 221 of the second display area 22 can also be one of the standard RGB arrangement, Pentile arrangement or Delta arrangement. It should be noted that the first pixels 214 in the first display area 21 can also adopt other arrangements, and the second pixels 221 in the second display area 22 can also adopt other arrangements. The arrangement of the first pixels 214 in the first display area 21 and the second pixels 221 in the second display area 22 can be the same or different.

[0059] For further information, see Figure 5 In some embodiments, the single pixel area of ​​the first display area 21 is larger than the single pixel area of ​​the second display area 22 , so that the pixel density of the first display area 21 is lower than the pixel density of the second display area 22 .

[0060] In this way, the area of ​​a single first pixel 214 of the first display area 21 is larger than the area of ​​a single second pixel 221 of the second display area 22, so that the display effect of the first display area 21 is close to that of the second display area 22. At the same time, the pixel density of the first display area 21 is smaller, so that the camera 30 can image through the first display area 21.

[0061] Specifically, when the pixel density of the first display area 21 is less than that of the second display area 22, the area of ​​a single pixel of the first display area 21 is increased, so that the display effects of the first display area 21 and the second display area 22 can be guaranteed under the premise of ensuring the light transmittance of the first display area 21. In addition, the first pixel 214 of the first display area 21 can be made of a light-transmitting material to further improve the light transmittance of the first display area 21.

[0062] It can be understood that the flexible display screen 20 also includes a driving layer and a pixel layer. The driving layer may include a plurality of driving circuits 215, and the pixel layer includes a plurality of pixels. Each driving circuit 215 may drive one pixel to drive the pixels of the first display area 21 and the second display area 22 to emit light. Among them, the driving circuit 215 may adopt one of the driving circuits 215 such as 2T1C, 5T1C, and 7T1C. Among them, T represents a thin film transistor, and C represents a capacitor. In order to improve the transmittance of the first display area 21, the driving circuit 215 arranged in the first display area 21 may be simpler than the driving circuit 215 arranged in the second display area 22, for example, the number of thin film transistors included in the driving circuit 215 of the first display area 21 is less than the number of thin film transistors included in the driving circuit 215 of the second display area 22. The driving circuit 215 of the first display area 21 may adopt one of 2T1C and 5T1C, and the driving circuit 215 of the second display area 22 may adopt 7T1C. In this way, the transmittance of the first display area 21 can be further improved.

[0063] Further, see Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the flexible display screen 20 also includes a third display area 23, which is arranged between the first display area 21 and the second display area 22. The pixel density of the third display area 23 is greater than the pixel density of the first display area 21 and less than the pixel density of the second display area 22. The driving circuit 215 of the pixels of the first display area 21 is arranged in the third display area 23.

[0064] In this way, the third display area 23 can become a transition area between the first display area 21 and the second display area 22, so that the display effect of the entire flexible display screen 20 is more natural. At the same time, the driving circuit 215 of the pixels of the first display area 21 is arranged in the third display area 23, which further increases the transmittance of the first display area 21, so that the display effect of the camera 30 through the first display area 21 is better.

[0065] Specifically, the third display area 23 may connect the first display area 21 and the second display area 22, and the third display area 23 may be arranged between the first display area 21 and the second display area 22. In some embodiments, the third display area 23 may separate the first display area 21 from the second display area 22, so that the first display area 21 and the second display area 22 are not directly connected. In other embodiments, the third display area 23 may also connect the first display area 21 and a part of the second display area 22, and the first display area 21 and another part of the second display area 22 may also be directly connected. The size of the third display area 23 may be much smaller than the size of the second display area 22, and the first display area 21 and the third display area 23 may jointly form an auxiliary display area of ​​the flexible display screen 20, and the first display area 21 and the third display area 23 may be defined as auxiliary display areas.

[0066] In the embodiment of the present application, there is no limitation on the driving modes of the first display area 21, the second display area 22 and the third display area 23. For example, the first display area 21 and the third display area 23 both use 5T1C, and the second display area 22 uses 7T1C.

[0067] In addition, the third display area 23 includes third pixels 231, and the arrangement of the third pixels 231 may be the same as the arrangement of the second pixels 221 of the second display area 22 or the first pixels 214 of the first display area 21, or the arrangement of the third pixels 231 of the third display area 23 may be different from the arrangement of the second pixels 221 of the second display area 22 or the first pixels 214 of the first display area 21. It should be noted that the resolution of the third display area 23 is higher than that of the first display area 21 and lower than that of the second display area 22, so that the transition from the first display area 21 to the third display area 23 to the second display area 22 is more natural. Specifically, the sizes of the first pixel 214 of the first display area 21, the second pixel 221 of the second display area 22, and the third pixel 231 of the third display area 23 can be set differently, and the size of the third pixel 231 of the third display area 23 is smaller than the size of the first pixel 214 of the first display area 21 and larger than the size of the second pixel 221 of the second display area 22, so that the number of third pixels 231 included in the third display area 23 of the same area is greater than the number of first pixels 214 included in the first display area 21 of the same area and less than the number of second pixels 221 included in the second display area 22 of the same area.

[0068] In the embodiment of the present application, all driving circuits 215 for driving the first display area 21 can be arranged in the third display area 23, so that the driving layer structure of the first display area 21 has fewer or no driving circuits 215, which can greatly improve the light transmittance of the first display area 21. At the same time, other problems caused by arranging the driving circuits 215 in the first display area 21 can be avoided, such as the diffraction problem caused by the periodically arranged driving circuits 215 on the imaging of the camera 30, or the stray light caused by the reflection and refraction of the driving circuits 215 on the imaging of the camera 30.

[0069] It should be noted that, since the third display area 23 is provided with multiple groups of driving circuits 215, the driving circuits 215 of the first display area 21 and the third display area 23 will occupy the space of the third display area 23, and the wiring will also occupy the space of the third display area 23. The wiring of the third display area 23 can be set to be thinner to reduce the space occupied by a single signal line to accommodate the arrangement of more signal lines. Of course, the embodiment of the present application does not change the thickness of the wiring in the third display area 23, and the driving circuit 215 of the first display area 21 can also be set in the third display area 23 and can meet the wiring requirements, such as reducing the number of driving circuits 215 in the third display area 23.

[0070] See also Figure 8 and Fig. 9 In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 further includes a lifting assembly 40 , which is installed in the second shell 12 , and the camera 30 is connected to the lifting assembly 40 . The lifting assembly 40 can drive the camera 30 to move away from or towards the display portion of the electronic device 100 .

[0071] The lifting assembly 40 can drive the camera 30 to move toward the side where the display part of the electronic device 100 is located and support the flexible display screen 20 when the second shell 12 and the first shell 11 remain relatively stationary. The lifting assembly 40 can also drive the camera 30 to move in a direction away from the display part of the electronic device 100 to separate from the flexible display screen 20 when the second shell 12 and the first shell 11 slide relatively.

[0072] In this way, when the second shell 12 and the first shell 11 remain relatively still, the lifting assembly 40 can lift the camera 30 so that the camera 30 is close to and against the flexible display screen 20, so that the camera 30 can receive more light and the imaging effect of the camera 30 is better. When the second shell 12 moves relative to the first shell 11, the lifting assembly 40 drives the camera 30 away from the flexible display screen 20 to prevent the camera 30 from affecting the movement of the flexible display screen 20.

[0073] It can be understood that the closer the camera 30 is to the flexible display screen 20, the more light that passes through the flexible display screen 20 and enters the camera 30, and the better the imaging effect of the camera 30. The camera 30 presses upward against the flexible display screen 20 to ensure that all the light that passes through the first display area 21 of the flexible display screen 20 enters the lens of the camera 30. During the process of the electronic device 100 changing its form, the camera 30 will move with the second shell 12, and the camera 30 and the flexible display screen 20 will also move relative to each other. The camera 30 pressing against the flexible display screen 20 will hinder the movement of the flexible display screen 20. Therefore, the lifting assembly 40 can be installed in the second shell 12 so that the camera 30 can move in a direction away from or close to the display part of the electronic device 100.

[0074] In some embodiments, the lifting assembly 40 can be electrically connected to the main board of the electronic device 100, and the main board determines whether the second shell 12 is stationary relative to the first shell 11, and the main board gives a corresponding signal to control the lifting assembly 40 to drive the camera 30 to rise or fall. In one example, when the second shell 12 and the first shell 11 remain relatively stationary, the main board gives a signal so that the lifting assembly 40 can drive the camera 30 to move toward the side where the display portion of the electronic device 100 is located and abut against the flexible display screen 20. In another example, when the second shell 12 and the first shell 11 slide relative to each other, the main board gives a signal so that the lifting assembly 40 can drive the camera 30 to move in a direction away from the display portion of the electronic device 100 to separate from the flexible display screen 20.

[0075] Understandably, see Fig.10 and Fig.11 In some embodiments, the lifting assembly 40 includes an elastic member 41 and a trigger mechanism 42. The elastic member 41 is mounted on the second shell 12 and abuts against the camera 30. The elastic member 41 is used to apply elastic force to the camera 30 so that the camera 30 can move toward the side away from the display part of the electronic device 100. The trigger mechanism 42 is disposed on the first shell 11. When the second shell 12 moves to the first position A and the second position B, the trigger mechanism 42 can abut against the camera 30 so that the camera 30 overcomes the elastic force and moves toward the direction close to the display part of the electronic device 100 to abut against the flexible display screen 20. When the second shell 12 is between the first position A and the second position B, the trigger mechanism 42 is separated from the camera 30, and the camera 30 can move toward the side away from the display part of the electronic device 100 under the action of the elastic member 41 to separate from the flexible display screen 20.

[0076] In this way, when the second shell 12 moves between the first position A and the second position B relative to the first shell 11, the elastic member 41 can push the camera 30 away from the flexible display screen 20 to prevent the camera 30 from affecting the movement of the flexible display screen 20. When the second shell 12 moves to the first position A and the second position B, the trigger mechanism 42 can abut the camera 30 so that the camera 30 overcomes the elastic force to abut the flexible display screen 20, so that the camera 30 can receive more light and have a better imaging effect.

[0077] Specifically, in such an embodiment, the elastic member 41 may be a spring, and the trigger mechanism 42 may be a concave strip structure, so that the lifting assembly 40 does not need to be powered on and does not need to be connected to the mainboard. During the movement of the second shell 12 relative to the first shell 11, the trigger mechanism 42 can trigger and hold the camera 30, so that the camera 30 can overcome the elastic member 41 and move toward the display part to hold the flexible display screen 20. When the second shell 12 is between the first position A and the second position B, the trigger mechanism 42 is separated from the camera 30, and the camera 30 can move toward the side of the display part away from the electronic device 100 under the action of the elastic member 41 to separate from the flexible display screen 20, thereby preventing the camera 30 from affecting the movement of the flexible display screen 20.

[0078] Of course, in such an embodiment, the trigger mechanism 42 can trigger the camera 30 only when the second shell 12 is in the first position A and the second position B, and the camera 30 will only abut against the first area 211 and the second area 212 of the first display area 21. If the camera 30 cannot be triggered when the second shell 12 is in the first position A and the second position B, the camera 30 will not affect the movement of the flexible display screen 20 during the process of the electronic device 100 changing its form.

[0079] In some embodiments, the lifting assembly 40 includes a drive motor and a transmission mechanism (not shown in the figure), the drive motor is connected to the transmission mechanism, the transmission mechanism is connected to the camera 30, and the drive motor is used to drive the camera 30 to move away from or close to the flexible display screen 20 through the transmission mechanism.

[0080] In this way, the driving motor and the transmission mechanism cooperate to enable the camera 30 to press against or move away from the flexible display screen 20, so that the second shell 12 is at any position between the first position A and the second position B, and the camera 30 can be driven by the driving motor and the transmission mechanism to press against the flexible display screen 20, so that the camera 30 maintains a high imaging effect at any position.

[0081] Specifically, the driving motor can be electrically connected to the main board. When the main board detects that the second shell 12 stops at any position relative to the first shell 11, it can generate a corresponding signal to transmit to the driving motor, so that the driving motor can drive the camera 30 through the transmission mechanism to move toward the direction close to the flexible display screen 20 to resist any position of the first display area 21 of the flexible display screen 20.

[0082] See also Fig.12 and Fig.13In some embodiments, the transmission mechanism includes a screw rod, a threaded hole is opened on the camera 30, the threaded hole cooperates with the screw thread, the drive motor is connected to the screw rod, and the drive motor is used to drive the screw rod to rotate to drive the camera 30 to move away from or close to the flexible display screen 20.

[0083] In this way, the threaded hole on the camera 30 cooperates with the screw thread. When the motor drives the screw to rotate forward, the camera 30 can be close to the flexible display screen 20. When the motor drives the screw to rotate reversely, the camera 30 can be far away from the flexible display screen 20.

[0084] Exemplarily, after the second shell 12 moves to the second position B relative to the first shell 11, the main board gives a signal to make the drive motor rotate forward, and the screw rotates to drive the camera 30 to move in a direction close to the flexible display screen 20 to resist the second area 212 of the flexible display screen 20. When the second shell 12 starts to move relative to the first shell 11, the main board gives a signal to make the drive motor reverse, and the screw rotates to drive the camera 30 to move in a direction away from the flexible display screen 20 to avoid affecting the movement of the flexible display screen 20.

[0085] In other embodiments, the lifting assembly 40 may further include an electromagnet 43 and a permanent magnet 44, and the permanent magnet 44 is disposed on a side of the camera 30 away from the display screen. When the mainboard determines that the second shell 12 is stationary relative to the first shell 11, the electromagnet 43 may be controlled to be energized, so that the electromagnet 43 can give a repulsive force to the permanent magnet 44, thereby allowing the camera 30 to be held against the flexible display screen 20. When the mainboard determines that the second shell 12 moves relative to the first shell 11, the electromagnet 43 may be controlled to be de-energized, so that the repulsive force disappears and the camera 30 is reset; or the electromagnet 43 may be controlled to be reversely energized, so that the electromagnet 43 can give a suction force to the permanent magnet 44 to help the camera 30 reset.

[0086] In the implementation manner of the present application, the specific form of the lifting component 40 is not limited. The lifting component 40 can be a simple elastic member 41 combined with a trigger mechanism 42, or a motor-driven transmission mechanism, or an electromagnet 43, to meet the needs.

[0087] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0088] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0089] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: The housing comprises a first housing and a second housing which are slidably connected; A flexible display screen, one end of the flexible display screen is connected to the first shell, and the other end is located in the housing, the second shell can slide between a first position and a second position relative to the first shell to drive the flexible display screen to move, thereby adjusting the area of ​​the display part of the electronic device, the flexible display screen includes a first display area and a second display area connected, the second display area is connected to the first shell, the first display area includes a first area and a second area, the first area and the second area are arranged at intervals along the sliding direction of the second shell, and the transmittance of the first area and the second area is greater than the transmittance of the second display area; and A camera is arranged in the second shell, and the camera is arranged opposite to the first display area. When the second shell is in the first position, the camera is located below the first area and can image through the first area. When the second shell is in the second position, the camera is located below the second area and can image through the second area.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first display area also includes a third area, which connects the first area and the second area, and is located between the first area and the second area. The transmittance of the third area is greater than the transmittance of the second display area. When the second shell is located between the first position and the second position, the camera is located below the third area and can image through the third area.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The display area of ​​the electronic device when the second shell is in the first position is smaller than the display area of ​​the electronic device when the second shell is in the second position; When the second shell is in the first position, the first area is exposed from the shell, and the second area and the third area are both hidden in the shell; When the second shell is in the second position, the first area, the second area and the third area are all exposed from the shell; During the movement of the second shell from the first position to the second position, the third area and the second area are gradually expanded out of the shell in sequence.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pixel density of the first display area is smaller than the pixel density of the second display area so that the light transmittance of the first display area is greater than the light transmittance of the second display area.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that: An area of ​​a single pixel in the first display area is larger than an area of ​​a single pixel in the second display area, so that a pixel density in the first display area is smaller than a pixel density in the second display area.

6. The electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The flexible display screen also includes a third display area, which is arranged between the first display area and the second display area. The pixel density of the third display area is greater than the pixel density of the first display area and less than the pixel density of the second display area. The driving circuit of the pixels of the first display area is arranged in the third display area.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic device further comprises a lifting assembly, the lifting assembly is installed in the second shell, the camera is connected to the lifting assembly, and the lifting assembly can drive the camera to move away from or towards the display part of the electronic device; The lifting assembly can drive the camera to move toward the side where the display part of the electronic device is located and hold against the flexible display screen when the second shell and the first shell remain relatively stationary. The lifting assembly can also drive the camera to move in a direction away from the display part of the electronic device to separate from the flexible display screen when the second shell and the first shell slide relatively.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes an elastic member and a trigger mechanism, wherein the elastic member is mounted on the second shell and abuts against the camera, and the elastic member is used to apply elastic force to the camera so that the camera can move toward a side away from the display portion of the electronic device; The trigger mechanism is disposed on the first shell, and when the second shell moves to the first position and the second position, the trigger mechanism can abut against the camera so that the camera overcomes the elastic force and moves toward the direction close to the display part of the electronic device to abut against the flexible display screen; When the second shell is between the first position and the second position, the trigger mechanism is separated from the camera, and the camera can move toward the side away from the display part of the electronic device under the action of the elastic member to be separated from the flexible display screen.

9. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes a driving motor and a transmission mechanism, the driving motor is connected to the transmission mechanism, the transmission mechanism is connected to the camera, and the driving motor is used to drive the camera to move away from or close to the flexible display screen through the transmission mechanism.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism includes a screw rod, a threaded hole is opened on the camera, the threaded hole is matched with the screw rod thread, the drive motor is connected to the screw rod, and the drive motor is used to drive the screw rod to rotate to drive the camera to move away from or close to the flexible display screen.

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