electronic devices

Abstract

This application discloses an electronic device, belonging to the field of electronic device technology. The electronic device includes: a first housing, a second housing, and at least one locking mechanism. The first housing and the second housing are rotatably connected to allow the electronic device to switch between a folded state and an unfolded state. The locking mechanism includes: a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element, the first magnetic element being disposed within the first housing, and the second magnetic element being disposed within the second housing. The first housing has a first groove, the second housing has a second groove, and the second magnetic element is retractably disposed within the second groove. When the electronic device is in the folded state, the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element attract each other, with one end of the second magnetic element located within the first groove and the other end located within the second groove, thereby limiting the first housing in a first direction, the first direction being parallel to the first housing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of electronic equipment technology, and specifically relates to an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of electronic devices, foldable screen electronic devices have emerged. Because foldable screen electronic devices can be folded, making them easy to carry and store, they are becoming increasingly popular with users.

[0003] Currently, foldable screen electronic devices typically consist of two device bodies connected by a hinge assembly to achieve vertical or horizontal folding. The core component of the hinge assembly is the hinge itself. However, when the foldable screen electronic device is in a folded state, the two device bodies are prone to rubbing against each other, causing abnormal noises and affecting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application aims to provide an electronic device that at least solves one of the problems in the prior art of foldable screen electronic devices, where the two device bodies are easily rubbed together, causing abnormal noise and reducing the user experience.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application is implemented as follows:

[0006] This application provides an electronic device, including: a first housing, a second housing, and at least one locking mechanism, wherein the first housing and the second housing are rotatably connected to allow the electronic device to switch between a folded state and an unfolded state;

[0007] The locking mechanism includes: a first magnetic component and a second magnetic component, wherein the first magnetic component is disposed within the first housing and the second magnetic component is disposed within the second housing;

[0008] The first housing is provided with a first groove, the second housing is provided with a second groove, and the second magnetic component is telescopically disposed within the second groove;

[0009] When the electronic device is in a folded state, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component attract each other, with one end of the second magnetic component located in the first groove and the other end of the second magnetic component located in the second groove, so as to limit the first housing in a first direction, which is a direction parallel to the first housing.

[0010] In the embodiments of this application, the first magnetic element is disposed in a first groove on the first housing, and the second magnetic element is telescopically disposed in a second groove on the second housing. When the electronic device is in a folded state, the second magnetic element and the first magnetic element are attracted together, with one end of the second magnetic element located in the first groove and the other end of the second magnetic element located in the second groove. This can effectively limit the first housing from the first direction, thereby ensuring the reliability of the fixation between the first housing and the second housing. Since the first direction is parallel to the first housing, it can also prevent the first housing and the second housing from rubbing together, reduce the risk of friction noise caused by rubbing, and improve the user experience.

[0011] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0014] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of a second shell in an embodiment of this application;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a second magnetic component before it is embedded in the first groove, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the second magnetic element is embedded in the second groove in one embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a second housing in an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a first housing in an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first housing in an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another electronic device in an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 9 This is an exploded structural diagram of another second housing in an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of another assembly structure of the second housing in an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of another assembly structure of the first housing in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of another second housing structure in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure before the second magnetic element is embedded in the first groove in another embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the second magnetic element is embedded in the second groove in another embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 1-First magnetic component, 11-First magnetic part, 12-Second magnetic part, 2-Second magnetic component, 21-First magnet, 22-Second magnet, 3-First driving component, 4-Second driving component, 51-First housing, 511-First groove, 52-Second housing, 521-Second groove, 61-First guide component, 62-Second guide component, 7-Limiting component, 8-Second elastic component. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The embodiments of this application will now be described in detail. Examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0030] The terms "first" and "second" in the specification and claims of this application may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more. Furthermore, "and / or" in the specification and claims indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0031] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0032] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] The following is combined with Figures 1-14 The electronic device described in this application is described.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown in some embodiments of this application, the electronic device may specifically include: a first housing 51, a second housing 52, and at least one locking mechanism. The first housing 51 and the second housing 52 are rotatably connected to allow the electronic device to switch between a folded state and an unfolded state. The locking mechanism includes: a first magnetic element 1 and a second magnetic element 2. The first magnetic element 1 is disposed within the first housing 51, and the second magnetic element 2 is disposed within the second housing 52. The first housing 51 is provided with a first groove 511, and the second housing 52 is provided with a second groove 521. The second magnetic element 2 is telescopically disposed within the second groove 521. When the electronic device is in the folded state, the first magnetic element 1 and the second magnetic element 2 attract each other, with one end of the second magnetic element 2 located within the first groove 511 and the other end of the second magnetic element 2 located within the second groove 521, thereby limiting the first housing 51 in a first direction, which is a direction parallel to the first housing 51.

[0035] In the embodiments of this application, the first magnetic element 1 is disposed in the first groove 511 on the first housing 51, and the second magnetic element 2 is telescopically disposed in the second groove 521 on the second housing 52. When the electronic device is in a folded state, the second magnetic element 2 and the first magnetic element 1 are attracted together, with one end of the second magnetic element 2 located in the first groove 511 and the other end of the second magnetic element 2 located in the second groove 521. This can effectively limit the first housing 51 from the first direction, thereby ensuring the reliability of the fixation between the first housing 51 and the second housing 52. Since the first direction is parallel to the first housing 51, it can also prevent the first housing 51 and the second housing 52 from rubbing together, reduce the risk of friction noise caused by rubbing, and improve the user experience.

[0036] The electronic devices described in this application include, but are not limited to, personal computers (PCs, including tablets, laptops, etc.), mobile phones, and personal game consoles.

[0037] Specifically, the electronic device includes a first housing 51 and a second housing 52, which are rotatably connected to each other to allow the first housing 51 and the second housing 52 to be folded or unfolded relative to each other, enabling the electronic device to switch between a folded state and an unfolded state. When the first housing 51 and the second housing 52 are unfolded relative to each other, the electronic device can be in an unfolded state, which can increase the display area of ​​the electronic device and improve the display effect; when the first housing 51 and the second housing 52 are folded relative to each other, the electronic device can be in a folded state, which can reduce the size of the electronic device and make it easier to carry.

[0038] Specifically, both the first housing 51 and the second housing 52 can be the frame of the electronic device, used to support and fix the components of the electronic device. The electronic device may also include a flexible screen; the flexible screen can be connected to the display side of the first housing 51 and the display side of the second housing 52, respectively.

[0039] Specifically, the first groove 511 can be disposed on the display side of the first housing 51 and used as a carrier for the first magnetic element 1; the second groove 521 can be disposed on the display side of the second housing 52 and used as a carrier for the second magnetic element 2.

[0040] Specifically, the first groove 511 can be a through groove or a semi-through groove, and the second groove 521 can be a through groove or a semi-through groove. The specific settings can be made according to actual needs, and this application embodiment does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0041] Specifically, the electronic device may include at least one locking mechanism, which may consist of one, two, three, four, or five mechanisms, etc. Figure 1 The illustration shows the case where the locking mechanism has two sets. Other cases can be set with reference to this example. This application does not make specific limitations on this case.

[0042] Optionally, when the electronic device includes at least two sets of locking mechanisms, the at least two sets of locking mechanisms can be arranged on the same straight line to effectively ensure the stability of the locking mechanisms in fixing the first housing 51 and the second housing 52.

[0043] Optionally, such as Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, the electronic device may include two sets of locking mechanisms; the two sets of locking mechanisms may be respectively disposed at both ends of the first housing 51.

[0044] In this embodiment of the application, two sets of locking mechanisms are provided at both ends of the first housing 51. In this way, when the electronic device is in a folded state, the reliability of fixing the first housing 51 and the second housing 52 can be further guaranteed, thereby reducing the rubbing between the first housing 51 and the second housing 52.

[0045] Furthermore, the two sets of locking mechanisms can be asymmetrically arranged at both ends of the electronic device; or, the two sets of locking mechanisms can be symmetrically arranged at both ends of the electronic device to further improve the structural stability of the electronic device.

[0046] Optionally, the first magnetic element 1 and the second magnetic element 2 in each locking mechanism are correspondingly arranged. The first magnetic element 1 and the second magnetic element 2 can be magnets with opposite magnetic poles to effectively ensure that the first magnetic element 1 and the second magnetic element 2 attract each other. For example: the end of the first magnetic element 1 facing the second magnetic element 2 is the S pole, and the end of the second magnetic element 2 facing the first magnetic element 1 is the N pole; or, the end of the first magnetic element 1 facing the second magnetic element 2 is the N pole, and the end of the second magnetic element 2 facing the first magnetic element 1 is the S pole.

[0047] Optionally, one of the first magnetic element 1 and the second magnetic element 2 can be a magnet, and the other can be a magnetic metal element, to effectively ensure that the first magnetic element 1 and the second magnetic element 2 attract each other. For example: the first magnetic element 1 is a magnet, and the second magnetic element 2 is an iron metal structure; or the first magnetic element 1 is a nickel metal structure, and the second magnetic element 2 is a magnet.

[0048] Optionally, the second magnetic element 2 can be telescopically connected to the second groove 521. When the electronic device is in a folded state, the second magnetic element 2 can be attracted to the first magnetic element 1 and extend into the first groove 511. When the electronic device is in an unfolded state, the second magnetic element 2 can retract into the second groove 521.

[0049] Specifically, the first groove 511 on the first housing 51 and the second groove 521 on the second housing 52 can be correspondingly arranged. In this way, when the electronic device is in a folded state, the opening of the first groove 511 and the opening of the second groove 521 are effectively ensured to be opposite, so that the second magnetic element 2 can be attracted by the first magnetic element 1 and slide from the second groove 521 into the first groove 511.

[0050] Specifically, when the electronic device is in a folded state, the second magnetic element 2 is attracted to the first magnetic element 1, with one end of the second magnetic element 2 located in the first groove 511 and the other end located in the second groove 521. This effectively restricts the movement of the first housing 51 and the second housing 52 in the first direction, greatly reducing the amount of friction between the first housing 51 and the second housing 52, and consequently reducing the noise. Further, the first direction is parallel to the first housing 51, specifically it can be the length direction or the width direction of the first housing 51.

[0051] Optionally, when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the second magnetic element 2 may be flush with the opening of the second groove 521.

[0052] In this embodiment of the application, when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the second magnetic element 2 is flush with the opening of the second groove 521, which can improve the aesthetics of the electronic device when it is in the unfolded state.

[0053] Specifically, when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the second magnetic element 2 is flush with the opening of the second groove 521, so that the second magnetic element 2 can block the second groove 521 and prevent the second groove 521 from being seen.

[0054] In some alternative embodiments of this application, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first magnetic element 1 can be fixedly connected to the first groove 511, and the first magnetic element 1 can be retracted into the first groove 511.

[0055] In this embodiment, the first magnetic element 1 is fixedly connected to the first groove 511 and recessed within the first groove 511, so that the second magnetic element 2 can be embedded in the first groove 511 when it is attracted by the first magnetic element 1, thereby improving the reliability of the magnetic adsorption between the first magnetic element 1 and the second magnetic element 2.

[0056] Specifically, the first magnetic component 1 can be fixed in the first groove 511 by the direction of the adhesive application, or it can be bonded to the first groove 511 by double-sided adhesive. The specific configuration can be made according to actual needs, and this application embodiment does not impose any specific limitations on this.

[0057] Specifically, the locking mechanism works as follows: when the electronic device switches to the folded state, the distance between the first magnetic element 1 and the second magnetic element 2 is reduced. Since the opposite poles of the first magnetic element 1 and the second magnetic element 2 attract each other, and the first magnetic element 1 is fixed within the first groove 511, combined with... Figure 4 and Figure 5 The second magnetic element 2 is attracted by the first magnetic element 1 and moves into the first groove 511, thereby completing the insertion of one end of the second magnetic element 2 into the second groove 521. In this case, one end of the second magnetic element 2 is fitted into the first groove 511 through a convex-concave fit, and the other end is fitted into the second groove 521 through a convex-concave fit, which can greatly reduce the amount of friction between the first housing 51 and the second housing 52.

[0058] Optionally, the electronic device may further include a decorative panel and a first elastic element; the first magnetic element 1 may be fixedly disposed in the first groove 511; one end of the first elastic element may be fixedly connected to the first groove 511, and the other end may be fixedly connected to the decorative panel; when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the first elastic element may drive the decorative panel to be flush with the groove opening of the first groove 511; when the electronic device is in the folded state, the decorative panel may be recessed in the first groove 511, the attraction between the first magnetic element 1 and the second magnetic element 2 is F3, and the elastic force applied by the first elastic element to the decorative panel is F4, where F3 > F4.

[0059] In this embodiment, when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the first elastic member drives the decorative plate to align with the opening of the first groove 511, allowing the decorative plate to decorate the first groove 511 and improve the aesthetics of the electronic device in the unfolded state. When the electronic device is in the folded state, F3 > F4, allowing the second magnetic member 2 to press the decorative plate, causing the decorative plate to be recessed into the first groove 511, and one end of the second magnetic member 2 can be located within the first groove 511, facilitating the upper limit positioning of the first housing 51 from the first direction.

[0060] Specifically, the decorative panel can be a regular flat panel structure, or it can be a third magnetic element. The magnetism of the third magnetic element can be the same as that of the second magnetic element 2. In this way, when the electronic device is in a folded state, the repulsive force between the second magnetic element 2 and the third magnetic element can drive the decorative panel to be recessed into the first groove 511.

[0061] Specifically, the decorative panel and the first magnetic component 1 can be staggered or arranged relative to each other, depending on actual needs. This application embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0062] Specifically, the first elastic element can be a spring or a sheet, etc., and can be set according to actual needs. This application embodiment does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0063] In some alternative embodiments of this application, the first magnetic element 1 can be slidably disposed in the first groove 511; when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the first magnetic element 1 is flush with the opening of the first groove 511; when the electronic device is in the folded state, the first magnetic element 1 is recessed in the first groove 511.

[0064] In this embodiment of the application, when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the first magnetic element 1 is flush with the opening of the first groove 511, so that the first magnetic element 1 can block the first groove 511, such as... Figure 12 As shown, this improves the aesthetics of the electronic device in its unfolded state. When the electronic device is in its folded state, the first magnetic element 1 is recessed within the first groove 511, facilitating the placement of one end of the second magnetic element 2 within the first groove 511.

[0065] Optionally, the electronic device may further include a first driving member 3 and a second driving member 4; the first driving member 3 is correspondingly disposed with the first magnetic member 1, and when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the first driving member 3 can drive the first magnetic member 1 to slide to a position flush with the opening of the first groove 511; the second driving member 4 is correspondingly disposed with the first magnetic member 1, and when the electronic device is in the folded state, the second driving member 4 can drive the first magnetic member 1 to slide to a position recessed in the first groove 511.

[0066] In this embodiment, the first driving member 3 can drive the first magnetic member 1 to slide to a position flush with the opening of the first groove 511, and the second driving member 4 can drive the first magnetic member 1 to slide to a position recessed in the first groove 511, so as to facilitate the sliding placement of the first magnetic member 1 in the first groove 511.

[0067] Specifically, the first driving component 3 can be a motor or a magnetic component, and the second driving component 4 can be a motor or a magnetic component, etc. The specific configuration can be determined according to actual needs, and this application embodiment does not impose any specific limitations on this.

[0068] Optionally, both the first driving member 3 and the second driving member 4 can be magnetic components. The first driving member 3 can be disposed in the first groove 511, and at least a portion of the first magnetic component 1 is disposed opposite to the first magnetic component 1 and is magnetically connected to the first magnetic component 1. The second driving member 4 is fixedly connected in the second groove 521, and the second driving member 4 can be disposed on one side of the second magnetic component 2. When the electronic device is in a folded state, the second driving member 4 can be disposed opposite to at least a portion of the first magnetic component 1 and repel the first magnetic component 1. The magnetic force between the second driving member 4 and the first magnetic component 1 is F1, and the magnetic force between the first driving member 3 and the first magnetic component 1 is F2, where F1 > F2.

[0069] In this embodiment, at least a portion of the first driving member 3 is opposite to and magnetically connected to the first magnetic member 1, facilitating the alignment of the first magnetic member 1 with the opening of the first groove 511. When the electronic device is in a folded state, at least a portion of the second driving member 4 is opposite to the first magnetic member 1, and F1 > F2, facilitating the recessing of the first magnetic member 1 within the first groove 511.

[0070] Optionally, such as Figure 11 As shown, the first magnetic component 1 includes a first magnetic part 11 and a second magnetic part 12. The first magnetic part 11 is disposed opposite to the opening of the first groove 511. The second magnetic component 2 is magnetically connected to the first driving component 3. When the electronic device is in a folded state, the second magnetic part 12 and the second driving component 4 repel each other. The first magnetic part 11 protrudes from the second magnetic part 12 toward the opening of the first groove 511.

[0071] Specifically, the first magnetic part 11 and the second magnetic part 12 have the same magnetism. The first magnetic part 11 and the second magnetic part 12 can be an integrally formed structure, or the first connection and the second magnetic part 12 can be fixedly connected by welding, bonding, bolting or other methods. The specific configuration can be set according to actual needs, and this application embodiment does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0072] Specifically, the first magnetic part 11 and the second magnetic element 2 are respectively provided. When the electronic device is in a folded state, the first magnetic part 11 and the second magnetic element 2 are opposite to each other and attract each other.

[0073] Specifically, the second driving member 4 and the second magnetic part 12 can be magnets with the same magnetism, so that the first magnetic member 1 can be driven to be recessed into the first groove 511 by the second magnetic part 12.

[0074] Specifically, the first driving member 3 is disposed within the first groove 511 and can be fixed to the first housing 51 by means of dispensing or double-sided adhesive. The first driving member 3 can be correspondingly disposed with the second magnetic part 12. Specifically, the first driving member 3 and the second magnetic part 12 are magnetically connected. For example, the first driving member 3 and the second magnetic part 12 have opposite magnetic properties, so the first driving member 3 and the second magnetic part 12 can attract each other; or the first driving member 3 and the second magnetic part 12 have the same magnetic properties, so the first driving member 3 and the second magnetic part 12 can repel each other. The specific configuration can be made according to actual needs, and this application embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0075] Specifically, the first driving component 3 can be a magnet or a ferromagnet, and the second driving component 4 can be a magnet or a ferromagnet. The ferromagnet can be a self-magnetized material that can be attracted by a magnet, such as a magnetic metal component with an iron metal structure or a nickel metal structure. The specific configuration can be set according to actual needs, and this application embodiment does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0076] Specifically, the working principle of the locking mechanism includes: when the electronic device is in a folded state, the second driving member 4 and the second magnetic part 12 are like poles and repel each other. Since the second driving member 4 is fixedly connected in the second groove 521, the second magnetic part 12 drives the first magnetic part 11 to retract in the first groove 511.

[0077] Combination Figure 13 and Figure 14 The second magnetic element 2 approaches the first magnetic part 11 and is attracted to the first magnetic part 11 by opposite polarity, and then the first magnetic part 11 is inserted into the first groove 511.

[0078] Optionally, the first magnetic part 11 protrudes from the second magnetic part 12 in the direction of the groove opening of the first groove 511.

[0079] In this embodiment, the first magnetic part 11 protrudes from the second magnetic part 12 in the direction of the opening of the first groove 511, so that the first magnetic part 11 can fill the opening of the first groove 511, thereby covering the first groove 511 and beautifying the appearance of the second housing 52.

[0080] Specifically, the first magnetic part 11 protrudes from the second magnetic part 12 in the direction of the groove opening of the first groove 511, so that the first magnetic member 1 composed of the first magnetic part 11 and the second magnetic part 12 can be an L-shaped structure.

[0081] like Figure 11 As shown, the first magnetic part 11 and the second magnetic part 12 are perpendicular, and the first magnetic part 11 can be fixed to the top of the second magnetic part 12; or, the first magnetic part 11 and the second magnetic part 12 are perpendicular, and the first magnetic part 11 can be fixed to the end of the second magnetic part 12. This embodiment does not specifically limit this, and it can be set according to actual needs.

[0082] Specifically, the shape of the first magnetic part 11 can be adapted to the shape of the opening of the first groove 511 so that the first magnetic part 11 can be better hidden in the first groove 511. For example, if the opening of the first groove 511 is circular, the first magnetic part 11 can be a circular structure; or, if the opening of the first groove 511 is rectangular, the first magnetic part 11 can be a rectangular structure. The specific configuration can be set according to actual needs, and this application embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0083] In some alternative embodiments of this application, the first driving member 3 is disposed on the side of the second magnetic part 12 away from the opening of the first groove 511, and the first driving member 3 and the second magnetic part 12 repel each other; the repulsive force between the second magnetic part 12 and the second driving member 4 is greater than the repulsive force between the second magnetic part 12 and the first driving member 3.

[0084] In this embodiment, the first driving member 3 is disposed on the side of the second magnetic part 12 away from the opening of the first groove 511. The first driving member 3 and the second magnetic part 12 repel each other. Thus, when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the first driving member 3 can easily drive the first magnetic part 11 to fill the opening of the first groove 511 through the second magnetic part 12. The repulsive force between the second magnetic part 12 and the second driving member 4 is greater than the repulsive force between the second magnetic part 12 and the first driving member 3. Thus, when the electronic device is in the folded state, the second driving member 4 can easily drive the first magnetic part 11 to retract into the first groove 511 through the second magnetic part 12.

[0085] Specifically, when the electronic device is in a folded state, the first drive member 3 and the second drive member 4 are located on opposite sides of the second magnetic part 12.

[0086] In some alternative embodiments of this application, such as Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the first driving member 3 is disposed on the side of the second magnetic part 12 near the opening of the first groove 511, and the first driving member 3 and the second magnetic part 12 attract each other; the repulsive force between the second magnetic part 12 and the second driving member 4 is greater than the attractive force between the second magnetic part 12 and the first driving member 3.

[0087] In this embodiment, the first driving member 3 is disposed on the side of the second magnetic part 12 near the opening of the first groove 511. The first driving member 3 and the second magnetic part 12 attract each other. Thus, when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the first driving member 3 can easily drive the first magnetic part 11 to fill the opening of the first groove 511 through the second magnetic part 12. Figure 11 and 12 As shown. The repulsive force between the second magnetic part 12 and the second driving member 4 is greater than the attractive force between the second magnetic part 12 and the first driving member 3. Thus, when the electronic device is in a folded state, the second driving member 4 can easily drive the first magnetic part 11 to retract into the first groove 511 through the second magnetic part 12.

[0088] Specifically, when the electronic device is in a folded state, the first driving member 3 and the second driving member 4 are both located on the same side of the second magnetic part 12, such as... Figure 13 and 14 As shown.

[0089] Optionally, a first guide 61 is provided on the first magnetic component 1, and a second guide 62 is correspondingly provided on the first housing 51; the first guide 61 and the second guide 62 are slidably connected.

[0090] In this embodiment of the application, the first guide member 61 and the second guide member 62 are slidably connected, which can realize the first magnetic member 1 being telescopically connected to the first groove 511, and can improve the reliability and stability of the first magnetic member 1 being telescopically connected to the first groove 511.

[0091] Specifically, the first guide member 61 and the second guide member 62 are provided in a one-to-one correspondence. The first guide member 61 may be provided only on the first magnetic part 11, or only on the second magnetic part 12, or the first guide member 61 may be provided on both the first magnetic part 11 and the second magnetic part 12. The specific configuration can be made according to actual needs, and the embodiments of this application do not impose specific limitations on this.

[0092] Optionally, the first guide member 61 is a guide post and the second guide member 62 is a guide groove; or, the first guide member 61 is a guide groove and the second guide member 62 is a guide post; the guide post can be slidably connected to the guide groove.

[0093] In this embodiment, the guide post is slidably connected to the guide groove, which can effectively ensure the reliability and stability of the first magnetic component 1 being telescopically connected to the first groove 511.

[0094] Specifically, the guide groove can also limit the sliding path of the first magnetic component 1 by limiting the guide post.

[0095] Specifically, the assembly sequence of the locking mechanism includes: Figure 11 As shown, the first driving component 3 is fixed in the first groove 511 by applying adhesive or double-sided adhesive; then the first magnetic component 1 is inserted into the first groove 511, so that the first guide component 61 and the second guide component 62 slide in cooperation, so that the first magnetic component 1 can slide in the first groove 511.

[0096] Specifically, such as Figure 11 As shown, the guide groove on the first magnetic component 1 and the guide post on the first housing 51 slide in a sliding fit, so that the first magnetic component 1 can slide in the Z direction in the first groove 511.

[0097] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 and Figure 9As shown, the locking mechanism further includes a limiting member 7 and a second elastic member 8, both of which are disposed within the second groove 521. The limiting member 7 is fixedly connected to one end of the second magnetic member 2 near the bottom of the second groove 521. The second elastic member 8 is sleeved outside the second magnetic member 2, with one end of the second elastic member 8 fixedly connected to the side of the limiting member 7 away from the bottom of the second groove 521, and the other end of the second elastic member 8 fixedly connected to the second housing 52.

[0098] In this embodiment, one end of the second elastic member 8 is fixedly connected to the side of the limiting member 7 away from the bottom of the second groove 521, and the other end of the second elastic member 8 is fixedly connected to the second housing 52, so that the second elastic member 8 is disposed between the limiting member 7 and the groove opening of the second groove 521. In this way, when the electronic device is in a folded state, one end of the second magnetic member 2 can extend into the first groove 511 and attract each other with the first magnetic member 1, and the second elastic member 8 can be compressed; when the first housing 51 and the second housing 52 are unfolded relative to each other, the second elastic member 8 can drive the second magnetic member 2 back into the second groove 521.

[0099] Specifically, the second elastic element 8 can be a spring or a sheet, etc., and can be set according to actual needs. This application embodiment does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0100] Specifically, the limiting member 7 and the second magnetic member 2 can be connected by threads or adhesive, so as to install the limiting member 7 on the second magnetic member 2.

[0101] Specifically, the limiting component 7 can be a limiting plate or a snap ring, etc., and can be set according to actual needs. This application embodiment does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0102] Optionally, the second magnetic component 2 includes a first magnet 21 and a second magnet 22; the cross-sectional area of ​​the first magnet 21 is larger than the size of the opening of the second groove 521, and the first magnet 21 is disposed outside the second groove 521 to cover the second groove 521; the second magnet 22 is fixedly connected to the side of the first magnet 21 facing the second groove 521 and is movably connected to the second groove 521; wherein, the second elastic component 8 is sleeved outside the second magnet 22, and the limiting component 7 is fixedly connected to the end of the second magnet 22 away from the first magnet 21.

[0103] In the embodiments of this application, Figure 3 and Figure 10 As shown, the first magnet 21 is disposed outside the second groove 521, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the first magnet 21 is larger than the size of the groove opening of the second groove 521. In this way, when the first shell 51 and the second shell 52 are folded relative to each other, the first magnet 21 can effectively cover the second groove 521 and improve the appearance of the second shell 52.

[0104] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first magnet 21 and the second magnet 22 can be an integrally formed structure, or the first magnet 21 and the second magnet 22 can be fixed by means of bonding, welding or other methods. The specific configuration can be set according to actual needs, and this application embodiment does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0105] Specifically, the cross-sectional area of ​​the first magnet 21 can be larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second magnet 22, but smaller than the slot size of the first groove 511.

[0106] Specifically, when the second magnetic element 2 is not attracted by the first magnetic element 1, the second elastic element 8 can pull the second magnetic element 2 back into the second groove 521, so that the first magnet 21 of the second magnetic element 2 can cover the second groove 521 and improve the appearance of the second housing 52.

[0107] Specifically, the second groove 521 can be a through groove. In this case, the assembly sequence of the locking mechanism is as follows: insert the second magnet 22 of the second magnetic element 2 into the second groove 521 from the display layer of the second housing 52; then insert the second magnet 22 into the second elastic element 8 from the non-display side of the second housing 52; then use the limiting element 7 to hold the second elastic element 8 in place. At this time, the second elastic element 8 can be in a compressed state. Under the rebound action of the second elastic element 8, the first magnet 21 is close to the second housing 52 and covers the opening of the second groove 521.

[0108] Optionally, the electronic device may also include a third elastic member; one end of the third elastic member is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second groove 521, and the other end is fixedly connected to the end of the second magnetic member 2 near the bottom of the second groove 521.

[0109] In this embodiment, one end of the third elastic member is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second groove 521, and the other end is fixedly connected to the end of the second magnetic member 2 near the bottom of the second groove 521, so that the third elastic member can drive the second magnetic member 2 to retract into the second groove 521.

[0110] Specifically, the third elastic element can be a spring or a sheet, etc., and can be set according to actual needs. This application embodiment does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0111] Specifically, in the embodiments of this application, the second groove 521 can be a semi-through groove, so as to fix one end of the third elastic member to the bottom of the groove 521.

[0112] The electronic device described in this application has at least the following advantages:

[0113] In the embodiments of this application, the first magnetic element is disposed in a first groove on the first housing, and the second magnetic element is telescopically disposed in a second groove on the second housing. When the electronic device is in a folded state, the second magnetic element and the first magnetic element are attracted together, with one end of the second magnetic element located in the first groove and the other end of the second magnetic element located in the second groove. This can effectively limit the first housing from the first direction, thereby ensuring the reliability of the fixation between the first housing and the second housing. Since the first direction is parallel to the first housing, it can also prevent the first housing and the second housing from rubbing together, reduce the risk of friction noise caused by rubbing, and improve the user experience.

[0114] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0115] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: A first housing, a second housing, and at least one locking mechanism, wherein the first housing and the second housing are rotatably connected to allow the electronic device to switch between a folded state and an unfolded state; The locking mechanism includes: a first magnetic component and a second magnetic component, wherein the first magnetic component is disposed within the first housing and the second magnetic component is disposed within the second housing; The first housing is provided with a first groove, the second housing is provided with a second groove, the first magnetic element is slidably disposed in the first groove, and the second magnetic element is telescopically disposed in the second groove; When the electronic device is in a folded state, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component attract each other, with one end of the second magnetic component located in the first groove and the other end of the second magnetic component located in the second groove, so as to limit the first housing in a first direction, the first direction being a direction parallel to the first housing; The electronic device further includes a first driving member and a second driving member; both the first driving member and the second driving member are magnetic components; when the electronic device is in an unfolded state, the first driving member drives the first magnetic component to slide to a position flush with the opening of the first groove; when the electronic device is in a folded state, the second driving member drives the first magnetic component to slide to a position recessed within the first groove. The second driving member is fixedly connected to the second groove, and the first driving member is disposed in the first groove; When the electronic device is in a folded state, the second driving member is disposed opposite to at least a portion of the first magnetic member and repels the first magnetic member. The magnetic force between the second driving member and the first magnetic member is F1, and the magnetic force between the first driving member and the first magnetic member is F2, where F1 > F2.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the second magnetic element is flush with the opening of the second groove.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the first driving member is disposed correspondingly to the first magnetic member.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein at least a portion of the first driving member is disposed opposite to the first magnetic member and is magnetically connected to the first magnetic member; The second driving element is disposed on one side of the second magnetic element.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first magnetic component is provided with a first guide, and the first housing is provided with a corresponding second guide; The first guide member and the second guide member are slidably connected.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first guide member is a guide post, and the second guide member is a guide groove; Alternatively, the first guide member is a guide groove, and the second guide member is a guide post; The guide post is slidably connected to the guide groove.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking mechanism further includes a limiting member and a second elastic member, both of which are disposed within the second groove; The limiting member is fixedly connected to one end of the second magnetic member near the bottom of the second groove. The second elastic element is sleeved outside the second magnetic element. One end of the second elastic element is fixedly connected to the side of the limiting element away from the bottom of the second groove, and the other end of the second elastic element is fixedly connected to the second housing.

8. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic device includes two sets of the locking mechanisms; The two sets of locking mechanisms are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the electronic device.

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