Electronic device

Abstract

The application discloses an electronic device, and relates to the technical field of communication. The electronic device comprises a shell, a display assembly, a grounding device and a conductive assembly. The shell has a receiving space, and comprises a first shell with a mounting port. The display assembly is fixed to the first shell and mounted at the mounting port. The grounding device is received in the receiving space. The conductive assembly is received in the receiving space, one end of the conductive assembly is close to the display assembly, the other end of the conductive assembly is connected with the grounding device, and the conductive assembly is used for guiding static electricity on the display assembly to the grounding device.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Ultra-narrow bezel housings have become a key differentiator for manufacturers in the electronic device market. In related technologies, ultra-narrow bezels significantly reduce the distance between the housing and the display component. This makes it easy for external static electricity to be conducted to the display component during testing and use, potentially causing display abnormalities and reducing its lifespan. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application aims to provide an electronic device that at least solves the technical problem of static electricity being conducted to the display component through the gap between the housing and the display component, thereby reducing the lifespan of the display component.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application is implemented as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an electronic device, comprising:

[0006] A housing having a receiving space, the housing including a first housing having a mounting port;

[0007] The display component is fixed to the first housing and installed at the mounting port;

[0008] Grounding device, housed within the housing space;

[0009] A conductive component is housed within a housing space. One end of the conductive component is close to the display component, and the other end of the conductive component is connected to a grounding device. The conductive component is used to guide the static electricity to the grounding device on the display component.

[0010] In the embodiments of this application, by placing one end of the conductive component close to the display component and connecting the other end of the conductive component to a grounding device, static electricity entering the display component between the conductive component and the display component is prevented or reduced to a certain extent. By setting the conductive component and the grounding device, static electricity entering the containment space and within the display component 2 can be consumed within the conductive component and the grounding device, or released outwards through the grounding device. This prevents or reduces the possibility of static electricity entering the conductive component not being consumed in time and being conducted to the display component. By preventing or reducing static electricity from entering the display component, the display component is protected from static electricity, thus improving its lifespan.

[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 partial disassembly diagram of an embodiment of the electronic device according to this application;

[0014] Figure 2 This is one of the partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagrams of an embodiment of the electronic device according to this application;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a second partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the electronic device according to this application;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a third partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the electronic device according to this application;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a fourth partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the electronic device according to this application;

[0018] Figure 6 This is the fifth partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the electronic device according to this application. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] 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.

[0021] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0022] 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.

[0023] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 6 This application describes an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this application provides an electronic device, which includes a housing, a display component 2, a grounding device 3, and a conductive component 4. The housing has a receiving space and includes a first housing 1 with a mounting opening 11. The display component 2 is fixed to the first housing 1 and mounted at the mounting opening 11. The grounding device 3 is received in the receiving space, and the conductive component 4 is received in the receiving space. One end of the conductive component 4 is close to the display component 2, and the other end of the conductive component 4 is connected to the grounding device 3. The conductive component 4 is used to guide the static electricity of the display component 2 to the grounding device 3.

[0025] The electronic devices provided in this application may be mobile phones, tablets, laptops, handheld computers, in-vehicle electronic devices, mobile internet devices (MID), augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) devices, robots, wearable devices, ultra-mobile personal computers (UMPCs), netbooks, or personal digital assistants (PDAs) with display components 2. They may also be personal computers (PCs), televisions (TVs), ATMs, or self-service machines, etc. The embodiments of this application do not impose specific limitations.

[0026] In addition to the grounding device 3, conductive component 4, and display component 2, the electronic device may also include functional components such as a control motherboard, camera, and speaker. The housing provides space for the grounding device 3, conductive component 4, control chip, camera, and speaker; it also supports the display component 2 for mounting at the mounting port 11. The display component 2 has a light-emitting display function. In this embodiment, the display component 2 can be a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display. Alternatively, it can be a micro-LED (Micro-LED) or quantum dot (QLED) display.

[0027] The grounding device 3 can be a bracket for fixing the control motherboard, a bracket for fixing the speaker, or a bracket for fixing the camera, etc., located within the housing space. The grounding device 3 can be any conductive structure in the electronic device used to fix functional components. One end of the conductive component 4 can be close to and spaced apart from the display component 2, allowing static electricity entering the housing space from between the housing and the display component 2 to be conducted to the grounding device 3 through the conductive component 4, thus preventing static electricity from entering the display component 2 to a certain extent. Alternatively, the conductive component 4 can also be in contact with the display component 2, allowing it to conduct static electricity from the display component 2 to the grounding device 3. The conductive component 4 and the grounding device 3 can be made entirely of conductive materials, or partially of conductive materials. The housing of the electronic device can be made of non-metallic materials such as glass, ceramic, plastic, or fiber. Non-metallic materials are not conductive, allowing static electricity to enter the housing space through the gap between the housing and the display component 2. Static electricity entering the housing space can be conducted to the grounding device 3 through the conductive component 4, which is spaced apart from the display component 2, allowing the static electricity to be consumed within the conductive component 4 and the grounding device 3, or released externally through the grounding device 3.

[0028] The conductive component 4 can be arranged around the display component 2, so that static electricity entering the receiving space from various points on the display component 2 can be conducted to the grounding device 3 by the conductive component 4. Alternatively, the conductive component 4 can be arranged only along one side of the display component 2, so that static electricity entering the receiving space from that side can be conducted to the grounding device 3 by the conductive component 4. At least some of the conductive components 4 can be spaced apart from the display component 2, to a certain extent preventing or reducing the entry of static electricity between the conductive component 4 and the display component 2 into the display component 2.

[0029] In the electronic device provided in this application, by providing a conductive component 4 and a static electricity grounding device 3 on the display component 2, static electricity entering between the conductive component 4 and the display component 2 is prevented or reduced to a certain extent from entering the display component 2. By providing the conductive component 4 and the grounding device 3, static electricity entering the containment space and within the display component 2 can be consumed within the conductive component 4 and the grounding device 3, or released outward through the grounding device 3. This prevents or reduces the inability to dissipate static electricity entering the conductive component 4 in a timely manner, thus preventing it from being conducted to the display component 2. Because static electricity entering between the conductive component 4 and the display component 2 is prevented or reduced from entering the display component 2, the display component 2 is protected from static electricity, thereby improving its service life.

[0030] Please see Figure 3In some embodiments, the conductive component 4 includes a first conductive element 41 and a second conductive element 42. The first conductive element 41 is fixed to the first housing 1 and is arranged at least around a portion of the display component 2 and spaced apart from the display component 2. The second conductive element 42 connects the first conductive element 41 and the grounding device 3.

[0031] The first conductive element 41 can be disposed around the display component 2, or partially around the display component 2. When the first conductive element 41 is disposed around the display component 2, the second conductive element 42 can be disposed without surrounding the display component 2, and can still conduct static electricity in the first conductive element 41 to the grounding device 3, thereby allowing the second conductive element 42 to have a smaller size and reducing the overall size of the electronic device.

[0032] In some embodiments, the display component 2 includes a display module 21 and a cover plate 22. The display module 21 is disposed at the mounting port 11, and the cover plate 22 is stacked with the display module 21 and covers the slot of the mounting port 11. The grounding device 3 is disposed on the side of the display component 2 away from the cover plate 22. At least a portion of the first conductive element 41 is disposed at a distance from the display module 21 along the first direction Y, and the first direction Y has an angle with the plane where the cover plate 22 is located.

[0033] The display module 21 is the light-emitting display body in the display assembly 2. The display module 21 may include a display device layer, a driving array layer, optical adhesive, a polarizer, a touch layer, etc., which will not be described in detail here. Optionally, the display module in this case is an OLED display module, and the cover plate 22 is an encapsulation cover plate used to encapsulate organic light-emitting materials. The cover plate 22 is made of a material with high light transmittance. The cover plate 22 is applied in the display assembly 2 to prevent the display module 21 from being damaged by external forces. For example, the cover plate 22 can be made of materials such as glass, UTG (Ultra Thin Glass), CPI (Colorless Polyimide), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), etc. The cover plate 22 is non-conductive, making it difficult for static electricity to directly enter the display module 21 through the cover plate 22. Most or all of the static electricity entering between the first conductive element 41 and the display module 21 enters through the gap between the cover plate 22 and the first housing 1. That is, by providing a cover plate 22 on the display module 21, the entry of external static electricity into the first conductive component 41 and the display module 21 can be reduced to a certain extent, thereby reducing the probability of static electricity entering the display module 21.

[0034] In one embodiment, the angle between the plane containing the cover plate and the first direction is [0, 90]. Optionally, the plane containing the cover plate and the first direction are arranged parallel to each other.

[0035] In one embodiment, the display device layer of the display module 21 includes multiple light-emitting units, which can be light-emitting units capable of emitting different colors of light. For example, they can be red light-emitting units capable of emitting red light, green light-emitting units capable of emitting green light, and blue light-emitting units capable of emitting blue light. Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are selected to fabricate the above-mentioned light-emitting units. The cover plate 22 can be an encapsulation cover plate stacked on the display module 21, thereby sealing the display device layer and isolating it from oxygen, moisture, and dust in the external atmosphere.

[0036] In some embodiments, the first housing 1 includes a base portion 12 and a retaining wall 13, the retaining wall 13 protruding from the base portion 12, the cover plate 22 being supported on the base portion 12, and the retaining wall 13 surrounding the cover plate 22.

[0037] The first surface of the cover plate 22, close to the display module 21, is attached to the base portion 12, while the second surface of the cover plate 22, facing away from the display module 21, is exposed. The side surface connecting the first and second surfaces is disposed opposite to the baffle wall 13 along the first direction Y. The base portion 12 and the baffle wall 13 can form a stepped structure that adapts to the edge of the cover plate 22, making the connection between the cover plate 22 and the first housing 1 stable, and also preventing or reducing the entry of moisture, dust, etc., into the receiving space through the gap between the cover plate 22 and the first housing 1.

[0038] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, the first conductive element 41 includes a first connecting portion 411 and a second connecting portion 412. The first connecting portion 411 is connected to the surface of the base portion 12 near the display module 21. The first connecting portion 411 is spaced apart from the display module 21. The second connecting portion 412 extends from the first connecting portion 411 in a direction away from the central axis of the mounting port 11. The second connecting portion 412 and the cover plate 22 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the base portion 12.

[0039] The extension direction of the central axis of the mounting port 11 can be parallel to the thickness direction X of the display component 2. Optionally, the central axis of the mounting port 11 is coaxial with the central axis of the display component 2. The first connecting part 411 and the second connecting part 412 can be rolled from a material plate, or they can be formed by welding.

[0040] By setting the first connecting portion 411 opposite to the surface of the base portion 12 near the display module 21, and spaced apart from the display module 21, static electricity entering between the first conductive element 41 and the display module 21 can be conducted to the second connecting portion 412 through the first connecting portion 411. The first conductive element 41 does not extend between the cover plate 22 and the base portion 12 to avoid the first conductive element 41 being exposed from the gap between the baffle 13 and the cover plate 22, which would affect the appearance of the electronic device, while maintaining the electronic device's thinness.

[0041] In one embodiment, the second conductive element 42 connects the second connecting portion 412 and the grounding device 3. Because the first connecting portion 411 and the display module 21 are spaced apart, and to achieve an ultra-narrow bezel, the gap between the first connecting portion 411 and the display module 21 is small, which is not conducive to connecting the first connecting portion 411 to the second conductive element 42. At the same time, the second conductive element 42, which is connected to the first connecting portion 411, can more easily contact the display module 21. Therefore, by setting the second connecting portion 412 to connect to the second conductive element 42, it is easier to assemble the first conductive element 41 and the second conductive element 42.

[0042] The first conductive element 41 can be embedded in the first housing 1 or attached to the first housing 1. To fix the first conductive element 41 to the first housing 1, the first connecting portion 411 can be attached to the first housing 1 using an adhesive material. Alternatively, the first connecting portion 411 and the second connecting portion 412 can be attached to the first housing 1 respectively using an adhesive material. In some embodiments, the second connecting portion 412 is attached to the base portion 12. The surface of the base portion 12 opposite to the first connecting portion 411 defines the mounting opening 11. Therefore, attaching the second connecting portion 412 and the base portion 12 is simpler and more efficient than attaching the first connecting portion 411 and the base portion 12 within the mounting opening 11.

[0043] Please see Figure 5 In some other embodiments, the first conductive element 41 further includes a third connecting portion 413, which extends from the second connecting portion 412 in a direction away from the cover plate 22, and the second conductive element 42 connects the third connecting portion 413 and the grounding device 3.

[0044] In other embodiments, the first conductive element 41 further includes a fourth connecting portion 414, which extends from the third connecting portion 413 in a direction away from the central axis of the mounting port 11, and the second conductive element 42 connects the fourth connecting portion 414 and the grounding device 3.

[0045] That is, those skilled in the art can set multiple connecting parts as needed, and set multiple connecting parts with different or the same extension direction. The second conductive element 42 is connected to one of the multiple connecting parts, so that the first conductive element 41 can be adapted to the first housing with different structure, and the connection between the first conductive element 41 and the second conductive element 42 can be easily realized.

[0046] The third connecting portion 413 and the fourth connecting portion 414 can be suspended on one side of the first housing 1, allowing the first conductive element 41 and the second conductive element 42 to be elastically connected. The third connecting portion 413 and the fourth connecting portion 414 can also be supported on the first housing 1. In some embodiments, the first housing 1 further includes a mounting portion 14 protruding from the base portion 12, with the mounting portion 14 and the retaining wall 13 located on opposite sides of the base portion 12, and the fourth connecting portion 414 abutting against the mounting portion 14. Similarly, compared to the surface of the mounting portion 14 used for connecting with the third connecting portion 413, the surface of the mounting portion 14 used for connecting with the fourth connecting portion 414 is more convenient for connecting with the fourth connecting portion 414. By providing the mounting portion 14 to support the first conductive element 41, the connection between the first conductive element 41 and the first housing 1 is stable.

[0047] In some embodiments, the electronic device further includes a decorative element 5 disposed on the base portion 12, with the decorative element 5 and the cover plate 22 respectively disposed on opposite sides of the retaining wall 13. The material or color of the decorative element 5 may differ from that of the retaining wall 13, thereby enriching the appearance of the electronic device. Optionally, the decorative element 5 may be made of leather, ceramic, glass, etc.

[0048] Please see Figure 6 In some embodiments, at least one of the first conductive element 41 and the second conductive element 42 includes an elastic connection portion 421, and the first conductive element 41 and the second conductive element 42 are connected through the elastic connection portion 421.

[0049] The elastic connection portion 421 is a conductive terminal with a certain elastic deformation capability. This elastic connection portion 421 can be disposed in the first conductive member 41. For example, when the second connecting portion 412 is connected to the second conductive member 42, the second connecting portion 412 can be reused as the elastic connection portion 421; when the fourth connecting portion 414 is connected to the second conductive member 42, the fourth connecting portion 414 can be reused as the elastic connection portion 421; the elastic connection portion 421 can also be connected to multiple sequentially connected connecting portions. The first conductive member 41 and the second conductive member 42 can both include the elastic connection portion 421, and the two elastic connection portions 421 abut against each other. By providing the elastic connection portion 421, the first conductive member 41 and the second conductive member 42 can be abutted and connected. At the same time, the elastic connection portion 421 can be adapted to a certain interval distance to avoid or reduce the separation of the first conductive member 41 and the second conductive member 42 due to mutual displacement caused by collision during use of the electronic device.

[0050] In some embodiments, the second conductive member 42 includes a fixed connection portion 422 and an elastic connection portion 421. The fixed connection portion 422 is connected to the grounding device 3, and one end of the elastic connection portion 421 is connected to the fixed connection portion 422, while the other end abuts against the first conductive member 41.

[0051] The fixed connection part 422 is connected to the conductive material in the grounding device 3. Static electricity in the first conductive member 41 can be conducted to the grounding device 3 through the elastic connection part 421 and the fixed connection part 422. The grounding device 3 can then conduct the static electricity to the conductive fasteners in the electronic device. By setting the elastic connection part 421 on the second conductive member 42, the complexity of the first conductive member 41 is reduced, and the assembly efficiency of the first conductive member 41 and the first housing 1 is improved.

[0052] In some embodiments, the electronic device further includes a circuit board, on which the grounding device 3 is disposed. This circuit board can be a control motherboard for mounting a control chip. By mounting the grounding device 3 on the circuit board, an additional circuit board for fixing the grounding device 3 is avoided in the electronic device, thus reusing the circuit board and reducing the overall thickness of the electronic device.

[0053] In some embodiments, the electronic device further includes a second housing and a flexible display assembly. The second housing is rotatably connected to the first housing 1, and the flexible display assembly is supported on the first housing 1 and the second housing respectively. The flexible display assembly and the display assembly 2 are disposed on opposite sides of the housing.

[0054] The housing may also include a pivot, through which the first housing 1 and the second housing are rotatably connected. The flexible display assembly includes a bent display area and a non-bent display area. The first housing 1 and the second housing are respectively used to support adjacent non-bent display areas, and the bent display area can be arranged correspondingly to the pivot. The electronic device has a folded state and a flat state. When the electronic device is in the folded state, the first housing 1 and the second housing are stacked along the display assembly 2, and the flexible display assembly is also in the folded state. The bent display area is at least partially bent into an arc shape around the pivot, and the non-bent display areas connected to the bent display area can be stacked, thereby reducing the size of the electronic device for easy carrying. When the electronic device is in the flat state, the first housing 1 and the second housing are unfolded, the bent display area is unfolded, and the bent display area and the non-bent display areas connected to the bent display area can be flatly displayed together, thereby obtaining a larger display area and displaying more content.

[0055] Compared to the flexible display component, the display component 2 disposed in the first housing 1 can have a smaller volume, making it convenient to display images when the electronic device is in a folded state. By providing both the flexible display component and the display component 2, the electronic device can conveniently use different panels for display in different states.

[0056] The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: include: A housing having a receiving space, the housing including a first housing having a mounting port; The display component is fixed to the first housing and installed at the mounting port; A grounding device is housed within the housing space; A conductive component is housed within the housing space, with one end of the conductive component close to the display component and the other end of the conductive component connected to the grounding device. The conductive component is used to conduct static electricity on the display component to the grounding device. The display component includes a display module and a cover plate. The conductive component includes a first conductive element and a second conductive element. The first conductive element is at least partially surrounding and spaced from the display component. The first conductive element is spaced from the cover plate. The second conductive element is connected to the first conductive element and the grounding device. The first conductive element includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion is connected to the housing and spaced apart from the display module. The second connecting portion extends from the first connecting portion in a direction away from the central axis of the mounting port. The second connecting portion and the cover plate are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the housing.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The display module is disposed at the mounting port, the cover plate is stacked with the display module and the cover plate covers the slot of the mounting port, the grounding device is disposed on the side of the display module away from the cover plate, at least a portion of the first conductive element is disposed at a distance from the display module along a first direction, and the first direction has an angle with the plane where the cover plate is located.

3. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein, The first housing includes a base portion and a retaining wall, the retaining wall protruding from the base portion, the cover plate being supported on the base portion, and the retaining wall surrounding the cover plate.

4. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein, The first connecting part is connected to the surface of the base part near the display module, and the second connecting part and the cover plate are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the base part.

5. The electronic device of claim 4, wherein, The second conductive element connects the second connection portion and the grounding device.

6. The electronic device of claim 4, wherein, The second connecting part is attached to the base part.

7. The electronic device of claim 4, wherein, The first conductive element further includes a third connecting portion and a fourth connecting portion. The third connecting portion extends from the second connecting portion in a direction away from the cover plate, and the fourth connecting portion extends from the third connecting portion in a direction away from the central axis of the mounting port. The second conductive element connects the fourth connecting portion and the grounding device.

8. The electronic device of claim 7, wherein, The first housing also includes a mounting portion protruding from the base portion, the mounting portion and the retaining wall being disposed on opposite sides of the base portion, and the fourth connecting portion being attached to the mounting portion.

9. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein, The electronic device also includes a decorative element disposed on the base portion, and the decorative element and the cover plate are respectively disposed on both sides of the retaining wall.

10. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, At least one of the first conductive element and the second conductive element includes an elastic connection portion, and the first conductive element and the second conductive element are connected through the elastic connection portion.

11. The electronic device of claim 10, wherein, The second conductive element includes a fixed connection portion and the elastic connection portion. The fixed connection portion is connected to the grounding device, and one end of the elastic connection portion is connected to the fixed connection portion, while the other end abuts against the first conductive element.

12. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic device also includes a circuit board, and the grounding device is disposed on the circuit board.

13. The electronic device of any of claims 1-12, wherein, The electronic device further includes a second housing and a flexible display component. The second housing is rotatably connected to the first housing. The flexible display component is supported on the first housing and the second housing respectively. The flexible display component and the display component are disposed on opposite sides of the housing.

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