Housing components and electronic equipment

Abstract

The present application provides a shell assembly and electronic device, which relate to the field of communication technology and can reduce the thickness of electronic devices. The shell assembly includes: a shell, the shell having at least one hollow portion; at least one fixing structure, the fixing structure being fixed to the shell; the fixing structure having a notch; a supporting structure, the supporting structure having at least one supporting hole; at least a portion of the fixing structure passing through the supporting hole, and a portion of the supporting structure close to the supporting hole being fixed in the notch; the fixing structure including a boss portion and a first subdivision and a second subdivision located on a side of the boss portion facing away from the shell; one end of the first subdivision is connected to the boss portion, and the other end of the first subdivision is connected to the second subdivision; the second subdivision and the boss portion have the same extension direction and are both parallel to the plane of the shell; the first subdivision extends in a different direction from the second subdivision; the boss portion, the first subdivision, and the second subdivision are combined to form the notch; the shell is made of a metal material.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application. The name of the original application is shell assembly and electronic device. The application number of the original application is 202111123303.9. The original application date is September 24, 2021. The entire content of the original application is incorporated into this application by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a housing assembly and an electronic device. Background Art

[0003] With the continuous development of electronic technology, electronic devices such as laptops, industrial computers, routers, and televisions are widely used in people's daily lives and work, bringing great convenience to people's daily lives and work.

[0004] Electronic devices are typically provided with buttons, allowing users to quickly interact with the electronic device by pressing the buttons. A button module including the buttons is assembled from the inside of the electronic device toward the outside and fixed to the housing of the electronic device, with the buttons exposed through the housing.

[0005] As electronic devices become thinner, how to fix the key module on the housing without increasing the thickness of the electronic device is an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a housing assembly and an electronic device, which can reduce the thickness of the electronic device.

[0007] The present application provides a shell assembly, comprising: an outer shell, at least one hollow portion is provided on the outer shell, and the hollow portion passes through the outer shell; at least one fixing structure is fixed to the outer shell; the fixing structure has a notch portion; a supporting structure, at least one supporting hole is provided on the supporting structure, and the supporting hole passes through the supporting structure; at least part of the fixing structure passes through the supporting hole, and the part of the supporting structure close to the supporting hole is fixed in the notch portion; the fixing structure comprises a boss portion and a first branch and a second branch located on the side of the boss portion away from the outer shell; one end of the first branch is connected to the boss portion, and the other end of the first branch is connected to the second branch; the second branch has the same extension direction as the boss portion, and both are parallel to the plane where the outer shell is located; the extension direction of the first branch is different from the extension direction of the second branch; the boss portion, the first branch and the second branch are combined to form the notch portion; the material of the outer shell comprises a metal material.

[0008] A fixing structure is provided on the outer shell, and the fixing structure includes a notch portion. The supporting structure is fixed to the outer shell by fixing the portion of the supporting structure close to the supporting hole in the notch portion of the fixing structure. Since a key module is provided on the supporting structure, the key module can be fixed to the outer shell. In this way, there is no need to provide a plastic bracket, that is, the structure is reduced, the thickness of the electronic device is thinned, and the weight of the electronic device is reduced. In addition, in the process flow, since the process steps of forming the plastic bracket can be omitted, the process flow can also be simplified, the preparation efficiency can be improved, and the cost can be reduced. In addition, the material of the outer shell includes a metal material. When the shell assembly is applied to an electronic device, the texture of the electronic device is higher-end and more beautiful. In addition, the metal shell can also shield the interference of environmental electromagnetic radiation on the electronic device; and it is beneficial to the heat dissipation of the electronic device.

[0009] In some possible implementations, along the extension direction of the second section, the distance from the surface of at least a portion of the second section, which is closer to the housing, to the housing gradually decreases. In other words, the size of the opening of the notch gradually decreases in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the housing. This allows the support structure to be securely fixed within the notch.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the second subsection includes a continuous first subsection and a continuous second subsection, where the distance from the surface of at least a portion of the second subsection near the shell to the shell gradually decreases; one end of the first subsection is connected to the first subsection, and the other end of the first subsection is connected to the second subsection; along the direction from the first subsection to the second subsection, the distance from the surface of the first subsection near the shell to the shell gradually decreases until it becomes equal to the distance from the surface of the second subsection near the shell to the shell. The distance from each point on the surface of the second subsection near the shell to the shell is equal, which makes it easier to fix the part of the support structure near the support hole in the notch. In addition, along the direction from the first subsection to the second subsection, the distance from the surface of the first subsection near the shell to the shell gradually decreases, so that the support structure can be firmly fixed in the notch.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the distance between the surface of at least a portion of the second section near the housing and the housing gradually decreases. Along the extension direction of the second section, the distance between the surface of the second section near the housing and the housing gradually decreases; the distance between the surface of the support structure located at the notch and facing away from the housing gradually decreases; and the surface of the second section near the housing directly contacts the surface of the support structure located at the notch and facing away from the housing. This allows the support structure to be more stably secured within the notch.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the surface of the second section close to the shell includes an uneven surface; the shape of the surface of the part of the support structure located in the notch portion facing away from the shell matches the shape of the surface of the second section close to the shell, thereby preventing the support structure from moving in a direction parallel to the plane of the shell and improving the stability between the support structure and the shell.

[0013] In some possible implementations, when the surface of the second section close to the shell includes an uneven surface, a protrusion is provided on the surface of the second section close to the shell; a groove is provided on the surface of the part of the support structure located at the notch portion facing away from the shell; the protrusion is embedded in the groove to prevent the support structure from moving out of the notch portion, thereby improving the stability between the support structure and the shell.

[0014] In some possible implementations, when the surface of the second section close to the housing includes an uneven surface, the surface of the second section close to the housing is a concave-convex surface, thereby further improving the stability between the support structure and the housing.

[0015] In some possible implementations, when the surface of the second section close to the housing is a concave-convex surface, the surface of the second section close to the housing includes a serrated surface.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the support structure further has an annular blind hole on the surface facing away from the shell, and the annular blind hole does not penetrate the support structure; the annular blind hole is arranged around the support hole and is in communication with the support hole; the support structure includes a step portion; in a direction perpendicular to the plane where the shell is located, the annular blind hole exposes the step portion; at least a portion of the step portion is fixed in the notch portion, which can further reduce the thickness of the shell assembly in the direction perpendicular to the plane where the shell is located.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the support structure includes a supporting portion, a connecting portion and a step portion; along a direction parallel to the plane where the shell is located, the step portion is located on the side of the connecting portion away from the supporting portion; one end of the connecting portion is connected to the supporting portion, and the other end of the connecting portion is connected to the step portion; the extension directions of the supporting portion and the step portion are both parallel to the plane where the shell is located; the extension direction of the connecting portion is different from the extension direction of the supporting portion; in a direction perpendicular to the plane where the shell is located, the distance from the surface of the supporting portion away from the shell to the shell is greater than the distance from the surface of the step portion away from the shell to the shell, which can not only further reduce the thickness of the shell assembly in the direction perpendicular to the plane where the shell is located, but also expand the volume of the area enclosed by the shell and the supporting structure, so that some structures in the key module are arranged in the accommodating cavity.

[0018] In some possible implementations, the material of the housing includes stainless steel, aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy or titanium alloy, etc., which can shield the interference of environmental electromagnetic to the electronic equipment and is conducive to the heat dissipation of the electronic equipment.

[0019] In some possible implementations, the housing and the fixing structure are integrally formed. When the fixing structure and the housing are integrally formed, the process steps are simplified, and there is no need to separately set up the fixing structure and the housing, and there is no need to bond the fixing structure and the housing, thereby improving the production efficiency of the housing assembly.

[0020] In some possible implementations, the housing and the fixing structure are formed separately. When the fixing structure and the housing are formed separately, the position of the fixing structure on the housing is more flexible.

[0021] The present application provides an electronic device, comprising any one of the above-mentioned housing assemblies, capable of achieving all the effects of the above-mentioned housing assemblies. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the related art along the AA' direction;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a housing assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 4 is an exploded view of a housing assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of the middle BB region;

[0027] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 An enlarged view of an embodiment of the CC region;

[0028] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the present application along the DD' direction;

[0029] Figure 8 yes Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the present application along the EE' direction;

[0030] Figure 9 yes Figure 3 Another cross-sectional view of the present application along the DD' direction;

[0031] Figure 10 yes Figure 4An enlarged view of another embodiment of the middle CC region;

[0032] Figure 11 yes Figure 3 Another cross-sectional view of the present application along the DD' direction;

[0033] Figure 12 yes Figure 3 Another cross-sectional view of the present application along the DD' direction;

[0034] Figure 13 yes Figure 3 Another cross-sectional view of the present application along the DD' direction;

[0035] Figure 14 yes Figure 3 Another cross-sectional view of the present application along the DD' direction;

[0036] Figure 15 yes Figure 3 Another cross-sectional view of the present application along the DD' direction;

[0037] Figure 16 yes Figure 3 Another cross-sectional view of the present application along the DD' direction;

[0038] Figure 17 This is a flow chart of preparing a shell assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of a process for preparing a housing assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of a process for preparing a housing assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of a process for preparing a housing assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of a process for preparing a shell assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0043] Reference numerals:

[0044] 10-First ontology; 20-Second ontology;

[0045] 11-housing; 12-button module; 13-plastic bracket; 14-support structure; 15-fixing structure; 16-connecting layer; fixing part 15';

[0046] 111- hollow part;

[0047] 121-button;

[0048] 131-Plastic column;

[0049] 141-support hole; 142-annular blind hole; 143-step portion; 144-support portion; 145-connecting portion;

[0050] 151 - notch portion; 152 - boss portion; 153 - first sub-portion; 154 - second sub-portion; 155 - raised portion; second sub-portion 154';

[0051] 1431-groove;

[0052] 1541-first sub-unit; 1542-second sub-unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0054] The term "and / or" in this article is merely a description of the association relationship between associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone.

[0055] In the description and claims of the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order of objects. For example, the terms "first target object" and "second target object" are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order of objects.

[0056] In the embodiments of this application, words such as "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations, or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be interpreted as being preferred or advantageous over other embodiments or designs. Rather, the use of words such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a concrete manner.

[0057] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more. For example, "multiple processing units" means two or more processing units; "multiple systems" means two or more systems.

[0058] An embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device, such as a keyboard, a laptop computer, an industrial computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a router, a television, or the like, having a key module. The electronic device includes a housing. The housing has at least one hollow portion. The key module is located within the electronic device, assembled from the interior of the electronic device toward the outside, and fixed to the housing of the electronic device, with the keys of the key module exposed through the hollow portion.

[0059] Exemplarily, when the electronic device is a keyboard, the housing is provided with a plurality of hollow portions. The various keys on the key module (also called the keycaps of the keyboard) are exposed through the plurality of hollow portions. The keyboard can be used in conjunction with the electronic device as an external input device of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the keyboard as an external input device may include a wireless keyboard such as a Bluetooth keyboard, and may also include a wired keyboard such as a keyboard connected to an electronic device such as a computer via a USB interface. When the electronic device is a laptop computer, an industrial computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), etc., the housing is provided with a plurality of hollow portions. The various keys on the key module (also called the keycaps of the keyboard) are exposed through the plurality of hollow portions. When the electronic device is a router, a television, etc., the housing is provided with, for example, a hollow portion. The keys of the key module (also called appearance keys or power switch keys) are exposed through the hollow portion. The embodiment of the present application does not specifically limit the specific form of the above-mentioned electronic device. For example Figure 1 As shown, for the convenience of description, the following description takes the electronic device as a laptop as an example.

[0060] like Figure 1 As shown, the laptop computer includes a first body 10 and a second body 20. The first body 10 includes a housing 11, which includes a plurality of hollow portions 111. The first body 10 also includes a key module 12. The key module 12 is located within the first body 10. The key module 12 includes a key 121 (also called a keycap) and other structures. In some possible implementations, the key module 12 also includes a connector and other structures connected to the key 121.

[0061] In addition, a supporting structure ( Figure 1 (not shown). The key module 12 is located on the support structure. The support structure supports the key module 12 and fixes the key module 12 to the housing 11. The key 121 is exposed through the hollow portion 111. A display screen 21 is provided on the second body 20.

[0062] To facilitate a clear description of the subsequent structural features and their positional relationships, the positional relationships of the various structures within the laptop are defined using the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis directions. The X-axis direction is the length direction of the first body 10 of the laptop, the Y-axis direction is the width direction of the first body 10 of the laptop, and the Z-axis direction (also referred to as the first direction) is the thickness direction of the first body 10 of the laptop.

[0063] See also Figure 2 In the related art, a plastic bracket 13 is provided on the housing 11. A plastic column 131 extends from the side of the plastic bracket 13 facing away from the housing 11. The plastic bracket 13 is formed using a dispensing process. By hot-melting the plastic column 131, the support structure 14 is secured to the housing 11, thereby securing the keyboard module 12 to the housing 11. The hollow portion 111 exposes the keys 121 of the key module 12.

[0064] However, securing the support structure 14 to the housing 11 via the plastic bracket 13 increases the weight of the laptop and the thickness of the first housing 11 in the Z-axis direction. For example, the increased weight of the laptop is approximately 10g or greater and 20g or less. The increased thickness of the laptop in the Z-axis direction is approximately 0.4mm or greater and 0.6mm or less. Furthermore, attaching the plastic bracket 13 via a dispensing process not only complicates the manufacturing process but also increases costs.

[0065] Based on this, an embodiment of the present application provides a housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a support structure, a housing, and a fixing structure fixed to the housing. The housing is provided with at least one hollow portion. A key module is located on the support structure. The key module is fixed to the housing via the support structure, and the hollow portion on the housing exposes the keys of the key module. It is understood that when the housing assembly is used in a keyboard, a laptop computer, an industrial computer, or a PDA, the number of hollow portions in the housing assembly is multiple to expose multiple keycaps. When the housing assembly is used in a router, a television, etc., the number of hollow portions in the housing assembly is, for example, one to expose an appearance key or a power switch. The fixing structure formed on the housing is used to directly fix the support structure, so that the key module located on the support structure is fixed to the housing, eliminating the need for a plastic bracket, reducing the thickness of the electronic device in the Z-axis direction, and reducing the weight of the electronic device. In addition, the assembly process can be simplified, production efficiency can be improved, and costs can be reduced.

[0066] The structure of the shell assembly is described in detail below in conjunction with electronic devices. In order to more conveniently and clearly describe the subsequent solutions, the following example uses the shell assembly applied to a laptop computer to illustrate the specific structure of the shell assembly. The following content does not constitute a limitation of this application. It is understandable that when the shell assembly is applied to electronic devices such as keyboards, routers or televisions, the effect produced by the shell assembly is the same as the various examples below of the shell assembly being applied to laptop computers, and the specific structure when the shell assembly is applied to electronic devices such as keyboards, routers or televisions will not be repeated below.

[0067] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the housing assembly includes a housing 11 and a support structure 14. The housing 11 is provided with at least one hollow portion 111. Along the Z-axis direction, the hollow portion 111 penetrates the housing 11. Figure 5 The housing assembly further includes at least one fixing structure 15 fixed to the housing 11. The fixing structure 15 has a notch 151. Figure 6 At least one supporting hole 141 is formed on the supporting structure 14. The supporting hole 141 penetrates the supporting structure 14 along the Z-axis direction.

[0068] See also Figure 7 , along the Z-axis direction, at least a portion of the fixing structure 15 is located in the supporting hole 141. And the portion of the supporting structure 14 close to the supporting hole 141 is fixed in the notch 151, so that the supporting structure 14 is fixed to the fixing structure 15. Since the fixing structure 15 is fixed to the housing 11, the supporting structure 14 is fixed to the housing 12. Figure 8 Since the button module 12 is fixed on the supporting structure 14 , the button module 12 can be fixed on the housing 11 , and the button 121 of the button module 12 is exposed through the hollow portion 111 .

[0069] It should be noted that the specific structure of the key module 12 and its location on the support structure 14 are not particularly limited in this embodiment. As long as the key module 12 is fixed to the housing 11 via the support structure 14, it falls within the scope of protection of this application. For example, other structures in the key module 12 besides the key 121 (such as a connector connecting the key 121) are located between the housing 11 and the support structure 14. The key 121 is exposed through the hollow portion 111.

[0070] It should be noted that the number of the fixing structure 15 can be one or more, and this is not limited in the present embodiment. The present embodiment is described with one fixing structure 15 as an example.

[0071] In the present application, at least one fixing structure 15 is provided on the housing 11, and the portion of the support structure 14 adjacent to the support hole 141 is fixed within the notch 151 of the fixing structure 15, thereby securing the support structure 14 to the housing 11 and, in turn, securing the key module to the housing 11. This eliminates the need for a plastic bracket, reducing the thickness of the electronic device in the Z-axis direction and the weight of the electronic device. Furthermore, since the step of forming the plastic bracket can be omitted, the process flow can be simplified, improving manufacturing efficiency and reducing costs.

[0072] The embodiment does not limit the shape of the fixing structure 15 , as long as it can cooperate with the supporting structure 14 to fix the keyboard module 12 on the housing 11 .

[0073] In some examples, see Figure 5 and Figure 7 The fixing structure 15 includes a boss portion 152 and a first division 153 and a second division 154 located on the side of the boss portion 152 facing away from the housing 11. One end of the first division 153 is connected to the boss portion 152, and the other end of the first division 153 is connected to the second division 154. The second division 154 and the boss portion 152 have the same extension direction, and both are parallel to the XY plane formed by the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. The extension direction of the first division 153 is different from the extension direction of the second division 154. For example, the first division 153 extends along the Z-axis direction. Therefore, the boss portion 152, the first division 153 and the second division 154 are combined to form the notch portion 151.

[0074] The material of the housing 11 is not particularly limited in the embodiments of the present application. In some possible implementations, the material of the housing 11 includes metal, for example. Exemplarily, the material of the housing 11 may include stainless steel or aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy, titanium alloy and other metal materials. When the housing is made of metal, and the housing assembly is applied to an electronic device, the electronic device has a higher-end texture and is more beautiful. In addition, the metal housing can also shield the electronic device from electromagnetic interference from the environment and is conducive to the heat dissipation of the electronic device.

[0075] The present embodiment does not impose any specific restrictions on the material of the fixing structure 15. In some possible implementations, the material of the fixing structure 15 includes metal. For example, the material of the fixing structure 15 may include stainless steel, aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy, titanium alloy, or other metal materials. When the fixing structure 15 is made of metal, the difficulty of manufacturing the fixing structure 15 is reduced, and the efficiency of manufacturing the fixing structure 15 is improved.

[0076] The present embodiment does not impose any specific restrictions on the material of the support structure 14. In some possible implementations, the material of the support structure 14 includes metal, for example. For example, the material of the support structure 14 can be steel. Steel provides excellent support for the key module 12, preventing the key module 12 from collapsing and affecting normal use.

[0077] In addition, in the present application, the fixing structure 15 and the housing 11 can be formed separately or integrally.

[0078] Continue to see Figure 7 , Figure 7 The description is made by taking the fixing structure 15 and the housing 11 as an example of being formed separately. The fixing structure 15 and the housing 11 are formed separately, so that the position of the fixing structure 15 on the housing 11 is more flexible. For example, see Figure 5 The position of the fixing structure 15 on the housing 11 can be located not only between two adjacent hollow portions 111, but also between four adjacent hollow portions 111, for example, between Figure 5 Alternatively, it is located at the edge of the housing 11, for example, Figure 4 GG in.

[0079] It is understandable that when the fixing structure 15 and the housing 11 are formed separately, the fixing structure 15 is fixed to the housing 11, for example, via a connecting layer 16. Exemplarily, the connecting layer 16 includes, for example, but is not limited to, double-sided tape.

[0080] See also Figure 9 , Figure 9 The following description uses the example of integrally forming the fixing structure 15 and the housing 11. The fixing structure 15 and the housing 11 are integrally formed, meaning that the fixing structure 15 is formed simultaneously with the housing 11. This integrally forming of the fixing structure 15 and the housing 11 simplifies the process steps, eliminates the need for separate mounting of the fixing structure 15 and the housing 11, and eliminates the need for bonding the fixing structure 15 and the housing 11, thereby improving the efficiency of the housing assembly.

[0081] It should be noted that the fixing structure 15 and the housing 11 can be formed separately or integrally. The following description will be made by taking the fixing structure 15 and the housing 11 as an example.

[0082] In addition, regarding the specific structure of the support structure 14, the above example only shows one specific structure of the support structure 14, that is, Figure 6 As shown, the support structure 14 is provided with at least one support hole 141. The support hole 141 penetrates the support structure 14 along the Z-axis direction. However, this does not constitute a limitation of the present application, and any method can be used as long as the key module 12 can be fixed to the housing 11 in conjunction with the fixing structure 15.

[0083] For some possible implementations, see Figure 10 and Figure 11 , the support structure 14 is not only provided with the above-mentioned support hole 141. An annular blind hole 142 is also provided on the surface facing away from the shell 11. Along the Z-axis direction, the annular blind hole 142 does not penetrate the support structure 14. The annular blind hole 142 is arranged around the support hole 141 and is in communication with the support hole 141. The portion that the annular blind hole 142 does not penetrate is a step portion 143. At least a portion of the step portion 143 is fixed in the notch portion 151 so that at least a portion of the second section 154 is located in the annular blind hole 142. Optionally, along the Z-axis direction, the surface of the fixing structure 15 facing away from the shell 11 is flush with the surface of the support structure 14 facing away from the shell 11. In this way, the thickness of the shell assembly in the Z-axis direction can be further reduced.

[0084] For some possible implementations, see Figure 12 The support structure 14 includes a support portion 144, a connecting portion 145 and a step portion 143. Along the direction parallel to the XY plane, the step portion 143 is located on the side of the connecting portion 145 away from the support portion 144. One end of the connecting portion 145 is connected to the support portion 144, and the other end of the connecting portion 145 is connected to the step portion 143. The extension directions of the support portion 144 and the step portion 143 are both parallel to the XY plane. The extension direction of the connecting portion 145 is different from the extension direction of the support portion 144. Along the Z-axis direction, the distance H1 from the surface of the support portion 144 on the side away from the shell 11 to the shell 11 is greater than the distance H2 from the surface of the step portion 143 on the side away from the shell 11 to the shell 11. At least a portion of the step portion 143 is fixed in the notch portion 151, and at least a portion of the second division 154 is located on the side of the step portion 143 away from the shell 11. Optionally, along the Z-axis, the surface of the fixing structure 15 facing away from the housing 11 is flush with the surface of the support portion 144 facing away from the housing 11. This not only further reduces the thickness of the housing assembly along the Z-axis, but also expands the volume of the area enclosed by the housing 11 and the support portion 143, allowing some structures of the button module 12 (such as the connector connecting the button 121) to be disposed within the accommodating cavity.

[0085] It should be noted that the following description is made by taking the support structure 14 including the support portion 144 , the connecting portion 145 and the step portion 143 as an example.

[0086] In addition, in order to further improve the stability between the supporting structure 14 and the housing 11 .

[0087] For some possible implementations, see Figure 13The second subsection 154 includes a continuous first subsection 1541 and a second subsection 1542. One end of the first subsection 1541 is connected to the first subsection 153, and the other end of the first subsection 1542 is connected to the second subsection 1542. Along the direction from the first subsection 1541 to the second subsection 1542, the distance from the surface of the first subsection 1541 close to the housing 12 to the housing 11 gradually decreases until it becomes equal to the distance from the surface of the second subsection 1542 close to the housing 12 to the housing 11. In other words, along the direction from the first subsection 1541 to the second subsection 1542, the size of the opening of the notch 151 in the Z-axis direction decreases, so that the step portion 143 can be firmly fixed in the notch 151.

[0088] For some possible implementations, see Figure 14 Along the direction from the support portion 144 to the step portion 143, the distance between the surface of the second section 154 on the side closest to the housing 12 and the housing 11 gradually decreases; and the distance between the surface of the step portion 143 on the side facing away from the housing 12 and the housing 11 gradually decreases. The surface of the second section 154 on the side closest to the housing 12 is in direct contact with the surface of the step portion 143 on the side facing away from the housing 12. In other words, along the Z-axis, the opening of the notch 151 is smaller than the thickness of the step portion 143. This allows the step portion 143 to be more stably retained within the notch 151.

[0089] For some possible implementations, see Figure 15 A protrusion 155 is provided on the surface of the second section 154 on the side closest to the housing 11. A groove 1431 is provided on the surface of the step portion 143 facing away from the housing 12. The protrusion 155 is embedded in the groove 1431. This prevents the support structure 14 from moving parallel to the XY plane, thereby improving the stability between the support structure 14 and the housing 11.

[0090] It should be noted that, along the Z-axis direction, the groove 1431 may penetrate the step portion 143 , or may not penetrate the step portion 143 .

[0091] For some possible implementations, see Figure 16 The surface of the second section 154 on the side closest to the housing 11 is uneven. In some possible implementations, the surface of the second section 154 on the side closest to the housing 11 is serrated. The shape of the surface of the step portion 143 facing away from the housing 12 matches the shape of the surface of the second section 154 on the side closest to the housing 11. This prevents the support structure 14 from moving in a direction parallel to the XY plane, thereby improving the stability between the support structure 14 and the housing 11.

[0092] The present application also provides a method for preparing a housing assembly, which can be used to prepare Figure 13 As shown in the housing assembly. Figure 17 As shown, this can be achieved through the following steps:

[0093] S161, such as Figure 18 As shown, at least one hollow portion 111 is formed on the flat shell 11 to form a fixing member 15', wherein the fixing member 15' includes a boss portion 152, a first sub-portion 153 and a second sub-portion 154'.

[0094] For example, the flat housing 11 is cut through a cutting process to form at least one hollow portion 111 and a fixing member 15 ′.

[0095] It should be noted that the second sub-component 154' of the fixing member 15' is Figure 13 The shape of the second subsection 154 of the illustrated fixing structure 15 is different.

[0096] S162, such as Figure 19 As shown, pressure is applied to the fixing member 15 ′ so that the fixing member 15 ′ is perpendicular to the plane where the housing 11 is located.

[0097] For example, the fixing member 15 ′ can be provided on the housing 11 by a stamping process and is perpendicular to the plane where the housing 11 is located.

[0098] S163, such as Figure 20 As shown, the support structure 14 is arranged on the housing 11, wherein the fixing member 15' passes through the support hole 141 of the support structure 14, and the support structure 14 includes a step portion 143 adjacent to the support hole 141, and at least a portion of the step portion 143 contacts the surface of the boss portion 152 facing away from the housing.

[0099] For the detailed structure of the support structure 14, please refer to the above embodiment, which will not be described in detail.

[0100] S164, such as Figure 21 As shown, at least a portion of the step portion 143 is fixed between the boss portion 152 and the second sub-portion 154 by riveting, so that the support structure 14 is fixed to the housing 11 .

[0101] At least a portion of the step portion 143 is fixed between the boss portion 152 and the second sub-portion 154 by riveting, so that the support structure 14 is fixed to the housing 11. The structure formed at this time is Figure 13 The fixed structure 15.

[0102] For an introduction to the specific structure and specific position of the fixing structure 15 , please refer to the aforementioned embodiment and will not be described in detail.

[0103] The embodiments of the present application are described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present application is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation methods. The above-mentioned specific implementation methods are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Under the guidance of this application, ordinary technicians in this field can also make many forms without departing from the purpose of this application and the scope of protection of the claims, all of which are within the protection of this application.

Claims

1. A notebook computer, characterized in that: The laptop computer comprises a first body and a second body, wherein the first body comprises a housing assembly and a key module, wherein the key module comprises a plurality of keys, and the second body is provided with a display screen; the housing assembly comprises: A shell, wherein a plurality of hollow portions are formed on the shell and the hollow portions pass through the shell; wherein the shell is a flat plate structure; At least one fixing structure, the fixing structure being fixed on the housing; the fixing structure being provided with a notch; A support structure, wherein at least one support hole is formed on the support structure and passes through the support structure; the support structure further comprises at least one annular blind hole on a surface facing away from the housing, the annular blind hole not passing through the support structure; the annular blind hole is arranged around the support hole and communicates with the support hole; the support structure includes a stepped portion; in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the housing, the annular blind hole exposes the stepped portion; At least a portion of the fixing structure passes through the supporting hole, and at least a portion of the step portion is fixed in the notch portion; The button module is fixed on the supporting structure, and the plurality of hollow portions expose the plurality of buttons of the button module; In a direction perpendicular to the plane of the housing, the size of the opening at the outer side of the notch is smaller than the size of the opening at the inner side of the notch; In which, the distance from part of the inner surface of the notch portion to the outer shell gradually becomes smaller, and the distance from the surface of the step portion facing away from the outer shell to the outer shell gradually becomes smaller; or, at least one protrusion is provided on the inner surface of the notch portion, and at least one depression is provided on the surface of the step portion facing away from the outer shell.

2. A notebook computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support structure includes a support portion, a connecting portion and a step portion; Along a direction parallel to the plane where the housing is located, the step portion is located on a side of the connecting portion away from the supporting portion; one end of the connecting portion is connected to the supporting portion, and the other end of the connecting portion is connected to the step portion; The extending directions of the supporting portion and the step portion are both parallel to the plane where the housing is located; the extending direction of the connecting portion is different from the extending direction of the supporting portion; In a direction perpendicular to the plane where the shell is located, a distance from a surface of the support portion facing away from the shell to the shell is greater than a distance from a surface of the step portion facing away from the shell to the shell.

3. A notebook computer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The shell is made of metal.

4. A notebook computer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The metal material includes one or more of stainless steel, aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy or titanium alloy.

5. A laptop computer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The housing and the fixing structure are formed integrally.

6. A laptop computer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The housing and the fixing structure are formed separately.

7. A method for preparing a housing assembly, the method being used for preparing the housing assembly of a laptop computer as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The method comprises: Step 1: Create at least one hollow portion and a fixing member on the housing; Step 2: Apply pressure to the fixing member so that the fixing member is perpendicular to the plane where the housing is located; Step 3: Disposing a support structure provided with a support hole on the housing, wherein the fixing member passes through the support hole; Step 4: The fixing member is deformed by riveting, so that the supporting structure is fixed to the housing, and the fixing member forms the fixing structure.

8. The preparation method according to claim 7, wherein The hollow portion and the fixing member are formed by a cutting process.

9. The preparation method according to claim 7, wherein The fixing piece is arranged on the shell through a stamping process and is perpendicular to the plane where the shell is located.

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