Foldable electronic device
By designing a button bracket and button assembly in a foldable electronic device and using abutment and snap-on structures to achieve unlocking and locking state switching, the problem of accidental button activation is solved, and the stability and user experience of the device are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202111240044.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2021-10-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-10-25
AI Technical Summary
The buttons of existing foldable electronic devices are easily accidentally touched and opened, causing the device to suddenly unfold, reducing stability and user experience.
The button bracket and button assembly design is adopted, including the first button and the second button. The sliding abutment and the clamping part structure are used to switch between the unlocked state and the locked state to prevent accidental opening.
Effectively prevent accidental touch and start, improve device stability and user experience, and avoid damage to the flexible display.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of terminals, in particular to a foldable electronic device. BACKGROUND
[0002] With the gradual maturity of flexible screen technology, it has brought great changes to the display mode of electronic devices, one of which is the emergence of foldable mobile phones, computers and other electronic devices. The flexible screen of the foldable electronic device can flexibly change the mode according to different use scenarios, and also has a high screen ratio and clarity. For example, a foldable mobile phone can have the size of a traditional mobile phone when folded, which is convenient to carry, and can have the display size of a tablet when unfolded. These features make foldable devices one of the most popular products among people.
[0003] At present, foldable electronic devices, taking a foldable two-layer as an example, usually include a first shell and a second shell that can rotate relative to each other. The first shell and the second shell can move towards each other to a folded state, so that the electronic device is closed. Alternatively, the first shell and the second shell can also move away from each other to an unfolded state, so that the electronic device is unfolded. In order to enable the first shell and the second shell to remain in the folded state for a long time, a button and a retractable buckle structure are usually provided on the first shell, and a clamping groove is provided on the second shell. When the first shell and the second shell are folded, the buckle structure can extend out of the first shell and extend into the clamping groove, so that the first shell and the second shell are locked and remain in the folded state. When the first shell and the second shell need to be unfolded, the button is pressed, and the button can drive the buckle structure to retract into the first shell through a driving structure in the first shell, so that the buckle structure is separated from the clamping groove, and the first shell and the second shell can move relative to each other and be unfolded.
[0004] However, in order to ensure the feel when pressing the button, the button usually does not need too much force to be opened, so that the electronic device can be unfolded. In addition to the normal pressing and unfolding use scenario, when the hand is held or pressed by external force in the folded state, the button is easily pressed by mistake, which causes the electronic device to be unfolded, thereby reducing the stability and use experience of the electronic device. SUMMARY
[0005] The embodiments of the present application provide a foldable electronic device, which solves the problem that the button in the existing electronic device is easily opened and the electronic device is easily unfolded by mistake, thereby reducing the stability and use experience of the electronic device.
[0006] The foldable electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present application includes a first shell and a second shell, and the first shell and the second shell are rotationally connected to enable the first shell and the second shell to be folded or unfolded relative to each other.
[0007] The button assembly comprises a first button and a second button, both of which are rotationally arranged on the button support, and the first button is arranged on the side of the second button away from the bottom wall of the button support;
[0008] The second button is provided with a clamping piece, and the second shell is provided with a clamping position for cooperating with the clamping piece, and when the electronic device is in the folded state, the clamping piece is located in the clamping position; the first button is used to push the second button to rotate relative to the button support, so that the clamping piece is separated from the clamping position; when the electronic device is in the folded state, the clamping piece is fixed in the clamping position, so that the first shell and the second shell remain in the folded state, when the electronic device needs to be opened, the first button is pressed, the first button pushes the second button to rotate relative to the button support, the clamping piece on the second button moves in the direction opposite to the pressing force, that is, the clamping piece is lifted, so that the clamping piece is separated from the clamping position, and the first shell and the second shell can be relatively unfolded.
[0009] The first button is arranged on the side of the second button away from the bottom wall of the button support, and the bottom wall of the button support is arranged on the side of the first button away from the second button; the first button is slidingly arranged on the second button, so that the electronic device is in an unlocked state or a locked state, when the electronic device is in the unlocked state, the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece are arranged in a staggered manner, when the electronic device is in the locked state, the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece are arranged in a relative manner, so as to limit the rotation of the first button and the second button relative to the button support.
[0010] Wherein, the staggered arrangement means that the vertical projections of the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece on the bottom wall of the button support do not coincide, so that when the first button is pressed, the first button can push the second button to rotate relative to the base, so that the clamping piece on the second button moves in the direction opposite to the pressing force, that is, the clamping piece is lifted, so that the clamping piece is separated from the clamping position, and the first shell and the second shell can be relatively unfolded.
[0011] The relative arrangement means that the vertical projections of the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece on the bottom wall of the button support at least partially coincide, so that when the first button is pressed, the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece will abut each other, and the button cannot be pressed further, and the second button cannot be driven to rotate relative to the base, the clamping piece of the second button remains in the clamping position, cannot be separated from the clamping position, the first shell and the second shell remain locked, the first shell and the second shell cannot be unfolded relative to each other, that is, the electronic device cannot be opened, and the electronic device remains in the folded state.
[0012] In this way, in use, the electronic device can be switched between the unlocked state and the locked state by sliding the first button, and when the electronic device needs to be kept in the folded state, the first button can be slid to place the electronic device in the locked state, and in this state, the first button cannot be pressed to open the electronic device, thereby effectively preventing the electronic device from being opened due to accidental pressing of the button in a situation such as holding or being squeezed, improving the stability of the electronic device and the user experience. At the same time, it can also avoid damage to the flexible display screen of the electronic device caused by the sudden opening of the flexible display screen, further ensuring the performance of the electronic device.
[0013] In a possible implementation, the first abutting piece is located at one end of the first button away from the second shell, and the second abutting piece is located at one end of the button support away from the second shell.
[0014] The first button slides towards the second shell relative to the second button to place the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece in a staggered arrangement.
[0015] The first button slides away from the second shell relative to the second button to place the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece in an opposite arrangement. That is, when the first button slides towards the second shell relative to the second button, the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece can be placed in a staggered arrangement, and the first shell and the second shell can be relatively unfolded to open the electronic device. When the first button slides away from the second shell relative to the second button, the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece can be placed in an opposite arrangement, and the first button and the second button cannot rotate relative to the button support, so that the electronic device cannot be opened and is in a folded state.
[0016] In a possible implementation, a first sliding groove is formed in a side of the second button facing the first button, and a protruding sliding piece is arranged on a side of the first button facing the second button, the sliding piece extending into the first sliding groove and sliding along the first sliding groove. That is, when the first button is arranged on the second button, the sliding piece extends into the first sliding groove, and the sliding piece can slide along the first sliding groove, thereby achieving sliding arrangement of the first button relative to the second button.
[0017] In a possible implementation, a protruding piece is arranged on an inner side wall of the first sliding groove, and a first recess and a second recess for cooperating with the protruding piece are formed in a side wall of the sliding piece, the first recess and the second recess being arranged in a staggered manner in the sliding direction of the sliding piece, and when the sliding piece slides in the first sliding groove, the protruding piece slides between the first recess and the second recess.
[0018] When the protruding piece is located in the first groove, the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece are misaligned to make the electronic device in an unlocked state;
[0019] When the protruding piece is located in the second groove, the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece are opposite to make the electronic device in a locked state. When the protruding piece is located in the first groove, the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece are misaligned, and the electronic device is in the unlocked state. Pressing the first button can open the electronic device. Pushing the first button to slide relative to the second button (slide in the direction away from the second shell), when the protruding piece is located in the second groove, the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece are opposite, and the electronic device is in the locked state. Pressing the first button cannot open the electronic device. Through the cooperation of the protruding piece and the first groove and the second groove, the protruding piece can be located in the first groove and the second groove respectively, so as to keep the electronic device in the locked state or the unlocked state. Sliding the protruding piece between the first groove and the second groove can realize the switching of the electronic device between the locked state and the unlocked state. The cooperation of the protruding piece and the first groove and the second groove can make the protruding piece be located in the first groove and the second groove respectively, so as to keep the electronic device in the locked state or the unlocked state. Sliding the protruding piece between the first groove and the second groove can realize the switching of the electronic device between the locked state and the unlocked state.
[0020] In a possible implementation, part of the side wall of the sliding piece is an arc-shaped side wall, the arc-shaped side wall is located between the first groove and the second groove, and the concave-convex direction of the arc-shaped side wall is opposite to the concave-convex direction of the first groove and the second groove. That is, the side wall between the first groove and the second groove is an arc-shaped side wall, which can facilitate the sliding of the protruding piece between the first groove and the second groove, improve the smoothness of the sliding of the protruding piece between the first groove and the second groove, and help improve the operation feeling of pushing the first button to switch the electronic device between the locked state and the unlocked state.
[0021] In a possible implementation, the second button is further provided with a first elastic piece, one end of the protruding piece extends into the first sliding groove, and the other end of the protruding piece is connected with the second button through the first elastic piece. This can facilitate the sliding of the protruding piece between the first groove and the second groove, improve the smoothness of the switching of the electronic device between the locked state and the unlocked state, is convenient to implement, and helps improve the use experience. At the same time, the stability of the protruding piece in the first groove and the second groove can be improved, so that the electronic device can be kept in the locked state and the unlocked state more stably.
[0022] In a possible implementation, the second button is further provided with a cover plate, assembly grooves are formed on two sides of the second button, assembly holes are formed on the assembly grooves, and the protruding piece is arranged on the second button through the assembly holes;
[0023] The cover plate covers one side of the assembly groove away from the first sliding groove, and the first elastic piece abuts against the cover plate. In this way, the protruding piece can be conveniently disassembled for maintenance and replacement.
[0024] In a possible implementation, the protruding piece has a first limiting portion at the other end thereof, the assembly hole has a blocking portion at one end thereof facing the first sliding groove, and one side of the first limiting portion facing the first sliding groove abuts against one side of the blocking portion away from the first sliding groove. The blocking portion can block and limit the protruding piece, so that the protruding piece is prevented from extending too much into the first sliding groove under the action of the first elastic piece, the abutting action between the protruding piece and the first recess and the second recess is reduced, the smoothness of the protruding piece sliding between the first recess and the second recess is further improved, the smoothness of the first button sliding relative to the second button is improved, and the hand feeling is improved.
[0025] In a possible implementation, a second limiting portion is arranged on an end face of the other end of the protruding piece, and the first elastic piece is sleeved on the outer periphery of the second limiting portion. The second limiting portion can fix the first elastic piece and guide the compression and rebound of the first elastic piece, so as to ensure the smoothness of the protruding piece sliding, that is, the smoothness of the first button sliding.
[0026] In a possible implementation, the second button is further provided with a second elastic piece, one end of the second elastic piece abuts against the second button, and the other end of the second elastic piece abuts against the bottom wall of the button support. In this way, when the first button is pressed, the second elastic piece is compressed under the action of the pressing force, the clamping piece is separated from the clamping position, and the first shell and the second shell are relatively rotated to be unfolded. After the pressing force on the first button is removed, the rebounded second elastic piece acts on the second button to push the second button and the first button, so that the first button and the second button return to the original positions, facilitating the next pressing.
[0027] In a possible implementation, a third limiting portion is arranged on one side of the second button facing the bottom wall, and the third limiting portion surrounds the outer periphery of one end of the second elastic piece. The third limiting portion can fix the second elastic piece and guide the contraction and rebound of the second elastic piece, so as to ensure the contraction and rebound of the second elastic piece in the z direction, thereby improving the pressing and rebound experience of the button assembly.
[0028] In a possible implementation, one side of the bottom wall facing the second button is provided with a fourth limiting part, and the other end of the second elastic member is sleeved on the outer periphery of the fourth limiting part. The fourth limiting part can guide the contraction and rebound of the second elastic member while fixing the second elastic member, thereby improving the pressing and rebound experience of the button assembly.
[0029] In a possible implementation, the button support includes a bottom wall and side walls arranged on both sides of the bottom wall, both ends of the rotating shaft are arranged on the side walls respectively, and the first button and the second button are arranged on the button support through the rotating shaft.
[0030] In a possible implementation, the first button has a second sliding groove on each of the opposite sides, the rotating shaft is arranged in the second sliding groove, and the rotating shaft slides along the second sliding groove. In this way, the first button and the button support are rotatably connected through the rotating shaft and the second sliding groove, and the first button can slide relative to the second button.
[0031] In a possible implementation, the second button is provided with a mounting hole on each of the opposite sides, and the second button is arranged in the mounting hole and rotatably connected with the rotating shaft. In this way, the second button is rotatably arranged on the button support.
[0032] In a possible implementation, an end of the side wall away from the bottom wall has a flange structure extending inward, the outer wall of each of the opposite sides of the first button has a protruding limiting part, and the limiting part is located below the side of the flange structure facing the bottom wall. In this way, the flange structure and the limiting part can prevent the first button from being pulled out of the button support in the z direction, thereby avoiding the problem that the first button is pulled out of the button support due to excessive force or rebound force of the second elastic member during use, and improving the connection strength between the first button and the second button and the button support, and the reliability and stability of the electronic device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0033] Figure 1 A structure schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device in an unfolded state is provided for an embodiment of the present application.
[0034] Figure 2 A structure schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device in an intermediate state is provided for an embodiment of the present application.
[0035] Figure 3 A structure schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device in an unfolded state is provided for an embodiment of the present application.
[0036] Figure 4An assembly view of a button support and a button assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0037] Figure 5 A split view of a button support and a button assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0038] Figure 6 A structural view of a foldable electronic device in an unlocked state provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0039] Figure 7 A partial structural view of the foldable electronic device in the unlocked state; Figure 6
[0040] Figure 8 A structural view of a foldable electronic device in a locked state provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0041] Figure 9 A partial structural view of the foldable electronic device in the locked state; Figure 8
[0042] Figure 10 An assembly view of a button support and a button assembly of a foldable electronic device in an unlocked state provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0043] Figure 11 A split view of a button support and a button assembly of a foldable electronic device in an unlocked state provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0044] Figure 12 An assembly view of a button support and a button assembly of a foldable electronic device in a locked state provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0045] Figure 13 A split view of a button support and a button assembly of a foldable electronic device in a locked state provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0046] Figure 14 A split view of a button assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0047] Figure 15 A split view of another button assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0048] Figure 16 A split view of another button support and a button assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0049] Figure 17 A structural view of a button support provided by an embodiment of the present application;
[0050] Figure 18 A structural schematic view of a first button from one perspective according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0051] Figure 19 A cross-sectional structural schematic view of a button support and a button assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0052] Figure 20 A structural schematic view of a first button from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0053] Figure 21 A bottom view structural schematic view of a first button according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0054] Figure 22 A structural schematic view of a second button from one perspective according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0055] Figure 23 A top view schematic view of a second button according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0056] Figure 24 A cross-sectional schematic view of a button support and a button assembly when the other foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application is in an unlocked state;
[0057] Figure 25 A cross-sectional schematic view of a button support and a button assembly when the other foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application is in a locked state;
[0058] Figure 26 A structural schematic view of a second button from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0059] Figure 27 A partial exploded structural schematic view of a second button according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0060] Figure 28 A structural schematic view of a protruding piece according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0061] Figure 29 A cross-sectional structural schematic view of a second button according to an embodiment of the present application.
[0062] Legend of reference signs:
[0063] 100 - electronic device; 10 - first housing; 11 - side end cover;
[0064] 20 - second housing; 21 - clamping position; 211 - clamping structure;
[0065] 30 - folding assembly; 40 - flexible display screen; 50 - button support;
[0066] 51-bottom wall; 511-second abutting piece; 512-fourth limiting part;
[0067] 52-side wall; 53-flange structure; 60-button assembly;
[0068] 61-first button; 611-first abutting piece; 612-sliding piece;
[0069] 6121-first groove; 6122-second groove; 6123-arc-shaped side wall;
[0070] 613-second sliding groove; 614-limiting piece; 62-second button;
[0071] 621-clamping piece; 622-first sliding groove; 6221-protruding piece;
[0072] 6221a-first limiting part; 6221b-second limiting part; 623-first elastic piece;
[0073] 624-cover plate; 625-assembly slot; 6251-assembly hole;
[0074] 6251a-blocking part; 626-third limiting part; 627-mounting hole;
[0075] 63-second elastic piece; 64-rotation shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0076] The terms used in the embodiments of the present application are only used to explain the specific embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the present application, and the embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings.
[0077] Among them, the foldable electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present application can include but not limited to foldable fixed terminals or mobile terminals such as mobile phones, tablet computers, notebook computers, ultra-mobile personal computers (UMPC), handheld computers, touch televisions, interphones, netbooks, POS machines, personal digital assistants (PDA), wearable devices, virtual reality devices, etc.
[0078] In the embodiments of the present application, the foldable electronic device is taken as a folding mobile phone as an example for description, wherein the folding mobile phone can be a screen-out folding foldable mobile phone, or the folding mobile phone can also be a screen-in folding foldable mobile phone, or the folding mobile phone can also be a screen-in folding foldable mobile phone with an additional outer screen.
[0079] The following will take the foldable mobile phone folded out of screen as an example, and the foldable electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present application will be described in detail in combination with the drawings.
[0080] Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present application in a flat state, Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present application in an intermediate state, Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present application in a flat state.
[0081] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the foldable electronic device 100 can include at least two housings, for example, a first housing 10 and a second housing 20 in Figure 1 and Figure 2 . The first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are rotationally connected. Specifically, the foldable electronic device 100 can include a folding assembly 30, and the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can be located on both sides of the folding assembly 30. The first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are respectively connected to the folding assembly 30, and the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can be rotationally connected through the folding assembly 30, so that the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can relatively rotate.
[0082] Referring to Figure 1 , the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can relatively rotate and be unfolded to an open state. For example, when the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are in the open state, they can be approximately 180° (a small deviation is also allowed, for example, 165°, 177° or 185°), at this time the electronic device 100 is in the open state, also called the flat state.
[0083] Referring to Figure 2 , the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can relatively rotate (fold or unfold) to an intermediate state, so that the electronic device 100 is in the intermediate state.
[0084] Referring to Figure 3 , the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can relatively rotate and be folded to a closed state. For example, when the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are in the closed state, they can be completely folded to be parallel to each other (a small deviation is also allowed), at this time the electronic device 100 is in the closed state, also called the folded state.
[0085] Among them, Figure 2The intermediate state shown can be any state between the open state and the closed state. The electronic device 100 can be switched between the open state (i.e., the unfolded state) and the closed state (i.e., the folded state) by the movement of the folding assembly 30.
[0086] In the embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3 When the electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state or the folded state, the width direction of the electronic device 100 is the x direction, the length direction of the electronic device 100 is the y direction, and the thickness direction of the electronic device 100 is the z direction.
[0087] It should be noted that the electronic device 100 can include only two housings, i.e., the number of the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can each be one, so that when the electronic device 100 is in the folded state, the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are relatively folded into two layers, as shown in Figure 3 The electronic device 100 includes one first housing 10, one second housing 20, and one folding assembly 30. The first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are rotatably connected through the folding assembly 30. The first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are relatively folded, so that the electronic device 100 assumes a two-layered form.
[0088] Alternatively, the electronic device 100 can include multiple housings, i.e., the number of the first housing 10, the second housing 20, and the folding assembly 30 can be multiple. Adjacent first housings 10 and second housings 20 are connected through a folding assembly 30, so that the electronic device 100 can be folded into a multi-layered form. For example, the electronic device can include two first housings, one second housing, and two folding assemblies. The two first housings are located on both sides of the second housing, and the two first housings are rotatably connected to the second housing through one folding assembly respectively. One of the first housings can be relatively folded with the second housing, and the other first housing can also be relatively folded with the second housing, so that when the electronic device 100 is in the folded state, the first housing and the second housing are relatively folded into a three-layered form. When one of the first housing and the second housing is unfolded to the unfolded state (e.g., approximately 180°), the electronic device 100 assumes the unfolded state.
[0089] Referring to Figure 3As shown, the electronic device 100 can also include a foldable flexible display 40, wherein the flexible display 40 can be disposed on the same side surface of the first housing 10, the second housing 20 and the folding assembly 30. For the foldable electronic device 100 with screen-in folding, the flexible display 40 is disposed on the inner side surface of the first housing 10, the second housing 20 and the folding assembly 30. For the foldable electronic device 100 with screen-out folding, the flexible display 40 is disposed on the outer side surface of the first housing 10, the second housing 20 and the folding assembly 30. For example, as shown in Figure 3 In the embodiments of the present application, the flexible display 40 is located on the outer side surface of the first housing 10, the second housing 20 and the folding assembly 30.
[0090] It should be noted that when the electronic device 100 is in the folded state, the two adjacent and opposite surfaces of the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are the inner side surfaces of the first housing 10 and the second housing 20, respectively, and the surface of the folding assembly 30 on the same side as the inner side surfaces of the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 is the inner side surface of the folding assembly 30. The two opposite surfaces of the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are the outer side surfaces of the first housing 10 and the second housing 20, respectively, and the surface of the folding assembly 30 on the same side as the outer side surfaces of the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 is the outer side surface of the folding assembly 30.
[0091] In some embodiments, the foldable electronic device 100 can also be a notebook computer, which can include a first structural member and a second structural member capable of being folded relative to each other to a closed state, so that the notebook computer is in a closed state (i.e., a folded state). Correspondingly, the first structural member and the second structural member are unfolded relative to each other from the folded state to an open state, so that the notebook computer is in an open state (i.e., a flat state). In the flat state, at least part of the flexible display 40 on the first structural member can be used for image display, and at least part of the flexible display 40 on the second structural member can be used as a virtual keyboard, etc.
[0092] In the embodiments of the present application, the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can be the middle frame of the electronic device 100, the first housing 10 can include a first middle plate and a first bezel surrounding the outer peripheral edge of the first middle plate. The second housing 20 can also include a second middle plate and a second bezel surrounding the outer peripheral edge of the second middle plate. The folding assembly 30 can be connected to the first middle plate and the second middle plate, respectively.
[0093] Continuing to refer to Figure 3As shown, in the embodiment of the present application, the foldable electronic device 100 further comprises a button support 50 and a button assembly 60 arranged on the first shell 10. Specifically, taking the end of the first shell 10 facing the second shell 20 as the first end of the first shell 10, and the end of the first shell 10 away from the second shell 20 as the second end of the first shell 10, the first shell 10 can have a side end cover 11 on the first end thereof, and the button support 50 and the button assembly 60 can be arranged on the side end cover 11.
[0094] In addition, the foldable electronic device 100 can further comprise a camera, a flash and the like, and the camera and the flash and the like can also be arranged on the side end cover 11, which can reduce or avoid arranging the camera and the flash on the display surface of the electronic device 100, thereby helping to improve the screen-to-body ratio of the electronic device 100 and realizing the full-screen display of the electronic device 100.
[0095] It can be understood that the structure shown in the embodiment of the present application does not constitute a specific limitation on the electronic device 100. In other embodiments of the present application, the electronic device 100 can comprise more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or split certain components, or different component arrangements. For example, the electronic device 100 can further comprise a processor, a memory, an antenna, a sensor, a battery and the like.
[0096] In the related art, in order to ensure that the electronic device 100 is in a folded state, a retractable clasp structure is usually arranged on the first shell 10, and a clamping groove is arranged on the second shell 20. When the electronic device 100 is in a folded state, the clasp structure protrudes out of the first shell 10 and is located in the clamping groove, and the locking of the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 is realized through the cooperation of the clasp structure and the clamping groove. When the electronic device 100 needs to be unfolded, the button is pressed to drive the clasp structure to retract into the first shell 10, so that the clasp structure and the clamping groove are separated, thereby enabling the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 to be relatively unfolded.
[0097] Usually, the driving mode between the button and the clasp structure is realized through a cam structure and a rolling piece. Specifically, the cam structure can be located below the button, the cam structure and the rolling piece abut, and the abutting surface is an inclined surface, and the rolling piece is in rolling connection with the clasp structure. When the button is pressed, the button pushes the cam structure to move vertically (z direction), the cam structure drives the rolling piece to roll and move in the horizontal direction (x direction), so that the rolling piece drives the clasp structure to retract into the first shell 10, thereby realizing the separation of the clasp structure and the clamping groove.
[0098] In order to ensure a comfortable pressing feel and enable the user to more conveniently open the electronic device 100, the force required to press the button to drive the buckle structure to retract is usually small. In other words, applying a small force can activate the button to open the electronic device 100. In actual use, in addition to the normal press-to-activate usage scenario, it is easy to accidentally touch the button to activate the electronic device 100. For example, when the electronic device 100 is in a folded state, when holding the electronic device 100, the base of the thumb usually corresponds to the position of the button, which can easily press the button and cause the electronic device 100 to open. Alternatively, the electronic device 100 is squeezed by an external force, such as when the electronic device 100 is placed in a pocket or bag, where it is easy to contact and squeeze other objects, causing the button to be activated. The phenomenon of accidentally touching the button and suddenly opening the electronic device 100 significantly reduces the stability and user experience of the electronic device 100. At the same time, the sudden opening of the electronic device 100 causes the flexible display 40 to suddenly unfold, which may cause damage to the flexible display 40.
[0099] The foldable electronic device 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application has an anti-accidental touch function, which can effectively prevent the electronic device from suddenly opening due to accidental touching of buttons during use, thereby significantly improving the reliability and user experience of the electronic device.
[0100] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an assembly of a button bracket and a button assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a button bracket and a button assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a foldable electronic device in an unlocked state provided in an embodiment of the present application.
[0101] For details, see Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in an embodiment of the present application, the button assembly 60 includes a first button 61 and a second button 62. The first button 61 and the second button 62 are both rotatably arranged on the button bracket 50. Specifically, the first button 61 and the second button 62 can be rotatably matched with the button bracket 50 through a rotating shaft 64.
[0102] In which, the button bracket 50 may include a bottom wall 51 and side walls 52 arranged on opposite sides of the bottom wall 51, and the first button 61 may be arranged on the second button 62 on the side of the bottom wall 51 facing away from the button bracket 50. When the button assembly 60 is pressed, the pressing force acts directly on the first button 61.
[0103] Among them, continue to see Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a snap-on component 621 is provided on the second button 62. Figure 6As shown, the second shell 20 is provided with a clamping position 21 for cooperating with the clamping piece 621. When the electronic device 100 is in the folded state, the clamping piece 621 extends out of the first end of the first shell 10 and is located in the clamping position 21.
[0104] Specifically, referring to Figure 6 As shown, the first end of the second shell 20 faces the first shell 10, and the clamping structure 211 can be provided on the first end of the second shell 20. The clamping structure 211 can form the clamping position 21 with the end wall of the first end of the second shell 20. For example, the clamping structure 211 can be an L-shaped limiting structure, and the clamping position 21 formed by the L-shaped limiting structure and the second shell 20 can be a clamping groove.
[0105] The clamping piece 621 extends into the clamping groove, so that the clamping structure 211 can limit the clamping piece 621 and fix the clamping piece 621 in the clamping position 21, thereby keeping the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 in the folded state. The clamping piece 621 can be an inverted L-shaped structure, and a groove can also be formed between the clamping piece 621 and the side wall of the second button 62, which can better cooperate with the clamping structure 211. Specifically, the slot of the groove formed by the clamping piece 621 and the second button 62 can face the bottom wall 51 of the button support 50. In the folded state, the slot of the clamping groove formed by the clamping structure 211 and the second shell 20 faces away from the slot of the groove formed by the clamping piece 621 and the second button 62.
[0106] When it is necessary to open the electronic device 100, referring to Figure 6 As shown, the first button 61 is pressed (a pressing force is applied in the z direction as shown in Figure 6 Since the first button 61 and the second button 62 are both rotationally connected to the button support 50, the first button 61 pushes the second button 62 to rotate relative to the button support 50, so that the clamping piece 621 on the second button 62 moves in the direction opposite to the pressing force, that is, the clamping piece 621 is lifted (moves in the z1 direction as shown in Figure 6 Thus, the clamping piece 621 is separated from the clamping position 21, and the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 can be unfolded relative to each other.
[0107] The second elastic member 63 can abut against the second button 62 at one end and abut against the bottom wall 51 of the button support 50 at the other end. In this way, when the first button 61 is pressed, the second elastic member 63 is compressed under the pressing force, the clamping part 621 is disengaged from the clamping part 21, and the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 rotate relative to each other to unfold. After the pressing force on the first button 61 is removed, the compressed second elastic member 63 rebounds, the rebounding force acts on the second button 62, and the second button 62 and the first button 61 are pushed, so that the first button 61 and the second button 62 return to the original position, facilitating the next start pressing.
[0108] Figure 7 For Figure 6 the partial structure enlarged view, Figure 8 a structure schematic view of a foldable electronic device in a locked state provided by an embodiment of the present application, Figure 9 For Figure 8 the partial structure enlarged view, Figure 10 an assembly schematic view of a button support and a button assembly when the foldable electronic device is in an unlocked state provided by an embodiment of the present application, Figure 11 a cross-sectional assembly schematic view of a button support and a button assembly when the foldable electronic device is in an unlocked state provided by an embodiment of the present application, Figure 12 an assembly schematic view of a button support and a button assembly when the foldable electronic device is in a locked state provided by an embodiment of the present application, Figure 13 a cross-sectional assembly schematic view of a button support and a button assembly when the foldable electronic device is in a locked state provided by an embodiment of the present application.
[0109] In the embodiment of the present application, to prevent the start button from being pressed by mistake and the electronic device 100 from being suddenly opened. Referring to FIG. 1, first abutting parts 611 and second abutting parts 511 are respectively arranged on the two sides of the first button 61 opposite to the bottom wall 51, that is, the first abutting part 611 is arranged on the side of the first button 61 facing the bottom wall 51, and the second abutting part 511 is arranged on the side of the bottom wall 51 of the button support 50 facing the first button 61. Figure 7
[0110] The first button 61 is arranged to slide relative to the second button 62, so that the electronic device 100 is in an unlocked state or a locked state, that is, the first button 61 slides relative to the second button 62, so that the electronic device 100 is switched between the unlocked state and the locked state.
[0111] Specifically, referring to FIG. 1, the first button 61 is arranged to slide relative to the second button 62, so that the electronic device 100 is in an unlocked state or a locked state, that is, the first button 61 slides relative to the second button 62, so that the electronic device 100 is switched between the unlocked state and the locked state. Figure 7 As shown, when the electronic device 100 is in the unlocked state, the first abutting piece 611 and the second abutting piece 511 are misaligned. Misaligned means that the vertical projections of the first abutting piece 611 and the second abutting piece 511 on the bottom wall 51 of the button support 50 do not coincide, that is, the first abutting piece 611 and the second abutting piece 511 do not overlap in the z direction and are misaligned with each other. In this way, when the first button 61 is pressed, the first button 61 can push the second button 62 to rotate relative to the base, causing the clamping piece 621 on the second button 62 to move in the opposite direction of the pressing force, that is, the clamping piece 621 is lifted, so that the clamping piece 621 is disengaged from the clamping position 21, and the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 can be relatively unfolded. That is, when the electronic device 100 is in the unlocked state, pressing the button can cause the clamping piece 621 to disengage from the clamping position 21, and the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 can be relatively unfolded to open the electronic device 100.
[0112] As shown in FIG. 1, Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, when the electronic device 100 is in the locked state, the first abutting piece 611 and the second abutting piece 511 are arranged opposite to each other. Opposite arrangement means that the vertical projections of the first abutting piece 611 and the second abutting piece 511 on the bottom wall 51 of the button support 50 at least partially coincide, that is, the first abutting piece 611 and the second abutting piece 511 at least partially overlap in the z direction. In this way, when the first button 61 is pressed, the first abutting piece 611 and the second abutting piece 511 will abut against each other, and the button cannot be pressed further, so the second button 62 cannot be rotated relative to the base by the first button 61, and the clamping piece 621 of the second button 62 remains in the clamping position 21 and cannot disengage from the clamping position 21, the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 remain locked, and the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 cannot be unfolded relative to each other, that is, the electronic device 100 cannot be opened, and the electronic device 100 remains in the folded state. That is, in the locked state, even if the button is pressed by mistake such as being squeezed, the first button 61 and the second button 62 cannot be rotated relative to the base, the clamping piece 621 cannot disengage from the clamping position 21, and the electronic device 100 cannot be opened.
[0113] In this way, in use, the electronic device 100 can be switched between the unlocked state and the locked state by sliding the first button 61. When the electronic device 100 needs to be kept in the folded state, the first button 61 can be slid to place the electronic device 100 in the locked state, in which pressing the first button 61 cannot open the electronic device 100, thereby effectively preventing the electronic device 100 from being opened due to accidental pressing of the button in a situation such as being held or squeezed, improving the stability of the electronic device 100 and the user experience. At the same time, it can also avoid damage to the flexible display 40 caused by the sudden opening of the flexible display 40, further ensuring the performance of the electronic device 100.
[0114] When the electronic device 100 needs to be opened to be unfolded, the first button 61 can be slid to place the electronic device 100 in the unlocked state, and the electronic device 100 can be opened by pressing the first button 61.
[0115] Specifically, continuing to refer to Figure 9 As shown, the first abutting member 611 can be located at one end of the first button 61 away from the second housing 20, and the second abutting member 511 can be located at one end of the button support 50 away from the second housing 20. The first button 61 can slide towards or away from the second housing 20 relative to the second button 62.
[0116] When the first button 61 slides towards the second housing 20 relative to the second button 62, referring to Figure 10 and Figure 11 the first abutting member 611 and the second abutting member 511 are finally arranged in a staggered manner, that is, there is no overlapping part in the z direction between the first abutting member 611 and the second abutting member 511. When the first button 61 is pressed, the first button 61 can push the second button 62. The first button 61 and the second button 62 rotate relative to the button support 50 through the rotating shaft, and the clamping member 621 of the second button 62 moves in a direction opposite to the pressing force. The clamping member 621 is lifted and disengaged from the clamping position 21, and the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can be unfolded to open the electronic device 100.
[0117] When the first button 61 slides away from the second housing 20 relative to the second button 62, referring to Figure 12 and Figure 13As shown, the first abutting part 611 and the second abutting part 511 are finally arranged oppositely, that is, the first abutting part 611 and the second abutting part 511 partially overlap in the z direction. When the first button 61 is pressed, the first abutting part 611 of the first button 61 abuts against the second abutting part 511 on the button support 50, the first button 61 and the second button 62 cannot rotate relative to the button support 50, the clamping part 621 cannot further move to disengage from the clamping position 21, and the electronic device 100 cannot be opened and is in a folded state.
[0118] Figure 14 A split structure schematic diagram of a button assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application, Figure 15 A split structure schematic diagram of another button assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application, Figure 16 A split structure schematic diagram of another button support and button assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application, Figure 17 A structure schematic diagram of a button support provided by an embodiment of the present application, Figure 18 A structure schematic diagram of a first button from a certain perspective provided by an embodiment of the present application, Figure 19 A split structure schematic diagram of a button support and button assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application.
[0119] Referring to Figure 14 As shown, a first sliding groove 622 is formed on the side of the second button 62 facing the first button 61, and the first sliding groove 622 is combined with Figure 15 As shown, a protruding sliding part 612 is arranged on the side of the first button 61 facing the second button 62, wherein the first sliding groove 622 and the sliding part 612 can extend along the x direction. When the first button 61 is arranged on the second button 62, the sliding part 612 extends into the first sliding groove 622, and the sliding part 612 can slide along the first sliding groove 622, so as to realize the sliding arrangement of the first button 61 relative to the second button 62.
[0120] Referring to Figure 16 As shown, the foldable electronic device 100 further includes a rotating shaft 64, referring to Figure 17 As shown, the two ends of the rotating shaft 64 can be arranged on the side wall 52 of the button support 50, for example, the two ends of the rotating shaft 64 are fixed on the side wall 52 through the fixing hole 54, and the first button 61 and the second button 62 are arranged on the button support 50 through the rotating shaft 64.
[0121] Specifically, referring to Figure 18 As shown, the first button 61 has a second sliding groove 613 on the opposite sides, and the second sliding groove 613 is combined with Figure 16As shown, the rotating shaft 64 is arranged through the second sliding groove 613 and is rotatably arranged with the second sliding groove 613, and the rotating shaft 64 can slide along the second sliding groove 613, so that the first button 61 can slide relative to the second button 62 while the first button 61 is rotatably matched with the button support 50 through the rotating shaft 64 and the second sliding groove 613.
[0122] As shown, mounting holes 627 can be arranged on the opposite sides of the second button 62 (see Figure 16 As shown, the rotating shaft 64 can be arranged through the mounting holes 627 and is rotatably arranged with the mounting holes 627, and the second button 62 is rotatably matched with the rotating shaft 64 through the mounting holes 627, so that the second button 62 is rotatably arranged on the button support 50.
[0123] Continuing to refer to Figure 18 As shown, the opposite sides of the first button 61 can be further provided with protruding limit members 614, and the side wall 52 of the button support 50 away from the bottom wall 51 is provided with a flange structure 53 extending into the cavity formed by the side wall 52 and the bottom wall 51. As shown, Figure 19 As shown, the limit members 614 are located below the side of the flange structure 53 facing the bottom wall 51, so that the cooperation between the flange structure 53 and the limit members 614 can prevent the first button 61 from being pulled out of the button support 50 in the z direction, avoiding the problem that the first button 61 is pulled out of the button support 50 due to excessive force or the rebounding force of the second elastic member 63 during use, thereby improving the connection strength between the first button 61 and the second button 62 and the button support 50, and improving the reliability and stability of the electronic device 100.
[0124] Figure 20 A structure schematic view of the first button from another perspective provided by the embodiment of the present application, Figure 21 A bottom view structure schematic view of the first button provided by the embodiment of the present application, Figure 22 A structure schematic view of the second button from one perspective provided by the embodiment of the present application, Figure 23 A top view schematic view of the second button provided by the embodiment of the present application, Figure 24 A cross-sectional schematic view of the button support and the button assembly assembly when the other foldable electronic device is in the unlocked state provided by the embodiment of the present application, Figure 25 A cross-sectional schematic view of the button support and the button assembly assembly when the other foldable electronic device is in the locked state provided by the embodiment of the present application.
[0125] As shown, Figure 20 and Figure 21As shown, a raised sliding member 612 is provided on the first button 61, and a first groove 6121 and a second groove 6122 are provided on the side wall of the sliding member 612. The first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122 are spaced apart in the sliding direction of the sliding member 612, such as being spaced apart in the x direction of the electronic device 100, wherein the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122 can be provided on both opposite sides of the sliding member 612.
[0126] See also Figure 22 and Figure 23 As shown, the second button 62 is provided with a recessed first groove 622, and a protrusion 6221 is provided on the inner sidewall of the first groove 622. The protrusion 6221 can respectively engage with the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122. When the slider 612 slides within the first groove 622, the protrusion 6221 slides between the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122. Accordingly, when the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122 are provided on opposite sides of the slider 612, the protrusion 6221 is provided on both opposite sidewalls of the first groove 622.
[0127] For details, see Figure 24 As shown, when the protrusion 6221 is located in the first groove 6121, the first abutment 611 and the second abutment 511 are staggered, that is, the first abutment 611 and the second abutment 511 do not overlap in the z direction, and the electronic device 100 is in an unlocked state. Pressing the first button 61 can push the first button 61 and the second button 62 to rotate relative to the button bracket 50, so that the latching member 621 on the second button 62 disengages from the latching position 21, and the electronic device 100 can be opened.
[0128] Push the first button 61 to slide relative to the second button 62 (slide in the direction away from the second housing 20), see Figure 25 As shown, when the protrusion 6221 is located in the second groove 6122, the first abutment member 611 and the second abutment member 511 are arranged relative to each other, that is, the first abutment member 611 and the second abutment member 511 at least partially overlap in the z direction, and the electronic device 100 is in a locked state. Pressing the first button 61 cannot push the second button 62 to rotate and disengage the locking member 621 from the locking position 21, and the electronic device 100 cannot be opened.
[0129] The cooperation between the protrusion 6221 and the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122 can enable the protrusion 6221 to be located in the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122 respectively, thereby maintaining the electronic device 100 in a locked state or an unlocked state. The protrusion 6221 can be made to slide between the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122 to achieve the switching of the electronic device 100 between the locked state and the unlocked state.
[0130] Part of the side wall of the sliding member 612 is an arc-shaped side wall 6123 (see Figure 20 The arc-shaped side wall 6123 is located between the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122, that is, the side wall between the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122 is the arc-shaped side wall 6123, which facilitates the sliding of the protruding member 6221 between the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122, improves the smoothness of the sliding of the protruding member 6221 between the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122, and helps to improve the operation feeling of pushing the first button 61 to convert the electronic device 100 between the locked state and the unlocked state.
[0131] In addition, one end of the protruding member 6221 extends into the first sliding groove 622 and cooperates with the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122. The end face shape of one end of the protruding member 6221 can be a circular arc shape to facilitate the sliding of the protruding member 6221 between the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122, and further ensure the smoothness of the sliding of the protruding member 6221 between the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122.
[0132] The concave-convex direction of the first groove 6121 is consistent with the concave-convex direction of the second groove 6122, and the concave-convex direction of the arc-shaped side wall 6123 can be opposite to the concave-convex direction of the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122, so that the protruding member 6221 can be more stably located in the first groove 6121 or the second groove 6122, the electronic device 100 can be better kept in the locked state or the unlocked state, and the stability and use experience of the electronic device 100 are further improved.
[0133] Figure 26 A structure schematic view of the second button from another perspective provided in the embodiment of the present application.
[0134] Referring to Figure 26 In the embodiment of the present application, the second button 62 is provided with a third limiting portion 626. Specifically, the third limiting portion 626 is arranged on the side of the second button 62 facing the bottom wall 51 (see Figure 7 The third limiting portion 626 is arranged on the outer periphery of one end of the second elastic member 63. When the second elastic member 63 is fixed, the third limiting portion 626 can also play a certain guiding role for the contraction and rebound of the second elastic member 63, so as to ensure the contraction and rebound of the second elastic member 63 in the z direction, thereby improving the pressing and rebound experience of the button assembly 60.
[0135] Correspondingly, the fourth limiting portion 512 can be arranged on the side of the bottom wall 51 of the button support 50 facing the second button 62 (see Figure 7 andFigure 17 As shown in FIG. 6, the other end of the second elastic member 63 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the fourth limiting portion 512, and the fourth limiting portion 512 can guide the contraction and rebound of the second elastic member 63 while fixing the second elastic member 63, thereby improving the pressing and rebound experience of the button assembly 60.
[0136] Figure 27 FIG. 6 is a partial exploded structural schematic view of a second button according to an embodiment of the present application, Figure 28 FIG. 7 is a structural schematic view of a protruding member according to an embodiment of the present application, Figure 29 FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional structural schematic view of a second button according to an embodiment of the present application.
[0137] Referring to Figure 27 As shown in FIG. 6, the second button 62 can further be provided with a first elastic member 623, wherein the first elastic member 623 is connected to the second button 62. Figure 25 As shown in FIG. 7, one end of the protruding member 6221 extends into the first sliding groove 622, and the other end of the protruding member 6221 is connected to the second button 62 through the first elastic member 623. The protruding member 6221 is fixed on the second button 62 through the first elastic member 623, which facilitates the sliding of the protruding member 6221 between the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122, improves the smoothness of the conversion of the electronic device 100 between the locked state and the unlocked state, is convenient to implement, and helps to improve the use experience. At the same time, the stability of the protruding member 6221 in the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122 is also enhanced, so that the electronic device 100 can be kept in the locked state and the unlocked state more stably.
[0138] For example, when the protruding member 6221 is located in the first groove 6121, the first elastic member 623 is compressed, and the rebound force of the first elastic member 623 can make the protruding member 6221 well located in the first groove 6121. Correspondingly, when the protruding member 6221 is located in the second groove 6122, the compressed first elastic member 623 can also make the protruding member 6221 well fixed in the second groove 6122.
[0139] Specifically, referring to Figure 27 As shown in FIG. 6, the second button 62 is further provided with a cover plate 624, and assembly grooves 625 are formed on both sides of the second button 62, the assembly grooves 625 have assembly holes 6251, and the protruding member 6221 is arranged on the second button 62 through the assembly holes 6251.
[0140] The cover plate 624 is matched with the assembly groove 625, the cover plate 624 is arranged on the side of the assembly groove 625 away from the first sliding groove 622, covers the assembly hole 6251, one end of the protruding piece 6221 extends into the first sliding groove 622, the other end of the protruding piece 6221 is located in the assembly hole 6251, and is abutted on the cover plate 624 through the first elastic piece 623. That is, the other end of the protruding piece 6221 is abutted on the cover plate 624 through the first elastic piece 623, so that the disassembly of the protruding piece 6221 is facilitated, and maintenance and replacement are facilitated.
[0141] The fixing mode of the cover plate 624 and the second button 62 can be various, for example, the two can be connected through clamping, interference fit and the like, or referring to Figure 27 The first coordination hole 6252 can be arranged on the side wall of the second button 62, the second coordination hole 6241 is arranged on the cover plate 624, the second button 62 further includes the fastener 628, the fastener can be a screw, a pin and the like, and the cover plate 624 is connected with the second button 62 by the fastener passing through the second coordination hole 6241 and the first coordination hole 6252.
[0142] Referring to Figure 28 The other end of the protruding piece 6221 has a first limiting portion 6221a, and referring to Figure 29 The one end of the assembly hole 6251 facing the first sliding groove 622 has a blocking portion 6251a, the width (width in the x direction) of the first limiting portion 6221a can be greater than the width of the end face of the other end of the protruding piece 6221, the one end of the assembly hole 6251 facing the first sliding groove 622 can have a protruding blocking portion 6251a, when the protruding piece 6221 is arranged in the assembly hole 6251, the side of the first limiting portion 6221a facing the first sliding groove 622 is abutted and matched with the side of the blocking portion 6251a away from the first sliding groove 622, the blocking portion 6251a can block and limit the protruding piece 6221, avoid the protruding piece 6221 from extending into the first sliding groove 622 too much under the action of the first elastic piece 623, reduce the abutting action between the protruding piece 6221 and the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122, and help to further improve the smoothness of the protruding piece 6221 sliding between the first groove 6121 and the second groove 6122, improve the smoothness of the first button 61 and the second button 62 sliding, and improve the hand feeling.
[0143] The other end of the protruding piece 6221 can further be provided with a second limiting portion 6221b, the first elastic piece 623 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the second limiting portion 6221b, the second limiting portion 6221b fixes the first elastic piece 623 while guiding the compression and rebound of the first elastic piece 623, so as to ensure the smoothness of the protruding piece 6221 sliding, that is, the smoothness of the first button 61 sliding.
[0144] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that unless specifically defined and limited otherwise, the terms "mount", "connect", "connection" should be construed broadlyly, for example, can be fixed connection, can also be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship of two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0145] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more, unless otherwise specified.
[0146] The terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth" and the like (if any) in the description of the embodiments of the present application and the above drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily have to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data thus used can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than that illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product or device including a series of steps or units does not have to be limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but can include other steps or units not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.
[0147] Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, and not to limit them; although the embodiments of the present application are described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement for part or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.
Claims
1. A foldable electronic device, characterized by, The utility model relates to a foldable electronic device, including: a first shell and a second shell, the first shell and the second shell are rotationally connected to make the first shell and the second shell relative folding or unfolding; Further including the button support, button assembly and rotation axis arranged on the first shell, the button assembly includes first button and second button, the button support includes bottom wall and the side wall arranged in the bottom wall both sides, both ends of rotation axis are arranged on the side wall respectively, first button and second button are rotationally arranged on the button support through rotation axis, and first button is arranged on the side of second button away from the bottom wall of button support; The first button has a second sliding groove on the opposite side, the rotation axis is rotationally arranged in the second sliding groove, and the rotation axis slides along the second sliding groove; The second button is provided with a clamping piece, and the second shell is provided with a clamping position matched with the clamping piece, when the electronic device is in the folded state, the clamping piece is located in the clamping position;The first button is used to push the second button to rotate relative to the button support, so that the clamping piece is separated from the clamping position; The side of the first button facing the bottom wall of the button support is provided with a first abutting piece, and the side of the bottom wall of the button support facing the first button is provided with a second abutting piece;The first button is slidingly arranged on the second button to make the electronic device in the unlocked state or the locked state, when the electronic device is in the unlocked state, the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece are arranged in dislocation, when the electronic device is in the locked state, the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece are arranged oppositely to limit the rotation of the first button and the second button relative to the button support.
2. The foldable electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The first abutting piece is located at one end of the first button away from the second shell, and the second abutting piece is located at one end of the button support away from the second shell; The first button slides towards the second shell relative to the second button to make the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece arranged in dislocation; The first button slides away from the second shell relative to the second button to make the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece arranged oppositely.
3. The foldable electronic device of claim 2, wherein, A first sliding groove is formed on the side of the second button facing the first button, and a protruding sliding piece is arranged on the side of the first button facing the second button, the sliding piece extends into the first sliding groove and slides along the first sliding groove.
4. The foldable electronic device of claim 3, wherein, A protruding piece is arranged on the inner side wall of the first sliding groove, and a first recess and a second recess are formed on the side wall of the sliding piece for cooperating with the protruding piece, the first recess and the second recess are arranged in the sliding direction of the sliding piece, and the protruding piece slides between the first recess and the second recess when the sliding piece slides in the first sliding groove; When the protruding piece is located in the first recess, the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece are arranged in dislocation to make the electronic device in the unlocked state. When the convex piece is located in the second groove, the first abutting piece and the second abutting piece are oppositely arranged to make the electronic device in a locked state.
5. The foldable electronic device of claim 4, wherein, Part of the side wall of the sliding piece is an arc-shaped side wall, which is located between the first groove and the second groove, and the concave-convex direction of the arc-shaped side wall is opposite to that of the first groove and the second groove.
6. The foldable electronic device of claim 4 or 5, wherein, The second button is further provided with a first elastic piece, one end of the convex piece extends into the first sliding groove, and the other end of the convex piece is connected with the second button through the first elastic piece.
7. The foldable electronic device of claim 6, wherein, The second button is further provided with a cover plate, assembly grooves are formed on two sides of the second button, assembly holes are formed on the assembly grooves, and the convex piece is arranged on the second button through the assembly holes. The cover plate is arranged on the side of the assembly groove away from the first sliding groove, and the first elastic piece abuts against the cover plate.
8. The foldable electronic device of claim 7, wherein, The other end of the convex piece has a first limiting part, one end of the assembly hole facing the first sliding groove has a blocking part, and one side of the first limiting part facing the first sliding groove abuts against one side of the blocking part away from the first sliding groove.
9. The foldable electronic device according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that: A second limiting part is arranged on the end face of the other end of the convex piece, and the first elastic piece is sleeved on the outer periphery of the second limiting part.
10. The foldable electronic device of any of claims 1-9, wherein, A second elastic piece is further arranged, one end of the second elastic piece abuts against the second button, and the other end of the second elastic piece abuts against the bottom wall of the button support.
11. The foldable electronic device of claim 10, wherein, A third limiting part is arranged on the side of the second button facing the bottom wall, and the third limiting part surrounds the outer periphery of one end of the second elastic piece.
12. The foldable electronic device of claim 10 or 11, wherein, A fourth limiting part is arranged on the side of the bottom wall facing the second button, and the other end of the second elastic piece is sleeved on the outer periphery of the fourth limiting part.
13. The foldable electronic device of claim 1, wherein, Mounting holes are formed on opposite sides of the second button, and the second button is rotatably arranged on the rotating shaft through the mounting holes.
14. The foldable electronic device of claim 13, wherein, One end of the side wall away from the bottom wall has an inwardly extending flange structure, and the outer walls of the opposite sides of the first button have convex limiting pieces, which are located below the side of the flange structure facing the bottom wall.
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