electronic devices

Abstract

This application discloses an electronic device, including: a first frame, a second frame, a support member, and a driving assembly. The second frame is rotatably connected to the first frame and includes a receiving cavity, a first through hole, and a second through hole. The first through hole and the second through hole are respectively connected to the receiving cavity. The first through hole is disposed on the surface of the second frame facing the first frame. The support member is movably disposed in the first through hole. The driving assembly includes a driving member, which is movably disposed in the second through hole. The driving member moves between a first position and a second position to drive the support member to move along the first through hole. When the driving member is in the first position, the support member is located inside the second frame. When the driving member is in the second position, one end of the support member extends out of the second frame through the first through hole.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the continuous development of electronic technology, the types of electronic devices are also increasing. Foldable electronic devices have emerged, but in actual use, it is usually necessary to control the switching between unfolded and folded states. Current electronic devices use magnets to ensure reliable engagement in the folded state. However, switching from folded to unfolded usually requires the user to use both hands to separate the folded device and overcome the magnetic force, making the unfolding operation cumbersome and inconvenient, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application aims to provide an electronic device that solves the problems of cumbersome and inconvenient operation and poor user experience of existing electronic devices.

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

[0005] This application provides an electronic device, including:

[0006] First frame;

[0007] The second frame is rotatably connected to the first frame. The second frame includes a receiving cavity, a first through hole, and a second through hole. The first through hole and the second through hole are respectively connected to the receiving cavity. The first through hole is disposed on the surface of the second frame facing the first frame.

[0008] A support member is movably disposed in the first through hole;

[0009] A driving assembly, the driving assembly including a driving member movably disposed in the second through hole, the driving member moving between a first position and a second position to drive the support member to move along the first through hole;

[0010] When the driving component is in the first position, the supporting component is located within the second frame.

[0011] When the drive member is in the second position, one end of the support member extends out of the second frame through the first through hole.

[0012] In the embodiments of this application, when the driving member is in the first position, the support member is located within the second frame, and the electronic device can be in a folded state. When the driving member is in the second position, one end of the support member extends out of the second frame through the first through hole, creating a gap between the first and second frames, thereby allowing the electronic device to be in an unfolded state. This application uses the movement of the driving member to push the support member, causing the first and second frames to separate from the folded state. Users can easily switch the electronic device from a folded state to an unfolded state with one hand, making operation more convenient and easier. It also enhances the intelligence of the electronic device's state switching, significantly improving the user experience.

[0013] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0015] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the electronic device in the embodiment of this application when the driving component is in the first position;

[0016] Figure 2 This is provided by the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure of region A in the middle;

[0017] Figure 3 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the electronic device when the driving component of the electronic device in the embodiment of this application is in the second position;

[0018] Figure 4 This is provided by the embodiments of this application. Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure of region B in the middle;

[0019] Figure 5 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the electronic device when the driving component of the electronic device in the embodiment of this application is in the third position;

[0020] Figure 6 This is provided by the embodiments of this application. Figure 5 Enlarged view of the structure of region C in the middle;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a second schematic diagram of the electronic device structure when the driver of the electronic device in this application is in the second position;

[0022] Figure 8 This is a second schematic diagram of the electronic device structure when the driver of the electronic device in this application is in the first position;

[0023] Figure 9 This is the second schematic diagram of the electronic device structure when the driver of the electronic device in this application is in the third position;

[0024] Figure 10 This is the third schematic diagram of the electronic device structure when the driver of the electronic device in this application embodiment is in the second position. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of this application will now be described in detail. Examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0026] See Figures 1 to 10 , Figures 1 to 10 These are schematic diagrams of the structure of an electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application, such as... Figures 1 to 10 As shown, the electronic device includes:

[0027] First frame 10;

[0028] The second frame 20 is rotatably connected to the first frame 10. The second frame 20 includes a receiving cavity 21, a first through hole 23 and a second through hole 22. The first through hole 23 and the second through hole 22 are respectively connected to the receiving cavity 21. The first through hole 23 is disposed on the surface of the second frame 20 facing the first frame 10.

[0029] The support member 30 is movably disposed in the first through hole 23;

[0030] The drive assembly 40 includes a drive member 41, which is movably disposed in the second through hole 22. The drive member 41 moves between a first position and a second position to drive the support member 30 to move along the first through hole 23.

[0031] When the driving member 41 is in the first position, the support member 30 is located inside the second frame 20;

[0032] When the drive member 41 is in the second position, one end of the support member 30 extends out of the second frame 20 through the first through hole 23.

[0033] The driving member 41 can move between a first position and a second position to drive the support member 30 to move. See [reference needed] Figure 1 and Figure 2 When the driving member 41 is in the first position, the first frame 10 and the second frame 20 are in close contact, and the support member 30 is located inside the second frame 20; see also Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 When the drive member 41 is in the second position, one end of the support member 30 is located inside the accommodating cavity 21, and the other end of the support member 30 passes through the second through hole 22 and is located outside the accommodating cavity 21. The other end of the support member 30 abuts against the first frame 10, so that there is a gap between the first frame 10 and the second frame 20.

[0034] The working principle of the embodiments of this application can be found in the following description:

[0035] When the driving component 41 is in the first position, the support component 30 is located inside the second frame 20, and the electronic device can be in a folded state. When the driving component 41 is in the second position, one end of the support component 30 extends out of the second frame 20 through the first through hole 23, creating a gap between the first frame 10 and the second frame 20, thus allowing the electronic device to easily switch from a folded state to an unfolded state. In other words, by moving the driving component 41, the support component 30 is pushed, separating the first and second frames from their folded state. Users can easily switch the electronic device from a folded state to an unfolded state with one hand, making operation more convenient and easier. This also enhances the intelligence of the electronic device's state switching and significantly improves the user experience.

[0036] It should be noted that when the first frame 10 and the second frame 20 are in contact, the electronic device can be in a folded state; when one end of the support member 30 can extend out of the second frame 20 through the first through hole 23, so that there is a gap between the first frame 10 and the second frame 20, the electronic device can be in an unfolded state.

[0037] In addition, when there is a gap between the first frame 10 and the second frame 20, if the gap is small, the user can manually adjust the gap between the first frame 10 and the second frame 20 to make the electronic device unfolded. Compared with the method where the user needs to manually adjust the electronic device from the folded state to the unfolded state, and compared with the method where the user actively triggers the motor switch and waits for the motor to respond and drive the magnet to move so that the electronic device can complete the state switch, the user's operation is simplified, the user's output force is reduced, the user experience is enhanced, and the effect of the electronic device's state switch is also enhanced.

[0038] As an optional implementation, the driving element 41 is reused as a button of the electronic device, and the button's button function is triggered during the movement of the driving element 41 from the first position to the second position.

[0039] In this embodiment of the application, since the driving element 41 can be reused as a button of the electronic device, that is, the driving element 41 can be reused as an existing button that has been set on the electronic device, there is no need to set an additional driving element 41 separately on the electronic device, thereby further reducing the size of the electronic device and reducing the cost of use.

[0040] In addition, since the driving component 41 is reused as a button of the electronic device, the user can manually press the button to drive the driving component 41, so that the driving component 41 can move between the first position and the second position to realize the state switching of the electronic device, thereby increasing the diversity of driving methods for the driving component 41.

[0041] It should be noted that the above-mentioned buttons can be understood as physical buttons or physical buttons set on electronic devices. The specific types of buttons of electronic devices reused by the driver 41 are not limited here. That is to say, the functions of the above-mentioned buttons are not limited here. Optionally, the driver 41 can be reused as the power button or volume button of electronic devices, etc.

[0042] As an optional implementation, the driving element 41 is reused as the power button of the electronic device. During the process of the driving element 41 moving from the first position to the second position, the power button is triggered to turn on the electronic device.

[0043] In this embodiment, since the power button is an existing button already set on the electronic device, the driver 41 reuses the power button, so that no additional driver needs to be set on the electronic device, reducing the size and cost of the electronic device.

[0044] In addition, since the power button is usually used to turn on the screen, when the electronic device is in a folded state, that is, when the first frame 10 and the second frame 20 are in contact, the user can turn on the screen and switch the electronic device from the folded state to the unfolded state by pressing the power button once. That is, one press can complete two control operations of the electronic device, which simplifies the user's operation and improves the operating efficiency of the electronic device.

[0045] It should be noted that magnets can be respectively provided on the first frame 10 and the second frame 20. When the first frame 10 and the second frame 20 are in a folded state and are pressed together, the attraction between the magnets can enhance the bonding effect of the first frame 10 and the second frame 20. However, when the first frame 10 and the second frame 20 switch from a folded state to an unfolded state with a gap between the first frame 10 and the second frame 20, the attraction increases the resistance to the state switching. Especially when the electronic device is in a powered-off state or has zero power, the drive component 41 cannot move autonomously to achieve the state switching of the electronic device. At the same time, due to the existence of the above resistance, it is also more difficult for the user to manually adjust the gap between the first frame 10 and the second frame 20.

[0046] In this embodiment, the driving component 41 is reused as the power button of the electronic device. By pressing the power button, the user causes the driving component 41 to extend beyond the second frame 20, increasing the gap between the first frame 10 and the second frame 20. This increases the distance between the first frame 10 and the second frame 20, thereby reducing the attractive force between the magnets on the first frame 10 and the second frame 20. The user can then manually press the power button to separate the first frame 10 and the second frame 20, allowing for easy one-handed unfolding of the electronic device and adjustment of the gap between the first frame 10 and the second frame 20. Simultaneously, a single press of the power button triggers both the automatic unfolding and power-on functions of the electronic device, significantly simplifying the operation, reducing the time and effort required to unfold the device, and greatly improving the user experience. Furthermore, by reusing the driving component and the button, the user can manually move the driving component to easily unfold the electronic device even when it is powered off or has zero battery power.

[0047] It should be noted that since the power button is used to control the electronic device to turn on or off, reusing the power button as a control button to control the unfolding of the electronic device, that is, integrating the control function for unfolding the electronic device into the power button, is a design based on the correlation between the two specific operations of unfolding the electronic device and turning on the electronic device in actual use. This design is more in line with user habits, can significantly reduce the number of operations users need to perform when using foldable electronic devices, and improve the user experience.

[0048] It should be noted that when pressing the power button can switch the electronic device from a folded state to an unfolded state, a reset component can be installed inside the electronic device. This reset component can be used to control the power button to reset, thereby enabling the electronic device to switch from an unfolded state to a folded state. The reset component can be a spring.

[0049] Among them, see Figure 2 , Figure 4, Figure 6 and Figure 7 The second frame 20 may include a cover plate 201 and a display screen 202. The display screen 202 and the cover plate 201 may be arranged opposite to each other. Similarly, the second frame 20 may also include a cover plate and a display screen. When the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the display screen 202 on the first frame 10 and the display screen on the second frame 20 may together form a display screen combination to enhance the display effect.

[0050] The first frame 10 and the second frame 20 are rotatably connected, which can be understood as: the first frame 10 can rotate relative to the second frame 20. As an optional implementation, the first frame 10 and the second frame 20 are pivotally connected, or the first frame 10 and the second frame 20 are connected by a flexible connector.

[0051] As an optional implementation, see [link to implementation details]. Figure 2 When the driving member 41 is in the first position, the length of the driving member 41 passing through the second through hole 22 outside the second frame 20 is the first length, see [reference]. Figure 4 When the driving member 41 is in the second position, the length of the driving member 41 passing through the second through hole 22 outside the second frame 20 is the second length, and the first length is greater than the second length.

[0052] In this embodiment, the length of the driving component 41 outside the second frame 20 varies depending on the position of the driving component 41. Therefore, the position of the driving component 41 can be accurately determined based on the length of the driving component 41 outside the second frame 20, thereby determining the state of the electronic device and reducing the occurrence of accidental touches.

[0053] As an optional implementation, see [link to implementation details]. Figures 1 to 7 During the process of the driving member 41 moving from the first position to the second position, the driving member 41 moves along the second through hole 22 to the third position and triggers the button function of the button. The third position is located between the first position and the second position.

[0054] Among them, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 and Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the electronic device when the driving element 41 is in the first position; see also Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the electronic device when the drive element 41 is in the second position; see [link / reference]. Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the electronic device when the drive unit 41 is in the third position.

[0055] In this embodiment, the third position is located between the first and second positions. When the driving member 41 moves from the first position to the third position along the second through hole 22, it can trigger the button function. When the driving member 41 moves from the third position to the second position along the second through hole 22, it can switch the electronic device from a folded state to an unfolded state. That is, the driving member 41 can trigger both the button function and the state switching function of the electronic device in one movement. In other words, the driving member 41 integrates two control functions, so that there is no need to set two control members to implement the above two control functions separately, reducing the number of control members in the electronic device and reducing the cost of use.

[0056] In addition, during one movement, the driving process of the driving component 41 can be clearly divided into two segments. These two segments can include the first segment and the second segment. That is, the driving process of the driving component 41 from the first position to the third position is the first segment, and the driving process of the driving component 41 from the third position to the second position is the second segment. This distinguishes the driving stroke of the driving component 41, thereby achieving the effect of prompting the user.

[0057] In addition, when the driving member 41 is in the third position, the length of the driving member 41 outside the accommodating cavity 21 is the third length, the first length is greater than the third length, and the third length is greater than the second length.

[0058] Since the third position is located between the first and second positions, and the driving component 41 can move between the first and second positions, the driving component 41 must pass through the third position. When the driving component 41 is in the third position, the length of the driving component 41 outside the second frame 20 is the third length, which is less than the first length and greater than the second length. Thus, the position of the driving component 41 can be accurately determined by the length of the driving component 41 outside the second frame 20. When the position of the driving component 41 is incorrect, the position of the driving component 41 can also be accurately adjusted.

[0059] The display screen of the electronic device may include an inner screen and an outer screen, which may be disposed opposite each other on opposite sides of the first frame and / or the second frame. When the driving unit 41 is in the third position, the inner screen and the outer screen of the electronic device's display screen may be lit up simultaneously.

[0060] Alternatively, when the driving unit 41 is in the third position, one of the inner screen and the outer screen of the electronic device's display is lit up, such as the inner screen being lit up or the outer screen being lit up. This can save energy. At the same time, when the driving unit 41 is driven to the second position, only the other of the inner screen and the outer screen needs to be lit up to improve the lighting rate.

[0061] It should be noted that the specific structure of the driving component 41 is not limited here.

[0062] As an optional implementation, see [link to implementation details]. Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The drive assembly 40 further includes a push rod 42, which abuts against the support member 30. The end of the drive member 41 away from the push rod 42 extends out of the second through hole 22 to receive pressing pressure. A control switch 43 is provided between the drive member 41 and the push rod 42.

[0063] When the driving component 41 is in the first position, the driving component 41 is spaced apart from the push rod 42, and the control switch 43 is off.

[0064] During the process of the drive member 41 moving from the first position to the third position, the drive member 41 approaches the push rod 42, causing the control switch 43 to be turned on to trigger the button function of the button;

[0065] During the process of the drive member 41 moving from the third position to the second position, the drive member 41 pushes the push rod 42 to move, so that the end of the support member 30 away from the push rod 42 extends out of the first through hole 23, thereby separating the first frame 10 from the second frame 20.

[0066] The third position is located between the first and second positions, and the button function can be found in the corresponding description in the above embodiments.

[0067] The specific structure of the control switch 43 is not limited here. As an optional implementation, the control switch 43 can be a dome switch. When the driving member 41 is in the third position and moves from the third position to the second position, the dome switch can be in a compressed state. When the driving member 41 moves from the second position to the third position and then to the first position, the dome switch can recover its deformation. Under the action of the recovery deformation force of the dome switch, the driving member 41 can be pushed to move quickly to the first position, thereby improving the moving efficiency of the driving member 41.

[0068] As another optional implementation, the control switch 43 can be a spring switch. That is, the control switch 43 can be a pressure switch. When the driving member 41 is spaced apart from the control switch 43, the control switch 43 is open; when the driving member 41 abuts against the control switch 43, the control switch 43 is closed.

[0069] In addition, the control switch 43 can be a distance detector switch. When the drive unit 41 and the control switch 43 are spaced apart and the distance between them is greater than a preset threshold, the control switch 43 is turned off; when the drive unit 41 and the control switch 43 are spaced apart and the distance between them is less than or equal to the preset threshold, the control switch 43 is turned on.

[0070] In this embodiment of the application, a control switch 43 is provided between the driving member 41 and the push rod 42. When the driving member 41 is in the first position, the control switch 43 is off. When the driving member 41 moves from the first position to the third position, the control switch 43 is turned on. In this way, by controlling the position of the driving member 41, the state of the control switch 43 can be controlled, thereby controlling whether the button function is triggered, so as to make the control result of the button function more accurate.

[0071] As an optional implementation, see [link to implementation details]. Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The driving member 41 has a limiting recess 411, and the driving member 41 is sleeved on the end of the push rod 42 through the limiting recess 411.

[0072] In this embodiment of the application, since the driving member 41 has a limiting recess 411 and the driving member 41 is sleeved on the end of the push rod 42 through the limiting recess 411, when the driving member 41 moves from the first position to the third position, the driving member 41 can move along the end of the push rod 42. That is, the limiting recess 411 can guide, limit and accurately align the movement of the driving member 41.

[0073] As an optional implementation, see [link to implementation details]. Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The driving assembly 40 includes a driving part 44 that abuts against the support member 30. The driving part 44 moves with the driving member 41. The driving part 44 has a first inclined surface 441. During the process of the driving member 41 moving from the first position to the second position, the support member 30 abuts against the first inclined surface 441, and the driving member 41 pushes the support member 30 to extend out of the first through hole 23 through the first inclined surface 441.

[0074] The drive unit 44 and the push rod 42 can be connected, and the drive unit 44 and the push rod 42 can be integrally formed, which can enhance the connection strength between the drive unit 44 and the push rod 42. As another optional embodiment, the drive unit 44 and the push rod 42 can be detachably connected, and the detachable connection includes threaded connection or snap-fit, which can make the assembly and processing of the drive unit 44 and the push rod 42 more convenient.

[0075] The driving unit 44 can be a ramp driving unit, which can also be called a triangular driving unit. See also Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The first inclined surface 441 can be the surface of the drive part 44, and the surface is set towards the support member 30. The direction of the first inclined surface 441 can be from the end of the drive part 44 away from the push rod 42 to the end of the drive part 44 near the push rod 42, that is, along the direction from the end of the drive part 44 away from the push rod 42 to the end of the drive part 44 near the push rod 42, the horizontal height of the first inclined surface 441 continuously increases.

[0076] In this embodiment of the application, the driving part 44 includes a first inclined surface 441, and the height of different positions on the first inclined surface 441 is different. When one end of the support member 30 moves along the first inclined surface 441, it abuts against one end of the support member 30 at different positions on the first inclined surface 441, thereby achieving the effect of driving the support rod to move outward along the second through hole 22, that is, enhancing the driving effect on the support member 30.

[0077] As an optional implementation, see [link to implementation details]. Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The driving part 44 further includes a limiting groove 442. When the driving member 41 is in the first position, the end of the support member 30 away from the first through hole 23 is located in the limiting groove 442.

[0078] The end of the support member 30 that is away from the first through hole 23 can also be referred to as the end of the support member 30 that is close to the drive member 41.

[0079] In this embodiment of the application, when the driving member 41 is in the first position, the end of the support member 30 away from the first through hole 23 is located in the limiting groove 442. This can enhance the limiting effect on the support member 30, that is, increase the pressing force to move the support member 30 from the limiting groove 442 to the first inclined surface 441, and reduce the occurrence of the driving member 41 moving erroneously.

[0080] Furthermore, when the driving member 41 moves from the first position to the third position, the pressing force on the support member 30 is the first pressing force, and the end of the support member 30 away from the first through hole 23 is always located within the limiting groove 442. When the driving member 41 moves from the third position to the second position, the pressing force on the support member 30 is the second pressing force. Due to the limiting effect of the limiting groove 442, the second pressing force needs to be greater than the first pressing force. That is, when the user presses the driving member 41, they can clearly feel the required pressing force increase from the first pressing force to the second pressing force, thus effectively distinguishing the two driving processes of the driving member 41. In other words, it allows the user to clearly distinguish... The pressing process is divided into two stages, creating a sense of layering. The two driving processes correspond to two pressing processes. The first pressing process is the first stage where the driving component 41 moves from the first position to the third position under the first pressing force. The second pressing process is the second stage where the driving component 41 moves from the third position to the second position under the second pressing force. The two driving processes have different functions. The first driving process is used to trigger the button's button function, while the second driving process is used to trigger the electronic device to switch from the folded state to the unfolded state, thus distinguishing between the two functions.

[0081] It should be noted that after the driving member 41 drives the support member 30 away from the aforementioned limiting groove 442, the driving member 41 can drive the support member 30 to move onto the first inclined surface 441 and drive the support member 30 to move along the first inclined surface 441. When the driving member 41 is in the second position, one end of the support member 30 extends out of the second frame 20 through the first through hole 23, and one end of the support member 30 abuts against the first frame 10, so that there is a gap between the first frame 10 and the second frame 20. The user can insert his / her finger into the gap to conveniently adjust the angle between the first frame 10 and the second frame 20. For example, the electronic device can be fully unfolded, at which time the angle between the first frame 10 and the second frame 20 can be 180 degrees.

[0082] In addition, when the pressing force on the driving member 41 is removed, the driving member 41 moves from the second position toward the first position, and the support member 30 also retracts from extending out of the second frame 20 into the second frame 20. When the driving member 41 returns to the first position, the end of the support member 30 away from the first through hole 23 falls back into the limiting groove 442.

[0083] Optionally, a first transmission component 31 is provided on the end of the support member 30 near the drive member 41. When the drive member 41 moves from the third position to the second position, the push rod 42 drives the drive unit 44 to move. The drive unit 44 drives the first transmission component 31 from the limiting groove 442 to the first inclined surface 441, and through the first inclined surface 441, the end of the support member 30 away from the drive member 41 passes through the first through hole 23 and is located outside the second frame 20. In this way, by providing the first transmission component 31, the friction between the support member 30 and the limiting groove 442 and the first inclined surface 441 can be reduced, thereby reducing the wear of the support member 30 and extending its service life.

[0084] The specific structure of the first transmission component 31 is not limited here. As an optional implementation, the first transmission component 31 can be a roller or a gear.

[0085] As an optional implementation, the first inclined surface 441 has a first segment, a limiting segment, and a second segment, the first segment, the limiting segment, and the second segment are connected, the limiting segment is disposed between the first segment and the second segment, and the limiting segment has a limiting protrusion structure;

[0086] When the driving member 41 is in the first position, the support member 30 abuts against the first segment;

[0087] As the driving member 41 moves from the first position toward the second position, the support member 30 crosses the limiting protrusion structure, abuts against the second segment, and moves along the second segment.

[0088] In this embodiment of the application, by setting a limiting protrusion structure on the limiting segment, compared with the method of not setting a limiting protrusion structure, it is necessary to increase the pressing force on the driving member 41 so that the support member 30 can move from the first segment to the second segment, thereby reducing the occurrence of the phenomenon of the driving member 41 moving erroneously.

[0089] It should be noted that when the driving member 41 moves from the first position to the third position, one end of the support member 30 abuts against the first segment. When the driving member 41 moves to the third position, the support member 30 is located at the position of the limiting protrusion structure. When the driving member 41 moves from the third position to the second position, the support member 30 crosses the limiting protrusion structure and abuts against the second segment and moves along the second segment.

[0090] The specific shapes of the first and second segments are not limited here. Optionally, the first segment can be an arc surface and the second segment can be an inclined surface.

[0091] See Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As an optional implementation, the driving component 41 is reused as a button of the electronic device, and the button's button function is triggered during the movement of the driving component 41 from the first position to the second position. The driving assembly 40 also includes a push rod 42, and the driving part 44 is provided at the end of the push rod 42 away from the driving component 41;

[0092] When the driving member 41 is in the first position, the end of the support member 30 near the push rod 42 is limited to the limiting groove 442;

[0093] When the drive member 41 is in the second position, the end of the support member 30 near the push rod 42 abuts against the first inclined surface 441.

[0094] The limiting groove 442 and the first inclined surface 441 can be referred to in the relevant descriptions of the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0095] The drive component 41, push rod 42 and drive unit 44 can be connected in sequence, and the drive component 41, push rod 42 and drive unit 44 can be detachably connected.

[0096] In this embodiment of the application, when the driving member 41 is in the first position, the end of the support member 30 away from the first through hole 23 is located in the limiting groove 442. This can enhance the limiting effect on the support member 30, that is, increase the pressing force to move the support member 30 from the limiting groove 442 to the first inclined surface 441. In other words, the phenomenon of the driving member 41 moving accidentally can be reduced by the limiting groove 442.

[0097] During the process of the driving member 41 moving from the first position to the second position, under the action of the driving force received by the driving member 41, the end of the driving member 41 near the push rod 42 can move from the limiting groove 442 to the first inclined surface 441, and can move along the first inclined surface 441. The height of different positions on the first inclined surface 441 is different. When one end of the support member 30 moves along the first inclined surface 441, it abuts against one end of the support member 30 through different positions on the first inclined surface 441, thereby achieving the effect of driving the support rod to move outward along the second through hole 22, that is, enhancing the driving effect on the support member 30. In other words, the driving effect on the support member 30 can be enhanced through the first inclined surface 441.

[0098] As an optional implementation, see [link to implementation details]. Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10The driving component 41 is reused as a button of the electronic device. The button's button function is triggered during the movement of the driving component 41 from the first position to the second position. The driving component 41 is a push rod. The driving part 44 is provided at one end of the driving component 41 near the support member 30, and the other end of the driving component 41 away from the support member 30 extends out of the second through hole 22 to receive pressing pressure.

[0099] When the driving member 41 is in the first position, the end of the support member 30 near the driving member 41 is limited to the limiting groove 442.

[0100] When the drive member 41 is in the second position, the end of the support member 30 near the drive member 41 abuts against the first inclined surface 441.

[0101] The limiting groove 442 and the first inclined surface 441 can be referred to in the relevant descriptions of the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0102] In this embodiment, the driving component 41 is reused as a button of the electronic device, and the driving component 41 is a push rod. That is, the driving component 41 can be reused as both a button and a push rod. The driving component 41 can simultaneously have the functions of both a button and a push rod, thereby further improving the integration of the functions of the driving component 41, that is, increasing the number of functions that the driving component 41 has. At the same time, it can also reduce the number of components in the electronic device, reduce the size of the electronic device, and reduce the cost.

[0103] As an optional implementation, see [link to implementation details]. Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The inner wall of the accommodating cavity 21 is provided with a first contact portion 24. The driving assembly 40 also includes a magnetic element 45 and a limiting element 46. The magnetic element 45 is fixedly disposed on the driving component 41. The limiting element 46 is movably disposed between the magnetic element 45 and the second through hole 22. The limiting element 46 is provided with a second contact portion 461.

[0104] See Figure 8 , Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the electronic device when the driving member 41 is in the first position. When the driving member 41 is in the first position, the first contact portion 24 and the second contact portion 461 are spaced apart.

[0105] See Figure 8 and Figure 9 , Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device when the driving member 41 is in the third position. During the process of the driving member 41 moving from the first position to the third position, the magnetic member 45 moves with the driving member 41, and the magnetic member 45 drives the limiting member 46 to move toward the direction close to the first contact portion 24.

[0106] See Figure 9 When the driving member 41 is in the third position, the second contact portion 461 abuts against the first contact portion 24 to trigger the button function.

[0107] The magnetic component 45 can be a magnet, and the first contact portion 24 and the second contact portion 461 can both be conductive contacts. When the first contact portion 24 and the second contact portion 461 are in contact, the entire circuit corresponding to the button of the electronic device is turned on, thereby triggering the button function of the electronic device. Conversely, when the first contact portion 24 and the second contact portion 461 are spaced apart, that is, when the first contact portion 24 and the second contact portion 461 are separated, the entire circuit corresponding to the button of the electronic device is turned off, thereby turning off the button function of the electronic device.

[0108] The driving component 41 drives the limiting component 46 to move through the magnetic component 45. This can be understood as follows: the limiting component 46 can be a metal limiting component, and the magnetic force of the magnetic component 45 can act on the limiting component 46, so that the magnetic component 45 can have an adsorption effect on the limiting component 46. When the driving component 41 drives the magnetic component 45 to move, the limiting component 46 can also move with the driving component 41 under the action of the magnetic force of the magnetic component 45.

[0109] In this embodiment, the magnetic element 45 moves with the driving element 41. When the position of the driving element 41 changes, the position of the magnetic element 45 also changes. When the driving element 41 moves from the first position to the third position, the magnetic element 45 can drive the limiting element 46 to move towards the first contact portion 24 through the magnetic force between the magnetic element 45 and the limiting element 46. This allows the second contact portion 461 to abut against the first contact portion 24 when the driving element 41 is in the third position, thereby triggering the button function.

[0110] In this way, compared with the method of manually triggering the button function by the user, the button function of this embodiment is triggered by the position change of the driving member 41 and the magnetic member 45, which can increase the intelligence of triggering the button function. At the same time, compared with the method of the user accidentally triggering the button function manually, in this embodiment, the button function is only triggered when the driving member 41 is in the third position, thereby reducing the occurrence of accidental triggering of the button function.

[0111] In addition, this implementation method increases the diversity and flexibility of triggering button functions, and enhances the triggering effect of button functions.

[0112] As an optional implementation, see [link to implementation details]. Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The drive assembly 40 further includes a first elastic member 47, the two ends of which are connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 21 and the limiting member 46, respectively. Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the electronic device when the driving member 41 is in the second position. During the process of the driving member 41 moving from the third position to the second position, the magnetic member 45 moves with the driving member 41 toward the direction closer to the support member 30. The limiting member 46 is limited to the first contact portion 24, which increases the distance between the magnetic member 45 and the limiting member 46. Under the action of the first elastic member 47, the limiting member 46 moves toward the direction closer to the second through hole 22, which separates the second contact portion 461 from the first contact portion 24, and the button function is turned off. When the driving member 41 is in the second position, the support member 30 abuts against the driving member 41, and the end of the support member 30 away from the driving member 41 extends out of the first through hole 23.

[0113] In this embodiment, during the process of the driving member 41 moving from the third position to the second position, the limiting member 46 moves towards the direction close to the second through hole 22 under the action of the first elastic member 47, so that the second contact part 461 separates from the first contact part 24, and the button function is turned off. That is, while the driving member 41 drives the support member 30 to extend out of the first through hole 23, the electronic device switches from the folded state to the unfolded state. At the same time, the button function can be automatically turned off by the elastic reset of the first elastic member 47. That is, the state switching of the electronic device and the button function can be achieved at the same time, shortening the operation time.

[0114] The inner wall of the accommodating cavity 21 may be provided with a boss 25, the first contact portion 24 is provided on the boss 25, and a first elastic member 47 is provided on the boss 25. The two ends of the first elastic member 47 are respectively fixedly connected to the boss 25 and the limiting member 46.

[0115] The number of first elastic elements 47 is not limited here. As an optional implementation, there can be two first elastic elements 47, and the two first elastic elements 47 can be located on both sides of the driving member 41 respectively.

[0116] The boss 25 can limit the position of the limiting member 46, preventing the limiting member 46 from moving to the second position along with the driving member 41.

[0117] It should be noted that, see Figure 8 and Figure 9 The electronic device is equipped with two first elastic elements 47. When the driving member 41 moves from the first position to the third position under the action of the received pressing force, the magnetic attraction of the magnetic element 45 to the limiting member 46 is greater than the sum of the elastic forces of the two first elastic elements 47 to the limiting member 46. That is to say, the attraction of the magnetic element 45 is greater than the resultant force of the elastic forces of one first elastic element 47 and the other first elastic element 47. In this way, the limiting member 46 can be driven to move towards the support member 30 under the attraction of the magnetic element 45. When the driving member 41 is in the third position, the first contact part 24 and the second contact part 461 abut against each other, thereby triggering the button function.

[0118] Since the first contact portion 24 and the second contact portion 461 abut against each other, the first contact portion 24 has a limiting effect on the limiting member 46. Alternatively, since the boss 25 is provided, the boss 25 has a limiting effect on the limiting member 46. When the driving member 41 moves from the third position to the second position, the magnetic member 45 moves with the driving member 41, while the limiting member 46 remains stationary. As the distance between the magnetic member 45 and the limiting member 46 gradually increases, the attraction force of the magnetic member 45 on the limiting member 46 gradually decreases. When the attraction force of the magnetic member 45 on the limiting member 46 is less than the sum of the elastic forces of the two first elastic members 47 on the limiting member 46, the limiting member 46 moves towards the direction closer to the second through hole 22 under the action of the elastic forces of the two first elastic members 47, causing the second contact portion 461 to separate from the first contact portion 24, and the button function is turned off.

[0119] Additionally, when the drive member 41 moves from the third position toward the second position, the drive member 41 will abut against the support member 30, and drive one end of the support member 30 to extend out of the second frame 20 through the first through hole 23. One end of the support member 30 abuts against the first frame 10, so that there is a gap between the first frame 10 and the second frame 20. The user can insert his / her finger into the gap to easily adjust the angle between the first frame 10 and the second frame 20. For example, the electronic device can be fully unfolded, at which time the angle between the first frame 10 and the second frame 20 can be 180 degrees.

[0120] As an optional implementation, see [link to implementation details]. Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10The electronic device further includes a second elastic member 48, which is disposed in the first through hole 23. One end of the second elastic member 48 is limited to the second frame 20, and the other end of the second elastic member 48 is limited to the support member 30.

[0121] As the driving member 41 moves from the second position toward the first position, the second elastic member 48 pushes the support member 30 to reset.

[0122] In this embodiment, by providing a second elastic element 48, the driving element 41 can be elastically reset from the second position to the first position through the reset action of the second elastic element 48, thereby enhancing the reset efficiency of the driving element 41.

[0123] It should be noted that during the process of the driving member 41 moving from the first position to the third position, the shape and position of the support member 30 and the second elastic member 48 do not change. During the process of the driving member 41 moving from the third position to the second position, the support member 30 extends out of the second frame 20 along the first through hole 23, while the second elastic member 48 switches from a free extension state to a compressed state under the drive of the support member 30. When the driving member 41 is in the second position, the second elastic member 48 is in a compressed state. When the driving member 41 moves from the second position to the first position, the second elastic member 48 can recover its elastic deformation from the compressed state. Therefore, under the action of the elastic restoring force of the second elastic member 48, the moving efficiency of the driving member 41 from the second position to the first position can be enhanced.

[0124] It should be noted that the second elastic element 48 is located inside the first through hole 23, and the second elastic element 48 can be sleeved on the support element 30.

[0125] As an optional implementation, see [link to implementation details]. Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The electronic device further includes a third elastic element 49, which is disposed between the driving element 41 and the second frame 20; during the process of the driving element 41 moving from the second position to the first position, the third elastic element 49 pushes the driving element 41 to reset.

[0126] The reset of the drive component 41 can be understood as the drive component 41 being reset from the second position to the first position.

[0127] In this embodiment, the third elastic member 49 can be used to push the driving member 41 from the second position to the first position, thereby further enhancing the reset efficiency of the driving member 41.

[0128] It should be noted that the first elastic element 47, the second elastic element 48, and the third elastic element 49 can all be springs, which reduces the cost of use.

[0129] It should be noted that the magnetic attraction of the magnetic component 45 to the limiting component 46 is less than the sum of the elastic forces of the two first elastic components 47 to the limiting component 46 and the elastic force of the third elastic component 49 to the limiting component 46. That is, the attraction of the magnetic component 45 is less than the combined force of the elastic forces of one first elastic component 47, the other first elastic component 47, and the third elastic component 49. When the driving component 41 is in the second position, after the pressing force on the driving component 41 is removed, because the attraction of the magnetic component 45 is less than the combined force of the elastic forces of one first elastic component 47, the other first elastic component 47, and the third elastic component 49, the movement efficiency of the driving component 41 from the second position to the first position can be improved under the action of the elastic forces of the three elastic components.

[0130] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0131] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: First frame; The second frame is rotatably connected to the first frame. The second frame includes a receiving cavity, a first through hole, and a second through hole. The first through hole and the second through hole are respectively connected to the receiving cavity. The first through hole is disposed on the surface of the second frame facing the first frame, and the second through hole is disposed on the surface adjacent to the surface where the first through hole is located. A support member is movably disposed in the first through hole; A driving assembly, the driving assembly including a driving member movably disposed in the second through hole, the driving member moving between a first position and a second position to drive the support member to move along the first through hole; When the drive component is in the first position, the support component is located in the second frame, the first frame and the second frame are in close contact, and the electronic device is in a folded state. When the driving member is in the second position, one end of the support member extends out of the second frame through the first through hole, so that there is a gap between the first frame and the second frame, and the first frame and the second frame are separated when they are in the folded state; The driving component is reused as the power button of the electronic device. During the process of the driving component moving from the first position to the second position, the power button is triggered to turn on the electronic device. By pressing the power button once, the screen is lit up and the electronic device is switched from a folded state to an unfolded state.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component is reused as a button in the electronic device, and the button's button function is triggered as the driving component moves from the first position to the second position.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, As the driving component moves from the first position toward the second position, it moves along the second through hole to the third position and triggers the button function of the button. The third position is located between the first position and the second position.

4. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly further includes a push rod that abuts against the support member, and one end of the drive member away from the push rod extends out of the second through hole to receive pressing pressure. A control switch is provided between the drive member and the push rod. When the driving component is in the first position, the driving component is spaced apart from the push rod, and the control switch is off. As the driving component moves from the first position to the third position, the driving component approaches the push rod, causing the control switch to be turned on to trigger the button's button function; During the process of the driving member moving from the third position to the second position, the driving member pushes the push rod to move, so that the end of the support member away from the push rod extends out of the first through hole, thereby separating the first frame from the second frame.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving assembly includes a driving part that abuts against the support member. The driving part moves with the driving member. The driving part has a first inclined surface. During the process of the driving member moving from the first position to the second position, the support member abuts against the first inclined surface, and the driving member pushes the support member out of the first through hole through the first inclined surface.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The driving part further includes a limiting groove. When the driving member is in the first position, the end of the support member away from the first through hole is located in the limiting groove.

7. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first inclined surface has a first segment, a limiting segment, and a second segment. The first segment, the limiting segment, and the second segment are connected. The limiting segment is located between the first segment and the second segment. The limiting segment has a limiting protrusion structure. When the driving member is in the first position, the supporting member abuts against the first segment; As the driving member moves from the first position toward the second position, the supporting member crosses the limiting protrusion structure, abuts against the second segment, and moves along the second segment.

8. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The driving component is reused as a button of the electronic device, and the button's button function is triggered during the process of the driving component moving from the first position to the second position; The drive assembly further includes a push rod, and the drive portion is provided at the end of the push rod away from the drive member; When the driving member is in the first position, the end of the support member near the push rod is limited to the limiting groove; When the drive member is in the second position, the end of the support member near the push rod abuts against the first inclined surface.

9. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The driving component is reused as a button of the electronic device, and the button's button function is triggered during the process of the driving component moving from the first position to the second position; The driving component is a push rod, and the driving part is provided at one end of the driving component near the support member. The driving part extends out of the second through hole at the other end of the driving component away from the support member to receive pressing pressure. When the driving member is in the first position, the end of the support member near the driving member is limited to the limiting groove. When the drive member is in the second position, the end of the support member near the drive member abuts against the first inclined surface.

10. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner wall of the accommodating cavity is provided with a first contact portion. The driving assembly further includes a magnetic component and a limiting component. The magnetic component is fixedly disposed on the driving component. The limiting component is movably disposed between the magnetic component and the second through hole. The limiting component is provided with a second contact portion. When the driving component is in the first position, the first contact portion and the second contact portion are spaced apart. During the process of the driving member moving from the first position to the third position, the magnetic member moves with the driving member, and the magnetic member drives the limiting member to move towards the first contact portion. When the driving component is in the third position, the second contact portion abuts against the first contact portion to trigger the button's button function.

11. The electronic device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The driving assembly further includes a first elastic element, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity and the limiting element; During the process of the driving member moving from the third position to the second position, the magnetic member moves with the driving member toward the direction closer to the support member, and the limiting member is limited to the first contact portion, so that the distance between the magnetic member and the limiting member increases. Under the action of the first elastic member, the limiting member moves toward the direction closer to the second through hole, so that the second contact portion separates from the first contact portion, and the button function of the button is turned off. When the driving member is in the second position, the support member abuts against the driving member, and the end of the support member away from the driving member extends out of the first through hole.

12. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, The electronic device further includes a second elastic member, which is disposed in the first through hole, with one end of the second elastic member limited to the second frame and the other end of the second elastic member limited to the support member; As the driving member moves from the second position toward the first position, the second elastic member pushes the support member to reset.

13. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, The electronic device further includes a third elastic element, which is disposed between the driving member and the second frame; during the process of the driving member moving from the second position to the first position, the third elastic element pushes the driving member to reset.

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