Display assembly and electronic device

Abstract

The application provides a display assembly and an electronic device. The display assembly comprises a flexible display member, a support member and an electrical connection member. The flexible display member has a first region, a second region and a bending region between the first region and the second region. The support member is arranged on one side of the flexible display member and is used for supporting the flexible display member. The electrical connection member is arranged at least partially between the flexible display member and the support member. The electrical connection member comprises a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion is arranged corresponding to the first region and is used for electrically connecting a first mainboard of the electronic device. The second connecting portion is arranged corresponding to the second region and is used for electrically connecting a second mainboard of the electronic device, so that the first mainboard and the second mainboard are communicatively connected. The design of the electrical connection member in the display assembly provided by the application is less limited compared with the related art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of display technology, specifically to a display component and electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, foldable phones are usually divided into two parts, either top and bottom or left and right, that can be folded and unfolded relative to each other. Each part has a motherboard, and the two motherboards are electrically connected by a flexible circuit board (FPC) for signal transmission. However, in related technologies, the design of the flexible circuit board connected between the two motherboards is limited due to unreasonable arrangement. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a display component and an electronic device, wherein the design limitations of the electrical connectors in the display component are less than those in related technologies.

[0004] In a first aspect, this application provides a display component for use in an electronic device, the display component comprising:

[0005] A flexible display element having a first region, a second region, and a bending region located between the first region and the second region;

[0006] A support member, the support member being disposed on one side of the flexible display member and used to support the flexible display member; and

[0007] An electrical connector is at least partially disposed between the flexible display component and the support component; the electrical connector includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, the first connecting portion being disposed corresponding to the first region and used for electrically connecting the first motherboard of the electronic device, and the second connecting portion being disposed corresponding to the second region and used for electrically connecting the second motherboard of the electronic device, so as to enable communication connection between the first motherboard and the second motherboard.

[0008] Secondly, this application also provides an electronic device, which includes the above-described display component.

[0009] The display assembly provided in this application includes a flexible display element, a support element, and an electrical connector, with the electrical connector at least partially located between the flexible display element and the support element. A first connecting portion of the electrical connector is located in a first region of the flexible display element, and a second connecting portion is located in a second region of the flexible display element. The first connecting portion is used to electrically connect to a first motherboard, and the second connecting portion is used to electrically connect to a second motherboard, thereby enabling communication between the first and second motherboards. It is understood that when the display assembly is applied to a foldable phone, the first and second connecting portions can be respectively connected to the motherboards in two foldable bodies, thereby achieving communication between the two motherboards. Furthermore, since at least a portion of the electrical connector is sandwiched between the flexible display element and the support element, when the flexible display element is used as the bending center, the electrical connector does not need to be designed to correspond to the length difference between the bent and unfolded states. In other words, the electrical connector does not need to be designed with a complex shape, thereby improving its lifespan. In addition, by placing the electrical connector on the display assembly, the width of the electrical connector is no longer limited, thus eliminating the need to increase the thickness of the electrical connector and reducing manufacturing costs. Attached Figure Description

[0010] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the implementation will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementations of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0011] Figure 1 An exploded view of the electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0012] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The assembly diagram (unfolded state) of the electronic device shown.

[0013] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The assembly diagram of the electronic device shown is in a folded state.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram (in unfolded state) of an electronic device in the related technology.

[0015] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device in the related technology (folded state).

[0016] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of a display component provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The diagram shows an assembly of the display components in one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 8 for Figure 7 The shown component is a cross-sectional view along line AA.

[0019] Figure 9 An exploded view of a display component provided in another embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 10 for Figure 9 The diagram shows an assembly of the display components in one embodiment.

[0021] Figure 11 for Figure 10 The shown is a cross-sectional view of the display component along line BB.

[0022] Figure 12 for Figure 10 The shown is a cross-sectional view of the display component along the CC line.

[0023] Figure 13 for Figure 6 The diagram shows an assembly of the display components in another embodiment.

[0024] Figure 14 for Figure 9 The diagram shows an assembly of the display components in another embodiment.

[0025] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a support member provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between a support member and an electrical connector provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between a support member and an electrical connector, provided in another embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the support member and the electrical connector provided in another embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 19 for Figure 6 The diagram shows an assembly of the display components in yet another embodiment.

[0030] Figure 20 for Figure 19 The shown is a cross-sectional view of the display component along line DD.

[0031] Figure 21 for Figure 20 The image shows a magnified view of the display component in area E.

[0032] Figure 22 for Figure 21The diagram shown illustrates the display component in another state.

[0033] Figure 23 A schematic diagram of the protective element provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0034] Figure 24 This is a schematic diagram of a display component with a telescopic structure provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0035] Figure 25 A schematic diagram of a display component with a telescopic structure provided in another embodiment of this application.

[0036] Figure 26 This is a schematic diagram of a display component with a telescopic structure provided in another embodiment of this application.

[0037] Figure 27 This is a schematic diagram of a display component with a telescopic structure provided in another embodiment of this application.

[0038] Figure 28 for Figure 6 The diagram shows an assembly of the display components in yet another embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0040] In this document, references to "embodiment" or "implementation" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment or implementation may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0041] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 This application provides an electronic device 1, which may be, but is not limited to, a foldable device with display function such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, e-reader, or electronic badge. This application uses a foldable mobile phone as an example for illustration.

[0042] The electronic device 1 includes a first body 100, a second body 200, and a display component 300 as described in any of the following embodiments. The display component 300 is capable of displaying an image. The display component 300 is mounted on the first body 100 and the second body 200, which are foldable and unfoldable relative to each other.

[0043] In other words, part of the display component 300 is connected to the first body 100, and the other part is connected to the second body 200. During the relative folding and unfolding process of the first body 100 and the second body 200, the display component 300 will also fold and unfold along with them. Therefore, the electronic device 1 can be in an unfolded state (e.g., Figure 2 (as shown) and folded state (as shown) Figure 3 (As shown).

[0044] The first body 100 and the second body 200 refer to the main body of the electronic device 1. The main body includes electronic components that realize the main functions of the electronic device 1 and mechanical structures that protect and support these electronic components.

[0045] It should be noted that the electronic device 1 can be folded vertically or horizontally. The folding type of the electronic device 1 can be inward folding (e.g., ...). Figure 3 As shown), it can also be folded outwards. Generally speaking, folding inwards means folding the display component 300 face-to-face (display surfaces facing each other), and the bending radius of the display component 300 is smaller; while folding outwards means folding the display component 300 back-to-back (display surfaces facing away from each other), and the bending radius of the display component 300 is larger.

[0046] The first body 100 includes a first motherboard 101. The second body 200 includes a second motherboard 201. The first motherboard 101 and the second motherboard 201 are communicatively connected through the display component 300. Both the first motherboard 101 and the second motherboard 201 are printed circuit boards (PCBs). The display component 300 will be described in detail in subsequent embodiments.

[0047] The first body 100 also includes a first housing 102 and a second housing 202. The display component 300 is supported on the first housing 102 and the second housing 202. The first motherboard 101 is housed in the first housing 102, and the second motherboard 201 is housed in the second housing 202.

[0048] The electronic device 1 also includes a pivot 400, which is connected between the first body 100 and the second body 200. The first body 100 and the second body 200 are rotatably connected by the pivot 400 so that the electronic device 1 can be unfolded and folded.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In related technologies, foldable phones 5 (hereinafter referred to as the complete device) are typically divided into two parts, either top and bottom or left and right, that can be folded and unfolded relative to each other. Each part has a motherboard, and the two motherboards are usually electrically connected using a flexible circuit board 52 (FPC) to achieve signal transmission. Specifically, the flexible circuit board 52 passes through the inside of the hinge 53. The complete device usually uses the flexible display 51 as the bending center, and the inside of the hinge 53 is far from the flexible display 51, which is the bending center. Therefore, the flexible circuit board 52 has a certain length difference corresponding to the folded and unfolded states of the complete device (see...). Figure 4 and Figure 5 When the entire machine is unfolded (see...) Figure 4 As shown), the flexible circuit board 52 is undulating, and when the whole machine is folded (see...). Figure 5 The undulating shape disappears. Therefore, the flexible circuit board 52 needs to be designed with a complex shape to adapt to the switching between the unfolded and folded states of the whole machine. However, as the width and thickness of the hinge 53 become narrower and thinner due to the need to improve the overall performance of the machine, the shape of the flexible circuit board 52 will be limited. A more complex shape for the flexible circuit board 52 is also not conducive to bending life (the flexible circuit board 52 may have a curvature radius of less than 1mm). Designing such a complex flexible circuit board 52 will also significantly increase the cost. In addition, due to the limited space inside the hinge 53, the width of the flexible circuit board 52 will also be limited, which will inevitably require increasing the number of layers of the flexible circuit board 52 to solve the width limitation problem. Increasing the number of layers of the flexible circuit board 52 will correspondingly increase the cost.

[0050] Based on this, this application aims to provide a solution that can at least solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the details of which will be described in subsequent embodiments.

[0051] Please refer to Figures 6 to 8 This application provides a display component 300, which is applied to an electronic device 1. The display component 300 includes: a flexible display element 11, a support element 12, and an electrical connector 20.

[0052] The flexible display component 11 has a first region A1, a second region A2, and a bending region A3 located between the first region A1 and the second region A2.

[0053] The support member 12 is disposed on one side of the flexible display member 11 and is used to support the flexible display member 11.

[0054] The electrical connector 20 is at least partially disposed between the flexible display component 11 and the support component 12. The electrical connector 20 includes a first connecting portion 21 and a second connecting portion 22. The first connecting portion 21 is disposed corresponding to the first region A1 and is used to electrically connect to the first motherboard 101 of the electronic device 1. The second connecting portion 22 is disposed corresponding to the second region A2 and is used to electrically connect to the second motherboard 201 of the electronic device 1, thereby enabling a communication connection between the first motherboard 101 and the second motherboard 201.

[0055] The above-mentioned display component 300 will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0056] The display component 300 includes a flexible screen 10 and an electrical connector 20.

[0057] The flexible screen 10 includes a flexible display element 11 and a support element 12. The flexible display element 11 has a first region A1, a second region A2, and a bending region A3 located between the first region A1 and the second region A2. The support element 12 is used to support the flexible display element 11.

[0058] The flexible display element 11 refers to a flexible screen capable of displaying images, and it is characterized by its bendability and excellent flexibility. The type of flexible display element 11 can be, but is not limited to, flexible OLED. The flexible display element 11 includes a first display section 111, a second display section 112, and a third display section 113 (see...). Figure 6 The first display unit 111 is located in the first region A1, the second display unit 112 is located in the bending region A3, and the third display unit 113 is located in the second region A2.

[0059] The support member 12 connects to the first display portion 111, the second display portion 112, and the third display portion 113 of the flexible display member 11 to increase the overall strength of the flexible screen 10. The material of the support member 12 may be, but is not limited to, stainless steel, titanium alloy, or carbon fiber.

[0060] The electrical connector 20 is at least partially disposed between the flexible display component 11 and the support component 12 to support the flexible screen 10. The electrical connector 20 includes a first connecting portion 21 and a second connecting portion 22. The first connecting portion 21 is disposed corresponding to the first region A1 and is used to electrically connect to the first motherboard 101, and the second connecting portion 22 is disposed corresponding to the second region A2 and is used to electrically connect to the second motherboard 201, so that the first motherboard 101 and the second motherboard 201 can communicate with each other.

[0061] In other words, the first connecting part 21 is located in the first region A1, and the second connecting part 22 is located in the second region A2. This facilitates the connection of the first connecting part 21 to the first motherboard 101 and the connection of the second connecting part 22 to the second motherboard 201. The first motherboard 101 and the second motherboard 201 are then connected for communication through the first connecting part 21 and the second connecting part 22.

[0062] The first connecting part 21 and the second connecting part 22 can be flexible circuit boards (FPCs). The shape, size, model, etc. of the first connecting part 21 and the second connecting part 22 can be the same or different.

[0063] It should be noted that the first connecting part 21 and the first motherboard 101 can be electrically connected via a connector. The connector includes a male and a female connector; the female connector has a notch into which the male connector can be inserted. The connector on the first connecting part 21 can be male, and correspondingly, the connector on the first motherboard 101 is female. Alternatively, the connector on the first connecting part 21 can also be female, and correspondingly, the connector on the first motherboard 101 can be male. The connection between the second connecting part 22 and the second motherboard 201 is similar and will not be described in detail here.

[0064] In summary, the display assembly 300 provided in this application includes a flexible display element 11, a support element 12, and an electrical connector 20, with the electrical connector 20 at least partially located between the flexible display element 11 and the support element 12. A first connecting portion 21 of the electrical connector 20 is disposed within a first region A1 of the flexible display element 11, and a second connecting portion 22 of the electrical connector 20 is disposed within a second region A2 of the flexible display element 11. The first connecting portion 21 is used to electrically connect to a first motherboard 101, and the second connecting portion 22 is used to electrically connect to a second motherboard 201, thereby enabling communication between the first motherboard 101 and the second motherboard 201. It is understood that when the display assembly 300 is applied to a foldable mobile phone, the first connecting portion 21 and the second connecting portion 22 can be respectively connected to the motherboards in two foldable bodies, thereby achieving communication between the two motherboards. Furthermore, since at least a portion of the electrical connector 20 is sandwiched between the flexible display element 11 and the support element 12, when the flexible display element 11 is used as the bending center, the electrical connector 20 does not need to be designed to correspond to the length difference between the bent and unfolded states. In other words, the electrical connector 20 does not need to be designed with a complex shape, thereby improving its lifespan. In addition, by placing the electrical connector 20 on the display assembly 300, the width of the electrical connector 20 is no longer limited, thus eliminating the need to increase its thickness and reducing manufacturing costs.

[0065] The different configurations of the electrical connector 20 are described below with reference to the attached diagram.

[0066] Please refer to Figures 6 to 8 In one embodiment, the electrical connector 20 further includes a third connection portion 23 (see...). Figure 7 The third connecting portion 23 is at least partially disposed corresponding to the bending area A3 and is electrically connected to the first connecting portion 21 and the second connecting portion 22. The first motherboard 101 and the second motherboard 201 are connected for communication through the first connecting portion 21, the second connecting portion 22, and the third connecting portion 23 (hereinafter referred to as Scheme 1). Since the third connecting portion 23 is located within the bending area A3, when the display component 300 bends, the third connecting portion 23 will bend accordingly.

[0067] In this embodiment, the electrical connector 20 is composed of a first connecting portion 21, a second connecting portion 22, and a third connecting portion 23, and the electrical connector 20 is an independent unit. It is understood that the electrical connector 20 provided in this embodiment is easier to manufacture and assemble onto the flexible screen 10.

[0068] It should be noted that at least one of the first connecting portion 21, the second connecting portion 22, and the third connecting portion 23 is sandwiched between the flexible display element 11 and the support member 12, thereby enabling the electrical connector 20 to be supported. Specifically, in one embodiment, all three connecting portions 21, 22, and 23 are sandwiched between the flexible display element 11 and the support member 12. In another embodiment, the first connecting portion 21 and the second connecting portion 22 are sandwiched between the flexible display element 11 and the support member 12. In yet another embodiment, the third connecting portion 23 is sandwiched between the flexible display element 11 and the support member 12. Of course, there are other embodiments, which will not be described in detail here. It should also be noted that the accompanying drawings of the relevant embodiments of this application are only illustrative examples of the first connecting portion 21, the second connecting portion 22, and the third connecting portion 23 being sandwiched between the flexible display element 11 and the support member 12, and should not be regarded as a limitation of this application.

[0069] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned Scheme 1, when the display component 300 is bent, the radius of curvature of the third connecting part 23 is greater than or equal to 1.5mm. That is, the bending radius of curvature of the third connecting part 23 will not be less than 1.5mm, thus ensuring that the third connecting part 23 will not be damaged due to bending. Specifically, in related technologies, the FPC connecting the two motherboards has a complex, undulating shape. During several bending and unfolding processes of the electronic device 1, due to the small internal space of the electronic device 1 and the instability of the FPC's shape change, the FPC may have a radius of curvature less than 1mm, which could potentially damage the FPC. In this application, since the third connecting part 23 is located on the flexible screen 10, the third connecting part 23 will change with the flexible screen 10. Therefore, the shape change of the third connecting part 23 is relatively stable, thus ensuring that the radius of curvature of the third connecting part 23 is greater than or equal to 1.5mm, and preventing the extreme case of a radius of curvature less than 1mm.

[0070] Please refer to Figures 9 to 11 In another embodiment, both the first connecting portion 21 and the second connecting portion 22 are electrically connected to the flexible display component 11. The first motherboard 101 and the second motherboard 201 are connected through the first connecting portion 21, the second connecting portion 22, and the flexible display component 11 (hereinafter referred to as Scheme Two).

[0071] Please refer to Figure 12 Optionally, the opposite sides of the flexible display 11 are electrically connected to the first connecting portion 21 and the second connecting portion 22. In other words, the first connecting portion 21 and the second connecting portion 22 are led out from the opposite sides of the flexible display 11.

[0072] In this embodiment, the first connecting part 21, the second connecting part 22, and the flexible display 11 are a whole with a direct electrical connection. It is understood that this arrangement is beneficial for ensuring the stability of the communication connection. In related technologies, the first motherboard 101 and the second motherboard 201 require an independent FPC for electrical connection. Simultaneously, the flexible display 11 requires an independent PFC for electrical connection with the first motherboard 101, and the flexible display 11 requires an independent PFC for electrical connection with the second motherboard 201. That is, at least three FPCs are required in total. Compared to related technologies, in this embodiment, since the first motherboard 101 and the second motherboard 201 are connected through the first connecting part 21, the second connecting part 22, and the flexible display 11, the use of independent FPCs for electrical connection between the first motherboard 101 and the second motherboard 201 can be eliminated. This reduces the use of FPCs in related technologies, thereby saving internal space in the electronic device 1 and ensuring the stability of the communication connection.

[0073] Please refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14 The support member 12 is provided with a first opening K1, which corresponds to the first region A1, that is, the first opening K1 is located within the first region A1. The shape of the first opening K1 can be, but is not limited to, rectangular, circular, elliptical, etc. The first connecting portion 21 is at least partially sandwiched between the support member 12 and the flexible display member 11.

[0074] Furthermore, please combine Figure 7 Reference Figure 13 In Scheme 1, one end of the first connecting portion 21 is electrically connected to the third connecting portion 23. The other end of the first connecting portion 21 is exposed in the first opening K1 to be electrically connected to the first motherboard 101.

[0075] For further details, please refer to Figure 14 In Scheme 2, one end of the first connecting portion 21 is electrically connected to the flexible display component 11. The other end of the first connecting portion 21 is exposed in the first opening K1 to be electrically connected to the first motherboard 101.

[0076] In the above two embodiments, a connector may be provided at one end of the first connecting part 21 exposed in the first opening K1, and the first connecting part 21 is electrically connected to the first motherboard 101 through a connector.

[0077] Please refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14 The support member 12 is provided with a second opening K2, which corresponds to the second region A2, that is, the second opening K2 is located within the second region A2. The shape of the second opening K2 can be, but is not limited to, rectangular, circular, elliptical, etc. The second connecting portion 22 is at least partially sandwiched between the support member 12 and the flexible display member 11.

[0078] For further details, please refer to Figure 13 In Scheme 1, one end of the second connecting part 22 is electrically connected to the third connecting part 23. The other end of the second connecting part 22 is exposed in the second opening K2 for electrical connection to the second motherboard 201.

[0079] Furthermore, please combine Figure 9 Reference Figure 14 In the second embodiment, one end of the second connecting portion 22 is electrically connected to the flexible display element 11. The other end of the second connecting portion 22 is exposed in the second opening K2 to be electrically connected to the second motherboard 201.

[0080] In the above two embodiments, a connector may be provided at one end of the second connecting part 22 exposed in the second opening K2, and the second connecting part 22 is electrically connected to the second motherboard 201 through a connector.

[0081] It should be noted that the accompanying drawings in the following content of this application are mainly based on Scheme 1 for illustrative purposes. Of course, Scheme 2 can also be applied in the same way, provided there are no contradictions.

[0082] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 9 The display assembly 300 further includes an adhesive member 13. The adhesive member 13 is used to bond the flexible display element 11 and the support member 12, thereby confining the electrical connector 20 between the flexible display element 11 and the support member 12. The adhesive member 13 is adhesive, bonding the flexible display element 11 and the support member 12 together. The adhesive member 13 can be, but is not limited to, glue (liquid before curing), double-sided tape, etc. Using glue as an example, during the bonding process, glue can be applied to the support member 12 first, and then the flexible display element 11 can be attached to the glue. Alternatively, glue can be applied to the back of the flexible display element 11 first, and then the support member 12 can be attached to the glue. It is understood that using the adhesive member 13 to bond the flexible display element 11 and the support member 12 to confine the electrical connector 20 between the flexible display element 11 and the support member 12 is a low-cost and convenient method.

[0083] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 9 Optionally, the adhesive member 13 includes a first surface M1 facing the flexible display member 11 and a second surface M2 facing the support member 12. The first surface M1 adheres to the flexible display member 11, and the second surface M2 adheres to the support member 12. The adhesive member 13 has a receiving space K3 extending through the first surface M1 and the second surface M2. The electrical connector 20 is disposed within the receiving space K3. It is understood that by placing the electrical connector 20 within the receiving space K3, the overall thickness of the display assembly 300 can be reduced, thereby allowing the electronic device 1 to be made thinner, better meeting the requirements for lightweight design.

[0084] Please refer to Figure 6Optionally, the electrical connector 20 is bent, and the shape of the receiving space K3 is adapted to the shape of the electrical connector 20. Adaptation means that the shapes of the receiving space K3 and the electrical connector 20 are the same or approximately the same. Because the electrical connector 20 is bent and the shapes of the receiving space K3 and the electrical connector 20 are adapted, the electrical connector 20 is thus confined within the receiving space K3 and is not easily pulled out. The bending angle of the electrical connector can be 15°, 22°, 30°, 45°, 56°, 60°, 77°, 90°, 111°, etc. Further optionally, the adhesive 13 is of the type of glue. Since the glue is liquid before curing, during the application of the glue, it is only necessary to avoid the area where the electrical connector 20 is located. After the glue cures, a stable receiving space K3 is formed.

[0085] In this embodiment, for Scheme 1, the bent shape of the electrical connector 20 can include the following implementations: In one embodiment, at least one of the first connecting portion 21, the second connecting portion 22, and the third connecting portion 23 is bent. In another embodiment, the first connecting portion 21 and the third connecting portion 23 are bent together. In yet another embodiment, the second connecting portion 22 and the third connecting portion 23 are bent together. Of course, the above three embodiments can also be combined.

[0086] In this embodiment, for Scheme 2, the bending shape of the electrical connector 20 can include the following implementation forms: the first connecting part 21 is bent, or the second connecting part 22 is bent, or both the first connecting part 21 and the second connecting part 22 are bent.

[0087] Optionally, the adhesive member 13 includes a first surface M1 facing the flexible display member 11 and a second surface M2 facing the support member 12. The electrical connector 20 is bonded to either the first surface M1 or the second surface M2 of the adhesive member 13. In other words, the electrical connector 20 is located between the flexible display member 11 and the adhesive member 13, or between the support member 12 and the adhesive member 13. This arrangement allows for faster and more convenient bonding operations, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0088] Please refer to Figure 15Optionally, the support member 12 has a recessed space K4 on the side facing the flexible display member 11, and the electrical connector 20 is housed within the recessed space K4. Specifically, the recessed space K4 is recessed towards the flexible display member 11 towards the support member 12, thereby forming a groove, and the electrical connector 20 is disposed within this groove. This arrangement can reduce the overall thickness of the display assembly 300. Further optionally, the electrical connector 20 is bent, and the shape of the recessed space K4 matches the shape of the electrical connector 20. Here, "matching" means that the shape of the recessed space K4 is the same as or approximately the same as the shape of the electrical connector 20. In this way, the electrical connector 20 can be confined within the recessed space K4. Regarding the bending form of the electrical connector 20, please refer to the description in the previous embodiments.

[0089] Please refer to Figures 16 to 18 Optionally, the electrical connector 20 and the support member 12 are positioned relative to each other by means of a limiting post T2 and a receiving hole T1, so as to prevent the electrical connector 20 from moving relative to the support member 12.

[0090] Please refer to Figure 16 In one embodiment, the support member 12 is provided with a receiving hole T1, and the electrical connector 20 is provided with a limiting post T2, which is inserted into the receiving hole T1.

[0091] Please refer to Figure 17 In another embodiment, the support member 12 is provided with a limiting post T2, and the electrical connector 20 is provided with a receiving hole T1, and the limiting post T2 is inserted into the receiving hole T1.

[0092] Please refer to Figure 18 In another embodiment, both the support member 12 and the electrical connector 20 are provided with a limiting post T2 and a receiving hole T1, and the limiting post T2 on the support member 12 is inserted into the receiving hole T1 on the electrical connector 20.

[0093] It should be noted that the aforementioned receiving hole T1 can be a through hole or a countersunk hole. The shape of the receiving hole T1 can be, but is not limited to, circular, rectangular, or triangular. Correspondingly, the limiting post T2 can be, but is not limited to, a cylinder, a rectangular post, or a triangular prism. There can be multiple receiving holes T1 and limiting posts T2, and these multiple receiving holes T1 and limiting posts T2 can be arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the electrical connector 20.

[0094] In this embodiment, for Scheme 1, at least one of the first connecting part 21, the second connecting part 22, and the third connecting part 23 is provided with the aforementioned receiving hole T1 and / or limiting post T2.

[0095] In this embodiment, for Scheme 2, at least one of the first connecting part 21 and the second connecting part 22 is provided with the above-mentioned receiving hole T1 and / or limiting post T2.

[0096] Please refer to Figures 19 to 21 Optionally, the display assembly 300 further includes a protective member 30. The protective member 30 includes a main body 31 and a protrusion 32. Figure 21 (Distinguished by dashed lines), the protrusion 32 protrudes from one side of the main body 31. The main body 31 is located on the side of the support member 12 opposite to the flexible display member 11. The protrusion 32 is inserted into the first opening K1. The protrusion 32 has a first guide surface S1 facing away from the sidewall of the first opening K1. The main body 31 has a second guide surface S2 connected to the first guide surface S1. Both the first guide surface S1 and the second guide surface S2 are curved surfaces. The first guide surface S1 and the second guide surface S2 are smoothly connected.

[0097] It is understandable that in some cases, the portion of the electrical connector 20 extending beyond the first opening K1 may be bent due to being pulled by an external object. For example, during the assembly or bending process of the electronic device 1, the electrical connector 20 may be pulled by the first motherboard 101 and abut against the side wall of the first opening K1. Since the support member 12 is typically designed to be thin, this can cause the electrical connector 20 to undergo a steep bend, which may damage the internal circuitry of the electrical connector 20 due to the bend. In this embodiment, a protective member 30 is provided at the first opening K1, and both the first guide surface S1 and the second guide surface S2 of the protective member 30 are curved surfaces. It is understandable that even if the electrical connector 20 is pulled by an external force, the electrical connector 20 will abut against the first guide surface S1 and the second guide surface S2, and will bend along the outline of the first guide surface S1 and the second guide surface S2. Since both the first guide surface S1 and the second guide surface S2 are curved surfaces, the electrical connector 20 will be in an arc-shaped bend (see...). Figure 22 This transforms the steep bend into a gradual bend, thereby preventing the electrical connector 20 from being damaged by bending.

[0098] Optionally, the first guide surface S1 and the second guide surface S2 have the same curvature, and the bending centers of the first guide surface S1 and the second guide surface S2 coincide. This arrangement is more conducive to the production and processing of the protective component 30, and also more beneficial to the protection of the electrical connector 20.

[0099] It should be noted that the protective component 30 and the support component 12 can be either an integral structure or a separate structure. An integral structure means that the protective component 30 and the support component 12 are manufactured as a single piece. A separate structure means that the protective component 30 and the support component 12 are manufactured independently and then connected together.

[0100] Please refer to Figure 21 Optionally, the protrusion 32 has a first connecting surface S3 that is bent and connected to the first guide surface S1. The main body 31 has a second connecting surface S4 that is bent and connected to the first connecting surface S3. The first connecting surface S3 is connected to the sidewall of the first opening K1. The second connecting surface S4 is connected to the surface of the support member 12 that faces away from the flexible display member 11. That is, both the protrusion 32 and the main body 31 are connected to the support member 12, thereby making the connection between the protective member 30 and the support member 12 more stable. It should be noted that the protrusion 32 and the main body 31 can be connected to the support member 12 by, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding.

[0101] Please refer to Figure 23 Optionally, the protrusion 32 is a closed ring, and the protrusion 32 abuts against the side wall of the first opening K1. That is, the limiting surface of the protrusion 32 abuts against the side wall of the first opening K1. This arrangement can prevent the protective member 30 from shifting within the first opening K1, and can further stabilize the connection between the protective member 30 and the support member 12.

[0102] Optionally, the protective member 30 is elastic. Therefore, when the electrical connector 20 abuts against the first guide surface S1 and the second guide surface S2 of the protective member 30, an elastic abutment can be formed. When the electrical connector 20 is pulled by a large external force, the protective member 30 can undergo compressive deformation, thereby giving the electrical connector 20 a certain tensile allowance and preventing the electrical connector 20 from detaching from the first main board 101 due to being too short.

[0103] It should be noted that the above embodiments of the protective element 30 are all based on the first opening K1 for illustrative purposes. It is understood that the above protective element 30 is also applicable to the arrangement in the second opening K2, and is applicable to both Scheme 1 and Scheme 2, which will not be described in detail here.

[0104] Please refer to Figure 24 and Figure 25 Optionally, the electrical connector 20 has a telescopic structure W, which is elastically expandable and contractible. Elastic expansion and contraction refers to the disappearance or reduction of the bending shape when a tensile force is applied in the bending extension direction of the telescopic structure W (see...). Figure 25 When the tension is removed, the telescopic structure W automatically returns to its original state (see...). Figure 24As mentioned in the previous embodiments, the electrical connector 20 may be stretched under certain conditions. If the electrical connector 20 is short and the stretching force is large, the electrical connector 20 may be damaged or even broken. In this embodiment, the electrical connector 20 has an elastically expandable and contractile structure W. Therefore, this expandable and contractile structure W can provide a certain stretching allowance for the electrical connector 20, allowing it to expand and contract to a certain extent, thereby coping with various severe stretching conditions. Figure 24 In the diagram, the direction of the dashed arrow F is the direction of elastic extension and contraction of the electrical connector 20 (the bending extension direction of the telescopic structure W). The same applies to the dashed arrow F in the following figures.

[0105] Please refer to Figure 24 In Scheme 1, at least one of the first connecting portion 21, the second connecting portion 22, and the third connecting portion 23 has the telescopic structure W. Specifically, in one embodiment, all three connecting portions 21, 22, and 23 can have the telescopic structure W, resulting in the largest stretchable allowance. In another embodiment, any two of the three connecting portions 21, 22, and 23 have the telescopic structure W, resulting in a slightly smaller stretchable allowance compared to the previous embodiment. In yet another embodiment, any one of the three connecting portions 21, 22, and 23 has the telescopic structure W, resulting in the smallest stretchable allowance.

[0106] Please refer to Figure 26 In Option 1, optionally, the first connecting portion 21 and the second connecting portion 22 have the telescopic structure W. It is understood that since the third connecting portion 23 is located within the bending area A3, it may be disadvantageous to use the telescopic structure W to achieve telescopic movement, whereas the first connecting portion 21 and the second connecting portion 22 do not have this limitation. Further optionally, the third connecting portion 23 is fixedly connected to the flexible screen 10. The fixing method can refer to the description in the previous embodiments regarding the setting of the adhesive 13, the limiting post T2 cooperating with the receiving hole T1, etc. This arrangement achieves both the fixing of the electrical connector 20 and provides the electrical connector 20 with a certain amount of stretching allowance.

[0107] Please refer to Figure 27 In the second embodiment, at least one of the first connecting portion 21 and the second connecting portion 22 has the telescopic structure W. Specifically, in one embodiment, both the first connecting portion 21 and the second connecting portion 22 have the telescopic structure W. In another embodiment, either the first connecting portion 21 or the second connecting portion 22 has the telescopic structure W.

[0108] The accompanying drawings are merely illustrative examples of the various implementation methods of the telescopic structure W described above. The specific implementation should be determined according to actual needs and is not limited here.

[0109] Please refer to Figure 28 Optionally, in any of the above embodiments, the support member 12 includes a first sub-support member 121 and a second sub-support member 122. The first sub-support member 121 and the second sub-support member 122 are spaced apart to form a gap area A4. The gap area A4 corresponds to the bending area A3. In other words, the support member 12 is composed of two independent first sub-support member 121 and second sub-support member 122 components, and the first sub-support member 121 and the second sub-support member 122 are spaced apart, and the gap area A4 formed by the two is located within the bending area A3. It can be understood that this arrangement facilitates the bending of the display component 300, and makes it easier for the user to bend it.

[0110] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application, and such improvements and refinements are also considered to be within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A display component, applied to an electronic device, characterized in that, The display component includes: A flexible display element having a first region, a second region, and a bending region located between the first region and the second region; A support member, disposed on one side of the flexible display element and used to support the flexible display element, the support member being bonded to the flexible display element, the support member being located on one side of the pivot; and An electrical connector is at least partially disposed between the flexible display component and the support component; the electrical connector includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, the first connecting portion being disposed corresponding to the first region and used for electrically connecting to the first motherboard of the electronic device, and the second connecting portion being disposed corresponding to the second region and used for electrically connecting to the second motherboard of the electronic device, so as to enable communication connection between the first motherboard and the second motherboard. The electrical connector further includes a third connecting portion, which is at least partially disposed corresponding to the bending area and connected to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion. The first motherboard and the second motherboard are connected in communication through the first connecting portion, the second connecting portion, and the third connecting portion. The third connecting portion is disposed between the flexible display component and the support component. The support member has a first opening, which corresponds to the first area. The first connecting part is at least partially sandwiched between the support member and the flexible display member. One end of the first connecting part is electrically connected to the third connecting part, and the other end of the first connecting part is exposed in the first opening to be electrically connected to the first motherboard.

2. The display component as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The display assembly further includes an adhesive for bonding the flexible display element and the support element to define the electrical connector between the flexible display element and the support element.

3. The display component as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The adhesive includes a first surface facing the flexible display and a second surface facing the support, the adhesive having a receiving space extending through the first surface and the second surface, and the electrical connector being disposed within the receiving space.

4. The display component as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The electrical connector is bent, and the shape of the receiving space is adapted to the shape of the electrical connector.

5. The display component as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The support member has a recessed space on the side facing the flexible display member, and the electrical connector is housed in the recessed space.

6. The display component as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The support member is provided with a receiving hole, and the electrical connector is provided with a limiting post, which is inserted into the receiving hole; And / or, the support member is provided with a limiting post, the electrical connector is provided with a receiving hole, and the limiting post is inserted into the receiving hole.

7. The display component as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The display component further includes a protective member, which includes a main body and a protrusion. The protrusion protrudes from one side of the main body, and the main body is disposed on the side of the support member opposite to the flexible display member. The protrusion is inserted into the first opening, and the protrusion has a first guide surface opposite to the sidewall of the first opening. The main body has a second guide surface connected to the first guide surface. Both the first guide surface and the second guide surface are arc surfaces.

8. The display component as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The protrusion has a first connecting surface, and the main body has a second connecting surface that is bent and connected to the first connecting surface. The first connecting surface is connected to the side wall of the first opening, and the second connecting surface is connected to the surface of the support member that is away from the flexible display member.

9. The display component as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical connector has a telescopic structure that can elastically expand and contract.

10. The display component as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The first motherboard and the second motherboard are connected for communication through the first connecting part, the second connecting part and the third connecting part. When the display component is bent, the radius of curvature of the third connecting part is greater than or equal to 1.5mm.

11. The display component as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The support member includes a first sub-support member and a second sub-support member, which are spaced apart to form a gap area, and the gap area corresponds to the bending area.

12. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes a display component as described in any one of claims 1-11.

13. The electronic device as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that, The electronic device includes a first body with a first motherboard and a second body with a second motherboard. The display component is connected to the first body and the second body, and the first body and the second body can be folded and unfolded relative to each other.

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