An electronic device

Abstract

This application provides an electronic device comprising: at least two foldable bodies, each body housing a camera assembly and a first reflector, the first reflector being movably connected to the body, each body including a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other; and a hinge assembly rotatably connected between two adjacent bodies, the hinge assembly being connected to the first reflector, and the hinge assembly being capable of switching the first reflector between a first position and a second position; wherein, when the first reflector is in the first position, at least a portion of the reflective surface of the first reflector faces the first side to reflect light entering from the first side to the camera assembly; and when the first reflector is in the second position, at least a portion of the reflective surface of the first reflector faces the second side to reflect light entering from the second side to the camera assembly.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As users increasingly prioritize user experience, foldable electronic devices have gained immense popularity due to their larger display area and smaller storage size. Foldable electronic devices typically consist of at least two main units that can fold relative to each other. Furthermore, the more main units a foldable electronic device has, the more screen configurations it can achieve.

[0003] In the process of developing this application, the inventors discovered at least the following problems in the prior art: In order to meet the camera requirements of screens with different shapes, the prior art usually sets up camera modules of the same or similar specifications in each body. For example, in order to meet the requirements of front and rear cameras, front and rear cameras are usually set up in the same body. This not only increases the cost of the overall components, but also occupies more stacking space. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application aims to provide an electronic device that at least addresses the problem of the large number of camera modules in existing electronic devices.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application is implemented as follows:

[0006] This application discloses an electronic device, the electronic device comprising:

[0007] At least two foldable bodies, each body containing a camera assembly and a first reflector, the first reflector being movably connected to the body, each body including a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other;

[0008] And a hinge assembly, which is rotatably connected between two adjacent bodies, and is connected to the first reflector, which can drive the first reflector to switch between a first position and a second position.

[0009] Wherein, when the first reflector is in the first position, the reflective surface of the first reflector is at least partially facing the first side to reflect light entering from the first side to the camera assembly; when the first reflector is in the second position, the reflective surface of the first reflector is at least partially facing the second side to reflect light entering from the second side to the camera assembly.

[0010] In this embodiment, the electronic device may include two foldable bodies and a hinge assembly. A camera assembly and a first reflector are disposed within each body. The hinge assembly is connected to the first reflector, and the hinge assembly can switch the first reflector between a first position and a second position. When the first reflector is in the first position, at least a portion of its reflective surface faces the first side to reflect light entering from the first side to the camera assembly. When the first reflector is in the second position, at least a portion of its reflective surface faces the second side to reflect light entering from the second side to the camera assembly. Thus, by moving the first reflector through the hinge assembly, the front and rear camera assemblies in each body can be shared, reducing the component cost of the electronic device and saving internal space.

[0011] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention 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 the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0014] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the electronic device in the folding process.

[0015] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the electronic device in a folded state.

[0016] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the exploded structure of the electronic device.

[0017] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the hinge assembly, camera assembly, and first reflector in the electronic device shown.

[0018] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The diagram shows the exploded structure of the shown structure;

[0019] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the connection between a transmission component and a camera component as described in an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A detailed structural diagram showing the positions of the transmission assembly and camera assembly A;

[0021] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission assembly and camera assembly of the electronic device described in this application embodiment when it is in the unfolded state;

[0022] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 The schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the transmission component and the camera component at section B-B is shown.

[0023] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission component and camera component of the electronic device described in this application when it is in a folded state;

[0024] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 The schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the transmission component and the camera component at section C-C is shown.

[0025] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the electronic device shown in the figure (D-D section);

[0027] Figure 15 yes Figure 13 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the electronic device in a folded state.

[0028] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of another transmission component described in an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of another electronic device described in this application embodiment in an unfolded state;

[0030] Figure 18 yes Figure 17 The diagram shows the structure of the electronic device in the folding process.

[0031] Figure 19 yes Figure 17 The diagram shows the structure of the electronic device in a folded state.

[0032] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 21 yes Figure 20A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the electronic device shown at section E-E;

[0034] Figure 22 yes Figure 20 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the electronic device in a folded state.

[0035] Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram of another transmission component described in an embodiment of this application.

[0036] Reference numerals: 10 - Main body, 101 - First main body, 1011 - Rear cover, 102 - Second main body, 1021 - First outer screen, 103 - Third main body, 1031 - Second outer screen, 11 - Hinge assembly, 111 - Door panel, 112 - Hinge body, 113 - Synchronous swing arm, 114 - Synchronous swing arm shaft, 115 - Cam bracket, 116 - Damping cam, 117 - Damping spring, 118 - Synchronous gear set, 119 - Synchronous gear cover, 1110 - Synchronous shaft locking washer, 1111 - Synchronous slider bracket, 1112 - Virtual swing arm Arm bearing, 1113 - Virtual swing arm shaft, 1114 - Virtual swing arm, 12 - Camera assembly, 121 - Circuit board, 122 - Lens, 123 - Image sensor, 124 - Filter, 125 - Filter holder, 126 - Flexible circuit board, 127 - Adhesive component, 13 - First reflector, 131 - Reflective surface, 132 - First reflector holder, 14 - Flexible screen, 15 - Transmission assembly, 151 - Rack, 152 - Gear, 153 - Connecting rod, 16 - Second reflector, 161 - Second reflector holder, S - Light path propagation path. Detailed Implementation

[0037] Embodiments of the present invention 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 the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0038] The terms "first" and "second" in the specification and claims of this application may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0039] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0040] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0041] This application provides an electronic device, which may include, but is not limited to, at least one of a tablet computer and a wearable device. This application does not limit the specific type of the electronic device.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 This shows a schematic diagram of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of this application. (Refer to...) Figure 2 , showed Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural illustration of an electronic device in the folding process. (Refer to...) Figure 3 , showed Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the electronic device in a folded state. (Refer to...) Figure 4 , showed Figure 1 The exploded view of the electronic device shown is for reference. Figure 5 , showed Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the hinge assembly, camera assembly, and first reflector in the electronic device shown is for reference only. Figure 6 , showed Figure 5 The diagram shows the exploded structure.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the electronic device may specifically include: at least two foldable bodies 10, each body 10 having a camera assembly 12 and a first reflector 13 disposed therein, the first reflector 13 being movably connected to the body 10, and the body 10 including a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other; and a hinge assembly 11, which is rotatably connected between two adjacent bodies 10, and is connected to the first reflector 13, and can drive the first reflector 13 to switch between a first position and a second position; wherein, when the first reflector 13 is in the first position, the reflective surface of the first reflector 13 is at least partially facing the first side to reflect light entering from the first side to the camera assembly 12, and when the first reflector 13 is in the second position, the reflective surface of the first reflector 13 is at least partially facing the second side to reflect light entering from the second side to the camera assembly 12.

[0044] In this embodiment, the electronic device may include two foldable bodies 10 and a hinge assembly 11. A camera assembly 12 and a first reflector 13 are disposed within each body 10. The hinge assembly 11 is connected to the first reflector 13, and the hinge assembly 11 can drive the first reflector 13 to switch between a first position and a second position. When the first reflector 13 is in the first position, at least a portion of its reflective surface faces the first side to reflect light entering from the first side to the camera assembly 12. When the first reflector 13 is in the second position, at least a portion of its reflective surface faces the second side to reflect light entering from the second side to the camera assembly 12. Thus, by moving the first reflector 13 through the hinge assembly 11, the front and rear camera assemblies in each body 10 can be shared, reducing the component cost of the electronic device and saving internal space.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 4 The electronic device may also include a flexible screen 14, which can cover the first side of the body 10, i.e. the front of the body 10, for displaying media content.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, at least two bodies 10 may include a first body 101, a second body 102, and a third body 103 arranged sequentially; wherein at least one of the first body 101, the second body 102, and the third body 103 is provided with a camera component 12 and a first reflector 13, and the first reflector 13 is connected to an adjacent hinge component 11. Specifically, hinge components 11 may be provided between the first body 101 and the second body 102, and between the second body 102 and the third body 103. Figure 1As shown, a larger display area can be achieved when the electronic device is in its unfolded state. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, during the folding process of the electronic device, the first body 101 and the third body 103 can rotate around the hinge components 11 on both sides of the second body 102 to achieve more screen forms and enrich the user experience.

[0047] In some optional embodiments of this application, the electronic device may further include at least one first screen, which is connected to a second side of a body 10, i.e., the back of the body 10, to further enrich the display effect of the electronic device.

[0048] like Figure 4 As shown, the first screen may include a first outer screen 1021 on the back of the second body 102, and a second outer screen 1031 on the back of the third body 103. When the device body 10 is in... Figure 3 In the folded state shown, the first outer screen 1021 and the second outer screen 1031 can be used to display media content on the back of the second body 102 and the third body 103, further enriching the user experience of the electronic device. A back cover 1011 can also be provided on the back of the first body 101 to protect the functional components inside the first body 101 and improve the aesthetic appearance of the electronic device. A door panel 111 can also be provided on the hinge assembly 11. The door panel 111 can be connected to the synchronous swing arm 113 in the hinge assembly 11 via a guide rail, and simultaneously connected to the first body 101, the second body 102, or the third body 103 via a rotating joint. When the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the door panel 111 can support the flexible screen 14. When the electronic device is in the folded state, the door panel 111 can provide space to accommodate the inward folding of the flexible screen 14 through a specific movement. The camera assembly 12 can also include a circuit board 121, which can be used for electrical connection with the motherboard inside the electronic device. The circuit board 121 can include, but is not limited to, at least one of a printed circuit board and a flexible circuit board.

[0049] In some optional embodiments of this application, the flexible screen 14 has a first light-transmitting hole at a position corresponding to the first reflector 13, and the first screen has a second light-transmitting hole at a position corresponding to the first reflector 13. Thus, when the first reflector 13 moves to the first position, external light can be projected through the first light-transmitting hole on the flexible screen 14 onto the reflective surface of the first reflector 13, and then reflected by the first reflector 13 to the camera assembly 12, enabling the camera assembly 12 to function as a front-facing camera. When the first reflector 13 moves to the second position, external light can be projected through the second light-transmitting hole on the first screen onto the reflective surface of the first reflector 13, and then reflected by the first reflector 13 to the camera assembly 12, enabling the camera assembly 12 to function as a rear-facing camera.

[0050] It should be noted that the accompanying drawings of this application embodiment only show the case where the camera component 12 and the first reflector 13 are provided on the second body 102, that is, the camera component 12 on the second body 102 is used for both the front-facing camera and the rear-facing camera. In practical applications, the camera component 12 and the first reflector 13 can be provided in one or more of the first body 101, the second body 102, and the third body 103, and this application embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0051] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the hinge assembly 11 may include a hinge body 112 and a hinge synchronous swing arm 113. The hinge synchronous swing arm 113 is connected to the hinge body 112. The rotation of the hinge body 112 can drive the hinge synchronous swing arm 113 to move linearly within the body 10. The electronic device may also include a transmission assembly 15. The transmission assembly 15 is connected to the hinge synchronous swing arm 113 and the first reflector 13 respectively. The transmission assembly 15 can be used to transmit the linear movement of the hinge synchronous swing arm 113 to the first reflector 13, so as to drive the first reflector 13 to switch between the first position and the second position.

[0052] In practical applications, the hinge synchronous swing arm 113 can be connected to the body 10. During the process of the hinge body 112 rotating to unfold or fold the electronic device, the hinge synchronous swing arm 113 can also be driven to move linearly to drive the first reflector 13 to switch between the first position and the second position, so as to reflect the light from the first side or the second side of the body 10 onto the camera component 12, so that the camera component 12 can realize the functions of a front camera and a rear camera.

[0053] like Figure 6As shown, the electronic device also includes a first reflector bracket 132, which is fixed within the body 10; wherein, the first reflector 13 is rotatably connected to the first reflector bracket 132. In specific applications, a rotatable shaft can be provided within the first reflector bracket 132, and the first reflector 13 can be connected to the shaft and rotate with it. The shaft can be connected to a gear 152 to rotate under the drive of the gear 152. In practical applications, the rotation angle of the first reflector 13 can be controlled by adjusting the meshing gear ratio of the gear 152 and the rack 151, and the rotation accuracy of the first reflector 13 can be relatively high.

[0054] In some optional embodiments of this application, a second reflector 16 is further provided within the body 10. The second reflector 16 is fixed within the body 10 and located between the camera assembly 12 and the first reflector 13. The second reflector 16 can be used to reflect the light reflected from the first reflector 13 back onto the camera assembly 12. The first reflector 13 can be used to change the light path propagation path S within the camera assembly 12, which is beneficial for the layout of the camera assembly 12 within the electronic device. In specific applications, the second reflector 16 can be fixed on a second reflector bracket 162 and fixed within the body 10 via the second reflector bracket 162.

[0055] Optionally, the camera assembly 12 may specifically include a lens 122 and an image sensor 123, wherein a first reflector 13 is movably connected to the side of the lens 122 away from the image sensor 123; and a second reflector 16 is fixed to the side of the lens 122 close to the image sensor 123.

[0056] like Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown in the optical path S, after the external light enters the lens 122, the horizontally propagating light can be reflected along the vertical direction to the horizontally positioned image sensor 123 by the reflection effect of the tilted second reflector 16. This allows the image sensor 123 to be placed horizontally, which is beneficial for the layout of the camera assembly 12 and reduces the overall thickness of the electronic device.

[0057] Optionally, the second reflector 16 can be set at a fixed angle. Typically, the second reflector 16 can be set at a 45-degree angle relative to the flexible screen 14 to achieve a 90-degree change in the direction of light and a horizontal orientation of the image sensor 123.

[0058] like Figure 6As shown, the camera assembly 12 may further include a filter 124 and a filter holder 125. The filter 124 can be disposed between the lens 122 and the image sensor 123 to filter stray light entering from the lens 122 and improve the imaging quality of the image sensor 123. The filter holder 125 can be used to fix the filter 124. The camera assembly 12 may also include a flexible circuit board 126, which can be used for electrical connection with the image sensor 123. The camera assembly 12 may also include multiple adhesive members 127, which can be used to achieve adhesive connection between the components. The adhesive members 127 may include tape, adhesive foam, etc., and the material of the adhesive members 127 is not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0059] like Figure 6 As shown, the hinge assembly 11 may further include a synchronous swing arm shaft 114, a cam support 115, a damping cam 116, a damping spring 117, a synchronous gear set 118, a synchronous gear cover 119, a synchronous shaft locking washer 1110, a synchronous slider support 1111, a virtual swing arm bearing 1112, a virtual swing arm shaft 1113, and a virtual swing arm 1114. Specifically, the synchronous swing arm 113 achieves synchronous rotation of two adjacent bodies 10 through the provided gear teeth, pins, tracks, etc. The synchronous gear set 118 meshes with the gear teeth on the synchronous swing arm 113 to ensure that adjacent bodies 10 have the same amount of rotation when rotating. The damping cam 116 can cooperate with the cam on the synchronous swing arm 113 to achieve hovering. The cam support 115 can support and accommodate the synchronous swing arm 113, the damping cam 116, the damping spring 117, etc. The synchronous swing arm shaft 114 can provide radial limit for the synchronous swing arm 113. The synchronous gear cover 119 and the synchronous shaft locking washer 1110 can cooperate with the cam bracket 115 to provide axial limiting for the synchronous swing arm 113, synchronous gear set 118, etc. The virtual swing arm 1114 can cooperate with the synchronous swing arm 113, etc., to create space at the hinge to accommodate the deformation of the flexible screen when the electronic device is folded. The virtual swing arm shaft 1113 allows the virtual swing arm 1114 to rotate relative to the synchronous slider bracket 1111. The virtual swing arm bearing 1112 can serve as the rotation center of the virtual swing arm 1114. One end of the synchronous slider bracket 1111 cooperates with the rotating joint of the virtual swing arm 1114, and a sliding joint is also provided to cooperate with the synchronous swing arm 113. The hinge cover can accommodate the above components and is fixedly connected to the cam bracket 115 and the virtual swing arm bearing 1112.

[0060] Reference Figure 7 This diagram illustrates the connection between a transmission component and a camera component according to an embodiment of this application. (Refer to...) Figure 8 , showed Figure 7 A detailed structural diagram showing the positions of the transmission assembly and camera assembly A is provided. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the transmission assembly 15 may include a rack 151 and a gear 152. The rack 151 is connected to the hinged synchronous swing arm 113, and the gear 152 is connected to the first reflector 13. The gear 152 meshes with the rack 151. When the hinged synchronous swing arm 113 moves linearly, it can drive the rack 151 to move linearly. The linear movement of the rack 151 can drive the gear 152 and the first reflector 13 to rotate together, so that the first reflector 13 switches between the first position and the second position.

[0061] Reference Figure 9 This diagram illustrates the structure of the transmission assembly and camera assembly of the electronic device described in this application when it is in the unfolded state. (Refer to...) Figure 10 , showed Figure 9 The schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the transmission assembly and camera assembly BB section shown is for reference. Figure 11 This diagram illustrates the structure of the transmission assembly and camera assembly of the electronic device described in this application when it is in a folded state. (Refer to...) Figure 12 , showed Figure 11 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the transmission assembly and camera assembly at section CC.

[0062] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, driven by the hinge assembly 11 and the transmission assembly 15, the reflective surface of the first reflector 13 can at least partially face the first side of the body 10, that is, the front of the body 10, so as to receive light from the front of the body 10 and realize the function of the front camera.

[0063] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, when the electronic device is in a folded state, driven by the hinge assembly 11 and the transmission assembly 15, the reflective surface of the first reflector 13 can at least partially face the second side of the body 10, that is, the back of the body 10, so as to receive light from the back of the body 10 and realize the function of the rear camera.

[0064] Reference Figure 13 This shows a schematic diagram of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of this application. (Refer to...) Figure 14 , showed Figure 13 The schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the electronic device shown is for reference only. Figure 15 , showed Figure 13 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the electronic device in a folded state.

[0065] like Figure 14As shown, when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, under the drive of the hinge assembly 11 and the transmission assembly 15, the reflective surface of the first reflector 13 can at least partially face the flexible screen 14, i.e. the front of the body 10, to receive light from the front of the body 10 and realize the function of the front-facing camera.

[0066] like Figure 15 As shown, when the electronic device is in a folded state, under the drive of the hinge assembly 11 and the transmission assembly 15, the reflective surface of the first reflector 13 can at least partially face the first outer screen 1021, i.e. the back of the body 10, so as to receive light from the back of the body 10 and realize the function of the rear camera.

[0067] Reference Figure 16 This shows a schematic diagram of another transmission component described in an embodiment of this application, such as... Figure 16 As shown, the transmission assembly may specifically include a connecting rod 153. One end of the connecting rod 153 is connected to the first reflector 13, and the other end of the connecting rod 153 is rotatably connected to the hinged synchronous swing arm 113. When the hinged synchronous swing arm 113 moves linearly, it can drive the connecting rod 153 to rotate. The rotation of the connecting rod 153 can drive the first reflector 13 to rotate, thereby switching the first reflector 13 between the first position and the second position. When the transmission assembly 15 is the connecting rod 153, the structure of the transmission assembly 15 can be made relatively simple.

[0068] Reference Figure 17 This shows a schematic diagram of another electronic device in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of this application. (Refer to...) Figure 18 , showed Figure 17 The diagram shown is a structural illustration of an electronic device in the folding process. (Refer to...) Figure 19 , showed Figure 17 The diagram shows the structure of the electronic device in a folded state. Figures 17 to 19 As shown, the electronic device consists of only two bodies 10.

[0069] Reference Figure 20 This shows a schematic diagram of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of this application. (Refer to...) Figure 21 , showed Figure 20 The schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the electronic device EE shown is provided with reference to... Figure 22 , showed Figure 20 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the electronic device in a folded state.

[0070] like Figure 21As shown, when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, driven by the hinge assembly 11 and the transmission assembly 15, the reflective surface of the first reflector 13 can at least partially face the flexible screen 14, i.e. the front of the body 10, to receive light from the front of the body 10 and realize the function of the front-facing camera.

[0071] like Figure 22 As shown, when the electronic device is in a folded state, under the drive of the hinge assembly 11 and the transmission assembly 15, the reflective surface of the first reflector 13 can at least partially face the first outer screen 1021, i.e. the back of the body 10, so as to receive light from the back of the body 10 and realize the function of the rear camera.

[0072] Reference Figure 23 The diagram shows a structural schematic of another transmission component according to an embodiment of this application. The transmission component 15 may specifically include a rack 151 and a gear 152. The rack 151 is connected to a hinged synchronous swing arm 113, and the gear 152 is connected to a first reflector 13. The gear 152 meshes with the rack 151. When the hinged synchronous swing arm 113 moves linearly, it can drive the rack 151 to move linearly. The linear movement of the rack 151 can drive the gear 152 and the first reflector 13 to rotate together, so that the first reflector 13 switches between the first position and the second position.

[0073] In summary, the electronic device described in the embodiments of this application may include at least the following advantages:

[0074] In this embodiment, the electronic device may include two foldable bodies and a hinge assembly. A camera assembly and a first reflector are disposed within each body. The hinge assembly is connected to the first reflector, and the hinge assembly can switch the first reflector between a first position and a second position. When the first reflector is in the first position, at least a portion of its reflective surface faces the first side to reflect light entering from the first side to the camera assembly. When the first reflector is in the second position, at least a portion of its reflective surface faces the second side to reflect light entering from the second side to the camera assembly. Thus, by moving the first reflector through the hinge assembly, the front and rear camera assemblies in each body can be shared, reducing the component cost of the electronic device and saving internal space.

[0075] 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 the invention. 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.

[0076] Although embodiments of the invention 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 the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes: At least two foldable bodies, each body containing a camera assembly and a first reflector, the first reflector being movably connected to the body, each body including a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other; And a hinge assembly, which is rotatably connected between two adjacent bodies, and is connected to the first reflector, which can drive the first reflector to switch between a first position and a second position. Wherein, when the first reflector is in the first position, the reflective surface of the first reflector is at least partially facing the first side so as to reflect light entering from the first side to the camera assembly; when the first reflector is in the second position, the reflective surface of the first reflector is at least partially facing the second side so as to reflect light entering from the second side to the camera assembly. The hinge assembly includes a hinge body and a hinge synchronous swing arm. The hinge synchronous swing arm is connected to the hinge body, and the rotation of the hinge body can drive the hinge synchronous swing arm to move linearly within the body. The electronic device further includes a transmission assembly, which is connected to the hinged synchronous swing arm and the first reflector respectively. The transmission assembly is used to transmit the linear motion of the hinged synchronous swing arm to the first reflector, so as to drive the first reflector to switch between the first position and the second position.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes a rack and a gear. The rack is connected to the hinged synchronous swing arm, and the gear is connected to the first reflector. The gear meshes with the rack. In the case of the hinge synchronous swing arm moving linearly, the rack can be driven to move linearly. The linear movement of the rack can drive the gear and the first reflector to rotate together, so that the first reflector switches between the first position and the second position.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes a connecting rod, one end of which is connected to the first reflector, and the other end of which is connected to the hinged synchronous swing arm for rotational rotation. When the hinged synchronous swing arm moves linearly, it can drive the connecting rod to rotate. The rotation of the connecting rod can drive the first reflector to rotate, so that the first reflector switches between the first position and the second position.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body also includes a first reflector bracket, which is fixed within the main body; wherein... The first reflector is rotatably connected to the first reflector bracket.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The body also includes a second reflector, which is fixed within the body and located between the camera assembly and the first reflector. The second reflector is used to reflect the light reflected by the first reflector onto the camera assembly.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The camera assembly includes: lenses spaced apart and an image sensor, wherein... The first reflector is movably connected to the side of the lens away from the image sensor; The second reflector is fixed to the side of the lens closest to the image sensor.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The at least two bodies include: a first body, a second body, and a third body arranged sequentially; wherein... At least one of the first body, the second body, and the third body is provided with the camera assembly and the first reflector, and the first reflector is connected to the adjacent hinge assembly.

8. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The electronic device also includes: A flexible screen, the flexible screen being connected to a first side of all said bodies; And at least one first screen, one of the first screens being connected to a second side of the body.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The flexible screen has a first light-transmitting hole at a position corresponding to the first reflector, and the first screen has a second light-transmitting hole at a position corresponding to the first reflector.

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