Electronic device

By using flexible screens and connecting components in foldable electronic devices, the problems of waterproofing and low assembly efficiency have been solved, achieving a sealed cavity and efficient signal transmission, thus improving the overall performance of the device.

CN116863828BActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17VIVO MOBILE COMM CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2023-07-31
Publication Date
2026-03-17

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Technical Problem

Existing foldable electronic devices have poor water resistance and low assembly efficiency, mainly because FPCs need to be manually inserted into the frame to create openings.

Method used

A flexible screen is used to cover the first and second main bodies, and the connecting components are set on the side of the flexible screen close to the main body to realize signal and energy transmission, form a sealed cavity, and avoid openings.

Benefits of technology

It improves the water resistance and assembly efficiency of electronic devices and reduces the risk of connection components failing due to folding.

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Abstract

The application discloses an electronic device, and belongs to the technical field of electronic devices.The electronic device comprises a first body and a second body connected through a hinge structure, and can be switched between a folded state and an unfolded state; a screen module comprising a flexible screen and a connecting assembly, the flexible screen covering the first body and the second body, and the connecting assembly being arranged on one side of the flexible screen close to the first body and the second body; in the case that the electronic device is in the folded state, the first body and the second body overlap each other to realize contact conduction between the first body and the second body; in the case that the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the first body and the second body are separated from each other, and the flexible screen is connected to the first body and the second body through the connecting assembly to realize conduction between the first body and the second body; wherein the first body, the second body and the screen module enclose a sealed cavity.
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Technical Field

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

[0002] Currently, foldable electronic devices are increasingly favored by consumers due to their portability and large display area.

[0003] In existing technologies, the screen of a foldable electronic device is bendable. The supporting frame is broken in the middle, forming two frames, which are fixedly connected by a hinge to enable the bending of the electronic device. Each frame of the foldable electronic device houses components such as a PCB (printed circuit board) and a battery. The two frames are connected by a foldable FPC (flexible printed circuit board) and the PCB for signal transmission and power supply. The foldable FPC is located in the hinge structure that connects the two frames and enables the folding of the electronic device. An opening in the frame is required to allow the foldable FPC to pass through and connect to the PCB within the frame.

[0004] However, during the assembly of the entire device, the FPC installed in the hinge structure usually requires workers to manually fold the FPC and insert it into the middle frame, resulting in low assembly efficiency. Furthermore, the opening in the middle frame for installing the FPC installed in the hinge structure leads to poor waterproofing of the electronic device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide an electronic device that can solve the problems of poor waterproofing and low assembly efficiency in existing electronic devices.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides an electronic device as follows: An embodiment of this application provides an electronic device comprising: a first main body and a second main body that are movably connected to each other via a hinge structure, allowing the electronic device to switch between a folded state and an unfolded state; a screen module including a flexible screen and a connecting component, the flexible screen covering the first main body and the second main body, and the connecting component disposed on the side of the flexible screen closer to either the first or the second main body; when the electronic device is in the folded state, the first main body and the second main body overlap to achieve contact conduction between them; when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the first main body and the second main body separate, and the flexible screen is connected to the first and second main bodies via the connecting component to achieve signal and energy transmission conduction between them; wherein the first main body, the second main body, and the screen module enclose a sealed cavity.

[0007] In this embodiment, the electronic device includes a first body, a second body, and a screen module. The first and second bodies are movably connected by a hinge structure in a hinge area. The flexible screen in the screen module is fixedly connected to the first and second bodies by double-sided adhesive. The first and second bodies carry functional components such as batteries, cameras, speakers, and motors, as well as control circuits such as PCBs. The flexible screen covers the first and second bodies, and a connecting component is disposed on the side of the flexible screen closest to the first and second bodies. The flexible screen is connected to the first and second bodies through the connecting component. In practical applications, when the electronic device is in a folded state, the first and second bodies overlap, and the contact between them is conductive, enabling signal and energy transmission. When the electronic device is in an unfolded state, the first and second bodies are separated. In this case, the flexible screen is connected to the first and second bodies through the connecting component to achieve conductivity between them, also enabling signal and energy transmission. Understandably, since the connecting component is located on the side of the flexible screen closer to the first and second bodies, it can be directly connected to both bodies to enable signal and energy transmission between them, as well as between the flexible screen and the first and second bodies. In this embodiment, by setting the screen module, the first body, the second body, and the screen module form a sealed cavity. Without openings in the first and second bodies, signal and energy transmission between the connecting component and the first and second bodies can be achieved, which improves the overall waterproofness of the electronic device.

[0008] Furthermore, since the connecting components no longer need to pass through the openings, but are directly set on the side of the flexible screen close to the first or second main body, the overall assembly of the electronic device is simplified, which has the beneficial effect of improving the overall assembly efficiency.

[0009] Furthermore, since the connecting components are no longer located within the hinge structure of the hinge area, they will not fold as the electronic device is opened and closed, thus reducing the risk of failure due to folding. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device in the embodiments of this application;

[0011] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a connection component in an embodiment of this application;

[0012] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a connecting component in an embodiment of this application;

[0013] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another connection component in an embodiment of this application;

[0014] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of another connecting component in an embodiment of this application;

[0015] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third type of connection component in the embodiments of this application;

[0016] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the third type of connecting component in the embodiments of this application;

[0017] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the fourth type of connecting component in the embodiments of this application.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0019] 1. First main body; 2. Second main body; 3. Connector; 4. Auxiliary component; 10. Flexible screen; 20. FPC; 21. First PCB; 211. First connecting part; 22. Second PCB; 221. Second connecting part; 23. First FPC; 24. Second FPC; 25. First board-to-board connector; 26. Second board-to-board connector; 27. First wireless charger; 28. Second wireless charger; 29. ​​Third PCB; 30. Fourth PCB; 31. First conductor; 32. Second conductor. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0021] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such use of data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first," "second," etc., are generally of the same class and the number of objects is not limited; for example, a first object can be one 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.

[0022] The electronic devices and electronic devices provided in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and through specific embodiments and application scenarios.

[0023] See Figures 1 to 8 This application provides an electronic device, including: a first body 1 and a second body 2 movably connected by a hinge structure, the electronic device being switchable between a folded state and an unfolded state; a screen module, including a flexible screen 10 and a connecting component, the flexible screen 10 covering the first body 1 and the second body 2, the connecting component being disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 close to the first body 1 or the second body 2; when the electronic device is in the folded state, the first body 1 and the second body 2 overlap each other to achieve contact conduction between the first body 1 and the second body 2; when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the first body 1 and the second body 2 separate from each other, the flexible screen 10 being connected to the first body 1 and the second body 2 through the connecting component to achieve conduction between the first body 1 and the second body 2; wherein, the first body, the second body, and the screen module enclose a sealed cavity.

[0024] In this embodiment, the electronic device includes a first body 1, a second body 2, and a screen module. The first body 1 and the second body 2 are movably connected by a hinge structure. The flexible screen 10 in the screen module is fixedly connected to the first body 1 and the second body 2 by double-sided adhesive. The first body 1 and the second body 2 carry functional devices such as batteries, cameras, speakers, and motors, as well as control circuits such as PCBs. The flexible screen 10 covers the first body 1 and the second body 2, and a connecting component is disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 closest to the first body 1 and the second body 2. The flexible screen 10 is connected to the first body 1 and the second body 2 through the connecting component. In practical applications, when the electronic device is in a folded state, the first body 1 and the second body 2 overlap, and the contact between the first body 1 and the second body 2 is conductive, enabling signal and energy transmission. When the electronic device is in an unfolded state, the first body 1 and the second body 2 are separated. In this case, the flexible screen 10 is connected to the first body 1 and the second body 2 through the connecting component to achieve conductivity between the first body 1 and the second body 2, also enabling signal and energy transmission. Understandably, since the connecting component is located on the side of the flexible screen 10 closest to the first body 1 and the second body 2, it can be directly connected to the first body 1 and the second body 2 to achieve electrical conduction between the first body 1 and the second body 2, as well as signal and energy transmission between the flexible screen 10 and the first body 1 and the second body 2. In this embodiment, by setting the screen module described above, the first body, the second body, and the screen module form a sealed cavity. Even without openings in the first body 1 and the second body 2, signal and energy transmission between the connecting component and the first body 1 and the second body 2 can be achieved, which has the beneficial effect of improving the overall waterproofness of the electronic device.

[0025] Furthermore, since the connecting components no longer need to pass through the openings, but are directly set on the side of the flexible screen 10 close to the first main body 1 or the second main body 2, the overall assembly of the electronic device is simplified, which has the beneficial effect of improving the overall assembly efficiency.

[0026] Furthermore, since the connecting components are no longer located within the hinge structure, they will not fold as the electronic device is opened or closed, thus reducing the risk of failure due to folding.

[0027] Optionally, in this embodiment, the connecting component includes: an FPC 20 disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 near the hinge structure; a first PCB 21 disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 near the first main body 1; and a second PCB 22 disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 near the second main body 2. The FPC 20 is connected to the first PCB 21 and the second PCB 22 respectively, and the first PCB 21 is connected to the motherboard of the first main body 1, and the second PCB 22 is connected to the motherboard of the second main body 2.

[0028] In this embodiment, the connecting component includes an FPC 20, disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 near the hinge structure. The FPC 20 can be disposed in the bending area of ​​the flexible screen 10 corresponding to the hinge structure, thus serving both a functional purpose and ensuring normal bending of the screen. The connecting component also includes a first PCB 21 and a second PCB 22, which can be rigid PCBs serving as a bottom-layer reinforcing support for the flexible screen 10. They function to connect the motherboards of the two first main bodies 1 and the motherboard of the second main body 2, while also ensuring the strength of the flexible screen 10. Specifically, the first PCB 21 is disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 near the first main body 1, and the second PCB 22 is disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 near the second main body 2. The FPC 20 is connected to both the first PCB 21 and the second PCB 22, with the first PCB 21 connected to the motherboard of the first main body 1 and the second PCB 22 connected to the motherboard of the second main body 2. In practical applications, the signal and energy transmission between the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 follows the following path: the main board of the first main body 1, the connecting component, the first PCB 21, the FPC, the second PCB 22, the connecting component, and the main board of the second main body 2.

[0029] It should be noted that the connecting components can be springs, BTB, or ZIF (Zero Insertion Force), etc., to achieve signal transmission and energy transmission with the first body 1 and the second body 2, respectively, and to connect the circuits of the first body 1 and the second body 2.

[0030] It should also be noted that the FPC can be soldered to the PCB rigid board, or it can be connected by connectors or conductive adhesives, etc. This embodiment does not limit this in any way.

[0031] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the first PCB21 includes a first connecting part 211, and the second PCB22 includes a second connecting part 221; the connecting component further includes a connector 3 and an auxiliary part 4, the auxiliary part 4 is connected to the motherboard of the first main body 1 or the motherboard of the second main body 2, one end of the connector 3 is connected to the auxiliary part 4, and the other end of the connector 3 is connected to the first connecting part 211 or the second connecting part 221.

[0032] In this embodiment, the first PCB 21 includes a first connecting portion 211, and the second PCB 22 includes a second connecting portion 221. The first connecting portion 211 and the second connecting portion 221 are respectively configured to connect with the connecting assembly. Further, the connecting assembly also includes a connector 3 and an auxiliary component 4. The auxiliary component 4 is connected to the motherboard of the first main body 1 or the motherboard of the second main body 2. One end of the connector 3 is connected to the auxiliary component 4, and the other end of the connector 3 is connected to the first connecting portion 211 or the second connecting portion 221. It should be noted that both the auxiliary component 4 and the connector 3 are made of materials capable of signal and energy transmission.

[0033] Optionally, in this embodiment, the connection component includes: a first FPC 23 disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 near the first main body 1; a second FPC 24 disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 near the second main body 2; and at least two board-to-board connectors disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 near the first main body 1 or the second main body 2. The first FPC 23 and the second FPC 24 are both connected to the layers of the flexible screen 10, and the board-to-board connectors are respectively connected to one of the first FPC 23 and the second FPC 24. Correspondingly, the board-to-board connectors are connected to one of the first main body 1 and the second main body 2.

[0034] In this embodiment, the connection component includes a first FPC 23 and a second FPC 24. The first FPC 23 is disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 near the first main body 1, and the second FPC 24 is disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 near the second main body 2. The first FPC 23 and the second FPC 24 are respectively connected to the layers of the flexible screen 10. The first FPC 23 and the second FPC 24 are respectively used to realize the connection between the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 and the layers of the flexible screen 10. The layers of the flexible screen 10 can be added as needed, and the specific implementation technology is not limited. The connection component also includes at least two board-to-board connectors disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 near the first main body 1 or the second main body 2. The first FPC 23 and the second FPC 24 are both connected to the layers of the flexible screen 10, and the board-to-board connectors are respectively connected to one of the first FPC 23 and the second FPC 24. Correspondingly, the board-to-board connectors are connected to one of the motherboards of the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 to realize signal transmission and energy transmission between the first main body 1 and the second main body 2.

[0035] It should be noted that the flexible screen 10 can be reinforced with a non-metallic support frame using processes such as LDS (Linktimes Disp System, Multimedia Dispatch System) and PDS (Premises Distributed System, Integrated Cabling System), and the process is not limited. The flexible screen 10 can also be reinforced with a metallic support frame using processes such as etching, and the process is not limited. This embodiment does not impose any limitations on this.

[0036] Optionally, in this embodiment, the board-to-board connector includes: a first board-to-board connector 25, disposed between the first FPC 23 and the motherboard of the first body 1 along a direction perpendicular to the flexible screen 10; and a second board-to-board connector 26, disposed between the second FPC 24 and the motherboard of the second body 2 along a direction perpendicular to the flexible screen 10; wherein the first board-to-board connector 25 is connected to the motherboard of the first body 1, and the second board-to-board connector 26 is connected to the motherboard of the second body 2.

[0037] In this embodiment, the board-to-board connector includes a first board-to-board connector 25 and a second board-to-board connector 26. Specifically, along a direction perpendicular to the flexible screen 10, the first board-to-board connector 25 is disposed between the first FPC 23 and the motherboard of the first main body 1, and the second board-to-board connector 26 is disposed between the second FPC 24 and the motherboard of the second main body 2. The first board-to-board connector 25 is connected to the motherboard of the first main body 1, and the second board-to-board connector 26 is connected to the motherboard of the second main body 2. In practical applications, the signal and energy transmission path between the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 is as follows: motherboard of the first main body 1, first board-to-board connector 25, first FPC 23, layer of the flexible screen 10, second FPC 24, second board-to-board connector 26, and motherboard of the second main body 2.

[0038] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the connection component includes: a first wireless charger 27, disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 near the first main body 1; and a second wireless charger 28, disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 near the second main body 2. When the electronic device is in a folded state and the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 overlap, the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 can be connected through the first wireless charger 27 and the second wireless charger 28.

[0039] In this embodiment, wireless charging can be achieved between the first body 1 and the second body 2 by etching or other processes on the side of the flexible screen 10 closest to the first body 1 or the second body 2. Specifically, the first wireless charger 27 is disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 closest to the first body 1, and the second wireless charger 28 is disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 closest to the second body 2. When the electronic device is in a folded state, the first body 1 and the second body 2 overlap, bringing the distance between the first wireless charger 27 and the second wireless charger 28 closer. When the distance between the first wireless charger 27 and the second wireless charger 28 is sufficiently close, conduction between the first body 1 and the second body 2 can be achieved.

[0040] It should be noted that NFC (Near Field Communication) can also be set in the first body 1 and the second body 2 respectively to realize signal transmission between the first body 1 and the second body 2, thereby achieving the function of connecting the first body 1 and the second body 2.

[0041] Specifically, wireless charging is implemented on the underlying metal reinforcement of the flexible screen 10 near the first main body 1 or the second main body 2. First, the required coil shape is etched into the metal reinforcement to provide hardware that supports wireless charging. Then, the etched area is filled through injection molding to ensure the strength of the metal reinforcement.

[0042] It should be noted that the signal transmission between the first subject 1 and the second subject 2 is not limited to NFC, but can also be a Bluetooth communication module. This embodiment does not impose any limitations on this.

[0043] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the connection component further includes at least two connectors 3 and at least two auxiliary components 4. The auxiliary components 4 are connected to the motherboard of the first main body 1 or the motherboard of the second main body 2. One end of the connector 3 is connected to the auxiliary component 4, and the other end of the connector 3 is connected to the first wireless charger 27 or the second wireless charger 28. The connectors 3 and auxiliary components 4 are connected in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0044] In this embodiment, the connector 3 and auxiliary component 4 are used to connect the motherboard of the first main body 1 and the motherboard of the second main body 2 to the first wireless charger 27 and the second wireless charger 28, respectively. Specifically, when the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 are folded, the distance between the first wireless charger 27 and the second wireless charger 28 is small, and the energy transmission path between the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 is: motherboard of the first main body 1, auxiliary component 4, connector 3, first wireless charger, second wireless charger, another connector 3, another auxiliary component 4, and motherboard of the second main body 2.

[0045] It should be noted that the first conductor 31, the second conductor 32, the auxiliary component 4, and the connector 3 are made of conductive metals, such as copper, silver, gold, aluminum, and nickel. This embodiment does not impose any limitations on this.

[0046] It should also be noted that the auxiliary component 4 can be directly connected to the first conductor 31 and the second conductor 32, or it can be connected by conductive adhesive. This embodiment does not impose any limitations on this.

[0047] Optionally, in this embodiment, the connecting component includes: a third PCB 29 disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 near the first main body 1; a fourth PCB 30 disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 near the second main body 2; a first conductor 31 connected to the first PCB 21 within the first main body 1; and a second conductor 32 connected to the second PCB 22 within the second main body 2. The first conductor 31 is embedded in the first main body 1 and the decorative ring of the first main body 1, and the second conductor 32 is embedded in the decorative ring of the second main body 2 and the second main body 2. When the electronic device is in a folded state and the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 overlap, the first conductor 31 and the second conductor 32 are connected, and the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 can be electrically connected through the first conductor 31 and the second conductor 32.

[0048] In this embodiment, the connection component includes a third PCB 29 and a fourth PCB 30. The third PCB 29 is disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 near the first main body 1, and the fourth PCB 30 is disposed on the side of the flexible screen 10 near the second main body 2. The third PCB 29 is configured to connect with the motherboard of the first main body 1, and the fourth PCB 30 is configured to connect with the motherboard of the second main body 2. The third PCB 29 is connected to the motherboard of the first main body 1 via a first conductor 31, and the fourth PCB 30 is connected to the motherboard of the second main body 2 via a second conductor 32. Specifically, the first conductor 31 is disposed within the decorative ring of the first main body 1, and the second conductor 32 is disposed within the decorative ring of the second main body 2. When the electronic device is folded, the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 abut against each other. At this time, the first conductor 31 and the second conductor 32 contact each other to realize energy transfer between the first main body 1 and the second main body 2.

[0049] It should be noted that the decorative rings of the first body 1 and the second body 2 are embedded with the first conductor 31 and the second conductor 32. The first conductor 31, embedded in the first body 1, protrudes from the decorative ring of the first body 1, while the second conductor 32, embedded in the second body 2, is recessed into the decorative ring of the second body 2. When the electronic device is folded, the first conductor 31 and the second conductor 32 come into contact, forming an electrical connection path and improving the amount of tumbling during the folding of the electronic device.

[0050] It should also be noted that the first conductor 31 and the second conductor 32 can be conductive metals such as copper, silver, gold, aluminum, and nickel, and can be designed as conductive coatings. This embodiment does not impose any limitations on this.

[0051] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the connection component further includes: at least two connectors 3 and at least two auxiliary components 4, the auxiliary components 4 being connected to the motherboard of the first main body 1 or the motherboard of the second main body 2, one end of the connector 3 being connected to the auxiliary component 4, and the other end of the connector 3 being connected to the first wireless charger 27 or the second wireless charger 28; wherein, the connectors 3 and the auxiliary components 4 are connected in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0052] In this embodiment, the connector 3 and auxiliary component 4 are used to connect the main board of the first body 1 and the main board of the second body 2 to the third PCB 29 and the fourth PCB 30, respectively. Specifically, the first conductor 31 and the second conductor 32 are connected to one auxiliary component 4 and another auxiliary component 4 via conductive adhesive, thereby achieving circuit conduction. In practical applications, when the first body 1 and the second body 2 are folded, the first conductor 31 and the second conductor 32 are in contact, and the energy transmission path between the first body 1 and the second body 2 is: the main board of the first body 1, a connector 3, an auxiliary component 4, the first conductor 31, the second conductor 32, another auxiliary component 4, another connector 3, and the main board of the second body 2.

[0053] Optionally, in this embodiment, the connection component further includes: a third wireless charger disposed within the first body 1; and a fourth wireless charger disposed within the second body 2; when the electronic device is in a folded state and the first body 1 and the second body 2 overlap, the first body 1 and the second body 2 can be connected through the third wireless charger and the fourth wireless charger.

[0054] In this embodiment, the connection component further includes a third wireless charger and a fourth wireless charger, which are configured to enable signal transmission between the first main body 1 and the second main body 2. The third wireless charger is disposed within the first main body 1, and the fourth wireless charger is disposed within the second main body 2. When the electronic device is folded, the first main body 1 and the second main body 2 overlap, and the third and fourth wireless chargers are close together, enabling signal transmission between the first main body 1 and the second main body 2.

[0055] For example, mobile electronic devices can be mobile phones, tablets, laptops, handheld computers, in-vehicle electronic devices, wearable devices, ultra-mobile personal computers (UMPCs), netbooks, or personal digital assistants (PDAs), etc., while non-mobile electronic devices can be personal computers (PCs), televisions (TVs), ATMs, or self-service machines, etc. The embodiments of this application do not impose specific limitations.

[0056] It should be noted that the electronic devices in the embodiments of the present invention include the mobile electronic devices and non-mobile electronic devices described above. It should be clarified that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Furthermore, it should be noted that the scope of the methods and apparatuses in the embodiments of this application is not limited to performing functions in the order shown or discussed, but may also include performing functions substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order, depending on the functions involved. For example, the described methods may be performed in a different order than described, and various steps may be added, omitted, or combined. Additionally, features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.

[0057] The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: The electronic device comprises: a first body and a second body connected by a hinge structure, the electronic device being switchable between a folded state and an unfolded state; a screen module comprising a flexible screen and a connecting assembly, the flexible screen covering the first body and the second body, and the connecting assembly being arranged on a side of the flexible screen close to the first body and the second body; when the electronic device is in the folded state, the first body and the second body overlap each other to realize contact conduction between the first body and the second body; when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the first body and the second body are separated from each other, and the flexible screen is connected to the first body and the second body through the connecting assembly to realize conduction between the first body and the second body; wherein the first body, the second body and the screen module enclose a sealed cavity; wherein the connecting assembly comprises: an FPC arranged on a side of the flexible screen close to the hinge structure; a first PCB arranged on a side of the flexible screen close to the first body, the first PCB comprising a first connecting portion; a second PCB arranged on a side of the flexible screen close to the second body, the second PCB comprising a second connecting portion; wherein the FPC is connected to the first PCB and the second PCB respectively, and the first PCB is connected to a mainboard of the first body, and the second PCB is connected to a mainboard of the second body; the connecting assembly further comprises a connecting piece and an auxiliary piece, the auxiliary piece being connected to the mainboard of the first body or the mainboard of the second body, one end of the connecting piece being connected to the auxiliary piece, and the other end of the connecting piece being connected to the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion; or the connecting assembly comprises: a first FPC arranged on a side of the flexible screen close to the first body; a second FPC arranged on a side of the flexible screen close to the second body; at least two board-to-board connectors arranged on a side of the flexible screen close to the first body or the second body; the first FPC and the second FPC are both connected to a wiring layer of the flexible screen, and the board-to-board connectors are respectively connected to one of the first FPC and the second FPC, and correspondingly, the board-to-board connectors are connected to one of the first body and the second body. When the connecting assembly comprises the board-to-board connectors, the board-to-board connectors comprise:

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, a first board-to-board connector arranged between the first FPC and the mainboard of the first body in a direction perpendicular to the flexible screen; a second board-to-board connector arranged between the second FPC and the mainboard of the second body in a direction perpendicular to the flexible screen; and the first board-to-board connector is connected to the mainboard of the first body, and the second board-to-board connector is connected to the mainboard of the second body. The electronic device comprises:

3. An electronic device, comprising: a first body and a second body connected by a hinge structure, the electronic device being switchable between a folded state and an unfolded state; ​ A screen module includes a flexible screen and a connecting assembly, the flexible screen covers the first body and the second body, and the connecting assembly is arranged on one side of the flexible screen close to the first body and the second body; In the case that the electronic device is in the folded state, the first body and the second body overlap each other to realize the contact conduction between the first body and the second body; In the case that the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the first body and the second body are separated from each other, and the flexible screen is connected to the first body and the second body through the connecting assembly to realize the conduction between the first body and the second body; The first body, the second body and the screen module enclose a sealed cavity; The connecting assembly includes: A first wireless charger arranged on one side of the flexible screen close to the first body; A second wireless charger arranged on one side of the flexible screen close to the second body; In the case that the electronic device is in the folded state, the first body and the second body overlap, and the first body and the second body can be conducted through the first wireless charger and the second wireless charger; The connecting assembly further includes at least two connecting pieces and at least two auxiliary pieces, the auxiliary piece is connected to the mainboard of the first body or the mainboard of the second body, one end of the connecting piece is connected to the auxiliary piece, and the other end of the connecting piece is connected to the first wireless charger or the second wireless charger; The connecting piece and the auxiliary piece are connected one by one; Alternatively, The connecting assembly includes: A third PCB arranged on one side of the flexible screen close to the first body; A fourth PCB arranged on one side of the flexible screen close to the second body; A first conductor connected to the first PCB in the first body; A second conductor connected to the second PCB in the second body; The first conductor is embedded in the first body and the decorative ring of the first body, and the second conductor is embedded in the second body and the decorative ring of the second body; In the case that the electronic device is in the folded state, the first body and the second body overlap, the first conductor and the second conductor are connected, and the first body and the second body can be conducted through the first conductor and the second conductor.

4. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein, The connecting assembly further includes: A third wireless charger arranged in the first body; A fourth wireless charger arranged in the second body; In the case that the electronic device is in the folded state, the first body and the second body overlap, and the first body and the second body can be conducted through the third wireless charger and the fourth wireless charger.

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