Electronic device

Abstract

The application discloses an electronic device, comprising a hinge assembly, a first frame, a second frame, a flexible screen, a decoration assembly and a telescopic assembly. The first frame and the second frame are rotatably connected through the hinge assembly to switch the electronic device between an unfolded state and a folded state. The flexible screen is connected with the first frame and the second frame respectively. The decoration assembly is arranged on the first frame and / or the second frame. The telescopic assembly is arranged between the decoration assembly and the hinge assembly. During the switching of the electronic device from the folded state to the unfolded state, the telescopic assembly is elongated. During the switching of the electronic device from the unfolded state to the folded state, the telescopic assembly is contracted.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In related technologies, foldable and unfoldable electronic devices typically consist of two frames connected by hinges. These frames usually have decorative components to protect the edges of the flexible screen. At the junction of the two frames, the decorative components require a T-shaped fastener structure to shield and protect the exposed screen portion. However, when connecting the decorative components using the T-shaped fastener structure, the structure protrudes from the components, affecting the flatness of the electronic device's appearance. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application aims to provide an electronic device that at least solves one of the problems of the T-shaped buckle structure protruding relative to the decorative component, affecting the flatness of the electronic device's appearance.

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

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application propose an electronic device, including a hinge assembly, a first frame, a second frame, a flexible screen, a decorative assembly, and a telescopic assembly. The first frame and the second frame are rotatably connected via the hinge assembly to allow the electronic device to switch between an unfolded state and a folded state. The flexible screen is connected to the first frame and the second frame, respectively. The decorative assembly is disposed on the first frame and / or the second frame, and the telescopic assembly is disposed between the decorative assembly and the hinge assembly. During the process of the electronic device switching from a folded state to an unfolded state, the telescopic assembly extends; during the process of the electronic device switching from an unfolded state to a folded state, the telescopic assembly retracts.

[0006] In this application, the electronic device includes a hinge assembly, a first frame, a second frame, a flexible screen, a decorative assembly, and a telescopic assembly. The first frame and the second frame are rotatably connected via the hinge assembly. The flexible screen is connected to both the first and second frames, allowing the user to operate the electronic device and provide feedback on its operation, thus functioning as a screen display. The decorative assembly is disposed on the first frame and / or the second frame, and a telescopic assembly is provided between the decorative assembly and the hinge assembly. When the electronic device is in an unfolded state, the telescopic assembly is extended, covering the edge of the flexible screen. As the electronic device rotates from the unfolded state to the folded state, the telescopic assembly retracts, protecting the flexible screen exposed at the bend and preventing it from being contaminated by external pollutants or damaged. This eliminates the need for an additional protective structure protruding relative to the decorative assembly, reducing the production cost of the electronic device. Meanwhile, because the telescopic component is retractable, it does not need to protrude relative to the decorative component, thus improving the flatness of the flexible screen when the electronic device is unfolded, enhancing its visual appeal. Furthermore, the improved flatness of the flexible screen when unfolded, achieved through both the telescopic and decorative components, enhances the smoothness of user operation, preventing touch discomfort. It also prevents the flexible screen from bulging at bends, reducing wear and tear at these points, improving the aesthetics of the electronic device, and extending its lifespan. During the folding process of the electronic device, if the flexible screen bends, the telescopic component, which slides and extends along the edge of the flexible screen, protects the screen without affecting the bending process, improving the smoothness of the bend.

[0007] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0008] 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:

[0009] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0010] Figure 2 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of an electronic device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0011] Figure 3 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0012] Figure 4This is one of the top views of the electronic device in the unfolded state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0013] Figure 5 This is a second top view of the electronic device in its unfolded state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0014] Figure 6 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the telescopic component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0015] Figure 7 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the telescopic component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 8 This is the third schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the hinge assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 10 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of an electronic device in its unfolded state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 11 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of an electronic device according to an embodiment of this application in a state where the unfolded angle is 100 degrees;

[0020] Figure 12 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 13 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device in the unfolded state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 14 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device according to an embodiment of this application in a state where the included angle is 100 degrees.

[0023] Figure 15 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 16 This is the third schematic diagram of the electronic device in its unfolded state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 17 This is the third schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device in the folded state according to an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] 100 Electronic device, 110 Hinge assembly, 112 Hinge, 113 Rotary shaft, 114 Hinge cover, 116 Support component, 118 Glue, 120 Frame assembly, 122 First frame, 124 Second frame, 130 Flexible screen, 140 Decorative component, 142 Slide, 1422 First slide, 1424 Second slide, 144 First decorative piece, 146 Second decorative piece, 150 Telescopic assembly, 152 Elastic component, 154 Slider, 1542 Abutment, 1544 Connecting part, 156 First telescopic component, 158 Second telescopic component, 160 Guide structure, 170 Limiting part, 180 Opening. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] The following is combined Figures 1 to 17 An electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the device includes a hinge assembly 110, a first frame 122, a second frame 124, a flexible screen 130, a decorative assembly 140, and a telescopic assembly 150. The first frame 122 and the second frame 124 are rotatably connected by the hinge assembly 110 to allow the electronic device 100 to switch between an unfolded state and a folded state. The flexible screen 130 is connected to the first frame 122 and the second frame 124 respectively. The decorative assembly 140 is disposed on the first frame 122 and / or the second frame 124. The telescopic assembly 150 is disposed between the decorative assembly 140 and the hinge assembly 110. During the process of the electronic device 100 switching from a folded state to an unfolded state, the telescopic assembly 150 extends, and during the process of the electronic device 100 switching from an unfolded state to a folded state, the telescopic assembly 150 retracts.

[0034] An electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a hinge assembly 110, a first frame 122, a second frame 124, a flexible screen 130, a decorative assembly 140, and a telescopic assembly 150. The first frame 122 and the second frame 124 are rotatably connected by the hinge assembly 110 to allow the electronic device 100 to switch between an unfolded state and a folded state. The flexible screen 130 is connected to the first frame 122 and the second frame 124 respectively. The decorative assembly 140 is disposed on the first frame 122 and / or the second frame 124. The telescopic assembly 150 is disposed between the decorative assembly 140 and the hinge assembly 110. During the process of the electronic device 100 switching from a folded state to an unfolded state, the telescopic assembly 150 extends, and during the process of the electronic device 100 switching from an unfolded state to a folded state, the telescopic assembly 150 retracts. The telescopic component 150 can shield the flexible screen 130 exposed at the connection between the first frame 122 and the second frame 124, protecting the flexible screen 130 from external contaminants and preventing it from being exposed and damaged at bends. This also eliminates the need for an additional protective structure protruding relative to the decorative component 140, reducing the production cost of the electronic device 100. Furthermore, since the telescopic component 150 is located between the decorative component 140 and the hinge component 110, it does not need to protrude relative to the decorative component 140, thus improving the flatness of the flexible screen 130 when the electronic device 100 is unfolded, enhancing its visual appeal, improving the smoothness of operation, avoiding touch discomfort, and reducing wear and tear at bends, thereby improving the aesthetics of the electronic device 100 and extending its service life. During the folding process of the electronic device 100, the flexible screen 130 bends. The telescopic component 150, which can extend and retract on the side of the flexible screen 130, protects the flexible screen 130 without affecting the bending process of the flexible screen 130, thus improving the smoothness of the bending of the flexible screen 130.

[0035] Specifically, the decorative component 140 can be fixed to the first frame 122 and the second frame 124 using the adhesive 118, thereby fixing the decorative component 140.

[0036] Specifically, decorative components 140 can be disposed at the edges of the first frame 122 and the second frame 124.

[0037] Specifically, colloid 118 can be a high-strength adhesive.

[0038] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first frame 122 and the second frame 124, which can be folded and unfolded, can be folded vertically or horizontally.

[0039] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the telescopic component 150 includes an elastic element 152, which extends during the process of the electronic device 100 switching from a folded state to an unfolded state, and contracts during the process of the electronic device 100 switching from an unfolded state to a folded state.

[0040] In one embodiment, the telescopic assembly 150 includes an elastic element 152. During the process of the electronic device 100 switching from a folded state to an unfolded state, the elastic element 152 extends; during the process of the electronic device 100 switching from an unfolded state to a folded state, the elastic element 152 contracts. By providing the elastic element 152, the electronic device 100 can extend and retract during unfolding and folding. Since the elastic element 152 is located in the telescopic assembly 150, the elastic element 152 can provide protection for the flexible screen 130 through its own extension and retraction, preventing the flexible screen 130 from colliding with the first frame 122 and the second frame 1. The exposed joint 24 eliminates the need for a protruding component 140, thereby improving the flatness of the flexible screen 130 when the electronic device 100 is unfolded, enhancing the visual effect of the flexible screen 130, improving the smoothness of operation when the user operates the flexible screen 130, avoiding touch discomfort, preventing the flexible screen 130 from protruding at the bending point, reducing wear and tear on the flexible screen 130 at the bending point, and improving the aesthetics of the electronic device 100. The use of elastic element 152 can also realize the automatic extension and retraction of the electronic device 100 when unfolding and folding, which also improves the practicality of the electronic device 100.

[0041] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the telescopic assembly 150 further includes a guide structure 160, during which the electronic device 100 switches between an unfolded state and a folded state, the elastic element 152 deforms along the direction guided by the guide structure 160.

[0042] In one embodiment, the telescopic assembly 150 further includes a guide structure 160. During the switching between the unfolded and folded states of the electronic device 100, the elastic element 152 deforms along the direction guided by the guide structure 160. The guide structure 160 guides the movement trajectory of the elastic element 152, restricts the telescopic direction of the elastic element 152, improves the reliability of the elastic element 152, prevents the elastic element 152 from deviating, and enhances the smoothness of the folding and unfolding process of the electronic device 100. Simultaneously, the guide structure 160 facilitates the installation of the elastic element 152.

[0043] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the guide structure 160 includes a groove 142 and a slider 154. The groove 142 is disposed on either the decorative component 140 or the hinge component 110. One end of the slider 154 is inserted into the groove 142, and the other end of the slider 154 is connected to or abuts against the other of the decorative component 140 and the hinge component 110. An elastic element 152 is sleeved on the slider 154. During the switching between the unfolded state and the folded state of the electronic device 100, the elastic element 152 extends or retracts along the extension direction of the slider 154.

[0044] In one embodiment, the guide structure 160 includes a groove 142 and a slider 154. The groove 142 is disposed on either the decorative component 140 or the hinge component 110. One end of the slider 154 is inserted into the groove 142, and the other end of the slider 154 is connected to or abuts against the other of the decorative component 140 and the hinge component 110. An elastic element 152 is sleeved on the slider 154. During the switching between the unfolded state and the folded state of the electronic device 100, the elastic element 152 extends or retracts along the extension direction of the slider 154. The slider 154 is disposed within the groove 142. When the electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the elastic element 152 extends, causing the slider 154 to extend. Simultaneously, when the electronic device 100 is in the folded state, the slider 154 can retract back into the groove 142, and the elastic element 152 retracts. During the rotation of the electronic device 100 from the unfolded state to the folded state, the hinge assembly 110 pushes the slider 154 to slide along the slide groove 142. When the first frame 122 and the second frame 124 are in the open state, the slider 154 and the elastic element 152 are located outside the slide groove 142, providing side protection for the flexible screen 130. At the same time, since the slider 154 can extend and retract within the slide groove 142, it will not bulge relative to the first frame 122 and the second frame 124 in terms of structure. Therefore, while the slider 154 and the elastic element 152 provide protection for the flexible screen 130, they also prevent the flexible screen 130 from bulging, improve the visual effect of the flexible screen 130, and enhance the smoothness of the appearance.

[0045] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the telescopic component 150 includes a guide structure 160, which includes a groove 142 and a slider 154. One of the decorative component 140 and the hinge component 110 is provided with the groove 142. One end of the slider 154 is inserted into the groove 142, and the other end of the slider 154 abuts or connects with the other of the decorative component 140 and the hinge component 110. During the process of the electronic device 100 switching from a folded state to an unfolded state, the slider 154 extends out of the groove 142 to extend the telescopic component 150. During the process of the electronic device 100 switching from an unfolded state to a folded state, the slider 154 moves toward the groove 142 to retract the telescopic component 150.

[0046] In this technical solution, the guide structure 160 includes a groove 142 and a slider 154. One of the decorative component 140 and the hinge component 110 is provided with the groove 142. One end of the slider 154 is inserted into the groove 142, and the other end of the slider 154 abuts or connects with the other of the decorative component 140 and the hinge component 110. During the process of the electronic device 100 switching from a folded state to an unfolded state, the slider 154 extends out of the groove 142, causing the telescopic component 150 to extend. During the process of the electronic device 100 switching from an unfolded state to a folded state, the slider 154 moves toward the groove 142, causing the telescopic component 150 to retract. This achieves support and protection for the flexible screen 130 through the telescopic component 150, and also improves the flatness of the flexible screen 130. At the same time, the slider 154 can extend and retract into the groove 142, making the appearance of the electronic device 100 more neat.

[0047] Specifically, during the folding process of the decorative component 140 along with the electronic device, as the electronic device switches from an unfolded state to a folded state, the slider 154 moves toward the slide groove 142.

[0048] In one embodiment, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the hinge assembly 110 includes a hinge 112, a hinge cover 114, and a support member 116. The hinge 112 is connected to a first frame 122 and a second frame 124, which are rotatably connected via the hinge 112. The hinge cover 114 is disposed on the side of the hinge 112 away from the decorative assembly 140. A first side of the support member 116 is connected to the hinge cover 114, and a second side extends toward the decorative assembly 140. During the process of the electronic device 100 switching from an unfolded state to a folded state, the telescopic assembly 150 abuts against the second side of the support member 116, and the support member 116 and the decorative assembly 140 cooperate to compress the telescopic assembly 150, causing the telescopic assembly 150 to retract.

[0049] In one embodiment, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the hinge assembly 110 includes a hinge 112, a hinge cover 114, and a support member 116. The hinge 112 is connected to the first frame 122 and the second frame 124. The hinge cover 114 is located on the side of the hinge 112 away from the flexible screen 130. The first side of the support member 116 is connected to the hinge cover 114, and the second side extends toward the flexible screen 130. During the process of the electronic device 100 changing from an unfolded state to a folded state, the slider 154 abuts against the edge of the second side of the support member 116, so that the support member 116 pushes the slider 154 to slide in the slide groove 142. The electronic device 100 can switch between the unfolded state and the extended state by setting the hinge 112. The hinge cover 114 provides support for the installation of the hinge 112. The hinge assembly 110 is provided with a support member 116 that abuts against the slider 154. When the electronic device 100 is folded, the fixed support member 116 can push the slider 154 to retract into the slide groove 142. Then, the elastic element 152 retracts together with the slider 154. Thus, the support member 116 drives the telescopic assembly 150, thereby improving the smoothness of the folding and unfolding process of the electronic device 100.

[0050] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the telescopic assembly 150 includes an elastic element 152 and a guide structure 160. The guide structure 160 includes a groove 142 and a slider 154. The decorative assembly 140 is provided with a groove 142. One end of the slider 154 is inserted into the groove 142, and the other end of the slider 154 abuts against the support member 116. During the process of the electronic device 100 switching from a folded state to an unfolded state, the elastic element 152 pushes the slider 154 to extend out of the groove 142, causing the telescopic assembly 150 to extend. During the process of the electronic device 100 switching from an unfolded state to a folded state, the support member 116 pushes the slider 154 to move toward the groove 142, causing the elastic element 152 to retract.

[0051] In one embodiment, the telescopic component 150 includes an elastic element and a guide structure 160. The guide structure 160 includes a groove 142 and a slider 154. The decorative component 140 is provided with the groove 142, one end of the slider 154 is inserted into the groove 142, and the other end of the slider 154 abuts against the support member 116. During the process of the electronic device 100 switching from a folded state to an unfolded state, the elastic element 152 pushes the slider 154 to extend out of the groove 142, causing the telescopic component 150 to extend. During the process of the electronic device 100 switching from an unfolded state to a folded state, the support member 116 pushes the slider 154 to move towards the groove 142, causing the elastic element 152 to retract. This allows the telescopic component 150 to automatically extend and retract during the unfolding and folding process of the electronic device 100, improving both the neatness of the electronic device 100's appearance and the smoothness of its unfolding and folding. According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the slider 154 includes an abutment portion 1542 and a connecting portion 1544. The first side of the abutment portion 1542 faces the hinge assembly 110. The connecting portion 1544 is connected to the second side of the abutment portion 1542. The elastic member 152 is sleeved on the connecting portion 1544 and is connected to the second side of the abutment portion 1542.

[0052] In one embodiment, the slider 154 includes an abutment portion 1542 and a connecting portion 1544. The first side of the abutment portion 1542 faces the hinge assembly 110. The connecting portion 1544 is connected to the second side of the abutment portion 1542. An elastic member 152 is sleeved on the connecting portion 1544 and is in contact with the second side of the abutment portion 1542. Since the elastic member 152 is sleeved on the connecting portion 1544 and is in contact with the second side of the abutment portion 1542, the slider 154 is installed between the hinge assembly 110 and the elastic member 152. The slider 154 can retract and release the elastic member 152.

[0053] Specifically, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, during the operation of the telescopic assembly 150, when the slider 154 is compressed, the elastic element 152 contracts, and the slider 154 retracts into the groove 142.

[0054] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the decorative component 140 includes a first decorative member 144 disposed on the first frame 122, and a limiting portion 170 is provided at one end of the first decorative member 144 near the elastic member 152; when the electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the side of the limiting portion 170 away from the hinge assembly 110 is coplanar with the side of the first decorative member 144 away from the hinge assembly 110, and the elastic member 152 is sandwiched between the limiting portion 170 and the hinge assembly 110.

[0055] In one embodiment, the decorative component 140 includes a first decorative member 144 disposed on the first frame 122. A limiting portion 170 is provided at one end of the first decorative member 144 near the elastic member 152. When the electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the side of the limiting portion 170 facing away from the hinge assembly 110 is coplanar with the side of the first decorative member 144 facing away from the hinge assembly 110. The elastic member 152 is sandwiched between the limiting portion 170 and the hinge assembly 110. By providing the limiting portion 170, the extension and retraction trajectory of the elastic member 152 can be limited, preventing the elastic member 152 from bending or bulging under force, improving the reliability of the telescopic component 150, and preventing the extension and retraction of the elastic member 152 from affecting the flexible screen 130 and the decorative component 140.

[0056] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the telescopic component 150 includes an elastic member 152, and the decorative component 140 includes a first decorative member 144 disposed on the first frame 122. The first decorative member 144 has an opening 180 at one end near the elastic member 152. When the electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the elastic member 152 is at least partially exposed to the opening 180.

[0057] In one embodiment, the telescopic component 150 includes an elastic element 152, and the decorative component 140 includes a first decorative element 144 disposed on the first frame 122. The first decorative element 144 has an opening 180 at one end near the elastic element 152. When the electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the elastic element 152 is at least partially exposed to the opening 180, so that the elastic element 152 is in a compressed state. The elastic element 152 is elastic, which improves the smoothness of the telescopic component 150 in the unfolded and folded states of the electronic device 100.

[0058] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the hinge 112 includes a pivot 113, a first frame 122 rotates about the pivot 113, the hinge cover 114 has a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other along the extension direction of the pivot 113, and a support member 116 is disposed on the first side and / or the second side of the hinge cover 114.

[0059] In one embodiment, the hinge 112 includes a pivot 113, the first frame 122 rotates around the pivot 113, and the hinge cover 114 has a first side and a second side that are arranged opposite to each other along the extension direction of the pivot 113. A support member 116 is provided on the first side and / or the second side of the hinge cover 114. By setting the pivot 113, the smoothness of the first frame 122 when rotating can be improved, which facilitates the unfolding and folding of the electronic device 100. Setting the support member 116 on both the first side and the second side of the hinge cover 114 can improve the support effect on the decorative component 140, improve the overall structure of the decorative component 140, beautify the appearance, and improve the user experience. Alternatively, the support member 116 can be set separately on the first side of the hinge cover 114, or separately on the second side of the hinge cover 114.

[0060] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 10 As shown, when the electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the slider 154 is located on the second side of the support member 116.

[0061] In one embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the slider 154 is located on the second side of the support member 116. This can improve the flatness of the surface of the flexible screen 130 during the unfolding process of the electronic device 100, enhance the aesthetics of the electronic device 100, improve the smoothness of operation when the user operates the flexible screen 130, and avoid touch discomfort.

[0062] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 10 As shown, the electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, and the slider 154 is in contact with the edge of the second side of the support member 116.

[0063] In one embodiment, the electronic device 100 is in an unfolded state, and the slider 154 is in contact with the edge of the second side of the support member 116, which provides support for the slider 154 and can improve the stability of the slider 154.

[0064] Specifically, the unfolding angle of the electronic device 100 is α. Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the included angle α is 100 degrees.

[0065] Specifically, the support component 116 can also provide support for the decorative component 140, improve the overall structure of the decorative component 140, enhance the appearance, and improve the user experience.

[0066] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the support component 116 and the hinge cover 114 are an integral structure; or the support component 116 is inserted into the hinge cover 114.

[0067] In one embodiment, the support member 116 and the hinge cover 114 are an integral structure; or the support member 116 is inserted into the hinge cover 114. By setting the support member 116 and the hinge cover 114 as an integral structure or by inserting the support member 116 into the hinge cover 114, the electronic device 100 can be made neater overall, and the installation of the support member 116 can be facilitated.

[0068] Specifically, the shape of the support component 116 can be adjusted according to the actual needs of the electronic device 100.

[0069] Specifically, in the sliding direction of the slider 154, the distance between the first frame 122 and the second frame 124 and the support member 116 is the first distance; when the electronic device 100 switches from the unfolded state to the folded state, the first distance decreases, so the slider 154 is squeezed by the support member 116. Since the elastic member 152 is an elastic structure, the squeezed slider 154 retracts into the groove 142, realizing the drive of the support member 116 on the slider 154 and the elastic member 152 in the folded state.

[0070] Specifically, such as Figure 13As shown, when the electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the first distance increases infinitely. Under the elastic action of the elastic member 152, the telescopic component 150 is in the extended state, providing side protection for the flexible screen 130, while improving the flatness of the flexible screen 130 when the electronic device 100 is unfolded, and improving the visual effect of the flexible screen 130.

[0071] Specifically, the first distance is T1, such as Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, when the electronic device 100 is in a folded state, the first distance T1 decreases during the folding process, and the elastic element 152 is compressed and shortened, thus completing the retraction of the telescopic component 150.

[0072] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device 100 is in a folded state, and the area of ​​the flexible screen 130 opposite to the hinge assembly 110 is located between the first side edge and the second side edge of the support member 116.

[0073] In one embodiment, the electronic device 100 is in a folded state, such as... Figure 12 As shown, the area where the flexible screen 130 and the hinge assembly 110 are located between the first and second side edges of the support member 116. When the flexible screen 130 is in a folded state with the electronic device 100, the flexible screen 130 will not touch the first and second side edges of the support member 116, thereby protecting the flexible screen 130 and preventing it from being squeezed by the edge of the support member 116 during the folding process, thus extending the service life of the flexible screen 130.

[0074] like Figure 13 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 shown, specifically, Figure 13 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 The diagram shows the driving effect of the support member 116 on the telescopic component 150 when the flexible screen 130 is not installed.

[0075] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the elastic element 152 is an elastic telescopic tube or a spring.

[0076] In one embodiment, the elastic element 152 can be an elastic telescopic tube or a spring.

[0077] Specifically, depending on the usage scenario of the electronic device 100, elastic elements 152 made of different materials can be used. Elastic elements 152 can be made of materials with lower density, thereby reducing the weight of the electronic device 100 and improving its performance.

[0078] Specifically, the flexible telescopic tube can improve the neatness of the appearance of electronic device 100.

[0079] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the decorative component 140 includes a separate first decorative element 144 and a second decorative element 146, the first decorative element 144 being disposed on a first frame 122, the second decorative element 146 being disposed on a second frame, and a telescopic component 150 being connected between the first decorative element 144 and the hinge component 110.

[0080] In one embodiment, the decorative component 140 includes a separate first decorative element 144 and a second decorative element 146. The first decorative element 144 is disposed on the first frame 122, and the second decorative element 146 is disposed on the second frame 124. A telescopic component 150 connects the first decorative element 144 and the hinge component 110. By connecting the first decorative element 144 and the hinge component 110 through the telescopic component 150, the electronic device 100 can extend and retract during folding and unfolding, improving the neatness of the electronic device 100's appearance. It can also prevent the flexible screen 130 from bulging at the fold, improving the visual effect of the flexible screen 130 and enhancing the smoothness of the appearance. According to some embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device 100 includes a telescopic component 150 disposed between the first decorative member 144 and the hinge assembly 110 and another telescopic component 150 disposed between the second decorative member 146 and the hinge assembly 110; when the electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the telescopic component 150 disposed between the first decorative member 144 and the hinge assembly 110 and the telescopic component 150 disposed between the second decorative member 146 and the hinge assembly 110 are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart.

[0081] In one embodiment, the electronic device 100 includes a telescopic component 150 disposed between the first decorative member 144 and the hinge assembly 110, and another telescopic component 150 disposed between the second decorative member 146 and the hinge assembly 110. When the electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the telescopic component 150 disposed between the first decorative member 144 and the hinge assembly 110 and the telescopic component 150 disposed between the second decorative member 146 and the hinge assembly 110 are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart, thereby avoiding conflict between the telescopic components 150, improving the smoothness of unfolding the electronic device 100, improving the neatness of the appearance of the electronic device 100, and improving the visual effect of the electronic device 100.

[0082] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, the decorative component 140 includes a first decorative element 144 and a second decorative element 146. The first decorative element 144 is connected to the first frame 122; the second decorative element 146 is connected to the second frame 124; at least one of the first decorative element 144 and the second decorative element 146 is provided with a groove 142.

[0083] In one embodiment, the decorative component 140 includes a first decorative element 144 and a second decorative element 146. The first decorative element 144 is connected to the first frame 122, providing protection and decoration for the first frame 122 and improving the structural neatness of the first frame 122. The second decorative element 146 is connected to the second frame 124, providing protection and decoration for the second frame 124 and improving the structural neatness of the second frame 124. At least one of the first decorative elements 144 and the second decorative element 146 is provided with a groove 142. The groove 142, in conjunction with the telescopic component 150, can improve the aesthetics of the electronic device 100. The electronic device 100 no longer needs to use an additional T-shaped buckle structure as a protective and decorative structure for the first frame 122 and the second frame 124, reducing the production cost of the electronic device 100. At the same time, the design of the groove 142 can prevent the flexible screen 130 from protruding at the fold, improving the visual effect of the flexible screen 130 and enhancing the smoothness of the appearance.

[0084] Specifically, a groove 142 can be provided on the first decorative part 144, or on the second decorative part 146, or simultaneously on both the first decorative part 144 and the second decorative part 146.

[0085] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, the slide 142 includes a first slide 1422 and a second slide 1424. The first slide 1422 is disposed on the first decorative member 144, and the second slide 1424 is disposed on the second decorative member 146. The telescopic assembly 150 includes a first telescopic component 156 and a second telescopic component 158. The first telescopic component 156 is disposed in the first slide 1422, and the second telescopic component 158 ​​is disposed in the second slide 1424. The first frame 122 and the second frame 124 are in the unfolded state, and the first telescopic component 156 and the second telescopic component 158 ​​are opposite to each other.

[0086] In one embodiment, the slide 142 includes a first slide 1422 and a second slide 1424. The first slide 1422 is disposed on the first decorative member 144, and the second slide 1424 is disposed on the second decorative member 146. The telescopic component 150 includes a first telescopic member 156 and a second telescopic member 158. The first telescopic member 156 is disposed within the first slide 1422, and the second telescopic member 158 is disposed within the second slide 1424. When the electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the first telescopic member 156 and the second telescopic member 158 are opposite each other. Therefore, by disposing of the first telescopic member 156 on the first decorative member 144 and the second telescopic member 158 on the second decorative member 146, the opening and closing process between the first frame 122 and the second frame 124 can be made smoother when the first frame 122 is folded and unfolded relative to the second frame 124.

[0087] Specifically, such as Figure 16 As shown, the first frame 122 and the second frame 124 can be combined to form a frame component 120.

[0088] Specifically, such as Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, when the electronic device 100 is in a folded state, the limiting part 170 at region A can cover the elastic member 152, providing protection while making the appearance of the electronic device 100 neater.

[0089] 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.

[0090] 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, include: Hinge assembly; A first frame and a second frame are rotatably connected by the hinge assembly to allow the electronic device to switch between an unfolded state and a folded state. A flexible screen, which is connected to the first frame and the second frame respectively; Decorative components are disposed on the first frame and / or the second frame; A telescopic component is disposed between the decorative component and the hinge component; During the process of the electronic device switching from the folded state to the unfolded state, the telescopic component extends; During the process of the electronic device switching from the unfolded state to the folded state, the telescopic component retracts.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic component includes an elastic element that extends during the process of the electronic device switching from the folded state to the unfolded state, and contracts during the process of the electronic device switching from the unfolded state to the folded state.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The telescopic assembly also includes a guide structure, during which the elastic element deforms along the direction guided by the guide structure when the electronic device switches between the unfolded state and the folded state.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guide structure includes a groove and a slider. The groove is disposed on either the decorative component or the hinge component. One end of the slider is inserted into the groove, and the other end of the slider is connected to or abuts against the other of the decorative component and the hinge component. The elastic element is sleeved on the slider. During the switching process between the unfolded state and the folded state of the electronic device, the elastic element extends or contracts along the extension direction of the slider.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic component includes a guide structure, which includes a groove and a slider. One of the decorative component and the hinge component is provided with the groove. One end of the slider is inserted into the groove, and the other end of the slider abuts or connects with or is connected to the other of the decorative component and the hinge component. During the process of the electronic device switching from the folded state to the unfolded state, the slider extends out of the groove to extend the telescopic component; During the process of the electronic device switching from the unfolded state to the folded state, the slider moves toward the groove to retract the telescopic component.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The telescopic assembly further includes an elastic element, the slider is connected to the elastic element, and the elastic element abuts against at least one of the decorative assembly and the hinge assembly; during the process of the electronic device switching from the folded state to the unfolded state, the elastic element extends along the sliding direction of the slider, and during the process of the electronic device switching from the unfolded state to the folded state, the elastic element contracts along the sliding direction of the slider.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hinge assembly includes: A hinge, wherein opposite sides of the hinge are respectively connected to the first frame and the second frame, and the first frame and the second frame are rotatably connected by the hinge; A hinge cover, the hinge cover being disposed on the side of the hinge away from the decorative component; A support component, wherein a first side of the support component is connected to the hinge cover and a second side extends toward the decorative assembly; During the process of the electronic device switching from the unfolded state to the folded state, the telescopic component abuts against the second side of the support component, and the support component and the decorative component cooperate to squeeze the telescopic component to retract it.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The telescopic component includes an elastic element and a guide structure. The guide structure includes a groove and a slider. The decorative component is provided with the groove. One end of the slider is inserted into the groove, and the other end of the slider abuts against the support component. During the process of the electronic device switching from the folded state to the unfolded state, the elastic element pushes the slider to extend out of the slide groove, causing the telescopic component to extend; During the process of the electronic device switching from the unfolded state to the folded state, the support component pushes the slider to move into the groove, causing the elastic element to contract.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The slider includes: The abutting portion, wherein a first side of the abutting portion is used to abut against the hinge assembly; The connecting portion is connected to the second side of the abutting portion; The elastic element is sleeved on the connecting portion and is connected to the second side of the abutting portion.

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 4 and claims 6 and 8, characterized in that, The decorative component includes a first decorative member disposed on the first frame, and a limiting portion is provided at one end of the first decorative member near the elastic member; When the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the side of the limiting part away from the hinge assembly is coplanar with the side of the first decorative member away from the hinge assembly, and the elastic member is sandwiched between the limiting part and the hinge assembly.

11. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic component includes an elastic element, and the decorative component includes a first decorative element disposed on the first frame. The first decorative element has an opening at one end near the elastic element, and when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the elastic element is at least partially exposed to the opening.

12. The electronic device according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, The hinge includes a pivot, the first frame rotates about the pivot, the hinge cover has a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other along the extension direction of the pivot, and the support member is disposed on the first side and / or the second side of the hinge cover.

13. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that, When the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the slider is in contact with the second side of the support component.

14. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The decorative component includes a separate first decorative element and a second decorative element, the first decorative element being disposed on the first frame and the second decorative element being disposed on the second frame, and the telescopic component being connected between the first decorative element and the hinge component.

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