An electronic device having a scanning function

Abstract

The application discloses an electronic device with a scanning function, comprising: a device host, a scanning component, a display screen is arranged on the device host, the scanning component is movably connected to the device host, the scanning component is configured to have a first state and a second state relative to the device host, when in the first state, the scanning component is located on the side of the device host which is away from the display screen, when in the second state, the scanning component at least partially extends relative to the device host to be suitable for scanning. The electronic device of the application expands the use scene of the electronic device while taking into account the normal scanning function of the electronic device, so that the scanning component can be hidden when scanning is not needed, and the display screen on the device host can be operated according to actual needs, for example, video watching, webpage operation and the like, which is beneficial to improving the use experience of users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of scanning technology, and more particularly to an electronic device with scanning functionality. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most electronic devices with scanning functions on the market (such as scanning pens, dictionary pens, etc.) are configured with an integrated structure of scanning and display parts. That is, the electronic device is shaped like a long, thin strip or a flat plate. With this design, on the one hand, the display area is limited, resulting in very limited content that can be displayed. This makes it inconvenient for users to perform operations such as page turning and uploading, resulting in a poor user experience. On the other hand, this long, thin strip or flat plate design has a relatively limited range of use scenarios and is not convenient for users to carry around. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the purpose of this application is to provide an electronic device with scanning functionality. This electronic device is suitable for various usage scenarios, is easy for users to carry when out and about, and provides a superior user experience in displaying scanned content and operating the device, greatly enhancing its flexibility and practicality.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides an electronic device with scanning function, comprising: a device host, wherein the device host is provided with a display screen;

[0005] A scanning component, which is movably connected to the device host, is configured to have a first state and a second state relative to the device host;

[0006] In the first state, the scanning component is located on the side of the device host that faces away from the display screen;

[0007] In the second state, the scanning component extends at least partially relative to the device host to be adapted for scanning.

[0008] In some alternative implementations, the scanning component is slidably connected to the device host and can slide relative to the device host to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0009] In some alternative embodiments, the device host has a storage slot on the side facing away from the display screen;

[0010] When in the first state, the scanning component is housed in the storage slot;

[0011] In the second state, the scanning component extends at least partially from the receiving slot to be suitable for scanning.

[0012] In some alternative embodiments, the storage slot extends along the length of the device host and passes through one end of the device host along the length to form a first opening. The scanning component is slidably connected to the storage slot so that it can be slidably stored in the storage slot from the first opening in the first state, or at least partially slid out from the first opening in the second state.

[0013] In some alternative embodiments, the width of the storage slot is smaller than the width of the device host along the width direction, so that the storage slot forms at least one inner sidewall along the width direction of the device host.

[0014] In some alternative embodiments, the device host includes a first side and a second side facing away from each other. The first side is provided with the display screen, and the second side is provided with the storage groove. The storage groove is recessed from the second side in the direction of the first side to form a protrusion inside the device host.

[0015] In some alternative embodiments, along the length of the device host, the protrusion forms a first cavity and a second cavity inside the device host, the first cavity being disposed corresponding to the protrusion, and the motherboard and speaker of the electronic device being disposed in the first cavity and / or the second cavity.

[0016] In some alternative embodiments, when both the motherboard and the speaker are located in the second cavity, the speaker is stacked on the motherboard or disposed adjacent to the motherboard.

[0017] In some alternative implementations, the scanning component extends into the device host via a conductive element and is electrically connected to the motherboard.

[0018] In some alternative embodiments, the conductive component is a flexible circuit board, and both the scanning component and the storage slot are provided with through-channel wire passages. The flexible circuit board extends into the device host through the wire passages and forms a drag chain structure by U-shaped folding back inside the scanning component and / or the device host.

[0019] In some alternative embodiments, the receiving groove is provided with a pressing member configured to press against at least a portion of the conductive element.

[0020] In some alternative embodiments, the receiving groove is further provided with an adapter groove, the extension path of the conductive element passes through the adapter groove, the pressing element is at least partially corresponding to the adapter groove and located in the adapter groove, and a pressing gap is formed between the pressing element and the adapter groove, with at least a portion of the conductive element located in the pressing gap.

[0021] The dimensions (e.g., width, length) of the adapter slot are much larger than the dimensions of the wire channel.

[0022] In some alternative embodiments, the battery of the electronic device is disposed in the scanning assembly, and the battery is used to power the electronic device.

[0023] The battery is located in the scanning component. Since the scanning component is usually facing the table or paper when scanning, the battery can balance the weight of the scanning component, making the overall center of gravity of the electronic device more stable for the user. This also prevents the electronic device from tipping over due to instability, resulting in a better user experience and greater practicality.

[0024] In some alternative embodiments, the scanning component is slidably connected to the storage slot via a sliding mechanism.

[0025] In some alternative embodiments, the sliding mechanism includes at least one of a guide rail mechanism and an elastic sliding mechanism.

[0026] In some alternative embodiments, the sliding mechanism includes a first sliding portion and a second sliding portion, the first sliding portion and the second sliding portion being respectively disposed in the storage slot and the scanning component, and the first sliding portion and the second sliding portion being connected to each other so that the scanning component can slide relative to the storage slot.

[0027] In some alternative embodiments, the first sliding part is a guide rail disposed in the storage groove, and the second sliding part is a guide plate disposed in the scanning component;

[0028] Along the width direction of the main unit of the device, a slide rail space is formed between the guide plate and the side wall of the scanning component, so that the guide rail can slide along the slide rail space.

[0029] In some alternative implementations, the scanning component extends along the length of the device host, and in the second state, both the device host and the scanning component are available for the user to hold.

[0030] In some alternative embodiments, the outer perimeter of the device host is larger than the outer perimeter of the scanning component, and / or, in the second state, the length of the scanning component extending out of the device host (i.e., the storage slot) is not less than half the total length of the scanning component.

[0031] In some alternative embodiments, the device host is provided with a grip structure on two adjacent sidewalls of the display screen, and / or on two opposite sidewalls of the scanning component.

[0032] In some alternative embodiments, the scanning component includes a scanning body and a scanning unit. The scanning body is provided with a scanning window located on the portion of the scanning body that extends relative to the host device. The scanning unit is disposed in the scanning body and performs scanning through the scanning window.

[0033] In some alternative embodiments, the end of the scanning body with the scanning window is configured as an inclined surface, and the inclined surface is at a preset angle to the length direction of the scanning body to match the grip angle when the user holds the electronic device.

[0034] The tilted design makes scanning with handheld electronic devices more comfortable for users because the camera plane is basically parallel to the paper or desktop. During the scanning process, the user's hand can tilt naturally without having to be perpendicular to the desktop, which can cause hand fatigue. In addition, it allows the user to move naturally in the tilting direction of the electronic device, making the scanning process very natural and easy to use.

[0035] In some alternative embodiments, the inclined surface is constrained between the two side walls of the scanning body, such that the two side walls of the scanning body and the top wall on the side closest to the device host form a partially surrounding region relative to the inclined surface, thereby causing the end of the partially surrounding region to abut against the surface to be scanned in the second state.

[0036] The surrounding area surrounds the inclined surface on three sides, which can provide some light shielding. Moreover, since this area is held against the surface to be scanned when the user holds the device, it can also prevent the inclined surface from directly rubbing against the surface to be scanned.

[0037] In some alternative implementations, the display screen has a coverage range of 80%-100% relative to the device host.

[0038] The display screen is configured as a large screen, making it very convenient for users to operate the electronic device when scanning. After scanning, the scanned content can be viewed on a large screen, avoiding the awkward situation of traditional scanning where the scanned content can only be transferred to a computer or viewed page by page on a small screen, thus improving the ease of use of the device.

[0039] In some alternative embodiments, the electronic device further includes a detection device electrically connected to the host device, the detection device being used to detect the current state of the scanning component.

[0040] In some alternative embodiments, the detection device includes a detection element and a sensing element, the detection element and the sensing element being sensively connected, the detection element being disposed on the side of the scanning assembly close to the device host, and the sensing element being correspondingly disposed on the device host;

[0041] When in the first state, there is a first preset interval between the sensing element and the detection element, so that the detection element does not detect the sensing element and outputs the detection result to the control center of the device host, so that the control center does not generate a scanning signal and the scanning function of the scanning component is not enabled;

[0042] When in the second state, there is a second preset interval between the sensing element and the detection element, so that the detection element can detect the sensing element and output the detection result to the control center of the device host, so that the control center generates a scanning signal and the scanning function of the scanning component is activated.

[0043] In some alternative embodiments, the detection element is a Hall sensor, and the sensing element is a magnet that cooperates with the Hall sensor. The Hall sensor is used to detect the magnetic flux density of the magnet at a relative position, so that the control center switches the scanning function of the scanning component on or off based on the magnetic flux density.

[0044] Compared with the prior art, the electronic device with scanning function provided in this application has the following advantages:

[0045] Beneficial effects:

[0046] By configuring a scanning component that is movably connected to the device host, and configuring the scanning component to have a first state and a second state relative to the device host, in the first state, the scanning component is located on the side of the device host facing away from the display screen. In the second state, the scanning component extends at least partially relative to the device host for scanning. That is, the electronic device using this application can switch the state of the scanning component relative to the device host according to actual usage needs. In the first state, the scanning component can be hidden behind the device host, thereby reducing the size of the electronic device along the length of the device host and making it easier for users to carry. In the second state, the scanning component can be extended relative to the device host for normal scanning function. In other words, the electronic device of this application, while maintaining normal scanning functionality, also expands the usage scenarios of the electronic device. When scanning is not needed, the scanning component can be hidden, while the display screen on the device host can be operated as needed to achieve functions such as video viewing and web page operation, thus improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0047] The preferred embodiments will now be described in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, to further explain the above-mentioned characteristics, technical features, advantages, and implementation methods of this application.

[0048] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an electronic device in a first state, as disclosed in one embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an electronic device in a second state, as disclosed in one embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A structural diagram from another perspective (i.e., the front of the electronic device);

[0051] Figure 4 This is an internal cross-sectional view of an electronic device in a second state, as disclosed in one embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0053] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the device host disclosed in one embodiment of this application;

[0054] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a scanning component disclosed in one embodiment of this application.

[0055] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0056] 100. Electronic device; 10. Device host; 10a. First side; 10b. Second side; 11. Display screen; 12. Storage slot; 121. First opening; 122. Protrusion; 122a. First cavity; 122b. Second cavity; 123. Pressing component; 124. Adapter slot; 13. Mainboard; 14. Speaker; 15. Battery; 20. Scanning assembly; 201. Cable guide groove; 21. Scanning body; 210. Scanning window; 211. Fixing hole; 212. Visible film; 213. Inclined surface; 22. Scanning unit; 30. Conductive component; 40. Sliding mechanism; 41. First sliding part; 42. Second sliding part; 420. Limiting protrusion end;

[0057] x, the length of the device host; y, the width of the device host; z, the thickness of the device host. Detailed Implementation

[0058] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the specific implementation methods of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings and other implementation methods can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0059] To keep the drawings concise, each figure only schematically shows the parts relevant to the invention, and these do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, to facilitate understanding, in some figures, only one of components with the same structure or function is schematically depicted, or only one is labeled. In this document, "one" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one."

[0060] It should also be further understood that the term “and / or” as used in this application specification and the appended claims means any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0061] In this document, 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 fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0062] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "bottom", "inner", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0063] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0064] In one embodiment, refer to the appendix to the specification. Figures 1 to 3 This application describes an electronic device with scanning function. The electronic device provided by this application can be applied to a variety of usage scenarios, resulting in a good user experience. Moreover, when using this electronic device, the display of scanned content and related operation experience are excellent, greatly improving flexibility and practicality.

[0065] The following will explain in detail.

[0066] Please refer to the attached instruction manual as well. Figures 1 to 3 The present application provides an electronic device 100 with scanning function, which includes a device host 10 and a scanning component 20. The scanning component 20 is used to implement the scanning function of the electronic device 100 and can be movably connected to the device host 10.

[0067] Specifically, the host device 10 may be equipped with a display screen 11, which can be used to display the content scanned by the scanning component 20, and / or the display screen 11 can also be used for user operation, such as video playback, web page display, or playing games. In other words, in addition to display function, the display screen 11 also has, for example, touch function, that is, the display screen 11 can also be, for example, a touch screen.

[0068] Furthermore, the display screen 11 can be set to full screen, or its coverage relative to the device host 10 can be between 80% and 100%. The display panel has touch functionality and is also configured as a large-screen display, making it very convenient for users to operate when using the electronic device 100 for scanning. Moreover, the scanned content can be viewed on the large screen after scanning, avoiding the traditional method where the scanned content can only be transferred to a computer after scanning, or where only the small-screen scanning component 20 is configured to have a first state and a second state relative to the device host 10. That is, the scanning component 20 can be moved relative to the device host 10 by operating it, thereby achieving state switching. In the first state, the scanning component 20 can be located on the side of the device host 10 that is away from the display screen 11. For example, if the side of the device host 10 with the display screen 11 is defined as the front, then the side of the device host 10 that is away from the display screen 11 can be the back. That is, in the first state, the scanning component 20 can be located on the back of the device host 10, at which time the scanning component 20 can be hidden relative to the device host 10. Therefore, the overall length of the electronic device 100 at this time is approximately the same as the length of the main unit 10.

[0069] In the second state, the scanning component 20 can extend at least partially relative to the device host 10 for scanning. That is, in the second state, the scanning component 20 can extend at least partially from the back of the device host 10, so that the scanning component 20 is no longer completely hidden on the back of the device host 10. At this time, the part of the scanning component 20 that extends relative to the device host 10 can be used to hold against the surface to be scanned, so as to realize the scanning function of the electronic device 100.

[0070] Therefore, the electronic device 100 of this application can switch the state of the scanning component 20 relative to the device host 10 according to the user's actual usage needs. That is, while taking into account the normal scanning function of the electronic device 100, it also expands the usage scenarios of the electronic device 100. When scanning is not needed, the scanning component 20 can be hidden, and the display screen 11 on the device host 10 can be operated as needed to achieve, for example, video viewing, web page operation, etc., which helps to improve the user experience. When scanning is needed, the scanning component 20 can be extended relative to the device host 10 in a timely manner.

[0071] Optionally, the scanning component 20 can be movably connected to the device host 10, which may include, but is not limited to, rotational connection, sliding connection, or sliding followed by rotation, as long as the scanning component 20 can switch between a first state and a second state relative to the device host 10.

[0072] Taking the example of the slidable connection between the scanning component 20 and the device host 10, the scanning component 20 is slidably connected to the device host 10, thereby allowing it to slide relative to the device host 10 to switch between the first and second states. Using the slidable connection of the scanning component 20 to the device host 10 simplifies both the connection method and the state switching method, facilitating both structural design and user operation.

[0073] In some embodiments, the device host 10 is generally rectangular in shape, and the scanning component 20 is also elongated in shape. The scanning component 20 can move along the length x of the device host 10 (e.g., ...). Figure 1 As shown in the x-direction, in the second state, both the device host 10 and the scanning component 20 can be held by the user. In other words, in the second state, when the scanning component 20 extends relative to the device host 10 to realize the scanning function of the electronic device 100, the user can choose to hold it on the device host 10 or on the scanning component 20 according to their needs. It is understood that the prerequisite for the user to choose to hold the scanning component 20 is that the scanning component 20 extends a certain length relative to the device host 10, and this length is sufficient for the user to place their fingers on it and hold it, so that the scanning component 20 can be held.

[0074] Considering the different finger sizes of different users, the scanning component 20 only needs to extend a certain length relative to the device host 10, allowing users such as children, teenagers, or adults to place their fingers on it and hold it. For example, in the second state, the length of the scanning component 20 extending out of the storage slot 12 is not less than half the total length of the scanning component 20. In other words, in the second state, at least half of the scanning component 20 extends relative to the device host 10, allowing the user to hold it on this extended half of the scanning component 20.

[0075] Furthermore, since users primarily hold the electronic device 100 for scanning using their thumb and forefinger (the area where they are spread apart is called the "tiger's mouth") on opposite sides of the device, to accommodate users with different tiger's mouth sizes—for example, children's tiger's mouths are smaller while adults' are larger—the outer perimeter of the device host 10 is set larger than that of the scanning component 20. That is, the width of the device host 10 is greater than the width of the scanning component 20 (there is a certain difference in their outer perimeter dimensions). Thus, children with smaller tiger's mouths can choose to hold the device on the scanning component 20, while adults with larger tiger's mouths can choose to hold the device host 10. Of course, users can also choose to hold the device according to their actual needs; for example, adult users can choose to hold the device host 10 or the scanning component 20.

[0076] In some embodiments, the device host 10 has two opposing sidewalls relative to the display screen 11, and / or, the scanning assembly 20 has two opposing sidewalls with a grip structure (not shown). In other words, a grip structure (not shown) can be provided on the device host 10 along the width direction y (e.g., Figure 1 A grip structure is provided on the two opposite sidewalls in the y direction shown in the figure. Alternatively, a grip structure can be provided on the two opposite sidewalls of the scanning component 20. Alternatively, a grip structure can be provided on both the scanning component 20 and the device host 10. The grip structure can be, for example, an anti-slip texture or some finger-shaped indentations, thereby improving the user's grip experience.

[0077] In addition, the ends of the scanning component 20 are configured with rounded corners, which can reduce friction with the surface to be scanned and avoid scratching or damaging the surface to be scanned during the scanning process, thus preventing the loss of information on the paper.

[0078] Please combine Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the scanning component 20 includes a scanning body 21 and a scanning unit 22. The scanning unit 22 is disposed within the scanning body 21 to perform the scanning function. Specifically, the scanning body 21 has a scanning window 210 located in the portion of the scanning body 21 that extends outward relative to the device host 10. The scanning unit 22 (e.g., a camera) is disposed within the scanning body 21, and the scanning unit 22 performs scanning through the scanning window 210. By providing the scanning window 210 on the portion of the scanning component 20 that extends outward from the device host 10, scanning can be performed through the scanning window 210 even if the scanning unit 22 is disposed within the scanning body 21. This avoids externalizing the scanning unit 22, protecting it, and also makes the overall structure of the electronic device 100 more compact.

[0079] It is understood that the scanning window 210 can be fixed by, for example, opening a fixing hole 211 on the scanning body 21, and at the same time, providing a protective transparent sheet 212 (such as a light-transmitting glass sheet or a light-transmitting plastic sheet) corresponding to the fixing hole 211 on the scanning body 21, so that when the scanning unit 22 is located inside the scanning body 21, it can also perform scanning through the fixing hole 211 and the protective transparent sheet 212 when scanning is required.

[0080] The protective lens 212 can prevent dust or impurities from directly sticking to the lens of the scanning unit 22, which would reduce the clarity of scanning or shooting. At the same time, it can also protect the scanning unit 22 when the scanning body 21 is bumped. Moreover, the replacement, repair and manufacturing costs of the protective lens 212 are lower, resulting in good economic benefits.

[0081] In addition, this protective lens 212 can be customized without affecting the normal scanning function. For example, it can be set to a transparent color so that different background colors can be displayed in the scanned document; or it can be set to a lens with different focal lengths so that the scanning component 20 can scan extremely small fonts.

[0082] In some embodiments, the end of the scanning body 21 with the scanning window 210 is configured as an inclined surface 213. The inclined surface 213 forms a preset angle with the length direction of the scanning body 21 to match the grip angle when the user holds the electronic device 100. The inclined surface 213 makes it more comfortable for the user to hold the electronic device 100 for scanning, because the plane of the scanning unit 22 is basically parallel to the surface to be scanned (e.g., paper or desktop). During the scanning process, the user's hand can be naturally tilted, without having to be perpendicular to the desktop, which would cause hand fatigue. In addition, it allows the user to move naturally in the tilt direction of the electronic device 100, making the scanning process very natural and easy to use.

[0083] Furthermore, the inclined surface 213 is confined between the two side walls of the scanning body 21, so that the two side walls of the scanning body 21 and the top wall near the device host 10 form a partially surrounding area relative to the inclined surface 213, thereby causing the end of this partially surrounding area to abut against the surface to be scanned in the second state. It should be noted that the partially surrounding area surrounds the inclined surface 213 on three sides, which can play a certain role in blocking light. Moreover, due to the setting of this partially surrounding area, when the user holds the device, the end of the scanning body 21 abuts against the surface to be scanned, which can also avoid the inclined surface 213 directly rubbing against the surface to be scanned.

[0084] As can be seen from the foregoing, the two opposite sidewalls of the scanning component 20 may be provided with a gripping structure (not identified), and the two opposite sidewalls may be opposite sidewalls relative to the inclined surface 213, so that the inclined surface 213 can be restricted between the two opposite sidewalls of the scanning body 21.

[0085] In some embodiments, to facilitate user grip, most of the corners of the electronic device 100 are rounded, making it less prone to bumps and knocks during use, and also more aesthetically pleasing. For example, the corners of the device host 10 can be rounded, and the corners of the scanning component 20 can also be rounded, resulting in a more comfortable grip.

[0086] In other embodiments, corresponding locking structures (not shown) are provided on the device host 10 and the scanning component 20, so that the scanning component 20 can be locked when it is in the first state or the second state, so as to prevent the scanning component 20 from moving when the electronic device 100 is shaken, thus affecting the scanning performance.

[0087] More preferably, the locking structure can be configured as a limiting groove and limiting teeth. When the scanning component 20 moves to a preset position, the limiting groove and limiting teeth interlock to restrict the movement of the scanning component 20, preventing it from moving further. When the user applies external force to the scanning component 20, the scanning component 20 can break the interlocking state of the limiting groove and limiting teeth, thereby allowing the scanning component 20 to resume movement and generate displacement. Since there are many ways and forms of locking structures, not all are listed here. For example, the locking structure can also be configured as two magnetically engaging magnets.

[0088] In some embodiments, considering that in the first state, the scanning component 20 is located on the back of the device host 10 relative to the device host 10, if the scanning component 20 is directly stacked on the back of the device host 10, the overall thickness of the electronic device 100 is approximately the sum of the thickness of the scanning component 20 and the thickness of the device host 10. That is, this increases the overall thickness of the electronic device 100, making it inconvenient for users with small hands to hold. Furthermore, with the scanning component 20 directly stacked on the back of the device host 10, if the electronic device 100 is dropped or impacted, the impact may directly affect the scanning component 20, causing damage and potentially affecting the scanning function. Therefore, to solve the above problems, this application provides a storage groove 12 on the back of the device host 10. In the first state, the scanning component 20 can be stored in the storage groove 12, and in the second state, the scanning component 20 can extend at least partially from the storage groove 12 for scanning.

[0089] It is understood that, in the first state described above, the scanning component 20 being housed in the storage slot 12 may include complete or partial housing. Partial housing of the scanning component 20 in the storage slot 12 includes, but is not limited to, for example, the scanning component 20 being housed along the thickness direction z of the device host 10 (e.g., ...). Figure 1 The scanning component 20 protrudes at least partially from the receiving slot 12 in the z-direction shown in the diagram, or the scanning component 20 protrudes at least partially from the receiving slot 12 in the width direction of the device host 10, or the scanning component 20 protrudes from the receiving slot 12 in the length direction of the device host 10.

[0090] In some embodiments, the storage slot 12 extends along the length of the device host 10 and passes through one end of the device host 10 along its length to form a first opening 121. The scanning component 20 is slidably connected to the storage slot 12 so that it can be slidably stored in the storage slot 12 through the first opening 121 in a first state, or at least partially slid out of the first opening 121 in a second state. That is, the scanning component 20 can change its relative position to the device host 10 through the first opening 121, and the opening width of the first opening 121 matches the width of the scanning component 20. In other words, the overall width of the storage slot 12 matches the width of the scanning component 20. Thus, on the one hand, the scanning component 20 can be completely stored in the storage slot 12 along the width direction of the device host 10. On the other hand, it can also avoid the situation where a large gap is formed between the two, causing dust or water stains to enter from the gap and affect the normal operation of the electronic device 100.

[0091] In some embodiments, the width of the receiving slot 12 along the width direction of the device host 10 is smaller than the width of the device host 10, so that the receiving slot 12 forms at least one inner sidewall along the width direction of the device host 10. For example, as described above, the device host 10 is generally rectangular block-shaped, and the scanning component 20 is also elongated block-shaped. Therefore, the shape of the receiving slot 12 is roughly adapted to the shape of the scanning component 20. That is, the receiving slot 12 is an elongated slot. In order to better receive the scanning component 20, and at the same time, when the scanning component 20 is received in the receiving slot 12, the receiving slot 12 can protect the scanning component 20. Along the width direction of the device host 10, the receiving slot 12 does not penetrate the device host 10, so that the receiving slot 12 can have two inner sidewalls along the width direction of the device host 10. Thus, when the scanning component 20 is received in the receiving slot 12, the portion of the scanning component 20 in the width direction can be shielded and protected by the inner sidewall of the receiving slot 12. Of course, it is understood that in other embodiments, the storage slot 12 may also be provided to pass through one end of the device host 10 along the width direction. In this way, the storage slot 12 has an inner sidewall, which not only provides protection and shielding for the scanning component 20, but also makes it easier for the scanning component 20 to slide and be stored in the storage slot 12.

[0092] In some embodiments, the device host 10 includes a first surface 10a and a second surface 10b facing away from each other. The first surface 10a is provided with a display screen 11, that is, the first surface 10a is the aforementioned front side. The second surface 10b is provided with a storage groove 12, that is, the second surface 10b corresponds to the aforementioned back side. The storage groove 12 is recessed from the second surface 10b toward the first surface 10a to form a protrusion 122 inside the device host 10. Along the direction from the second surface 10b toward the first surface 10a (i.e., the thickness direction of the device host 10), the distance from the second surface 10b to the bottom surface of the storage groove 12 is greater than or equal to the distance from the first surface 10a to the protrusion 122. By recessing the storage groove 12 from the second surface 10b toward the first surface 10a to form a protrusion 122 inside the device host 10, the protrusion 122 serves two purposes: firstly, it blocks the communication between the storage groove 12 and the interior of the device host 10, preventing external dust and water stains from entering the interior of the device host 10 through the storage groove 12, and also reducing the difficulty of waterproofing the device host 10; secondly, the protrusion 122 strengthens the structural strength of the device host 10 at the storage groove 12, preventing the device host 10 from easily deforming at the storage groove 12. Of course, in other embodiments, the storage groove 12 can also be formed by directly cutting a groove on the second surface 10b of the device host 10. In this case, in order to solve the communication problem between the storage groove 12 and the interior of the device host 10, an additional cover plate can be added to cover the opening at the connection point.

[0093] Furthermore, the distance from the second surface 10b to the bottom surface of the receiving groove 12 is greater than or equal to the distance from the first surface 10a to the protrusion 122. That is, the receiving groove 12 has a sufficient depth to accommodate the scanning component 20, so that in the thickness direction of the device host 10, the scanning component 20 can be completely contained within or protrude as little as possible from the receiving groove 12. It is understood that the depth of the receiving groove 12 (i.e., the distance from the second surface 10b to the bottom surface of the receiving groove 12) can be set according to the thickness of the scanning component 20; for example, the two may be approximately equal, or the depth of the receiving groove 12 may be slightly larger, depending on the actual situation. Of course, in other embodiments, the distance from the second surface 10b to the bottom surface of the receiving groove 12 may also be less than the distance from the first surface 10a to the protrusion 122, so that the distance from the first surface 10a to the protrusion 122 can be larger to accommodate functional devices.

[0094] In some embodiments, along the length of the device host 10, the protrusion 122 forms a first cavity 122a and a second cavity 122b inside the device host 10. The first cavity 122a is disposed corresponding to the protrusion 122, such that the depth of the first cavity 122a is less than the depth of the second cavity 122b in the direction from the second surface 10b to the first surface 10a. The motherboard 13 and speaker 14 of the electronic device 100 can be disposed in the first cavity 122a and / or the second cavity 122b. For example, the motherboard 13 and speaker 14 can both be disposed in the first cavity 122a. In this case, the second cavity 122b can be used to arrange other devices, such as the battery 15. Alternatively, the motherboard 13 and speaker 14 can both be disposed in the second cavity 122b. In this case, the first cavity 122a can be used to arrange devices or not. Alternatively, it can be partially located in the first cavity 122a and partially located in the second cavity 122b. For example, the motherboard 13 can be located in the first cavity 122a and the speaker 14 can be located in the second cavity 122b, or the two can be interchanged.

[0095] For example, since the second cavity 122b is deeper than the first cavity 122a, the motherboard 13 and the speaker 14 can both be arranged in the second cavity 122b. This makes more efficient use of the space in the second cavity 122b. At the same time, no components need to be arranged in the first cavity 122a, so the electronic device 100 can be made thinner in the first cavity 122a. That is, the storage slot 12 can be made deeper, which is more conducive to storing the scanning component 20 as a whole. Of course, as other examples, a part of the motherboard 13 can be arranged in the first cavity 122a, and another part of the motherboard 13 can extend into the second cavity 122b. The speaker 14 is arranged in the second cavity 122b. Alternatively, the motherboard 13 can be divided into multiple boards, with one board arranged in the first cavity 122a and the other boards arranged in the second cavity 122b.

[0096] When the motherboard 13 and the speaker 14 are both arranged in the second cavity 122b, the speaker 14 can be stacked on the motherboard 13, or it can be arranged adjacent to the motherboard 13, thereby optimizing the arrangement of the two and improving the space utilization of the second cavity 122b.

[0097] Furthermore, by providing the speaker 14, this application can make the electronic device 100 more versatile. That is, the speaker 14 can work with the display screen 11 to play various audio and video content, so that the electronic device 100 can also have functions such as MP4 or tablet.

[0098] In some embodiments, the battery 15 of the electronic device 100 is disposed in the scanning assembly 20, so that the battery 15 can be used to power the electronic device 100. Here, the battery 15 is disposed in the scanning assembly 20. Since the scanning assembly 20 is mostly facing the table or paper when using the electronic device 100 for scanning, the battery 15 adds counterweight to the scanning assembly 20, allowing the overall center of gravity of the electronic device 100 to tilt towards the scanning assembly 20. That is, the overall center of gravity of the electronic device 100 is closer to the scanning assembly 20, which makes the operation more stable for the user and avoids the electronic device 100 tipping over due to instability. This results in a better user experience and improved practicality of the device.

[0099] Please see also Figures 4 to 7 In some embodiments, considering that the motherboard 13 is located inside the device host 10, and the scanning function of the scanning component 20 is also realized through an electrical connection with the motherboard 13, the scanning component 20 can be extended into the device host 10 through the conductive element 30 to be electrically connected to the motherboard 13.

[0100] Optionally, the conductive component 30 can be, for example, a flexible circuit board or a wire. Taking the conductive component 30 as a flexible circuit board as an example, in order to enable the flexible circuit board to be routed from the scanning component 20 to the inside of the device host 10 and electrically connected to the motherboard 13, through-channel grooves 201 can be provided in both the scanning component 20 and the receiving slot 12. This allows the flexible circuit board to extend into the device host 10 via the grooves 201 and form a drag chain structure within the scanning component 20 and / or the device host 10 through a U-shaped fold. The combination of the through-channel grooves 201 and the flexible circuit board allows most of the flexible circuit board to move within the scanning component 20 and the device host 10. The wiring is ingenious; the U-shaped fold to form a drag chain structure expands the range of motion of the flexible circuit board, avoids restricting the movement of the scanning component 20, and prevents the flexible circuit board from being pulled during the movement of the scanning component 20, thus preventing any impact on conductivity.

[0101] However, it should be noted that it is also possible to route the flexible circuit board without setting up this cable tray 201; this is just one preferred implementation.

[0102] Optionally, the cable tray 201 can be a long strip or a circular tray, as long as it can allow the flexible circuit board to pass through. This embodiment does not make any specific limitation on this.

[0103] In some embodiments, a pressing member 123 is provided in the receiving groove 12, which is configured to press against at least a portion of the conductive member 30. Considering that the conductive member 30 is a flexible circuit board, which is easily deformed and easily pulled during the movement of the scanning assembly 20, the pressing member 123 can effectively limit the position of the conductive member 30 and prevent it from being excessively pulled when it moves with the scanning assembly 20. For example, the pressing member 123 can be a pressure plate, which is pressed against the conductive member 30. This includes the pressure plate directly pressing against the conductive member 30 and contacting the conductive member 30, or a gap is formed between the pressure plate and the bottom surface of the receiving groove 12, in which the conductive member 30 can be located. Thus, the pressure plate can limit the position of the conductive member 30 along the depth direction of the receiving groove 12.

[0104] In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the receiving groove 12 is provided with an adapter groove 124, the extension path of the conductive element 30 passes through the adapter groove 124, the pressing member 123 is at least partially corresponding to the adapter groove 124 and located in the adapter groove 124, and a pressing gap is formed between the pressing member 123 and the adapter groove 124, with at least a portion of the conductive element 30 located in the pressing gap. In this way, at least a portion of the conductive element 30 can be confined within the pressing gap, thereby preventing the conductive element 30 from displacing in the release direction.

[0105] It is understood that the adapter groove 124 may include, but is not limited to, strip grooves, circular grooves, etc. Taking a square groove as an example, the pressing part 123 may be a square pressure plate. The size of the square pressure plate is approximately compatible with the adapter groove 124, so that the square pressure plate can be located in the adapter groove 124. This ensures that even if a pressure plate is added, it will not occupy too much space in the storage groove 12. At the same time, the setting of the pressure plate can further strengthen the structural strength of the bottom surface of the storage groove 12.

[0106] In the above embodiment, a wire-passing groove 201 is provided on the storage groove 12 to match the flexible circuit board. Similarly, the wire-passing groove 201 can also be provided on the adapter groove 124. Both arrangements allow the flexible circuit board to enter the device host 10 through the wire-passing groove 201 and connect with the motherboard 13.

[0107] It should be noted that the pressing gap between the adapter slot 124 and the pressing component 123 is configured to provide sufficient space for the flexible circuit board to move. Similarly, the aforementioned wire-passing slot 201 can be provided on the pressing component 123 so that it corresponds to or even overlaps with the wire-passing slot 201 provided on the storage slot 12. The specific settings need to be changed according to the internal structure and internal space of the device host 10.

[0108] In addition, the pressing component 123 can cover part of the flexible circuit board, which restricts the displacement of the flexible circuit board to a certain extent. This can prevent the flexible circuit board from shifting its position during the movement of the scanning component 20. It also protects the flexible circuit board and prevents it from breaking due to excessive stretching.

[0109] In some embodiments, as described above, the scanning component 20 is slidably connected to the storage slot 12. Therefore, the scanning component 20 can be slidably connected to the storage slot 12 via a sliding mechanism 40. For example, the sliding mechanism 40 may include at least one of a guide rail mechanism and an elastic sliding mechanism 40.

[0110] For example, taking the sliding mechanism 40 as a guide rail mechanism, the scanning component 20 is slidably connected to the device host 10 through the guide rail mechanism, and the guide rail mechanism is respectively set on the storage slot 12 and the scanning component 20, so that the scanning component 20 can be displaced in the extension direction of the guide rail mechanism.

[0111] The guide rail mechanism enables the scanning component 20 to slide relative to the device host 10, making it more convenient for users to operate the scanning component 20. The guide rail mechanism will be explained in detail later in the manual.

[0112] Alternatively, a sliding mechanism 40 can be set up similar to the guide rail mechanism to achieve a sliding connection. The locking structure in the above embodiment can be combined with a spring. The spring is set at the bottom of the storage groove 12, that is, on the side away from the first opening 121. The two free ends of the spring are respectively fixed to the scanning component 20 and the device host 10. When the user slides the scanning component 20, firstly, the cooperation of the limiting groove and the limiting tooth can enable the scanning component 20 to be suspended at the extreme position. Secondly, the spring generates sufficient rebound force when the scanning component 20 moves to the second state. However, since the locking structure still has a locking force between the scanning component 20 and the device host 10, the user can still hold the device to scan. When the user finishes scanning and wants to restore the scanning component 20 to the first state, the limiting groove and the limiting tooth can be unlocked, and the scanning component 20 will rebound to the initial state to store the scanning component 20.

[0113] In one embodiment, the sliding mechanism 40 may include a first sliding portion 41 and a second sliding portion 42, which are respectively disposed in the storage slot 12 and the scanning component 20. The first sliding portion 41 and the second sliding portion 42 are connected to each other so that the scanning component 20 can slide relative to the storage slot 12. By providing the sliding mechanism 40 with the first sliding portion 41 and the second sliding portion 42, the sliding of the scanning component 20 can be facilitated, thereby making it more convenient for the user to operate the scanning component 20.

[0114] In one optional example, the guide rail mechanism includes tracks (i.e., the first sliding part 41 is a track) disposed on opposite side walls of the receiving groove 12, and rollers (i.e., the second sliding part 42 is a roller) disposed on the side wall of the scanning component 20 respectively. Both tracks are provided with rolling grooves on the side near the scanning component 20. The rollers are movably disposed in the rolling grooves through connectors, and the size of the rollers is adapted to the rolling grooves, so that the scanning component 20 can be displaced in the extension direction of the track as the rollers roll.

[0115] Here, the scanning component 20 can be displaced along the length of the device host 10 by the cooperation of the roller and the rolling groove, thereby realizing the transition between the first state and the second state.

[0116] In another alternative example, the first sliding part 41 is a guide rail disposed in the receiving groove 12, and the second sliding part 42 is a guide plate disposed in the scanning assembly 20. A slide rail space is formed between the guide plate and the side wall of the scanning assembly 20 along the width direction of the main unit 10, allowing the guide rail to slide along the slide rail space. In this way, the fit between the guide rail and the guide plate is very stable, and the protruding side of the guide rail has a certain limiting effect on the guide plate, making it less likely for misalignment and gaps to occur between the two. Moreover, the parts are simple, and it has installation and cost advantages in production and maintenance.

[0117] More preferably, the guide plate can also serve as part of the housing of the scanning assembly 20. At the same time, limit protrusions 420 are provided at the four corners of the guide plate to limit the relative displacement of the guide rail and prevent the scanning assembly 20 from falling off.

[0118] As can be seen from the foregoing, the storage groove 12 is provided with a pressing member 123, and the storage groove 12 is also provided with an adapter groove 124 that is adapted to the pressing member 123. Based on this, the number of guide rails can be two, and they are integrally formed with the pressing member 123. That is, the two guide rails can be integrally formed on two opposite sides of the pressing member 123, and the extension direction of the two guide rails is consistent with the length direction of the scanning component 20.

[0119] It should be noted that when the guide rail and the pressing part 123 are integrally formed, the cooperation between the guide rail and the guide plate can be realized at the same time, as well as the protection of the flexible circuit board by the pressing part 123. In addition, the number of parts is reduced, which saves labor costs in the factory during assembly.

[0120] In one embodiment, a guide rail pad is also provided on the inner circumference of the guide rail. The outline of the guide rail pad is consistent with the outline of the guide rail, and the outer circumference of the guide rail pad fits into the inner circumference of the guide rail, so that the guide rail can form a double-layer guide rail structure, which increases stability.

[0121] Furthermore, when the guide rail pad is made of anti-slip material, slippage between the scanning component 20 and the device host 10 can be avoided. When the guide rail pad is made of low-friction material, poor sliding between the scanning component 20 and the device host 10 can be avoided, thus enabling the electronic device 100 to be operable.

[0122] In one embodiment, the electronic device 100 further includes a detection device (not shown), which is electrically connected to the device host 10. This detection device is used to detect the current state of the scanning component 20. It is understood that the current state of the scanning component 20 includes the first state and the second state described above. For example, the detection device can detect whether the scanning component 20 is currently in the first state or the second state, thereby outputting an electrical signal to the device host 10 so that the device host 10 can determine whether to activate the scanning function.

[0123] Specifically, the detection device may include a detection element and a sensing element, which are connected inductively (i.e., they are configured to work together). The detection element can be used to detect the sensing element and output the detection result to the device host 10. The detection result is received by the control center of the device host 10 (e.g., the motherboard 13 of the device host 10) to determine whether the scanning device is in a first state or a second state, and controls the start-up state of the scanning component 20 according to the determination result.

[0124] It should be noted that the detection device uses components such as detection elements and sensing elements to determine and control the start-up state of the scanning component 20, so that the scanning function of the electronic device 100 can be automated, making it more convenient for users to use, without the need to turn the scanning function on and off separately through a scanning switch, thus improving its practicality.

[0125] For example, the detection element can be configured as a photoelectric sensor, and the sensing element can be configured as a recognition cursor. When the photoelectric sensor detects the recognition cursor, it means that the scanning component 20 has reached a certain position. Then the overall motion state of the scanning component 20 can be detected, and when it moves to the second state, the scanning component 20 is activated.

[0126] In one embodiment, the detection element is disposed on the side of the scanning component 20 close to the device host 10, and the sensing element is correspondingly disposed on the device host 10. In the first state, the scanning component 20 has a first preset interval between the sensing element and the detection element, so that the detection element does not detect the sensing element and outputs the detection result to the control center of the device host 10, so that the control center does not generate a scanning signal, thereby the scanning function of the scanning component 20 is not enabled. In the second state, the scanning component 20 has a second preset interval between the sensing element and the detection element, so that the detection element can detect the sensing element and outputs the detection result to the control center of the device host 10, so that the control center generates a scanning signal, thereby enabling the scanning function of the scanning component 20.

[0127] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the detection element is set in the scanning component 20 and the sensing element is set in the device host 10. This arrangement is mainly because the battery 15 is set in the scanning component 20, so it is more convenient for the battery 15 to power the detection element, and the wiring and cabling are simpler. However, this does not mean that this is the only possible arrangement. It can also be arranged such that the sensing element is set in the scanning component 20 and the detection element is set in the device host 10.

[0128] In one embodiment, the detection element is a Hall sensor, and the sensing element is a magnet that cooperates with the Hall sensor. The Hall sensor is used to detect the magnetic flux density of the magnet at a relative position, so that the control center switches the scanning function of the scanning device on or off based on the magnetic flux density.

[0129] The Hall sensor is combined with a magnet, which allows the control center of the electronic device 100 to turn the scanning function on and off based on the magnetic flux density detected by the Hall sensor. This setup enables automatic scanning through non-contact and wear-free operation, and is not easily affected by vibrations of the electronic device 100, making it highly practical.

[0130] It should be noted that the above embodiments can be freely combined as needed. The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An electronic device having a scanning function, characterized by comprising: include: The device host is equipped with a display screen, and a storage slot is provided on the side of the device host facing away from the display screen; A scanning component, which is slidably connected to the device host and can slide relative to the device host to switch between a first state and a second state; In the first state, the scanning component is located on the side of the device host facing away from the display screen, and the scanning component is housed in the storage slot; In the second state, the scanning component extends at least partially from the receiving slot to be adapted for scanning; The device host includes a first side and a second side facing away from each other. The first side is provided with the display screen, and the second side is provided with the storage groove. The storage groove is recessed from the second side in the direction of the first side to form a protrusion inside the device host. Along the length direction of the device host, the protrusion forms a first cavity and a second cavity inside the device host. The first cavity is provided corresponding to the protrusion. The motherboard and speaker of the electronic device are provided in the first cavity and / or the second cavity.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The storage slot extends along the length of the device host and passes through one end of the device host along the length to form a first opening. The scanning component is slidably connected to the storage slot so that it can be slidably stored in the storage slot from the first opening in the first state, or at least partially slid out from the first opening in the second state.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Along the width direction of the device host, the width of the storage slot is smaller than the width of the device host, so that the storage slot forms at least one inner sidewall along the width direction of the device host.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When both the motherboard and the speaker are located in the second cavity, the speaker is stacked on the motherboard or arranged adjacent to the motherboard.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scanning component extends into the device host via a conductive element and is electrically connected to the motherboard.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The conductive component is a flexible circuit board. The scanning component and the storage slot are both provided with through wire grooves. The flexible circuit board extends into the device host through the wire grooves and forms a drag chain structure by folding back in a U-shape inside the scanning component and / or the device host.

7. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The receiving slot is provided with a pressing member, which is configured to press against at least a portion of the conductive element.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The storage slot is also provided with an adapter slot, the extension path of the conductive component passes through the adapter slot, the pressing component is at least partially corresponding to the adapter slot and located in the adapter slot, and a pressing gap is formed between the pressing component and the adapter slot, at least a portion of the conductive component is located in the pressing gap.

9. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery of the electronic device is disposed in the scanning assembly, and the battery is used to power the electronic device.

10. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scanning component is slidably connected to the storage slot via a sliding mechanism.

11. The electronic device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The sliding mechanism includes at least one of a guide rail mechanism and an elastic sliding mechanism.

12. The electronic device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The sliding mechanism includes a first sliding part and a second sliding part, which are respectively disposed in the storage slot and the scanning component. The first sliding part and the second sliding part are connected to each other so that the scanning component can slide relative to the storage slot.

13. The electronic device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first sliding part is a guide rail disposed in the storage slot, and the second sliding part is a guide plate disposed in the scanning component; Along the width direction of the main unit of the device, a slide rail space is formed between the guide plate and the side wall of the scanning component, so that the guide rail can slide along the slide rail space.

14. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized in that, The scanning component extends along the length of the device host, and in the second state, both the device host and the scanning component can be held by the user.

15. The electronic device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The outer perimeter of the device host is larger than the outer perimeter of the scanning component, and / or, in the second state, the length of the scanning component extending beyond the device host is not less than half the total length of the scanning component.

16. The electronic device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The device host is provided with a gripping structure on two opposite sidewalls of the display screen, and / or the scanning component is provided with a gripping structure on two opposite sidewalls.

17. The electronic device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The scanning assembly includes a scanning body and a scanning unit. The scanning body is provided with a scanning window, which is located on the part of the scanning body that extends relative to the host device. The scanning unit is disposed in the scanning body and performs scanning through the scanning window.

18. The electronic device according to claim 17, characterized in that, The end of the scanning body with the scanning window is configured as an inclined surface, and the inclined surface is at a preset angle to the length direction of the scanning body to match the grip angle when the user holds the electronic device.

19. The electronic device according to claim 18, characterized in that, The inclined surface is constrained between the two side walls of the scanning body, so that the two side walls of the scanning body and the top wall on the side closest to the device host form a partial surrounding area relative to the inclined surface, thereby so that the end of the partial surrounding area abuts against the surface to be scanned in the second state.

20. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized in that, The coverage of the display screen relative to the host device is between 80% and 100%.

21. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized in that, The electronic device further includes a detection device electrically connected to the main unit of the device, which is used to detect the current state of the scanning component.

22. The electronic device according to claim 21, characterized in that, The detection device includes a detection element and a sensing element, which are connected inductively. The detection element is located on the side of the scanning assembly close to the device host, and the sensing element is correspondingly located on the device host. When in the first state, there is a first preset interval between the sensing element and the detection element, so that the detection element does not detect the sensing element and outputs the detection result to the control center of the device host, so that the control center does not generate a scanning signal and the scanning function of the scanning component is not enabled; When in the second state, there is a second preset interval between the sensing element and the detection element, so that the detection element can detect the sensing element and output the detection result to the control center of the device host, so that the control center generates a scanning signal and the scanning function of the scanning component is activated.

23. The electronic device according to claim 22, characterized in that, The detection element is a Hall sensor, and the sensing element is a magnet that cooperates with the Hall sensor. The Hall sensor is used to detect the magnetic flux density of the magnet at a relative position, so that the control center can switch the scanning function of the scanning component on or off based on the magnetic flux density.

24. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized in that, The device host and the scanning component are provided with corresponding locking structures so that the scanning component can be locked when it is in the first state or the second state.

25. The electronic device according to claim 24, characterized in that, The locking structure is configured as a limiting groove and a limiting tooth. When the scanning component moves to a preset position, the limiting groove and the limiting tooth interlock to restrict the movement of the scanning component. The scanning component can also break the interlocking state of the limiting groove and the limiting tooth under the action of external force to allow the scanning component to resume movement.

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