Electronic device

By detecting the opening and closing angle of the electronic device housing by multiplexing the magnetic parts of the speakers, the space limitations caused by the increase in the thickness of the folding electronic device are solved, and the internal space utilization and user experience are improved.

CN119172458AActive Publication Date: 2024-12-20HUAWEI TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202410600761.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-14
Publication Date
2024-12-20
Estimated Expiration
2044-05-14

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Technical Problem

Folding electronic devices have poor comfort due to increased thickness, limited internal space, and cannot accommodate more electronic devices, affecting the terminal experience.

Method used

The magnetic parts of multiplexed speakers are used as magnets to detect the opening and closing angle of the housing through the magnetic field strength, release the internal space, increase the internal space utilization of electronic equipment, and achieve higher electronic device accommodation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the internal space utilization of electronic devices, enhances the capacity of electronic devices, improves the user experience, while reducing the number of components and simplifying the design.

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Abstract

The invention provides electronic equipment. The electronic equipment comprises a first shell, a second shell, a first folding mechanism, a loudspeaker and a first sensor, the first folding mechanism is connected to the first shell and the second shell, the first shell and the second shell are relatively unfolded or folded through the first folding mechanism, the first sensor is installed on the first shell, and the loudspeaker is installed on the second shell. The loudspeaker comprises a magnetic part, and the first sensor is used for detecting the magnetic field intensity of the magnetic part so as to detect the opening and closing angle of the second shell relative to the first shell through the magnetic field intensity. According to the electronic equipment, the magnetic piece of the loudspeaker is reused as the magnet for detecting the opening and closing angle of the second shell relative to the first shell, no additional magnet needs to be arranged, part of the internal space of the electronic equipment can be released, the released space can be used for containing more electronic devices, and the utilization rate of the internal space of the electronic equipment is high.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of foldable electronic devices, and in particular to an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] Folding smart hardware is an important trend in the current consumer electronics industry. Foldable electronic devices are thicker and cause discomfort, resulting in a poor terminal experience. Therefore, in order to ensure the thickness of the folded device is comfortable, the thickness and width of the device are limited, which also limits the internal space of the electronic device and makes it impossible to accommodate more electronic devices. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present application provides an electronic device with high internal space utilization.

[0004] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device. The electronic device includes a first shell, a second shell, a first folding mechanism, a speaker, and a first sensor, wherein the first folding mechanism is connected to the first shell and the second shell, the first shell and the second shell are relatively unfolded or folded by the first folding mechanism, the first sensor is installed on the first shell, and the speaker is installed on the second shell. The speaker includes a magnetic part, and the first sensor is used to detect the magnetic field strength of the magnetic part, so as to detect the opening and closing angle of the second shell relative to the first shell through the magnetic field strength.

[0005] It can be understood that the magnetic part of the reused speaker can be used as a magnet for detecting the opening and closing angle of the second shell relative to the first shell. There is no need to set up a separate magnet and the first sensor for cooperation, so that the opening and closing angle detection of the second shell relative to the first shell can be achieved, which is beneficial to freeing up a part of the internal space of the electronic device. The freed space can be used to accommodate more electronic devices, and the internal space utilization rate of the electronic device is higher.

[0006] In some possible implementations, when the electronic device is in a closed state, the first sensor and the magnetic member are arranged opposite to each other.

[0007] It can be understood that the first sensor can be arranged relative to the magnetic part, which means that: along the thickness direction of the electronic device, the projection of the first sensor on the reference plane and the projection of the magnetic part on the reference plane at least partially overlap. The reference plane is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the electronic device. The magnetic part has more magnetic leakage in the Z-axis direction. The first sensor and the magnetic part are arranged relative to each other, and the magnetic field intensity detected by the first sensor is larger, and the detection accuracy is better.

[0008] In some possible implementations, the speaker includes a basin frame, a diaphragm, a voice coil and a magnetic circuit system, wherein the basin frame and the diaphragm are arranged along the thickness direction of the electronic device. The periphery of the diaphragm is fixed to the basin frame, the magnetic circuit system is fixedly connected to the basin frame, one end of the voice coil is fixedly connected to the side of the diaphragm facing the magnetic circuit system, and the other end is located in the magnetic gap of the magnetic circuit system. The magnetic circuit system includes magnetic components.

[0009] It is understandable that the magnetic circuit system can not only be used to cooperate with the voice coil to make the speaker sound, but also can be used to cooperate with the first sensor to detect the opening and closing angle of the second shell relative to the first shell. The magnetic circuit system is reused as a magnet for detecting the opening and closing angle of the second shell relative to the first shell, and there is no need to set up a separate magnet to cooperate with the first sensor.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the magnetic circuit system includes a central magnet and edge magnets, the edge magnets surround the central magnet and are spaced apart from the central magnet, and the central magnet and the edge magnets enclose a magnetic gap. The central magnet is a magnetic component.

[0011] It can be understood that the position of the central magnet is approximately in the center of the magnetic circuit system. When the electronic device is in a closed state, further arranging the first sensor and the central magnet relative to each other can make the magnetic field intensity detected by the first sensor larger and the detection accuracy better.

[0012] In some possible implementations, when the electronic device is in a closed state, the magnetic circuit system is located on a side of the diaphragm close to the first shell.

[0013] It is understandable that, compared to when the electronic device is in a closed state, the magnetic circuit system can be located on the side of the diaphragm away from the first shell. In this embodiment, the distance between the magnetic circuit system and the first shell is closer, the distance between the magnetic member and the first sensor is smaller, and the magnetic field strength of the magnetic member detected by the first sensor can be greater, which is conducive to improving the detection accuracy.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the speaker further includes a magnetic conductive sheet, the magnetic conductive sheet is fixed to the basin frame, and the magnetic conductive sheet and the magnetic circuit system are arranged opposite to each other. When the electronic device is in a closed state, the first sensor and the magnetic conductive sheet are arranged opposite to each other.

[0015] It is understandable that the magnetic conductive sheet can be used to enhance the magnetic field of the magnetic circuit system, so that the magnetic field strength in the magnetic gap is relatively large. Compared with the solution without the magnetic conductive sheet, in this embodiment, when the voice coil moves the same displacement, the current required is smaller.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the electronic device further includes a first magnetic member and a second magnetic member, wherein the first magnetic member is mounted on the first housing, and the second magnetic member is mounted on the second housing. When the electronic device is in a closed state, the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are disposed opposite to each other.

[0017] It is understandable that there may be attraction between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member, and when the electronic device is in a closed state, the attraction between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member may enable the first shell and the second shell to be reliably closed.

[0018] In some possible implementations, the second magnetic member and the speaker are stacked along the thickness direction of the electronic device.

[0019] It is understandable that by arranging the second magnetic member to be stacked with the speaker, the area of ​​the XY plane in the second housing originally used for installing the second magnetic member can be saved, and this area can be used to install more electronic devices. For example, the area saved originally used for installing the second magnetic member can increase the volume of the back cavity of the speaker and improve the sound performance of the speaker.

[0020] In some possible implementations, when the electronic device is in a closed state, the second magnetic element is fixed to a side of the speaker close to the first shell.

[0021] It can be understood that, on the one hand, compared with the solution in which the speaker and the second magnetic member are stacked in the XY plane, the second magnetic member is arranged on the side of the speaker away from the second shell. When the electronic device is in a closed state, the distance between the second magnetic member and the first magnetic member is smaller, and the suction force between the two is greater, which is beneficial to the closing reliability of the electronic device. On the other hand, compared with the solution in which the speaker and the second magnetic member are stacked in the XY plane, when the electronic device is in a closed state, the distance between the second magnetic member and the first magnetic member is smaller, and the suction force between the second magnetic member and the first magnetic member remains unchanged, the volume of the second magnetic member of this embodiment can be smaller, which is beneficial to reducing the mass of the electronic device.

[0022] In some possible implementations, the electronic device further includes a magnetic isolation sheet, which is fixed to the speaker and located between the second magnetic attraction component and the magnetic component.

[0023] It can be understood that by providing a magnetic isolation sheet, the influence of the second magnetic component on the magnetic component can be reduced, and the interference of the second magnetic component on the operation of the speaker can be reduced.

[0024] In some possible implementations, the housing of the speaker is provided with a mounting groove, the opening of the mounting groove is located on the outer surface of the housing of the speaker, and the second magnetic attraction member is fixed in the mounting groove.

[0025] It can be understood that by setting up the installation groove so that the second magnetic component can be installed in the installation groove, the position of the second magnetic component can be fixed, reducing the risk of displacement of the speaker due to external force, so that the suction force between the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component is maintained within a larger range.

[0026] In some possible implementations, the housing of the speaker includes a first sub-shell and a second sub-shell, the first sub-shell and the second sub-shell are arranged along the thickness direction of the electronic device, the first sub-shell is connected to the second sub-shell and surrounds a receiving space, and the core of the speaker is at least partially located in the receiving space. The opening of the mounting groove is located on a side surface of the first sub-shell that faces away from the receiving space.

[0027] It can be understood that the outer shell of the speaker includes two structural parts, a first subshell and a second subshell, and the first subshell and the second subshell cooperate to enclose a receiving space, and the core of the speaker can be at least partially located in the receiving space. The outer shell is easy to disassemble and assemble, and the assembly difficulty between the core and the outer shell is relatively small.

[0028] In some possible implementations, the electronic device further includes a third housing and a second folding mechanism, the second folding mechanism is connected to the second housing and the third housing, and the second housing and the third housing are relatively unfolded or folded by the second folding mechanism. The electronic device further includes a second sensor, the second sensor is mounted on the third housing, and the second sensor is used to detect the magnetic field strength of the magnetic member, so as to detect the opening and closing angle of the third housing relative to the second housing through the magnetic field strength.

[0029] It is understandable that the magnetic field of the magnetic part of the multiplexed speaker can be used, and the second sensor can detect the magnetic field strength of the magnetic part, and the electronic device can detect the opening and closing angle of the third shell relative to the second shell through the magnetic field strength. In a multi-fold electronic device, the number of sensors can be adjusted according to the number of shells of the electronic device, so as to realize the detection of the opening and closing angle between two adjacent shells.

[0030] In some possible implementations, it is characterized in that the electronic device further includes a third housing and a second folding mechanism, the second folding mechanism is connected to the second housing and the third housing, and the second housing and the third housing are relatively unfolded or folded by the second folding mechanism. The electronic device further includes a third magnetic attraction member, the third magnetic attraction member is installed on the third housing, and when the electronic device is in a closed state, the first magnetic attraction member and the second magnetic attraction member are relatively arranged.

[0031] It is understandable that there can be attraction between the third magnetic component and the second magnetic component or between the third magnetic component and the first magnetic component. When the electronic device is in a closed state, the attraction between the third magnetic component and the first magnetic component / the second magnetic component can enable the third shell and the second shell to be reliably closed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to illustrate the technical solution of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments of the present application will be described below.

[0033] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application in an open state;

[0034] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an implementation of the electronic device shown in a closed state;

[0035] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram of an embodiment of an electronic device shown in ;

[0036] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a loudspeaker shown in ;

[0037] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the loudspeaker shown in FIG. 1 at section line AA;

[0038] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A partially exploded schematic diagram of one embodiment of a loudspeaker shown in ;

[0039] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 An exploded schematic diagram of one embodiment of the kernel shown in ;

[0040] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the kernel shown in FIG. 1 at section line BB;

[0041] Fig. 9 yes Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the electronic device shown in FIG. 1 at section line CC;

[0042] Fig.10 yes Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of an implementation mode of the first magnetic attraction member shown in ;

[0043] Fig.11 yes Figure 3 An assembly diagram of an embodiment of a speaker and a second magnetic attraction member shown in ;

[0044] Fig.12 yes Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the electronic device shown in FIG. 1 at section line CC;

[0045] Fig.13 is a structural schematic diagram of an electronic device in an open state according to another implementation mode provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Fig.14 yes Fig.13 The schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device shown is in a closed state;

[0047] Fig.15 yes Fig.13 An exploded schematic diagram of an embodiment of an electronic device shown in ;

[0048] Fig.16 yes Fig.14 FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of an electronic device shown in FIG. 4 at section line DD. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] The embodiments of the present application are described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. The embodiments described herein with reference to the drawings are exemplary and intended to be used to explain the present application, and should not be understood as limiting the present application.

[0050] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a detachable connection or an undetachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. It should be understood that in the present application, "electrical connection" can be understood as the physical contact and electrical conduction of components; it can also be understood as the form in which different components in the circuit structure are connected through physical lines such as copper foil or wires on a printed circuit board (PCB) that can transmit electrical signals. "Connection" and "connected" can both refer to a mechanical connection relationship or a physical connection relationship. For example, the connection between A and B or the connection between A and B can refer to the presence of a fastening component (such as a screw, bolt, rivet, etc.) between A and B, or A and B are in contact with each other and A and B are difficult to separate.

[0051] Furthermore, the word "fixed" in this article should also be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixed" can be directly fixed or indirectly fixed through an intermediate medium. Among them, "fixed" means connected to each other and the relative position relationship after connection remains unchanged. The directional terms mentioned in the embodiments of the present application, such as "upper", "lower", etc., are only referenced to the directions of the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the embodiments of the present application, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application. "Multiple" refers to two or more than two.

[0052] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise specified, “ / ” means or, for example, A / B can mean A or B; the “and / or” in the text is merely a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist, for example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, in the description of the embodiments of the present application, “multiple” refers to two or more than two.

[0053] In the embodiments of the present application, the terms "first", "second", "third", and "fourth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first", "second", "third", and "fourth" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features.

[0054] In addition, in the embodiments of the present application, the limitations of the relative position relationship mentioned, such as parallel, vertical, aligned, etc. These limitations are all for the current state of the art, rather than absolutely strict limitations, and a small amount of deviation is allowed, and it is possible to be approximately parallel, approximately vertical, approximately aligned, etc. For example, A is parallel to B, which means that A and B are parallel or approximately parallel, and the angle between A and B can be between 0 degrees (°) and 10 degrees. For example, A is perpendicular to B, which means that A and B are perpendicular or approximately vertical, and the angle between A and B can be between 80 degrees and 100 degrees.

[0055] Figure 1 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device 1000 provided in an embodiment of the present application in an open state. It should be noted that the figure only schematically shows some components included in the electronic device 1000, and the actual size, actual position and actual structure of these components are not limited by the figure. The following figures also only schematically show some components, and the actual size, actual position and actual structure of these components are also not limited by the following figures. The specific details will not be repeated below.

[0056] The electronic device 1000 may be a foldable device such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a personal computer, a laptop computer, a vehicle-mounted device, or a wearable device. Figure 1 The electronic device 1000 of the embodiment shown is described by taking a foldable mobile phone as an example. Figure 1 As shown, the width direction of the electronic device 1000 is defined as the X axis. The length direction of the electronic device 1000 is defined as the Y axis. The thickness direction of the electronic device 1000 is defined as the Z axis. In other implementations, the coordinate system can also be flexibly set according to other requirements.

[0057] Figure 2 yes Figure 1The electronic device 1000 is shown as a schematic diagram of an implementation in a closed state. Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram of an embodiment of an electronic device 1000 is shown in FIG.

[0058] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the electronic device 1000 includes a first housing 100 , a second housing 200 , a screen 300 and a first folding mechanism 400 .

[0059] Exemplarily, the first folding mechanism 400 is connected between the first shell 100 and the second shell 200, and the first shell 100 and the second shell 200 can be relatively unfolded or folded by the first folding mechanism 400. Figure 1 The electronic device 1000 is shown to be in an open state. Figure 2 The electronic device 1000 is shown in a folded state.

[0060] It is understandable that the electronic device 1000 includes multiple folding states, and different folding states can be indicated by the opening and closing angles between the first shell 100 and the second shell 200, for example Figure 2 , a folded state in which the angle between the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 is 0° is illustrated. The folded state in which the opening and closing angle is 0° can also be referred to as the closed state of the electronic device 1000. In other words, the closed state of the electronic device 1000 is a type of folded state of the electronic device 1000. It is understandable that due to the accuracy of the manufacturing process and the assembly process, in the closed state of the electronic device 1000, the opening and closing angle between the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 can also be 2°, 5°, 10°, etc.

[0061] In some embodiments, the closed state of the electronic device 1000 may also be regarded as a state in which the distance between the first shell 100 and the second shell 200 is shortest.

[0062] It should be noted that the direction of the rotation axis of the electronic device 1000 is not limited to Figure 2 In other embodiments, the direction of the rotation axis of the electronic device 1000 may also be the Y-axis direction, or other directions.

[0063] For example, when the electronic device 1000 is in an open state, the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 are relatively unfolded, and the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 can be arranged side by side in sequence along the Y-axis direction. When the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 can be relatively folded, and the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 can be arranged in sequence along the Z-axis direction.

[0064] The screen 300 can be used to display images and videos, etc. It is understandable that the screen 300 can be an inner screen, an outer screen, or both. When the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the image displayed on the inner screen cannot be seen from the outside of the electronic device 1000. The outer screen can be used to display images when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state.

[0065] Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the example, the screen 300 includes both an inner screen and an outer screen. The screen 300 may include an inner screen 310 (also known as the inner screen) and an outer screen 320 (also known as the outer screen). The inner screen 310 may be spaced apart from the outer screen 320, or may be connected to the outer screen 320. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The interval setting between the internal screen 310 and the external screen 320 is taken as an example for introduction.

[0066] Understandably, Figure 1 For the convenience of illustration, the external screen 320 and the first housing 100 are stacked along the Z-axis direction. In other embodiments, the first housing 100 may also surround the external screen 320.

[0067] Exemplarily, the internal screen 310 may include a first display area 311, a second display area 312, and a third display area 313 ( Figure 3 The second display area 312 is connected between the first display area 311 and the third display area 313. The second display area 312 can be bent. The first display area 311 is fixed to the first shell 100, the second display area 312 is fixed to the first folding mechanism 400, and the third display area 313 is fixed to the second shell 200. In this way, when the first shell 100 and the second shell 200 are relatively unfolded or folded by the first folding mechanism 400, the second display area 312 can be bent. The first display area 311 and the third display area 313 can overlap each other in the Z-axis direction.

[0068] Exemplarily, when the electronic device 1000 is in the open state, the first display area 311, the second display area 312, and the third display area 313 are all located on the same side of the first shell 100 and the second shell 200. Exemplarily, the first display area 311, the second display area 312, and the third display area 313 can be approximately 180° (slight deviations are allowed, such as 165°, 177°, or 185°). At this time, the electronic device 1000 has a continuous large-area display area, that is, the electronic device 1000 can achieve large-screen display, and the user experience is better.

[0069] For example, when the electronic device 1000 is in a folded state, the second display area 312 may be bent. When the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the first display area 311 and the third display area 313 overlap each other in the Z-axis direction. At this time, the XY plane size of the electronic device 1000 is small, which is convenient for users to carry and store. Figure 2 It is illustrated that when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the first display area 311 and the third display area 313 may be located between the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 .

[0070] Attached Figure 2 It is illustrated that when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the first display area 311 and the third display area 313 may be located between the first housing 100 and the second housing 200. In other embodiments, when the screen 300 is an external screen, a portion of the screen 300 may be located on a side of the first housing 100 away from the second housing 200, and a portion of the screen 300 may also be located on a side of the second housing 200 away from the first housing 100. This embodiment is not limited in detail.

[0071] For example, the outer screen 320 may be disposed on a side of the first housing 100 away from the inner screen 310. Figure 2 It is shown that when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the display surface of the external screen 320 can face the outside of the electronic device 1000, so that the external screen 320 can also be used to display images when the electronic device 1000 is closed, and the user can also operate the electronic device 1000 through the external screen 320 when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state. In other embodiments, the external screen 320 can also be arranged on a side of the second housing 200 away from the internal screen 310.

[0072] It is understandable that the electronic device 1000 is provided with both an inner screen and an outer screen to meet display requirements of different sizes. When the user needs a larger display area, the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 of the electronic device 1000 can be opened.

[0073] In other implementations, the electronic device 1000 may not include the screen 300 .

[0074] In addition, Figure 1 With attached Figure 2 All of them illustrate that the electronic device 1000 can be folded once. In other embodiments, the electronic device 1000 can also be folded multiple times. The multiple-folded electronic device 1000 will be introduced in the following drawings, and will not be described here in detail.

[0075] like Figure 3As shown, the electronic device 1000 may further include a speaker 500 , a first sensor 600 , a first magnetic member 700 , and a second magnetic member 800 .

[0076] For example, the first sensor 600 may be installed at the first housing 100 . The speaker 500 may be installed at the second housing 200 .

[0077] Exemplarily, the speaker 500 is also called a "speaker" and is used to convert an audio electrical signal into a sound signal. The electronic device 1000 can listen to music or listen to a hands-free call through the speaker 500.

[0078] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of an implementation manner of a speaker 500 is shown in FIG. Figure 5 yes Figure 4 FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a loudspeaker 500 at section line AA.

[0079] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the speaker 500 may include a magnetic member 510. The magnetic member 510 may be made of a magnetic material, such as a magnet.

[0080] The first sensor 600 can be used to detect the magnetic field strength of the magnetic member 510 of the speaker 500, so as to detect the opening and closing angle of the second housing 200 relative to the first housing 100 through the magnetic field strength. Exemplarily, the electronic device 1000 may further include a processor (not shown). The processor may detect the opening and closing angle between the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 according to the magnetic field strength detected by the first sensor 600, and the electronic device 1000 may perform corresponding actions according to the opening and closing angle between the first housing 100 and the second housing 200.

[0081] It is understandable that the magnetic member 510 of the multiplexed speaker 500 is used as a magnet for detecting the opening and closing angle of the second housing 200 relative to the first housing 100, and there is no need to set up a magnet and the first sensor 600 for cooperation. This is conducive to releasing a part of the internal space of the electronic device 1000 to accommodate more electronic devices (for example, camera modules, fingerprint modules, batteries, antennas, sensors, etc.), and the internal space utilization rate of the electronic device 1000 is high.

[0082] Exemplarily, when the electronic device 1000 switches from the folded state to the opened state, the pattern originally displayed on the external screen 320 of the electronic device 1000 is adjusted to be displayed on the internal screen 310 .

[0083] Exemplarily, when the electronic device 1000 does not include the screen 300 , or does not include the external screen 320 , when the electronic device 1000 switches from the folded state to the opened state, the electronic device 1000 may wake up the screen.

[0084] In some implementations, the first sensor 600 may be a Hall sensor or a tunnel magnetoresistive (TMR) sensor.

[0085] Several implementation methods of the first sensor 600 detecting the magnetic field of the magnetic member 510 of the speaker 500 will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0086] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A partially exploded schematic diagram of an embodiment of a speaker 500 is shown in FIG.

[0087] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the speaker 500 may include a first sub-case 520 , a second sub-case 530 , a core 540 , and a flexible circuit board 550 .

[0088] Exemplarily, the first sub-shell 520 is connected to the second sub-shell 530. The first sub-shell 520 and the second sub-shell 530 may enclose a receiving space 560. At least a portion of the core 540 may be located in the receiving space 560. Exemplarily, the core 540 may be fixed to the second sub-shell 530.

[0089] It is understandable that the first sub-shell 520 and the second sub-shell 530 can be configured as a shell 570 of the speaker 500, which is used to protect the internal components (e.g., the core 540, etc.), so that the speaker 500 has better working reliability. The shell 570 is easy to disassemble and assemble, and the assembly difficulty between the core 540 and the shell 570 is relatively small.

[0090] For example, the first sub-shell 520 may be made of metal, plastic, etc. The second sub-shell 530 may also be made of metal, plastic, etc. The materials of the first sub-shell 520 and the second sub-shell 530 may be the same or different.

[0091] In some embodiments, the first sub-shell 520 may include multiple structural members made of different materials, which is not limited in the present application. The second sub-shell 530 may also include multiple structural members made of different materials, which is not limited in the present application.

[0092] In other embodiments, the first sub-shell 520 and the second sub-shell 530 may also be integrally formed structural parts. The two parts are integrally formed to obtain an integral structural part, which means that in the process of forming one of the two parts, the part is connected to the other part, and there is no need to connect the two parts together by further processing (such as bonding, welding, snap connection, screw connection).

[0093] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 An exploded schematic diagram of one embodiment of a core 540 is shown in FIG. Figure 8 yes Figure 6 FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a core 540 at section line BB.

[0094] like Figure 7 and Figure 6 As shown, the core 540 may include a basket 541, a magnetic circuit system 542, a voice coil 543, and a diaphragm 544. The core 540 may be used to generate sound.

[0095] Exemplarily, the basin frame 541 may include a side wall 5411 and a bottom plate 5412. The side wall 5411 may be connected to the periphery of the bottom plate 5412. The side wall 5411 and the bottom plate 5412 may surround a groove 545. The magnetic circuit system 542 may be installed in the groove 545. Exemplarily, the basin frame 541 may be fixed to the second sub-shell 530.

[0096] Exemplarily, the magnetic circuit system 542 may include a central magnet 5421 and an edge magnet 5422. The edge magnet 5422 may surround the central magnet 5421 and be spaced apart from the side wall 5411 of the central magnet 5421. In other words, there is a spare space between the side wall 5411 of the central magnet 5421 and the edge magnet 5422. It is understandable that a magnetic gap 5423 is formed between the side wall 5411 of the central magnet 5421 and the edge magnet 5422. At this time, the magnetic gap 5423 has a magnetic field with a certain magnetic field direction. For example, the direction of the magnetic field may be the direction from the central magnet 5421 to the edge magnet 5422, or the direction from the edge magnet 5422 to the central magnet 5421.

[0097] It is understood that the shape of the magnetic circuit system 542 is not limited to the shape shown in the present application. In other embodiments, the shape of the magnetic circuit system 542 can also be other shapes that can generate a magnetic field to move the voice coil 543.

[0098] In some embodiments, the magnetic circuit system 542 can be fixedly connected to the basin frame 541 . For example, the central magnet 5421 and the edge magnets 5422 can be fixedly connected to the bottom plate 5412 of the basin frame 541 .

[0099] In some embodiments, the magnetic circuit system 542 may include a magnetic member 510. The position relationship of the magnetic member 510 in the magnetic circuit system 542 will be described in detail below.

[0100] In some embodiments, the voice coil 543 may be partially located outside the magnetic circuit system 542 and partially located within the magnetic gap 5423 of the magnetic circuit system 542 , that is, between the central magnet 5421 and the edge magnet 5422 .

[0101] For example, the voice coil 543 may be annular. The voice coil 543 may be sleeved with a central magnet 5421. When the voice coil 543 is connected to a current, the portion of the voice coil 543 in the magnetic gap 5423 may move along the Z-axis direction under the action of the magnetic field.

[0102] Exemplarily, the voice coil 543 may include a conductive coil (not shown). The conductive coil is used to receive a current related to the audio signal.

[0103] In some implementations, the diaphragm 544 may be fixed to the basin frame 541. For example, the diaphragm 544 may be fixed to a side of the sidewall 5411 away from the bottom plate 5412. The voice coil 543 and the magnetic circuit system 542 may be located between the bottom plate 5412 and the diaphragm 544.

[0104] Exemplarily, the periphery 5441 of the diaphragm 544 is fixed to the side wall 5411 of the basin frame 541. In this way, the force on the diaphragm 544 is more uniform.

[0105] In some embodiments, the voice coil 543 may be fixed to the diaphragm 544. For example, one end of the voice coil 543 may be fixedly connected to the side of the diaphragm 544 facing the magnetic circuit system 542, and the other end may be located in the magnetic gap 5423 of the magnetic circuit system 542.

[0106] It is understandable that when the voice coil 543 is powered on, the voice coil 543 moves along the Z-axis direction under the magnetic field of the magnetic gap 5423, and the voice coil 543 can drive the diaphragm 544 to vibrate along the Z-axis direction. At this time, the vibration of the diaphragm 544 will promote the compression and expansion of the air near the diaphragm 544, and produce sound.

[0107] In some embodiments, one end of the flexible circuit board 550 can be electrically connected to the voice coil 543 of the core 540, and the other end can be electrically connected to a battery (not shown) of the electronic device 1000. In this way, the battery can power the speaker 500. Exemplarily, a portion of the speaker 500 can be located in the accommodation space 560 for electrically connecting to the voice coil 543, and the other end can extend out of the accommodation space 560 for electrically connecting to the battery.

[0108] In some embodiments, the core 540 may further include a magnetic conductive sheet 546. The magnetic conductive sheet 546 may be fixedly connected to the basin frame 541. The magnetic conductive sheet 546 may be arranged relative to the magnetic circuit system 542. Exemplarily, along the Z-axis direction, the magnetic conductive sheet 546 may be stacked with the magnetic circuit system 542. It is understandable that the magnetic conductive sheet 546 may be used to enhance the magnetic field around the magnet, thereby increasing the magnetic field strength within the magnetic gap 5423. Compared to the solution without the magnetic conductive sheet 546, in this embodiment, when the voice coil 543 moves the same displacement, a smaller current is required.

[0109] It is understandable that the magnetic conductive sheet 546 can be designed according to the shape of the magnet. Exemplarily, the magnetic conductive sheet 546 can include a first portion 5461 and a second portion 5462. The second portion 5462 surrounds the first portion 5461 and is spaced apart from the first portion 5461. The first portion 5461 can be disposed opposite to the center magnet 5421, and the second portion 5462 can be disposed opposite to the edge magnet 5422. The first portion 5461 and the second portion 5462 can enclose a second gap 5463. The second gap 5463 is connected to the magnetic gap 5423. A portion of the voice coil 543 can be within the second gap 5463.

[0110] It is understandable that the speaker 500 in the embodiment shown above is a dynamic speaker. That is, the magnetic circuit system 542 is a fixed structural member, and the voice coil 543 moves under the magnetic field of the magnetic circuit system 542 after being energized. In other embodiments, the speaker 500 may also be a dynamic iron speaker. That is, the magnetic circuit system 542 may also be fixed to the diaphragm 544, the voice coil 543 may be fixed to the basin frame 541, the voice coil 543 may generate a magnetic field after being energized, and the magnetic circuit system 542 may move under the magnetic field of the voice coil 543. It is understandable that the type of speaker 500 is not limited in this application.

[0111] Fig. 9 yes Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of an electronic device 1000 at section line CC. Fig. 9 FIG. 1 shows the assembly diagram of the speaker 500 and the first sensor 600 inside the electronic device 1000. It can be understood that Fig. 9 In the figure, the magnetic component 510 is taken as an example to be the central magnet 5421 of the magnetic circuit system 542.

[0112] like Fig. 9As shown, when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the first sensor 600 can be arranged opposite to the speaker 500. It can be understood that the first sensor 600 and the speaker 500 are arranged opposite to each other, which means that in the thickness direction (Z-axis direction) of the electronic device 1000, the projection of the first sensor 600 on the reference plane and the projection of the speaker 500 on the reference plane at least partially overlap. The reference plane is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the electronic device 1000.

[0113] In some embodiments, other structural members may be provided between the first sensor 600 and the speaker 500, for example, the first display area 311 and the third display area 313. In other embodiments, no other structural members may be provided between the first sensor 600 and the speaker 500.

[0114] It is understandable that the magnetic field of the magnetic part 510 of the speaker 500 in the thickness direction of the electronic device 1000 may be greater than the magnetic field in the XY plane. The first sensor 600 and the speaker 500 are arranged relative to each other, and the first sensor 600 can receive and detect more leakage magnetic flux of the magnetic part 510 in the thickness direction of the electronic device 1000, which is used to detect the opening and closing angle of the first shell 100 and the second shell 200. The detection accuracy of the first sensor 600 is good.

[0115] In other embodiments, the first sensor 600 may not be arranged opposite to the speaker 500. That is, in the thickness direction of the electronic device 1000, the projection of the first sensor 600 on the reference plane and the projection of the speaker 500 on the reference plane may be staggered. The first sensor 600 may be arranged at any position on the first housing 100 where the magnetic field of the magnetic member 510 can be detected.

[0116] In some embodiments, when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the first sensor 600 can be arranged relative to the magnetic member 510. The first sensor 600 can be arranged relative to the magnetic member 510 means that: along the thickness direction of the electronic device 1000, the projection of the first sensor 600 on the reference plane and the projection of the magnetic member 510 on the reference plane at least partially overlap. The reference plane is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the electronic device 1000. It can be understood that the magnetic member 510 has more leakage magnetic flux in the Z-axis direction, and the first sensor 600 and the magnetic member 510 are arranged relative to each other, and the magnetic field intensity detected by the first sensor 600 is larger, and the detection accuracy is better.

[0117] In some embodiments, the magnetic circuit system 542 may include a magnetic member 510. Exemplarily, the magnetic member 510 may be a central magnet 5421 of the magnetic circuit system 542. The first sensor 600 may be used to detect the magnetic field strength of the central magnet 5421, so that the electronic device 1000 may detect the opening and closing angle of the second housing 200 relative to the first housing 100 through the magnetic field strength.

[0118] It is understandable that the magnetic circuit system 542 can not only be used to cooperate with the voice coil 543 to make the speaker 500 sound, but also can be used to cooperate with the first sensor 600 to detect the opening and closing angle of the second shell 200 relative to the first shell 100. The magnetic circuit system 542 of the speaker 500 is reused as a magnet for detecting the opening and closing angle of the second shell 200 relative to the first shell 100, and there is no need to set up another magnet and cooperate with the first sensor 600. It is beneficial to release a part of the internal space of the electronic device 1000 to accommodate more electronic devices, and the internal space utilization rate of the electronic device 1000 is high.

[0119] In some embodiments, when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the first sensor 600 can be arranged relative to the central magnet 5421. In other words, along the thickness direction of the electronic device 1000, the projection of the first sensor 600 on the reference plane and the projection of the central magnet 5421 on the reference plane at least partially overlap. It can be understood that the position of the central magnet 5421 is roughly at the center of the magnetic circuit system 542. When the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, further arranging the first sensor 600 and the central magnet 5421 relative to each other can make the magnetic field intensity detected by the first sensor 600 larger and the detection accuracy better.

[0120] In other embodiments, the magnetic member 510 may be an edge magnet 5422 of the magnetic circuit system 542. The first sensor 600 may be used to detect the magnetic field strength of the edge magnet 5422. It is understood that when the edge magnet 5422 is the magnetic member 510, the edge magnet 5422 may also be disposed opposite to the first sensor 600.

[0121] In other embodiments, the magnetic member 510 may be a central magnet 5421 and an edge magnet 5422. The first sensor 600 may simultaneously detect the magnetic fields of the central magnet 5421 and the edge magnet 5422. A portion of the first sensor 600 may be disposed opposite to the central magnet 5421, and a portion may be disposed opposite to the edge magnet 5422.

[0122] In some embodiments, the magnetic circuit system 542 may be located on a side of the diaphragm 544 away from the second housing 200. When the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the magnetic circuit system 542 may be located on a side of the diaphragm 544 close to the first housing 100. Figure 8 The core 540 shown in FIG. 1 is reversed along the Z-axis direction, so that when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the magnetic circuit system 542 can be located on the side of the diaphragm 544 close to the first shell 100. It can be understood that compared with when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the magnetic circuit system 542 can be located on the side of the diaphragm 544 away from the first shell 100. In this embodiment, the distance between the magnetic circuit system 542 and the first shell 100 is closer, and the magnetic field strength of the magnetic member 510 detected by the first sensor 600 can be greater, which is conducive to improving the detection accuracy.

[0123] Fig.10 yes Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of an implementation manner of the first magnetic attraction component 700 is shown in FIG.

[0124] like Fig.10 As shown, the first magnetic attraction member 700 may be a Halbach magnet array. It is understandable that, compared with the first magnetic attraction member 700 having only north and south pole magnets, the Halbach magnet array has a stronger magnetic field strength near the magnets.

[0125] In some embodiments, the first magnetic attraction member 700 may be made of a material that can generate magnetic attraction with a magnet or other magnetic components, such as a ferromagnetic material.

[0126] Exemplarily, the first magnetic attraction member 700 may include a first magnet 710, a second magnet 720, and a third magnet 730. The first magnet 710, the second magnet 720, and the third magnet 730 are arranged along the first direction, and the third magnet 730 is located between the first magnet 710 and the second magnet 720. The polarity direction of the first magnet 710 is opposite to the polarity direction of the second magnet 720, and the polarity directions of the first magnet 710, the second magnet 720, and the third magnet 730 are all different ( Fig.10 , the polarity directions of the first magnet 710, the second magnet 720, and the third magnet 730 are indicated by arrows.

[0127] It is understood that the polarity direction may be a direction from the North Pole (N) to the South Pole (S), or a direction from the South Pole (S) to the North Pole (N). The polarity of one of the first magnet 710 and the second magnet 720 may be the North Pole (N), and the polarity of the other may be the South Pole (S). The first magnet 710 and the second magnet 720 may form an NS magnetic field.

[0128] In other embodiments, the first magnetic attraction member 700 may not include the third magnet 730 , and may only include the first magnet 710 and the second magnet 720 .

[0129] In other embodiments, the first magnetic attraction member 700 may also be composed of a magnet, which includes two parts with opposite polarities. The magnet may be made by a bipolar magnetization process.

[0130] In some embodiments, the length of the first magnetic member 700 may be in the range of 8 mm to 12 mm, the width may be in the range of 1 mm to 4 mm, and the height may be in the range of 1 mm to 3 mm. For example, the length of the first magnetic member 700 may be 10.3 mm, the width may be 2.6 mm, and the height may be 1.8 mm.

[0131] In some embodiments, the second magnetic member 800 may be a Halbach magnet array. It is understood that when the first magnetic member 700 and the second magnetic member 800 are both configured as Halbach magnet arrays, the attraction between the first magnetic member 700 and the second magnetic member 800 is relatively large.

[0132] In some embodiments, the first magnetic attraction member 700 may be made of a material that can generate magnetic attraction with a magnet or other magnetic components, such as a ferromagnetic material.

[0133] Exemplarily, the second magnetic member 800 may also include a first magnet, a second magnet, and a third magnet. The specific arrangement of the first magnet of the second magnetic member 800, the second magnet of the second magnetic member 800, and the third magnet of the second magnetic member 800 may refer to the arrangement of the first magnet 710 of the first magnetic member 700, the second magnet 720 of the first magnetic member 700, and the third magnet 730 of the first magnetic member 700, which will not be repeated here.

[0134] In some embodiments, the length of the first magnetic member 700 may be in the range of 8 mm to 12 mm, the width may be in the range of 1 mm to 4 mm, and the height may be in the range of 1 mm to 3 mm. For example, the length of the first magnetic member 700 may be 10.3 mm, the width may be 2.6 mm, and the height may be 1.8 mm.

[0135] In some embodiments, one of the first magnetic member 700 and the second magnetic member 800 may be a magnet, and the other may be a metal member (eg, iron block) that can generate attraction with the magnet. In this way, there may be attraction between the first magnetic member 700 and the second magnetic member 800.

[0136] Fig.11 yes Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an assembly of a speaker 500 and a second magnetic member 800 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig.12yes Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of yet another embodiment of the electronic device 1000 at the section line CC.

[0137] like Fig.11 and Fig.12 As shown, the first magnetic member 700 can be installed on the first shell 100. The second magnetic member 800 can be installed on the second shell 200. When the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the first magnetic member 700 can be arranged opposite to the second magnetic member 800. In this way, the first magnetic member 700 and the second magnetic member 800 can have suction force, and when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the suction force between the first magnetic member 700 and the second magnetic member 800 can make the first shell 100 and the second shell 200 reliably closed.

[0138] In some embodiments, the second magnetic member 800 and the speaker 500 may be stacked along the thickness direction of the electronic device 1000 .

[0139] It is understandable that by arranging the second magnetic member 800 to be stacked with the speaker 500, the area of ​​the XY plane in the second housing 200 originally used for installing the second magnetic member 800 can be saved, and this area can be used to install more electronic devices. For example, the area saved originally used for installing the second magnetic member 800 can increase the volume of the back cavity of the speaker 500 and improve the sound performance of the speaker 500.

[0140] In some embodiments, the second magnetic member 800 may be located on a side of the speaker 500 away from the second housing 200. When the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the second magnetic member 800 may be located on a side of the speaker 500 close to the first housing 100.

[0141] It can be understood that, compared with the solution in which the speaker 500 and the second magnetic member 800 are stacked in the XY plane, the second magnetic member 800 is arranged on the side of the speaker 500 away from the second shell 200. When the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the distance between the second magnetic member 800 and the first magnetic member 700 is smaller, and the suction force between the two is greater, which is beneficial to the closing reliability of the electronic device 1000. On the other hand, compared with the solution in which the speaker 500 and the second magnetic member 800 are stacked in the XY plane, when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the distance between the second magnetic member 800 and the first magnetic member 700 is smaller, and the suction force between the second magnetic member 800 and the first magnetic member 700 remains unchanged, the volume of the second magnetic member 800 of this embodiment can be smaller, which is beneficial to reducing the mass of the electronic device 1000.

[0142] In other embodiments, the second magnetic member 800 may be located on a side of the speaker 500 close to the second housing 200. When the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the second magnetic member 800 may be located on a side of the speaker 500 away from the first housing 100.

[0143] In some embodiments, the second magnetic member 800 may be fixed to the housing of the speaker 500. It is understood that when the first sub-shell 520 and the second sub-shell 530 may constitute the housing of the speaker 500, the second magnetic member 800 may be fixed to the first sub-shell 520 or the second sub-shell 530.

[0144] In some embodiments, the housing 570 of the speaker 500 may be provided with a mounting groove 521. The opening of the mounting groove 521 may be located on the outer surface of the housing 570. The outer surface of the housing 570 refers to the surface facing away from the accommodation space 560. Exemplarily, the opening of the mounting groove 521 may be located on the outer surface of the first sub-housing 520. The second magnetic member 800 may be fixed in the mounting groove 521.

[0145] In some embodiments, when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the opening of the mounting slot 521 may face the side where the first housing 100 is located.

[0146] It can be understood that by setting the installation groove 521, the second magnetic component 800 can be installed in the installation groove 521, so that the position of the second magnetic component 800 can be fixed, reducing the risk of displacement of the speaker 500 due to external force, and keeping the suction force between the first magnetic component 700 and the second magnetic component 800 within a larger range.

[0147] In some embodiments, the top surface 810 of the second magnetic member 800 may be substantially flush with the top surface 571 of the housing 570. In this way, the second magnetic member 800 is substantially completely contained in the mounting groove 521, thereby preventing interference between the second magnetic member 800 and other devices near the speaker 500.

[0148] In other implementations, the opening of the mounting groove 521 may also be located on the outer surface of the second sub-shell 530 .

[0149] In some embodiments, the electronic device 1000 may further include a magnetic isolation sheet 950. The magnetic isolation sheet 950 may be fixed to the speaker 500 and located between the second magnetic component 800 and the magnetic component 510. Exemplarily, the magnetic isolation sheet 950 may be fixed in the mounting groove 521 and located on a side of the second magnetic component 800 close to the magnetic component 510. It is understood that by providing the magnetic isolation sheet 950, the influence of the second magnetic component 800 on the magnetic component 510 may be reduced, and the interference of the second magnetic component 800 on the operation of the speaker 500 may be reduced.

[0150] Exemplarily, the magnetic isolation sheet 950 may be a structure made of magnetic isolation material.

[0151] In other embodiments, the magnetic isolation sheet 950 may also be fixed to the side of the third display area 313 facing the second housing 200 .

[0152] In some embodiments, the present application may also provide a speaker 500. The speaker 500 may include a second magnetic member 800, a first sub-shell 520, a second sub-shell 530, a core 540, and a flexible circuit board 550. In other words, the second magnetic member 800 can be used as a part of the speaker 500. During the assembly of the speaker 500, the assembly with the first sub-shell 520 is completed. Then, when the speaker 500 is installed on the second shell 200, the assembly of the second magnetic member 800 is completed at the same time. In this way, it is helpful to simplify the assembly steps of the electronic device 1000.

[0153] The technical solution of the present application can be applied not only to the electronic device 1000 that is folded once as shown in the above embodiment, but also to the electronic device 1000 that is folded multiple times. Hereinafter, another electronic device 1000 that is folded multiple times will be introduced in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and the same technical contents as those of the electronic device 1000 in the above embodiment will not be repeated.

[0154] Fig.13 It is a structural diagram of an electronic device 1000 in an open state according to another implementation manner provided in an embodiment of the present application. Fig.14 yes Fig.13 The electronic device 1000 is a schematic structural diagram in a closed state. Fig.15 yes Fig.13 An exploded schematic diagram of an embodiment of an electronic device 1000 is shown in FIG.

[0155] like Figure 13 to Figure 14 As shown, the electronic device 1000 may include a first housing 100, a second housing 200, a third housing 910, a screen 300, a first folding mechanism 400, a second folding mechanism 920, a speaker 500, a first sensor 600, a second sensor 930, a first magnetic member 700, a second magnetic member 800, and a third magnetic member 940. The arrangement of the first housing 100, the second housing 200, the first folding mechanism 400, the speaker 500, the first sensor 600, the first magnetic member 700, and the second magnetic member 800 may refer to the arrangement of the first housing 100, the second housing 200, the first folding mechanism 400, the speaker 500, the first sensor 600, the first magnetic member 700, and the second magnetic member 800 shown in the previous embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0156] Exemplarily, the second folding mechanism 920 is connected between the second housing 200 and the third housing 910, and the second housing 200 and the third housing 910 are relatively unfolded or folded by the second folding mechanism. In this way, the first housing 100, the second housing 200 and the third housing 910 can be rotated by the first folding mechanism 400 and the second folding mechanism 920, thereby driving the first display area 311, the second display area 312, the third display area 313, the fourth display area 321 and the fifth display area 322 to rotate, thereby realizing folding in the Z-axis direction. The electronic device 1000 is folded twice.

[0157] Exemplarily, the screen 300 may include an internal screen 310 and an external screen 320. The internal screen 310 and the external screen 320 are connected. The internal screen 310 may include a first display area 311, a second display area 312, and a third display area 313. The external screen 320 may include a fourth display area 321 and a fifth display area 322. The fourth display area 321 is fixed to the second folding mechanism 920. The fifth display area 322 is fixed to the third shell 910. In this way, when the second shell 200 and the third shell 910 are relatively unfolded or folded by the second folding mechanism 920, the fourth display area 321 can be bent. The fifth display area 322 and the third display area 313 can overlap each other in the Z-axis direction.

[0158] Exemplarily, when the electronic device 1000 is in the open state, the first display area 311, the second display area 312, the third display area 313, the fourth display area 321 and the fifth display area 322 are all located on the same side of the first shell 100, the second shell 200 and the third shell 910. Exemplarily, the first display area 311, the second display area 312, the third display area 313, the fourth display area 321 and the fifth display area 322 can be approximately 180° (slight deviations are allowed, such as 165°, 177° or 185°). At this time, the electronic device 1000 has a continuous large-area display area, that is, the electronic device 1000 can achieve large-screen display, and the user experience is better.

[0159] For example, when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the fourth display area 321 may be bent. The fifth display area 322 overlaps the third display area 313 in the Z-axis direction. At this time, the XY plane size of the electronic device 1000 is small, which is convenient for users to carry and store.

[0160] It is understandable that the angles of the first shell 100 relative to the second shell 200 and the second shell 200 relative to the third shell 910 can be the same or different. In other words, the user can make the first display area 311, the second display area 312, the third display area 313, the fourth display area 321 and the fifth display area 322 all display images, or part of them display images according to needs. For example, the first shell 100 can be opened relative to the second shell 200, and the second shell 200 can be closed relative to the third shell 910, at which time the first display area 311, the second display area 312, and the third display area 313 display images. Alternatively, the first shell 100 can be closed relative to the second shell 200, and the second shell 200 can be closed relative to the third shell 910, at which time the fifth display area 322 can display images. Alternatively, the first shell 100 can be opened relative to the second shell 200, and the second shell 200 can be opened relative to the third shell 910, and the first display area 311, the second display area 312, the third display area 313, the fourth display area 321 and the fifth display area 322 all display images.

[0161] In some implementations, the internal screen 310 and the external screen 320 may be a whole screen or two independent screens.

[0162] Fig.16 yes Fig.14 FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an implementation manner of an electronic device 1000 at a section line DD as shown in FIG.

[0163] like Fig.15 and Fig.16 As shown, the second sensor 930 can be installed on the third housing 910. The second sensor 930 is used to detect the magnetic field strength of the magnetic member 510 of the speaker 500, so as to detect the opening and closing of the third housing 910 relative to the second housing 200. Exemplarily, when the electronic device 1000 is in the folded state, the second sensor 930 can be arranged opposite to the magnetic member 510 of the speaker 500.

[0164] It can be understood that by setting the speaker 500, the first sensor 600 and the second sensor 930. The speaker 500 may include a magnetic member 510. The first sensor 600 may be used to detect the magnetic field strength of the magnetic member 510 of the speaker 500, so as to detect the opening and closing angle of the second shell 200 relative to the first shell 100 through the magnetic field strength. The second sensor 930 is used to detect the magnetic field strength of the magnetic member 510, so as to detect the opening and closing angle of the third shell 910 relative to the second shell 200 through the magnetic field strength. In this way, the processor of the electronic device 1000 can know the opening and closing angle of the first shell 100 relative to the second shell 200 and the opening and closing angle of the second shell 200 relative to the third shell 910 according to the detection results of the first sensor 600 and the second sensor 930. In other words, by multiplexing the magnetic field of the magnetic member 510 of the speaker 500, the second sensor 930 detects the magnetic field strength of the magnetic member 510, and the electronic device can detect the opening and closing angle of the third shell 910 relative to the second shell 200 through the magnetic field strength.

[0165] Exemplarily, the processor can also control the first display area 311, the second display area 312, the third display area 313, the fourth display area 321 and the fifth display area 322 according to the opening and closing of the first shell 100 relative to the second shell 200, and the opening and closing of the second shell 200 relative to the third shell 910, and select the appropriate screen for display in different scenarios.

[0166] In some embodiments, the third magnetic member 940 can be installed on the third housing 910, and when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the third magnetic member 940 can be arranged opposite to the second magnetic member 800. It can be understood that there is an attraction between the third magnetic member 940 and the second magnetic member 800 or the third magnetic member 940 and the first magnetic member 700, and when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the attraction between the third magnetic member 940 and the first magnetic member 700 / the second magnetic member 800 can make the third housing 910 and the second housing 200 reliably closed.

[0167] Exemplarily, the third magnetic attraction member 940 may be made of a material that can generate magnetic attraction with a magnet or other magnetic components, such as a ferromagnetic material, etc. Exemplarily, the third magnetic attraction member 940 may also be a Halbach magnet array.

[0168] It can be understood that at least one of the first magnetic member 700 , the second magnetic member 800 and the third magnetic member 940 is a magnet.

[0169] It is understandable that, in the electronic device that is folded in two, the third housing 910 is not limited to being located on the side of the second housing 200 away from the first housing 100. In other embodiments, the third housing 910 may also be located on the side of the first housing 100 away from the second housing 200. When the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the third housing 910 may also be located on the side of the first housing 100 away from the second housing 200.

[0170] In other embodiments, the electronic device 1000 may also be folded in a roughly 6-shaped or 9-shaped shape. For example, when the electronic device 1000 is in an open state, the third housing 910 may be connected to a side of the second housing 200 away from the first housing 100. When the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the third housing 910 may be located on a side of the first housing 100 away from the second housing 200. The present application does not limit the folding method of the electronic device 1000.

[0171] In other embodiments, the electronic device 1000 may be folded more than twice, for example, the electronic device 1000 may be folded three times, and the electronic device 1000 may be folded in a "W" shape. The electronic device 1000 may also be folded five times or seven times. It is understood that when the electronic device 1000 is folded multiple times, the number of sensors for detecting the magnetic field strength of the magnetic member 510 may also be multiple, so as to detect the degree of opening and closing of each shell.

[0172] In some embodiments, the present application may also provide an electronic device 1000. The electronic device 1000 includes a first shell 100, a second shell 200, a first folding mechanism 400, a speaker 500, a first magnetic member 700, and a second magnetic member 800. The first magnetic member 700 is installed on the first shell 100, and the speaker 500 and the second magnetic member 800 are installed on the second shell 200. The second magnetic member 800 and the speaker 500 are stacked along the thickness direction of the electronic device 1000. The first folding mechanism 400 is connected to the first shell 100 and the second shell 200, and the first shell 100 and the second shell 200 are relatively unfolded or folded through the first folding mechanism 400. When the electronic device 1000 is in a folded state, the first magnetic member 700 and the second magnetic member 800 are relatively arranged.

[0173] In some implementations, when the speaker 500 does not need to cooperate with the first sensor 600 to implement opening and closing detection, the speaker 500 can also be a speaker type without magnetic parts such as an ultrasonic speaker 500.

[0174] It can be understood that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other, and any combination of features in different embodiments is also within the protection scope of the present application. That is to say, the multiple embodiments described above can also be arbitrarily combined according to actual needs.

[0175] It is understood that all the above drawings are exemplary illustrations of the present application and do not represent the actual size of the product. Moreover, the size ratio relationship between the components in the drawings is not intended to limit the actual product of the present application.

[0176] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art who is familiar with the present technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device (1000), characterized in that: The device comprises a first shell (100), a second shell (200), a first folding mechanism (400), a speaker (500) and a first sensor (600), wherein the first folding mechanism (400) is connected to the first shell (100) and the second shell (200), the first shell (100) and the second shell (200) are relatively unfolded or folded by the first folding mechanism (400), the first sensor (600) is installed on the first shell (100), and the speaker (500) is installed on the second shell (200); The speaker (500) comprises a magnetic part (510), and the first sensor (600) is used to detect the magnetic field strength of the magnetic part (510), so as to detect the opening and closing angle of the second shell (200) relative to the first shell (100) through the magnetic field strength.

2. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the electronic device (1000) is in a closed state, the first sensor (600) and the magnetic member (510) are arranged relative to each other.

3. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The loudspeaker (500) comprises a basin frame (541), a diaphragm (544), a voice coil (543) and a magnetic circuit system (542), wherein the basin frame (541) and the diaphragm (544) are arranged along the thickness direction of the electronic device (1000); The periphery (5441) of the diaphragm (544) is fixed to the basin frame (541), the magnetic circuit system (542) is fixedly connected to the basin frame (541), one end of the voice coil (543) is fixedly connected to the side of the diaphragm (544) facing the magnetic circuit system (542), and the other end is located in the magnetic gap (5423) of the magnetic circuit system (542); The magnetic circuit system (542) includes the magnetic component (510).

4. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The magnetic circuit system (542) comprises a central magnet (5421) and edge magnets (5422), wherein the edge magnets (5422) surround the central magnet (5421) and are spaced apart from the central magnet (5421), and the central magnet (5421) and the edge magnets (5422) enclose the magnetic gap (5423); The central magnet (5421) is the magnetic member (510).

5. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 3, characterized in that: When the electronic device (1000) is in a closed state, the magnetic circuit system (542) is located on a side of the diaphragm (544) close to the first housing (100).

6. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that: The loudspeaker (500) further comprises a magnetic conductive sheet (546), wherein the magnetic conductive sheet (546) is fixed to the basin frame (541), and the magnetic conductive sheet (546) and the magnetic circuit system (542) are arranged relative to each other; When the electronic device (1000) is in a closed state, the first sensor (600) and the magnetic conductive sheet (546) are arranged relative to each other.

7. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The electronic device (1000) further comprises a first magnetic attraction component (700) and a second magnetic attraction component (800), wherein the first magnetic attraction component (700) is installed on the first housing (100), and the second magnetic attraction component (800) is installed on the second housing (200); When the electronic device (1000) is in a closed state, the first magnetic attraction member (700) and the second magnetic attraction member (800) are arranged opposite to each other.

8. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second magnetic attraction member (800) and the speaker (500) are stacked along the thickness direction of the electronic device (1000).

9. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 8, characterized in that: When the electronic device (1000) is in a closed state, the second magnetic attraction member (800) is fixed to a side of the speaker (500) close to the first housing (100).

10. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that: The electronic device (1000) further comprises a magnetic isolation sheet (950), wherein the magnetic isolation sheet (950) is fixed to the speaker (500) and is located between the second magnetic attraction member (800) and the magnetic member (510).

11. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that: The housing of the speaker (500) is provided with a mounting groove (521), the opening of the mounting groove (521) is located on the outer surface of the housing (570) of the speaker (500), and the second magnetic attraction member (800) is fixed in the mounting groove (521).

12. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 11, characterized in that: The housing (570) of the loudspeaker (500) comprises a first sub-housing (520) and a second sub-housing (530), the first sub-housing (520) and the second sub-housing (530) being arranged along the thickness direction of the electronic device (1000), the first sub-housing (520) being connected to the second sub-housing (530) and enclosing a receiving space (560), and the core (540) of the loudspeaker (500) being at least partially located in the receiving space (560); The opening of the mounting groove (521) is located on a side surface of the first sub-shell (520) facing away from the accommodating space (560).

13. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: The electronic device (1000) further comprises a third housing (910) and a second folding mechanism (920), wherein the second folding mechanism (920) is connected to the second housing (200) and the third housing (910), and the second housing (200) and the third housing (910) are relatively unfolded or folded by the second folding mechanism (920); The electronic device (1000) further comprises a second sensor (930), wherein the second sensor (930) is mounted on the third shell (910), and the second sensor (930) is used to detect the magnetic field strength of the magnetic component (510), so as to detect the opening and closing angle of the third shell (910) relative to the second shell (200) through the magnetic field strength.

14. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 7 to 12, characterized in that: The electronic device (1000) further comprises a third housing (910) and a second folding mechanism (920), wherein the second folding mechanism (920) is connected to the second housing (200) and the third housing (910), and the second housing (200) and the third housing (910) are relatively unfolded or folded by the second folding mechanism (920); The electronic device (1000) further comprises a third magnetic attraction member (940), wherein the third magnetic attraction member (940) is mounted on the third housing (910), and when the electronic device (1000) is in a closed state, the first magnetic attraction member (700) and the second magnetic attraction member (800) are arranged relative to each other.

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