Electronic device
By setting up a shrapnel with an integrated structure inside the side frame of the electronic device, the problems of complex, high cost and large space occupancy in the prior art are solved, and the effects of simple structure, low cost and space saving are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411328656.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-03
AI Technical Summary
The fixing structure of existing electronic equipment brackets is complex, and it is necessary to design a metal shrapnel frame separately, resulting in high cost of parts, complex assembly and a lot of internal space, which is not conducive to the layout and design of other components.
A shrapnel with an integrated structure is used to elastically clamp the tray to realize the positioning and fixing of the tray, simplify the structure, reduce costs and save internal space.
It realizes simple fixation of the tray, reduces part cost and space occupation, and simplifies the internal layout and design of electronic equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic device card holder structures, and in particular to an electronic device. Background Art
[0002] In conventional technical solutions, the card holder fixing structure of electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablet computers, and handheld communication devices is generally designed to have a metal spring frame. After the card holder is inserted, it is fixed by contacting with the spring on the metal spring frame. The disadvantages of this structure are that the overall structure is complex, the metal spring frame needs to be designed and installed separately, the parts cost is high, and the assembly is complicated. In addition, it takes up too much space inside the electronic device, which is not conducive to the layout and design of other components of the electronic device. Summary of the invention
[0003] An embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device, which includes a middle frame and a card tray. The middle frame includes side frames and a middle plate. The side frames are provided with card tray mounting holes. Spring sheets are provided at positions corresponding to the card tray mounting holes. The spring sheets are used to elastically clamp the card tray. The spring sheets and the side frames are an integral structure.
[0004] The electronic device provided in the embodiment of the present application can achieve clamping and positioning of the card tray by setting an integrated spring piece inside the side frame, and has the characteristics of simple structure, low cost and small internal space occupied by the electronic device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.
[0006] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present application for an electronic device;
[0007] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a partial structure split structure of an electronic device in an embodiment;
[0008] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of an electronic device in an embodiment of the present application;
[0009] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the disassembly of the structure in the embodiment;
[0010] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structural decomposition of the frame in the embodiment of the present application;
[0011] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the frame of an embodiment of the present application;
[0012] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the first card holder of the present application;
[0013] Figure 8 is another partial structural disassembly schematic diagram of the electronic device in the embodiment of the present application;
[0014] Fig. 9 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of an electronic device in an embodiment;
[0015] Fig.10 This is a schematic diagram of the structural disassembly of an embodiment of an ejection assembly of the present application;
[0016] Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram of the structural composition block diagram of an embodiment of the electronic device of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] The present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. It is particularly noted that the following examples are only used to illustrate the present application, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present application. Similarly, the following examples are only some embodiments of the present application rather than all embodiments, and all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.
[0018] The terms "first", "second", and "third" in the embodiments of the present application are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined as "first", "second", and "third" can expressly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. In the embodiments of the present application, all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication also changes accordingly. The terms "including" and "having" in the embodiments of the present application and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but optionally also includes steps or units that are not listed, or optionally also includes other steps or components inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.
[0019] Reference to "embodiments" herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the phrase in various locations in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.
[0020] As used herein, "electronic devices" (or simply "terminals") include, but are not limited to, devices configured to receive / send communication signals via a wireline connection (e.g., via a public switched telephone network (PSTN), a digital subscriber line (DSL), a digital cable, a direct cable connection, and / or another data connection / network) and / or via a wireless interface (e.g., for a cellular network, a wireless local area network (WLAN), a digital television network such as a DVB-H network, a satellite network, an AM-FM broadcast transmitter, and / or another communication terminal). Communication terminals configured to communicate via a wireless interface may be referred to as "wireless communication terminals", "wireless terminals" or "mobile terminals". Examples of mobile terminals include, but are not limited to, satellite or cellular phones; personal communication system (PCS) terminals that may combine cellular radiotelephones with data processing, fax, and data communication capabilities; PDAs that may include radiotelephones, pagers, Internet / intranet access, web browsers, organizers, calendars, and / or global positioning system (GPS) receivers; and conventional laptop and / or palmtop receivers or other electronic devices that include radiotelephone transceivers. A mobile phone is an electronic device equipped with a cellular communication module.
[0021] Please also read Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present application for an electronic device, Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the partial structure of the electronic device in the embodiment; it should be noted that the electronic device in this application may include a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a wearable device, etc. The electronic device includes but is not limited to the following structures: a middle frame 100, a card tray 200, a back cover 300 and a display module 400. Among them, the number 20 in the figure is a card pin, which is used to insert the pinhole and hold the card tray to pop out. The detailed structure will be introduced later.
[0022] Specifically, the middle frame 100, the back cover 300 and the display module 400 cooperate to form a accommodating space for accommodating functional devices including the card tray 200. The detailed features of other parts are within the scope of understanding of those skilled in the art and will not be repeated here. This embodiment only focuses on the structures related to the card tray and the middle frame.
[0023] Please also read Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of an electronic device in an embodiment of the present application, Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the disassembled structure in the embodiment, wherein the middle frame 100 in this embodiment includes a side frame 110 and a middle plate 120, wherein the side frame 110 and the middle plate 120 can be an integral structure or a split structure, wherein the material of the side frame 110 and the middle plate 120 can be metal, such as aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy, etc., or plastic material.
[0024] Optionally, the middle frame 100 in the embodiment of the present application may be a split structure, that is, the frame 110 and the middle plate 120 are two structural members, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structural decomposition of the frame in the embodiment of the present application. Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, a card holder mounting hole 1100 is provided on the side frame 110, and a spring piece 111 is provided at the position corresponding to the card holder mounting hole 1100, and the spring piece 111 is used to elastically clamp the card holder 200; optionally, the spring piece 111 in this embodiment is an integrated structure with the side frame 110.
[0025] The spring piece 111 can be made of plastic material and is an integral injection-molded structure with the side frame 110. Figure 6 , Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the frame of an embodiment of the present application, wherein the spring piece 111 in this embodiment includes an elastic frame 1111 that is continuously and integrally extended, the elastic frame 1111 surrounds a accommodating space 11110, the accommodating space 11110 is used to accommodate the card tray 200, and the elastic frame 1111 is provided with elastic protrusions 1112 facing the accommodating space 11110 on the elastic arms on both sides of opposite sides, and the elastic protrusions 1112 are used to hold the card tray 200 from both sides, so as to limit the card tray 200 when the card tray 200 is inserted.
[0026] Optionally, see Figure 6 , wherein the elastic frame 1111 in this embodiment is provided with a plurality of glue points 11111 connected with the middle plate 120, so as to realize a reliable connection between the elastic frame 1111 and the middle plate 120. In addition, a glue piece 11112 may be provided in the middle of the elastic frame 1111, and the glue piece 11112 is used for fixed connection with the middle plate 120. The middle plate 120 in this embodiment may be made of metal, and the elastic frame 1111 and the glue piece 11112 may be made of plastic.
[0027] The electronic device provided in the embodiment of the present application can achieve clamping and positioning of the card tray by setting an integrated spring piece inside the side frame, and has the characteristics of simple structure, low cost and small internal space occupied by the electronic device.
[0028] Optionally, see Figure 4 , the electronic device in this embodiment further includes a first card holder 510 and a flexible circuit board 520, the first card holder 510 is connected to the flexible circuit board 520, and is arranged corresponding to the first surface of the card tray 200, and the first surface of the card tray 200 (which may be provided with a mounting) is used to install the first card body 10a. Optionally, the card tray 200 in this embodiment is double-sided for installing the first card body 10a and the second card body 10b, and the first card body 10a and the second card body 10b are stacked on opposite sides of the card tray 200. Among them, the first card body 10a and the second card body 10b can both be SIM cards. Among them, a card slot (not shown in the figure) for installing the first card body 10a and the second card body 10b may be provided on the first surface of the card tray 200.
[0029] Optionally, the electronic device in this embodiment further includes a fingerprint module 600, which is connected to the flexible circuit board 520, that is, the fingerprint module 600 and the first card holder 510 share the flexible circuit board 520, thereby saving space and materials. The fingerprint module 600 is used to collect fingerprints and improve the security performance of the electronic device.
[0030] Optionally, please also refer to Figure 7 , Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the first card holder of the present application, wherein the first card holder 510 is provided with a plurality of spring pieces 511, and the detailed structure of the plurality of spring pieces 511 is within the scope of understanding of those skilled in the art, and will not be repeated here. Among them, the plurality of spring pieces 511 at least include a ground pin foot 5111 and a detection pin foot 5112, and the ground pin foot 5111 and the detection pin foot 5112 can be respectively abutted against the first card body 10a, and can be turned on under the short circuit of the first card body 10a. After the SIM card is installed, the corresponding GND (ground) pin gold finger on the SIM card is short-circuited with the ground pin foot 5111 and the detection pin foot 5112 on the first card holder 510, thereby judging that the SIM card is inserted. Compared with the conventional solution, the technical solution in the embodiment of the present application needs to design a touch spring piece structure separately, which can greatly simplify the structure and reduce the material cost. Compared with the conventional technical solution, the detection switch mechanism is reduced, the card cover and the push rod parts are reduced, and the cost will be lower.
[0031] Optionally, please also refer to Figure 8 , Figure 81 is another partial structural disassembly diagram of the electronic device in the embodiment of the present application, wherein the electronic device in the present embodiment further includes a circuit board 710 and a second card holder 720. The circuit board 710 may be a small board, and the second card holder 720 is fixed to the circuit board 710. The second card holder 720 is used to align with the second card body 10b to achieve signal conduction connection. The second card holder 720 may be first assembled (chip) on the circuit board 710 and then assembled on the middle frame.
[0032] The structure of the second card holder 720 can be similar to that of the first card holder 510, and can also include a ground pin and a detection pin, which are used to abut against the second card body 10b and can be turned on when the second card body 10b is short-circuited to achieve the function of card body detection. The detailed structure of the second card holder 720 can refer to the first card holder 510, which will not be repeated here.
[0033] Please also read Figure 3 , Fig. 9 as well as Fig.10 , Fig. 9 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of an electronic device in an embodiment, Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the structural disassembly of an embodiment of an ejection component of the present application, wherein the electronic device in this embodiment also includes an ejection component 800, the ejection component 800 includes a ejector rod 810 and a swing rod 820, the middle part of the swing rod 820 is rotatably connected to the middle plate 120 via a rotating shaft 121; the two ends of the swing rod 820 respectively support the side of the card tray 200 and the ejector rod 810; the side frame 110 is provided with a pinhole 101, the pinhole 101 is arranged adjacent to the card tray mounting hole 1100, the ejector rod 810 is inserted into the pinhole 101, the card pin 20 supports the ejector rod 810 through the pinhole 101, and the end of the ejector rod 810 close to the inner side is used to support the swing rod 820, and the swing rod 820 can be rotated along the rotating shaft 121 under the support of the ejector rod 810, thereby moving the card tray 200 to eject the card tray 200 along the card tray mounting hole 1100. The lever mechanism (ejection assembly) is arranged on the side of the card tray, which saves more space. In addition, since the size of the swing arm 820 is smaller, the structural reliability is higher.
[0034] Optionally, the ejection assembly 800 in this embodiment also includes a spring 830, which is sleeved on the rotating shaft 121, and the two ends of the spring 830 are respectively used to support the rocker arm 820 and the middle plate 120; wherein, the spring 830 is made of metal. On the one hand, the spring supports the rocker arm 820 to prevent abnormal noise (when shaking the electronic device, if the rocker arm 820 is active, the rocking lever will move up and down and left and right to produce abnormal noise); on the other hand, the spring 830 is made of metal and can play a grounding role.
[0035] The electronic device structure in the embodiment of the present application can be reduced in length by about 1.5 mm and in width by about 0.4 mm relative to the existing card holder solution by designing the card holder positioning spring piece and the structure of the ejection assembly. The reduced space is more conducive to the stacking layout of the entire machine.
[0036] Optionally, see Fig.10 The push rod 810 in this embodiment includes a main body 811 and a contact portion 812. The contact portion 812 is arranged around the main body 811. The material of the contact portion 812 can be rubber, and the material of the main body 811 can be plastic or metal or other hard materials. The contact portion 812 and the main body 811 are integrally injection molded structures; the contact portion 812 is interference fit with the inside of the needle hole 101.
[0037] See also Fig.11 , Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram of the structural composition block diagram of an embodiment of an electronic device of the present application. The electronic device can be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a wearable device, etc. The diagram of this embodiment takes a mobile phone as an example. The structure of the electronic device may include an RF circuit 910, a memory 920, an input unit 930, a display unit 940, a sensor 950, an audio circuit 960, a wifi module 970, a processor 980, and a power supply 990. Among them, the RF circuit 910, the memory 920, the input unit 930, the display unit 940, the sensor 950, the audio circuit 960, and the wifi module 970 are respectively connected to the processor 980; the power supply 990 is used to provide power to the entire electronic device.
[0038] Specifically, the RF circuit 910 is used to receive and send signals; the memory 920 is used to store data instruction information; the input unit 930 is used to input information, which may specifically include a touch panel 931 and other input devices 932 such as operation buttons; the display unit 940 may include a display panel 941, etc.; the sensor 950 includes an infrared sensor, a laser sensor, etc., for detecting user approach signals, distance signals, etc.; the speaker 961 and the microphone (or microphone) 962 are connected to the processor 980 through the audio circuit 960 for receiving and sending sound signals; the wifi module 970 is used to receive and transmit wifi signals, and the processor 980 is used to process data information of the electronic device. For the specific structural features of the electronic device, please refer to the relevant description of the above embodiment, which will not be described in detail here.
[0039] The electronic device provided in the embodiment of the present application can achieve clamping and positioning of the card tray by setting an integrated spring piece inside the side frame, and has the characteristics of simple structure, low cost and small internal space occupied by the electronic device.
[0040] The above descriptions are only some embodiments of the present application, and do not limit the protection scope of the present application. Any equivalent device or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present application specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly used in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. An electronic device, characterized in that: The electronic device includes a middle frame and a card tray, the middle frame includes side frames and a middle plate, the side frames are provided with card tray mounting holes, and spring sheets are provided at positions corresponding to the card tray mounting holes, the spring sheets are used to elastically clamp the card tray; the spring sheets and the side frames are an integrated structure.
2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spring piece is made of plastic material and is an integral injection-molded structure with the side frame.
3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The spring sheet comprises an elastic frame which is continuously and integrally extended, the elastic frame encloses a receiving space for receiving the card holder, the elastic frame is provided with elastic protrusions facing the receiving space on two opposite elastic arms, and the elastic protrusions are used to support the card holder.
4. The electronic device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic frame is provided with a plurality of glue points connected with the middle plate.
5. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic device further comprises a first card holder and a flexible circuit board, wherein the first card holder is connected to the flexible circuit board and is arranged corresponding to the first surface of the card tray, and the first surface of the card tray is used for mounting the first card body.
6. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that: in, The electronic device further comprises a fingerprint module, and the fingerprint module is connected to the flexible circuit board.
7. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first card holder includes a ground pin and a detection pin. The ground pin and the detection pin can be respectively abutted against the first card body and can be turned on when the first card body is short-circuited.
8. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic device also includes an ejection assembly, which includes an ejector rod and a swing rod, wherein the middle portion of the swing rod is rotatably connected to the middle plate via a rotating shaft; the two ends of the swing rod respectively support the side of the card tray and the ejector rod; the side frame is provided with a pinhole, and the pinhole is arranged adjacent to the card tray mounting hole, the ejector rod is inserted into the pinhole, and the end of the ejector rod close to the inner side is used to support the swing rod, and the swing rod can be rotated along the rotating shaft under the support of the ejector rod, thereby moving the card tray to eject the card tray along the card tray mounting hole.
9. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and two ends of the spring are respectively used to support the swing rod and the middle plate; the spring is made of metal.
10. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The push rod comprises a main body and an abutment portion, wherein the abutment portion is arranged around the main body, the abutment portion is made of rubber, and the abutment portion and the main body are integrally injection molded structures; the abutment portion is interference fit with the interior of the pinhole.