Folding screen module, electronic device, assembly jig and assembly method

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a folding screen module, an electronic device, an assembly jig and an assembly method, and relates to the technical field of display screens, comprising: a rotating shaft component and a flexible screen arranged on the rotating shaft component; the rotating shaft component comprises: a base frame assembly, a first support assembly and a second support assembly, the first support assembly and the second support assembly are rotatably connected to opposite sides of the base frame assembly; at least part of the support surface of at least one of the following assemblies is provided with a support piece: the base frame assembly, the first support assembly and the second support assembly. The folding screen module provided by the present disclosure can effectively prevent the flexible screen from being damaged during folding.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of display technology, and in particular to a foldable screen module, electronic device, assembly fixture and assembly method. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of display technology, foldable screen devices have gradually become a hot topic. Foldable screen devices typically use foldable screen modules containing flexible screens to achieve folding. Because flexible screens can be bent during use, and their bending strength is relatively poor, appropriate support components are needed to protect the flexible screen.

[0003] In related technologies, ultra-thin steel sheets are typically bonded to the back of the flexible screen to support it. This method not only has poor stability but is also very expensive. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, this disclosure provides a foldable screen module, an electronic device, an assembly fixture, and an assembly method.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a foldable screen module is provided, including: a hinge component and a flexible screen covered on the hinge component;

[0006] The rotating shaft component includes: a base frame assembly, a first support assembly, and a second support assembly, the first support assembly and the second support assembly being rotatably connected to opposite sides of the base frame assembly;

[0007] At least one of the following components has a support member covering at least a portion of its support surface: a base frame assembly, a first support assembly, and a second support assembly.

[0008] In some embodiments, the support member includes:

[0009] Support layer;

[0010] A connecting layer, the first side of which covers the first side of the support layer, and the second side of which covers at least a portion of the support surface of at least one of the following components: a base frame assembly, a first support assembly, and a second support assembly.

[0011] In some embodiments, the support member includes:

[0012] The wear-resistant layer is applied to the second surface of the support layer.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first support assembly includes: a first float, a first fixing block, and a first synchronizing rod, wherein the first float is slidably connected to the first fixing block, and the first fixing block is slidably connected to the first synchronizing rod;

[0014] The second support assembly includes: a second float plate, a second fixing block, and a second synchronizing rod, wherein the second float plate is slidably connected to the second fixing block, and the second fixing block is slidably connected to the second synchronizing rod;

[0015] The base frame assembly includes: a support plate and a rotating mechanism disposed on the side of the support plate away from the flexible screen, with the first synchronizing rod and the second synchronizing rod respectively connected to opposite sides of the rotating mechanism;

[0016] At least one of the following components has a support member covering at least a portion of its support surface: a support plate, a first float plate, and a second float plate.

[0017] In some embodiments, the flexible screen can be switched to a folded state by rotating the first support component and the second support component in opposite directions;

[0018] When the flexible screen is in a folded state, there is a gap between the support member covering the base frame assembly and the flexible screen.

[0019] In some embodiments, the support member covering the base frame assembly is further provided with a first clearance portion, and when the flexible screen is in a folded state, the middle part of the flexible screen is located within the first clearance portion.

[0020] In some embodiments, the base frame assembly is provided with a second clearance portion, and when the flexible screen is in a folded state, the center of the flexible screen is located within the second clearance portion.

[0021] In some embodiments, the flexible screen can be switched to an unfolded state by rotating the first support component and the second support component in opposite directions;

[0022] When the flexible screen is in the unfolded state, the support component covering the base frame assembly comes into contact with the flexible screen.

[0023] In some embodiments, the support layer includes at least one of foam, rubber, and silicone.

[0024] In some embodiments, the anti-wear layer includes at least one of Teflon and polyethylene terephthalate mesh.

[0025] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided, including a foldable screen module as described in the first aspect.

[0026] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a folding screen support assembly fixture is provided. This assembly fixture is used to assemble a support member from a folding screen module of the first aspect onto a pivot component, comprising:

[0027] A fixture plate has a placement groove on its upper side, and a first positioning post is provided in the placement groove. The first positioning post is used to position the support component.

[0028] The outer side of the support is provided with a release film, and the release film is provided with positioning holes, which are matched with the first positioning post.

[0029] In some embodiments, a base plate is provided on the underside of the fixture plate, and the base plate is connected to the fixture plate by an elastic connector.

[0030] In some embodiments, a second positioning post is provided on the upper side of the fixture plate, which is used to position the rotating shaft component.

[0031] In some embodiments, the profile of the release film is larger than the profile of the support member.

[0032] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a method for assembling a foldable screen support is provided, the method being applied to an assembly fixture as described in the third aspect, comprising:

[0033] Place the support in the placement slot and insert the first positioning pin into the positioning hole;

[0034] Place the rotating shaft component on the upper side of the support;

[0035] Press down on the hinge component to bond the support to the hinge component, thus completing the assembly of the folding screen module.

[0036] In some embodiments, a second positioning post is also provided on the upper side of the fixture plate;

[0037] Placing the pivot assembly on the upper side of the support includes:

[0038] The rotating shaft component is placed on the upper side of the support member in conjunction with the second positioning post so that the rotating shaft component is aligned with the support member.

[0039] The technical solutions provided in this disclosure may have the following beneficial effects:

[0040] The foldable screen module provided in this disclosure directly covers the support member onto the hinge component, resulting in a simple structure and low manufacturing cost. Compared to related technologies where the support member is fixed to the back of the flexible screen, this disclosure avoids the risk of the support member falling off during the folding process and can reduce friction on the flexible screen during folding to a certain extent, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the flexible screen.

[0041] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0042] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates the structure of a foldable screen module in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 2This diagram illustrates the structure of a foldable screen module in its unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a rotating shaft component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0045] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a support member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0046] Figure 5 This diagram illustrates the structure of a folding screen support assembly fixture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a release film according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0048] Figure 7 This diagram illustrates a flow chart of a foldable screen support assembly method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure label:

[0050] 110-Flexible screen; 120-Base frame assembly; 121-Support plate; 122-Rotation mechanism; 130-First support assembly; 131-First floating plate; 132-First fixing block; 133-First synchronizing rod; 140-Second support assembly; 141-Second floating plate; 142-Second fixing block; 143-Second synchronizing rod; 150-Supporting component; 151-Supporting layer; 152-Connecting layer; 153-Abrasion-resistant layer; 210-First middle frame; 220-Second middle frame; 310-Jig plate; 311-Placement groove; 312-First positioning post; 313-Second positioning post; 320-Base plate; 321-Elastic connector; 400-Release film. Detailed Implementation

[0051] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0052] The terminology used in this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” as used in this disclosure and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0053] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0054] In related technologies, the support components for foldable screens typically use ultra-thin steel sheets bonded to the back of the flexible screen. However, as foldable screen devices become thinner and thinner, the bending radius of the teardrop-shaped flexible screen also becomes smaller. During the folding process, the ultra-thin steel sheets bonded to the back of the flexible screen can cause a surge in tangential forces, leading to the steel sheets detaching and damaging the screen.

[0055] Furthermore, due to the inherent tendency of ultra-thin steel sheets to wrinkle and deform, deformation during the bending process of the flexible screen can cause abnormal noises when the steel sheet is deformed and struck. Additionally, the scraping of the edges of the ultra-thin steel sheet against the semi-circular areas of the flexible screen can also cause abnormal noises and carries the risk of damaging the flexible screen.

[0056] In view of this, this disclosure provides a folding screen module in which the support member is directly covered onto the hinge component. Specifically, please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 and Figure 2 The diagrams show the folded and unfolded states of the foldable screen module.

[0057] Specifically, the foldable screen module includes a hinge component and a flexible screen 110 covered on the hinge component. The hinge component includes a base frame assembly 120, a first support assembly 130, and a second support assembly 140, which are rotatably connected to opposite sides of the base frame assembly 120. A support member 150 is provided on at least a portion of the support surface of at least one of the base frame assembly 120, the first support assembly 130, and the second support assembly 140.

[0058] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the supporting surface in this embodiment refers to the side facing the flexible screen 110.

[0059] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a rotating shaft component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0060] like Figure 3 As shown, the first support assembly 130 includes: a first float 131, a first fixing block 132, and a first synchronizing rod 133, wherein the first float 131 is slidably connected to the first fixing block 132, and the first fixing block 132 is slidably connected to the first synchronizing rod 133.

[0061] It should be noted that the first fixing block 132 has a sliding groove for a first floating plate 131 and a sliding groove for a first synchronizing rod 133. The side of the first floating plate 131 furthest from the flexible screen has a first sliding bar, which is at least partially inserted into the sliding groove of the first floating plate 131, allowing the first floating plate 131 to slide relative to the first fixing block 132. The first synchronizing rod 133 is at least partially inserted into its sliding groove, allowing the first fixing block 132 to slide relative to the first synchronizing rod 133.

[0062] The second support assembly 140 includes: a second float 141, a second fixing block 142, and a second synchronizing rod 143, wherein the second float 141 is slidably connected to the second fixing block 142, and the second fixing block 142 is slidably connected to the second synchronizing rod 143.

[0063] It should be noted that the second fixing block 142 has a sliding groove for the second floating plate 141 and a sliding groove for the second synchronizing rod 143. The second floating plate 141 has second sliding bars on its two sides away from the flexible screen. The second sliding bars are at least partially inserted into the sliding grooves of the second floating plate 141, allowing the second floating plate 141 to slide relative to the second fixing block 142. The second synchronizing rod 143 is at least partially inserted into its sliding groove, allowing the second fixing block 142 to slide relative to the second synchronizing rod 143.

[0064] In some embodiments, the first fixing block 132 may be fixedly connected to the first middle frame 210, the second fixing block 142 may be fixedly connected to the second middle frame 220, and the flexible screen cover is disposed on the first middle frame 210 and the second middle frame 220.

[0065] The base frame assembly includes a support plate 121 and a rotation mechanism 122 disposed on the side of the support plate 121 away from the flexible screen. The first synchronization rod 133 and the second synchronization rod 143 are respectively connected to the opposite sides of the rotation mechanism 122.

[0066] It should be noted that the rotating mechanism 122 can be a gear synchronization mechanism. The gear synchronization mechanism can be composed of an even number of gears, which mesh in pairs so that the two outermost gears can drive the first synchronization rod 133 and the second synchronization rod 143 to rotate simultaneously. This transfers the rotational motion to the first floating plate 131 and the second floating plate 141 through the first fixed block 132 and the second fixed block 142, respectively, so that the folding screen can be unfolded or folded.

[0067] In this embodiment, at least a portion of the support surface of at least one of the aforementioned support plate 121, first float plate 131, and second float plate 141 is covered with a support member.

[0068] In other embodiments, the first float plate 131 and the second float plate 141 may also be directly hinged to opposite sides of the support plate 121.

[0069] It should be understood that the structural descriptions of the base frame assembly, the first support assembly 130, and the second support assembly 140 in this embodiment are only for illustrating the covering method between the support member and the aforementioned components. In practical applications, the support member can be covered onto the support surface of the base frame assembly, the first support assembly 130, and the second support assembly 140 of any structure, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0070] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the flexible screen 110 can be switched to a folded state by the opposing rotation of the first support component 130 and the second support component 140.

[0071] For example, when the flexible screen 110 is in the unfolded state, the flexible screen can be folded inward by the opposing rotation of the first support component 130 and the second support component 140, that is, folded towards the side visible to the user, thereby switching the flexible screen 110 to the folded state.

[0072] When the flexible screen 110 is in a folded state, there is a gap between the support member 150 covering the base frame assembly 120 and the flexible screen 110, thereby reducing the pressure on the flexible screen 110 and preventing damage to the flexible screen 110.

[0073] In some embodiments, the support member 150 covering the base frame assembly 120 is further provided with a first clearance portion, and when the flexible screen 110 is in a folded state, the middle part of the flexible screen 110 is located in the first clearance portion.

[0074] In some other embodiments, the base frame assembly 120 may also be provided with a second clearance portion that cooperates with the first clearance portion, and when the flexible screen 110 is in a folded state, the middle part of the flexible screen 110 is located in the second clearance portion.

[0075] It should be noted that the first and second clearance portions in the embodiments of this disclosure can be through holes, blind holes, or grooves, wire grooves, etc., with the purpose of reducing the contact area between the middle part of the flexible screen 110 and the support member 150 and / or the base frame assembly 120, thereby reducing the pressure on the middle part of the flexible screen 110 in the folded state and improving the reliability of the screen module.

[0076] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 The flexible screen 110 can switch to an unfolded state by rotating the first support component 130 and the second support component 140 in opposite directions.

[0077] For example, when the flexible screen 110 is in a folded state, the flexible screen 110 covered on the first middle frame 210 and the second middle frame 220 can be flattened by the opposite rotation of the first support component 130 and the second support component 140, thereby restoring the folded screen to the unfolded state.

[0078] When the flexible screen 110 is in the unfolded state, the support member 150 covering the base frame assembly 120 contacts the flexible screen 110, thereby providing support for the flexible screen 110. On the one hand, by supporting the flexible screen 110, the creases on the side visible to the user can be reduced, improving the user's viewing experience. On the other hand, by supporting the flexible screen 110, the pressure generated by the user during use due to clicking, touching, or even accidental drops can be cushioned.

[0079] Figure 4 This diagram illustrates the structure of a support member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The support member 150 can be disposed between the pivot component and the flexible screen, and is used to support the flexible screen in a folding screen module.

[0080] Specifically, the support member 150 may include a support layer 151 and a connecting layer 152. The first surface of the connecting layer 152 covers the first surface of the support layer 151, and the second surface of the connecting layer 152 covers at least a portion of the support surface of at least one of the following components: a base frame assembly, a first support assembly, and a second support assembly.

[0081] The support layer 151 can provide a certain support force for the flexible screen, while the connecting layer 152 is used to connect the support layer 151 to at least a portion of the support surface of at least a portion of the components of the rotating shaft component.

[0082] In some embodiments, the support layer 151 may be made of a flexible support material to protect and support the flexible screen. The support layer 151 can provide a soft and cushioned medium for the flexible screen, ensuring that the flexible screen has sufficient support when subjected to external forces and preventing damage to the flexible screen.

[0083] For example, the support layer 151 may be at least one of foam, rubber and silicone.

[0084] The thickness of the support layer 151 can be set according to the gap between the flexible screen and the hinge component. When the gap between the flexible screen and the hinge component is large, the thickness of the support layer 151 can be appropriately increased; conversely, the thickness of the support layer 151 can be appropriately decreased. It should be understood that the thickness of the support layer 151 should be sufficient to provide support for the flexible screen.

[0085] In some embodiments, the thickness of the support layer 151 can be varied by stacking materials. For example, when the support layer 151 is a foam layer, the thickness of the support layer 151 can be flexibly changed by increasing or decreasing the number of foam layers. Of course, single-layer foam layers of different thicknesses can also be directly selected as the support layer 151, and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0086] In some embodiments, the support layer 151 can completely cover the side of the hinge component facing the flexible screen to prevent wear and tear on the flexible screen caused by the hinge component. That is, the shape of the support layer 151 can be adaptively adjusted according to the shape of the hinge component.

[0087] In some embodiments, the shape of the support layer 151 can be adaptively adjusted according to the shape of the pivot component, and the pivot component is typically composed of multiple different components. Therefore, the support layer 151 can be designed in a split manner, such that each part of the support layer 151 covers at least a portion of the support surface of different components of the pivot component.

[0088] It should be noted that the outline of the connecting layer 152 can be the same as that of the support layer 151, and the connecting layer 152 and the support layer 151 can be directly attached. That is to say, the connecting layer 152 can bond the support layer 151 to the corresponding support surface.

[0089] In some embodiments, the connecting layer 152 may be made of any adhesive material. For example, a substrate-free adhesive backing may be selected, and this disclosure does not limit this aspect.

[0090] In some embodiments, the support 150 further includes an anti-wear layer 153, which covers the second side of the support layer 151.

[0091] It should be noted that the outline of the anti-wear layer 153 can be the same as the outline of the support layer 151, and the anti-wear layer 153 and the support layer 151 can be directly attached.

[0092] In some embodiments, the wear-resistant layer 153 may be selected to include at least one of Teflon and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) mesh to prevent the flexible screen from being damaged by friction during contact with the support layer 151.

[0093] For example, the wear-resistant layer 153 can be a Teflon layer. Teflon is made of polytetrafluoroethylene, which has a self-lubricating effect and can ensure that the flexible screen will not be damaged by friction when it comes into contact with the support layer 151 during bending.

[0094] Since the contour of the anti-wear layer 153 is the same as that of the support layer 151, and the support layer 151 can be designed in a split manner, the anti-wear layer 153 can also be designed in a split manner. This avoids the large, complete, and smooth anti-wear layer 153 from adsorbing onto the back of the flexible screen, thus preventing damage to the flexible screen due to adsorption. The back of the flexible screen is the side that is not visible to the user during use, i.e., the side that contacts the anti-wear layer 153.

[0095] It is understood that in this embodiment, the first side of the connecting layer 152 refers to the side of the connecting layer 152 facing the flexible screen, and the second side of the connecting layer 152 refers to the side of the connecting layer 152 facing the rotating shaft component. The first side of the support member 150 refers to the side of the support member 150 facing the rotating shaft component, and the second side of the support member 150 refers to the side of the support member 150 facing the flexible screen.

[0096] It should be understood that the support layer 151, the anti-wear layer 153, and the connecting layer 152 in this embodiment are all solid layers with a certain thickness, thereby extending the service life of the support member 150. In addition, the support layer 151, the anti-wear layer 153, and the connecting layer 152 are all flexible layers, which can prevent the support member 150 from causing wear to the flexible screen, or from interfering with the folding process of the flexible screen and causing abnormal noise.

[0097] Furthermore, the support member 150 provided in this embodiment can be directly obtained by machining with a flat tool, that is, by cutting the stacked support layer 151, wear-resistant layer 153 and connecting layer 152 in one go. Compared with the ultra-thin steel sheet support members obtained by etching in related technologies, this not only saves a lot of raw material costs, but also saves processing costs.

[0098] The above combination Figures 1 to 4 The foldable screen module provided in the embodiments of this disclosure has been described in detail. Based on the same inventive concept, this disclosure also provides an electronic device, including... Figures 1 to 4 The foldable screen module shown.

[0099] The electronic device can be any foldable screen device, including but not limited to mobile phones, tablets, flexible wearable devices, and any other electronic device capable of using the aforementioned foldable screen module. This disclosure does not specifically limit the form of the electronic device.

[0100] Based on the same inventive concept, this disclosure also provides a folding screen support assembly fixture, which is used to assemble... Figures 1 to 4 The support component in the folding screen module shown is assembled on the pivot component.

[0101] like Figure 5As shown, the assembly fixture includes: a fixture plate 310, with a placement groove 311 on its upper side, and a first positioning post 312 disposed within the placement groove 311. The first positioning post 312 is used to position the support component. The support component includes a support layer, a wear-resistant layer, and a connecting layer; its specific structure can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 4 The support components shown are for simplification; similarities will not be repeated.

[0102] Please refer to Figure 6 In order to enable the support to be accurately positioned in the assembly fixture and to prevent the wear layer 153 of the support (including the connecting layer 152, the support layer 151 and the wear layer 153) from being worn during the assembly process, the present embodiment of the present disclosure also provides a release film 400 on the outside of the wear layer 153 of the support.

[0103] Specifically, the release film 400 can prevent wear on the anti-wear layer 153. In addition, by providing positioning holes on the release film 400 that match the first positioning post, the position of the support can be kept fixed in the assembly fixture.

[0104] When the support is placed in the placement groove, the first positioning post passes through the positioning hole, and the release film 400 contacts the bottom of the placement groove.

[0105] For example, the contour of the release film 400 is larger than the contour of the anti-wear layer 153 of the support member in order to protect the anti-wear layer 153. Furthermore, since the contours of the support layer 151, the anti-wear layer 153, and the connecting layer 152 of the support member are the same, by making the contour of the release film 400 larger than the contours of each layer in the support member, the positioning holes provided on the release film 400 will not interfere with the support member itself. That is, the positioning holes should be located at positions where the release film 400 does not contact the anti-wear layer 153.

[0106] Please continue to refer to Figure 5 In order for the positioning hole and the first positioning post 312 to achieve the positioning effect, the number of each positioning hole and the first positioning post 312 should be at least two.

[0107] It should be noted that the placement groove 311 is used to place the support member with the connecting layer of the support member facing upwards so that the rotating shaft component can be bonded to it. The depth of the placement groove 311 can be the same as the thickness of the support member to achieve the best assembly effect.

[0108] In some embodiments, a base plate 320 is further provided on the lower side of the jig plate 310, and the base plate 320 is connected to the jig plate 310 by an elastic connector 321 (e.g., a spring assembly). Since the assembly jig achieves bonding by pressing the rotating shaft component against the support member, the elastic connector 321 can provide a supporting force to the support member in the direction of the rotating shaft component during the pressing process, thereby ensuring a tight fit between the rotating shaft component and the support member.

[0109] In some embodiments, the upper side of the jig plate 310 is further provided with a second positioning post 313, which is used to position the rotating shaft component, thereby ensuring that the rotating shaft component remains aligned with the support during the assembly process.

[0110] Based on the same inventive concept, this disclosure also provides a method for assembling a folding screen support component.

[0111] Specifically, Figure 7 This illustration shows a flowchart of an assembly method for a foldable screen support component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. This method is applied to, for example... Figure 6 The assembly fixture shown. (As shown) Figure 7 As shown, the method includes the following steps.

[0112] S701, place the support member in the placement groove and insert the first positioning post into the positioning hole.

[0113] It should be noted that for the support component placed in the placement groove, the release film side is in direct contact with the bottom of the placement groove.

[0114] S702, the pivot component is placed on the upper side of the support.

[0115] S703, press down the rotating shaft component to adhere the support to the rotating shaft component, completing the assembly of the support. In some embodiments, before placing the support in the placement groove, release paper may be attached to the outside of the connecting layer of the support to prevent the connecting layer from losing its adhesiveness or accidentally sticking to other components during operation.

[0116] At this point, before placing the rotating shaft component on the upper side of the support, the method further includes: peeling off the release paper.

[0117] In some embodiments, a second positioning post is further provided on the upper side of the fixture plate.

[0118] At this time, S702 specifically includes: placing the rotating shaft component and the second positioning post on the upper side of the support member so that the rotating shaft component is aligned with the support member.

[0119] The preferred embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0120] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this disclosure will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0121] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this disclosure, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A foldable screen module, characterized in that, include: A rotating shaft component and a flexible screen covering the rotating shaft component; The rotating shaft component includes: a base frame assembly, a first support assembly, and a second support assembly, wherein the first support assembly and the second support assembly are rotatably connected to opposite sides of the base frame assembly; A support member is provided on at least a portion of the support surface of at least one of the following components: the base frame assembly, the first support assembly, and the second support assembly; The support component includes a support layer and an anti-wear layer. The support layer is a flexible support material that protects and supports the flexible screen, providing a soft buffer for the flexible screen. The support layer and the anti-wear layer have the same outline and are both designed separately to avoid large, smooth anti-wear layers from adsorbing onto the flexible screen.

2. The foldable screen module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support member includes: A connecting layer, the first side of which covers the first side of the support layer, and the second side of which covers at least a portion of the support surface of at least one of the following components: the base frame assembly, the first support assembly, and the second support assembly.

3. The foldable screen module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The wear-resistant layer is applied to the second side of the support layer.

4. The foldable screen module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first support assembly includes: a first float, a first fixing block, and a first synchronizing rod, wherein the first float is slidably connected to the first fixing block, and the first fixing block is slidably connected to the first synchronizing rod; The second support assembly includes: a second float, a second fixing block, and a second synchronizing rod, wherein the second float is slidably connected to the second fixing block, and the second fixing block is slidably connected to the second synchronizing rod; The base frame assembly includes: a support plate and a rotation mechanism disposed on the side of the support plate away from the flexible screen, wherein the first synchronizing rod and the second synchronizing rod are respectively connected to opposite sides of the rotation mechanism; A support member is provided on at least a portion of the support surface of at least one of the following components: the support plate, the first float plate, and the second float plate.

5. The foldable screen module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible screen can be switched to a folded state by rotating the first support component and the second support component in opposite directions; When the flexible screen is in a folded state, there is a gap between the support member covering the base frame assembly and the flexible screen.

6. The foldable screen module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support member covering the base frame assembly is also provided with a first clearance portion, and when the flexible screen is in a folded state, the middle part of the flexible screen is located in the first clearance portion.

7. The foldable screen module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The base frame assembly is provided with a second clearance portion, and when the flexible screen is in a folded state, the middle part of the flexible screen is located within the second clearance portion.

8. The foldable screen module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flexible screen can be switched to an unfolded state by rotating the first support component and the second support component in opposite directions; When the flexible screen is in the unfolded state, the support member covering the base frame assembly comes into contact with the flexible screen.

9. The foldable screen module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support layer includes foam, rubber, and silicone.

10. The foldable screen module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The wear-resistant layer includes at least one of Teflon and polyethylene terephthalate mesh.

11. An electronic device, characterized in that, Including the foldable screen module as described in any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. A folding screen support assembly fixture, characterized in that, The assembly fixture is used to assemble the support member of the folding screen module according to any one of claims 1 to 10 onto the pivot component, including: A fixture plate has a placement groove on its upper side, and a first positioning post is provided in the placement groove. The first positioning post is used to position the support member. The outer side of the support member is provided with a release film, and the release film is provided with positioning holes, which are matched with the first positioning post.

13. The assembly fixture according to claim 12, characterized in that, The fixture plate is also provided with a base plate on its lower side, and the base plate is connected to the fixture plate by an elastic connector.

14. The assembly fixture according to claim 12, characterized in that, The upper side of the fixture plate is also provided with a second positioning post, which is used to position the rotating shaft component.

15. The assembly fixture according to claim 12, characterized in that, The contour of the release film is larger than the contour of the support member.

16. A method for assembling a folding screen support component, characterized in that, The method is applied to the assembly fixture as described in any one of claims 12 to 15, comprising: Place the support member in the placement slot and insert the first positioning post into the positioning hole; Place the rotating shaft component on the upper side of the support member; Press down on the pivot component to bond the support member to the pivot component, thus completing the assembly of the folding screen module.

17. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that, The upper side of the fixture plate is also provided with a second positioning post; The step of placing the rotating shaft component on the upper side of the support member includes: The rotating shaft component is placed on the upper side of the support member in conjunction with the second positioning post, so that the rotating shaft component is aligned with the support member.

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