Electronic device

Abstract

The invention provides electronic equipment. The electronic equipment comprises a shell, a cooling fan and a side key, the heat dissipation fan is arranged in the shell, an air outlet is formed in the edge of the shell, an air outlet of the heat dissipation fan corresponds to the air outlet, the side key is arranged on the side edge of the shell in a sliding mode, and the air outlet can be closed or opened through the side key. According to the electronic equipment provided by the embodiment of the invention, the technical scheme that the sliding key is combined with the dustproof feature on the middle frame is utilized, the dustproof effect can be ensured while the heat dissipation air outlet is completely covered, the area of the air outlet is not occupied, the influence on the heat dissipation performance is small, and the electronic equipment has the characteristics of simple structure and convenience in operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of heat dissipation structures of electronic equipment, and in particular to an electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] In current electronic devices (such as mobile phones) equipped with micro fans, the micro fans built into the electronic devices need to be equipped with fan flow channel openings in the local middle frame. In the existing technical solutions, the flow channel openings of the fan flow channels are in an open state, which has the risk of long-term dust accumulation and blockage; in addition, the dust-proof features of the air outlet occupy part of the space of the air outlet, reducing the flow rate and lowering the heat dissipation performance. Summary of the invention

[0003] An embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device, which includes a shell, a cooling fan and a side key; the cooling fan is arranged in the shell, an exhaust port is arranged at the edge of the shell, the air outlet of the cooling fan is arranged corresponding to the exhaust port, the side key is slidably arranged on the side of the shell, and the side key can close or open the exhaust port.

[0004] In some embodiments, an implementation scheme may be that the shell includes a middle plate and a side frame, the cooling fan is fixedly arranged on the middle plate, the exhaust port is arranged on the side frame, and the side key is slidably arranged on the side frame.

[0005] In some embodiments, an implementation scheme may be that an air duct is formed on the middle plate, and two ends of the air duct are respectively connected to the air outlet of the cooling fan and the air outlet on the side frame.

[0006] In some embodiments, an implementation scheme may be that the side key includes a shielding portion and a connecting portion, the connecting portion is used for sliding connection with the side frame, and the shielding portion is used for sliding to shield or open the exhaust port.

[0007] In some embodiments, an implementation scheme may be that a matching groove is provided on the side frame, and the connecting portion is an inverted T-shaped structure, which is clamped in the matching groove and can slide along the matching groove.

[0008] In some embodiments, an implementation scheme may be that a trigger key is provided in the matching groove, and when the connecting portion slides along the matching groove, it can cooperate with the trigger key to trigger and thereby realize the control function.

[0009] In some embodiments, an implementation scheme may be that the trigger key includes at least two trigger springs or trigger contacts arranged in a linear manner, and when the connecting portion slides along the matching groove, it can respectively abut and contact with the trigger springs or the trigger contacts.

[0010] In some embodiments, an implementation scheme may be that a first sensor is embedded in the connecting portion, and a second sensor is disposed in the matching groove, and the first sensor and the second sensor cooperate with each other inductively to trigger a corresponding function.

[0011] In some embodiments, an implementation scheme may be that the first sensor is a magnetic member, and the second sensor is a magnetic induction sensor, and the magnetic induction sensor triggers a corresponding function by detecting the position of the magnetic member.

[0012] In some embodiments, an implementation scheme may be that the exhaust port includes a plurality of linearly arranged exhaust slots, and the side key is provided with exhaust gaps corresponding to the exhaust slots.

[0013] The electronic device provided in the embodiment of the present application utilizes a technical solution combining a sliding button with a dust-proof feature on the middle frame. While completely covering the heat dissipation and exhaust vents, it can also ensure the dust-proof effect without occupying the exhaust vent area, has little impact on the heat dissipation performance, and has the characteristics of simple structure and easy operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] 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.

[0015] Figure 1 It is a partial structural diagram of an embodiment of the electronic device of the present application;

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of closing the exhaust port of the electronic device in the embodiment;

[0017] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the side structure of an electronic device with the exhaust vent opened;

[0018] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the side structure of the electronic equipment closing the exhaust port;

[0019] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a side key of the present application;

[0020] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 7 is a partial structural diagram of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the exhaust vent of another embodiment of the electronic device of the present application in a closed state;

[0023] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device in the embodiment in the open state of the exhaust vent;

[0024] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the side structure of an electronic device in an embodiment;

[0025] Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the electronic device of the present application;

[0026] Fig.12 yes Fig.11 A schematic cross-sectional view of the structure of the electronic device at AA in the embodiment;

[0027] Fig.13 It is a schematic diagram of the structural composition block diagram of an embodiment of the electronic device of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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. Mobile phones, tablet computers, wearable devices, etc. are all electronic devices equipped with cellular communication modules.

[0032] See also Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of an embodiment of an electronic device of the present application. It should be noted that the electronic device in the present application may include electronic devices with a side key structure such as mobile phones, tablet computers, laptop computers, wearable devices, etc. The electronic device includes but is not limited to the following structures: a housing 100, a cooling fan 200, and a side key 300.

[0033] Specifically, the cooling fan 200 is disposed in the housing 100, and an exhaust port 101 is disposed at the edge of the housing 100. The air outlet of the cooling fan 200 corresponds to the exhaust port 101. The side button 300 is slidably disposed on the side of the housing 100. The side button 300 can slide along the direction of the double arrow in the figure to close or open the exhaust port 101. Optionally, please refer to Figures 2 to 4 , Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of closing the exhaust port of the electronic device in the embodiment; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the side structure of an electronic device with the exhaust vent opened. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the side structure of an electronic device closing the exhaust port. Figure 3 Medium state correspondence Figure 1 , Figure 4 Medium state correspondence Figure 2 .

[0034] Optionally, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The housing 100 in this embodiment may be the middle frame of the electronic device, and may specifically include a middle plate 110 and a side frame 120. The cooling fan 200 is fixedly arranged on the middle plate 110, the exhaust port 101 is arranged on the side frame 120, and the side key 300 is slidably arranged on the side frame 120. An air duct 111 is formed on the middle plate 110, and both ends of the air duct 111 are respectively connected to the air outlet of the cooling fan 200 and the exhaust port 101 on the side frame 120.

[0035] Optionally, see Figure 5 , Figure 5 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the side key of the present application, wherein the side key 300 includes a shielding portion 310 and a connecting portion 320 of an integrated structure, the connecting portion 320 is used to slide with the side frame 120, and the shielding portion 310 is used to slide to shield or open the exhaust port 101. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, a matching groove 121 is provided on the side frame 120 , and the connecting portion 320 is an inverted T-shaped structure, which is clamped in the matching groove 121 and can slide along the matching groove 121 .

[0036] See also Figure 6 , Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the local structure of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present application. Different from the aforementioned embodiment, the electronic device in this embodiment also includes a trigger key 400, which is arranged in the matching groove 121. When the connecting portion 320 of the side key 300 slides along the matching groove 121, it can cooperate with the trigger key 400 to trigger and thereby realize the control function. The functions include setting different gears according to the moving travel distance of the side key 300, and then adjusting the power of the cooling fan 200 (matching the opening and closing size of the exhaust port 101) according to the gear setting and the sliding position. In addition, it can also include controlling the camera of the electronic device, the brightness of the light, and the ringing and vibration mode related functions. The detailed features of this part are within the understanding of those skilled in the art and will not be repeated here.

[0037] Optionally, the trigger key 400 in this embodiment may include at least two trigger springs or trigger contacts arranged in a linear manner, and when the connecting portion 320 slides along the matching groove 121, it can contact and trigger the trigger springs or trigger contacts respectively. Among them, the side key in the embodiment of the present application has its own key functions (including but not limited to: volume adjustment, vibration mode adjustment, silent mode adjustment, camera shortcut keys, etc.) and blocks or opens the exhaust vent of the cooling fan.

[0038] In addition, in some embodiments, the structure of the trigger key 400 can also be non-contact. Figure 7 , Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present application. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 320 of the side key 300 is embedded with a first sensor 410, and the matching slot 121 is provided with a second sensor 420. The first sensor 410 and the second sensor 420 cooperate with each other to trigger the corresponding function. Optionally, the first sensor 410 in this embodiment may be a magnetic part, and the second sensor 420 may be a magnetic induction sensor. The magnetic induction sensor triggers the corresponding function by detecting the relative position change (magnetic field change) with the magnetic part. In addition, in some other embodiments, the matching structure of the first sensor 410 and the second sensor 420 may be the mutual cooperation of optical sensors. The detailed features of this part will not be listed and described here one by one.

[0039] The electronic device provided in the embodiment of the present application utilizes a technical solution combining a sliding button with a dust-proof feature on the middle frame. While completely covering the heat dissipation and exhaust vents, it can also ensure the dust-proof effect without occupying the exhaust vent area, has little impact on the heat dissipation performance, and has the characteristics of simple structure and easy operation.

[0040] Please also read Figures 8 to 10 , Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the exhaust vent of another embodiment of the electronic device of the present application in a closed state. Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device in the embodiment in the open state of the exhaust vent, Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 The side structure diagram of the electronic device in the embodiment, wherein the exhaust port 101 in this embodiment includes a plurality of exhaust slots 1010 arranged linearly, and an exhaust gap 311 corresponding to the exhaust slots 1010 is provided on the shielding portion 310 of the side key 300. When the side key 300 slides, the exhaust slots 1010 and the exhaust gap 311 can be staggered and matched, switching between staggered shielding and aligned connection, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the exhaust port 101. While realizing the purpose of opening and closing the exhaust port 101, the travel of the side key 300 is shortened, thereby reducing the occupation of the space in the middle frame of the side of the mobile phone.

[0041] Please also read Fig.11 and Fig.12 , Fig.11 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the electronic device of the present application, Fig.12 yes Fig.11 The schematic structural cross-sectional view of the electronic device at AA in the embodiment, the electronic device in this embodiment may include a display module 500, a housing 100 (ie, a middle frame), a control circuit board 600 and a back cover 700.

[0042] The display screen module 500 and the back cover 700 cooperate with the housing 100 to form a receiving space 1000. The control circuit board 600 is disposed in the receiving space 1000. The control circuit board 600 is electrically connected to the display screen module 500. The control circuit board 600 is used to control the display screen module 500. The detailed technical features of the other parts of the electronic device are within the scope of understanding of those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0043] See also Fig.13 , Fig.13 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 (which may be the display screen module 500 in the above embodiment), a sensor 950, an audio circuit 960, a wifi module 970, a processor 980 (which may be the control circuit board 600 in the above embodiment) and a power supply 990, etc. 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] The electronic device in this embodiment utilizes a technical solution combining a sliding button with a dust-proof feature on the middle frame. While completely covering the heat dissipation and exhaust vents, it can also ensure the dust-proof effect without occupying the exhaust vent area, has little impact on the heat dissipation performance, and has the characteristics of simple structure and easy operation.

[0046] 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 shell, a cooling fan and a side key; the cooling fan is arranged in the shell, an exhaust port is arranged at the edge of the shell, the air outlet of the cooling fan is arranged corresponding to the exhaust port, the side key is slidably arranged on the side of the shell, and the side key can close or open the exhaust port.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell comprises a middle plate and a side frame, the heat dissipation fan is fixedly arranged on the middle plate, the air outlet is arranged on the side frame, and the side key is slidably arranged on the side frame.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: An air duct is formed on the middle plate, and two ends of the air duct are respectively connected to the air outlet of the heat dissipation fan and the air outlet on the side frame.

4. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side key includes a shielding portion and a connecting portion, wherein the connecting portion is used for being slidably connected to the side frame, and the shielding portion is used for slidingly shielding or opening the exhaust port.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side frame is provided with a matching groove, and the connecting portion is an inverted T-shaped structure, which is clamped in the matching groove and can slide along the matching groove.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A trigger key is arranged in the matching groove, and when the connecting portion slides along the matching groove, it can cooperate with the trigger key to trigger and thus realize the control function.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The trigger key comprises at least two trigger springs or trigger contacts arranged in a linear manner. When the connecting portion slides along the matching groove, it can respectively contact and abut against the trigger springs or the trigger contacts.

8. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A first sensor is embedded in the connecting portion, and a second sensor is disposed in the matching groove. The first sensor and the second sensor cooperate with each other to trigger a corresponding function.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first sensor is a magnetic component, and the second sensor is a magnetic induction sensor. The magnetic induction sensor triggers a corresponding function by detecting the position of the magnetic component.

10. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air exhaust port includes a plurality of linearly arranged air exhaust slots, and the side key is provided with an air exhaust gap corresponding to the air exhaust slots.

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