An electronic device

Abstract

An embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device comprising: a flexible display screen and a hinge assembly, wherein the flexible display screen is connected to the hinge assembly, and the hinge assembly comprises a hinge body and a decorative member; wherein the hinge body comprises two ends disposed axially apart, each end being provided with a sliding groove; the decorative member comprises a bending portion and a plug-in portion connected to each other, wherein the bending portion is used to connect to the flexible display screen and bends and deforms as the flexible display screen folds; the plug-in portion is movably connected to the sliding groove along a first direction and moves with the bending portion under the deformation of the bending portion to adjust the screen-holding space formed between the bending portion and the hinge body. In the embodiment of the present application, the bending portion can bend with the flexible display screen and enable the plug-in portion interconnected with the bending portion to move within the sliding groove. In this way, the screen-holding space between the bending portion and the hinge body can adaptively change, thereby improving the flexibility of the design of the bending trajectory of the flexible display screen.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment, and specifically relates to an electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] Foldable screen electronic devices are increasingly popular with consumers due to their unique user experience. In foldable screen electronic devices, there is a certain gap between the frame and the flexible display, affecting the device's appearance. To improve the device's appearance, a bendable decorative piece is often installed at the hinge position to cover the gap at the hinge end. The decorative piece and the hinge can enclose a screen space to accommodate the flexible display.

[0003] In the prior art, during the assembly of foldable electronic devices, decorative components are typically secured to the hinges using glue. This structure creates a constant screen-to-body spacing between the decorative components and the hinge, which, to some extent, limits the design of the flexible display's trajectory during bending. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present application aims to provide an electronic device to solve the problem that the screen space of existing folding screen electronic devices limits the design of the movement trajectory of the flexible display screen.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, this application is implemented as follows:

[0006] The present application discloses an electronic device, comprising: a flexible display screen and a hinge assembly, wherein the flexible display screen is connected to the hinge assembly, and the hinge assembly comprises a hinge body and a decorative piece; wherein:

[0007] The hinge body includes two ends arranged in an axial direction away from each other, and the ends are provided with sliding grooves;

[0008] The decorative part includes a bending portion and an inserting portion that are interconnected. The bending portion is used to connect to the flexible display screen and bends and deforms as the flexible display screen is folded. The inserting portion is movably connected to the sliding groove along a first direction and moves with the bending portion under the deformation of the bending portion to adjust the screen-capacity space formed between the bending portion and the hinge body. The first direction intersects with the axial direction of the hinge body.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present application, the bending portion of the decorative member is used to connect to the flexible display and bends and deforms as the flexible display folds. The plug-in portion is movably connected to the sliding groove along a first direction. The sliding groove is designed to limit the plug-in portion in directions other than the movement direction. During the folding process of the flexible display, the flexible display bends and is at least partially accommodated within the screen-holding space between the decorative member and the hinge body. At the same time, the bending portion can bend with the flexible display, allowing the plug-in portion interconnected with the bending portion to move within the sliding groove. In this way, the screen-holding space between the bending portion and the hinge body can change adaptively, thereby enhancing the flexibility of the design of the flexible display's bending trajectory.

[0010] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become obvious from the description below, or will be learned through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0012] Figure 1 It is one of the structural diagrams of decorative parts in the prior art;

[0013] Figure 2 This is the second structural diagram of the decorative part in the prior art;

[0014] Figure 3 It is one of the partial cross-sectional views of an electronic device in the prior art;

[0015] Figure 4 This is the second partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device in the prior art;

[0016] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the appearance of an electronic device in an embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of a decorative element in an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of the decorative element from another angle in an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the partial structure of the hinge body in the embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 9 This is a schematic structural diagram of the end keel in an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 10 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the assembly of the end keel and the decorative component in the embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 11 This is the second schematic diagram of the assembly of the end keel and the decorative component in the embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 12 This is one of the cross-sectional views of the assembly of the hinge assembly and the flexible display screen in the embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 13 This is the second cross-sectional view of the assembly of the hinge assembly and the flexible display screen in the embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 14 This is the third cross-sectional view of the assembly of the hinge assembly and the flexible display screen in the embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 15 This is the fourth cross-sectional view of the assembly of the hinge assembly and the flexible display screen in the embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 16 This is one of the electronic device assembly diagrams in the embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 17 This is the second schematic diagram of the electronic device assembly in the embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 18 This is the third schematic diagram of the electronic device assembly in the embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 19 This is the fourth schematic diagram of the electronic device assembly in the embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 20 This is the fifth electronic device assembly diagram in the embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 21 This is the sixth electronic device assembly diagram in the embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 22 This is the seventh electronic device assembly diagram in the embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 23 This is the eighth schematic diagram of the electronic device assembly in the embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 24 This is the ninth electronic device assembly diagram in the embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 25 This is the tenth schematic diagram of the electronic device assembly in the embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 26 This is the eleventh electronic device assembly diagram in the embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 27This is the twelfth electronic device assembly diagram in the embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 28 This is the thirteenth electronic device assembly diagram in the embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 29 yes Figure 28 A partial schematic diagram of .

[0041] Figure numerals: 100 - electronic device, 10 - hinge body, 11 - sliding groove, 12 - shielding member, 13 - main keel, 14 - end keel, 20 - decorative member, 21 - bending portion, 211 - supporting step, 22 - plug-in portion, 23 - insert, 30 - hinge cover, 31 - limiting groove, 40 - flexible display screen, 50 - device body, 101 - fixture, 102 - fixture upper cover, 103 - fastener, 104 - display screen decorative ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and are not to be construed as limiting the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0043] The terms "first" and "second" in the specification and claims of this application may explicitly or implicitly refer to one or more of the features. Throughout the description of this application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more. Furthermore, "and / or" in the specification and claims refers to at least one of the connected entities, and the character " / " generally indicates an "or" relationship between the connected entities.

[0044] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0045] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] like Figure 5 The figure shows the appearance of a foldable electronic device. Foldable electronic devices are becoming increasingly popular among consumers due to their unique user experience. In foldable electronic devices, there is a certain gap between the frame and the flexible display screen, which affects the appearance of the device. In order to improve the appearance of the device, a bendable decorative piece is usually provided at the hinge position to cover the gap at the hinge end, such as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown in FIG, it is a structural diagram of a decorative part in the prior art, such as Figure 3 、 Figure 4 As shown, it is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device in the prior art, wherein the decorative part and the hinge can enclose a screen space for accommodating a flexible display screen.

[0047] Typically, during the assembly of foldable electronic devices, decorative components are secured to the hinges using glue. This structure creates a constant screen-to-body spacing between the decorative components and the hinge, which limits the design of the flexible display's trajectory during folding.

[0048] In order to solve the screen space problem of foldable electronic devices, one improvement method is to set a groove on the hinge body to accommodate the bent flexible display. However, under this structure, the groove position on the hinge body has no supporting effect on the flexible display. As the usage time increases, the crease of the flexible display at this position is likely to become more severe, affecting the user experience and may even cause damage to the flexible display.

[0049] Another way to improve it is to keep the hinge body flat and at the same time increase the height of the decorative part in the first direction to expand the screen space under the decorative part. Under this structure, the height difference between the top of the decorative part and the surface of the display screen will increase when it is unfolded, resulting in a worse appearance coordination and sense of integration of the electronic device. At the same time, it is easy to affect the user's hand operation and affect the user experience.

[0050] Based on the above reasons, the present application discloses an electronic device. Through the electronic device disclosed in the present application, its screen space problem can be solved without affecting the appearance of the electronic device and the user experience, and it also improves the freedom and flexibility of the bending trajectory design of the flexible display screen.

[0051] It should be noted that, in the embodiment of the present application, the axial direction of the hinge body is the direction indicated by the arrow x in the figure, and the first direction is the direction indicated by the arrow z.

[0052] Reference Figures 10 to 15 , shows a schematic diagram of the assembly of various components of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in the figure, the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present application may specifically include: a flexible display screen 40 and a hinge assembly. The flexible display screen 40 is connected to the hinge assembly and switches between its folded and unfolded states by the rotation of the hinge assembly. The hinge assembly includes a hinge body 10 and a decorative member 20, wherein the hinge body 10 includes two ends arranged in opposite directions along the axial direction, and the hinge body 10 is provided with a sliding groove 11 at the end; the decorative member 20 includes a bending portion 21 and a plug-in portion 22 connected to each other. The bending portion 21 is used to connect to the flexible display screen 40 and bends and deforms as the flexible display screen 40 is folded; the plug-in portion 22 is movably connected to the sliding groove 11 along a first direction, and moves with the bending portion 21 under the deformation of the bending portion 21 to adjust the screen-holding space formed between the bending portion 21 and the hinge body 10. The first direction intersects with the axial direction of the hinge body 10.

[0053] Reference Figure 8 , is a schematic diagram of the end structure of the hinge body 10 in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in the figure, the end of the hinge body 10 is provided with a sliding groove 11, and the extension direction of the sliding groove 11 is along the first direction. Among them, the hinge body 10 is the main structure for realizing the folding function of the foldable screen electronic device. In actual application, the foldable screen electronic device usually includes multiple bodies. The bodies of the electronic device can be connected to both sides of the hinge body 10, and the hinge body 10 is used to realize relative rotation between adjacent bodies, thereby realizing the switching of the foldable screen electronic device between the folded state and the unfolded state.

[0054] Reference Figure 6 、 Figure 7, is a structural schematic diagram of the decorative part 20 in the embodiment of the present application. As shown in the figure, the decorative part 20 includes a bending portion 21 and a plug-in portion 22 that are connected to each other, wherein the bending portion 21 and the plug-in portion 22 are connected along a first direction, and the bending portion 21 is provided with a support step 211. The flexible display screen 40 can be embedded in the support step 211 of the bending portion 21. The bending portion 21 also includes a transition section located in the middle and a bendable section connected on both sides of the transition section, wherein the transition section and the plug-in portion 22 are opposite to each other along the first direction, and the two bending sections extend to the outside of the hinge body 10. The plug-in portion 22 extends to the outside of the bending portion 21 along the first direction. In actual application, the plug-in portion 22 is arranged close to the hinge body 10 and is used to cooperate with the sliding groove 11. The bending portion 21 is arranged on the side away from the hinge body 10. After the plug-in portion 22 extends into the sliding groove 11, the bendable sections on both sides of the bending portion 21 are overlapped on the hinge body 10. As shown Figure 5 The electronic device shown in FIG. 1 is in an unfolded state, and the bent portion 21 is exposed and connected to the flexible display screen 40. Figure 13 As shown, when the flexible display 40 bends, the bending portion 21 can bend synchronously with the flexible display 40. In practical applications, the bending portion 21 and the connecting portion 22 of the decorative member 20 can be made of elastic materials such as polyimide or thermoplastic polyurethane to provide better bending strength. In addition, the decorative member 20 is embedded with a metal insert 23 to enhance the overall strength of the decorative member 20.

[0055] It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, the design of the sliding groove 11 provides space for the movement of the plug-in portion 22, and can limit the plug-in portion 22 in directions other than the movement direction, preventing the plug-in portion 22 from swinging randomly, thereby improving the stability of the electronic device when switching between the folded state and the unfolded state. Specifically, during the folding process of the flexible display 40, the flexible display 40 will bend and be at least partially accommodated in the screen-holding space between the decorative member 20 and the hinge body 10. At the same time, the bending portion 21 can bend along with the flexible display 40, and the plug-in portion 22 interconnected with the bending portion 21 can move within the sliding groove 11. In this way, the screen-holding space between the bending portion 21 and the hinge body 10 can change adaptively, thereby improving the flexibility of the bending trajectory design of the flexible display 40.

[0056] Optionally, the sliding groove 11 passes through the hinge body 10 along the first direction to ensure that the sliding groove 11 limits the insertion portion 22 and ensures that the movement of the insertion portion 22 along the first direction is more continuous.

[0057] Specifically, the through-setting of the sliding groove 11 allows the plug-in portion 22 to freely slide and adjust along the first direction according to the actual needs of folding the flexible display screen 40 without being restricted by the hinge body 10. In addition, in actual applications, due to the development trend of lightweight and thin electronic devices, the size of the electronic device in the first direction cannot be increased at will. When the size of the plug-in portion 22 increases, the sliding groove 11 is too small, which will limit the movement of the plug-in portion 22 in the sliding groove 11. Therefore, setting the sliding groove 11 to pass through the hinge body 10 can further ensure the movement of the plug-in portion 22 along the first direction and avoid the hinge body 10 from hindering the movement of the plug-in portion 22. Furthermore, since the sliding groove 11 passes through the hinge body 10, the flexibility of the size of the plug-in portion 22 slidably connected in the sliding groove 11 is improved, and the internal structure of the hinge assembly is simplified, reducing the manufacturing difficulty.

[0058] Optionally, the sliding groove 11 forms an opening on a side away from the bent portion 21 , and the hinge assembly further includes a hinge cover 30 , which at least partially extends to be opposite to the sliding groove 11 along the first direction and blocks the opening.

[0059] Specifically, the sliding groove 11 extends through the hinge body 10 along a first direction and forms an opening on the side facing away from the decorative member 20. The hinge cover 30 is connected to the side of the hinge body 10 facing away from the flexible display 40. The hinge cover 30 has a length substantially the same as that of the hinge body 10 and extends to a position opposite the sliding groove 11 on the hinge body 10 along the first direction. When the hinge cover 30 and the sliding groove 11 are opposite each other in the first direction, the hinge cover 30 can block the opening formed by the sliding groove 11 in the decorative member 20. In this way, when the plug-in portion 22 moves along the first direction to the bottom of the sliding groove 11, the hinge cover 30 blocking the opening can provide some support for the plug-in portion 22, preventing the plug-in portion 22 from accidentally falling out of the sliding groove 11 due to external impact or improper operation, thereby ensuring a secure connection and smooth operation of the hinge assembly in the foldable screen electronic device.

[0060] In actual applications, when the hinge body 10 is connected to the electronic device body 50, due to the relatively complex structure of the hinge body 10, the exposure of the hinge body 10 to the electronic device will affect the integrity and visual effect of the electronic device. Therefore, a hinge cover 30 can be provided on the side of the electronic device away from the flexible display screen 40 to shield the hinge body 10. When the length of the hinge cover 30 is roughly the same as that of the hinge body 10, the shielding effect of the hinge body 10 can be guaranteed. The appearance of the hinge cover 30 can be designed according to the appearance requirements of the electronic device. In addition, the provision of the hinge cover 30 also effectively prevents external impurities such as dust and moisture from entering the interior of the hinge assembly through the opening of the sliding groove 11, thereby maintaining the cleanliness of the interior of the hinge assembly and reducing the risk of mechanical failure caused by the accumulation of impurities. This improves the reliability and service life of the hinge assembly.

[0061] like Figure 14 、 Figure 15 As shown, the hinge cover 30 is provided with a limiting groove 31 at a position opposite to the opening, and the limiting groove 31 is connected to the sliding groove 11 along the first direction, thereby improving the reliability of the hinge assembly.

[0062] Specifically, a limiting groove 31 is provided on one side of the hinge cover 30 near the hinge body 10. The limiting groove 31 is arranged opposite to and communicates with the sliding groove 11 along a first direction, and the plug-in portion 22 is movably connected to the sliding groove 11 and the limiting groove 31. It can be understood that the provision of the limiting groove 31 provides a more precise limiting function for the movement of the plug-in portion 22 within the sliding groove 11, effectively improving the operational stability of the foldable screen electronic device.

[0063] In the embodiment of the present application, the limiting groove 31 has a bottom wall opposite to the opening, and the bending portion 21 has an unfolded state and a folded state. In the unfolded state, the plug-in portion 22 abuts against the bottom wall of the limiting groove 31. In this way, the bottom wall of the limiting groove 31 can play a certain supporting role for the plug-in portion 22, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the decorative part 20. Indirectly, the stability and reliability of the flexible display screen 40 in the unfolded state are also effectively guaranteed.

[0064] Specifically, the plug-in portion 22 partially or completely extends into the sliding groove 11 and the limiting groove 31, and the end of the plug-in portion 22 away from the bent portion 21 abuts the bottom wall of the limiting groove 31. To ensure that the plug-in portion 22 can abut the bottom wall of the limiting groove 31, the total height of the sliding groove 11 and the limiting groove 31 along the first direction must be greater than the dimensions of the plug-in portion 22. For example, along the first direction, the dimension of the plug-in portion 22 is c, the dimension of the sliding groove 11 is d, and the dimension of the limiting groove 31 is e. When designing the structural dimensions of the hinge assembly, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the relationship between these dimensions and ensure that c>d+e.

[0065] When the flexible display 40 is fully extended, the close contact between the connector 22 and the bottom wall of the retaining groove 31 effectively prevents the decorative element 20 from accidentally folding or shaking due to external forces, ensuring the structural stability of the decorative element 20. Since the bent portion 21 of the decorative element 20 is also connected to the flexible display 40, the stability of the flexible display 40 is guaranteed, thereby improving the service life of the electronic device. Furthermore, by rationally designing the position and size of the bottom wall of the retaining groove 31, the connector 22 is ensured to maintain contact with the bottom wall when extended, thereby reducing assembly errors and debugging time, improving production efficiency, and ensuring product quality and consistency.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present application, the bending portion 21 has an unfolded state and a folded state, wherein, in the folded state, the plug-in portion at least partially extends into the sliding groove, and the length of the plug-in portion extending into the sliding groove in the unfolded state is greater than the length of the plug-in portion extending into the sliding groove in the folded state.

[0067] Specifically, refer to Figure 12 、 Figure 14 , is a cross-sectional view of the hinge assembly and the flexible display screen of the electronic device in the unfolded state according to the embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 13 、 Figure 15 , is a cross-sectional view of the hinge assembly and the flexible display screen of the electronic device in the folded state according to the embodiment of the present application. Figure 14 As shown, in the unfolded state, the length of the plug-in portion 22 extending into the sliding slot 11 is a. Figure 15 As shown, in the folded state, the length of the plug-in portion 22 extending into the sliding groove 11 is b, wherein a>b, and b>0.

[0068] like Figure 14 As shown, the plug-in portion 22 is located at the lowest point and supported by the bottom wall of the limiting groove 31. At the same time, the flexible display screen 40 overlaps the support step 211 of the bending portion 21 to prevent the decorative member 20 from moving in the first direction. The plug-in portion 22 extends into the sliding groove 11 and the limiting groove 31 along the first direction, and the length of the plug-in portion 22 extending into the sliding groove 11 and the limiting groove 31 is a. Figure 15 As shown, the electronic equipment is composed of Figure 14The cross-sectional view of the electronic device after switching from the unfolded state to the folded state shows that when the electronic device is in the folded state, the length b of the connector 22 extending into the sliding slot 11 and the retaining slot 31 is denoted by 'b'. It should be understood that when a is greater than b, this indicates that during the transition from the unfolded state to the folded state, the connector 22 moves within the sliding slot 11 and the retaining slot 31 along the first direction away from the hinge body 10. This means that the decorative element 20 as a whole has an upward movement tendency, thereby increasing the space between the bend 21 and the hinge body 10. Furthermore, the structural design ensures that 'b' is greater than 0. When the electronic device is in the folded state, the decorative element 20 is at its highest point, and at least a portion of the connector 22 remains within the sliding slot 11. This ensures that the connector 22 remains partially within the sliding slot 11 during the transition between the folded and unfolded states, preventing it from falling out of the slot 11.

[0069] Furthermore, the length of the plug-in portion 22 extending into the sliding slot 11 in the folded state is greater than the displacement of the plug-in portion 22 along the first direction during the process of the bending portion 21 switching from the unfolded state to the folded state.

[0070] Specifically, if Figure 15 As shown, when the bending portion 21 switches from the unfolded state to the folded state, the displacement of the plug-in portion 22 along the first direction is ab, wherein b>ab, to prevent the decorative element 20 from being brought out by the flexible display screen 40 during the upward movement.

[0071] It can be understood that in the process of switching the electronic device from the unfolded state to the folded state, the plug-in portion 22 moves an end distance ab along the first direction. When b is greater than ab, it further ensures that when the electronic device switches between the folded state and the unfolded state, a part of the plug-in portion 22 is always located in the sliding groove 11, ensuring the cooperation between the plug-in portion 22 and the sliding groove 11, thereby further ensuring the limiting and guiding effect of the sliding groove 11 on the plug-in portion 22.

[0072] Optionally, the hinge body 10 includes a main keel 13 and two end keels 14. The main keel 13 includes two ends disposed axially apart. The two end keels 14 are respectively connected to the ends of the main keel 13, and the sliding grooves 11 are provided in the end keels 14. The cooperation between the end keels 14 and the main keel 13 can facilitate the assembly between the hinge body 10 and other structures in the hinge assembly.

[0073] Specifically, if Figure 8The figure shows a partial structural diagram of the hinge body 10 in the embodiment of the present application, which is also a schematic diagram of the connection between the end keel 14 and the main keel 13. Among them, the hinge assembly also includes a door panel swing arm, a door panel bracket, etc. The end keel 14 and the main keel 13 are both provided with a pin shaft mounting portion extending outward along the width direction of the electronic device. The pin shaft mounting portion is provided with a pin shaft hole, which is used to pass the pin shaft. The door panel swing arm is connected to the pin shaft and assembled with the end keel and the main keel through the pin shaft. At the same time, the end keel 14 and the main keel 13 are also connected through the pin shaft. In addition, the connection strength between the end keel 14 and the main keel 13 can be increased by spot welding. The door panel bracket is provided with an inclined slide groove, and the door panel swing arm passes through the inclined slide groove to achieve connection with the door panel bracket. Finally, the door panel bracket is connected to the middle frame swing arm bracket using a bearing to achieve transmission.

[0074] In actual application, since the end keel 14 and the main keel 13 are split structures, the difficulty of installing the pin shaft and the door panel swing arm can be reduced, and the structure of the hinge body 10 is also more flexible. Since the structure of the end keel 14 is more compact and the sliding groove 11 is set on the end keel, it is also easier to produce and control the quality of the end keel 14; in addition, the structural strength between the end keel 14 and the main keel 13 can be designed separately according to the different positions and functions.

[0075] like Figure 9 As shown, the hinge assembly further includes a shielding member 12 , which is connected to a side of the end keel 14 axially away from the main keel 13 along the main keel 13 and is used to shield at least a portion of the decorative member 20 .

[0076] Specifically, the shielding member 12 is a metal baffle, and the end keel 14 is also a metal structure. The shielding member 12 has a certain area and is connected to the end of the hinge body 10, that is, the side of the end keel 14 axially away from the main keel 13. The shielding member 12 also protrudes from the end keel 14 in a first direction. Because the decorative member 20 is located above the end keel 14, the shielding member 12 protrudes from the end keel 14 in the first direction. The width of the shielding member 12 is approximately the same as the width of the hinge body 10, which allows the shielding member 12 to provide a certain shielding effect for the decorative member 20. In actual application, the shielding member 12 can be used to shield the bending portion 21, the plug-in portion 22, or both the bending portion 21 and the plug-in portion 22. This mainly depends on the size design of the end keel 14 and the decorative member 20 in the hinge body 10.

[0077] Optionally, the shielding member 12 and the end keel 14 are an integrally formed structure.

[0078] like Figures 1 to 4The figure shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a decorative part 20 in the prior art, wherein a shielding member 12 is connected to the decorative part 20. The shielding member 12 is generally a metal shielding piece and is generally welded to the metal insert 23 of the decorative part 20 by spot welding to achieve the connection between the two. The decorative part 20 is then bonded to the hinge cover 30 by glue. Under this structure, the shielding member 12 has low drop resistance. When the electronic device falls, the shielding member 12 can easily fall off the decorative part 20, affecting the decorative effect on the appearance of the electronic device. In the present application, by designing the shielding member 12 as an integral structure with the end keel 14, the integrity between the shielding member 12 and the end keel 14 is strengthened, the reliability of the shielding member 12 is enhanced, and the shielding effect of the shielding member 12 on the decorative part 20 is further improved. In addition, since the shielding member 12 and the end keel 14 are an integrally formed structure, the shielding member 12 can be processed simultaneously when the end keel 14 is processed, eliminating the welding process between the shielding member 12 and the decorative member 20, simplifying the assembly process and saving production costs.

[0079] The electronic device 100 disclosed in the present application further includes: two device bodies 50 , wherein the two device bodies 50 are connected to both sides of the hinge body 10 and are rotatably connected through the hinge body 10 , and the flexible display screen 40 is connected to the two device bodies 50 and the bending portion 21 .

[0080] Reference Figures 16 to 28 , is the assembly sequence of the electronic device 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application. The assembly method of the electronic device 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0081] First, connect the hinge body 10, hinge cover 30 and device body 50:

[0082] like Figure 16 As shown, the hinge cover 30 is fixedly connected to the hinge body 10 by dispensing glue; Figure 17 As shown, the hinge body 10 and the hinge cover 30 are connected to each other as a whole; Figure 18 As shown, prepare a fixture 101, and fix the two device bodies 50 of the electronic device 100 in the fixture 101; Figure 19 As shown, the hinge body 10 and the hinge cover 30 obtained in the above steps are connected to each other and placed between the two device bodies 50, and covered with the fixture cover 102; Figure 20 As shown, flip the fixture 101 and fix the device body 50 to the hinge body 10 through the fastener 103; Figure 21 As shown, the whole of the device body 50 and the hinge body 10 is obtained.

[0083] Next, connect the decorative element 20 to the flexible display screen 40:

[0084] like Figure 22 As shown, the decorative element 20 is embedded in the flexible display screen 40; Figure 23 As shown, the decorative element 20 and the flexible display screen 40 are connected to each other as a whole; Figure 24 As shown, the flexible display screen 40 is overlapped on the supporting step 211 of the bent portion 21 of the decorative element 20 .

[0085] Then, the plug-in portion 22 of the decorative member 20 is assembled into the sliding groove 11 of the hinge body 10, and the flexible display screen 40 is connected to the device body 50:

[0086] like Figure 25 As shown, the circuit board of the flexible display screen 40 passes through the body; Figure 26 As shown, align the inserting portion 22 of the decorative member 20 with the sliding groove 11 of the hinge body 10 and insert it; Figure 27 As shown, the flexible display screen 40 is centered and limited by a centering fixture, and the flexible display screen 40 is fixed by cold pressing to complete the connection between the flexible display screen 40 and the body.

[0087] Finally, install the display decorative ring 104:

[0088] like Figure 28 As shown, the display screen decorative ring 104 is assembled to the edge of the flexible display screen 40 to obtain the electronic device 100 of the embodiment of the present application; Figure 29 , which is an enlarged schematic diagram of the display screen decorative ring 104 and the decorative member 20 , wherein the bent portion 21 of the decorative member 20 is exposed outside the electronic device 100 and serves to shield the gap between the flexible display screen 40 and the body.

[0089] It should be noted that in conventional technology, the decorative member 20 must be glued after the flexible display 40 and the device body 50 are attached. Compared with the existing technology, the main difference in the assembly method of this application is that the decorative member 20 needs to be pre-assembled with the flexible display 40, and then the flexible display 40 and decorative member 20 are fixed to the device body 50 and hinge assembly. This improvement can save the glue dispensing process, simplify the assembly steps of the electronic device 100, and help improve production efficiency.

[0090] Through the design of the above hinge assembly, there is sufficient screen space between the bent portion 21 of the decorative part 20 of the electronic device 100 and the hinge body 10. At the same time, it avoids setting a groove on the hinge body 10 without changing the protrusion of the decorative part 20 in appearance, which is conducive to the flat design of the hinge body 10 and is friendly to the layout space design of the hinge assembly, further optimizing the user experience.

[0091] In summary, the electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present application has at least the following advantages:

[0092] In an embodiment of the present application, the bending portion of the decorative member is used to connect to the flexible display and bends and deforms as the flexible display folds. The plug-in portion is movably connected to the sliding groove along a first direction. The sliding groove is designed to limit the plug-in portion in directions other than the movement direction. During the folding process of the flexible display, the flexible display bends and is at least partially accommodated within the screen-holding space between the decorative member and the hinge body. At the same time, the bending portion can bend with the flexible display, allowing the plug-in portion interconnected with the bending portion to move within the sliding groove. In this way, the screen-holding space between the bending portion and the hinge body can change adaptively, thereby enhancing the flexibility of the design of the flexible display's bending trajectory.

[0093] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0094] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and intent of the present application, and that the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: A flexible display screen (40) and a hinge assembly, wherein the flexible display screen (40) is connected to the hinge assembly, and the hinge assembly comprises a hinge body (10) and a decorative element (20); wherein, The hinge body (10) comprises two ends arranged in opposite directions along the axial direction, and the ends are provided with sliding grooves (11); The decorative component (20) includes a bending portion (21) and an inserting portion (22) connected to each other, wherein the bending portion (21) is used to connect the flexible display screen (40) and bends and deforms following the folding of the flexible display screen (40); the inserting portion (22) is movably connected to the sliding groove (11) along a first direction, and moves along with the bending portion (21) under the deformation of the bending portion (21) to adjust the screen space formed between the bending portion (21) and the hinge body (10), and the first direction intersects with the axial direction of the hinge body (10).

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein The sliding groove (11) passes through the hinge body (10) along the first direction.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein The sliding groove (11) forms an opening on a side away from the bending portion (21), and the hinge assembly further comprises a hinge cover (30), wherein the hinge cover (30) at least partially extends to be opposite to the sliding groove (11) along the first direction and blocks the opening.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein: The hinge cover (30) is provided with a limiting groove (31) at a position opposite to the opening, and the limiting groove (31) is connected to the sliding groove (11) along the first direction.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that The limiting groove (31) has a bottom wall opposite to the opening, and the bending portion (21) has an unfolded state and a folded state, wherein in the unfolded state, the plug-in portion (22) abuts against the bottom wall of the limiting groove (31).

6. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The bending portion (21) has an unfolded state and a folded state, wherein in the folded state, the plug-in portion (22) at least partially extends into the sliding groove (11), and in the unfolded state, the length of the plug-in portion (22) extending into the sliding groove (11) is greater than the length of the plug-in portion (22) extending into the sliding groove (11) in the folded state.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein: The length of the plug-in portion (22) extending into the sliding groove (11) in the folded state is greater than the displacement of the plug-in portion (22) along the first direction during the process of the bending portion (21) switching from the unfolded state to the folded state.

8. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The hinge body (10) comprises a main keel (101) and two end keels (102), the main keel (101) comprises two ends arranged axially away from each other, the two end keels (102) are respectively connected to the two ends of the main keel (101), and the sliding groove (11) is arranged on the end keels (102).

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein: The hinge assembly further comprises a shielding member (12), the shielding member (12) being connected to a side of the end keel (102) axially away from the main keel (101) along the main keel (101) and being used for shielding at least a portion of the decorative member (20).

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, characterized in that The shielding member (12) and the end keel (102) are an integrally formed structure.

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