Electronic device

By setting arc-shaped slide chutes and sliding parts in the hinge assembly of the electronic device, combined with the design of the plate body, a space-saving swing arm structure is formed, which solves the thickness and space occupation problems caused by the door panel setting, and realizes the lightweight design of the electronic device.

CN119759181AActive Publication Date: 2025-04-04VIVO MOBILE COMM CO LTD

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202411873225.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-18
Publication Date
2025-04-04
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-18

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Setting the door panel on the swing arm results in a thick overall thickness of the hinge assembly, occupying a large internal space of the electronic equipment, affecting the lightweight design.

Method used

The hinge assembly is adopted to include a keel and a support member. The keel is provided with an arc-extended sliding groove. The support member includes a sliding part and a plate body. The sliding part slides along the sliding groove. The plate body is used to support the screen assembly and is connected to the sliding part through the plate body to form a swing arm, saving the original swing arm structure and reducing the overall thickness of the hinge.

Benefits of technology

While supporting the screen through the board, it reduces the thickness and space occupation of the hinge assembly, and promotes the thinner design of electronic devices.

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Abstract

The invention discloses electronic equipment which comprises a hinge assembly and at least two mounting frames, and a keel is provided with a first sliding groove extending in an arc shape; the first sliding part is arranged in the first sliding groove and can slide along the first sliding groove, one end of the plate body is connected with the first sliding part, and the second sliding part is connected with the other end of the plate body; the mounting frames are provided with second sliding grooves extending in an arc shape, the second sliding parts of the at least two supporting parts are arranged in the second sliding grooves of the at least two mounting frames respectively, and the second sliding parts can slide along the second sliding grooves; when the electronic equipment is in an unfolded state, the first sliding part is located at a first position relative to the first sliding groove, and the plate body is used for supporting the screen assembly; when the electronic equipment is in the folded state, the first sliding part is located at the second position relative to the first sliding groove; compared with the mode that the first sliding part is located at the second position, the mode that the first sliding part is located at the first position, the first sliding part is located in the first sliding groove more.
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Technical Field

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

[0002] In the related art, an electronic device is provided with a screen assembly and a hinge assembly, the hinge assembly is provided with a swing arm, the swing arm is connected to a frame, the screen assembly is arranged in the frame, so that the screen assembly can be unfolded or closed by the swing arm, and a door panel supporting the screen assembly is arranged inside the electronic device, the door panel is arranged on the swing arm, but since the door panel is arranged on the swing arm, the overall thickness of the hinge assembly will be thicker, occupying a larger internal space of the electronic device, affecting the lightweight design of the electronic device. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present application aims to provide an electronic device that solves the problem that setting a door panel on a swing arm will cause the overall thickness of the hinge assembly to be thick, occupy a large internal space of the electronic device, and affect the lightweight design of the electronic device.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, this application is implemented as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application proposes an electronic device, the electronic device comprising a hinge assembly and at least two mounting frames, the hinge assembly comprising a keel and at least two supporting components; the keel is provided with a first slide groove extending in an arc shape; the supporting component comprises a first sliding portion, a second sliding portion and a plate body, the first sliding portion is arranged in the first slide groove, and the first sliding portion can slide along the first slide groove, one end of the plate body is connected to the first sliding portion, and the second sliding portion is connected to the other end of the plate body; the mounting frame is provided with a second slide groove extending in an arc shape, the second sliding portions of at least two supporting components are respectively arranged in the second slide grooves of at least two mounting frames, and the second sliding portion can slide along the second slide groove; wherein, when the electronic device is in an unfolded state, the first sliding portion is in a first position relative to the first slide groove, and the plate body is used to support the screen assembly; when the electronic device is in a folded state, the first sliding portion is in a second position relative to the first slide groove; compared with the first sliding portion being in the second position, when the first sliding portion is in the first position, a larger portion of the first sliding portion is located in the first slide groove.

[0006] The present application provides an electronic device, the electronic device comprises a hinge assembly and at least two mounting frames, the hinge assembly comprises a keel and at least two supporting components; the keel is provided with a first slide groove extending in an arc shape; the supporting component comprises a first sliding part, a second sliding part and a plate body, the first sliding part is arranged in the first slide groove, and the first sliding part can slide along the first slide groove, one end of the plate body is connected to the first sliding part, and the second sliding part is connected to the other end of the plate body; the mounting frame is provided with a second slide groove extending in an arc shape, the second sliding parts of at least two supporting components are respectively arranged in the second slide grooves of at least two mounting frames, and the second sliding part can slide along the second slide groove; wherein, when the electronic device is in an unfolded state, the first sliding part is in a first position relative to the first slide groove, the plate body is used to support the screen assembly, improve the stability of the screen assembly, and facilitate the user to operate the electronic device; when the electronic device is in a folded state, the first sliding part is in a second position relative to the first slide groove; compared with the first sliding part being in the second position, when the first sliding part is in the first position, the first sliding part is located in the first slide groove. More part. Since the second sliding part and the first sliding part are respectively connected to the plate body, it is possible to support the screen through the plate body while forming a swing arm among the first sliding part, the second sliding part and the plate body, thereby saving the original structure of the swing arm connecting the first sliding part and the second sliding part, reducing the overall thickness of the hinge, and thereby reducing the space occupied.

[0007] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become apparent from the description below, or will be learned through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] 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:

[0009] Figure 1 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0010] Figure 2 is a second structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0011] Figure 3 is a third structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0012] Figure 4 is a fourth structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0013] Figure 5 is a fifth structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0014] Figure 6is a sixth structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0015] Figure 7 is a seventh structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0016] Figure 8 is an eighth structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Fig. 9 is a ninth structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Fig.10 is one of the partial structural schematic diagrams of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Fig.11 is an exploded diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Fig.12 is a tenth structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Fig.13 is a structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Fig.14 is a twelfth structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Fig.15 is a thirteenth structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Fig.16 is a second schematic diagram of a partial structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Fig.17 is a third schematic diagram of a partial structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Fig.18 is a fourth schematic diagram of a partial structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Fig.19 is a fourteenth structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Fig. 20 is a fifteenth structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Fig.21 is a fifth schematic diagram of a partial structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Fig. 22is a sixteenth structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Fig.23 This is the seventeenth structural schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Reference numerals:

[0033] 100 hinge assembly, 110 keel, 112 first slide groove, 120 support component, 122 first sliding portion, 124 second sliding portion, 126 plate body, 128 support portion, 130 mounting frame, 132 second slide groove, 134 third slide groove, 136 opening, 140 floating plate, 142 first elastic member, 144 first magnetic member, 146 second magnetic member, 150 first buckle position, 152 first buckle, 154 first limit groove, 160 rotating shaft, 162 first synchronous swing arm, 164 first rotating shaft moving part, 166 third sliding part, 170 synchronous cam, 172 first contact surface, 174 second contact surface, 180 second synchronous swing arm, 182 second rotating part, 184 fourth sliding part, 190 first damping cam, 192 second damping cam, 194 second elastic member, 196 baffle, 198 cover body, 200 electronic device, 210 frame body, 220 screen assembly, 230 first body, 232 second body, 234 third body, 240 first sub-slide groove, 242 second sub-slide groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below, and 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 should not be construed as limitations on the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0035] Combine the following Figures 1 to 23 An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application is described.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, according to some embodiments of the present application, the electronic device 200 includes a hinge assembly 100 and at least two mounting brackets 130, the hinge assembly 100 includes a keel 110 and at least two supporting components 120; the keel 110 is provided with a first slide groove 112 extending in an arc shape; the supporting component 120 includes a first sliding portion 122, a second sliding portion 124 and a plate body 126, the first sliding portion 122 is provided in the first slide groove 112, and the first sliding portion 122 can slide along the first slide groove 112, one end of the plate body 126 is connected to the first sliding portion 122, and the second sliding portion 124 is connected to the other end of the plate body 126; the mounting bracket 130 is provided with a second slide groove 132 extending in an arc shape, to The second sliding parts 124 of at least two supporting components 120 are respectively arranged in the second sliding grooves 132 of at least two mounting frames 130, and the second sliding parts 124 can slide along the second sliding grooves 132; wherein, when the electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state, the first sliding part 122 is in the first position relative to the first sliding groove 112, and the plate 126 is used to support the screen assembly 220; when the electronic device 200 is in the folded state, the first sliding part 122 is in the second position relative to the first sliding groove 112; compared with the first sliding part 122 being in the second position, when the first sliding part 122 is in the first position, a larger portion of the first sliding part 122 is located in the first sliding groove 112.

[0037] An electronic device 200 provided in the present application includes a hinge assembly 100 and at least two mounting frames 130, wherein the hinge assembly 100 includes a keel 110 and at least two supporting components 120, wherein through the hinge assembly 100, a user can fold or unfold a screen assembly 220 according to actual needs, thereby improving the functionality of the electronic device 200. The keel 110 is provided with a first slide groove 112 extending in an arc shape; the support component 120 includes a first sliding portion 122, a second sliding portion 124 and a plate body 126, the first sliding portion 122 is provided in the first slide groove 112, and the first sliding portion 122 can slide along the first slide groove 112, one end of the plate body 126 is connected to the first sliding portion 122, and the second sliding portion 124 is connected to the other end of the plate body 126; the mounting frame 130 is provided with a second slide groove 132 extending in an arc shape, the second sliding portions 124 of at least two support components 120 are respectively provided in the second slide grooves 132 of at least two mounting frames 130, and the second sliding portion 124 can slide along the second slide groove 132. Among them, when the electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state, the first sliding portion 122 is in the first position relative to the first slide groove 112, and the plate body 126 is used to support the screen assembly 220, improve the stability of the screen assembly 220, facilitate the user to operate the electronic device 200, and improve the tactile experience of the user when operating the electronic device 200. When the electronic device 200 is in the folded state, the first sliding part 122 is in the second position relative to the first sliding groove 112; when the first sliding part 122 is in the first position, compared with the first sliding part 122 in the second position, when the first sliding part 122 is in the first position, the first sliding part 122 is located in the first sliding groove 112. More parts, so that the first sliding part 122 can slide flexibly in the first sliding groove 112, and a sliding space is reserved for the first sliding part 122, so that the electronic device 200 can be folded and unfolded. The first sliding groove 112 and the second sliding groove 132 extending in an arc shape can ensure the smoothness and continuity of the first sliding part 122 and the second sliding part 124 during the sliding process, reduce the jamming and resistance during the sliding process, so that the first sliding part 122 and the second sliding part 124 can move smoothly in the sliding groove. The plate body 126 is used to support the screen assembly 220, improve the stability of the screen assembly 220, and facilitate the user to operate the electronic device 200. Since the second sliding part 124 and the first sliding part 122 are respectively connected to the plate body 126, it is possible to support the screen through the plate body 126 while the first sliding part 122, the second sliding part 124 and the plate body 126 form a swing arm, thereby saving the original structure of the swing arm connecting the first sliding part 122 and the second sliding part 124, reducing the overall thickness of the hinge, and thereby reducing the space occupied.

[0038] At least two mounting brackets 130 are provided with second slide grooves 132 extending in an arc shape, and the mounting brackets 130 can be used to mount the frame 210 of the electronic device 200 to improve the stability of the structure. At the same time, the first sliding portion 122 is arranged in the first slide groove 112, and the second sliding portions 124 of at least two supporting components 120 are arranged in the second slide groove 132, so that the first sliding portion 122, the second sliding portion 124 and the plate 126 can be rotated relative to the keel 110, thereby realizing the switching of the electronic device between the unfolded state and the folded state.

[0039] By using the plate body 126 as a connector connecting the first sliding part 122 and the second sliding part 124, the connection structure can be simplified, and no additional door panel or connector is required, thereby reducing the overall thickness of the hinge assembly 100 and the space occupied by the hinge assembly 100 inside the electronic device 200. While ensuring the reliability of the screen assembly 220, the electronic device 200 can be designed to be lightweight.

[0040] By providing the mounting frame 130 with a second slide groove 132 and the second sliding portion 124 in the second slide groove 132, the stability of the support component 120 in the hinge assembly 100 can be improved. When the electronic device 200 falls in a folded state, the support component 120 can be prevented from sliding and causing damage to the screen assembly 220, thereby improving the stability and structural reliability of the electronic device 200.

[0041] Furthermore, by setting the first sliding part 122 and the second sliding part 124 to slide in the slide groove, the support component 120 can be flexibly rotated and adjusted relative to the keel 110 and the mounting frame 130, so that the screen assembly 220 of the electronic device 200 can be easily opened, closed and adjusted to different angles to meet the user's usage needs in different scenarios.

[0042] Furthermore, the plate body 126 can support the screen assembly 220. By respectively connecting the plate body 126 to the first sliding part 122 and the second sliding part 124, the screen assembly 220 can be effectively buffered and protected when impacted by external force, thereby extending the overall service life of the electronic device 200.

[0043] Furthermore, the arc-shaped slide groove and the sliding portion can be rotated within a limited space, making the overall structure more compact, which is beneficial to saving space and improving design flexibility.

[0044] Specifically, the keel 110 includes a first body 230, a second body 232 and a third body 234. The first chute includes a first sub-chute 240 and a second sub-chute 242. The first sub-chute 240 is provided between the first body 230 and the second body 232, and the second sub-chute 242 is provided between the first body 230 and the third body 234.

[0045] The first sliding part 122, the second sliding part 124 and the plate body 126 are an integrated structure, which can simplify the connection structure between the first sliding part 122, the second sliding part 124 and the plate body 126, and there is no need to reserve installation space for additional connection structures, thereby reducing the space occupied by the first sliding part 122, the second sliding part 124 and the plate body 126, reducing the thickness of the electronic device 200, and realizing a lightweight design of the electronic device 200.

[0046] Furthermore, the first sliding part 122, the second sliding part 124 and the plate body 126 can also be set as a split structure. Since the first sliding part 122, the second sliding part 124 and the plate body 126 are connected to each other, there is no need to additionally set a swing arm to connect the first sliding part 122 and the second sliding part 124, thereby simplifying the structure and reducing the thickness of the hinge assembly 100.

[0047] Specifically, the first sliding part 122 , the second sliding part 124 and the plate body 126 can be connected by snap fasteners, thereby reducing the thickness and the production cost.

[0048] According to some embodiments of the present application, the electronic device 200 also includes a floating plate 140, which is arranged on a side of the keel 110 close to the screen assembly 220; wherein, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, the floating plate 140 is in a first position, and a side of the first sliding portion 122 away from the plate body 126 abuts against a side of the floating plate 140 close to the keel 110; when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, the floating plate 140 is in a second position, and relative to when the floating plate 140 is in the first position, the floating plate 140 is closer to the keel 110.

[0049] In this embodiment, the electronic device 200 further includes a floating plate 140, which is disposed on a side of the keel 110 close to the screen assembly 220; wherein, when the electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state, the floating plate 140 is in the first position, and the side of the first sliding portion 122 away from the plate body 126 abuts against the side of the floating plate 140 close to the keel 110; when the electronic device 200 is in the folded state, the floating plate 140 is in the second position, and the floating plate 140 is closer to the keel 110 than when the floating plate 140 is in the first position. When the electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state, the floating plate 140 is in the first position, and the side of the first sliding portion 122 away from the plate body 126 abuts against the side of the floating plate 140 close to the keel 110, so that the floating plate 140 and the plate body 126 can jointly support the screen assembly 220, effectively dispersing the pressure of the screen assembly 220 in the unfolded state, and improving the flatness and stability of the screen assembly 220. When the electronic device 200 is in the folded state, the floating plate 140 is in the second position, which is closer to the keel 110 than when the floating plate 140 is in the first position, so that the floating plate 140 can provide more buffer space for the screen assembly 220 during the folding process, thereby preventing the screen assembly 220 from being excessively squeezed or worn during the folding process. At the same time, the movement of the floating plate 140 can also help adjust the folding angle of the screen assembly 220, ensuring that the screen can fit tightly in the folded state and reducing the generation of creases.

[0050] Furthermore, during the folding process, the movement of the floating plate 140 can guide the screen assembly 220 to fold along a predetermined trajectory, reducing resistance and friction during the folding process. During the unfolding process, the floating plate 140 can assist the screen assembly 220 to unfold smoothly, avoiding damage to the screen due to sudden force.

[0051] Specifically, by supporting the floating plate 140, improving the flatness between the floating plate 140 and the plate body 126, and improving the flatness of the screen assembly 220, the gap between the door panel and the screen can be reduced to less than 0.05 mm, reducing the folding deformation of the screen assembly 220, strengthening the support for the screen assembly 220, and optimizing the crease of the screen assembly 220. The floating plate 140 is folded and sunk in the middle, which can further increase the screen space and reduce the squeezing of the screen by the hinge in the folded state.

[0052] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present application, the support component 120 also includes a support portion 128, which is disposed on a side of the plate body 126 close to the floating plate 140; wherein, when the electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state, the support portion 128 rests against a side of the floating plate 140 close to the keel 110.

[0053] In this embodiment, the support component 120 also includes a support portion 128, and the support portion 128 is arranged on a side of the plate body 126 close to the floating plate 140; wherein, when the electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state, the support portion 128 abuts against a side of the floating plate 140 close to the keel 110, which can improve the structural stability. At the same time, the support portion 128 can provide additional support for the screen assembly 220. When the screen assembly 220 is subjected to external force in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200, the support portion 128 can effectively disperse and absorb these forces, thereby enhancing the stability of the entire structure.

[0054] According to some embodiments of the present application, the electronic device 200 also includes a first elastic member 142, one end of the first elastic member 142 is connected to the keel 110, and the other end of the first elastic member 142 is connected to the floating plate 140; wherein, when the floating plate 140 is in the first position, the first elastic member 142 is in a stretched state.

[0055] In this embodiment, the electronic device 200 also includes a first elastic member 142, one end of the first elastic member 142 is connected to the keel 110, and the other end of the first elastic member 142 is connected to the floating plate 140; wherein, when the floating plate 140 is in the first position, the first elastic member 142 is in a stretched state, and the first elastic member 142 at this time has elastic potential energy. When the floating plate 140 is in the second position, the first elastic member 142 releases the elastic potential energy, so that the floating plate 140 is automatically reset, reserving space for the screen assembly 220, increasing the screen space, and improving the reliability of the main screen.

[0056] Specifically, Figure 5 As shown, when the floating plate 140 is in the first position, the first elastic member 142 is in a stretched state.

[0057] like Figure 6 As shown, the first elastic member 142 is in a compressed state, so that the floating plate 140 can be automatically reset, and space can be reserved for the screen assembly 220, thereby increasing the screen space and improving the reliability of the main screen.

[0058] like Figure 7 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present application, the electronic device 200 also includes a first magnetic component 144 and a second magnetic component 146. The first magnetic component 144 is arranged on the keel 110; the second magnetic component 146 is arranged on the floating plate 140 and is opposite to the first magnetic component 144. The second magnetic component 146 can adsorb the first magnetic component 144.

[0059] In this embodiment, the electronic device 200 further includes a first magnetic member 144 and a second magnetic member 146. The first magnetic member 144 is disposed on the keel 110; the second magnetic member 146 is disposed on the floating plate 140 and is opposite to the first magnetic member 144. The second magnetic member 146 can absorb the first magnetic member 144. When the electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state, the floating plate 140 is in the first position. At this time, the side of the first sliding portion 122 away from the plate body 126 abuts against the side of the floating plate 140 close to the keel 110, so that the floating plate 140 and the plate body 126 can jointly support the screen assembly 220, thereby increasing the distance between the first magnetic member 144 and the second magnetic member 146. When the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, the floating plate 140 is in a second position, which is closer to the keel 110 than when the floating plate 140 is in the first position. The first magnetic member 144 and the second magnetic member 146 are attracted to each other, which can shorten the distance between the floating plate 140 and the keel 110, and can help adjust the folding angle of the screen assembly 220, ensuring that the screen assembly 220 can fit tightly in the folded state and reducing the generation of creases.

[0060] like Figure 5 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present application, the keel 110 is provided with a first buckle position 150, and the floating plate 140 is provided with a first buckle 152. The first buckle 152 can slide in the first buckle position 150. When the floating plate 140 is in the first position, the first buckle 152 abuts against the first buckle position 150.

[0061] In this embodiment, the keel 110 is provided with a first buckle position 150, and the floating plate 140 is provided with a first buckle 152. The first buckle 152 can slide in the first buckle position 150. When the floating plate is in the first position and the floating plate 140 is in the first position, the first buckle 152 abuts against the first buckle position 150. Through the mutual cooperation between the first buckle 152 and the first buckle position 150, the floating plate 140 can be limited while the floating plate 140 is movable, and when the floating plate 140 is in the first position, the stability of the structure is improved.

[0062] like Figure 1 , Figure 8 , Fig. 9 , Fig.10 and Fig.11As shown, according to some embodiments of the present application, the mounting frame 130 is provided with a third slide groove 134, the hinge assembly 100 also includes a rotating shaft 160, a first synchronous swing arm 162 and a synchronous cam 170, the rotating shaft 160 is arranged on the keel 110, the first synchronous swing arm 162 includes a first rotating part 164 and a third sliding part 166, the first rotating part 164 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 160, the third sliding part 166 is connected to the first rotating part 164 and is located in the third slide groove 134, the synchronous cam 170 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 160, and contacts with the first rotating part 164, and the first contact surface 172 of the synchronous cam 170 in contact with the first rotating part 164 is arranged to be inclined relative to the circumference of the rotating shaft 160.

[0063] In this embodiment, the mounting frame 130 is provided with a third slide groove 134, and the hinge assembly 100 further includes a rotating shaft 160, a first synchronous swing arm 162 and a synchronous cam 170. The rotating shaft 160 is provided on the keel 110 to improve the smoothness during rotation. The first synchronous swing arm 162 includes a first rotating portion 164 and a third sliding portion 166. The first rotating portion 164 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 160 to realize the rotation of the first synchronous swing arm 162 relative to the rotating shaft 160. The third sliding portion 166 is connected to the first rotating portion 164 and is located in the third slide groove 134. The synchronous cam 170 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 160 and contacts the first rotating portion 164. The first contact surface 172 of the synchronous cam 170 in contact with the first rotating portion 164 is arranged obliquely relative to the circumference of the rotating shaft 160. When the rotating shaft 160 rotates, the synchronous cam 170 pushes the first rotating part 164 to move in a specific direction, making the movement of the first synchronous swing arm 162 more precise and controllable, which helps to achieve smooth folding and unfolding of the hinge assembly 100, reduce friction and resistance during folding and unfolding, improve the smoothness and convenience of operation, and improve the flatness of the door panel.

[0064] Specifically, the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 160 is the direction F1.

[0065] like Figure 8 , Fig. 9 , Fig.10 and Fig.11 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present application, the electronic device 200 also includes a second synchronous swing arm 180, the second synchronous swing arm 180 includes a second rotating portion 182 and a fourth sliding portion 184, the second rotating portion 182 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 160, and contacts the side of the synchronous cam 170 away from the first rotating portion 164, the fourth sliding portion 184 is connected to the second rotating portion 182, and is located in the third slide groove 134; the second contact surface 174 of the synchronous cam 170 in contact with the second rotating portion 182 is arranged to be inclined relative to the circumference of the rotating shaft 160, and the first contact surface 172 is parallel to the second contact surface 174.

[0066] In this embodiment, the electronic device 200 also includes a second synchronous swing arm 180, which includes a second rotating portion 182 and a fourth sliding portion 184. The second rotating portion 182 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 160 and contacts the side of the synchronous cam 170 away from the first rotating portion 164. The fourth sliding portion 184 is connected to the second rotating portion 182 and is located in the third sliding groove 134. The second contact surface 174 of the synchronous cam 170 in contact with the second rotating portion 182 is arranged to be inclined relative to the circumference of the rotating shaft 160, and the first contact surface 172 is parallel to the second contact surface 174. By setting the second synchronous swing arm 180, when rotating along the rotating shaft 160, the synchronous cam 170 will push the second rotating part 182 to move in a specific direction, so that the movement of the second synchronous swing arm 180 is more precise and controllable, which helps to achieve the smooth folding and unfolding of the hinge assembly 100, reduce the friction and resistance during folding and unfolding, improve the smoothness and convenience of operation, and improve the flatness of the door panel. By setting the second contact surface 174 where the synchronous cam 170 contacts the second rotating part 182 to be inclined relative to the circumference of the rotating shaft 160, and the first contact surface 172 is parallel to the second contact surface 174, the synchronization effect can be further improved, so as to facilitate the smooth folding and unfolding of the hinge assembly 100.

[0067] like Figure 7 , Fig.12 and Fig.13 As shown, by supporting the floating plate 140, improving the flatness between the floating plate 140 and the plate body 126, and improving the flatness of the screen assembly 220, the gap between the door panel and the screen can be reduced to less than 0.05 mm, reducing the folding deformation of the screen assembly 220, strengthening the support for the screen assembly 220, and optimizing the crease of the screen assembly 220. The floating plate 140 is folded and sunk in the middle, which can further increase the screen space and reduce the squeezing of the folded hinge on the screen assembly 220.

[0068] Specifically, the screen assembly 220 may be a flexible screen.

[0069] According to some embodiments of the present application, the electronic device 200 also includes a first damping cam 190, a second damping cam 192, a second elastic member 194 and a baffle 196. The first damping cam 190 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 160 and abuts against the side of the first synchronous swing arm 162 away from the synchronous cam 170. The second damping cam 192 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 160 and abuts against the side of the second synchronous swing arm 180 away from the synchronous cam 170. The second elastic member 194 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 160 and abuts against the side of the first damping cam 190 away from the first synchronous swing arm 162. The baffle 196 is clamped on the rotating shaft 160 and abuts against the side of the second damping cam 192 away from the second synchronous swing arm 180.

[0070] like Fig.10 , Fig.14 , Fig.16 , Fig.17 , Fig.18 and Fig.19 As shown, in this embodiment, the electronic device 200 also includes a first damping cam 190, a second damping cam 192, a second elastic member 194 and a baffle 196. The first damping cam 190 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 160 and abuts against the side of the first synchronous swing arm 162 away from the synchronous cam 170. The second damping cam 192 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 160 and abuts against the side of the second synchronous swing arm 180 away from the synchronous cam 170. The second elastic member 194 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 160 and abuts against the side of the first damping cam 190 away from the first synchronous swing arm 162. The baffle 196 is clamped on the rotating shaft 160 and abuts against the side of the second damping cam 192 away from the second synchronous swing arm 180. The first damping cam 190 and the second damping cam 192 respectively abut against the side of the first synchronous swing arm 162 and the second synchronous swing arm 180 away from the synchronous cam 170, forming a double damping control, slowing down the movement speed of the swing arm, making the folding and unfolding process smoother, and reducing impact and vibration. The second elastic member 194 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 160 and abuts against the side of the first damping cam 190 away from the first synchronous swing arm 162, providing additional support and buffering for the entire hinge assembly 100. Furthermore, by setting the first damping cam 190 and the second damping cam 192 to be smaller in size than the synchronous gear, the door panel opening on the hinge assembly 100 is reduced, the door panel flatness is increased, and the folding line is optimized. The first damping cam 190 and the second damping cam 192 enable the frame 210 to have a certain damping effect when rotating.

[0071] Specifically, by sleeveing ​​the first damping cam 190 on the rotating shaft 160 and abutting against the side of the first synchronization swing arm 162 away from the synchronization cam 170, and sleeved the second damping cam 192 on the rotating shaft 160 and abutting against the side of the second synchronization swing arm 180 away from the synchronization cam 170, it can be achieved that when the user unfolds or folds the electronic device 200, the left and right bodies of the electronic device 200 can rotate synchronously and the body of the electronic device 200 can move up and down, thereby improving the reliability of the screen assembly 220 and facilitating user use.

[0072] According to some embodiments of the present application, a first limiting groove 154 is provided on a side of the first synchronous swing arm 162 close to the screen assembly 220, and the first limiting groove 154 is recessed in a direction away from the screen assembly 220; wherein, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, a side of the plate body 126 close to the keel 110 is located in the first limiting groove 154.

[0073] In this embodiment, a first limiting groove 154 is provided on a side of the first synchronous swing arm 162 close to the screen assembly 220, and the first limiting groove 154 is recessed in a direction away from the screen assembly 220; wherein, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, a side of the plate body 126 close to the keel 110 is located in the first limiting groove 154. When the electronic device 200 is bent, the first synchronous swing arm 162 can be limited, and the floating plate 140 can be limited, and space is reserved to avoid damage to the screen assembly 220.

[0074] like Fig.14 and Fig.15 As shown, when the electronic device 200 falls downward, the first limiting groove 154 can be set to limit the first synchronous swing arm 162 to prevent the first synchronous swing arm 162 from being displaced, thereby preventing the first synchronous swing arm 162 from causing damage to the screen assembly 220. Screen space can be reserved for the screen assembly 220, thereby improving the reliability of the electronic device 200.

[0075] According to some embodiments of the present application, an opening 136 is provided on a side of the second slide slot 132 facing away from the screen assembly 220 , and the hinge assembly 100 further includes a cover 198 , which covers the opening 136 and is connected to the mounting bracket 130 .

[0076] In this embodiment, the cover 198 can make the hinge assembly 100 neater in appearance. At the same time, the cover 198 can also reduce the noise and vibration generated by the sliding parts during movement, further improving the comfort of the user. When the hinge assembly 100 needs to be maintained or repaired, the cover 198 can be removed to maintain the interior of the hinge assembly 100.

[0077] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first slide groove 112 extends in an arc shape, and the first sliding portion 122 extends in an arc shape and can slide in the first slide groove 112; the second slide groove 132 extends in an arc shape, and the second sliding portion 124 is located on the side of the plate 126 away from the screen assembly 220, extends in an arc shape, and can slide in the second slide groove 132.

[0078] In this embodiment, the first slide groove 112 extends in an arc shape, and the first sliding part 122 extends in an arc shape, and can slide in the first slide groove 112; the second slide groove 132 extends in an arc shape, and the second sliding part 124 is located on the side of the plate 126 away from the screen assembly 220, and extends in an arc shape, and can slide in the second slide groove 132, ensuring the smoothness and continuity of the sliding process, reducing the jamming and resistance during the sliding process, so that the first sliding part 122 and the second sliding part 124 can move smoothly in the slide groove. Furthermore, the arc-shaped slide groove and the sliding part can be rotated in a limited space, making the overall structure more compact, which is conducive to saving space and improving the flexibility of design.

[0079] According to some embodiments of the present application, the first sliding portion 122 , the second sliding portion 124 and the plate body 126 are an integrated structure.

[0080] In this embodiment, the first sliding part 122, the second sliding part 124 and the plate body 126 are an integrated structure. The connection structure between the first sliding part 122, the second sliding part 124 and the plate body 126 can be simplified, and there is no need to reserve installation space for additional connection structures, thereby reducing the space occupied by the first sliding part 122, the second sliding part 124 and the plate body 126, reducing the thickness of the electronic device 200, and realizing a lightweight design of the electronic device 200.

[0081] Specifically, the electronic device 200 may be a foldable screen mobile phone, tablet or computer.

[0082] like Figure 1 , Fig.10 , Fig.19 and Fig. 20 As shown, multiple groups of hinge modules can be provided, that is, the hinge modules include all structures in the hinge assembly 100, wherein hinge module A, hinge module B, hinge module C and hinge module D can be provided. By providing multiple groups of hinge modules, the structural strength and stability can be improved.

[0083] like Figure 1 and Fig. 22 As shown, by setting the hinge assembly 100, the flatness of the screen assembly 220 can be improved, so that the crease of the screen assembly 220 at E is reduced.

[0084] like Figure 1 and Fig.23 As shown, by providing the hinge assembly 100, a screen space G can be reserved inside the electronic device 200, which can prevent the electronic device 200 from falling in the folded state and causing damage to the screen assembly 220, thereby improving the structural strength and durability of the electronic device 200.

[0085] Specifically, Fig.14 , Fig.15 and Fig.21 As shown, during the falling process of the foldable electronic device 200, the position reaction force of the first synchronous swing arm 162 will be transmitted from the frame 210 to the mounting frame 130, and then to the plate 126. How to transmit it to the first synchronous swing arm 162, and finally to the keel 110, by setting a limiting structure between the first synchronous swing arm 162 and the plate 126, the internal support strength of the folded electronic device 200 can be improved to prevent the structure of the whole machine from moving and damaging the screen assembly 220 during the falling process.

[0086] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "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 schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0087] 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 spirit 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 hinge assembly, the hinge assembly comprising a keel and at least two support members; The keel is provided with a first slide groove extending in an arc shape; The supporting component includes a first sliding part, a second sliding part and a plate body, wherein the first sliding part is arranged in the first sliding groove and can slide along the first sliding groove, one end of the plate body is connected to the first sliding part, and the second sliding part is connected to the other end of the plate body; At least two mounting frames, each mounting frame being provided with a second slide groove extending in an arc shape, the second sliding parts of at least two supporting members being respectively provided in the second slide grooves of at least two mounting frames, and the second sliding parts being able to slide along the second slide grooves; Wherein, when the electronic device is in an unfolded state, the first sliding portion is in a first position relative to the first sliding groove, and the plate body is used to support the screen assembly; When the electronic device is in a folded state, the first sliding portion is in a second position relative to the first sliding groove; Compared with when the first sliding part is in the second position, when the first sliding part is in the first position, a larger portion of the first sliding part is located in the first sliding groove.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A floating plate, the floating plate is arranged on a side of the keel close to the screen assembly; Wherein, when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the floating plate is in the first position, and the side of the first sliding portion away from the plate body abuts against the side of the floating plate close to the keel; When the electronic device is in a folded state, the floating plate is in a second position, and relative to when the floating plate is in the first position, the floating plate is closer to the keel.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support member further comprises: A support portion, the support portion being arranged on a side of the plate body close to the floating plate; Wherein, when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the supporting portion abuts against a side of the floating plate close to the keel.

4. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: a first elastic member, one end of which is connected to the keel, and the other end of which is connected to the floating plate; Wherein, when the floating plate is in the first position, the first elastic member is in a stretched state.

5. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: A first magnetic member, wherein the first magnetic member is disposed on the keel; The second magnetic component is disposed on the floating plate and is opposite to the first magnetic component, and the second magnetic component can absorb the first magnetic component.

6. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The keel is provided with a first buckle position, and the floating plate is provided with a first buckle, and the first buckle can slide in the first buckle position; When the floating plate is in the first position, the first buckle abuts against the first buckle position.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting frame is provided with a third sliding groove, and the hinge assembly further comprises: A rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is arranged on the keel; a first synchronous swing arm, the first synchronous swing arm comprising a first rotating part and a third sliding part, the first rotating part is sleeved on the rotating shaft, the third sliding part is connected to the first rotating part and is located in the third sliding groove; A synchronous cam is sleeved on the rotating shaft and contacts the first rotating part. A first contact surface of the synchronous cam in contact with the first rotating part is arranged tilted relative to the circumference of the rotating shaft.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that: Also includes: a second synchronous swing arm, the second synchronous swing arm comprising a second rotating part and a fourth sliding part, the second rotating part is sleeved on the rotating shaft and contacts with a side of the synchronous cam away from the first rotating part, the fourth sliding part is connected to the second rotating part and is located in the third sliding groove; A second contact surface of the synchronous cam in contact with the second rotating portion is arranged obliquely relative to the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft, and the first contact surface is parallel to the second contact surface.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that: Also includes: A first damping cam, wherein the first damping cam is sleeved on the rotating shaft and abuts against a side of the first synchronous swing arm away from the synchronous cam; A second damping cam, wherein the second damping cam is sleeved on the rotating shaft and abuts against a side of the second synchronous swing arm away from the synchronous cam; a second elastic member, the second elastic member being sleeved on the rotating shaft and abutting against a side of the first damping cam away from the first synchronous swing arm; A baffle is clamped on the rotating shaft and abuts against a side of the second damping cam away from the second synchronous swing arm.

10. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A first limiting groove is provided on a side of the first synchronous swing arm close to the screen assembly, and the first limiting groove is recessed in a direction away from the screen assembly; Wherein, when the electronic device is in a folded state, a side of the plate body close to the keel is located in the first limiting groove.

11. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The second slide groove is provided with an opening on a side away from the screen assembly, and the hinge assembly further comprises: A cover body is disposed on the opening and connected to the mounting frame.

12. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The first sliding part, the second sliding part and the plate body are an integrated structure.

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