Rotating shaft structure and electronic equipment

Abstract

The invention provides a rotating shaft structure and electronic equipment. The rotating shaft structure comprises a base; the connecting assembly comprises a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece, and the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece are arranged on the two opposite sides of the base; the linkage mechanism is rotatably arranged on the base, and the first connecting piece is connected with the second connecting piece through the linkage mechanism; wherein the linkage mechanism is configured to synchronously rotate around a first axis and a second axis so as to drive the first connecting piece to move around the first axis and drive the second connecting piece to move around the second axis, so that the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece can be switched between a first position posture and a second position posture; the distance between the first connecting piece and the first axis is the same as the distance between the second connecting piece and the second axis; in the first position posture, the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece meet the coplanar condition, and in the second position posture, a containing space is formed between the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, and in particular to a rotating shaft structure and electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] Electronic devices with folding functions, such as foldable screen mobile phones and foldable screen computers, have wide applications, and the electronic devices can switch between an unfolded state and a folded state.

[0003] Electronic devices with folding functions usually include a hinge structure component, which is used to connect two parts of the electronic device. In the related art, the hinge structure component usually has a large number of parts and a complex structure, which leads to large manufacturing and assembly errors, large friction, and affects the stability of rotation and the user experience. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present disclosure provides a rotating shaft structure and an electronic device.

[0005] A first aspect of the present disclosure provides a rotating shaft structure, comprising:

[0006] Pedestal;

[0007] A connecting assembly, comprising a first connecting member and a second connecting member, wherein the first connecting member and the second connecting member are arranged on opposite sides of the base;

[0008] A linkage mechanism is rotatably disposed on the base, and the first connecting member is connected to the second connecting member through the linkage mechanism;

[0009] The linkage mechanism is configured to rotate synchronously around a first axis and a second axis to drive the first connecting member to move around the first axis, and drive the second connecting member to move around the second axis, so that the first connecting member and the second connecting member can switch between a first position and a second position; the distance between the first connecting member and the first axis is the same as the distance between the second connecting member and the second axis;

[0010] In the first position and posture, the first connecting member and the second connecting member meet the coplanar condition, and in the second position and posture, an accommodating space is formed between the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

[0011] Optionally, the linkage mechanism comprises:

[0012] A first connecting arm is provided at one side of the base, one end of the first connecting arm is rotatably connected to the base, the other end of the first connecting arm is connected to the first connecting member, and the first connecting arm can rotate around the first axis so that the first connecting member rotates around the first axis;

[0013] A second connecting arm is provided at the other side of the base, one end of the second connecting arm is rotatably connected to the base, the other end of the second connecting arm is connected to the second connecting member, and the second connecting arm can rotate around the second axis so that the second connecting member rotates around the second axis;

[0014] A transmission assembly, wherein the first connecting arm is connected to the second connecting arm through the transmission assembly so that the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm rotate synchronously.

[0015] Optionally, the transmission assembly includes a first driven gear and a second driven gear that are meshingly connected;

[0016] The first connecting arm comprises a first inclined portion inclined toward the base, an end of the first inclined portion is provided with a coaxial first driving gear and a first rotating portion, the first rotating portion is rotatably connected to the base, and the first driving gear is meshedly connected to the first driven gear;

[0017] The second connecting arm includes a second inclined portion inclined toward the base, the end of the second inclined portion is provided with a coaxial second driving gear and a second rotating portion, the second rotating portion is rotatably connected to the base, and the second driving gear is meshingly connected to the second driven gear.

[0018] Optionally, the first connecting arm is fixedly connected to the first connecting member via a first fastener, so that the first connecting member rotates around the first axis at a first preset distance;

[0019] The second connecting arm is fixedly connected to the second connecting member via a second fastener, so that the second connecting member rotates around the second axis at a second preset distance;

[0020] The first preset distance and the second preset distance are the same.

[0021] Optionally, the first connecting member is provided with a first accommodating groove for accommodating the first connecting arm and the first fastener;

[0022] The second connecting member is provided with a second accommodating groove for accommodating the second connecting arm and the second fastening member;

[0023] In the first position, the first connection member has the first preset distance relative to the first axis, and the second connection member has the second preset distance relative to the second axis;

[0024] In the second position, the first connection member has the first preset distance relative to the first axis, and the second connection member has the second preset distance relative to the second axis.

[0025] Optionally, the shaft structure further includes a support assembly, the support assembly includes a first support member and a second support member, the first support member and the second support member are located on the same side of the base and the connection assembly;

[0026] The first side of the first support member is connected to the first connecting member, the second side of the first support member is movably connected to the base, and the linkage mechanism rotates to drive the first connecting member and the first support member to rotate synchronously;

[0027] The first side of the second support member is connected to the second connecting member, the second side of the second support member is movably connected to the base, and the linkage mechanism rotates to drive the second connecting member and the second support member to rotate synchronously;

[0028] In the first position, the first support member and the second support member meet a coplanar condition;

[0029] In the second position, the first support member and the first connecting member are arranged at a first angle, the second support member and the second connecting member are arranged at a second angle, and the first support member and the second support member are located in the accommodating space.

[0030] Optionally, a first guide member is provided on a side of the base close to the first connecting member, and a second guide member is provided on a side of the base close to the second connecting member;

[0031] A first guide groove is provided at the end of the second side of the first support member, the first guide member passes through the first guide groove, and the first support member rotates around the axis of the first guide member; a second guide groove is provided at the end of the second side of the second support member, the second guide member passes through the second guide groove, and the second support member rotates around the axis of the second guide member;

[0032] Wherein, when the first connecting member and the second connecting member are rotated to be perpendicular to the base, a gradually changing accommodation space is formed between the opposite surfaces of the first supporting member and the second supporting member.

[0033] Optionally, a first connecting portion is provided on the first side of the first supporting member, and a second connecting portion is provided on the first connecting member, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are hingedly connected;

[0034] A third connection portion is provided on the first side of the second support member, and a fourth connection portion is provided on the second connection member, wherein the third connection portion and the fourth connection portion are hingedly connected;

[0035] In the first position, the axis of the first guide member and the axis of the second connection portion are staggered along the height direction of the base, and the axis of the second guide member and the axis of the fourth connection portion are staggered along the height direction of the base.

[0036] A second aspect of the present disclosure provides an electronic device, including:

[0037] first ontology;

[0038] Second entity;

[0039] A hinge structure connecting the first body and the second body so that the electronic device can be switched between an unfolded posture and a folded posture;

[0040] Wherein, the rotating shaft structure comprises:

[0041] Pedestal;

[0042] A connecting assembly, comprising a first connecting member and a second connecting member, wherein the first connecting member and the second connecting member are arranged on opposite sides of the base;

[0043] a linkage mechanism rotatably disposed on the base, wherein the first connection member is connected to the second connection member through the linkage mechanism, the first connection member is configured to be connected to the first body, and the second connection member is configured to be connected to the second body;

[0044] The linkage mechanism is configured to rotate synchronously around a first axis and a second axis to drive the first connecting member to move around the first axis, and drive the second connecting member to move around the second axis, so that the first connecting member and the second connecting member switch between a first position and a second position; the distance between the first connecting member and the first axis is the same as the distance between the second connecting member and the second axis;

[0045] In the first position and posture, the first connecting member and the second connecting member meet the coplanar condition, and in the second position and posture, an accommodating space is formed between the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

[0046] Optionally, the electronic device further includes a display screen;

[0047] The first display part of the display screen is connected to the first body; the second display part of the display screen is connected to the second body; the third display part of the display screen is located between the first display part and the second display part;

[0048] In the unfolded posture, the hinge structure is in the first position, the first display portion, the second display portion and the third display portion meet the coplanar condition, and the third display portion at least partially covers the hinge structure;

[0049] In the folded posture, the hinge structure is in the second position, the first display portion and the second display portion are arranged opposite to each other, and the third display portion is at least partially located in the accommodating space of the hinge structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0050] For a more complete understanding of the present disclosure and its advantages, reference will now be made to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0051] Figure 1 A schematic diagram schematically shows a rotating shaft structure in a first position according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0052] Figure 2 A schematic diagram schematically shows a rotating shaft structure in a second position according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0053] Figure 3 Schematically shows an exploded schematic diagram of a rotating shaft structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0054] Figure 4 Schematically shows one of the structural schematic diagrams of the rotating shaft structure according to another embodiment of the present disclosure (the supporting assembly is in a separated state);

[0055] Figure 5 The second structural schematic diagram of the rotating shaft structure according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown (the supporting assembly is in an assembled state);

[0056] Figure 6 A schematic diagram schematically shows the relative positions of the connecting assembly and the supporting assembly when the rotating shaft structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is in a first position;

[0057] Figure 7 A schematic diagram schematically shows the relative positions of the connecting assembly and the supporting assembly when the rotating shaft structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is in a second position;

[0058] Figure 8 A schematic diagram schematically shows the position change of the second support member when the rotating shaft structure according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is in a first position and a second position;

[0059] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram schematically shows an electronic device in an unfolded posture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0060] Fig.10 A schematic diagram schematically shows an electronic device in a folded posture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0061] Reference numerals:

[0062] 100: shaft structure; 10: base; 11: first guide member; 12: second guide member; 20: connecting assembly; 21: first connecting member; 211: first receiving groove; 212: second connecting portion; 22: second connecting member; 221: second receiving groove; 222: fourth connecting portion; 30: linkage mechanism; 31: first connecting arm; 311: first main body; 312: first inclined portion; 313: first rotating portion; 314: first driving gear; 32: second connecting arm; 321: second main body; 322: second inclined portion; 323: second rotating portion 324: second driving gear; 33: transmission assembly; 331: first driven gear; 332: second driven gear; 34: first fastener; 35: second fastener; 40: support assembly; 41: first support member; 411: first extension portion; 4111: first guide groove; 412: first connecting portion; 42: second support member; 421: second extension portion; 4211: second guide groove; 422: third connecting portion; 50: damping assembly; 51: first damping unit; 52: second damping unit; 200: first body; 300: second body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0063] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that these descriptions are exemplary only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, in the following description, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted to avoid unnecessary confusion of the concepts of the present disclosure.

[0064] The terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. The terms "comprise", "include", etc. used herein indicate the existence of the features, steps, operations and / or components, but do not exclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations or components.

[0065] All terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art unless otherwise defined. It should be noted that the terms used herein should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the context of this specification and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly rigid manner.

[0066] The present disclosure provides a hinge structure 100, which is used in electronic devices, foldable devices, etc. with a folding function. The electronic devices include foldable mobile phones, foldable computers, etc. The hinge structure realizes the unfolding and folding functions of the electronic devices. The electronic devices with a folding function generally include a first body and a second body that can rotate toward or away from each other. The hinge structure connects the first body and the second body. The hinge structure enables the electronic device to have an unfolded posture, a folded posture, and an incompletely unfolded posture, so as to meet the various usage needs of users.

[0067] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the shaft structure 100 includes a base 10, a connecting assembly 20 and a linkage mechanism 30. The connecting assembly 20 includes a first connecting member 21 and a second connecting member 22, and the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 are arranged on opposite sides of the base 10. The linkage mechanism 30 is rotatably arranged on the base 10, and the first connecting member 21 is connected to the second connecting member 22 through the linkage mechanism 30. The linkage mechanism 30 is configured to rotate synchronously around the first axis and the second axis to drive the first connecting member 21 to move around the first axis, and drive the second connecting member 22 to move around the second axis, so that the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 can switch between the first position and the second position. The distance of the first connecting member 21 compared to the first axis and the distance of the second connecting member 22 compared to the second axis are the same. In the first position, the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 meet the coplanar condition, and in the second position, a receiving space is formed between the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22.

[0068] The base 10 is in a nearly rectangular parallelepiped shape. Along the length direction of the base 10 , the base 10 has a first end and a second end opposite to each other; along the width direction of the base 10 , the base 10 has a first side and a second side opposite to each other. The first side and the second side are two opposite sides of the base 10 .

[0069] The connection assembly 20 includes a first connection member 21 and a second connection member 22. The first connection member 21 and the second connection member 22 may both be in a nearly rectangular parallelepiped shape. The length of the first connection member 21 and the length of the second connection member 22 match the length of the base 10. The first connection member 21 is located on a first side of the base 10, and the second connection member 22 is located on a second side of the base 10. The first connection member 21 is used to connect to the first body of the electronic device, and the second connection member 22 is used to connect to the second body of the electronic device.

[0070] In some embodiments, the linkage mechanism 30 includes a first motion unit and a second motion unit that are transmission-connected. The first motion unit is connected to the first connecting member 21, and the first motion unit is rotationally connected to the base 10, and the first motion unit can rotate around the first axis; the second motion unit is connected to the second connecting member 22, and the second motion unit can rotate around the second axis. The axial direction of the first axis is parallel to the axial direction of the second axis, and the first axis and the second axis are spaced apart along the width direction of the base 10. The first motion unit rotates around the first axis, the second motion unit rotates around the second axis, and the first motion unit and the second motion unit can rotate synchronously. The structures of the first motion unit and the second motion unit are similar, and the structure and connection relationship of the second motion unit can refer to the first motion unit.

[0071] In some embodiments, the main body of the first motion unit is in the form of a plate, one end of the first motion unit is configured with a rotating portion, a first axial hole is provided on the base, the rotating portion is rotatably connected to the first axial hole, and the first motion unit can rotate around the first axis where the first axial hole is located. The other end of the first motion unit can be connected to the first connecting member 21 by screwing, clamping, welding, etc. The first motion unit rotates around the first axis, and the first connecting member 21 rotates synchronously with the first motion unit around the first axis. A second axial hole is also provided on the base, and one end of the second motion unit is rotatably connected to the second axial hole.

[0072] In some embodiments, a rotating part is configured at one end of the first motion unit, a first axial hole is provided on the base, the rotating part is rotatably connected to the first axial hole, and the first motion unit can rotate around the first axis where the first axial hole is located. A slide groove is provided on the first connecting member 21, and the other end of the first motion unit can be slidably arranged in the slide groove. The first motion unit rotates around the first axis, and the first connecting member 21 can gradually approach or move away from the first axis during the process of synchronously rotating around the first axis with the first motion unit.

[0073] The first motion unit rotates around the first axis to drive the first connecting member 21 to move around the first axis, so that the first connecting member 21 can flip in the direction close to or away from the second connecting member 22. The second motion unit rotates around the second axis to drive the second connecting member 22 to move around the second axis, so that the second connecting member 22 can flip in the direction close to or away from the first connecting member 21. The first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 can switch between the first position and the second position as the first motion unit and the second motion unit rotate. There is a gap between the first connecting member 21 and the base 10, the first connecting member 21 has a first side facing the base 10, the vertical distance between the first side and the first axis is defined as the first distance, and the distance from the first connecting member 21 to the first axis is the first distance. There is a gap between the second connecting member 22 and the base 10, the second connecting member 22 has a second side facing the base 20, the vertical distance between the second side and the second axis is defined as the second distance, and the distance from the second connecting member 22 to the second axis is the second distance. The distance between the first connecting member 21 and the first axis is the same as the distance between the second connecting member 22 and the second axis, that is, the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 always keep synchronous movement with the movement of the first moving unit and the second moving unit. Therefore, the force state of the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 can always be kept the same, and the position state of the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 relative to the base 10 can always be kept the same, and then in the first position posture, a stable supporting force can be provided, and in the second position posture, a stable accommodation space can be provided.

[0074] The first connecting member 21 has a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other along the thickness direction of the first connecting member 21; the second connecting member 22 has a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other along the thickness direction of the second connecting member 22. The top surface of the first connecting member 21 and the top surface of the second connecting member 22 are located on the same side of the rotating shaft structure 100, and the bottom surface of the first connecting member 21 and the bottom surface of the second connecting member 22 are located on the same side of the rotating shaft structure 100.

[0075] like Figure 1 As shown, in the first position, the first connector 21 and the second connector 22 are in a parallel state, the angle formed between the first connector 21 and the second connector 22 is 180 degrees or close to 180 degrees, and the first connector 21 and the second connector 22 meet the coplanar condition, that is, the top surface of the first connector 21 and the top surface of the second connector 22 are located in the same plane. The hinge structure 100 is used in a folding screen mobile phone. In the first position, the folding screen mobile phone is in an unfolded posture, which meets the user's interaction needs on the inner screen.

[0076] like Figure 2As shown, in the second position, the first connector 21 and the second connector 22 are in a stacked state, that is, the angle formed between the first connector 21 and the second connector 22 is 0 degrees or close to 0 degrees, and a receiving space is formed between the first connector 21 and the second connector 22. The hinge structure 100 is used in a folding screen mobile phone. In the second position, the folding screen mobile phone is in a folded posture, and the receiving space is used to receive the bent section of the inner screen.

[0077] It is understandable that the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 can also be in a third position between the first position and the second position. In the third position, the angle formed between the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 can be 45 degrees, 90 degrees, 135 degrees, etc. The hinge structure 100 is used in a folding screen mobile phone. In the third position, the folding screen mobile phone has a hovering function, which can provide users with a variety of interaction modes to meet the diverse usage needs of users.

[0078] The linkage mechanism 30 not only connects the first connection member 21, the second connection member 22 and the base 10, but also synchronizes the movement of the first connection member 21 and the second connection member 22 through the synchronous rotation of the linkage mechanism 30 around the first axis and the second axis. On the premise of meeting the synchronous movement of the first connection member 21 and the second connection member 22, the number of parts of the rotating shaft structure 100 is effectively reduced. The reduction in the number of parts is conducive to reducing friction, and is also conducive to reducing manufacturing errors and assembly errors, which is conducive to the smoothness of the rotation of the rotating shaft structure 100.

[0079] In this embodiment, the linkage mechanism 30 is rotatably provided on the base 10, and the first connecting member 21 is connected to the second connecting member 22 through the linkage mechanism 30. The linkage mechanism 30 can rotate synchronously around the first axis and the second axis, so that the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 can move synchronously. On the premise of satisfying the synchronous movement of the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22, the number of parts of the shaft structure 100 is effectively reduced, the friction force is reduced, and at the same time it is beneficial to reduce the process error, which is beneficial to the stability and smoothness of the rotation of the shaft structure 100.

[0080] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the linkage mechanism 30 includes a first connecting arm 31, a second connecting arm 32 and a transmission assembly 33. The first connecting arm 31 is provided at one side of the base 10, one end of the first connecting arm 31 is rotatably connected to the base 10, the other end of the first connecting arm 31 is connected to the first connecting member 21, and the first connecting arm 31 can rotate around the first axis so that the first connecting member 21 rotates around the first axis. The second connecting arm 32 is provided at the other side of the base 10, one end of the second connecting arm 32 is rotatably connected to the base 10, the other end of the second connecting arm 32 is connected to the second connecting member 22, and the second connecting arm 32 can rotate around the second axis so that the second connecting member 22 rotates around the second axis. The first connecting arm 31 is connected to the second connecting arm 32 through the transmission assembly 33, so that the first connecting arm 31 and the second connecting arm 32 rotate synchronously.

[0081] The first connecting arm 31 is used to realize the rotational connection between the first connecting member 21 and the base 10, and the second connecting arm 32 is used to realize the rotational connection between the second connecting member 22 and the base 10. The transmission assembly 33 is used to realize the synchronous rotation of the first connecting arm 31 and the second connecting arm 32, thereby realizing the synchronous rotation of the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22. Along the width direction of the base 10, the base 10 has a first center plane, and the first connecting arm 31 and the second connecting arm 32 are symmetrically arranged about the first center plane. The number of the first connecting arm 31 and the second connecting arm 32 is set according to actual needs. For example, the number of the first connecting arm 31, the second connecting arm 32 and the transmission assembly 33 are all two. One first connecting arm 31, one second connecting arm 32 and one transmission assembly 33 are located at the first end of the base 10; another first connecting arm 31, another second connecting arm 32 and another transmission assembly 33 are located at the second end of the base 10.

[0082] In some embodiments, a receiving groove is formed on the base 10, and a portion of the first connecting arm 31, the transmission assembly 33, and a portion of the second connecting arm 32 are located at the receiving groove. For example, a U-shaped receiving groove is formed by the depression of the top surface of the base 10, and the groove width and groove depth of the receiving groove are set according to actual needs. The receiving groove has two opposite groove walls, and the two groove walls are defined as the first groove wall and the second groove wall. The first groove wall is provided with a first axial hole and a second axial hole, and the first axial hole and the second axial hole are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the base 10; the second groove wall is provided with a first axial groove corresponding to the first axial hole, and the second groove wall is also provided with a second axial groove corresponding to the second axial hole. That is, the first axial hole and the first axial groove are coaxially arranged, and the axis where the first axial hole and the first axial groove are located is the first axis; the second axial hole and the second axial groove are coaxially arranged, and the axis where the second axial hole and the second axial groove are located is the second axis. One end of the first connecting arm 31 is rotatably connected to the first shaft hole and the first shaft groove, and the other end of the first connecting arm 31 is connected to the first connecting member 21 by means of screw connection, clamping connection, welding, etc. One end of the second connecting arm 32 is rotatably connected to the second shaft hole and the second shaft groove, and the other end of the second connecting arm 32 is connected to the second connecting member 22 by means of screw connection, clamping connection, welding, etc. A first damping unit 51 and a second damping unit 52 are also provided at a position near the linkage mechanism 30 on the base 10, and the first connecting arm 31 is connected to the first damping unit 51 through the first shaft hole, and the second connecting arm 32 is connected to the second damping unit 52 through the second shaft hole. During the rotation of the first connecting arm 31 and the second connecting arm 32, the first damping unit 51 and the second damping unit 52 provide damping force.

[0083] The first connecting arm 31 is connected to the second connecting arm 32 through a transmission assembly 33. The transmission assembly 33 may be a gear transmission structure, a belt transmission structure, a chain transmission structure, etc. The first connecting arm 31 and the second connecting arm 32 are synchronously rotated through the transmission assembly 33. The first connecting arm 31, the transmission assembly 33, and the second connecting arm 32 are sequentially arranged along the width direction of the base 10, which effectively saves the space occupied by the linkage mechanism 30 in the length direction of the rotating shaft structure 100.

[0084] The first connecting arm 31 rotates around the first axis, the first connecting member 21 rotates around the first axis synchronously with the first connecting arm 31, the second connecting arm 32 rotates around the second axis, and the second connecting member 22 rotates around the second axis synchronously with the second connecting arm 32. During the process of the first connecting arm 31 and the second connecting arm 32 rotating toward or away from each other, the first connecting arm 31 and the second connecting arm 32 always keep rotating synchronously through the transmission of the transmission assembly 33.

[0085] In this embodiment, one end of the first connecting arm 31 is rotatably connected to the base 10, and the other end is connected to the first connecting member 21. One end of the second connecting arm 32 is rotatably connected to the base 10, and the other end is connected to the second connecting member 22. The first connecting arm 31, the second connecting arm 32 and the transmission assembly 33 are used to achieve synchronous rotation of the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22. The overall structure is compact and occupies little space, which is conducive to the thinness of the rotating shaft structure 100.

[0086] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the transmission assembly 33 includes a first driven gear 331 and a second driven gear 332 that are meshed and connected. The first connecting arm 31 includes a first inclined portion 312 that is inclined toward the base 10, and a coaxial first driving gear 314 and a first rotating portion 313 are provided at the end of the first inclined portion 312. The first rotating portion 313 is rotatably connected to the base 10, and the first driving gear 314 is meshed and connected to the first driven gear 331. The second connecting arm 32 includes a second inclined portion 322 that is inclined toward the base 10, and a coaxial second driving gear 324 and a second rotating portion 323 are provided at the end of the second inclined portion 322. The second rotating portion 323 is rotatably connected to the base 10, and the second driving gear 324 is meshed and connected to the second driven gear 332.

[0087] The transmission assembly 33 includes a first driven gear 331 and a second driven gear 332 that are meshed and connected. The first driven gear 331 and the second driven gear 332 are located between the first connecting arm 31 and the second connecting arm 32. A receiving groove is provided on the base 10. A third shaft hole and a fourth shaft hole are also configured at the groove wall of the receiving groove. The third shaft hole and the fourth shaft hole are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the base 10, and the third shaft hole and the fourth shaft hole are located between the first shaft hole and the second shaft hole. The first driven gear 331 is rotatably connected to the third shaft hole, and the second driven gear 332 is rotatably connected to the fourth shaft hole. The axis of the third shaft hole is the third axis, and the axis of the fourth shaft hole is the fourth axis.

[0088] The first connecting arm 31 includes a first main body 311 and a first inclined portion 312. The first main body 311 can be a regular square body. The first main body 311 is connected to the first connecting member 21 to ensure the connection strength between the first connecting arm 31 and the first connecting member 21. The first inclined portion 312 has a tendency to tilt toward one side of the base 10, that is, the thickness of the first inclined portion 312 gradually decreases along the direction gradually away from the first main body 311. The end of the first inclined portion 312 is formed with a first driving gear 314 and a first rotating portion 313. The first rotating portion 313 is coaxially arranged with the first driving gear 314, and the two first rotating portions 313 are located at opposite ends of the first driving gear 314. It can be understood that the two first rotating portions 313 and the first driving gear 314 can be an integrally formed part. The two first rotating portions 313 are rotatably connected with the coaxially arranged first shaft hole and the first shaft groove in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0089] The second connecting arm 32 includes a second main body 321 and a second inclined portion 322. The second main body 321 can be a regular square body. The second main body 321 is connected to the second connecting member 22 to ensure the connection strength of the second connecting arm 32 and the second connecting member 22. The second inclined portion 322 has a tendency to tilt toward one side of the base 10, that is, the thickness of the second inclined portion 322 gradually decreases along the direction gradually away from the second main body 321. The end of the second inclined portion 322 is formed with a second driving gear 324 and a second rotating portion 323. The second rotating portion 323 is coaxially arranged with the second driving gear 324, and the two second rotating portions 323 are located at opposite ends of the second driving gear 324. It can be understood that the two second rotating portions 323 and the second driving gear 324 can be an integrally formed part. The two second rotating portions 323 are rotatably connected with the coaxially arranged second shaft hole and the second shaft groove in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0090] In some embodiments, the first axis, the second axis, the third axis and the fourth axis are located in the same plane, that is, the top contours of the first driving gear 314, the second driving gear 324, the first driven gear 331 and the second driven gear 332 are close to being located in the same plane, and the bottom contours of the first driving gear 314, the second driving gear 324, the first driven gear 331 and the second driven gear 332 are close to being located in the same plane. When the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 are in the first position, it is beneficial to make the hinge structure 100 lighter and thinner. The hinge structure 100 is applied to folding screen electronic devices, which is beneficial to making the electronic device lighter and thinner when it is unfolded.

[0091] In some embodiments, along the thickness direction of the base 10, the third axis and the fourth axis are located above the first axis and the second axis. That is, the projections of the first driven gear 331 and the first driving gear 314 on the base 10 at least partially overlap, and the projections of the second driven gear 332 and the second driving gear 324 on the base 10 at least partially overlap. This structure is conducive to saving the space occupied by the two driving gears and the two driven gears in the width direction of the base 10, which is conducive to reducing the width dimension of the base 10, and when the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 are in the second position, it is conducive to the thinness of the rotating shaft structure 100. The rotating shaft structure 100 is applied to folding screen electronic devices, which is conducive to the thinness of the electronic device when it is folded.

[0092] It can be understood that, along the thickness direction of the base 10 , the third axis and the fourth axis may also be located below the first axis and the second axis.

[0093] The first driving gear 314 is meshed with the first driven gear 331, the first driven gear 331 is meshed with the second driven gear 332, and the second driven gear 332 is meshed with the second driving gear 324, thereby realizing the transmission connection between the first rotating part 313 and the second rotating part 323, and then realizing the synchronous rotation of the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22. The gear transmission connection has the advantages of stable transmission ratio, high transmission accuracy, etc., and has a compact structure and occupies little space.

[0094] The first connecting arm 31 rotates around the first axis, and the second connecting arm 32 rotates around the second axis, and the first connecting arm 31 and the second connecting arm 32 rotate synchronously through the gear transmission connection. The first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 rotate to the second position along with the first connecting arm 31 and the second connecting arm 32, and the first inclined portion 312 and the second inclined portion 322 are conducive to increasing the accommodation space between the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 to accommodate parts such as the display screen of the electronic device.

[0095] In this embodiment, the first driving gear 314, the first driven gear 331, the second driven gear 332 and the second driving gear 324 are meshed and connected in sequence, and the first connecting arm 31 is connected to the second connecting arm 32 through a gear transmission mechanism. The overall structure is compact and occupies a small space, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the shaft structure 100 and the stability and smoothness of the rotation of the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22. In addition, in the second position, the first inclined portion 312 and the second inclined portion 322 are conducive to increasing the accommodating space between the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22.

[0096] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the first connecting arm 31 is fixedly connected to the first connecting member 21 through the first fastener 34, so that the first connecting member 21 rotates around the first axis at a first preset distance. The second connecting arm 32 is fixedly connected to the second connecting member 22 through the second fastener 35, so that the second connecting member 22 rotates around the second axis at a second preset distance. The first preset distance is the same as the second preset distance.

[0097] The first connecting arm 31 includes a first main body portion 311 and a first inclined portion 312. The first connecting member 21 is provided with a first connecting hole, the first main body portion 311 is provided with a second connecting hole, and the first fastener 34 includes a screw. Optionally, the first connecting hole is a threaded hole, the second connecting hole is a through hole, and the screw is screwed into the second connecting hole and the first connecting hole to achieve a fixed connection between the first connecting arm 31 and the first connecting member 21. Optionally, both the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole are threaded holes, and the screw is screwed into the threaded holes to achieve a fixed connection between the first connecting arm 31 and the first connecting member 21.

[0098] The second connecting arm 32 includes a second main body 321 and a second inclined portion 322, a third connecting hole is provided on the second connecting member 22, a fourth connecting hole is provided on the second main body 321, and the second fastener 35 includes a screw. Optionally, the third connecting hole is a threaded hole, the fourth connecting hole is a through hole, and the screw is screwed into the fourth connecting hole and the third connecting hole to achieve a fixed connection between the second connecting arm 32 and the second connecting member 22. Optionally, the third connecting hole and the fourth connecting hole are both threaded holes, and the screw is screwed into the threaded holes to achieve a fixed connection between the second connecting arm 32 and the second connecting member 22.

[0099] The first connecting arm 31 is fixedly connected to the first connecting member 21 through the first fastener 34, the distance between the center point of the first fastener 34 and the first axis is a constant, and the vertical distance from the first connecting member 21 to the first axis is a first preset distance, which is a constant. The second connecting arm 32 is fixedly connected to the second connecting member 22 through the second fastener 35, the distance between the center point of the second fastener 35 and the second axis is a constant, and the vertical distance from the second connecting member 22 to the second axis is a second preset distance, which is a constant. The first preset distance and the second preset distance are the same. The first connecting member 21 rotates around the first axis at the first preset distance, and the second connecting member 22 rotates around the second axis at the second preset distance. During the rotation of the rotating shaft structure 100, the first preset distance and the second preset distance do not change.

[0100] In this embodiment, the first connecting arm 31 is fixedly connected to the first connecting member 21, which effectively prevents the first connecting member 21 from shifting during the rotation of the first connecting arm 31; the second connecting arm 32 is fixedly connected to the second connecting member 22, which effectively prevents the second connecting member 22 from shifting during the rotation of the second connecting arm 32. Through the fixed connection, the synchronization and stability of the movement of the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 are ensured.

[0101] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the first connecting member 21 is provided with a first receiving groove 211 for accommodating the first connecting arm 31 and the first fastener 34. The second connecting member 22 is provided with a second receiving groove 221 for accommodating the second connecting arm 32 and the second fastener 35. In the first position, the first connecting member 21 has a first preset distance compared to the first axis, and the second connecting member 22 has a second preset distance compared to the second axis. In the second position, the first connecting member 21 has a first preset distance compared to the first axis, and the second connecting member 22 has a second preset distance compared to the second axis.

[0102] The top surface of the first connecting member 21 is recessed to form a first receiving groove 211 . The size of the first receiving groove 211 is not specifically limited, and it only needs to be able to accommodate the first main body 311 and the first fastener 34 . The first fastener 34 and the first main body 311 are not higher than the top surface of the first connecting member 21 .

[0103] The second receiving groove 221 is formed by the depression on the top surface of the second connecting member 22 . The size of the second receiving groove 221 is not specifically limited, and it only needs to be able to accommodate the second main body 321 and the second fastener 35 . The second fastener 35 and the second main body 321 are not higher than the top surface of the second connecting member 22 .

[0104] Part of the first connecting arm 31 and the first fastener 34 are accommodated in the first accommodation groove 211 of the first connecting member 21, and part of the second connecting arm 32 and the second fastener 35 are accommodated in the second accommodation groove 221 of the second connecting member 22. In the first position and the second position, the overall thickness of the hinge structure 100 is relatively thin, which is conducive to the thinness of the hinge structure 100, and further to the thinness of the electronic device.

[0105] In the first position, the distance from the first connecting member 21 to the first axis is the first preset distance, and the distance from the second connecting member 22 to the second axis is the second preset distance. In the second position, the distance from the first connecting member 21 to the first axis is the first preset distance, and the distance from the second connecting member 22 to the second axis is the second preset distance. During the switching process of the rotating shaft structure 100 between the first position and the second position, the distance from the first connecting member 21 to the first axis does not change, and the distance from the second connecting member 22 to the second axis does not change.

[0106] In this embodiment, part of the first connecting arm 31 and the first fastener 34 are accommodated in the first accommodating groove 211 of the first connecting member 21, and part of the second connecting arm 32 and the second fastener 35 are accommodated in the second accommodating groove 221 of the second connecting member 22, which is conducive to the lightweight of the hinge structure 100, and further facilitates the lightweight of the electronic device.

[0107] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the shaft structure 100 also includes a support assembly 40, which includes a first support member 41 and a second support member 42. The first support member 41 and the second support member 42 are located on the same side of the base 10 and the connecting assembly 20. The first side of the first support member 41 is connected to the first connecting member 21, and the second side of the first support member 41 is movably connected to the base 10. The linkage mechanism 30 rotates to drive the first connecting member 21 and the first support member 41 to rotate synchronously. The first side of the second support member 42 is connected to the second connecting member 22, and the second side of the second support member 42 is movably connected to the base 10. The linkage mechanism 30 rotates to drive the second connecting member 22 and the second supporting member 42 to rotate synchronously. In the first position, the first support member 41 and the second support member 42 meet the coplanar condition. In the second position, the first support member 41 and the first connecting member 21 are arranged at a first angle, and the second support member 42 and the second connecting member 22 are arranged at a second angle, and the first support member 41 and the second support member 42 are located in the accommodation space.

[0108] The support assembly 40 includes a first support member 41 and a second support member 42. The first support member 41 and the first connecting member 21 are arranged opposite to each other, and the second support member 42 and the second connecting member 22 are arranged opposite to each other. The first support member 41 and the second support member 42 can both be plate-shaped bodies. The length dimension of the first support member 41 is adapted to the length dimension of the first connecting member 21. Along the width direction of the first support member 41, a partial section of the first support member 41 is located between the first connecting member 21 and the base 10. The length dimension of the second support member 42 is adapted to the length dimension of the second connecting member 22. Along the width direction of the second support member 42, a partial section of the second support member 42 is located between the second connecting member 22 and the base 10. The hinge structure 100 is used in a folding screen mobile phone, and the first support member 41 and the second support member 42 are used to support the display screen of the folding screen mobile phone.

[0109] The first support member 41 has a first side and a second side opposite to each other along the width direction of the first support member 41. The first side of the first support member 41 is hinged to the first connecting member 21, and the second side of the first support member 41 is rotatably connected or slidably connected to the base 10. The first connecting arm 31 rotates around the first axis, driving the first connecting member 21 and the first support member 41 to rotate synchronously.

[0110] The second support member 42 has a first side and a second side opposite to each other along the width direction of the second support member 42. The first side of the second support member 42 is hinged to the second connecting member 22, and the second side of the second support member 42 is rotatably connected or slidably connected to the base 10. The second connecting arm 32 rotates around the second axis, driving the second connecting member 22 and the second support member 42 to rotate synchronously.

[0111] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in the first position, the first support member 41 and the second support member 42 meet the coplanar condition, that is, the top surface of the first support member 41 and the top surface of the second support member 42 are located in the same plane. The hinge structure 100 is used in a folding screen electronic device, and the first support member 41 and the second support member 42 can support the display screen to ensure the flatness of the display screen.

[0112] like Figure 7As shown, in the second position, the first support member 41 and the first connecting member 21 are arranged at a first angle, and the angle of the first angle can be 3 degrees, 5 degrees, 10 degrees, etc.; the second support member 42 and the second connecting member 22 are arranged at a second angle, and the angle of the second angle can be 3 degrees, 5 degrees, 10 degrees, etc. The angle of the first angle is the same as the angle of the second angle. That is, when switching from the first position to the second position, the angle of rotation of the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 is 90 degrees, and the angle of rotation of the first support member 41 and the second supporting member 42 is greater than 90 degrees. The first support member 41 and the second supporting member 42 are located in the accommodation space formed between the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22. The first support member 41 and the second supporting member 42 are used to support the bending section of the display screen.

[0113] In this embodiment, the rotation of the first connecting arm 31 drives the first connecting member 21 and the first supporting member 41 to rotate synchronously, and the rotation of the second connecting arm 32 drives the second connecting member 22 and the second supporting member 42 to rotate synchronously, which can ensure the synchronization of the movement of the first supporting member 41 and the second supporting member 42 and realize the supporting function at the same time.

[0114] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, a first guide member 11 is provided on one side of the base 10 close to the first connecting member 21, and a second guide member 12 is provided on one side of the base 10 close to the second connecting member 22. A first guide groove 4111 is provided at the end of the second side of the first support member 41, the first guide member 11 penetrates the first guide groove 4111, and the first support member 41 rotates around the axis of the first guide member 11. A second guide groove 4211 is provided at the end of the second side of the second support member 42, the second guide member 12 penetrates the second guide groove 4211, and the second support member 42 rotates around the axis of the second guide member 12. When the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 are rotated to be perpendicular to the base 10, a gradually changing accommodation space is formed between the opposing surfaces of the first support member 41 and the second support member 42.

[0115] The first guide member 11 and the second guide member 12 are spaced apart along the width direction of the base 10 . The first guide member 11 and the second guide member 12 may both be columnar bodies, and the axial directions of the first guide member 11 and the second guide member 12 are parallel to the axial directions of the first axis and the second axis.

[0116] The end of the second side of the first support member 41 is bent and extended to form a first extension portion 411. The first extension portion 411 is provided with a first guide groove 4111. The first guide groove 4111 is a long strip-shaped guide groove. The first guide member 11 is provided with the first guide groove 4111 to realize the movable connection between the first support member 41 and the base 10. When the first support member 41 rotates with the first connecting member 21, the first support member 41 rotates around the axis of the first guide member 11.

[0117] The end of the second side of the second support member 42 is bent and extended to form a second extension portion 421. The second extension portion 421 is provided with a second guide groove 4211. The second guide groove 4211 is a long strip-shaped guide groove. The second guide member 12 is provided with the second guide groove 4211 to realize the movable connection between the second support member 42 and the base 10. When the second support member 42 rotates with the second connecting member 22, the second support member 42 rotates around the axis of the second guide member 12.

[0118] like Figure 7 As shown, when the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 are rotated to be perpendicular to the base 10, the first supporting member 41 rotates at an angle greater than 90 degrees, and the second supporting member 42 rotates at an angle greater than 90 degrees, thereby forming a gradient accommodating space between the opposite surfaces of the first supporting member 41 and the second supporting member 42. The gradient accommodating space is suitable for accommodating the bent section of the display screen.

[0119] The hinge structure 100 is used in a folding screen electronic device, which is conducive to the thinning and lightness of the electronic device after being folded, and the gradient accommodating space can effectively reduce the creases in the bending section of the display screen, thereby improving the service life of the display screen.

[0120] In this embodiment, the second side of the first support member 41 is movably connected to the base 10 through the cooperation of the first guide member 11 and the first guide groove 4111, and the second side of the second support member 42 is movably connected to the base 10 through the cooperation of the second guide member 12 and the second guide groove 4211, so that in the second position, a gradient accommodating space is formed between the opposite surfaces of the first support member 41 and the second support member 42, which is suitable for accommodating the bending section of the display screen.

[0121] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, a first connection portion 412 is provided on a first side of the first support member 41, a second connection portion 212 is provided on the first connection member 21, and the first connection portion 412 and the second connection portion 212 are hinged. A third connection portion 422 is provided on a first side of the second support member 42, a fourth connection portion 222 is provided on the second connection member 22, and the third connection portion 422 and the fourth connection portion 222 are hinged. In the first position, the axis of the first guide member 11 and the axis of the second connection portion 212 are staggered along the height direction of the base 10, and the axis of the second guide member 12 and the axis of the fourth connection portion 222 are staggered along the height direction of the base 10.

[0122] In some embodiments, a first connecting portion 412 is provided on the first side of the first support member 41, the number of the first connecting portions 412 is two, and the first connecting portion 412 is provided with a first through hole. A second connecting portion 212 is convexly formed on the top surface of the first connecting member 21, and the second connecting portion 212 is provided with a second through hole, and the first through hole and the second through hole are adapted to each other. The second connecting portion 212 is sandwiched between the two first connecting portions 412, and after the pin shaft passes through the first through hole and the second through hole, the cotter pin is inserted to realize the hinge connection between the first connecting portion 412 and the second connecting portion 212. The hinge structure formed by the first connecting portion 412 and the second connecting portion 212 enables the first support member 41 and the first connecting member 21 to rotate relative to each other.

[0123] In some embodiments, a third connecting portion 422 is provided on the first side of the second support member 42, the number of the third connecting portions 422 is two, and the third connecting portion 422 is provided with a third through hole. A fourth connecting portion 222 is convexly formed on the top surface of the second connecting member 22, and the fourth connecting portion 222 is provided with a fourth through hole, and the third through hole and the fourth through hole are adapted. The fourth connecting portion 222 is sandwiched between the two third connecting portions 422, and after the pin shaft passes through the third through hole and the fourth through hole, the cotter pin is inserted to realize the hinge connection between the third connecting portion 422 and the fourth connecting portion 222. The hinge structure formed by the third connecting portion 422 and the fourth connecting portion 222 enables the second support member 42 and the second connecting member 22 to rotate relative to each other.

[0124] In the first position, the axis of the first guide member 11 and the axis of the second connection portion 212 are staggered along the height direction of the base 10, that is, the axis of the second connection portion 212 is higher than the axis of the first guide member 11. The height direction of the base 10 is consistent with the thickness direction of the base 10. The axis of the second guide member 12 and the axis of the fourth connection portion 222 are staggered along the height direction of the base 10, that is, the axis of the fourth connection portion 222 is higher than the axis of the second guide member 12.

[0125] Thus, through the relative rotation between the first connection part 412 and the second connection part 212, and the misalignment of the first guide member 11 and the second connection part 212, the rotation angle of the first support member 41 is greater than the rotation angle of the first connection member 21. Through the relative rotation between the third connection part 422 and the fourth connection part 222, and the misalignment of the second guide member 12 and the fourth connection part 222, the rotation angle of the second support member 42 is greater than the rotation angle of the second connection member 22.

[0126] In this embodiment, through the hinge structure and the staggered setting of the guide member and the hinge structure, the support member and the connecting member can achieve different rotation angles of movement during the switching process between the first position and the second position. The structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0127] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the rotating shaft structure 100 also includes a damping assembly 50, and the damping assembly 50 includes a first damping unit 51 and a second damping unit 52. The first damping unit 51 is coaxially arranged with the first rotating portion 313 of the first connecting arm 31, and the second damping unit 52 is coaxially arranged with the second rotating portion 323 of the second connecting arm 32. The first damping unit 51 and the second damping unit 52 have the same structure. The first damping unit 51 includes a cam, a cam, a spring and a mandrel, the spring is sleeved on the mandrel, the cam and the cam cooperate, one of the cam and the cam is connected to the first rotating portion 313, and the other of the cam and the cam is sleeved on the mandrel. The first damping unit 51 and the second damping unit 52 are universal damping structures, which will not be described in detail here.

[0128] The first connecting arm 31 rotates, the first damping unit 51 provides a first damping force, the second connecting arm 32 rotates, the second damping unit 52 provides a second damping force, and the damping assembly 50 ensures the stability of the rotation of the hinge structure 100, thereby improving the opening and closing feel of the electronic device.

[0129] The present disclosure also provides an electronic device, such as Fig. 9 and Fig.10As shown, the electronic device includes a first body 200, a second body 300 and a hinge structure 100. The hinge structure 100 connects the first body 200 and the second body 300 so that the electronic device can switch between an unfolded posture and a folded posture. The hinge structure 100 includes a base 10, a connecting assembly 20 and a linkage mechanism 30. The connecting assembly 20 includes a first connecting member 21 and a second connecting member 22, and the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 are arranged on opposite sides of the base 10. The linkage mechanism 30 is rotatably arranged on the base 10, and the first connecting member 21 is connected to the second connecting member 22 through the linkage mechanism 30. The first connecting member 21 is configured to be connected to the first body 200, and the second connecting member 22 is configured to be connected to the second body 300. The linkage mechanism 30 is configured to rotate synchronously around a first axis and a second axis to drive the first connecting member 21 to move around the first axis, and drive the second connecting member 22 to move around the second axis, so that the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 can switch between a first position posture and a second position posture. The distance between the first connecting member 21 and the first axis is the same as the distance between the second connecting member 22 and the second axis. In the first position, the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 meet the coplanar condition. In the second position, a receiving space is formed between the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22.

[0130] The electronic device includes a foldable mobile phone, a foldable computer, etc. The electronic device can switch between an unfolded posture and a folded posture. In the unfolded posture, the first body 200 and the second body 300 are in a parallel posture, that is, the angle between the first body 200 and the second body 300 is 180 degrees or close to 180 degrees; in the folded posture, the first body 200 and the second body 300 are in a stacked posture, that is, the angle between the first body 200 and the second body 300 is 0 degrees or close to 0 degrees. It is understandable that the electronic device can also be in an incompletely unfolded posture, that is, the angle between the first body 200 and the second body 300 can be 45 degrees, 90 degrees, 135 degrees, etc., and the electronic device has a hovering function.

[0131] The rotating shaft structure 100 is as described above, and the rotating shaft structure 100 includes a base 10, a connecting assembly 20 and a linkage mechanism 30. The first connecting member 21 is located on a first side of the base 10, and the second connecting member 22 is located on a second side of the base 10. The first body 200 includes a first shell and components installed in the first shell, and the second body 300 includes a second shell and components installed in the second shell. The first connecting member 21 is connected to the first shell, and the second connecting member 22 is connected to the second shell.

[0132] In some embodiments, the linkage mechanism 30 includes a first connecting arm 31, a second connecting arm 32 and a transmission assembly 33, one end of the first connecting arm 31 is rotatably connected to the base 10, and the other end is fixedly connected to the first connecting member 21, one end of the second connecting arm 32 is rotatably connected to the base 10, and the other end is fixedly connected to the second connecting member 22. The distance from the first connecting member 21 to the first axis is the same as the distance from the second connecting member 22 to the second axis. The first connecting arm 31 can be transmission-connected to the second connecting arm 32 through a gear transmission mechanism.

[0133] The first connecting arm 31 rotates around the first axis, so that the first connecting member 21 and the first body 200 rotate around the first axis; the second connecting arm 32 rotates around the second axis, so that the second connecting member 22 and the second body 300 rotate around the second axis. The first connecting arm 31 and the second connecting arm 32 rotate synchronously, thereby enabling the first body 200 and the second body 300 to rotate synchronously.

[0134] like Fig. 9 As shown, in the unfolded posture, the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 are in the first position posture, and the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 meet the coplanar condition, that is, the top surface of the first connecting member 21 and the top surface of the second connecting member 22 are located in the same plane; the first body 200 and the second body 300 meet the coplanar condition, that is, the top surface of the first body 200 and the top surface of the second body 300 are located in the same plane. Fig.10 As shown, in the folded posture, the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 are in the second position posture, and a receiving space is formed between the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22.

[0135] In this embodiment, the linkage mechanism 30 not only connects the first connector 21, the second connector 22, the first body 200, the second body 300 and the base 10, but also synchronizes the movement of the first connector 21 and the second connector 22 through the synchronous rotation of the linkage mechanism 30 around the first axis and the second axis, and synchronizes the movement of the first body 200 and the second body 300. Under the premise of satisfying the synchronous movement of the first connector 21 and the second connector 22, and the synchronous movement of the first body 200 and the second body 300, the number of parts of the rotating shaft structure 100 is effectively reduced, the friction force is reduced, and the process error is reduced, which is conducive to ensuring the stability and smoothness of the rotation of the rotating shaft structure 100, and further to ensuring the stability and smoothness of the rotation of the electronic device.

[0136] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device further includes a display screen. The first display portion of the display screen is connected to the first body 200; the second display portion of the display screen is connected to the second body 300; and the third display portion of the display screen is located between the first display portion and the second display portion. In the unfolded posture, the hinge structure 100 is in a first position, the first display portion, the second display portion and the third display portion meet the coplanar condition, and the third display portion at least partially covers the hinge structure 100. In the folded posture, the hinge structure 100 is in a second position, the first display portion and the second display portion are arranged opposite to each other, and the third display portion is at least partially located in the accommodation space of the hinge structure 100.

[0137] The display screen is a flexible display screen, and the display screen includes an integrally formed first display part, a second display part, and a third display part located between the first display part and the second display part. The first display part is connected to the first body 200, and the second display part is connected to the second body 300. The first display part and the second display part are always in a flattened state, and the third display part can be deformed as the posture of the electronic device changes, that is, the third display part can switch between a bent state and a flattened state.

[0138] As the first connecting arm 31 and the second connecting arm 32 rotate, the electronic device is in an unfolded state, the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 are in a first position, and the third display portion is in a flattened state. The surfaces of the first display portion, the second display portion, and the third display portion are located in the same plane, that is, they meet the coplanar condition, and the third display portion covers the first connecting member 21, the second connecting member 22, and the base 10.

[0139] As the first connecting arm 31 and the second connecting arm 32 rotate, the electronic device is in a folded state, the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22 are in a second position, and an accommodation space is formed between the first connecting member 21 and the second connecting member 22. At this time, the third display portion is in a bent state, the first display portion and the second display portion are opposite, and the accommodation space is suitable for accommodating the third display portion in a bent state.

[0140] In the electronic device having the above-mentioned hinge structure 100 and display screen, the hinge structure 100 can ensure the synchronization and smoothness of the rotation of the first body 200 and the second body 300, which is beneficial to reduce the crease of the display screen, ensure the flatness of the display screen, and improve the user experience.

[0141] The hinge structure 100 further includes a support assembly 40 , which includes a first support member 41 and a second support member 42 . The first support member 41 and the second support member 42 are used to support the third display portion of the display screen.

[0142] In the unfolded posture, the first display part, the second display part and the third display part are coplanar, the first body 200 supports the first display part, the second body 300 supports the second display part, the top surface of the first support member 41 and the top surface of the second support member 42 are coplanar, and the first support member 41 and the second support member 42 support the third display part in the flattened state.

[0143] In the folded posture, the first display portion and the second display portion are opposite to each other, and a gradient accommodating space is formed between the opposite surfaces of the first support member 41 and the second support member 42. The first support member 41 and the second support member 42 support the third display portion in a bent state.

[0144] The third display portion of the display screen is supported by the support assembly 40, so that the crease at the third display portion of the display screen is effectively reduced, thereby improving the service life of the display screen and the user experience.

[0145] It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of the present disclosure may be combined and / or combined in a variety of ways, even if such combinations and / or combinations are not explicitly described in the present disclosure. In particular, the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of the present disclosure may be combined and / or combined in a variety of ways without departing from the spirit and teachings of the present disclosure. All of these combinations and / or combinations fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0146] Although the present disclosure has been shown and described with reference to specific exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made to the present disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure should not be limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, but should be determined not only by the appended claims, but also by the equivalents of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A rotating shaft structure, comprising: Pedestal; A connecting assembly, comprising a first connecting member and a second connecting member, wherein the first connecting member and the second connecting member are arranged on opposite sides of the base; A linkage mechanism is rotatably disposed on the base, and the first connecting member is connected to the second connecting member through the linkage mechanism; The linkage mechanism is configured to rotate synchronously around a first axis and a second axis to drive the first connecting member to move around the first axis, and drive the second connecting member to move around the second axis, so that the first connecting member and the second connecting member can switch between a first position and a second position; the distance between the first connecting member and the first axis is the same as the distance between the second connecting member and the second axis; In the first position and posture, the first connecting member and the second connecting member meet the coplanar condition, and in the second position and posture, an accommodating space is formed between the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

2. According to the rotating shaft structure of claim 1, the linkage mechanism comprises: A first connecting arm is provided at one side of the base, one end of the first connecting arm is rotatably connected to the base, the other end of the first connecting arm is connected to the first connecting member, and the first connecting arm can rotate around the first axis so that the first connecting member rotates around the first axis; A second connecting arm is provided at the other side of the base, one end of the second connecting arm is rotatably connected to the base, the other end of the second connecting arm is connected to the second connecting member, and the second connecting arm can rotate around the second axis so that the second connecting member rotates around the second axis; A transmission assembly, wherein the first connecting arm is connected to the second connecting arm through the transmission assembly so that the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm rotate synchronously.

3. The rotating shaft structure according to claim 2, wherein the transmission assembly comprises a first driven gear and a second driven gear that are meshed and connected; The first connecting arm comprises a first inclined portion inclined toward the base, an end of the first inclined portion is provided with a coaxial first driving gear and a first rotating portion, the first rotating portion is rotatably connected to the base, and the first driving gear is meshedly connected to the first driven gear; The second connecting arm includes a second inclined portion inclined toward the base, the end of the second inclined portion is provided with a coaxial second driving gear and a second rotating portion, the second rotating portion is rotatably connected to the base, and the second driving gear is meshingly connected to the second driven gear.

4. The rotating shaft structure according to claim 2, wherein the first connecting arm is fixedly connected to the first connecting member through a first fastener, so that the first connecting member rotates around the first axis at a first preset distance; The second connecting arm is fixedly connected to the second connecting member via a second fastener, so that the second connecting member rotates around the second axis at a second preset distance; The first preset distance and the second preset distance are the same.

5. The rotating shaft structure according to claim 4, wherein the first connecting member is provided with a first accommodating groove for accommodating the first connecting arm and the first fastener; The second connecting member is provided with a second accommodating groove for accommodating the second connecting arm and the second fastening member; In the first position, the first connection member has the first preset distance relative to the first axis, and the second connection member has the second preset distance relative to the second axis; In the second position, the first connection member has the first preset distance relative to the first axis, and the second connection member has the second preset distance relative to the second axis.

6. The rotating shaft structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a supporting assembly, wherein the supporting assembly comprises a first supporting member and a second supporting member, wherein the first supporting member and the second supporting member are located on the same side of the base and the connecting assembly; The first side of the first support member is connected to the first connecting member, the second side of the first support member is movably connected to the base, and the linkage mechanism rotates to drive the first connecting member and the first support member to rotate synchronously; The first side of the second support member is connected to the second connecting member, the second side of the second support member is movably connected to the base, and the linkage mechanism rotates to drive the second connecting member and the second support member to rotate synchronously; In the first position, the first support member and the second support member meet a coplanar condition; In the second position, the first support member and the first connecting member are arranged at a first angle, the second support member and the second connecting member are arranged at a second angle, and the first support member and the second support member are located in the accommodating space.

7. The rotating shaft structure according to claim 6, wherein a first guide member is disposed on a side of the base close to the first connecting member, and a second guide member is disposed on a side of the base close to the second connecting member; A first guide groove is provided at the end of the second side of the first support member, the first guide member passes through the first guide groove, and the first support member rotates around the axis of the first guide member; a second guide groove is provided at the end of the second side of the second support member, the second guide member passes through the second guide groove, and the second support member rotates around the axis of the second guide member; in, When the first connecting member and the second connecting member are rotated to be perpendicular to the base, a gradually changing accommodation space is formed between the opposite surfaces of the first supporting member and the second supporting member.

8. The rotating shaft structure according to claim 7, wherein a first connecting portion is disposed on a first side of the first supporting member, and a second connecting portion is disposed on the first connecting member, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are hingedly connected; A third connection portion is provided on the first side of the second support member, and a fourth connection portion is provided on the second connection member, wherein the third connection portion and the fourth connection portion are hingedly connected; In the first position, the axis of the first guide member and the axis of the second connection portion are staggered along the height direction of the base, and the axis of the second guide member and the axis of the fourth connection portion are staggered along the height direction of the base.

9. An electronic device, comprising: first ontology; Second entity; A hinge structure connecting the first body and the second body so that the electronic device can be switched between an unfolded posture and a folded posture; Wherein, the rotating shaft structure comprises: Pedestal; A connecting assembly, comprising a first connecting member and a second connecting member, wherein the first connecting member and the second connecting member are arranged on opposite sides of the base; a linkage mechanism rotatably disposed on the base, wherein the first connection member is connected to the second connection member through the linkage mechanism, the first connection member is configured to be connected to the first body, and the second connection member is configured to be connected to the second body; The linkage mechanism is configured to rotate synchronously around a first axis and a second axis to drive the first connecting member to move around the first axis, and drive the second connecting member to move around the second axis, so that the first connecting member and the second connecting member switch between a first position and a second position; the distance between the first connecting member and the first axis is the same as the distance between the second connecting member and the second axis; In the first position and posture, the first connecting member and the second connecting member meet the coplanar condition, and in the second position and posture, an accommodating space is formed between the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, further comprising a display screen; The first display part of the display screen is connected to the first body; the second display part of the display screen is connected to the second body; the third display part of the display screen is located between the first display part and the second display part; In the unfolded posture, the hinge structure is in the first position, the first display portion, the second display portion and the third display portion meet the coplanar condition, and the third display portion at least partially covers the hinge structure; In the folded posture, the hinge structure is in the second position, the first display portion and the second display portion are arranged opposite to each other, and the third display portion is at least partially located in the accommodating space of the hinge structure.

Images