electronic devices

Abstract

This application provides an electronic device, relating to the field of electronic product technology. The electronic device includes: an outer frame, a connector, a support, and a button structure. A first through hole is formed on the outer frame. The connector includes a connecting body and an extension, with the connecting body fixed to the outer frame. The extension is fixed to the connecting body, and the orthographic projection of the extension on a reference plane partially overlaps with the orthographic projection of the first through hole on the reference plane, the reference plane being perpendicular to the axial direction of the first through hole. A second through hole is formed on the support, and the support is fixed to the connecting body and the extension. The button structure passes through the first and second through holes, and the button structure can move relative to the outer frame along the axial direction of the first through hole. The electronic device provided by this application has a large connection area between the shell and the support, a high connection strength between the shell and the support, and strong overall stability of the shell and support, which can reduce the risk of shell deformation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic product technology, and more particularly to an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] Electronic devices have gradually become one of the most frequently used devices in people's daily lives and work. Electronic devices are usually equipped with physical buttons. At present, with the advancement of thinner and lighter electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets, the overall thickness of the device is getting thinner and thinner. At the same time, it is necessary to maintain the feel of the button structure. As a result, the thickness of the button structure has increased relatively. This leads to a reduction in the width of the crossbeam around the button structure on the outer frame of the electronic device's casing. This results in a smaller connection area between the casing and the internal structure, which not only leads to insufficient connection strength but also makes the casing more susceptible to deformation. This problem urgently needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides an electronic device with a large connection area between the outer shell and the support, a high connection strength between the outer shell and the support, and strong overall stability of the outer shell and the support, which can reduce the risk of deformation of the outer shell.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of this application adopt the following technical solutions:

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides an electronic device including an outer frame, a connector, a support, and a button structure. A first through-hole is formed on the outer frame. The connector includes a connecting body and an extension. The connecting body is fixed to the outer frame and located on the outer periphery of the first through-hole. Specifically, the orthographic projection of the connecting body on a reference plane does not overlap with the orthographic projection of the first through-hole on the reference plane. For example, the connecting body may be located between the outer frame and an inner frame.

[0006] In this way, the connector can be fixed to the outer frame through the connecting body, making the connection between the connecting body and the outer frame convenient, and thus making the connection operation between the connector and the shell convenient.

[0007] The extension is fixed to the connecting body, and the orthographic projection of the extension on the reference plane partially overlaps with the orthographic projection of the first through hole on the reference plane, with the reference plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the first through hole.

[0008] The support member is located inside the outer frame and has a second through hole that is opposite to and communicates with the first through hole. The support member is fixed to the connecting body and the extension. The button structure passes through the first and second through holes and can move relative to the outer frame along the axial direction of the first through hole.

[0009] In the electronic device of this application embodiment, the orthographic projection of the extension on the reference plane partially overlaps with the orthographic projection of the first through hole on the reference plane, indicating that the extension will not completely block the first through hole, thus ensuring the normal operation of the button structure.

[0010] The fact that the orthographic projection of the extension on the reference plane partially overlaps with the orthographic projection of the first through hole on the reference plane indicates that the extension will not completely block the first through hole, thus ensuring the normal operation of the button structure.

[0011] In addition, the part of the support member that faces the crossbeam can be directly connected to the housing, or the part of the support member that faces the crossbeam can also be connected to the housing with the help of a connector; and the part of the support member that faces the extension can be connected to the housing with the help of the extension. In this way, the connection width between the support member and the housing in the width direction of the outer frame is increased, thereby increasing the connection area between the support member and the housing, and thus increasing the connection strength between the support member and the housing, thereby enhancing the overall stability of the housing and the support member. In particular, the connection strength between the area around the first through hole on the outer frame and the connector is increased, so that the housing is not easily deformed when the electronic device is dropped or impacted.

[0012] Therefore, when the overall thickness of an electronic device is reduced, the thickness of the button structure can be increased relatively. By setting the aforementioned connectors and supports on the outer shell, the connection strength between the outer shell and the supports is ensured, the risk of outer shell deformation is reduced, and the function of the button structure is realized, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0013] In some embodiments provided in the first aspect of this application, at least a portion of the extension protrudes from the inner wall surface of the first through hole along the width direction of the outer frame.

[0014] This increases the connection width between the support and the outer frame in the width direction of the outer frame, thereby increasing the connection area between the support and the outer frame and enhancing the reliability of the connection between the support and the outer frame. In particular, the connection strength between the crossbeam on the outer frame and the support is increased, and the support is less likely to detach from the shell. When the electronic device is dropped or the crossbeam is impacted, the crossbeam is less likely to deform, which can ensure the normal function of the button structure.

[0015] Furthermore, the sum of the dimensions of the crossbeam and / or connecting body and extension on the outer periphery of the through hole in the Z-axis direction is larger, increasing the connection width between the support and the housing in the Z-axis direction. This makes adhesive application easier when the connector and support are bonded together with an adhesive layer, eliminating the need for an excessively large dispensing needle. Understandably, smaller dispensing needles increase costs. Therefore, the extension protruding from the inner wall of the first through hole along the width of the outer frame also reduces the difficulty of dispensing and saves costs.

[0016] In some embodiments provided in the first aspect of this application, a clearance notch is formed on the button structure, and a portion of the extension is located within the clearance notch. The clearance notch can accommodate the extension, which not only increases the connection area between the support and the housing and enhances the connection strength between the housing and the support, but also helps to prevent the connector from obstructing the normal movement of the button structure, thus ensuring the function of the button structure.

[0017] In some embodiments provided in the first aspect of this application, the outer frame includes a first crossbeam and a second crossbeam located on opposite sides of the first through hole, the first crossbeam and the second crossbeam being arranged in the width direction of the outer frame; the connecting body is fixed to at least one of the first crossbeam and the second crossbeam. This provides the connecting body, the first crossbeam, and the second crossbeam as a whole with high structural strength and stability. In the event of a drop or impact to the electronic device, the risk of deformation at the first crossbeam and the second crossbeam can be further reduced, thus better ensuring the functionality of the button structure.

[0018] Furthermore, the sum of the dimensions of the connecting body and the extension in the Z-axis direction is further increased, and the connection width between the support and the outer shell in the Z-axis direction is also further increased. When the connecting part and the support are bonded through the adhesive layer, it is easier to apply the adhesive, which can further reduce the difficulty of applying the adhesive and save costs.

[0019] In some embodiments provided in the first aspect of this application, the connecting body has a clearance hole, which is opposite to and communicates with the first through hole, and the button structure passes through the clearance hole. By providing the clearance hole, the connecting member can be prevented from obstructing the movement of the button, thus ensuring the button's function. Furthermore, the connecting body can be formed in a ring shape, which can further increase the connection area between the connecting member and the housing, and also increase the connection area between the connecting member and the support member, further increasing the overall connection strength of the housing, connecting member, and support member, and better ensuring the stability of the overall structure of the housing, connecting member, and support member.

[0020] In some embodiments provided in the first aspect of this application, a first groove is formed on the end face of the support member facing the outer frame, and the connecting body and the extension are both fixed to the groove wall surface of the first groove. This reduces the stacked size of the support member, the connector, and the adhesive layer, making the overall structure of the connector and the support member more compact, which is conducive to the thinner and lighter design of electronic devices. The fixing of the connecting body and the extension within the first groove also makes the connection between the connector and the support member tighter, which helps to enhance the connection strength between the connector and the support member.

[0021] In some embodiments provided in the first aspect of this application, the connector further includes a connecting flange, which is fixed to the connecting body and bent relative to the connecting body in a direction away from the outer frame. The connecting flange is located on the side of the connecting body away from the outer shell, facilitating connection between the connecting flange and the support member. Furthermore, the connection area between the connector and the support member can be further increased, thereby increasing the overall connection area between the outer shell, the connector, and the support member, thus enhancing the connection strength between the outer shell and the support member. This increases the stability of the overall connection between the outer shell and the support member, making it less likely for the outer shell and the support member to detach when the electronic device is dropped or impacted, further reducing the risk of outer shell deformation.

[0022] The connecting flange includes a first connecting surface, and the support member includes a second connecting surface. The first connecting surface and the second connecting surface are connected and opposite to each other in a first direction, which is perpendicular to the axial direction of the first through hole. This facilitates the connection between the connecting flange and the support member, making the connection operation between the connecting member and the support member easier. The support member can be connected to the housing with the help of the connecting flange, further increasing the connection area between the support member and the housing and increasing the connection strength between the support member and the housing. This makes the housing less prone to deformation when the electronic device is dropped or impacted.

[0023] In some embodiments provided in the first aspect of this application, the support member includes a first end face and a second end face facing away from each other in a first direction, and at least one of the first end face and the second end face includes a second connecting surface. A connecting flange can be connected to at least one of the first end face and the second end face, and since the end face of the support member in the first direction has a larger area, the connection area between the support member and the housing can be further increased by connecting the support member to the housing via the connecting flange, thereby increasing the connection strength between the support member and the housing and further enhancing the reliability of the connection between the support member and the housing.

[0024] In some embodiments provided in the first aspect of this application, the inner wall surface of the second through hole includes a second connecting surface. Thus, the connecting flange extends at least partially into the second through hole, and the connecting flange is opposite to the inner wall of the second through hole in a first direction, and the connecting flange is connected to the inner wall of the second through hole.

[0025] It should be noted that the connecting flange extending into the second through hole has a certain distance from the button structure to ensure that the connecting flange will not affect the movement of the button structure.

[0026] By connecting the connecting flange of the connector to the inner wall of the second through hole, the connector and the support can be linked, enhancing the connection strength between the connector and the support, thereby strengthening the connection strength between the outer shell and the support. Furthermore, it can be understood that since the connecting flange is located on the outer periphery of the button structure, it is adjacent to the crossbeam on the outer periphery of the first through hole. This further enhances the connection strength between the crossbeam and the connector, reducing the risk of shell deformation in the event of a drop or impact on the electronic device. The crossbeam is less prone to deformation, ensuring the functionality of the button structure.

[0027] In some embodiments provided in the first aspect of this application, a second groove is provided on the second connecting surface, and a connecting flange is fixed to the groove wall of the second groove. In this way, at least a portion of the connecting flange can be accommodated within the second groove; or, the connecting flange is not accommodated within the second groove, but at least a portion of the connection structure (e.g., adhesive layer) between the connecting body and the support member can be accommodated within the second groove. Both methods result in a more compact overall structure for the connecting member and the support member, contributing to the thinner and lighter design of electronic devices.

[0028] In some embodiments provided in the first aspect of this application, one of the support member and the housing can be a plastic component, and the other of the housing and the support member can be a metal component. When one of the housing and the support member is a metal component, the overall structural strength of the housing and the support member can be enhanced; plastic components have lower cost and lower density. When one of the housing and the support member is a plastic component, the overall processing cost of the electronic device can be reduced, and the overall weight of the electronic device can be reduced, which is conducive to the lightweight design of the electronic device.

[0029] In some embodiments provided in the first aspect of this application, the connector is welded to the outer frame. This welding connection ensures high reliability of the connection between the housing and the connector, enhances the overall structural stability of the housing and connector, facilitates connection, and allows for the connection of structures of different materials and sizes to meet various requirements.

[0030] In some embodiments provided in the first aspect of this application, the connector and the support are bonded together by an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer has good adhesive properties, enabling reliable bonding between the connector and the support. Simultaneously, the adhesive layer has good waterproof and oil-resistant properties, improving the sealing between the connector and the support, thereby enhancing the waterproof and oil-resistant protection of the electronic device.

[0031] In some embodiments provided in the first aspect of this application, a baffle protrusion is formed on the end face of the support member facing the outer frame, and the baffle protrusion is located on the side of the extension near the button structure. This baffle protrusion separates the adhesive layer from the button structure, thereby reducing the risk of adhesive seeping into the button structure, preventing the button structure from sticking, and ensuring the button structure's functionality.

[0032] In some embodiments provided in the first aspect of this application, the adhesive layer can be a dispensing structure. Connecting the support and connector via dispensing is a simple and easy-to-operate process that improves assembly efficiency. Furthermore, the high viscosity of the dispensing adhesive further enhances the reliable connection between the support and connector.

[0033] In some embodiments provided in the first aspect of this application, the connector is a one-piece molded part. The one-piece molded structure not only ensures the structural and performance stability of the connector, but also facilitates molding and simplifies manufacturing. Furthermore, it eliminates the assembly parts and connection processes used when connecting separate structures, resulting in higher assembly efficiency when assembling the connector into the housing.

[0034] Secondly, this application provides an electronic device including an outer frame, a support member, a button structure, and a connector. The outer frame has a first through hole. The support member is fixed to the outer frame and located inside the outer frame. The support member has a second through hole, which is opposite to and communicates with the first through hole. The button structure passes through the first and second through holes and is movable relative to the outer frame along the axial direction of the first through hole.

[0035] The connector includes a connecting body and a connecting flange. The connecting body is fixed to the outer frame and located on the outer periphery of the first through hole. Specifically, the orthographic projection of the connecting body on the reference plane does not overlap with the orthographic projection of the first through hole on the reference plane. For example, the connecting body can be located between the outer frame and the inner frame. In this way, the connector can be fixed to the outer frame via the connecting body, facilitating the connection between the connecting body and the outer frame, and consequently, facilitating the connection operation between the connector and the housing.

[0036] The connecting flange is connected to the connecting body, and the connecting flange bends away from the outer frame relative to the connecting body. In this way, the connecting flange is located on the side of the connecting body away from the outer shell, which makes it convenient for the connecting flange to be connected to the support.

[0037] Furthermore, the connection area between the connector and the support can be further increased, thereby increasing the connection area between the housing, connector and support as a whole, thus enhancing the connection strength between the housing and the support, and increasing the stability of the overall connection between the housing and the support. When the electronic device is dropped or impacted, the housing and the support are less likely to separate, further reducing the risk of housing deformation.

[0038] The connecting flange includes a first connecting surface, and the support member includes a second connecting surface. The first connecting surface and the second connecting surface are connected and opposite to each other in a first direction, which is perpendicular to the axial direction of the first through hole. By having the first connecting surface of the connecting flange and the second connecting surface of the support member opposite each other in the first direction, it is easier to connect the connecting flange and the support member, thus simplifying the connection operation. The support member can be connected to the housing via the connecting flange, further increasing the connection area between the support member and the housing and increasing the connection strength between them. This makes the housing less prone to deformation when the electronic device is dropped or subjected to impact.

[0039] In some embodiments provided in the second aspect of this application, the support member includes a first end face and a second end face facing away from each other in a first direction, and at least one of the first end face and the second end face includes a second connecting surface. This allows a connecting flange to connect with at least one of the first end face and the second end face. Furthermore, the end face of the support member in the first direction has a larger area, thus the connection between the support member and the housing can be further increased by means of the connecting flange, thereby increasing the connection strength between the support member and the housing and further enhancing the reliability of the connection between the support member and the housing.

[0040] In some embodiments provided in the second aspect of this application, the inner wall surface of the second through hole includes a second connecting surface. By connecting the connecting flange of the connector to the inner wall of the second through hole, the connector and the support can be connected, enhancing the connection strength between the connector and the support, thereby enhancing the connection strength between the housing and the support. Furthermore, it is understood that if the connecting flange is located on the outer periphery of the button structure, then the connecting flange is adjacent to the crossbeam on the outer periphery of the first through hole. This further enhances the connection strength between the crossbeam and the connector, reducing the risk of housing deformation in the event of a drop or impact on the electronic device. The crossbeam is less prone to deformation, ensuring the functionality of the button structure.

[0041] In some embodiments provided in the second aspect of this application, a second groove is provided on the second connecting surface, and a connecting flange is fixed to the groove wall of the second groove. In this way, at least a portion of the connecting flange can be accommodated within the second groove; or, the connecting flange is not accommodated within the second groove, but at least a portion of the connection structure (e.g., adhesive layer) between the connecting body and the support member can be accommodated within the second groove. Both methods result in a more compact overall structure for the connecting member and the support member, contributing to the thinner and lighter design of electronic devices.

[0042] In some embodiments provided in the second aspect of this application, the outer frame includes a first crossbeam and a second crossbeam located on opposite sides of the first through hole, the first crossbeam and the second crossbeam being arranged in the width direction of the outer frame; the connecting body is fixed to at least one of the first crossbeam and the second crossbeam. This helps to increase the structural strength of the first crossbeam and the second crossbeam, and can further reduce the risk of deformation at the first crossbeam and the second crossbeam in the event of a drop or impact to the electronic device, thus better ensuring the function of the button structure.

[0043] In some embodiments provided in the second aspect of this application, the connecting body has a clearance hole, which is opposite to and communicates with the first through hole, and the button structure passes through the clearance hole. By providing the clearance hole, the possibility of the connector obstructing the movement of the button can be reduced, ensuring button functionality. Furthermore, the connecting body can be formed in a ring shape, which can further increase the connection area between the connector and the housing, and also increase the connection area between the connector and the support member, further increasing the overall connection strength of the housing, connector, and support member, and better ensuring the stability of the overall structure of the housing, connector, and support member. Attached Figure Description

[0044] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an electronic device according to some embodiments of this application;

[0045] Figure 2 According to Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of the electronic device shown at line AA;

[0046] Figure 3 According to Figure 1 An exploded view of the electronic device shown.

[0047] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of the circled area at point M;

[0048] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of the circled area at point B;

[0049] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the button structure of an electronic device according to some embodiments of this application;

[0050] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of an electronic device according to other embodiments of this application;

[0051] Figure 8 According to Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of the electronic device shown at the CC line;

[0052] Figure 9 According to Figure 7An exploded view of the electronic device shown.

[0053] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged view of the circled area at point D;

[0054] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram showing the orthographic projection of the extension portion on the reference plane and the orthographic projection of the first through hole on the reference plane in some embodiments of this application;

[0055] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a connector for an electronic device according to some embodiments of this application;

[0056] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the button structure and the connector of an electronic device according to some embodiments of this application;

[0057] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting body and the outer frame in some embodiments of this application;

[0058] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic device according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0059] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic device according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0060] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic device according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 3 ;

[0061] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic device according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 4 ;

[0062] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic device according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 5 ;

[0063] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic device according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 6 ;

[0064] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic device according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 7 ;

[0065] Figure 22 This is a partial schematic diagram showing the location of the welding points between the connector and the housing in some embodiments of this application;

[0066] Figure 23This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of an electronic device according to other embodiments of this application;

[0067] Figure 24 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a connector for an electronic device according to other embodiments of this application;

[0068] Figure 25 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting body and the outer frame in some other embodiments of this application;

[0069] Figure 26 This is a schematic diagram of the button structure of an electronic device according to other embodiments of this application.

[0070] Figure Labels

[0071] 100. Electronic devices;

[0072] 1a. Housing assembly; 1. Outer shell; 10. Accommodating space; 11. Outer frame; 110. First through hole; 111. First crossbeam; 112. Second crossbeam; 12. Back cover;

[0073] 20. Button module; 2. Button structure; 21. Clearance notch; 22. Button body; 221. Appearance surface; 23. Buffer; 24. Trigger; 25. Limit hook; 26. Reinforcing block;

[0074] 3. Support component; 3a. First end face; 3b. Second end face; 30. Inner frame; 31. Second through hole; 310. Second connecting surface; 32. First groove; 33. Second groove; 34. Adhesive-blocking protrusion; 35. Base plate;

[0075] 4. Connector; 41. Connecting body; 410. Clearance hole; 411. First connecting arm; 412. Second connecting arm; 413. Third connecting arm; 414. Fourth connecting arm; 42. Extension; 421. First extension; 422. Second extension; 423. Third extension; 424. Fourth extension; 43. Connecting flange; 430. First connecting surface;

[0076] 5. Adhesive layer; 60. Switch assembly; 6. Switch component; 61. Button circuit board; 7. Screen; 71. Light-transmitting cover; 72. Display screen; 8. Main board. Detailed Implementation

[0077] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations, or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Specifically, the use of terms such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0078] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," and "fifth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first," "second," "third," "fourth," and "fifth" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0079] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "at least one" means one or more, and "more than one" means two or more. "At least one of the following" or similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of a single item or a plurality of items. For example, at least one of a, b, or c can represent: a, b, c, ab, ac, bc, or abc, where a, b, and c can be a single item or a plurality of items.

[0080] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "and / or" refers to and covers any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. The term "and / or" describes an association relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this application generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0081] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. The directional terms mentioned in the embodiments of this application, such as "inner," "outer," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," and "right," are only for reference to the directions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the embodiments of this application, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0082] In embodiments of this application, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0083] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise specified, the description of "parallel" indicates approximate parallelism within a certain allowable error range, which can be a range where the angle of deviation from absolute parallelism is less than or equal to 5°. The description of "perpendicular" indicates approximate perpendicularity within a certain allowable error range, which can be a range where the angle of deviation from absolute perpendicularity is less than or equal to 5°.

[0084] This application provides an electronic device 100, which can be a user equipment (UE) or a terminal device. For example, the electronic device 100 can be a portable Android device (PAD), mobile phone, laptop computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), handheld device with wireless communication capabilities, computing device, in-vehicle device, wearable device, virtual reality (VR) terminal device (e.g., VR glasses), augmented reality (AR) terminal device (e.g., AR glasses), or other mobile or fixed terminals. The form of the electronic device 100 is not specifically limited in the embodiments of this application.

[0085] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an electronic device 100 according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device 100 at line AA. "At line AA" refers to line AA and the plane indicated by the arrows at both ends of line AA. The same understanding should be applied to similar diagrams in the following text, and will not be repeated hereafter. This embodiment and the following embodiments are exemplified by using the electronic device 100 as a device with wireless communication capabilities, such as a tablet computer.

[0086] Electronic device 100 includes screen 7, housing assembly 1a, motherboard 8 and button module 20.

[0087] Understandable Figure 1 and Figure 2 The illustration schematically shows some components included in the electronic device 100, the actual shape, size, location, and construction of which are not affected by the actual shape, size, location, and construction of the components. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The limitations. In some other examples, the electronic device 100 may also not include the screen 7.

[0088] The electronic device 100 is roughly rectangular and flat. Therefore, for the convenience of describing the embodiments below, an XYZ coordinate system is established, specifically defining the width direction of the electronic device 100 as the X-axis, the length direction as the Y-axis, and the thickness direction as the Z-axis.

[0089] It is understood that the coordinate system of the electronic device 100 can be flexibly set according to actual needs, and no specific limitation is made here. In some other embodiments, the shape of the electronic device 100 may also be a square plate, a rhomboid plate, a circular plate, an elliptical plate, or an irregularly shaped plate, etc., and no specific limitation is made here.

[0090] Screen 7 is used to display images, videos, etc.

[0091] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 4 for Figure 2 The enlarged view of the circled area (M) shows that screen 7 may include a light-transmitting cover 71 and a display screen 72. The light-transmitting cover 71 and the display screen 72 are stacked together. The light-transmitting cover 71 mainly serves to protect the display screen 72 and prevent dust. The material of the light-transmitting cover 71 includes, but is not limited to, glass, ceramic, and plastic. The display screen 72 can be a flexible display screen or a rigid display screen. For example, the display screen 72 can be an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display screen, an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) display screen, a mini organic light-emitting diode (LED) display screen, a micro LED display screen, a quantum dot LED display screen, or a liquid crystal display screen, etc.

[0092] The housing assembly 1a protects the internal electronic components of the electronic device 100 and can also support the screen 7. See [link / reference]. Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 for Figure 1An exploded view of the electronic device 100 is shown. The housing assembly 1a includes a housing 1 and a support member 3. The housing 1 is made of materials including, but not limited to, metal, ceramic, plastic, and glass. The housing 1 has an accommodating space 10. Exemplarily, the housing 1 may include a back cover 12 and an outer frame 11.

[0093] Please continue reading. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The back cover 12 can be flat, and the outer frame 11 can be fixed to the edge of the back cover 12. The outer frame 11 and the back cover 12 can form the aforementioned accommodating space 10. For example, the outer frame 11 can be fixedly connected to the back cover 12 by adhesive. Alternatively, the outer frame 11 can also be integrally formed with the back cover 12, that is, the outer frame 11 and the back cover 12 are a single structure.

[0094] In some embodiments, the outer frame 11 is annular. Exemplarily, the outer frame 11 may be a rectangular annular shape. In other embodiments, the outer frame 11 may also be non-annular. In this case, the outer frame 11 may be provided only on one, two, or three edges of the back cover 12.

[0095] The support member 3 serves as the structural "skeleton" of the electronic device 100, and is used to support and fix the electronic components inside the electronic device 100.

[0096] Reference Figure 4 The support member 3 is located within the accommodating space 10. The support member 3 is located inside the outer frame 11 and can be fixedly connected to the inner surface of the outer frame 11. In this embodiment, the "inner surface" refers to the surface of the component facing the interior of the housing 1. Correspondingly, the "outer surface" refers to the surface of the component facing the exterior of the housing 1. When observed from the outside of the electronic device 100, the inner surface of the outer frame 11 is not visible.

[0097] The support member 3 includes an inner frame 30 and a base plate 35. For example, the inner frame 30 can be fixedly connected to the base plate 35 by adhesive. Alternatively, the inner frame 30 and the base plate 35 can be integrally formed, meaning the inner frame 30 and the base plate 35 are a single, unified structure. The base plate 35 and the back cover 12 are stacked in the Z-axis direction. For example, the base plate 35 and the back cover 12 can be spaced apart or connected in the Z-axis direction.

[0098] Please continue reading. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The base plate 35 can be flat, and the inner frame 30 can be fixed to the edge of the base plate 35. For example, the inner frame 30 can be fixed to the base plate 35 by adhesive. Alternatively, the inner frame 30 can also be integrally formed with the base plate 35, that is, the inner frame 30 and the base plate 35 are a single structure.

[0099] In some embodiments, the inner border 30 is annular. The shape of the inner border 30 may be the same as the shape of the outer border 11. For example, the inner border 30 may be a rectangular annular shape. In other embodiments, the outer border 11 may also be non-annular. In this case, the outer border 11 may be provided only on one, two, or three edges of the back cover 12.

[0100] For example, please refer to Figure 4 The screen 7 can be supported and fixed on the inner frame 30 of the support member 3, and the screen 7 and the base plate 35 are spaced apart in the Z-axis direction. In some other embodiments of this application, the support member 3 may not include the base plate 35.

[0101] According to some embodiments of this application, one of the support member 3 and the housing 1 can be a plastic component, and the other of the housing 1 and the support member 3 can be a metal component. For example, the material of the metal component can include at least one of aluminum, aluminum alloy, titanium, and titanium alloy. When one of the housing 1 and the support member 3 is a metal component, the overall structural strength of the housing 1 and the support member 3 can be enhanced. Plastic components have lower costs and lower density. When one of the housing 1 and the support member 3 is a plastic component, the overall processing cost of the electronic device 100 can be reduced, and the overall weight of the electronic device 100 can be reduced, which contributes to the lightweight design of the electronic device 100.

[0102] For example, the outer shell 1 can be made of metal, and the support 3 can be made of plastic. In this way, when the electronic device 100 is subjected to stress impacts such as collisions or compression, the outer shell 1 has greater rigidity to resist deformation, and the support 3 is located on the inner surface of the outer shell 1. The support 3 can support the outer shell 1 and at the same time ensure that the outer shell 1 and the support 3 as a whole protect the internal structural components.

[0103] For example, the outer shell 1 can be made of plastic, and the support member 3 can be made of metal. In this way, when the electronic device 100 is subjected to stress impacts such as collisions or compression, the support member 3 has greater rigidity to resist deformation. Since the support member 3 is located on the inner surface of the outer shell 1, it can support the outer shell 1 and ensure that the outer shell 1 and the support member 3 as a whole protect the internal structural components. Making the outer shell 1 of plastic helps to reduce the processing cost of the electronic device 100 and also contributes to the lightweight design of the electronic device 100.

[0104] In the various embodiments of this application, the outer shell 1 is described as a metal part and the support member 3 is a plastic part. However, this should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0105] Reference Figure 1The motherboard 8 is used to integrate electronic components. For example, the electronic components may include at least one of the following: a processor (which may also be called a chip), an antenna module, a Bluetooth module, a WiFi module, a GPS module, a charging module or a screen display and operation module, a resistor, a capacitor, an inductor, a potentiometer, a vacuum tube, an electromechanical component, a connector, a semiconductor discrete device, a sensor, a power supply, a switch, a micro motor, an electronic transformer, a relay, and a universal serial bus (USB) device.

[0106] The button module 20 can be used to trigger one or more functions of the electronic device 100. The button module 20 can be electrically connected to the motherboard 8 of the electronic device 100. For example, the button module 20 may include at least one of volume control buttons and a power button. In this way, the electronic device 100 can be operated through the button module 20 to adjust the volume, turn it on or off, lock the screen, unlock it, wake it up, and control the camera.

[0107] The button module 20 includes a button structure 2 and a switch assembly 60. The switch assembly 60 may be disposed within the accommodating space 10 and located on the side of the inner frame 30 away from the outer frame 11. In some embodiments, the switch assembly 60 includes a button circuit board 61 and a switch element 6. The button circuit board 61 is electrically connected to the motherboard 8 of the electronic device 100. The button circuit board 61 may be a flexible circuit board, a rigid circuit board, or a rigid-flex circuit board. The switch element 6 may be electrically connected to the surface of the button circuit board 61 facing the button structure 2. Exemplarily, the switch element 6 may be a dome switch.

[0108] The button structure 2 is used in conjunction with the switch element 6 to trigger the corresponding function of the electronic device 100. The number of button structures 2 can be one or more; this application does not limit the number of button structures 2. Figure 1 The example given is merely an instance where there are two button structures 2, and these two button structures 2 are arranged alternately along the Y-axis as side buttons; this should not be considered a specific limitation on this application. Figure 1 In the embodiment shown, one of the two button structures 2 can be a volume button, and the other button structure 2 can be a power button.

[0109] The button structure 2 can be disposed on the housing assembly 1a. See also: [link to relevant documentation] in some embodiments. Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 5 for Figure 3Enlarged view of the circled portion at point B. The housing assembly 1a includes through holes, including a first through hole 110 and a second through hole 31. The first through hole 110 can be formed on the outer frame 11, and the second through hole 31 can be formed on the inner frame 30 of the support member 3. The second through hole 31 is opposite to and connected to the first through hole 110. The button structure 2 can pass through the first through hole 110 and the second through hole 31, and the button structure 2 can move relative to the outer frame 11 along the axial direction of the first through hole 110.

[0110] In some embodiments, the outer frame 11 includes crossbeams, the crossbeams including a first crossbeam 111 and a second crossbeam 112 located on opposite sides of the first through hole 110, the first crossbeam 111 and the second crossbeam 112 being in the width direction of the outer frame 11 (e.g., referring to...). Figure 4 Arranged along the Z-axis direction. The crossbeam refers to the structure between the inner wall of the first through hole 110 and the end face of the outer frame 11 in the width direction of the outer frame.

[0111] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the button structure 2 of an electronic device 100 according to some embodiments of the present application; the button structure 2 includes a button body 22, a limiting hook 25 and a trigger 24.

[0112] For example, the button body 22 may be elongated. The button body 22 has an external surface 221, which is exposed through the first through hole 110. The external surface 221 can be used to contact the user's finger, so that the user can apply pressing pressure to the button structure 2 through the external surface 221.

[0113] The trigger element 24 is located on the side of the button body 22 facing away from the exterior surface 221. Specifically, the trigger element 24 is located between the button body 22 and the switch element 6. The trigger element 24 can be rod-shaped or block-shaped. There is at least one trigger element 24. When there are two or more trigger elements 24, the multiple trigger elements 24 can be spaced apart along the Y-axis direction. Figure 5 The example given is that there are two triggers 24, and the two triggers 24 are arranged at intervals along the Y-axis. This should not be considered as a special limitation on this application.

[0114] When the user presses the button body 22, the button body 22 drives the trigger element 24 to move towards the dome switch and squeeze the dome switch. At the same time, the user needs to overcome the force exerted by the dome switch on the button structure 2 to force the dome switch to deform, thereby making the dome switch contact the circuit on the button circuit board 61, thus conducting and forming a circuit to realize signal transmission. When the force applied by the user to the button body 22 is removed, the dome switch returns to its original shape, and the button structure 2 resets under the action of the dome switch's own elastic force. At the same time, the electrical connection between the dome switch and the button circuit board 61 is broken.

[0115] The limiting hook 25 is used to prevent the button structure 2 from slipping off the housing assembly 1a. For example, the housing 1 and / or the support member 3 may be provided with limiting portions that cooperate with the limiting hook 25. The number of limiting hooks 25 can be one or more. For example, there may be two limiting hooks 25, spaced apart along the length of the pressing structure.

[0116] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 6 The trigger element 24 can also be formed as part of the limit hook 25. That is, a part of the limit hook 25 is reused as the trigger element 24. In this way, the structure of the button structure 2 can be simplified, and the size of the mating hole on the housing assembly 1a used to accommodate the limit hook 25 and the trigger element 24 can be reduced. This can improve the overall structural strength of the housing assembly 1a and make the overall structure of the electronic device 100 simpler.

[0117] For further details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 The button structure 2 also includes a buffer 23, which can be located on the side of the trigger 24 facing away from the button body 22. For example, the buffer 23 can be fixed to the button structure 2 by means of adhesive bonding, snap-fitting, or other methods.

[0118] The cushioning element 23 can undergo elastic deformation. The cushioning element 23 can be made of plastic, silicone, rubber, foam, etc. For example, the material of the cushioning element 23 can be thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPEE). Both thermoplastic polyurethane and thermoplastic polyester elastomer have excellent resilience and good wear resistance, ensuring that the cushioning element 23 has good cushioning performance.

[0119] In this way, the force between the trigger 24 and the switch 6 can be buffered by the contact between the buffer 23 and the switch 6, which can improve the pressing feel of the button module 20 and prevent the switch 6 from being damaged during the pressure process.

[0120] In addition, the electronic device 100 may also include electronic components such as a battery, camera, audio module, speaker, receiver, microphone, headphone jack, sensor module, and motor. The electronic device 100 may have more or fewer components than described above, may combine two or more components, or may have different component configurations. Each component may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software, including one or more signal processing and / or application-specific integrated circuits.

[0121] It is worth noting that as electronic devices 100 become thinner and thinner, the overall thickness of electronic devices 100 is getting thinner and thinner. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure the feel of the button structure 2. As a result, the thickness of the button structure 2 is relatively increased. This requires the width of the first through hole 110 on the outer shell 1 to be relatively increased. This results in the width of the crossbeam on the outer periphery of the first through hole 110 on the outer frame 11 becoming smaller.

[0122] The thickness of the button structure 2 refers to its dimension D in the overall thickness direction, which is also the dimension D of the button structure 2 in the Z-axis direction. An increase in the thickness of the button structure 2 means that its dimension D in the overall thickness increases. The width of the crossbeam refers to the distance L between the inner wall of the first through hole 110 and the end face of the outer frame 11 in the Z-axis direction. A decrease in the width of the crossbeam means that the distance L between the inner wall of the first through hole 110 and the end face of the outer frame 11 in the Z-axis direction decreases.

[0123] Continue to refer to Figure 4 When the support member 3 is connected and fixed to the outer shell 1, it needs to be connected to the crossbeam on the outer periphery of the first through hole 110 on the outer shell 1. However, with the reduction of the thickness of the electronic device 100 and the increase of the thickness of the button structure 2, the width of the crossbeam becomes smaller, the area that can be connected between the outer shell 1 and the support member 3 is smaller, and the connection strength is insufficient. When the electronic device 100 is impacted, the outer shell 1 and the support member 3 are prone to separation, and the outer shell 1 has a high risk of deformation. In particular, the crossbeam on the outer periphery of the first through hole 110 is prone to deformation and bulging, and it is easy to jam the button structure 2, affecting the function of the button structure 2.

[0124] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides an electronic device 100, please refer to... Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 7 This is a perspective view of an electronic device 100 according to other embodiments of this application; Figure 8 According to Figure 7 The diagram shows a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device 100 at the CC line. The electronic device 100 includes an outer frame 11, a support member 3, and a button structure 2. The outer frame 11, the button structure 2, and the support member 3 can be designed with reference to the structures of the outer frame 11, the button structure 2, and the support member 3 in any of the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0125] Reference Figure 9 and Figure 10 and combined Figure 8 , Figure 9 According to Figure 7 An exploded view of the electronic device 100 shown; Figure 10 for Figure 9Enlarged view of the circled portion at point D; the electronic device 100 also includes a connector 4, which includes a connecting body 41 and an extension 42. The connecting body 41 is fixed to the outer frame 11 and located on the outer periphery of the first through hole 110. Specifically, the orthographic projection of the connecting body 41 on the reference plane does not overlap with the orthographic projection of the first through hole 110 on the reference plane. For example, the connecting body 41 may be located between the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 30.

[0126] In this way, the connector 4 can be fixed to the outer frame 11 by the connecting body 41, which makes the connection between the connecting body 41 and the outer frame 11 convenient, and thus makes the connection operation between the connector 4 and the outer shell 1 convenient.

[0127] In some embodiments, the connecting body 41 may be sheet-like or plate-like. This is beneficial for reducing the size of the outer frame 11, the inner frame 30, and the connecting body 41 in the second direction (e.g., referring to...). Figure 10 The superimposed dimensions in the X-axis direction (in the second direction) help to reduce the size of the electronic device 100 in the second direction, thereby realizing the miniaturization design of the electronic device 100.

[0128] The extension 42 is fixed to the connecting body 41. For example, the extension 42 and the connecting body 41 can be integrally formed. That is, the connector 4 can be an integrally formed part. The integrally formed structure not only ensures the structural and performance stability of the connector 4, but also facilitates molding and simplifies manufacturing. Moreover, it eliminates the assembly parts and connection processes used when connecting separate structures, resulting in higher assembly efficiency when assembling the connector 4 into the housing.

[0129] The orthographic projection of the extension 42 on the reference plane partially overlaps with the orthographic projection of the first through hole 110 on the reference plane, and the reference plane is perpendicular to the axial direction of the first through hole 110. For example, the extension 42 protrudes from the inner wall surface of the first through hole 110 along the width direction of the outer frame 11; or, the extension 42 may also protrude from the inner wall surface of the first through hole 110 along the length direction of the outer frame 11; or, the extension 42 may protrude from the inner wall surface of the first through hole 110 along both the width and length directions of the outer frame 11.

[0130] For example, refer to Figure 11 , Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram showing the orthographic projection of the extension 42 on the reference plane and the orthographic projection of the first through hole 110 on the reference plane in some embodiments of this application. Figure 11 The elliptical area in the figure is the orthographic projection area of ​​the first through hole 110 on the reference plane, and the shaded area is the area where the orthographic projection of the connector 4 on the reference plane overlaps with the orthographic projection of the first through hole 110 on the reference plane.

[0131] The orthographic projection of the extension 42 on the reference plane partially overlaps with the orthographic projection of the first through hole 110 on the reference plane, indicating that the extension 42 will not completely block the first through hole 110, thus ensuring the normal operation of the button structure.

[0132] In addition, the part of the support member 3 that faces the crossbeam can be directly connected to the outer shell 1, or the part of the support member 3 that faces the crossbeam can also be connected to the outer shell 1 by means of the connector 4; and the part of the support member 3 that faces the extension 42 can be connected to the outer shell 1 by means of the extension 42.

[0133] In this way, the connection width between the support member 3 and the outer shell 1 in the Z-axis direction is increased, thereby increasing the connection area between the support member 3 and the outer shell 1, and thus increasing the connection strength between the support member 3 and the outer shell 1, thereby enhancing the overall stability of the outer shell 1 and the support member 3. In particular, the connection strength between the area around the first through hole 110 on the outer frame 11 and the connector 4 is increased, so that the outer shell 1 is not easily deformed when the electronic device 100 is dropped or impacted.

[0134] Therefore, when the overall thickness of the electronic device 100 is made thinner, the thickness of the button structure 2 can be relatively increased. The aforementioned connector 4 is set on the outer shell 1 to connect with the support 3. While ensuring the connection strength between the outer shell 1 and the support 3 and reducing the risk of deformation of the outer shell 1, the function of the button structure 2 is also realized, enhancing the user experience.

[0135] In some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12 and combined Figure 8 , Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector 4 of the electronic device 100 in some embodiments of this application. Figure 12 The area circled in the middle is the extension 42. At least a portion of the extension 42 extends along the width direction of the outer frame 11 (for example, see reference). Figure 8 (in the Z-axis direction) protrudes from the inner wall surface of the first through hole 110.

[0136] The extension 42 may include a first extension 421 and a second extension 422. For example, the first extension 421 and the second extension 422 may be elongated, and the width direction of the first extension 421 and the second extension 422 is parallel to the thickness direction of the back cover 12.

[0137] This increases the connection width between the support member 3 and the outer frame 11 in the width direction of the outer frame 11, thereby increasing the connection area between the support member 3 and the outer frame 11 and enhancing the reliability of the connection between the support member 3 and the outer frame 11. In particular, the connection strength between the crossbeam on the outer frame 11 and the support member 3 is increased, and the support member 3 is not easily separated from the outer shell 1. When the electronic device 100 is dropped or the crossbeam is impacted, the crossbeam is not easily deformed, which can ensure the normal function of the button structure 2.

[0138] Furthermore, the sum of the dimensions of the crossbeam and / or connecting body 41 and the extension 42 in the Z-axis direction is larger, increasing the connection width between the support 3 and the outer shell 1 in the Z-axis direction. This makes it easier to apply adhesive when the connector 4 and the support 3 are bonded together via the adhesive layer 5, eliminating the need for an excessively large dispensing needle. Understandably, a smaller dispensing needle increases cost. Therefore, the extension 42 protruding from the inner wall of the first through hole 110 along the width of the outer frame 11 also reduces the difficulty of dispensing and saves costs.

[0139] Furthermore, at least a portion of the extension 42 protrudes from the inner wall surface of the first through hole 110 along the width direction of the outer frame 11, which also helps to increase the length of the extension 42, thereby further increasing the connection area between the support and the housing.

[0140] In some embodiments of this application, a portion of the extension 42 may also extend along the length of the outer frame 11 (e.g., see reference 1). Figure 10 The extension 42 (in the Y-axis direction) protrudes from the inner wall surface of the first through hole 110. The extension 42 may include a third extension 423 and a fourth extension 424, for example, the third extension 423 and the fourth extension 424 may be semi-annular.

[0141] This design facilitates a further increase in the connection width between the support member 3 and the outer frame 11 in the width direction of the outer frame 11, thereby increasing the connection area between them. Simultaneously, it also increases the connection width between the support member 3 and the outer frame 11 in the length direction of the outer frame 11, further increasing the connection area and enhancing the reliability of the connection between them. In particular, the connection strength between the area around the first through hole 110 on the outer frame 11 and the support member 3 is increased, making it less likely for the support member 3 to detach from the outer casing 1. This also prevents the outer frame 11 from deforming easily when the electronic device 100 is dropped or when the crossbeam is impacted, ensuring the normal function of the button structure 2.

[0142] Of course, in other embodiments, the extension 42 may not include one, two, or three of the first extension 421, the second extension 422, the third extension 423, and the fourth extension 424.

[0143] In some embodiments, the connector 4 and the support 3 can be bonded together by an adhesive layer 5. For example, the adhesive layer 5 is preferably made of a material with relatively high adhesive strength. The adhesive layer 5 has good adhesive properties, enabling reliable bonding between the connector 4 and the support 3. Simultaneously, the adhesive layer 5 has good waterproof and oil-resistant properties, and its presence improves the sealing between the connector 4 and the support 3, thereby enhancing the waterproof and oil-resistant protection of the electronic device 100.

[0144] For example, the adhesive layer 5 may include at least one of hot melt adhesive and UV-curable adhesive. For instance, a dispensing process can be used to apply liquid curable adhesive between the housing 1 and the support 3, and then the adhesive can be cured to obtain the adhesive layer 5, which is formed by curing the liquid curable adhesive. This simplifies the connection process, facilitates operation, and improves assembly efficiency. For example, refer to… Figure 14 , Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting body and the outer frame in some embodiments of this application. Figure 14 The shaded area in the image represents the area where adhesive is applied when the main body 41 and the support 3 are connected by the adhesive layer 5.

[0145] In some embodiments of this application, a sealant protrusion 34 is formed on the end face of the support member 3 facing the outer frame 11. The sealant protrusion 34 is located on the side of the extension 42 near the button structure 2. In this way, the sealant protrusion 34 can separate the adhesive layer 5 and the button structure 2, thereby reducing the risk of adhesive in the adhesive layer 5 seeping into the button structure 2, preventing the button structure 2 from being stuck, and helping to ensure the function of the button structure 2.

[0146] It should be noted that the above description of the connection method of connector 4 and support 3 is only illustrative. The connection method of connector 4 and support 3 in this embodiment of the application is not limited.

[0147] In some embodiments, please continue reading Figure 8 and Figure 12 The first extension 421 and the second extension 422 are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart in the thickness direction of the back cover 12. This helps to further increase the connection width between the support member 3 and the outer frame 11 in the thickness direction of the back cover 12, thereby further increasing the connection strength between the support member 3 and the outer frame 11, so as to enhance the reliability of the connection between the support member 3 and the outer shell 1. When the electronic device 100 is dropped or impacted, the support member 3 is not easy to detach from the outer shell 1, and the outer shell 1 is not easy to deform.

[0148] To avoid interference between the extension 42 and the button structure 2, in some embodiments, reference is made to... Figure 13 , Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the button structure 2 and the connector 4 of an electronic device 100 according to some embodiments of this application. The button structure 2 has a clearance notch 21, and a portion of the extension 42 can be located within the clearance notch 21. Exemplarily, the clearance notch 21 is formed on the end face of the button structure 2 facing the receiving space 10.

[0149] The clearance notch 21 can accommodate the extension 42. For example, the clearance notch 21 can penetrate the end face of the button structure 2 facing the receiving space 10 along the Z-axis direction. That is, the extension 42 can extend into the clearance notch 21.

[0150] Combination Figure 6 and Figure 13 The button structure 2 has two triggers 24. In some embodiments of this application, the clearance notch 21 can be located between the two triggers 24, so that a part of the connector 4 is located within the clearance notch 21, which helps to prevent the connector 4 from obstructing the normal movement of the triggers 24.

[0151] Alternatively, in other embodiments, in some embodiments of this application, when at least a portion of the extension 42 protrudes from the inner wall surface of the first through hole 110 along the length direction of the outer frame 11, the clearance notch 21 may also penetrate the end faces of the opposite ends of the button structure 2 in the Y-axis direction. In this way, the clearance notch 21 can be located on the side of the two triggers 24 facing the inner wall of the first through hole 110.

[0152] Therefore, by forming a clearance notch 21 on the end face of the button structure 2 facing the accommodating space 10, the clearance notch 21 can avoid the extension 42. This can both increase the connection area between the support member 3 and the outer shell 1 and enhance the connection strength between the outer shell 1 and the support member 3, and also help to prevent the connector 4 from obstructing the normal movement of the button structure 2, thus ensuring the function of the button structure 2.

[0153] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 8 The connecting body 41 is fixed to at least one of the first crossbeam 111 and the second crossbeam 112. For example, the connecting body 41 can be fixed to the first crossbeam 111; or, the connecting body 41 can also be fixed to the second crossbeam 112; or, the connecting body 41 can be fixed to both the first crossbeam 111 and the second crossbeam 112 at the same time.

[0154] By fixing the connecting body 41 to at least one of the first crossbeam 111 and the second crossbeam 112, the overall structure of the connecting body 41, the first crossbeam 111 and the second crossbeam 112 has greater strength and higher stability. In the event of a drop or collision of the electronic device 100, the risk of deformation at the first crossbeam 111 and the second crossbeam 112 can be further reduced, thus better ensuring the function of the button structure 2.

[0155] Furthermore, the sum of the dimensions of the connecting body 41 and the extension 42 in the Z-axis direction is further increased, and the connection width between the support member 3 and the outer shell 1 in the Z-axis direction is also further increased. When the connecting member 4 and the support member 3 are bonded together by the adhesive layer 5, it is easier to apply adhesive, which can further reduce the difficulty of applying adhesive and save costs.

[0156] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 14 , Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the mating structure of the connecting body 41 and the outer frame 11 in some embodiments of this application. The connecting body 41 has a clearance hole 410, which is opposite to and communicates with the first through hole 110, and the button structure 2 passes through the clearance hole 410. In this case, the connecting body 41 can be formed into a ring shape, and the extension 42 can protrude from the hole wall surface of the clearance hole 410. For example, the connecting body 41 includes a first connecting arm 411 and a second connecting arm 412 that are opposite to and spaced apart in the thickness direction of the back cover 12, and a third connecting arm 413 and a fourth connecting arm 414 that are opposite to and spaced apart in the third direction. The third connecting arm 413 and the fourth connecting arm 414 are both connected between the first connecting arm 411 and the second connecting arm 412.

[0157] By setting the clearance hole 410, the connector 4 can be prevented from obstructing the movement of the button, thus ensuring the button function. Furthermore, the connecting body 41 can be formed into a ring shape, which can further increase the connection area between the connector 4 and the outer shell 1, as well as the connection area between the connector 4 and the support 3, thereby further increasing the overall connection strength of the outer shell 1, connector 4, and support 3, and better ensuring the stability of the overall structure of the outer shell 1, connector 4, and support 3.

[0158] It is understood that in other embodiments, the connecting body 41 may not include at least one of the third connecting arm 413 and the fourth connecting arm 414. Alternatively, the connecting body 41 may not include one of the first connecting arm 411 and the second connecting arm 412.

[0159] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 8 and Figure 10A first groove 32 is formed on the end face of the support member 3 facing the outer frame 11, and both the connecting body 41 and the extension 42 are fixed within the groove wall of the first groove 32. The first groove 32 may be formed by recessing a portion of the end face of the inner frame 30 facing the outer frame 11 in a direction away from the outer frame 11. That is, the first groove 32 penetrates the end face of the inner frame 30 facing the outer frame 11.

[0160] For example, an adhesive layer 5 is provided in the first groove 32, and the connecting body 41 and the extension 42 can be connected to the support member 3 through the adhesive layer 5. In this way, at least a portion of the connecting body 41 and the extension 42 can be accommodated in the first groove 32; or, the connecting body 41 and the extension 42 can not be accommodated in the first groove 32.

[0161] By fixing both the connecting body 41 and the extension 42 within the groove wall of the first groove 32, the combined dimensions of the support 3, the connector 4, and the adhesive layer 5 are reduced, resulting in a more compact overall structure for the connector 4 and the support 3, which contributes to the slimmer and lighter design of the electronic device 100. The fixing of the connecting body 41 and the extension 42 within the groove wall of the first groove 32 also ensures a tighter connection between the connector 4 and the support 3, enhancing the connection strength between them.

[0162] In some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 12 The connector 4 also includes a connecting flange 43, which is fixed to the connecting body 41 and bends relative to the connecting body 41 in the direction away from the outer frame 11. In this way, the connecting flange 43 is located on the side of the connecting body 41 away from the outer shell 1, which makes it convenient for the connecting flange 43 to be connected to the support member 3.

[0163] Furthermore, the connection area between the connector 4 and the support 3 can be further increased, thereby increasing the connection area between the housing 1, the connector 4 and the support 3 as a whole, thus enhancing the connection strength between the housing 1 and the support 3, and increasing the overall stability of the connection between the housing 1 and the support 3. When the electronic device 100 is dropped or impacted, the housing 1 and the support 3 are less likely to separate, further reducing the risk of deformation of the housing 1.

[0164] It should be noted that the connecting flange 43 can be fixed to the connecting body 41 by welding, bonding or fastener connection. Alternatively, the connecting flange 43 can also be integrally formed with the connecting body 41.

[0165] In some embodiments, the connecting flange 43 can be in the form of a sheet or a plate. For example, the connecting flange and the connecting body can be L-shaped. This helps to reduce the superimposed size of the outer frame 11, the inner frame 30, and the connecting flange 43 in the Z-axis direction, thereby helping to reduce the size of the electronic device 100 in the first direction and realizing the miniaturization design of the electronic device 100.

[0166] In other embodiments of this application, the connecting flange 43 can also be fixed to the extension 42, and the connecting flange 43 is bent relative to the connecting body 41 in the direction away from the outer frame 11. The connecting flange 43 is located on the side of the extension 42 away from the outer shell 1, which also facilitates the connection between the connecting flange 43 and the support member 3. Furthermore, the connection area between the connector 4 and the support member 3 can be further increased to enhance the connection strength between the connector 4 and the support member 3, thereby increasing the overall stability of the connection between the outer shell 1 and the support member 3.

[0167] Please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 12 The connecting flange 43 includes a first connecting surface 430, and the support member 3 includes a second connecting surface 310. The first connecting surface 430 and the second connecting surface 310 are connected and are opposite to each other in a first direction, which is perpendicular to the axial direction of the first through hole 110. For example, the first direction can be the Z-axis direction or the Y-axis direction.

[0168] By connecting the first connecting surface 430 of the connecting flange 43 and the second connecting surface 310 of the support member 3 in the first direction, it is easier to connect the connecting flange 43 and the support member 3, thereby making the connection operation between the connector 4 and the support member 3 more convenient. The support member 3 can be connected to the outer shell 1 by means of the connecting flange 43, which further increases the connection area between the support member 3 and the outer shell 1 and increases the connection strength between the support member 3 and the outer shell 1. In this way, the outer shell 1 is not easily deformed when the electronic device 100 is dropped or impacted.

[0169] In some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 8 The support member 3 includes a first end face 3a and a second end face 3b that are opposite to each other in a first direction, and at least one of the first end face 3a and the second end face 3b includes a second connecting surface 310. For example, one of the first end face 3a and the second end face 3b includes the second connecting surface 310; or, both the first end face 3a and the second end face 3b include the second connecting surface 310.

[0170] By including at least one of the first end face 3a and the second end face 3b, a second connecting surface 310 is included, so that the connecting flange 43 can be connected to at least one of the first end face 3a and the second end face 3b. Moreover, the area of ​​the end face of the support member 3 in the first direction is larger, so the support member 3 is connected to the outer shell 1 by means of the connecting flange 43, which can further increase the connection area between the support member 3 and the outer shell 1, increase the connection strength between the support member 3 and the outer shell 1, and further enhance the reliability of the connection between the support member 3 and the outer shell 1.

[0171] In some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 15 , Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic device 100 according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 1 The inner wall surface of the second through hole 31 includes the second connecting surface 310. Thus, the connecting flange 43 extends at least partially into the second through hole 31, and the connecting flange 43 is opposite to the inner wall of the second through hole 31 in a first direction, and the connecting flange 43 is connected to the inner wall of the second through hole 31.

[0172] It should be noted that the connecting flange 43 extending into the second through hole 31 has a certain distance from the button structure 2 to ensure that the connecting flange 43 does not affect the movement of the button structure 2. For example, the shape of the orthographic projection of the clearance hole 410 on the reference plane can be consistent with the shape of the orthographic projection of the second through hole 31 on the reference plane, and the size of the orthographic projection of the clearance hole 410 on the reference plane can be consistent with the size of the orthographic projection of the opening of the second through hole 31 on the reference plane, which facilitates the movement of the button structure 2.

[0173] By connecting the connecting flange 43 of the connector 4 to the inner wall of the second through hole 31, the connector 4 can be connected to the support 3, enhancing the connection strength between the connector 4 and the support 3, thereby enhancing the connection strength between the outer shell 1 and the support 3. Furthermore, it can be understood that since the connecting flange 43 is located on the outer periphery of the button structure 2, it is adjacent to the crossbeam on the outer periphery of the first through hole 110. This further enhances the connection strength between the crossbeam around the first through hole 110 on the outer shell 1 and the connector 4. In the event of a drop or impact to the electronic device 100, this further reduces the risk of deformation of the outer shell 1, as the crossbeam around the first through hole 110 is less prone to deformation, thus ensuring the function of the button structure 2.

[0174] It is understood that when the inner wall surface of the second through hole 31 includes the second connecting surface 310, at least one of the first end surface 3a and the second end surface 3b of the support member 3 may include the second connecting surface 310, or may not include the second connecting surface 310.

[0175] In some embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 8 and Figure 10 The second connecting surface 310 is provided with a second groove 33, and the connecting flange 43 is fixed to the groove wall of the second groove 33.

[0176] When the second connecting surface 310 is on the end face of the support member 3 in the first direction, the second groove 33 can be formed by recessing a portion of the end face of the inner frame 30 in the first direction away from the outer frame 11, that is, the second groove 33 penetrates the end face of the inner frame 30 in the first direction facing the outer frame 11. When the second connecting surface 310 is located on the inner wall of the second through hole 31, the second groove 33 can be formed by recessing a portion of the inner wall of the second through hole 31 in the direction facing the end face of the support member 3 in the first direction.

[0177] For example, an adhesive layer 5 is provided within the second groove 33, and the connecting flange 43 can be connected to the support member 3 through the adhesive layer 5. Thus, at least a portion of the connecting flange 43 can be accommodated within the second groove 33; alternatively, the connecting flange 43 may not be accommodated within the second groove 33. Both methods reduce the combined dimensions of the support member 3, the connecting flange 43, and the adhesive layer 5, resulting in a more compact overall structure for the connector 4 and the support member 3, contributing to the slimmer and lighter design of the electronic device 100. The connecting flange 43 being fixed within the second groove 33 also ensures a tighter connection between the connecting flange 43 and the support member 3, enhancing the connection strength between the connector 4 and the support member 3.

[0178] In this way, at least a portion of the connecting flange 43 can be accommodated within the second groove 33; or, the connecting flange 43 may not be accommodated within the second groove 33, but at least a portion of the connection structure (e.g., adhesive layer 5) between the connecting body 41 and the support member 3 can be accommodated within the second groove 33. Both of these arrangements make the overall structure of the connector 4 and the support member 3 more compact, which contributes to the thinner and lighter design of the electronic device 100.

[0179] It should be noted that when the second connecting surface 310 is located on the end face of the support member 3 in the first direction, the second groove 33 is opened on the end face of the support member 3 in the first direction, which facilitates the connection operation between the connecting flange 43 and the support member 3; when the second connecting surface 310 is located on the inner wall of the second through hole 31 of the support member 3, the second groove 33 is opened on the inner wall of the second through hole 31, and at least part of the connecting flange 43 and the adhesive layer 5 are accommodated in the second through hole 31, making the overall structure of the connector 4 and the support member 3 more compact.

[0180] Among them, the connecting flange 43 can be one or more, and "multiple" means two or more.

[0181] When the connecting flange 43 is a single unit, refer to Figure 8The connecting flange 43 can be located at one end of the connecting body 41 in the first direction (that is, the thickness direction of the back cover 12), and the second groove 33 can be formed on the end face of the support member 3 in the first direction. Alternatively, refer to Figure 15 The connecting flange 43 can also be located at other positions on the connecting body 41 besides the two ends in the first direction, such as the outer periphery of the clearance hole 410. At least a portion of the connecting flange 43 is located inside the second through hole 31, and the second groove 33 can be formed on the inner wall of the second through hole 31. The connecting flange 43 is connected to the inner wall of the second through hole 31. The surface of the connecting flange 43 facing the support member 3 can all serve as the first connecting surface 430. The inner wall of the second groove 33 has a second connecting surface 310, and the first connecting surface 430 and the second connecting surface 310 are opposite to each other in the first direction. When the connecting member 4 and the support member 3 are bonded together by the adhesive layer 5, the first connecting surface 430 and the second connecting surface 310 are bonded together by the adhesive layer 5.

[0182] When there are two connecting flanges 43, there can also be two second grooves 33. (Refer to...) Figure 16 , Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic device 100 according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 2 The connecting flange 43 can be located at opposite ends of the connecting body 41 in the first direction. One of the second grooves 33 can be opened on the end face of the support member 3 in the first direction, and the other second groove 33 can also be opened between the end face of the support member 3 in the first direction and the inner wall of the second through hole 31. The two connecting flanges 43 are respectively accommodated in their respective second grooves 33.

[0183] Reference Figure 17 and Figure 18 , Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic device 100 according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 3 ; Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic device 100 according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 4 Alternatively, one of the connecting flanges 43 may be located at one end of the connecting body 41 in the first direction, and the other connecting flange 43 may be located at other positions of the connecting body 41 other than the two ends in the first direction (e.g., the outer periphery of the clearance hole 410). One of the second grooves 33 may be formed on the end face of the support member 3 in the first direction, and the other second groove 33 may also be formed on the inner wall of the second through hole 31. The two connecting flanges 43 are respectively accommodated in their respective second grooves 33.

[0184] Reference Figure 19 , Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic device according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 5Alternatively, both connecting flanges 43 can be located at positions other than the two ends in the first direction of the connecting body 41. Both second grooves 33 can be opened on the inner wall of the second through hole 31 and are opposite to each other in the first direction. Both connecting flanges 43 are accommodated in the second grooves 33.

[0185] When there are two or more connecting flanges 43, refer to Figure 20 , Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic device 100 according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 6 Multiple connecting flanges 43 can be arranged at intervals along a first direction on the side of the connecting body 41 facing away from the outer shell 1. Figure 20 The diagram shows three connecting flanges 43, and three corresponding second grooves 33 are also spaced apart along the first direction. Two of the second grooves 33 are opened on the inner wall of the second through hole 31 and are opposite to each other in the first direction, while the other second groove 33 is opened on the end face of the support member 3 in the first direction.

[0186] In the above embodiments, the surface of the connecting flange 43 facing the support member 3 can all serve as the first connecting surface 430, and the first connecting surface 430 and the second connecting surface 310 are opposite each other in the first direction. For example, when the connector 4 and the support member 3 are bonded together by the adhesive layer 5, the first connecting surface 430 and the second connecting surface 310 are bonded together by the adhesive layer 5 to connect the connector 4 and the support member 3.

[0187] According to other embodiments of this application, refer to Figure 21 , Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of an electronic device 100 according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 7 The connector 4 may also exclude the connecting flange 43. The connecting body 41 and the extension 42 of the connector 4 are both connected to the support 3, which has achieved the effect of increasing the connection area between the connector 4 and the support 3, and can ensure the connection stability between the shell 1, the connector 4 and the support 3. The addition of the connecting flange 43 on the connector 4 can further enhance the connection strength between the shell 1, the connector 4 and the support 3.

[0188] The number and location of the connecting flanges 43 and the number and location of the second grooves 33 described above are merely exemplary, and the embodiments of this application do not impose any limitations on them.

[0189] According to some embodiments of this application, the outer shell 1 can be a metal part, and the connector 4 is welded to the outer shell 1. This connection method makes the connection between the outer shell 1 and the connector 4 highly reliable, enhances the stability of the overall structure of the outer shell 1 and the connector 4, is more convenient to connect, and can connect structures of different materials and sizes as needed, thus adapting to different requirements.

[0190] The connecting body 41 and the outer frame 11 can also be fixed by means of adhesive bonding, fastener connection, etc. Among them, the fasteners can include at least one of screws, bolts, or rivets.

[0191] For example, connector 4 and housing 1 can be connected by double-row overlapping welding. The positions of the double-row overlapping welding points of connector 4 and housing 1 can be referenced. Figure 22 , Figure 22 This is a partial schematic diagram showing the location of the welding point between the connector 4 and the housing 1 in some embodiments of this application; Figure 22 The location of the middle circle can be considered as the location of the weld point where the connector 4 is welded to the outer shell 1.

[0192] It should be noted that the above description of the connection method between connector 4 and housing 1 is only illustrative, and the connection method between connector 4 and housing 1 is not limited in the embodiments of this application.

[0193] Taking a metal shell 1, a metal connector 4, and a plastic support 3 as an example, when assembling the shell 1, connector 4, and support 3, the connector 4 can be welded to the shell 1 first. Welding improves the overall connection strength between the shell 1 and the connector 4. Then, the adhesive layer 5 is used to bond the surface of the connector 4 facing the support 3 to the support 3. The adhesive has good adhesion, making the connection between the connector 4 and the support 3 more reliable. Since the orthographic projection of the extension 42 on the reference plane overlaps with the orthographic projection of the first through hole 110 on the reference plane, this is equivalent to increasing the area of ​​the surface of the connector 4 facing the support 3, thereby increasing the connection area between the connector 4 and the support 3, and further increasing the overall connection area between the shell 1, the connector 4, and the support 3. This increases the connection strength between the shell 1 and the support 3, achieving a highly stable integrated structure for the shell 1 and the support 3, and reducing the risk of deformation of the shell 1 when it encounters a collision.

[0194] Of course, the above description of the assembly process of the outer shell 1, the connector 4, and the support 3 is also illustrative, and the embodiments of this application do not limit the assembly process of the outer shell 1, the connector 4, and the support 3. For example, the outer shell 1 and the connector 4 can also be connected by an adhesive layer 5, and the support 3 and the connector 4 can be connected by welding; or, the outer shell 1 and the connector 4, and the connector 4 and the support 3 can also be connected by snap-fit.

[0195] In other embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 23 , Figure 23 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of an electronic device 100 according to other embodiments of this application. The connector 4 may not include the extension 42.

[0196] For example, refer to Figure 24 , Figure 24 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector 4 in some other embodiments of this application. The connector 4 includes a connecting body 41 and a connecting flange 43. (Refer to...) Figure 25 , Figure 25 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the connecting body 41 and the outer frame 11 in some other embodiments of this application, wherein... Figure 25 The shaded area in the image represents the area where adhesive is applied when the main body 41 and the support 3 are connected by the adhesive layer 5.

[0197] By connecting the connecting flange 43 to the support member 3, on the one hand, the connection area between the connecting member 4 and the support member 3 can be increased, thereby increasing the connection strength between them. The increased connection area between the connecting member 4, the outer shell 1, and the support member 3 further enhances the overall stability of the outer shell 1 and the support member 3, making the outer shell 1 less prone to deformation when the electronic device 100 is dropped or impacted. On the other hand, the pressing stroke of the button structure 2 is not limited by the wall thickness of the outer shell 1. Whether the wall thickness of the outer shell 1 meets or does not meet the pressing stroke of the button structure 2, the button structure 2 is less likely to be blocked by the connecting member 4, thus ensuring the functionality of the button structure 2.

[0198] In some embodiments, when the wall thickness of the outer shell 1 is small and less than the sum of the effective overlap between the button structure 2 and the outer shell 1 and the pressing stroke of the button structure 2, the wall thickness of the outer shell 1 cannot meet the stroke of the button structure 2, and the button structure 2 will extend beyond the pressing direction and enter the accommodating space 10 of the outer shell 1. The wall thickness of the outer shell 1 can be considered as the axial length of the first through hole 110. For the wall thickness of the outer shell 1 to meet the stroke of the button structure 2, it can be considered that the axial length of the first through hole 110 can meet the effective overlap width between the button structure 2 and the outer shell 1, and at the same time, the axial length of the first through hole 110 must also meet the pressing stroke of the button structure 2.

[0199] If the orthographic projection of the extension 42 on the reference plane overlaps with the orthographic projection of the first through hole 110 on the reference plane, the button structure 2 may be blocked by the extension 42, affecting the function of the button structure 2. In this case, the connector 4 may not have the extension 42, thus avoiding interference with the normal movement of the button structure 2.

[0200] Here's an example: the effective overlap between button structure 2 and housing 1 is 0.45mm, and the pressing stroke of button structure 2 is 0.5mm. The sum of the effective overlap between button structure 2 and housing 1 and the pressing stroke of button structure 2 is 0.95mm. This requires the wall thickness of housing 1 to be no less than 0.95mm. When the wall thickness of housing 1 is less than 0.95mm, for example, if the wall thickness of housing 1 is 0.8mm, the sum of the effective overlap between button structure 2 and housing 1 and the pressing stroke of button structure 2 is still 0.95mm. Housing 1 does not meet the stroke requirement of button structure 2. Therefore, the connector 4 does not need to have an extension 42 to avoid the extension 42 interfering with the normal movement of button structure 2.

[0201] The connector 4 in the above embodiment is suitable for cases where the wall thickness of the outer shell 1 is relatively thick, that is, the wall thickness of the outer shell 1 can meet the travel of the button structure 2.

[0202] The structure and location of the connecting flange 43 can be designed with reference to any of the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0203] In other embodiments of this application, a button structure 2 is also provided. Figure 26 This is a perspective view of the button structure 2 of an electronic device 100 according to other embodiments of this application. The button structure 2 differs from the button structure 2 of the above embodiments in that the trigger element 24 and the limiting hook 25 are independent, and the trigger element 24 can be located between the two limiting hooks 25. The two trigger elements 24 are connected by a reinforcing block 26, making the structure of the two trigger elements 24 relatively stable and the entire button structure 2 having higher structural strength.

[0204] The button structure in this embodiment can be applied to electronic devices in any embodiment of this application.

[0205] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0206] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: The outer frame has a first through hole. A connector, comprising a connecting body and an extension, wherein the connecting body is fixed to the outer frame and located on the outer periphery of the first through hole, and the orthographic projection of the connecting body on the reference plane does not overlap with the orthographic projection of the first through hole on the reference plane; the extension is fixed to the connecting body, and the orthographic projection of the extension on the reference plane partially overlaps with the orthographic projection of the first through hole on the reference plane, wherein the reference plane is perpendicular to the axial direction of the first through hole; A support member is located inside the outer frame. The support member has a second through hole, which is opposite to and communicates with the first through hole. The support member is fixed to the connecting body and the extension. A button structure is provided through the first through hole and the second through hole, and the button structure can move relative to the outer frame along the axial direction of the first through hole.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least a portion of the extension protrudes from the inner wall surface of the first through hole along the width direction of the outer frame.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The button structure has a clearance notch, and a portion of the extension is located within the clearance notch.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer frame includes a first crossbeam and a second crossbeam located on opposite sides of the first through hole, the first crossbeam and the second crossbeam being arranged in the width direction of the outer frame; the connecting body is fixed to at least one of the first crossbeam and the second crossbeam.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting body has a clearance hole, which is opposite to and communicates with the first through hole, and the button structure passes through the clearance hole.

6. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first groove is formed on the end face of the support member facing the outer frame, and both the connecting body and the extension are fixed to the groove wall of the first groove.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector further includes a connecting flange, which is fixed to the connecting body and bent away from the outer frame relative to the connecting body; the connecting flange includes a first connecting surface, the support includes a second connecting surface, the first connecting surface is connected to the second connecting surface and the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface are opposite to each other in a first direction, the first direction being perpendicular to the axial direction of the first through hole.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support includes a first end face and a second end face that are opposite to each other in the first direction, and at least one of the first end face and the second end face includes the second connecting surface.

9. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner wall surface of the second through hole includes the second connecting surface.

10. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second connecting surface is provided with a second groove, and the connecting flange is fixed to the groove wall of the second groove.

11. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector is welded to the outer frame.

12. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector and the support are bonded together by an adhesive layer; A rubber-blocking protrusion is formed on the end face of the support member facing the outer frame, and the rubber-blocking protrusion is located on the side of the extension near the button structure.

13. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector is a one-piece molded part.

14. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: The outer frame has a first through hole. A support member is fixed to the outer frame and located inside the outer frame. The support member has a second through hole, which is opposite to and communicates with the first through hole. A button structure is provided through the first through hole and the second through hole, and the button structure can move relative to the outer frame along the axial direction of the first through hole; A connector includes a connecting body and a connecting flange. The connecting body is fixed to the outer frame and located on the outer periphery of the first through hole. The orthographic projection of the connecting body on a reference plane does not overlap with the orthographic projection of the first through hole on the reference plane, and the reference plane is perpendicular to the axial direction of the first through hole. The connecting flange is connected to the connecting body and is bent away from the outer frame relative to the connecting body. The connecting flange includes a first connecting surface, and the support includes a second connecting surface. The first connecting surface is connected to the second connecting surface and the first connecting surface is opposite to the second connecting surface in a first direction, which is perpendicular to the axial direction of the first through hole.

15. The electronic device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The support includes a first end face and a second end face that are opposite to each other in the first direction, and at least one of the first end face and the second end face includes the second connecting surface.

16. The electronic device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The inner wall surface of the second through hole includes the second connecting surface.

17. The electronic device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The second connecting surface is provided with a second groove, and the connecting flange is fixed to the groove wall of the second groove.

18. The electronic device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The outer frame includes a first crossbeam and a second crossbeam located on opposite sides of the first through hole, the first crossbeam and the second crossbeam being arranged in the width direction of the outer frame; the connecting body is fixed to at least one of the first crossbeam and the second crossbeam.

19. The electronic device according to claim 18, characterized in that, The connecting body has a clearance hole, which is opposite to and communicates with the first through hole, and the button structure passes through the clearance hole.

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