Accommodating mechanism and mobile terminal

Abstract

The application provides a storage mechanism and a mobile terminal. When the mobile terminal falls, the storage mechanism can lock a functional module, the functional module cannot fall off from the electronic device, and the use reliability of the mobile terminal is ensured. The storage mechanism is used for storing the functional module. In the storage mechanism, the opening of the first sliding groove of the support is located on the outer surface of the support, the first sliding groove has a first groove wall surface, and the first groove wall surface is arranged opposite to the opening of the first sliding groove. The buffer member is installed on the first groove wall surface, and the buffer member is made of non-Newtonian fluid material. The sliding member is installed on the first sliding groove and is arranged opposite to the buffer member on the side of the buffer member away from the first groove wall surface. The sliding member is used for carrying the functional module and can drive the functional module to slide relative to the support in the first sliding groove. When the storage mechanism is in the locked state, the sliding member abuts against the buffer member. In the process of switching the storage mechanism from the locked state to the unlocked state, the sliding member slides relative to the support towards the buffer member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of terminal accessories, and more particularly to a storage mechanism and a mobile terminal. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of technology, mobile terminals such as laptops and tablets are increasingly used in people's daily lives, and people have increasingly higher demands for the functions of mobile terminals. Currently, mobile terminals enhance their functionality by setting up separate functional modules. These separate functional modules are often stored inside the mobile terminal when not in use. However, when the mobile terminal is dropped, the separate functional modules are easily ejected from the mobile terminal and damaged, reducing the reliability of the mobile terminal. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a storage mechanism and a mobile terminal. When the mobile terminal is dropped, the storage mechanism can lock the functional module, preventing the functional module from falling out of the electronic device and ensuring the reliability of the mobile terminal.

[0004] In a first aspect, this application provides a storage mechanism for storing functional modules. The storage mechanism includes a support, a buffer, and a sliding component;

[0005] The bracket is provided with a first sliding groove, the opening of the first sliding groove is located on the outer surface of the bracket, the first sliding groove has a first groove wall surface, and the first groove wall surface is disposed opposite to the opening of the first sliding groove.

[0006] The buffer is installed on the wall of the first groove, and the buffer is made of a non-Newtonian fluid material.

[0007] The sliding member is installed in the first groove and is located on the side of the buffer member away from the wall of the first groove, and is disposed opposite to the buffer member. The sliding member is used to support the functional module and can drive the functional module to slide relative to the bracket in the first groove.

[0008] The storage mechanism has an unlocked state and a locked state. When the storage mechanism is in the unlocked state, the sliding member and the buffer member are spaced apart. When the storage mechanism is in the locked state, the sliding member abuts against the buffer member.

[0009] During the process of switching from the locked state to the unlocked state, the sliding member slides relative to the bracket toward the buffer member.

[0010] When the storage mechanism stores the functional module, the sliding member abuts against the buffer. When the mobile terminal is dropped during use, the functional module will push the sliding member toward the buffer under inertia. Since the buffer is made of a non-Newtonian fluid material, the intermolecular forces of the non-Newtonian fluid material increase with the impact force of the impacting object, and the hardness of the non-Newtonian fluid material increases. The buffer can restrict the sliding member from moving toward the buffer. Therefore, the sliding member cannot slide relative to the buffer to unlock the functional module from the storage mechanism. The storage mechanism can keep the functional module locked, and the functional module will not fall off the storage mechanism, ensuring the reliability of the mobile terminal.

[0011] When a user needs to remove the functional module from the storage mechanism, the user can press the functional module at a normal speed. The functional module will push the slider towards the buffer at a slower speed. The intermolecular forces of the non-Newtonian fluid material will not increase suddenly, and the non-Newtonian fluid material has low hardness. The buffer is relatively soft, so not only can the slider move towards the buffer, but it can also slide relative to the bracket to unlock the functional module. Moreover, the setting of the buffer will not affect the normal use of the storage mechanism.

[0012] In one embodiment, the storage mechanism locks the functional module, and when a drop occurs, the hardness difference between the instantaneous hardness of the non-Newtonian fluid material and the constant hardness of the non-Newtonian fluid material is equal to or equal to 20°C.

[0013] The buffer exhibits a significant difference in hardness between a drop impact and normal pressing. The storage mechanism locks the functional module, and during a drop, the buffer's high hardness restricts the sliding member from sliding relative to it, preventing the storage mechanism from unlocking the functional module. The storage mechanism maintains the locked functional module, ensuring it does not detach from the mechanism and guaranteeing the reliability of the mobile terminal.

[0014] In one embodiment, the constant hardness of the non-Newtonian fluid material is greater than or equal to 10C and less than or equal to 25C.

[0015] The buffer has low hardness under normal pressing conditions. When the user needs to remove the functional module from the storage mechanism, the user can press the functional module at a normal speed. Not only can the slider move toward the buffer, but it can also slide relative to the bracket to unlock the functional module. Moreover, the setting of the buffer will not affect the normal use of the storage mechanism.

[0016] In one embodiment, during the process of the storage mechanism switching from the locked state to the unlocked state, the slider first slides relative to the bracket toward the buffer, and then slides relative to the bracket away from the buffer.

[0017] When the storage mechanism stores the functional module, the slider abuts against the buffer. If the mobile terminal is dropped during use, the buffer restricts the slider's movement towards it. Therefore, the slider cannot slide relative to the buffer, preventing the storage mechanism from switching from the locked state to the unlocked state. The storage mechanism maintains the locked functional module, preventing it from detaching from the storage mechanism and ensuring the reliable use of the mobile terminal.

[0018] In one embodiment, during the process of the storage mechanism switching from the unlocked state to the locked state, the slider first slides relative to the bracket toward the buffer, and then slides relative to the bracket away from the buffer.

[0019] In one embodiment, the first slide groove further has a second groove wall surface connected to the first groove wall surface. The bracket is further provided with a second slide groove, the opening of the second slide groove is located on the second groove wall surface, and the second slide groove has an unlocking position and a locking position. The locking position is located on the side of the unlocking position facing the buffer and is spaced apart from the unlocking position.

[0020] The storage mechanism further includes a swing arm and an elastic element. The swing arm includes a fixed end and a sliding end. The fixed end is fixedly connected to the sliding element. The sliding end is disposed opposite to the fixed end and installed in the second slide groove. It can slide relative to the bracket in the second slide groove under the drive of the sliding element. The elastic element abuts between the bracket and the sliding element.

[0021] When the storage mechanism is in the unlocked state, the sliding end is located in the unlocked position, and the compression amount of the elastic element is the first compression amount;

[0022] When the storage mechanism is in the locked state, the sliding end is located in the locked position, and the compression amount of the elastic element is a second compression amount, which is greater than the first compression amount.

[0023] During the process of switching the storage mechanism from the unlocked state to the locked state, the sliding member will slide relative to the bracket toward the buffer member under the user's pressing pressure, and compress the elastic member, and drive the sliding end to move from the unlocked position to the locked position, thereby realizing the locking of the storage mechanism.

[0024] During the process of switching the storage mechanism from the unlocked state to the locked state, the sliding member will slide away from the buffer member relative to the bracket under the action of the elastic restoring force of the elastic member, so as to drive the sliding end from the locked position to the unlocked position, thereby realizing the unlocking of the storage mechanism.

[0025] In one embodiment, the buffer includes two sub-buffers, both of which are installed on the wall of the first groove and are located on opposite sides of the second slide groove.

[0026] The sliding member is provided with two sub-abutment portions, both of which are located on the side of the sliding member facing the buffer member and are respectively located on opposite sides of the second sliding groove, and are respectively arranged opposite to the two sub-buffer members;

[0027] The swing arm also includes a connecting part, which is connected between the fixed end and the sliding end, and is located between the two sub-abutting parts. It is spaced apart from the two sub-abutting parts to avoid interference between the sliding member and the swing arm, and to ensure the smooth movement of the storage mechanism.

[0028] When the storage mechanism is in the locked state, the two sub-abutting parts abut against the two sub-buffers respectively.

[0029] In one embodiment, the storage mechanism further includes a cover plate, which is mounted on the bracket and covers the opening of the second slide groove to press the sliding end together, preventing the swing rod from coming out of the second slide groove and ensuring the installation stability between the cover plate and the bracket.

[0030] In one embodiment, the cover plate is provided with a spring piece, which is located on the side of the cover plate facing the fixed end and on the side of the connecting part away from the second slide groove, so as to press the connecting part together, prevent the swing rod from coming out of the second slide groove, and ensure the installation stability between the cover plate and the bracket.

[0031] In one embodiment, the storage mechanism further includes a pressing member, which is installed on the sliding member and presses against the fixed end to prevent the swing rod from coming out of the second slide groove and to ensure the installation stability between the cover plate and the bracket.

[0032] In one embodiment, the storage mechanism further includes a guide rod, which is mounted on the bracket, and the sliding member and the elastic member are both sleeved on the guide rod;

[0033] When the slider slides relative to the bracket within the first groove, the slider also slides relative to the guide rod.

[0034] The guide rod can guide the sliding direction of the slider relative to the bracket, ensuring the sliding stability of the slider relative to the bracket.

[0035] In one embodiment, there are two elastic elements, which are located on opposite sides of the first sliding groove and abut against the bracket and the sliding element to ensure the balance of the sliding element when it moves relative to the bracket.

[0036] In one embodiment, the bracket includes a first bracket portion and a second bracket portion, the second bracket portion being fixedly connected to one side of the first bracket portion, and the hardness of the second bracket portion being less than the hardness of the first bracket portion.

[0037] The first slide groove includes a first slide groove portion and a second slide groove portion. The first slide groove portion is disposed on the second support portion and passes through the second support portion, and is used to pass through the functional module. The second slide groove portion is located on one side of the first slide groove portion and communicates with the first slide groove portion, and is disposed on the first support portion.

[0038] The functional module can be inserted into the first slide groove portion of the first slide groove, and can slide relative to the bracket within the first slide groove under the action of the sliding member. Because the second bracket portion has lower hardness, it will not scratch the functional module and damage it, thus helping to improve the service life of the functional module, and consequently, the service life of the mobile terminal.

[0039] In one embodiment, the sliding member includes a sliding body and an adsorption member. The sliding body is installed in the first sliding groove, and the adsorption member is installed in the sliding body and is used to adsorb the functional module to ensure that the functional module can move stably relative to the support under the drive of the sliding member.

[0040] Secondly, this application provides a mobile terminal, including a housing, any of the storage mechanisms described above, and a functional module. The housing is provided with a storage slot, the opening of which is located on the outer surface of the housing. The storage mechanism is installed in the storage slot, and the functional module is detachably stored in the storage mechanism.

[0041] When the storage mechanism stores the functional module, the sliding member abuts against the buffer. When the mobile terminal is dropped during use, the functional module will push the sliding member toward the buffer under inertia. Since the buffer is made of a non-Newtonian fluid material, the intermolecular forces of the non-Newtonian fluid material increase with the impact force of the impacting object, and the hardness of the non-Newtonian fluid material increases. The buffer can restrict the sliding member from moving toward the buffer. Therefore, the sliding member cannot slide relative to the buffer to unlock the functional module from the storage mechanism. The storage mechanism can keep the functional module locked, and the functional module will not fall off the storage mechanism, ensuring the reliability of the mobile terminal.

[0042] When a user needs to remove the functional module from the storage mechanism, the user can press the functional module at a normal speed. The functional module will push the slider towards the buffer at a slower speed. The intermolecular forces of the non-Newtonian fluid material will not increase suddenly, and the non-Newtonian fluid material has low hardness. The buffer is relatively soft, so not only can the slider move towards the buffer, but it can also slide relative to the bracket to unlock the functional module. Moreover, the setting of the buffer will not affect the normal use of the storage mechanism.

[0043] In one embodiment, the functional module is a camera module, a speaker module, a stylus, a Bluetooth module, or a WiFi module.

[0044] In one embodiment, the mobile terminal includes an electronic device, which includes a main body, a display screen, and a rotating mechanism. The main body includes the housing, and the rotating mechanism is connected between the main body and the display screen. Attached Figure Description

[0045] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this application or the background art, the accompanying drawings used in this application or the background art will be described below.

[0046] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mobile terminal provided in this application in the first state;

[0047] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the mobile terminal in the second state.

[0048] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the mobile terminal from another angle.

[0049] Figure 4 yes Figure 2A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the storage mechanism and functional modules in the electronic device shown.

[0050] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the storage mechanism and functional modules in the electronic device shown.

[0051] Figure 6a yes Figure 4 The diagram shows the structural diagram of the support frame in the storage mechanism.

[0052] Figure 6b yes Figure 6a A schematic diagram of the support structure at another angle;

[0053] Figure 7 yes Figure 6a A partial planar structural schematic diagram of the support shown;

[0054] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the storage mechanism shown from another angle;

[0055] Figure 9a yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the sliding component in the storage mechanism shown;

[0056] Figure 9b yes Figure 9a A schematic diagram of the slider shown at another angle;

[0057] Figure 10 yes Figure 4 A partial structural diagram of the assembly structure shown;

[0058] Figure 11 yes Figure 5 A partial structural diagram of the assembly structure shown. Detailed Implementation

[0059] This application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0060] Please see Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the mobile terminal 1000 provided in this application in its first state. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the mobile terminal 1000 in the second state. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the mobile terminal 1000 in the third state.

[0061] Mobile terminal 1000 includes electronic device 100 and functional module 200. Electronic device 100 has a storage slot 108, the opening of which is located on the outer surface of electronic device 100. For example, the storage slot 108 is located on the left side of electronic device 100. Functional module 200 is a detachable module, removably housed in the storage slot 108. Functional module 200 can be housed in the storage slot 108 or removed from it.

[0062] When using the functional module 200, it can be removed from the storage slot 108 and placed on the electronic device 100, such as... Figure 1 As shown. For example, the functional module 200 can be placed on the top side of the electronic device 100. In this case, the functional module 200 can be electrically connected to the electronic device 100 and can interact with the electronic device 100. It should be noted that when using the functional module 200, the functional module 200 may not be placed on the electronic device 100, but in other locations; this application does not impose specific restrictions on this.

[0063] When the functional module 200 is not in use, it can be placed on the left side of the electronic device 100, covering the opening of the storage slot 108, such as... Figure 2 As shown, press the function module 200 again to push it into the storage slot 108 and store it there, as shown. Figure 3 As shown. It should be noted that the functional module 200 may include a first adsorption element, and the electronic device 100 may include a second adsorption element. When the functional module 200 is placed on the electronic device 100, the first and second adsorption elements attract each other, causing the functional module 200 to adhere to the electronic device 100 and ensuring the stability of the functional module 200 on the electronic device 100. Both the first and second adsorption elements can be components capable of magnetic attraction, such as both being magnets, or one of the first and second adsorption elements can be a magnet, and the other can be a component such as an iron sheet that can be attracted by a magnet.

[0064] In this embodiment, the electronic device 100 can be an electronic product such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, laptop computer, MP3 player, or MP4 player. The functional module 200 can be a camera module, stylus, microphone module, Bluetooth module, or portable WiFi module. This application uses a laptop computer as the electronic device 100 and a camera module as the functional module 200 as an example for illustration.

[0065] For ease of description, the width direction of the electronic device 100 is defined as the X-axis direction, the length direction of the electronic device 100 is defined as the Y-axis direction, and the thickness direction of the electronic device 100 is defined as the Z-axis direction. The X-axis direction, Y-axis direction, and Z-axis direction are all perpendicular to each other.

[0066] It should be noted that the directional terms such as "left," "right," "front," "back," "top," and "bottom" used in this application to describe the electronic device 100 are mainly based on the orientation of the electronic device 100 shown in the accompanying drawings. "Left" refers to the positive direction of the X-axis, "right" refers to the negative direction of the X-axis, "front" refers to the positive direction of the Y-axis, "back" refers to the negative direction of the Y-axis, "top" refers to the positive direction of the Z-axis, and "bottom" refers to the negative direction of the Z-axis. These terms do not constitute a limitation on the orientation of the electronic device 100 in actual application scenarios.

[0067] The electronic device 100 includes a main body 110, a display screen 120, and a rotating mechanism 130. The rotating mechanism 130 is connected between the main body 110 and the display screen 120 to achieve a rotatable connection between the display screen 120 and the main body 110. That is, the display screen 120 is rotatably connected to the main body 110 via the rotating mechanism 130. In other words, the display screen 120 can rotate relative to the main body 110 via the rotating mechanism 130. The main body 110 is provided with a storage slot 108. For example, the storage slot 108 is located on the left side of the main body 110.

[0068] like Figure 1 As shown, the electronic device 100 is in an unfolded state, with the display screen 120 unfolded relative to the main body 110. The unfolding angle between the display screen 120 and the main body 110 is α, and the functional module 200 can be placed on the top side of the display screen 120. For example, the unfolding angle α can be greater than or equal to 90 degrees. Figure 2 As shown, the electronic device 100 is in a closed state, with the display screen 120 folded relative to the main body 110. The functional module 200 can be placed on the left side of the main body 110 and can cover the opening of the storage slot 108. Figure 3 As shown, the electronic device 100 is in the closed state, the display screen 120 is folded relative to the main body 110, and the functional module 200 can be stored in the storage slot 108.

[0069] The main body 110 includes a housing 111, a storage mechanism (not shown), a processor (not shown), a keyboard 112, and a touchpad 113. The storage mechanism, processor, keyboard 112, and touchpad 113 are all located within the housing 111. The housing 111 has a storage slot 108, the opening of which is located on the left side of the housing 111 (not shown). The storage slot 108 is recessed from the left side of the housing 111 towards the right side (not shown) (the negative X-axis direction is shown in the figure). The storage mechanism is located in the storage slot 108 and detachably stores the functional module 200. The storage mechanism has an unlocked state and a stored state. The processor can be installed inside the housing 111. The processor can be the central processing unit (CPU) of the main body 110. The keyboard 112 and touchpad 113 are both exposed relative to the top surface (not shown) of the housing 111 and can be arranged at intervals along the Y-axis direction. Specifically, both the keyboard 112 and the touchpad 113 are exposed relative to the top surface of the housing 111, allowing the user to operate the keyboard 112 and the touchpad 113. Both the keyboard 112 and the touchpad 113 are electrically connected to the processor. The user can operate the keyboard 112 and / or the touchpad 113 to generate operation signals, which the processor can process.

[0070] like Figure 1 As shown, when the functional module 200 is in working condition, it can be magnetically attached to the top side of the display screen 120. Figure 2 He Ru Figure 3 As shown, when the function module 200 is not needed, it can be removed from the display screen 120. First, place the function module 200 on the left side of the housing 111, allowing it to adhere to the storage mechanism in the storage slot 108. At this time, the storage mechanism 114 is unlocked. Then, press the function module 200, applying a force F towards the storage slot 108 (in the negative X-axis direction shown in the diagram), pushing the function module 200 into the storage slot 108. The storage mechanism is locked, thus locking the function module 200 and achieving storage and locking. When the function module 200 is needed, press it; the storage mechanism will unlock the function module 200, allowing it to pop out of the storage slot 108. The user can then remove the function module 200 from the storage slot 108 for use.

[0071] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 4 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the assembly structure of the storage mechanism 114 and the functional module 200 in the electronic device 100. Figure 5 yes Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the storage mechanism 114 and the functional module 200 in the electronic device 100 shown. Wherein, Figure 4 The storage mechanism 114 shown is in the unlocked state. Figure 5 The storage mechanism 114 shown is in a locked state.

[0072] The storage mechanism 114 includes a bracket 10, a buffer 20, a guide rod 30, an elastic element 40, a sliding element 50, a swing rod 60, a pressing element 70, and a cover plate 80. The bracket 10 is mounted on the housing 111. The buffer 20 and the guide rod 30 are both mounted on the bracket 10. The sliding element 50 is mounted on the bracket 10, opposite to the buffer 20, and sleeved on the guide rod 30. The sliding element 50 can support the functional module 200 and can drive the functional module 200 to slide relative to the bracket 10, the buffer 20, and the guide rod 30. The elastic element 40 is sleeved on the guide rod 30 and abuts against the bracket 10 and the sliding element 50. The swing rod 60 is fixedly connected to the sliding element 50 and mounted on the bracket 10, and can slide relative to the bracket 10 under the influence of the sliding element 50. The pressing element 70 can be mounted on the sliding element 50 and can press the swing rod 60. The cover plate 80 can be installed on the bracket 10 and can cover the swing arm 60.

[0073] Please see Figure 6a and Figure 6b , Figure 6a yes Figure 4 The schematic diagram of the support 10 in the storage mechanism 114 shown is as follows. Figure 6b yes Figure 6a The structural diagram of the bracket 10 shown at another angle.

[0074] The outer surface of the bracket 10 has a first surface 10a, a second surface 10b, a third surface 10c, a fourth surface 10d, a fifth surface 10e, and a sixth surface 10f. Along the height direction of the bracket 10 (X-axis direction in the diagram), the first surface 10a and the second surface 10b are positioned opposite to each other. Along the thickness direction of the bracket 10 (Z-axis direction in the diagram), the third surface 10c and the fourth surface 10d are positioned opposite to each other and connected between the first surface 10a and the second surface 10b. Along the length direction of the bracket 10 (Y-axis direction in the diagram), the fifth surface 10e and the sixth surface 10f are positioned opposite to each other and connected between the first surface 10a and the second surface 10b, and between the third surface 10c and the fourth surface 10d.

[0075] In this embodiment, the bracket 10 is provided with a first sliding groove 101, a second sliding groove 102, and a mounting groove 103. The first sliding groove 101 is located between the fifth surface 10e and the sixth surface 10f, and is spaced apart from both the fifth surface 10e and the sixth surface 10f. Specifically, the opening of the first sliding groove 101 is located on the first surface 10a. The first sliding groove 101 is recessed from the first surface 10a toward the second surface 10b (the negative X-axis direction in the figure), and penetrates the third surface 10c and the fourth surface 10d. For example, the length direction of the first sliding groove 101 is parallel to the X-axis direction. The first sliding groove 101 has a first groove wall surface 1011 and a second groove wall surface 1012. The first groove wall surface 1011 is disposed opposite to the opening of the first sliding groove 101. The second groove wall surface 1012 is connected to the first groove wall surface 1011 and is disposed opposite to the fourth surface 10d. The functional module 200 can be inserted into the first slide groove 101 through the opening of the first slide groove 101, and can slide relative to the bracket 10 within the first slide groove 101.

[0076] In one embodiment, the first slide groove 101 includes a first slide groove portion 101a and a second slide groove portion 101b. The opening of the first slide groove portion 101a is the opening of the first slide groove 101 and is located on the first surface 10a. The second slide groove portion 101b is located on the side of the first slide groove portion 101a opposite to the first surface 10a and communicates with the first slide groove portion 101a. The functional module 200 can pass through the first slide groove portion 101a and be disposed within the first slide groove 101.

[0077] The opening of the second groove 102 is located on the second groove wall 1012. The second groove 102 is recessed from the second groove wall 1012 toward the fourth surface 10d (the negative direction of the Z-axis in the figure). The second groove 102 has an unlock position S1 and a locking position S2. The locking position S2 is located between the unlock position S1 and the second surface 10b, and is spaced apart from the unlock position S1.

[0078] In this embodiment, the second slide 102 includes a bottom wall 1023, which is disposed opposite to the opening of the second slide 102. The bottom wall 1023 is provided with a third slide 104 and a fourth slide 105, the openings of the third slide 104 and the fourth slide 105 being located on the surface of the bottom wall 1023 facing the second slide 102. The third slide 104 and the fourth slide 105 are both recessed from the surface of the bottom wall 1023 facing the second slide 102 toward the fourth surface 10d (the negative direction of the Z-axis in the figure), and are connected to each other. Specifically, the third slide 104 has an unlock position S1 and a locking position S2, and the fourth slide 105 is connected to both the unlock position S1 and the locking position S2. For example, along the extending direction of the third slide 104, the unlock position S1 and the locking position S2 are respectively located at opposite ends of the third slide 104. Along the extension direction of the fourth slide groove 105, the unlock position S1 and the lock position S2 are located on opposite sides of the fourth slide groove 105.

[0079] In some other embodiments, the third slide 104 may have an unlock position S1, the fourth slide 105 may have a lock position S2, the third slide 104 may be connected to the lock position S2, and the fourth slide 105 may be connected to the unlock position S1; or, the third slide 104 may have a lock position S2, the fourth slide 105 may have an unlock position S1, the third slide 104 may be connected to the unlock position S1, and the fourth slide 105 may be connected to the lock position S2; or, the fourth slide 105 may have both an unlock position S1 and a lock position S2, and the third slide 104 may be connected to both the unlock position S1 and the lock position S2.

[0080] Please see Figure 7 , Figure 7 yes Figure 6a A partial planar structural schematic diagram of the support 10 shown.

[0081] In one embodiment, the third slide groove 104 includes a third slide groove portion 104a and a fourth slide groove portion 104b. Along the length direction of the third slide groove 104, the fourth slide groove portion 104b is located on one side of the third slide groove portion 104a and communicates with the third slide groove portion 104a. Specifically, along the length direction of the third slide groove 104, the end of the third slide groove portion 104a away from the fourth slide groove portion 104b is an unlock position S1, and the end of the fourth slide groove portion 104b away from the third slide groove portion 104a is a locking position S2.

[0082] Specifically, the third groove portion 104a includes a first segment 1042, a second segment 1043, and a third segment 1044. The first segment 1042 is close to the first surface 10a and extends from the first surface 10a toward the second surface 10b. For example, the length direction of the first segment 1042 is parallel to the X-axis direction. The third segment 1044 is located on the side of the first segment 1042 away from the first surface 10a and on the side of the first segment 1042 close to the fifth surface 10e, and is spaced apart from the first segment 1042. The bottom wall of the third segment 1044 is located on the side of the bottom wall of the first segment 1042 away from the fourth surface 10d, and is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the first segment 1042.

[0083] The second segment 1043 is located between and connects the first segment 1042 and the third segment 1044. From the first segment 1042 to the third segment 1044, the height difference between the bottom wall of the second segment 1043 and the bottom wall of the first segment 1042 increases, while the height difference between them decreases. The second segment 1043 extends from one end of the first segment 1042 toward the second surface 10b and toward both the second surface 10b and the fifth surface 10e, intersecting both the X-axis and Y-axis directions. For example, the angles between the extension direction of the second segment 1043 and both the negative X-axis and positive Y-axis directions are acute angles. It should be noted that the height differences between the bottom walls of the various parts of the third slide 104 and the fourth slide 105 described in this application refer to the distance in the thickness direction of the bottom wall 1023.

[0084] The fourth groove portion 104b communicates with the third segment 1044 and includes a fourth segment 1045 and a fifth segment 1046. The fourth segment 1045 is located on the side of the third segment 1044 near the second surface 10b and is spaced apart from the third segment 1044. The bottom wall of the fourth segment 1045 is located on the side of the bottom wall of the third segment 1044 near the fourth surface 10d and is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the third segment 1044. The fourth segment 1045 extends from the end of the third segment 1044 near the second surface 10b towards the first surface 10a and the sixth surface 10f, intersecting both the X-axis and Y-axis directions. For example, the angles between the extension direction of the fourth segment 1045 and the positive X-axis and negative Y-axis directions are both acute angles. The fifth segment 1046 is located on the side of the fourth segment 1045 away from the third segment 1044, and on the side of the fourth segment 1045 away from the second surface 10b, and is spaced apart from the fourth segment 1045. The bottom wall of the fifth segment 1046 is located on the side of the bottom wall of the fourth segment 1045 closer to the fourth surface 10d, and is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the fourth segment 1045. For example, the position of the first segment 1042 in the third slide groove 104 can be the unlock position S1, and the position of the fifth segment 1046 in the third slide groove 104 can be the locking position S2.

[0085] In other embodiments, the structure of the third slide 104 may not adopt the specific structure described above. For example, the third slide 104 may have less or more of the structure, or the third slide 104 may partially adopt the structure described above. The structure of the third slide 104 can be adaptively adjusted according to specific needs, and this application does not impose specific restrictions on it.

[0086] In one embodiment, the fourth slide groove 105 includes a fifth slide groove portion 105a and a sixth slide groove portion 105b. The fifth slide groove portion 105a communicates with the fifth segment 1046. Along the length direction of the fourth slide groove 105, the sixth slide groove portion 105b is located on one side of the fifth slide groove portion 105a and communicates with the fifth slide groove portion 105a and the first segment 1042. Specifically, the fifth slide groove portion 105a includes the sixth segment 1052. The sixth slide groove portion 105b includes a seventh segment 1053, an eighth segment 1054, and a ninth segment 1055. The seventh segment 1053 is located on the side of the fifth segment 1046 away from the fourth segment 1045, and is located on the side of the fifth segment 1046 facing the sixth surface 10f, and is spaced apart from the fifth segment 1046. The bottom wall of the seventh segment 1053 is located on the side of the bottom wall of the fifth segment 1046 away from the fourth surface 10d, and is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the fifth segment 1046. For example, the length direction of the seventh segment 1053 is parallel to the X-axis direction.

[0087] The sixth segment 1052 is located between and connects the fifth segment 1046 and the seventh segment 1053. From the fifth segment 1046 towards the sixth segment 1052, the height difference between the bottom wall of the sixth segment 1052 and the bottom wall of the fifth segment 1046 increases, while the height difference between the sixth segment 1052 and the bottom wall of the seventh segment 1053 decreases. The sixth segment 1052 extends from the end of the fifth segment 1046 away from the fourth segment 1045 towards the second surface 10b and the sixth surface 10f, intersecting both the X-axis and Y-axis directions. For example, the angles between the extension direction of the sixth segment 1052 and the negative X-axis and negative Y-axis directions are both acute angles.

[0088] The ninth segment 1055 is located on the side of the seventh segment 1053 away from the second surface 10b, and is spaced apart from the seventh segment 1053. The bottom wall of the ninth segment 1055 is located on the side of the bottom wall of the seventh segment 1053, the bottom wall of the first segment 1042, and the bottom wall of the second segment 1043 that are away from the fourth surface 105d, and is spaced apart from all of these bottom wall surfaces. For example, the length direction of the ninth segment 1055 is parallel to the X-axis direction. The eighth segment 1054 is located between the seventh segment 1053 and the ninth segment 1055, and connects the seventh segment 1053 and the ninth segment 1055. From the direction of the seventh segment 1053 to the eighth segment 1054, the height difference between the bottom wall of the eighth segment 1054 and the bottom wall of the seventh segment 1053 increases, while the height difference between the bottom wall of the eighth segment 1054 and the bottom wall of the ninth segment 1055 decreases.

[0089] In other embodiments, the structure of the fourth slide 105 may not adopt the specific structure described above. For example, the fourth slide 105 may have less or more of the structure, or the fourth slide 105 may partially adopt the structure described above. The structure of the fourth slide 105 can be adaptively adjusted according to specific needs, and this application does not impose specific restrictions on it.

[0090] Please see Figure 6a and Figure 6b Along the length of the bracket 10, the mounting groove 103 is located on one side of the first slide groove 101 and communicates with it. Specifically, the opening of the mounting groove 103 is located on the fourth surface 10d. The mounting groove 103 is recessed from the fourth surface 10d toward the third surface 10c and penetrates the third surface 10c and the groove wall of the first slide groove 101. There are two mounting grooves 103, located on opposite sides of the first slide groove 101 along the length of the bracket 10. In some other embodiments, the mounting groove 103 may not penetrate the third surface 10c.

[0091] In this embodiment, the bracket 10 is further provided with a limiting part 11 and a fixing part 12. The limiting part 11 is provided on the third surface 10c and protrudes from the third surface 10c in a direction away from the fourth surface 10d. Along the width direction of the first slide groove 101 (the Y-axis direction in the figure), the limiting part 11 covers at least a portion of the first slide groove 101. For example, the limiting part 11 includes two sub-limiting parts 11a, which are located at opposite ends of the first slide groove 101 along the width direction of the first slide groove 101 (the Y-axis direction in the figure), and both cover at least a portion of the first slide groove 101.

[0092] The fixing part 12 includes two sub-fixing parts 12a, which are located on opposite sides of the bracket 10 along its length. Specifically, one sub-fixing part 12a is provided on the fifth surface 10e and protrudes from the fifth surface 10e in a direction away from the sixth surface 10f (positive Y-axis direction in the figure). The other sub-fixing part 12a is provided on the sixth surface 10f and protrudes from the sixth surface 10f in a direction away from the fifth surface 10e (negative Y-axis direction in the figure). The bracket 10 can be mounted to the storage slot 108 via the fixing parts 12, so that the storage mechanism 114 can be mounted in the storage slot 108.

[0093] In one embodiment, the bracket 10 includes a first bracket portion 14, a second bracket portion 15, and a third bracket portion 16. The first bracket portion 14 includes a second surface 10b, a third surface 10c, and a fourth surface 10d. The first bracket portion 14 is provided with a second sliding groove portion 101b, a mounting groove 103, and a connecting groove 141. The opening of the connecting groove 141 is located on the second groove wall surface 1012. The second sliding groove 102 is recessed from the second groove wall surface 1012 toward the fourth surface 10d (in the positive Z-axis direction shown in the figure).

[0094] Along the height direction (X-axis direction in the figure) of the first support portion 14, the second support portion 15 is fixedly connected to one end of the first support portion 14 and includes a first surface 10a facing away from the first support portion 14. The second support portion 15 is provided with a first sliding groove 101a, which extends through the second support portion 15 along its thickness direction (X-axis direction in the figure). The third support portion 16 is provided in the connecting groove 141, and the third support portion 16 is provided with a second sliding groove 102, a third sliding groove 104, and a fourth sliding groove 105. The hardness of both the second support portion 15 and the third support portion 16 is less than the hardness of the first support portion 14. For example, the first support portion 14 is made of metal, while the second support portion 15 and the third support portion 16 can both be made of plastic.

[0095] Understandably, because plastic is relatively soft, the second support portion 15 will not have rigid friction with the functional module 200, and the third support portion 16 will not have rigid friction with the swing arm 60. When the functional module 200 and the swing arm 60 move relative to the support 10, the support 10 will not wear down the functional module 200 and the swing arm 60, which helps to improve the service life of the functional module 200 and the storage mechanism 114, thereby helping to improve the service life of the mobile terminal 1000.

[0096] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The buffer element 20 is installed on the wall surface 1011 of the first groove and is positioned opposite to the opening of the first slide groove 101. In this embodiment, the buffer element 20 includes two sub-buffer elements 21, both of which are installed on the wall surface 1011 of the first groove and are located on opposite sides of the second slide groove 102, and are spaced apart from the second slide groove 102. The buffer element 20 is made of a non-Newtonian fluid material and has non-Newtonian fluid properties. For example, the buffer element 20 can be made of non-Newtonian fluid foam.

[0097] It should be understood that non-Newtonian fluid materials are heterogeneous phase change materials that exhibit differences in hardness depending on external force conditions. When subjected to severe impact or compression, the molecules immediately aggregate together, resulting in external tightening and hardening, thus absorbing the external force. Conversely, when a non-Newtonian fluid material is subjected to a slowly increasing force, the molecules have time to move and rearrange, thus maintaining a relaxed and viscous state.

[0098] The difference between the instantaneous hardness and the constant hardness of the non-Newtonian fluid material is greater than or equal to 20°C. It should be noted that the instantaneous hardness of the non-Newtonian fluid material refers to the hardness of the buffer 20 during its compression stroke when the impact velocity of the buffer 20 is greater than 1 m / s, for example, when the mobile terminal 1000 is dropped and the storage mechanism 114 is impacted by an external object. The constant hardness of the non-Newtonian fluid material refers to the hardness of the buffer 20 when the user normally presses the function module 200 to remove it from the storage slot 108.

[0099] The buffer 20 exhibits a significant difference in hardness between drop impact and normal pressing states. The storage mechanism 114 locks the functional module 200. Furthermore, during a drop, the buffer 20 exhibits high hardness and can restrict the sliding member 50 from sliding relative to the buffer 20, preventing the storage mechanism 114 from unlocking the functional module 200. The storage mechanism 114 can maintain the locked functional module 200, ensuring that the functional module 200 will not detach from the electronic device 100 and guaranteeing the reliability of the mobile terminal 1000.

[0100] Furthermore, the constant hardness of the non-Newtonian fluid material is greater than or equal to 10C and less than or equal to 25C. When the user normally presses the function module 200 to remove it from the storage slot 108, the buffer 20 has a relatively low hardness. This allows the slider 50 to move towards the buffer 20 and slide relative to the bracket 10 to unlock the function module 200. Moreover, the buffer 20 does not affect the normal use of the storage mechanism 114. It should be noted that the unit C used to characterize hardness in this application represents Shore hardness.

[0101] Please see Figure 8 , Figure 8 yes Figure 4 The storage mechanism 114 shown is a structural schematic diagram from another angle.

[0102] Guide rods 30 are installed in mounting slots 103. In this embodiment, there are two guide rods 30, which are respectively installed in two mounting slots 103 and located on opposite sides of the first sliding groove 101 and the second sliding groove 102. For example, the length direction of the guide rods 30 is parallel to the X-axis direction. Specifically, the guide rods 30 also extend relative to the second surface 10b. In addition, the storage mechanism 114 also includes two retaining rings 90, both of which are located on the side of the second surface 10b away from the first surface 10a, and are respectively sleeved on the two guide rods 30 to restrict the movement of the two guide rods 30 relative to the bracket 10 and ensure the assembly stability between the two guide rods 30 and the bracket 10.

[0103] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The elastic element 40 is installed in the mounting groove 103 and sleeved on the guide rod 30. In this embodiment, there are two elastic elements 40, which are respectively installed in two mounting grooves 103 and respectively sleeved on two guide rods 30. For example, the deformation direction of the elastic element 40 is parallel to the length direction of the guide rod 30. The elastic element 40 can be a spring or elastic foam or other elastic component.

[0104] Please refer to the following: Figure 9a and Figure 9b , Figure 9a yes Figure 4 The schematic diagram of the sliding member 50 in the storage mechanism 114 shown is as follows. Figure 9b yes Figure 9a The schematic diagram of the slider 50 at another angle is shown.

[0105] The slider 50 is installed in the first groove 101 and located on the side of the buffer 20 away from the first groove wall 1011, and is positioned opposite to the buffer 20. It is also sleeved on two guide rods 30. Both elastic elements 40 abut against the bracket 10 and the slider 50. Along the length of the first groove 101, the slider 50 can slide relative to the bracket 10, the buffer 20, and the guide rods 30 within the first groove 101.

[0106] like Figure 4 As shown, when the storage mechanism 114 is in the unlocked state, the sliding member 50 and the buffer member 20 are spaced apart along the length of the first slide groove 101, and the compression amount of the elastic member 40 is the first compression amount. Figure 5 As shown, when the storage mechanism 114 is in the locked state, the sliding member 50 abuts against the buffer member 20, and the compression amount of the elastic member 40 is the second compression amount, which is greater than the first compression amount. It should be noted that the first compression amount can be greater than or equal to 0.

[0107] When the storage mechanism 114 switches from the unlocked state to the locked state, the sliding member 50 slides relative to the bracket 10 in the first slide groove 101, which may include two stages: a first stage and a second stage. In the first stage, the sliding member 50 slides toward the buffer member 20 and compresses the elastic member 40. In the second stage, the sliding member 50 slides away from the buffer member 20, and the sliding member 50 no longer compresses the elastic member 40. The elastic member 40 can undergo a certain degree of elastic recovery.

[0108] When the storage mechanism 114 switches from the locked state to the unlocked state, the slider 50 slides relative to the bracket 10 within the first slide groove 101, and in the process, the slider 50 slides towards the buffer 20. When the functional module 200 is stored in the electronic device 100 and the mobile terminal 1000 is dropped, the buffer 20, which has non-Newtonian fluid properties, can prevent the slider 50 from compressing the buffer 20 to unlock the storage mechanism.

[0109] In this embodiment, when the storage mechanism 114 switches from the locked state to the unlocked state, the sliding member 50 slides relative to the bracket 10 in the first slide groove 101, which may include two stages: a third stage and a fourth stage. In the third stage, the sliding member 50 slides toward the buffer member 20 and compresses the buffer member 20 and the elastic member 40. In the fourth stage, the sliding member 50 no longer compresses the elastic member 40, and the sliding member 50 slides away from the buffer member 20 under the action of the elastic restoring force of the elastic member 40.

[0110] In addition, the slider 50 is also disposed opposite to the two sub-limiting portions 11a of the limiting portion 11. The limiting portion 11 can restrict the sliding direction of the slider 50 relative to the bracket 10 in the first slide groove 101, so as to restrict the slider 50 in the first slide groove 101, and ensure the assembly stability of the slider 50 and the bracket 10, as well as the sliding stability of the slider 50 relative to the bracket 10 in the X-axis direction.

[0111] The sliding member 50 includes a sliding body 51 and an adsorption member 52. The adsorption member 52 is disposed on the sliding body 51 and can adsorb onto the functional module 200 so that the functional module 200 is adsorbed onto the storage mechanism 114. The sliding body 51 includes a first side 511, a second side 512, a third side 513, a fourth side 514, a fifth side (not shown in the figure), and a sixth side (not shown in the figure). Along the height direction of the sliding member 50 (the X-axis direction in the figure), the first side 511 and the second side 512 are arranged opposite to each other. Along the thickness direction of the sliding member 50 (the Z-axis direction in the figure), the third side 513 and the fourth side 514 are arranged opposite to each other and connected between the first side 511 and the second side 512. The third side 513 is the surface of the sliding body 51 facing the limiting part 11. Along the length direction of the slider 50 (Y-axis direction in the figure), the fifth side and the sixth side are arranged opposite to each other and are connected between the first side 511 and the second side 512, and between the third side 513 and the fourth side 514.

[0112] The sliding member 50 is provided with an abutment portion 53, a sleeve portion 54, and an assembly portion 55. The abutment portion 53 is located on the third side surface 513 and protrudes from the third side surface 513 in a direction away from the fourth side surface 514. The abutment portion 53 extends from the first side surface 511 to the second side surface 512 and protrudes relative to the second side surface 512. Along the extension direction of the first slide groove 101, the abutment portion 53 is disposed opposite to the buffer member 20. Along the thickness direction of the first slide groove 101 (the Z-axis direction in the figure), the abutment portion 53 is also disposed opposite to the limiting portion 11. The abutment portion 53 includes two sub-abutment portions 53a, which are located on opposite sides of the second slide groove 102 along the width direction of the second slide groove 102. Along the extension direction of the first slide groove 101, the two sub-abutment portions 53a are disposed opposite to the two sub-buffer members 21. When the storage mechanism 114 is in the locked state, the two sub-abutting parts 53a abut against the two sub-buffers 21 respectively.

[0113] Furthermore, along the thickness direction (Z-axis direction in the figure) of the first slide groove 101, two sub-abutment portions 53a are respectively disposed opposite to two sub-limiting portions 11a. The two sub-limiting portions 11a can respectively limit the sliding direction of the two sub-abutment portions 53a relative to the bracket 10 within the first slide groove 101, thereby confining the sliding member 50 within the first slide groove 101 and ensuring the assembly stability of the sliding member 50 and the bracket 10, as well as the sliding stability of the sliding member 50 relative to the bracket 10 when sliding along the X-axis direction.

[0114] There are two sleeve portions 54, located at opposite ends of the sliding body 51 along its width direction (Y-axis direction in the figure), and respectively fitted onto the two guide rods 30 and abutting against the two elastic members 40. One sleeve portion 54 is located on the fifth side and protrudes from the fifth side away from the sixth side. The other sleeve portion 54 is located on the sixth side and protrudes from the sixth side away from the fifth side. Exemplarily, the length direction of both sleeve portions 54 is parallel to the Z-axis direction.

[0115] The assembly portion 55 is located on the third side surface 513 and protrudes from the third side surface 513 in a direction away from the fourth side surface 514. The abutment portion 53 extends from the first side surface 511 towards the second side surface 512 and protrudes relative to the second side surface 512. The assembly portion 55 includes two sub-assembly portions 55a, which are spaced apart along the width direction (Y-axis direction in the figure) of the sliding body 51. For example, the sub-assembly portions 55a are square blocks.

[0116] The sliding body 51 is also provided with a mounting groove 515 and a fixing hole 516. The opening of the mounting groove 515 is located on the second side 512. The mounting groove 515 is recessed from the second side 512 toward the first side 511 (positive X-axis direction in the figure) and can penetrate the fourth side 514. There are two mounting grooves 515, which are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the sliding body 51 (Y-axis direction in the figure).

[0117] The fixing hole 516 can be located between two sub-assembly portions 55a, and can be spaced apart from both sub-assembly portions 55a. The fixing hole 516 can also be located between two sub-abutting portions 53a, and can be spaced apart from both sub-abutting portions 53a. Specifically, the opening of the fixing hole 516 can be located on the third side surface 513. The fixing hole 516 can protrude from the third side surface 513 towards the fourth side surface 514 (in the negative Z-axis direction shown in the figure). For example, the fixing hole 516 can be circular.

[0118] The adsorption element 52 is installed in the assembly slot 515. In this embodiment, there are two adsorption elements 52, which are respectively installed in two assembly slots 515. When the storage mechanism 114 is in contact with the adsorption functional module 200, both adsorption elements 52 adsorb the functional module 200, and can drive the functional module 200 to slide relative to the bracket 10 in the first slide groove 101 under the action of the sliding body 51, so as to ensure the reliability of the adsorption of the functional module 200 by the storage mechanism 114. For example, the adsorption element 52 can be a component that can perform magnetic adsorption, such as a magnet or an iron sheet.

[0119] Please refer to the following: Figure 10 and Figure 11 , Figure 10 yes Figure 4 A partial structural diagram of the assembly structure shown. Figure 11 yes Figure 5 A partial structural diagram of the assembly structure shown. Wherein, Figure 10 and Figure 11 The press-fit part 70 and the cover plate 80 are not shown.

[0120] The swing arm 60 is installed in the fixing hole 516 of the slider 50 and in the second slide groove 102 of the bracket 10, and can slide relative to the bracket 10 in the second slide groove 102 under the drive of the slider 50. In this embodiment, the swing arm 60 includes a fixed end 61, a sliding end 62, and a connecting part 63. The fixed end 61 is installed in the fixing hole 516 and fixedly connected to the slider 50. The sliding end 62 is disposed opposite to the fixed end 61 and is installed in the second slide groove 102, and can slide relative to the bracket 10 in the second slide groove 102. The sliding end 62 can move relative to the bracket 10 along the length direction of the third slide groove 104 and also along the length direction of the fourth slide groove 105. When the storage mechanism 114 is in the unlocked state, the sliding end 62 is located in the unlocked position S1. When the storage mechanism 114 is in the locked state, the sliding end 62 is located in the locked position S2. The connecting portion 63 connects the fixed end 61 and the sliding end 62, and can be located between the two sub-abutting portions 53a, and is spaced apart from both sub-abutting portions 53a. The rocker arm 60 can be made of metal. For example, the fixed end 61, the sliding end 62, and the connecting portion 63 can be integrally formed.

[0121] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 and Figure 5The pressing member 70 is sleeved on the assembly portion 55 of the sliding member 50 and fixedly connected to the sliding member 50. It presses the fixed end 61 of the rocker arm 60 to press the sliding end 62 into the second slide groove 102, so that the sliding end 62 is stably installed in the second slide groove 102. In this embodiment, the pressing member 70 includes a pressing portion 71 and two mounting portions 72. The pressing portion 71 is located on the side of the fixed end 61 away from the sliding member 50 and presses the fixed end 61. The two mounting portions 72 are respectively connected to the opposite sides of the pressing portion 71 and are respectively sleeved on the two assembly portions 55 to install the pressing member 70 onto the sliding member 50.

[0122] The cover plate 80 is installed on the bracket 10, covering the opening of the second slide groove 102, and pressing the fixed end 61 of the swing rod 60 to ensure that the fixed end 61 is stably installed in the second slide groove 102, thus guaranteeing the assembly stability between the swing rod 60 and the bracket 10. Exemplarily, the cover plate 80 and the bracket 10 are assembled by means of snap-fit ​​and hook-fit. In other embodiments, the cover plate 80 and the bracket 10 may also be assembled by other means, and this application does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0123] In addition, the cover plate 80 is provided with a spring piece 81, which is located on the side of the cover plate 80 facing the first surface 10a and extends from the sliding end 62 toward the first surface 10a. It is located on the side of the connecting part 63 of the rocker arm 60 away from the sliding member 50 and can also press the connecting part 63 to prevent the sliding end 62 from coming out of the second groove 102.

[0124] Next, the process of the storage mechanism 114 storing the functional module 200 and the process of the storage mechanism 114 unlocking the functional module 200 will be described in detail.

[0125] When the functional module 200 needs to be stored, it is first placed in the opening of the storage slot 108 in the electronic device 100. The functional module 200 can be attached to the sliding member 50 by adhering to the adsorption member 52. When the user applies a force F to the functional module 200 to press it, the sliding member 50 can drive the swing arm 60 to slide relative to the bracket 10. The sliding end 62 of the swing arm 60 can slide from the unlock position S1 along the third slide groove 104 relative to the bracket 10 to the locking position S2, so as to lock the functional module 200 by the storage mechanism 114. At this time, the two elastic members 40 are compressed, and the two sub-abutment parts 53a of the sliding member 50 abut against the two sub-buffer members 21 respectively.

[0126] During the storage function module 200 of the storage mechanism 114, in the first stage, the sliding member 50 slides relative to the bracket 10 toward the buffer member 20 under the force of the user. The sliding end 62 of the swing arm 60 slides relative to the bracket 10 in the third slide groove 104a under the drive of the sliding member 50. The sliding end 62 will slide in the first section 1042, the second section 1043 and the third section 1044 in sequence. At this time, not only are the two elastic members 40 continuously compressed by the sliding member 50 and undergo elastic deformation, but the swing arm 60 will also undergo elastic deformation. During the process of the sliding end 62 sliding from the third slide groove 104a to the fourth slide groove 104b, when the sliding end 62 slides to the position where the third slide groove 104a is close to the fourth slide groove 104b (also known as the first transition position) or the position where the fourth slide groove 104b is close to the third slide groove 104a (also known as the second transition position), the rocker arm 60 will strike the side wall of the third slide groove 104 along the negative Y-axis under the action of its own deformation and rebound force, and emit an impact warning sound. The user can hear the impact warning sound. After releasing the force (i.e. no longer applying force to the functional module 200), the slider 50 will slide away from the buffer 20 under the elastic restoring force of the two elastic members 40 to enter the second stage. The slider 50 will drive the sliding end 62 to slide relative to the bracket 10 in the fourth slide groove 104b. The sliding end 62 will slide in the fourth section 1045 and the fifth section 1046 in sequence until the sliding end 62 reaches the locking position S2, thereby realizing the locking of the functional module 200 by the storage mechanism 114.

[0127] During the process of the slider 50 driving the rocker arm 60 to slide relative to the bracket 10, the spring piece 81 of the cover plate 80 can elastically contact the connecting part 63 of the rocker arm 60 to prevent the sliding end 62 of the rocker arm 60 from being dislodged into the second slide groove 102, thus ensuring the reliability of the storage mechanism 114.

[0128] When the functional module 200 is needed and is removed from the storage slot 108, the user applies force to press the functional module 200. The slider 50 causes the rocker arm 60 to slide relative to the bracket 10. The sliding end 62 of the rocker arm 60 can slide from the locked position S2 along the fourth slide groove 105 relative to the bracket 10 to the unlocked position S1, thereby unlocking the functional module 200 by the storage mechanism 114. At this time, the functional module 200 protrudes relative to the storage slot 108, and the two elastic members 40 can be in a natural state or a slightly compressed state. The two sub-abutment portions 53a of the slider 50 are respectively spaced apart from and opposite to the two sub-buffer members 21.

[0129] During the process of unlocking the storage mechanism 114 and the function module 200, in the third stage, the slider 50 will slide relative to the bracket 10 toward the buffer 20 under the force of the user. The sliding end 62 will slide relative to the bracket 10 in the fifth slide groove 105a under the drive of the slider 50. The sliding end 62 will slide in the fifth segment 1046 and the sixth segment 1052 in sequence. At this time, the buffer 20 and the elastic member 40 are both compressed by the slider 50. After the sliding end 62 slides from the fifth slide groove 105a to the sixth slide groove 105b, the user can release the hand after clearly feeling the increase in the elastic restoring force of the elastic member 40. Under the action of the elastic restoring force (i.e. rebound force) of the two elastic members 40, the sliding member 50 can slide away from the buffer member 20 to enter the fourth stage. The sliding end 62 will slide in the eighth segment 1054 and the ninth segment 1055 in sequence under the drive of the sliding member 50 until it slides to the first segment 1042 to reach the unlock position S1, thereby realizing the unlocking of the functional module 200 by the storage mechanism 114 and pushing at least part of the functional module 200 out of the storage slot 108.

[0130] Understandably, when the functional module 200 is stored in the storage slot 108, the abutting part 53 of the sliding member 50 abuts against the buffer member 20. When the mobile terminal 1000 is dropped during use, the functional module 200 will push the sliding member 50 toward the buffer member 20 under inertia. Since the buffer member 20 is made of a non-Newtonian fluid material, the intermolecular force of the non-Newtonian fluid material will increase with the increase of the impact force of the impacting object, and the hardness of the non-Newtonian fluid material will increase, which can restrict the movement of the sliding member 50 toward the buffer member 20. Therefore, the sliding member 50 will not slide relative to the bracket 10 and unlock. The storage mechanism 114 can keep the functional module 200 locked, and the functional module 200 will not fall out of the electronic device 100, ensuring the reliability of the mobile terminal 1000.

[0131] When the user needs to remove the functional module 200 from the storage slot 108, the user will press the functional module 200 at a normal speed. The functional module 200 will push the slider 50 towards the buffer 20 at a slower speed. The intermolecular forces of the non-Newtonian fluid material will not increase suddenly. The non-Newtonian fluid material has low hardness and the buffer 20 is relatively soft. Not only can the slider 50 move towards the buffer 20, but it can also slide relative to the bracket 10 to unlock the functional module 200. Moreover, the setting of the buffer 20 will not affect the normal use of the storage mechanism 114.

[0132] The above are merely some embodiments and implementation methods of this application. The scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A storage mechanism for storing functional modules, characterized in that, The storage mechanism includes a support frame, a buffer component, and a sliding component; The bracket is provided with a first sliding groove, the opening of the first sliding groove is located on the outer surface of the bracket, the first sliding groove has a first groove wall surface, and the first groove wall surface is disposed opposite to the opening of the first sliding groove. The buffer is installed on the wall of the first groove, and the buffer is made of a non-Newtonian fluid material. The sliding member is installed in the first groove and is located on the side of the buffer member away from the wall of the first groove, and is disposed opposite to the buffer member. The sliding member is used to support the functional module and can drive the functional module to slide relative to the bracket in the first groove. The storage mechanism has an unlocked state and a locked state. When the storage mechanism is in the unlocked state, the sliding member and the buffer member are spaced apart. When the storage mechanism is in the locked state, the sliding member abuts against the buffer member. During the process of switching from the locked state to the unlocked state, the sliding member slides relative to the bracket toward the buffer member.

2. The storage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage mechanism locks the functional module, and when a drop occurs, the difference between the instantaneous hardness of the non-Newtonian fluid material and the constant hardness of the non-Newtonian fluid material is greater than or equal to 20°C.

3. The storage mechanism according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The normal hardness of the non-Newtonian fluid material is greater than or equal to 10C and less than or equal to 25C.

4. The storage mechanism according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, During the process of switching the storage mechanism from the locked state to the unlocked state, the slider first slides relative to the bracket toward the buffer, and then slides relative to the bracket away from the buffer.

5. The storage mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, During the process of switching the storage mechanism from the locked state to the unlocked state, the slider first slides relative to the bracket toward the buffer, and then slides relative to the bracket away from the buffer.

6. The storage mechanism according to any one of claims 1, 2, and 5, characterized in that, The first slide groove also has a second groove wall surface, which is connected to the first groove wall surface. The bracket also has a second slide groove, the opening of which is located on the second groove wall surface. The second slide groove has an unlocking position and a locking position. The locking position is located on the side of the unlocking position facing the buffer and is spaced apart from the unlocking position. The storage mechanism further includes a swing arm and an elastic element. The swing arm includes a fixed end and a sliding end. The fixed end is fixedly connected to the sliding element. The sliding end is disposed opposite to the fixed end and installed in the second slide groove. It can slide relative to the bracket in the second slide groove under the drive of the sliding element. The elastic element abuts between the bracket and the sliding element. When the storage mechanism is in the unlocked state, the sliding end is located in the unlocked position, and the compression amount of the elastic element is the first compression amount; When the storage mechanism is in the locked state, the sliding end is located in the locked position, and the compression amount of the elastic element is a second compression amount, which is greater than the first compression amount.

7. The storage mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first slide groove also has a second groove wall surface, which is connected to the first groove wall surface. The bracket also has a second slide groove, the opening of which is located on the second groove wall surface. The second slide groove has an unlocking position and a locking position. The locking position is located on the side of the unlocking position facing the buffer and is spaced apart from the unlocking position. The storage mechanism further includes a swing arm and an elastic element. The swing arm includes a fixed end and a sliding end. The fixed end is fixedly connected to the sliding element. The sliding end is disposed opposite to the fixed end and installed in the second slide groove. It can slide relative to the bracket in the second slide groove under the drive of the sliding element. The elastic element abuts between the bracket and the sliding element. When the storage mechanism is in the unlocked state, the sliding end is located in the unlocked position, and the compression amount of the elastic element is the first compression amount; When the storage mechanism is in the locked state, the sliding end is located in the locked position, and the compression amount of the elastic element is a second compression amount, which is greater than the first compression amount.

8. The storage mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first slide groove also has a second groove wall surface, which is connected to the first groove wall surface. The bracket also has a second slide groove, the opening of which is located on the second groove wall surface. The second slide groove has an unlocking position and a locking position. The locking position is located on the side of the unlocking position facing the buffer and is spaced apart from the unlocking position. The storage mechanism further includes a swing arm and an elastic element. The swing arm includes a fixed end and a sliding end. The fixed end is fixedly connected to the sliding element. The sliding end is disposed opposite to the fixed end and installed in the second slide groove. It can slide relative to the bracket in the second slide groove under the drive of the sliding element. The elastic element abuts between the bracket and the sliding element. When the storage mechanism is in the unlocked state, the sliding end is located in the unlocked position, and the compression amount of the elastic element is the first compression amount; When the storage mechanism is in the locked state, the sliding end is located in the locked position, and the compression amount of the elastic element is a second compression amount, which is greater than the first compression amount.

9. The storage mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The buffer includes two sub-buffers, both of which are installed on the wall of the first groove and are located on opposite sides of the second slide groove. The sliding member is provided with two sub-abutment portions, both of which are located on the side of the sliding member facing the buffer member and are respectively located on opposite sides of the second sliding groove, and are respectively arranged opposite to the two sub-buffer members; The swing arm also includes a connecting part, which is connected between the fixed end and the sliding end, and is located between the two sub-abutting parts, and is spaced apart from both sub-abutting parts; When the storage mechanism is in the locked state, the two sub-abutting parts abut against the two sub-buffers respectively.

10. The storage mechanism according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, The buffer includes two sub-buffers, both of which are installed on the wall of the first groove and are located on opposite sides of the second slide groove. The sliding member is provided with two sub-abutment portions, both of which are located on the side of the sliding member facing the buffer member and are respectively located on opposite sides of the second sliding groove, and are respectively arranged opposite to the two sub-buffer members; The swing arm also includes a connecting part, which is connected between the fixed end and the sliding end, and is located between the two sub-abutting parts, and is spaced apart from both sub-abutting parts; When the storage mechanism is in the locked state, the two sub-abutting parts abut against the two sub-buffers respectively.

11. The storage mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that, The storage mechanism also includes a cover plate, which is mounted on the bracket and covers the opening of the second groove.

12. The storage mechanism according to claim 10, characterized in that, The storage mechanism also includes a cover plate, which is mounted on the bracket and covers the opening of the second groove.

13. The storage mechanism according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that, The cover plate is provided with a spring piece, which is located on the side of the cover plate facing the fixed end and on the side of the connecting part away from the second slide groove.

14. The storage mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The storage mechanism also includes a pressing member, which is installed on the sliding member and presses against the fixed end.

15. The storage mechanism according to any one of claims 7 to 9, 11 and 12, characterized in that, The storage mechanism also includes a pressing member, which is installed on the sliding member and presses against the fixed end.

16. The storage mechanism according to claim 10, characterized in that, The storage mechanism also includes a pressing member, which is installed on the sliding member and presses against the fixed end.

17. The storage mechanism according to claim 13, characterized in that, The storage mechanism also includes a pressing member, which is installed on the sliding member and presses against the fixed end.

18. The storage mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The storage mechanism also includes a guide rod, which is mounted on the bracket, and the sliding member and the elastic member are both sleeved on the guide rod; When the slider slides relative to the bracket within the first groove, the slider also slides relative to the guide rod.

19. The storage mechanism according to any one of claims 7 to 9, 11, 12, 14, 16 and 17, characterized in that, The storage mechanism also includes a guide rod, which is mounted on the bracket, and the sliding member and the elastic member are both sleeved on the guide rod; When the slider slides relative to the bracket within the first groove, the slider also slides relative to the guide rod.

20. The storage mechanism according to claim 10, characterized in that, The storage mechanism also includes a guide rod, which is mounted on the bracket, and the sliding member and the elastic member are both sleeved on the guide rod; When the slider slides relative to the bracket within the first groove, the slider also slides relative to the guide rod.

21. The storage mechanism according to claim 13, characterized in that, The storage mechanism also includes a guide rod, which is mounted on the bracket, and the sliding member and the elastic member are both sleeved on the guide rod; When the slider slides relative to the bracket within the first groove, the slider also slides relative to the guide rod.

22. The storage mechanism according to claim 15, characterized in that, The storage mechanism also includes a guide rod, which is mounted on the bracket, and the sliding member and the elastic member are both sleeved on the guide rod; When the slider slides relative to the bracket within the first groove, the slider also slides relative to the guide rod.

23. The storage mechanism according to any one of claims 1, 2, 5, 7 to 9, 11, 12, 14, 16 to 18 and 20 to 22, characterized in that, The bracket includes a first bracket part and a second bracket part, the second bracket part is fixedly connected to one side of the first bracket part, and the hardness of the second bracket part is less than that of the first bracket part. The first slide groove includes a first slide groove portion and a second slide groove portion. The first slide groove portion is disposed on the second support portion and passes through the second support portion, and is used to pass through the functional module. The second slide groove portion is located on one side of the first slide groove portion and communicates with the first slide groove portion, and is disposed on the first support portion.

24. The storage mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bracket includes a first bracket part and a second bracket part, the second bracket part is fixedly connected to one side of the first bracket part, and the hardness of the second bracket part is less than that of the first bracket part. The first slide groove includes a first slide groove portion and a second slide groove portion. The first slide groove portion is disposed on the second support portion and passes through the second support portion, and is used to pass through the functional module. The second slide groove portion is located on one side of the first slide groove portion and communicates with the first slide groove portion, and is disposed on the first support portion.

25. The storage mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bracket includes a first bracket part and a second bracket part, the second bracket part is fixedly connected to one side of the first bracket part, and the hardness of the second bracket part is less than that of the first bracket part. The first slide groove includes a first slide groove portion and a second slide groove portion. The first slide groove portion is disposed on the second support portion and passes through the second support portion, and is used to pass through the functional module. The second slide groove portion is located on one side of the first slide groove portion and communicates with the first slide groove portion, and is disposed on the first support portion.

26. The storage mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bracket includes a first bracket part and a second bracket part, the second bracket part is fixedly connected to one side of the first bracket part, and the hardness of the second bracket part is less than that of the first bracket part. The first slide groove includes a first slide groove portion and a second slide groove portion. The first slide groove portion is disposed on the second support portion and passes through the second support portion, and is used to pass through the functional module. The second slide groove portion is located on one side of the first slide groove portion and communicates with the first slide groove portion, and is disposed on the first support portion.

27. The storage mechanism according to claim 10, characterized in that, The bracket includes a first bracket part and a second bracket part, the second bracket part is fixedly connected to one side of the first bracket part, and the hardness of the second bracket part is less than that of the first bracket part. The first slide groove includes a first slide groove portion and a second slide groove portion. The first slide groove portion is disposed on the second support portion and passes through the second support portion, and is used to pass through the functional module. The second slide groove portion is located on one side of the first slide groove portion and communicates with the first slide groove portion, and is disposed on the first support portion.

28. The storage mechanism according to claim 13, characterized in that, The bracket includes a first bracket part and a second bracket part, the second bracket part is fixedly connected to one side of the first bracket part, and the hardness of the second bracket part is less than that of the first bracket part. The first slide groove includes a first slide groove portion and a second slide groove portion. The first slide groove portion is disposed on the second support portion and passes through the second support portion, and is used to pass through the functional module. The second slide groove portion is located on one side of the first slide groove portion and communicates with the first slide groove portion, and is disposed on the first support portion.

29. The storage mechanism according to claim 15, characterized in that, The bracket includes a first bracket part and a second bracket part, the second bracket part is fixedly connected to one side of the first bracket part, and the hardness of the second bracket part is less than that of the first bracket part. The first slide groove includes a first slide groove portion and a second slide groove portion. The first slide groove portion is disposed on the second support portion and passes through the second support portion, and is used to pass through the functional module. The second slide groove portion is located on one side of the first slide groove portion and communicates with the first slide groove portion, and is disposed on the first support portion.

30. The storage mechanism according to claim 19, characterized in that, The bracket includes a first bracket part and a second bracket part, the second bracket part is fixedly connected to one side of the first bracket part, and the hardness of the second bracket part is less than that of the first bracket part. The first slide groove includes a first slide groove portion and a second slide groove portion. The first slide groove portion is disposed on the second support portion and passes through the second support portion, and is used to pass through the functional module. The second slide groove portion is located on one side of the first slide groove portion and communicates with the first slide groove portion, and is disposed on the first support portion.

31. The storage mechanism according to any one of claims 1, 2, 5, 7 to 9, 11, 12, 14, 16 to 18, 20 to 22, and 24 to 30, characterized in that, The sliding component includes a sliding body and an adsorption component. The sliding body is installed in the first sliding groove, and the adsorption component is installed in the sliding body and is used to adsorb the functional module.

32. The storage mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sliding component includes a sliding body and an adsorption component. The sliding body is installed in the first sliding groove, and the adsorption component is installed in the sliding body and is used to adsorb the functional module.

33. The storage mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sliding component includes a sliding body and an adsorption component. The sliding body is installed in the first sliding groove, and the adsorption component is installed in the sliding body and is used to adsorb the functional module.

34. The storage mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sliding component includes a sliding body and an adsorption component. The sliding body is installed in the first sliding groove, and the adsorption component is installed in the sliding body and is used to adsorb the functional module.

35. The storage mechanism according to claim 10, characterized in that, The sliding component includes a sliding body and an adsorption component. The sliding body is installed in the first sliding groove, and the adsorption component is installed in the sliding body and is used to adsorb the functional module.

36. The storage mechanism according to claim 13, characterized in that, The sliding component includes a sliding body and an adsorption component. The sliding body is installed in the first sliding groove, and the adsorption component is installed in the sliding body and is used to adsorb the functional module.

37. The storage mechanism according to claim 15, characterized in that, The sliding component includes a sliding body and an adsorption component. The sliding body is installed in the first sliding groove, and the adsorption component is installed in the sliding body and is used to adsorb the functional module.

38. The storage mechanism according to claim 19, characterized in that, The sliding component includes a sliding body and an adsorption component. The sliding body is installed in the first sliding groove, and the adsorption component is installed in the sliding body and is used to adsorb the functional module.

39. The storage mechanism according to claim 23, characterized in that, The sliding component includes a sliding body and an adsorption component. The sliding body is installed in the first sliding groove, and the adsorption component is installed in the sliding body and is used to adsorb the functional module.

40. A mobile terminal, characterized in that, The device includes a housing, a storage mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 39, and a functional module. The housing is provided with a storage slot, the opening of which is located on the outer surface of the housing. The storage mechanism is mounted in the storage slot, and the functional module is detachably stored in the storage mechanism.

41. The mobile terminal according to claim 40, characterized in that, The functional modules include a camera module, a speaker module, a stylus, a Bluetooth module, or a WiFi module.

42. The mobile terminal according to claim 40 or 41, characterized in that, The mobile terminal includes an electronic device, which includes a main body, a display screen, and a rotating mechanism. The main body includes the housing, and the rotating mechanism is connected between the main body and the display screen.

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