Electronic equipment and display method thereof

Abstract

The invention provides electronic equipment and a display method thereof, and the electronic equipment comprises a body which comprises a first surface; the display screen is provided with a display output area; the display screen covers the first surface of the body, and a first area in the display output area corresponds to the first surface; a second area except the first area in the display output area can be deformed; wherein the second area of the display screen is unfolded and located on the same plane as the first area, and the display screen with the second area in the unfolded state and the body form a first equipment posture of the electronic equipment; the second area of the display screen is curled and located on the side face of the body, and the display screen with the curled second area and the body form a second device posture of the electronic device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of electronic devices, and in particular to an electronic device and a display method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Electronic devices capable of expanding screen size are widely used due to their diverse display sizes.

[0003] In related art, electronic devices capable of expanding screen size typically include two bodies capable of relative movement. The fixed portion of the display screen is connected to one body, while the retractable portion of the display screen is typically mounted in the other body. The retractable portion is wound on a reel. By moving the two bodies away from or toward each other, the retractable portion can be moved into or out of the other body, adjusting the screen size. Mounting the retractable portion of the display screen within the body makes screen size adjustment inconvenient, and the overall structure is complex, hindering lightweighting. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, the present disclosure provides an electronic device and a display method thereof.

[0005] A first aspect of the present disclosure provides an electronic device, including:

[0006] a body comprising a first surface;

[0007] A deformable display screen having a display output area; the display screen covers the first surface of the body, a first area in the display output area corresponds to the first surface; a second area in the display output area other than the first area is deformable;

[0008] in,

[0009] The second area of ​​the display screen is unfolded and located in the same plane as the first area, and the display screen with the second area in the unfolded state and the body form a first device posture of the electronic device;

[0010] The second area of ​​the display screen is curled and located at the side of the body. The display screen having the second area in a curled state and the body form a second device posture of the electronic device.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second region is in a curled state, and the free end of the second region is located at the center of the second region in the curled state, and the free end of the second region is the edge of the second region away from the first region.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second area of ​​the display screen includes a first sub-area close to the free end that is bent and a second sub-area away from the free end that is flattened and located in the same plane as the first area, so that the electronic device is in a third device posture.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the area ratio of the first sub-area and the second sub-area is dynamically adjusted so that the angle of the first area and the second sub-area that are on the same plane when the electronic device is in the third device posture relative to the carrying surface for carrying the electronic device is adjustable.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the device further includes: a deformable support plate, which is located on the back of the display screen and is used to support at least the second area of ​​the display screen.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, it further includes: a flip mechanism;

[0016] A first support body connected to one side of the flip mechanism;

[0017] a second support body connected to the other side of the flip mechanism and connected to the side surface of the body; the first support body and the second support body are connected to the second area for supporting the second area;

[0018] The support plate is movably plugged into the first support body, the flip mechanism and the second support body, and the support plate can be switched between a first position and a second position;

[0019] When in the first position, the support plate is in a non-bent state, and the support plate is used to support the second area in the expanded state;

[0020] In the second position, the support plate is in a bendable state, the first support body can be flipped relative to the second support body, and the support plate is used to support the second area in the curled state.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the flipping mechanism includes:

[0022] The rotating component includes a first rotating shaft, a transition rotating shaft assembly and a second rotating shaft connected in sequence;

[0023] a connecting member connecting the first supporting body and the second supporting body, and sleeved on the first rotating shaft, the transition rotating shaft assembly and the second rotating shaft;

[0024] a linkage component connected to the first support body and the second support body, and the first rotating shaft is transmission-connected to the second rotating shaft through the linkage component;

[0025] Wherein, the linkage components include:

[0026] a first connecting arm, sleeved on the first rotating shaft and connected to the first supporting body;

[0027] a second connecting arm, sleeved on the second rotating shaft and connected to the second supporting body;

[0028] The linkage arm is sleeved on the transition shaft assembly, and the linkage arm is engaged and connected with the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm.

[0029] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first support body is provided with a first guide groove;

[0030] The second support body is provided with a second guide groove;

[0031] The connecting component is provided with a third guide groove, and the supporting plate is passed through the first guide groove, the third guide groove and the second guide groove;

[0032] The support plate includes a support body and a plurality of limiting parts provided on the support body;

[0033] In the first position, one of the limiting portions is located between the first guide groove and the third guide groove, one of the limiting portions is located between the second guide groove and the third guide groove, and at least one of the limiting portions is located between two adjacent third guide grooves, and the support plate is in a non-bent state;

[0034] When in the second position, the limiting portion is located in the third guide groove or the second guide groove, and the support plate is in a bendable state.

[0035] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second region includes a portion extending along the first direction of the body toward a direction away from the first region and / or a portion extending along the second direction of the body toward a direction away from the first region.

[0036] A second aspect of the present disclosure provides a display method for an electronic device, wherein the electronic device has a first device posture and a second device posture, and a display output area of ​​the electronic device includes a first area and a second area. The display method includes:

[0037] determining a device posture of the electronic device;

[0038] In response to the electronic device being in a first device posture, controlling the effective output area of ​​the display output area of ​​the electronic device to include the first area and the second area; or

[0039] In response to the electronic device being in a second device posture, controlling an effective output area of ​​a display output area of ​​the electronic device to include the first area. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0040] For a more complete understanding of the present disclosure and its advantages, reference will now be made to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0041] Figure 1A One of the schematic diagrams schematically illustrates an electronic device in a first device posture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0042] Figure 1B A second schematic diagram schematically illustrates an electronic device in a first device posture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0043] Figure 1C A third schematic diagram schematically illustrates an electronic device in a first device posture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0044] Figure 2A One of the schematic diagrams schematically illustrates an electronic device in a second device posture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0045] Figure 2B A second schematic diagram schematically illustrates an electronic device in a second device posture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0046] Figure 2C A third schematic diagram schematically illustrates an electronic device in a second device posture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0047] Figure 3A One of the schematic diagrams schematically illustrates an electronic device in a third device posture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0048] Figure 3B A second schematic diagram schematically illustrates an electronic device in a third device posture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0049] Figure 3C A third schematic diagram schematically illustrates an electronic device in a third device posture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0050] Figure 4 Schematically shows a structural diagram of a support component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0051] Figure 5 Schematically shows a structural diagram of a support component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (some parts are hidden);

[0052] Figure 6 Schematically shows one of the partial structural diagrams of the support component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0053] Figure 7 Schematically shows a second partial structural diagram of a support component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0054] Figure 8 Schematically shows a structural diagram of another supporting component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0055] Figure 9 Schematically shows a cross-sectional view of another supporting component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0056] Figure 10 Schematically shows a schematic diagram of a support plate in a first position according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0057] Figure 11 Schematically shows a schematic diagram of a support plate in a second position according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0058] Figure 12A A schematic diagram schematically shows a structure in which the second area of ​​a display screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is in an expanded state;

[0059] Figure 12B Schematically shows a structural diagram of a second area of ​​a display screen in a rolled state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0060] Figure 13A A schematic diagram schematically shows a structure in which the second area of ​​another display screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is in an expanded state;

[0061] Figure 13B Schematically shows a structural diagram of another display screen in which the second area is in a rolled state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0062] Figure 14A A schematic diagram schematically shows a structure in which the second area of ​​another display screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is in an expanded state;

[0063] Figure 14B Schematically shows a structural diagram of another display screen in which the second area is in a rolled state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0064] Figure 15A A schematic diagram schematically shows a structure in which the second area of ​​another display screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is in an expanded state;

[0065] Figure 15B The figure schematically shows a structure diagram in which the second area of ​​another display screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is in a rolled state.

[0066] Reference numerals:

[0067] 10: Main body; 11: First side; 12: Third side; 20: Display screen; 21: First area; 22: Second area; 221: First sub-area; 222: Second sub-area; 30: Support component; 31: Support plate; 311: Support body; 312: First limiting portion; 313: Second limiting portion; 314: Third limiting portion; 32: First support body; 321: First guide groove; 33: Second support body; 331: Second guide groove; 34: Flip mechanism; 341: Rotating component; 3411: First rotating shaft; 3412: Second rotating shaft; 3413: Third rotating shaft; 3414: Fourth rotating shaft; 342: Connecting component; 3421: First connecting block; 3422: Second connecting block; 34221: Third guide groove; 3423: Third connecting block; 3424: Fourth connecting block; 3425: Fifth connecting block; 343: Linkage component; 3431: First connecting arm; 3432: Second connecting arm; 3433: Linkage arm. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0068] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that these descriptions are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, in the following description, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted to avoid unnecessary confusion of the concepts of the present disclosure.

[0069] The terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. The terms "comprise," "include," etc. used herein indicate the presence of the features, steps, operations, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, or components.

[0070] All terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art unless otherwise defined. It should be noted that the terms used herein should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the context of this specification and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly rigid manner.

[0071] The following combination Figures 1A to 15B An electronic device of the present disclosure is described. Figure 1B 、 Figure 1C 、 Figure 2B 、 Figure 2C 、 Figure 3B 、 Figure 3C 、 Figure 12A Figure 12 B Figure 13A 、 Figure 13B 、 Figure 14A 、 Figure 14B 、 Figure 15A and Figure 15B The dotted line in FIG. 2 is used to separate the first region 21 and the second region 22 .

[0072] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, Figures 1A to 2C As shown, the electronic device includes a main body 10 and a deformable display screen 20. The main body 10 includes a first surface, the display screen 20 has a display output area, the display screen 20 covers the first surface of the main body 10, and the first area 21 in the display output area corresponds to the first surface; the second area 22 in the display output area other than the first area 21 can be deformed. Among them, the second area 22 of the display screen 20 is unfolded and located in the same plane as the first area 21, and the display screen 20 with the second area 22 in the unfolded state and the main body 10 constitute the first device posture of the electronic device. The second area 22 of the display screen 20 is curled and located on the side of the main body 10, and the display screen 20 with the second area 22 in the curled state and the main body 10 constitute the second device posture of the electronic device.

[0073] Electronic devices include mobile phones, tablet computers, wearable devices, etc. The main body 10 includes a shell and multiple components installed in the shell. The components include batteries, circuit boards, signal lines, etc. The main body 10 is a universal structure and will not be described in detail. The shape of the main body 10 can be a square body, a nearly square body, etc. Figure 1A and Figure 1B As shown, the body 10 has a first direction, a second direction, and a third direction. The first direction may be the width direction, the second direction may be the length direction, and the third direction is the thickness direction. Along the third direction, the body 10 includes a first surface and a second surface facing each other. The display screen 20 covers the first surface of the body 10 and can be connected to the first surface of the body 10 by bonding, screwing, clamping, etc.

[0074] In some embodiments, the length of the body 10 along the first direction is shorter than the length along the second direction. The display screen 20 has a display output area, which includes a first area 21 and a second area 22. The first area 21 corresponds to the first surface, and the area of ​​the display output area other than the first area 21 is the second area 22. The second area 22 is deformable and can switch between an unfolded state and a curled state. It is understood that the shape of the first area 21 is fixed.

[0075] The body 10 may be a square body, and includes a first side surface 11 and a third side surface 12 disposed opposite to each other along a first direction, and a second side surface and a fourth side surface disposed opposite to each other along a second direction.

[0076] In some embodiments, the second area 22 of the display screen 20 can be a second area 22 extending along the first direction toward a direction away from the first side 11; it can also be a second area 22 extending along the first direction toward a direction away from the third side 12; it can also be a second area 22 extending along the first direction toward both the first side 11 and the third side 12.

[0077] In some embodiments, the second area 22 of the display screen 20 can be a second area 22 formed by extending along the second direction toward a direction away from the second side surface; it can also be a second area 22 formed by extending along the second direction toward a direction away from the fourth side surface; it can also be a second area 22 formed by extending along the second direction toward a direction away from both the second side surface and the fourth side surface.

[0078] In some embodiments, the second area 22 of the display screen 20 can be a second area 22 formed by extending along the first direction toward the direction away from the first side 11 and along the second direction toward the direction away from the second side; it can also be a second area 22 formed by extending along the first direction toward the direction away from the first side 11, along the second direction toward the direction away from the second side, and along the second direction toward the direction away from the third side 12; it can also be a second area 22 formed by extending along the first direction toward the direction away from the first side 11, along the second direction toward the direction away from the second side, along the second direction toward the direction away from the fourth side, and along the first direction toward the direction away from the third side 12.

[0079] like Figure 1A 、 Figure 1B and Figure 1C As shown, when the second area 22 is deployed, it is located in the same plane as the first area 21, i.e., the second area 22 and the first area 21 are coplanar. The deployed second area 22, the first area 21, and the main body 10 constitute the first device posture of the electronic device. When the electronic device is in the first device posture, the effective output area of ​​the display output area of ​​the display screen 20 includes the first area 21 and the second area 22, giving the electronic device a large-screen display effect. The effective output area represents the area where images can be displayed.

[0080] like Figure 2A 、 Figure 2B and Figure 2CAs shown, depending on the shape and position of the second area 22 relative to the body 10, when in the curled state, the second area 22 can be curled around one side of the body 10, two adjacent sides of the body 10, three sequentially connected sides of the body 10, or four sides of the body 10. The first area 21, the curled second area 22, and the body 10 constitute the second device posture of the electronic device. When the electronic device is in the second device posture, the effective output area of ​​the display screen 20 includes the first area 21, and the electronic device exhibits a small-screen display effect.

[0081] When an external force is applied to the second region 22 at a side surface of the body 10 , the second region 22 can be switched between an unfolded state and a rolled state, so that the electronic device can be switched between a first device posture and a second device posture.

[0082] When the electronic device is in the first device posture, the display screen 20 has a large-screen display effect. When the electronic device is in the second device posture, the display screen 20 has a small-screen display effect, and the second area 22 is in a curled state. The second area 22 can be used for gripping. Compared with the grip body 10, the second area 22 increases the contact area between the user and the electronic device, which is conducive to improving grip comfort and preventing accidental contact with the first area 21 in the display state. In addition, when the electronic device is not in operation, it is convenient to carry.

[0083] Compared with the prior art in which part of the display screen 20 is wound around a scroll inside the main body, and the screen size is adjusted by pulling out two parts that can slide relative to each other in the main body, the second area 22 of the electronic device disclosed in the present invention is not wrapped in the main body 10 or wound around a scroll. On the premise of achieving adjustable effective output area, the overall structure is conducive to lightweight and reducing production costs. In addition, external force directly acts on the second area 22 to achieve switching between the first device posture and the second device posture, making operation more convenient.

[0084] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the display output area of ​​the display screen 20 includes a first area 21 corresponding to the first surface of the main body 10 and a second area 22 located on the periphery of the first area 21. The second area 22 can be switched between an unfolded state and a curled state under the action of external force, thereby realizing the adjustment of the effective output area of ​​the display output area. The second area 22 is conducive to the comfort of holding in the curled state and can avoid accidental touches. In addition, the overall structure is conducive to lightweight, and is also conducive to the convenience of user operation and the speed of switching the electronic device between the first device posture and the second device posture.

[0085] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 2AAs shown, the second region 22 is in a curled state, and the free end of the second region 22 is located at the center of the second region 22 in the curled state. The free end of the second region 22 is the edge of the second region 22 away from the first region 21.

[0086] The free end of the second region 22 is the region of the second region 22 away from the edge of the first region 21. The position where the second region 22 is connected to the first region 21 is defined as the fixed end of the second region 22.

[0087] When the second region 22 is in the unfolded state, an external force is applied to the free end or the nearby area of ​​the second region 22 so that the second region 22 gradually rolls up from the free end until the second region 22 is in a curled state as a whole, and the free end is located at the center of the second region 22. The second region 22 can have a layer-by-layer curling effect, and the number of layers that the second region 22 can curl is not specifically limited.

[0088] When the second region 22 is in the curled state, an external force is applied to the free end or the vicinity of the second region 22 to gradually unfold the second region 22 starting from the free end until the second region 22 is in the unfolded state as a whole.

[0089] The free end of the second area 22 does not need to be wound on the reel, and the free end does not need structural parts or driving parts to structurally restrict it to achieve the corresponding curling action or unfolding action, which simplifies the structure of the electronic device and facilitates the convenience of switching the second area 22 between the unfolded state and the curled state.

[0090] In some embodiments, the second region 22 can be in a layered, curled state. In a single-layer curled state, the second region 22 has low pressure resistance and is affected by gripping force. For example, if gripping force is high, the second region 22 may sag or deform, affecting gripping comfort. In a layered, curled state, the second region 22 has high pressure resistance and is less likely to deform under pressure, which helps improve gripping comfort.

[0091] In some embodiments, the second area 22 can be rolled into a cylindrical shape and can be used for hanging. For example, the cylindrical second area 22 can be passed through a support rod to enable the second area 22 to have a hanging function. The user can also handle other tasks while viewing the screen, effectively improving the user experience.

[0092] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second region 22 is gradually rolled up from the free end toward the fixed end to switch to a curled state, or is gradually unfolded from the free end toward a direction away from the fixed end to switch to an unfolded state. During the switching between the unfolded state and the curled state, the main body 10 can be fixed; there is no need to configure a structural part for curling at the free end, which is beneficial to simplifying the overall structure of the electronic device and making the electronic device lighter and thinner.

[0093] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 3A 、 Figure 3B and Figure 3C As shown, the second area 22 of the display screen 20 includes a curved first sub-area 221 close to the free end and a flat second sub-area 222 away from the free end and located in the same plane as the first area 21, so that the electronic device is in a third device posture.

[0094] The second region 22 can also be in an intermediate state between the unfolded state and the curled state, that is, a portion of the second region 22 is in a bent state, and another portion is in a flattened state. The portion of the second region 22 that is in the bent state near the free end is defined as the first sub-region 221, and the portion of the second region that is in the flattened state away from the free end is defined as the second sub-region 222.

[0095] The first sub-region 221 in the bent state and the second sub-region 222 in the flattened state are located in the same plane as the first region 21 . The three sub-regions and the body 10 enable the electronic device to be in a third device posture.

[0096] In the third device posture, along the third direction, the maximum distance between the first sub-area 221 and the second sub-area 222 is greater than or equal to the maximum distance between the first area 21 and the body 10. At the same time, the curvature of the first sub-area 221 allows the first sub-area 221 and the body 10 to simultaneously contact the supporting surface of the support for the electronic device, which is beneficial to the stability of the support. In the third device posture, the second area 22 has a supporting function, and the electronic device can be placed on the support, which includes items such as desks and workbenches that can be used to place electronic devices. The second sub-area 222 in the flattened state can be used for displaying images.

[0097] The maximum distance between the first sub-area 221 and the second sub-area 222 is defined as a first distance, and the maximum distance between the first area 21 and the body 10 is defined as a second distance.

[0098] In some embodiments, the first distance is equal to the second distance, and the end of the first sub-region 221 and the second surface of the body 10 are located in the same plane, so that the second region 22 has a first supporting effect, that is, the first region 21 is parallel or nearly parallel to the supporting surface.

[0099] In some embodiments, the first distance is greater than the second distance, and the end of the first sub-region 221 is higher than the second surface of the main body 10, so that the second region 22 has a second supporting effect, that is, the first region 21 and the second sub-region 222 form a certain angle with the supporting surface, and the angle can be 5 degrees, 10 degrees, 20 degrees, etc.

[0100] When the electronic device is in any one of the first device posture, the second device posture, and the third device posture, the effective output area of ​​the display output area can be in the horizontal display mode or the vertical display mode.

[0101] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, in the third device posture, the effective output area of ​​the display output area includes the first area 21 and the second sub-area 222 in a flattened state, further enriching the diversity of the effective output area; in addition, the second area 22 can also be used to support the electronic device, thereby improving the stability of the placement of the electronic device.

[0102] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the area ratio of the first sub-area 221 and the second sub-area 222 is dynamically adjusted so that the angle of the first area 21 and the second sub-area 222 on the same plane relative to the carrying surface for carrying the electronic device when the electronic device is in the third device posture is adjustable.

[0103] The area ratio of the first sub-region 221 to the second region 22 can be dynamically adjusted, that is, according to the curvature and arc length of the first sub-region 221 , the area ratio of the first sub-region 221 to the second sub-region 222 can be dynamically adjusted.

[0104] In some embodiments, the shape formed by the first sub-region 221 and the second sub-region 222 can be approximately C-shaped, and the arc length of the first sub-region 221 in the bent state is a first arc length. The angle between the first region 21 and the second sub-region 222 in the same plane and the supporting surface is a first angle, which can be 5 degrees.

[0105] In some embodiments, the first sub-region 221 and the second sub-region 222 can be formed into a substantially C-shape. The arc length of the bent first sub-region 221 is a second arc length, which is greater than the first arc length. The first region 21 and the second sub-region 222, which are located on the same plane, form a second angle relative to the support surface, which can be 10 degrees.

[0106] It can be understood that by adjusting the curvature and length of the first sub-area 221, the angle of the first area 21 and the second sub-area 222 on the same plane relative to the support surface can be adjusted. The angle between the first area 21 and the second sub-area 222 on the same plane relative to the support surface is defined as a target angle, which can be 5 degrees, 10 degrees, 15 degrees, 20 degrees, etc. This allows the target angle to be flexibly adjusted based on the user's position relative to the display screen 20, providing the user with an optimal viewing angle.

[0107] Depending on the bending amplitude, the first sub-area 221 can have multiple curved shapes. Under each curved shape, the first sub-area 221 has a corresponding arc length, and the corresponding length dimension of the second sub-area 222 along the first direction or the length dimension along the second direction will change with the change of the arc length, that is, as the bending shape changes, the area ratio of the first sub-area 221 and the second sub-area 222 is dynamically adjusted.

[0108] The effective output area of ​​the display output area includes a first area 21 and a second sub-area 222 in a flattened state. The second sub-area 222 in a flattened state has multiple areas corresponding to multiple arc lengths of the first sub-area 221, thereby further improving the diversity of the effective output area.

[0109] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the area ratio of the first sub-area 221 and the second sub-area 222 is dynamically adjusted by adjusting the bending amplitude of the second area 22. Accordingly, the angles of the first area 21 and the second sub-area 222 on the same plane relative to the carrying surface for carrying the electronic device are adjustable, which can provide the user with a better visual angle. In addition, the area ratio of the second sub-area 222 in the second area 22 can be dynamically adjusted according to the different bending shapes of the first sub-area 221, thereby further enriching the diversity of the effective output areas of the display output area.

[0110] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 1A 、 Figure 2A and Figure 3A As shown, the electronic device further includes a deformable support plate 31 . The support plate 31 is located on the back of the display screen 20 and is at least used to support the second area 22 of the display screen 20 .

[0111] When the second area 22 is unfolded, the electronic device is in the first device posture, and the effective output area of ​​the display output area includes the entire first area 21 and the second area 22. If the back of the display screen 20 does not have external support, when clicking, sliding, or other operations are performed on the second area 22, the second area 22 may be compressed and bent, affecting the user experience.

[0112] When the second area 22 is rolled up, the electronic device is in the second device posture. The effective output area of ​​the display output area includes the first area 21, and the second area 22 is used for gripping. If the back of the display 20 lacks external support, the second area 22 may sag or deform when gripped with great force, affecting gripping comfort.

[0113] The second area 22 is in an intermediate state, that is, the first sub-area 221 of the second area 22 is in a bent state and the second sub-area 222 is in a flattened state. The electronic device is in a third device posture. The effective output area of ​​the display output area includes the first area 21 and the second sub-area 222 in a flattened state. The second area 22 is used to support the electronic device. If there is no external support on the back of the display screen 20, since most of the second area 22 is in a suspended state, the second area 22 is subjected to the pressure applied by the first area 21 and the body 10 above it, and the second area 22 is prone to compression and deformation. The compression and deformation of the second area 22 causes the area of ​​the second sub-area 222 in the display state to change dynamically, affecting the stability of the screen display size. In addition, the target angles of the second sub-area 222 and the first area 21 relative to the support surface are also in a dynamic change, affecting the user's viewing experience.

[0114] A deformable support plate 31 is installed on the back of the display screen 20. The deformation state of the support plate 31 is adapted to the deformation state of the second area 22. The support plate 31 is used to support the second area 22 in the unfolded state, the curled state and the intermediate state.

[0115] The support plate 31 can be made of a flexible, tough material, including aluminum alloy, titanium alloy, nickel-titanium alloy, and the like. The support plate 31 can be an elongated plate, with the length of the support plate 31 being the same as or similar to the length of the second region 22 in the expanded state along the first or second direction. The width of the support plate 31 is not specifically limited; it only needs to provide effective support.

[0116] In some embodiments, the support plate 31 has opposing top and bottom surfaces. The back of the display screen 20 is aligned with the top surface of the support plate 31. Both ends of the support plate 31 can be screwed to the back of the display screen 20. One end of the support plate 31 can be connected to the side of the body 10 to enhance the connection strength. The support plate 31 can bend synchronously with the second region 22. The support plate 31 can be bent into a curled shape, or the support plate 31 can be bent so that some sections are curved and some sections are flattened.

[0117] like Figure 1A As shown, when the electronic device is in the first device posture, the support plate 31 is a flat plate that supports the second area 22 in the expanded state. The support of the support plate 31 ensures that the second area 22 remains stable in the expanded state. The second area 22 can be used to display images, and operations such as clicking and sliding can be performed on the second area 22 to achieve interactive functions with the second area 22. The second area 22 is not easily deformed under pressure, effectively improving the user experience.

[0118] like Figure 2AAs shown, when the electronic device is in the second device posture, the support plate 31 bends synchronously with the second region 22 into a curled shape, supporting the curled second region 22. The support of the support plate 31 ensures that the second region 22 remains stably in the curled state. Even with strong gripping force, the second region 22 is unlikely to dent or deform, effectively improving the user's grip comfort.

[0119] like Figure 3A As shown, when the electronic device is in the third device posture, the support plate 31 is bent into a shape that matches the second area 22. The support plate 31 supports the first sub-area 221 in a bent state and the second sub-area 222 in a flattened state, so that the second area 22 can be stably maintained in the middle state, thereby improving the stability of the support of the second area 22. The target angles of the second sub-area 222 and the first area 21 relative to the bearing surface can be kept stable, and the effective output area of ​​the corresponding display output area can be kept stable, thereby effectively improving the user's viewing experience.

[0120] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the support plate 31 is used to support the second area 22 in an unfolded state, a curled state or an intermediate state, which is beneficial to ensuring the stability of the shape of the second area 22 of the electronic device in any device posture, and further beneficial to the stability of the effective output area of ​​the display output area, and at the same time beneficial to further improve the comfort of holding the second area 22, the stability of the support, etc.

[0121] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the electronic device further includes a flip mechanism 34, a first support 32, and a second support 33. The first support 32 is connected to one side of the flip mechanism 34; the second support 33 is connected to the other side of the flip mechanism 34 and is connected to the side surface of the body 10; the first support 32 and the second support 33 are connected to the second area 22 for supporting the second area 22. The support plate 31 is movably plugged into the first support 32, the flip mechanism 34, and the second support 33, and the support plate 31 can switch between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the support plate 31 is in a non-bent state, and the support plate 31 is used to support the second area 22 in an unfolded state; in the second position, the support plate 31 is in a bendable state so that the first support 32 can be flipped relative to the second support 33, and the support plate 31 is used to support the second area 22 in a curled state.

[0122] The first support body 32 and the second support body 33 can be plate-shaped bodies, and the first support body 32 and the second support body 33 are connected to opposite sides of the flip mechanism 34. The first support body 32 includes a first top surface and a first bottom surface relative to each other, and the second support body 33 includes a second top surface and a second bottom surface relative to each other. The second support body 33 can be fixedly connected to the side of the body 10 via a connecting seat. The second top surface of the second support body 33 is flush with the first surface of the body 10, and the second bottom surface of the second support body 33 can be slightly lower than the second surface of the body 10. The flip mechanism 34 can be a watch chain axis mechanism, and the flip mechanism 34 includes multiple rotating shafts connected in sequence, and the chain links can pass through two adjacent rotating shafts. The component consisting of the support plate 31, the first support body 32, the second support body 33 and the flip mechanism 34 is defined as the support component 30. The first support body 32 and the second support body 33 can support the second area 22.

[0123] The support plate 31 sequentially passes through the first support body 32, the turning mechanism 34 and the second support body 33. The support plate 31 includes a deformable portion and a non-deformable portion. The deformable portion can be bent, and the non-deformable portion cannot be bent or the bending range is very small and can be ignored.

[0124] There is a first gap between the first support body 32 and the turning mechanism 34 , a second gap between the second support body 33 and the turning mechanism 34 , and a third gap between adjacent rotation axes of the turning mechanism 34 .

[0125] The second region 22 is in an expanded state, and the support plate 31 is flattened. The support plate 31 can be moved along a first direction away from the second support body 33 to a first position. Between the first support body 32 and the flipping mechanism 34, a portion of the non-deformable portion is located in the first support body 32, and another portion of the non-deformable portion is located in the flipping mechanism 34. Between the second support body 33 and the flipping mechanism 34, a portion of the non-deformable portion is located in the second support body 33, and another portion of the non-deformable portion is located in the flipping mechanism 34. At the flipping mechanism 34, the non-deformable portion can be located between two adjacent links. As a result, when an external force is applied to the second region 22, the first support body 32 and the multiple rotating shafts cannot rotate due to the constraints of the non-deformable portion, thereby allowing the second region 22 to remain stably in the expanded state. Clicking, sliding, and other operations on the second region 22 do not affect its shape.

[0126] The second area 22 is in an expanded state, and the support plate 31 is flattened. The support plate 31 can be moved to a second position along the first direction toward the direction close to the second support body 33. The non-deformable portion can be hidden in the chain link of the flipping mechanism 34 or the interior of the second support body 33. The portions corresponding to the first gap, the second gap, and the third gap are deformable portions. Thus, when an external force is applied to the second area 22, the support plate 31 can bend as the flipping mechanism 34 and the first support body 32 flip. In the case where there are multiple rotating shafts, each rotating shaft constitutes a part of the curling trajectory line, and the support plate 31 maintains the same curling shape as the second area 22. It can be understood that by reasonably setting the number, spacing, diameter and other dimensions of the rotating shafts, the curling shape of the support component 30 can be made smoother.

[0127] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the support plate 31 is switched between the first position and the second position so that the support plate 31 is in a non-bending state or a bendable state. In the non-bending state, the support plate 31 can stably support the second area 22; in the bendable state, the support plate 31 can be curled into a curled shape that is compatible with the second area 22 through the rotation of multiple rotating shafts of the flipping mechanism 34.

[0128] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, Figures 4 to 9 As shown, the flip mechanism 34 includes a rotating component 341, a connecting component 342, and a linkage component 343. The rotating component 341 includes a first rotating shaft 3411, a transition rotating shaft assembly, and a second rotating shaft 3412, which are connected in sequence. The connecting component 342 connects the first support body 32 and the second support body 33, and the support plate 31 is inserted into the connecting component 342. The linkage component 343 is connected to the first support body 32 and the second support body 33, and the first rotating shaft 3411 is in transmission connection with the second rotating shaft 3412 through the linkage component 343. The linkage component 343 includes a first connecting arm 3431, a second connecting arm 3432 and a linkage arm 3433. The first connecting arm 3431 is sleeved on the first rotating shaft 3411 and connected to the first support body 32; the second connecting arm 3432 is sleeved on the second rotating shaft 3412 and connected to the second support body 33; the linkage arm 3433 is sleeved on the transition rotating shaft assembly, and the linkage arm 3433 is meshed and connected with the first connecting arm 3431 and the second connecting arm 3432.

[0129] The rotating component 341 includes a first rotating shaft 3411, a transition rotating shaft assembly, and a second rotating shaft 3412, which are connected in sequence. The first rotating shaft 3411 is connected to the first support body 32 via a connecting member 342, and the second rotating shaft 3412 is connected to the second support body 33 via a connecting member 342. The number of transition rotating shaft assemblies can be set according to actual needs, and can be one, two, or more. The transition rotating shaft assembly includes a third rotating shaft 3413 and a fourth rotating shaft 3414, which are spaced apart. The axes of the first rotating shaft 3411, the second rotating shaft 3412, the third rotating shaft 3413, and the fourth rotating shaft 3414 are parallel to each other.

[0130] Two adjacent rotating shafts are connected by a fixing plate. The first rotating shaft 3411 and the adjacent third rotating shaft 3413 are connected by a first fixing plate, which is used to ensure synchronous rotation of the first and third rotating shafts 3411, 3413. The second rotating shaft 3412 and the adjacent fourth rotating shaft 3414 are connected by a second fixing plate, which is used to ensure synchronous rotation of the second and fourth rotating shafts 3412, 3414. If there are multiple transition rotating shaft assemblies, the adjacent third and fourth rotating shafts 3413, 3414 are connected by a transition fixing plate, which is used to ensure synchronous rotation of the adjacent third and fourth rotating shafts 3413, 3414.

[0131] In some embodiments, the linkage component 343 includes a first connecting arm 3431, a second connecting arm 3432, and a linkage arm 3433. The first connecting arm 3431 is mounted on the first rotating shaft 3411 and connected to the first support body 32. The second connecting arm 3432 is mounted on the second rotating shaft 3412 and connected to the second support body 33. The number of linkage arms 3433 is the same as the number of transition rotating shaft assemblies. The linkage arms 3433 are mounted on the adjacent third rotating shaft 3413 and fourth rotating shaft 3414. The linkage arm 3433 is meshed with the first connecting arm 3431, and the linkage arm 3433 is meshed with the second connecting arm 3432. Two adjacent linkage arms 3433 are meshed together. The first connecting arm 3431, the second connecting arm 3432, and the linkage arm 3433 can be gear structures to achieve corresponding meshing connections.

[0132] In some embodiments, the connecting component 342 includes a first connecting assembly, a transition connecting assembly, and a second connecting assembly arranged sequentially along the second direction. The first connecting assembly includes a plurality of first connecting blocks 3421 arranged sequentially along the first direction, each of which has two first through-holes. The first rotating shaft 3411 and the adjacent third rotating shaft 3413 respectively pass through the two first through-holes of the first connecting block 3421. The second rotating shaft 3412 and the adjacent fourth rotating shaft 3414 respectively pass through the two first through-holes of the first connecting block 3421. The adjacent third rotating shaft 3413 and the fourth rotating shaft 3414 respectively pass through the two first through-holes of the first connecting block 3421. The first connecting block 3421 can have a flat, oval shape.

[0133] The second connecting assembly includes a plurality of second connecting blocks 3422 arranged sequentially along the first direction. Each second connecting block 3422 has two second through holes. The first rotating shaft 3411 and the adjacent third rotating shaft 3413 are respectively inserted into the two second through holes of the second connecting block 3422. The second rotating shaft 3412 and the adjacent fourth rotating shaft 3414 are respectively inserted into the two second through holes of the second connecting block 3422. The adjacent third rotating shaft 3413 and the fourth rotating shaft 3414 are respectively inserted into the two second through holes of the second connecting block 3422. The second connecting block 3422 can have a flattened oval shape.

[0134] The third connecting assembly includes a third connecting block 3423, a plurality of fourth connecting blocks 3424, and a fifth connecting block 3425, arranged sequentially along the first direction. The third connecting block 3423 has a third through-hole, the fourth connecting block 3424 has two fourth through-holes, and the fifth connecting block 3425 has a fifth through-hole. The third connecting block 3423 can be connected to the first support body 32 via a screw or snap connection, while the fifth connecting block 3425 can be connected to the second support body 33 via a screw or snap connection. The first rotating shaft 3411 passes through the third through-hole of the third connecting block 3423, the second rotating shaft 3412 passes through the fifth through-hole of the fifth connecting block 3425, and the adjacent third rotating shaft 3413 and fourth rotating shaft 3414 respectively pass through the two second through-holes of the fourth connecting block 3424. The fourth connecting block 3424 can be flat.

[0135] During the assembly process, first, the multiple first connecting blocks 3421 are sequentially mounted on the first rotating shaft 3411, the multiple third rotating shafts 3413, the multiple fourth rotating shafts 3414 and the second rotating shaft 3412, and then the third connecting block 3423, the multiple fourth connecting blocks 3424 and the fifth connecting block 3425 are mounted on the first rotating shaft 3411, the multiple third rotating shafts 3413, the multiple fourth rotating shafts 3414 and the second rotating shaft 3412. Then, the multiple second connecting blocks 3422 are sequentially mounted on the first rotating shaft 3411, the multiple third rotating shafts 3413, the multiple fourth rotating shafts 3414 and the second rotating shaft 3412, thereby completing the assembly of the connecting component 342 with the first rotating shaft 3411, the multiple third rotating shafts 3413, the multiple fourth rotating shafts 3414 and the second rotating shaft 3412. The assembly is convenient, conducive to improving the aesthetics, and at the same time protects the multiple rotating shafts.

[0136] The second connection block 3422 is provided with a guide groove, and the support plate 31 passes through the guide grooves on the second connection block 3422 in sequence, and the support plate 31 can slide in the guide groove.

[0137] The working process of the turnover mechanism 34 is described below.

[0138] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the first support body 32 flips toward the side facing the main body 10 under the action of external force, and the first connecting arm 3431 rotates counterclockwise relative to the linkage arm 3433. Since the first rotating shaft 3411 and the third rotating shaft 3413 are an integral structure, the adjacent third rotating shaft 3413 and the fourth rotating shaft 3414 are an integral structure, and the second rotating shaft 3412 and the adjacent fourth rotating shaft 3414 are an integral structure, the multiple linkage arms 3433 can rotate counterclockwise, so that the multiple rotating shafts can form the required curvature, and thus the second area 22 can be stably maintained in the required curling state. The first connecting arm 3431, the second connecting arm 3432, and the linkage arm 3433 together constitute a linkage component 343. When the first support body 32 rotates with the second area 22, the power is transmitted to the multiple rotating shafts through the linkage component 343. When the multiple rotating shafts rotate to the required arc, the external force is removed, and the meshing force between the linkage components 343 constitutes a torque that keeps the multiple rotating shafts in the rotation stop position.

[0139] When there are a large number of transition shaft assemblies and linkage arms 3433, external force can be applied to only some sections, causing the first support body 32, the first rotation axis 3411 adjacent to the first support body 32, the multiple third rotation axes 3413, and the multiple fourth rotation axes 3414 to bend into a curved shape, while the second support body 33, the second rotation axis 3412 adjacent to the second support body 33, the multiple third rotation axes 3413, and the multiple fourth rotation axes 3414 remain straight. The damping force provided by the first connecting arm 3431, the second connecting arm 3432, and the linkage arm 3433 enables the curved and straight sections to maintain their respective shapes. The curved sections support the first sub-region 221 in a curved state, while the straight sections support the second sub-region 222 in a flattened state. This allows the second region 22 to remain stably in a state coexisting in both the curved and flattened states, ensuring the stable support function of the second region 22 and the stability of the effective output area.

[0140] When the support plate 31 is in a bendable state, the second area 22 gradually unfolds in a direction away from the main body 10 under the action of external force, and the first connecting arm 3431 and the multiple linkage arms 3433 rotate in a clockwise direction until the support plate 31 unfolds into a flat shape.

[0141] In some embodiments, a button is provided on the first support body 32, and an ejector connected to the support plate 31 is provided on the second support body 33. When the second region 22 and the support member 30 are in the expanded state, the button is pressed, and the ejector pushes the support plate 31 to the first position away from the second support body 33. The support plate 31 acts as a limiter between the first support body 32 and the second connecting block 3422, between two adjacent second connecting blocks 3422, and between the second support body 33 and the second connecting block 3422, preventing the rotating member 341 from rotating, thereby providing stable support for the second region 22. If the second region 22 needs to be curled or bent, the button is pressed again, and the support plate 31 moves toward the second support body 33 until the support plate 31 is locked by the ejector. The non-deformable portion is hidden within the connecting member 342 or the second support body 33, and the multiple shafts can rotate.

[0142] In the disclosed embodiment, the meshing connection of the first connecting arm 3431, the second connecting arm 3432, and the linkage arm 3433, and the multiple rotating shafts, enables the support member 30 to be curled into a desired curled shape or bent into a desired curved shape, thereby allowing the second region 22 to be stably maintained in the corresponding curled or curved state and conveniently switch between the unfolded state, curled state, and curved state. The connecting member 342 is used to accommodate the rotating member 341, providing a certain degree of protection for the rotating member 341, while also contributing to an improved aesthetic appearance. It can also be used to mount the support plate 31.

[0143] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the first support body 32 defines a first guide groove 321; the second support body 33 defines a second guide groove 331; and the connecting member 342 defines a third guide groove 34221. The support plate 31 is provided with the first guide groove 321, the third guide groove 34221, and the second guide groove 331. The support plate 31 includes a support body 311 and a plurality of stoppers disposed on the support body 311. In the first position, one stopper is located in the first guide groove 321 and the third guide groove 34221, one stopper is located in the second guide groove 331 and the third guide groove 34221, and at least one stopper is located in two adjacent third guide grooves 34221, and the support plate 31 is in a non-bent state. In the second position, the stopper is located in the third guide groove 34221 or the second guide groove 331, and the support plate 31 is in a bendable state.

[0144] In some embodiments, the support plate 31 includes a support body 311 and a plurality of stoppers disposed on the support body 311. The support plate 31 may be an elongated, approximately plate-like body. The support body 311 may be thin, allowing it to bend under external forces. The stoppers may be thick, making them less susceptible to bending under external forces. The stoppers may be protrusions formed by protruding from two opposing surfaces of the support body 311.

[0145] The first support body 32 defines a first guide groove 321 extending through two opposing side surfaces of the first support body 32. The second support body 33 defines a second guide groove 331 extending through two opposing side surfaces of the second support body 33. The second connecting block 3422 defines a third guide groove 34221 extending through the second connecting block 3422. The third guide groove 34221 extends in a direction that intersects with the direction of the second through hole, and the two guide grooves may be perpendicular to each other.

[0146] The first guide groove 321, the second guide groove 331, and the third guide groove 34221 have the same width and depth. For ease of description, the first guide groove 321, the second guide groove 331, and the third guide groove 34221 are collectively referred to as guide grooves. The depth of the guide groove is slightly greater than the thickness of the stopper.

[0147] The following description will be made by taking an example where the rotating component 341 includes a first rotating shaft 3411 , a second rotating shaft 3412 , a third rotating shaft 3413 and a fourth rotating shaft 3414 .

[0148] The support plate 31 is sequentially penetrated by the first guide groove 321 of the first support body 32, the third guide groove 34221 of the two second connecting blocks 3422 and the second guide groove 331 of the second support body 33. The three limiting parts are defined as the first limiting part 312, the second limiting part 313 and the third limiting part 314.

[0149] like Figure 10 As shown, when the support plate 31 is in the first position, a portion of the first limiting portion 312 is located in the first guide groove 321, and a portion of the first limiting portion 312 is located in the third guide groove 34221. The first limiting portion 312 is aligned with the groove walls of the first guide groove 321 and the third guide groove 34221. A portion of the third limiting portion 314 is located in the third guide groove 34221 of one second connecting block 3422, and a portion of the third limiting portion 314 is located in the third guide groove 34221 of another second connecting block 3422. The third limiting portion 314 is aligned with the groove walls of two adjacent third guide grooves 34221. A portion of the second limiting portion 313 is located in the second guide groove 331, and a portion of the second limiting portion 313 is located in the third guide groove 34221. The second limiting portion 313 is aligned with the groove walls of the second guide groove 331 and the third guide groove 34221.

[0150] The first stopper 312 connects the first support 32 and the second connecting block 3422, preventing relative movement between them. The second stopper 313 connects the second support 33 and the second connecting block 3422, preventing relative movement between them. The third stopper 314 connects the two second connecting blocks 3422, preventing relative movement between them. This prevents the support plate 31 from bending. The first connecting arm 3431, the linkage arm 3433, and the four rotating shafts prevent rotation under external forces, thereby ensuring that the second region 22 remains stable in the expanded state.

[0151] like Figure 11As shown, by pressing the button, the support plate 31 moves to the second position toward the second support body 33, i.e., the support plate 31 switches from the first position to the second position. The first limiting portion 312 is hidden in one second connecting block 3422, the third limiting portion 314 is hidden in another second connecting block 3422, and the second limiting portion 313 is hidden in the second support body 33. A thinner support body 311 is located between the first support body 32 and the second connecting block 3422, a thinner support body 311 is located between two adjacent second connecting blocks 3422, and a thinner support body 311 is located between the second support body 33 and the second connecting block 3422. Thus, under the action of an external force, the first support body 32 and the second connecting block 3422 can move relative to each other, the two adjacent second connecting blocks 3422 can move relative to each other, and the second support body 33 and the second connecting block 3422 can move relative to each other, and the support plate 31 is in a bendable state. Under the action of external force, the first connecting arm 3431, the linkage arm 3433 and the four rotating shafts can rotate under the action of external force, so that the second area 22 can be stably maintained in a curled state or a state in which a bent state and a flattened state coexist.

[0152] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the support plate 31 is sequentially penetrated by the first guide groove 321 of the first support body 32, the third guide groove 34221 of the second connecting block 3422, and the second guide groove 331 of the second support body 33. When the support plate 31 moves along the first direction to the first position, the support plate 31 is in an unbendable state; when the support plate 31 moves along the first direction to the second position, the support plate 31 is in a bendable state. Through the interaction of multiple limiting portions and guide grooves, the support plate 31 can be easily switched between the bendable state and the unbendable state, further facilitating the convenient switching of the electronic device between multiple device postures.

[0153] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, Figures 12A to 15B As shown, the second region 22 includes a portion extending along the first direction of the body 10 toward a direction away from the first region 21 and / or a portion extending along the second direction of the body 10 toward a direction away from the first region 21 .

[0154] The body 10 includes a first side surface 11 and a third side surface 12 disposed opposite to each other along a first direction, and a second side surface and a fourth side surface disposed opposite to each other along a second direction.

[0155] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. Figure 12A and Figure 12BAs shown, the second region 22 is located opposite the first side surface 11, that is, the second region 22 is connected to one side of the first region 21. In the expanded state, the second region 22 has a square shape or a nearly square shape. The support plate 31 can be movably connected to the first side surface 11. By switching the support plate 31 between the first position and the second position, the second region 22 can be stably maintained in the expanded state, or the second region 22 can be switched from the expanded state to a curled state or a state where both the bent state and the flattened state coexist.

[0156] In some embodiments, as Figure 13A and Figure 13B As shown, the second area 22 is located at a position opposite to the first side 11 and the second side, or the second area 22 is located at a position opposite to the first side 11 and the fourth side, that is, the second area 22 is connected to the two sides of the first area 21, and the second area 22 is L-shaped in the unfolded state.

[0157] The following description will be made by taking an example where the second area 22 is located opposite to the first side surface 11 and the second side surface.

[0158] In some embodiments, the second region 22 is divided into two separable portions by extending from the intersection of the first side surface 11 and the second side surface toward the corner of the second region 22, thereby forming a first abutting surface and a second abutting surface at the dividing point of the second region 22. In the deployed state, the first abutting surface and the second abutting surface are abutted, that is, they are in contact. The support plate 31 can stably support the second region 22 in the deployed state. When an external force is applied to the second region 22, the two portions of the second region 22 can bend into a curled shape or a combination of a curved and flattened shape.

[0159] In some embodiments, the second region 22 includes a foldable portion that extends from the intersection of the first side 11 and the second side to a corner of the second region 22. In the unfolded state, the foldable portion is folded, giving the second region 22 a flat appearance. As the foldable portion curls from the unfolded state to the curled state, it gradually unfolds, causing a portion of the second region 22 to curl to the first side 11 of the body 10, while another portion of the second region 22 curls to the second side of the body 10.

[0160] In some embodiments, as Figure 14A and Figure 14B As shown, the second area 22 is located opposite to the first side surface 11 , the second side surface and the third side surface 12 , that is, the second area 22 is connected to three sides of the first area 21 . The second area 22 is U-shaped in the unfolded state.

[0161] In some embodiments, the second region 22 can be divided into three separable portions, thereby forming a first and second abutting surfaces at one portion of the second region 22, and forming a third and fourth abutting surfaces at another portion. In the unfolded state, the first and second abutting surfaces abut, and the third and fourth abutting surfaces abut. When an external force is applied to the second region 22, the three portions of the second region 22 can be bent into a curled shape or a combination of a curved and flattened shape.

[0162] In some embodiments, the second region 22 includes two foldable portions, one foldable portion extending from the intersection of the first side 11 and the second side to a corner of the second region 22, and the other foldable portion extending from the intersection of the first side 11 and the third side 12 to another corner of the second region 22. In the unfolded state, the two foldable portions are folded, giving the second region 22 a flat appearance. During the process of curling from the unfolded state to the curled state, the foldable portions gradually unfold, causing a portion of the second region 22 to curl to the first side 11 of the body 10, a portion of the second region 22 to curl to the second side 12 of the body 10, and a portion of the second region 22 to curl to the third side 12 of the body 10.

[0163] In some embodiments, as Figure 15A and Figure 15B As shown, the second area 22 is located opposite to the first side 11, the second side, the third side 12 and the fourth side, that is, the second area 22 is connected to the four sides of the first area 21. When the second area 22 is unfolded, it is in the shape of a Chinese umbilical cord.

[0164] In some embodiments, the second region 22 can be divided into four separable portions, with multiple abutment surfaces formed at the plurality of divisions. In the unfolded state, adjacent abutment surfaces abut. Applying an external force to the second region 22 can cause the four portions of the second region 22 to bend into a curled shape or a combination of a curved and flattened shape.

[0165] In some embodiments, the second region 22 includes four foldable portions, each located at the four corners of the second region 22. In the unfolded state, the four foldable portions are folded, giving the second region 22 a flat appearance. During the curling process from the unfolded state to the curled state, the four foldable portions gradually unfold, causing a portion of the second region 22 to curl to the first side 11 of the body 10, a portion of the second region 22 to curl to the second side 10, a portion of the second region 22 to curl to the third side 12 of the body 10, and a portion of the second region 22 to curl to the fourth side 10.

[0166] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the second area 22 can be connected to one side of the first area 21, or to two adjacent sides of the first area 21, or to three adjacent sides of the first area 21, or to four adjacent sides of the first area 21, thereby expanding the effective output area of ​​the display output area in multiple directions. In addition, multiple parts of the second area 22 can be used for holding, supporting, etc., further improving the performance of the electronic device and meeting the diverse usage needs of users.

[0167] The present disclosure further provides a display method for an electronic device, wherein the electronic device has a first device posture and a second device posture, and a display output area of ​​the electronic device includes a first area 21 and a second area 22. The display method includes:

[0168] determining a device posture of the electronic device;

[0169] In response to the electronic device being in the first device posture, controlling the effective output area of ​​the display output area of ​​the electronic device to include the first area 21 and the second area 22; or

[0170] In response to the electronic device being in the second device posture, the effective output area of ​​the display output area of ​​the electronic device is controlled to include the first area 21 .

[0171] The structure of the electronic device is as described above and will not be described in detail here. The electronic device includes a main body 10 and a deformable display screen 20. The main body 10 includes a first surface, the display screen 20 has a display output area, the display screen 20 covers the first surface of the main body 10, and the first area 21 in the display output area corresponds to the first surface; the second area 22 in the display output area other than the first area 21 can be deformed. Among them, the second area 22 of the display screen 20 is unfolded and is located in the same plane as the first area 21, and the display screen 20 with the second area 22 in the unfolded state and the main body 10 constitute the first device posture of the electronic device. The second area 22 of the display screen 20 is curled and located on the side of the main body 10, and the display screen 20 with the second area 22 in the curled state and the main body 10 constitute the second device posture of the electronic device.

[0172] The second area 22 is in the unfolded state, and the first area 21, the unfolded second area 22, and the body 10 form a first device posture of the electronic device. The second area 22 is in the rolled state, and the first area 21, the rolled second area 22, and the body 10 form a second device posture of the electronic device.

[0173] In the first device posture, the effective output area of ​​the control display output area includes the first area 21 and the second area 22 .

[0174] In the second device posture, the effective output area of ​​the control display output area includes the first area 21. The second area 22 can be used for holding, hanging, etc.

[0175] The second region 22 includes a first subregion 221 near the free end and a second subregion 222 farther from the free end. The first subregion 221 is in a curved state, while the second subregion 222 is in a flattened state, resulting in the second region 22 being in both a curved and flattened state. The curved first subregion 221, the flattened second subregion 222, the first region 21, and the body 10 form a third device posture of the electronic device.

[0176] In the third device posture, the effective output area of ​​the control display output area includes the first area 21 and the flattened second sub-area 222. The first sub-area 221 can be used for support.

[0177] The second area 22 can switch between an unfolded state, a rolled state, and a bent state, achieving a variety of effective output areas. In addition, the second area 22 can be used for gripping in the rolled state and for support in the bent state. In any device posture, the display screen 20 of the electronic device can be in either a landscape display mode or a portrait display mode.

[0178] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of this disclosure may be combined and / or coupled in various ways, even if such combinations and / or couplings are not explicitly described in this disclosure. In particular, the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of this disclosure may be combined and / or coupled in various ways without departing from the spirit and teachings of this disclosure. All such combinations and / or couplings are intended to fall within the scope of this disclosure.

[0179] Although the present disclosure has been shown and described with reference to certain exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made to the present disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure should not be limited to the above-described embodiments, but should be determined not only by the appended claims but also by the equivalents of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device comprising: a body comprising a first surface; A deformable display screen having a display output area; The display screen covers the first surface of the body, a first area in the display output area corresponds to the first surface; a second area in the display output area other than the first area is deformable; in, The second area of ​​the display screen is unfolded and located in the same plane as the first area, and the display screen with the second area in the unfolded state and the body form a first device posture of the electronic device; The second area of ​​the display screen is curled and located at the side of the body. The display screen having the second area in a curled state and the body form a second device posture of the electronic device.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, The second region is in a curled state, the free end of the second region is located at the center of the second region in the curled state, and the free end of the second region is an edge of the second region away from the first region.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, further comprising: The second area of ​​the display screen includes a first sub-area close to the free end that is bent and a second sub-area away from the free end that is flattened and located in the same plane as the first area, so that the electronic device is in a third device posture.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, The area ratio of the first sub-region and the second sub-region is dynamically adjusted so that the angle of the first region and the second sub-region on the same plane relative to the carrying surface for carrying the electronic device when the electronic device is in the third device posture is adjustable.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: A deformable support plate is located on the back of the display screen and is used to support at least the second area of ​​the display screen.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, further comprising: Flipping mechanism; A first support body connected to one side of the flip mechanism; a second support body connected to the other side of the flip mechanism and connected to the side surface of the body; the first support body and the second support body are connected to the second area for supporting the second area; The support plate is movably plugged into the first support body, the flip mechanism and the second support body, and the support plate can be switched between a first position and a second position; When in the first position, the support plate is in a non-bent state, and the support plate is used to support the second area in the expanded state; In the second position, the support plate is in a bendable state, the first support body can be flipped relative to the second support body, and the support plate is used to support the second area in the curled state.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, The turning mechanism comprises: The rotating component includes a first rotating shaft, a transition rotating shaft assembly and a second rotating shaft connected in sequence; a connecting member connecting the first supporting body and the second supporting body, and sleeved on the first rotating shaft, the transition rotating shaft assembly and the second rotating shaft; a linkage component connected to the first support body and the second support body, and the first rotating shaft is transmission-connected to the second rotating shaft through the linkage component; Wherein, the linkage components include: a first connecting arm, sleeved on the first rotating shaft and connected to the first supporting body; a second connecting arm, sleeved on the second rotating shaft and connected to the second supporting body; The linkage arm is sleeved on the transition shaft assembly, and the linkage arm is engaged and connected with the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, The first support body is provided with a first guide groove; The second support body is provided with a second guide groove; The connecting component is provided with a third guide groove, and the supporting plate is passed through the first guide groove, the third guide groove and the second guide groove; The support plate includes a support body and a plurality of limiting parts provided on the support body; In the first position, one of the limiting portions is located between the first guide groove and the third guide groove, one of the limiting portions is located between the second guide groove and the third guide groove, and at least one of the limiting portions is located between two adjacent third guide grooves, and the support plate is in a non-bent state; When in the second position, the limiting portion is located in the third guide groove or the second guide groove, and the support plate is in a bendable state.

9. The electronic device according to claim 1, The second region includes a portion extending along a first direction of the body toward a direction away from the first region and / or a portion extending along a second direction of the body toward a direction away from the first region.

10. A display method for an electronic device, wherein the electronic device has a first device posture and a second device posture, and a display output area of ​​the electronic device includes a first area and a second area, the display method comprising: determining a device posture of the electronic device; In response to the electronic device being in a first device posture, controlling the effective output area of ​​the display output area of ​​the electronic device to include the first area and the second area; or In response to the electronic device being in a second device posture, controlling an effective output area of ​​a display output area of ​​the electronic device to include the first area.

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