Electronic equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses electronic equipment which comprises two bodies which are rotationally connected and a connecting device, and the connecting device comprises a base and two connecting assemblies which achieve relative rotation between the two bodies and the base. The two driving assemblies are movably connected with the base and the plate bodies arranged on the two bodies and used for driving the plate bodies to slide relative to the corresponding bodies; the two connecting assemblies rotate relative to the base through a first rail and a second rail on the base correspondingly, and the two driving assemblies rotate relative to the base through a third rail and a fourth rail on the base correspondingly. The first track and the second track are arranged at different positions of the first side of the base, the third track and the fourth track are arranged at different positions of the second side of the base at intervals, and the first side and the second side are the two opposite sides of the base in the thickness direction.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic devices, in particular to an electronic device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the current electronic device, a first body and a second body are connected through a rotating structure to switch the electronic device between different device forms.

[0003] The rotating structure is complex in structure, which makes its size large and limits the miniaturization design of the electronic device. SUMMARY

[0004] Therefore, the present application provides an electronic device.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present application provides the following technical solutions.

[0006] An electronic device, comprising a first body and a second body connected through rotation, and a connecting device for realizing the rotation connection, the connecting device comprising:

[0007] a base;

[0008] a first connecting assembly movably connecting the base and the first body, for realizing the rotation connection between the first body and the base;

[0009] a second connecting assembly movably connecting the base and the second body, for realizing the rotation connection between the second body and the base;

[0010] a first driving assembly movably connecting the base and a first plate arranged on the first body, for driving the first plate to move relative to the first body;

[0011] a second driving assembly movably connecting the base and a second plate arranged on the second body, for driving the second plate to move relative to the second body;

[0012] The first connecting assembly rotates relative to the base through a first track arranged on the base, the second connecting assembly rotates relative to the base through a second track arranged on the base, the first driving assembly rotates relative to the base through a third track arranged on the base, and the second driving assembly rotates relative to the base through a fourth track arranged on the base.

[0013] The first track and the second track are arranged at a first position and a second position on a first side of the base, and the third track and the fourth track are arranged at a third position and a fourth position on a second side of the base, the first side and the second side being opposite sides of the base in a thickness direction.

[0014] Optionally, in the electronic device, the first position and the fourth position at least partially overlap in an extension direction of the base, and the second position and the third position at least partially overlap in the extension direction of the base.

[0015] The first track and the third track are arranged on a third side of the base close to the first body, and the second track and the fourth track are arranged on a fourth side of the base close to the second body.

[0016] And / or,

[0017] Projections of the first track and the fourth track on a thickness direction of the base partially overlap, and projections of the second track and the third track on the thickness direction of the base partially overlap.

[0018] Optionally, in the electronic device, the first position and the fourth position do not overlap in an extension direction of the base, and the second position and the third position do not overlap in the extension direction of the base.

[0019] And / or,

[0020] The first track and the second track have the same structural parameters, the first connecting assembly and the second connecting assembly have the same structural parameters, and / or the third track and the fourth track have the same structural parameters, the first driving assembly and the second driving assembly have the same structural parameters.

[0021] Optionally, in the electronic device, the first track and the second track are arc-shaped tracks facing the first side of the base, and the third track and the fourth track are arc-shaped tracks facing the second side of the base.

[0022] During rotation of the first body relative to the second body, the first connecting assembly and the second connecting assembly rotate relative to the base by sliding in the corresponding arc-shaped tracks on the first side, and the rotation can drive the first driving assembly and the second driving assembly to slide in the corresponding arc-shaped tracks on the second side, so as to drive the first plate body to slide relative to the first body and the second plate body to slide relative to the second body.

[0023] Optionally, in the electronic device, the connecting device further comprises a first supporting plate arranged on the first body and a second supporting plate arranged on the second body.

[0024] The first connecting assembly is connected with the first body through the first supporting plate, and the second connecting assembly is connected with the second body through the second supporting plate.

[0025] The first driving assembly movably connects the base and a first plate arranged on the first supporting plate, and is configured to drive the first plate to slide relative to the first supporting plate.

[0026] The second driving assembly movably connects the base and a second plate arranged on the second supporting plate, and is configured to drive the second plate to slide relative to the second supporting plate.

[0027] And / or,

[0028] The first connecting assembly comprises a first arc-shaped structure arranged corresponding to the first track, a second arc-shaped structure capable of sliding in a fifth track on the first supporting plate, and a first connecting piece connecting the first arc-shaped structure and the second arc-shaped structure.

[0029] The second connecting assembly comprises a third arc-shaped structure arranged corresponding to the second track, a fourth arc-shaped structure capable of sliding in a sixth track on the second supporting plate, and a second connecting piece connecting the third arc-shaped structure and the fourth arc-shaped structure.

[0030] During the rotation of the first body relative to the second body, the arc-shaped structures slide in the respective tracks, realizing the change of the angle between the first supporting plate, the second supporting plate and the base.

[0031] Optionally, in the electronic device, the first driving assembly comprises a fifth arc-shaped structure arranged corresponding to the third track, and a first driving piece connected with the fifth arc-shaped structure and capable of driving the first plate to slide relative to the first supporting plate.

[0032] The second driving assembly comprises a sixth arc-shaped structure arranged corresponding to the fourth track, and a second driving piece connected with the sixth arc-shaped structure and capable of driving the second plate to slide relative to the second supporting plate.

[0033] Wherein, the first supporting plate and the second supporting plate rotate relative to the base, which can respectively drive the fifth arc-shaped structure to slide in the third track and the sixth arc-shaped structure to slide in the fourth track, so as to respectively drive the plates to slide relative to the corresponding supporting plates.

[0034] Optionally, in the electronic device, projections of the first arc-shaped structure and the second arc-shaped structure in the thickness direction of the base do not overlap, and / or the first arc-shaped structure and the second arc-shaped structure are respectively connected to two sides of the first connecting piece in the thickness direction near the end side of the first connecting piece.

[0035] Projections of the third arc-shaped structure and the fourth arc-shaped structure in the thickness direction of the base do not overlap, and / or the third arc-shaped structure and the fourth arc-shaped structure are respectively connected to two sides of the second connecting piece in the thickness direction near the end side of the second connecting piece.

[0036] And / or,

[0037] The fifth track is arranged on the fifth side of the first support plate body, and the first support plate body further has a first sliding groove structure for sliding of the first driving piece on the sixth side opposite to the fifth side.

[0038] The sixth track is arranged on the seventh side of the second support plate body, and the second support plate body further has a second sliding groove structure for sliding of the second driving piece on the eighth side opposite to the seventh side.

[0039] The fifth side of the first support plate body and the seventh side of the second support plate body are used for supporting a display screen of the electronic device.

[0040] Optionally, in the electronic device, the connecting device further comprises a third support plate body arranged between the base and the first support plate body through the first connecting piece, and a fourth support plate body arranged between the base and the second support plate body through the second connecting piece.

[0041] During rotation of the first support plate body relative to the base, the third support plate body can move relative to the base, and / or a minimum gap between the third support plate body, the base and the first support plate body dynamically changes.

[0042] During rotation of the second support plate body relative to the base, the fourth support plate body can move relative to the base, and / or a minimum gap between the fourth support plate body, the base and the second support plate body dynamically changes.

[0043] And / or,

[0044] The base, the third support plate body and the fourth support plate body are used for supporting one side of a display screen of the electronic device, and the one side has an arc-shaped surface.

[0045] Optionally, in the electronic device, the electronic device further comprises a display screen, the display screen comprises a first screen arranged on the first surface of the first body, a second screen arranged on the second surface of the second body, and a third screen arranged on the first side of the base of the connecting device.

[0046] The relative rotation of the first body and the second body enables the electronic device to have a first device form and a second device form,

[0047] In the first device form, the display surfaces of the first screen, the second screen and the third screen are in the same plane.

[0048] In the second device form, the display surfaces of the first screen and the second screen are parallel to each other, and the distance between the two is greater than the distance between the first body and the second body.

[0049] The first screen, the second screen and the third screen belong to the same flexible screen; or,

[0050] The third screen is a flexible screen different from the first screen and the second screen.

[0051] Optionally, in the electronic device, the electronic device further comprises a first screen arranged on the first surface of the first body, a third screen arranged on the first side of the base of the connecting device, and an input device arranged on the third surface of the second body.

[0052] The relative rotation of the first body and the second body enables the electronic device to have a third device form, a first device form and a second device form, and the first screen is a transparent display screen.

[0053] The display direction of the first display screen in the third device form is different from the display direction in the first device form and the third device form. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0054] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed in the embodiment or prior art description will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.

[0055] Figure 1 The first three-dimensional structure diagram of the connecting device in the first device form provided by the embodiments of the present application is shown.

[0056] Figure 2A second perspective structural schematic diagram of the connecting device in the first device configuration provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0057] Figure 3 A third perspective structural diagram of the connecting device in the first device configuration provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0058] Figure 4 This is a front view structural diagram of the connection device in the first device configuration provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0059] Figure 5 A rear view structural diagram of the connecting device in the first device configuration provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0060] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along plane AA.

[0061] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along the BB plane;

[0062] Figure 8 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along the CC plane;

[0063] Figure 9 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along the DD plane;

[0064] Figure 10 A first perspective structural diagram of the connecting device in the second device configuration provided in this application embodiment;

[0065] Figure 11 A second perspective structural diagram of the connecting device in a second device configuration provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0066] Figure 12 This is a third perspective structural diagram of the connection device in the second device configuration provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0067] Figure 13 This is a front view structural diagram of the connection device in the second device configuration provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0068] Figure 14 A rear view structural diagram of the connection device in the second device configuration provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0069] Figure 15 for Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along the EE plane;

[0070] Figure 16 for Figure 14A cross-sectional structure schematic view along F-F plane;

[0071] Figure 17 As Figure 14 A cross-sectional structure schematic view along G-G plane;

[0072] Figure 18 As Figure 14 A cross-sectional structure schematic view along H-H plane;

[0073] Figure 19 A first perspective structure schematic view of a first connecting assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0074] Figure 20 A second perspective structure schematic view of a first connecting assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0075] Figure 21 A side view structure schematic view of a connecting device in a first device form provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0076] Figure 22 A structure schematic view of an electronic device in a first device form provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0077] Figure 23 A structure schematic view of an electronic device in a second device form provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0078] Figure 24 A structure schematic view of an electronic device in a third device form provided by an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0079] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, rather than all the embodiments of the present disclosure. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0080] The present disclosure provides these embodiments in order to make the present disclosure thorough and complete, and to fully express the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that: unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, the composition of materials, numerical expressions and values set forth in these embodiments should be interpreted as merely exemplary, and not as a limitation.

[0081] It should be noted that in the description of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified and limited, the meaning of "a plurality of" is greater than or equal to two; the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer" and the like is only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present disclosure. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0082] In addition, "first", "second", and similar words used in the present disclosure do not indicate any order, number, or importance, but are only used to distinguish different parts. "Vertical" is not strictly vertical, but within the allowable range of error. "Parallel" is not strictly parallel, but within the allowable range of error. "Include" or "contain" and similar words mean that the elements before the word cover the elements listed after the word, and do not exclude the possibility of also covering other elements.

[0083] It should also be noted that in the description of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present disclosure can be understood according to the specific circumstances. When it is described that a specific device is located between a first device and a second device, there can be or can not be an intermediate device between the specific device and the first device or the second device. The present disclosure uses all terms with the same meaning as understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in general dictionaries should be interpreted to have meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or extremely formalized sense, unless otherwise defined herein.

[0084] Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the relevant art can not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the techniques, methods, and devices should be considered as part of the specification. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0085] The inventor has found that the size of the length direction of the rotating structure (the extension direction of the base) is limited by the number of components arranged along the length direction. In order to meet the strength requirement, the size of the components in the length direction generally needs to meet a predetermined value and cannot be reduced. Taking an electronic device with a support component (such as a component supporting a screen) and a shielding component (such as a door plate shielding the internal structure of the rotating structure) as an example, in the spatial layout, the length direction of the rotating structure is not less than the sum of the length directions of different components, and the length of the rotating structure is large.

[0086] The present application discloses an electronic device, comprising two bodies connected by rotation, and a connecting device, the connecting device comprising a base, two connecting components for realizing the relative rotation between the two bodies and the base, two drive components for driving the base and a plate arranged on the two bodies to slide relative to the corresponding body; the two connecting components are rotated relative to the base through a first track and a second track on the base, and the two drive components are rotated relative to the base through a third track and a fourth track on the base; the first track and the second track are arranged at different positions on a first side of the base, and the third track and the fourth track are arranged at different positions on a second side of the base, the first side and the second side being opposite sides of the base in the thickness direction.

[0087] As shown in Figures 1-23 The present application provides an electronic device, comprising a first body 001 and a second body 002 connected by rotation, and a connecting device 003 for realizing the rotation connection, the connecting device 003 comprising a base 500, a first connecting component 300, a second connecting component 400, a first drive component 800 and a second drive component 900.

[0088] The first connecting assembly 300 movably connects the base 500 and the first body 001, and is used to realize the rotary connection between the first body 001 and the base 500; the second connecting assembly 400 movably connects the base 500 and the second body 002, and is used to realize the rotary connection between the second body 002 and the base 500. In the embodiment in which the electronic device is a folding device (such as a notebook computer or a folding screen mobile phone), the first body 001 and the second body 002 can be two body structures (such as a folding shell or a connecting part of the folding shell) that can be folded relative to each other in the electronic device. The first body 001 and the second body 002 are connected through the connecting device 003, so as to switch between different device forms. For example, in the first device form, the first body 001 and the second body 002 satisfy the coplanar or relative flat state, so that the included angle between the first body 001 and the second body 002 is 180° or approximately 180°; in the second device form, the first body 001 and the second body 002 satisfy the parallel or relative folding state, so that the included angle between the first body 001 and the second body 002 is 0° or approximately 0°. The base 500 can be connected with the first body 001 through the first support plate body 100, and the first support plate body 100 can be directly connected with the first body 001 or the first support plate body 100 is a part of the first body 001. The base 500 can be connected with the second body 002 through the second support plate body 200, and the second support plate body 200 can be directly connected with the second body 002 or the second support plate body 200 is a part of the second body 002.

[0089] The first driving assembly 800 movably connects the base 500 and the first plate body 110 arranged on the first body 001, and is used to drive the first plate body 110 to move relative to the first body 001; the second driving assembly 900 movably connects the base 500 and the second plate body 210 arranged on the second body 002, and is used to drive the second plate body 210 to move relative to the second body 002; the first plate body 110 and the second plate body 210 can be used as door plates for shielding the internal structure of the connecting device 003 in the electronic device (folding device), and through the movement of the first plate body 110 relative to the first body 001 and the movement of the second plate body 210 relative to the second body 002, the first plate body 110 and the second plate body 210 can move to different positions in different device forms, so as to avoid mutual interference or interference with other components on the basis of playing a shielding role.

[0090] The first connecting assembly 300 rotates relative to the base 500 through the first track 510 arranged on the base 500, the second connecting assembly 400 rotates relative to the base 500 through the second track 520 arranged on the base 500, the first driving assembly 800 rotates relative to the base 500 through the third track 530 arranged on the base 500, and the second driving assembly 900 rotates relative to the base 500 through the fourth track 540 arranged on the base 500.

[0091] The first track 510 and the second track 520 are arranged at the first position and the second position on the first side of the base 500, and the third track 530 and the fourth track 540 are arranged at the third position and the fourth position on the second side of the base 500. The first side and the second side are opposite sides of the base 500 in the thickness direction.

[0092] The thickness direction of the base 500 can be perpendicular to the length direction (extension direction) of the base 500. Since the first track 510 and the second track 520 are located on the first side of the base 500, and the third track 530 and the fourth track 540 are located on the second side of the base 500, the size of the extension direction of the base 500 can be ensured to meet the total length of the first track 510 and the second track 520 (the first position and the second position) in the extension direction of the base 500 and the total length of the third track 530 and the fourth track 540 (the third position and the fourth position) in the extension direction of the base 500, and the first track 510, the second track 520, the third track 530, and the fourth track 540 can be arranged along the extension direction of the base 500. The space occupied by the tracks (including the first track 510, the second track 520, the third track 530, and the fourth track 540) in the extension direction of the base 500 can be effectively reduced, thereby optimizing the spatial layout effect of arranging the tracks on the base 500 and realizing the mechanism application in space. Through the above arrangement, the size requirement of the extension direction of the base 500 can be conveniently reduced, thereby facilitating the miniaturization design of the electronic device.

[0093] The extension direction of the base 500 is also the length direction of the base 500. In the embodiment in which the electronic device is a folding device, the extension direction of the base 500 can also be the axis direction of the rotation of the first body 001 relative to the second body 002.

[0094] In some embodiments, the first position and the fourth position at least partially overlap in the extension direction of the base 500, and the second position and the third position at least partially overlap in the extension direction of the base 500. That is, the projection of the first position and the projection of the fourth position can overlap or partially overlap along the extension direction of the base 500, and the projection of the second position and the projection of the third position can overlap or partially overlap.

[0095] Since the second and third positions at least partially overlap in the extending direction of the base 500, the second track 520 disposed in the second position and the third track 530 disposed in the third position can at least partially overlap in the extending direction of the base 500.

[0096] Since the first position and the fourth position at least partially overlap in the extending direction of the base 500, the first track 510 disposed in the first position and the fourth track 540 disposed in the fourth position can at least partially overlap in the extending direction of the base 500.

[0097] By adopting the above-described configuration, the dimensional constraints of the track in other directions (such as the width or thickness direction) of the base 500 can be reduced, thereby facilitating the optimization of the track structure (such as increasing the radius of curvature of the curved track). This reduces the resistance of the components (connecting components or driving components) during their movement along the track, improving the smoothness of the component's rotation along the track. Furthermore, it can further save layout space, thereby further reducing the dimensional requirements of the base 500 in other directions (such as the width or thickness direction).

[0098] The first track 510 and the third track 530 can be spaced apart on the third side of the base 500 near the first body 001 (first support plate 100), and the second track 520 and the fourth track 540 can be spaced apart on the fourth side of the base 500 near the second body 002 (second support plate 200); wherein the arrangement direction of the third side and the fourth side can be the width direction of the base 500, which is perpendicular to the thickness direction and the extension direction (length direction) of the base 500.

[0099] like Figure 9 As shown, the first track 510 can be positioned on the first side of the base 500 near the third side, and the fourth track 540 can be positioned on the second side of the base 500 near the fourth side, thus similar to a position along the diagonal of the base 500. Figure 9 The first track 510 and the fourth track 540 are arranged from the upper right to the lower left. The spacing between the first track 510 and the fourth track 540 on the base 500 is increased. While meeting the strength requirements, the degree of overlap between the first position and the fourth position in the extension direction of the base 500 can be effectively improved. For example, the first track 510 and the fourth track 540 are aligned or partially aligned in the extension direction of the base 500, thereby reducing the space occupied by the first track 510 and the fourth track 540 in the extension direction of the base 500.

[0100] like Figure 8As shown, the second track 520 can be positioned on the first side of the base 500 near the fourth side, and the third track 530 can be positioned on the second side of the base 500 near the third side, thus similar to a position along the diagonal of the base 500. Figure 8 The second track 520 and the third track 530 are arranged from the upper left to the lower right. The spacing between the second track 520 and the third track 530 on the base 500 is increased. While meeting the strength requirements, the degree of overlap between the second and third positions in the extension direction of the base 500 can be effectively improved. For example, the second track 520 and the third track 530 are aligned or partially aligned in the extension direction of the base 500, thereby reducing the space occupied by the second track 520 and the third track 530 in the extension direction of the base 500.

[0101] In some embodiments, the projections of the first track 510 and the fourth track 540 onto the thickness direction of the base 500 may partially overlap. For example... Figure 9 As shown, along the thickness direction of the base 500 ( Figure 9 In the vertical direction, the projections of the first track 510 and the fourth track 540 can partially overlap to reduce the limitation on the width of the base 500, thus reducing the width dimension of the base 500. Figure 9 As shown, the first track 510 is an arc-shaped track with its opening facing the first side, causing it to bulge towards the second side. The fourth track 540 is also an arc-shaped track with its opening facing the first side, causing it to bulge towards the first side. Because the first track 510 and the fourth track 540 have opposite curvature directions, they can be arranged along the thickness direction of the base 500, reducing the probability of interference between them. Furthermore, the spacing requirement between the first track 510 and the fourth track 540 is met, ensuring that the solid portion of the base 500 located between the first track 510 and the fourth track 540 meets the strength requirements of that part of the base 500.

[0102] It is also possible for the projections of the second track 520 and the third track 530 onto the thickness direction of the base 500 to partially overlap. For example... Figure 8 As shown, along the thickness direction of the base 500 ( Figure 8 In the vertical direction, the projections of the second track 520 and the third track 530 can partially overlap to reduce the limitation on the width of the base 500, thus reducing the width dimension of the base 500. Figure 8As shown, the second track 520 is an arc-shaped track with the opening facing the first side, so that the second track 520 protrudes towards the second side, and the third track 530 is an arc-shaped track with the opening facing the first side, so that the third track 530 protrudes towards the first side. Since the track bending directions of the second track 520 and the third track 530 are opposite, so that the second track 520 and the third track 530 can be arranged along the thickness direction of the base 500 and the probability of mutual interference is reduced, and the spacing requirement between the second track 520 and the third track 530 is met, so that the physical part of the base 500 between the second track 520 and the third track 530 can meet the strength requirement of the part of the base 500.

[0103] The number of the first tracks 510 and the fourth tracks 540 can be the same and meet the above corresponding arrangement condition, or the number of the first tracks 510 and the fourth tracks 540 can be different. For example, the number of the first tracks 510 is more than the number of the fourth tracks 540, so that a part of the first tracks 510 and the fourth tracks 540 meet the above corresponding arrangement condition, as shown in FIG. 5A. Figure 9 Another part of the first tracks 510 can not correspond to the fourth tracks 540, as shown in FIG. 5B. Figure 7 The number of the first tracks 510 is at least two and arranged along the length direction (extension direction) of the base 500, so that the first body 001 is connected to the base 500 by the plurality of first connecting assemblies 300 or the first connecting assembly 300 has a plurality of first tracks 510 connected to the base 500, so as to improve the stability and strength of the first connecting assembly 300 connected to the base 500 on the basis of meeting the stress requirement of the base 500, thereby improving the stability of the first body 001 relative to the base 500, meeting the stability of the base 500 providing support for the rotation of the first body 001, so that the first body 001 can be stable relative to the base 500.

[0104] The number of the second tracks 520 and the third tracks 530 can be the same and meet the above corresponding arrangement condition, or the number of the second tracks 520 and the third tracks 530 can be different. For example, the number of the second tracks 520 is more than the number of the third tracks 530, so that a part of the second tracks 520 and the third tracks 530 meet the above corresponding arrangement condition, as shown in FIG. 6A. Figure 8 Another part of the second tracks 520 can not correspond to the third tracks 530, as shown in FIG. 6B. Figure 6The second track 520 is arranged along the length direction of the base 500, and the second body 002 is connected to the base 500 through the second connecting assembly 400 or the second connecting assembly 400 has a plurality of second tracks 520 connected to the base 500, so as to improve the stability and strength of the connection of the second connecting assembly 400 to the base 500 on the basis of meeting the stress requirement of the base 500, thereby improving the stability of the rotation of the second body 002 relative to the base 500, meeting the stability of the support provided by the base 500 to the rotation of the second body 002, and enabling the second body 002 to be stable relative to the base 500.

[0105] In other embodiments, the first position and the fourth position can be at least partially overlapped in the extension direction of the base 500. The second position and the third position are not overlapped in the extension direction of the base. That is, the projection of the first position and the projection of the fourth position can not be overlapped in the extension direction of the base 500, and the projection of the second position and the projection of the third position can not be overlapped in the extension direction of the base 500.

[0106] Since the second position and the third position are not overlapped in the extension direction of the base 500, the second track 520 arranged at the second position and the third track 530 arranged at the third position can not be overlapped in the extension direction of the base 500. And since the first position and the fourth position are at least partially overlapped in the extension direction of the base 500, the first track 510 arranged at the first position and the fourth track 540 arranged at the fourth position can not be overlapped in the extension direction of the base 500.

[0107] Since the second track 520 and the third track 530 are not overlapped in the extension direction of the base 500, and the first track 510 and the fourth track 540 are not overlapped in the extension direction of the base 500, the stress of the base 500 is improved, the strength of the connecting structure is improved, and the service life is improved. And the support stability of the first body 001 and the second body 002 connected to or supported by the base 500 is improved.

[0108] The first position and the fourth position can also be at least partially overlapped in the extension direction of the base 500, and the second position and the third position are not overlapped in the extension direction of the base. Or, the first position and the fourth position are not overlapped in the extension direction of the base 500, and the second position and the third position are at least partially overlapped in the extension direction of the base. The specific design scheme depends on the actual demand and is not specifically limited here.

[0109] As shown in FIG. 1, the first body 001 is connected to the base 500 through the first connecting assembly 300, and the second body 002 is connected to the base 500 through the second connecting assembly 400. Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown in FIG. 5, the first track 510 arranged at the first position can not overlap with the fourth track 540 arranged at the fourth position. The second position and the third position can also be arranged not to overlap in the extension direction of the base 500; as shown in FIG. 5, the second track 520 arranged at the second position can not overlap with the third track 530 arranged at the third position. By adding the first position (the first track 510) which does not overlap with the fourth position in the extension direction of the base 500, the connection stability of the first body 001 and the base 500 can be improved. In addition, by adding the second position (the second track 520) which does not overlap with the third position in the extension direction of the base 500, the connection stability of the second body 002 and the base 500 can be improved. Figure 3 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in FIG. 5, the first track 510 arranged at the first position can not overlap with the fourth track 540 arranged at the fourth position. The second position and the third position can also be arranged not to overlap in the extension direction of the base 500; as shown in FIG. 5, the second track 520 arranged at the second position can not overlap with the third track 530 arranged at the third position. By adding the first position (the first track 510) which does not overlap with the fourth position in the extension direction of the base 500, the connection stability of the first body 001 and the base 500 can be improved. In addition, by adding the second position (the second track 520) which does not overlap with the third position in the extension direction of the base 500, the connection stability of the second body 002 and the base 500 can be improved.

[0110] The first track 510 and the second track 520 can have the same structural parameters. Taking the arc-shaped track as an example, the structural parameters can include the radius of curvature, the central angle radian value, etc., so that the structures of the first track 510 and the second track 520 are the same.

[0111] The third track 530 and the fourth track 540 can also have the same structural parameters. Taking the arc-shaped track as an example, the structural parameters can include the radius of curvature, the central angle radian value, etc., so that the structures of the third track 530 and the fourth track 540 are the same.

[0112] The first track 510 and the fourth track 540 can have the same structural parameters, or the first track 510 and the fourth track 540 can have different structural parameters. Similarly, the second track 520 and the third track 530 can have the same structural parameters, or the second track 520 and the third track 530 can have different structural parameters.

[0113] The structural parameters of the first connecting assembly 300 and the second connecting assembly 400 can be the same, or the structures of the first connecting assembly 300 and the second connecting assembly 400 can be the same, to meet the synchronous motion requirements of the first body 001 and the second body 002 relative to the base 500. In addition, the structures of the first connecting assembly 300 and the second connecting assembly 400 can be universal, that is, the same parts are processed, and are used as the first connecting assembly 300 and the second connecting assembly 400 due to different installation positions.

[0114] The structural parameters of the first driving assembly 800 and the second driving assembly 900 can be the same, and the structures of the first driving assembly 800 and the second driving assembly 900 can be the same to meet the synchronous movement requirement of the first plate body 110 and the second plate body 210 relative to the base 500. In addition, the structures of the first driving assembly 800 and the second driving assembly 900 can be universal, that is, the same parts are processed, and the first driving assembly 800 and the second driving assembly 900 are used due to different installation positions.

[0115] The first track 510 and the second track 520 can have the same structural parameters, and the structural parameters of the first connecting assembly 300 and the second connecting assembly 400 are the same to realize the synchronous movement of the first connecting assembly 300 and the second connecting assembly 400.

[0116] The third track 530 and the fourth track 540 can have the same structural parameters, and the structural parameters of the first driving assembly 800 and the second driving assembly 900 are the same to realize the synchronous movement of the first driving assembly 800 and the second driving assembly 900.

[0117] In some embodiments, the first track 510 and the second track 520 are arc-shaped tracks towards the first side of the base 500, and the third track 530 and the fourth track 540 are arc-shaped tracks towards the second side of the base 500.

[0118] During the rotation of the first body 001 relative to the second body 002, the first connecting assembly 300 and the second connecting assembly 400 rotate relative to the base 500 by sliding in the corresponding arc-shaped tracks on the first side. The rotation of the first connecting assembly 300 and the second connecting assembly 400 can drive the first driving assembly 800 and the second driving assembly 900 to slide in the corresponding arc-shaped tracks on the second side to drive the first plate body 110 to slide relative to the first body 001 and the second plate body 210 to slide relative to the second body 002.

[0119] Taking the first connecting assembly 300 as an example, the first connecting assembly 300 can include a first arc-shaped structure 310 and a second arc-shaped structure 320. The first arc-shaped structure 310 is slidably arranged in the first track 510, and the second arc-shaped structure 320 can be slidably connected with the arc-shaped track on the first body 001 (the first support plate body 100) to realize the sliding and rotating connection of the first connecting assembly 300 and the base.

[0120] Taking the second connecting assembly 400 as an example, the second connecting assembly 400 can include a third arc-shaped structure 410 and a fourth arc-shaped structure 420, the third arc-shaped structure 410 is slidingly arranged on the second track 520, and the fourth arc-shaped structure 420 can be slidingly matched with the arc-shaped track on the second body 002 (the second support plate body 200) to realize the sliding and rotating connection between the second connecting assembly 400 and the base.

[0121] The first driving assembly 800 can include a fifth arc-shaped structure 810 and a first driving member 820, the fifth arc-shaped structure 810 is slidingly arranged on the third track 530, and the first driving member 820 is movably connected to the fifth arc-shaped structure 810 and the first plate body 110. Wherein, the first driving member 820 can be rotatably connected to the fifth arc-shaped structure 810, and the first driving member 820 is slidingly or fixedly connected to the first plate body 110.

[0122] The second driving assembly 900 can include a sixth arc-shaped structure 910 and a second driving member 920, the sixth arc-shaped structure 910 is slidingly arranged on the fourth track 540, and the second driving member 920 is movably connected to the sixth arc-shaped structure 910 and the second plate body 120. Wherein, the second driving member 920 can be rotatably connected to the sixth arc-shaped structure 910, and the second driving member 920 is slidingly or fixedly connected to the second plate body 120.

[0123] The movable connection between the rotating structure and the driving member can be rotatable connection, so that a set of movable freedom adjustment structure is added in the connecting device. During the switching between different equipment forms, the rotating structure and the driving member can be relatively rotated to adjust the relative position relationship (such as distance and angle) between the connecting part of the rotating structure and the base 500 and the connecting part of the driving member and the body, so as to reduce the probability of jamming of the plate body during movement.

[0124] Taking the first driving assembly 800 as an example, the first rotating structure 810 and the first driving member 820 of the first driving assembly 800 can be relatively rotated (such as through the first shaft body to rotatably connect the first rotating structure 810 and the first driving member 820). The first rotating structure 810 and the first driving member 820 can be relatively rotated to adjust the position of the first driving member 820 relative to the first rotating structure 810, so that the first driving member 820 can slide along the first body 001 (the first support plate body 100) to avoid jamming.

[0125] The stop structure includes a first stop surface of the first rotating structure 810 on a side facing the first driving member 820, and a first matching surface of the first driving member 820 on a side facing the first rotating structure 810. In the first device form, the included angle between the first driving member 820 and the first rotating structure 810 is 180°, and the first stop surface and the first matching surface are opposite to each other and have a gap therebetween. In the process of switching from the first device form to the second device form, the first rotating structure 810 rotates relative to the base 500 and the first driving member 820 slides relative to the first body 001 (the first support plate body 100), and the position of the first driving member 820 relative to the first rotating structure 810 is adjusted, so that the included angle between the first driving member 820 and the first rotating structure 810 changes, and the relative positional relationship between the first stop surface and the first matching surface changes. When the relative rotation angle between the first rotating structure 810 and the first driving member 820 reaches a preset angle (such as 3°, 5°, or 8°, etc.), the first stop surface and the first matching surface are in contact to achieve a stop effect, avoiding the first driving member 820 and the first rotating structure 810 from continuing to rotate relative to each other. In the state that the first stop surface and the first matching surface are in contact, the first body 001 (the first support plate body 100) connected with the first driving member 820 slides relative to the base 500, driving the first driving member 820 to rotate relative to the base 500 to generate a driving force for driving the first rotating structure 810 to rotate relative to the base 500, and in this process, the first driving member 820 slides relative to the first body 001 (the first support plate body 100). Moreover, as the first rotating structure 810 continues to rotate relative to the base 500, the first rotating structure 810 and the first driving member 820 are reversely rotated (for example, the first rotating structure 810 rotates relative to the base 500 at a speed greater than that of the first driving member 820 under the action of inertia or driving force), so that the first stop surface and the first matching surface are separated, until the first stop surface and the first matching surface are in contact again due to the change of the relative rotation angle between the first rotating structure 810 and the first driving member 820, and the driving force for driving the first driving member 820 to move relative to the base 500 is generated again. That is, the driving force for driving the first driving member 820 to move relative to the base 500 can be generated intermittently.

[0126] The sixth arc-shaped structure 910 and the second driving member 920 in the second driving assembly 900 can also be relatively rotated.

[0127] In some embodiments, the connecting device 003 further comprises a first support plate body 100 arranged on the first body 001, and a second support plate body 200 arranged on the second body 002, the first connecting assembly 300 is connected with the first body 001 through the first support plate body 100, and the second connecting assembly 400 is connected with the second body 002 through the second support plate body 200. In the embodiment in which the electronic device is a notebook computer, the first body 001 can be a part having an output component such as a display screen, the second body 002 can be a part having an input component such as a keyboard, the first support plate body 100 can be a connecting component connected with the shell of the first body 001, and the second support plate body 200 can be a connecting component connected with the shell of the second body 002. In the embodiment in which the electronic device is a folding screen mobile phone, the first body 001 and the second body 002 can be two parts capable of being folded and unfolded relative to each other, the first support plate body 100 can be a component connected with the shell of the first body 001, the second support plate body 200 can be a component connected with the shell of the second body 002, and the first support plate body 100 and the second support plate body 200 can have a support surface for supporting a display screen.

[0128] The first driving assembly 800 can movably connect the base 500 and the first plate body 110 arranged on the first support plate body 100, and is used for driving the first plate body 110 to slide relative to the first support plate body 100. The first plate body 110 can be in sliding fit with the first support plate body 100. The first plate body 110 can be used as a door plate for shielding the internal structure of the connecting device 003, or a door plate can be connected with the first plate body 110 or the first driving member 820 of the first driving assembly 800.

[0129] The second driving assembly 900 can movably connect the base 500 and the second plate body 210 arranged on the second support plate body 200, and is used for driving the second plate body 210 to slide relative to the second support plate body 200. The second plate body 210 can be in sliding fit with the second support plate body 200. The second plate body 210 can be used as a door plate for shielding the internal structure of the connecting device 003, or a door plate can be connected with the second plate body 210 or the second driving member 920 of the second driving assembly 900.

[0130] The first connecting assembly 300 can comprise a first arc-shaped structure 310 arranged corresponding to the first track 510, a second arc-shaped structure 320 capable of sliding in a fifth track (not shown) on the first support plate body 100, and a first connecting member 330 connecting the first arc-shaped structure 310 and the second arc-shaped structure 320.

[0131] The first arc-shaped structure 310 and the second arc-shaped structure 320 can correspond to (e.g., be aligned with or partially aligned with) the extension direction of the base 500, or the first arc-shaped structure 310 and the second arc-shaped structure 320 can be arranged in a cross manner (e.g., staggered or staggered) along the extension direction of the base 500.

[0132] The second connecting assembly 400 includes a third arc-shaped structure 410 arranged corresponding to the second track 520, a fourth arc-shaped structure 420 capable of sliding in a sixth track (not shown) on the second support plate body 200, and a second connecting piece 430 connecting the third arc-shaped structure 410 and the fourth arc-shaped structure 420.

[0133] The third arc-shaped structure 410 and the fourth arc-shaped structure 420 can correspond to (e.g., be aligned with or partially aligned with) the extension direction of the base 500, or the third arc-shaped structure 410 and the fourth arc-shaped structure 420 can be arranged in a cross manner (e.g., staggered or staggered) along the extension direction of the base 500.

[0134] During the rotation of the first body 001 relative to the second body 002, the arc-shaped structures slide in the corresponding tracks to change the angle between the first support plate body 100, the second support plate body 200, and the base 500. That is, during the rotation of the first body 001 relative to the second body 002, the first arc-shaped structure 310 slides in the first track 510, the second arc-shaped structure 320 slides in the fifth track, the third arc-shaped structure 410 slides in the second track 520, and the fourth arc-shaped structure 420 slides in the sixth track.

[0135] In some embodiments, the first driving assembly 800 includes a fifth arc-shaped structure 810 arranged corresponding to the third track 530, and a first driving piece 820 connected with the fifth arc-shaped structure 810 and capable of driving the first plate body 110 to slide relative to the first support plate body 100; wherein the first driving piece 820 can be rotationally connected with the fifth arc-shaped structure 810, and the rotation axis is parallel to the center line (passing through the center of the fifth arc-shaped structure 810) of the fifth arc-shaped structure 810, so as to improve the flexibility of the fifth arc-shaped structure 810 in driving the first driving piece 820 to move during rotation and sliding, and avoid the situation that the fifth arc-shaped structure 810 is stuck relative to the first plate body 110.

[0136] The second driving assembly 900 comprises a sixth arc-shaped structure 910 arranged corresponding to the fourth track 540, and a second driving member 920 connected with the sixth arc-shaped structure 910 and capable of driving the second plate body 210 to slide relative to the second support plate body 200; wherein the second driving member 920 can be rotationally connected with the sixth arc-shaped structure 910, and the rotation axis is parallel to the center line of the sixth arc-shaped structure 910 (passing through the center of the circle of the sixth arc-shaped structure 910), so as to improve the flexibility of the sixth arc-shaped structure 910 in driving the second driving member 920 to move during rotation and sliding, and avoid the situation that the sixth arc-shaped structure 910 is stuck relative to the second plate body 210.

[0137] The first support plate body 100 and the second support plate body 200 rotate relative to the base 500, and can respectively drive the fifth arc-shaped structure 810 to slide in the third track 530 and the sixth arc-shaped structure to slide in the fourth track 540, so as to respectively drive the plate body to slide relative to the corresponding support plate body.

[0138] The fifth arc-shaped structure 810 slides in the third track 530, so as to realize the rotation and sliding of the first driving assembly 800 relative to the base 500, and drive the first driving member 820 to move, thereby driving the first plate body 110 to move (such as slide or move, etc.) relative to the first body 001. The sixth arc-shaped structure 910 slides in the fourth track 540, so as to realize the rotation and sliding of the second driving assembly 900 relative to the base 500, and drive the second driving member 920 to move, thereby driving the second plate body 210 to move (such as slide or move, etc.) relative to the second body 002.

[0139] In the process of switching the first device form to the second device form, the first plate body 110 and the second plate body 210 can be caused to slide in the direction away from the base 500; in the process of switching the second device form to the first device form, the first plate body 110 and the second plate body 210 can be caused to slide in the direction close to the base 500.

[0140] The projections of the first arc-shaped structure 310 and the second arc-shaped structure 320 in the thickness direction of the base 500 do not overlap. That is, in the embodiment in which the first arc-shaped structure 310 and the second arc-shaped structure 320 can be arranged to cross in the extension direction of the base 500 (the width direction of the base 500), the projection of the first arc-shaped structure 310 and the projection of the second arc-shaped structure 320 have a non-overlapping part in the direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the base 500 (the width direction of the base 500). Through the above arrangement, the first connecting assembly 300 is a non-symmetrical structure, so as to improve the torsional resistance of the first connecting assembly 300. The first arc-shaped structure 310 and the second arc-shaped structure 320 can also be connected to the two sides of the first connecting member 330 in the thickness direction, respectively, at the end side close to the first connecting member 330, so that the first connecting assembly 300 forms a structure similar to a “human” figure.

[0141] The thickness direction of the first connector 330 can be the width direction of the base 500 (perpendicular to the extension direction and thickness direction of the base 500). Furthermore, connecting portions 331 can be provided on the two end sides arranged along the thickness direction of the first connector 330, and the third support plate 600 is connected to the first connector 330 through the connecting portions 331. Since the connecting portions 331 are arranged along the thickness direction of the first connector 330, the connecting parts (such as screws or connecting pins) connecting the third support plate 600 and the connecting portions 331 can be installed along the width direction of the base 500, avoiding the installation of connecting parts perpendicular to the plate (thickness direction of the third support plate 600), reducing the dimensional limitations of the third support plate 600 in the thickness direction, and facilitating the thinning of the third support plate 600.

[0142] like Figure 19 and Figure 20 As shown, taking the first connecting component 300 as an example, the first arc-shaped structure 310 may have a first limiting part 311 that cooperates with the first track 510 for limiting. When the first body 001 and the second body 002 are switched to the target device mode (such as the first device mode, where the included angle between the first body 001 and the second body 002 is 180°), the first limiting part 311 cooperates with the first track 510 for limiting the movement of the first connecting component 300 relative to the base 500. Furthermore, the second arc-shaped structure 320 may have a second limiting part 321 that cooperates with the fifth track on the first support plate 100 for limiting. When the first body 001 and the second body 002 are switched to the target device mode (such as the first device mode, where the included angle between the first body 001 and the second body 002 is 180°), the second limiting part 321 cooperates with the fifth track for limiting the movement of the first connecting component 300 relative to the first support plate 100 (first body 001). The above settings improve the relative stability between the first body 001 and the base 500 in the target device form.

[0143] The projections of the third arc-shaped structure 410 and the fourth arc-shaped structure 420 in the thickness direction of the base 500 do not overlap. That is, in embodiments where the third arc-shaped structure 410 and the fourth arc-shaped structure 420 can be arranged intersectingly along the extension direction of the base 500, the projections of the third arc-shaped structure 410 and the fourth arc-shaped structure 420 have non-overlapping portions along the extension direction perpendicular to the base 500 (the width direction of the base 500). Through the above arrangement, the second connecting assembly 400 is made into an asymmetrical structure, which improves the torsional resistance of the first connecting assembly 300. Furthermore, the ends of the third arc-shaped structure 410 and the fourth arc-shaped structure 420 near the second connecting member 430 can be connected to the two sides of the second connecting member 430 in the thickness direction, thereby forming a herringbone-shaped structure for the second connecting assembly 400.

[0144] The fifth track can be located on the fifth side of the first support plate 100, and the first support plate 100 can also have a first sliding groove structure 108 on its sixth side opposite to the fifth side, allowing the first driving member 820 to slide. That is, the first connecting component 300 and the first plate 110 are respectively connected to both sides (the fifth and sixth sides) of the first support plate 100 to increase the distance between the fifth track and the first sliding groove structure 108, satisfying the strength requirements of the first support plate 100 while facilitating the layout of the fifth track and the first sliding groove structure 108. The first driving member 820 slides within the first sliding groove structure 108, thereby causing the first plate 110 to slide relative to the first sliding groove structure 108.

[0145] The sixth track can also be positioned on the seventh side of the second support plate 200, and the second support plate 200 can also have a second sliding groove structure 209 on its eighth side opposite to the seventh side, allowing the second driving member 920 to slide. That is, the second connecting assembly 400 and the second plate 210 are respectively connected to both sides (the seventh and eighth sides) of the second support plate 200 to increase the distance between the sixth track and the second sliding groove structure 209, satisfying the strength requirements of the second support plate 200 while facilitating the layout of the sixth track and the second sliding groove structure 209. The second driving member 920 slides within the second sliding groove structure 209, causing the second plate 210 to slide relative to the second sliding groove structure 209.

[0146] A spring or other elastic element can be provided in the first slide groove structure 108 to apply an elastic force as a thrust to the first plate 110, thereby improving the sliding effect of the first plate 110 relative to the first support plate 100. Similarly, a spring or other elastic element can be provided in the second slide groove structure 209 to apply an elastic force as a thrust to the second plate 210, thereby improving the sliding effect of the second plate 210 relative to the second support plate 200.

[0147] The fifth side of the first support plate 100 and the seventh side of the second support plate 200 are used to support the display screen of the electronic device. For example... Figure 6 As shown, the fifth side of the first support plate 100 is Figure 6 On the side facing upwards, the seventh side of the second support plate 200 is... Figure 6 The side facing upwards. For example... Figure 15 As shown, the fifth side of the first support plate 100 is Figure 15 On the right side of the center, the seventh side of the second support plate 200 is... Figure 15 The side facing left.

[0148] The part of the display screen supported by the base 500 can be a flexible part. According to the change of the device form of the first body 001 and the second body 002, the connecting device 003 can have different supporting effects on the flexible part, so that the flexible part forms different structures. As shown in Figure 6 、 Figure 7 、 Figure 8 and Figure 9 , the flexible part can be supported as a planar structure. As shown in Figure 15 、 Figure 16 、 Figure 17 and Figure 18 , the flexible part can be supported as a curved surface structure.

[0149] In order to improve the supporting effect, the connecting device 003 can further include a third supporting plate body 600 arranged between the base 500 and the first supporting plate body 100 through the first connecting piece 330. Through the above arrangement, the relative position of the third supporting plate body 600 and the first connecting piece 330 is adjusted, so that the position of the third supporting plate body 600 relative to the base 500 and the first supporting plate body 100 is adjusted, to facilitate assembly operation. The connecting device 003 can further include a fourth supporting plate body 700 arranged between the base 500 and the second supporting plate body 200 through the second connecting piece 430. Through the above arrangement, the relative position of the fourth supporting plate body 700 and the second connecting piece 430 is adjusted, so that the position of the fourth supporting plate body 700 relative to the base 500 and the second supporting plate body 200 is adjusted, to facilitate assembly operation.

[0150] As shown in Figure 21 , in the process of rotating the first supporting plate body 100 relative to the base 500, the third supporting plate body 600 can move relative to the base 500. And in the process that the third supporting plate body 600 can move relative to the base 500, the minimum gap between the third supporting plate body 600 and the base 500 and the first supporting plate body 100 can dynamically change. In the first device form (the included angle between the first body 001 and the second body 002 is 180°), the minimum gap between the third supporting plate body 600 and the base 500 is the first gap a, and the minimum gap between the third supporting plate body 600 and the first supporting plate body 100 is the second gap c. In the process of switching from the first device form to the second device form, the size of the minimum gap changes.

[0151] In the process that the second support plate body 200 rotates relative to the base 500, the fourth support plate body 700 can move relative to the base 500. And in the process that the third support plate body 600 can move relative to the base 500, the minimum gap between the fourth support plate body 700 and the base 500 and the second support plate body 200 can be dynamically changed. Wherein, in the first device form (the included angle between the first body 001 and the second body 002 is 180°), the minimum gap between the fourth support plate body 700 and the base 500 is the third gap b, and the minimum gap between the fourth support plate body 700 and the second support plate body 200 is the fourth gap d.

[0152] The first gap a and the third gap b can be equal or unequal, and the second gap c and the fourth gap d can be equal or unequal. And the first gap a and the second gap c can be equal or unequal.

[0153] The side of the base 500, the third support plate body 600 and the fourth support plate body 700 for supporting the display screen of the electronic device has an arc surface. As shown in Figure 21 , the side of the base 500, the third support plate body 600 and the fourth support plate body 700 for supporting the display screen of the electronic device is Figure 21 the upward one.

[0154] As shown in Figure 2 , the connecting device 003 further comprises a torsion assembly 1010 for providing torsion support to the first body 001 and the second body 002, and the torsion assembly 1010 is arranged on the base 500. The torsion connecting piece 1011 of the torsion assembly 1010 is connected with the first body 001 and the second body 002 through the elastic buckle assembly 1020.

[0155] Among them, the torsion assembly 1010 has two torsion connecting pieces 1011 that can rotate synchronously, and the two torsion connecting pieces 1011 are respectively connected with the first body 001 (through the first support plate body 100) and the second body 002 (through the second support plate body 200). Among them, the elastic buckle assembly 1020 is arranged on the first support plate body 100 and the second support plate body 200. In the first device form or the second device form, the elastic buckle assembly 1020 can limit the movement of the torsion connecting piece 1011, so as to realize the stability of the first body 001 and the second body 002 relative to the base 500 in the corresponding device form.

[0156] In some embodiments, the electronic device further comprises a display screen, which comprises a first screen arranged on the first face of the first body 001, a second screen arranged on the second face of the second body 002, and a third screen arranged on the first side of the base 500 of the connecting device 003. The third screen can be a flexible screen, i.e., the support surface formed by the support components (which can include the base 500, the third support plate body 600, and the fourth support plate body 700) can be supported in different structures.

[0157] The relative rotation of the first body 001 and the second body 002 can make the electronic device have a first device form and a second device form. In the first device form, the first body 001 and the second body 002 can satisfy a coplanar or relative flat state, so that the included angle between the first body 001 and the second body 002 is 180° or approximately 180°. In the second device form, the first body 001 and the second body 002 can satisfy a parallel or relative folding state, so that the included angle between the first body 001 and the second body 002 is 0° or approximately 0°.

[0158] In the first device form, the display surfaces of the first screen, the second screen, and the third screen are in the same plane. In the second device form, the display surfaces of the first screen and the second screen are parallel, and the distance between the two is greater than the distance between the first body 001 and the second body 002. Thus, the first screen and the second screen are located on the sides of the first body 001 and the second body 002 that are relatively far away, realizing the outward folding operation of the display screen.

[0159] The first screen, the second screen, and the third screen belong to the same flexible screen, i.e., the first screen, the second screen, and the third screen are parts of the same flexible screen. Alternatively, the third screen can be a flexible screen that is different from the first screen and the second screen, i.e., the third screen arranged on the first side of the base 500 of the connecting device 003 is a flexible screen, and the first screen and the second screen arranged on the first body 001 and the second body 002 can be non-flexible screens, of course, they can also be flexible screens.

[0160] An input device can also be arranged on the first body 001 or the second body 002.

[0161] As shown in FIG. 1, Figure 24 In other embodiments, the electronic device further comprises a first screen arranged on the first face of the first body 001, a third screen arranged on the first side of the base 500 of the connecting device 003, and an input device 0021 arranged on the third face of the second body 002. The input device 0021 can be a touch screen, a touchpad, or a keyboard.

[0162] The relative rotation of the first body 001 and the second body 002 can enable the electronic device to have a third device form, a first device form and a second device form, and the first screen is a transparent display screen; in the third device form, the first body 001 and the second body 002 can be at a certain angle (greater than 0° and less than 180°, such as 60°, 90°, 120° or 145°, etc.). In the third device form, the orientation of the first body 001 can be controlled to adjust the display direction of the first screen, so that the electronic device is used as a notebook computer, and information input can be realized by using the input device 0021 (keyboard and touchpad) on the back of the second body 002.

[0163] The display direction of the first screen in the third device form is different from the display direction in the first device form and the second device form.

[0164] The embodiments in the specification are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the difference from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0165] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables a person skilled in the art to implement or use the present application. Various modifications to the embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the application. Therefore, the present application will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising a first body and a second body rotatably connected, and a connecting device for realizing the rotatable connection, the connecting device comprising: Base; A first connecting component is movably connected to the base and the first body, for realizing a rotatable connection between the first body and the base; The second connecting component movably connects the base and the second body, and is used to realize a rotatable connection between the second body and the base; A first driving component is movably connected to the base and a first plate disposed on the first body, and is used to drive the first plate to move relative to the first body. The second drive assembly is movably connected to the base and the second plate disposed on the second body, and is used to drive the second plate to move relative to the second body. Wherein, the first connecting component rotates relative to the base via a first track disposed on the base, the second connecting component rotates relative to the base via a second track disposed on the base, the first driving component rotates relative to the base via a third track disposed on the base, and the second driving component rotates relative to the base via a fourth track disposed on the base; The first track and the second track are spaced apart at a first position and a second position on a first side of the base, and the third track and the fourth track are spaced apart at a third position and a fourth position on a second side of the base. The first side and the second side are opposite sides of the base in the thickness direction.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The first position and the fourth position at least partially overlap in the extension direction of the base, and the second position and the third position at least partially overlap in the extension direction of the base; The first track and the third track are spaced apart and disposed on the third side of the base near the first body, and the second track and the fourth track are spaced apart and disposed on the fourth side of the base near the second body; And / or, The projections of the first track and the fourth track in the thickness direction of the base partially overlap, and the projections of the second track and the third track in the thickness direction of the base partially overlap.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The first position and the fourth position do not overlap in the extension direction of the base, and the second position and the third position do not overlap in the extension direction of the base; And / or, The first track and the second track have the same structural parameters, the first connecting component and the second connecting component have the same structural parameters, and / or the third track and the fourth track have the same structural parameters, and the first driving component and the second driving component have the same structural parameters.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first track and the second track are arc-shaped tracks facing a first side of the base, and the third track and the fourth track are arc-shaped tracks facing a second side of the base; During the rotation of the first body relative to the second body, the first connecting component and the second connecting component rotate relative to the base by sliding in the corresponding arc track on the first side. The rotation can drive the first driving component and the second driving component to slide in the corresponding arc track on the second side, thereby driving the first plate to slide relative to the first body and the second plate to slide relative to the second body.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein the connecting device further comprises a first support plate disposed on the first body and a second support plate disposed on the second body; The first connecting component is connected to the first body through the first supporting plate, and the second connecting component is connected to the second body through the second supporting plate; The first driving component is movably connected to the base and the first plate disposed on the first support plate, and is used to drive the first plate to slide relative to the first support plate. The second drive assembly is movably connected to the base and the second plate disposed on the second support plate, and is used to drive the second plate to slide relative to the second support plate. And / or, The first connecting component includes a first arc-shaped structure corresponding to the first track, a second arc-shaped structure that can slide within a fifth track on the first support plate, and a first connecting member connecting the first arc-shaped structure and the second arc-shaped structure; The second connecting component includes a third arc-shaped structure corresponding to the second track, a fourth arc-shaped structure that can slide within a sixth track on the second support plate, and a second connector connecting the third arc-shaped structure and the fourth arc-shaped structure; During the rotation of the first body relative to the second body, the arc-shaped structure slides within its respective track, thereby achieving angular changes between the first support plate, the second support plate, and the base.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the first driving component includes a fifth arc-shaped structure corresponding to the third track, and a first driving member connected to the fifth arc-shaped structure and capable of driving the first plate to slide relative to the first supporting plate; The second driving component includes a sixth arc-shaped structure corresponding to the fourth track, and a second driving member connected to the sixth arc-shaped structure and capable of driving the second plate to slide relative to the second support plate. in, The first support plate and the second support plate rotate relative to the base, which can respectively drive the fifth arc-shaped structure to slide in the third track and the sixth arc-shaped structure to slide in the fourth track, so as to drive the plate to slide relative to the corresponding support plate.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein the projections of the first arc-shaped structure and the second arc-shaped structure in the thickness direction of the base do not overlap, and / or the ends of the first arc-shaped structure and the second arc-shaped structure near the first connector are respectively connected to both sides of the first connector in the thickness direction; The projections of the third arc-shaped structure and the fourth arc-shaped structure in the thickness direction of the base do not overlap, and / or the ends of the third arc-shaped structure and the fourth arc-shaped structure near the second connector are respectively connected to the two sides of the second connector in the thickness direction. And / or, The fifth track is provided on the fifth side of the first support plate, and the first support plate is also provided with a first sliding groove structure on the sixth side opposite to the fifth side for the first driving member to slide. The sixth track is provided on the seventh side of the second support plate, and the second support plate is also provided on the eighth side opposite to the seventh side, for the second driving member to slide. The fifth side of the first support plate and the seventh side of the second support plate are used to support the display screen of the electronic device.

8. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the connecting device further comprises a third support plate disposed between the base and the first support plate via the first connector, and a fourth support plate disposed between the base and the second support plate via the second connector; During the rotation of the first support plate relative to the base, the third support plate can move relative to the base, and / or the minimum gap between the third support plate and the base and the first support plate changes dynamically. During the rotation of the second support plate relative to the base, the fourth support plate can move relative to the base, and / or the minimum gap between the fourth support plate and the base and the second support plate changes dynamically. And / or, The base, the third support plate, and the fourth support plate have an arc-shaped surface on one side for supporting the display screen of the electronic device.

9. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a display screen, the display screen comprising a first screen disposed on a first surface of the first body, a second screen disposed on a second surface of the second body, and a third screen disposed on a first side of the base of the connecting device; The relative rotation of the first body and the second body enables the electronic device to have a first device form and a second device form. In the first device configuration, the display surfaces of the first screen, the second screen, and the third screen are on the same plane; In the second device configuration, the display surfaces of the first screen and the second screen are parallel, and the distance between them is greater than the distance between the first body and the second body. The first screen, the second screen, and the third screen belong to the same flexible screen; or, The third screen is a flexible screen that is different from the first screen and the second screen.

10. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a first screen disposed on a first surface of the first body, a third screen disposed on a first side of the base of the connecting device, and an input device disposed on a third surface of the second body; The relative rotation of the first body and the second body enables the electronic device to have a third device form, a first device form, and a second device form, and the first screen is a transparent display screen; The display orientation of the first display screen in the third device mode is different from the display orientation in the first device mode and the third device mode.

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