Electronic device

Abstract

The invention provides electronic equipment. The electronic device includes a housing and a screen. The screen comprises a cover plate and a display assembly. The cover plate is fixed to the shell and encloses a containing space with the shell. The display assembly is fixedly connected with the cover plate. The display assembly is located in the accommodating space. The screen further comprises a driving assembly and an electric connection assembly. The driving assembly and the electric connection assembly are both located in the containing space. The driving assembly is fixedly connected to the side, away from the cover plate, of the display assembly. The other end of the electric connection assembly is electrically connected with the driving assembly. The electrical connection assembly is at least partially located on the side of the display assembly. The outer edge of the electric connection assembly is flush with the outer edge of the cover plate, or at least part of the outer edge of the electric connection assembly is located on the outer side of the cover plate. Therefore, the frame on one side of the position where the electric connection assembly is located on the periphery of the display area of the electronic equipment is narrower, the screen-to-body ratio of the electronic equipment is higher, and the user experience is better.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With technological advancements, display devices are striving to minimize the "black border" around the display area, enabling them to feature narrow bezels (the smaller the "black border," the narrower the bezel). This allows the display area to stand out, providing consumers with a wider field of view without changing the screen size, and also making the product appear more refined and high-end. This is especially important for smart electronic devices such as watches, where the small display area makes bezel reduction crucial. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides an electronic device with a narrow bezel display.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an electronic device. The electronic device includes a housing and a screen. The screen includes a cover plate and a display assembly. The cover plate is fixed to the housing and, together with the housing, encloses a receiving space. The display assembly is fixedly connected to the cover plate. The display assembly is located within the receiving space. The screen also includes a driving assembly and an electrical connection assembly. Both the driving assembly and the electrical connection assembly are located within the receiving space. The driving assembly is fixedly connected to the side of the display assembly away from the cover plate. One end of the electrical connection assembly is electrically connected to the display assembly, and the other end is electrically connected to the driving assembly. The electrical connection assembly is at least partially located on the side of the display assembly. The outer edge of the electrical connection assembly is flush with the outer edge of the cover plate, or the outer edge of the electrical connection assembly is at least partially located outside the cover plate.

[0005] The outer edge of the electrical connection component refers to the side of the electrical connection component furthest from the display component. The outer edge of the cover plate refers to its perimeter. The projection of the outer edge of the electrical connection component along the first direction onto the reference plane is the first projection; the projection of the outer edge of the cover plate along the first direction onto the reference plane is the second projection; and the projection of the center of the cover plate along the first direction onto the reference plane is the third projection. The first direction is the thickness direction of the cover plate. The reference plane is perpendicular to the first direction. The outer edge of the electrical connection component and the outer edge of the cover plate are flush if the distance between the first and third projections is equal to the distance between the second and third projections. The outer edge of the electrical connection component is located outside the cover plate if the distance between the first and third projections is greater than the distance between the second and third projections.

[0006] Understandably, the driving component is fixedly connected to the side of the display component away from the cover plate; that is, the driving component can be fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the display component. The electrical connection component needs to be routed from the side of the display component to achieve the electrical connection between the driving component and the display component. The electrical connection component is at least partially located on the side of the display component.

[0007] By aligning the outer edge of the electrical connection component with the outer edge of the cover plate, or by having at least a portion of the outer edge of the electrical connection component located outside the cover plate, the mounting clearance between the electrical connection component and the housing can be positioned outside the screen. This means the projection of the clearance along the first direction onto the reference plane is offset from the projection of the screen along the first direction onto the reference plane. This helps reduce the "black border" of the screen, increases the screen-to-body ratio of the electronic device, and improves the user experience. Furthermore, in the first direction, the portion of the outer edge of the cover plate opposite to the electrical connection component can be offset from the housing in that direction, while the remaining portion of the outer edge of the cover plate is used for fixing and connecting to the housing. This reduces the bonding width of the cover plate at that location, further reducing the "black border" width.

[0008] In some possible implementations, the housing includes a front wall, a side wall, and a rear wall, with the front wall and the rear wall disposed opposite to each other in a first direction, the side wall connecting the front wall and the rear wall, and a cover plate mounted on the front wall, wherein the first direction is the thickness direction of the cover plate.

[0009] It is understood that when a user uses an electronic device, the front wall may face the side where the user is located. The screen may be located on the side facing the user. The electrical connection component is at least partially located on the side of the display component, that is, in a second direction, at least a portion of the electrical connection component and the side of the display component are disposed opposite each other. The second direction is the direction in which the receiving space faces the outer side of the side wall of the housing. The outer edge of the electrical connection component may refer to the edge of the electrical connection component that is farthest from the side of the display component in the second direction.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the projection of the front wall onto the electrical connection assembly along the first direction partially overlaps with the electrical connection assembly.

[0011] Understandably, the electrical connection assembly may be partially located inside the front wall of the housing, where "inside the front wall" refers to the side of the front wall facing the receiving space. The clearance between the electrical connection assembly and the housing may overlap with the front wall in the first direction, further reducing the width of the "black border".

[0012] In some possible implementations, the sidewall is provided with a clearance groove, the opening of which faces the side of the display component, and the electrical connection component portion is located within the clearance groove.

[0013] Understandably, by setting up a clearance groove, the electrical connection components are located within the clearance groove. The space within the clearance groove can serve as a clearance gap between the electrical connection components and the housing, reducing the risk of collision between the electrical connection components and the housing during screen installation.

[0014] In some possible implementations, there is a gap between the cover plate, the display assembly, and the sidewalls, and the electronic device also includes a waterproof ring that fills the gap.

[0015] Understandably, waterproof rings are used to seal the gaps between the cover, display components, and housing to prevent external moisture from entering the containment space through the gap between the screen and the housing, which could cause the components inside the containment space to fail or the electronic equipment to malfunction.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the waterproof ring includes a first portion and a second portion connected circumferentially, with the first portion being fixedly connected to an electrical connection assembly. That is, the portion of the waterproof ring connected to the electrical connection assembly is the first portion.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the first and / or second portions of the waterproof ring are made of adhesive materials.

[0018] Understandably, the adhesive material can be a liquid (flowable between curing and solidification) or a film (a solid with adhesive properties). The adhesive material has bonding capabilities, and the first and / or second parts of the waterproof ring can be used to bond the screen and the casing, further strengthening the connection between the screen and the casing and reducing the risk of cracking.

[0019] In some possible implementations, the first part of the waterproof ring is made of an adhesive material, while the second part is made of a plastic material. It is understood that the first and second parts can be made of different materials.

[0020] In some possible implementations, the electronic device also includes an adhesive layer that is fixedly connected between the second part of the waterproof ring and the housing.

[0021] Understandably, by providing an adhesive layer, the connection strength between the second part of the waterproof ring and the housing can be enhanced, reducing the risk of gaps forming between the waterproof ring and the housing, thereby reducing the risk of water ingress into the electronic device. For example, the adhesive layer can be an adhesive material such as double-sided tape.

[0022] In some possible implementations, the second portion of the waterproof ring is made of an adhesive material. The housing also includes a boss fixedly connected to the inside of the sidewall, and a cover plate at least partially located on the inside of the sidewall and disposed opposite to the boss in a first direction. The electronic device also includes a flexible element located between the boss and the cover plate.

[0023] Understandably, the materials used in the second part may include adhesives, which can have bonding capabilities and be used to bond the screen and the casing, further strengthening the connection between them. This reduces the likelihood of the screen being pulled apart from the casing under mechanical force, and the waterproof ring offers better waterproof reliability.

[0024] The cover plate is at least partially located on the inside of the sidewall, preventing the display components from being exposed to the housing and providing better protection for them. By incorporating bosses, the bosses can serve as positioning structures in the Z-axis direction during screen and housing assembly, confirming the screen's position relative to the housing and reducing the need for molds. Furthermore, the bosses can increase the connection area between the screen and the housing.

[0025] The second part can be formed using dispensing or potting processes. Dispensing or potting processes are less expensive than injection molding, and using these processes for the second part of the waterproof ring helps reduce its manufacturing cost.

[0026] Flexible components can be used to connect gaps and accommodate spaces, allowing the screen and the protrusion to be at least partially spaced apart, and can serve as a pathway for dispensing or potting adhesive.

[0027] In some possible implementations, the second part of the waterproof ring is made of materials including adhesives and pressure-sensitive materials.

[0028] Understandably, applying pressure to the screen and casing during assembly allows the second part of the waterproof ring to be better molded and fill gaps. For example, the second part of the waterproof ring can be made of adhesive film. Using adhesive film for the second part, instead of potting or dispensing, offers better thickness consistency and more uniform control compared to dispensing. Furthermore, if the adhesive film fails to bond to the mid-frame, it can be reworked like a conventional dispensing process, at a lower cost. Compared to injection molding, even the cost of scrapping the screen is lower than using an LTVP molding method for the entire waterproof ring.

[0029] In some possible implementations, the first part and the second part of the waterproof ring are integrally formed structural components.

[0030] It is understandable that achieving an integrated structure through a one-piece molding process means that during the formation of one of the two components, that component is already connected to the other, without requiring further processing (such as bonding, welding, snap-fit ​​connections, or screw connections) to join the two components together. The first and second parts of the waterproof ring are integrally molded structural components, reducing manufacturing steps and improving production efficiency.

[0031] In some possible implementations, the electrical connection assembly includes a bend, and the bend and the side of the display assembly enclose a space, with a portion of the waterproof ring filling the space. In this way, the waterproof ring can support the bend of the electrical connection assembly and also provide a better seal against water damage.

[0032] In some possible implementations, the electrical connection assembly includes a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector. One end of the first electrical connector is electrically connected to the display assembly, and the other end is electrically connected to one end of the second electrical connector. The other end of the second electrical connector is electrically connected to the drive assembly. The first electrical connector contacts the side of the display assembly, and the material used for the first electrical connector is conductive paste.

[0033] It is understandable that the first electrical connector can be made of conductive paste. Conductive paste has fluidity before solidification, allowing it to better adapt to the side shape of the display component, thus achieving electrical connection between the drive component and the display component. This reduces the risk of the electrical connector detaching from the display component and drive component due to excessive stress after bending. The electrical connector does not require bending, resulting in more reliable connections between the electrical connector and the display and drive components. In this embodiment, the electrical connector and the side of the display component are in direct contact, with no gap between them. The "black border" in this application's solution can be smaller. When the screen is mounted onto the housing, the tilt angle of the screen during the angled insertion process can be reduced, or the screen can be mounted onto the housing without angled insertion.

[0034] In some possible implementations, the display assembly includes a transparent adhesive layer, a polarizer, and a display panel stacked together, with the transparent adhesive layer connecting the cover plate and the polarizer.

[0035] Understandably, the transparent adhesive layer is used for bonding between the display components and the cover plate. Polarizing films can be used to prevent glare or to direct light at a specific angle out of the screen.

[0036] In some possible implementations, the driving component includes a circuit board and a driving chip, with the driving chip electrically connected to the circuit board, and the electrical connection component and the driving chip electrically connected.

[0037] It is understandable that the driver chip can directly contact and be electrically connected to the electrical connection components; alternatively, the driver chip can be indirectly electrically connected to the electrical connection components via a circuit board. The circuit board can also be used to implement signal transmission between the driver chip and the motherboard of the electronic device.

[0038] In some possible implementations, the electrical connection components include one or more of a flip-chip film, a circuit board, and a conductive paste.

[0039] It is understood that electrical connection components can include flexible electrical transport structures such as chip-on-film (COF) and flexible printed circuit boards (FPC). Parts of the electrical connection component can be bent, thereby facilitating electrical connection between the driving components and the display panel stacked in the first direction. The electrical connection component is not easily detached from the driving components or the display panel, resulting in better electrical connection reliability.

[0040] Electrical connection components may also include conductive paste. The conductive paste is fluid before curing, allowing it to take on any shape on the surrounding structural surface, thus facilitating electrical connections between stacked drive components and display panels. Electrical connection components are less prone to detaching from drive components or display panels, resulting in superior electrical connection reliability.

[0041] In some possible implementations, the electronic device is a wearable device.

[0042] Understandably, when electronic devices are wearable devices, the screen area is smaller, so the width of the "black border" is reduced, the screen-to-body ratio can be significantly improved, and the user experience can be enhanced. Attached Figure Description

[0043] To illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments of this application will be described below.

[0044] Figure 1 This is a partial cross-sectional view of one implementation of an electronic device in a traditional technical solution;

[0045] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the electronic device provided in this application.

[0046] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 An exploded view of one embodiment of the table body shown;

[0047] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 The table shown is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment at section line AA.

[0048] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A partial structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the screen shown;

[0049] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of one embodiment of the middle frame shown in the figure;

[0050] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The diagram shows the structure of the middle frame from another angle;

[0051] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 A partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the middle frame shown at section line BB;

[0052] Figure 9 yes Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the electronic device shown at section line CC;

[0053] Figure 10 yes Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the electronic device shown at section line DD;

[0054] Figure 11 yes Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the electronic device shown at section line EE;

[0055] Figure 12 yes Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the electronic device shown at section line FF;

[0056] Figure 13 yes Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the middle frame and flexible component shown in the figure;

[0057] Figure 14 yes Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the electronic device shown at section line EE;

[0058] Figure 15 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of another embodiment of the middle frame shown;

[0059] Figure 16 yes Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the electronic device shown at section line CC;

[0060] Figure 17 yes Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the electronic device shown at section line CC;

[0061] Figure 18 yes Figure 2 The electronic device shown is a partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment at section line CC. Detailed Implementation

[0062] The embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described herein are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0063] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. It should be understood that in this application, "electrical connection" can be understood as components physically contacting and conducting electricity; it can also be understood as a form of connection between different components in a circuit structure through physical lines that can transmit electrical signals, such as copper foil or wires on a printed circuit board (PCB). "Connection" and "connected" can both refer to a mechanical connection relationship or a physical connection relationship. For example, A connected to B or A connected to B can mean that there are fastening components (such as screws, bolts, rivets, etc.) between A and B, or that A and B are in contact with each other and are difficult to separate.

[0064] Furthermore, the term "fixed" in this document should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean direct fixing or indirect fixing through an intermediate medium. "Fixed" refers to connections where the relative positional relationship remains unchanged after connection. The directional terms used in the embodiments of this application, such as "upper" and "lower," are merely for reference to the directions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the embodiments of this application, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. "Multiple" refers to two or more.

[0065] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, " / " means "or". For example, A / B can mean A or B. The "and / or" in the text is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, in the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more.

[0066] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0067] Furthermore, the limitations on relative positional relationships mentioned in the embodiments of this application, such as parallel, perpendicular, and aligned, are all relative to the current technological level and are not absolutely strict limitations. Slight deviations are allowed; approximations of parallelism, perpendicularity, and alignment are all acceptable. For example, "A and B are parallel" means that A and B are parallel or approximately parallel, and the angle between A and B can be between 0 and 10 degrees. Similarly, "A and B are perpendicular" means that A and B are perpendicular or approximately perpendicular, and the angle between A and B can be between 80 and 100 degrees.

[0068] Figure 1 This is a partial cross-sectional view of one implementation of the electronic device 1000 in a conventional technical solution. Figure 1 The diagram illustrates that the screen 10 of the electronic device 1000 includes a cover plate 1, a display component 2, an electrical connection component 4, and a driving component 3, and shows the positional relationship between the cover plate 1, the display component 2, the electrical connection component 4, the driving component 3, and the housing.

[0069] like Figure 1 As shown, in the assembly scheme of the screen 10 of the conventional electronic device 1000, the cover plate 1 is fixed to the housing 20 by adhesive 1001, and together with the housing 20, they enclose a receiving space 40. The display component 2, the driving component 3, and the electrical connection component 4 are all disposed in the receiving space 40. The driving component 3 is disposed on the back side of the display component 2. The back side of the display component 2 refers to the surface of the display component 2 away from the cover plate 1. One end of the electrical connection component 4 is fixedly connected to the display component 2, and the other end is fixedly connected to the driving component 3. The driving component 3 and the display component 2 are electrically connected through the electrical connection component 4. The electrical connection component 4 is at least partially located on the side of the display component 2.

[0070] When the electronic device 1000 displays an image, a "black border" will appear around the display area (AA) of the screen 10. This "black border" can be composed of non-displayable structures under the cover plate 1 (e.g., the non-display area of ​​the display panel, electrical connectors located on the side of the display component 2) S1, clearance gaps S2, and the adhesive area S3 between the cover plate 1 and the housing. It is understood that the ratio of the display area to the area of ​​the "black border" can also be called the screen-to-body ratio. When the sum of the display area and the "black border" area remains constant, a smaller "black border" indicates a larger display area and a higher screen-to-body ratio. Increasing the screen-to-body ratio of the electronic device 1000 improves the user experience.

[0071] It is understandable that the width of the "black border" around the display area can vary. The width D of the "black border" refers to its width in the direction of the outer side of the accommodating space 40 towards the side wall of the housing 20. For example, the width of the "black border" around the display area (AA) can be larger on the side where the electrical connection component 4 is located. It is understandable that the location of the electrical connection component 4 can be anywhere around the display area (AA), and is not limited to one side.

[0072] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the electronic device 1000 provided in this application. For ease of description, as shown... Figure 1 As shown, the length direction of the electronic device 1000 is defined as the X-axis. The width direction of the electronic device 1000 is defined as the Y-axis. The thickness direction of the electronic device 1000 is defined as the Z-axis. In other embodiments, the coordinate system can be flexibly set according to other requirements.

[0073] Electronic device 1000 may include, but is not limited to, wearable devices such as smartwatches, sports watches, wristbands, augmented reality (AR) glasses, virtual reality (VR) glasses, or headphones. Electronic device 1000 may also be terminal products such as mobile phones, tablets, or home appliances. Figure 1 The electronic device 1000 shown is described using a smartwatch as an example. It should be noted that... Figure 1 The electronic device 1000 is shown only schematically, and the actual size, location, and structure of these components are not limited by the figures. Similarly, the accompanying figures below also only schematically show some components, and their actual size, location, and structure are not limited by the figures below; further details will not be elaborated upon below.

[0074] like Figure 2 As shown, the electronic device 1000 may include a watch body 100 and a watch strap 200. The watch strap 200 is connected to the watch body 100. Exemplarily, there may be two watch straps 200. The two watch straps 200 are respectively connected to both ends of the watch body 100. When a user wears the electronic device 1000, the watch straps 200 can be used to secure the watch body 100 to the user. In other embodiments, there may be only one watch strap 200.

[0075] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 An exploded view of one embodiment of the table body 100 shown.

[0076] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the watch body 100 may include a screen 10, a housing 20, and a waterproof ring 30. The screen 10 can be mounted on the housing 20. The screen 10 can be used to display patterns. The screen 10 can be a flat screen or a curved screen.

[0077] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 The table body 100 shown is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment at section line AA. Figure 5 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows a partial structural schematic of one embodiment of screen 10.

[0078] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, screen 10 may include a cover plate 1, a display component 2, a driving component 3, and an electrical connection component 4. The display component 2 can be used to display images. The driving component 3 can be used to input driving signals to the display component 2. The electrical connection component 4 can be used to realize signal transmission between the driving component 3 and the display component 2.

[0079] In some embodiments, the cover plate 1 may be fixed to the housing 20, and together with the housing 20, form a receiving space 40. The display component 2 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 1. The display component 2 may be located in the receiving space 40. The cover plate 1 and the housing 20 may be used to protect the display component 2.

[0080] For example, the cover plate 1 can be made of a light-transmitting material, such as transparent glass or polyimide. In this way, the cover plate 1 will not affect the display pattern of the display component 2.

[0081] In some embodiments, the display component 2 may include a top surface 21, a bottom surface 22, and a side surface 23. The top surface 21 and the bottom surface 22 are disposed opposite to each other. The side surface 23 is connected between the top surface 21 and the bottom surface 22. The top surface 21 of the display component 2 is the side surface of the display component 2 used to display images. When a user uses the electronic device 1000, the top surface 21 of the display component 2 may face the user. Exemplarily, a cover plate 1 may be fixedly connected to the top surface 21 of the display component 2.

[0082] Exemplarily, the display assembly 2 may include a layered transparent adhesive (OCA) 24, a polarizer (POL) 25, and a display panel 26. The transparent adhesive 24 connects the cover plate 1 and the polarizer 25. The transparent adhesive 24 is used for bonding the display assembly 2 and the cover plate 1. The polarizer 25 can be used for anti-glare or to allow light at a set angle to exit the screen 10. Exemplarily, along the Z-axis direction, from top to bottom, the cover plate 1, the transparent adhesive 24, the polarizer 25, and the display panel 26 are sequentially stacked. In other embodiments, the display assembly 2 may include more or fewer layers.

[0083] For example, the display panel 26 can be used to display patterns. The display panel 26 can be an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display panel 26, or an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) display panel 26, or a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel 26, etc.

[0084] In some embodiments, the drive assembly 3 and the electrical connection assembly 4 may both be located in the receiving space 40. The cover 1 and the housing 20 may also be used to protect the drive assembly 3 and the electrical connection assembly 4. Exemplarily, the receiving space 40 may also be used to house other components of the electronic device 1000, such as a motherboard, battery, speaker, or microphone.

[0085] In some embodiments, the driving component 3 may be electrically connected to the display component 2. The driving component 3 may be used to input driving signals to the display component 2. For example, the driving component 3 may be electrically connected to the display panel 26. The driving component 3 may be used to input driving signals to the display panel 26 to cause the display panel 26 to display an image. Exemplarily, the driving component 3 may include a circuit board 302 and a driving chip 301. The driving chip 301 is electrically connected to the circuit board 302. The circuit board 302 may be a printed circuit board or a flexible circuit board. It is understood that the driving chip 301 may directly contact and be electrically connected to the electrical connection component 4; the driving chip 301 may also be indirectly electrically connected to the electrical connection component 4 through the circuit board 302. The circuit board 302 may also be used to realize signal transmission between the driving chip 301 and the motherboard of the electronic device 1000.

[0086] In some embodiments, the driving component 3 may be fixedly connected to the bottom surface 22 of the display component 2. That is, the driving component 3 may be fixedly connected to the side of the display component 2 away from the cover plate 1. For example, the driving component 3 may be fixed to the surface of the display panel 26 away from the polarizer 25.

[0087] In some embodiments, one end of the electrical connection component 4 may be electrically connected to the display component 2, and the other end may be electrically connected to the driving component 3. The electrical connection component 4 can be used for signal transmission between the driving component 3 and the display component 2. For example, one end of the electrical connection component 4 may be fixedly connected to the display panel 26 and electrically connected to the display panel 26, and the other end may be fixedly connected to the driving component 3 and electrically connected to the driving chip 301.

[0088] In some embodiments, the driving component 3 is disposed on the bottom surface 22 of the display component 2. The electrical connection component 4 needs to be routed from the side surface 23 of the display component 2 to establish an electrical connection between the driving component 3 and the display component 2. The electrical connection component 4 is at least partially located on the side surface 23 of the display component 2. In other words, in a second direction, at least a portion of the electrical connection component 4 is disposed opposite to the side surface 23 of the display component 2. The second direction is the direction in which the receiving space faces outwards from the side wall 202 of the housing 20. It is understood that the electrical connection component 4, being at least partially located on the side surface 23 of the display component 2, may or may not contact the side surface 23 of the display component 2. This will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0089] For example, the electrical connection component 4 is at least partially located on the side of the polarizer 25 and the side of the display panel 26. In other embodiments, the electrical connection component 4 may not be located on the side of the polarizer 25. It is understood that the relationship between the sides of the electrical connection component 4 and the layered structure included in the display component 2 can be designed as needed.

[0090] For example, the electrical connection component 4 may include a chip-on-film (COF), a flexible printed circuit board (FPC), or other flexible electrical transmission structures. In this way, a portion of the electrical connection component 4 can be bent, thereby facilitating the electrical connection between the driving component 3 and the display panel 26, which are stacked in the first direction. The electrical connection component 4 is less likely to detach from the driving component 3 or the display panel 26, resulting in better electrical connection reliability.

[0091] For example, the electrical connection component 4 may also include a conductive paste. The conductive paste is fluid before curing, allowing it to take on any shape on the surface of the surrounding structure, thereby facilitating the electrical connection between the stacked drive component 3 and the display panel 26. The electrical connection component 4 is less likely to detach from the drive component 3 or the display panel 26, resulting in better electrical connection reliability.

[0092] It is understood that the electrical connection component 4 may include one or more of COF, FPC, and conductive paste. Those skilled in the art can selectively configure it according to their needs.

[0093] In some embodiments, the housing 20 may include a front wall 201, a side wall 202, and a rear wall 203. Figure 4 The front wall 201 and the side wall 202 are schematically distinguished by dashed lines. The front wall 201 and the rear wall 203 may be arranged opposite to each other in a first direction, and the side wall 202 connects the front wall 201 and the rear wall 203. The cover plate 1 may be installed on the front wall 201, and the first direction is the thickness direction of the cover plate 1. In some embodiments, the side wall 202 of the housing 20 may be provided with through holes, which can be used to install buttons of the electronic device 1000. For example, when the user uses the electronic device 1000, the front wall 201 may face the side where the user is located.

[0094] In some embodiments, the housing 20 may include a mid-frame 204 and a back cover 205. The mid-frame 204 and the back cover 205 are detachably connected. The screen 10 may be spaced apart from the back cover 205, with the mid-frame 204 connecting the screen 10 and the back cover 205. For example, the cover plate 1 of the screen 10 may be fixedly connected to the mid-frame 204 of the housing 20. When a user wears the electronic device 1000, the screen 10 may be located on the side of the watch body 100 facing away from the user's wrist skin, and the back cover 205 may be located on the side of the watch body 100 facing the user's wrist skin, with the back cover 205 in contact with the user's wrist skin.

[0095] In other embodiments, the front wall 201, side wall 202, and rear wall 203 of the outer casing 20 may also be integrally formed structural components.

[0096] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 The diagram shows a structural schematic of one embodiment of the middle frame 204. Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The diagram shows the structure of the middle frame 204 from another angle. Figure 8 yes Figure 6 The middle frame 204 shown is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment at section line BB.

[0097] like Figures 4 to 7As shown, the middle frame 204 may include a side wall 2041, a front wall 2042, and an ear portion 2043. The front wall 2042 of the middle frame 204 may be fixedly connected to the side wall 2041 of the middle frame 204. The rear cover 205 may be connected to the end of the side wall 2041 of the middle frame 204 that is away from the front wall 2042.

[0098] Exemplarily, the sidewall 2041 of the middle frame 204 may be generally annular. The sidewall 2041 of the middle frame 204 may have an inner side surface 2044 and an outer side surface 2045. The inner side surface 2044 and the outer side surface 2045 are disposed opposite to each other. The inner side surface 2044 faces the receiving space 40. Exemplarily, the front wall 2042 of the middle frame 204 may participate in forming the front wall 201 of the housing 20. The sidewall 2041 of the middle frame 204 may participate in forming the sidewall 202 of the housing 20. The rear cover 205 may participate in forming the rear wall 203 of the housing 20.

[0099] For example, the sidewalls 2041 of the middle frame 204 can be shaped as follows: Figure 5 The circular shape is shown. In other embodiments, the sidewalls 2041 of the mid-frame 204 can also be in various shapes such as racetrack, quadrilateral, and triangle, and this application does not impose any limitations. It is understood that the shape of the screen 10 and the shape of the back cover 205 can be adjusted according to the shape of the mid-frame 204. This application does not impose any limitations on the shape of the screen 10.

[0100] In some embodiments, the ear portion 2043 can be securely connected to the outer side surface 2045 of the side wall 2041 of the mid-frame 204. The ear portion 2043 can be used to connect the watch strap 200 (e.g., Figure 2 (As shown).

[0101] In some embodiments, the housing 20 may further include a boss 206. The boss 206 may be fixedly connected to the inner side of the sidewall 202 of the housing 20. Figure 4 The boss 206 and the sidewall 202 are schematically distinguished by dashed lines. The inner side of the sidewall 202 of the housing 20 refers to the side of the sidewall 202 of the housing 20 facing the receiving space 40. The direction from the inner side to the outer side refers to the direction of the receiving space 40 facing the outer side of the sidewall 202 of the housing 20. For example, the boss 206 can be fixedly connected to the inner side surface 2044 of the sidewall 2041 of the middle frame 204.

[0102] In some embodiments, the boss 206 and the sidewall 202 of the housing 20 can be integrally formed structural components. This provides better reliability in the connection between the boss 206 and the sidewall 202. In other embodiments, the boss 206 and the sidewall 202 can also be fixedly connected by adhesive bonding, welding, or other methods.

[0103] In some embodiments, the sidewall 202 of the housing 20 may be provided with a clearance groove 207. The opening of the clearance groove 207 may face the inner side of the sidewall 202 of the housing 20. Exemplarily, the clearance groove 207 may be located on the middle frame 204. The opening of the clearance groove 207 may be located on the inner side surface 2044 of the sidewall 2041 of the middle frame 204.

[0104] In some embodiments, the sidewalls 2041, front wall 201, and ears 2043 of the middle frame 204 can be an integral structural component. In other embodiments, the sidewalls 2041, front wall 201, and ears 2043 of the middle frame 204 can also be manufactured separately and then fixedly connected by processes such as gluing or welding.

[0105] In some embodiments, the cover plate 1 may be at least partially located inside the sidewall 202 of the housing 20 and disposed opposite to the boss 206 in a first direction. The inside of the sidewall 202 of the housing 20 refers to the side of the sidewall 202 of the housing 20 facing the receiving space 40.

[0106] Figure 9 yes Figure 2 The electronic device 1000 shown is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment at section line CC.

[0107] like Figure 4 and Figure 9 As shown, screen 10 is mounted on housing 20. Exemplarily, cover 1 may be mounted on the front wall 201 of housing 20.

[0108] In some embodiments, the outer edge 401 of the electrical connection assembly 4 and the outer edge 101 of the cover plate 1 are flush (e.g., Figure 4 (as shown), or, the outer edge 401 of the electrical connection assembly 4 is at least partially located on the outside of the cover plate 1 (as shown). Figure 9 (As shown). The outer edge 401 of the electrical connection component 4 refers to the side of the electrical connection component 4 furthest from the side 23 of the display component 2. The outer edge 101 of the cover plate 1 refers to the periphery of the cover plate 1. Exemplarily, the projection of the outer edge 401 of the electrical connection component 4 onto the reference plane along the first direction is the first projection, the projection of the outer edge 101 of the cover plate 1 onto the reference plane along the first direction is the second projection, and the projection of the center of the cover plate 1 onto the reference plane along the first direction is the third projection. The first direction is the thickness direction of the cover plate 1 (described in the figure as if the first direction and the Z-axis direction are parallel). The reference plane is perpendicular to the first direction. The outer edge 401 of the electrical connection component 4 and the outer edge 101 of the cover plate 1 are flush, meaning the distance between the first projection and the third projection is equal to the distance between the second projection and the third projection. The outer edge 401 of the electrical connection component 4 is located outside the cover plate 1, meaning the distance between the first projection and the third projection is greater than the distance between the second projection and the third projection.

[0109] It is understandable that by setting the outer edge 401 of the electrical connection component 4 flush with the outer edge 101 of the cover plate 1, or by setting at least a portion of the outer edge 401 of the electrical connection component 4 on the outside of the cover plate 1, the mounting clearance between the electrical connection component 4 and the housing 20 can be located on the outside of the screen 10. That is, the projection of the clearance on the side where the electrical connection component 4 is located along the first direction onto the reference plane and the projection of the screen 10 along the first direction onto the reference plane are offset, which helps to reduce the "black border" of the screen 10, increase the screen-to-body ratio of the electronic device 1000, and improve the user experience. In addition, in the first direction, the portion of the outer edge 101 of the cover plate 1 that is opposite to the electrical connection component 4 can be offset from the housing 20 in the first direction, and the other portion of the outer edge 101 of the cover plate 1 is used to fix and connect the housing 20. In this way, the bonding width of the cover plate 1 at this position can be reduced, further reducing the width of the "black border".

[0110] In some embodiments, the projection of the front wall 201 of the housing 20 onto the electrical connection assembly 4 along the first direction partially overlaps with the electrical connection assembly 4. Thus, the electrical connection assembly 4 can be partially located inside the front wall 201 of the housing 20, where the inside of the front wall 201 refers to the side of the front wall 201 facing the receiving space 40. The clearance between the electrical connection assembly 4 and the housing 20 can overlap with the front wall 201 in the first direction, further reducing the width of the "black border".

[0111] For example, the screen 10 can be inserted at an angle into the lower part of the front wall 201 of the housing 20 (that is, the side of the front wall 201 near the receiving space 40).

[0112] For example, the opening of the clearance groove 207 of the housing 20 may face the side 23 of the display component 2. The electrical connection component 4 may be partially located within the clearance groove 207. It is understood that by providing the clearance groove 207 such that the electrical connection component 4 is partially located within the clearance groove 207, the space 70 within the clearance groove 207 can serve as a clearance gap between the electrical connection component 4 and the housing 20, reducing the risk of collision between the electrical connection component 4 and the housing 20 during the installation of the screen 10.

[0113] Figure 10 yes Figure 2 The electronic device 1000 shown is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment at section line DD.

[0114] like Figure 4 , Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, a gap 50 exists between the cover plate 1, the display component 2, and the side wall 202 of the housing 20. The electronic device 1000 may also include a waterproof ring 30, which can fill the gap 50. The waterproof ring 30 can be used to seal the gap 50 between the cover plate 1, the display component 2, and the housing 20, preventing external moisture from entering the receiving space 40 through the gap 50 between the screen 10 and the housing 20, which could cause the components within the receiving space 40 to fail, resulting in a malfunction of the electronic device 1000.

[0115] For example, the waterproof ring 30 may include a first portion 31 and a second portion 32 connected circumferentially. The first portion 31 is connected to the electrical connection assembly 4. It is understood that the portion of the waterproof ring 30 connected to the electrical connection assembly 4 is the first portion 31.

[0116] In some embodiments, the first portion 31 and the second portion 32 may be made of different materials. For example, the material used for the first portion 31 may include an adhesive. The adhesive may be a glue (flowable between curing and solidification) or a film (a solid with adhesive properties). It is understood that the material used for the first portion 31 may include an adhesive, and the first portion 31 may have adhesive properties, which can be used to bond the screen 10 and the housing 20, further strengthening the connection strength between the screen 10 and the housing 20. This reduces the risk of cracking of the screen 10 and the housing 20 near the electrical connection assembly 4.

[0117] It is understood that the material used in the first part 31 can be 100% adhesive, or it can be a mixture of adhesive and other additives to enhance the physical properties of the first part 31 (e.g., corrosion resistance). For example, the adhesive content in the material used in the first part 31 is greater than 80%. In this way, the first part 31 has better adhesion.

[0118] For example, the adhesive can be a thermosetting adhesive, a moisture-curing adhesive, or a UV-curing adhesive. From a chemical composition perspective, thermosetting adhesives can be epoxy adhesives; UV-curing adhesives are acrylic adhesives; and moisture-curing adhesives can be polyurethane adhesives. For example, the adhesive film can be an acrylic adhesive.

[0119] In some embodiments, the first part 31 can be formed by processes such as low temperature vacuum potting (LTVP) and potting.

[0120] In some embodiments, when the first part 31 is formed, a support mold can be added under the middle frame 204 to control the shape of the first part 31 after it is formed.

[0121] In some embodiments, when assembling the screen 10 and the housing 20, the screen 10 and the middle frame 204 can be assembled first, and the first part 31 can be prepared by potting glue from the receiving space 40. After the waterproof ring 30 is prepared, the back cover 205 can be assembled.

[0122] In some embodiments, the material used for the second part 32 may include plastics. For example, polymeric plastics such as polyethylene (PE), polyterephthalate (PET), or silicone, rubber, etc. Exemplarily, the second part 32 can be formed by injection molding.

[0123] In some embodiments, the electrical connection assembly 4 includes a bend 402 that can form a space 70 with the side 23 of the display assembly 2. A portion of the waterproof ring 30 can fill the space 70. In this way, the waterproof ring 30 can support the bend 402 of the electrical connection assembly 4 and also provide better sealing and waterproofing.

[0124] In some embodiments, the electronic device 1000 further includes an adhesive layer 80, which is fixedly connected between the second portion 32 of the waterproof ring 30 and the housing 20. It is understood that by providing the adhesive layer 80, the connection strength between the second portion 32 of the waterproof ring 30 and the housing 20 can be enhanced, reducing the risk of gaps forming between the waterproof ring 30 and the housing 20, thereby reducing the risk of water ingress into the electronic device 1000. Exemplarily, the adhesive layer 80 can be an adhesive material such as double-sided tape.

[0125] For example, the adhesive layer 80 can be fixedly connected between the side wall 202 of the housing 20 and the second portion 32 of the waterproof ring 30, and / or, the adhesive layer 80 can be fixedly connected between the boss 206 and the second portion 32 of the waterproof ring 30. The figure illustrates the example of the adhesive layer 80 being fixedly connected to the boss 206.

[0126] Understandably, the adhesive layer 80 is fixedly connected between the second part 32 of the waterproof ring 30 and the boss 206, which can further increase the bonding area between the waterproof ring 30 and the outer shell 20, reduce the risk of the waterproof ring 30 and the outer shell 20 being pulled apart, and improve the waterproof reliability.

[0127] In other embodiments, the waterproof ring 30 may also partially fill the space between the cover plate 1 and the front wall 201.

[0128] In some implementations, the parts that are the same as those in the embodiments shown above will not be described again. Figure 11 yes Figure 2The electronic device 1000 shown is a partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment at section line EE. Figure 12 yes Figure 2 The electronic device 1000 shown is a partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment at section line FF.

[0129] like Figure 3 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the material used for the second part 32 of the waterproof ring 30 can also include adhesives. For example, the adhesive can be a glue (flowable between curing and solidification) or a film (a solid with adhesive properties). It is understood that the material used for the second part 32 can include adhesives, and the second part 32 can have adhesive properties, which can be used to bond the screen 10 and the housing 20, further strengthening the connection between the screen 10 and the housing 20. This reduces the likelihood of the screen 10 being pulled apart from the housing 20 under mechanical force, resulting in better waterproof reliability of the waterproof ring 30.

[0130] For example, the adhesive can be a thermosetting adhesive, a moisture-curing adhesive, or a UV-curing adhesive. From a chemical composition perspective, thermosetting adhesives can be epoxy adhesives; UV-curing adhesives are acrylic adhesives; and moisture-curing adhesives can be polyurethane adhesives. For example, the adhesive film can be an acrylic adhesive.

[0131] For example, the second part 32 can be formed by dispensing or potting. It is understood that the manufacturing cost of dispensing or potting is lower than that of injection molding. Using dispensing or potting to form the second part 32 of the waterproof ring 30 helps to reduce the manufacturing cost of the waterproof ring 30.

[0132] It is understandable that the materials used in the first part 31 of the waterproof ring 30 and the materials used in the second part 32 may be the same or different.

[0133] For example, the first part 31 and the second part 32 can be integrally formed structural components. Here, "integrated structure" means that during the formation of one of the two parts, that part is connected to the other part without requiring further processing (such as bonding, welding, snap-fit ​​connections, or screw connections) to join the two parts together. For instance, the first part 31 and the second part 32 can be formed in one step using low-temperature vacuum potting (LTVP) technology.

[0134] In other embodiments, the first part 31 and the second part 32 can be prepared separately by two processes. This application does not impose any limitations.

[0135] Figure 13 yes Figure 2The diagram shows a structural schematic of one embodiment of the middle frame 204 and the flexible member 90.

[0136] like Figure 13 As shown, the cover plate 1 is at least partially located inside the side wall 202 and is disposed opposite to the boss 206 in the first direction. It is understood that by having the cover plate 1 at least partially located inside the side wall 202, the display component 2 is prevented from being exposed outside the housing 20, thus providing better protection for the display component 2. By providing the boss 206, when assembling the screen 10 and the housing 20, the boss 206 can serve as a positioning structure in the Z-axis direction to confirm the position of the screen 10 relative to the housing 20, reducing the need for molds. Furthermore, the boss 206 can also increase the connection area between the screen 10 and the housing 20.

[0137] In some embodiments, the electronic device 1000 may further include a flexible member 90. The flexible member 90 may be located between the boss 206 and the cover plate 1. Exemplarily, the display component 2 of the screen 10 is disposed opposite to the boss 206 in a first direction. The flexible member 90 may be located between the display component 2 and the boss 206. It is understood that the flexible member 90 may be used to connect the gap 50 and the receiving space 40, such that the screen 10 and the boss 206 are at least partially spaced apart, and may serve as a pathway for dispensing or potting adhesive.

[0138] For example, the second portion 32 of the waterproof ring 30 may be partially located between the boss 206 and the screen 10 (e.g. Figure 12 (As shown). Thus, compared to a design where the waterproof ring 30 is only positioned between the screen 10 and the sidewall 202 of the housing 20, this embodiment can further increase the bonding area between the waterproof ring 30 and the housing 20, reducing the risk of the waterproof ring 30 and the housing 20 being pulled apart, resulting in better waterproof reliability. Furthermore, under the same connection strength, the second portion 32 of the waterproof ring 30 can be partially located between the boss 206 and the screen 10, reducing the volume of the waterproof ring 30 between the screen 10 and the sidewall 202 of the housing 20. The width of the gap 50 in the second direction can be smaller, further reducing the width of the "black border".

[0139] In some embodiments, the flexible component 90 is flexible. When the screen 10 is assembled to the housing 20, the relative positions of the screen 10 and the housing 20 are fixed by mold pressure. The flexible component 90 can balance the pressure around the screen through deformation, resulting in better levelness of the screen 10 and better control over the morphology of the waterproof ring 30 within the gap 50. In other embodiments, the waterproof ring 30 can be made of adhesive with easily controllable morphology, thus eliminating the need for the flexible component 90. A larger amount of adhesive is injected, allowing the waterproof ring 30 to fill the gap 50.

[0140] In some embodiments, there may be multiple flexible elements 90, which are spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the housing 20. For example, the number of flexible elements 90 may be even, with two flexible elements 90 forming a group, symmetrical about the central axis of the housing 20.

[0141] In some embodiments, the fabrication process of the waterproof ring 30 may include: after the screen 10 is obliquely mounted on the housing 20, applying adhesive through the potting channel formed by the flexible member 90 supporting the screen 10; drawing a vacuum from the outside of the screen 10 and controlling the pressure so that the adhesive can fill the gap 50. The outside of the screen 10 refers to the side of the screen 10 away from the receiving space 40.

[0142] In some embodiments, the waterproof ring 30 can be manufactured by first applying adhesive, and then assembling the screen 10 to the housing 20. This makes it easier to control the morphology of the adhesive, and excess adhesive can be wiped off later.

[0143] In some embodiments, during the manufacturing process of the waterproof ring 30, adhesive can be applied to the housing 20 multiple times before the screen 10 is assembled to the housing 20. The adhesive can be controlled by pressure to overflow into the gap 50 between the side 23 of the screen 10 and the housing 20.

[0144] In some embodiments, during the manufacturing process of the waterproof ring 30, adhesive can be applied evenly to both the screen 10 and the housing 20, and then the screen 10 can be assembled to the housing 20.

[0145] In some embodiments, when applying adhesive to the housing 20, adhesive can be applied to both the sidewall 202 and the boss 206 of the housing 20 before the screen 10 is installed. In other embodiments, adhesive can be applied only to one of the sidewall 202 and the boss 206 of the housing 20. This application does not impose any limitations.

[0146] In some embodiments, when applying adhesive to the housing 20, the surface of the adhesive application area on the housing 20 can be pre-treated, for example, by coating the adhesive application area with a surface modifier to make the surface of the housing 20 and the adhesive have similar polarity. This facilitates the adhesion of the adhesive to the housing 20.

[0147] In some implementations, the parts that are the same as those in the embodiments shown above will not be described again. Figure 14 yes Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the electronic device 1000 shown at section line EE. Figure 15 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of another embodiment of the middle frame 204 shown.

[0148] like Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, the boss 206 may have a groove 2061. The opening of the groove 2061 may be located on the upper surface 2062 and the inner surface 2063 of the boss 206. The screen 10 may be fixedly connected to the upper surface 2062 of the boss 206. The groove 2061 may connect the receiving space 40 and the gap 50. The waterproof ring 30 may be partially located within the groove 2061. The upper surface 2062 of the boss 206 refers to the side of the boss 206 facing the screen 10. The inner surface 2063 of the boss 206 refers to the side of the boss 206 facing the receiving space 40. It can be understood that by providing the groove 2061, the groove 2061 can connect the receiving space 40 and the gap 50, thereby forming a channel for potting adhesive. Compared with the solution of providing the flexible part 90, providing the groove 2061 is beneficial to simplifying the assembly steps and speeding up production efficiency.

[0149] In some implementations, the parts that are the same as those in the embodiments shown above will not be described again. Figure 16 yes Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the electronic device 1000 shown at section line CC.

[0150] like Figure 16 As shown, the second part 32 of the waterproof ring 30 can be made of an adhesive film. The shape of the adhesive film can match the gap 50 between the screen 10 and the housing 20. For example, the cross-section of the adhesive film can be as follows: Figure 17 The image shows an "L"-shaped irregular adhesive film. In other embodiments, the cross-section of the second portion 32 may also be "I"-shaped.

[0151] For example, a portion of the second part 32 of the waterproof ring 30 is fixedly connected between the side wall 202 of the housing 20 and the screen 10, and a portion is fixedly connected between the boss 206 and the screen 10. In other embodiments, the second part 32 of the waterproof ring 30 may also be disposed only between the side wall 202 of the housing 20 and the screen 10.

[0152] Understandably, the second part 32 uses an adhesive film solution instead of potting and dispensing. The adhesive film has good thickness consistency and is easier to control in terms of uniformity compared to dispensing. In addition, if the adhesive film fails to bond with the mid-frame 204, it can be reworked like a conventional dispensing process, and the cost is low. Compared with the injection molding process, even the scrap cost of the screen 10 is lower than that of the waterproof ring 30, which uses an LTVP molding solution.

[0153] In some embodiments, the material used for the second portion 32 of the waterproof ring 30 may include adhesive and pressure-sensitive material. This allows the application of pressure to the screen 10 and housing 20 during assembly, enabling the second portion 32 of the waterproof ring 30 to be better formed and fill the gap 50.

[0154] In some implementations, the parts that are the same as those in the embodiments shown above will not be described again. Figure 17 yes Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the electronic device 1000 shown at section line CC. Figure 18 yes Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the electronic device 1000 shown at section line CC.

[0155] It is understood that the electrical connection component 4 can adopt a single structure as shown in the previous embodiments, or it can adopt a structure as shown in the previous embodiments. Figure 17 and Figure 18 The multiple electrical connections shown are used in combination.

[0156] For example, the electrical connection assembly 4 may include a first electrical connector 41 and a second electrical connector 42. One end of the first electrical connector 41 is electrically connected to the display assembly 2, and the other end is electrically connected to one end of the second electrical connector 42. The other end of the second electrical connector 42 is electrically connected to the drive assembly 3. The first electrical connector 41 contacts and connects to the side 23 of the display assembly 2. The material used for the first electrical connector 41 may be a conductive paste.

[0157] It is understandable that the first electrical connector 41 can be made of conductive paste. The conductive paste is fluid before solidification, allowing it to better adapt to the shape of the side surface 23 of the display component 2, thus achieving electrical connection between the drive component 3 and the display component 2. This reduces the risk of the electrical connector 4 detaching from the display component 2 and drive component 3 due to excessive stress after bending. The electrical connector 4 does not need to be bent, resulting in more reliable connection between the electrical connector 4 and the display component 2 and drive component 3. In this embodiment, the electrical connector 4 and the side surface 23 of the display component 2 are in direct contact, with no gap between them. The "black border" in this application's solution can be smaller. When the screen 10 is installed on the housing 20, the tilt angle of the screen 10 during the angled insertion process can be reduced, or the screen 10 can be installed on the housing 20 without angled insertion.

[0158] For example, the material used for the first electrical connector 41 may be conductive silver paste or conductive adhesive.

[0159] In some embodiments, the housing 20 may not have a clearance groove (e.g. Figure 17 As shown in the figure, the outer shell 20 does not need to sacrifice thickness, thus improving reliability.

[0160] This application illustrates the structure of several electronic devices 1000 with reference to the accompanying drawings. The electronic device 1000 may include a housing 20 and a screen 10. The screen 10 includes a cover plate 1 and a display component 2. The cover plate 1 is fixed to the housing 20 and, together with the housing 20, encloses a receiving space 40. The display component 2 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 1 and is located within the receiving space 40. The screen 10 also includes a driving component 3 and an electrical connection component 4, both located within the receiving space 40. The driving component 3 is fixedly connected to the side of the display component 2 away from the cover plate 1. One end of the electrical connection component 4 is electrically connected to the display component 2, and the other end is electrically connected to the driving component 3. The electrical connection component 4 is at least partially located on the side 23 of the display component 2. The outer edge 401 of the electrical connection component 4 is flush with the outer edge 101 of the cover plate 1, or the outer edge 401 of the electrical connection component 4 is at least partially located outside the cover plate 1.

[0161] It is understandable that by setting the outer edge 401 of the electrical connection component 4 flush with the outer edge 101 of the cover plate 1, or by setting at least a portion of the outer edge 401 of the electrical connection component 4 on the outside of the cover plate 1, the mounting clearance between the electrical connection component 4 and the housing 20 can be located on the outside of the screen 10. That is, the projection of the clearance along the first direction onto the reference plane and the projection of the screen 10 along the first direction onto the reference plane are offset, which helps to reduce the "black border" of the screen 10, increase the screen-to-body ratio of the electronic device 1000, and improve the user experience. In addition, in the first direction, the portion of the outer edge 101 of the cover plate 1 that is opposite to the electrical connection component 4 can be offset from the housing 20 in the first direction, and the other portion of the outer edge 101 of the cover plate 1 is used to fix and connect the housing 20. In this way, the bonding width of the cover plate 1 at this position can be reduced, further reducing the width of the "black border".

[0162] For example, compared to traditional technical solutions (e.g.) Figure 1 As shown, when the electronic device 1000 adopts the technical solution of this application, the width of the "black border" on the side where the electrical connection component 4 is located can be reduced by about 0.3mm to 1mm. When the electronic device 1000 is a wearable device, the area of ​​the screen 10 is small, so the width of the "black border" is reduced, the screen ratio can be significantly improved, and the user experience can be better enhanced.

[0163] It is understood that, without conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other, and any combination of features in different embodiments is also within the protection scope of this application. That is to say, the multiple embodiments described above can also be arbitrarily combined according to actual needs.

[0164] It is understood that all the above figures are exemplary illustrations of this application and do not represent the actual size of the product. Furthermore, the dimensional proportions between the components in the figures are not intended to limit the actual product of this application.

[0165] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device (1000), characterized in that, Includes a housing (20) and a screen (10), the screen (10) includes a cover plate (1) and a display component (2), the cover plate (1) is fixed to the housing (20) and together with the housing (20) encloses an accommodating space (40), the display component (2) is fixedly connected to the cover plate (1) and the display component (2) is located in the accommodating space (40); The screen (10) further includes a driving component (3) and an electrical connection component (4), both of which are located in the receiving space (40). The driving component (3) is fixedly connected to the side of the display component (2) away from the cover plate (1). One end of the electrical connection component (4) is electrically connected to the display component (2), and the other end is electrically connected to the driving component (3). The electrical connection component (4) is at least partially located on the side (23) of the display component (2). The outer edge (401) of the electrical connection assembly (4) is flush with the outer edge (101) of the cover plate (1), or the outer edge (401) of the electrical connection assembly (4) is at least partially located outside the cover plate (1).

2. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer casing (20) includes a front wall (201), a side wall (202) and a rear wall (203). The front wall (201) and the rear wall (203) are arranged opposite to each other in a first direction. The side wall (202) is connected between the front wall (201) and the rear wall (203). The cover plate (1) is installed on the front wall (201). The first direction is the thickness direction of the cover plate (1).

3. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The projection of the front wall (201) onto the electrical connection assembly (4) along the first direction partially overlaps with the electrical connection assembly (4).

4. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The sidewall (202) is provided with a clearance groove (207), the opening of the clearance groove (207) faces the side (23) of the display component (2), and the electrical connection component (4) is partially located in the clearance groove (207).

5. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, There is a gap (50) between the cover plate (1), the display component (2) and the side wall (202), and the electronic device (1000) further includes a waterproof ring (30) that fills the gap (50).

6. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The waterproof ring (30) includes a first part (31) and a second part (32) connected circumferentially, wherein the first part (31) is fixedly connected to the electrical connection assembly (4).

7. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The materials used in the first part (31) and / or the second part (32) of the waterproof ring (30) include adhesive materials.

8. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first part (31) of the waterproof ring (30) is made of adhesive material, and the second part (32) of the waterproof ring (30) is made of plastic material.

9. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The electronic device (1000) further includes an adhesive layer (80) which is fixedly connected between the second part (32) of the waterproof ring (30) and the outer shell (20).

10. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The material used for the second part (32) of the waterproof ring (30) includes adhesive; The outer casing (20) further includes a boss (206), which is fixedly connected to the inner side of the side wall (202). The cover plate (1) is at least partially located on the inner side of the side wall (202) and is disposed opposite to the boss (206) in the first direction. The electronic device (1000) further includes a flexible element (90) located between the boss (206) and the cover plate (1).

11. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 7 or 10, characterized in that, The second part (32) of the waterproof ring (30) is made of adhesive and pressure-sensitive material.

12. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 6 to 11, characterized in that, The first part (31) and the second part (32) of the waterproof ring (30) are integrally formed structural components.

13. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 5 to 12, characterized in that, The electrical connection assembly (4) includes a bend (402), the bend (402) and the side (23) of the display assembly (2) enclose a space (70), and a portion of the waterproof ring (30) fills the space (70).

14. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that, The electrical connection assembly (4) includes a first electrical connector (41) and a second electrical connector (42). One end of the first electrical connector (41) is electrically connected to the display assembly (2), and the other end is electrically connected to one end of the second electrical connector (42). The other end of the second electrical connector (42) is electrically connected to the drive assembly (3). The first electrical connector (41) contacts the side (23) of the display component (2), and the material used for the first electrical connector (41) is conductive paste.

15. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, The display assembly (2) includes a transparent adhesive layer (24), a polarizer (25) and a display panel (26) stacked together, wherein the transparent adhesive layer (24) is connected between the cover plate (1) and the polarizer (25).

16. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that, The driving component (3) includes a circuit board (302) and a driving chip (301), the driving chip (301) being electrically connected to the circuit board (302), and the electrical connection component (4) being electrically connected to the driving chip (301).

17. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that, The electrical connection assembly (4) includes one or more of a flip-chip film, a circuit board (302), and a conductive paste.

18. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that, The electronic device (1000) is a wearable device.

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