Electronic device

Abstract

The invention discloses electronic equipment, and relates to the technical field of terminal equipment. The electronic equipment comprises a supporting piece, a shell, a touch panel, a camera support and a front-facing camera. The supporting piece is fixed in a shell of the electronic equipment. The touch panel is bonded with the supporting piece through the first colloid and is combined with the shell to form a containing cavity. The camera support is located in the containing cavity and spliced with the supporting piece to form a first through hole. The gap between the camera support and the touch panel is filled with the second colloid. The first through hole is enclosed by the second colloid and the first colloid. The front camera comprises a base and a body. The base is located on the side, away from the touch panel, of the supporting piece and the camera support and abuts against the supporting piece and the camera support. The body extends into the first through hole from the base. Therefore, dust protection on the body in the first through hole can be realized, so that the body is prevented from being polluted by dust, and the imaging quality of the front camera is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of terminal equipment technology, and in particular to an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets typically include a front-facing camera for capturing images. In addition, these devices include a housing and a touch panel. The housing and touch panel combine to form a cavity, within which the front-facing camera can be housed, facing the side of the touch panel. However, during use, dust may enter the cavity. If this dust contaminates the lens of the front-facing camera, it will affect the image quality, thus impacting the user experience. Therefore, there is a pressing need for an electronic device that can protect the front-facing camera from dust. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides an electronic device that can protect a front-facing camera from dust, thereby preventing dust from contaminating the camera, ensuring image quality, and improving user experience and product acceptance. The technical solution is as follows: The electronic device includes a support member, a housing, a touch panel, a camera bracket, and a front-facing camera. The support member is fixed inside the housing of the electronic device. The touch panel is bonded to the support member via a first adhesive, thus forming a receiving cavity with the housing. Other components of the electronic device can be housed within this receiving cavity. The camera bracket is located within the receiving cavity, and its connection to the support member forms a first through-hole. A second adhesive is provided on the surface of the camera bracket near the touch panel, filling the gap between the camera bracket and the touch panel. The second adhesive and the first adhesive enclose each other, and the first through-hole is located within the enclosed area of ​​the second and first adhesives.

[0004] The front-facing camera is located within a housing cavity. The front-facing camera includes a base and a body connected to the base. The base may house the image sensor and other components required for the front-facing camera; the body may house the lens of the front-facing camera. The base is located on the side of the support member and camera bracket furthest from the touch panel. The base abuts against the support member and camera bracket to ensure there are no gaps between the base and the support member, and also to ensure there are no gaps between the base and the camera bracket. The body extends from the base into a first through-hole, facing the touch panel.

[0005] In this embodiment, the camera bracket and support are joined together to form a first through hole, which is used to accommodate the body of the front-facing camera. On the side of the camera bracket and support near the touch panel, a second adhesive fills the gap between the camera bracket and the touch panel, and a first adhesive fills the gap between the support and the touch panel. The first and second adhesives enclose the first through hole, thus blocking the path of dust to the body within the first through hole. On the side of the camera bracket and support away from the touch panel, the base abuts against the camera bracket and support, eliminating gaps between the base and support, and also between the base and the camera bracket. This also blocks the path of dust to the body within the first through hole. Thus, dust protection is achieved for the body within the first through hole, preventing dust from contaminating the lens of the front-facing camera, ensuring the image quality of the front-facing camera, improving user experience, and enhancing product acceptance.

[0006] The electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application will be further explained in five parts below.

[0007] The first part describes how to achieve a seamless connection between the base and the support, as well as between the base and the camera bracket.

[0008] In some embodiments, the electronic device may further include a protective case. The protective case may be made of a soft rubber material. For example, the protective case may be a silicone case. The protective case has a second through-hole. The protective case covers the base, and the second through-hole exposes the main body. That is, the protective case covers the base, and the main body extends out from the second through-hole of the protective case. Here, the camera bracket and support member can press the protective case towards the side closer to the base, thereby blocking the gaps between the base and the support member, and between the base and the camera bracket, to block the path of dust propagation.

[0009] In other embodiments, the base and support, as well as the base and camera bracket, can be bonded together with adhesive to block the path of dust transmission.

[0010] Part Two: How the second colloid is used to fill the gap between the camera bracket and the touch panel.

[0011] The electronic device also includes a display panel. The display panel is bonded to the touch panel. The display panel may also have a defect portion to expose the first through-hole. That is, the display panel does not obstruct the body of the front-facing camera to ensure the image quality of the front-facing camera.

[0012] In some embodiments, defects in the display panel are also used to expose the second adhesive. In this case, the camera bracket can be bonded to the touch panel via the second adhesive to block the path of dust propagation.

[0013] In other embodiments, the defective portion of the display panel is not used to expose the second adhesive. That is, the second adhesive overlaps with the display panel along the thickness direction of the electronic device. In this case, the display panel is located between the touch panel and the camera bracket, and the display panel can be bonded to the camera bracket by the second adhesive, thereby blocking the path of dust propagation.

[0014] The third part concerns the gaps that may be formed when the camera bracket and support are joined together, and how to seal these gaps.

[0015] In some embodiments, a second adhesive can be used to fill the gap formed by the splicing of the camera bracket and the support member. Alternatively, in other embodiments, a first adhesive can be used to fill the gap formed by the splicing of the camera bracket and the support member. Or, in still other embodiments, a soft adhesive can be sandwiched between the camera bracket and the support member to seal the gap between them. The soft adhesive can be, for example, silicone.

[0016] In this section, the path of dust propagation to the first through hole can also be blocked by sealing the gap formed by the splicing of the camera bracket and the support.

[0017] Part Four: The Structure of the Shell.

[0018] In some embodiments, the housing may be a back cover of an electronic device. In this case, the touch panel and the back cover are combined to form a receiving cavity for accommodating other devices. In other embodiments, the electronic device includes a mid-frame and a back cover. The mid-frame includes a border and a support member fixed to the border. The border is located between the back cover and the touch panel. The housing includes a border and a back cover. In this case, the touch panel, border, and back cover are combined to form a receiving cavity for accommodating other devices.

[0019] Part Five: Further Expansion into Electronic Devices.

[0020] The electronic device also includes foam. The foam is disposed on the surface of the camera bracket near the touch panel. In some embodiments, a second adhesive may be disposed on the foam to prevent it from flowing to other places. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the foam may be configured as a containment structure, with the second adhesive located within the containment area of ​​the foam. In this case, the foam is enclosed by a first adhesive. The second adhesive is located within the containment area of ​​the foam and the first adhesive, and the first through-hole is located within the containment area of ​​the first and second adhesives.

[0021] In some embodiments, the first and second colloids can be either damming adhesives or dust-absorbing adhesives. As a preferred embodiment, the second colloid can be a dust-absorbing adhesive to actively absorb dust, thereby protecting the front-facing camera from dust.

[0022] In some embodiments, the display panel of the electronic device may be a liquid crystal display panel or a light-emitting diode display panel. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of an electronic device in related technologies; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an electronic device in related technologies; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the first electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the first type of camera bracket and support provided in this application embodiment; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the positions of a first colloid and a second colloid provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the second electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a protective sleeve provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a combination structure of a front-facing camera and a protective case provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 9 This is an exploded structural diagram of the first type of electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 10 This is an exploded structural diagram of the second type of electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the third type of electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the fourth electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the second type of camera bracket and support member provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the fifth electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 15 This is an exploded structural diagram of a touch panel, a middle frame, and a back cover provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the sixth electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the seventh electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 18This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positions of a first colloid, a second colloid, and a second foam, provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0024] The meanings of the various symbols in the attached icons are as follows: 10. Electronic devices; 102. First through hole; 104. (The gap between the camera bracket and the support component); 110. Shell; 120. Touch panel; 122. Transparent area; 124. Non-transparent area; 1242, Viewport Area; 130. Support components; 140. Front-facing camera; 142. Base; 144. Ontology; 150. Display panel; 162. First colloid; 164. Second colloid; 166. The third type of colloid; 170. Circuit board; 180. Rubber sleeve; 210. Camera bracket; 220. Protective case; 222. Second through hole; 230. Mid-frame; 232. First border; 234. Second border; 236. Third border; 238. Fourth border; 242. First foam; 244. Second foam; 250. Back cover. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] It should be understood that "multiple" as mentioned in this application refers to two or more. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, " / " indicates "or," for example, A / B can mean A or B; "and / or" in this document is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist, for example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Furthermore, to facilitate a clear description of the technical solutions of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish identical or similar items with essentially the same function and effect. Those skilled in the art will understand that the terms "first," "second," etc., do not limit the quantity or execution order, and that "first," "second," etc., do not necessarily imply differences.

[0027] Before providing a detailed explanation of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application, the relevant technologies of the electronic device will be explained first.

[0028] Electronic device 10 includes mobile phones, tablet computers, etc. In the embodiments of this application and related technologies, electronic device 10 has a front-facing camera 140 for capturing images. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of an electronic device 10 in the related art, wherein the electronic device 10 shown is a tablet computer. See also Figure 1 As shown, the electronic device 10 also includes a housing 110 and a touch panel 120. The housing 110 and the touch panel 120 are combined to form a receiving cavity. Other components of the electronic device 10 (such as a front-facing camera 140, a display panel 150, etc.) can be disposed in the receiving cavity.

[0029] The touch panel 120 includes a transparent area 122 and a non-transparent area 124. A display panel 150 can be housed within the receiving cavity, and the display panel 150 is bonded to the transparent area 122 of the touch panel 120. Thus, when the display panel 150 is operational, the displayed image can be shown to the user through the transparent area 122 of the touch panel 120. The non-transparent area 124 of the touch panel 120 can be coated with an opaque material to prevent light from passing through. The opaque material can be, for example, ink. Generally, a viewing area 1242 is also provided in the non-transparent area 124 of the touch panel 120. The viewing area 1242 is also transparent, meaning it is not coated with an opaque material. A front-facing camera 140 is disposed within the receiving cavity, and the lens of the front-facing camera 140 faces the viewing area 1242 of the touch panel 120. Thus, the front-facing camera 140 can capture images through the viewing area 1242 of the touch panel 120.

[0030] However, during the use of the electronic device 10, dust may enter the cavity. If the dust entering the cavity contaminates the lens of the front-facing camera 140, it will affect the image quality of the front-facing camera 140, thereby affecting the user experience. Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide an electronic device 10 that can protect the front-facing camera 140 from dust. Here, "protecting the front-facing camera 140 from dust" means protecting the front-facing camera 140 to prevent dust from contaminating its lens.

[0031] The related technology provides an electronic device 10 capable of protecting the front-facing camera 140 from dust, the internal structure of which is as follows: Figure 2 As shown. For ease of description, in the embodiments of this application and related technologies, a first direction X, a second direction Y, and a third direction Z are defined. The first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z are mutually perpendicular. The first direction X and the second direction Y are both extension directions of the touch panel 120, that is, both extension directions of the display panel 150. The third direction Z is the thickness direction of the electronic device 10, that is, the direction from the backlight surface of the electronic device 10 to the touch panel 120 (the light-emitting surface of the electronic device 10).

[0032] See Figure 2 In related technologies, in addition to the housing 110, touch panel 120, front camera 140, and display panel 150, the electronic device 10 may also include a support 130, circuit board 170, and rubber sleeve 180.

[0033] The support member 130 is disposed within the receiving cavity formed by the combination of the touch panel 120 and the housing 110. The support member 130 may be part of the mid-frame 230 of the electronic device 10, used to support other components. Figure 2 In this configuration, the support member 130 is fixed inside the housing 110 and bonded to the touch panel 120 via the first adhesive 162, thereby achieving the connection between the touch panel 120 and the housing 110. The circuit board 170 provides electrical connections for electronic components (such as the front-facing camera 140, display panel 150, etc.) in the electronic device 10 to enable the transmission of electrical signals. The circuit board 170 can be a printed circuit board (PCB) or a flexible printed circuit (FPC).

[0034] 180 is the rubber sleeve Figure 2The illustrated electronic device 10 uses a key component for dust protection of the front-facing camera 140. The sleeve 180 is made of soft rubber and is ring-shaped. In the electronic device 10, the sleeve 180 covers a portion of the front-facing camera 140 and extends along a third direction (Z) to abut against the touch panel 120, thus presenting a crater-like shape. In this way, the sleeve 180 prevents dust within the housing from contaminating the lens of the front-facing camera 140 through the gap between the front-facing camera 140 and the touch panel 120, thereby achieving dust protection for the front-facing camera 140 and ensuring its image quality and user experience.

[0035] However, as electronic devices 10 continue to evolve towards full-screen technology, the width of the non-transparent area 124 of the touch panel 120 is becoming increasingly narrow. In this situation, there is no longer any space within the electronic device 10 to accommodate... Figure 2 The rubber sleeve 180 is used to protect the front-facing camera 140 from dust. Therefore, this application embodiment provides an electronic device 10 that eliminates... Figure 2 The rubber sleeve 180 shown can protect the front camera 140 from dust without affecting the width of the non-transparent area 124 of the touch panel 120, thereby improving the user experience.

[0036] The electronic device 10 provided in the embodiments of this application will be explained in detail below.

[0037] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an electronic device 10 provided in an embodiment of this application. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the electronic device 10 includes a support 130, a housing 110, a touch panel 120, a camera bracket 210, and a front-facing camera 140.

[0038] The housing 110 of the electronic device 10 can be made of one or more materials such as metal, plastic, etc., and is not limited thereto. The support member 130 is disposed inside the housing 110 of the electronic device 10 and is fixedly connected to the housing 110. The support member 130 can be part of the middle frame of the electronic device 10, and is used to support other devices and fix the position of other devices.

[0039] The touch panel 120 includes a transparent area 122 and a non-transparent area 124. Generally, the non-transparent area 124 of the touch panel 120 surrounds the transparent area 122. The non-transparent area 124 of the touch panel 120 may be coated with an opaque material to prevent light from passing through. The touch panel 120 is bonded to the support member 130 by a first adhesive 162, thus allowing the touch panel 120 to be combined with the housing 110 to form a receiving cavity. Other components of the electronic device 10 can be disposed within the receiving cavity. Here, other components disposed within the receiving cavity include the support member 130, the camera bracket 210, and the front-facing camera 140. It is readily understood that the first adhesive 162 is bonded to the non-transparent area 124 of the touch panel 120.

[0040] The camera bracket 210 is used to fix the position of the front camera 140. The camera bracket 210 can be made of plastic or metal, and there is no limitation on it. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positions of a camera bracket 210 and a support member 130 according to an embodiment of this application. See also... Figure 4 As shown, the camera bracket 210 is located within the receiving cavity and is spliced ​​with the support member 130 to form a first through hole 102 for fixing the front-facing camera 140. Additionally, a second adhesive 164 is provided on the surface of the camera bracket 210 near the touch panel 120, and the camera bracket 210 is bonded to the touch panel 120 via the second adhesive 164. That is, the second adhesive 164 is used to fill the gap between the camera bracket 210 and the touch panel 120. It is easy to understand that the second adhesive 164 is bonded to the non-transparent area 124 of the touch panel 120. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the positions of the first colloid 162 and the second colloid 164 provided in an embodiment of this application. See also... Figure 5 As shown, the second colloid 164 is surrounded by the first colloid 162, and the first through hole 102 is located within the area surrounded by the second colloid 164 and the first colloid 162.

[0041] The front-facing camera 140 is located within the receiving cavity. In this embodiment, for ease of description, the front-facing camera 140 is divided into a base 142 and a body 144 connected to the base 142. The base 142 may house an image sensor or similar component required by the front-facing camera 140; the body 144 may house the lens of the front-facing camera 140. Here, the base 142 is located on the side of the support member 130 and the camera bracket 210 away from the touch panel 120. That is, the base 142 refers to the portion of the front-facing camera 140 located on the side of the support member 130 and the camera bracket 210 away from the touch panel 120. The base 142 can abut against the support member 130 and the camera bracket 210, so that there is no gap between the base 142 and the support member 130, and also no gap between the base 142 and the camera bracket 210. The main body 144 extends from the base 142 in a third direction (Z) into the first through hole 102 and can pass through the first through hole 102, thereby fixing the front-facing camera 140 inside the first through hole 102. That is, the main body 144 includes the portion of the front-facing camera 140 located inside the first through hole 102, and may also include the portion of the front-facing camera 140 located on the side of the support member 130 and camera bracket 210 near the touch panel 120. The non-transparent area 124 of the touch panel 120 is also provided with a viewing window area 1242. The viewing window area 1242 is transparent, and the main body 144 faces the viewing window area 1242 of the touch panel 120, so that the lens inside the main body 144 can receive light through the viewing window area 1242 of the touch panel 120, thereby enabling image capture.

[0042] In this embodiment, the camera bracket 210 and the support member 130 are joined together to form a first through hole 102, which is used to accommodate the body 144 of the front-facing camera 140. On the side of the camera bracket 210 and the support member 130 near the touch panel 120, because the second adhesive 164 fills the gap between the camera bracket 210 and the touch panel 120, and the first adhesive 162 fills the gap between the support member 130 and the touch panel 120, and the first adhesive 162 and the second adhesive 164 surround the first through hole 102, the propagation path of dust to the body 144 inside the first through hole 102 can be blocked. On the side of the camera bracket 210 and support member 130 away from the touch panel 120, because the base 142 abuts against the camera bracket 210 and support member 130, there is no gap between the base 142 and support member 130, and there is also no gap between the base 142 and camera bracket 210. Therefore, the path of dust transmission to the body 144 inside the first through hole 102 can be blocked. In this way, dust protection of the body 144 inside the first through hole 102 can be achieved, thereby preventing dust from contaminating the lens of the front camera 140, ensuring the image quality of the front camera 140, improving user experience and product acceptance.

[0043] As is readily understood, in this embodiment, along the third direction Z, the projection of the first colloid 162 onto the touch panel 120 is not located in the viewing area 1242, so as to avoid affecting the image captured by the front-facing camera 140. Similarly, along the third direction Z, the projection of the second colloid 164 onto the touch panel 120 is not located in the viewing area 1242, so as to avoid affecting the image captured by the front-facing camera 140; and the position of the second colloid 164 does not affect the image displayed on the display panel 150.

[0044] Easy to understand, compared to Figure 2 The rubber sleeve 180 in the electronic device 10, in Figure 3 and Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the thickness of the second colloid 164 can be set to be smaller and can be freely adjusted by those skilled in the art as needed. Therefore, it will not affect the width of the non-transparent area 124 of the touch panel 120, that is, it can achieve effective sealing in an extremely narrow space, and is more suitable for electronic devices 10 with a narrow width of the non-transparent area 124 of the touch panel 120.

[0045] As is readily understood, in this embodiment, the base 142 and the body 144 are merely for ease of description regarding the division of the front-facing camera 140, and the division is based on the position of the front-facing camera 140 relative to the camera bracket 210 and the support member 130. Therefore, the division of the base 142 and the body 144 does not imply that the base 142 and the body 144 are two independent, detachable devices. In fact, in some embodiments, the base 142 and the body 144 may be integrally formed.

[0046] The electronic device 10 provided in the embodiments of this application will be further explained in five parts below.

[0047] Part 1: The implementation method of having no gaps between the base 142 and the support 130, and between the base 142 and the camera bracket 210.

[0048] As mentioned earlier, on the side of the camera bracket 210 and support member 130 away from the touch panel 120, in order to block the propagation path of dust to the body 144 inside the first through hole 102, the base 142 needs to be pressed against the support member 130 and the camera bracket 210 to ensure there are no gaps between the base 142 and the support member 130, and also between the base 142 and the camera bracket 210. However, since the base 142, support member 130, and camera bracket 210 are all relatively inflexible, directly pressing the base 142 against the support member 130 and the camera bracket 210 may not achieve a completely gapless result, i.e., it may not completely block the propagation path of dust. Based on this, in some embodiments, such as Figure 6As shown, the electronic device 10 may also include a protective case 220.

[0049] The protective case 220 can be made of soft rubber. For example, the protective case 220 can be a silicone case 180. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a protective sleeve 220 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a combined structure of a front-facing camera 140 and a protective case 220 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the protective case 220 has a second through hole 222. When the protective case 220 is combined with the front-facing camera 140, the second through hole 222 can be used to expose the body 144 of the front-facing camera 140. That is, the protective case 220 covers the base 142, and the body 144 can extend out from the second through hole 222 of the protective case 220.

[0050] Figure 9 This is an exploded structural diagram of an electronic device 10 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 10 This is an exploded structural diagram of another electronic device 10 provided in an embodiment of this application. See also... Figure 6 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the shape of the protective cover 220 can be designed with reference to the shape of the base 142 so that the protective cover 220 can tightly cover the base 142. In the electronic device 10, the camera bracket 210 and the support member 130 can press the protective cover 220 towards the side closer to the base 142, that is, the camera bracket 210 and the support member 130 press the protective cover 220 in the opposite direction of the third direction Z. Similarly, the base 142 can press the protective cover 220 towards the side closer to the touch panel 120, that is, the base 142 presses the protective cover 220 in the third direction Z. In this way, the good flexibility of the protective cover 220 can be used to block the gaps between the base 142 and the support member 130, and between the base 142 and the camera bracket 210, thereby blocking the path of dust transmission. It is easy to understand that, in the embodiments of this application, the situation in which the protective cover 220 is used to block the gap between the base 142 and the support 130 can also be referred to as the situation in which the protective cover 220 is used to block the gap between the base 142 and the camera bracket 210 can also be referred to as the situation in which the protective cover 220 is used to block the gap between the base 142 and the camera bracket 210 can also be referred to as the situation in which the base 142 and the camera bracket 210 can be referred to as the situation in which the protective cover 220 is used to block the gap between the base 142 and the camera bracket 210 can ...

[0051] In other embodiments of this application, the base 142 and the support member 130, and the base 142 and the camera bracket 210 can also be bonded together with adhesive to block the path of dust transmission.

[0052] Part II. The method of filling the gap between the camera bracket 210 and the touch panel 120 with the second colloid 164.

[0053] As previously mentioned, the electronic device 10 also includes a display panel 150. The display panel 150 is bonded to the touch panel 120. Here, the adhesive used to bond the display panel 150 and the touch panel 120 is referred to as the third adhesive 166. The third adhesive 166 is a transparent adhesive. In fact, the first adhesive 162 and the second adhesive 164 can also be transparent adhesives. The display panel 150 may also have a defect portion for exposing the first through hole 102. That is, the display panel 150 does not obstruct the body 144 of the front-facing camera 140, so as to ensure that the lens inside the body 144 can receive light through the viewing window area 1242 of the touch panel 120, thereby ensuring the imaging quality of the front-facing camera 140.

[0054] Based on this, the second colloid 164 has the following two different configuration methods.

[0055] (1) Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of another electronic device 10 provided in an embodiment of this application. For example... Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments, defects in the display panel 150 are also used to expose the second adhesive 164. In this case, the camera bracket 210 can be bonded to the touch panel 120 via the second adhesive 164 to block the path of dust propagation.

[0056] (2) Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of another electronic device 10 provided in an embodiment of this application. For example... Figure 12 As shown, in some other embodiments, the defective portion of the display panel 150 is not used to expose the second adhesive 164. That is, along the third direction Z, the second adhesive 164 overlaps with the display panel 150. In this case, the display panel 150 is located between the touch panel 120 and the camera bracket 210, and the display panel 150 can be bonded to the camera bracket 210 by the second adhesive 164, and the display panel 150 can be bonded to the touch panel 120 by the third adhesive 166, thereby blocking the path of dust propagation.

[0057] III. The third part discusses the possible gaps that may be formed when the camera bracket 210 and the support member 130 are joined, and the method of sealing these gaps.

[0058] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positions of another camera bracket 210 and support member 130 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 13As shown, since both the camera bracket 210 and the support member 130 have poor flexibility, a gap 104 may form between them after they are joined. This gap 104 may allow dust to spread into the first through hole 102 and contaminate the body 144. Therefore, in some embodiments, a second colloid 164 can be used to fill the gap 104 formed by the joining of the camera bracket 210 and the support member 130. That is, the second colloid 164 extends into the gap 104 between the camera bracket 210 and the support member 130 to block the gap 104. Alternatively, in other embodiments, a first colloid 162 can be used to fill the gap 104 formed by the joining of the camera bracket 210 and the support member 130. That is, the first colloid 162 extends into the gap 104 between the camera bracket 210 and the support member 130 to block the gap 104. Alternatively, in some other embodiments, a soft adhesive may be sandwiched between the camera bracket 210 and the support member 130 to seal the gap 104 between them. The soft adhesive may be, for example, silicone. Figure 13 In the illustrated embodiment, the second colloid 164 extends into the gap 104 between the camera bracket 210 and the support member 130.

[0059] In this part, the path of dust propagation to the first through hole 102 can also be blocked by blocking the gap 104 formed by splicing the camera bracket 210 and the support member 130.

[0060] IV. The structure of the housing 110.

[0061] In this embodiment, the housing 110 may have two different structures.

[0062] (1) Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of another electronic device 10 provided in an embodiment of this application. See also... Figure 3 , Figure 6 , Figure 11 , Figure 12 and Figure 14 In some embodiments, the housing 110 may be the back cover 250 of the electronic device 10. In this case, the touch panel 120 is combined with the back cover 250 to form a receiving cavity for accommodating other devices. All other devices in the electronic device 10, except for the back cover 250 and the touch panel 120, are flip-mounted within the back cover 250.

[0063] (2) In other embodiments, housing 110 includes a frame and a back cover 250 joined together.

[0064] Specifically Figure 15This is an exploded view of the touch panel 120, middle frame 230, and back cover 250 provided in an embodiment of this application. See also... Figure 15 As shown, in this embodiment, the electronic device 10 includes a mid-frame 230 and a back cover 250. The mid-frame 230 includes a border and a support 130 fixed to the border. Generally, the border can be a rectangle. For example, in... Figure 15 In the illustrated embodiment, the frame may include a first frame 232 and a second frame 234 disposed opposite to each other, and a third frame 236 and a fourth frame 238 disposed opposite to each other between the first frame 232 and the second frame 234. The frame may be a metal frame, a ceramic frame, or a glass frame. The frame and the support member 130 may be connected together by welding, snap-fitting, or integral molding, or the frame and the support member 130 may be connected by injection molding of plastic parts.

[0065] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of another electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application. For example... Figure 16 As shown, when the touch panel 120, the mid-frame 230, and the back cover 250 are assembled together, the frame is located between the back cover 250 and the touch panel 120. In this case, the touch panel 120, the frame, and the back cover 250 combine to form a receiving cavity for accommodating other devices. That is, the housing 110 includes a frame and a back cover 250 that are joined together. The frame and the back cover 250 can be bonded together with adhesive or snap-fitted together.

[0066] V. Part Five, Further Extensions to Electronic Device 10.

[0067] In some embodiments, the display panel 150 may be a light-emitting diode (LED) display panel, such as an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display panel, a miniLED display panel, or a microLED display panel. In other embodiments, the display panel 150 may also be a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel.

[0068] In some embodiments, the first colloid 162, the second colloid 164, and the third colloid 166 may be the same colloid or different colloids. For example, the first colloid 162 and the second colloid 164 may be either a damming adhesive or a dust-absorbing adhesive. The third colloid may be an optically clear adhesive (OCA).

[0069] In some embodiments, the electronic device 10 further includes a first foam 242. See also Figure 6 , Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 14 and Figure 16 As shown, the first foam 242 can be disposed on the surface of the camera bracket 210 near the touch panel 120, and located between the camera bracket 210 and the display panel 150. Here, the first foam 242 can play a cushioning role to prevent the display panel 150 from directly contacting the camera bracket 210 and damaging the display panel 150.

[0070] In some embodiments, the electronic device 10 further includes a second foam 244. The second foam 244 is used to define the position of the second colloid 164 to prevent it from flowing to other places before it solidifies. The second foam 244 can be arranged in two ways.

[0071] (1) In a first possible embodiment, see Figure 6 As shown, the second foam 244 is disposed on the surface of the camera bracket 210 near the touch panel 120, and the second adhesive 164 is disposed on the second foam 244. That is, in this embodiment, the second foam 244 is located between the camera bracket 210 and the second adhesive 164, and the second foam 244 and the second adhesive 164 are used to fill the gap between the camera bracket 210 and the touch panel 120.

[0072] (2) Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of another electronic device 10 provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positions of a first colloid 162, a second colloid 164, and a second foam 244, as provided in an embodiment of this application. See also... Figure 17 and Figure 18 As shown, in a second possible embodiment, the second foam 244 can be configured as a containment structure, enclosing the first adhesive 162. The second adhesive 164 is contained between the second foam 244 and the first through-hole 102. That is, the second adhesive 164 is located within the containment area of ​​the second foam 244 and the first adhesive 162, while the first through-hole 102 is located within the containment area of ​​the first adhesive 162 and the second adhesive 164. Thus, the second foam 244 can both limit the position of the second adhesive 164 to prevent it from flowing to other places before solidifying, and also block any gaps that may arise between the second adhesive 164 and the camera bracket 210.

[0073] In this embodiment, the camera bracket 210 and the support member 130 are joined together to form a first through hole 102 for fixing the front-facing camera 140. Dust protection for the front-facing camera 140 is divided into two parts: the first part is the side of the camera bracket 210 and support member 130 near the touch panel 120, and the second part is the side of the camera bracket 210 and support member 130 away from the touch panel 120. For the first part, a first adhesive 162 is provided between the support member 130 and the touch panel 120, and a second adhesive 164 is provided between the camera bracket 210 and the touch panel 120, with the first adhesive 162 and the second adhesive 164 enclosing the first through hole 102, thereby blocking the path of dust propagation. For the second part, the base 142 is pressed against the support member 130 and the camera bracket 210, ensuring there are no gaps between the base 142 and the support member 130, and also between the base 142 and the camera bracket 210, thereby blocking the path of dust propagation. In this way, dust can be protected from the body 144 inside the first through hole 102, thereby preventing dust from contaminating the lens of the front camera 140 and ensuring the imaging quality of the front camera 140. At the same time, it will not affect the width of the non-transparent area 124 of the touch panel 120, and can achieve effective sealing in an extremely narrow space. It is more suitable for electronic devices 10 with a narrow width of the non-transparent area 124 of the touch panel 120.

[0074] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: The electronic device comprises a support, a shell, a touch panel, a camera support and a front camera; The support is fixed in the shell; the touch panel is bonded to the support by a first adhesive, and the touch panel and the shell combine to form a containing cavity; The camera support is located in the containing cavity, and the camera support and the support splice to form a first through hole; the surface of the camera support close to the touch panel is provided with a second adhesive, and the second adhesive is used to fill the gap between the camera support and the touch panel; the second adhesive and the first adhesive are surrounded, and the first through hole is located in the surrounding range of the second adhesive and the first adhesive; The front camera is located in the containing cavity; the front camera comprises a base and a body connected with the base, the base is located on the side of the support and the camera support away from the touch panel, and the base abuts against the support and the camera support, the body extends from the base into the first through hole, and faces the touch panel.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The electronic device further comprises a protective sleeve; The protective sleeve has a second through hole; the protective sleeve covers the base, and the second through hole is used to expose the body.

3. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein, The camera support and the support extrude the protective sleeve towards the side close to the base.

4. The electronic device of claim 2 or 3, wherein, The material of the protective sleeve is soft glue.

5. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The camera support is bonded to the touch panel by the second adhesive.

6. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The electronic device further comprises a display panel; The display panel is located between the touch panel and the camera support; the display panel has a defect part, and the defect part is used to expose the first through hole; The display panel is bonded to the touch panel, and the display panel is bonded to the camera support by the second adhesive.

7. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The second adhesive also fills the gap formed by the splicing of the camera support and the support.

8. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The first adhesive also fills the gap formed by the splicing of the camera support and the support.

9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The shell comprises a back cover of the electronic device, and the support is fixed in the back cover.

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The electronic device comprises a middle frame and a back cover; The middle frame comprises a frame and the support, the frame is located between the back cover and the touch panel, and the shell comprises the frame and the back cover; The support is fixed on the frame.

11. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The surface of the camera support close to the touch panel is provided with foam, and the second adhesive is located on the foam.

12. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The surface of the camera support close to the touch panel is provided with foam, and the foam and the first adhesive are surrounded; the second adhesive is located in the surrounding range of the foam and the first adhesive.

13. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The second adhesive is dust-absorbing glue.

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