Wearable device
By designing wearable devices with bendable flexible screens and housing components, the problem of inconvenience in wearing foldable phones during exercise has been solved, improving portability and ease of use, and providing a convenient wearing solution.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Foldable phones are inconvenient to wear during exercise, are prone to falling off, and cannot be used in real time. Existing solutions cannot balance portability and ease of use.
A wearable device has been designed, including a flexible screen and a bendable housing assembly, with first and second wearable parts, which can be used as a flat electronic device in the unfolded state and worn on the user's body in the folded state, achieving convenient wear through the folding device.
This eliminates the need to place the device inside clothing during exercise, making it easier for users to use, reducing the risk of the device falling, and improving ease of use and flexibility of wearing.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of wearable device technology, specifically relating to wearable devices. Background Technology
[0002] Foldable phones, due to their folding function, can change the size of the phone and the display area, greatly improving the convenience of daily use. However, they are inconvenient to wear when users are exercising, such as hiking or engaging in activities at the beach. Placing a foldable phone inside clothing hinders movement and makes it easy for the phone to fall out. If a foldable phone is placed in a cabinet or on a nearby counter, the user cannot use it immediately. Summary of the Invention
[0003] In view of this, this application provides a wearable device, the wearable device including a housing assembly, a flexible screen, a first wearing member, and a second wearing member, the flexible screen being disposed on the housing assembly, the flexible screen and the housing assembly being bendable, and the first wearing member and the second wearing member being disposed at opposite ends of the housing assembly;
[0004] When the wearable device is not worn, the flexible screen and the housing assembly are in an unfolded state; when the wearable device is worn, the flexible screen and the housing assembly are in an outward folded state, and the first wearing member and the second wearing member are connected to each other for wearing the wearable device to the user.
[0005] The wearable device provided in this application features a flexible screen and a bendable housing assembly. When the wearable device is not worn, the flexible screen and housing assembly are in an unfolded state, allowing it to function as a conventional candybar electronic device. When the flexible screen and housing assembly are folded outwards, and in conjunction with the first and second wearing components, the wearable device can be worn on a part of the user's body, such as the wrist, arm, leg, waist, or head, thus putting the device in a wearing state. In this case, the wearable device does not need to be concealed within the user's clothing, facilitating movement. Furthermore, wearing the device allows for convenient user interaction, enabling rapid interaction between the user and the device. Attached Figure Description
[0006] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments of this application will be described below.
[0007] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the wearable device in an embodiment of this application when it is not being worn.
[0008] Figure 2 for Figure 1The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the wearable device from another perspective.
[0009] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the wearable device shown.
[0010] Figure 4 for Figure 3 An exploded view of the wearable device from another perspective.
[0011] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the wearable device in the wearing state according to one embodiment of this application.
[0012] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the wearable device from another perspective.
[0013] Figure 7 for Figure 5 The diagram shows a wearable device worn on a user's arm.
[0014] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the folding device in one embodiment of this application when it is engaged with two adjacent middle frames.
[0015] Figure 9 for Figure 8 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the folding device when it is combined with the two adjacent middle frames, from another perspective.
[0016] Figure 10 for Figure 8 The diagram shows a partial cross-sectional view of the folding device when it is engaged with two adjacent middle frames.
[0017] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a middle frame in one embodiment of this application.
[0018] Figure 12 for Figure 8 The diagram shows a partial cross-section in another direction when the folding device is engaged with two adjacent middle frames.
[0019] Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the folding device in one embodiment of this application.
[0020] Figure 14 for Figure 13 An exploded view of the folding device shown.
[0021] Figure 15 for Figure 13 A schematic cross-sectional view of the folding device is shown.
[0022] Figure 16This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rear shell in one embodiment of this application.
[0023] Figure 17 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of the folding device shown.
[0024] Figure 18 for Figure 5 The enlarged view shown is a partial view.
[0025] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of a wearable device in an unworn state according to another embodiment of this application.
[0026] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of a wearable device placed at an angle on the object to be placed, according to one embodiment of this application.
[0027] Figure 21 for Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram showing another perspective of a wearable device placed at an angle on the object to be placed.
[0028] Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram of a wearable device placed at an angle on the object to be placed, according to another embodiment of this application.
[0029] Label Explanation:
[0030] Wearable device-1, arm-2, shell assembly-10, mid-frame-11, storage space-110, support wall-111, side wall-112, through hole-113, back shell-12, cover-121, connecting part-122, storage slot-123, flexible screen-20, first wearing part-30, first fixing part-31, second wearing part-40, second fixing part-41, folding device-50, connecting part-51, rotating part-52, through part-521, rotating part-522, first abutting part-523, second abutting part-524, main circuit board-60, sub-circuit board-61, front camera-62, rear camera-63, segmented battery-64, health monitoring device-65. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The following are preferred embodiments of this application. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the scope of protection of this application.
[0032] Before introducing the technical solution of this application, let's go over the technical issues in related technologies in detail.
[0033] Foldable phones can expand the screen while shrinking the size for easy portability, greatly improving the convenience of daily use. Current foldable phones include large foldable phones and small foldable phones. Large foldable phones offer a larger screen area when unfolded, providing a better visual experience for users in scenarios such as multitasking, watching videos, and playing games; while small foldable phones, when folded, are about the size of a large matchbox, making them easy to carry.
[0034] However, regardless of the type of foldable phone, it's inconvenient for users to wear during activities such as hiking or beach activities. Placing a foldable phone inside clothing hinders movement and makes it prone to falling out. If placed in a cabinet or on a nearby counter, the user cannot use the phone immediately.
[0035] In view of this, and to address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a wearable device. Please refer to the following: Figures 1-7 , Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the wearable device in an embodiment of this application when it is not being worn. Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the wearable device from another perspective. Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the wearable device shown. Figure 4 for Figure 3 An exploded view of the wearable device from another perspective. Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the wearable device in the wearing state according to one embodiment of this application. Figure 6 for Figure 5 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the wearable device from another perspective. Figure 7 for Figure 5 The diagram shows a wearable device worn on a user's arm.
[0036] The wearable device 1 provided in this embodiment includes a housing assembly 10, a flexible screen 20, a first wearing member 30, and a second wearing member 40. The flexible screen 20 is disposed on the housing assembly 10, and the flexible screen 20 and the housing assembly 10 are bendable. The first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 are disposed at opposite ends of the housing assembly 10. When the wearable device 1 is not worn, the flexible screen 20 and the housing assembly 10 are in an unfolded state; when the wearable device 1 is worn, the flexible screen 20 and the housing assembly 10 are in an outward-folded state, and the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 are connected to each other for wearing the wearable device 1 to the user.
[0037] Wearable device 1 refers to an electronic device that can be worn on a part of a user's body, and wearable device 1 can also be used independently without being worn on the user's body.
[0038] The housing assembly 10, as the main body of the wearable device 1, is primarily used to mount and protect other components of the wearable device 1. The flexible screen 20 is a component with a certain degree of flexibility; compared to rigid components, the flexible screen 20 can be bent to a certain extent. For example, the flexible screen 20 includes, but is not limited to, flexible displays, flexible touchscreens, flexible touch displays, and other flexible components with corresponding functions, or flexible components fixedly attached to a flexible support plate, such as flexible displays or flexible touchscreens attached to a flexible steel plate. The flexible screen 20 can be mounted on one side of the housing assembly 10 in its thickness direction. Because the flexible screen 20 can be bent, this embodiment also allows the housing assembly 10 to be bent, enabling the housing assembly 10 to bend in conjunction with the flexible screen 20.
[0039] When the flexible screen 20 and the housing assembly 10 are not bent, they can be in a flat, unfolded state, meaning the display surface of the flexible screen 20 is flat. When the flexible screen 20 and the housing assembly 10 are bent, and the wearable device 1 needs to be worn by the user, they can be in a bent, outward-folded state. In this case, the flexible screen 20 can bend towards the housing assembly 10, thus making the display surface of the flexible screen 20 arc-shaped and exposed, facilitating subsequent user use.
[0040] The first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 are mainly used to realize the wearing function of the wearable device 1. The first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 are disposed at opposite ends of the housing assembly 10 perpendicular to its thickness direction. For example, the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 can be disposed at opposite ends of the housing assembly 10 along its length direction, or the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 can also be disposed at opposite ends of the housing assembly 10 along its width direction. This embodiment is only illustrated by the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 being disposed at opposite ends of the housing assembly 10 along its length direction.
[0041] When the wearable device 1 provided in this embodiment is not worn by the user, the flexible screen 20 and the housing assembly 10 can be in an unfolded state. At this time, the wearable device 1 can be used as an existing candybar electronic device, such as a candybar mobile phone, and the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 will not affect the use of the wearable device 1. When the user needs to exercise or in other scenarios where wearing the wearable device 1 is required, the flexible screen 20 and the housing assembly 10 can be folded outwards. At this time, the flexible screen 20 and the housing assembly 10 can better fit the user's body. Subsequently, the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 are connected to each other, so that the wearable device 1 forms a ring structure, thereby allowing the wearable device 1 to be worn on a certain part of the user's body, such as the wrist, arm 2, leg, waist, head, etc. At this time, the wearable device does not need to be put into the user's clothing, which is convenient for the user to exercise. Furthermore, wearing the wearable device 1 on the user also makes it convenient for the user to use the wearable device 1, realizing quick interaction between the user and the wearable device 1.
[0042] In summary, this embodiment provides a wristband-style folding phone solution, which has an unfolded straight state and an outward-folded wearing state. It can be used as a regular straight phone, worn on the arm for easy carrying, or used as a watch, which can greatly improve the convenience of phone use.
[0043] Optionally, the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 can be connected in various ways to enable the wearing of the wearable device 1. For example, the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 can be connected by perforation like a watch strap, or by physical adhesion such as Velcro, or by magnetic attraction. This embodiment is only illustrated by showing the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 connected by perforation.
[0044] In this embodiment, the housing assembly 10 includes a plurality of mid-frames 11 spaced apart, and the flexible screen 20 is disposed on one side of the plurality of mid-frames 11; when the wearable device 1 is in an unworn state, the plurality of mid-frames 11 are in an unfolded state; when the wearable device 1 is in a worn state, two adjacent mid-frames 11 can rotate relative to each other in a direction away from the flexible screen 20.
[0045] The housing assembly 10 is composed of multiple mid-frames 11, and the flexible screen 20 is disposed on one side of the mid-frames 11 in the thickness direction. This embodiment is only illustrated by showing that the housing assembly 10 includes five mid-frames 11. The multiple mid-frames 11 can be arranged along the arrangement direction of the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40. The multiple mid-frames 11 can divide the housing assembly 10 into multiple segments, and two adjacent mid-frames 11 can rotate relative to each other, thereby causing the housing assembly 10 to be in a bent state as a whole. In other words, the bending of the housing assembly 10 is not as smooth as that of the flexible screen 20. The housing assembly 10 is divided into multiple mid-frames 11, and each mid-frame 11 rotates to a certain extent, thereby forming segmented bending. Furthermore, there is a certain distance between two adjacent mid-frames 11 to facilitate the rotation of the two adjacent mid-frames 11 and avoid interference problems.
[0046] When the wearable device 1 is not worn, the multiple mid-frames 11 can be unfolded, thus unfolding the entire housing assembly 10 and the flexible screen 20. In this state, the wearable device 1 can function as a standard candybar electronic device, such as a smartphone. When the wearable device 1 is worn, the housing assembly 10 can be positioned against the user's body, such as their arm 2. Then, by pressing down on the flexible screen 20 with the hand or other body part, adjacent mid-frames 11 can rotate relative to each other in a direction away from the flexible screen 20. Alternatively, the mid-frames 11 can rotate in a direction closer to the user's body, making the housing assembly 10 fit the user's body more closely. Simultaneously, the flexible screen 20 also bends, adapting to the shape of the wearing area. Furthermore, the flexible screen 20 is in an outward-folded state, ensuring that the user can still view the display even after wearing the wearable device 1.
[0047] It is worth noting that this embodiment only proposes a technical solution of using a segmented middle frame 11 to bend the housing assembly 10. Of course, other solutions can also be used to bend the housing assembly 10, such as setting only one middle frame 11. However, the material of the middle frame 11 itself is soft, so the middle frame 11 itself can be bent, thereby making the housing assembly 10 bend.
[0048] Please refer to this as well. Figures 2-5 ,as well as Figures 8-10 , Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the folding device in one embodiment of this application when it is engaged with two adjacent middle frames. Figure 9 for Figure 8 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the folding device when it is combined with the two adjacent middle frames, from another perspective. Figure 10 for Figure 8The diagram shows a partial cross-sectional view of the folding device when it is engaged with two adjacent mid-frames. In this embodiment, the wearable device 1 further includes a folding device 50, which includes a connector 51 and two rotating members 52. One rotating member 52 passes through one mid-frame 11 and is rotatably connected to the connector 51, and the other rotating member 52 passes through another mid-frame 11 located adjacent to the first mid-frame 11 and is rotatably connected to the connector 51. When the two adjacent mid-frames 11 rotate relative to each other, the mid-frames 11 can drive the rotating member 52 to rotate relative to the connector 51.
[0049] In addition to the aforementioned components, the wearable device 1 may also include a folding device 50, which assists in the relative rotation of two adjacent mid-frames 11. In other words, this embodiment may provide at least one folding device 50 for each pair of adjacent mid-frames 11, for example, one folding device 50 may be provided along the width direction of each pair of adjacent mid-frames 11, or one folding device 50 may be provided at each of the opposite ends of the width direction of the mid-frames 11. Thus, the wearable device 1 may include one or more folding devices 50.
[0050] Each folding device 50 can be composed of a connector 51 and two rotating members 52. One rotating member 52 passes through a middle frame 11 and is rotatably connected to the connector 51; in other words, the rotating member 52 can rotate relative to the connector 51. Similarly, the other rotating member 52 passes through another middle frame 11 located adjacent to the first middle frame 11 and is rotatably connected to the connector 51; in other words, the other rotating member 52 can rotate relative to the connector 51. The connector 51 is designed to cooperate with the two rotating members 52 to prevent the two adjacent middle frames 11 from separating, keeping the housing assembly 10 in a connected state.
[0051] Optionally, the middle frame 11 includes a support wall 111 and a side wall 112 bent and connected to the periphery of the support wall 111. The support wall 111 is mainly used to support the flexible screen 20. The support wall 111 and the side wall 112 can form a receiving space 110, in which other components of the wearable device 1 can be disposed. The connector 51 can also be disposed in the receiving space 110. The rotating member 52 can pass through the side wall 112 of the middle frame 11 and be rotatably connected to the receiving space 110 and located inside the side wall 112, thereby hiding the rotating member 52 and improving the appearance of the wearable device 1.
[0052] When the wearable device 1 needs to be worn on the user's body, multiple middle frames 11 will rotate. At this time, two adjacent middle frames 11 will rotate relative to each other, and when each middle frame 11 rotates, the middle frame 11 will drive the rotating component 52 passing through the middle frame 11 to rotate, thereby realizing the function of a hinge and realizing the unfolding and outward folding of the wearable device 1. Therefore, the folding device 50 can also be called a rotating mechanism.
[0053] Compared to the complex hinge structures in related technologies, which have higher production and maintenance costs, this embodiment provides a simple folding device 50, simplifying the structure of the wearable device 1 and reducing production and usage costs.
[0054] Of course, in other embodiments, folding devices 50 with other structures can be used to assist the relative rotation of two adjacent middle frames 11. For example, the same function can be achieved by using folding devices 50 with existing technology.
[0055] Please refer to this as well. Figures 11-12 , Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a middle frame in one embodiment of this application. Figure 12 for Figure 8 The diagram shows a partial cross-sectional view from another direction when the folding device is engaged with two adjacent middle frames. In this embodiment, the middle frame 11 is provided with a through hole 113, the rotating member 52 passes through the through hole 113, and the cross-sectional shape of the outer periphery of the portion of the rotating member 52 passing through the through hole 113 and the cross-sectional shape of the through hole 113 are both non-circular.
[0056] A through hole 113 can be formed on the side wall 112 of the middle frame 11, through which the rotating member 52 passes. Simultaneously, the cross-sectional shape of the outer periphery of the portion of the rotating member 52 passing through the through hole 113 is non-circular. Firstly, this embodiment does not mean that the cross-sectional shape of the outer periphery of the rotating member 52 is non-circular for the entire area, but only for the portion of the rotating member 52 that mates with the middle frame 11. The cross-sectional shape of the outer periphery of other parts of the rotating member 52 can also be non-circular or circular. Secondly, the cross-sectional shape refers to the external shape of the rotating member 52 in the direction perpendicular to its rotation axis. Thirdly, non-circular refers to any shape other than a circle, such as a triangle, square, rectangle, or any polygon. This embodiment only illustrates the case where the cross-sectional shape of the outer periphery of the portion of the rotating member 52 passing through the through hole 113 is square.
[0057] The cross-sectional shape of the through hole 113 can be understood as the external shape of the through hole 113 along the direction perpendicular to its depth. The same understanding applies to the cross-sectional shape of the through hole 113 being non-circular. This embodiment is only illustrated by illustratively showing the cross-sectional shape of the through hole 113 as rectangular.
[0058] When the rotating member 52 passes through the through hole 113, at least one side of the rotating member 52 can cooperate with at least one side of the hole wall of the through hole 113. When the middle frame 11 rotates, the hole wall can abut against the rotating member 52, thereby driving the rotating member 52 to rotate synchronously. Similarly, when the rotating member 52 rotates, it can also drive the middle frame 11 to rotate synchronously through the hole wall of the through hole 113.
[0059] In this embodiment, the through hole 113 can also extend along the through direction perpendicular to the rotating member 52, so that when two adjacent middle frames 11 rotate relative to each other, the rotating member 52 can also slide within the through hole 113 along its extension direction.
[0060] In addition to extending along the depth direction, the through hole 113 can also extend along the radial direction, perpendicular to the through direction of the rotating member 52. For example, the cross-sectional shape of the through hole 113 is rectangular, in which case the through hole 113 extends along the radial direction. Optionally, the long side of the rectangle is parallel to the long side of the side wall 112 of the middle frame 11. Of course, in other embodiments, the long side of the rectangle can also be inclined to the long side of the side wall 112 of the middle frame 11, and even the cross-sectional shape of the through hole 113 can be arc-shaped or other shapes, as long as it can extend in the radial direction.
[0061] Based on the above configuration, when the middle frame 11 rotates, it not only drives the rotating component 52 to rotate, but also allows the rotating component 52 to slide radially within the through hole 113, thereby avoiding motion interference caused by the misalignment of the rotation axis of the middle frame 11 and the rotation axis of the rotating component 52. In this case, the folding device 50 can also be referred to as a rotary telescopic mechanism. Simultaneously, as the rotating component 52 slides within the through hole 113, it also drives the connecting component 51 to slide, thereby causing the other rotating component 52 to move synchronously, thus achieving the purpose of synchronous rotation of the two adjacent middle frames 11.
[0062] Please refer to this as well. Figures 13-15 , Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the folding device in one embodiment of this application. Figure 14 for Figure 13 An exploded view of the folding device shown. Figure 15 for Figure 13The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the folding device. In this embodiment, the rotating member 52 includes a through portion 521 and a rotating portion 522. The through portion 521 passes through the middle frame 11 and is disposed on one side of the connecting member 51. The rotating portion 522 passes through the connecting member 51 from the other side and is fixed to the through portion 521, and the rotating portion 522 is capable of rotating relative to the connecting member 51. When two adjacent middle frames 11 rotate relative to each other, the middle frame 11 can drive the through portion 521 to rotate, thereby driving the rotating portion 522 to rotate relative to the connecting member 51.
[0063] The rotating member 52 may consist of a through portion 521 and a rotating portion 522. The through portion 521 penetrates the middle frame 11 and is located on one side of the connector 51. In other words, the through portion 521 is the part of the rotating member 52 that mates with the middle frame 11. The rotating portion 522 penetrates the connector 51 from the other side and is fixed to the through portion 521, and the rotating portion 522 is capable of rotating relative to the connector 51. Therefore, the rotating portion 522 is the part of the rotating member 52 that mates with the connector 51. Optionally, the cross-sectional shape of the outer periphery of the portion of the rotating portion 522 penetrating the connector 51 and the cross-sectional shape of the hole in the connector 51 are both circular, thereby allowing the rotating portion 522 to rotate relative to the connector 51.
[0064] Therefore, in this embodiment, the rotating member 52 is divided into two parts, which are respectively connected to the middle frame 11 and the connecting member 51 from two directions, reducing the difficulty of installation and disassembly. When the middle frame 11 rotates, the middle frame 11 can drive the through part 521 to rotate, and the through part 521 drives the rotating part 522 connected to the through part 521 to rotate relative to the connecting member 51. At this time, the through part 521 can also be called a sliding core, the rotating part 522 can also be called a locking screw, and the connecting member 51 can also be called a connecting plate.
[0065] Optionally, the rotating part 522 is threadedly connected to the through part 521. Optionally, the through part 521 has a first abutting part 523 protruding radially at the end opposite to the rotating part 522. The first abutting part 523 can abut against the middle frame 11, thereby preventing the rotating part 52 from falling off along the direction from the middle frame 11 to the connecting member 51. Optionally, the rotating part 522 has a second abutting part 524 protruding radially at the end opposite to the through part 521. The second abutting part 524 can abut against the connecting member 51, thereby preventing the rotating part 52 from falling off along the direction from the connecting member 51 to the middle frame 11. The provision of the first abutting part 523 and the second abutting part 524 can prevent the rotating part 52 from falling off after installation.
[0066] Please refer to this again. Figures 2-6In this embodiment, the housing assembly 10 further includes a rear shell 12, which is disposed on the other side of the plurality of mid-frames 11. When the wearable device 1 is in the wearing state, the rear shell 12 is in the outward folded state.
[0067] In addition to the middle frame 11, the housing assembly 10 may also include a rear shell 12. The rear shell 12 is disposed opposite to the support wall 111 of the middle frame 11, that is, the rear shell 12 is disposed on the other side of the multiple middle frames 11, thereby sealing the receiving space 110 of the middle frame 11. Furthermore, when the wearable device 1 is to be worn, the housing assembly 10 will also bend. At this time, the multiple middle frames 11 will rotate relative to each other, and the rear shell 12 will also bend and be in an outward folded state, thereby bending the entire housing assembly 10. In this case, the rear shell 12 can also be referred to as a bendable battery cover.
[0068] In summary, the back cover 12 not only connects multiple middle frames 11 together, but also blocks the gap between two adjacent middle frames 11, thereby preventing water or dust and other impurities from entering the gap between two adjacent middle frames 11, thus enabling the encapsulation of the wearable device 1.
[0069] Please refer to this as well. Figures 16-18 , Figure 16 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rear shell in one embodiment of this application. Figure 17 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of the folding device shown. Figure 18 for Figure 5 The enlarged view shown is shown in the figure. In this embodiment, the back cover 12 includes a cover 121 and a connecting portion 122. The cover 121 is disposed on the other side of the middle frame 11, and the connecting portion 122 is disposed between two adjacent middle frames 11. The two opposite ends of the connecting portion 122 are bent to connect the two adjacent covers 121. When the wearable device 1 is in the wearing state, the two opposite ends of the connecting portion 122 are arranged close to each other.
[0070] The rear shell 12 may include a cover 121 and a connecting portion 122. The cover 121 is mainly disposed on the middle frame 11 and is mainly used to enclose the receiving space 110. The connecting portion 122 is disposed between two adjacent middle frames 11. One end of the connecting portion 122 is bent to connect to a cover 121, and the other end of the connecting portion 122 is bent to connect to a cover 121 adjacent to it. Optionally, when there are 5 middle frames 11, there are also 5 covers 121 and 4 connecting portions 122. Optionally, the cross-sectional shape of the connecting portion 122 can be V-shaped, U-shaped, etc.
[0071] When the wearable device 1 is in the wearing state, multiple middle frames 11 will rotate, thereby causing the cover 121 on the middle frame 11 to rotate. Two adjacent covers 121 rotate and move closer to each other, so that the opposite ends of the connecting part 122 also move closer to each other.
[0072] In summary, the connection part 122 not only facilitates the bending of the back shell 12, giving the back shell 12 a bending function, but also better prevents water, dust and other impurities from entering the middle frame 11.
[0073] Please refer to Figure 19 , Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the wearable device in an unworn state according to another embodiment of this application. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 122 surrounds and forms a receiving groove 123, the first wearing member 30 is provided with a first fixing portion 31, and the second wearing member 40 is provided with a second fixing portion 41; when the wearable device 1 is in an unworn state, the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 are bent on the side of the back shell 12 away from the flexible screen 20, and the first fixing portion 31 and the second fixing portion 41 are fixed in the receiving groove 123.
[0074] As can be seen from the above, the connecting part 122 can be arranged in a V-shape, U-shape, or other form between two adjacent middle frames 11, thus forming a receiving groove 123. When the wearable device 1 is in the wearing state, the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 can be connected to each other to perform the wearing function. However, when the wearable device 1 is not in the wearing state, the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 do not need to be connected to each other. In this embodiment, a first fixing part 31 can be provided on the first wearing member 30, and a second fixing part 41 can be provided on the second wearing member 40. When the wearable device 1 is not in the wearing state, the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 can be bent to the side of the back shell 12 away from the flexible screen 20, that is, the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 can be bent to the back of the shell assembly 10. Simultaneously, the first fixing part 31 of the first wearing member 30 can be fixed in its corresponding receiving groove 123, and the second fixing part 41 of the second wearing member 40 can be fixed in its corresponding receiving groove 123, thereby ensuring that the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 are stably fixed on the rear shell 12. Optionally, the receiving groove 123 fixed by the first fixing part 31 and the receiving groove 123 fixed by the second fixing part 41 can be the same receiving groove 123, or they can be different receiving grooves 123.
[0075] In summary, when the first wearable component 30 and the second wearable component 40 are not needed, they can be fixed to the back cover 12, so that the first wearable component 30 and the second wearable component 40 cannot be seen from the front. At this time, the wearable device 1 is no different from a conventional candybar electronic device and can be used in the same way as a conventional candybar electronic device.
[0076] In other embodiments, the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 can also be magnetically attached to the back cover 12. For example, when the wearable device 1 is not worn and the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 are not needed, they can be bent to the back of the housing assembly 10, i.e., the side of the back cover 12 away from the flexible screen 20. At this time, the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 can be equipped with magnetic elements, and the back cover 12 can also be equipped with magnetic elements, or the back cover 12 itself can be magnetically connected to the magnetic elements, thereby magnetically connecting the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 to the back cover 12 and preventing them from falling off. Simultaneously, when the wearable device 1 is in a wearing state, the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 can also be magnetically connected to each other to achieve wearing.
[0077] Please refer to this as well. Figures 20-22 , Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of a wearable device placed at an angle on the object to be placed, according to one embodiment of this application. Figure 21 for Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram showing another perspective of a wearable device placed at an angle on the object to be placed.
[0078] Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram of a wearable device tilted on a piece to be placed, according to another embodiment of this application. In this embodiment, the first wearable member 30 and / or the second wearable member 40 can be bent on the side of the housing assembly 10 away from the flexible screen 20 and tilted with the housing assembly 10, so that when the wearable device 1 is not worn, the wearable device 1 can be tilted on the piece to be placed.
[0079] When the wearable device 1 is not worn, in this embodiment, the first wearing member 30 and / or the second wearing member 40 can be bent to the side of the housing assembly 10 away from the flexible screen 20. That is, the first wearing member 30 is bent to the back of the housing assembly 10, or the second wearing member 40 is bent to the back of the housing assembly 10, or both the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 are bent to the back of the housing assembly 10 simultaneously. However, in this embodiment, the bending of the first wearing member 30 and the second wearing member 40 does not involve bending them to abut against the back shell 12, but rather forming a certain angle with the housing assembly 10.
[0080] Simultaneously, damping structures or mechanisms can be provided at the bending points of the first wearing member 30 and / or the second wearing member 40 to ensure stability after bending. Then, the wearable device 1 can be tilted onto the placement surface using the first wearing member 30 and / or the second wearing member 40, for example, tilting the wearable device 1 onto a table for convenient use such as watching movies or listening to music. Optionally, the wearable device 1 can be tilted horizontally or vertically onto the placement surface.
[0081] In summary, the first wearing member 30 and / or the second wearing member 40 may function as a support to facilitate the wearing device 1 so that it can be tilted and placed on the table.
[0082] Please refer to this again. Figures 2-6 In this embodiment, the wearable device 1, in addition to the aforementioned components, may also include a main circuit board 60 and a secondary circuit board 61. The main circuit board 60 and the secondary circuit board 61 are located on opposite sides within the receiving space 110 of the housing assembly 10. For example, when the housing gradually includes five middle frames 11, the main circuit board 60 is located within the first middle frame 11 and the second middle frame 11, and the secondary circuit board 61 is located within the fifth middle frame 11. The main circuit board 60 is mainly used to connect components such as cameras and sensors, while the secondary circuit board 61 is mainly used to connect components such as batteries, charging interfaces, and USB interfaces. Optionally, the main circuit board 60 is a segmented main circuit board 60, that is, the main circuit board 60 can be divided into two parts, one part of the main circuit board 60 is located within the first middle frame 11, and the other part of the main circuit board 60 is located within the second middle frame 11, and the two parts of the main circuit board 60 are electrically connected to each other.
[0083] In this embodiment, the wearable device 1 may also include a front camera 62 and a rear camera 63. The front camera 62 and the rear camera 63 may both be located in the first middle frame 11 and electrically connected to the main circuit board 60, thereby realizing the function of front-facing shooting and rear-facing shooting when in the unfolded state and the outward-folded wearing state.
[0084] In this embodiment, the wearable device 1 may further include a segmented battery 64, which comprises two parts: one part of the segmented battery 64 is installed in the third middle frame 11, and the other part of the segmented battery 64 is installed in the fourth middle frame 11, thereby providing power to the wearable device 1.
[0085] In this embodiment, the wearable device 1 may also include a health monitoring device 65. The health monitoring device 65 is installed on the side of the back cover 12 away from the flexible screen 20. When the wearable device 1 is in the wearing state, the health monitoring device 65 can monitor human physiological signals.
[0086] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not 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 this application.
[0087] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise expressly specified. Moreover, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.
[0088] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part. They can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. They can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0089] The foregoing has provided a detailed description of the embodiments of this application, elucidating and explaining the principles and implementation methods of this application. These descriptions are merely for the purpose of aiding understanding the method and core ideas of this application. However, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from its spirit and scope. These modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A wearable device, characterized in that, The wearable device includes a housing assembly, a flexible screen, a first wearing member, and a second wearing member. The flexible screen is disposed on the housing assembly, and the flexible screen and the housing assembly are bendable. The first wearing member and the second wearing member are disposed at opposite ends of the housing assembly. When the wearable device is not worn, the flexible screen and the housing assembly are in an unfolded state; when the wearable device is worn, the flexible screen and the housing assembly are in an outward folded state, and the first wearing member and the second wearing member are connected to each other for wearing the wearable device to the user.
2. The wearable device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing assembly includes a plurality of spaced-apart mid-frames, and the flexible screen is disposed on one side of the plurality of mid-frames; when the wearable device is not worn, the plurality of mid-frames are in an unfolded state; when the wearable device is worn, two adjacent mid-frames can rotate relative to each other in a direction away from the flexible screen.
3. The wearable device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The wearable device also includes a folding device, which includes a connector and two rotating members. One rotating member passes through one of the middle frames and is rotatably connected to the connector. The other rotating member passes through another middle frame located adjacent to one of the middle frames and is rotatably connected to the connector. When the two adjacent middle frames rotate relative to each other, the middle frames can drive the rotating member to rotate relative to the connector.
4. The wearable device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The middle frame is provided with a through hole, the rotating member passes through the through hole, and the cross-sectional shape of the outer periphery of the part of the rotating member passing through the through hole and the cross-sectional shape of the through hole are both non-circular.
5. The wearable device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The through hole can also extend along a direction perpendicular to the through direction of the rotating member, so that when two adjacent middle frames rotate relative to each other, the rotating member can slide within the through hole along its extension direction.
6. The wearable device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating component includes a through portion and a rotating portion. The through portion passes through the middle frame and is disposed on one side of the connector. The rotating portion passes through the connector from the other side and is fixed to the through portion. The rotating portion is capable of rotating relative to the connector. When two adjacent middle frames rotate relative to each other, the middle frames can drive the through portion to rotate, thereby causing the rotating portion to rotate relative to the connector.
7. The wearable device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The housing assembly also includes a back cover, which is disposed on the other side of the plurality of mid-frames. When the wearable device is in a wearing state, the back cover is in an outward folded state.
8. The wearable device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The back cover includes a cover and a connecting part. The cover is disposed on the other side of the middle frame, and the connecting part is disposed between two adjacent middle frames. The two opposite ends of the connecting part are bent to connect the two adjacent covers. When the wearable device is in the wearing state, the two opposite ends of the connecting part are arranged close to each other.
9. The wearable device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The connecting portion forms a receiving groove. The first wearing member is provided with a first fixing part, and the second wearing member is provided with a second fixing part. When the wearable device is in an unworn state, the first wearing member and the second wearing member are bent on the side of the back shell away from the flexible screen, and the first fixing part and the second fixing part are fixed in the receiving groove.
10. The wearable device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The first wearable member and / or the second wearable member can be bent on the side of the housing assembly away from the flexible screen and are inclined to the housing assembly, so that when the wearable device is not worn, the wearable device can be tilted and placed on the object to be placed.