Middle frame assembly and electronic equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to a middle frame assembly and electronic equipment, and relates to the technical field of electronic equipment. The decoration structure comprises a middle frame, a decoration assembly and a limiting piece. The middle frame comprises a base plate and an outer frame arranged around the base plate in a surrounding mode, a containing cavity is defined by the base plate and the outer frame, the outer frame is provided with a first installation hole, and the first installation hole extends from the face, away from the containing cavity, of the outer frame to the face, close to the containing cavity, of the outer frame. At least part of the decoration assembly is arranged in the first mounting hole, the decoration assembly is provided with a limiting part, and a limiting groove is formed in the peripheral face of the limiting part. The limiting piece is detachably arranged on the outer frame and penetrates into the first mounting hole, at least part of the limiting piece stretches into the limiting groove and is in limiting fit with the limiting groove, and the limiting piece is used for preventing the decoration assembly from being separated from the first mounting hole so that the mounting stability of the decoration assembly can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of electronic device technology, and more specifically, to a mid-frame assembly and an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] Decorative elements are often added to electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets to enhance their aesthetics. However, these decorative elements are prone to falling off. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure provides a mid-frame assembly and an electronic device that can improve the stability of decorative component installation.

[0004] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a mid-frame component is provided, comprising:

[0005] The middle frame includes: a substrate and an outer frame surrounding the substrate, the substrate and the outer frame forming a receiving cavity, the outer frame being provided with a first mounting hole, the first mounting hole extending from the side of the outer frame away from the receiving cavity to the side of the outer frame close to the receiving cavity;

[0006] The decorative component, at least a portion of which is disposed within the first mounting hole, and the decorative component having a limiting portion, wherein the outer peripheral surface of the limiting portion is provided with a limiting groove;

[0007] A limiting member is detachably disposed on the outer frame and passes through the first mounting hole. At least a portion of the limiting member extends into the limiting groove and engages with the limiting groove to prevent the decorative component from detaching from the first mounting hole.

[0008] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the outer frame includes an outer peripheral surface and an inner peripheral surface, and a top surface connecting the outer peripheral surface and the inner peripheral surface; the first mounting hole extends from the outer peripheral surface to the inner peripheral surface; the top surface is provided with a second mounting hole extending toward the substrate, the second mounting hole communicating with the first mounting hole, and at least a portion of the limiting member is located within the second mounting hole.

[0009] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the limiting member includes:

[0010] The mounting block is installed in the second mounting hole;

[0011] A limiting plate is connected to the mounting block, and one end of the limiting plate away from the mounting block extends into the limiting groove.

[0012] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, a portion of the limiting plate is located within the mounting block, and the portion of the limiting plate located within the mounting block has a curved structure.

[0013] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the width of the limiting groove in the thickness direction of the outer frame is greater than the width of the limiting plate in the thickness direction of the outer frame.

[0014] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the difference between the width of the limiting groove in the thickness direction of the outer frame and the width of the limiting plate in the thickness direction of the outer frame is greater than or equal to 0.08 mm.

[0015] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the mounting block includes:

[0016] The main body is connected to the limiting plate.

[0017] A locking part is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the main body, and the locking part is interference-fitted with the inner wall of the second mounting hole.

[0018] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the bottom wall of the second mounting hole is provided with a positioning hole, and the mounting block further includes:

[0019] A positioning post is disposed on the bottom wall of the main body near the second mounting hole, and part of the positioning post is located inside the positioning hole.

[0020] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the mid-frame component further includes:

[0021] An inner frame is disposed on the side of the outer frame near the receiving cavity, and at least a portion of the inner frame covers the top surface. The portion of the inner frame covering the top surface is provided with a third mounting hole extending toward the substrate. The third mounting hole communicates with the second mounting hole, and a portion of the limiting member is located within the third mounting hole.

[0022] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the outer frame includes a positioning platform located within the first mounting hole;

[0023] The decorative component is provided with a positioning groove, the surface of which is in contact with the surface of the positioning platform.

[0024] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the mid-frame component further includes:

[0025] An adhesive layer is located at least between the decorative component and the bottom wall of the first mounting hole to bond the decorative component to the bottom wall of the first mounting hole.

[0026] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, the decorative assembly includes a support frame and a decorative element. The support frame has a mounting portion and a limiting portion. The mounting portion is located on the side of the limiting portion away from the receiving cavity. The mounting portion includes:

[0027] The decorative element is installed in the mounting slot;

[0028] A stop plate is disposed at the opening of the mounting groove and connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove. The stop plate is configured to prevent the decorative element from detaching from the mounting groove.

[0029] According to one aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device is provided, including the mid-frame component described in any of the preceding claims.

[0030] The disclosed mid-frame assembly and electronic device have a decorative component housed within a first mounting hole in the outer frame. This allows for the decoration of the mid-frame assembly and electronic device, enhancing their aesthetics. Simultaneously, by providing a limiting member and a limiting part with a limiting groove on the outer periphery of the decorative component, the limiting member and limiting groove can engage to prevent the decorative component from detaching from the first mounting hole, thereby improving the stability of the decorative component's installation. Furthermore, by placing the limiting member within the outer frame, the distance between the limiting member and the decorative component within the first mounting hole in the outer frame is reduced, facilitating the limiting engagement between the limiting member and the limiting part. Moreover, the detachable placement of the limiting member within the outer frame also facilitates the installation and removal of the decorative component.

[0031] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0032] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this disclosure, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram from one perspective of one embodiment of the frame component in this disclosure.

[0034] Figure 2 This is one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in the diagram.

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram from one perspective of another embodiment of the frame component in this disclosure.

[0036] Figure 4 This is one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 A magnified view of part B in the diagram.

[0037] Figure 5Another embodiment of this disclosure Figure 3 A magnified view of part B in the diagram.

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram from one perspective of another embodiment of the frame component in this disclosure.

[0039] Figure 7 This is one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 6 A magnified view of part C in the diagram.

[0040] Figure 8 Another embodiment of this disclosure Figure 6 A magnified view of part C in the diagram.

[0041] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram from one perspective of another embodiment of the frame component in this disclosure.

[0042] Figure 10 This is one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 9 A magnified view of part D in the diagram.

[0043] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a decorative component in one embodiment of the frame component of this disclosure.

[0044] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a limiting member in one embodiment of the frame component of this disclosure.

[0045] Figure 13 This is one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the NN cross-section.

[0046] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram from another perspective of one embodiment of the frame component in this disclosure.

[0047] Figure 15 This is one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 14 A magnified view of part E in the diagram. Attached image description:

[0049] 1. Middle frame assembly; 10. Substrate; 11. Outer frame; 11a. First mounting hole; 11b. Second mounting hole; 11c. Connecting hole; 11d. Engaging groove; 111. Outer peripheral surface; 112. Inner peripheral surface; 113. Top surface; 114. Positioning platform; 115. Positioning hole; 12. Receiving cavity; 13. Inner frame; 13a. Third mounting hole; 131. Connecting post; 14. Adhesive layer;

[0050] 2. Decorative component; 21. Limiting part; 21a. Limiting groove; 22a. Positioning groove; 23. Support frame; 231. Mounting part; 231a. Mounting groove; 2311. Stop plate; 24. Decorative part;

[0051] 3. Limiting component; 31. Mounting block; 311. Main body; 312. Engaging part; 3121. Engaging block; 313. Positioning post; 32. Limiting plate; 321. Bending structure; 322. Straight structure; 33. Handheld part. Detailed Implementation

[0052] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, they are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar structures, and therefore detailed descriptions of them will be omitted. Furthermore, the drawings are merely illustrative of this disclosure and are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0053] The terms “a,” “one,” “the,” “the,” and “at least one” are used to indicate the presence of one or more elements / components / etc.; the terms “including” and “having” are used to indicate an open-ended inclusion and to mean that there may be other elements / components / etc. in addition to the listed elements / components / etc.; the terms “first” and “second” are used only as markers and are not a limitation on the number of objects.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 15 As shown, this disclosure provides a mid-frame component 1, which can be used in electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 15 As shown, the middle frame assembly 1 of this embodiment may include a middle frame, which may include a substrate 10 and an outer frame 11 surrounding the substrate 10. The substrate 10 and the outer frame 11 may form a receiving cavity 12, which may be used to accommodate components such as circuit boards, power supplies, and wireless charging components. The outer frame 11 may provide support and protection. The outer frame 11 may be a ring structure, and its shape may be rectangular or other shapes. The outer frame 11 may extend along the edge of the substrate 10. Alternatively, the substrate 10 may include a plurality of plates distributed along a direction Y intersecting the thickness direction X of the substrate 10. Each plate is located within the area enclosed by the outer frame 11 and connected to the outer frame 11. The outer frame 11 may include an outer peripheral surface 111 and an inner peripheral surface 112, and a top surface 113 connecting the outer peripheral surface 111 and the inner peripheral surface 112. The substrate 10 may be connected to the inner peripheral surface 112 of the outer frame 11, and the top surface 113 of the outer frame 11 may be perpendicular to the thickness direction X of the substrate 10. The substrate 10 and the outer frame 11 can be made of metals or alloys with good thermal conductivity, such as copper, stainless steel, and aluminum alloy. The substrate 10 and the outer frame 11 can be integrally formed by processes such as stamping and casting, and no special restrictions are made here.

[0056] The middle frame assembly 1 may further include an inner frame 13, which may be disposed on the side of the outer frame 11 near the receiving cavity 12, and at least part of the inner frame 13 may cover the top surface 113 of the outer frame 11. The inner frame 13 may extend along a rectangular or other shaped trajectory and may be a continuous ring structure, which can serve both as support and protection, and can also cooperate with the outer frame 11 to form an antenna structure for signal radiation. The inner frame 13 may be made of non-metallic materials such as plastic, and the inner frame 13 may be formed by injection molding, stamping, or other processes, without special limitations. The inner frame 13 may be connected to the outer frame 11 to form an antenna structure. The outer frame 11 may be provided with multiple connecting holes 11c, and the inner frame 13 may be provided with multiple connecting posts 131. The multiple connecting holes 11c and the multiple connecting posts 131 correspond one-to-one, and each connecting post 131 can extend into its corresponding connecting hole 11c to connect the inner frame 13 and the outer frame 11. The connecting post 131 and the connecting hole 11c can be interference-fitted to improve the connection stability between the inner frame 13 and the outer frame 11.

[0057] The antenna structure can be a continuous ring structure or it can include multiple spaced antenna segments, i.e., the inner frame 13 and the outer shell can be segmented structures. Adjacent antenna segments can be separated by insulating strips. Different antenna segments can be used for communication in different frequency bands, and the same antenna segment can be used for communication in multiple frequency bands. Thus, multiple antenna segments can be used to achieve functions such as mobile communication, wireless local area network communication, and Bluetooth communication.

[0058] In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 2 , 14 As shown in Figure 15, the outer frame 11 may be provided with a first mounting hole 11a, which extends from the side of the outer frame 11 away from the receiving cavity 12 to the side of the outer frame 11 closer to the receiving cavity 12. That is, the first mounting hole 11a extends from the outer peripheral surface 111 of the outer frame 11 to the inner peripheral surface 112 of the outer frame 11. The first mounting hole 11a may be a through hole, which may penetrate the outer frame 11, or the first mounting hole 11a may not be a through hole, and its depth may be less than the thickness of the outer frame 11. The thickness of the outer frame 11 mentioned here refers to the distance between the outer peripheral surface 111 and the inner peripheral surface 112 of the outer frame 11. The projection shape of the first mounting hole 11a in the thickness direction of the outer frame 11 may be circular, or it may be other shapes such as rectangle, trapezoid, etc., without specific limitations.

[0059] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the mid-frame assembly 1 may further include a decorative assembly 2, at least a portion of which may be disposed within the first mounting hole 11a, to decorate the mid-frame assembly 1 and enhance its aesthetics. The decorative assembly 2 may include a support frame 23 and a decorative element 24, the support frame 23 being used to support the decorative element 24. The decorative element 24 may be a diamond, but is not limited thereto.

[0060] like Figure 2 , 7 As shown in Figures 8 and 11, the support frame 23 may have a mounting portion 231 and a limiting portion 21. The mounting portion 231 may include a mounting groove 231a, in which the decorative element 24 may be mounted. For example, the decorative element 24 may be mounted in the groove 231a by processes such as inlaying or bonding. The mounting portion 231 may also include a stop plate 2311, which may be disposed at the opening of the mounting groove 231a and connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove 231a. The stop plate 2311 may be configured to prevent the decorative element 24 from detaching from the mounting groove 231a, thereby improving the stability of the installation of the decorative element 24.

[0061] The stop plate 2311 can be a continuous annular structure extending along the inner wall of the mounting groove 231a to increase its stopping area for the decorative element 24, thereby further improving its stopping ability for the decorative element 24 and further improving the stability of the installation of the decorative element 24.

[0062] The stop plate 2311 can also be a structure that extends along part of the inner wall of the mounting groove 231a. This can reduce the material used to manufacture the stop plate 2311 while ensuring good stopping ability for the decorative part 24, thus saving on manufacturing costs. Multiple stop plates 2311 can also be provided, and these multiple stop plates 2311 can be spaced apart along the inner wall of the mounting groove 231a to improve their stopping ability for the decorative part 24.

[0063] The inner walls of the stop plate 2311 and the mounting groove 231a can be a one-piece structure, that is, the inner walls of the stop plate 2311 and the mounting groove 231a can be integrally formed by processes such as stamping and casting, without any special limitations. This can improve the connection strength between the inner walls of the stop plate 2311 and the mounting groove 231a, and reduce the probability of the stop plate 2311 breaking or falling off.

[0064] The inner walls of the stop plate 2311 and the mounting groove 231a can also be separate structures, that is, the inner walls of the stop plate 2311 and the mounting groove 231a can be manufactured separately, and then the stop plate 2311 can be connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove 231a by welding, bonding or other connection methods. This can reduce the manufacturing difficulty of the mounting part 231.

[0065] The mounting part 231 can be located on the side of the limiting member 3 away from the receiving cavity 12, so that the decorative part 24 mounted on the mounting part 231 is located on the outside of the outer frame 11, thereby further improving the aesthetics of the middle frame assembly 1.

[0066] like Figure 2 , 7As shown in Figures 8, 12, and 13, the middle frame assembly 1 may further include a limiting member 3, which can engage with the limiting part 21 to prevent the decorative component 2 from detaching from the first mounting hole 11a, thereby improving the stability of the decorative component 2 installation. The limiting member 3 can be disposed on the outer frame 11, allowing the limiting member 3 to be closer to the decorative component 2 disposed in the first mounting hole 11a of the outer frame 11, facilitating the limiting member 3 to engage with the limiting part 21.

[0067] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the outer peripheral surface 111 of the limiting portion 21 may be provided with a limiting groove 21a. The limiting groove 21a may be a straight slot extending in the thickness direction X of the substrate 10, or the limiting groove 21a may be an annular groove surrounding the outer peripheral surface 111 of the limiting portion 21. There are no specific limitations on this. The limiting member 3 may pass through the first mounting hole 11a, and at least a portion of the limiting member 3 may extend into the limiting groove 21a and engage with the limiting groove 21a for limiting.

[0068] The limiting member 3 can be detachably mounted on the outer frame 11 to facilitate the installation and removal of the decorative component 2. When the decorative component 2 needs to be installed on the outer frame 11, the limiting member 3 can be mounted on the outer frame 11 and inserted into the first mounting hole 11a, so that the limiting member 3 is in a limiting engagement with the limiting groove 21a. When the decorative component 2 needs to be removed from the outer frame 11, the limiting member 3 can be removed from the outer frame 11 to separate the limiting member 3 from the limiting groove 21a. At the same time, the limiting member 3 can be installed on the outer frame 11 again when the decorative component 2 extends into the first mounting hole 11a, so as to avoid the decorative component 2 being blocked by the limiting member 3 when extending into the first mounting hole 11a.

[0069] like Figures 2 to 8 As shown, the top surface 113 of the outer frame 11 may be provided with a second mounting hole 11b extending toward the substrate 10. The second mounting hole 11b may communicate with the first mounting hole 11a, and at least part of the limiting member 3 may be located within the second mounting hole 11b. This prevents the limiting member 3 from protruding or excessively protruding from the top surface 113 of the outer frame 11, facilitating the subsequent installation of other structural members on the top surface 113 of the outer frame 11.

[0070] like Figures 2 to 13 As shown, the limiting member 3 may include a mounting block 31 and a limiting plate 32. The mounting block 31 can be installed in the second mounting hole 11b, and the limiting plate 32 can be connected to the mounting block 31 so that the limiting plate 32 is installed in the second mounting hole 11b. The end of the limiting plate 32 away from the mounting block 31 can extend into the limiting groove 21a.

[0071] Part of the limiting plate 32 can be located inside the mounting block 31, which can improve the connection strength between the limiting plate 32 and the mounting block 31, reduce the probability of the limiting plate 32 and the mounting block 31 separating, thereby reducing the probability of limiting failure between the limiting plate 32 and the limiting part 21, and ensuring the limiting effect between the limiting plate 32 and the limiting part 21.

[0072] The portion of the limiting plate 32 located within the mounting block 31 may have a curved structure 321. For example, the entire portion of the limiting plate 32 within the mounting block 31 may be a curved structure 321, or the portion of the limiting plate 32 within the mounting block 31 may be composed of both a curved structure 321 and a straight structure 322. In this embodiment, by providing the curved structure 321, the contact area between the limiting plate 32 and the mounting block 31 can be increased, thereby further improving the connection strength between the limiting plate 32 and the mounting block 31. The portion of the limiting plate 32 located outside the mounting block 31 may be a straight structure 322 to facilitate the limiting plate 32 extending into the limiting groove 21a, but this is not the only possibility; the portion of the limiting plate 32 located outside the mounting block 31 may also have a curved structure 321.

[0073] The mounting block 31 may include a body portion 311 and an engaging portion 312. The body portion 311 may be connected to the limiting plate 32. The engaging portion 312 may be provided on the outer peripheral surface 111 of the body portion 311.

[0074] In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 4 and 7 As shown, the engaging part 312 can be interference-fitted with the inner wall of the second mounting hole 11b to improve the installation strength of the mounting block 31 in the second mounting hole 11b and facilitate the installation operation of the mounting block 31. At the same time, since the wall of the second mounting hole 11b is relatively thin, the interference fit method can avoid setting other fixing structures on the wall of the second mounting hole 11b, thereby reducing the manufacturing difficulty of the outer frame 11.

[0075] Furthermore, the engaging portion 312 may include a plurality of engaging blocks 3121, which may be spaced apart around the circumference of the body portion 311 to increase the position of the interference fit between the engaging portion 312 and the inner wall of the second mounting hole 11b, thereby further improving the installation strength of the mounting block 31 within the second mounting hole 11b. Simultaneously, by dividing the engaging portion 312 into a plurality of spaced-apart engaging blocks 3121, the weight of the engaging portion 312 can be reduced, thereby reducing the weight of the middle frame assembly 1.

[0076] In other embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 5 and 8As shown, the inner wall of the second mounting hole 11b can be provided with a locking groove 11d. The locking groove can be located at the opening of the second mounting hole 11b and extend towards the bottom wall of the second mounting hole 11b. The locking part 312 can be located in the locking groove 11d and engage with the locking groove 11d, so as to use the locking groove 11d to lock and fix the locking part 312, ensuring the installation strength of the mounting block 31 installed in the second mounting hole 11b. The locking groove 11d can also be used to position the locking part 312, ensuring the installation accuracy of the mounting block 31. At the same time, the locking groove 11d can also be used to limit the locking part 312, preventing the mounting block 31 from shaking.

[0077] The engaging portion 312 may include a plurality of engaging blocks 3121, which are spaced apart circumferentially on the body portion 311. Multiple engaging grooves 11d may be present, spaced apart circumferentially on the second mounting hole 11b. The multiple engaging blocks 3121 and the multiple engaging grooves 11d may correspond one-to-one, with each engaging block 3121 located within its corresponding engaging groove 11d and engaging with that groove 11d. By providing multiple engaging blocks 3121 and multiple engaging grooves 11d, the installation strength and accuracy of the mounting block 31 within the second mounting hole 11b can be improved, and further, shaking of the mounting block 31 can be prevented.

[0078] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 , 5 As shown in Figure 12, the bottom wall of the second mounting hole 11b may be provided with a positioning hole 115, and the mounting block 31 may also include a positioning post 313. The positioning post 313 may be provided on the side of the body part 311 near the bottom wall of the second mounting hole 11b, and part of the positioning post 313 may be located in the positioning hole 115 to position the limiting member 3 when it is installed in the second mounting hole 11b.

[0079] In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the inner frame 13 covering the top surface 113 may be provided with a third mounting hole 13a extending toward the substrate 10. The third mounting hole 13a may communicate with the second mounting hole 11b. A portion of the limiting member 3 may be located in the third mounting hole 13a to effectively prevent the inner frame 13 from blocking the limiting member 3 and preventing the limiting member 3 from being installed in the second mounting hole 11b.

[0080] The width H1 of the limiting groove 21a in the thickness direction Z of the outer frame 11 can be greater than the width H2 of the limiting plate 32 in the thickness direction Z of the outer frame 11, so as to allow for a fit tolerance between the limiting groove 21a and the limiting plate 32, avoiding the problem that the limiting groove 21a and the limiting plate 32 cannot fit properly due to insufficient machining accuracy. The difference between the width H1 of the limiting groove 21a in the thickness direction Z of the outer frame 11 and the width H2 of the limiting plate 32 in the thickness direction Z of the outer frame 11 can be greater than or equal to 0.08mm, so as to ensure that there is sufficient fit tolerance between the limiting groove 21a and the limiting plate 32, and to ensure that the limiting groove 21a and the limiting plate 32 can fit properly.

[0081] Mounting block 31 can be made of non-metallic materials such as plastic to reduce the weight of limiting member 3. However, it is not limited to this; mounting block 31 can also be made of metal to improve its structural strength. Limiting member 3 can be made of metal such as aluminum or stainless steel to give it sufficient structural strength to block decorative component 2, but it is not limited to this; limiting member 3 can also be made of non-metallic materials.

[0082] In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 11 and 15 As shown, the outer frame 11 may include a positioning platform 114, which may be located within the first mounting hole 11a. The decorative component 2 may be provided with a positioning groove 22a, which may be, but is not limited to, provided on the support frame 23. The surface of the positioning groove 22a may fit against the surface of the positioning platform 114, so as to use the positioning groove 22a and the positioning platform 114 to position the outer frame 11 and the decorative component 2, while preventing the decorative component 2 from rotating within the first mounting hole 11a, thereby improving the installation stability of the decorative component 2.

[0083] like Figure 7 and 8 As shown, the middle frame assembly 1 may further include an adhesive layer 14. The adhesive layer 14 may be located at least between the decorative component 2 and the bottom wall of the first mounting hole 11a. For example, the adhesive layer 14 may be located between the support frame 23 and the bottom wall of the first mounting hole 11a to bond the decorative component 2 to the bottom wall of the first mounting hole 11a, which can further improve the installation stability of the decorative component 2. When installing the decorative component 2, glue may be applied to the bottom wall of the first mounting hole 11a to form the adhesive layer 14. The decorative component 2 may be inserted into the first mounting hole 11a and bonded to the adhesive layer 14. Then, the limiting member 3 may be inserted into the first mounting hole 11a, and at least a portion of the limiting member 3 may extend into the limiting groove 21a.

[0084] like Figures 2 to 10As shown, to facilitate the operator in inserting the limiting member 3 into the first mounting hole 11a and to ensure that at least a portion of the limiting member 3 extends into the limiting groove 21a, the inventors improved the structure of the limiting member 3 by adding a hand-held block. This hand-held block can be connected to the mounting block 31, and when the limiting member 3 extends into the limiting groove 21a, at least a portion of the hand-held block can protrude from the outer frame 11. Simultaneously, to prevent the hand-held portion 33 from protruding from the outer frame 11 and affecting the installation of other structural components, the inventors further improved the structure of the limiting member 3 by reducing the structural strength at the connection between the hand-held portion 33 and the mounting block 31. When the limiting member 3 extends into the limiting groove 21a, the operator can apply force to the hand-held portion 33, causing it to separate from the mounting block 31.

[0085] The embodiments of this disclosure also provide an electronic device, which may be a mobile device such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, laptop computer, smartwatch, smart bracelet, augmented reality terminal and virtual reality terminal, or a home device such as a television, smart door lock, projector, or an in-vehicle device such as a car navigation system.

[0086] The embodiments disclosed herein do not impose any special limitations on the specific type of the electronic device described above. For ease of explanation, a mobile phone will be used as an example for the following description:

[0087] like Figures 1 to 15 As shown, the electronic device may include the mid-frame component 1 of any of the above embodiments. The specific structure of the mid-frame component 1 will not be described in detail here. The electronic device has a high aesthetic appeal, and the decorative component 2 has a high installation stability.

[0088] The electronic device may also include a circuit board, which may be disposed within the receiving cavity 12. The circuit board may include a carrier plate and electronic components located on the carrier plate. The carrier plate may be a rigid circuit board such as a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) or a flexible circuit board. The carrier plate may be a single-sided or double-sided board. A single-sided board refers to one side where electronic components are disposed, while a double-sided board refers to both sides where electronic components are disposed. The carrier plate is used to carry electronic components and to perform signal interaction with the electronic components. The number of electronic components may be multiple, including but not limited to chips, resistors, capacitors, inductors, heat sinks, electromechanical components, sensors, power and charging modules, electronic transformers, relays, processors, antenna modules, Bluetooth modules, Wi-Fi modules, and GPS modules.

[0089] The electronic device may also include components such as a power supply and a wireless charging component. The power supply can be housed within the receiving cavity 12 and can be a battery, such as a lithium battery or a nickel battery. The power supply can be connected to a circuit board to provide electrical energy. The wireless charging component can be housed within the receiving cavity 12 and can be connected to the power supply to charge it. The wireless charging component may include an induction coil and a charging circuit; its structure is not specifically limited here, as long as it enables wireless charging.

[0090] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device may also include a display panel and a rear cover.

[0091] in:

[0092] The display panel and the back cover can be located on both sides of the substrate 10 and connected to the outer frame 11. The display panel can be a liquid crystal display panel, or an OLED (organic light-emitting diode) display panel, a Mini LED (submillimeter-sized light-emitting diode) display panel, a Micro LED (micro light-emitting diode) display panel, etc., as long as it can display images. The back cover can be a plate-like structure, which can cover the back of the electronic device.

[0093] The back cover can be located on the side of the substrate 10 near the second mounting hole 11b to cover the second mounting hole 11b and the limiting member 3. The display panel can be located on the side of the substrate 10 away from the second mounting hole 11b to avoid the second mounting hole 11b and the limiting member 3 affecting the display effect of the display panel.

[0094] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A mid-frame component, characterized in that, include: The middle frame includes: a substrate and an outer frame surrounding the substrate, the substrate and the outer frame forming a receiving cavity, the outer frame being provided with a first mounting hole, the first mounting hole extending from the side of the outer frame away from the receiving cavity to the side of the outer frame close to the receiving cavity; The decorative component, at least a portion of which is disposed within the first mounting hole, and the decorative component having a limiting portion, wherein the outer peripheral surface of the limiting portion is provided with a limiting groove; A limiting member is detachably disposed on the outer frame and passes through the first mounting hole. At least a portion of the limiting member extends into the limiting groove and engages with the limiting groove to prevent the decorative component from detaching from the first mounting hole.

2. The mid-frame assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer frame includes an outer peripheral surface and an inner peripheral surface, and a top surface connecting the outer peripheral surface and the inner peripheral surface; the first mounting hole extends from the outer peripheral surface to the inner peripheral surface; the top surface is provided with a second mounting hole extending toward the substrate, the second mounting hole communicating with the first mounting hole, and at least a portion of the limiting member is located within the second mounting hole.

3. The mid-frame assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting component includes: The mounting block is installed in the second mounting hole; A limiting plate is connected to the mounting block, and one end of the limiting plate away from the mounting block extends into the limiting groove.

4. The mid-frame assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, A portion of the limiting plate is located within the mounting block, and the portion of the limiting plate located within the mounting block has a curved structure.

5. The mid-frame assembly according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The width of the limiting groove in the thickness direction of the outer frame is greater than the width of the limiting plate in the thickness direction of the outer frame.

6. The mid-frame assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The difference between the width of the limiting groove in the thickness direction of the outer frame and the width of the limiting plate in the thickness direction of the outer frame is greater than or equal to 0.08 mm.

7. The mid-frame assembly according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The mounting block includes: The main body is connected to the limiting plate. A locking part is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the main body, and the locking part is interference-fitted with the inner wall of the second mounting hole.

8. The mid-frame assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the second mounting hole is provided with a positioning hole, and the mounting block further includes: A positioning post is disposed on the bottom wall of the main body near the second mounting hole, and part of the positioning post is located inside the positioning hole.

9. The mid-frame assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, The mid-frame component also includes: An inner frame is disposed on the side of the outer frame near the receiving cavity, and at least a portion of the inner frame covers the top surface. The portion of the inner frame covering the top surface is provided with a third mounting hole extending toward the substrate. The third mounting hole communicates with the second mounting hole, and a portion of the limiting member is located within the third mounting hole.

10. The mid-frame assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The outer frame includes a positioning platform, which is located inside the first mounting hole; The decorative component is provided with a positioning groove, the surface of which is in contact with the surface of the positioning platform.

11. The mid-frame assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The mid-frame component also includes: An adhesive layer is located at least between the decorative component and the bottom wall of the first mounting hole to bond the decorative component to the bottom wall of the first mounting hole.

12. The mid-frame assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The decorative assembly includes a support frame and a decorative element. The support frame has a mounting portion and a limiting portion. The mounting portion is located on the side of the limiting portion away from the receiving cavity. The mounting portion includes: The decorative element is installed in the mounting slot; A stop plate is disposed at the opening of the mounting groove and connected to the inner wall of the mounting groove. The stop plate is configured to prevent the decorative element from detaching from the mounting groove.

13. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes the mid-frame assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 12.

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