Electronic device

Abstract

The invention provides electronic equipment which comprises a display component, an area capable of being used for displaying output of the display component comprises a deformation area, a first body and a second body, the second body can move between a first position and a second position relative to the first body, in the first position, the area of the deformation area is a first area, and in the second position, the area of the deformation area is a second area. The area of the deformation area is a second area; and the target mechanism can enable the second body to be switched from the first position to the second position relative to the first body, and the projection of the target mechanism and the projection of the second body are at least partially overlapped in the moving direction of the second body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to flexible display devices, and more particularly to an electronic device having a movable display area. Background Technology

[0002] The display screens used in current electronic devices can vary in size to meet different usage needs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, this application provides an electronic device in an attempt to solve or at least alleviate at least one of the problems mentioned above.

[0004] One aspect of this application provides an electronic device, comprising: a display component, the area of ​​which the display component is capable of displaying output including a deformable region; a first body and a second body, the second body being movable relative to the first body between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the area of ​​the deformable region is a first area and in the second position the area of ​​the deformable region is a second area; and a target mechanism, the target mechanism being capable of switching the second body relative to the first body from the first position to the second position, wherein the projection of the target mechanism and the projection of the second body at least partially overlap along the direction of movement of the second body.

[0005] According to an embodiment of this application, the deformable region includes a target end; the target mechanism includes: a first force member for providing a first force to the second body, wherein the projection of the first force member and the projection of the deformable region overlap in a direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the second body, and the projection of the first force member and the projection of the second body at least partially overlap in a direction of movement of the second body; and a second force member for providing a second force to the target end; under the action of the second force, the second body maintains the tension of the deformable region in a target state during movement.

[0006] According to an embodiment of this application, a second force member is disposed on a second body, and the projection of the second force member and the projection of the deformation region are spaced apart in the direction of movement in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the second body, so that the second force member is located outside the deformation region.

[0007] According to an embodiment of this application, during the process of the second body moving from the first position to the second position, the first force member is fixed relative to the first body, and the second force member moves in the same direction as the second body under the drive of the second body; the target end moves in the same direction as the second force member under the drive of the second body, and the speed of the target end is twice the speed of the second force member.

[0008] According to an embodiment of this application, when the second body is in the first position, the projection of the first body in a direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the second body has a target area not covered by the projection of the second body; the first force member is disposed at the target position corresponding to the target area of ​​the first body.

[0009] According to an embodiment of this application, the target mechanism includes a connector, which includes a first connecting section disposed between a first force member and a second body, and a second connecting section disposed between a second force member and a target end; the first force member applies a first force to the second body through the first connecting section, and the second force member applies a second force to the target end through the second connecting section.

[0010] According to an embodiment of this application, the connector includes a third connecting segment, the two ends of which are in contact with a first force member and a second force member, respectively. The connector is capable of moving around the first force member and the second force member. The position where the first force member contacts the third connecting segment is a first height position, and the position where the second force member contacts the third connecting segment is a second height position. The first height position and the second height position are at different heights in the thickness direction of the display screen. The target mechanism includes an adjusting member, which is disposed on the path of the third connecting segment and is suitable for adjusting at least a portion of the third connecting segment from the first height position to the second height position.

[0011] According to an embodiment of this application, during the process of the second body moving from the first position to the second position, the length of the first connecting segment changes to a first length, the length of the second connecting segment changes to a second length, and the length of the third connecting segment changes to a third length; the sum of the first length and the third length satisfies the same condition as the second length.

[0012] According to an embodiment of this application, the target mechanism includes a third force member, which is used to provide a third force to the second force member in a direction away from the first force member so that the connector is in a stressed state.

[0013] According to an embodiment of this application, the display component includes a circuit board disposed on the target side of the deformation region, the side of the deformation region facing the first body and the second body; or the electronic device includes: a housing disposed on the outside of the display component, the housing having a dustproof structure that slides in contact with the deformation region, the hardness of the dustproof structure gradually decreasing from one end near the housing to one end near the deformation region. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The above and other objects, features and advantages of this application will become clearer from the following description of embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0015] Figure 1A partial schematic diagram in the thickness direction of an electronic device according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0016] Figure 2 A perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of this application is shown in the thickness direction.

[0017] Figure 3 A perspective view of the electronic device according to an embodiment of this application, with the outer casing removed, is shown.

[0018] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a first force-applying element and a target region according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0019] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the connection of the connector, the first force member, and the second force member according to an embodiment of this application is provided.

[0020] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of an adjustment member according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0021] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a third force member according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0022] Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing the location of a circuit board according to an embodiment of this application is provided.

[0023] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a dustproof structure and a support structure according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0024] 11. Deformation area;

[0025] 111. Target end;

[0026] 12. Non-deformable region;

[0027] 13. Circuit board;

[0028] 21. The first ontology;

[0029] 211. Target Area

[0030] 22. The second entity;

[0031] 30. Target organization;

[0032] 31. The first force-acting component;

[0033] 32. Second force-acting component;

[0034] 33. Connectors;

[0035] 331. First connecting segment;

[0036] 332. Second connecting segment;

[0037] 333. Third connecting segment;

[0038] 34. The third force-acting component;

[0039] 35. Adjusting components;

[0040] 41. Shell;

[0041] 42. Dustproof structure;

[0042] 43. Supporting structure. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Various details of the embodiments are included to aid understanding and should be considered merely exemplary. Therefore, those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications can be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of this application. Similarly, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of well-known functions and structures are omitted in the following description.

[0044] Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram in the thickness direction of an electronic device according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0045] According to the electronic device provided in this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the electronic device includes a display component, a first body 21, a second body 22, and a target mechanism. The display component includes a deformable region 11 as the area capable of displaying output. The second body 22 is movable relative to the first body 21 between a first position and a second position, where the area of ​​the deformable region 11 is a first area in the first position and a second area in the second position. The target mechanism 30 enables the second body 22 to switch from the first position to the second position relative to the first body 21. The projection of the target mechanism 30 along the direction of movement of the second body at least partially overlaps with the projection of the second body 22.

[0046] The display component can be a flexible screen, and it can have a deformable region 11 that can be flexibly deformed and a non-deformable region 12 that cannot be flexibly deformed. The non-deformable region 12 can be used as a display output area on its own, or it can be combined with the deformable region 11 to form a display output area. Of course, the display component can also consist entirely of flexibly deformable regions.

[0047] The display component can be wrapped around the outside of the first body 21 and / or the second body 22. The relative movement of the second body 22 and the first body 21 forms a deformable area 11 supporting the display component, displaying different areas. That is, during the relative movement of the first body 21 and the second body 22 to switch between a first position and a second position, the area of ​​the deformable area 11 of the display component changes, allowing switching between a first area and a second area. During the switching between the first and second positions, the position of the target end 111 of the second body 22 can move. The first area can be smaller than the second area, and the first area can be zero, close to zero, or greater than zero, for example, the first area can be 0 cm², 100 cm², 300 cm², or 400 cm², and the second area can be 800 cm², 700 cm², 500 cm², or 400 cm², etc. However, this application is not limited to this; those skilled in the art can adjust or set it according to specific needs.

[0048] In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the first area will be smaller than the second area. Of course, from the reader's perspective, the area of ​​the deformed region 11 in its larger state can also be referred to as the first area. In this case, the first area can be larger than the second area. The process of switching from the first area to the second area can be understood as the display component extending, and the process of switching from the first area to the second area can be understood as the display component contracting. The following description of the embodiments still holds true from this perspective.

[0049] In some examples, the electronic device may include a body component comprising a first body 21 and a second body 22. The side of the body component facing the user is designated as the first side, and the side opposite to the first side is designated as the second side. The non-deformable area 12 of the display component may be located on the first side. The area of ​​the deformable area 11 may refer to the area of ​​the deformable area 11 located on the first side, i.e., the area observable by the user. At least a portion of the deformable area 11 is located on the second side, and the areas located on the first side and the areas located on the second side constitute the total area of ​​the deformable area 11.

[0050] This can be understood as follows: when the display component extends, the area of ​​the deformable region 11 on the first side increases, and the area on the second side decreases; when the display component retracts, the area of ​​the deformable region 11 on the first side decreases, and the area on the second side increases. During the process of the second body 22 switching from the first position to the second position, at least a portion of the deformable region 11 located on the second side is switched to the first side, causing the area of ​​the deformable region 11 on the first side to gradually increase to the second area.

[0051] In the thickness direction of the display component, the distance between the non-deformable region 12 on the first side and the deformable region 11 on the second side can be used as the first thickness. It is understood that the first thickness can affect the overall thickness of the display component. Given that the thicknesses of the deformable region 11, the non-deformable region 12, the first body 21, and the second body 22 of the display component are determined, in order to minimize the thickness of the display component, the components located between the deformable region 11 and the non-deformable region 12 can be simplified as much as possible, or the thickness of the components between the deformable region 11 and the non-deformable region 12 can be minimized to reduce the overall thickness of the electronic device.

[0052] The target component of this application allows the second body to move relative to the first body between a first position and a second position, and the projection of the target component and the projection of the second body overlap at least partially in the direction of movement of the second body. That is, the target component and the second body overlap at least partially in the thickness direction of the display screen. Thus, the thickness of the second body in the overlapping part can be reduced at least in the thickness direction, thereby helping to reduce the overall thickness of the display screen.

[0053] Figure 2 A perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of this application is shown in the thickness direction.

[0054] According to embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the deformation region 11 includes a target end 111; the target mechanism 30 includes a first force member 31. The first force member 31 is used to provide a first force to the second body 22. The projection of the first force member and the projection of the deformation region 11 overlap in a direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the second body 22, and the projection of the first force member and the projection of the second body overlap at least partially in the movement direction of the second body 22.

[0055] In some examples, the first force-applying element 31 can be connected to the second body 22, which can move relative to the first force-applying element 31, and the first force-applying element 31 continuously applies a first force to the second body 22 during the movement. For example, the second body 22 can move towards the first force-applying element or away from the first force-applying element 31. When the second body 22 moves towards the first force-applying element, the first force-applying element can apply a force to the second body 22 in the same direction as the movement; when the second body 22 moves away from the first force-applying element 31, the first force-applying element can apply a force to the second body 22 in the opposite direction to the movement.

[0056] The projection of the first force member 31 and the projection of the deformation region 11 overlap in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the second body 22. In other words, in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the second body 22, the projection of the deformation region 11 covers the projection of the first force member 31. That is, the first force member 31 is the component located between the deformation region 11 on the second side and the non-deformation region 12 on the first side.

[0057] The projections of the first force member 31 and the second body 22 along the moving direction of the second body 22 at least partially overlap; in other words, the first force member 31 and the second body 22 overlap in the thickness direction of the display component. It is understood that the first thickness is mainly affected by the thickness of the first body 21, the thickness of the second body 22, and the thickness of the first force member 31. Since the second body 22 and the first force member 31 overlap in the thickness direction, this effectively reduces the thickness of the overlapping portion, thereby helping to reduce the thickness of the display component.

[0058] Figure 3 A perspective view of the electronic device according to an embodiment of this application, with the outer casing removed, is shown.

[0059] According to embodiments of this application, such as Figure 3 As shown, the target mechanism 30 includes a second force member 32, which is used to provide a second force to the target end 111; under the action of the second force, the second body 22 maintains the tension of the deformation area 11 in the target state during the movement.

[0060] The second force can be a force within a predetermined range. This application does not limit the range of the second force, as long as it satisfies the requirement that the deformed region is in the target state.

[0061] The target state refers to the tension on the deformable region 11 being within the tension threshold range of its constituent materials, meaning that the deformable region 11 will neither relax nor overload under the action of the second force.

[0062] The second force-applying member 32 can be connected to the target end 111 and provide a second force to the target segment. The target end 111 can move relative to the second force-applying member 32; for example, the target end 111 can move away from the second force-applying member or move closer to the second force-applying member 32. When the target end 111 moves away from the second force-applying member, the second force-applying member 32 can provide a tensile force to the target end 111 in the opposite direction of movement, thereby ensuring that the tension of the deformable region 11 meets the target state. When the target end 111 moves closer to the second force-applying member, the second force-applying member 32 can provide a traction force to the target end 111 in the same direction of movement, thereby ensuring that the tension of the deformable region 11 meets the target state.

[0063] In some examples, the first force-applying component 31 can also be connected to the second force-applying component 32. While the first force-applying component 31 provides a force to the second body 22, the second body 22 also provides a reverse third force to the first force-applying component 31. This reverse third force can be simultaneously transmitted to the second force-applying component 32, thereby generating a second force on the target end 111. When the second body 22 is in the first or second position and is stable, the first and second forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. During the transition of the second body 22 from the first position to the second position, the first and second forces are opposite in direction and unequal in magnitude. Therefore, whether the target end 111 is stable or moving, the deformation region 11 is under stress, thus ensuring that the tension of the deformation region meets the target state.

[0064] According to embodiments of this application, such as Figure 3 As shown, the second force member 32 is disposed on the second body 22, and the projection of the second force member 32 and the projection of the deformation region 11 are spaced apart in the direction of movement in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the second body 22, so that the second force member 32 is located outside the deformation region 11.

[0065] The second force-applying component 32 can be disposed on the second body 22. The second body 22 may have a third side facing the first body 21 and a fourth side facing away from the third side. The second force-applying component 32 may be disposed on the fourth side of the second body 22. In this way, the second force-applying component 32 can be driven by the second body 22 to move synchronously with the second body 22.

[0066] For example, the plane containing the fourth side of the second body 22 can be used as a projection plane in a direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the second body 22. The projections of the deformable region 11 and the second force member 32 on this projection plane do not overlap, that is, the second force member 32 is located outside the deformable region 11. In other words, during the process of the second body 22 switching from the first position to the second position, the second force member 32 can be located outside the deformable region 11, that is, the second force member 32 is located between the deformable region 11 and the non-deformable region 12.

[0067] Therefore, the first thickness can be made unaffected by the second force-applying component 32. This reduces the number of components between the deformable region 11 and the non-deformable region 12, and facilitates control of the first thickness.

[0068] According to an embodiment of this application, during the process of the second body 22 moving from the first position to the second position, the first force member 31 is fixed relative to the first body 21, and the second force member 32 moves in the same direction as the second body 22 under the drive of the second body 22; the target end 111 moves in the same direction as the second force member under the drive of the second body 22, and the speed of the target end 111 is twice the speed of the second force member 32.

[0069] In some examples, the first body 21 and the second body 22 can be stacked, with the surfaces of the first body 21 and the second body 22 in contact defining a fifth surface, and the first force-applying element 31 can be disposed on the fifth surface of the first body 21. In other examples, the first body 21 and the second body 22 can be disposed opposite each other, with a preset distance between them, such as 1 mm, 2 mm, or 3 mm, to reduce the friction of the second body 22 during movement. The surfaces of the first body 21 and the second body 22 facing each other define a fifth surface, and the first force-applying element 31 is disposed on the fifth surface.

[0070] For example, the second body 22 may have the following movement state: when the display component needs to be extended, the first force member 31 may provide a pulling force to the second body 22 in a first direction, which may be the direction toward the first force member. The second body 22 may move along the first direction and drive the second force member 32 to also move along the first direction, while pushing the deformation region 11 to convert the area located on the second side to the area located on the first side, and driving the target end 111 located on the second side to move with the second body 22 in the first direction.

[0071] When the second body 22 moves relative to the first body 21 at a speed v, it can drive the second force member 32 to also move at a speed v. The speed of the target end 111 relative to the second force member 32 is also v, making the speed of the target end 111 relative to the first body 21 2v. As a result, the second force member 32 can apply a stable second force to the target end 111, thereby ensuring that the tension of the deformation region 11 is in the target state.

[0072] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a first force-applying element and a target region according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0073] According to embodiments of this application, such as Figure 4 As shown, when the second body 22 is in the first position, the projection of the first body 21 in a direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the second body 22 has a target area 211 that is not covered by the projection of the second body 22; the first force member 31 is disposed at the target position corresponding to the target area 211 of the first body 21.

[0074] For example, the second body 22 may have a groove with a target area 211, such that the projection of the first body 21 in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the second body 22 has a target area 211 that is not covered by the projection of the second body 22. The first force member 31 may be disposed on the first body 21 through the groove.

[0075] In some examples, when the second body 22 is in the second position, the projection of the first body 21 in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the second body 22 has a target sub-region that is not covered by the projection of the second body 22; the target sub-region can be part of the target region 211, and the position of the first body 21 corresponding to the target sub-region is the target position.

[0076] The target area 211 can have at least a width that can accommodate the first body 21, and the target area 211 has a target length in the direction of movement of the two bodies. The target length is at least greater than the distance between the first position and the second position, so that after the first force member 31 is set in the target position, the second body 22 will not touch the second force member 32 during the process of switching the second body 22 from the first position to the second position.

[0077] In some examples, the groove of the second body 22 can be provided at the end of the second body 22 away from the second force member 32, so that the second force member 32 has a sufficient movement distance to satisfy that the area of ​​the deformation region 11 on the first side can be expanded to the target area.

[0078] By placing the first force member 31 through the groove of the second body 22 in the target area 211 of the first body 21, it is equivalent to reducing the installation height of the first force member 31 in the thickness direction, so that the first force member 31 and the second body 22 at least partially overlap.

[0079] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the connection of the connector, the first force member, and the second force member according to an embodiment of this application is provided.

[0080] According to embodiments of this application, such as Figure 5 As shown, the target mechanism 30 includes a connector 33, which includes a first connecting section 331 disposed between the first force member 31 and the second body 22, and a second connecting section 332 disposed between the second force member 32 and the target end 111. The first force member 31 applies a first force to the second body 22 through the first connecting section 331, and the second force member 32 applies a second force to the target end 111 through the second connecting section 332.

[0081] In some examples, the first force-applying element 31 and the second force-applying element 32 can be two rotating elements, which are rotatably disposed in the target area 211 of the first body 21 and the second body 22, respectively. The two rotating elements can rotate about their own axes.

[0082] The connector 33 may include a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The first end of the connector 33 may be connected to the second body 22, and a first connecting segment 331 may extend from the first end and may be wound around the first force member 31. The second end of the connector 33 may be connected to the target end 111, and a second connecting segment 332 may extend from the second end and may be wound around the second force member 32.

[0083] Furthermore, the connector 33 may include a third connecting segment 333, the two ends of which are in contact with the first force member 31 and the second force member 32 respectively, and the connector 33 is capable of moving around the first force member 31 and the second force member 32.

[0084] For example, at the contact point between the two rotating parts and the connecting member 33, the connecting member 33 moves tangentially along the rotating parts. It should be noted that at the contact point, the connecting member 33 and the rotating parts can be relatively stationary or can slide relative to each other. The rotating parts can be pulleys or pulley blocks or other rotating parts, and the connecting member 33 can be a flexible connecting member, such as a traction rope, flexible metal sheet, chain, etc.

[0085] For example, the position where the first end of the connector 33 connects to the second body 22 and the position where the connector 33 contacts the first force member 31 are kept at the same height in the thickness direction of the display component. The position where the second end of the connector 33 connects to the target end 111 and the position where the connector 33 contacts the second force member 32 are kept at the same height in the thickness direction of the display component, so that the deformable area 11 remains flat.

[0086] According to the embodiments of this application, since the two ends of the connector 33 can be directly connected to the second body 22 and the target end 111, and the force can be directly transmitted to the second body 22 and the target end 111 through the connector 33, no additional intermediate connecting parts are required. This can effectively reduce the complexity of the target mechanism 30, and at the same time, reduce the risk that the tension of the deformation area 11 will not meet the target state due to the failure of the intermediate connector 33.

[0087] According to an embodiment of this application, during the process of the second body 22 moving from the first position to the second position, the length of the first connecting segment 331 changes to the first length, the length of the second connecting segment 332 changes to the second length, and the length of the third connecting segment 333 changes to the third length; the sum of the first length and the third length satisfies the same condition as the second length.

[0088] For example, when the display component extends or retracts, the distance the second body 22 moves relative to the first body 21 is X1. Then the length of the first connecting segment 331 changes by X1. The distance the second force member 32 moves relative to the first body 21 under the drive of the second body 22 is also X1. Therefore, the length of the third connecting segment 333 changes by X1. Since the total length of the connecting member 33 remains unchanged during the movement, by converting the length changes of the first connecting segment 331 and the third connecting segment 333 into the length changes of the second connecting segment 332, the length changes of the second connecting segment 332 are 2X1. This allows the connecting member 33 to remain in a tensioned state. In this way, the second force can be applied to the target end 111 through the connecting member 33, so that the tension of the deformation area 11 meets the target state.

[0089] Furthermore, the displacement of the second body 22 relative to the first body 21 is equal to the increase in the deformation area 11, and the deformation area 11 can be supported by the second body 22, so that the display component as a whole obtains good support.

[0090] In a preferred embodiment, the first force-applying element may be a first pulley, and the second force-applying element may be a second pulley. A first body and a second body are stacked on top of each other, and the second body forms a groove in the target area. The first pulley is disposed through the groove in the first body, such that the second body and the first pulley at least partially overlap in the thickness direction. See also... Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 As can be seen, the supporting part of the pulley and at least part of the axle can overlap with the second body 22 in the thickness direction. The second pulley is disposed on the first body. The first pulley is located between the deformable and non-deformable regions, and the second pulley is located outside the deformable region. The connecting element can be a traction rope. One end of the traction rope is connected to the second body and is wound around the first and second pulleys in sequence, and the other end of the traction rope is connected to the target end. The movement of the second body can drive the two ends of the traction rope to move, so that the traction rope is under tension, thereby making the tension of the deformable region reach the target state.

[0091] For example, the display component may have the following motion state: the second body may move toward the direction of approaching the first force member at a speed v, and drive the second force member to move toward the direction of approaching the first force member at the same speed v. At the same time, the movement of the second body can push the deformation area to gradually switch from the second side of the body component to the first side of the body component, and drive the target end to move toward the direction of approaching the first force member at a speed of 2v. When the second body switches from the first position to the second position, the distance moved by the second body and the second force member is X, the distance moved by the target end is 2X, and the deformation area changes from the first area to the second area, that is, the extension of the display component is completed.

[0092] The second body can move away from the first force-acting component at a speed of v, and drive the second force-acting component to move away from the first force-acting component at the same speed of v. At the same time, the second force-acting component can pull the target end away from the first force-acting component at a speed of 2v through the connector, so that the deformation area gradually switches from the first side of the body component to the second side of the body component. When the second body switches from the second position to the first position, the distance moved by the second body and the second force-acting component is X, the distance moved by the target end is 2X, and the deformation area changes from the second area to the first area, that is, the shrinkage of the display component is completed.

[0093] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of an adjustment member according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0094] like Figure 6 As shown, the position where the first force member 31 contacts the third connecting section 333 is the first height position, and the position where the second force member 32 contacts the third connecting section 333 is the second height position. The first height position and the second height position are at different heights in the thickness direction of the display screen. The target mechanism 30 includes an adjustment member 35, which is disposed on the path of the third connecting section 333 and is suitable for adjusting at least a portion of the third connecting section 333 from the first height position to the second height position.

[0095] In some cases, such as Figure 5 As shown, when the first body 21 and the second body 22 are superimposed or arranged opposite each other, since the first force member 31 is disposed in the target area 211 of the first body 21 and the second force member 32 is disposed in the second body 22, the installation height of the first force member 31 and the second force member 32 in the thickness direction of the display component is inconsistent. As a result, when the connector 33 moves around the first force member 31 and the second force member, the connector 33 will be subjected to a component force in the direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the second body 22, which can easily cause the connector 33 to fall off from the first force member 31 or the second force member 32.

[0096] At least a portion of the third connecting segment 333 is adjusted from the first height position to the second height position by adjusting member 35, so that the direction of the interaction force between the connecting member 33 and the first force member 31 and the second force member 32 is horizontal, thereby maintaining the stability of the rotation of the connecting member 33.

[0097] For example, the adjusting member 35 may include at least two rotating members, such as at least two pulleys. It should be noted that the height of the adjusting member 35 in the thickness direction of the display component is less than the first height position of the first force member 31, so that the adjusting member 35 does not affect the first thickness. For example, the first force member 31 may be a larger pulley, and the adjusting member 35 may consist of two smaller pulleys, which adjust at least a portion of the third connecting section 333 from the first height position to the second height position.

[0098] In some examples, in order to prevent the connector 33 from detaching from the first force member 31 and the second force member 32 due to vibration of the display component, an anti-detachment cover may be provided on the outside of the first force member 31 and the second force member 32.

[0099] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a third force member according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0100] According to embodiments of this application, such as Figure 7 As shown, the target mechanism 30 includes a third force member 34, which provides a third force to the second force member 32 in a direction away from the first force member 31 so that the connecting member 33 is in a stressed state.

[0101] For example, the third force-acting component can be a spring-like assembly, generating a third force through the elastic deformation of the spring. This application is not limited to this; the third force-acting component can also be an electromagnetic assembly, generating a third force through electromagnetic attraction or repulsion.

[0102] Preferably, taking a spring-type assembly as an example, the third force member 34 may include a fixed part, an elastic part, and a movable part. The fixed part is disposed on the second body 22, the movable part is movable relative to the fixed part, and the elastic part can apply a third force to the movable part in a direction away from the first force member 31. The second force member can be disposed on the movable part, so that the connecting member 33 is in a stressed state under the third force, and the connecting member 33 is never kept in a tensioned state, thereby enabling the second force member 32 to maintain the second force on the target end 111.

[0103] When the second body 22 is stationary relative to the first body 21, the third force member 34 can actively provide additional preload to the connector 33 by applying a force away from the first force member 31, thereby maintaining the deformable region 11 in a taut state. When the second body 22 moves relative to the first body 21, the third force member 34 can also actively adjust the preload on the connector 33 during the movement of the second body 22 relative to the first body 21, ensuring that the connector 33 is also under force during the movement, thereby maintaining the deformable region 11 in a taut state during the movement.

[0104] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the mounting position of a circuit board according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0105] According to embodiments of this application, such as Figure 8 As shown, the display component includes a circuit board 13, which is disposed on the target side of the deformation area 11, which is the side of the deformation area 11 facing the first body 21 and the second body 22.

[0106] The circuit board 13 can be a printed circuit board (PCB). As a rigid load-bearing substrate, the PCB is mainly used to integrate display driver chips, power management units and peripheral control circuits, providing stable mechanical support, electrical connection and heat dissipation path for core electronic components, and ensuring the stability and reliability of drive signals and power supply system.

[0107] The deformable area 11 of the display component may include a display layer and a support layer. The display layer is used to display images, and the support layer serves as the bottom support of the display screen, providing flexibility and mechanical strength.

[0108] In some examples, the circuit board 13 is typically located on the side of the deformed region 11 opposite to the target side, i.e., on the side of the display layer, to facilitate electrical connection between the circuit board 13 and the display layer (e.g., Figure 3 (As shown in the embodiment). However, this approach also results in an additional layer of circuit board 13 increasing the thickness of the display component.

[0109] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 7 As shown, by flipping the circuit board 13 from one side of the display layer to one side of the support layer, the circuit board 13 is positioned between the deformable region 11 on the first side and the non-deformable region 12 on the second side, which helps to reduce the overall thickness of the display component.

[0110] In some examples, the support layer may have multiple protrusions extending beyond the display layer, with grooves formed between the protrusions. The protrusions can serve as target ends 111 connected to the second force member 32. The PCB and the display layer are connected via a flexible circuit board, one end of which is connected to the circuit board 13, and the other end passes through the groove to connect to the display screen. The flexible circuit board is bendable, foldable, thin, and flexible, and serves as the signal transmission and power supply connection between the display layer and the PCB.

[0111] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a dustproof structure and a support structure according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0112] According to embodiments of this application, such as Figure 9 As shown, the electronic device includes a housing 41 disposed on the outside of the display component. The housing 41 is provided with a dustproof structure 42 that slides in contact with the deformation area 11. The hardness of the dustproof structure 42 gradually decreases from one end near the housing 41 to the other end near the deformation area 11.

[0113] The housing 41 has interconnected cavities and openings, with the display component located within the openings. The first body 21, the second body 22, and the target component are all located within the cavities. The housing 41 can be understood as an external cover for the display device, providing physical protection and structural support.

[0114] For example, the dustproof structure 42 can be disposed at both ends of the display component. One end of the dustproof structure 42 is connected to the inner wall of the housing 41, and the other end of the dustproof structure 42 abuts against the deformation area 11. The part of the dustproof structure 42 connected to the housing 41 has higher hardness, which facilitates its fixation to the housing 41. The part of the dustproof structure 42 in contact with the deformation area 11 has lower hardness. Thus, during the deformation process of the deformation area 11, the dustproof structure 42 can scrape off or block foreign objects on the deformation area 11, and is less likely to scratch the display component.

[0115] For example, a support structure 43 may also be provided at the bottom of the dustproof structure 42, which can provide better support for the dustproof structure 42. In this case, the dustproof structure 42 can also be made entirely of a material with low hardness, while the support structure 43 can be made of a material with higher hardness.

[0116] For example, the support structure 43 can be made of rigid plastic to provide better structural support, while the dustproof structure 42 can be made of silicone, which is relatively soft and can effectively block foreign objects and is not easy to scratch the display components.

[0117] Those skilled in the art will understand that the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of this application can be combined and / or combined in various ways, even if such combinations or combinations are not explicitly described in this application. In particular, the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of this application can be combined and / or combined in various ways without departing from the spirit and teachings of this application. All such combinations and / or combinations fall within the scope of this application.

[0118] The embodiments of this application have been described above. However, these embodiments are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application. Although various embodiments have been described above, this does not mean that the measures in the various embodiments cannot be used advantageously in combination. The scope of this application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. Without departing from the scope of this application, various substitutions and modifications can be made by those skilled in the art, and all such substitutions and modifications should fall within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: The display component, wherein the area of ​​the display component capable of displaying output includes a deformable area; A first body and a second body, wherein the second body is movable relative to the first body between a first position and a second position, wherein the area of ​​the deformable region is a first area at the first position and a second area at the second position; The target mechanism enables the second body to switch from a first position to a second position relative to the first body, wherein the projection of the target mechanism and the projection of the second body at least partially overlap along the direction of movement of the second body.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the deformable region includes a target end, and the target mechanism includes: A first force-applying element is used to provide a first force to the second body. The projection of the first force-applying element and the projection of the deformation region overlap in a direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the second body, and the projection of the first force-applying element and the projection of the second body at least partially overlap in a direction of movement of the second body. The second force-applying component is used to provide a second force to the target end.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the second force member is disposed on the second body, and the projection of the second force member and the projection of the deformation region are spaced apart in the direction of movement in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the second body, so that the second force member is located outside the deformation region.

4. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein during the process of the second body moving from the first position to the second position, The first force-applying component is fixed relative to the first body, and the second force-applying component moves in the same direction as the second body under the influence of the second body. The target end moves in the same direction as the second force member under the drive of the second body, and the speed of the target end is twice the speed of the second force member.

5. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein when the second body is in the first position, the projection of the first body in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the second body has a target area not covered by the projection of the second body; The first force-applying component is positioned at the target location corresponding to the target area of ​​the first body.

6. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the target mechanism includes a connector, the connector including a first connecting segment disposed between the first force member and the second body, and a second connecting segment disposed between the second force member and the target end; The first force-applying component applies the first force to the second body through the first connecting section, and the second force-applying component applies the second force to the target end through the second connecting section.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein the connector includes a third connecting segment, the two ends of the third connecting segment respectively contact the first force member and the second force member, and the connector is capable of moving around the first force member and the second force member; The position where the first force-applying component contacts the third connecting segment is the first height position, and the position where the second force-applying component contacts the third connecting segment is the second height position. The first height position and the second height position are at different heights in the thickness direction of the display screen. The target mechanism includes an adjusting member disposed on the path of the third connecting segment, which is adapted to adjust at least a portion of the third connecting segment from the first height position to the second height position.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein during the process of the second body moving from the first position to the second position, the length of the first connecting segment changes to a first length, the length of the second connecting segment changes to a second length, and the length of the third connecting segment changes to a third length; The sum of the first length and the third length satisfies the same condition as the second length.

9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the target mechanism includes a third force member, the third force member being configured to provide a third force to the second force member in a direction away from the first force member, so that the connector is in a stressed state.

10. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the display component includes a circuit board disposed on a target side of the deformable region, the target side being the side of the deformable region facing the first body and the second body; or The electronic device includes: A housing is disposed on the outside of the display component. The housing is provided with a dustproof structure that slides in contact with the deformable area. The hardness of the dustproof structure gradually decreases from one end near the housing to the other end near the deformable area.

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