Electronic device and connection device

Abstract

This disclosure provides an electronic device and a connecting device, applicable to the field of electronic device technology. The electronic device includes: a first body; a second body; and a connecting device having a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a target portion. The electronic device has a first state and a second state. In the first state, a first surface of the first body and a second surface of the second body face each other, the axis of rotation of the first connecting portion relative to the target portion is a first axis, and the distance between a first position of the first body and the second surface of the second body is a first distance. In the second state, the first and second surfaces face each other, the axis of rotation of the second connecting portion relative to the target portion is a second axis, which is different from the first axis, and the distance between the first position of the first body and the second surface of the second body is a second distance, which is different from the first distance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, and more particularly to an electronic device and a connection device. Background Technology

[0002] Users increasingly value the multi-scenario use of electronic devices, thus demanding greater flexibility and portability. Existing electronic device designs cannot accommodate different usage scenarios, impacting user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present disclosure provides an electronic device and a connection device.

[0004] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device is provided, comprising: a first body; a second body; and a connecting device, the connecting device having a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a target portion, the first connecting portion including a first connecting position, the second connecting portion including a second connecting position, the first connecting position of the connecting device being rotatably connected to a first position of the first body, the second connecting position of the connecting device being rotatably connected to a second position of the second body, the first connecting position and the second connecting position being rotatably connected relative to each other via the target portion, the electronic device having a first state and a second state, in the first state, a first surface of the first body and a second surface of the second body facing each other, the axis of rotation of the first connecting portion relative to the target portion being a first axis, and the distance between the first position of the first body and the second surface of the second body being a first distance, in the second state, the first surface and the second surface facing each other, the axis of rotation of the second connecting portion relative to the target portion being a second axis, the second axis being different from the first axis, the distance between the first position of the first body and the second surface of the second body being a second distance, the second distance being different from the first distance.

[0005] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the connecting device has a first connecting state and a second connecting state. In the first connecting state, the distance between the first connecting position and the second surface of the second body is a first distance, and the electronic device is in the first state. In the second connecting state, the distance between the first connecting position and the second surface of the second body is a second distance, and the electronic device is in the second state.

[0006] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device includes at least one of the following: in a first state, the distance between a first connection position and a second connection position of the connecting device is a first length; in a second state, the distance between the first connection position and the second connection position of the connecting device is a second length, the first length and the second length are different, and in the first state and the second state, the angle between the connecting device and the first surface of the first body and / or the second surface of the second body is the same; in the first state, the angle between the target portion and the first surface of the first body or the second surface of the second body is a first angle; in the second state, the angle between the target portion and the first surface of the first body or the second surface of the second body is a second angle; and in the first state and the second state, the overlapping areas of the first body and the second body projected onto the same plane are different.

[0007] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device has a third state and / or a fourth state; in the third state, during the rotation of the first body relative to the second body, the first connecting portion, the target portion, and the first surface of the first body are in the same plane and relatively stationary, the second connecting portion and the second body have a degree of freedom of relative rotation, and the target portion and the second surface of the second body form a third angle; in the fourth state, during the rotation of the first body relative to the second body, the target portion, the second connecting portion, and the second body are relatively stationary, the target portion and the second surface of the second body form a second angle, and the first connecting portion and the first body have a degree of freedom of relative rotation, enabling the first body and the target portion to be in the same plane, or to face each other relative to the second surface of the second body; during the rotation of the first body relative to the second body, when the electronic device has the third state and the fourth state, the third angle is greater than the second angle.

[0008] According to embodiments of this disclosure, in a first state, the target portion is parallel to the first surface of the first body and / or the second surface of the second body; in a second state, the angle between the target portion and the first surface of the first body and / or the second surface of the second body is a target degree; in the second state, the distance between the first surface of the first body and the second surface of the second body is greater than the distance between the first surface of the first body and the second surface of the second body in the first state.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the connecting device is used to abut against the second device, the first body can rotate relative to the second body to a second state; the second device includes opposing third and fourth surfaces, and the fourth surface of the second device abuts against the second surface of the second body; in the second state, the third surface of the second device abuts against the first surface of the first body.

[0010] According to embodiments of this disclosure, at least one of the following is included: the difference between the second distance and the first distance is positively correlated with the distance between the third and fourth surfaces of the second device; in a second state, the first body and / or the second body exerts a force on the second device, and the force causes the first body and / or the second body to maintain a preset relative position with the second device.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device has a fifth state; in the fifth state, the first surface of the first body and the second surface of the second body face opposite directions, and the distance between the first position of the first body and the second surface of the second body is a third distance.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first body has a receiving portion, and the first connecting portion is placed inside the receiving portion; in the first state or the third state, the receiving portion overlaps with the target portion.

[0013] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, an electronic device includes: a target member disposed in a receiving portion, the target member being capable of applying a force to the target portion, the force causing the target member and the target portion to move closer to each other, the force satisfying one of the following conditions: the value of the force is greater than or equal to the value of the torque resistance of the first connection position rotation; or the force is less than the torque resistance of the first connection position rotation, and the torque resistance of the second connection position rotation is greater than the difference between the torque resistance of the first connection position rotation and the force.

[0014] A second aspect of this application provides a connecting device, comprising: a first connecting portion including a first connecting position for connecting to a first position and driving a first surface; a second connecting portion including a second connecting position for connecting to a second position and driving a second surface; and a target portion for realizing a relative rotational connection between the first connecting position and the second connecting position; the connecting device has a first connecting state and a second connecting state. In the first connecting state, the first surface and the second surface face each other, the axis of rotation of the first connecting portion relative to the target portion is a first axis, and the distance between the first position and the second surface is a first distance. In the second connecting state, the first surface and the second surface face each other, the axis of rotation of the second connecting portion relative to the target portion is a second axis, which is different from the first axis, and the distance between the first position and the second surface is a second distance, which is different from the first distance.

[0015] It should be understood that the description in this section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of this disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Other features of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and other objects, features and advantages of this disclosure will become clearer from the following description of embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 A perspective view of a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown schematically;

[0018] Figure 2A perspective view of a second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown schematically;

[0019] Figure 3 This schematically illustrates a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 4 This schematically illustrates a first second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 5 This schematically illustrates a second first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 6 This schematically illustrates a second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 7 This schematically illustrates a third first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 8 This schematically illustrates a third second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 9 This schematically illustrates a fourth first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 10 This schematically illustrates a fourth second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 11 A schematic diagram illustrating a third state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0028] Figure 12 A schematic diagram illustrating a fourth state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0029] Figure 13 This illustration schematically shows a usage state diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Figure 14 A schematic diagram illustrating a fifth state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0031] Figure 15 This schematic diagram illustrates the structure of the receiving portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 16AThis schematically illustrates a first type of connection device usage state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Figure 16B This schematically illustrates a second connection device usage state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figure 16C This schematically illustrates a third connection device usage state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Figure 16D This schematically illustrates a fourth connection device usage state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] Figure 17A A perspective view of a second state of another electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown schematically;

[0037] Figure 17B A perspective view of a first state of another electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown schematically;

[0038] Figure 18A This schematic diagram illustrates a first scenario of use of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0039] Figure 18B The illustration shows a second scenario of use of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 19 The diagram illustrates a connection device structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that these descriptions are exemplary only and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure for ease of explanation. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and techniques are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concepts of the present disclosure.

[0042] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit this disclosure. The terms “comprising,” “including,” etc., as used herein indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, or components.

[0043] All terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art, unless otherwise defined. It should be noted that the terms used herein are to be interpreted in a manner consistent with the context of this specification, and not in an idealized or overly rigid way.

[0044] When using expressions such as "at least one of A, B and C", they should generally be interpreted in accordance with the meaning that is commonly understood by those skilled in the art (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B and C" should include, but is not limited to, a system having A alone, a system having B alone, a system having C alone, a system having A and B, a system having A and C, a system having B and C, and / or a system having A, B and C, etc.).

[0045] Most components of related electronic devices (such as input components: keyboards, input boards, auxiliary tablets, etc.) adopt a fixed connection design. For example, the keyboard cannot be separated from the body, or the display screen cannot be separated from the body, which makes it difficult to meet the diverse usage needs of users in different scenarios.

[0046] The following will be through Figures 1-19 The electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail.

[0047] Figure 1 A perspective view of a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown schematically; Figure 2 A perspective view of a second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown schematically.

[0048] like Figures 1-2 As shown, according to an embodiment of this application, the electronic device includes: a first body 1, a second body 2, and a connecting device 3. The connecting device 3 has a first connecting portion 31, a second connecting portion 32, and a target portion 30. The first connecting portion 31 includes a first connecting position, and the second connecting portion 32 includes a second connecting position. The first connecting position of the connecting device 3 is rotatably connected to a first position 131 of the first body 1, and the second connecting position of the connecting device 3 is rotatably connected to a second position 232 of the second body 2. The first connecting position and the second connecting position are relatively rotatably connected through the target portion 30. The electronic device has a first state and a second state.

[0049] In the first state, the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 face each other, the axis of rotation of the first connecting part 31 relative to the target part 30 is the first axis, and the distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 is the first distance d1.

[0050] In the second state, the first surface 11 and the second surface 21 face each other, the axis of rotation of the second connecting part 32 relative to the target part 30 is the second axis, the second axis is different from the first axis, the distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 is the second distance d2, the second distance d2 is different from the first distance d1.

[0051] The first body 1 and the second body 2 can be two main functional parts of an electronic device, and different functional carriers can be flexibly configured. The first body 1 and / or the second body 2 can include at least one of a display device, a processing device, or an input device. For example, the first body 1 can include a display device, and the second body 2 can include a processing device and an input device; as another example, both the first body 1 and the second body 2 can include a display device, a processing device, and an input device. Data transmission can occur between the first body 1 and the second body 2.

[0052] The first body 1 and the second body 2 can be plate-shaped, or the first body 1 and the second body 2 can each have at least one plane. The first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 can be used to display to the user and receive user input.

[0053] The connecting device 3 is used to connect the first body 1 and the second body 2. The structure of the connecting device 3 may include a rotating shaft, a linkage hinge, a damping connector, a flexible connection, etc. The first connecting part 31 and the second connecting part 32 may be rotating shafts at both ends of the connecting device. The target part 30 may be between the first connecting part 31 and the second connecting part 32. The first connection position may be a point, line, surface, or volume on the first connecting part, and the second connection position may be a point, line, surface, or volume on the second connecting part. It can be an abstract point or a solid form. For example, the first connection position may be a point on the center line of the rotating shaft of the first connecting part, a point on the edge of the first connecting part, or a structure extending from the first connecting part. The first position may be a position on the first body that corresponds to the first connection position. The second position may be a position on the second body that corresponds to the second connection position.

[0054] The distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 can be the distance from the first position 131 to the second surface 21 within the plane perpendicular to the second surface 21.

[0055] For example, a first body 1 has a first plane 11, and a second body 2 has a second plane. The first body 1 and the second body 2 can rotate relative to each other. During the relative rotation of the first body 1 and the second body 2, the included angle between them gradually changes. When the first body 1 and the second body 2 rotate to a limit or to the minimum included angle (e.g., 0°, or other degrees depending on the design of the electronic device), the first body 1 and the second body 2 are in a closed state, with the first plane and the second plane facing each other. When the first body 1 and the second body 2 rotate to a larger included angle (e.g., 5°, 50°, 90°, 150°, 180°, 300°, 360°, etc.), the first body 1 and the second body 2 are in an unfolded state. The first state and the second state can be the state where the first body 1 and the second body 2 are relatively closed. In this case, in the first state, the distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 is a first distance d1; in the second state, the distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 is a second distance d2. Since the distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 is different in the first state and the second state, the gap between the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 can be different.

[0056] In the first state and / or the second state, the first body 1 and the second body 2 rotate relative to each other to a limit value, for example, the first body 1 and the second body 2 cannot rotate further to reduce the included angle or distance between the first body 1 and the second body 2. In this state, the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 can be parallel or substantially parallel.

[0057] The first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 may be provided with related components, such as cameras, physical buttons, touchpads, fingerprint sensors, etc. The first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 may also have flat surfaces and partial bevels, protrusions, or grooves. In the embodiments of this application, the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 can be regarded as a whole as a plane to illustrate the specific implementation method. In the embodiments of this application, the planar portion of the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and / or the second surface 21 of the second body 2 with a larger area ratio or bearing the main function can be used as a reference plane.

[0058] The first distance and the second distance are related to the vertical distance between the opposing surfaces of the first body 1 and the second body 2, and their magnitudes can be determined according to usage requirements. The first distance can be smaller than the second distance. For example, in the first state, when the first body 1 and the second body 2 are tightly closed, the first distance is 0 mm. The first distance can also be other values, such as 1 or 2 mm. In the second state, when the first body 1 and the second body 2 are closed and have storage space, their second distance is 5 mm. The second distance can also be other values, such as 4, 8, or 10 mm.

[0059] In the embodiments of this application, the first body and the second body are connected by a connecting device. The first connecting position of the connecting device is rotatably connected to the first body, and the second connecting position is rotatably connected to the second body. The first connecting position and the second connecting position can be rotated relative to each other via a target part. The electronic device rotates via the connecting device, having a first state and a second state. The two different spacings in the first state and the second state can adapt to diverse needs, and different spacing adjustments can be achieved by using different rotation axes. A small spacing allows the two bodies to fit tightly together, reducing storage volume and protecting opposing functional surfaces, while a large spacing can accommodate other devices, clamp the media being used, or reserve functional space, improving the flexibility of use; both forms take into account both appearance regularity and structural stability, adapting to various usage scenarios.

[0060] When related electronic devices are closed, the spacing between their bodies is usually a fixed value, making it difficult to accommodate different spacings. The connecting device in this application allows for adjustment of the relative spacing between the two bodies by rotation, enabling spacing switching without disassembling the bodies or changing the orientation of their surfaces, thus allowing the electronic device to switch between different states. When the connecting device is rotatably connected to two bodies, the relative positions of the two rotating shafts of the connecting device itself change.

[0061] In the first state, the rotation axis of the first connecting part relative to the target part is the first axis; in the second state, the rotation axis of the second connecting part relative to the target part is the second axis. The connecting device can achieve non-collinear / non-coplanar attitude in both states through geometric changes, thereby introducing normal components (lifting / offsetting / disengagement) and / or lever arm changes other than "rotation" in the relative motion of the two bodies.

[0062] The gap between the first surface of the first body and the second surface of the second body is switched by changing the geometric shape. The distance is constrained by the geometric angle, rather than by soft compression parts or external spacers. This can reduce the number of parts / reduce the stacking of additional structures, and improve the consistency of assembly tolerances and the accuracy of repeatability positioning.

[0063] According to embodiments of this application, the connecting device may have a first connecting state and a second connecting state. In the first connecting state, the distance between the first connecting position and the second surface of the second body is a first distance, and the electronic device is in the first state. In the second connecting state, the distance between the first connecting position and the second surface of the second body is a second distance, and the electronic device is in the second state.

[0064] The connection device can have two connection states. Through the two connection states of the connection device, the first state and the second state of the electronic device can be associated and corresponded. The change of the state of the connection device can cause the electronic device to switch between the first state and the second state.

[0065] The distance between the first connection position and the second surface of the second body affects the state of the electronic device. When the distance is a first distance, the connection device is in a first connection state, and the electronic device is simultaneously in the first state; when the distance is a second distance, the connection device is in a second connection state, and the electronic device is simultaneously in the second state.

[0066] The first and second connection states of the connecting device in the embodiments of this application correspond to the first and second states of the electronic device. Based on the design that the two connection states of the connecting device correspond to different spacings, the geometric shape changes are achieved by using the non-collinear first and second axes in different connection states, which in turn brings about changes in the normal component and lever arm. The spacing switching is completed without splitting the body or changing the orientation of the surface, so that the electronic device can adapt to diverse usage scenarios and improve the flexibility of use.

[0067] According to an embodiment of this application, in a first state, the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 face each other, and the distance between the second position 232 of the second body 2 and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 can be a first distance d1. In a second state, the first surface 11 and the second surface 21 face each other, and the distance between the second position 232 of the second body 2 and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 can be a second distance d2.

[0068] The second position 232 of the second body 2 corresponds to the second connection position of the connecting device 3. In the first state of this application embodiment, the distance between the second connection position and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 can be a first distance d1. In the second state, the distance between the second connection position and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 can be a second distance d2. The distance between the second connection position of the connecting device 3 and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 can correspond to either the first distance or the second distance. When the distance between the second connection position of the connecting device 3 and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 increases, the distance between the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 increases; when the distance between the second connection position of the connecting device 3 and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 decreases, the distance between the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 decreases.

[0069] For example, when the distance between the second connection position and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 is 16 mm, the distance between the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 is 10 mm; when the distance between the second connection position and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 is 13 mm, the distance between the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 is 7 mm.

[0070] The distance between the first connection position and the second connection position of the connecting device 3 in a plane perpendicular to the first surface 11 or the second surface 21 affects the first distance and the second distance. It can be understood that the greater the distance between the first connection position and the second connection position in the direction perpendicular to the plane perpendicular to the first surface 11 or the second surface 21, the greater the spacing between the first surface 11 and the second surface 21.

[0071] In embodiments of this application, in the first and second states, the distance between the second position 232 and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 can be different, thereby adjusting the spacing between the first body 1 and the second body 2. Switching between the first and second distances is achieved through the second connection position, adapting to different usage scenarios.

[0072] In the design of related electronic devices, switching between a first state and a second state cannot be achieved through a connecting device; that is, the distance between the first body and the second body cannot be adjusted. Embodiments of this application can achieve both a first state and a second state for the electronic device using a connecting device.

[0073] like Figures 3-10 As shown, according to an embodiment of this application, the electronic device includes one of the following:

[0074] Figure 3 This schematically illustrates a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 4 The diagram schematically illustrates a first second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0075] like Figures 3-4 As shown, the angle between the target part 30 and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 or the second surface 21 of the second body 2 can be a first angle. In the second state, the angle α between the target part 30 and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 or the second surface 21 of the second body 2 can be a second angle. The first angle and the second angle can be different.

[0076] In the first state, the angle between the target portion 30 and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 or the second surface 21 of the second body 2 can be a small angle, while in the second state, the angle between the target portion 30 and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 or the second surface 21 of the second body 2 can be a large angle. For example, in the first state, the angle between the target portion 30 and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 or the second surface 21 of the second body 2 can be 0°, 5°, 10°, or other degrees; in the second state, the angle α between the target portion 30 and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 or the second surface 21 of the second body 2 can be 30°, 60°, 90°, or other degrees. The degree of the angle can vary depending on the structural design of the electronic device. When the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 face each other, by making the angle between the target part 30 and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 or the second surface 21 of the second body 2 different, the distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 can be different, that is, the gap between the first surface 11 of the first body 1 or the second surface 21 of the second body 2 can be different.

[0077] Figure 5 This schematically illustrates a second first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 6 The diagram illustrates a second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0078] like Figures 5-6 As shown, in the first state, the distance between the first connection position and the second connection position of the connecting device 3 can be a first length d3, and in the second state, the distance between the first connection position and the second connection position of the connecting device 3 can be a second length d4. The first length d3 and the second length d4 are different, and the included angle between the connecting device 3 and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and / or the second surface 21 of the second body 2 can be the same in the first state and the second state.

[0079] Since the distance between the first and second connection positions of the connecting device 3 corresponds to the distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2, when the distance between the first and second connection positions of the connecting device 3 is large, the distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 is also large; conversely, when the distance between the first and second connection positions of the connecting device 3 is small, the distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 is also small. Therefore, by making the distance between the first and second connection positions of the connecting device 3 different, the electronic device can have a first state and a second state. In both the first and second states, the distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 is different. The connecting device 3 can adjust the distance between the first and second connection positions by making its own length different. For example, when the distance between the first connection position and the second connection position of the connecting device 3 is 10 mm, the distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 is 1 mm; when the distance between the first connection position and the second connection position of the connecting device 3 is 15 mm, the distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 is 6 mm. The angle between the connecting device 3 and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and / or the second surface 21 of the second body 2 remains unchanged in both the first and second states.

[0080] Figure 7 This schematically illustrates a third first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 8 The diagram illustrates a third second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0081] like Figures 7-8 As shown, in the first state, the connection position (first connection position 311, second connection position 321) between the connecting device 3 and the first body 1 and / or the second body 2 can be in the first preset connection position. In the second state, the connection position (first connection position 311, second connection position 321) between the connecting device 3 and the first body 1 and / or the second body 2 can be in the second preset connection position. In the first state and the second state, the included angle between the connecting device 3 and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and / or the second surface 21 of the second body 2 can be the same.

[0082] The connecting device 3 can change its connection position with the first body 1 and / or the second body 2, so that the distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 differs in the first state and the second state. For example, when the connection position of the connecting device 3 with the first body 1 is closer to the second body 2, or when the connection position of the connecting device 3 with the second body 2 is closer to the first body 1, the distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 is smaller; when the connection position of the connecting device 3 with the first body 1 is farther away from the second body 2, or when the connection position of the connecting device 3 with the second body 2 is farther away from the first body 1, the distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 is larger. For example, the first connecting position and the first position can be slidable on the first body, and the second connecting position and the second position can also be slidable on the second body.

[0083] Figure 9 This schematically illustrates a fourth first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 10 The diagram illustrates a fourth second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0084] like Figures 9-10 As shown, in the first state and the second state, the overlapping areas of the first body 1 and the second body 2 projected onto the same plane can be different.

[0085] "Projection onto the same plane" refers to projecting the physical outlines of the first body 1 and the second body 2 onto a predetermined reference plane (e.g., the plane containing the second surface of the second body 2, or a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction of the electronic device) along a direction perpendicular to the reference plane, resulting in the projected outlines of the first body 1 and the second body 2. "Overlapping area" refers to the area corresponding to the overlapping region between the projected outlines of the first body 1 and the second body 2 in the projection onto the same plane.

[0086] For example, in the first state, the overlapping area of ​​the first body 1 and the second body 2 projected onto the same plane is S1. In the second state, since the second device 4 is placed on the first body 1 and the second body 2, the overlapping area of ​​the first body 1 and the second body 2 projected onto the same plane is S2. The overlapping area S1 is greater than the overlapping area S2.

[0087] The first body 1 and the second body 2 can change the overlapping area of ​​their projections on the same plane to put the electronic device into a first state or a second state.

[0088] The embodiments of this application provide various ways to adjust the distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2. By changing the angle between the connecting device 3 and the first surface 11 or the second surface 21, adjusting the distance between the two connecting positions of the connecting device 3, or making the connecting positions of the connecting device 3 and the first body 1 or the second body 2 different, or changing the overlapping area of ​​the first body 1 and the second body 2 projected on the same plane, the switching between the first state and the second state can be realized. This enriches the structural design methods of electronic devices, meets the needs of different usage scenarios, and improves the practicality and adaptability of electronic devices.

[0089] The first body 1 and the second body 2 are rotatably connected by the connecting device 3. When the connecting device 3 has more than one connection position, the connection positions may rotate in an unexpected order, which may cause the electronic device to fail to reach the first state or the second state, or may cause the electronic device to fail to present the expected visual effect, thus reducing the user experience.

[0090] Figure 11 A schematic diagram illustrating a third state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 12 A schematic diagram of a fourth state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0091] like Figures 11-12 As shown, according to an embodiment of this application, the electronic device may have a third state and a fourth state; in the third state, during the rotation of the first body 1 relative to the second body 2, the first connecting part 31 and the target part 30 may be on the same plane as the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and relatively stationary, while the second connecting part 32 may have a degree of freedom of relative rotation with the second body 2. The target part 30 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 form a third included angle.

[0092] The third state can be the state that occurs during the rotation of the first body 1 relative to the second body 2. In the third state, the first connection position of the connecting device 3 is stationary relative to the first body 1, while the second connection position of the connecting device 3 has a degree of freedom of relative rotation with respect to the second body 2. The first connection position of the connecting device 3 can rotate relative to the second body 2.

[0093] The third state can be the state that occurs during the rotation of the first body 1 relative to the second body 2 to the first state. For example, during the rotation of the first body 1 relative to the second body 2, the first connecting part 31 and the target part 30 can be on the same plane as the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and be relatively stationary, while the second connecting part 32 can have a degree of freedom of relative rotation with the second body 2. The first body 1, the first connecting part 31, and the target part 30 continue to rotate around the second connecting part 32, eventually reaching the first state.

[0094] exist Figure 11At the current position, the first connecting part 31, the target part 30 and the first body 1 can rotate relative to the second body 2. Specifically, they can rotate counterclockwise until the target part 30 and the second body 2 have a larger angle, or rotate clockwise until the target part 30 and the second body 2 have a smaller angle.

[0095] According to embodiments of this application, the torque resistance of the first connecting position rotation can be set to be greater than the torque resistance of the second connecting position rotation. This ensures that when an external force is applied to the first body, the first connecting position remains stationary with respect to the first body 1, while the second connecting position rotates first with respect to the second body 2.

[0096] In embodiments of this application, a limiting block (such as a boss) and a limiting groove (such as a slot) may be provided at the mating point between the first connecting part 31 and the first body 1, and an elastic element (such as a spring) may be used in conjunction with them. When the electronic device enters the third state, the elastic element pushes the limiting block into the limiting groove, thereby restricting the relative rotation between the first connecting part 31 and the first body 1.

[0097] In embodiments of this application, an electromagnetic coil or permanent magnet may be built into the mating surface between the first connecting part 31 and the first body 1, and a trigger switch may be provided at the second body 2 and the connecting device 3. When the electronic device enters the third state, the electromagnetic coil is energized to generate magnetic force (or the permanent magnet attracts), which attracts and locks the first connecting part 31 and the first body 1. When the trigger switch is triggered, the electromagnetic coil is disconnected (or the magnetic attraction is released by mechanical structure) to unlock.

[0098] In the embodiments of this application, the first connecting part 31 and the target part 30 can be on the same plane as the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and be relatively stationary, so that the electronic device presents an integrated and neat visual effect, with a coordinated structure and no abruptness. The degree of freedom of relative rotation between the connecting device 3 and the second body 2 ensures the neatness of the appearance without affecting the flexible adjustment of the second body 2, taking into account both visual aesthetics and ease of use, and improving the user experience.

[0099] like Figure 12 As shown, in the fourth state, during the rotation of the first body relative to the second body, the target part 30, the second connecting part 32 and the second body 2 are relatively stationary, the second angle between the target part 30 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 is a, the first connecting part 31 and the first body 1 have a degree of freedom of relative rotation, which can make the first body 1 and the target part 30 rotate to be on the same plane, or to face the second surface of the second body 2.

[0100] For example, in Figure 12At the current position, the first connecting part 31 and the first body 1 can rotate relative to each other. The first body 1 can rotate to form a larger angle with the second body 2, or rotate to form a smaller angle with the second body 2. During this process, the target part 30, the second connecting part 32, and the second body 2 remain relatively stationary; for example, the target part 30 and the second body 2 can maintain a fixed angle. When the target part 30 and the second body 2 maintain a fixed angle, if the first surface 11 of the first body 1 rotates to face the second surface 21 of the second body 2, the second state of the electronic device is achieved.

[0101] The third and fourth states can be states that occur sequentially during the rotation of the first body 1 relative to the second body 2 to the second state. The third state occurs first when the first body 1 rotates from a larger angle to a smaller angle relative to the second body 2. When the angle between the connecting device 3 and the second body 2 continues to rotate to the target angle (the second angle), if the connecting device 3 is obstructed by an external force, the electronic device can switch to the fourth state. In the fourth state, the first body 1 can continue to rotate relative to the second body 2, eventually reaching the second state.

[0102] The fourth and third states can be states that occur sequentially as the first body 1 rotates relative to the second body 2 from the second state to a larger angle. When the electronic device is in the second state and the first body 1 tends to rotate relative to the second body 2 to a larger angle, since there is an angle between the first body 1 and the connecting device 3, if this angle is not eliminated first, the electronic device may not have a unified and neat visual effect, affecting the user experience.

[0103] For example, in the second state, the first body 1 begins to rotate relative to the second body 2. At this time, the electronic device first enters the fourth state, that is, the first body 1 and the connecting device 3 rotate relative to each other, while the connecting device 3 and the second device remain relatively stationary. When the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the connecting device 3 rotate to the same plane, the electronic device switches to the third state.

[0104] During the rotation of the first body relative to the second body, when the electronic device has a third state and a fourth state, the third included angle is greater than the second included angle.

[0105] According to embodiments of this application, during the rotation of the first body 1 relative to the second body 2 from a second state to a larger angle, the torque resistance of the first connecting position is less than the torque resistance of the second connecting position, thereby enabling the first connecting position and the first body 1 to rotate first, while the second connecting device 3 and the second body 2 remain stationary. Furthermore, when the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the connecting device 3 rotate to the same plane, the torque resistance of the first connecting position is greater than the torque resistance of the second connecting position, causing the first connecting position to stop rotating and the second connecting position to begin rotating, thus enabling the electronic device to switch to a third state.

[0106] In the embodiments of this application, the connecting device 3 and the second body 2 are relatively stationary and maintain a second included angle, which can form a second distance during the closing process. When the first body 1 is opened relative to the second body 2, the rotational freedom of the connecting device 3 and the first body 1 first allows the first body 1 and the connecting device 3 to be on the same plane, so that the electronic device first restores the unified and neat visual effect and improves the user experience.

[0107] like Figures 3-4 As shown, according to the embodiments of this application, in the first state, the target part 30 can be parallel to the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and / or the second surface 21 of the second body 2; in the second state, the angle between the target part 30 and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and / or the second surface 21 of the second body 2 can be the target degree; in the second state, the distance between the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 is greater than the distance between the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 in the first state.

[0108] Due to possible processing, assembly deviations, or usage reasons, in the first state, the target part 30 may be substantially parallel to the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and / or the second surface 21 of the second body 2.

[0109] The target degree can be a non-zero degree, meaning the target degree is greater than zero. For example, the target degree can be 10° to 90°, such as 10°, 30°, 60°, 80°, or 90°, or any value within the above range.

[0110] The distance between the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 can be regarded as the distance between two parallel planes, that is, the first surface 11 and the second surface 21 are parallel to each other.

[0111] In this embodiment, the target part 30 is parallel to or forms an angle of a target degree with the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and / or the second surface 21 of the second body 2 in different states, and the spacing is adjusted by changing the geometric angle. In the first state, the first body and the second body can fit tightly together, reducing the storage volume, protecting the functional surfaces, and ensuring structural regularity. In the second state, the spacing is increased by relying on the geometric angle relationship, eliminating the need for additional components, reducing the use of parts, improving assembly accuracy and structural stability, and the larger spacing can accommodate accessories and reserve functional space to adapt to multiple scenario requirements.

[0112] When external devices are introduced to enable multi-component collaborative operation, it is difficult to achieve the rotation of the first body 1 relative to the second body 2 to the second state in related electronic devices, resulting in inaccurate positioning of electronic devices and external devices and difficulty in forming a stable combined structure.

[0113] Figure 13 The illustration shows a schematic diagram of an electronic device in use according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0114] like Figure 13 As shown, according to an embodiment of this application, when the connecting device 3 is used to abut against the second device 4, the first body 1 can rotate relative to the second body 2 to a second state; the second device 4 includes opposing third surface 41 and fourth surface 42, and the fourth surface 42 of the second device 4 abuts against the second surface 21 of the second body 2; in the second state, the third surface 41 of the second device 4 abuts against the first surface 11 of the first body 1.

[0115] The second device 4 can be an external device for an electronic device, such as an external keyboard, a flat panel display, etc. The second device 4 typically has opposing third surfaces 41 and fourth surfaces 42, which can be substantially parallel. The third surfaces 41 and 42 of the second device 4 can also be specifically designed based on the structure of the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2, so that the third surface 41 of the second device 4 matches the structure of the first surface 11 of the first body 1, and the fourth surface 42 of the second device 4 matches the structure of the second surface 21 of the second body 1.

[0116] The two connection positions of the connecting device 3 can be configured such that if the rotation of the first body 1 or the second body 2 about one of the connection positions is blocked by the second device 4, the first body 1 or the second body 2 is allowed to continue rotating about the other connection position and can reach the first distance in the second state. For example, if the rotation of the first body 1 about the second connection position is blocked by the second device 4, the first body 1 or the second body 2 is allowed to continue rotating about the first connection position and can reach the second state.

[0117] like Figure 13As shown, during the rotation of the first body 1 and the connecting device 3 relative to the second body 2 in the third state, as the first body 1 and the second body 2 rotate from a larger angle to a smaller angle, the connecting device 3 and the second device 4 come into contact at the contact point P. The first body 1 continues to rotate around the first connection position and can rotate relative to the second body 2 to the second state.

[0118] The second device 4 can be configured as an arc-shaped surface or a plane at the contact point P. The second device 4 abuts against the connecting device 3 through the arc-shaped surface or the plane.

[0119] The embodiments of this application utilize the contacting cooperation between the connecting device 3 and the second device 4 to provide limiting support for the rotation of the first body 1 relative to the second body 2 to the second state. At the same time, the second device 4 can stably abut against the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 through the relative third surface 41 and fourth surface 42, respectively, to achieve accurate positioning between the first body 1, the second body 2, and the second device 4, thereby reaching the second state and improving the structural stability and reliability of state switching of the multi-component collaboration of the electronic device.

[0120] According to an embodiment of this application, in the fourth state, the fourth surface 42 of the second device 4 abuts against the second surface 21 of the second body 2, the connecting device 3 abuts against the second device 4, the distance between the first connection position and the second connection position of the connecting device 3 can be a second length, and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 is configured to rotate around the first connection position to the second state; in the second state, the third surface 41 of the second device 4 abuts against the first surface 11 of the first body 1, and the fourth surface 42 of the second device 4 abuts against the second surface 21 of the second body 2.

[0121] The second device 4 and the second body 2 or the first body 1 can be relatively fixed. With the second device 4 and the second body 2 or the first body 1 fixed, the second device 4 abuts against the connecting device 3, enabling the first body 1 to rotate to a second state based on the connecting device 3. When the second device 4 abuts against the connecting device 3, the rotation of the first body is restricted due to the abutment. At this time, the distance between the first and second connection positions of the connecting device 3 can become a second length, increasing the distance between the first and second connection positions. The connecting device 3 overcomes the blocking effect of the second device 4, thereby automatically enabling the first body 1 to rotate to the second state.

[0122] According to an embodiment of this application, in the fourth state, the fourth surface 42 of the second device 4 abuts against the second surface 21 of the second body 2, the target part abuts against the second device 4, the connection position of the connecting device 3 with the first body 1 and / or the second body 2 can be in a second preset connection position, and the first surface 11 of the first body 1 is configured to rotate around the first connection position to the second state; in the second state, the third surface 41 of the second device 4 abuts against the first surface 11 of the first body 1, and the fourth surface 42 of the second device 4 abuts against the second surface 21 of the second body 2.

[0123] The second device 4 and the second body 2 or the first body 1 can be relatively fixed. With the second device 4 and the second body 2 or the first body 1 fixed, the second device 4 abuts against the connecting device 3, allowing the first body 1 to rotate to a second state based on the connecting device 3. When the second device 4 abuts against the connecting device 3, the rotation of the first body is restricted due to the abutment. At this time, the connection position between the connecting device 3 and the first body 1 and / or the second body 2 can be in a second preset connection position. The gap between the first surface of the first body and the second surface of the second body widens, and the connecting device 3 overcomes the blocking effect of the second device 4, thereby automatically allowing the first body 1 to rotate to the second state.

[0124] In traditional electronic devices, when in a closed state, the opposing surfaces of the two main bodies are usually insufficient to accommodate a second device 4. Furthermore, they cannot accommodate second devices 4 of varying thicknesses.

[0125] According to embodiments of this application, the electronic device may include at least one of the following: the difference between the second distance and the first distance is positively correlated with the thickness of the second device 4. The thickness of the second device 4 corresponds to the distance between the opposing third surface 41 and fourth surface 42 of the second device 4; and in a second state, the first body and / or the second body exerts a force on the second device, the force causing the first body and / or the second body to maintain a preset relative position with the second device.

[0126] For example, in the first state, the distance between the first connection position and the second connection position of the connecting device is a first length; in the second state, the distance between the first connection position and the second connection position of the connecting device is a second length, and the first length and the second length are different. When the thickness of the second device 4 increases, the second length increases accordingly. For example, the target part of the connecting device is an elastically expandable structure, and the amount of expansion is related to the thickness of the second device. Therefore, the difference between the first distance and the second distance is positively correlated with the thickness of the second device.

[0127] For example, in the first state, the angle between the target part and the first surface of the first body or the second surface of the second body is the first angle; in the second state, the angle between the target part and the first surface of the first body or the second surface of the second body is the second angle. When the thickness of the second device 4 increases, the second angle increases, and according to the trigonometric relationship, the second distance increases accordingly. Therefore, the difference between the first distance and the second distance is positively correlated with the thickness of the second device.

[0128] For example, in a first state, the connection position between the connecting device and the first body and / or the second body is at a first preset connection position; in a second state, the connection position between the connecting device and the first body and / or the second body is at a second preset connection position. The connection position is constrained by an elastic force, and the amount of movement of the second preset connection position relative to the first preset connection position is related to the thickness of the second device. When the thickness of the second device 4 increases, the amount of movement increases. Therefore, the difference between the first distance and the second distance is positively correlated with the thickness of the second device.

[0129] As the thickness of the second device 4 increases, the second distance or the difference between the second distance and the first distance also changes. This change in value can be equal or unequal.

[0130] For example, in the first state, the first distance is 3 mm. In the second state, if the thickness of the second device 4 is 5 mm, then the second distance is 9 mm, and the difference between the second distance and the first distance is 6 mm. If the thickness of the second device 4 is 10 mm, then the second distance is 14 mm, and the difference between the second distance and the first distance is 11 mm. The increase of 5 mm in the thickness of the second device 4 corresponds to a 5 mm increase in the second distance or the difference between the second distance and the first distance.

[0131] The embodiments of this application achieve precise adaptation between the second device 4 and the electronic device by making the difference between the second distance and the first distance positively correlated with the thickness of the second device 4. This allows the second device 4 to be firmly abutted between the two bodies, avoiding loosening and displacement, and eliminating redundant gaps. This ensures the regularity and stability of the device structure and greatly improves the adaptability and reliability of multi-device collaborative use.

[0132] In the second state, the first body 1 and / or the second body 2 can exert a force on the second device 4, and the force can keep the first body 1 and / or the second body 2 and the second device 4 in a preset relative position.

[0133] In this application embodiment, "maintaining" can mean that, in the second state, the relative positional relationship between the first body 1 and / or the second body 2 and the second device 4 can remain stable under certain external forces or environmental disturbances, and will not deviate unexpectedly due to slight disturbances (such as its own weight, user operation, device vibration, etc.). "Preset relative position" can refer to a pre-set spatial positional relationship between the first body 1 and / or the second body 2 and the second device 4. For example, the angle between the first body 1 and the second device 4 is maintained at 0°, the gap between the first body 1 and / or the second body 2 and the second device 4 is less than 1 mm, the distance between the second device 4 and the edge of the first body 1 and / or the second body 2 is between 2 mm and 5 mm, or the second device 4 is located at a preset adsorption position of the first body 1 and / or the second body 2.

[0134] In the second state of the electronic device, the first body 1 and / or the second body 2 can exert a specific force on the second device 4 through structural adaptation or other means.

[0135] For example, a locking structure can also be provided between the first body 1 and / or the second body 2 and the second device 4, so that the second device 4 is relatively fixed to the first body 1 and / or the second body 2. For example, in the second state, the first body 1 rotates relative to the second body 2 to the second state, and the opposing surfaces of the first body 1 and the second body 2 form a clamping space that matches the thickness of the second device 4. The first body 1 and the second device 4 are locked together, forming a clamping force that fixes the second device 4 between the two bodies and prevents the second device 4 from shifting.

[0136] For example, a magnetic attraction force can be formed between the electronic device and the first body 1 and / or the second body 2. The second device 4 can be magnetically attracted to the second surface 21 of the second body 2. Rotating the first body 1 to achieve the second state of the electronic device, the first surface 11 of the first body 1 forms a magnetic attraction force with the second device 4, and the first body 1 and the second body 2 form a clamping force on the second device 4.

[0137] In the second state of the embodiments of this application, the first body 1 and / or the second body 2 can form a clamping force on the second device 4, which can fix the second device 4 in a preset position, prevent the second device 4 from shifting or falling off, improve the stability of the connection between the first body 1, the second body 2 and the second device 4, and enhance the practicality and user experience of the device.

[0138] The related electronic devices are difficult to make so that the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 face opposite directions, resulting in a single form of device use.

[0139] Figure 14 A schematic diagram illustrating a fifth state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0140] like Figure 14 As shown, according to an embodiment of this application, the electronic device has a fifth state; in the fifth state, the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 face opposite directions, and the distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 is a third distance.

[0141] The first body 1 and the second body 2 can be folded to the maximum extent by rotating the first connection position and the second connection position of the connecting device 3, for example, they can be folded 360°.

[0142] When the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 face opposite directions, the first body 1 and the second body 2 abut against each other, and the distance between the first position 131 of the first body 1 and the second position 232 of the second body 2 is a distance threshold. This can be achieved by setting the distance between the first connection position and the second connection position of the connecting device 3 to be greater than or equal to this distance threshold, and by ensuring that the first connection position and the second connection position have appropriate degrees of rotational freedom.

[0143] The second connecting part can rotate a larger angle relative to the first connecting part to achieve the fifth state of the electronic device. For example, in the first state, the first body rotates 90° counterclockwise relative to the target part, and the target part rotates 270° counterclockwise relative to the second body, allowing the electronic device to reach the fifth state. Furthermore, the first and second connecting parts can be configured to rotate in opposite directions, such as the first body first rotating 90° counterclockwise relative to the target part, and then the target part rotating 270° counterclockwise relative to the second body to achieve the fifth state. The connecting device can also include more shafts to provide more degrees of rotational freedom to achieve the fifth state.

[0144] In the embodiments of this application, the first body 1 and the second body 2 can be folded to the maximum extent and their functional surfaces face opposite directions through the fifth state of the electronic device, while maintaining a stable third distance, which enriches the usage form of the device and improves the device's practicality and scene adaptability.

[0145] Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the accommodating portion structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0146] like Figure 15 As shown, according to an embodiment of this application, the first body 1 has a receiving portion 13, and the first connecting portion 31 is placed inside the receiving portion 13; in the first state or the third state, the receiving portion 13 overlaps with the target portion 30.

[0147] In the embodiments of this application, the first connecting portion 31 can be spatially accommodated inside the accommodating portion 13 of the first body 1.

[0148] For example, the solid structure of the first connecting part 31 is located in the internal space of the receiving part 13, and the inner wall of the receiving part 13 surrounds the first connecting part 31; the first connecting part 31 can rotate or move within the receiving part 13, and the receiving part 13 restricts the displacement of the first connecting part 31 in the direction perpendicular to the rotation axis, so as to prevent the first connecting part 31 from separating or misaligning with the first body 1.

[0149] In either the first or third state, the overlap between the receiving portion 13 and the connecting device 3 can be such that there is an overlapping area in a preset projection direction. For example, the projection of the receiving portion 13 and the target portion 30 on the first surface 11 of the first body 1 overlaps, and the projections of the receiving portion 13 and the connecting device 3 on a plane perpendicular to the first surface 11 also overlap. Alternatively, the first connecting portion 31 and the target portion 30 may be located within the internal space of the receiving portion 13. The first connecting position, the first connecting portion 31, and the target portion 30 may be hidden inside the first body 1 and not protrude from the surface of the first body 1.

[0150] Figure 16A This schematically illustrates a first type of connection device usage state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 16B This schematically illustrates a second connection device usage state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 16C This schematically illustrates a third connection device usage state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 16D The diagram illustrates a fourth connection device usage state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0151] like Figure 16A As shown, the electronic device is in a first state, with the first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 facing each other. The first connecting part 31, the target part 32, and the receiving part 13 of the first body 1 overlap. The second connecting part 32 can be externally designed, that is, the second connecting part 32 is located outside the second body 2. The second connecting part 32 can also be located on the plane of the second surface 21 of the second body 2, or on the side of the second surface 21 of the second body 2 closer to the first body 1. The relative position of the first body 1 with the second body 2 can be changed based on the second connecting part 32 of the connecting device 3.

[0152] like Figure 16CAs shown, according to an embodiment of this application, the receiving portion 13 may be provided with a target member 130, which can apply a force to the target portion 30. The force causes the target member 130 and the target portion 30 to move closer to each other. The force satisfies one of the following conditions: the value of the force is greater than or equal to the value of the torque resistance of the first connection position rotation; or the force is less than the torque resistance of the first connection position rotation, and the torque resistance of the second connection position rotation is greater than the difference between the torque resistance of the first connection position rotation and the force.

[0153] If the value of the applied force is greater than or equal to the value of the torsional resistance at the first connection position, during the rotation from the third state to the second state, the torsional resistance at the first connection position is greater than the torsional resistance at the second connection position. The applied force, in conjunction with the torsional resistance at the first connection position, causes the second connection position to rotate preferentially over the first connection position. During the rotation from the second state to the fourth state, the applied force overcomes the torsional resistance at the first connection position, causing the first connection position to rotate preferentially over the second connection position.

[0154] If the torque resistance at the second connection position is greater than the difference between the torque resistance at the first connection position and the applied force, then during the rotation from the third state to the second state, the torque resistance at the first connection position is greater than the torque resistance at the second connection position. The applied force, in conjunction with the torque resistance at the first connection position, causes the second connection position to rotate preferentially over the first connection position. During the rotation from the second state to the fourth state, the applied force offsets part of the torque resistance at the first connection position. The torque resistance at the second connection position is greater than the difference between the torque resistance at the first connection position and the applied force, causing the first connection position to rotate preferentially over the second connection position.

[0155] For example, a magnetic material (target part 130) may be provided inside the connecting device 3, and a magnet or electromagnetic device may be provided on the side wall of the receiving part 13, so that the magnetic material and the connecting device 3 are brought close to each other by magnetic force.

[0156] like Figure 16B As shown, the electronic device is in its second state. The first surface 11 of the first body 1 and the second surface 21 of the second body 2 face each other. The second device 4 (e.g., an external keyboard) is attached to the second surface 21 of the second body 2. When the first body 1 rotates relative to the second body 2, it encounters resistance when it comes into contact with the second device 4, and the pivot at the first connection position rotates accordingly, so that the connecting device 3 and the receiving portion 13 of the first body 1 no longer overlap. A receiving space adapted to the second device 4 is formed between the first body 1 and the second body 2.

[0157] like Figure 16C , Figure 16DAs shown, the electronic device is in the third state. When the first body 1 and the second body 2 rotate from a smaller angle to a larger angle, the connecting device 3 remains overlapping with the receiving portion 13 of the first body 1. When the first body 1 and the second body 2 rotate from a larger angle to a smaller angle, the force applied by the target component to the connecting device 3 can be greater than or equal to the torque resistance value of the rotation at the first connection position. The connecting device 3 and the first body 1 are tightly fitted together by the force. The rotating shaft at the first connection position remains locked and no relative rotation occurs.

[0158] Figure 17A A perspective view of a second state of another electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown schematically; Figure 17B A perspective view of a first state of another electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown schematically.

[0159] like Figure 17A As shown, the electronic device is in its second state, with the second device 4 housed between the first body 1 and the second main body 2. The first connecting part is hidden within the first main body 1. The second device 4 can be located in a reserved space within the electronic device, fitting seamlessly into it. Figure 17B As shown, the electronic device is in its first state, with the first connecting part and the target part hidden within the first body 1, except for the second connecting part 32. The body of the electronic device closes naturally without any abrupt gaps or redundant seams, maintaining its appearance integrity. Whether in use with or without the second device 4, the electronic device maintains an integrated appearance, preserving a simple and unified product form, achieving a compact and fitting design, and balancing form flexibility with visual regularity.

[0160] Figure 18A This schematic diagram illustrates a first scenario of use of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 18B The illustration shows a second scenario of use of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0161] like Figure 18A In this usage scenario, no second device 4 (such as an external keyboard) is needed; it can be used directly upon power-on, meeting basic needs such as immediate office work and daily operations. The connecting device 3 is embedded between the first main body 1 and the second main body 2, resulting in a neat visual appearance. The elimination of the need to carry a second device 4 makes it portable and significantly reduces the burden of carrying it, balancing practicality and portability. Figure 18B As shown, when the second device 4 is connected, the first body 1 and the second body 2 are used as display devices, and the dual-screen mode can be quickly switched to expand the user experience.

[0162] Figure 19 The diagram illustrates a connection device structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0163] like Figure 19 As shown, the connecting device according to an embodiment of this application includes: a first connecting portion 31, including a first connecting position, which is used to connect to a first position and drive a first surface 11; a second connecting portion 32, including a second connecting position, which is used to connect to a second position and drive a second surface 21; and a target portion 30, used to realize a relative rotational connection between the first connecting position and the second connecting position; the connecting device has a first connecting state and a second connecting state. In the first connecting state, the first surface 11 and the second surface 21 face each other, the axis of rotation of the first connecting portion 31 relative to the target portion 30 is a first axis, and the distance between the first position and the second surface 21 is a first distance. In the second connecting state, the first surface 11 and the second surface 21 face each other, the axis of rotation of the second connecting portion 32 relative to the target portion 30 is a second axis, which is different from the first axis, and the distance between the first position and the second surface 21 is a second distance, which is different from the first distance. For a description of the connecting device, please refer to the explanation of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0164] The embodiments of this disclosure have been described above. However, these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. 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 disclosure is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. Various substitutions and modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of this disclosure, and all such substitutions and modifications should fall within the scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: first ontology; Second entity; as well as A connecting device includes a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a target portion. The first connecting portion includes a first connecting position, and the second connecting portion includes a second connecting position. The first connecting position of the connecting device is rotatably connected to a first position of a first body, and the second connecting position of the connecting device is rotatably connected to a second position of a second body. The first connecting position and the second connecting position are relatively rotatably connected through the target portion. The electronic device has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the first surface of the first body and the second surface of the second body face each other, the axis of rotation of the first connecting portion relative to the target portion is the first axis, and the distance between the first position of the first body and the second surface of the second body is the first distance. In the second state, the first surface and the second surface face each other, the axis of rotation of the second connecting part relative to the target part is the second axis, the second axis is different from the first axis, the distance between the first position of the first body and the second surface of the second body is the second distance, the second distance is different from the first distance.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, The connecting device has a first connection state and a second connection state. In the first connection state, the distance between the first connection position and the second surface of the second body is a first distance, and the electronic device is in the first state. In the second connection state, the distance between the first connection position and the second surface of the second body is the second distance, and the electronic device is in the second state.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, Includes at least one of the following: In the first state, the distance between the first connection position and the second connection position of the connecting device is a first length; in the second state, the distance between the first connection position and the second connection position of the connecting device is a second length. The first length and the second length are different, and in the first state and the second state, the angle between the connecting device and the first surface of the first body and / or the second surface of the second body is the same. In the first state, the angle between the target portion and the first surface of the first body or the second surface of the second body is a first angle; in the second state, the angle between the target portion and the first surface of the first body or the second surface of the second body is a second angle; and In the first state and the second state, the overlapping area of ​​the first body and the second body projected onto the same plane is different.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, having a third state and / or a fourth state; In the third state, during the rotation of the first body relative to the second body, the first connecting part, the target part, and the first surface of the first body are in the same plane and relatively stationary, the second connecting part and the second body have a degree of freedom of relative rotation, and the target part and the second surface of the second body form the third included angle. In the fourth state, during the rotation of the first body relative to the second body, the target part, the second connecting part and the second body are relatively stationary, the second surface of the target part and the second body form the second angle, and the first connecting part and the first body have a degree of freedom of relative rotation, which allows the first body and the target part to be in the same plane, or to face the second surface of the second body. During the rotation of the first body relative to the second body, when the electronic device has a third state and a fourth state, the third included angle is greater than the second included angle.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, In the first state, the target part is parallel to the first surface of the first body and / or the second surface of the second body; In the second state, the angle between the target part and the first surface of the first body and / or the second surface of the second body is the target degree. In the second state, the distance between the first surface of the first body and the second surface of the second body is greater than the distance between the first surface of the first body and the second surface of the second body in the first state.

6. The electronic device according to claim 1, When the connecting device is used to abut against the second device, the first body can rotate relative to the second body to the second state; The second device includes opposing third and fourth surfaces, wherein the fourth surface of the second device abuts against the second surface of the second body; In the second state, the third side of the second device abuts against the first side of the first body.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, Includes at least one of the following: The difference between the second distance and the first distance is positively correlated with the distance between the third and fourth surfaces of the second device; In the second state, the first body and / or the second body exerts a force on the second device, and the force keeps the first body and / or the second body in a preset relative position with the second device.

8. The electronic device according to claim 5, The first body has a receiving portion, and the first connecting portion is placed inside the receiving portion; In either the first or third state, the receiving portion overlaps with the target portion.

9. The electronic device according to claim 7, comprising: A target component is disposed in the receiving portion, the target component being capable of applying a force to the target portion, the force causing the target component and the target portion to move closer together, the force satisfying one of the following conditions: The value of the applied force is greater than or equal to the value of the torsional resistance during rotation at the first connection position; or The applied force is less than the torque resistance of the first connection position rotation, and the torque resistance of the second connection position rotation is greater than the difference between the torque resistance of the first connection position rotation and the applied force.

10. A connecting device, comprising: The first connecting part includes a first connecting position, which is used to connect to the first position and drive the first surface; The second connecting part includes a second connecting position, which is used to connect to the second position and drive the second surface; as well as The target part is used to realize the relative rotational connection between the first connection position and the second connection position; The connecting device has a first connecting state and a second connecting state. In the first connection state, the first surface and the second surface face each other, the axis of rotation of the first connecting part relative to the target part is the first axis, and the distance between the first position and the second surface is the first distance. In the second connection state, the first surface and the second surface face each other, the axis of rotation of the second connection part relative to the target part is the second axis, the second axis is different from the first axis, the distance between the first position and the second surface is the second distance, the second distance is different from the first distance.

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