Electronic device and display apparatus
By setting up a shielding part on the side wall of the mid-frame to shield the wiring area and the wiring folding area, the problem of the difficulty in reducing the bezel width in the existing technology is solved, the screen ratio is increased, and the user's visual experience is improved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-28
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, it is difficult to reduce the bezel width of electronic devices, resulting in a small screen-to-body ratio and affecting the user's visual experience.
An outer frame with a shielding part is provided on the side wall of the middle frame. The shielding part is used to shield the wiring area and the wiring folding area, which replaces the use of the screen border to shield in the existing technology, thereby reducing or even eliminating the border width.
The screen-to-body ratio has been increased, improving the user's visual experience. By setting up a shielding part on the side wall of the middle frame to replace the screen bezel's shielding area and wiring folding area, the width of the bezel has been reduced or eliminated.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of display technology, and in particular to an electronic device and display apparatus. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous development of technology, consumers have increasingly higher demands for electronic devices. Among these demands, the screen-to-body ratio (the ratio of the display area to the screen area) determines whether an electronic product can provide users with a larger visual experience. Therefore, the screen-to-body ratio has always been a core competitive advantage for electronic products and an important factor for consumers when purchasing them.
[0003] Currently, electronic devices generally have wiring areas and wiring folding areas around the screen. To improve the aesthetics of electronic devices, black ink is usually applied around the screen to form a border, which can cover the wiring areas and wiring folding areas. Since the border formed by the black ink has a certain width, and it is difficult to reduce the width of the border in the current technology, the screen ratio is correspondingly small, which affects the user's visual experience. Summary of the Invention
[0004] This application provides an electronic device and an electronic device that can reduce or even eliminate the bezel size of the electronic device, thereby increasing the screen ratio and improving the user's visual experience.
[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides an electronic device, including: a mid-frame, a display module, and an outer frame. The display module is disposed on one side of the mid-frame along its thickness direction. The display module includes an image-receiving area and a wiring area connected to the image-receiving area. A wiring folding area is provided on the side of the wiring area away from the image-receiving area. The outer frame is connected to at least a portion of the sidewall of the mid-frame. The outer frame includes a shielding portion that curves from the edge of the display module toward the image-receiving area. Along the thickness direction of the mid-frame, the shielding portion and the display module are located on the same side of the mid-frame, and the projection of the shielding portion along the thickness direction of the mid-frame covers at least a portion of the wiring folding area and / or at least a portion of the wiring area. Exemplarily, the shielding portion may cover only a portion of the wiring folding area, or it may cover all the wiring folding area and a portion of the wiring area, or it may cover all the wiring folding area and all the wiring area.
[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, this application provides an outer frame with a shielding part on the side wall of the middle frame, and uses the shielding part to shield the wiring area and wiring folding area, which replaces the prior art of using the screen bezel to shield the wiring area and wiring folding area. This can reduce or even eliminate the width of the bezel, increase the screen ratio, and improve the user's visual experience.
[0007] In some implementations of this application, the wiring area is bent at least partially toward the side where the mid-frame is located.
[0008] In some implementations of this application, the electronic device provided by this application also includes a cover plate located on the side of the display module opposite to the mid-frame, the cover plate covering the imaging area, and the cover plate allowing at least a portion of the visible light emitted from the imaging area to pass through. Exemplarily, the cover plate may be made of glass.
[0009] In some implementations of this application, a protective layer is provided between the wiring area and the inner wall of the shielding part. This application does not limit the material of the protective layer. For example, the protective layer can be foam or a glass layer extending from the side of the cover plate.
[0010] When the protective layer is foam, in some embodiments, the outer frame has an opening, and the cover plate is at least partially disposed within the opening, with the outer surface of the cover plate flush with the outer edge of the shielding portion. In other embodiments, the edge of the shielding portion is pressed against the outer surface of the cover plate.
[0011] When the protective layer is a glass layer extending from the side of the cover plate, in some embodiments, a stepped surface exists between the outer surface of the glass layer and the outer surface of the cover plate, an opening is provided on the outer frame, the cover plate is at least partially disposed within the opening, the edge of the shielding portion abuts against the stepped surface, the inner surface of the shielding portion abuts against the glass layer, and the outer surface of the cover plate is flush with the outer edge of the shielding portion. In other embodiments, the edge of the shielding portion is pressed against the outer surface of the cover plate.
[0012] In some implementations of this application, the outer frame further includes a connecting portion, with the shielding portion connected to the connecting portion. The connecting portion is connected to at least a portion of the side wall of the middle frame, and covers the side wall of the middle frame to which it is connected. Exemplarily, the shielding portion and the connecting portion are an integral structure, together forming the outer frame. The outer frame and the middle frame are two independent parts. The connecting portion can be fixedly connected to the side wall of the middle frame, or it can be detachably connected.
[0013] In some implementations of this application, the occluding part is arc-shaped.
[0014] In some implementations of this application, the occluded portion is straight.
[0015] In some implementations of this application, the trace area bends from the edge of the imaging area toward the side where the imaging area is located.
[0016] In some implementations of this application, a back cover is also included, which is located on the side of the middle frame opposite to the display module and is connected to the middle frame.
[0017] In a second aspect, this application provides a display device applied to an electronic device as described in the first aspect. The display device includes a display module, which includes an image area, a trace area, and a trace bending area. The trace area is connected to the image area, and the trace bending area is located on the side of the trace area away from the image area. Along the thickness direction of the display module, at least a portion of the projection of the trace bending area and / or at least a portion of the projection of the trace area falls on the shielding portion of the electronic device.
[0018] In some implementations of this application, the display module is disposed on the mid-frame of the electronic device, and the wiring area is bent at least partially toward the side where the mid-frame is located.
[0019] In some implementations of this application, a protective layer is provided on the side of the wiring area away from the mid-frame, and the protective layer covers at least a portion of the surface of the wiring area. Exemplarily, the protective layer may be foam or a glass layer extending from the side of the cover plate.
[0020] In some implementations of this application, the trace area bends from the edge of the imaging area toward the side where the imaging area is located.
[0021] In some implementations of this application, a cover plate is also included, which is located on the side of the display module away from the mid-frame, and covers the imaging area, allowing at least a portion of the visible light emitted from the imaging area to pass through. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the front panel of an electronic device is shown;
[0023] Figure 2 Some implementation methods are shown. Figure 1 Sectional view along axis AA;
[0024] Figure 3 Cross-sectional views of electronic devices in other embodiments are shown;
[0025] Figure 4 Cross-sectional views of electronic devices in other embodiments are shown;
[0026] Figure 5 The present application shows schematic diagrams of the structure of electronic devices in some embodiments;
[0027] Figure 6 Schematic diagrams of the electronic device in other embodiments of this application are shown;
[0028] Figure 7 It shows Figure 6 A magnified view of part B in the middle section;
[0029] Figure 8 Schematic diagrams of the electronic device in other embodiments of this application are shown;
[0030] Figure 9 Schematic diagrams of the electronic device in other embodiments of this application are shown;
[0031] Figure 10 Schematic diagrams of the electronic device in other embodiments of this application are shown;
[0032] Figure 11 Schematic diagrams of the electronic device in other embodiments of this application are shown;
[0033] Figure 12 Schematic diagrams of the electronic devices in other embodiments of this application are shown. Detailed Implementation
[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0035] This application provides an electronic device, which can be a mobile phone, tablet, laptop, etc. The following description uses the application of this electronic device in a mobile phone as an example to illustrate this application.
[0036] Figure 1 A top view of an electronic device in some embodiments is shown. Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 Sectional view along line AA. (Reference) Figure 2 The electronic device 100a includes a middle frame 1a, a display module 21a, and a cover plate 22a. The display module 21a extends along the thickness direction of the middle frame 1a (e.g., ...). Figure 2 The Z-direction shown is located on one side of the middle frame 1a, and the cover plate 22a is located on the side of the display module 21a opposite to the middle frame 1a. The cover plate 22a is designed to allow visible light to pass through. The display module 21a includes an image area 211a located in its center and a wiring area 212a connected to the image area 211a. On the side of the wiring area 212a away from the image area 211a, there is also a wiring folding area 213a extending from the side wall of the wiring area 212a. The wiring folding area 213a extends outward from the edge of the wiring area 212a and folds towards the wiring area 212a. When a user is viewing the phone, the image displayed in the image area 211a can be presented to the user through the cover plate 22a. If the wiring area 212a and the wiring folding area 213a around the image area 211a are exposed in the user's field of vision, it will affect the aesthetics of the phone.
[0037] To address the aforementioned issue of avoiding exposure of the trace area 212a and the trace folding area 213a, three optional implementation methods are provided below, which can shield the trace area 212a and the trace folding area 213a, thereby improving the aesthetics of the electronic device.
[0038] The first alternative implementation provides an electronic device 100a, whose structure remains as described above. Figure 2 As shown. The middle frame 1a has a cavity 11a in its center, and a side edge 12a is provided around the periphery of the middle frame 1a. The side edge 12a near the cavity 11a has a stepped surface 13a. The display module 21a and the wiring folding area 213a are both located within the cavity 11a. The edge of the cover plate 22a overlaps the stepped surface 13a, and the side edge 12a is located at the edge of the cover plate 22a to block it. The inner surface of the cover plate 22a (i.e., the surface of the cover plate 22a facing the display module 21a) corresponding to the wiring area 212a, the wiring folding area 213a, and the stepped surface 13a is coated with black ink, forming a black border 6a (e.g., as shown). Figure 1 (As shown). The border 6a can cover the wiring area 212a and the wiring folding area 213a, thereby preventing the wiring area 212a and the wiring folding area 213a from being exposed to the user's view. Specifically, the area on the screen that can display the image is the display area of the electronic device 100a, and the area covered by the border 6a is the non-display area of the electronic device 100a. In this embodiment, by setting the border 6a, the wiring area 212a and the wiring folding area 213a can be hidden in the non-display area of the electronic device 100a. Reference Figure 2 The width of the border 6a is as follows Figure 2 The dimension La is shown in the figure. Specifically, the width of the border 6a consists of three parts, namely the width of the routing area 212a (as shown in the figure). Figure 2 (as shown in dimension La1), the cavity width for accommodating the trace folding area 213a (as shown in the figure). Figure 2 (as shown in dimension La2) and the overlap width between cover plate 22a and step surface 13a (as shown in the figure) Figure 2 (as shown in dimension La3). Figure 2 Although the illustrated implementation can shield the wiring area 212a and the wiring folding area 213a, the large width of the bezel 6a reduces the screen ratio of the electronic device 100a (i.e., the area ratio of the display area to the cover plate 22a), thus affecting the user's visual experience.
[0039] A second alternative implementation provides an electronic device 100b, the structure of which is as follows: Figure 3As shown. The middle frame 1b has a cavity 11b in the center, and side edges 12b are provided around the perimeter of the middle frame 1b. The display module 21b and the wiring folding area 213b are both located inside the cavity 11b, and the edge of the cover plate 22b is curved and overlaps the side edge 12b. The inner surface of the cover plate 22b (i.e., the surface of the cover plate 22b facing the display module 21b) corresponding to the wiring area 212b, the wiring folding area 213b, and the side edge 12b is coated with black ink, forming a black border 6b. The border 6b can cover the wiring area 212b and the wiring folding area 213b, thereby preventing the wiring area 212b and the wiring folding area 213b from being exposed to the user's field of vision. Specifically, the area on the screen that can display the image is the display area of the electronic device 100b, and the area covered by the border 6b is the non-display area of the electronic device 100b. This embodiment, by setting the border 6b, can hide the wiring area 212b and the wiring folding area 213b within the non-display area of the electronic device 100b. (See reference) Figure 3 The width of the border is 6b. Figure 3 The dimension Lb is shown in the diagram. Specifically, the width of the border 6b consists of three parts: the width of the trace area 212b (as shown in the diagram). Figure 3 (as shown in dimension Lb1), the cavity width for accommodating the trace folding area 213b (as shown in the figure). Figure 3 (as shown in dimension Lb2) and the overlap width between cover plate 22b and side 12b (as shown in the figure) Figure 3 (as shown in dimension Lb3). Figure 3 Although the illustrated implementation can shield the wiring area 212b and the wiring folding area 213b, the large width of the bezel 6b still reduces the screen-to-body ratio (i.e., the ratio of the display area to the cover plate 22b) of the electronic device 100b, thus affecting the user's visual experience.
[0040] A third alternative implementation provides an electronic device 100c, which, as Figure 4As shown. The middle frame 1c has a cavity 11c in the center, and side edges 12c are provided around the periphery of the middle frame 1c. The display module 21c and the wiring folding area 213c are both located inside the cavity 11c. The location of the wiring folding area 213c is filled with curing adhesive 7c to cure the wiring folding area 213c, and the curing adhesive 7c is used to bond the display module 21c to the middle frame 1c. The edge of the cover plate 22c abuts against the inner wall of the side edge 12c, and the side edge 12c is used to block the cover plate 22c. The area on the inner surface of the cover plate 22c (i.e. the surface of the cover plate 22c facing the display module 21c) corresponding to the wiring area 212c and the wiring folding area 213c is coated with black ink, and the black ink forms a black border 6c. The border 6c can cover the wiring area 212c and the wiring folding area 213c, thereby preventing the wiring area 212c and the wiring folding area 213c from being exposed to the user's view. Specifically, the area on the screen that can display the image is the display area of the electronic device 100c, and the area covered by the border 6c is the non-display area of the electronic device 100c. In this embodiment, by setting the border 6c, the wiring area 212c and the wiring folding area 213c can be hidden within the non-display area of the electronic device 100c. (Reference) Figure 4 The width of the 6c border is as follows Figure 4 The dimension Lc is shown in the diagram. Specifically, the width of the border 6c consists of two parts: the width of the routing area 212c (as shown in the diagram). Figure 2 (as shown in dimension Lc1) and the cavity width for accommodating the trace folding area 213c (as shown in the figure). Figure 2 (as shown in dimension Lc2). Compared to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The implementation method shown, Figure 4 Although the implementation shown can reduce the width of the bezel 6c to some extent, the width of the bezel 6c is still relatively large. Therefore, the screen ratio (i.e., the ratio of the display area to the area of the cover plate 22c) is still small, which affects the user's visual experience.
[0041] In summary, although the electronic devices provided in the first, second, and third optional embodiments can use the bezels on the screen to cover the wiring area and wiring folding area, they will reduce the screen-to-body ratio of the electronic devices, thereby affecting the user's visual experience.
[0042] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides an electronic device that can reduce or even eliminate the bezel size of the electronic device, thereby increasing the screen-to-body ratio and improving the user experience.
[0043] This application provides an electronic device 100, with reference to... Figure 5 It includes: a middle frame 1, a display module 21, and an outer frame 3. The display module 21 extends along the thickness direction of the middle frame 1 (e.g., ...). Figure 5The display module 21 (as shown in the Z direction) is located on one side of the middle frame 1, and is bonded to the middle frame 1 by adhesive 71. The display module 21 includes an image area 211 and a wiring area 212. The image area 211 is located in the middle of the display module 21. The wiring area 212 is connected to the image area 211, and a wiring folding area 213 is provided on the side of the wiring area 212 away from the image area 211. Exemplarily, the image area 211 includes a polarizing layer, a display layer, a base film layer, a buffer layer, and a support layer stacked together. The wiring area 212 is a structure extending from the side of the image area 211. The wiring area 212 may only include the display layer, or it may include at least one of the polarizing layer, the base film layer, the buffer layer, and the support layer in addition to the display layer. The wiring folding area 213 is a structure extending from the side of the wiring area 212. The wiring folding area 213 may only include the display layer. Alternatively, the trace bending area 213 may include the display layer and other flexible layers that can be bent (e.g., base film layer, buffer layer). A protective adhesive is sprayed onto the exterior of the trace bending area 213 to protect it. A screen printed circuit board (not shown) is provided on the side of the display module 21 facing the middle frame 1, and the end of the trace bending area 213 away from the trace area 212 is connected to the screen printed circuit board.
[0044] The outer frame 3 is connected to at least a portion of the sidewall of the middle frame 1. The outer frame 3 includes a shielding portion 32 that curves from the edge of the display module 21 toward the imaging area 211. Along the Z direction, the shielding portion 32 is located on the same side of the middle frame 1 as the display module 21, and at least a portion of the wiring area 212 and the wiring folding area 213 are hidden within the shielding portion 32. That is, the wiring area 212 and the wiring folding area 213 are both located on the side of the shielding portion 32 facing the display module 21, and the projection of the shielding portion 32 along the Z direction covers at least a portion of the wiring folding area 213 and / or at least a portion of the wiring area 212, thereby enabling the shielding portion 32 to partially or completely shield the wiring area 212 and the wiring folding area 213. Specifically, in this embodiment, by providing the shielding part 32, the wiring area 212a and the wiring folding area 213a can be hidden within the non-display area of the electronic device 100a, while the uncovered screen area, i.e., the screen area capable of displaying images, can be referred to as the display area. Compared to Figures 2 to 4 In the embodiment shown, this application replaces the method by providing a shielding part 32. Figures 2 to 4 The border in the middle blocks the wiring area 212a and the wiring folding area 213a, which can reduce the width of the border area and thus increase the screen ratio of the electronic device 100 (i.e., the ratio of the area of the display area to the area of the screen that is not blocked by the blocked part 32).
[0045] In some implementations of this application, refer to Figure 5The electronic device 100 provided in this application also includes a cover plate 22, which is located on the side of the display module 21 opposite to the mid-frame 1. The cover plate 22 covers the imaging area 211 and allows at least a portion of the visible light emitted by the imaging area 211 to pass through, so that a user can see the image presented by the imaging area 211 through the cover plate 22. Exemplarily, the cover plate 22 may be made of glass.
[0046] This application does not limit the area of the wiring area 212 and the wiring folding area 213 that are covered by the shielding part 32.
[0047] In some embodiments, the shielding portion 32 may only shield a portion of the trace folding area 213. The remaining portion of the trace folding area 213 and trace area 212 not shielded by the shielding portion 32 can be shielded in other ways. For example, the remaining portion of the trace folding area 213 and trace area 212 not shielded by the shielding portion 32 can be shielded by applying a black ink border to the cover plate 22. After the ink border is applied, the edge of the display area of the electronic device 100 provided in this embodiment coincides with the edge of the ink border, and the non-display area of the electronic device 100 is the area covered by the ink border and the shielding portion 32. This embodiment can be applied to any embodiment of this application. Compared to... Figures 2 to 4 The technical solution shown in this embodiment can reduce the width of the ink border, thereby increasing the screen ratio of the electronic device 100.
[0048] In other embodiments, the shielding part 32 can shield the entire wiring folding area 213 and a portion of the wiring area 212. The remaining portion of the wiring area 212 not shielded by the shielding part 32 can be shielded in other ways. For example, the remaining portion of the wiring area 212 not shielded by the shielding part 32 can be shielded by applying a black ink border to the cover plate 22. After the ink border is applied, the edge of the display area of the electronic device 100 provided in this embodiment coincides with the edge of the ink border, and the non-display area of the electronic device 100 is the area covered by the ink border and the shielding part 32. This embodiment can be applied to any embodiment of this application. Compared to... Figures 2 to 4 The technical solution shown in this embodiment can reduce the width of the ink border, thereby increasing the screen ratio of the electronic device 100.
[0049] In other embodiments, the shielding portion 32 can also shield the entire wiring folding area 213 and wiring area 212, eliminating the need to additionally apply a black ink border to the cover plate 22 to shield the wiring folding area 213 and wiring area 212. In this embodiment, the edge of the display area of the electronic device 100 coincides with the edge of the shielding portion 32, and the non-display area of the electronic device 100 is the area covered by the shielding portion 32. This embodiment can be applied to any embodiment of this application. Compared to Figures 2 to 4 The technical solution shown in this embodiment can completely eliminate the ink border, thereby enabling the screen ratio of the electronic device 100 to reach 100%.
[0050] In other embodiments, when the shielding portion 32 completely shields the wiring folding area 213 and the wiring area 212, an ink border may be applied to the cover plate 22 for other reasons, and this application does not limit this.
[0051] The assembly method of the electronic device 100 provided in this application is as follows: First, the side of the display module 21 facing away from the cover plate 22 is bonded to the side of the middle frame 1 facing the cover plate 22 using adhesive 71. Then, the frame 3 is pressed onto the outer periphery of the middle frame 1 and fixed to the middle frame 1. After the outer frame 3 is fixed, the shielding part 32 on the outer frame 3 can shield the wiring area 212 and the wiring folding area 213.
[0052] By adopting the above technical solution, this application provides an outer frame 3 with a shielding part 32 on the side wall of the middle frame 1, and uses the shielding part 32 to shield the wiring area 212 and the wiring folding area 213, which replaces the prior art of using the screen bezel to shield the wiring area 212 and the wiring folding area 213. This can reduce or even eliminate the width of the bezel, increase the screen ratio, and improve the user's visual experience.
[0053] In some implementations of this application, refer to Figure 5 The wiring area 212 is bent at least partially toward the side where the middle frame 1 is located. This design can reduce the impact of the wiring area 212 on the middle frame 1. Figure 5 The size in the Y direction is reduced, thereby reducing the size of the shielding part 32 in the Y direction, and thus reducing the area of the front panel of the electronic device 100.
[0054] In some implementations of this application, refer to Figure 5 To avoid interference between the wiring area 212 and the middle frame 1 after bending, a notch 8 can be set on the middle frame 1 to avoid the wiring area 212 and the wiring folding area 213.
[0055] In some implementations of this application, refer to Figure 5 A protective layer is provided between the wiring area 212 and the inner wall of the shielding part 32. The protective layer may cover part of the wiring area 212 or cover the entire wiring area 212; this application does not limit this. The protective layer is used to provide protection for the wiring area 212.
[0056] This application does not specify the material of the protective layer.
[0057] In some embodiments, reference Figure 5The protective layer can be made of a flexible material, such as foam 41. Because foam 41 has a certain degree of cushioning, it can effectively protect the wiring area 212. The thickness of foam 41 can be less than the thickness of the cover plate 22 (e.g., ...). Figure 5 As shown), it can also be the same thickness as the cover plate 22 (e.g. Figure 8 (As shown). For example, refer to Figure 5 When the thickness of the foam 41 is less than the thickness of the cover plate 22, the edge of the shielding part 32 fits against the edge of the cover plate 22, and the surface of the shielding part 32 facing the display module 21 fits against the foam 41 to prevent dust from entering the interior of the electronic device 100. The outer surface 221 of the cover plate 22 is flush with the outer edge 34 of the shielding part, which can improve the appearance of the electronic device 100.
[0058] In other embodiments, reference is made to... Figure 6 The protective layer can also be a structure extending from the side of the cover plate 22. For example, when the cover plate 22 is made of glass, the protective layer can be a glass layer 42 extending from the side of the cover plate 22, and the inner wall of the shielding part 32 can be bonded to the outer wall of the glass layer 42 with adhesive.
[0059] The thickness of glass layer 42 can be less than the thickness of cover plate 22 (e.g., Figure 6 As shown), it can also be the same thickness as the cover plate 22 (e.g. Figure 9 (As shown). For example, refer to Figure 6 When the thickness of the glass layer 42 is less than the thickness of the cover plate 22, a stepped surface 43 is formed between the surface of the glass layer 42 facing away from the display module 21 and the surface 221 of the cover plate 22 facing away from the display module 21 during manufacturing. The edge of the shielding part 32 is in contact with the stepped surface 43, and the surface of the shielding part 32 facing the display module 21 is in contact with the glass layer 42 to prevent dust from entering the interior of the electronic device 100. The outer surface 221 of the cover plate 22 is flush with the outer edge 34 of the shielding part, which can improve the appearance of the electronic device 100. By designing the protective layer and the cover plate 22 as an integral structure, the number of parts can be reduced and assembly can be facilitated.
[0060] In some implementations of this application, refer to Figure 6 The outer frame 3 also includes a connecting portion 31, the upper edge of which is connected to the lower edge of the shielding portion 32. The connecting portion 31 is connected to at least a portion of the side wall of the middle frame 1, and the connecting portion 31 covers the side wall 11 of the middle frame 1 to which it is connected. This allows the connecting portion 31 to shield the side wall 11 of the middle frame 1, making the side of the electronic device 100 appear seamless and without protrusions, thus improving the aesthetics of the device. Exemplarily, the shielding portion 32 and the connecting portion 31 are an integral structure, together forming the outer frame 3. The outer frame 3 and the middle frame 1 are two independent parts.
[0061] This application does not limit the connection method between the connecting part 31 and the middle frame 1. Specifically, the connecting part 31 can be fixedly bonded to the side wall of the middle frame 1 with adhesive, or it can be detachably connected to the side wall of the middle frame 1 through a snap-fit structure. For example, refer to... Figure 7 The middle frame 1 may have a snap-fit protrusion 61 on its side wall, and a groove 62 may be provided on the inner wall of the connecting part 31. The snap-fit protrusion 61 is made of a deformable material. When the outer frame 3 is pressed downwards from above the middle frame 1, the snap-fit protrusion 61 contacts the inner wall of the connecting part 31. Because the snap-fit protrusion 61 can undergo elastic deformation, it does not obstruct the downward movement of the connecting part 31. When the groove 62 moves to a position corresponding to the snap-fit protrusion 61, the snap-fit protrusion 61 returns to its elastic deformation and engages with the groove 62, thereby enabling the connecting part 31 to engage with the middle frame 1. Figure 7 The snap-fit structure shown can be applied to any embodiment of this application.
[0062] In some implementations of this application, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The outer frame 3 has an opening 33, which corresponds to the position of the image area 211, and the area of the opening 33 is greater than or equal to the area of the image area 211, so as to avoid the outer frame 3 from obstructing the image area 211.
[0063] This application does not limit the height relationship between the outer surface 221 of the cover plate 22 and the outer edge 34 of the shielding portion. Specifically, the outer surface 221 of the cover plate 22 may be higher than the outer edge 34 of the shielding portion, lower than the outer edge 34 of the shielding portion, or flush with the outer edge 34 of the shielding portion.
[0064] In some implementations of this application, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The cover plate 22 is disposed within the opening 33, and its outer surface 221 is flush with the outer edge 34 of the shielding portion. If there is a gap between the edge of the cover plate 22 and the sidewall of the opening 33, sealant can be filled into the gap, or the edge of the cover plate 22 can be bonded to the sidewall of the opening 33 to eliminate the gap. By disposing the cover plate 22 within the opening 33, this application not only makes the outer surface of the electronic device 100 flat, improving the aesthetics of the device, but also, compared to... Figures 2 to 4 The technical solution shown allows for the reduction of the area of the cover plate 22 by placing it inside the opening 33, thereby saving processing costs.
[0065] In some other implementations of this application, see reference to Figure 8 and Figure 9 The edge of the shielding part 32 can also be pressed against the outer surface 221 of the cover plate 22. Specifically, Figure 8The implementation methods shown are the same as Figure 5 The implementation methods shown are basically the same. The difference is that... Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the outer surface 221 of the cover plate 22 is flush with the outer edge 34 of the shielding portion, while Figure 8 In the embodiment shown, the edge of the shielding part 32 is pressed against the outer surface 221 of the cover plate 22. Figure 9 The implementation methods shown are the same as Figure 6 The implementation methods shown are basically the same. The difference is that... Figure 6 In the embodiment shown, a stepped surface 43 is formed during manufacturing between the surface of the glass layer 42 facing away from the display module 21 and the surface 221 of the cover plate 22 facing away from the display module 21. The edge of the shielding portion 32 is in contact with the stepped surface 43, the surface of the shielding portion 32 facing the display module 21 is in contact with the glass layer 42, and the outer surface 221 of the cover plate 22 is flush with the outer edge 34 of the shielding portion. Figure 9 In the embodiment shown, the edge of the shielding part 32 is pressed against the outer surface 221 of the cover plate 22.
[0066] This application does not limit the shape of the blocking portion 32. The blocking portion 32 may be arc-shaped or straight.
[0067] In some implementations, reference Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 The shielding part 32 is arc-shaped, and its outer surface is curved. Compared to Figure 3 The technical solution shown Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 The electronic device 100 shown has a curved surface on the shielding part 32, while Figure 3 The illustrated electronic device 100b has a curved surface at the edge of the cover plate 22b. Because the cover plate 22b is made of a material that allows visible light to pass through (e.g., glass), it is difficult to machine a curved surface on the cover plate 22b, resulting in high processing costs. Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 The shielding part 32 can be made of metal material, and the curved surface on the shielding part 32 can be obtained by bending, so it is easy to process and can save processing costs.
[0068] In other embodiments, reference is made to Figure 10 and Figure 11 The shielding part 32 is straight, and the outer surface of the shielding part 32 is flat.
[0069] Specifically, in Figure 10In the illustrated embodiment, the display module 21 is bonded to the mid-frame 1 using adhesive 71. A cover plate 22 is located on the side of the display module 21 facing away from the mid-frame 1. The connecting portion 31 is bonded to the sidewall of the mid-frame 1 using adhesive or a snap-fit structure for detachable connection. The shielding portion 32 can be a plate, perpendicular to the connecting portion 31. The edge of the shielding portion 32 is pressed against the outer surface 221 of the cover plate 22. The side of the shielding portion 32 facing the display module 21 is bonded to the cover plate 22 using adhesive 72 to prevent dust from entering the electronic device 100. The wiring area 212 and the wiring folding area 213 are both located on the side of the shielding portion 32 facing the display module 21. The shielding portion 32 can partially shield at least a portion of the wiring area 212 and the wiring folding area 213 to increase the screen-to-body ratio of the electronic device 100.
[0070] Figure 11 The implementation methods shown are the same as Figure 10 The implementation methods shown are basically the same. The difference is that... Figure 10 In the illustrated embodiment, the edge of the shielding portion 32 is pressed against the outer surface 221 of the cover plate 22, while Figure 11 In the illustrated embodiment, the outer surface 221 of the cover plate 22 is flush with the side of the shielding portion 32 facing away from the display module 21. Furthermore, the edge of the shielding portion 32 is bonded to the side wall of the cover plate 22 with adhesive 73 to prevent dust from entering the electronic device 100.
[0071] In some implementations of this application, refer to Figure 12 The display module 21 is bonded to the middle frame 1 with adhesive 71. A cover plate 22 is located on the side of the display module 21 facing away from the middle frame 1. The display module 21 includes an image area 211, a wiring area 212, and a wiring folding area 213. The image area 211 is located in the middle of the display module 21. The wiring area 212 is a structure extending from the side of the image area 211, bending from the edge of the image area 211 towards the side where the image area 211 is located. The wiring folding area 213 is a structure extending from the side of the wiring area 212 away from the image area 211. The wiring folding area 213 can be straight or has a certain curvature. The wiring folding area 213 is located on the side of the image area 211 facing away from the cover plate 22, and the end of the wiring folding area 213 away from the wiring area 212 is connected to the screen printed circuit board. At least a portion of the wiring area 212 is hidden within the shielding portion 32. Compared to Figure 2 The wiring area 212a shown is a straight-line technical solution. Figure 12The technical solution shown can further reduce the size of the wiring area 212 in the Y direction by setting the wiring area 212 to bend from the edge of the imaging area 211 toward the side where the imaging area 211 is located, and can hide the wiring folding area 213 on the side of the imaging area 211 away from the cover plate 22, thereby reducing the size of the shielding part 32 in the Y direction, and thus reducing the area of the front panel of the electronic device 100.
[0072] Figure 12 The technical solution of bending the wiring area 212 from the edge of the imaging area 211 toward the side where the imaging area 211 is located can be applied to every embodiment of this application.
[0073] Furthermore, Figure 12 The imaging area 211 shown and Figure 2 The imaging areas 211a shown have the same structure, each including a stacked polarizing layer, a display layer, a base film layer, a buffer layer, and a support layer. However, Figure 12 The structure of the wiring area 212 shown is similar to Figure 2 The structure of the routing area 212a described in the text is different. Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the trace area 212a and the imaging area 211a have the same structure. Figure 12 In the illustrated embodiment, the wiring area 212 may include only the display layer, or it may include at least one of a polarizing layer, a base film layer, and a buffer layer in addition to the display layer. For example, Figure 12 In the illustrated embodiment, the trace area 212 does not include a support layer. Specifically, the support layer in the imaging area 211 is made of bamboo, metal, or titanium alloy, and is relatively hard. By removing the support layer from the trace area 212, this application can reduce the hardness of the trace area 212, thereby enabling the trace area 212 to be bent 180°.
[0074] Furthermore, Figure 12 The trace bending area 213 shown may include only the display layer, or it may include other flexible layers (such as a base film layer or a buffer layer) in addition to the display layer. For example, the trace bending area 213 is coated with a protective adhesive to protect it.
[0075] In some implementations of this application, a back cover 5 is also included. The back cover 5 is located on the side of the middle frame 1 facing away from the display module 21, and is bonded to the middle frame 1 or the outer frame 3 with adhesive. When assembling the electronic device 100, the back cover 5 can be assembled after the outer frame 3 is assembled, and adhesive can be filled into the gap between the back cover 5 and the outer frame 3 to eliminate the gap. The back cover 5 can protect the back of the electronic device 100 (i.e., the side of the electronic device 100 facing away from the cover plate 22).
[0076] Secondly, this application also provides a display device 2, applied to the aforementioned embodiments in combination with Figures 5 to 12 The introduction includes any one of the electronic devices 100.
[0077] refer to Figures 5 to 12 The display device 2 includes a display module 21, which is disposed on the mid-frame of the electronic device. The display module 21 includes an image area 211, a wiring area 212, and a wiring folding area 213. The wiring area 212 is connected to the image area 211, and the wiring folding area 213 is located on the side of the wiring area 212 away from the image area. Along the thickness direction of the display module 21, at least a portion of the projection of the wiring folding area 213 and / or at least a portion of the projection of the wiring area 212 falls on the shielding portion 32 of the electronic device 100, thereby hiding part or all of the wiring area 212 and the wiring folding area 213 within the shielding portion 32 of the electronic device 100.
[0078] The shape of the routing area 212 can be straight (e.g.) Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown), it can also be curved (as shown). Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 12 (As shown). When the routing area 212 is curved, the routing area 212 can be bent at least partially toward the side where the middle frame is located (e.g. Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown), it can also bend from the edge of the imaging area 211 toward the side where the imaging area 211 is located (e.g. Figure 12 (As shown).
[0079] In some implementations of this application, a protective layer is provided on the side of the wiring area 212 facing away from the middle frame 1, and the protective layer covers at least a portion of the surface of the wiring area 212. Exemplarily, the protective layer may be foam 41 (such as...). Figure 5 and Figure 8 (As shown), it can also be a glass layer 42 extending from the side of the cover plate 22 (as shown). Figure 6 and Figure 9 (As shown).
[0080] In some implementations of this application, refer to Figures 5 to 12 The display device 2 also includes a cover plate 22, which is located on the side of the display module 21 away from the middle frame 1. The cover plate 22 covers the imaging area 211 and allows at least part of the visible light emitted from the imaging area 211 to pass through.
[0081] The specific embodiments described above illustrate the implementation of this application. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this application from the content disclosed in this specification. Although the description of this application is presented in conjunction with some embodiments, this does not mean that the features of this application are limited to this embodiment. On the contrary, the purpose of describing the application in conjunction with embodiments is to cover other options or modifications that may be derived based on the claims of this application. This application may also be implemented without using these details. Furthermore, to avoid confusion or obscuring the focus of this application, some specific details have been omitted in the description. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.
[0082] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.
[0083] In the embodiments of this application, "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.
[0084] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.
[0085] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.
[0086] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "fit" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0087] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application also intends to include such modifications and variations.
Claims
1. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: Mid-frame; The display module is disposed on one side of the middle frame along the thickness direction of the middle frame. The display module includes an image area and a wiring area connected to the image area. A wiring folding area is provided on the side of the wiring area away from the image area. The outer frame is connected to at least a portion of the sidewall of the middle frame, and the outer frame includes a shielding portion that curves from the edge of the display module toward the imaging area; along the thickness direction of the middle frame, the shielding portion and the display module are located on the same side of the middle frame, and along the thickness direction of the middle frame, the projection of the shielding portion covers at least a portion of the wiring folding area and / or at least a portion of the wiring area.
2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wiring area is at least partially bent toward the side where the middle frame is located.
3. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a cover plate located on the side of the display module opposite to the mid-frame, the cover plate covering the imaging area, the cover plate allowing at least a portion of the visible light emitted from the imaging area to pass through.
4. The electronic device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A protective layer is provided between the wiring area and the inner wall of the shielding part.
5. The electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The protective layer is made of foam.
6. The electronic device according to any one of claims 3-5, characterized in that, The outer frame has an opening, and the cover plate is at least partially disposed within the opening. The outer surface of the cover plate is flush with the outer edge of the shielding part.
7. The electronic device according to any one of claims 3-5, characterized in that, The edge of the shielding part is pressed against the outer surface of the cover plate.
8. The electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The protective layer is a glass layer extending from the side of the cover plate.
9. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that, There is a stepped surface between the outer surface of the glass layer and the outer surface of the cover plate. The outer frame has an opening, and the cover plate is at least partially disposed in the opening. The edge of the shielding part is in contact with the stepped surface, the inner surface of the shielding part is in contact with the glass layer, and the outer surface of the cover plate is flush with the outer edge of the shielding part.
10. The electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The edge of the shielding part is pressed against the outer surface of the cover plate.
11. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The outer frame also includes a connecting portion, the shielding portion is connected to the connecting portion, the connecting portion is connected to at least a portion of the side wall of the middle frame, and the connecting portion covers the side wall of the middle frame to which it is connected.
12. The electronic device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The shielding part is arc-shaped.
13. The electronic device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The shielding part is straight.
14. The electronic device according to any one of claims 3 to 10, characterized in that, The trace area curves from the edge of the imaging area toward the side where the imaging area is located.
15. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, It also includes a back cover, which is located on the side of the middle frame opposite to the display module, and the back cover is connected to the middle frame or the outer frame.
16. A display device, characterized in that, The display device, applicable to any one of claims 1 to 15, comprises a display module, the display module comprising an image area, a trace area, and a trace bending area; wherein the trace area is connected to the image area, the trace bending area is located on the side of the trace area away from the image area, and at least a portion of the projection of the trace bending area and / or at least a portion of the projection of the trace area falls on the shielding portion of the electronic device along the thickness direction of the display module.
17. The display device according to claim 16, characterized in that, The display module is disposed on the mid-frame of the electronic device, and the wiring area is bent at least partially toward the side where the mid-frame is located.
18. The display device according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that, It also includes a cover plate located on the side of the display module opposite to the mid-frame, the cover plate covering the imaging area, the cover plate allowing at least a portion of the visible light emitted from the imaging area to pass through.
19. The display device according to claim 18, characterized in that, A protective layer is provided on the side of the wiring area away from the middle frame, and the protective layer covers at least a portion of the surface of the wiring area.
20. The display device according to claim 19, characterized in that, The protective layer is made of foam.
21. The display device according to claim 19, characterized in that, The protective layer is a glass layer extending from the side of the cover plate.
22. The display device according to any one of claims 16-21, characterized in that, The wiring area bends from the edge of the imaging area toward the side where the imaging area is located.