An electronic device

Abstract

The application discloses an electronic device, comprising: a first body, a second body, the second body is rotatably connected with the first body; a third body, the third body is movably connected with the second body, the second body has a first position and a second position relative to the third body, the third body has a first surface and a second surface facing away; the electronic device has a first state and a second state, in the first state, the first body is located on the side of the first surface facing, the second body is located on the side of the second surface facing, the second body is located in the first position relative to the third body, in the second state, the first body is located on the side of the second surface facing, the second body is located on the side of the second surface facing, the second body is located in the second position relative to the third body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, and in particular to an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of electronic technology, electronic devices with multiple display components or functional components (such as foldable phones or laptops) are becoming increasingly popular. In order to meet users' needs in different scenarios, electronic devices need to have multiple usage forms. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, this application provides an electronic device.

[0004] An electronic device, comprising:

[0005] the first ontology,

[0006] The second body is rotatably connected to the first body;

[0007] A third body is movably connected to the second body, the second body having a first position and a second position relative to the third body, and the third body having a first surface and a second surface facing opposite directions;

[0008] The electronic device has a first state and a second state.

[0009] In the first state, the first body is located on the side facing the first surface, the second body is located on the side facing the second surface, and the second body is located in the first position relative to the third body.

[0010] In the second state, the first body is located on the side facing the second surface, the second body is located on the side facing the second surface, and the second body is located in the second position relative to the third body.

[0011] Optionally, in the above-described electronic device, in the first state, the relative angle between the first body and the second body is a first angle, the relative angle between the first body and the third body is a first angle, and / or,

[0012] In both the first state and the second state, the first body and the second body satisfy the parallel condition with the third body.

[0013] Optionally, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the electronic device has a third state, and the second body has a third position relative to the third body;

[0014] In the first state and / or the second state, the distance between the second body and the third body is a first distance;

[0015] In the third state, the first body is located on the side facing the second surface, the second body is located on the side facing the second surface, the second body is located in the third position relative to the third body, the distance between the second body and the third body is the second distance, and the first distance is different from the second distance.

[0016] Optionally, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the third body and the second body are rotatably connected via a target component;

[0017] The target component has a first end and a second end facing away from each other. The first end is rotatably connected to the third body, and the second end is rotatably connected to the second body.

[0018] In the first state, the direction in which the first end extends toward the second end is a first direction; in the second state, the direction in which the first end extends toward the second end is a second direction, and the first direction is different from the second direction.

[0019] Optionally, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the third body has a first clearance portion and / or a second clearance portion, and the arrangement direction of the first surface and the second surface is a third direction;

[0020] In the first state, the target component is at least partially embedded in the first clearance portion, such that the superposition dimension of the target component and the third body along the third direction is less than the sum of the dimensions of the target component and the third body; and / or,

[0021] In the second state, the target component is at least partially embedded in the second clearance portion, such that the superposition dimension of the target component and the third body along the third direction is less than the sum of the dimensions of the target component and the third body.

[0022] Optionally, in the above-described electronic device, in the first state, the first rotatable connection portion between the first end and the third body and / or the second rotatable connection portion between the second end and the second body are at least partially embedded in the first clearance portion;

[0023] And / or, the third body has a support portion located between the first clearance portion and the second clearance portion; in the second state, the first rotatable connection portion of the first end and the third body is at least partially embedded in the first clearance portion, the second rotatable connection portion of the second end and the second body is at least partially embedded in the second clearance portion, and the target member is in limiting contact with the support portion in the middle region between the first end and the second end;

[0024] And / or, the first clearance portion and the second clearance portion are hollow areas that penetrate the first surface and the second surface.

[0025] Optionally, in the above-described electronic device, in the first state, along a third direction arranged along the first surface and the second surface, the projection area of ​​the first body and the projection area of ​​the second body at least partially overlap;

[0026] And / or, in the second state, along a third direction arranged along the first surface and the second surface, the projection area of ​​the first body and the projection area of ​​the second body do not overlap at least partially.

[0027] Optionally, in the above-described electronic device, the first body has a first display surface, and the second body has a second display surface;

[0028] In the first state, the orientation of the first display surface and the orientation of the second display surface satisfy the opposite condition;

[0029] In the second state, the orientation of the first display surface and the orientation of the second display surface satisfy the same orientation condition.

[0030] Optionally, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the electronic device includes a fourth body, and the third body is rotatably connected to the fourth body, so that the electronic device has a first device form and a second device form;

[0031] In the first device configuration, the angle between the third body and the fourth body is the first angle, and the electronic device is in the first state or the second state.

[0032] In the second device configuration, the angle between the third body and the fourth body is a second angle, which is greater than the first angle, and the electronic device can switch between the first state and the second state.

[0033] Optionally, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the fourth body has a third surface and a fourth surface facing away from each other, and the third surface has a functional area;

[0034] In the first device configuration, the first body, the second body, and the third body are located on the side facing the third surface;

[0035] In the second device configuration, the fourth surface is used to contact the support platform. Attached Figure Description

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0037] Figure 1 These are schematic diagrams illustrating the structure of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application under different device configurations;

[0038] Figure 2 A first three-dimensional structural diagram of the electronic device provided in the first device configuration according to an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 3 A second three-dimensional structural diagram of the electronic device provided in the first device configuration according to an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the electronic device in a first device configuration provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 5 A top view of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application in a first device configuration;

[0042] Figure 6 A first three-dimensional structural diagram of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application in a first state of a second device configuration;

[0043] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the second three-dimensional structure of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application in a first state of a second device configuration;

[0044] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the main view structure of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application in a first state of a second device configuration;

[0045] Figure 9 A top view of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application in a first state of a second device configuration;

[0046] Figure 10 An exploded structural diagram of the first body, the second body, and the third body provided for embodiments of this application;

[0047] Figure 11 A first three-dimensional structural diagram of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application in an intermediate state of the second device configuration;

[0048] Figure 12A schematic diagram of the second three-dimensional structure of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application in an intermediate state of the second device configuration;

[0049] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the main view structure of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application in an intermediate state of the second device configuration;

[0050] Figure 14 A top view of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application in an intermediate state of the second device configuration;

[0051] Figure 15 A first three-dimensional structural diagram of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application in a third state of a second device configuration;

[0052] Figure 16 A schematic diagram of the second three-dimensional structure of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application in a third state of the second device configuration;

[0053] Figure 17 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first body, the second body, and the third body in the third state provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0054] Figure 18 A first three-dimensional structural diagram of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application in a second state of a second device configuration;

[0055] Figure 19 A schematic diagram of the second three-dimensional structure of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application in a second state of a second device configuration;

[0056] Figure 20 A schematic diagram of the main view structure of the electronic device in the second state of the second device configuration provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0057] Figure 21 This is a top view of the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application in a second state of a second device configuration.

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[0059] 100 First body, 200 Second body, 300 Third body, 301 First surface, 302 Second surface, 310 First clearance part, 320 Second clearance part, 330 Support part, 340 Third clearance part, 400 Fourth body, 410 Third surface, 420 Fourth surface, 500 Connecting component, 600 Target component, 610 First rotating connection part, 620 Second rotating connection part, 700 Rotating connection structure, a First direction, b Second direction, Center line X of third body 300, Center line Y of second body 200. Detailed Implementation

[0060] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0061] These embodiments are provided to make the disclosure thorough and complete, and to fully express the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, material composition, numerical expressions, and values ​​set forth in these embodiments should be interpreted as exemplary only and not as limiting.

[0062] It should be noted that, in the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0063] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different parts. "Vertical" is not strictly vertical, but within the permissible margin of error. "Parallel" is not strictly parallel, but within the permissible margin of error. Terms such as "including" or "contains" mean that the element preceding the word encompasses the element listed after the word, and do not exclude the possibility of encompassing other elements as well.

[0064] It should also be noted that, in the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" 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 direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure depending on the specific circumstances. When a particular device is described as being located between a first device and a second device, an intermediary device may or may not be present between the particular device and the first or second device.

[0065] All terms used in this disclosure have the same meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in general dictionaries should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant art, and not as idealized or highly formalized, unless expressly defined herein.

[0066] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, they should be considered part of the specification. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0067] The inventors discovered that, under the premise that the placement of the electronic device remains unchanged, when the electronic device switches between different states, the position of some components of the electronic device may change, causing the overall center of gravity or the center of the operating area of ​​the device to shift, thereby affecting the stability, balance or user convenience of the device.

[0068] Electronic devices are devices that can be placed on a supporting surface such as a desktop or tabletop (e.g., desktop computers or laptops). When an electronic device switches between different states, the positions of other components (non-supporting components) change. For example, if an electronic device includes two display units (a first unit and a second unit), when switching between single-screen and dual-screen modes, the center of the display surface shifts while the positions of the supporting components remain unchanged, thus affecting the overall stability of the electronic device and the user's comfort.

[0069] like Figures 1-21 As shown, where, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of electronic devices in different device configurations. Figure 1 A in the diagram illustrates the first device configuration; Figure 1 Figures B through E illustrate different states or switching processes in the second device configuration. Specifically, Figure 1 In the second device configuration, B corresponds to the first state. Figure 1 D corresponds to the third state. Figure 1 E in the middle corresponds to the second state; Figure 1 In the middle C, it indicates that during the transition from the first state to the second state, both the first body 100 and the second body 200 have rotated to the side facing the second surface 302 but have not yet reached the second position.

[0070] This application provides an electronic device that may include a first body 100, a second body 200, and a third body 300. The first body 100 and the second body 200 may be relatively independent functional components, such as a keyboard, touchpad, or handwriting pad with input functions; they may also be displays or speakers with output functions; or they may be simple energy storage units (such as batteries) or processing units (such as processors). The first body 100 and the second body 200 may carry the same or different functional components according to the design requirements of the electronic device. That is, the first body 100 and the second body 200 may be components with the same function, such as both being displays; or they may be components with different functions, such as one being a display and the other a keyboard. The third body 300 may be a base or base component that is movably connected to the second body 200 in the electronic device, providing a mounting foundation and support for the first body 100 and the second body 200. The third body 300 can be a base, bracket, pedestal, or outer casing plate of an electronic device.

[0071] The second body 200 can be rotatably connected to the first body 100. That is, the second body 200 and the first body 100 can be connected by a rotatable connection structure 700 (such as a hinge, a pivot, or a flexible connector), so that the first body 100 and the second body 200 can rotate relative to each other, thereby changing the included angle or relative orientation between the second body 200 and the first body 100.

[0072] The third body 300 and the second body 200 can be movably connected. The second body 200 can have a first position and a second position relative to the third body 300. The third body 300 can have a first surface 301 and a second surface 302 facing opposite directions. The movable connection between the third body 300 and the second body 200 allows the second body 200 to change its relative position with respect to the third body 300 (e.g., translation, sliding, or rotation), thereby allowing the second body 200 to have at least a first position and a second position relative to the third body 300. Furthermore, in at least one usage state of the electronic device, the first surface 301 can be the side of the third body 300 facing the user, and the second surface 302 can be the side of the third body 300 facing away from the user. In other usage states of the electronic device, the first surface 301 can also be the side of the third body 300 facing away from the user, and the second surface 302 can be the side of the third body 300 facing the user.

[0073] The electronic device has a first state and a second state. The first state and the second state can both be different usage states of the electronic device, corresponding to different user scenarios or operating modes. In different states, the relative orientation or relative positional relationship between the first body 100, the second body 200 and the third body 300 can be different.

[0074] In the first state, the first body 100 is located on the side facing the first surface 301, and the second body 200 is located on the side facing the second surface 302. The second body 200 is in a first position relative to the third body 300. That is, in the first state, the first body 100 and the second body 200 are located on opposite sides of the third body 300 (the side facing the first surface 301 and the side facing the second surface 302), and the orientations of the first body 100 and the second body 200 are opposite or substantially opposite (with permissible tolerances). The second body 200 being in the first position relative to the third body 300 allows the second body 200 to be centered, left-hand, or right-hand. Figure 8 As shown, in the first state, the center line Y of the second body 200 and the center line X of the third body 300 can coincide or substantially coincide, so that the second body 200 is centered relative to the third body 300.

[0075] In the second state, the first body 100 is located on the side facing the second surface 302, and the second body 200 is also located on the side facing the second surface 302. The second body 200 is in a second position relative to the third body 300. That is, in the second state, the first body 100 and the second body 200 are located on the same side of the third body 300 (both on the side of the second surface 302), and the orientations of the first body 100 and the second body 200 are the same or substantially the same (with permissible tolerances). The first body 100 and the second body 200 can be arranged side-by-side or unfolded to form a larger combined functional area. The second body 200 being in the second position relative to the third body 300 allows the second body 200 to be centered, left-hand, or right-hand. Figure 20 As shown, in the second state, the center line Y of the second body 200 is located to the right of the center line X of the third body 300, so that the second body 200 is to the right relative to the third body 300, which can realize that the combined structure of the first body 100 and the second body 200 is centered relative to the third body 300.

[0076] In this context, centering can be achieved by aligning the center of the combined structure of the first body 100 and the second body 200 with the center of the third body 300 (or the fourth body 400). The center of the third body 300 can be its centerline X. Centering the combined structure of the first body 100 and the second body 200 relative to the third body 300 can ensure that the centerline of the combined structure of the first body 100 and the second body 200 (the axis of the rotating connection structure 700) coincides with or substantially coincides with the centerline X of the third body 300.

[0077] Alternatively, the combined structure of the first body 100 and the second body 200 can be centered relative to the fourth body 400. That is, the center line of the combined structure of the first body 100 and the second body 200 (the axis of the rotating connection structure 700) coincides with or substantially coincides with the center line of the fourth body 400 (which coincides with the center line X of the third body 300). In this embodiment, through the rotating connection of the first body 100 and the second body 200, the orientation of the first body 100 and the second body 200 relative to the third body 300 is different in the first state and the second state. Through the movable connection of the third body 300 and the second body 200, the second body 200 can have a first position and a second position relative to the third body 300. When the electronic device switches between different states, the position of the second body 200 relative to the third body 300 can be adjusted from the first position to the second position, so that the overall structural center offset caused by the relative movement of the first body 100 and the second body 200 remains unchanged.

[0078] In the first state, the second body 200 can be located in the first position, which allows the second body 200 to be centered or stable relative to the third body 300 (e.g., the center line Y of the second body 200 coincides with the center line X of the third body 300). In the second state, by adjusting the second body 200 to the second position, the second body 200 can be offset relative to the third body 300 (e.g., the center line Y of the second body 200 is located to the right of the center line X of the third body 300), and the center of the combined structure of the first body 100 and the second body 200 can be centered or stable relative to the third body 300 (e.g., the rotating connection structure 700 of the second body 200 and the first body 100 coincides with the center line X of the third body 300). This allows the electronic device to be centered relative to the third body 300 in both the first and second states. That is, without changing the placement posture or position of the third body 300, the relative positions of the second body 200 and the third body 300 can be adjusted to adapt to different usage states.

[0079] The following example uses a first body 100 and a second body 200, both of which are display components with display functions, and a third body 300, which is a support structure providing support. When the electronic device is placed on a surface such as a desktop, the position of the third body 300 is relatively fixed. In the first state, the display surface of the first body 100 and the display surface of the second body 200 can face away from each other, allowing the electronic device to be used as a tablet, with one of the display surfaces of the first body 100 and the second body 200 used as a single screen. In the second state, the display surfaces of the first body 100 and the second body 200 can face the same side, allowing them to be combined into a large display screen or used as two separate displays. Without the adjustment of the second body 200 in the first and second positions, the center of the total display surface of the electronic device in the second state will shift relative to the third body 300, causing instability and visual misalignment. The electronic device provided in this application embodiment, when switching from a first state to a second state, adjusts the second body 200 from a first position to a second position, so that the rotational connection point (such as the rotational connection structure 700) between the first body 100 and the second body 200 is centered relative to the third body 300. This ensures that the center of the overall display surface is also centered relative to the third body 300, effectively avoiding offset problems. In other words, in both the first and second states, the combined structure of the first body 100 and the second body 200 can be centered relative to the third body 300, achieving physical stability and user comfort in different display modes.

[0080] Furthermore, users can switch between the two states simply by changing the relative angle between the first body 100 and the second body 200, and the position of the second body 200 relative to the third body 300, without having to move the entire electronic device or readjust the placement of the third body 300, making it convenient for users. In other words, this application can significantly improve the placement stability of the electronic device and user comfort after switching between different forms, effectively avoiding the risk of device tipping over and poor user experience caused by the center offset of the display area.

[0081] In some embodiments, in the first state, the relative angle between the first body 100 and the second body 200 and the third body 300 can be a first angle. That is, in the first state, the relative angle between the first body 100 and the second body 200 can be a first angle, and the relative angle between the first body 100 and the third body 300 can be a first angle. This allows the electronic device (including the first body 100, the second body 200, and the third body 300, etc.) to achieve structural symmetry based on the first body 100, making the electronic device structurally stable in the first state and improving placement stability.

[0082] Alternatively, in the first state, the relative angle between the first body 100 and the third body 300 can be a first angle, and the relative angle between the second body 200 and the third body 300 can also be a first angle. That is, the structural symmetry of the electronic device (including the first body 100, the second body 200, and the third body 300, etc.) is achieved with the third body 300 as the reference, so that the electronic device is structurally stable in the first state and the placement stability is improved.

[0083] The first angle can be 0° or approximately 0°. This allows the first body 100 and the second body 200 to be parallel to each other, and also allows the first body 100 and the third body 300 to be parallel to each other, thus allowing them to overlap. In other words, when the first angle is 0°, the first body 100, the second body 200, and the third body 300 can be arranged relatively parallel and overlapping.

[0084] In both the first and second states, the first body 100 and the second body 200 can satisfy the parallel condition (including parallel or substantially parallel) with the third body 300. That is, in both the first and second states, the electronic device can ensure that the first body 100 and the second body 200 are parallel to the third body 300, thereby ensuring that the functional surfaces (such as the display screen or operating surface) of the first body 100 and the second body 200 are in a planar orientation relative to the third body 300. This avoids the first body 100 or the second body 200 from affecting user use due to tilt (such as visual distortion caused by a tilted display screen or inconvenience caused by a tilted operating surface), and improves the consistency of user experience in different states.

[0085] The axis of the rotating connection structure 700 that rotatably connects the first body 100 and the second body 200 can be parallel to the third body 300.

[0086] The axis of the rotating connection structure 700 can extend along the side of the third body 300, or along the top or bottom edge of the third body 300.

[0087] In some embodiments, the axis of the rotating connection structure 700 may extend along the side of the third body 300, and the first body 100 and the second body 200 may open and close mainly in the horizontal direction (e.g., left and right direction) during rotation, which is suitable for a side-by-side combination.

[0088] In other embodiments, the axis of the rotating connection structure 700 may extend along the top or bottom edge of the third body 300, and the first body 100 and the second body 200 may open and close mainly in the vertical direction (e.g., up and down direction) during rotation, which is suitable for side-by-side combination or flip-top form.

[0089] The rotation method of the first body 100 and the second body 200 can be adjusted according to the specific design requirements of the electronic device, so as to further improve the form adaptability of the electronic device.

[0090] In some embodiments, the electronic device may have a third state, and the second body 200 may have a third position relative to the third body 300. The third state may be an intermediate state between the first state and the second state, that is, during the process of switching from the first state to the second state (or from the second state to the first state), the second body 200 needs to pass through the third position and then move to the second position (or the first position).

[0091] In the first state and / or the second state, the distance between the second body 200 and the third body 300 can be a first distance. That is, in the first state, the distance between the second body 200 and the third body 300 can be a first distance, and in the second state, the distance between the second body 200 and the third body 300 can be a first distance.

[0092] In the third state, the first body 100 can be located on the side facing the second surface 302, and the second body 200 can also be located on the side facing the second surface 302. The second body 200 can be positioned relative to the third body 300 in a third position, and the distance between the second body 200 and the third body 300 can be a second distance, which can be different from the first distance. That is, when transitioning from the first or second state to the third state, the distance between the second body 200 and the third body 300 changes from the first distance to the second distance, thus changing the distance (spacing) between the second body 200 and the third body 300. Through dynamic adjustment of the distance, interference (such as collision, friction, or jamming) between the second body 200 and the third body 300 during the switching between different states can be effectively avoided, thereby ensuring a smooth switching process between different states, reducing wear on the connection structure and components, and improving the service life of the electronic device.

[0093] The first distance can be smaller than the second distance. For example, the first distance can be 0, 1 mm, or 3 mm, and the second distance can be 5 mm, 10 mm, or 15 mm.

[0094] The third body 300 and the second body 200 can be rotatably connected via the target component 600. This component can be a connecting piece, connecting rod, swing arm, or hinge rod, etc.

[0095] like Figure 13As shown, the target component 600 may have a first end and a second end facing away from each other. The first end may be rotatably connected to the third body 300 (via the first rotating connection part 610), and the second end may be rotatably connected to the second body 200 (via the second rotating connection part 620). That is, the third body 300, the target component 600, and the second body 200 constitute a linkage mechanism with a double rotating pair.

[0096] In the first state, the extension direction from the first end to the second end can be a first direction a. In the second state, the extension direction from the first end to the second end can be a second direction b, where the first direction a and the second direction b are different. That is, when the electronic device switches from the first state to the second state, the extension direction of the target component 600 (the arrangement direction from the first end to the second end) is deflected, thereby changing the relative position between the two bodies (the third body 300 and the second body 200) connected to the two ends (the first end and the second end) of the target component 600. The first direction a and the second direction b can be opposite, or they can form a certain angle (such as 30°, 60°, or 90°).

[0097] By setting the target component 600, the position adjustment of the second body 200 relative to the third body 300 is achieved. The length of the target component 600 can remain fixed, and its two ends are rotatably connected to the second body 200 and the third body 300, respectively. Therefore, when the extension direction of the target component 600 (the arrangement direction from the first end to the second end) changes, the position of the second body 200 relative to the third body 300 in a specific direction will change.

[0098] by Figure 13 Taking the directions shown as an example, the first direction 'a' can be a horizontal direction to the right, and the second direction 'b' can be a horizontal direction to the left. That is, Figure 14 and Figure 20 In the diagram, the first direction 'a' can be a horizontal direction to the left, and the second direction 'b' can be a horizontal direction to the right.

[0099] In the first state, the target component 600 can extend substantially horizontally in a first direction a, and the second body 200 can be centered relative to the third body 300; in the second state, the target component 600 can extend substantially horizontally in a second direction b, and the second body 200 can extend along... Figure 14 and Figure 20 The target component 600 moves relative to the third body 300 in the right direction. Therefore, without the need for additional slide rails or telescopic structures, the position of the second body 200 relative to the third body 300 can be adjusted simply by rotating the target component 600 relative to both the second and third bodies 200.

[0100] To improve structural compactness and facilitate the slim design of electronic devices, a clearance portion can be provided on the third body 300 so that the target part 600 can be at least partially embedded in the clearance portion, thereby reducing the design dimensions of the distance between the third body 300 and the second body 200.

[0101] The arrangement direction of the first surface 301 and the second surface 302 can be a third direction; that is, the third direction can be the thickness direction of the third body 300, or the arrangement direction of the second body 200 and the third body 300.

[0102] The third body 300 may have a first clearance portion 310. In the first state, the target member 600 may be at least partially embedded in the first clearance portion 310, so that the superposition dimension of the target member 600 and the third body 300 in a third direction is less than the sum of the dimensions of the target member 600 and the third body 300. Through the above-described embedding structure, the target member 600 is not simply disposed outside the third body 300, but is at least partially embedded inside the third body 300, thereby reducing the overall thickness of the combined structure of the third body 300, the target member 600, and the second body 200 in the first state.

[0103] The third body 300 may have a second clearance portion 320. In the second state, the target member 600 may be at least partially embedded in the second clearance portion 320, so that the superposition dimension of the target member 600 and the third body 300 along a third direction is less than the sum of the dimensions of the target member 600 and the third body 300. Similarly, in the second state, by providing the second clearance portion 320, the superposition dimension of the combined structure of the third body 300 and the second body 200 along a third direction is reduced. Through the above-described embedding structure, the target member 600 is not simply disposed outside the third body 300, but is at least partially embedded inside the third body 300, thereby reducing the overall thickness of the combined structure of the third body 300, the target member 600, and the second body 200 in the second state.

[0104] The first end of the target component 600 can be rotatably connected to the third body 300 via the first rotating connection 610, and the second end of the target component 600 can be rotatably connected to the second body 200 via the second rotating connection 620. The first rotating connection 610 and the second rotating connection 620 can be a combination structure of a rotating shaft and a bushing, etc. While ensuring connection strength, the thickness (third-direction dimension) of the main body (first end and second end) of the target component 600 can be relatively thin, while its two ends (first end and second end) need to be provided with the first rotating connection 610 and the second rotating connection 620. Therefore, to satisfy the rotation effect, the thickness (third-direction dimension) of the first rotating connection 610 and the second rotating connection 620 needs to be greater than the thickness of other parts of the target component 600. That is, the rotating connection (first rotating connection 610 and second rotating connection 620) is a protruding part of the target component 600.

[0105] To achieve a compact overall structure for the electronic device, the first rotating connection portion 610 and / or the second rotating connection portion 620 may be included in at least a portion of the recessed clearance portion (first clearance portion 310 or second clearance portion 320). Since the clearance portion (such as a groove or hollow area) provides additional accommodating space, the protruding portion of the target component 600 can be at least partially embedded inside the third body 300, thus satisfying the rotational requirements of the rotating connection portion while saving space.

[0106] In the first state, the first rotatable connection portion 610 at the first end to the third body 300 and / or the second rotatable connection portion 620 at the second end to the second body 200 can be at least partially embedded in the first clearance portion 310. The first rotatable connection portion 610 and the second rotatable connection portion 620 can be a pin, a bearing, or a hinge structure, etc. By being at least partially embedded inside the third body 300, the overall thickness of the combined structure of the third body 300, the target part 600, and the second body 200 is reduced.

[0107] The third body 300 may have a support portion 330 located between the first clearance portion 310 and the second clearance portion 320. In the second state, the first rotatable connection portion 610 at the first end and the third body 300 may be at least partially embedded in the first clearance portion 310, and the second rotatable connection portion 620 at the second end and the second body 200 may be at least partially embedded in the second clearance portion 320. The target component 600 located in the middle region between the first end and the second end may make limited contact with the support portion 330. With the above configuration, stable support and positioning of the target component 600 can be provided in the second state, preventing the target component 600 from excessively rotating or deforming, and improving the structural stability of the electronic device in the second state.

[0108] The first clearance portion 310 and the second clearance portion 320 can be hollow areas that penetrate the first surface 301 and the second surface 302. This hollow structure can maximize the space for accommodating the target component 600 without increasing the thickness, and also reduces the weight of the third body 300, which is more conducive to the thinner and lighter design of electronic devices.

[0109] In both the first and second states of the electronic device, the rotating connection part can be embedded in the corresponding clearance part, achieving compactness, smoothness and reliability in state switching.

[0110] A third clearance portion 340 can also be provided on the third body 300. In the second state, the rotatable connection structure 700 that rotatably connects the second body 200 and the first body 100 can be at least partially embedded in the third clearance portion 340, so as to further reduce the thickness of the electronic device.

[0111] In the first state, along a third direction (the thickness direction of the third body 300) arranged along the first surface 301 and the second surface 302, the projection area of ​​the first body 100 can at least partially overlap with the projection area of ​​the second body 200. That is, when the electronic device is in the first state, the projections of the first body 100 and the second body 200 on a plane perpendicular to the third direction intersect. This allows the first body 100 and the second body 200 to be at least partially aligned or vertically corresponding in space along the third direction. For example, when the first state is a folded or stacked form of the electronic device, the first body 100 and the second body 200 can be at least partially stacked vertically, thereby reducing the area occupied by the device on the plane perpendicular to the third direction, making it easier to store and carry.

[0112] In the second state, along a third direction arranged along the first surface 301 and the second surface 302, the projection area of ​​the first body 100 may not overlap with the projection area of ​​the second body 200 at least partially. That is, when the second state is an unfolded form (dual screens side by side), the functional area (such as a display area or the sum of the display area and the input area) formed by the first body 100 and the second body 200 can be expanded, avoiding mutual obstruction between the two.

[0113] In some embodiments, the first body 100 may have a first display surface, and the second body 200 may have a second display surface. That is, both the first body 100 and the second body 200 are components with display functions.

[0114] In the first state, the orientation of the first display surface can satisfy the opposite condition to the orientation of the second display surface; the opposite condition can be that the orientations of the first display surface and the second display surface are opposite or substantially opposite, so that the two display surfaces cannot be viewed from the same front by the same user at the same time. This state is applicable to single-screen usage scenarios.

[0115] In the second state, the orientation of the first display surface can satisfy the same orientation condition as the orientation of the second display surface. The same orientation condition can mean that the orientations of the first and second display surfaces are the same or substantially the same, so that the two display surfaces can form a larger display area that can be viewed or operated by the same user.

[0116] In some embodiments, the electronic device may include a fourth body 400, and the third body 300 and the fourth body 400 may be rotatably connected to each other to give the electronic device a first device form and a second device form. Taking a laptop as an example, the fourth body 400 may be the main body of the laptop, including core computing components such as a keyboard, touchpad, motherboard, processor, memory, and battery. The first body 100, the second body 200, and the third body 300 together constitute the display part of the laptop, which is rotatably connected to the fourth body 400 (e.g., hinged to a connecting member 500 via the third body 300, and the connecting member 500 is connected to the rear edge of the fourth body 400).

[0117] In the first device configuration, the angle between the third body 300 and the fourth body 400 can be a first angle, and the electronic device is in either a first state or a second state. At this time, the electronic device can be in a state where it cannot switch between the first and second states. The first angle can be 0° or approximately 0°, meaning that the third body 300 and the fourth body 400 are stacked parallel to each other (like the closed state of a laptop).

[0118] In the second device configuration, the angle between the third body 300 and the fourth body 400 can be a second angle, which is greater than the first angle, and the electronic device can switch between the first state and the second state.

[0119] In the second device configuration, the second included angle needs to be greater than or equal to a target angle to allow the first body 100 and the second body 200 to rotate relative to each other, thus smoothly switching between the first and second states. For example, when the third body 300 and the fourth body 400 are opened to a sufficiently large angle (such as 90°, 110°, or a larger angle), the first body 100, the second body 200, and the third body 300 have sufficient clearance relative to the fourth body 400, allowing the first body 100 and the second body 200 to rotate relative to each other, changing their orientation, and enabling the second body 200 to switch between the first and second positions relative to the third body 300. If the included angle between the third body 300 and the fourth body 400 is the first included angle (an angle close to 0°, such as 0°, 3°, or 5°), then the movement of the first body 100, the second body 200, and the third body 300 relative to the fourth body 400 will be interfered with by the fourth body 400, making it impossible to switch between the first and second states.

[0120] In some embodiments, the fourth body 400 may have a third surface 410 and a fourth surface 420 facing away from each other, and the third surface 410 may have a functional area. The functional area may include one or more of the following: a keyboard area, a touchpad area, a fingerprint recognition module, a speaker opening, or an expansion interface.

[0121] In the first device configuration, the first body 100, the second body 200, and the third body 300 can be located on the side facing the third surface 410; that is, when the electronic device is in the first device configuration, the display portion (including the first body 100, the second body 200, and the third body 300) overlaps or covers the third surface 410 of the fourth body 400, so that the functional areas on the third surface 410 are covered or face the display portion. This configuration is suitable for the closed, stored, or transported state of the electronic device.

[0122] In the second device configuration, the fourth surface 420 can be used to contact a support surface (such as a desktop or a flat surface). In this configuration, the third surface 410 and its functional areas are exposed facing the user or upwards, facilitating keyboard input and other operations. Furthermore, it prevents the display components (including the first body 100, the second body 200, and the third body 300) from contacting the support surface, reducing the risk of damage to the display components (such as scratches or impacts to the screen) and improving the device's durability and cleanliness.

[0123] like Figure 1 As shown, the complete movement process of the electronic device can be described as follows:

[0124] like Figures 1-5 As shown, Figure 1The electronic device shown in Figure A is in a first device form and a first state. The combined structure of the first body 100, the second body 200 and the third body 300 (such as the display part of a laptop computer) and the fourth body 400 (such as the main body of a laptop computer) are stacked opposite each other, which can make the electronic device either in a closed storage form or in a tablet usage state.

[0125] The electronic device is in a first device configuration. The angle between the third body 300 and the fourth body 400 is a first angle, which can be 0°. The display portion covers the main body (fourth body 400), making the electronic device occupy less space and easy to carry and transport.

[0126] The electronic device is in a first state. The first body 100 and the second body 200 are located on opposite sides of the third body 300 (the side facing the first surface 301 and the side facing the second surface 302), and the second body 200 is located in a first position (e.g., centered) relative to the third body 300. Since the first included angle is 0°, and the relative angle in the first state can also be 0°, the first body 100, the second body 200, and the third body 300 can be stacked parallel to each other.

[0127] In this embodiment, the second body 200 is obscured by the fourth body 400, while the first body 100 can be located on the side of the third body 300 facing away from the fourth body 400, allowing at least one side of the first body 100 (the side facing away from the third body 300) to be exposed. In this embodiment where the surface has a functional surface such as a display surface, the user can directly use the display surface of the first body 100, for example, to view notifications, play media, or use it as a tablet. That is, the electronic device can be used as a single-screen tablet when closed.

[0128] like Figure 1 , Figures 6-9 As shown, Figure 1 The electronic device shown in B is in the second device configuration and the first state.

[0129] In the Figure 1 The electronic device shown in A switches to Figure 1In the electronic device shown in section B, the third body 300 and the fourth body 400 rotate relative to each other to adjust the angle between them. The display portion (first body 100, second body 200, and third body 300) can rotate relative to the main body portion (fourth body 400) to switch the angle between the third body 300 and the fourth body 400 from a first angle (e.g., 0°) to a second angle (e.g., between 90° and 120°), thus entering a second device mode. During this process, the relative angle between the first body 100 and the second body 200, as well as the position of the second body 200 relative to the third body 300, remain unchanged; therefore, the electronic device maintains its first state.

[0130] The electronic device is in a first state within a second device configuration. A second angle is formed between the third body 300 and the fourth body 400, and the fourth surface 420 of the fourth body 400 contacts the support surface, ensuring stable placement of the electronic device. The second body 200 is located on the side of the third body 300 facing the user, while the first body 100 is located on the side of the third body 300 facing away from the user. The second body 200 is positioned relative to the third body 300 in a first position (e.g., centered). In embodiments where the side of the second body 200 facing away from the third body 300 has a display surface or other functional surfaces, the user can use the display surface of the second body 200 for regular laptop operation, while the display surface of the first body 100 faces the opposite direction, allowing it to be viewed by someone opposite or used for display.

[0131] like Figure 1 , Figures 11-14 As shown, Figure 1 The electronic device shown in C is in a second device configuration, and is in an intermediate state where the first body 100 and the second body 200 have rotated to the same orientation and the second body 200 has not yet moved.

[0132] In the Figure 1 The electronic device shown in B switches to Figure 1 When the electronic device shown in Figure C is in operation, a switching operation from the first state to the second state begins. The first body 100 rotates relative to the second body 200 about the rotating connection structure 700, causing the first body 100 to move to the side of the third body 300 facing the user, that is, the first body 100 and the second body 200 are located on the same side of the third body 300. At this time, the angle between the first body 100 and the second body 200 is changing, and the second body 200 is still near the first position.

[0133] like Figure 1 , Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, Figure 1 The electronic device shown in D is in the second device configuration and the third state.

[0134] In the Figure 1 The electronic device shown in C switches to Figure 1 When the electronic device shown in D is in operation, the first body 100 and the second body 200 are kept on the same side of the third body 300, and the second body 200 is movably connected relative to the third body 300, so that the second body 200 moves from the first position to the second position (not reached).

[0135] The electronic device is in a third state within a second device configuration. The first body 100 and the second body 200 are both located on the same side of the third body 300, with the second body 200 positioned in a third position relative to the third body 300 (different from the intermediate position between the first and second positions). The distance between the second body 200 and the third body 300 is a second distance, which differs from the first distance in the first state (the second distance is greater than the first distance). This change in distance is to avoid interference between the second body 200 and the third body 300 during the switching process. The extension direction of the target component 600 gradually changes from the first direction a to the second direction b, thereby causing the second body 200 to move horizontally.

[0136] like Figure 1 , Figures 18-21 As shown, Figure 1 The electronic device shown in E is in a second device configuration and a second state.

[0137] In the Figure 1 The electronic device shown in D switches to Figure 1 When the electronic device shown in Figure E is in motion, the second body 200 continues to move until it reaches the second position. At this time, the first body 100 and the second body 200 are unfolded and arranged side by side, and the first body 100 and the second body 200 are maintained on the same side of the third body 300, and the second body 200 is located in the second position relative to the third body 300.

[0138] The electronic device is in a second state within a second device configuration. By moving the second body 200 to a second position, the combined structure of the first body 100 and the second body 200 is centered relative to the third body 300. In embodiments where both the first body 100 and the second body 200 have display surfaces on their sides facing away from the third body 300, the total display surface formed by the combination of the first body 100 and the second body 200 can be centered relative to the third body 300. Users can obtain a combined large screen suitable for scenarios such as multi-window office work, audio-visual entertainment, or drawing.

[0139] Reverse motion process (from) Figure 1 The electronic device shown in E is directed towards Figure 1 The switching of electronic devices shown in A is the reverse of the above sequence:

[0140] Electronic devices can start from Figure 1 The state shown in E (second state) has switched to Figure 1 The state shown in D (third state) is as follows: The second body 200 moves back to the third position from the second position relative to the third body 300 (i.e., moves towards the first position but does not reach the first position), the distance between the second body 200 and the third body 300 changes from the second distance back to the first distance, and the extension direction of the target part 600 changes from the second direction back to the first direction.

[0141] Then, from Figure 1 The state shown in D has switched to Figure 1 The state shown in C is as follows: The first body 100 and the second body 200 are maintained on the side of the third body 300 facing the user (the side facing the second surface 302), and the second body 200 is moved to the first position relative to the third body 300.

[0142] After that, from Figure 1 The state shown in C has switched to Figure 1 The state shown in Figure B. The first body 100 rotates relative to the second body 200, from the side of the third body 300 facing the user (second surface 302) to the side of the third body 300 facing away from the user (first surface 301). The first body 100 and the second body 200 remain in a opposite state, and the electronic device returns to the first state (second device mode).

[0143] Finally, from Figure 1 The state shown in B has switched to Figure 1 The state shown in Figure A. The third body 300 and the fourth body 400 rotate in opposite directions, so that the angle between them decreases from the second angle to the first angle (0°), the display part covers the main body part, and the electronic device returns to the first state of the first device mode.

[0144] Through the aforementioned movement process, the electronic device can freely switch between multiple modes, including a closed tablet mode, a regular laptop mode, and a dual-screen combination large-screen mode. The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably.

[0145] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: the first ontology, The second body is rotatably connected to the first body; A third body is movably connected to the second body, the second body having a first position and a second position relative to the third body, and the third body having a first surface and a second surface facing opposite directions; The electronic device has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the first body is located on the side facing the first surface, the second body is located on the side facing the second surface, and the second body is located in the first position relative to the third body. In the second state, the first body is located on the side facing the second surface, the second body is located on the side facing the second surface, and the second body is located in the second position relative to the third body.

2. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein in the first state, the relative angle between the first body and the second body is a first angle, the relative angle between the first body and the third body is a first angle, and / or, In both the first state and the second state, the first body and the second body satisfy the parallel condition with the third body.

3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic device has a third state, and the second body has a third position relative to the third body; In the first state and / or the second state, the distance between the second body and the third body is a first distance; In the third state, the first body is located on the side facing the second surface, the second body is located on the side facing the second surface, the second body is located in the third position relative to the third body, the distance between the second body and the third body is the second distance, and the first distance is different from the second distance.

4. The electronic device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the third body and the second body are rotatably connected via a target component; The target component has a first end and a second end facing away from each other. The first end is rotatably connected to the third body, and the second end is rotatably connected to the second body. In the first state, the direction in which the first end extends toward the second end is a first direction; in the second state, the direction in which the first end extends toward the second end is a second direction, and the first direction is different from the second direction.

5. The electronic device as claimed in claim 4, wherein the third body has a first clearance portion and / or a second clearance portion, and the arrangement direction of the first surface and the second surface is a third direction; In the first state, the target component is at least partially embedded in the first clearance portion, such that the superposition dimension of the target component and the third body along the third direction is less than the sum of the dimensions of the target component and the third body; and / or, In the second state, the target component is at least partially embedded in the second clearance portion, such that the superposition dimension of the target component and the third body along the third direction is less than the sum of the dimensions of the target component and the third body.

6. The electronic device as claimed in claim 5, wherein in the first state, the first rotatable connection portion of the first end to the third body and / or the second rotatable connection portion of the second end to the second body are at least partially embedded in the first clearance portion; And / or, the third body has a support portion located between the first clearance portion and the second clearance portion; in the second state, the first rotatable connection portion of the first end and the third body is at least partially embedded in the first clearance portion, the second rotatable connection portion of the second end and the second body is at least partially embedded in the second clearance portion, and the target member is in limiting contact with the support portion in the middle region between the first end and the second end; And / or, the first clearance portion and the second clearance portion are hollow areas that penetrate the first surface and the second surface.

7. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein in the first state, along a third direction arranged along the first surface and the second surface, the projection area of ​​the first body and the projection area of ​​the second body at least partially overlap; And / or, in the second state, along a third direction arranged along the first surface and the second surface, the projection area of ​​the first body and the projection area of ​​the second body do not overlap at least partially.

8. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first body has a first display surface, and the second body has a second display surface; In the first state, the orientation of the first display surface and the orientation of the second display surface satisfy the opposite condition; In the second state, the orientation of the first display surface and the orientation of the second display surface satisfy the same orientation condition.

9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the electronic device includes a fourth body, and the third body is rotatably connected to the fourth body to give the electronic device a first device configuration and a second device configuration; In the first device configuration, the angle between the third body and the fourth body is the first angle, and the electronic device is in the first state or the second state. In the second device configuration, the angle between the third body and the fourth body is a second angle, which is greater than the first angle, and the electronic device can switch between the first state and the second state.

10. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the fourth body has a third surface and a fourth surface facing away from each other, the third surface having a functional area; In the first device configuration, the first body, the second body, and the third body are located on the side facing the third surface; In the second device configuration, the fourth surface is used to contact the support platform.

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