An electronic device

Abstract

This application discloses an electronic device, including a device body, a display module, and a first connecting component disposed between the two to enable relative rotation between them. The first connecting component includes a first connector and a first guide groove, which are respectively disposed in different parts of the device body and the display module. The first guide groove includes a first segment and a second segment, which are connected at a first end point. When the display module is in a first position, the first connector is located at the first end point. When the display module rotates from the first position along a first direction, the first connector enters the first segment from the first end point and slides along the first segment, causing the display module to rotate to a second position. When the display module rotates from the first position along a second direction opposite to the first direction, the first connector enters the second segment from the first end point and slides along the second segment, causing the display module to rotate to the second position.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] For electronic devices equipped with display modules, in order to meet different usage needs, sometimes a function to adjust the position and orientation of the display module is configured. However, traditional electronic devices have the disadvantage of being inconvenient to use when adjusting the position and orientation of the display module. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides the following technical solution:

[0004] An electronic device includes: a device body, a display module, and a first connecting component disposed between the two to enable relative rotation between the two;

[0005] The first connection component includes a first connector and a first guide groove, wherein the first connector and the first guide groove are respectively disposed in different parts of the device body and the display module;

[0006] The first guide groove includes a first groove segment and a second groove segment, and the first groove segment and the second groove segment are connected at a first end point;

[0007] When the display module is in the first pose state, the first connector is located at the first end point;

[0008] When the display module rotates from the first pose state along the first direction, the first connector enters the first slot from the first end point and slides along the first slot to make the display module rotate to the second pose state.

[0009] When the display module rotates from the first pose state along a second direction opposite to the first direction, the first connector enters the second slot from the first end point and slides along the second slot to rotate the display module to the second pose state.

[0010] Optionally, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the first slot segment has a first limiting end, and the second slot segment has a second limiting end. When the display module rotates from the first position state to the second position state, the first connector slides along the first slot segment to the first limiting end or slides along the second slot segment to the second limiting end. The first limiting end and the second limiting end are used to limit the rotation angle of the display module.

[0011] And / or,

[0012] Both the first slot segment and the second slot segment are arc-shaped slot segments and are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center line passing through the first endpoint. The first endpoint is the common endpoint connecting the first slot segment and the second slot segment.

[0013] And / or,

[0014] The display module includes a display screen and a screen back cover for supporting the display screen. The first guide groove is disposed on the screen back cover and the first connector is disposed on the device body, or the first connector is disposed on the screen back cover and the first guide groove is disposed on the device body.

[0015] Optionally, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the electronic device further includes a second connecting component disposed between the device body and the display module to enable relative rotation between the two, the second connecting component being spaced apart from the first connecting component;

[0016] During the process of the display module transitioning from the first pose state to the second pose state, the second connecting component is used to cooperate with the first connecting component to limit the movement trajectory of the display module relative to the device body.

[0017] Optionally, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the second connecting component includes a second connector, a slider, and a second guide groove. The second connector is fixedly connected to the display module, the second guide groove is disposed on the device body, and the slider is connected to the second connector and slidably disposed in the second guide groove.

[0018] During the process of the display module changing from the first pose state to the second pose state, the second connector drives the slider to slide along the second guide groove, so as to cooperate with the first connecting component to constrain the movement trajectory of the display module, so that the first connector remains in the first groove segment or the second groove segment.

[0019] Optionally, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the display module includes a display screen and a screen back cover for supporting the display screen. The first guide groove is disposed on the screen back cover, the first connector is disposed on the device body, and the second guide groove is spaced apart from the first connector. The second guide groove is a straight guide groove. When the display module is in the first pose state, the extension direction of the straight guide groove coincides with or is parallel to the symmetrical center line of the first groove segment and the second groove segment.

[0020] And / or,

[0021] The electronic device further includes an elastic structure for applying a preload to the slider and / or the second connector, the elastic structure being able to increase the friction between the slider and the second guide groove to improve the constraint force of the second connector on the motion trajectory of the display module.

[0022] Optionally, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the length of the second guide groove is matched with the sliding stroke of the first connector in the first groove segment or the second groove segment, or, during the process of the display module switching from the first pose state to the second pose state, the second connector slides back and forth between the two limiting ends of the second guide groove, and is located at the target position between the two limiting ends when the display module switches to the second pose state.

[0023] And / or,

[0024] When the display module is in the second pose state, the line connecting the two limiting ends of the first guide groove coincides with or is parallel to the extension direction of the second guide groove, or the line connecting the first end point of the first guide groove and the second connector and / or the slider is perpendicular to the extension direction of the second guide groove.

[0025] Optionally, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the electronic device further includes a signal line electrically connected to the display module, the signal line having a reserved length section, the reserved length section being configured to expand or retract when the display module undergoes a pose state switch;

[0026] And / or,

[0027] The electronic device further includes a first magnetic chuck disposed on the display module and a second magnetic chuck disposed on the device body. When the display module is in the first pose state or the second pose state, the first magnetic chuck and the second magnetic chuck are positioned correspondingly and generate a magnetic attraction force perpendicular to the display surface of the display module, so as to stabilize the display module in its pose state.

[0028] Optionally, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the device body includes a first body and a second body that are rotatably connected, and the first body and the second body achieve relative rotation in the opening and closing direction through a third connecting component;

[0029] The display module is rotated relative to the first body in a first plane through the first connecting component and the second connecting component, and the first plane is parallel to the display surface of the display module;

[0030] During the process of the display module changing from the first pose state to the second pose state, the first edge corner or the second edge corner of the display module moves in a straight line relative to the second body or the third connecting component along a third direction.

[0031] Optionally, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the first pose state is a landscape state and the second pose state is a portrait state. The display module includes two short edges and two long edges arranged opposite each other, and the junction of the short edges and the long edges forms an edge corner.

[0032] In the landscape orientation, the two short edges of the display module are aligned with the two short sides of the first body, respectively; in the portrait orientation, at least a portion of the first long edge of the display module is aligned with one short side of the first body, and the second long edge of the display module is not aligned with the other short side of the first body; or,

[0033] In the landscape mode, the two short edges of the display module are not aligned with the two short edges of the first body; in the portrait mode, the two long edges of the display module are not aligned with the two short edges of the first body; or,

[0034] In the landscape mode, the two short edges of the display module are aligned with the two short sides of the first body, respectively; in the portrait mode, the two long edges of the display module are not aligned with the two short sides of the first body.

[0035] The first edge corner is the corner formed at the junction of the second long edge and the first short edge of the display module. The second long edge is the edge near the second body or the third connecting component in the landscape state, and the first short edge is the edge near the second body or the third connecting component in the portrait state.

[0036] Optionally, in the above-mentioned electronic device, the electronic device is a laptop computer, the third connecting component is a hinge component connecting the first body and the second body, and the host system of the laptop computer is disposed in the second body;

[0037] The processor in the host system is capable of controlling the display module to switch to the target display mode and / or controlling the target component of the laptop to switch to the corresponding target usage mode in response to the display module switching from landscape mode to portrait mode.

[0038] And / or,

[0039] The processor in the host system can drive the display module to switch between portrait and landscape modes in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction in response to the usage scenario or application running information of the laptop. Attached Figure Description

[0040] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the display module of the electronic device shown;

[0043] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the first body of the electronic device shown;

[0044] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the module rotating along the first direction and about to enter the second pose state;

[0045] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the module rotating along the second direction and about to reach the second pose state;

[0046] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the process of the display module changing from the first pose state to the second pose state along the second direction;

[0047] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the transition state of the display module as it moves from the first pose state to the second pose state along the first direction.

[0048] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the display module of the electronic device shown;

[0050] Figure 10 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the device body of the electronic device shown;

[0051] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the arrangement of the first wire in the display module according to an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 12This is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the second wire within the device body according to an embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first connector according to an embodiment of this application;

[0054] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram showing the process of the display module changing from a first pose state to a second pose state along a first direction, as viewed from the back side of the first body according to an embodiment of this application.

[0055] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a display module with raised edges according to an embodiment of this application, transitioning from a first pose state to a second pose state along a first direction.

[0056] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0057] 100, First connecting assembly; 110, First connector; 111, First self-lubricating material layer; 120, First guide groove; 121, First groove segment; 122, Second groove segment; 123, First end point; 121a, First limiting end; 122a, Second limiting end;

[0058] 200, Second connecting assembly; 210, Second connector; 220, Second guide groove; 221, Third limiting end; 222, Fourth limiting end; 230, Slider; 231, Hinge hole;

[0059] 300. Third connecting component; 400. Elastic structure; 410. Third connecting piece; 420. Elastic element;

[0060] 500, Display module; 511, First long edge; 511a, Protruding edge; 512, Second long edge; 521, First short edge; 522, Second short edge; 501, First edge corner; 502, Second edge corner; 503, Screen back cover;

[0061] 600. Equipment body; 610. First body; 611. First long side; 612. Second long side; 613. First short side; 614. Second short side; 620. Second body;

[0062] 710. First magnetic component; 720. Second magnetic component;

[0063] 810. First wire; 820. Second wire; 821. Reserved length section;

[0064] Z1, first straight line; Z2, second straight line; K1, first direction; K2, second direction; K3, third direction. Detailed Implementation

[0065] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0066] In the description of this application, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of those different embodiments or examples.

[0067] In the description of this specification, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0068] See Figures 1-15This application provides an electronic device that may include a device body 600, a display module 500, and a first connecting component 100 disposed between the two to enable relative rotation between them. Specifically, the display module 500 and the device body 600 are movably connected via the first connecting component 100, and the display module 500 can rotate relative to the device body 600 to change its position. The first connecting component 100 may include a first connector 110 and a first guide groove 120. The first connector 110 and the first guide groove 120 are respectively disposed in different locations within the device body 600 and the display module 500. That is, the first connector 110 may be disposed in the device body 600 and the first guide groove 120 in the display module 500, or the first connector 110 may be disposed in the display module 500 and the first guide groove 120 in the device body 600. The display module 500 is used to display images, videos and other information. The device body 600 serves as the main supporting structure of the electronic device. Depending on the type of electronic device, it can take many forms, such as the base of an all-in-one machine, the back cover of a tablet computer, or the main body of a laptop computer.

[0069] The first guide groove 120 includes a first groove segment 121 and a second groove segment 122. The first groove segment 121 and the second groove segment 122 are connected at a first endpoint 123, that is, the first endpoint 123 can be a shared area of ​​the first groove segment 121 and the second groove segment 122, and the first groove segment 121 and the second groove segment 122 are connected at the first endpoint 123. The area corresponding to the first endpoint 123 can be the end area of ​​only one of the first groove segment 121 and the second groove segment 122, or it can be the end area of ​​both the first groove segment 121 and the second groove segment 122, or it can be the area at the intersection of the first groove segment 121 and the second groove segment 122. For example, in some embodiments, the area corresponding to the first endpoint 123 is the end area of ​​the first groove segment 121, but is near the end of the second groove segment 122; or, the area corresponding to the first endpoint 123 is the end area of ​​both the first groove segment 121 and the second groove segment 122; or, the area corresponding to the first endpoint 123 is only near the end of both the first groove segment 121 and the second groove segment 122.

[0070] When the display module 500 is in its first pose state, the first connector 110 is located at the first endpoint 123. The first pose state can be set to the initial pose state of the display module 500, that is, the pose state that the display module 500 is typically in when the user begins using the electronic device, such as either landscape or portrait mode. In the first pose state, the first connector 110 is correspondingly located at the common endpoint (i.e., the first endpoint 123) of the first segment 121 and the second segment 122 of the first guide groove 120. As the pose state of the display module 500 changes, the position of the first connector 110 in the first guide groove 120 can change.

[0071] When the display module 500 rotates from the first position along the first direction K1, the first connector 110 enters the first slot 121 from the first end point 123 and slides along the first slot 121, so that the display module 500 rotates to the second position. When the display module 500 rotates from the first position along the second direction K2, which is opposite to the first direction K1, the first connector 110 enters the second slot 122 from the first end point 123 and slides along the second slot 122, so that the display module 500 rotates to the second position. That is to say, the first slot 121 and the second slot 122 of the first guide groove 120 can cooperate with the first connector 110 to guide the display module 500 when it rotates in two opposite directions. The display module 500 guides the first connector 110 into the corresponding slot according to the direction of force, so that the display module 500 can switch from the first position to the second position regardless of which direction it rotates from, realizing the convenience of bidirectional operation.

[0072] Depending on the slot segment into which the first connector 110 enters when the display module 500 switches from the first pose state to the second pose state, when the display module 500 is in the second pose state, the first connector 110 is located in the first slot segment 121 or the second slot segment 122 of the first guide slot 120. When the display module 500 reverses from the second pose state back to the first pose state, the first connector 110 retracts along the original slot segment to the first endpoint 123. That is, if the first connector 110 enters the first slot segment 121 when the display module 500 switches from the first pose state to the second pose state, then when the display module 500 switches from the second pose state back to the first pose state, the first connector 110 retracts along the first slot segment 121 to the first endpoint 123; if the first connector 110 enters the second slot segment 122 when the display module 500 switches from the first pose state to the second pose state, then when the display module 500 switches from the second pose state back to the first pose state, the first connector 110 retracts along the second slot segment 122 to the first endpoint 123.

[0073] In traditional electronic devices, although some devices are equipped with the function of adjusting the display module to 500 pose states, such as the screen of some laptops that can be flipped or rotated to switch between landscape and portrait modes, there are many inconveniences in use because the display module can only rotate in one direction from the first pose state to the second pose state. The user's dominant hand may be left or right, and the design of only being able to rotate in one direction cannot meet the hand habits of different users at the same time. Moreover, users need to remember the rotation direction, which adds an extra memory burden to the user. In addition, in some scenarios, such as when the electronic device is placed near a wall or other objects, the single rotation direction may be obstructed, making it impossible to complete the pose state switching.

[0074] When using the electronic device of this application, users can freely choose whether to rotate the display module 500 along the first direction K1 or the second direction K2, depending on their hand usage habits or environmental conditions. Both rotations allow the display module 500 to be adjusted from the first position to the second position. This satisfies the usage habits of users with different dominant hands, and users do not need to specifically remember the rotation direction, thus improving the user experience. Furthermore, the electronic device of this application has stronger scene adaptability. When one side of the electronic device is against a wall or encounters an obstacle, the user can choose to rotate the display module 500 towards the unobstructed side, preventing the display module 500 from being unable to switch from the first position to the second position in such scenarios, further enhancing convenience.

[0075] The first and second pose states of the display module 500 can be flexibly set as needed, and this application does not limit them. For example, when the first pose state is landscape mode, the second pose state can be portrait mode, or it can be an intermediate state between landscape and portrait modes (i.e., tilted state).

[0076] In some embodiments, the electronic device may be configured such that the second pose states to which the display module 500 rotates from a first pose state along different directions coincide. In such embodiments, regardless of whether the display module 500 rotates from a first direction K1 to the second pose state or from a second direction K2 to the second pose state, the position reached by the display module 500 is the same. For example, in the first pose state, the display module 500 is located at the vertical centerline of the device body 600. Whether rotating towards the first direction K1 or the second direction K2, when switching to the second pose state, the display module 500 is still located at the vertical centerline of the device body 600. This can be understood as the geometric center of the display screen of the display module 500 not changing its position relative to the device body 600 before and after switching pose states. In other embodiments, the electronic device may be configured such that the second pose states to which the display module 500 rotates from the first pose state along different directions do not coincide. In such an embodiment, the display module 500 rotates to the second pose state from the first direction K1 and to the second pose state from the second direction K2. The positions reached by the display module 500 are different. For example, although both are switching from landscape mode to portrait mode, the display module 500 is slightly to the right when it rotates to the portrait mode along the first direction K1 compared to its position before the switch, while the display module 500 is slightly to the left when it rotates to the portrait mode along the second direction K2 compared to its position before the switch.

[0077] In some embodiments, the first slot segment 121 may have a first limiting end 121a, and the second slot segment 122 may have a second limiting end 122a. When the display module 500 rotates from a first pose state to a second pose state, the first connector 110 slides along the first slot segment 121 to the first limiting end 121a or along the second slot segment 122 to the second limiting end 122a. The first limiting end 121a and the second limiting end 122a are used to limit the rotation angle of the display module 500. That is, the first slot segment 121 has a first limiting end 121a away from the first endpoint 123, and the first limiting end 121a is used to limit the angle of rotation of the display module 500 from the first pose state to the second pose state along the first direction K1. The second slot segment 122 has a second limiting end 122a away from the first endpoint 123, and the second limiting end 122a is used to limit the angle of rotation of the display module 500 from the first pose state to the second pose state along the second direction K2. By physically limiting the rotation range of the display module 500 through the first limiting end 121a and the second limiting end 122a, the display module 500 can be prevented from rotating excessively, allowing the display module 500 to be adjusted to the second position more accurately, and is beneficial to equipment safety.

[0078] The rotation angle of the display module 500 restricted by the first limiting end 121a and the second limiting end 122a can be set as needed. For example, it can be 90° to meet the requirements of the display module 500 for switching between portrait and landscape modes. Of course, in other embodiments, the restricted rotation angle can also be other values ​​such as 100° or 80°.

[0079] In some embodiments, the first groove segment 121 and the second groove segment 122 can both be arc-shaped groove segments, and are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center line passing through the first endpoint 123. The first endpoint 123 is the common endpoint connecting the first groove segment 121 and the second groove segment 122. The center line passing through the first endpoint 123 refers to the straight line passing through the geometric center of the region corresponding to the first endpoint 123. Figure 2 The first straight line Z1 represents this. The first endpoint 123 is both the end region of the first slot segment 121 and the end region of the second slot segment 122. The first slot segment 121 and the second slot segment 122 extend symmetrically along an arc on both sides of the first straight line Z1. This symmetrical arc structure ensures that the movement trajectory and feel remain consistent regardless of whether the display module 500 rotates in the first direction K1 or the second direction K2, thus improving the balance and stability of operation.

[0080] In some embodiments, the display module 500 may include a display screen and a screen back cover 503 for supporting the display screen, the screen back cover 503 being located on the back of the display screen, i.e., on the side away from the display surface. When configuring the first connecting component 100, the first guide groove 120 may be disposed on the screen back cover 503 and the first connector 110 may be disposed on the device body 600, or the first connector 110 may be disposed on the screen back cover 503 and the first guide groove 120 may be disposed on the device body 600.

[0081] In some embodiments, the electronic device further includes a second connecting component 200 disposed between the device body 600 and the display module 500 to enable relative rotation between the two. The second connecting component 200 is spaced apart from the first connecting component 100. During the transition of the display module 500 from a first pose state to a second pose state, the second connecting component 200 cooperates with the first connecting component 100 to limit the movement trajectory of the display module 500 relative to the device body 600. That is, the second connecting component 200 and the first connecting component 100 can constitute a multi-point constraint system, jointly constraining the display module 500 to move along a predetermined trajectory. This provides more precise and stable motion guidance, preventing the display module 500 from swaying or shaking during rotation.

[0082] In some embodiments, the second connecting component 200 may include a second connector 210, a slider 230, and a second guide groove 220. The second connector 210 is fixedly connected to the display module 500, the second guide groove 220 is disposed on the device body 600, and the slider 230 is connected to the second connector 210 and slidably disposed in the second guide groove 220. During the transition of the display module 500 from a first pose state to a second pose state, the second connector 210 drives the slider 230 to slide along the second guide groove 220, thereby cooperating with the first connecting component 100 to constrain the movement trajectory of the display module 500, allowing the first connector 110 to slide within the first groove segment 121 or the second groove segment 122. In this embodiment, the display module 500 is hinged to the slider 230 via the second connector 210, and the device body 600 constrains the movement of the slider 230 via the second guide groove 220, thereby creating additional constraints on the movement of the display module 500 to cooperate with the first connecting component 100 in constraining the movement trajectory of the display module 500.

[0083] The slider 230 and the second connector 210 can have various structural options. For example, the slider 230 can be provided with a hinge hole 231 for connecting to the second connector 210, and the second connector 210 can be provided with a cylindrical portion that rotatably engages with the hinge hole 231. Alternatively, the slider 230 can be provided with a cylindrical portion for connecting to the second connector 210, and the second connector 210 can be provided with a sleeve portion that fits onto the cylindrical portion of the slider 230.

[0084] In some embodiments, the slider 230 may be omitted, and the cylindrical second connector 210 may be directly connected to the second guide groove 220. The second connector 210 can slide and rotate within the second guide groove 220. Compared to this arrangement, the slider 230 provides a larger sliding contact area with the second guide groove 220, resulting in greater stability during sliding. This allows for more precise constraint on the movement of the display module 500 and better prevents the display module 500 from shaking during movement.

[0085] In the embodiment where the second guide groove 220 is disposed on the device body 600, the first guide groove 120 can be disposed on the screen back shell 503 of the display module 500, and the first connector 110 can be disposed on the device body 600. The second guide groove 220 and the first connector 110 are spaced apart, that is, the second guide groove 220 and the first connector 110 are disposed at a certain distance apart on the device body 600. The second guide groove 220 can be configured as a straight guide groove. When the display module 500 is in the first orientation state, the extension direction of the second guide groove 220 coincides with or is parallel to the symmetrical center line of the first groove segment 121 and the second groove segment 122. The symmetrical center line of the first groove segment 121 and the second groove segment 122 refers to a straight line such that when the first groove segment 121 and the second groove segment 122 are symmetrical about this straight line. Since the first guide groove 120 (including the first groove segment 121 and the second groove segment 122) is disposed on the screen back cover 503 of the display module 500, and the second guide groove 220 is disposed on the device body 600, as the display module 500 rotates relative to the device body 600, the angle between the symmetrical center line of the first groove segment 121 and the second groove segment 122 and the extending direction of the second guide groove 220 will change. When the display module 500 is in its first orientation state, the angle between the two is 0°, satisfying the conditions of coincidence or parallelism. (See also...) Figures 1-3 The first groove segment 121 and the second groove segment 122 are symmetrically arranged about the first straight line Z1. The second guide groove 220 extends along the second straight line Z2 and is spaced apart from the first connecting member 110 along the second straight line Z2. Figure 1 As shown, when the display module 500 is in the first pose state, the angle between the first straight line Z1 and the second straight line Z2 is 0°. The two lines overlap or are separated by a small distance (this distance is small enough that it does not affect the first connector 110 from entering the first groove segment 121 or the second groove segment 122 and sliding smoothly along the first guide groove 120 when the display module 500 rotates).

[0086] See Figures 1-7 In some embodiments, the second connecting component 200 serves as a rotation center constraint component, cooperating with the first connecting component 100 to precisely constrain the motion trajectory of the display module 500. The second connecting component 200 mainly includes a second connector 210, a slider 230, and a second guide groove 220.

[0087] The second connector 210 is fixedly connected to the screen back cover 503 of the display module 500. The slider 230 is sleeved on the second connector 210 and can rotate relative to the second connector 210. The slider 230 is also slidably disposed within the second guide groove 220. Through the above arrangement, the second connector 210 and the slider 230 together lock the unique axis of rotation of the display module 500 relative to the device body 600, namely the central axis of the second connector 210. Since the second connector 210 is fixedly connected to the screen back cover 503, the rotation center of the display module 500 is uniquely determined at the position point on the screen back cover 503 corresponding to the central axis of the second connector 210.

[0088] During the rotation of the display module 500, the slider 230 conforms to the inner wall of the second guide groove 220 and slides along the second guide groove 220. The second guide groove 220 constrains the position of the second connector 210 through the slider 230, limiting the offset of the second connector 210 in the direction perpendicular to its axial direction, thereby ensuring that the axis of the second connector 210 does not wobble during rotation. In this way, the rotation center of the display module 500 remains stable, avoiding rotational instability or jamming caused by axis offset.

[0089] Furthermore, the slider 230 and the second guide groove 220 form a sliding pair, and the sliding fit between them can effectively offset the accumulation of tolerances generated during the processing and assembly of the display module 500 and the equipment body 600. Through the automatic compensation effect of the sliding pair, even if there are certain manufacturing errors, the display module 500 can still remain stable during rotation without tilting or swaying, thereby improving the assembly accuracy and rotation quality of the whole machine.

[0090] When the display module 500 rotates to its limit position (e.g., 90° from landscape to portrait mode), the second connecting component 200 and the first connecting component 100 work together to lock the display module 500. Specifically, when the first connecting member 110 slides to the first limiting end 121a of the first slot segment 121 or the second limiting end 122a of the second slot segment 122, the first connecting component 100 provides a limiting function. At the same time, the second connecting member 210 and the slider 230 cooperate with the first connecting component 100 to share the rotational torque on the display module 500, distributing the force and avoiding stress concentration on a single component, thereby improving the reliability and service life of the limiting structure.

[0091] When the display module 500 rotates from the second pose state (e.g., portrait mode) back to the first pose state (e.g., landscape mode), the second guide groove 220 constrains the slider 230 and the second connector 210, preventing the second connector 210 from deviating from its predetermined trajectory. This ensures that the trajectory of the display module 500 is highly consistent with each rotation, allowing it to accurately reset to the first pose state and guaranteeing the positional repeatability and operational consistency of the display module 500 when switching between different pose states.

[0092] Through the structural design and working principle of the second connecting component 200, the first connecting component 100 and the second connecting component 200 constitute a multi-point constraint system. The two work together to ensure the freedom and smoothness of the bidirectional rotation of the display module 500, as well as the stability and reset accuracy during the rotation process, effectively improving the user experience and structural reliability of the electronic device.

[0093] See Figures 8-10 In some embodiments, the electronic device further includes an elastic structure 400 for applying a preload to the slider 230 and / or the second connector 210. The elastic structure 400 increases the friction between the slider 230 and the second guide groove 220, thereby improving the constraint force of the second connecting assembly 200 on the movement trajectory of the display module 500. The elastic structure 400 may include, for example, a third connector 410 and an elastic element 420 (such as a spring, sheet metal, etc.). The third connector 410 is fixed to the device body 600. One end of the elastic element 420 is connected to the third connector 410, and the other end is connected to the slider 230 and / or the second connector 210. That is, the end of the elastic element 420 away from the third connector 410 may be connected to only one of the slider 230 and the second connector 210, or it may be connected to both the slider 230 and the second connector 210 simultaneously. The elastic force of the elastic element 420 presses the slider 230 against the wall of the second guide groove 220 to increase friction, making the display module 500 more stable during rotation and reducing wobbling. Moreover, the elastic force of the elastic element 420 is transmitted to the display module 500 through the slider 230 and / or the second connector 210, which helps the wall of the first guide groove 120 on the screen back cover 503 to maintain reliable contact with the first connector 110, so as to prevent the first connector 110 from mistakenly entering an unexpected groove segment (i.e., cross-tracking) when it is rotated under force.

[0094] by Figure 8Taking the elastic element 420, which applies a clamping force to the slider 230 and / or the second connector 210, as an example, when the display module 500 is in the first position, the first connector 110 is positioned at the first end point 123 where the first slot segment 121 and the second slot segment 122 intersect. Under the clamping force of the elastic element 420, the first connector 110 is firmly held at this intersection position and will not move arbitrarily due to external vibration or shaking. When the display module 500 is driven by force to rotate to the second position, the clamping force of the elastic element 420 ensures that the first connector 110 can only enter one side of the slot segment along the direction of force, thereby effectively avoiding track skipping problems. During the entire rotation process of the first connector 110 entering the first slot segment 121 or the second slot segment 122 and sliding along the slot segment, due to the continuous clamping force applied by the elastic element 420, the first connector 110 always maintains close contact with the wall surface of the current slot segment and will not jump or shift within the slot segment. When the display module 500 is rotated in the reverse direction, the first connector 110 retracts along the original groove to the first end point 123. Under the clamping force of the elastic member 420, it is re-secured at the intersection of the first groove 121 and the second groove 122, waiting for the next determination of the force direction and entering the corresponding groove.

[0095] It should be noted that when the second connector 210 is connected to the elastic member 420 (including the case where the elastic member 420 is connected to the second connector 210 alone and the case where the elastic member 420 is connected to both the second connector 210 and the slider 230), the elastic member 420 does not restrict the relative rotation of the slider 230 and the second connector 210. For example, the elastic member 420 may be provided with a sleeve portion that rotates onto the second connector 210, so that the elastic member 420 can connect to the second connector 210 without affecting the rotation of the second connector 210 relative to the slider 230.

[0096] In some embodiments, depending on the need for elastic force, the elastic structure 400 may be configured as one or more, for example, two or three elastic elements 420 may be configured, which together provide elastic force to apply preload to the slider 230 and / or the second connector 210.

[0097] In some embodiments, the length of the second guide groove 220 can be set to match the sliding stroke of the first connector 110 within the first groove segment 121 or the second groove segment 122. That is, when the display module 500 is in the first pose state, the slider 230 is at one of the two limiting ends of the second guide groove 220; when the display module 500 is in the second pose state, the slider 230 is at the other limiting end of the second guide groove 220. During the process of the display module 500 switching from the first pose state to the second pose state, the slider 230 moves unidirectionally along the second guide groove 220. By matching the length of the second guide groove 220 with the sliding stroke of the first connector 110, making the length of the second guide groove 220 equal to the stroke of the slider 230 during the switching of the display module 500's pose state, the ineffective length of the second guide groove 220 (i.e., the length of the portion where the slider 230 will not slide) can be effectively reduced. This also avoids problems such as the slider 230 excessively impacting the limiting end of the second guide groove 220 or the display module 500 failing to rotate to the second pose state due to insufficient length of the second guide groove 220. See [link / reference] Figure 1 and Figure 3 The second guide groove 220 is provided with a third limiting end 221 and a fourth limiting end 222 at both ends. In the first pose state of the display module 500, the slider 230 is at the third limiting end 221. As the display module 500 rotates along the first direction K1 (e.g., clockwise) or the second direction K2 (e.g., counterclockwise), the slider 230 moves to the fourth limiting end 222. When the slider 230 slides to the fourth limiting end 222, the display module 500 completes the switch from the first pose state to the second pose state.

[0098] In some embodiments, the electronic device may be configured such that, during the transition of the display module 500 from a first pose state to a second pose state, the second connector 210 reciprocates between the two limiting ends of the second guide groove 220, and is positioned at a target position between the two limiting ends when the display module 500 transitions to the second pose state. See also Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 6In the first pose state of the display module 500, the slider 230 is at the third limit end 221. As the display module 500 rotates along the first direction K1 (e.g., clockwise) or the second direction K2 (e.g., counterclockwise), the slider 230 moves to the fourth limit end 222. When the slider 230 slides to the fourth limit end 222, the display module 500 has not yet completed the switch from the first pose state to the second pose state. As the display module 500 continues to rotate to the second pose state, the slider 230 changes to move from the fourth limit end 222 to the third limit end 221. When the display module 500 rotates to the second pose state, the slider 230 stops at the target position between the fourth limit end 222 and the third limit end 221. By setting the slider 230 to slide back and forth, the display module 500 can gradually rise and then gradually fall during rotation. This allows the lower part of the display module 500 (such as the corner of the lower edge) to avoid other objects below in the initial stage after the rotation begins. On the other hand, the descent in the later stage allows the display module 500 in the second pose state to be within the user's comfortable viewing range.

[0099] To improve the stability of the display module 500 in the second pose state, the geometrical relationship between the first guide groove 120 and the second guide groove 220 can be designed to optimize the stress state of the display module 500 in the second pose state. For example, in some embodiments, the electronic device can be configured such that, when the display module 500 is in the second pose state, the line connecting the two limiting ends of the first guide groove 120 coincides with or is parallel to the extending direction of the second guide groove 220. See also Figure 4 and Figure 5When the display module 500 is about to rotate to the second pose state, the angle between the line connecting the first limiting end 121a and the second limiting end 122a of the first guide groove 120 and the second straight line Z2 is close to 0°. When the display module 500 rotates to the second pose state, this angle becomes 0°. Through the above setting, when the display module 500 is in the second pose state, the force direction between the first connector 110 and the slider 230 is limited to a specific geometric relationship. Thus, during the use of the electronic device, whether rotating from the second pose state back to the first pose state along the first direction K1 or from the second pose state back to the first pose state along the second direction K2, when the first connector 110 is activated from the first limiting end 121a or the second limiting end 122a, the direction of the guiding force it receives has a consistent initial angle relationship with the extension direction of the second guide groove 220. Since the included angle remains consistent during the initial stage of bidirectional switching, the first connector 110 can obtain symmetrical force conditions and guiding trends at the moment of bidirectional withdrawal, avoiding differences in bidirectional operation experience and the risk of jamming caused by asymmetrical geometric configuration, thus improving the consistency of bidirectional switching and the smoothness of movement.

[0100] For example, in some embodiments, the electronic device may be configured such that, when the display module 500 is in a second pose state, the line connecting the first end point 123 of the first guide groove 120 to the second connector 210 and / or slider 230 is perpendicular to the extending direction of the second guide groove 220. See also Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first straight line Z1 is the line connecting the first endpoint 123 and the second connector 210. When the display module 500 is about to rotate to the second pose state, the angle between the first straight line Z1 and the second straight line Z2 is close to 90°. When the display module 500 rotates to the second pose state, the angle becomes 90°.

[0101] To further improve the stability of the display module 500 in the second pose state, the line connecting the two limiting ends of the first guide groove 120 can be set to pass through the hinge center of the second connector 210 and the slider 230, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the first limiting end 121a, the second connecting member 210, and the second limiting end 122a are aligned on the screen back cover 503 of the display module 500.

[0102] See Figure 11 and Figure 12In some embodiments, the electronic device may also include a signal line electrically connected to the display module 500. The signal line has a reserved length section 821, which is configured to expand or retract when the display module 500 undergoes a pose state switch. Exemplarily, a through hole may be provided at the central axis of the second connector 210. A first wire 810 connected to the display screen within the display module 500 passes through the through hole and connects to a second wire 820 within the device body 600 for transmitting signals, power, and / or data. Since the second connector 210 is fixedly connected to the display module 500 and does not move relative to it, the first wire 810 within the display module 500 remains stationary relative to the display module 500 when the display module 500 undergoes a pose state switch. To accommodate the movement of the second connector 210 relative to the device body 600 along the second guide groove 220, the second wire 820 on the device body 600 has a reserved length section 821, which, when straightened, is sufficient for the second connector 210 to move to the point on the second guide groove 220 furthest from the rest of the second wire 820 (e.g., Figure 12 (The top position of the second guide groove 220 shown). The retraction of the reserved length section 821 means that as the distance from the second connector 210 to other parts of the second wire 820 decreases, the reserved length section 821 of the second wire 820 folds and retracts.

[0103] See Figures 8-10 In some embodiments, the electronic device may further include a first magnetic chuck 710 disposed on the display module 500 and a second magnetic chuck 720 disposed on the device body 600. When the display module 500 is in a first or second position, the first magnetic chuck 710 and the second magnetic chuck 720 are positioned correspondingly and generate a magnetic attraction force perpendicular to the display surface of the display module 500, thereby stabilizing the display module 500 in its position. By providing the first magnetic chuck 710 and the second magnetic chuck 720, accidental rotation of the display module 500 can be better prevented, and a clear tactile feedback can be provided. That is, when the display module 500 is about to rotate to the first or second position, the distance between the first magnetic chuck 710 and the second magnetic chuck 720 enters the range of generating the magnetic attraction force, and the user can clearly feel the decrease in the rotation resistance of the display module 500.

[0104] The number of the first magnetic element 710 and the second magnetic element 720 can be flexibly set as needed; their numbers can be equal or unequal. As an example, four first magnetic elements 710 are set and evenly distributed around the central axis of the second connector 210, i.e., the lines connecting the four first magnetic elements 710 form a square. Based on this, the number of second magnetic elements 720 can be set to be equal to or less than the number of first magnetic elements 710.

[0105] See Figure 13 In some embodiments, the peripheral surface of the first connector 110 may be provided with a first self-lubricating material layer 111, such as a peripheral surface layer made of self-lubricating materials like polyoxymethylene or polytetrafluoroethylene, for contacting the inner wall of the first guide groove 120, which can make the sliding of the first connector 110 along the first guide groove 120 smoother and without abnormal noise. Similarly, the inner wall of the first guide groove 120 may be provided with a second self-lubricating material layer, which also facilitates the smooth sliding of the first connector 110 along the first guide groove 120.

[0106] In some embodiments, the device body 600 may include a first body 610 and a second body 620 rotatably connected. The first body 610 and the second body 620 are rotatably connected in the opening and closing direction via a third connecting component 300. This allows the electronic device to be configured as a laptop computer or a similar structure. For example, the electronic device may be a laptop computer, the first body 610 may be a top cover supporting the screen, and the second body 620 may be a base portion housing the keyboard and host system. Alternatively, the first body 610 may be a top cover supporting a first screen, and the second body 620 may be a base portion supporting a second screen.

[0107] Depending on different design requirements, the third connecting component 300 that enables the first body 610 and the second body 620 to open and close relative to each other can be selected in various ways. For example, it can be a rotating shaft assembly or a flexible, deformable connecting component made of a flexible material (such as rubber, plastic, etc.), as long as the first body 610 and the second body 620 can achieve relative opening and closing rotation. In embodiments where the third connecting component 300 is set as a rotating shaft assembly, the third connecting component 300 can be in different structural forms such as single-axis rotation, dual-axis rotation, hinge, watch chain shaft, etc., and this application does not limit it in this regard.

[0108] In some embodiments, the display module 500 rotates relative to the first body 610 within a first plane via the first connecting component 100 and the second connecting component 200. The first plane is parallel to the display surface of the display module 500. During the transition of the display module 500 from a first pose state to a second pose state, the first edge corner 501 or the second edge corner 502 of the display module 500 moves linearly relative to the second body 620 or the third connecting component 300 along a third direction K3. That is, the display module 500 can be disposed on the first body 610 and can perform planar movement relative to the first body 610 to achieve the switching between the first pose state and the second pose state. During the switching process, the first edge corner 501 or the second edge corner 502 of the display module 500 moves linearly.

[0109] by Figure 1Taking the electronic device shown as an example, the first edge corner 501 and the second edge corner 502 are the edge corners at both ends of the lower edge when the display module 500 is in the first pose state, such as Figures 3-7 As shown, the third direction K3 can be parallel to the rotation axis provided by the third connecting component 300 (i.e., the rotation axis when the second body 620 and the first body 610 rotate open and close). When the display module 500 rotates along the first direction K1 to the second pose state, the second edge corner 502 moves horizontally along the third direction K3, and the first edge corner 501 moves along an arc trajectory. When the display module 500 rotates along the second direction K2 to the second pose state, the first edge corner 501 moves horizontally along the third direction K3, and the second edge corner 502 moves along an arc trajectory. This motion relationship can adapt to the spatial constraints of the electronic device in the closed or unfolded state, so that the rotation of the display module 500 does not interfere with the space of other components of the electronic device, and saves the space required for the rotation of the display module 500.

[0110] In some embodiments, the first posture is a landscape orientation and the second posture is a portrait orientation. The display module 500 includes two short edges and two long edges arranged opposite each other, with the junction of the short and long edges forming an edge corner. For example, the second long edge 512 is the edge near the second body 620 or the third connecting component 300 in the landscape orientation; the first edge corner 501 is the corner formed by the junction of the second long edge 512 and the first short edge 521 of the display module 500; the second edge corner 502 is the corner formed by the junction of the second long edge 512 and the second short edge 522 of the display module 500; and the first short edge 521 or the second short edge 522 is the edge near the second body 620 or the third connecting component 300 in the portrait orientation. To facilitate user rotation of the display module 500 by holding the edge corner, the shape of the edge corner can be rounded to increase grip comfort. The length of the long edge of the display module 500 is usually set to be greater than the length of its short edge. Of course, in some embodiments, the length of the long edge can also be set to be equal to the length of the short edge, that is, the display module 500 can be set to be approximately square.

[0111] There are several different schemes for designing the pose correspondence between landscape and portrait modes. For example, in one pose correspondence, in landscape mode, the two short edges of the display module 500 are aligned with the two short sides of the first body 610. In portrait mode, at least a portion of the first long edge 511 of the display module 500 is aligned with one short side (e.g., the first short side 613) of the first body 610, while the second long edge 512 of the display module 500 is not aligned with the other short side (e.g., the second short side 614) of the first body 610. In this setup, the display module 500 is offset relative to the center line of the long side of the first body 610 in portrait mode. The second long edge 512 of the display module 500 is not aligned with the second short side 614 of the first body 610, so that the area of ​​the first body 610 near the second short side 614 is exposed and not blocked by the display module 500. This part of the area can be set as a wireless charging area (i.e., the first body 610 is equipped with a wireless charging module) or a secondary screen display area (i.e., the first body 610 is equipped with a secondary screen).

[0112] In another pose correspondence, in landscape mode, the two short edges of display module 500 are not aligned with the two short edges of first body 610; in portrait mode, the two long edges of display module 500 are not aligned with the two short edges of first body 610. In this configuration, the misalignment of the two short edges of the display module 500 with the two short edges of the first body 610 in landscape mode can be any of the following: First, both short edges of the display module 500 are contained within the bearing surface of the first body 610, meaning the length of the long edge of the display module 500 is less than the length of the first body 610 (the lengths of the first long edge 611 and the second long edge 612); Second, one short edge of the display module 500 (e.g., the first short edge 521) is outside one short edge of the first body 610 (e.g., the first short edge 613), and the other short edge (e.g., the second short edge 522) is inside the other short edge (e.g., the second short edge 614); Third, both short edges of the display module 500 are outside the two short edges of the first body 610, meaning the length of the long edge of the display module 500 is greater than the length of the first body 610.

[0113] In this configuration, the misalignment of the two long edges of the display module 500 with the two short edges of the first body 610 in portrait mode can be any of the following situations: First, one long edge of the display module 500 (e.g., the first long edge 511) rotates outside one short edge of the first body 610 (e.g., the first short edge 613), while the other long edge (e.g., the second long edge 512) is inside the other short edge of the first body 610 (e.g., the second short edge 614); Second, the area of ​​the display module 500 is smaller than the area of ​​the first body 610, and both long edges of the display module 500 are inside the two short edges of the first body 610.

[0114] In this configuration, it can be further configured such that, in landscape mode, the two long edges of the display module 500 are not aligned with the two long edges of the first body 610. For example, the area of ​​the display module 500 can be set to be smaller than the area of ​​the first body 610 so that the two satisfy the above relationship in landscape mode. In some embodiments, the electronic device can be configured such that, in both portrait and landscape modes, the distance between the edge of the display module 500 near the third connecting component 300 (the short edge in portrait mode and the second long edge 512 in landscape mode) and the long edge (e.g., the second long edge 612) of the first body 610 connecting the third connecting component 300 is equal. As an example, in landscape mode, the distance between the second long edge 512 of the display module 500 and the second long edge 612 of the first body 610 is 0.5 cm, and in portrait mode, the distance between the lower short edge (e.g., the first short edge 521) of the display module 500 and the second long edge 612 of the first body 610 is also 0.5 cm.

[0115] In another pose correspondence, in landscape mode, the two short edges of the display module 500 are aligned with the two short sides of the first body 610; in portrait mode, the two long edges of the display module 500 are not aligned with the two short sides of the first body 610. In this configuration, the possible situations where the two long edges of the display module 500 are not aligned with the two short sides of the first body 610 in portrait mode are described previously and will not be repeated here. In this configuration, the second connecting component 200 can be further positioned in the middle region of the first body 610, for example, at the center of the first body 610, so that in portrait mode, a portion of the first body 610 (i.e., the area not obscured by the display module 500 in portrait mode) is exposed beyond the two long edges of the display module 500. Furthermore, in portrait mode, the exposed portions of the first body 610 on both sides of the display module 500 can be set to have the same area or different areas.

[0116] Regarding the aforementioned "alignment," when there are local raised or recessed edges in the two objects being aligned, "alignment" refers to aligning all parts except for the local raised or recessed edges. Figure 14 and Figure 15 Taking the cases shown below as examples, in Figure 14 In the embodiment shown, the first long edge 511 of the display module 500 and the second short edge 614 of the first body 610 are both straight edges. Figure 14 The rightmost section shows the alignment of the first long edge 511 and the second short edge 614 in portrait mode. Figure 15 In the illustrated embodiment, the second short side 614 of the first body 610 is a straight side, while the first long side 511 of the display module 500 has a raised edge 511a. Figure 15 The right side shows the alignment of the first long edge 511 and the second short edge 614 in portrait mode, that is, the part of the first long edge 511 other than the protruding edge 511a is aligned with the second short edge 614.

[0117] See Figure 14 and Figure 15 In landscape mode, the first long edge 511 of the display module 500 can be aligned with the first long edge 611 of the first body 610. Furthermore, the first long edge 511 can have a raised edge 511a, meaning that a portion of the display module 500 in landscape mode protrudes above the first body 610. In some embodiments, this raised portion can house functional components such as a camera or a proximity sensor.

[0118] In some embodiments, the electronic device can be a laptop computer, and the third connection component 300 can be a hinge component connecting the first body 610 and the second body 620. The second body 620 may contain the host system of the laptop computer. In the application scenario of a laptop computer, the processor in the host system can execute corresponding control logic when it detects a pose state change in the display module 500.

[0119] The processor in the host system can be configured to respond to the display module 500 switching from landscape to portrait mode, controlling the display module 500 to switch to the target display mode. For example, when the display module 500 is in landscape mode, its aspect ratio matches the landscape mode (e.g., 16:9), and the displayed content is arranged horizontally along the long side of the screen. When the display module 500 switches to portrait mode, the processor controls the display module 500 to switch the aspect ratio of the display screen to match the portrait mode (e.g., 9:16), so that the displayed content is arranged vertically along the short side of the screen, thereby adapting to the user's usage habits of browsing web pages, reading documents, or watching portrait videos in portrait mode.

[0120] Simultaneously or alternatively, the processor can also respond to the switching operation by controlling a target component of the laptop to switch to the corresponding target usage mode. This target component may include, but is not limited to, a camera, I / O ports, a second display, speakers, and a microphone, as illustrated below.

[0121] In some embodiments, the camera may be located, for example, at the top edge or side edge of the display module 500. When the display module 500 switches from landscape to portrait mode, the image acquisition direction of the camera and its relative orientation to the display module 500 may change accordingly. Therefore, the processor can respond to this pose change by controlling the camera to switch to the corresponding acquisition mode. For example, in landscape mode, the camera acquires and outputs images according to the landscape orientation, and the aspect ratio of the acquired image matches the landscape display. When the display module 500 switches to portrait mode, the processor controls the camera to switch to portrait acquisition mode, so that the aspect ratio of the acquired image matches the portrait display, thereby avoiding image stretching or cropping. Furthermore, in some application scenarios, the processor can also trigger the camera to enter mirror mode based on the landscape / portrait switch, that is, in video calls or selfie scenarios, the acquired image is horizontally mirrored, so that the displayed image is consistent with the user's visual habits, avoiding image orientation distortion caused by the rotation of the display module 500.

[0122] In some embodiments, the display module 500 may be provided with one or more I / O interfaces, such as USB interfaces, Type-C interfaces, HDMI interfaces, audio interfaces, etc. When the display module 500 switches between portrait and landscape modes, the overall form factor and available space layout of the laptop may change, and the accessibility or usability of some I / O interfaces may be affected. Therefore, the processor can enable or disable (i.e., de-enable) the corresponding I / O interfaces in response to the pose change. This dynamic enable control mechanism can adaptively adjust the availability of I / O interfaces according to the actual form factor of the device, improving the device's intelligence and usability.

[0123] In some embodiments, the laptop computer may further include a second display screen disposed on the first body 610. When the display module 500 switches from landscape mode to portrait mode, the processor can respond to the switching operation by enabling or disabling (i.e., de-enabling) the second display screen, or switching the display mode of the second display screen. For example, in landscape mode, the second display screen on the first body 610 can serve as an extension screen of the main display screen (i.e., the display screen of the display module 500) for displaying extended content or auxiliary information. When the display module 500 switches to portrait mode, since the display ratio and content layout of the main display screen change, the processor can automatically disable the second display screen to reduce power consumption, or switch it to a projection mode or an extended screen mode. In projection mode, the second display screen can display the content of the main display screen, making it convenient for users to view from different angles; in extended screen mode, the second display screen can serve as an extension area of ​​the main display screen.

[0124] In some embodiments, the laptop computer may include multiple speakers, which may be respectively positioned at different locations on the first body 610 and / or the second body 620. When the display module 500 switches from landscape mode to portrait mode, the edge position of the display module 500 changes relative to the first body 610, causing some speakers to be covered by the edge of the display module 500. Based on this, the processor can dynamically control the speakers in response to the pose change, taking into account the covered state of each speaker. Specifically, speakers located in the uncovered area continue to work normally, while speakers located in the covered area can be disabled or have their volume output reduced to avoid sound being blocked by obstructions and affecting sound quality. Furthermore, the processor can also control the multiple uncovered speakers to work together to achieve a directional sound effect based on the current position and covered state of each speaker. For example, when the display module 500 switches to portrait mode, the left and right speakers located in the uncovered area of ​​the first body 610 are still exposed to the external environment. The processor can adjust the output phase and volume of these speakers so that the sound waves form interference enhancement in a specific direction and interference cancellation in other directions, thereby realizing the directional propagation of the sound waves in the direction of the user.

[0125] Similarly, in some embodiments, the laptop computer may also include multiple microphones, which may be distributed at different positions on the first body 610 and / or the second body 620. When the display module 500 switches from landscape mode to portrait mode, the direction and distance of each microphone relative to the external sound source may change. The processor can respond to this position change and dynamically control the microphones based on the occlusion status and current position of each microphone. For example, microphones located in the occluded area of ​​the display module 500 can be disabled to avoid a decrease in sound pickup due to physical obstruction; microphones located in the unoccluded area remain enabled and continue to pick up external sounds normally. Furthermore, the processor can also control multiple microphones to work together according to the spatial distribution of each microphone in portrait mode to achieve noise cancellation or directional sound pickup. In this way, after the display module 500 switches between landscape and portrait modes, the microphone system can still adaptively optimize sound pickup performance according to the actual form of the device, ensuring a good voice interaction experience.

[0126] Through the processor's diversified control mechanism for each target component, the laptop can automatically and intelligently adjust the working mode of each functional component when the display module 500 switches between portrait and landscape modes. This ensures that the functions of the entire machine match the current physical orientation, fully leveraging the performance advantages of each component in different usage scenarios and significantly improving the device's adaptability, security, and user experience under different usage modes.

[0127] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the laptop computer is also equipped with several sensors of the same or different types, which can be further used to determine the current posture state and usage scenario of the laptop computer. The processor in the host system can respond to the usage scenario or application running information of the laptop computer, driving the display module 500 to switch between portrait and landscape modes in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. This function makes posture switching no longer entirely dependent on manual operation by the user, but can achieve intelligent adaptive adjustment. For example, when the processor detects that the user is running a portrait video playback application or browsing a long document, the processor can determine the user's need for portrait mode based on the current application running information, and then send a first control signal to the drive motor to control the drive motor to output a first torque or a first driving force to the transmission mechanism between the drive motor and the display module 500, thereby automatically driving the display module 500 to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise to the portrait mode. For example, when the processor detects that the user is running a landscape game or widescreen spreadsheet software, it can send a second control signal to the drive motor to control the drive motor to output a second torque or a second driving force to the transmission mechanism between the drive motor and the display module 500. This automatically drives the display module 500 from portrait mode back to landscape mode to match the optimal display mode for the current application. The processor's choice of clockwise or counterclockwise rotation can be determined based on the actual position of the display module 500, the current position of the first connector 110 in the first guide groove 120, and a preset rotational stroke margin to avoid interference with the physical limit end.

[0128] Through the aforementioned processor-driven automatic switching mechanism, the laptop can intelligently adjust the position and orientation of the display module 500 according to the actual usage scenario, further improving user convenience and interactive experience. Automatic adaptation of display orientation and content type can be achieved without manual user intervention. Moreover, compared to unidirectional automatic rotation or manual orientation selection, the automatic control scheme of this application embodiment offers advantages such as reduced interference, shorter drive stroke, obstacle avoidance, and improved switching reliability.

[0129] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0130] 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 device body, the display module, and a first connecting component disposed between the two to enable relative rotation between them; The first connection component includes a first connector and a first guide groove, wherein the first connector and the first guide groove are respectively disposed in different parts of the device body and the display module; The first guide groove includes a first groove segment and a second groove segment, and the first groove segment and the second groove segment are connected at a first end point; When the display module is in the first pose state, the first connector is located at the first end point; When the display module rotates from the first pose state along the first direction, the first connector enters the first slot from the first end point and slides along the first slot to make the display module rotate to the second pose state. When the display module rotates from the first pose state along a second direction opposite to the first direction, the first connector enters the second slot from the first end point and slides along the second slot to rotate the display module to the second pose state.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the first slot segment has a first limiting end, the second slot segment has a second limiting end, and when the display module rotates from the first position state to the second position state, the first connecting member slides along the first slot segment to the first limiting end or slides along the second slot segment to the second limiting end, wherein the first limiting end and the second limiting end are used to limit the rotation angle of the display module; And / or, Both the first slot segment and the second slot segment are arc-shaped slot segments and are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center line passing through the first endpoint. The first endpoint is the common endpoint connecting the first slot segment and the second slot segment. And / or, The display module includes a display screen and a screen back cover for supporting the display screen. The first guide groove is disposed on the screen back cover and the first connector is disposed on the device body, or the first connector is disposed on the screen back cover and the first guide groove is disposed on the device body.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a second connecting component disposed between the device body and the display module to enable relative rotation between the two, the second connecting component being spaced apart from the first connecting component; During the process of the display module transitioning from the first pose state to the second pose state, the second connecting component is used to cooperate with the first connecting component to limit the movement trajectory of the display module relative to the device body.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein the second connecting component includes a second connector, a slider, and a second guide groove, the second connector is fixedly connected to the display module, the second guide groove is disposed on the device body, and the slider is connected to the second connector and slidably disposed in the second guide groove; During the process of the display module changing from the first pose state to the second pose state, the second connector drives the slider to slide along the second guide groove, so as to cooperate with the first connecting component to constrain the movement trajectory of the display module, so that the first connector remains in the first groove segment or the second groove segment.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein the display module includes a display screen and a screen back cover for supporting the display screen, the first guide groove is disposed on the screen back cover, the first connector is disposed on the device body, the second guide groove is spaced apart from the first connector, the second guide groove is a straight guide groove, and when the display module is in the first pose state, the extension direction of the straight guide groove coincides with or is parallel to the symmetrical center line of the first groove segment and the second groove segment; And / or, The electronic device further includes an elastic structure for applying a preload to the slider and / or the second connector, the elastic structure being able to increase the friction between the slider and the second guide groove to improve the constraint force of the second connector on the motion trajectory of the display module.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the length of the second guide groove matches the sliding stroke of the first connector in the first groove segment or the second groove segment, or, during the process of the display module switching from the first pose state to the second pose state, the second connector reciprocates between the two limiting ends of the second guide groove, and is located at the target position between the two limiting ends when the display module switches to the second pose state; And / or, When the display module is in the second pose state, the line connecting the two limiting ends of the first guide groove coincides with or is parallel to the extension direction of the second guide groove, or the line connecting the first end point of the first guide groove and the second connector and / or the slider is perpendicular to the extension direction of the second guide groove.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, the electronic device further includes a signal line electrically connected to the display module, the signal line having a reserved length section, the reserved length section being configured to expand or retract when the display module undergoes a pose state switch; And / or, The electronic device further includes a first magnetic chuck disposed on the display module and a second magnetic chuck disposed on the device body. When the display module is in the first pose state or the second pose state, the first magnetic chuck and the second magnetic chuck are positioned correspondingly and generate a magnetic attraction force perpendicular to the display surface of the display module, so as to stabilize the display module in its pose state.

8. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein, The device body includes a first body and a second body that are rotatably connected, and the first body and the second body are relative to each other in the opening and closing direction through a third connecting component; The display module is rotated relative to the first body in a first plane through the first connecting component and the second connecting component, and the first plane is parallel to the display surface of the display module; During the process of the display module changing from the first pose state to the second pose state, the first edge corner or the second edge corner of the display module moves in a straight line relative to the second body or the third connecting component along a third direction.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein the first pose state is a landscape state and the second pose state is a portrait state, and the display module includes two short edges and two long edges arranged opposite to each other, wherein the junction of the short edges and the long edges forms an edge corner; In the landscape orientation, the two short edges of the display module are aligned with the two short sides of the first body, respectively; in the portrait orientation, at least a portion of the first long edge of the display module is aligned with one short side of the first body, and the second long edge of the display module is not aligned with the other short side of the first body; or, In the landscape mode, the two short edges of the display module are not aligned with the two short edges of the first body; in the portrait mode, the two long edges of the display module are not aligned with the two short edges of the first body; or, In the landscape mode, the two short edges of the display module are aligned with the two short sides of the first body, respectively; in the portrait mode, the two long edges of the display module are not aligned with the two short sides of the first body. in, The first edge corner is the corner formed at the junction of the second long edge and the first short edge of the display module. The second long edge is the edge near the second body or the third connecting component in the landscape state, and the first short edge is the edge near the second body or the third connecting component in the portrait state.

10. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein the electronic device is a laptop computer, the third connecting component is a hinge component connecting the first body and the second body, and the host system of the laptop computer is disposed in the second body; in, The processor in the host system can respond to the display module switching from landscape mode to portrait mode, control the display module to switch to the target display mode and / or control the target component of the laptop to switch to the corresponding target usage mode; And / or, The processor in the host system can drive the display module to switch between portrait and landscape modes in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction in response to the usage scenario or application running information of the laptop.

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