Shell assembly and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a shell assembly and electronic equipment. The shell assembly comprises a first shell, a second shell, a first magnet and a second magnet. The second shell is rotatably connected with the first shell so as to be unfolded or folded relative to the first shell. The first magnet is arranged on the first shell; the first magnet is arranged on the first shell, the second magnet is arranged on the second shell, and when the first shell and the second shell are folded oppositely, magnetic attraction force can exist between the first magnet and the second magnet. At least one of the first magnet and the second magnet can move relative to the other one so as to change the opposite area of the first magnet and the second magnet. According to the shell assembly, the buckling force generated when the first shell and the second shell are oppositely folded and the opening force generated when the first shell and the second shell are switched from the folded state to the folded state can be changed, so that the requirements of different users for combining the buckling force and the opening force are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic products, and in particular to a housing assembly and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of electronic devices such as smartphones, tablet computers, and e-readers, folding screen technology has emerged. Foldable electronic devices that use folding screen technology can have screens that can be unfolded as a large display screen, or folded as two display screens, or folded for easy carrying, which is conducive to improving the flexibility of the structure and display function of foldable electronic devices. However, different users have different requirements for the size of the snap-on force when folding foldable electronic devices and the opening force when opening them. Current foldable electronic devices cannot meet the different requirements of different users for snap-on force and opening force. Summary of the invention

[0003] The embodiments of the present application provide a housing assembly and an electronic device to solve the problem that current foldable electronic devices cannot meet the different requirements of different users for snap-on force and opening force.

[0004] A housing assembly, comprising:

[0005] a first shell;

[0006] A second shell is rotatably connected to the first shell so as to be unfolded or folded relative to the first shell;

[0007] A first magnet, disposed in the first shell;

[0008] The second magnet is arranged in the second shell. When the first shell and the second shell are folded relative to each other, there can be a magnetic attraction between the first magnet and the second magnet. At least one of the first magnet and the second magnet can move relative to the other to change the facing area of ​​the first magnet and the second magnet.

[0009] In the above-mentioned shell assembly, the first magnet and the second magnet can move relative to each other to adjust the facing area of ​​the first magnet and the second magnet when the first shell and the second shell are relatively folded, thereby adjusting the magnitude of the magnetic attraction between the first magnet and the second magnet, and further being able to change the magnitude of the snapping force of the first shell and the second shell when they are relatively folded, as well as the magnitude of the opening force when the first shell and the second shell are switched from a folded state to a folded state, so as to meet the needs of different users for the combined snapping force and opening force.

[0010] An electronic device, characterized in that it includes a flexible screen and a shell assembly as described above, wherein the flexible screen is connected to the first shell and the second shell, and can be unfolded or folded with the relative rotation of the first shell and the second shell. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device in an unfolded state in some embodiments.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device in a folded state in some embodiments.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device in a folded state in some embodiments.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic device in a folded state in some embodiments.

[0016] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the housing assembly in some embodiments in an expanded state.

[0017] FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of a cross section of a housing assembly in a folded state in some embodiments.

[0018] FIG. 7 is a partial enlarged schematic diagram of the housing component A region described in FIG. 5 .

[0019] FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of a shell assembly in a folded state in some embodiments.

[0020] FIG. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of a driving structure, a first magnet, and a locking structure in some embodiments.

[0021] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a structure in which the electronic device further includes other components in some embodiments.

[0022] Reference numerals:

[0023] 10. electronic device; 11. flexible screen; 111. first screen; 112. second screen; 20. shell assembly; 21. first shell; 211. receiving groove; 212. slide groove; 213. positioning structure; 214. first opening; 215. first surface; 216. second surface; 217. side; 22. second shell; 221. second opening; 23. teardrop-shaped hinge; 24. first magnet; 25. second magnet; 26. driving structure; 261. operating part; 262. connecting part; 263. limiting part; 2631. slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present application, the present application will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present application are provided in the drawings. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the present application more thorough and comprehensive.

[0025] As used herein, "electronic device" refers to a device that can receive and / or send communication signals, including but not limited to a device that is connected via any one or more of the following connection methods:

[0026] (1) Connection via wired lines, such as Public Switched Telephone Networks (PSTN), Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), digital cable, and direct cable connection;

[0027] (2) Via wireless interfaces, such as cellular networks, wireless local area networks (WLAN), digital television networks such as DVB-H networks, satellite networks, and AM-FM broadcast transmitters.

[0028] An electronic device configured to communicate via a wireless interface may be referred to as a "mobile terminal". Examples of mobile terminals include, but are not limited to, the following electronic devices:

[0029] (1) Satellite phone or cellular phone;

[0030] (2) Personal Communications System (PCS) terminals that can combine cellular radio telephones with data processing, fax, and data communications capabilities;

[0031] (3) Radiotelephone, pager, Internet / Intranet access, Web browser, notepad, calendar, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver;

[0032] (4) conventional laptop and / or handheld receivers;

[0033] (5) Conventional laptop and / or palmtop radiotelephone transceivers, etc.

[0034] Please refer to Figures 1, 2 and 3. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device 10 in an unfolded state in some embodiments, Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device 10 in a folded state in some embodiments, and Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device 10 in a folded state in some embodiments. In some embodiments, the electronic device 10 includes a housing assembly 20 and a flexible screen 11. The housing assembly 20 includes a first housing 21 and a second housing 22. The first housing 21 and the second housing 22 are rotatably connected, and the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 can rotate relative to each other and unfold or fold relative to each other. The flexible screen 11 is connected to the first housing 21 and the second housing 22, and can unfold or fold with the relative rotation of the first housing 21 and the second housing 22. In this application, for the convenience of description, the part of the flexible screen 11 provided on the first housing 21 is referred to as the first screen 111, and the part of the flexible screen 11 provided on the second housing 22 is referred to as the second screen 112.

[0035] It is understandable that when the electronic device 10 is in the unfolded state, the first screen 111 and the second screen 112 can be coplanar and used as a display screen to achieve a large-screen display function, and the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 can also be roughly parallel. When the electronic device 10 is in the folded state, the first screen 111 and the second screen 112 can display different contents respectively to be used as two display screens, and the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 are relatively inclined. When the electronic device 10 is in the folded state, the occupied space of the electronic device 10 can be minimized to facilitate carrying. In some embodiments, as the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 rotate relative to each other, the angle between the first screen 111 and the second screen 112 has a maximum angle and a minimum angle. In the present application, when the first screen 111 and the second screen 112 are relatively rotated to the maximum angle, the state of the flexible screen 11 is referred to as the unfolded state, and it can also be referred to as the first screen 111 and the second screen 112, or the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 are relative. When the first screen 111 and the second screen 112 are relatively rotated to the minimum angle, the state of the flexible screen 11 is called a folded state, which can also be called the first screen 111 and the second screen 112, or the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 are relatively folded. When the angle between the first screen 111 and the second screen 112 is between the maximum angle and the minimum angle, the state of the flexible screen 11 is called a folded state, which can also be called the first screen 111 and the second screen 112, or the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 are relatively folded.

[0036] In some embodiments, when the electronic device 10 is in the unfolded state, the first screen 111 and the second screen 112 are coplanar, that is, the maximum angle between the first screen 111 and the second screen 112 is 180°. When the electronic device 10 is in the folded state, the opposing surfaces of the first screen 111 and the second screen 112 are in contact, that is, the minimum angle between the first screen 111 and the second screen 112 is 0°. When the electronic device 10 is in different states, it can be considered that the angle between the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 is equal to the angle between the first screen 111 and the second screen 112. Of course, the above are only some examples of the angle design between the first screen 111 and the second screen 112. In other embodiments, the angle range between the first screen 111 and the second screen 112 can also have other designs to meet more needs. For example, the maximum angle between the first screen 111 and the second screen 112 can also be any angle greater than 180°, or an obtuse angle less than 180°, and the minimum angle between the first screen 111 and the second screen 112 can be any acute angle greater than 0°.

[0037] In the present application, the electronic device 10 can be any electronic product such as a smart phone, a tablet computer, an e-reader, etc. configured with a flexible screen 11. The first screen 111 and the second screen 112 of the electronic device 10 can be rotated to different angles relative to the first shell 21 and the second shell 22, so that the electronic device 10 is in an unfolded state, a folded state or a closed state to meet the needs of large-screen display, multi-screen display or easy carrying, thereby improving the flexibility of the structure and display function of the electronic device 10.

[0038] As shown in combination with FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , in some embodiments, the electronic device 10 can be folded in a water droplet-shaped manner, for example, the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 are rotatably connected via a water droplet-shaped hinge 23. The water droplet-shaped hinge 23 enables the cross section of the folded portion of the flexible screen 11 to be roughly in the shape of a water droplet when the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 are relatively folded together, which is conducive to better closing of the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 when they are relatively folded together, and can also reduce the risk of creases on the flexible screen 11 due to folding.

[0039] Traditional teardrop-shaped inward-folding electronic devices usually use spring compression parts when folded to provide the first shell and the second shell with a snapping force to maintain the folded state. The spring compression parts also determine the opening force of the first shell and the second shell from the folded state to the folded state. In different application scenarios, or when different users use electronic devices, the requirements for the snapping force and opening force are different. Appropriate snapping force and opening force are conducive to improving the user experience of different users. However, the snapping force and opening force of traditional electronic devices cannot meet the needs of different users.

[0040] To solve the above problems, referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, in some embodiments, the housing assembly 20 further includes a first magnet 24, a second magnet 25 and a driving structure 26, the first magnet 24 is provided on the first housing 21, and the second magnet 25 is provided on the second housing 22. When the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 are folded relative to each other, the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25 are at least partially opposite to each other and opposite in polarity, for example, the south pole of one of the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25 is opposite to the north pole of the other, so that the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25 can have a magnetic attraction force and attract each other. It can be understood that when the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 are folded relative to each other, the magnitude of the magnetic attraction force of the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25 can affect the magnitude of the snapping force of the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 to maintain the folded state, and the magnitude of the opening force of the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 to switch from the folded state to the folded state. In some embodiments, the driving structure 26 is disposed on the first shell 21 and connected to the first magnet 24 . The driving structure 26 is used to drive the first magnet 24 to move relative to the first shell 21 in the receiving groove 211 to adjust the facing area between the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25 .

[0041] In the present application, the facing area of ​​the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25 can be understood as the overlapping area of ​​the projection of the first magnet 24 on the second shell 22 and the second magnet 25 when the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 are relatively folded. When the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 are relatively folded, if the facing area of ​​the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25 is larger, the magnetic attraction between the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25 is larger, and the snap-on force and opening force of the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 are larger; if the facing area of ​​the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25 is smaller, the magnetic attraction between the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25 is smaller, and the snap-on force and opening force of the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 are smaller.

[0042] In the above-mentioned shell assembly 20, the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25 can move relative to each other, so as to adjust the facing area of ​​the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25 when the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 are relatively folded, thereby adjusting the magnitude of the magnetic attraction between the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25, and then being able to change the magnitude of the snapping force of the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 when they are relatively folded, and the magnitude of the opening force when the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 are switched from the folded state to the folded state, so as to meet the needs of different users for the combined snapping force and the opening force. For example, when the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 are relatively folded, in order to make the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 more firmly and stably maintained in the folded state, the first magnet 24 can be driven by the driving structure 26 to move relative to the first shell 21, so as to increase the facing area between the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25, thereby increasing the snapping force of the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 when they are relatively folded. When it is necessary to open the first shell 21 and the second shell 22, that is, to switch the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 from a folded state, if it is necessary to reduce the opening force of the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 to make the opening smoother and less laborious, the driving structure 26 can be used to drive the first magnet 24 to move relative to the first shell 21 to reduce the facing area between the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25, thereby reducing the magnetic attraction force between the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25.

[0043] The specific configuration of the driving structure 26 is not limited, as long as it can drive the first magnet 24 to move relative to the first housing 21 to change the magnitude of the magnetic attraction between the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25. The driving structure 26 can be a motor disposed in the first housing 21, and the user can drive the driving structure 26 to drive the first magnet 24 to move relative to the first housing 21 by operating the flexible screen 11 of the electronic device 10.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 5 , FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 , in some embodiments, the first housing 21 is provided with a receiving groove 211, the first magnet 24 and part of the driving structure 26 are provided in the receiving groove 211, and the driving structure 26 is used to drive the first magnet 24 to move relative to the first housing 21 in the receiving groove 211. The first housing 21 is also provided with a slide groove 212 connected to the receiving groove 211, at least part of the driving structure 26 is exposed to the first housing 21 through the slide groove 212, and the driving structure 26 can slide along the slide groove 212 to drive the first magnet 24 to move in the receiving groove 211. Therefore, even if it is difficult for the user to perform touch operation on the flexible screen 11 when the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 are folded relative to each other, the first magnet 24 can be driven to slide relative to the first housing 21 by driving the driving structure 26 exposed to the first housing 21 to slide relative to the slide groove 212, thereby adjusting the buckling force and opening force of the first housing 21 and the second housing 22. It should be noted that, in the present application, the description of a component being exposed in a shell through a slot does not mean that the component protrudes from the surface of the shell. As long as the component can be seen on the surface of the shell where the slot is provided, it can be understood that the component is exposed to the shell.

[0045] As shown in FIG. 7 , FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 , in some embodiments, the driving structure 26 includes an operating portion 261, a connecting portion 262 and a limiting portion 263 connected in sequence, the operating portion 261 is slidably disposed in the slide slot 212 and exposed to the first housing 21 through the slide slot 212, and the user can drive the driving structure 26 to drive the first magnet 24 to move by operating the sliding operating portion 261, and the limiting portion 263 is connected to the first magnet 24. In some embodiments, the direction of the first magnet 24 is parallel to the sliding direction of the operating portion 261 in the slide slot 212, and when the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 are folded relative to each other, the extension directions of the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25 are parallel. In this way, the sliding stroke of the operating portion 261 in the slide slot 212 can directly act on the change of the facing area of ​​the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25, which is conducive to reducing the stroke requirement of the operating portion 261 and making full use of the space of the electronic device 10.

[0046] In some embodiments, the limiting portion 263 is provided with at least two slots 2631 sequentially arranged along the sliding direction of the operating portion 261 in the slide groove 212, and the first housing 21 has a locking structure 213 arranged in the accommodating groove 211, and the locking structure 213 can be embedded in any of the slots 2631 of the limiting portion 263 so that the driving structure 26 and the first housing 21 are relatively fixed. The slot 2631 in which the locking structure 213 is embedded can be selectively changed by sliding the operating portion 261, thereby adjusting the facing area of ​​the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25, and at the same time, it can also make it difficult for the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25 to move relative to each other when the operating portion 261 does not slide, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the structure.

[0047] In some embodiments, when the latching structure 213 is embedded in one of the latching slots 2631 at the end of the operating portion 261 in the sliding direction, that is, when it is embedded in the latching slot 2631 at the end of the sliding direction, if the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 are relatively folded, the projection of the first magnet 24 on the second shell 22 overlaps with the second magnet 25. Therefore, when the latching structure 213 is embedded in the latching slot 2631 at the end of the sliding direction, the buckling force and opening force of the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 are the largest, and when the latching structure 213 is sequentially embedded in other latching slots 2631 along the sliding direction, the buckling force and opening force of the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 gradually decrease, making it easier to control the buckling force and opening force of the first shell 21 and the second shell 22, thereby improving the user experience. In the embodiment shown in Figure 9, the limiting portion 263 is provided with two slots 2631, and the snap-fitting force and opening force of the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 have two adjustment gears. In other embodiments, the limiting portion 263 may also be provided with more slots 2631, so that the adjustment of the snap-fitting force and opening force of the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 has more different gears to meet more different needs. The specific design can be based on the adjustment requirements of the snap-fitting force and the opening force, as well as the accommodating space of the first shell 21, which is not limited in this application.

[0048] In some embodiments, the surface of the locking structure 213 facing the limiting portion 263 and the groove wall of the locking groove 2631 are configured as curved surfaces with corresponding shapes. In this configuration, when the operating portion 261 slides along the slide groove 212, the locking structure 213 can more smoothly move out of the locking groove 2631 or slide into the locking groove 2631 along the groove wall of the locking groove 2631, which can make the sliding operation of the operating portion 261 smoother and more labor-saving, thereby improving the user's experience. For example, the locking structure 213 can be a spherical structure protruding from the bottom wall of the accommodating groove 211, and the groove wall of the locking groove 2631 can be a concave spherical part.

[0049] In some embodiments, the connection portion 262 is elastically connected to the operating portion 261 and the limiting portion 263. For example, the connection portion 262 can be a spring or other elastic structure, and the two ends of the connection portion 262 are respectively connected to the operating portion 261 and the limiting portion 263. In this way, when the sliding portion slides along the slide groove 212, if the locking structure 213 slides out of the locking groove 2631, due to the elasticity of the connection portion 262, the locking structure 213 can push the limiting portion 263 so that the limiting portion 263 moves toward the direction close to the operating portion 261. When the locking structure 213 slides to the position of the next locking groove 2631, the elastic force of the connection portion 262 can push the limiting portion 263 toward the direction close to the locking structure 213, so that the locking structure 213 is embedded in the locking groove 2631. Therefore, the operating portion 261 does not need to be displaced in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction, which can improve the stability of the sliding of the operating portion 261 relative to the first housing 21.

[0050] Please refer to FIG. 5 and FIG. 7 again. In some embodiments, the first shell 21 is further provided with a first opening 214 connected to the accommodating groove 211. The first magnet 24 is exposed to the first shell 21 through the first opening 214. The second shell 22 is provided with a second opening 221 for exposing the second magnet 25 to the second shell 22. When the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 are folded relative to each other, the first opening 214 and the second opening 221 are relative to each other. Therefore, during the manufacturing process of the shell assembly 20, the installation accuracy of the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25 can be improved by the positions of the first opening 214 and the second opening 221. At the same time, the components of the shell assembly 20 will not block the magnetic field interaction between the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25, and the magnetic attraction between the first magnet 24 and the second magnet 25 can be improved, thereby providing a more sufficient snap-fitting force for the first shell 21 and the second shell 22.

[0051] In some embodiments, the first shell 21 includes a first surface 215 and a second surface 216 disposed opposite to each other, and a side surface 217 connected to the first surface 215 and the second surface 216. When the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 are relatively folded, the first surface 215 and the second shell 22 are opposite to each other, the flexible screen 11 can be connected to the first surface 215 of the first shell 21, and the slide groove 212 is provided on the side surface 217 of the first shell 21. Thus, when the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 are relatively folded, the driving structure 26 can be exposed to the first shell 21 through the slide groove 212 for the user to perform a sliding operation, and the relative folding of the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 will not affect the operation of the driving structure 26.

[0052] Referring to FIG10 , FIG10 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device 10 provided in an embodiment of the present application. The electronic device 10 may include a radio frequency (RF) circuit 501, a memory 502 including one or more computer-readable storage media, an input unit 503, a display unit 504, a sensor 505, an audio circuit 506, a wireless fidelity (WiFi) module 507, a processor 508 including one or more processing cores, and a power supply 509. It can be understood by those skilled in the art that the structure of the electronic device 10 shown in FIG10 does not constitute a limitation on the electronic device 10, and may include more or fewer components than shown in the figure, or combine certain components, or arrange components differently.

[0053] The radio frequency circuit 501 can be used to send and receive information, or receive and send signals during a call. In particular, after receiving the downlink information of the base station, it is handed over to one or more processors 508 for processing; in addition, the data related to the uplink is sent to the base station. Generally, the radio frequency circuit 501 includes but is not limited to an antenna, at least one amplifier, a tuner, one or more oscillators, a subscriber identity module (SIM) card, a transceiver, a coupler, a low noise amplifier (LNA), a duplexer, etc. In addition, the radio frequency circuit 501 can also communicate with the network and other devices through wireless communication. The wireless communication can use any communication standard or protocol, including but not limited to the Global System of Mobile Communication (GSM), General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), email, Short Messaging Service (SMS), etc.

[0054] The memory 502 can be used to store applications and data. The applications stored in the memory 502 contain executable codes. The applications can form various functional modules. The processor 508 executes various functional applications and data processing by running the applications stored in the memory 502. The memory 502 can mainly include a program storage area and a data storage area, wherein the program storage area can store an operating system, an application required for at least one function (such as a sound playback function, an image playback function, etc.), etc.; the data storage area can store data created according to the use of the electronic device 10 (such as audio data, a phone book, etc.), etc. In addition, the memory 502 can include a high-speed random access memory, and can also include a non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device, a flash memory device, or other volatile solid-state storage devices. Accordingly, the memory 502 can also include a memory controller to provide the processor 508 and the input unit 503 with access to the memory 502.

[0055] The input unit 503 can be used to receive input digital, character information or user feature information (such as fingerprints), and generate keyboard, mouse, joystick, optical or trackball signal input related to user settings and function control. Specifically, in a specific embodiment, the input unit 503 may include a touch-sensitive surface and other input devices. The touch-sensitive surface, also known as a touch display screen or a touch pad, can collect user touch operations on or near it (such as operations performed by users using fingers, styluses, or any other suitable objects or accessories on or near the touch-sensitive surface), and drive corresponding connection devices according to a pre-set program. Optionally, the touch-sensitive surface may include a touch detection device and a touch controller. Among them, the touch detection device detects the user's touch orientation, detects the signal brought by the touch operation, and transmits the signal to the touch controller; the touch controller receives the touch information from the touch detection device, converts it into touch point coordinates, and then sends it to the processor 508, and can receive and execute commands sent by the processor 508.

[0056] The display unit 504 can be used to display information input by the user or information provided to the user and various graphical user interfaces of the electronic device 10, which can be composed of graphics, text, icons, videos and any combination thereof. The display unit 504 may include a display panel. Optionally, the display panel can be configured in the form of a liquid crystal display (LCD, Liquid Crystal Display), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED, Organic Light-Emitting Diode), etc. Further, the touch-sensitive surface can cover the display panel, and when the touch-sensitive surface detects a touch operation on or near it, it is transmitted to the processor 508 to determine the type of touch event, and then the processor 508 provides corresponding visual output on the display panel according to the type of touch event. Although in Figure 10, the touch-sensitive surface and the display panel are implemented as two independent components to implement input and output functions, in some embodiments, the touch-sensitive surface can be integrated with the display panel to implement input and output functions. It can be understood that the display screen 110 may include an input unit 503 and a display unit 504.

[0057] The electronic device 10 may also include at least one sensor 505, such as a light sensor, a motion sensor, and other sensors. Specifically, the light sensor may include an ambient light sensor and a proximity sensor, wherein the ambient light sensor may adjust the brightness of the display panel according to the brightness of the ambient light, and the proximity sensor may turn off the display panel and / or backlight when the electronic device 10 is moved to the ear. As a type of motion sensor, the gravity acceleration sensor can detect the magnitude of acceleration in each direction (generally three axes), and can detect the magnitude and direction of gravity when stationary. It can be used for applications that identify the posture of the mobile phone (such as horizontal and vertical screen switching, related games, magnetometer posture calibration), vibration recognition related functions (such as pedometer, tapping), etc.; as for other sensors such as gyroscopes, barometers, hygrometers, thermometers, infrared sensors, etc. that can also be configured in the electronic device 10, they will not be repeated here.

[0058] The audio circuit 506 can provide an audio interface between the user and the electronic device 10 through a speaker and a microphone. The audio circuit 506 can convert the received audio data into an electrical signal, transmit it to the speaker, and convert it into a sound signal for output; on the other hand, the microphone converts the collected sound signal into an electrical signal, which is received by the audio circuit 506 and converted into audio data, and then the audio data is output to the processor 508 for processing, and then sent to another electronic device 10 through the radio frequency circuit 501, or the audio data is output to the memory 502 for further processing. The audio circuit 506 may also include an earphone socket to provide communication between an external earphone and the electronic device 10.

[0059] Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) is a short-range wireless transmission technology. The electronic device 10 can help users send and receive emails, browse web pages, and access streaming media through the wireless fidelity module 507, which provides users with wireless broadband Internet access. Although FIG10 shows the wireless fidelity module 507, it is understandable that it is not a necessary component of the electronic device 10 and can be omitted as needed without changing the essence of the invention.

[0060] The processor 508 is the control center of the electronic device 10. It uses various interfaces and lines to connect various parts of the entire electronic device 10. By running or executing applications stored in the memory 502 and calling data stored in the memory 502, it executes various functions of the electronic device 10 and processes data, thereby monitoring the electronic device 10 as a whole. Optionally, the processor 508 may include one or more processing cores; preferably, the processor 508 may integrate an application processor and a modem processor, wherein the application processor mainly processes the operating system, user interface, and application programs, and the modem processor mainly processes wireless communications. It is understandable that the above-mentioned modem processor may not be integrated into the processor 508.

[0061] The electronic device 10 also includes a power supply 509 for supplying power to various components. Preferably, the power supply 509 can be logically connected to the processor 508 through a power management system, so that the power management system can manage charging, discharging, and power consumption. The power supply 509 can also include one or more DC or AC power supplies, recharging systems, power failure detection circuits, power converters or inverters, power status indicators, and other arbitrary components.

[0062] Although not shown in FIG. 10 , the electronic device 10 may further include a Bluetooth module, etc., which will not be described in detail here. In specific implementation, the above modules may be implemented as independent entities, or may be arbitrarily combined and implemented as the same or several entities. The specific implementation of the above modules may refer to the previous method embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0063] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0064] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A housing assembly, characterized in that: include: a first shell; A second shell is rotatably connected to the first shell so as to be unfolded or folded relative to the first shell; A first magnet is disposed in the first shell; The second magnet is arranged in the second shell. When the first shell and the second shell are folded relative to each other, there can be a magnetic attraction between the first magnet and the second magnet. At least one of the first magnet and the second magnet can move relative to the other to change the facing area of ​​the first magnet and the second magnet.

2. The housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first shell is provided with a receiving groove, the first magnet is arranged in the receiving groove, and the shell assembly further includes a driving structure, the driving structure is connected to the first magnet and is used to drive the first magnet to move in the receiving groove relative to the first shell.

3. The housing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first shell is provided with a slide groove connected to the receiving groove, and at least a part of the driving structure is exposed to the first shell through the slide groove. The driving structure can slide along the slide groove to drive the first magnet to move in the receiving groove.

4. The housing assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving structure includes an operating portion, a connecting portion, and a limiting portion which are connected in sequence. The operating portion is slidably disposed in the sliding groove, and the limiting portion is connected to the first magnet.

5. The housing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting portion is provided with at least two slots arranged in sequence along the sliding direction of the operating portion, and the first shell includes a locking structure arranged in the accommodating slot, and the locking structure can be embedded in any of the slots to make the driving structure and the first shell relatively fixed.

6. The housing assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the locking structure is embedded in one of the locking grooves located at the end of the operating portion in the sliding direction, if the first shell and the second shell are relatively folded together, the projection of the first magnet on the second shell overlaps with the second magnet.

7. The housing assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting portion is elastically connected to the operating portion and the limiting portion, so that the limiting portion can elastically move relative to the operating portion in a sliding direction perpendicular to the operating portion.

8. The housing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The extension direction of the first magnet is parallel to the sliding direction of the operating portion in the sliding groove. When the first shell and the second shell are folded relative to each other, the extension directions of the first magnet and the second magnet are parallel.

9. The housing assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first shell is also provided with a first opening connected to the accommodating groove, and the first magnet is exposed to the first shell through the first opening. The second shell is provided with a second opening for exposing the second magnet. When the first shell and the second shell are folded relative to each other, the first opening and the second opening are opposite to each other.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that: It comprises a flexible screen and a shell assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the flexible screen is connected to the first shell and the second shell, and can be unfolded or folded with the relative rotation of the first shell and the second shell.

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