Electronic device

Abstract

The utility model discloses electronic equipment, and belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment, and the electronic equipment comprises a screen module which is provided with a first side and a second side which are oppositely arranged; at least one part of the cover plate is arranged on the first side; the frame is arranged on the second side; the supporting structural part is arranged between the screen module and the frame, the screen module is arranged on the supporting structural part, and the supporting structural part is fixedly connected with the cover plate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment, and specifically relates to an electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of foldable electronic devices, the folding methods of foldable electronic devices are gradually increasing. Taking foldable mobile phones as an example, foldable mobile phones that fold up and down (hereinafter referred to as foldable mobile phones) have gradually been recognized by the market for their unique advantages of being small and easy to carry. In actual use, users sometimes fold the foldable mobile phones up and down to put them in standby mode, and the foldable main screen module is protected on the inside to avoid damage from falling. In this case, the secondary screen display function on the battery cover is extra important, which is used to display time, message notifications, etc.

[0003] In the related art, a foldable mobile phone includes a frame, a connector, a cover plate and a secondary screen module. The connector is arranged between the frame and the cover plate, and the connector is used to connect the frame and the cover plate.

[0004] In the process of implementing the present application, the inventors found that there are at least the following problems in the related technology: when installing the secondary screen module, the secondary screen module needs to avoid the glue position of the frame and the connecting part. The waterproof width of the glue between the frame and the connecting part is large, which results in a larger size of the black border of the secondary screen, affecting the appearance experience and visual effect. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide an electronic device that at least solves one of the problems of the large size of the black borders of the screen module.

[0006] An embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device, including: a screen module having a first side and a second side arranged opposite to each other; a cover plate, at least a portion of the cover plate is arranged on the first side; a frame, arranged on the second side; a supporting structure, arranged between the screen module and the frame, the screen module is arranged on the supporting structure, and the supporting structure is fixedly connected to the cover plate.

[0007] In the embodiments of the present application, on the first hand, the supporting structure can be against the second side of the screen module and wrap the screen module from the second side, and the supporting structure can support and protect the screen module to a certain extent; on the second hand, through the cooperation between the supporting structure and the screen module, it can effectively prevent the cover plate residue from entering the battery module when the cover plate is broken. Therefore, in the electronic device of the present application, there is no need to set an explosion-proof film between the cover plate and the screen module, which is beneficial to reducing the thickness of the whole machine and improving the competitiveness of the whole machine and user experience; on the third hand, since the supporting structure is arranged between the screen module and the frame, when installing the screen module, there is no need to consider making the screen module avoid the gluing position of the frame and the connecting piece, which is beneficial to reducing the size of the black edge of the screen module and improving the appearance experience and visual effect.

[0008] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become apparent from the description below, or will be learned through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 One of the structural schematic diagrams of the electronic device provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0010] Figure 2 A second structural diagram of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0011] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cover plate provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0012] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the screen module provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0013] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cover plate and the screen module provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0014] Figure 6 An exploded view of the cover plate, screen module and supporting structure provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0015] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cover plate, screen module and supporting structure provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0016] Figure 8 An exploded diagram of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Fig.10 An exploded view of the supporting structure and the frame provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Fig.11 One of the schematic diagrams of the connection structure between the support structure and the frame provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Fig.12 A second schematic diagram of the connection structure between the support structure and the frame provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Fig.13 A schematic diagram of the structure of the framework provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Fig.14 One of the cross-sectional structural schematic diagrams of the support structure provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Fig.15A second schematic cross-sectional view of the support structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Fig.16 The third structural diagram of the electronic device provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0025] in, Figures 1 to 16 The corresponding relationship between the reference numerals and the component names is as follows:

[0026] 100: electronic device; 110: screen module; 111: first side; 112: second side; 120: cover plate; 130: frame; 140: supporting structure; 141: first part; 142: second part; 143: third part; 1441: first mating surface; 1442: second mating surface; 1443: third mating surface; 150: battery module; 1611: first adhesive layer; 1612: second adhesive layer; 1613: third adhesive layer; 1621: first groove; 1622: second groove; 170: flexible screen; 181: first body; 182: second body; 183: hinge; a: first direction; b: second direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limitations on the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0028] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this way are interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first", "second", etc. are generally of one type, and the number of objects is not limited. For example, the first object can be one or more. In addition, "and / or" in the specification and claims represents at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the objects associated with each other are in an "or" relationship.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0030] The electronic device provided in the embodiment of the present application is described in detail below through specific embodiments and application scenarios in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0031] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device 100. The electronic device 100 includes a screen module 110, a cover plate 120, a frame 130 and a supporting structure 140. Optionally, the screen module 110 includes a display screen. Figure 1 As shown, the screen module 110 has a first side 111 and a second side 112 that are arranged opposite to each other. Optionally, the first side 111 and the second side 112 are two sides of the screen module 110 that are arranged opposite to each other in a first direction a. Optionally, the first direction a is a thickness direction of the screen module 110. Further, at least a portion of the cover plate 120 is arranged on the first side 111 of the screen module 110. The frame 130 is arranged on the second side 112 of the screen module 110. Optionally, as Fig.13 As shown, a battery compartment is provided in the frame 130, and the battery compartment is used to place a battery module 150. The battery module 150 is provided on the second side 112 of the screen module 110, and the battery module 150 is electrically connected to the screen module 110. Optionally, the side of the frame 130 facing away from the screen module 110 is used to connect the flexible screen 170 of the electronic device 100, and the flexible screen 170 can be connected to the battery module 150.

[0032] Furthermore, if Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the support structure 140 is arranged between the screen module 110 and the frame 130. The screen module 110 is arranged on the support structure 140. The support structure 140 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 120. Optionally, the support structure 140 is connected to the frame 130 through a second adhesive layer 1612. Optionally, the second adhesive layer 1612 is an adhesive layer. The support structure 140 and the frame 130 are bonded by adhesive. By setting the second adhesive layer 1612, on the first hand, it is used to connect the support structure 140 and the frame 130; on the second hand, it can play a role of waterproof and dustproof. Optionally, the support structure 140 and the cover plate 120 are connected by a first adhesive layer 1611. Optionally, the first adhesive layer 1611 is a glue layer. The support structure 140 and the cover plate 120 are bonded by glue. By setting the first adhesive layer 1611, on the one hand, it is used to connect the supporting structure 140 and the cover plate 120; on the other hand, it can play a role in waterproofing and dustproofing. In order to ensure the waterproof effect of the first adhesive layer 1611 and the second adhesive layer 1612, both the first adhesive layer 1611 and the second adhesive layer 1612 need to have a sufficiently large width. Generally, the waterproof performance of the first adhesive layer 1611 formed by dispensing is better than the waterproof performance of the second adhesive layer 1612 formed by gluing, so the width required for the first adhesive layer 1611 can be smaller than the width required for the second adhesive layer 1612.

[0033] Since the support structure 140 is disposed between the screen module 110 and the frame 130, when installing the screen module 110, there is no need to consider making the screen module 110 avoid the gluing position of the frame 130 and the support structure 140. It is only necessary to avoid the gluing position of the cover plate 120 and the support structure 140. Since the gluing waterproof width is significantly smaller than the gluing waterproof width, it is helpful to reduce the distance between the side of the screen module 110 and the outer wall of the frame 130, thereby reducing the size of the black edge of the screen module 110 and improving the appearance experience and visual effect. In addition, this design method can also reduce the weight of the frame 130 of the electronic device 100, making the electronic device 100 thinner and lighter, and providing a better user experience.

[0034] It should be noted that the material of the supporting structure 140 can be PC plastic (non-crystalline thermoplastic plastic, referred to as PC), or glass fiber (glass fiber), and of course, can also be other materials.

[0035] In the embodiments of the present application, on the one hand, the support structure 140 can be against the second side 112 of the screen module 110, and wrap the screen module 110 from the second side 112, and the support structure 140 can support and protect the screen module 110 to a certain extent; on the other hand, through the mutual cooperation between the support structure 140 and the screen module 110, it can effectively prevent the residue of the cover plate 120 from entering the battery module 150 when the cover plate 120 is broken. Therefore, in the electronic device 100 of the present application, there is no need to set an explosion-proof film between the cover plate 120 and the screen module 110, which is conducive to saving costs, reducing the thickness of the whole machine, and improving the competitiveness of the whole machine and user experience; on the third hand, since the support structure 140 is arranged between the screen module 110 and the frame 130, when installing the screen module 110, there is no need to consider making the screen module 110 avoid the gluing position of the frame 130 and the support structure 140, which is conducive to reducing the size of the black edge of the screen module 110 and improving the appearance experience and visual effect.

[0036] It should be noted that the black border is a border naturally formed during the manufacturing or assembly process. After the screen and the body are assembled, a blank area will be left. This area is called a black border, which is usually painted black or white. The black border is not black but white in some application scenarios. The black border of the screen module 110 of the present application can be understood as the distance between the side of the screen module 110 and the outer wall of the frame 130.

[0037] In some embodiments, optionally, Fig.14 As shown, the support structure 140 includes a first part 141, a second part 142 and a third part 143 connected. The first part 141 is used to connect with the cover plate 120. Optionally, the first part 141 is connected to the cover plate 120 through a first adhesive layer 1611. Further, the second part 142 is arranged on the second side 112 of the screen module 110. The second part 142 is connected to the screen module 110. Optionally, the second part 142 is connected to the screen module 110 through a third adhesive layer 1613. Further, the third part 143 is connected to the frame 130. Optionally, the third part 143 is connected to the frame 130 through a second adhesive layer 1612. The support structure 140 can not only connect the frame 130 and the cover plate 120, but also at least a part of the support structure 140 can be against the second side 112 of the screen module 110, and wrap it from the second side 112 of the screen module 110.

[0038] In some embodiments, optionally, Fig.14As shown, the second part 142 is stacked between the first part 141 and the third part 143. The first part 141 faces the cover plate 120, and the third part 143 faces the frame 130. It can be understood that the first part 141, the second part 142 and the third part 143 are arranged in sequence in the first direction a. In this design, the second part 142 and the third part 143 are both arranged on the second side 112 of the screen module 110, and the third part 143 is connected to the frame 130. Therefore, when installing the screen module 110, it is not necessary to consider making the screen module 110 avoid the gluing position of the frame 130 and the supporting structure 140, but only need to avoid the gluing position of the cover plate 120 and the supporting structure 140. Since the gluing waterproof width is significantly smaller than the gluing waterproof width, it is beneficial to reduce the distance between the side of the screen module 110 and the outer wall of the frame 130, thereby reducing the size of the black edge of the screen module 110 and improving the appearance experience and visual effect. In addition, this design method can also reduce the weight of the frame 130 of the electronic device 100, making the electronic device 100 thinner and lighter, and providing a better user experience.

[0039] In some embodiments, optionally, Fig.15 As shown, the third part 143 is stacked between the first part 141 and the second part 142. The first part 141 faces the edge of the cover plate 120, and the second part 142 faces away from the edge of the cover plate 120. It can be understood that the first part 141, the third part 143 and the second part 142 are arranged in sequence in the second direction b. The second direction has a non-zero angle with the first direction. Optionally, the angle between the second direction and the first direction is 90 degrees, that is, the second direction b is perpendicular to the first direction a. Optionally, the second direction b is the width direction or the length direction of the screen module 110. In the supporting structure 140, at least the second part 142 can be against the second side 112 of the screen module 110 and wrap it from the second side 112 of the screen module 110.

[0040] In some embodiments, optionally, a side of the first portion 141 facing the cover plate 120 is a curved surface. This design can prevent the electronic device 100 from having sharp edges at the corners, which is beneficial to improving the user experience.

[0041] In some embodiments, optionally, the side of the third portion 143 facing the frame 130 is a plane. With this design, when installing the screen module 110, it is not necessary to consider making the screen module 110 avoid the gluing position of the frame 130 and the supporting structure 140, but only to avoid the gluing position of the cover plate 120 and the supporting structure 140, which is conducive to reducing the size of the black edge of the screen module 110.

[0042] In some embodiments, optionally, there is a safety gap between the screen module 110 and the first part 141 in the second direction b. The safety gap between the screen module 110 and the first part 141 in the present application is significantly reduced compared to the safety gap generated by the support structure 140 and the screen module 110 not being in contact in space in the related art. This design method is conducive to reducing the size of the black border of the screen module 110 and improving the appearance experience and visual effect.

[0043] In some embodiments, the first part 141, the second part 142 and the third part 143 are optionally integrated structures, that is, the support structure 140 is integrally formed. Compared with the post-processing method, this design method has good mechanical properties and high connection strength, which is conducive to reducing the number of parts and improving assembly efficiency.

[0044] In some embodiments, optionally, Figure 1 , Fig.11 and Fig.12 As shown, the support structure 140 is connected to the cover plate 120 via a first mating surface 1441. Optionally, the first mating surface 1441 is a side of the support structure 140 facing the cover plate 120. Further, the support structure 140 is connected to the screen module 110 via a second mating surface 1442. Optionally, the second mating surface 1442 is a side of the support structure 140 facing the screen module 110.

[0045] Furthermore, a first angle is formed between the first mating surface 1441 and the second mating surface 1442. Optionally, the first angle is a non-zero angle, that is, the first mating surface 1441 and the second mating surface 1442 are not parallel. This design method is conducive to optimizing the structure and spatial layout of the supporting structure 140, thereby reducing the size of the black border of the screen module 110.

[0046] In some embodiments, optionally, Figure 1 and Fig.11 As shown, the first mating surface 1441 is provided with a first groove 1621. The first adhesive layer 1611 is provided in the first groove 1621. By providing the first adhesive layer 1611, on the one hand, it is used to connect the supporting structure 140 and the cover plate 120; on the other hand, it can play a role of waterproofing and dustproofing.

[0047] In some embodiments, optionally, Figure 1 , Fig.11 and Fig.12As shown, the support structure 140 is connected to the frame 130 via the third mating surface 1443. The third mating surface 1443 forms a second angle with the first mating surface 1441. Optionally, the second angle is a non-zero angle, that is, the first mating surface 1441 is not parallel to the third mating surface 1443. This design method is conducive to optimizing the structure and spatial layout of the support structure 140, thereby reducing the size of the black border of the screen module 110.

[0048] In some embodiments, optionally, Figure 1 and Fig.11 As shown, the frame 130 is provided with a second groove 1622 on one side facing the supporting structure 140. The second adhesive layer 1612 is provided in the second groove 1622. By providing the second adhesive layer 1612, firstly, it is used to connect the supporting structure 140 and the frame 130; secondly, it can play a role of waterproofing and dustproofing.

[0049] In some embodiments, optionally, Fig.12 As shown, the third mating surface 1443 is provided with a second groove 1622. The second adhesive layer 1612 is provided in the second groove 1622. By providing the second adhesive layer 1612, firstly, it is used to connect the supporting structure 140 and the frame 130; secondly, it can play a role of waterproofing and dustproofing.

[0050] In some embodiments, optionally, Figure 1 As shown, the electronic device 100 further includes a battery module 150. The battery module 150 is disposed in the frame 130, and the battery module 150 is disposed on the second side 112 of the screen module 110. Optionally, a battery compartment is provided in the frame 130, and the battery module 150 is disposed in the battery compartment. The battery module 150 is electrically connected to the screen module 110. The battery module 150 is used to supply power to the screen module 110.

[0051] In some embodiments, when assembling the screen module 110, the cover plate 120, the frame 130 and the supporting structure 140, Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the screen module 110 and the cover plate 120 are firstly attached together to form a first assembly; Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the cover plate 120 and the support structure 140 are then bonded by dispensing glue, and the second side 112 of the screen module 110 and the support structure 140 are bonded by double-sided tape. The double-sided tape forms a complete sealing ring between the second side 112 of the screen module 110 and the support structure 140, effectively preventing the cover plate 120 residue from entering the battery module 150 when the cover plate 120 is broken. The cover plate 120, the screen module 110 and the support structure 140 form a second assembly; as shown Figure 8 , Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, finally, the second component (including the cover plate 120, the screen module 110 and the supporting structure 140) is bonded to the frame using double-sided tape to form the electronic device 100 of the present application.

[0052] In some embodiments, optionally, Fig.16 As shown, the electronic device 100 includes a first body 181 and a second body 182. The first body 181 and the second body 182 are rotatably connected via a hinge 183. The screen module 110, the cover 120, the frame 130 and the supporting structure 140 form the first body 181 or the second body 182.

[0053] The electronic device 100 in the present application is any one of a foldable mobile phone, a foldable tablet and a laptop computer.

[0054] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0055] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and that the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: The screen module has a first side and a second side that are arranged opposite to each other; a cover plate, at least a portion of which is disposed on the first side; a frame disposed on the second side; A supporting structure is arranged between the screen module and the frame, the screen module is arranged on the supporting structure, and the supporting structure is fixedly connected to the cover plate.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting structure includes a first part, a second part and a third part which are connected, wherein the first part is connected to the cover plate, the second part is arranged on the second side, the second part is connected to the screen module, and the third part is connected to the frame.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second portion is stacked between the first portion and the third portion, the first portion faces the cover plate, and the third portion faces the frame.

4. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The third portion is stacked between the first portion and the second portion, the first portion faces an edge of the cover plate, and the second portion faces away from the edge of the cover plate.

5. The electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The first part, the second part and the third part are an integrated structure.

6. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting structure is connected to the cover plate via a first mating surface, and the supporting structure is connected to the screen module via a second mating surface, and a first angle is formed between the first mating surface and the second mating surface.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first mating surface is provided with a first groove, the first adhesive layer is arranged in the first groove, and the first adhesive layer is used to connect the supporting structure and the cover plate.

8. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The supporting structure is connected to the frame via a third mating surface, and the third mating surface forms a second angle with the first mating surface.

9. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second groove is provided on a side of the frame facing the supporting structure, a second adhesive layer is provided in the second groove, and the second adhesive layer is used to connect the frame and the supporting structure.

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: include: First subject; A second body, rotatably connected to the first body via a hinge; A flexible screen is provided on one side of the first body and the second body, Wherein, the screen module, the cover plate, the frame and the supporting structure are arranged on the other side of the first body or the second body.

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