Electronic device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, in particular to electronic equipment. The electronic equipment comprises a first body, a second body and a locking mechanism, the first body comprises a fixed part and a sliding part which are in sliding fit, so that the sliding part is switched between a first position and a second position; the fixing part is rotationally connected with the second body, so that the first body can be switched between a folded state and an unfolded state relative to the second body; the locking mechanism comprises a driving piece and a locking piece, and the driving piece and the locking piece are in transmission connection; wherein the driving piece is arranged on the sliding part, so that when the sliding part is located at the first position, the driving piece drives the locking piece to enable the first body to be kept in an open state; when the sliding part leaves the first position, the driving piece drives the locking piece to enable the first body to be switched to the folded state. The electronic equipment provided by the utility model can prevent a user from closing the first body after the sliding part is lifted, thereby playing a role in protecting the screen arranged on the first body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This patent relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, and in particular to an electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of science and technology, new technologies and new manufacturing have made continuous breakthroughs. For laptops used in daily work, in some scenarios, extending the screen can complete work more efficiently and conveniently, so the function of laptops using flexible screens to achieve lifting and lowering came into being.

[0003] In a traditional laptop computer, if the screen is directly covered on the base after the screen is raised, the screen will be damaged or its service life will be reduced. Summary of the invention

[0004] This patent provides a method to at least solve the above technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] The first aspect of the present patent provides an electronic device, comprising: a first body, a second body and a locking mechanism;

[0006] The first body comprises a fixed portion and a sliding portion that are slidably matched, so that the sliding portion can switch between a first position and a second position;

[0007] The fixing portion is rotatably connected to the second body so that the first body can be switched between a folded state and an unfolded state relative to the second body;

[0008] The locking mechanism comprises a driving member and a locking member, and the driving member and the locking member are transmission-connected with each other;

[0009] Wherein, the driving member is arranged on the sliding part, so that when the sliding part is in the first position, the driving member drives the locking member to keep the first body in an open state; when the sliding part leaves the first position, the driving member drives the locking member to switch the first body to a folded state.

[0010] Furthermore, the electronic device also includes a rotating shaft device;

[0011] The rotating shaft device comprises a first rotating member, a second rotating member and a connecting assembly; the first rotating member and the second rotating member are rotatably connected via the connecting assembly, the first rotating member is connected to the fixing portion, and the second rotating member is connected to the second body;

[0012] The first rotating member is provided with a clamping portion, so that when the sliding portion is in the first position, the locking member is clamped with the clamping portion, and when the sliding portion is in the second position, the locking member is separated from the clamping portion.

[0013] Furthermore, a traction component and a return component are provided between the driving member and the locking member;

[0014] The traction assembly is connected to the locking member, and is used to separate the locking member from the engaging portion when the sliding portion is in the second position;

[0015] The return assembly is connected to the locking member and is used to drive the locking member to move toward a direction close to the clamping portion.

[0016] Furthermore, the traction assembly includes a fixing member and a rope, wherein the fixing member is arranged on the fixing portion, one end of the rope is connected to the fixing member, and the other end of the rope is connected to the locking member;

[0017] A projection of the driving member along the sliding direction of the sliding portion is located between the fixing member and the locking member.

[0018] Furthermore, the traction assembly further comprises a first guide wheel and a second guide wheel, wherein the first guide wheel is arranged on the fixing portion, the first guide wheel is spaced apart from the fixing member, the second guide wheel is arranged on the second body, and the projection of the driving member along the sliding direction of the sliding portion is located between the fixing member and the first guide wheel;

[0019] The rope is sequentially wound around the first guide wheel and the second guide wheel.

[0020] Further, the return assembly includes a first guide column and an elastic member, the first guide column is connected to the locking member, the second body is provided with a first support member, the first support member is provided with a first guide hole, and the first guide column is slidably matched with the first guide hole;

[0021] The elastic member is disposed on the guide column, and the elastic member is located between the first supporting member and the locking member.

[0022] Furthermore, the second body is provided with a second support member, the second support member is provided with a second guide hole, the locking member is formed with a second guide column, the second guide column is slidably matched with the second guide hole, one end of the second guide column is connected to the clamping part, and the other end is connected to the rope.

[0023] Furthermore, the locking member forms a limiting portion, and the limiting portion is arranged on a side of the second supporting member close to the first rotating member.

[0024] Furthermore, the clamping portion includes a clamping slot, and the locking member is clamped and matched with the clamping slot.

[0025] Furthermore, the electronic device also includes a flexible screen, and at least a portion of the flexible screen is arranged on the sliding part.

[0026] The technical solution provided by this patent embodiment has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0027] The electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present invention comprises a first body, a second body and a locking mechanism; the first body comprises a fixed part and a sliding part that are slidably matched, so that the sliding part can switch between a first position and a second position. The fixed part is rotatably connected to the second body, so that the first body can switch between a folded state and an open state relative to the second body. The locking mechanism comprises a driving member and a locking member, and the driving member and the locking member are connected by transmission; wherein the driving member is arranged on the sliding part, so that when the sliding part is in the first position, the driving member drives the locking member to put the first body in a locked state, so that the first body remains in an open state, and the user can avoid folding the first body by mistake after the sliding part is raised, and the screen arranged on the first body can be protected. When the sliding part leaves the first position, the driving member drives the locking member to put the first body in an unlocked state, and the first body can be switched to a folded state. The electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present invention can prevent the user from closing the first body after the sliding part is raised, thereby protecting the screen arranged on the first body.

[0028] It should be understood that the content described in this section is not intended to identify the key or important features of the embodiments of this patent, nor is it intended to limit the scope of this patent. Other features of this patent will become easy to understand through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The above and other purposes, features and advantages of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention will become readily understood by reading the detailed description below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, several embodiments of the present invention are shown in an exemplary and non-limiting manner, in which:

[0030] In the drawings, the same or corresponding reference numerals represent the same or corresponding parts.

[0031] Figure 1 The structure of the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present invention is shown Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 2 Bit Figure 1 The enlarged view of point a in the middle;

[0033] Figure 3 The structure of the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present invention is shown Figure 2 ;

[0034] Figure 4 Bit Figure 3 The enlarged image of point b in the middle;

[0035] Figure 5The structure of the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present invention is shown Figure 3 ;

[0036] Figure 6 Bit Figure 5 Enlarged view of point c in the middle.

[0037] Explanation of the numbers in the figure: 1. first body; 11. fixing part; 12. sliding part; 2. second body; 21. first support member; 22. second support member; 31. driving member; 32. locking member; 321. locking part; 322. second guide column; 323. limiting part; 41. first rotating member; 411. clamping part; 42. second rotating member; 43. connecting assembly; 51. fixing member; 52. rope; 53. first guide wheel; 54. second guide wheel; 61. first guide column; 62. elastic member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to make the purpose, features, and advantages of this patent more obvious and easy to understand, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this patent will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of this patent. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of this patent, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this patent, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of this patent.

[0039] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present patent includes a first body 1, a second body 2 and a locking mechanism; the first body 1 includes a fixed portion 11 and a sliding portion 12 that are slidably matched, so that the sliding portion 12 can switch between a first position and a second position. The flexible screen is arranged on the first body 1. In the first position, the overall size of the sliding portion 12 and the fixed portion 11 is the largest; in the second position, the overall size of the sliding portion 12 and the fixed portion 11 is the smallest. The sliding portion 12 is located in the first position relative to the fixed portion 11, the electronic device is in the first form, and the size of the part of the flexible screen used for display is the largest; the sliding portion 12 is located in the second position relative to the fixed portion 11, the electronic device is in the second form, and the size of the part of the flexible screen used for display is the smallest. Of course, the electronic device can also have an intermediate form other than the first form and the second form, that is, the sliding portion 12 can move relative to the fixed portion 11 to one or more positions between the first position and the second position, so that the electronic device can have more display sizes.

[0040] Optionally, when the sliding part 12 is in the first position, it is the position where the sliding part 12 is raised; when the sliding part 12 is in the second position, it is the position where the sliding part 12 is lowered.

[0041] The fixing part 11 is rotatably connected to the second body 2, so that the first body 1 can be switched between a folded state and an open state relative to the second body 2. Optionally, the first body 1 and the second body 2 can be connected by a hinge, and optionally, the fixing part 11 is connected to the second body 2 by a hinge.

[0042] The locking mechanism includes a driving member 31 and a locking member 32. The driving member 31 may be columnar, block-shaped, plate-shaped, rod-shaped, or other shapes; the locking member 32 may be columnar, block-shaped, plate-shaped, rod-shaped, or other shapes. The locking mechanism may be a mechanism with unlocking and locking functions. Optionally, the locking member 32 includes a locking portion 321, which is columnar or block-shaped. The driving member 31 and the locking member 32 are connected by transmission; the driving force of the driving member 31 may be transmitted to the locking member 32. The driving member 31 is arranged on the sliding portion 12, so that when the sliding portion 12 is in the first position, the driving member 31 drives the locking member 32 to put the first body 1 in a locked state, so that the angle between the first body 1 and the second body 2 is fixed, or the first body 1 is kept in an open state relative to the second body 2, so that after the sliding portion 12 is raised, the user is prevented from folding the first body 1 by mistake, and the screen arranged on the first body 1 can be protected.

[0043] When the sliding portion 12 leaves the first position, the driving member 31 drives the locking member 32 to put the first body 1 in an unlocked state, and the angle between the first body 1 and the second body 2 can be changed, that is, the first body 1 can be switched to a folded state. Of course, the first body 1 can also continue to be in an open state or any state between the open and folded state.

[0044] The electronic device provided by the embodiment of this patent can prevent the user from closing the first body 1 after the sliding part 12 is raised, thereby protecting the screen set on the first body 1.

[0045] In some specific embodiments, the electronic device further comprises a rotating shaft device; the rotating shaft device comprises a first rotating member 41, a second rotating member 42 and a connecting assembly 43; the first rotating member 41 and the second rotating member 42 are rotatably connected through the connecting assembly 43, the first rotating member 41 is connected to the fixing portion 11, and the second rotating member 42 is connected to the second body 2, the first rotating member 41 and the fixing portion 11 can be connected by fasteners or by welding, and the second rotating member 42 and the second body 2 can be connected by fasteners or by welding. The first rotating member 41 is provided with a clamping portion 411, and the clamping portion 411 can be a clamping groove provided on the first rotating member 41, so that when the sliding portion 12 is in the first position, the locking member 32 is clamped with the clamping portion 411, so that the first body 1 remains in an open state, and the user can be prevented from folding the first body 1 by mistake after the sliding portion 12 is raised, and the screen provided on the first body 1 can be protected. When the sliding portion 12 is in the second position, the locking member 32 is separated from the engaging portion 411, and the first body 1 can be folded relative to the second body 2 to switch to a folded state. Of course, the first body 1 can also continue to be in an open state or any state between the open and folded states.

[0046] Optionally, the first rotating member 41 includes a first rotating shaft and a first connecting plate, the first connecting plate is fixed to the first rotating shaft, the first connecting plate is fixed to the fixing portion 11, the first rotating shaft is fixed with a clamping plate, and the clamping plate is provided with a clamping portion 411;

[0047] The second rotating member 42 includes a second rotating shaft and a second connecting plate, the second connecting plate is fixed to the second rotating shaft, and the second connecting plate is fixed to the second body 2. Optionally, a plurality of gears are meshed to make the second rotating shaft planetarily rotate around the first rotating shaft.

[0048] Optionally, the first rotating member 41 and the second rotating member 42 are respectively rotatably connected to the connecting assembly 43. Optionally, the connecting assembly 43 includes a plurality of gears meshing with each other.

[0049] Optionally, the locking member 32 includes a latch pin, and the engaging portion 411 includes a slot, and the latch pin is plug-fitted into the slot.

[0050] In some specific implementations, a traction component and a return component are provided between the driving member 31 and the locking member 32 .

[0051] The traction assembly is connected to the locking member 32, and is used to separate the locking member 32 from the clamping portion 411 when the sliding portion 12 is in the second position, thereby unlocking the locking member 32. At this time, the first body 1 and the second body 2 are unlocked, and the first body 1 can be folded relative to the second body 2; optionally, the first body 1 can be folded at any angle relative to the second body 2.

[0052] The return assembly is connected to the locking member 32, and is used to drive the locking member 32 to move in a direction close to the snap-fitting portion 411, so that when the sliding portion 12 is in the first position, the locking member 32 is snap-fitted with the snap-fitting portion 411, so that the first body 1 and the second body 2 are locked, which can prevent the user from closing the first body 1 after the sliding portion 12 is raised, thereby protecting the screen arranged on the first body 1.

[0053] In some specific embodiments, the traction assembly includes a fixing member 51 and a rope 52, wherein the fixing member 51 is disposed on the fixing portion 11, one end of the rope 52 is connected to the fixing member 51, and the other end is connected to the locking member 32; the projection of the driving member 31 along the sliding direction of the sliding portion 12 is located between the fixing member 51 and the locking member 32, so that when the sliding portion 12 slides relative to the fixing portion 11, the driving member 31 can generate a driving force on the rope 52. Optionally, both the fixing member 51 and the driving member 31 can be cylindrical, and optionally, both the fixing member 51 and the driving member 31 can be pins.

[0054] In some specific embodiments, the traction assembly further includes a first guide wheel 53 and a second guide wheel 54, the first guide wheel 53 is arranged on the fixing part 11, the first guide wheel 53 and the fixing part 51 are arranged at intervals, the second guide wheel 54 is arranged on the second body 2, and the projection of the driving member 31 along the sliding direction of the sliding part 12 is located between the fixing part 51 and the first guide wheel 53; the rope 52 is wound around the first guide wheel 53 and the second guide wheel 54 in sequence. The conversion of the working surface of the driving member 31 and the working surface of the locking member 32 is cleverly realized. Due to the soft connection structure of the driving rope 52, in the conversion link between the working surface of the driving member 31 and the working surface of the locking member 32, the sound of the transmission rod hitting each other will not be generated, the sound performance is good, and the customer's perceived quality is improved. This embodiment uses the flexibility of the rope 52 to cleverly convert the Z-direction lifting motion of the sliding member into the X-direction motion of the locking member 32.

[0055] Of course, the transmission between the driving member 31 and the locking member 32 can be achieved through a combination of multiple connecting rods.

[0056] In some specific embodiments, the return assembly includes a first guide column 61 and an elastic member 62, the first guide column 61 is connected to the locking member 32, the second body 2 is provided with a first support member 21, the first support member 21 is fixedly connected to the second body 2, the first support member 21 can be plate-shaped or block-shaped, the first support member 21 is provided with a first guide hole, the first guide column 61 is slidably matched with the first guide hole, so that the first guide column 61 can slide in the first guide hole; the elastic member 62 is arranged on the guide column, and the elastic member 62 is located between the first support member 21 and the locking member 32, so that when the sliding part 12 is in the first position, the locking member 32 is engaged with the clamping part 411, so that the first body 1 and the second body 2 are locked, which can prevent the user from closing the first body 1 after the sliding part 12 is raised, thereby protecting the screen arranged on the first body 1.

[0057] The elastic member 62 may be a spring, or a structural member made of other elastic materials.

[0058] In some specific embodiments, the second body 2 is provided with a second support member 22, and the second support member 22 is fixedly connected to the second body 2. The second support member 22 can be plate-shaped or block-shaped. The second support member 22 is provided with a second guide hole. The locking member 32 is formed with a second guide column 322. The second guide column 322 is slidably matched with the second guide hole so that the second guide column 322 can slide in the second guide hole. One end of the second guide column 322 is connected to the clamping portion 411, and the other end is connected to the rope 52, so that when the sliding portion 12 slides relative to the fixed portion 11, the driving member 31 can generate a driving force on the rope 52.

[0059] In some specific embodiments, the locking member 32 forms a limiting portion 323 , which is disposed on a side of the second supporting member 22 close to the first rotating member 41 and is used to limit the movable area of ​​the locking member 32 .

[0060] In some specific embodiments, the engaging portion 411 includes a slot, and the locking member 32 engages with the slot. When the sliding portion 12 is in the first position, the locking member 32 engages with the slot, so that the first body 1 remains in an open state, and the user is prevented from folding the first body 1 by mistake after the sliding portion 12 is raised, which can protect the screen disposed on the first body 1. When the sliding portion 12 is in the second position, the locking member 32 is separated from the slot, and the first body 1 can be folded relative to the second body 2 to switch to a folded state.

[0061] In some specific embodiments, the electronic device further includes a flexible screen, and at least part of the flexible screen is disposed on the sliding portion 12. The flexible screen can adapt to the overall size of the fixed portion 11 and the sliding portion 12.

[0062] It should be understood that the various forms of processes shown above can be used to reorder, add or delete steps. For example, the steps recorded in this patent can be executed in parallel, sequentially or in different orders, as long as the expected results of the technical solution of this patent can be achieved, and this document does not limit it here.

[0063] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of this patent, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0064] The above are only specific implementations of this patent, but the protection scope of this patent is not limited to this. Any technician familiar with this technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this patent, which should be covered by the protection scope of this patent. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: A first body (1), a second body (2) and a locking mechanism; The first body (1) comprises a fixed portion (11) and a sliding portion (12) that are slidably matched, so that the sliding portion (12) can switch between a first position and a second position; The fixing portion (11) is rotatably connected to the second body (2) so that the first body (1) can be switched between a folded state and an opened state relative to the second body (2); The locking mechanism comprises a driving member (31) and a locking member (32), and the driving member (31) and the locking member (32) are transmission-connected with each other; Wherein, the driving member (31) is arranged on the sliding part (12), so that when the sliding part (12) is in the first position, the driving member (31) drives the locking member (32) to keep the first body (1) in an open state; when the sliding part (12) leaves the first position, the driving member (31) drives the locking member (32) to switch the first body (1) to a folded state.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes a rotating shaft device; The rotating shaft device comprises a first rotating member (41), a second rotating member (42) and a connecting assembly (43); the first rotating member (41) and the second rotating member (42) are rotatably connected via the connecting assembly (43), the first rotating member (41) is connected to the fixing portion (11), and the second rotating member (42) is connected to the second body (2); The first rotating member (41) is provided with a clamping portion (411), so that when the sliding member (12) is in the first position, the locking member (32) is clamped with the clamping portion (411), and when the sliding member (12) is in the second position, the locking member (32) is separated from the clamping portion (411).

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A traction component and a return component are provided between the driving component (31) and the locking component (32); The traction assembly is connected to the locking member (32) and is used to separate the locking member (32) from the clamping portion (411) when the sliding portion (12) is in the second position; The return assembly is connected to the locking member (32) and is used to drive the locking member (32) to move in a direction close to the clamping portion (411).

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The traction assembly comprises a fixing member (51) and a rope (52), wherein the fixing member (51) is arranged on the fixing portion (11), and one end of the rope (52) is connected to the fixing member (51), and the other end is connected to the locking member (32); The projection of the driving member (31) along the sliding direction of the sliding portion (12) is located between the fixing member (51) and the locking member (32).

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The traction assembly further comprises a first guide wheel (53) and a second guide wheel (54), wherein the first guide wheel (53) is arranged on the fixing portion (11), the first guide wheel (53) and the fixing member (51) are arranged at a distance, the second guide wheel (54) is arranged on the second body (2), and the projection of the driving member (31) along the sliding direction of the sliding portion (12) is located between the fixing member (51) and the first guide wheel (53); The rope (52) is sequentially wound around the first guide wheel (53) and the second guide wheel (54).

6. The electronic device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The return assembly comprises a first guide column (61) and an elastic member (62), the first guide column (61) is connected to the locking member (32), the second body (2) is provided with a first support member (21), the first support member (21) is provided with a first guide hole, and the first guide column (61) is slidably matched with the first guide hole; The elastic member (62) is arranged on the guide column, and the elastic member (62) is located between the first support member (21) and the locking member (32).

7. The electronic device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second body (2) is provided with a second support member (22), the second support member (22) is provided with a second guide hole, the locking member (32) is formed with a second guide column (322), the second guide column (322) is slidably matched with the second guide hole, one end of the second guide column (322) is connected to the clamping portion (411), and the other end is connected to the rope (52).

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The locking member (32) forms a limiting portion (323), and the limiting portion (323) is arranged on a side of the second supporting member (22) close to the first rotating member (41).

9. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping portion (411) comprises a clamping slot, and the locking member (32) is clamped and matched with the clamping slot.

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: It also comprises a flexible screen, at least part of which is arranged on the sliding part (12).

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