A rotating shaft cover, electronic equipment housing and foldable electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a hinge cover connected to the hinge of a foldable electronic device. The hinge cover includes an inner main body layer and an outer covering layer. The inner main body layer is connected to the hinge. The outer covering layer covers the outer surface of the inner main body layer. The inner main body layer and the outer covering layer are pressed together to form an integrated structure. The thickness of the hinge cover is greater than 0.1 mm. The hinge cover includes a carbon fiber material. The utility model also provides an electronic device housing and a foldable electronic device using the aforementioned hinge cover. The hinge cover provided by the utility model is made of carbon fiber material, has an overall light weight, high strength and stable structure, wherein the inner main body layer is connected to the hinge, and the outer covering layer covers the outer surface of the inner main body layer to enhance the overall strength of the hinge cover. The electronic device housing and the foldable electronic device using the aforementioned hinge cover are more lightweight as a whole.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to electronic equipment, in particular to a rotating shaft cover, an electronic equipment housing and a foldable electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of computer technology and mobile communication technology, various intelligent mobile electronic devices such as laptops, tablet computers, mobile phones and other intelligent wearable devices have been widely used. At the same time, consumers' requirements for the portability of mobile electronic devices have gradually increased, and thus the technology related to foldable intelligent mobile electronic devices has been developed. Foldable intelligent mobile electronic devices can reduce the occupied space by folding, and are convenient to take and store. Foldable electronic devices connect various display modules through a hinge, and a hinge cover is usually required on the outside of the hinge to protect the internal structure and improve the appearance of the device. However, the existing hinge cover has problems such as complex structure and heavy weight. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, the utility model aims to provide a rotating shaft cover with a new structure and light weight.

[0004] Another object of the utility model is to provide an electronic device housing and a foldable electronic device using the novel rotating shaft cover.

[0005] The utility model provides a rotating shaft cover connected to the rotating shaft of a foldable electronic device. The rotating shaft cover comprises an inner main body layer and an outer covering layer. The inner main body layer is connected to the rotating shaft. The outer covering layer covers the outer surface of the inner main body layer. The inner main body layer and the outer covering layer are pressed together to form an integrated structure. The thickness of the rotating shaft cover is greater than 0.1 mm. The rotating shaft cover comprises a carbon fiber material.

[0006] Optionally, the inner main body layer is formed by curing short carbon fibers and resin. The outer covering layer is formed by curing long carbon fibers and resin. The fiber length of the short carbon fibers is less than 400 mm. The fiber length of the long carbon fibers is greater than 400 mm.

[0007] Optionally, the inner body layer of the rotating shaft cover includes a connection area and a wiring area. The connection area is provided with at least one threaded blind hole. The connection area is connected to the rotating shaft by screws passing through the threaded blind hole. The wiring area is used for wiring.

[0008] Optionally, the inner main body layer of the rotating shaft cover includes a connection area and a wiring area. The connection area is bonded to the rotating shaft by glue. The wiring area is used for wiring.

[0009] Optionally, the rotating shaft cover further comprises two limiting ears. The two limiting ears are respectively arranged on two side edges of the rotating shaft cover. The two limiting ears are connected to the rotating shaft.

[0010] Optionally, the shaft cover is an arc-shaped cover structure. The inner side of the shaft cover is recessed to form a slot.

[0011] The utility model also provides an electronic device housing. The electronic device housing includes a first housing, a second housing, and the aforementioned rotating shaft cover. The first housing and the second housing are respectively arranged on both sides of the rotating shaft cover. The first housing is sleeved on a first side of the rotating shaft cover, and the first housing can rotate relative to the rotating shaft cover. When the first housing rotates, the first housing can accommodate the rotating shaft cover therein. The second housing is sleeved on a second side of the rotating shaft cover, and the second housing can rotate relative to the rotating shaft cover. When the second housing rotates, the second housing can accommodate the rotating shaft cover therein.

[0012] The utility model also provides a foldable electronic device. The foldable electronic device comprises the rotating shaft and the electronic device housing as described above. The rotating shaft is located inside the electronic device housing. The rotating shaft is connected to the rotating shaft cover, and the first side of the rotating shaft is connected to the first housing, and the second side of the rotating shaft is connected to the second housing.

[0013] The utility model also provides a foldable electronic device. The foldable electronic device comprises the rotating shaft and the electronic device housing as described above. The rotating shaft is located inside the electronic device housing. The rotating shaft is connected to the rotating shaft cover, and the first side of the rotating shaft is connected to the first housing, and the second side of the rotating shaft is connected to the second housing.

[0014] The utility model provides a rotating shaft cover, which is made of carbon fiber material, has light weight, high strength and stable structure, wherein the inner main body layer is connected to the rotating shaft, and the outer coating layer is coated on the outer surface of the inner main body layer, thereby enhancing the overall strength of the rotating shaft cover. The utility model also provides an electronic device housing and a foldable electronic device using the rotating shaft cover, which are lighter as a whole. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the drawings of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description only relate to some embodiments of the present utility model, rather than limiting the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 1 An exploded view of a foldable electronic device provided in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 The present invention is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device housing from one perspective provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the electronic device housing according to the embodiment from another perspective.

[0019] Figure 4 The present invention is a schematic structural diagram of a rotating shaft cover provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of the rotating shaft cover according to the embodiment from another perspective.

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A layered structure diagram of the rotating shaft cover described in the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiment of the utility model clearer, the technical solution of the embodiment of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings of the embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiment is a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the described embodiment of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work belong to the protection scope of the utility model.

[0023] See also Figure 1 , a foldable electronic device 999 is provided in one embodiment of the utility model. The foldable electronic device 999 includes an electronic device housing 900 and a rotating shaft 800. The rotating shaft 800 is located on the inner side of the electronic device housing 900. The foldable electronic device also includes a flexible display screen module 600, a circuit board assembly 700 and other structures. The flexible display screen module 600, the circuit board assembly 700, the rotating shaft 800 and the electronic device housing 900 are assembled together from top to bottom. The electronic device housing 900 provides support and protection for the flexible display screen module 600 and the circuit board assembly 700, and the folding function of the foldable electronic device 999 can be realized through the rotating shaft 800. In this embodiment, the foldable electronic device 999 takes a mobile phone as an example. In other embodiments, the foldable electronic device 999 can also be a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a smart wearable device and other electronic devices that can be folded.

[0024] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3The electronic device housing 900 includes a first housing 910, a second housing 920, and a rotating shaft cover 100 provided in one embodiment of the utility model. The first housing 910 and the second housing 920 are respectively arranged on both sides of the rotating shaft cover 100. The first housing 910 is sleeved on the first side 101 of the rotating shaft cover 100, and the first housing 910 can rotate relative to the rotating shaft cover 100. When the first housing 910 rotates, the first housing 910 can accommodate the rotating shaft cover 100 therein. The second housing 920 is sleeved on the second side 102 of the rotating shaft cover 100, and the second housing 920 can rotate relative to the rotating shaft cover 100. When the second housing 920 rotates, the second housing 920 can accommodate the rotating shaft cover 100 therein. The first housing 910 and the second housing 920 can rotate around the rotating shaft cover 100. When the foldable electronic device 999 is in a folded state, the first shell 910 and the second shell 920 can be relatively abutted at one end away from the hinge cover 100; when the foldable electronic device 999 is in a fully unfolded state, the first shell 910 and the second shell 920 are in the same plane and together completely accommodate the hinge cover 100 therein.

[0025] See also Figure 1-3 , the rotating shaft 800 is located inside the electronic device housing 900. The rotating shaft 800 is connected to the rotating shaft cover 100. The rotating shaft cover 100 provides a support function for the rotating shaft 800. The first side 801 of the rotating shaft 800 is connected to the first housing 910. The second side 802 of the rotating shaft 800 is connected to the second housing 920. The rotating shaft cover 100 provides shielding, dustproofing, support and protection for the internal structure.

[0026] See also Figure 4-6 , a rotating shaft cover 100 is provided in one embodiment of the utility model. The rotating shaft cover 100 includes an inner body layer 110 and an outer coating layer 120. The inner body layer 110 is connected to the rotating shaft 800. The outer coating layer 120 is coated on the outer surface of the inner body layer 110. The inner body layer 110 and the outer coating layer 120 are pressed together by a mold to form an integral structure. The thickness of the rotating shaft cover 100 is greater than 0.1 mm.

[0027] The shaft cover 100 includes a carbon fiber material. The inner main body layer 110 includes short carbon fibers and resin, specifically, the short carbon fibers and the resin are solidified and formed, the fiber length of the short carbon fibers is less than 400 mm, the short carbon fibers are dispersed in the resin, and the short carbon fibers are relatively fine and used to fill the inner main body structure. The outer coating layer 120 includes long carbon fibers and resin, specifically, the long carbon fibers and the resin are solidified and formed, the fiber length of the long carbon fibers is greater than 400 mm, and the long carbon fibers are dispersed in the resin. Since the thickness and length of the long carbon fibers are large, filling the outer coating layer 120 can enhance the overall strength of the shaft cover 100. The shaft cover 100 of the utility model is made of carbon fiber material, and compared with the traditional metal shaft cover, it has the advantages of light weight, high strength, and stable structure.

[0028] See also Figure 4-6 The hinge cover 100 is an arc-shaped cover structure. The inner side of the hinge cover 100 is recessed inward to form a groove 130. The groove 130 adapts to the flexible display screen module 600 to form a water drop shape when it is bent, so as to avoid the hinge cover 100 rigidly abutting against the flexible display screen module 600 when the flexible display screen module 600 is in a folded state, thereby causing damage to the flexible display screen module 600. The hinge cover 100 is also provided with two limiting ears 140. The two limiting ears 140 are respectively arranged on the first side 101 and the second side 102 of the hinge cover 100. Figure 1 The two limiting ears 140 are connected to the rotating shaft 800 to limit the relative position of the rotating shaft cover 100 and the rotating shaft 800.

[0029] See also Figure 4-6 , the inner main body layer 110 of the rotating shaft cover 100 includes a connecting area 111 and a wiring area 112. A plurality of threaded blind holes 113 are provided on the connecting area 111. The connecting area 111 is connected to the rotating shaft 800 by screws passing through the threaded blind holes 113. The wiring area 112 is used for wiring and is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly. In the present embodiment, the connecting area 111 is connected to the rotating shaft 800 by screw connection by setting a threaded blind hole 113. The number of the threaded blind holes 113 is multiple. In other embodiments, the connecting area 111 may be provided with only one threaded blind hole 113, or the connecting area 111 may not be provided with a threaded blind hole 113, and the connecting area 111 is connected to the rotating shaft 800 by glue bonding. In this embodiment, three connection areas and two wiring areas are set. It should be understood that the diagram of this embodiment only shows one arrangement of the connection areas 111 and the wiring areas 112. In actual applications, the size, number and arrangement of the connection areas 111 and the wiring areas 112 can be adjusted according to actual product requirements.

[0030] The utility model provides a rotating shaft cover, which is made of carbon fiber material, has light weight, high strength and stable structure, wherein the inner main body layer is connected to the rotating shaft, and the outer coating layer is coated on the outer surface of the inner main body layer, thereby enhancing the overall strength of the rotating shaft cover. The utility model also provides an electronic device housing and a foldable electronic device using the rotating shaft cover, which are lighter as a whole.

[0031] Although the description and illustration of the relevant embodiments of the present invention have been given, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the description and illustration of these embodiments do not constitute a limitation on the scope of the present invention, and the present invention can be transformed in various forms and details without exceeding the concept and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure is not limited to the above embodiments, but should be determined by the claims and the equivalents of the claims.

Claims

1. A hinge cover connected to a hinge of a foldable electronic device, characterized in that: The rotating shaft cover includes an inner main layer and an outer covering layer, the inner main layer is connected to the rotating shaft, the outer covering layer is covered on the outer surface of the inner main layer, the inner main layer and the outer covering layer are pressed together to form an integrated structure, the thickness of the rotating shaft cover is greater than 0.1 mm, and the rotating shaft cover includes carbon fiber material.

2. A rotating shaft cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner main body layer is formed by curing short carbon fibers and resin, and the outer covering layer is formed by curing long carbon fibers and resin. The fiber length of the short carbon fibers is less than 400 mm, and the fiber length of the long carbon fibers is greater than 400 mm.

3. A rotating shaft cover as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The inner main body layer of the rotating shaft cover includes a connection area and a wiring area. The connection area is provided with at least one threaded blind hole. The connection area is connected to the rotating shaft by screws passing through the threaded blind hole. The wiring area is used for wiring.

4. A rotating shaft cover as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The inner main body layer of the rotating shaft cover includes a connection area and a wiring area. The connection area is bonded to the rotating shaft by glue, and the wiring area is used for wiring.

5. A rotating shaft cover as claimed in claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The rotating shaft cover also includes two limiting ears, which are respectively arranged on two side edges of the rotating shaft cover, and the two limiting ears are connected to the rotating shaft.

6. A rotating shaft cover as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating shaft cover is an arc-shaped cover structure, and the inner side of the rotating shaft cover is recessed to form a slot.

7. An electronic equipment housing, characterized in that: The electronic device shell includes a first shell, a second shell and a hinge cover as described in any one of claims 1-6, the first shell and the second shell are respectively arranged on both sides of the hinge cover, the first shell is sleeved on the first side of the hinge cover, and the first shell can rotate relative to the hinge cover, when the first shell rotates, the first shell can accommodate the hinge cover therein; the second shell is sleeved on the second side of the hinge cover, and the second shell can rotate relative to the hinge cover, when the second shell rotates, the second shell can accommodate the hinge cover therein.

8. A foldable electronic device, characterized in that: The foldable electronic device includes the hinge and the electronic device housing as described in claim 7, wherein the hinge is located on the inner side of the electronic device housing, the hinge is connected to the hinge cover, and the first side of the hinge is connected to the first housing, and the second side of the hinge is connected to the second housing.

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