Housing component and electronic equipment

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, and in particular to a housing assembly and an electronic device, wherein the housing assembly comprises a shell, a middle frame, an upper cover and a first elastic member. The shell has a gear ring. The middle frame is connected to the upper cover. The first elastic member is connected to the upper cover. The middle frame is detachably connected to the shell, and the upper cover can rotate relative to the middle frame to drive the first elastic member to slide on the teeth of the gear ring. The present application can increase the freedom of users to choose the style of electronic equipment.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Electronic devices are devices used to record and display information. They can display information to users and monitor users' physiological parameters.

[0003] An electronic device generally includes a housing and a functional module. The housing is used to accommodate the functional module to facilitate a user to issue instructions to the functional module to complete related functions.

[0004] In the related art, electronic devices generally have only a few fixed styles, which results in a lack of choice for users. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present application provides a housing assembly and an electronic device to increase the user's freedom in selecting the style of the electronic device.

[0006] Specifically, the following technical solutions are included:

[0007] The first aspect of the present application provides a housing assembly, the housing assembly comprising a shell, a middle frame, an upper cover and a first elastic member. The shell has a gear ring. The middle frame is connected to the upper cover. The first elastic member is connected to the upper cover. The middle frame is detachably connected to the shell, and the upper cover can rotate relative to the middle frame to drive the first elastic member to slide on the teeth of the gear ring.

[0008] Optionally, the shell has a first limiting portion, and the middle frame has a second limiting portion, and the first limiting portion is used to cooperate with the second limiting portion to connect and separate the middle frame and the shell.

[0009] Optionally, the middle frame is rotatable relative to the shell, and the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are arranged along the rotation direction of the middle frame.

[0010] Optionally, the middle frame is ring-shaped, the gear ring is located on the inner side of the middle frame, and the middle frame can rotate around the gear ring.

[0011] Optionally, the first limiting portion includes a first limiting section and a second limiting section, the first limiting section is connected to the second limiting section and forms a limiting groove, the first limiting section extends along the rotation direction of the middle frame, the second limiting section forms an angle with the first limiting section, and the middle frame can drive the second limiting portion to extend into the limiting groove and leave the limiting groove.

[0012] Optionally, the housing assembly further includes a second elastic member, the gear ring, the second elastic member and the middle frame are sequentially arranged along a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the middle frame, and the gear ring and the middle frame are respectively in contact with the second elastic member.

[0013] Optionally, both ends of the second elastic member are respectively connected to the middle frame, and a portion of the second elastic member protrudes toward the gear ring to form a convex portion, and the convex portion abuts against the gear ring.

[0014] Optionally, the middle frame is annular, at least a portion of the upper cover is located on the inner side of the middle frame, and the upper cover can rotate along the circumference of the middle frame.

[0015] Optionally, the shell assembly also includes an interference member, the middle frame has a first groove, the first groove extends along the circumference of the middle frame, the upper cover has a second groove, the second groove extends along the circumference of the upper cover, the opening of the first groove is arranged opposite to the opening of the second groove, and the interference member is located in the first groove and the second groove.

[0016] Optionally, the interference member includes a plurality of interference joints, and the plurality of interference joints are connected in sequence.

[0017] Optionally, the first elastic member includes a first extending section and a second extending section, the first extending section connects the second extending section and the upper cover, and the second extending section extends toward the gear ring.

[0018] Optionally, the second extension section forms an angle with the first extension section, and the angle is an obtuse angle.

[0019] A second aspect of the present application provides an electronic device, which includes a housing assembly as described in the above technical solution.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present application include at least: the housing can accommodate and support the functional module. The upper cover can generate vibrations and provide feedback to the user when rotating through the cooperation between the first elastic member and the gear ring. The middle frame and the housing are detachably connected, which is conducive to the user to replace the middle frame and the upper cover according to their preferences, thereby increasing the user's freedom in choosing the style of the electronic device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments 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 creative work.

[0022] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the structure of a housing assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structural decomposition of a housing assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a housing provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 4 A front view schematic diagram of a middle frame and a shell assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Detailed diagram of point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 6 A schematic front view of a housing assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Detailed diagram of the middle BB;

[0029] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Detailed diagram at C in the middle;

[0030] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of the interference member provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0031] The reference numerals in the figures represent respectively:

[0032] 1. housing; 11. gear ring; 12. first limiting portion; 121. first limiting section; 122. second limiting section; 1201. limiting groove;

[0033] 2. middle frame; 21. second limiting portion; 201. first groove;

[0034] 3. Upper cover; 301. Second groove;

[0035] 4. first elastic member; 41. first extension section; 42. second extension section;

[0036] 5. second elastic member; 51. convex portion;

[0037] 6. Interference parts.

[0038] The above drawings have shown clear embodiments of the present application, which will be described in more detail later. These drawings and text descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0040] The directional nouns involved in the embodiments of the present application, such as "upper", "lower", "side", etc., are generally represented by Figure 1 The relative relationship of the orientation shown in the figure is used as the basis, and these orientation terms are used only to more clearly describe the relationship between structures, not to describe absolute orientation. When the product is placed in different postures, the orientation may change, for example, "up" and "down" may be interchangeable.

[0041] Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms used in the embodiments of the present application have the same meanings as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0042] In order to make the technical solutions and advantages of the present application more clear, the implementation methods of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] A first aspect of the present application provides a housing assembly, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the housing assembly includes a housing 1, a middle frame 2, an upper cover 3 and a first elastic member 4. The housing 1 has a gear ring 11. The middle frame 2 is connected to the upper cover 3. The first elastic member 4 is connected to the upper cover 3. The middle frame 2 is detachably connected to the housing 1, and the upper cover 3 can rotate relative to the middle frame 2 to drive the first elastic member 4 to slide on the teeth of the gear ring 11.

[0044] It is understandable that the housing 1 can accommodate and support the functional module. The upper cover 3 can generate vibration and provide feedback to the user when rotating through the cooperation of the first elastic member 4 and the gear ring 11. The middle frame 2 and the housing 1 are detachably connected, which is conducive to the user to replace the middle frame 2 and the upper cover 3 according to their preferences, thereby increasing the freedom of the user to choose the style of the electronic device.

[0045] In the embodiment of the present application, the housing 1 can accommodate and support the functional module by providing an accommodating cavity.

[0046] In the embodiment of the present application, the middle frame 2 is connected to the upper cover 3, which can be used to realize the connection between the shell 1 and the upper cover 3, so that the shell 1 supports the upper cover 3 and facilitates the rotation of the upper cover 3 relative to the middle frame 2. Figure 1As shown, the middle frame 2 can be located outside the upper cover 3 and surround the upper cover 3 to shield the first elastic member 4, which is beneficial for the middle frame 2 to protect the first elastic member 4. The middle frame 2 can also be located inside the upper cover 3 and surrounded by the upper cover 3.

[0047] In the embodiment of the present application, the first elastic member 4 is connected to the upper cover 3. The first elastic member 4 connected to the upper cover 3 can be driven by the upper cover 3. The first elastic member 4 and the upper cover 3 can be connected by welding, bolt connection or other non-detachable methods, or by clamping, bonding or other methods.

[0048] In the embodiment of the present application, the middle frame 2 is detachably connected to the housing 1. Through the detachable connection between the middle frame 2 and the housing 1, the middle frame 2 and the upper cover 3 can be replaced by the user according to the actual needs. This can increase the freedom of choosing the style of the electronic device. The middle frame 2 and the housing 1 can be detachably connected by means of a snap connection, a bolt connection, etc.

[0049] In the embodiment of the present application, the upper cover 3 can rotate relative to the middle frame 2 to drive the first elastic member 4 to slide on the teeth of the gear ring 11. When the first elastic member 4 slides relative to the teeth of the gear ring 11, the first elastic member 4 is prone to collide with the teeth due to the unevenness of the teeth. The colliding elastic member can generate vibration, which is then fed back to the user. Since the first elastic member 4 is connected to the upper cover 3, the first elastic member 4 can also be replaced according to the actual needs of the user, which is beneficial for the user to change the vibration sensation, and this is also beneficial for the user to increase the degree of freedom in choosing the style of the electronic device.

[0050] In the embodiment of the present application, the cross-sectional shape of the tooth portion of the gear ring 11 may be a geometric shape such as a triangle or a trapezoid, or a combination of two or more geometric shapes, or other shapes.

[0051] In some of the embodiments of this application, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the shell 1 has a first limiting portion 12, and the middle frame 2 has a second limiting portion 21. The first limiting portion 12 is used to cooperate with the second limiting portion 21 to connect and separate the middle frame 2 and the shell 1.

[0052] It can be understood that when the first limiting portion 12 and the second limiting portion 21 are matched, the middle frame 2 and the shell 1 can be connected. The connected middle frame 2 and the shell 1 can support the first elastic member 4 and the upper cover 3, which is conducive to the first elastic member 4 sliding on the teeth of the gear ring 11 to generate vibration. At the same time, when the first limiting portion 12 and the second limiting portion 21 are released from the matching, the middle frame 2 can be separated from the shell 1, which is conducive to the user to replace the upper cover 3 and the middle frame 2.

[0053] In some of the embodiments of this application, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the middle frame 2 can rotate relative to the shell 1 , and the first limiting portion 12 and the second limiting portion 21 are arranged along the rotation direction of the middle frame 2 .

[0054] It can be understood that the first limiting portion 12 and the second limiting portion 21 are arranged along the rotation direction of the middle frame 2, so that the first limiting portion 12 and the second limiting portion 21 can be separated and connected with the rotation of the middle frame 2, wherein when the first limiting portion 12 is connected with the second limiting portion 21, the connection between the middle frame 2 and the shell 1 can be achieved; when the first limiting portion 12 is separated from the second limiting portion 21, the middle frame 2 can be removed from the shell 1.

[0055] In the embodiment of the present application, the first limiting portion 12 and the second limiting portion 21 can prevent the middle frame 2 from continuously rotating in the counterclockwise direction or the clockwise direction by snapping, thereby achieving the connection between the middle frame 2 and the shell 1.

[0056] In some of the embodiments of this application, Figure 4 As shown, the middle frame 2 is ring-shaped, the ring gear 11 is located on the inner side of the middle frame 2 , and the middle frame 2 can rotate around the ring gear 11 .

[0057] It can be understood that the annular middle frame 2 can not only shield and protect the gear ring 11 located on the inner side, but also help to improve the smoothness of the appearance of the shell assembly of the present application. At the same time, the middle frame 2 is conducive to driving the first elastic member 4 to continue to slide on the teeth of the gear ring 11, which is conducive to the user to continue to rotate the middle frame 2 and receive vibration feedback.

[0058] In some of the embodiments of this application, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first limiting portion 12 includes a first limiting section 121 and a second limiting section 122. The first limiting section 121 is connected to the second limiting section 122 and forms a limiting groove 1201. The first limiting section 121 extends along the rotation direction of the middle frame 2, and the second limiting section 122 forms an angle with the first limiting section 121. The middle frame 2 can drive the second limiting portion 21 to extend into the limiting groove 1201 and leave the limiting groove 1201.

[0059] For example, the second limiting portion 21 can extend into the limiting groove 1201 as the middle frame 2 rotates in the clockwise direction, and the second limiting portion 21 located in the limiting groove 1201 will be hindered by the first limiting segment 121 and the second limiting segment 122, so that the middle frame 2 can be prevented from continuing to rotate in the clockwise direction, thereby achieving the connection between the middle frame 2 and the shell 1. When the second limiting portion 21 rotates in the counterclockwise direction as the middle frame 2 exits the limiting groove 1201, the middle frame 2 can be removed from the shell 1.

[0060] In the embodiment of the present application, the second limiting portion 21 may also extend into the limiting groove 1201 as the middle frame 2 rotates counterclockwise, and its effect is the same as that of the above embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0061] In some of the embodiments of this application, Figure 4 As shown, the housing assembly further includes a second elastic member 5 , the gear ring 11 , the second elastic member 5 and the middle frame 2 are sequentially arranged along a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the middle frame 2 , and the gear ring 11 and the middle frame 2 are respectively in contact with the second elastic member 5 .

[0062] It can be understood that the ring gear 11 and the middle frame 2 are respectively in contact with the second elastic member 5, which is conducive to the second elastic member 5 generating an elastic force on both in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the middle frame 2. The elastic force can generate friction between the middle frame 2 and the ring gear 11 when they rotate relative to each other, thereby hindering the relative rotation between the two. This is conducive to improving the connection performance of the middle frame 2 assembled on the ring gear 11 and reducing the situation of the middle frame 2 falling off.

[0063] In some of the embodiments of this application, Figure 5 As shown, both ends of the second elastic member 5 are connected to the middle frame 2 respectively, and a portion of the second elastic member 5 protrudes toward the gear ring 11 to form a convex portion 51 , and the convex portion 51 abuts against the gear ring 11 .

[0064] It can be understood that since both ends of the second elastic member 5 are connected to the middle frame 2, elastic deformation can occur when the protrusion 51 thereof abuts against the ring gear 11. The elastic force generated by the elastic deformation acts on the middle frame 2 and the ring gear 11, which can hinder the relative rotation of the middle frame 2 and the ring gear 11, thereby improving the connection performance between the middle frame 2 and the ring gear 11.

[0065] In the embodiment of the present application, both ends of the second elastic member 5 can be connected to the middle frame 2 by means of snap connection or the like.

[0066] In the embodiment of the present application, a protrusion can be set on the inner side of the middle frame 2, and the two ends of the second elastic member 5 have through holes respectively. Through the interference fit between the protrusion and the through hole, the middle frame 2 and the two ends of the second elastic member 5 can be connected.

[0067] In the embodiment of the present application, a limiting structure may be provided on the outer side of the gear ring 11 , and the limiting structure may enhance the hindering effect of the second elastic member 5 on the relative rotation of the middle frame 2 and the gear ring 11 by limiting the displacement of the protrusion.

[0068] In some of the embodiments of this application, Figure 1 As shown, the middle frame 2 is annular, at least a portion of the upper cover 3 is located inside the middle frame 2 , and the upper cover 3 can rotate along the circumferential direction of the middle frame 2 .

[0069] It is understandable that the upper cover 3 located inside the middle frame 2 can be blocked by the middle frame 2. The upper cover 3 can rotate along the circumference of the middle frame 2, which can drive the first elastic member 4 to collide with the tooth portion to generate vibration, and it is also convenient for the user to twist the upper cover 3, so that the upper cover 3 drives the first elastic member 4 to collide with the tooth portion.

[0070] In some of the embodiments of this application, Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the shell assembly also includes an interference member, the middle frame 2 has a first groove 201, the first groove 201 extends along the circumference of the middle frame 2, the upper cover 3 has a second groove 301, the second groove 301 extends along the circumference of the upper cover 3, the opening of the first groove 201 is arranged opposite to the opening of the second groove 301, and the interference member is located in the first groove 201 and the second groove 301.

[0071] It can be understood that the opening of the first groove 201 and the opening of the second groove 301 are arranged opposite to each other, which is conducive to the interference member extending into the first groove 201 and the second groove 301. The interference member is located in the first groove 201 and the second groove 301 at the same time, which can prevent the upper cover 3 from being separated from the middle frame 2. At the same time, since the middle frame 2 and the upper cover 3 are connected through the interference of the interference member, it is conducive to the upper cover 3 rotating around the circumference of the middle frame 2.

[0072] In some of the embodiments of this application, Fig. 9 As shown, the interference member includes a plurality of interference joints 6, and the plurality of interference joints 6 are connected in sequence.

[0073] In the embodiment of the present application, the interference node 6 can be in the first groove 201 and the second groove 301 at the same time, so that it can interfere with the middle frame 2 and the upper cover 3 at the same time, and then connect the middle frame 2 and the upper cover 3, so that the upper cover 3 cannot be detached from the middle frame 2.

[0074] In the embodiment of the present application, adjacent interference nodes 6 form an angle greater than 90°.

[0075] In the embodiment of the present application, the interference joint 6 may be an octagonal ring structure, which is formed by stamping from a 0.4 mm steel wire.

[0076] In some of the embodiments of this application, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first elastic member 4 includes a first extension section 41 and a second extension section 42 , the first extension section 41 connects the second extension section 42 and the upper cover 3 , and the second extension section 42 extends toward the gear ring 11 .

[0077] In the embodiment of the present application, the first extension section 41 plays a connecting role. The second extension section 42 can be supported by the upper cover 3 through the first extension section 41, and at the same time, it extends toward the gear ring 11, and when sliding on the teeth of the gear ring 11, it collides with the teeth to generate vibration and feedback to the user.

[0078] In the embodiment of the present application, the first extension section 41 and the upper cover 3 may be connected by welding, bonding, or the like.

[0079] In the embodiment of the present application, the second extension section 42 and the first extension section 41 may be connected to each other through an integral molding process.

[0080] In some of the embodiments of this application, Figure 3 As shown, the second extension section 42 and the first extension section 41 form an angle which is an obtuse angle.

[0081] It can be understood that such a configuration is conducive to the collision between the second extension section 42 and the teeth of the ring gear 11 .

[0082] In the embodiments of the present application, the angle may be 95°, 105°, 115°, 125°, 135° or 145°, or other values ​​between 90 and 180°.

[0083] A second aspect of the present application provides an electronic device, which includes the housing assembly as described in the above embodiment.

[0084] It can be understood that, due to the adoption of the housing assembly of the above embodiment, the electronic device of the present application has the same technical effect as the above embodiment, which will not be described in detail here.

[0085] In the embodiments of the present application, the electronic device may be a mobile phone, a watch, a tablet computer, or the like.

[0086] In the present application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. The term "plurality" refers to two or more than two, unless otherwise clearly defined.

[0087] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the present application disclosed herein. The present application is intended to cover any variations, uses or adaptations of the present application, which follow the general principles of the present application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present application. The specification and examples are intended to be exemplary only.

[0088] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the precise structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A housing assembly, characterized in that: The housing assembly comprises a housing (1), a middle frame (2), an upper cover (3) and a first elastic member (4), wherein: The housing (1) has a gear ring (11); The middle frame (2) is connected to the upper cover (3); The first elastic member (4) is connected to the upper cover (3); The middle frame (2) is detachably connected to the shell (1), and the upper cover (3) is capable of rotating relative to the middle frame (2) to drive the first elastic member (4) to slide on the teeth of the gear ring (11).

2. The housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The shell (1) has a first limiting portion (12), and the middle frame (2) has a second limiting portion (21), and the first limiting portion (12) is used to cooperate with the second limiting portion (21) to connect and separate the middle frame (2) and the shell (1).

3. The housing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that The middle frame (2) is rotatable relative to the shell (1), and the first limiting portion (12) and the second limiting portion (21) are arranged along the rotation direction of the middle frame (2).

4. The housing assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The middle frame (2) is ring-shaped, the gear ring (11) is located on the inner side of the middle frame (2), and the middle frame (2) is capable of rotating around the gear ring (11).

5. The housing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first limiting portion (12) comprises a first limiting section (121) and a second limiting section (122); the first limiting section (121) is connected to the second limiting section (122) and forms a limiting groove (1201); the first limiting section (121) extends along the rotation direction of the middle frame (2); the second limiting section (122) forms an angle with the first limiting section (121); the middle frame (2) can drive the second limiting portion (21) to extend into the limiting groove (1201) and leave the limiting groove (1201).

6. The housing assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that The housing assembly further comprises a second elastic member (5); the gear ring (11), the second elastic member (5) and the middle frame (2) are arranged in sequence along a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the middle frame (2); the gear ring (11) and the middle frame (2) are respectively in contact with the second elastic member (5).

7. The housing assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that Both ends of the second elastic member (5) are respectively connected to the middle frame (2); a portion of the second elastic member (5) protrudes toward the gear ring (11) to form a convex portion (51); and the convex portion (51) abuts against the gear ring (11).

8. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The middle frame (2) is annular, at least a portion of the upper cover (3) is located on the inner side of the middle frame (2), and the upper cover (3) is capable of rotating along the circumference of the middle frame (2).

9. The housing assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that The housing assembly further comprises an interference member (6); the middle frame (2) comprises a first groove (201), the first groove (201) extending along the circumference of the middle frame (2); the upper cover (3) comprises a second groove (301), the second groove (301) extending along the circumference of the upper cover (3); an opening of the first groove (201) is arranged opposite to an opening of the second groove (301), and the interference member (6) is located in the first groove (201) and the second groove (301).

10. The housing assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that The interference member (6) comprises a plurality of interference joints (61), and the plurality of interference joints (61) are connected in sequence.

11. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The first elastic member (4) comprises a first extension section (41) and a second extension section (42); the first extension section (41) connects the second extension section (42) and the upper cover (3); and the second extension section (42) extends toward the gear ring (11).

12. The housing assembly according to claim 11, wherein: The second extension section (42) and the first extension section (41) form an angle, which is an obtuse angle.

13. An electronic device, characterized in that: The electronic device comprises the housing assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

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