Front shell reinforcing structure, front shell and electronic equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model discloses a front shell reinforcing structure, a front shell and electronic equipment, which are used for solving the technical problem that the production cost is high due to the fact that the front shell of the electronic equipment is made of an aluminum alloy material to improve the strength of the front shell in the prior art. According to the embodiment of the utility model, the aluminum bracket comprises an aluminum bracket and a steel reinforcing sheet, the edge of the aluminum bracket is provided with a mounting groove, and the steel reinforcing sheet is fixed in the mounting groove. In the design, the steel reinforcing sheets are fixed in the mounting grooves in the edges of the aluminum bracket, so that the cost can be effectively controlled while the strength of the front shell is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, in particular to a front shell reinforcement structure, a front shell and electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] Nowadays, electronic devices such as smart phones and tablet computers have become indispensable tools for people's communication and life. As a result, the performance, quality and cost requirements of electronic devices are getting higher and higher.

[0003] At present, the front shell of electronic devices will be molded with hardware as the skeleton of the entire electronic device, which can ensure the strength requirements of the electronic device and make the electronic device lighter and thinner. The conventional front shell is formed by in-mold injection of magnesium-aluminum alloy, which improves the strength of the entire front shell. However, the cost of magnesium-aluminum alloy material is relatively high, resulting in high production costs for the entire front shell, which does not meet the current user's requirements for electronic devices to have high performance, high quality and low cost.

[0004] Therefore, finding a technical solution that can solve the above technical problems has become an important topic studied by technical personnel in this field. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model discloses a front shell reinforcement structure, a front shell and an electronic device, which are used to solve the technical problem that the existing front shell of the electronic device is made of aluminum alloy material to improve the strength of the front shell, resulting in high production costs.

[0006] The embodiment of the utility model provides a front shell reinforcement structure, comprising an aluminum bracket and a steel reinforcement sheet. The edge of the aluminum bracket is provided with a mounting groove, and the steel reinforcement sheet is fixed in the mounting groove.

[0007] Optionally, the mounting groove has a first groove inner wall and a second groove inner wall that are arranged opposite to each other;

[0008] The steel reinforcing sheet includes a first supporting sheet fitted with the inner wall of the first groove and a second supporting sheet fitted with the inner wall of the second groove, and the first supporting sheet and the second supporting sheet are alternately connected to form the steel reinforcing sheet.

[0009] Optionally, a first engaging portion is provided on a side of the first supporting piece facing the inner wall of the first groove and a side of the second supporting piece facing the inner wall of the second groove;

[0010] The first groove inner wall and the second groove inner wall are both provided with a second engaging portion engaged with the first engaging portion;

[0011] The first engaging portion engages with the second engaging portion to fix the first supporting piece to the inner wall of the first groove and the second supporting piece to the inner wall of the second groove.

[0012] Optionally, the first engaging portion is an engaging protrusion, and the second engaging portion is an engaging hole engaged with the engaging protrusion;

[0013] The engaging protrusion is engaged in the engaging hole so that the first supporting piece is fixed to the inner wall of the first groove and the second supporting piece is fixed to the inner wall of the second groove.

[0014] Optionally, the first engaging portion is a engaging hole, and the second engaging portion is an engaging protrusion engaged with the engaging hole;

[0015] The engaging protrusion is engaged in the engaging hole so that the first supporting piece is fixed to the inner wall of the first groove and the second supporting piece is fixed to the inner wall of the second groove.

[0016] Optionally, at least one end of the steel reinforcement sheet is further connected with a hook portion;

[0017] The hook portion is engaged with the end portion of the installation slot.

[0018] Optionally, the first supporting plate, the second supporting plate and the hook portion are all an integrated connection structure.

[0019] Optionally, the mounting groove is formed by bending the aluminum bracket.

[0020] The embodiment of the utility model provides a front shell, comprising the above-mentioned front shell reinforcement structure and a plastic outer frame injection-molded on the edge of the aluminum bracket of the reinforcement structure.

[0021] An embodiment of the utility model provides an electronic device, comprising the above-mentioned front housing.

[0022] It can be seen from the above technical solutions that the embodiments of the utility model have the following advantages:

[0023] The front shell reinforcement structure in this embodiment includes an aluminum bracket and a steel reinforcement sheet. The edge of the aluminum bracket is provided with a mounting groove, and the steel reinforcement sheet is fixed in the mounting groove. In the above design, the cost of the aluminum bracket and the steel reinforcement sheet is relatively low. By fixing the steel reinforcement sheet in the mounting groove at the edge of the aluminum bracket, the strength of the front shell can be effectively improved, the deformation of the front shell can be avoided, and the cost can be effectively controlled. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 An exploded view of a front shell reinforcement structure provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a mounting groove structure in a front shell reinforcement structure provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a steel reinforcement sheet in a front shell reinforcement structure provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a steel reinforcement sheet in a front shell reinforcement structure provided by an embodiment of the utility model from another angle;

[0029] Figure 5 A partial enlarged view of a front shell reinforcement structure provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a front shell provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Illustration: aluminum bracket 1; steel reinforcement plate 2; first support plate 201; second support plate 202; first engaging portion 203; hook portion 204; mounting slot 3; first slot inner wall 301; second slot inner wall 302; second engaging portion 303; plastic outer frame 4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The utility model discloses a front shell reinforcement structure, a front shell and an electronic device, which are used to solve the technical problem that the existing front shell of the electronic device is made of aluminum alloy material to improve the strength of the front shell, resulting in high production costs.

[0033] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] See also Figures 1 to 6A front shell reinforcement structure provided by an embodiment of the utility model includes an aluminum bracket 1 and a steel reinforcement sheet 2. The edge of the aluminum bracket 1 is provided with a mounting groove 3, and the steel reinforcement sheet 2 is fixed in the mounting groove 3.

[0035] In the above design, the cost of the aluminum bracket 1 and the steel reinforcement plate 2 is relatively low. By fixing the steel reinforcement plate 2 in the edge mounting groove 3 of the aluminum bracket 1, the strength of the front shell can be effectively improved, the deformation of the front shell can be avoided, and the cost can be effectively controlled.

[0036] Furthermore, the mounting groove 3 in this embodiment is specifically formed by bending the aluminum bracket 1, and the mounting groove 3 is similar to a U-shaped groove structure, which has a first groove inner wall 301 and a second groove inner wall 302 that are arranged oppositely;

[0037] The steel reinforcing sheet 2 in this embodiment includes a first supporting sheet 201 affixed to the first groove inner wall 301 and a second supporting sheet 202 affixed to the second groove inner wall 302 . The first supporting sheets 201 and the second supporting sheets 202 are alternately connected to form the steel reinforcing sheet 2 .

[0038] It should be noted that, through the above design, the steel reinforcing sheet 2 can be abutted and fixed in the installation groove 3 .

[0039] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a first engaging portion 203 is disposed on a side of the first support sheet 201 facing the first groove inner wall 301 and a side of the second support sheet 202 facing the second groove inner wall 302;

[0040] The first groove inner wall 301 and the second groove inner wall 302 are both provided with a second engaging portion 303 engaged with the first engaging portion 203;

[0041] The first engaging portion 203 engages with the second engaging portion 303 to fix the first supporting piece 201 to the first groove inner wall 301 and the second supporting piece 202 to the second groove inner wall 302 .

[0042] It should be noted that when the steel reinforcing sheet 2 is installed in the installation groove 3, the first support sheet 201 is closely attached to the first groove inner wall 301, and the second support sheet 202 is closely attached to the second groove inner wall 302, and the first clamping portion 203 is clamped with the second clamping portion 303, so that the first support sheet 201 can be clamped and fixed with the first groove inner wall 301 and the second support sheet 202 can be clamped and fixed with the second groove inner wall 302, so that the steel reinforcing sheet 2 can be fixed in the installation groove 3, and the two are not easy to be separated. In addition, the above clamping and fixing method is more convenient for the installer to install, which greatly improves the installation efficiency.

[0043] Specifically, in one implementation of this embodiment, the first engaging portion 203 is an engaging protrusion, and the second engaging portion 303 is an engaging hole engaged with the engaging protrusion;

[0044] Through the above design, the engaging protrusion is engaged in the engaging hole so that the first supporting piece 201 is fixed to the first groove inner wall 301 and the second supporting piece 202 is fixed to the second groove inner wall 302 .

[0045] In another embodiment, the first engaging portion 203 may be a engaging hole, and the second engaging portion 303 may be an engaging protrusion engaged with the engaging hole;

[0046] Through the above design, the engaging protrusion is engaged in the engaging hole so that the first supporting piece 201 is fixed to the first groove inner wall 301 and the second supporting piece 202 is fixed to the second groove inner wall 302 .

[0047] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the specific structural forms of the first engaging portion 203 and the second engaging portion 303 are not limited, and designers can select the first engaging portion 203 and the second engaging portion 303 with appropriate structures according to actual conditions.

[0048] Furthermore, at least one end of the steel reinforcing sheet 2 in this embodiment is also connected with a hook portion 204;

[0049] The hook portion 204 is engaged with the end of the installation slot 3 .

[0050] It should be noted that, through the above design, the hook portion 204 can be engaged with the end of the installation groove 3. Through the above design, the connection between the steel reinforcing sheet 2 and the installation groove 3 can be made more secure.

[0051] Furthermore, the first supporting piece 201 , the second supporting piece 202 and the hook portion 204 in this embodiment are all integrated connection structures.

[0052] It should be noted that, through the above design, the integrity of the steel reinforcing sheet 2 can be improved.

[0053] See also Figures 1 to 6 The embodiment of the utility model provides a front shell, which includes the above-mentioned front shell reinforcement structure and a plastic outer frame 4 injection-molded on the edge of the aluminum bracket 1 of the reinforcement structure.

[0054] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, after the steel reinforcing sheet 2 is fixed in the mounting groove 3, the aluminum bracket 1 is placed in the injection mold to complete the injection molding. After demolding, a plastic outer frame 4 is formed on the edge of the aluminum bracket 1, thereby completing the preparation process of the above-mentioned front shell.

[0055] Through the above design, the strength of the front shell can be effectively improved, deformation of the front shell due to stress can be avoided, and the cost can be effectively controlled.

[0056] See also Figures 1 to 6 An electronic device provided by an embodiment of the utility model includes the above-mentioned front shell.

[0057] It should be noted that the electronic device in this embodiment may be a smart phone, a tablet computer, etc.

[0058] The above is a detailed introduction to a front shell reinforcement structure, a front shell and an electronic device provided by the present invention. For a person skilled in the art, according to the idea of ​​the embodiments of the present invention, there may be changes in the specific implementation method and the scope of application. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

Claims

1. A front shell reinforcement structure, characterized in that: It comprises an aluminum bracket (1) and a steel reinforcing sheet (2), wherein the edge of the aluminum bracket (1) is provided with a mounting groove (3), and the steel reinforcing sheet (2) is fixed in the mounting groove (3); The installation groove (3) comprises a first groove inner wall (301) and a second groove inner wall (302) which are arranged opposite to each other; The steel reinforcing sheet (2) comprises a first supporting sheet (201) fitted with the first groove inner wall (301) and a second supporting sheet (202) fitted with the second groove inner wall (302), and the first supporting sheet (201) and the second supporting sheet (202) are alternately connected to form the steel reinforcing sheet (2).

2. The front shell reinforcement structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first engaging portion (203) is provided on the side of the first supporting piece (201) facing the first groove inner wall (301) and on the side of the second supporting piece (202) facing the second groove inner wall (302); The first groove inner wall (301) and the second groove inner wall (302) are both provided with a second engaging portion (303) engaged with the first engaging portion (203); The first engaging portion (203) engages with the second engaging portion (303) to fix the first supporting piece (201) to the first groove inner wall (301) and to fix the second supporting piece (202) to the second groove inner wall (302).

3. The front shell reinforcement structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first engaging portion (203) is an engaging protrusion, and the second engaging portion (303) is an engaging hole engaged with the engaging protrusion; The engaging protrusion is engaged in the engaging hole so that the first supporting piece (201) is fixed to the first groove inner wall (301) and the second supporting piece (202) is fixed to the second groove inner wall (302).

4. The front shell reinforcement structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first engaging portion (203) is a engaging hole, and the second engaging portion (303) is an engaging protrusion engaged with the engaging hole; The engaging protrusion is engaged in the engaging hole so that the first supporting piece (201) is fixed to the first groove inner wall (301) and the second supporting piece (202) is fixed to the second groove inner wall (302).

5. The front shell reinforcement structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one end of the steel reinforcing sheet (2) is also connected to a hook portion (204); The hook portion (204) is engaged with the end portion of the installation slot (3).

6. The front shell reinforcement structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first supporting plate (201), the second supporting plate (202) and the hook portion (204) are all integrally connected structures.

7. The front shell reinforcement structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting groove (3) is formed by bending the aluminum bracket (1).

8. A front shell, characterized in that: It comprises a front shell reinforcement structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7 and a plastic outer frame (4) injection-molded on the edge of an aluminum bracket (1) of the reinforcement structure.

9. An electronic device, characterized in that: Comprising the front shell as claimed in claim 8.

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