Support structure and electronic device

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a supporting structure and electronic equipment, relates to the technical field of foldable electronic products, and is used for improving the problem that a display module is prone to poor broken bright spots or even failure and improving the use experience of the electronic equipment. The electronic device comprises a rotating shaft and a display module. The rotating shaft is located on the side, away from a display face, of the display module. The supporting structure is located between the rotating shaft and the display module, and the supporting structure is provided with a plurality of holes. The supporting structure is applied to the electronic equipment so as to improve the use experience of the electronic equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of foldable electronic products, and in particular to a supporting structure and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of technology, large-screen devices are becoming more and more popular among consumers. In order to solve the problem that traditional electronic devices are large in size and inconvenient to carry, foldable electronic devices have come into being. Foldable electronic devices include a display module and a hinge, which is connected to the bending display area of ​​the display module to drive the bending display area to unfold or bend. The bending display area of ​​the display module has high flexibility, but poor anti-extrusion ability, resulting in the display module being prone to broken bright spots or even failure during the use of foldable electronic devices, which seriously affects the user experience of foldable electronic devices. Utility Model Content

[0003] The embodiments of the present application provide a support structure and an electronic device, which are used to improve the problem that a display module is prone to having defective bright spots or even failure, thereby improving the user experience of the electronic device.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of the present application adopt the following technical solutions:

[0005] In a first aspect, a support structure is provided, which is used in an electronic device. The electronic device includes a rotating shaft and a display module, and the rotating shaft is located on a side of the display module away from the display surface; the support structure is located between the rotating shaft and the display module, and the support structure has a plurality of holes.

[0006] In the embodiment of the present application, a support structure is arranged between the hinge and the display module. The support structure can support the display module together with the hinge, thereby improving the anti-extrusion capability of the portion of the display module corresponding to the hinge, that is, improving the anti-extrusion capability of the bent display area of ​​the display module. This can improve the problem that the display module is prone to defective bright spots or even failure due to the weak anti-extrusion capability of the bent display area, thereby improving the user experience of the electronic device.

[0007] During the folding and unfolding process of the electronic device, the support structure will also bend or unfold along with the movement of the display module and the hinge. In the embodiment of the present application, a plurality of holes are arranged on the support structure, which can reduce the bending stress and strength of the support structure, so that the support structure can more easily move along with the hinge and the display module, thereby avoiding the support structure affecting the bending effect of the electronic device.

[0008] In some embodiments, the rotating shaft includes a first door panel and a second door panel, and a gap is formed between the first door panel and the second door panel. The supporting structure includes a first area, and the first area covers at least a portion of the first door panel and at least a portion of the second door panel, and covers at least a portion of the gap. The plurality of holes includes a plurality of first holes, and the plurality of first holes are located in the first area.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present application, the support structure includes a first area, and the first area covers at least part of the gap. In this way, during the unfolding and folding process of the electronic device, the support structure can support the portion of the display module corresponding to the gap, improve the impact resistance of the display module, improve the problem of poor broken bright spots or even failure, and improve the user experience of the electronic device. The first area of ​​the support structure covers at least part of the first door panel and at least part of the second door panel, and covers at least part of the gap. During the folding process of the electronic device, the first area requires a higher degree of bending. The embodiment of the present application sets the first hole in the first area, which can make it easier for the first area to reach the required degree of bending.

[0010] In some embodiments, a plurality of the first holes are provided on both sides of the gap. This arrangement can make the contact area between the support structure and the portion corresponding to the gap in the display module larger while utilizing the first holes to improve the bending performance of the support structure. The support structure can provide better support for the portion corresponding to the gap in the display module, thereby further improving the impact resistance of the display module, improving the problem of poor broken bright spots or even failure, and improving the user experience of the electronic device.

[0011] In some embodiments, the plurality of holes include a plurality of second holes. The electronic device further includes a connection structure, the connection structure is located between the rotating shaft and the display module, the connection structure is located in the second hole, and connects the rotating shaft and the display module.

[0012] The supporting structure provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a second hole, and the connecting structure is located in the second hole. In this way, the connecting structure and the supporting structure do not overlap, and the connecting structure does not need to connect the display module and the supporting structure, and then connect the supporting structure and the rotating shaft, thereby avoiding the situation where the display module and the rotating shaft are poorly connected due to the poor connection stability between the supporting structure and the connecting structure, and easy separation, thereby ensuring the connection stability between the display module and the rotating shaft.

[0013] In some embodiments, the plurality of holes includes a plurality of first holes, the first holes being closer to the gap than the second holes.

[0014] In some embodiments, the plurality of holes include a plurality of first holes, and the opening area of ​​the first holes is smaller than the opening area of ​​the second holes. In this way, the opening area of ​​the first holes can be smaller, thereby reducing the bending stress and strength of the support structure while ensuring that the first area of ​​the support structure can effectively support the display module and improve the anti-extrusion ability of the display module.

[0015] In some embodiments, the electronic device further includes a first structural member and a second structural member, wherein the first structural member and the second structural member are both located on a side of the display module away from the display surface; and the rotating shaft is located between the first structural member and the second structural member.

[0016] The supporting structure includes a first sublayer and a second sublayer which are stacked, wherein the first sublayer is provided between the first structural member and the display module, and between the second structural member and the display module; one of the first sublayer and the second sublayer is in contact with the first structural member and the second structural member; and the thermal conductivity of the first sublayer is greater than the thermal conductivity of the second sublayer.

[0017] In this way, the heat dissipation capacity of the first sublayer is relatively strong, and the heat dissipation capacity of the supporting structure as a whole can also be relatively strong. One of the first sublayer and the second sublayer is connected to the first structural member and the second structural member, so that the heat of the first structural member can be transferred to the second structural member through the supporting structure, and the heat of the second structural member can be transferred to the first structural member through the supporting structure. The supporting structure can provide heat dissipation for the first structural member or the second structural member while providing support for the display module, thereby reducing the temperature of the first structural member or the second structural member and improving the heat dissipation capacity of the electronic device.

[0018] In some embodiments, the plurality of holes are located on the second sub-layer. In this case, no holes are provided on the first sub-layer, and the heat dissipation area of ​​the first sub-layer can be larger, thereby better dissipating heat for the first structural member or the second structural member.

[0019] In some embodiments, the second sub-layer includes a first portion in contact with the first sub-layer, and a second portion and a third portion located on opposite sides of the first portion, and the plurality of holes are located on the second portion and the third portion.

[0020] In some embodiments, the second sub-layer includes a first portion in contact with the first sub-layer, and a second portion and a third portion located on opposite sides of the first portion. In a direction parallel to the display surface of the display module and perpendicular to the axis of the rotating shaft, the size of the first portion is larger than that of the second portion, and the size of the first portion is larger than that of the third portion.

[0021] Thus, on one hand, the first part has a larger size in the first direction, and the contact area between the first part and the first sub-layer can be larger, which is conducive to the first part providing support for the first sub-layer. On the other hand, the second part and the third part have smaller sizes in the first direction, and the projection area of ​​the second sub-layer on the display module can be smaller, which is conducive to reducing the volume of the support structure and reducing the cost of the support structure.

[0022] In some embodiments, the projection of the first sub-layer on the display module is located inside the projection of the second sub-layer on the display module. In this way, the second sub-layer can provide support for the first sub-layer, protect the first sub-layer, and prevent the first sub-layer from bending, deformation, or damage due to its small thickness or low strength.

[0023] In some embodiments, the electronic device further comprises a first structural member and a second structural member, the first structural member and the second structural member are both located on a side of the display module away from the display surface, and the rotating shaft is located between the first structural member and the second structural member. In a direction parallel to the display surface of the display module and perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft, the support structure comprises a first end and a second end opposite to each other, and one of the first end and the second end is connected to the display module, the rotating shaft, the first structural member, or the second structural member.

[0024] In this way, one of the first end and the second end of the support structure is fixedly connected to the display module, the hinge, the first structural member or the second structural member, and the other is a free end, so that the support structure can be easily bent during the folding process of the electronic device.

[0025] In a second aspect, a supporting structure is provided, which is used in an electronic device, wherein the electronic device comprises a display module, a first structural member, a second structural member and a rotating shaft, wherein the rotating shaft, the first structural member and the second structural member are all located on a side of the display module away from the display surface; and the rotating shaft is located between the first structural member and the second structural member.

[0026] The supporting structure is located between the rotating shaft and the display module, and includes a first sublayer and a second sublayer which are stacked; the first sublayer is provided between the first structural member and the display module, and between the second structural member and the display module; one of the first sublayer and the second sublayer is in contact with the first structural member and the second structural member; and the thermal conductivity of the first sublayer is greater than the thermal conductivity of the second sublayer.

[0027] In a third aspect, a supporting structure is provided, which is used in an electronic device, wherein the electronic device comprises a rotating shaft and a display module, wherein the rotating shaft is located on a side of the display module away from the display surface; the rotating shaft comprises a first door panel and a second door panel, and there is a gap between the first door panel and the second door panel.

[0028] The support structure is located between the rotating shaft and the display module. The support structure includes at least one support sheet. The support sheet covers part of the gap. The width of the support sheet is smaller than the width of the display module.

[0029] In this way, the width of the support sheet is smaller than the width of the display module, so that the width of the support sheet is smaller, and the location of the support sheet can be more flexible, which is conducive to reducing the difficulty of manufacturing the electronic device. At the same time, the width of the support sheet is smaller, so that the area of ​​the support sheet can be smaller, which is conducive to reducing the cost of the electronic device.

[0030] In some embodiments, the display module includes a reinforcement layer and a flexible display panel, the reinforcement layer is located on a side of the flexible display panel close to the rotating shaft; the reinforcement layer includes a first reinforcement portion, and an opening is provided at an edge of the first reinforcement portion; the supporting sheet covers at least a portion of the opening.

[0031] In this way, the supporting sheet can provide support for the edge of the first reinforcement part, thereby preventing problems such as pulling or arching of the edge of the first reinforcement part when the electronic device falls due to the discontinuity of the edge of the first reinforcement part, causing black spots or cracks to appear on the part of the flexible display panel corresponding to the first reinforcement part, thereby helping to improve the user experience of the electronic device.

[0032] In some embodiments, the reinforcing layer further includes a second reinforcing portion and a third reinforcing portion located on opposite sides of the first reinforcing portion, and the support sheet is connected to at least one of the first reinforcing portion and the second reinforcing portion. Since the first reinforcing portion includes a through hole and an opening, compared with the solution in which the support sheet is connected to the first reinforcing portion, the support sheet is connected to at least one of the second reinforcing portion and the third reinforcing portion, and the contact area between the support sheet and the reinforcing layer can be larger, thereby facilitating improving the connection stability between the support sheet and the reinforcing layer.

[0033] In some embodiments, the electronic device also includes a first structural member and a second structural member, the first structural member and the second structural member are located on the side of the display module away from the display surface, the first structural member is connected to the first door panel, and the second structural member is connected to the second door panel; the supporting sheet is connected to at least one of the first door panel, the second door panel, the first structural member and the second structural member.

[0034] In some embodiments, in a direction parallel to the display surface of the display module and perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft, the supporting sheet includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, and a middle portion connecting the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, and the width of at least one of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is greater than the width of the middle portion.

[0035] In this way, when using any one of the first connecting part and the second connecting part to connect with the reinforcement layer, the rotating shaft, the first structural member or the second structural member, the contact area between the support sheet and the reinforcement layer, the rotating shaft, the first structural member or the second structural member can be larger, which is beneficial to improving the connection reliability of the support sheet.

[0036] In some embodiments, the support structure includes a plurality of support plates, and the plurality of support plates are arranged in sequence along the axial direction of the rotating shaft.

[0037] In a fourth aspect, an electronic device is provided, the electronic device comprising a display module, a rotating shaft and a supporting structure. The rotating shaft is located on a side of the display module away from the display surface. The supporting structure is located between the rotating shaft and the display module. The supporting structure is the supporting structure provided by any of the above embodiments.

[0038] Among them, the technical effects brought about by the fourth aspect can refer to the technical effects brought about by different design methods in the first to third aspects, and will not be repeated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in some embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the drawings described below are only drawings of some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings. In addition, the drawings described below can be regarded as schematic diagrams, and are not limitations on the actual size of the products involved in the embodiments of the present application, the actual process of the method, the actual timing of the signal, etc.

[0040] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of disassembling an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a display module after being bent provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the reinforcement layer provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 5A structural schematic diagram of a support structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of another electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of another electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of another supporting structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of another electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0049] Fig.10 A structural schematic diagram of another supporting structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Fig.11 A structural schematic diagram of another supporting structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0051] Fig.12 A structural schematic diagram of another supporting structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0052] Fig.13 A structural schematic diagram of another supporting structure provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0053] Fig.14 A schematic diagram of disassembling another electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0054] Fig.15 A schematic diagram of the structure of another electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0055] Fig.16 A diagram showing the position relationship between a support structure and a reinforcement layer provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0056] Fig.17 A diagram showing the position relationship between the support structure and the rotating shaft provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0057] Fig.18 A diagram showing the positional relationship between the support structure and the first structural member and the second structural member provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0058] Fig.19 A diagram showing the positional relationship between another support structure and a reinforcement layer provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0059] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0060] In the following, in the embodiments of the present application, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for convenience of description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0061] In the embodiments of the present application, "upper", "lower", "left" and "right" are not limited to being defined relative to the positions of the components schematically placed in the drawings. It should be understood that these directional terms may be relative concepts. They are used for relative description and clarification, and may change accordingly according to the changes in the positions of the components in the drawings.

[0062] In the embodiments of the present application, unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims, the term "including" is interpreted as an open, inclusive meaning, that is, "including, but not limited to". In the description of the specification, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "exemplary embodiments", "exemplarily" or "some examples" and the like are intended to indicate that specific features, structures, materials or characteristics associated with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present disclosure. The schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. In addition, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be included in any one or more embodiments or examples in any appropriate manner.

[0063] In the embodiments of the present application, exemplary embodiments are described with reference to cross-sectional views and / or plan views and / or equivalent circuit diagrams as idealized exemplary drawings. In the drawings, the thickness of the layers and regions is magnified for clarity. Therefore, it is conceivable that the shape changes relative to the drawings are caused by, for example, manufacturing technology and / or tolerances. Therefore, the exemplary embodiments should not be interpreted as being limited to the shapes of the regions shown herein, but include shape deviations caused by, for example, manufacturing. For example, an etched region shown as a rectangle will generally have curved features. Therefore, the regions shown in the drawings are schematic in nature, and their shapes are not intended to illustrate the actual shapes of the regions of the device, and are not intended to limit the scope of the exemplary embodiments.

[0064] An embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device. The electronic device may include various electronic devices having a foldable screen and capable of changing the unfolding or folding state of the foldable screen and the electronic device itself.

[0065] Under different usage requirements, the electronic device can be unfolded to a flat state, folded to a closed state, or in an intermediate state between the flat state and the closed state. It is understandable that the intermediate state does not have only one state, and can be any one or more states between the flat state and the closed state.

[0066] For example, the electronic device may include but is not limited to a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, an e-book reader, a camera, a wearable device, a home electronic device, etc. For ease of understanding, in each embodiment of the present application, the electronic device is described by taking a mobile phone as an example.

[0067] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of disassembly of an electronic device 100 provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the electronic device 100 includes a display module 10 and a hinge 20 .

[0068] The display module 10 includes a display surface S1 for displaying information such as images and videos. The display module 10 includes a flexible display panel 11 and a reinforcement layer 12 .

[0069] Exemplarily, the flexible display panel 11 can be an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen, a micro organic light-emitting diode (micro organic light-emitting diode) screen, a quantum dot light emitting diodes (QLED) screen, etc.

[0070] The reinforcing layer 12 is located on one side of the flexible display panel 11 close to the rotating shaft 20. During the folding and unfolding process of the electronic device 100, the reinforcing layer 12 moves simultaneously with the flexible display panel 11 to support the flexible display panel 11 and improve the structural stability of the display module 10.

[0071] For example, Figure 2 As shown, the display module 10 may include a first display area A1, a second display area A2, and a bending display area A3. The bending display area A3 is located between the first display area A1 and the second display area A2, and connects the first display area A1 and the second display area A2. The bending display area A3 is arranged opposite to the rotating shaft 20. Among them, the first display area A1, the second display area A2, and the bending display area A3 all include a part of the flexible display panel 11 and a part of the reinforcement layer 12.

[0072] Figure 3 The display module 10 provided in the embodiment of the present application is in three structural diagrams when the electronic device 100 is in a folded state. Figure 2 As shown, when the electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the first display area A1, the bent display area A3 and the second display area A2 can be arranged in sequence along the first direction Y. The first direction Y can be parallel to the display surface of the display module 10 and perpendicular to the axial direction X of the rotating shaft 20. When the electronic device 100 is in the folded state, the first display area A1 can be parallel or approximately parallel to the second display area A2, and the bent display area A3 is bent and deformed.

[0073] Among them, Figure 3 As shown in (a) of FIG. 1 , the bent display area A3 can be bent into a “water drop shape”, such as Figure 3 As shown in (b) and (c), the bent display area A3 can also be bent into a "U shape".

[0074] In some examples, the electronic device 100 may be an inward folding type. Figure 3 As shown in (b), when the electronic device 100 is in a folded state, the flexible display panel 11 in the display module 10 is located on the inner side of the reinforcement layer 12, and the display surface S1 of the display module 10 is invisible to the user.

[0075] In other examples, the electronic device 100 may be foldable. Figure 3 As shown in (c) in FIG. 1 , after the electronic device 100 is folded, the flexible display panel 11 in the display module 10 is located outside the reinforcement layer 12 , and the display surface S1 of the display module 10 is visible to the user.

[0076] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a reinforcement layer 12 provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 4 As shown, the reinforcing layer 12 may include a first reinforcing portion 121, and a second reinforcing portion 122 and a third reinforcing portion 123 located on opposite sides of the first reinforcing portion 121. The first reinforcing portion 121 may be located in the bending display area A3, the second reinforcing portion 122 may be located in the first display area A1, and the third reinforcing portion 123 may be located in the second display area A2.

[0077] In order to facilitate bending and deformation of the first reinforcement part 121 during folding of the electronic device 100, the first reinforcement part 121 may include a through hole 1211 and an opening 1212. The through hole 1211 may be located inside the first reinforcement part 121, and the opening 1212 may be located at the edge of the first reinforcement part 121.

[0078] In the embodiment of the present application, there is no limitation on the shape, size, number and location of the through hole 1211 and the opening 1212 , and they can be designed according to actual needs.

[0079] Continue reading Figure 2 The rotating shaft 20 is located at a side of the display module 10 that is away from the display surface S1. The rotating shaft 20 may include a first door plate 21 and a second door plate 22. There is a gap L between the first door plate 21 and the second door plate 22.

[0080] It is understandable that, in addition to the first door panel 21 and the second door panel 22, the rotating shaft 20 may further include a third door panel, and the third door panel may be located in the gap L, that is, the third door panel may be located between the first door panel 21 and the second door panel 22. At this time, there may be gaps between the third door panel and the first door panel 21, and between the third door panel and the second door panel.

[0081] In some examples, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the electronic device 100 further includes a first structural member 30 and a second structural member 40, and the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40 are both located on a side of the display module 10 away from the display surface S1. Figure 2 As shown, the shaft 20 is located between the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40. The shaft 20 connects the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40, for example, the first door panel 21 connects the first structural member 30, and the second door panel 22 connects the second structural member 40. During the folding and unfolding process of the electronic device 100, the shaft 20 can drive the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40 to move.

[0082] The first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40 are used to support the display module 10, and the display module 10 is connected. The first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40 can both be middle frames. Alternatively, the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40 can both include a middle frame and a back cover.

[0083] When the display module 10 includes the first display area A1, the second display area A2 and the bending display area A3, the hinge 20 may correspond to the bending display area A3, and the first display area A1 and the second display area A2 may correspond to the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40 respectively.

[0084] The electronic device 100 further includes a support structure 50, which is located between the rotating shaft 20 and the display module 10. For example, the material of the support structure 50 may include stainless steel (SUS), titanium, carbon fiber, etc. For example, the projection of the support structure 50 on the display module 10 may be a regular shape such as a rectangle, a circle, an ellipse, or an irregular shape.

[0085] In the embodiment of the present application, a support structure 50 is disposed between the hinge 20 and the display module 10. The support structure 50 can support the display module 10 together with the hinge 20, thereby improving the anti-extrusion capability of the portion of the display module 10 corresponding to the hinge 20, that is, improving the anti-extrusion capability of the bent display area A3 of the display module 10, thereby improving the problem that the display module is prone to defective bright spots or even failure due to the weak anti-extrusion capability of the bent display area A3, thereby improving the user experience of the electronic device 100.

[0086] Combine the following Figure 1 and Figure 2 ,as well as Figures 5 to 19 , the various support structures 50 provided in the embodiments of the present application are described in detail.

[0087] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 ,as well as Figures 5 to 12 As shown, in some embodiments, the support structure 50 has a plurality of holes M. During the folding and unfolding process of the electronic device 100, the support structure 50 will also bend or unfold along with the movement of the display module 10 and the hinge 20. The support structure 50 has a plurality of holes M, thereby reducing the strength and bending stress of the support structure 50, so that the support structure 50 can bend more easily along with the display module 10.

[0088] In some examples, the support structure 50 may include a first region 51 covering at least a portion of the first door panel 21 and at least a portion of the second door panel 22 , and covering at least a portion of the gap L. The plurality of holes M include a plurality of first holes 511 located in the first region 51 .

[0089] It can be understood that “the first area 51 covers at least part of the first door panel 21 and at least part of the second door panel 22, and covers at least part of the gap L” can mean that the first area 51 covers part of the first door panel 21 and part of the second door panel 22, and covers part of the gap L, or the first area 51 completely covers the first door panel 21 and the second door panel 22, as well as the gap L.

[0090] The first hole 511 may be a through hole or a blind hole. When the first region 51 includes a plurality of first holes 511 , a portion of the plurality of first holes 511 may be through holes, and another portion may be blind holes.

[0091] Exemplarily, the opening shape of the first hole 511 may be rectangular, elliptical, etc. In the case where the first region 51 includes a plurality of first holes 511, the opening shapes of the plurality of first holes 511 may be the same. This arrangement may simplify the preparation process of the support structure 50 and improve the preparation efficiency.

[0092] When the first region 51 includes a plurality of first holes 511, the opening sizes of the plurality of first holes 511 may be the same or different. When the opening sizes of the plurality of first holes 511 are the same, the preparation process of the support structure 50 may be relatively simple and the preparation efficiency may be relatively high. When the opening sizes of the plurality of first holes 511 are different, the first holes 511 with different opening sizes may be used to adjust the bending stress at different positions of the support structure 50, thereby improving the bending capacity of the support structure 50.

[0093] For example, Figure 1 As shown, the plurality of first holes 511 may be arranged in a plurality of rows and columns, the plurality of first holes 511 in the same row may be arranged along the axial direction X of the shaft 20, and the plurality of first holes 511 in the same column may be arranged along the first direction Y. Of course, the arrangement of the plurality of first holes 511 is not limited thereto.

[0094] It can be understood that, in addition to the first area 51 , the support structure 50 may further include a second area 52 and a third area 53 located on opposite sides of the first area 51 .

[0095] In the embodiment of the present application, the support structure 50 includes a first area 51, and the first area 51 covers at least part of the gap L. In this way, during the unfolding and folding process of the electronic device 100, the support structure 50 can support the portion of the display module 10 corresponding to the gap L, thereby improving the impact resistance of the display module 10, improving the problem of broken bright spots or even failure, and improving the user experience of the electronic device 100.

[0096] The first area 51 of the support structure 50 covers at least part of the first door panel 21 and at least part of the second door panel 22, and covers at least part of the gap L. During the folding process of the electronic device 100, the first area 51 requires a higher degree of bending. The embodiment of the present application sets the first hole 511 in the first area 51, which can make it easier for the first area 51 to reach the required degree of bending.

[0097] For example, see Figure 2 , the thickness h of the support structure 50 may be less than or equal to 0.05 mm. For example, the thickness h of the support structure 50 may be 0.01 mm, 0.02 mm, 0.03 mm, 0.04 mm, 0.05 mm, etc. The thickness h of the support structure 50 is also the size of the support structure 50 in the second direction Z perpendicular to the display surface S1 of the display module 10.

[0098] The thickness h of the support structure 50 is less than or equal to 0.05 mm. The thickness of the support structure 50 can be relatively small, thereby improving the anti-extrusion capability of the display module 10 while avoiding the situation where the overall thickness of the electronic device is affected by the large thickness of the support structure.

[0099] In some examples, the plurality of first holes 511 may be located on the gap L between the first door panel 21 and the second door panel 22. In this way, the portion of the support structure 50 covering the gap L may have a smaller bending stress and lower strength, making the portion of the support structure 50 covering the gap L easier to bend.

[0100] In other examples, such as Figure 2 As shown, a plurality of first holes 511 are provided on both sides of the gap L. This arrangement can make the contact area between the support structure 50 and the portion of the display module 10 corresponding to the gap L larger while utilizing the first holes 511 to improve the bending performance of the support structure 50. The support structure 50 can provide better support for the portion of the display module 10 corresponding to the gap L, thereby further improving the impact resistance of the display module 10, improving the problem of poor broken bright spots or even failure, and improving the user experience of the electronic device 100.

[0101] In some examples, such as Figure 5 As shown, the plurality of holes M may include a plurality of second holes 54.

[0102] like Figure 6 As shown, the electronic device 100 further includes a connection structure 60, which is located between the rotating shaft 20 and the display module 10, and is located in the second hole 54, connecting the rotating shaft 20 and the display module 10. At this time, the second hole 54 is a through hole.

[0103] It is understandable that, when the rotating shaft 20 includes the first door panel 21 and the second door panel 22 , the first door panel 21 and the display module 10 , as well as the second door panel 22 and the display module 10 are connected via the connecting structure 60 located in the second hole 54 .

[0104] In some examples, the material of the connection structure 60 may include UV glue, hot melt glue, etc.

[0105] The supporting structure 50 provided in the embodiment of the present application has a second hole 54, and the connecting structure 60 is located in the second hole 54. In this way, the connecting structure 60 does not overlap with the supporting structure 50, and the connecting structure 60 does not need to connect the display module and the supporting structure, and then connect the supporting structure and the rotating shaft, thereby avoiding the situation where the display module and the rotating shaft are poorly connected due to the poor connection stability between the supporting structure and the connecting structure and easy separation, thereby ensuring the connection stability between the display module 10 and the rotating shaft 20.

[0106] For some examples, see Figure 6There may be gaps K between the connecting structure 60 and the sidewalls of the second hole 54. The size of the gaps K may be designed according to actual needs, and the embodiment of the present application does not limit this.

[0107] In this way, on the one hand, the connection structure 60 can be further prevented from contacting the supporting structure 50, thereby ensuring the connection stability between the display module 10 and the hinge 20; on the other hand, the connection structure 60 can be prevented from affecting the bending or unfolding movement of the supporting structure 50, thereby ensuring the folding or unfolding effect of the electronic device 100.

[0108] In some examples, such as Figure 7 As shown, the plurality of holes M include a plurality of first holes 511 and a plurality of second holes 54, and the first holes 511 are closer to the gap L than the second holes 54. For example, Figure 7 As shown, in the first direction Y, the distance L1 from the second hole 54 to the gap L may be greater than the distance L2 from the first hole 511 to the gap L.

[0109] In some examples, such as Figure 8 As shown, the plurality of holes M include a plurality of first holes 511 and a plurality of second holes 54 . The plurality of first holes 511 are located in the first region 51 , and the plurality of second holes 54 may be located in the second region 52 and the third region 53 .

[0110] In some examples, such as Figure 8 As shown, the opening area of ​​the first hole 511 can be smaller than the opening area of ​​the second hole 54. In this way, the opening area of ​​the first hole 511 can be smaller, so that the bending stress and strength of the first area 51 can be reduced while ensuring that the first area 51 of the support structure 50 can effectively support the display module 10 and improve the anti-extrusion ability of the display module 10.

[0111] In some examples, such as Figure 8 As shown, the opening shape of the second hole 54 can be a rounded rectangle. Of course, the opening shape of the second hole 54 is not limited thereto, for example, the opening shape of the second hole 54 can be a circle, a square, a triangle, etc.

[0112] like Fig. 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the support structure 50 includes a first sublayer 501 and a second sublayer 502 which are stacked, and the first sublayer 501 also extends between the first structural member 30 and the display module 10, and between the second structural member 40 and the display module 10. One of the first sublayer 501 and the second sublayer 502 is connected to the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40. The thermal conductivity of the first sublayer 501 is greater than the thermal conductivity of the second sublayer 502.

[0113] In some examples, the first sublayer 501 may be located on a side of the second sublayer 502 close to the display module 10 . In other examples, the first sublayer 501 may be located on a side of the second sublayer 502 far from the display module 10 .

[0114] For example, the material of the first sub-layer 501 may include at least one of metal and graphite. The material of the second sub-layer 502 includes stainless steel (Steel Use Stainless, SUS), titanium, carbon fiber, and the like.

[0115] In some examples, the second sublayer 502 may also extend between the first structural member 30 and the display module 10, and between the second structural member 40 and the display module 10. At this time, the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40 may contact the first sublayer 501 or the second sublayer 502.

[0116] In some other examples, the second sub-layer 502 may also be located only between the rotating shaft 20 and the display module 10. In this case, the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40 may be in contact with the first sub-layer 501.

[0117] The support structure 50 provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a first sublayer 501 and a second sublayer 502. The thermal conductivity of the first sublayer 501 is greater than that of the second sublayer 502. The heat dissipation capacity of the first sublayer 501 is relatively strong, and the heat dissipation capacity of the support structure 50 as a whole can also be relatively strong. One of the first sublayer 501 and the second sublayer 502 is connected to the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40, so that the heat of the first structural member 30 can be transferred to the second structural member 40 through the support structure 50, and the heat of the second structural member 40 can be transferred to the first structural member 30 through the support structure 50. The support structure 50 can provide heat dissipation for the first structural member 30 or the second structural member 40 while providing support for the display module, thereby reducing the temperature of the first structural member 30 or the second structural member 40 and improving the heat dissipation capacity of the electronic device 100.

[0118] In some embodiments, the plurality of holes M may be located on the second sublayer 502. In this case, no holes M are provided on the first sublayer 501, and the heat dissipation area of ​​the first sublayer 501 may be larger, thereby better dissipating heat for the first structural member 30 or the second structural member 40.

[0119] At this time, if Fig.10 As shown, the second sublayer 502 may include a first portion 5021 in contact with the first sublayer 501, and a second portion 5022 and a third portion 5023 located on opposite sides of the first portion 5021, and the hole M may be located on the second portion 5022 and the third portion 5023.

[0120] In other embodiments, the plurality of holes M may be located on the first sublayer 501 and the second sublayer 502. In this case, the plurality of holes M on the first sublayer 501 and the plurality of holes M on the second sublayer 502 may be staggered. Alternatively, the plurality of holes M on the first sublayer 501 and the plurality of holes M on the second sublayer 502 may also be connected.

[0121] like Fig.10 As shown, the plurality of holes M may include a first hole 511 and a second hole 54. Alternatively, as Fig.11 As shown, the plurality of holes M may include a first hole 511. Alternatively, as Fig.12 As shown, the plurality of holes M may include a second hole 54.

[0122] In some embodiments, Fig.10 As shown, the second sub-layer 502 includes a first portion 5021 in contact with the first sub-layer 501, and a second portion 5022 and a third portion 5023 located on opposite sides of the first portion 5021. In a direction parallel to the display surface S1 of the display module 10 and perpendicular to the axial direction X of the rotating shaft 20 (i.e., the first direction Y), the size d1 of the first portion 5021 is greater than the size d2 of the second portion 5022, and the size d1 of the first portion 5021 is greater than the size d3 of the third portion 5023.

[0123] Thus, on one hand, the first portion 5021 has a larger size in the first direction Y, and the contact area between the first portion 5021 and the first sub-layer 501 can be larger, which is conducive to the first portion 5021 providing support for the first sub-layer. On the other hand, the second portion 5022 and the third portion 5023 have smaller sizes in the first direction Y, and the projection area of ​​the second sub-layer 502 on the display module 10 can be smaller, which is conducive to reducing the volume of the support structure 50 and reducing the cost of the support structure 50.

[0124] In some examples, such as Fig.10 As shown, the projection of the first sub-layer 501 on the display module 10 can be located inside the projection of the second sub-layer 502 on the display module 10. That is, the edge of the first sub-layer 501 does not exceed the edge of the second sub-layer 502. In this way, the second sub-layer 502 can provide support for the first sub-layer 501, protect the first sub-layer 501, and prevent the first sub-layer 501 from bending, deformation, or damage due to its small thickness or low strength.

[0125] In some embodiments, continue to refer to Figure 7In a direction parallel to the display surface S1 of the display module 10 and perpendicular to the axial direction X of the rotating shaft 20 (i.e., the first direction Y), the supporting structure 50 includes a first end 50a and a second end 50b opposite to each other, and one of the first end 50a and the second end 50b is connected to the display module 10, the rotating shaft 20, the first structural member 30 or the second structural member 40.

[0126] Exemplarily, one of the first end 50 a and the second end 50 b may be connected to the display module 10 , the rotating shaft 20 , the first structural member 30 or the second structural member 40 by welding or bonding.

[0127] It is understandable that when the first end 50a is located between the first structural member 30 and the display module 10, the first end 50a can be connected to the first structural member 30 or the display module 10. When the first end 50a is located between the shaft 20 and the display module 10, the first end 50a can be connected to the display module 10 or the shaft 20.

[0128] When the second end 50b is located between the second structural member 40 and the display module 10, the second end 50b can be connected to the second structural member 40 or the display module 10. When the second end 50b is located between the shaft 20 and the display module 10, the second end 50b can be connected to the display module 10 or the shaft 20.

[0129] One of the first end 50a and the second end 50b of the support structure 50 provided in the embodiment of the present application is fixedly connected to the display module 10, the hinge 20, the first structural member 30 or the second structural member 40, and the other is a free end, so that the support structure 50 can be easily bent during the folding process of the electronic device 100.

[0130] Fig.13 This is a schematic diagram of another supporting structure 50 provided in an embodiment of the present application. Fig.13 As shown, the support structure 50 includes a first sub-layer 501 and a second sub-layer 502 which are stacked. Fig. 9 The first sublayer 501 may extend between the first structural member 30 and the display module 10, and between the second structural member 40 and the display module 10. One of the first sublayer 501 and the second sublayer 502 is in contact with the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40. The thermal conductivity of the first sublayer 501 is greater than that of the second sublayer 502.

[0131] Similar to the previous embodiment, the support structure 50 provided in the embodiment of the present application is arranged between the hinge 20 and the display module 10, which can also improve the anti-extrusion ability of the part of the display module 10 corresponding to the hinge 20, improve the problem that the display module is prone to defective bright spots or even failure, and improve the user experience of the electronic device 100.

[0132] Meanwhile, the support structure 50 includes a first sublayer 501 and a second sublayer 502 which are stacked. The thermal conductivity of the first sublayer 501 is greater than that of the second sublayer 502. The heat dissipation capability of the first sublayer 501 is relatively strong, and the heat dissipation capability of the support structure 50 can also be relatively strong. One of the first sublayer 501 and the second sublayer 502 is connected to the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40, so that the heat of the first structural member 30 can be transferred to the second structural member 40 through the support structure 50, and the heat of the second structural member 40 can be transferred to the first structural member 30 through the support structure 50. The support structure 50 can provide heat dissipation for the first structural member 30 or the second structural member 40 while providing support for the display module, thereby reducing the temperature of the first structural member 30 or the second structural member 40 and improving the heat dissipation capability of the electronic device 100.

[0133] Reference Fig.11 In some examples, when the support structure 50 includes a first sublayer 501 and a second sublayer 502 stacked, the support structure 50 may also have a plurality of holes M, and the plurality of holes M include a first hole 511. In other examples, referring to Fig.12 In the case where the support structure 50 includes a first sublayer 501 and a second sublayer 502 stacked in layers, the support structure 50 may also have a plurality of holes M, wherein the plurality of holes M include a second hole 54. Fig.10 In the case where the support structure 50 includes a first sublayer 501 and a second sublayer 502 which are stacked, the support structure 50 may also have a plurality of holes M, and the plurality of holes M include the first hole 511 and the second hole 54 at the same time.

[0134] Fig.14 A schematic diagram of disassembly of another electronic device 100 provided in an embodiment of the present application. Fig.15 This is a structural diagram of another electronic device 100 provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0135] like Fig.14 and Fig.15 As shown, the embodiment of the present application further provides another supporting structure 50 . The supporting structure 50 includes at least one supporting sheet 55 . The supporting sheet 55 covers part of the gap L. The width d4 of the supporting sheet 55 is smaller than the width d5 ​​of the display module 10 .

[0136] The supporting structure 50 includes at least one supporting sheet 55 , that is, the supporting structure 50 may include one supporting sheet 55 or may include a plurality of supporting sheets 55 . Fig.14 In the figure, the supporting structure 50 includes a supporting sheet 55 as an example for illustration. Fig.16 In the figure, the supporting structure 50 includes a plurality of supporting sheets 55 as an example for illustration.

[0137] like Fig.16 As shown, when the support structure 50 includes a plurality of support sheets 55, the plurality of support sheets 55 are sequentially arranged along the axial direction X of the rotating shaft 20. In this way, in the axial direction X of the rotating shaft 20, the plurality of support sheets 55 can respectively provide support for different positions of the display module 10, and at the same time improve the anti-extrusion ability of different positions of the display module 10. The plurality of support sheets 55 can also support different positions of the portion corresponding to the gap L in the display module 10, improve the impact resistance of the portion corresponding to the gap L' in the display module 10, and improve the problem of broken bright spots or even failure.

[0138] In some examples, the width d4 of the support sheet 55 may be less than or equal to 50 mm. The width d4 of the support sheet 55 is also the size of the support sheet 55 in the axial direction X of the rotating shaft 20. The width d4 of the support sheet 55 may be, for example, 10 mm, 20 mm, 30 mm, 40 mm, 50 mm, etc.

[0139] In some examples, the material of the support sheet 55 may include stainless steel, titanium, carbon fiber, etc.

[0140] In the embodiment of the present application, a support structure 50 is disposed between the hinge 20 and the display module 10. The support structure 50 can support the display module 10 together with the hinge 20, thereby improving the anti-extrusion capability of the display module 10, thereby improving the problem that the display module is prone to defective bright spots or even failure due to the weak anti-extrusion capability of the display module, thereby improving the user experience of the electronic device 100.

[0141] Meanwhile, the support structure 50 includes at least one support sheet 55, and the support sheet 55 covers part of the gap L. In this way, during the unfolding and folding process of the electronic device 100, the support structure 50 can support the part of the display module 10 corresponding to the gap L, thereby improving the impact resistance of the part of the display module 10 corresponding to the gap L, improving the problem of broken bright spots or even failure, and improving the use experience of the electronic device 100.

[0142] In addition, the width d4 of the support sheet 55 is smaller than the width d5 ​​of the display module 10, so that the width of the support sheet 55 is smaller, and the setting position of the support sheet 55 can be more flexible, which is conducive to reducing the difficulty of manufacturing the electronic device 100. At the same time, the width of the support sheet 55 is smaller, so that the area of ​​the support sheet 55 can be smaller, which is conducive to reducing the cost of the electronic device 100.

[0143] In some embodiments, Fig.15 and Fig.16 As shown, the display module 10 includes a flexible display panel 11 and a reinforcement layer 12. The reinforcement layer 12 is located on a side of the flexible display panel 11 close to the hinge 20. The reinforcement layer 12 includes a first reinforcement portion 121 with an edge having an opening 1212. The support sheet 55 covers at least a portion of the opening 1212.

[0144] In this way, the supporting sheet 55 can provide support for the edge of the first reinforcement part 121, thereby preventing problems such as pulling or arching of the edge of the first reinforcement part 121 when the electronic device falls due to the discontinuity of the edge of the first reinforcement part 121, causing black spots or cracks to appear on the part of the flexible display panel 11 corresponding to the first reinforcement part 121, thereby helping to improve the user experience of the electronic device 100.

[0145] In some embodiments, the support sheet 55 may be connected to the reinforcing layer 12. At this time, in some examples, the support sheet 55 may be connected to the second reinforcing portion 122. In other examples, the support sheet 55 may be connected to the third reinforcing portion 123. In yet other examples, the support sheet 55 may be connected to both the second reinforcing portion 122 and the third reinforcing portion 123.

[0146] Since the first reinforcement part 121 includes the through hole 1211 and the opening 1212, compared with the solution in which the support sheet 55 is connected to the first reinforcement part 121, the support sheet 55 is connected to at least one of the second reinforcement part 122 and the third reinforcement part 123, and the contact area between the support sheet 55 and the reinforcement layer 12 can be larger, which is beneficial to improve the connection stability between the support sheet 55 and the reinforcement layer 12.

[0147] like Fig.17 As shown, in other embodiments, the support sheet 55 may be connected to the rotating shaft 20. In the case where the rotating shaft 20 includes the first door panel 21 and the second door panel 22, at least one of the first door panel 21 and the second door panel 22 may be connected to the support sheet 55.

[0148] At this time, the projection of the support sheet 55 on the display module 10 is located inside the projection of the shaft 20 on the display module 10. In the first direction Y, the size of the support sheet 55 can be smaller, which is conducive to further reducing the preparation cost of the support sheet 55 and the cost of the electronic device 100.

[0149] like Fig.18 As shown, in some other embodiments, the support sheet 55 is connected to at least one of the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40. At this time, the support sheet 55 can be connected to the first structural member 30, or the support sheet 55 can be connected to the first structural member 30, or the support sheet 55 can be connected to the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40 at the same time.

[0150] It is understandable that, when the support sheet 55 is connected to the first structural member 30, the end of the support sheet 55 away from the first structural member 30 may extend beyond the edge of the shaft 20 and extend to between the second structural member 40 and the display module 10, or may not extend beyond the edge of the shaft 20. Similarly, when the support sheet 55 is connected to the second structural member 40, the end of the support sheet 55 away from the second structural member 40 may extend beyond the edge of the shaft 20 and extend to between the first structural member 30 and the display module 10, or may not extend beyond the edge of the shaft 20.

[0151] When the support sheet 55 is connected to at least one of the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40, the support sheet 55 may also be connected to at least one of the first door panel 21 and the second door panel 22. Similarly, when the support sheet 55 is connected to at least one of the first door panel 21 and the second door panel 22, the support sheet 55 may also be connected to at least one of the first structural member 30 and the second structural member 40.

[0152] In the case where the support structure 50 includes a plurality of support sheets 55, the connection relationship between the plurality of support sheets 55 and the reinforcing layer 12, the rotating shaft 20, the first structural member 30 or the second structural member 40 may be the same or different. For example, the plurality of support sheets 55 may all be connected to the reinforcing layer 12, the rotating shaft 20, the first structural member 30 or the second structural member 40. For another example, a part of the plurality of support sheets 55 may be connected to the reinforcing layer 12, and another part may be connected to the rotating shaft 20.

[0153] like Fig.18 As shown, in some embodiments, the projection of the support sheet 55 on the display module 10 can be in a regular shape such as a rectangle, a circle, or an ellipse.

[0154] In other embodiments, the projection of the support sheet 55 on the display module 10 may be an irregular shape.

[0155] In some examples, such as Fig.19As shown, in a direction parallel to the display surface S1 of the display module 10 and perpendicular to the axial direction X of the rotating shaft 20 (i.e., the first direction Y), the supporting sheet 55 includes a first connecting portion 551 and a second connecting portion 552, and a middle portion 553 connecting the first connecting portion 551 and the second connecting portion 552, and the width of at least one of the first connecting portion 551 and the second connecting portion 552 is greater than the width of the middle portion 553.

[0156] Among them, "the width of at least one of the first connection part 551 and the second connection part 552 is greater than the width of the middle part 553", which can mean that the width d6 of the first connection part 551 is greater than the width d8 of the middle part 553, or the width d7 of the second connection part 552 is greater than the width d8 of the middle part 553, or the width d6 of the first connection part 551 and the width d7 of the second connection part 552 are both greater than the width d8 of the middle part 553. Fig.19 In the figure, the example in which the width d6 of the first connection portion 551 and the width d7 of the second connection portion 552 are both greater than the width d8 of the middle portion 553 is used for illustration.

[0157] It can be understood that the width d6 of the first connection portion 551 is the dimension of the first connection portion 551 in the axial direction X of the rotating shaft 20. The width d7 of the second connection portion 552 is the dimension of the second connection portion 552 in the axial direction X of the rotating shaft 20. The width d8 of the middle portion 553 is the dimension of the middle portion 553 in the axial direction X of the rotating shaft 20.

[0158] In the support sheet 55 provided in the embodiment of the present application, the width of at least one of the first connection portion 551 and the second connection portion 552 is greater than the width of the middle portion 553, so that when any one of the first connection portion 551 and the second connection portion 552 is used to connect with the reinforcement layer 12, the rotating shaft 20, the first structural member 30 or the second structural member 40, the contact area between the support sheet 55 and the reinforcement layer 12, the rotating shaft 20, the first structural member 30 or the second structural member 40 can be larger, which is beneficial to improve the connection reliability of the support sheet 55.

[0159] It is understandable that, when the projection of the support sheet 55 on the display module 10 is an irregular shape, the shape of the support sheet 55 is not limited thereto.

[0160] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0161] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art who is familiar with the present technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A support structure, characterized in that: The support structure is used in an electronic device, the electronic device comprises a rotating shaft and a display module, the rotating shaft is located on a side of the display module away from the display surface; The supporting structure is located between the rotating shaft and the display module, and the supporting structure has a plurality of holes; the plurality of holes include a plurality of first holes and a plurality of second holes, and the opening area of ​​the first holes is smaller than the opening area of ​​the second holes; the electronic device also includes a connecting structure, the connecting structure is located between the rotating shaft and the display module, the connecting structure is located in the second hole, and connects the rotating shaft and the display module.

2. The support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating shaft comprises a first door plate and a second door plate, and a gap is formed between the first door plate and the second door plate; The supporting structure includes a first region, the first region covers at least a portion of the first door panel and at least a portion of the second door panel, and covers at least a portion of the gap; the plurality of first holes are located in the first region.

3. The support structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of the first holes are disposed on opposite sides of the gap.

4. The support structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first hole is closer to the gap than the second hole.

5. The support structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The electronic device further comprises a first structural member and a second structural member, wherein the first structural member and the second structural member are both located on a side of the display module away from the display surface; the rotating shaft is located between the first structural member and the second structural member; The supporting structure includes a first sublayer and a second sublayer which are stacked, wherein the first sublayer is provided between the first structural member and the display module, and between the second structural member and the display module; one of the first sublayer and the second sublayer is in contact with the first structural member and the second structural member; and the thermal conductivity of the first sublayer is greater than the thermal conductivity of the second sublayer.

6. The support structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The plurality of holes are located on the second sub-layer.

7. The support structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second sub-layer includes a first portion in contact with the first sub-layer, and a second portion and a third portion located on opposite sides of the first portion, and the plurality of holes are located on the second portion and the third portion.

8. The support structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second sub-layer includes a first portion in contact with the first sub-layer, and a second portion and a third portion located on opposite sides of the first portion; In an axial direction parallel to the display surface of the display module and perpendicular to the rotation shaft, the size of the first part is larger than the size of the second part, and the size of the first part is larger than the size of the third part.

9. The support structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The projection of the first sub-layer on the display module is located inside the projection of the second sub-layer on the display module.

10. The support structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The electronic device further comprises a first structural member and a second structural member, wherein the first structural member and the second structural member are both located on a side of the display module away from the display surface, and the rotating shaft is located between the first structural member and the second structural member; In a direction parallel to the display surface of the display module and perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft, the supporting structure includes a first end and a second end relative to each other, and one of the first end and the second end is connected to the display module, the rotating shaft, the first structural member or the second structural member.

11. A support structure, characterized in that: The support structure is used in an electronic device, which includes a display module, a first structural member, a second structural member and a rotating shaft, wherein the rotating shaft, the first structural member and the second structural member are all located on a side of the display module away from a display surface; the rotating shaft is located between the first structural member and the second structural member; The supporting structure is located between the rotating shaft and the display module, and includes a first sublayer and a second sublayer which are stacked; the first sublayer is provided between the first structural member and the display module, and between the second structural member and the display module; one of the first sublayer and the second sublayer is in contact with the first structural member and the second structural member; and the thermal conductivity of the first sublayer is greater than the thermal conductivity of the second sublayer.

12. A support structure, characterized in that: The support structure is used in an electronic device, the electronic device comprises a rotating shaft and a display module, the rotating shaft is located on a side of the display module away from the display surface; the rotating shaft comprises a first door panel and a second door panel, and there is a gap between the first door panel and the second door panel; The support structure is located between the rotating shaft and the display module, and includes a plurality of support sheets, wherein the support sheets cover a portion of the gap, and the width of the support sheets is smaller than the width of the display module; the plurality of support sheets are arranged in sequence along the axial direction of the rotating shaft.

13. The support structure according to claim 12, characterized in that The display module includes a reinforcement layer and a flexible display panel, wherein the reinforcement layer is located on a side of the flexible display panel close to the rotating shaft; the reinforcement layer includes a first reinforcement portion, an edge of which is provided with an opening; and the support sheet covers at least a portion of the opening.

14. The support structure according to claim 13, characterized in that The reinforcing layer further includes a second reinforcing portion and a third reinforcing portion located on opposite sides of the first reinforcing portion, and the supporting sheet is connected to at least one of the first reinforcing portion and the second reinforcing portion.

15. The support structure according to claim 12, characterized in that The electronic device further comprises a first structural member and a second structural member, wherein the first structural member and the second structural member are located on a side of the display module away from the display surface, the first structural member is connected to the first door panel, and the second structural member is connected to the second door panel; The supporting sheet is connected to at least one of the first door panel, the second door panel, the first structural member, and the second structural member.

16. The support structure according to any one of claims 12 to 15, characterized in that: In a direction parallel to the display surface of the display module and perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft, the supporting sheet includes a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a middle portion connecting the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, and a width of at least one of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is greater than a width of the middle portion.

17. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: Display module; A rotating shaft, located at a side of the display module away from the display surface; The support structure according to any one of claims 1 to 16; The supporting structure is located between the rotating shaft and the display module.

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