Electronic device

Abstract

The utility model provides electronic equipment, relates to the technical field of electronic products, and is used for reducing the manufacturing cost of the electronic equipment. The electronic equipment comprises a middle frame, a fingerprint module, a support and a first waterproof part. The middle frame is provided with a side key mounting hole and a containing groove, the side key mounting hole is formed in the side wall of the middle frame, the containing groove is formed in the inner side of the side key mounting hole and communicated with the side key mounting hole, and an opening is formed in the top of the containing groove. The fingerprint module passes through the side key mounting hole. The support is arranged in the containing groove and abuts against the fingerprint module. The first waterproof piece is located at the opening, and the orthographic projection of the plane where the opening is located covers the gap between the support and the middle frame. Therefore, the orthographic projection of the first waterproof piece on the plane where the opening is located can cover the gap between the support and the middle frame, so that water can be prevented from entering a mainboard area in the electronic equipment through the gap between the middle frame and the support, the waterproof performance of the electronic equipment can be improved, and the manufacturing cost of the electronic equipment can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of electronic products, and in particular to an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] The usage environment of electronic devices is complex and unpredictable. Therefore, electronic devices with waterproof functions account for an increasing proportion in the market. In related technologies, in order to ensure the waterproof effect, electronic devices with fingerprint recognition functions adopt the under-screen fingerprint method, and the manufacturing cost of electronic devices using under-screen fingerprint is relatively high. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, this application provides an electronic device.

[0004] This application provides an electronic device, which includes: a middle frame, a fingerprint module, a bracket, and a first waterproof member. The middle frame has a side key mounting hole and a receiving groove. The side key mounting hole is located on the side wall of the middle frame, the receiving groove is located inside the side key mounting hole and communicates with the side key mounting hole, and the top of the receiving groove has an opening. The fingerprint module passes through the side key mounting hole. The bracket is disposed in the receiving groove and abuts against the fingerprint module. The first waterproof member is located at the opening, and the positive projection of the first waterproof member on the plane where the opening is located covers the gap between the bracket and the middle frame.

[0005] The technical solution provided by the embodiment of this application has the following advantages compared with the prior art: By disposing the fingerprint module in the side key mounting hole on the side wall of the middle frame and disposing the first waterproof member at the opening, the positive projection of the first waterproof member on the plane where the opening is located can cover the gap between the bracket and the middle frame, so as to prevent water flowing in from between the fingerprint module and the middle frame from entering the internal main board area of the electronic device through the gap between the middle frame and the bracket, which is beneficial to improving the waterproof performance of the electronic device. And compared with the electronic device with under-screen fingerprint, it is beneficial to reduce the manufacturing cost of the electronic device, and further beneficial to improving the safety and reliability of the use of the electronic device.

[0006] In a possible implementation manner, an avoidance notch is provided on one side of the bracket close to the opening, and a part of the first waterproof member is disposed in the avoidance notch.

[0007] In a possible implementation manner, an installation notch is provided at the opening, the installation notch is opposite to the avoidance notch, and the first waterproof member is disposed in the installation notch and the avoidance notch.

[0008] In a possible implementation manner, the avoidance notch is provided around the entire circumference of the bracket, and the installation notch is provided around the entire circumference of the opening.

[0009] In a possible implementation manner, the fingerprint module includes a fingerprint module, a switch, and a flexible circuit board. The fingerprint module passes through the side key mounting hole, the switch is located on one side of the fingerprint module close to the bracket, a second waterproof member is provided on the outer periphery of the switch, and the flexible circuit board is electrically connected to the fingerprint module.

[0010] In a possible implementation manner, a through hole is provided on the first waterproof member, the flexible circuit board passes through the through hole, and the side wall of the through hole is connected to the flexible circuit board.

[0011] In a possible implementation manner, the first waterproof member includes a first part and a second part. The first part is connected to the second part, the width of the first part is smaller than the width of the second part, and the through hole is located on the second part.

[0012] In a possible implementation manner, the electronic device further includes a display module. The display module is disposed on one side of the bracket, and the display module is connected to the middle frame through a third waterproof member.

[0013] In a possible implementation manner, the electronic device further includes a battery cover and a waterproof foam. The battery cover is connected to the middle frame through the waterproof foam.

[0014] In a possible implementation manner, the first waterproof member is waterproof glue. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The drawings herein are incorporated into the specification and form a part of the specification, showing embodiments consistent with the present application and used together with the specification to explain the principles of the present application.

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, for those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0017] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of water ingress of the electronic device provided by some embodiments of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 Partial schematic diagram of the electronic device provided by some embodiments of the present application;

[0019] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the fingerprint module provided by some embodiments of the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 Front view of the fingerprint module provided by some embodiments of the present application.

[0021] Reference numerals:

[0022] 100, electronic device;

[0023] 1. Middle frame; 11. Side key mounting hole; 12. Accommodating groove; 121. Opening; 122. Mounting notch;

[0024] 2. Fingerprint module; 21. Fingerprint module; 22. Switch; 23. Flexible circuit board; 24. Second waterproof member;

[0025] 3. Bracket; 31. Avoidance notch; 32. Conductive rubber;

[0026] 4. First waterproof member; 41. First part; 42. Second part; 421. Through hole;

[0027] 5. Display module; 51. Third waterproof member;

[0028] 6. Battery cover; 61. Waterproof foam. Detailed implementation manners

[0029] In order to more clearly understand the above objects, features and advantages of the present application, the solutions of the present application will be further described below. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0030] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to fully understand the present application, but the present application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 which are schematic diagrams of water ingress of an electronic device provided by some embodiments of the present application, Figure 2 and

[0032] which are partial schematic diagrams of an electronic device provided by some embodiments of the present application. An electronic device 100 is provided in an embodiment of the present application. The electronic device 100 includes a middle frame 1, a fingerprint module 2, a bracket 3 and a first waterproof member 4.

[0033] The middle frame 1 may have a side key mounting hole 11 and an accommodating groove 12. The side key mounting hole 11 may be located on the side wall of the middle frame 1. The accommodating groove 12 is located inside the side key mounting hole 11 and communicates with the side key mounting hole 11. Specifically, the side key mounting hole 11 has an opposite inner side and outer side. The outer side of the side key mounting hole 11 communicates with the outside of the electronic device 100, and the inner side communicates with the accommodating groove 12.

[0034] The fingerprint module 2 can implement functions such as waking up and unlocking the electronic device 100. The fingerprint module 2 is inserted through the side key mounting hole 11. Specifically, a part of the fingerprint module 2 can be located inside the side key mounting hole 11, and the rest can be located outside.

[0035] The bracket 3 can be arranged in the receiving groove 12 and abuts against the fingerprint module 2. Specifically, the bracket 3 can extend from one end of the receiving groove 12 to the other end, and the bracket 3 and the receiving groove 12 can be detachably connected. For example, the bracket 3 can have a clamping member, and the receiving groove 12 can have a card slot that cooperates with the clamping member.

[0036] The first waterproof member 4 can be located at the opening 121, and the positive projection on the plane where the opening 121 is located covers the gap between the bracket 3 and the middle frame 1. Specifically, the first waterproof member 4 is arranged at the opening 121 of the middle frame 1. The positive projection of the first waterproof member 4 on the plane where the opening 121 is located can cover part of the middle frame 1 and the bracket 3, and can cover the gap between the middle frame 1 and the bracket 3. Then, the first waterproof member 4 can seal the gap between the bracket 3 and the middle frame 1, and can prevent water from entering the internal main board area of the electronic device 100 through the gap between the bracket 3 and the middle frame 1.

[0037] For the electronic device 100 according to the embodiment of the present application, by arranging the fingerprint module 2 in the side key mounting hole 11 on the side wall of the middle frame 1 and arranging the first waterproof member 4 at the opening 121, the positive projection of the first waterproof member 4 on the plane where the opening 121 is located can cover the gap between the bracket 3 and the middle frame 1, so as to prevent water flowing in from between the fingerprint module 2 and the middle frame 1 from entering the internal main board area of the electronic device 100 through the gap between the middle frame 1 and the bracket 3. Thus, it is beneficial to improve the waterproof performance of the electronic device 100, and compared with the electronic device 100 with an in-screen fingerprint, it is beneficial to reduce the manufacturing cost of the electronic device 100, and further beneficial to improve the safety and reliability of the use of the electronic device 100.

[0038] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, an avoidance notch 31 can be provided on one side of the bracket 3 close to the opening 121. The first waterproof member 4 can be partially arranged in the avoidance notch 31. Specifically, a part of the first waterproof member 4 is located in the avoidance notch 31 and is connected to the bracket 3, and the rest can be connected to the middle frame 1. Thus, by providing the avoidance notch 31, an installation space can be provided for the arrangement of the first waterproof member 4, which is beneficial to reducing the assembly difficulty of the first waterproof member 4, and further beneficial to reducing the manufacturing cost of the electronic device 100. At the same time, the possibility of the first waterproof member 4 falling off can also be reduced, so as to ensure the waterproof function of the electronic device 100.

[0039] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2, in some embodiments, an installation notch 122 may be provided at the opening 121. The installation notch 122 may be directly opposite to the avoidance notch 31. The first waterproof member 4 may be disposed in the installation notch 122 and the avoidance notch 31. Wherein, in the thickness direction of the electronic device 100, the surface of the installation notch 122 in contact with the first waterproof member 4 and the surface of the avoidance notch 31 in contact with the first waterproof member 4 may be flush.

[0040] Thus, the installation area for the first waterproof member 4 can be provided through the installation notch 122 and the avoidance notch 31, thereby further reducing the assembly difficulty of the first waterproof member 4, and further facilitating the reduction of the manufacturing cost of the electronic device 100. At the same time, it can also better prevent the first waterproof member 4 from falling off.

[0041] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , in some embodiments, the first waterproof member 4 may be waterproof glue. Such a setting enables the first waterproof member 4 to be directly connected to the bracket 3 and the middle frame 1, which is beneficial to reducing the manufacturing difficulty and cost of the electronic device 100. At the same time, it can also improve the connection strength between structures, which is beneficial to extending the service life of the electronic device 100.

[0042] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 , in some embodiments, the avoidance notch 31 may be provided around the entire circumference of the bracket 3. The installation notch 122 may be provided around the entire circumference of the opening 121. Specifically, the avoidance notch 31 is provided in an outer peripheral circle at one end of the bracket 3 close to the opening 121, and the installation notch 122 is provided in an outer peripheral circle of the opening 121. Such a setting can ensure the waterproof effect of the first waterproof member 4, and at the same time, it can also reduce the assembly difficulty of the first waterproof member 4, thereby facilitating the improvement of the assembly efficiency of the electronic device 100.

[0043] Please refer to Figures 1 - 4 , Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a fingerprint module provided in some embodiments of the present application, Figure 4 is a front view of a fingerprint module provided in some embodiments of the present application. In some embodiments, the fingerprint module 2 may include a fingerprint module 21, a switch 22, and a flexible circuit board 23. The fingerprint module 21 passes through the side key mounting hole 11. The switch 22 is located on the side of the fingerprint module 21 close to the bracket 3. A second waterproof member 24 may be provided on the outer periphery of the switch 22, and the flexible circuit board 23 is electrically connected to the fingerprint module 21. Thus, by providing the second waterproof member 24, it is possible to prevent water flowing in from the outside from entering the inside of the switch 22, thereby facilitating the improvement of the waterproof ability of the electronic device 100, and the waterproof method is simple, which is beneficial to reducing the manufacturing cost of the electronic device 100.

[0044] Exemplarily, the second waterproof member 24 may also be waterproof glue.

[0045] Please continue to refer to Figures 1 - 4 In some embodiments, a conductive rubber 32 may be provided on one side of the bracket 3 close to the fingerprint module 21. The switch 22 may be in contact with the conductive rubber 32. Since the conductive rubber 32 has good water vapor sealing ability, it is beneficial to improve the waterproof ability of the electronic device 100.

[0046] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the first waterproof member 4 may be provided with a through hole 421. The flexible circuit board 23 passes through the through hole 421, and the side wall of the through hole 421 is connected to the flexible circuit board 23. Specifically, the first waterproof member 4 may set the through hole 421 according to the position of the flexible circuit board 23, so that when the flexible circuit board 23 passes through the through hole 421, it can be connected to the first waterproof member 4, and then the flexible circuit board 23 is attached to the middle frame 1 to connect the flexible circuit board 23 to the main board of the electronic device 100. Thus, it is convenient to arrange the flexible circuit board 23, and the structural layout of the electronic device 100 can be more reasonable. At the same time, it can also prevent water flow from flowing into the interior of the electronic device 100 from the through hole 421.

[0047] Please continue to refer to Figures 1 - 4 In some embodiments, the first waterproof member 4 may include a first portion 41 and a second portion 42. The first portion 41 is connected to the second portion 42. The width of the first portion 41 may be smaller than the width of the second portion 42, and the through hole 421 is located on the second portion 42. Specifically, when the first waterproof member 4 is annular, both ends of the second portion 42 may be connected to the first portion 41. The width of the second portion 42 is greater than the width of the first portion 41. Thus, the waterproof ability of the second portion 42 can be enhanced, and water leakage from the through hole 421 can be avoided.

[0048] Please continue to refer to Figures 1 - 4 In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 may further include a display module 5. The display module 5 may be disposed on one side of the bracket 3. The display module 5 and the middle frame 1 may be connected by a third waterproof member 51. By providing the third waterproof member 51, the gap between the display module 5 and the middle frame 1 can be sealed, thereby preventing external water from flowing in through the gap between the display module 5 and the middle frame 1, which is beneficial to improving the waterproof ability of the electronic device 100.

[0049] Please continue to refer to Figures 1 - 4, in some embodiments, the electronic device 100 may further include a battery cover 6 and a waterproof foam 61. The battery cover 6 is connected to the middle frame 1 through the waterproof foam 61. Specifically, the battery cover 6 and the display module 5 may be located on two opposite sides of the middle frame 1, and the waterproof foam 61 can prevent water from flowing into the interior of the electronic device 100 through the gap between the battery cover 6 and the middle frame 1. Thus, it is beneficial to improve the waterproof ability of the electronic device 100, and thereby beneficial to improve the service life of the electronic device 100.

[0050] It should be noted that in the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Among them, "fixed connection" means that they are connected to each other and the relative positional relationship after connection remains unchanged. In addition, the orientation terms mentioned in the embodiments of the present application, such as "inside", "outside", etc., are only references to the directions of the drawings. Therefore, the orientation terms are used to better and more clearly illustrate and understand the embodiments of the present application, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus cannot be understood as a limitation to the embodiments of the present application.

[0051] The above are only specific embodiments of the present application, which enable those skilled in the art to understand or implement the present application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be obvious to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application will not be limited to the embodiments described herein, but will be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that: The electronic device comprises: A middle frame, wherein the middle frame has a side key mounting hole and a receiving groove, wherein the side key mounting hole is located on a side wall of the middle frame, the receiving groove is located inside the side key mounting hole and is communicated with the side key mounting hole, and the top of the receiving groove has an opening; A fingerprint module, wherein the fingerprint module passes through the side key mounting hole; A bracket, the bracket is arranged in the receiving groove and abuts against the fingerprint module; A first waterproof component, wherein the first waterproof component is located at the opening, and an orthographic projection of the first waterproof component on the plane where the opening is located covers a gap between the bracket and the middle frame.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A side of the bracket close to the opening is provided with an avoidance gap, and part of the first waterproof component is arranged in the avoidance gap.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that: An installation notch is provided at the opening, and the installation notch is directly opposite to the avoidance notch, and the first waterproof component is arranged in the installation notch and the avoidance notch.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The avoidance notch is arranged around a circumference of the bracket, and the installation notch is arranged around a circumference of the opening.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fingerprint module includes a fingerprint module, a switch and a flexible circuit board. The fingerprint module is provided with the side key mounting hole. The switch is located on a side of the fingerprint module close to the bracket. A second waterproof component is provided on the periphery of the switch. The flexible circuit board is electrically connected to the fingerprint module.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first waterproof component is provided with a through hole, the flexible circuit board passes through the through hole, and the side wall of the through hole is connected to the flexible circuit board.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first waterproof member includes a first part and a second part, the first part is connected to the second part, the width of the first part is smaller than the width of the second part, and the through hole is located on the second part.

8. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic device further includes a display module, which is disposed on one side of the bracket, and the display module is connected to the middle frame via a third waterproof component.

9. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic device further comprises a battery cover and waterproof foam, and the battery cover is connected to the middle frame via the waterproof foam.

10. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first waterproof component is waterproof glue.

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