Foldable electronic device

Abstract

The utility model provides foldable electronic equipment. The foldable electronic equipment comprises a first shell, a second shell, a flexible screen and a first functional component, the first shell comprises a first surface, and the first surface faces the flexible screen. The second shell comprises a second surface, the second surface faces the flexible screen, the second shell and the first shell are sequentially arranged in the width direction of the second shell, and the second shell is rotationally connected with the first shell. The flexible screen is connected to the first surface and the second surface, and a first area is arranged between at least one edge of the display area of the flexible screen and the edge of the first surface. The first functional component is connected to the first shell, and at least part of the first functional component is located in the first area. According to the embodiment of the invention, the display scale of the flexible screen of the foldable electronic equipment can better conform to the use habit of a user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of electronics, and in particular to a foldable electronic device. Background Art

[0002] Foldable electronic devices currently on the market generally maintain the aspect ratio of ordinary straight-screen mobile phones when folded, which is conducive to providing users with a better grip and one-handed operation convenience. However, after the foldable electronic device is unfolded, the aspect ratio of the display screen does not conform to the current user habits. Therefore, how to adjust the aspect ratio of the display screen of the foldable electronic device after unfolding so that the foldable electronic device forms a screen shape that conforms to the user's usage habits after unfolding is an urgent problem to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0003] An embodiment of the present application provides a foldable electronic device, which can make the display ratio of the flexible screen of the foldable electronic device more in line with the user's usage habits.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present application provides a foldable electronic device, comprising a first shell, a second shell, a flexible screen, and a first functional component. The first shell comprises a first surface, the first surface faces the flexible screen. The second shell comprises a second surface, the second surface faces the flexible screen, and along the width direction of the second shell, the second shell and the first shell are sequentially arranged, and the second shell is rotatably connected to the first shell. The flexible screen is connected to the first surface and the second surface, and there is a first area between at least one edge of the display area of the flexible screen and the edge of the first surface. The first functional component is connected to the first shell, and at least part of the first functional component is located in the first area.

[0005] In this embodiment, the first functional component can utilize the position between the edge of the flexible screen and the edge of the first shell, and make the flexible screen only connected to the partial surface of the unfolded structure of the first shell and the second shell, so that the aspect ratio of the flexible screen can be different from the shape of the first shell and the second shell after unfolding. At this time, the shape of the display area of the flexible screen can remain similar to a rectangle, so that the shape of the foldable electronic device after unfolding is more in line with the user's usage habits, and the aspect ratio of the flexible screen can be adapted to the display ratio of common software, thereby reducing the black edges that appear on the flexible screen during the display process and improving the user's experience.

[0006] In addition, the flexible screen avoids part of the area of the first housing, so that the space in the area can be used for the first functional component and other tools. A larger installation space can be used to install a larger and better-performing first functional component, thereby improving the user experience.

[0007] In a possible implementation, the first surface includes a first region and a second region. Along the width direction of the first housing, the first region and the second region are arranged in sequence. The first region is located on the side of the second region away from the second surface. The display area of part of the flexible screen is located in the second region, and the display area of another part of the flexible screen is connected to the second surface.

[0008] In this embodiment, the first surface is divided into a first region and a second region, so that the first region is located on the side of the second region away from the second housing. The second region and the second surface of the second housing can jointly form an installation space for the flexible screen, and the first region can provide an installation position for the first functional component.

[0009] Among them, when the first functional component is a camera, the first region can provide more installation space for the camera, so that the foldable electronic device can be equipped with a lens with a longer focal length. Thereby improving the performance of the camera and providing a better user experience for users.

[0010] Alternatively, the first functional component can also be a receiver component. The first region can provide more installation space for the receiver component, so that the foldable electronic device can be equipped with a receiver component with a larger volume and better sound transmission and reception functions, thereby providing a clearer and more restored sound for use.

[0011] Or, the first functional component can also be a cassette sound cavity component. The first region can provide more installation space for the cassette sound cavity component, so that the foldable electronic device can be equipped with a cassette sound cavity component with a larger sound cavity, thereby improving the bass effect of the cassette sound cavity component, improving the sound pressure level and the layering of the sound, and providing a more comfortable listening experience for users.

[0012] In a possible implementation, the first surface includes a first region and a second region. Along the length direction of the first housing, the first region and the second region are arranged in sequence. The display area of part of the flexible screen is located in the second region, and the display area of another part of the flexible screen is connected to the second surface.

[0013] In the embodiment of the present application, the first housing is divided into a first region and a second region along its length direction. By flexibly setting the sizes of the first region and the second region in the length direction of the second housing, the flexible screen can be made not restricted by the length sizes of the first housing and the second housing. So that the ratio of the flexible screen can be flexibly set, thereby enabling the flexible screen to be adapted to a size that conforms to the user's usage habits and improving the user's usage experience.

[0014] In a possible implementation, the second surface includes a third area and a fourth area, and the third area and the fourth area are sequentially arranged along the length direction of the second shell; when the foldable electronic device is in the unfolded state, along the width direction of the second shell, the third area and the first area are sequentially arranged, and the fourth area and the second area are sequentially arranged, and the flexible screen is located in the fourth area and the second area;

[0015] The foldable electronic device also includes a second functional component, which is connected to the second shell, and at least part of the second functional component is located in the third area.

[0016] In this embodiment, the second area can provide a larger installation space for the second functional component. A larger installation space can be used to install a second functional component with a larger volume and better performance, thereby providing a better user experience.

[0017] In a possible implementation manner, the first surface further includes a fifth area, and the fifth area is located on a side of the second area away from the first area;

[0018] The first shell is provided with a containing cavity. In the thickness direction of the first shell, the orthographic projection of the containing cavity on the first surface is located in the fifth area, and the opening of the containing cavity is located on the outer surface of the first shell.

[0019] In a possible implementation, the foldable electronic device further includes a third functional component, and the third functional component is detachably connected to the cavity of the accommodating cavity.

[0020] In this embodiment, the third functional component can be various tools required by the user when using the foldable electronic device. When the user does not use the tool, the third functional component can be quickly and conveniently placed in the accommodating cavity, reducing the probability of the third functional component being lost. In addition, since the third functional component does not need to be carried extra, the user's carrying burden is reduced, and the user's experience is improved.

[0021] In a possible implementation, the foldable electronic device further includes a circuit board, and in the thickness direction of the first shell, an orthographic projection of the circuit board on the first surface covers at least a portion of the accommodating cavity.

[0022] In this embodiment, the circuit board can reuse the space in the thickness direction of the foldable electronic device with the third functional component, so that the shape setting of the circuit board can be more flexible and thus suitable for more usage scenarios.

[0023] In a possible implementation, the foldable electronic device further includes a circuit board, and in the thickness direction of the first shell, an orthographic projection of the circuit board on the first surface is completely offset from the first functional component.

[0024] In this embodiment, the circuit board can provide an avoidance position for the first functional component to increase the installation space for the first functional component, so as to provide a larger installation space for the first functional component. A larger installation space can accommodate a first functional component with a larger volume and better performance, thereby providing a better user experience.

[0025] In a possible implementation manner, the foldable electronic device further includes a cover plate that covers the first area and is flush with the surface of the flexible screen facing away from the first housing.

[0026] In this embodiment, the cover plate can cover the surface of the first functional component that is exposed relative to the first housing. The cover plate can minimize physical damage to the first functional component caused by accidental dropping or collision, reducing the impact damage to the first functional component. The cover plate can also prevent dust, fine particles, etc. from entering the interior of the first functional component and affecting its normal operation. At the same time, the cover plate can also prevent the surface of the first functional component from being scratched or worn, maintaining the overall aesthetic appearance of the electronic device.

[0027] In a possible implementation manner, the ratio of the length to the width of the flexible screen is greater than or equal to 4 / 3.

[0028] In a possible implementation manner, the flexible screen further includes a non-display area that covers the first area. The non-display area of the flexible screen includes an ink layer, and the orthographic projection of the ink layer on the first area covers the first area.

[0029] In a second aspect, the present application provides a foldable electronic device, including:

[0030] A first housing, the ratio of the length to the width of the first housing is greater than or equal to 8 / 3;

[0031] A second housing, the ratio of the length to the width of the second housing is greater than or equal to 8 / 3. Along the width direction of the second housing, the second housing and the first housing are arranged in sequence, and the second housing is rotatably connected to the first housing;

[0032] And a flexible screen connected to the first housing and the second housing. When the foldable electronic device is in the unfolded state, the ratio of the length to the width of the flexible screen is greater than or equal to 4 / 3.

[0033] In this embodiment, when the foldable electronic device is in the unfolded state, the widths of the first housing and the second housing basically determine the width of the flexible screen. The lengths of the first housing and the second housing determine the length of the flexible screen. The aspect ratio ranges of the length and width of the first housing and the second housing are set to be greater than or equal to 8 / 3, so that the aspect ratio of the flexible screen can be greater than or equal to 4 / 3, so that the shape of the foldable electronic device after unfolding is more in line with the user's usage habits, and the aspect ratio of the flexible screen can be adapted to the display ratio of common software, thereby reducing the black edges that appear during the display of the flexible screen and improving the user's usage experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, the drawings required for the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained as these drawings.

[0035] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a first embodiment of a foldable electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application from an angle;

[0036] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a schematic structural diagram of another angle of the foldable electronic device shown;

[0037] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a second embodiment of a foldable electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a partial exploded view of the foldable electronic device shown;

[0039] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a third embodiment of a foldable electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 6 is Figure 5 a partial exploded view of the foldable electronic device shown;

[0041] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a fourth embodiment of a foldable electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 8 is an exploded view of a fifth embodiment of a foldable electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 9It is an exploded schematic diagram of the sixth embodiment of the foldable electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present application. Detailed implementation manners

[0044] The following will describe the detailed implementation manners of the present application in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the exemplary embodiments of the present application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present application can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the present application is not limited by the following embodiments.

[0045] For the convenience of understanding, first, the terms involved in the embodiments of the present application will be explained.

[0046] Multiple: It means two or more than two.

[0047] Connection: It should be understood in a broad sense. For example, when A is connected to B, it can be that A is directly connected to B, or A is indirectly connected to B through an intermediate medium.

[0048] The following will clearly describe the detailed implementation manners of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a first embodiment of the foldable electronic device 100 provided by the embodiments of the present application from an angle, wherein the foldable electronic device 100 is in an unfolded state. The foldable electronic device 100 includes a first housing 10, a second housing 20, a flexible screen 30, and a hinge 40. The first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are connected by the hinge 40. The first housing 10, the second housing 20, and the hinge 40 jointly support the flexible screen 30.

[0050] The first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are only for describing some structures in the foldable electronic device 100 that support the flexible screen 30. Both the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can include multiple structural members. In some possible implementation manners, the first housing 10 and / or the second housing 20 can include a front shell (not shown in the figure), a middle frame (not shown in the figure), and a rear shell (not shown in the figure). The front shell and the rear shell can both be connected to the middle frame. The front shell can include a screen frame and a screen back cover. The screen frame can be the part surrounding the edge of the flexible screen 30. The screen back cover can cover one side of the non-display surface of the flexible screen 30. The screen back cover can be tightly connected to the screen edge to form the structure of the overall front shell. The rear shell is the housing part of the foldable electronic device 100 that faces away from the flexible screen 30. The rear shell can cover the parts inside the foldable electronic device 100 and provide the main contact surface that the user can hold. The middle frame is the core structural member connecting the front shell and the rear shell. The middle frame fixes and protects each component inside the foldable electronic device 100. In summary, in some usage scenarios, the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can be composed of multiple structural members.

[0051] Figure 1 The X identification direction shown in the figure is the width direction of the foldable electronic device 100. Figure 1 The Y identification direction shown in the figure is the length direction of the foldable electronic device 100. Figure 1 The Z identification direction shown in the figure is the thickness direction of the foldable electronic device 100. Among them, when the foldable electronic device 100 is unfolded or folded, the dimensions of the foldable electronic device 100 in the X direction and the Z direction change. It should be noted that since the foldable electronic device 100 can be folded and unfolded, for the convenience of description, it is defined that after the foldable electronic device 100 is unfolded, the relative positions of the X direction, the Y direction and the Z direction with respect to the first housing 10 of the foldable electronic device 100 remain unchanged. That is to say, during the unfolding or folding process of the foldable electronic device 100, it can be considered that other components of the foldable electronic device 100 move relative to the first housing 10.

[0052] It should be noted that Figure 1 The purpose is only to schematically describe the connection relationship between the first housing 10, the second housing 20, the flexible screen 30 and the hinge 40, and does not specifically limit the connection positions, specific structures and quantities of each device. The structure schematically shown in the embodiments of the present application does not constitute a specific limitation on the foldable electronic device 100. In other embodiments of the present application, the foldable electronic device 100 may include more or fewer components than Figure 1 shown, or combine certain components, or split certain components, or different component arrangements.

[0053] The first housing 10 can be folded relative to the second housing 20 through the hinge 40, so as to realize the folding function of the foldable electronic device 100. The first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are respectively connected to two parts divided along the width direction of the flexible screen 30. When the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are folded through the hinge 40, the area of the flexible screen 30 corresponding to the hinge 40 can undergo a bending deformation.

[0054] In the embodiments of the present application, the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can support the flexible screen 30 to ensure that the foldable electronic device 100 remains stable and firm during the folding and unfolding processes.

[0055] Secondly, when the foldable electronic device 100 is in the folded state, the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can fix the flexible screen 30 to prevent the flexible screen 30 from loosening or being damaged. When the foldable electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 ensure that the flexible screen 30 can be smoothly unfolded, providing a good visual experience.

[0056] The flexible screen 30 provided by the embodiments of the present application can be applied to foldable devices such as foldable mobile phones, foldable tablet computers, laptop computers, and foldable e-books. When the foldable electronic device 100 is folded, the flexible screen 30 is folded accordingly, thereby reducing the screen area of the foldable electronic device 100 to improve portability. When the foldable electronic device 100 is unfolded, the flexible screen 30 is unfolded accordingly, thereby providing a larger display area to improve the user's convenience of use.

[0057] At present, foldable electronic devices on the market generally maintain the aspect ratio of a common straight mobile phone in the folded state, which is beneficial to providing a better grip and one-handed operation convenience for users. However, when the electronic device is unfolded, the display screen is generally close to a square, and a square display screen does not conform to the current user's usage habits. Moreover, the operation areas of most current software are only located in the middle area of the display screen, and there are large useless black borders on both sides of the display screen. Therefore, how to make the foldable electronic device form a rectangular screen that conforms to the user's usage habits and reduce the black border area after unfolding is an urgent problem to be solved.

[0058] Based on this, the embodiments of the present application provide a foldable electronic device 100, which can make the aspect ratios of the flexible screen 30 of the foldable electronic device 100 in the unfolded state conform to the user's usage habits.

[0059] In a first possible embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 2 which Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the foldable electronic device 100 from another angle shown in. The ratio of the length D1 of the first housing 10 to the width D2 of the first housing 10 is greater than or equal to 8 / 3. Specifically, the ratio range of the length D1 of the first housing 10 to the width D2 of the first housing 10 can be between 8 / 3 - 32 / 9 (including the end values 8 / 3 and 32 / 9).

[0060] The length of the second housing 20 can be the same as the length D1 of the first housing 10. The width of the second housing 20 can be the same as the width D2 of the first housing 10. The ratio of the length of the second housing 20 to the width of the second housing 20 is greater than or equal to 8 / 3. Specifically, the ratio range of the length of the second housing 20 to the width of the second housing 20 can be between 8 / 3 - 32 / 9 (including the end values 8 / 3 and 32 / 9).

[0061] When the foldable electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the length D4 of the flexible screen 30 can be similar to the length D1 of the first housing 10. The width D3 of the flexible screen 30 can be similar to the unfolded width of the entire structure of the first housing 10, the second housing 20, and the hinge 40 in the X direction. The ratio of the length D4 to the width D3 of the flexible screen 30 is greater than 4 / 3. Specifically, the ratio range of the length to the width of the flexible screen 30 can be between 4 / 3 and 16 / 9 (including the endpoint values 4 / 3 and 16 / 9). Among them, the entire screen of the flexible screen 30 is a display area.

[0062] Exemplarily, the foldable electronic device 100 can be an inward folding structure. When the foldable electronic device 100 is in the folded state, the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are stacked. The flexible screen 30 is folded and hidden between the first housing 10 and the second housing 20. At this time, the electronic device can also be provided with another display screen (not shown in the figure), and the display screen can be connected to the side of the first housing 10 facing away from the flexible screen 30 for use when the foldable electronic device 100 is in the folded state.

[0063] Alternatively, the foldable electronic device 100 can be an outward folding structure. When the foldable electronic device 100 is in the folded state, the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are stacked, and the flexible screen 30 is connected to the surface of the first housing 10 facing away from the second housing 20 and the surface of the second housing 20 facing away from the first housing 10.

[0064] In this embodiment, when the foldable electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the width of the first housing 10 and the width of the second housing 20 basically determine the width of the flexible screen 30. The length of the first housing 10 and the length of the second housing 20 determine the length of the flexible screen 30. The aspect ratio range of the first housing 10 and the aspect ratio range of the second housing 20 are set between 8 / 3 and 32 / 9, so that the aspect ratio range of the flexible screen 30 is maintained between 4 / 3 and 16 / 9, so that the shape of the foldable electronic device 100 after unfolding is more in line with the user's usage habits, and the aspect ratio of the flexible screen 30 can be adapted to the display ratio of common software, thereby reducing the black edges that appear during the display of the flexible screen 30 and improving the user's usage experience.

[0065] In the second possible embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the second embodiment of the foldable electronic device 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application. Different from the first embodiment, a part of the surface of the first housing 10 of the foldable electronic device 100 in this embodiment is connected to the flexible screen 30.

[0066] Specifically, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 is Figure 3Partial exploded schematic view of the foldable electronic device 100 shown. The first housing 10 includes a first surface 11 and a peripheral side surface (not labeled in the figure). The first surface 11 includes a first edge 111, a second edge 112, a third edge 113, and a fourth edge 114. The first edge 111 and the second edge 112 are arranged opposite to each other in the X direction, and the first edge 111 and the second edge 112 are the long sides of the first housing 10. The third edge 113 and the fourth edge 114 are arranged opposite to each other in the Y direction, and the third edge 113 and the fourth edge 114 are the wide sides of the first housing 10. The peripheral side surface is circumferentially connected to the first edge 111, the second edge 112, the third edge 113, and the fourth edge 114 of the first surface 11.

[0067] The first surface 11 has a first region 1101 and a second region 1102. Along the X direction, the first region 1101 and the second region 1102 are arranged in sequence, and the first region 1101 is located on the side of the second region 1102 away from the second housing 20.

[0068] The second housing 20 includes a second surface 21 and a peripheral side surface (not labeled in the figure). The peripheral side surface is connected to the periphery of the second surface 21. Along the opposite direction of the X direction, the second housing 20 and the first housing 10 are arranged in sequence. One long side of the second housing 20 is rotatably connected to the second edge 112 of the first housing 10 through a hinge 40. When the foldable electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the second surface 21 and the first surface 11 are arranged on the same side.

[0069] The flexible screen 30 is connected to a part of the first surface 11 and the second surface 21. At least one edge of the flexible screen 30 is spaced from the edge of the first surface 11. Specifically, the flexible screen 30 is connected to the second region 1102 of the first surface 11 and the second surface 21. The ratio range of the length of the flexible screen 30 in the Y direction to the width of the flexible screen 30 in the X direction can be between 4 / 3 - 16 / 9 (including the end point values 4 / 3 and 16 / 9).

[0070] The foldable electronic device 100 may further be provided with a first functional component 50, a receiving cavity 60, a circuit board (not shown in the figure), and a battery (not shown in the figure). The first functional component 50 is connected to the first housing 10. The first functional component 50 and the receiving cavity 60 are both located in the first region 1101. Along the Y direction, the receiving cavity 60 and the first functional component 50 are arranged in sequence.

[0071] The first functional component 50 is protruded relative to the first surface 11. At least part of the first functional component 50 is located between the edge of the flexible screen 30 and the first edge 111 of the first surface 11. In the Z direction, the first functional component 50 can be flush with the flexible screen 30. Exemplarily, the first functional component 50 can be a camera component. The camera component can be protruded relative to the surface of the first shell 10 away from the flexible screen 30, or the camera component can be flush with the surface of the first shell 10 away from the flexible screen 30.

[0072] Exemplarily, the first functional component 50 may include multiple cameras 51, which may be a main camera with higher pixels and a larger photosensitizing area, a wide-angle camera capable of capturing a wider picture, a zoom lens that changes the picture size by changing the focal length, a 3D depth-sensing lens for recognizing faces, and / or a depth-of-field lens that can reduce the clarity of the background to highlight the subject, etc.

[0073] Optionally, the opening of the accommodating cavity 60 may be located on the peripheral side. The accommodating cavity 60 may be used to accommodate tools commonly used by users, such as a stylus, earphones, or lipstick. The accommodating cavity 60 may also provide installation space for any component of the foldable electronic device 100. The present application does not limit the opening position of the accommodating cavity 60 and the specific accommodating object of the accommodating cavity 60.

[0074] In this embodiment, the width of the flexible screen 30 can be less than the sum of the widths of the first shell 10 and the second shell 20. At this time, the shape of the flexible screen 30 can remain similar to a rectangle, so that the shape of the foldable electronic device 100 after unfolding is more in line with the user's usage habits, and the aspect ratio of the flexible screen 30 can be adapted to the display ratio of common software, thereby reducing the black edges that appear on the flexible screen 30 during display, and improving the user's experience.

[0075] Furthermore, the flexible screen 30 avoids the first area 1101 of the first housing 10, so that the space where the first area 1101 is located can be used by the first functional component 50 and other tools. When the first functional component 50 is a camera 51, the first area 1101 can provide more installation space for the camera 51, so that the foldable electronic device 100 can be equipped with a lens with a longer focal length. Thereby improving the performance of the camera 51 to provide a better user experience. Among them, the camera 51 can be a rear camera or a front camera of the foldable electronic device 100.

[0076] In some possible embodiments, the first functional component 50 can also be an earpiece component, and the first area 1101 can provide more installation space for the earpiece component, so that the foldable electronic device 100 can be equipped with a larger earpiece component with better sound transmission and reception functions, thereby providing clearer and more restored sound.

[0077] In some other possible embodiments, the first functional component 50 may also be a cassette sound cavity component. The first region 1101 may provide more installation space for the cassette sound cavity component, so that the foldable electronic device 100 can carry a cassette sound cavity component with a larger sound cavity, thereby enhancing the bass effect of the cassette sound cavity component, improving the sound pressure level and the layering of the sound, and providing a more comfortable listening experience for the user.

[0078] Exemplarily, the foldable electronic device 100 may further include a cover plate (not shown in the figure). The cover plate may cover the first region 1101, and the cover plate may be flush with the surface of the flexible screen 30 facing away from the first housing 10.

[0079] In this embodiment, the cover plate may cover the surface of the first functional component 50 exposed relative to the first housing 10. The cover plate can preferably avoid physical damage to the first functional component 50 caused by accidental dropping or collision, and reduce the damage to the first functional component 50 caused by the impact force. The cover plate can also prevent dust, fine particles, etc. from entering the inside of the first functional component 50 and affecting the normal operation of the first functional component 50. At the same time, the cover plate can also prevent the surface of the first functional component 50 from being scratched or worn, and maintain the overall aesthetic appearance of the electronic device.

[0080] The circuit board and the battery may be installed in the first housing 10 and / or the second housing 20. The circuit board and the battery may be stacked, and the circuit board and / or the battery may be at least partially stacked with the flexible screen 30. The circuit board and / or the battery may be completely misaligned with the first functional device layer. Specifically, in the Z direction, the orthographic projection of the circuit board and / or the battery on the first surface 11 is completely misaligned with the first functional component 50.

[0081] In the Z direction, the orthographic projection of the circuit board and / or the battery on the first surface 11 is completely misaligned with the position where the accommodation cavity 60 is located.

[0082] In this embodiment, the circuit board and the battery may provide an avoidance position for the first functional component 50 and / or the tool located in the accommodation cavity 60, so as to increase the installation space of the first functional component 50 and the cavity size of the accommodation cavity 60.

[0083] In some other possible embodiments, in the Z direction, the orthographic projection of the circuit board and / or the battery on the first surface 11 may also cover the accommodation cavity 60. Thus, the setting of the circuit board and / or the battery can be more flexible.

[0084] In the third possible embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the third embodiment of the foldable electronic device 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application.Figure 6 Yes Figure 5 FIG. 2 is a partial exploded schematic view of the foldable electronic device 100. Different from the foldable electronic device 100 provided in the second embodiment, in the foldable electronic device 100 of this embodiment, the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 have partial regions that are not connected to the flexible screen 30.

[0085] Specifically, the first surface 11 of the first housing 10 includes a first region 1101, a second region 1102, and a fifth region 1103. The first region 1101 and the fifth region 1103 are respectively located on opposite sides of the second region 1102. That is, along the opposite direction of the Y direction, the first region 1101, the second region 1102, and the fifth region 1103 are arranged in sequence.

[0086] The first housing 10 is provided with a receiving cavity 60. In the Z direction, the orthographic projection of the receiving cavity 60 on the first surface 11 is located in the fifth region 1103, and the opening of the receiving cavity 60 can be located on the circumferential side surface or the first surface 11 of the first housing 10.

[0087] The second surface 21 of the second housing 20 may include a third region 2101, a fourth region 2102, and a sixth region 2103. The third region 2101 and the sixth region 2103 are respectively located on opposite sides of the fourth region 2102. That is, along the opposite direction of the Y direction, the third region 2101, the fourth region 2102, and the sixth region 2103 are arranged in sequence.

[0088] The fourth region 2102 and the second region 1102 have the same dimension in the Y direction. When the foldable electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the fourth region 2102 and the second region 1102 can form a rectangular region. When the foldable electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, along the opposite direction of the X direction, the third region 2101 and the first region 1101 are arranged in sequence. The sixth region 2103 and the fifth region 1103 are arranged in sequence.

[0089] The flexible screen 30 is connected to the second region 1102 and the fourth region 2102. The flexible screen 30 is completely misaligned with the first region 1101, the third region 2101, the fifth region 1103, and the sixth region 2103. The ratio range of the length L1 of the flexible screen 30 in the X direction to the width L2 of the flexible screen 30 in the Y direction can be between 4 / 3 - 16 / 9 (including the endpoint values 4 / 3 and 16 / 9).

[0090] The first functional component 50 is connected to the first housing 10, and at least part of the first functional component 50 is located in the first area 1101. Exemplarily, the first functional component 50 may be a camera component. The camera component may protrude from the surface of the first housing 10 facing away from the flexible screen 30, or the camera component may be flush with the surface of the first housing 10 facing away from the flexible screen 30. The camera component may protrude from the first surface 11. Among them, the camera component may be flush with the surface of the flexible screen 30 facing away from the first housing 10.

[0091] The foldable electronic device 100 further includes a second functional component 70, a third functional component 80, and a fourth functional component 90.

[0092] The second functional component 70 is connected to the second housing 20, and at least part of the second functional component 70 is located in the third area 2101. The second functional component 70 may protrude from the second surface 21 of the second housing 20, and the second functional component 70 may be flush with the surface of the flexible screen 30 facing away from the second housing 20. Exemplarily, the second functional component 70 may be a receiver component, and the third area 2101 may provide more installation space for the receiver component, so that the foldable electronic device 100 can be equipped with a receiver component with a larger volume and better sound transmission and reception functions, thereby providing clearer and more restored sound.

[0093] The third functional component 80 is connected to the first housing 10, and at least part of the third functional component 80 is located in the fifth area 1103. The third functional component 80 is detachably installed in the accommodation cavity 60. The third functional component 80 can be inserted into the accommodation cavity 60 through the opening of the accommodation cavity 60, or the third functional component 80 can be taken out through the opening of the accommodation cavity 60 for the user to use. Exemplarily, the third functional component 80 may be a stylus, a lipstick, or an earphone, etc.

[0094] In this embodiment, the third functional component 80 may be various tools required by the user when using the foldable electronic device 100. When the user does not use the tool, the third functional component 80 can be quickly and conveniently placed into the accommodation cavity 60, reducing the probability of the third functional component 80 being lost. And since the third functional component 80 does not need to be carried separately, the carrying burden of the user is reduced, and the user experience is improved.

[0095] The fourth functional component 90 is connected to the second housing 20, and at least a part of the fourth functional component 90 is located in the sixth region 2103. In the opposite direction of the Z direction, the surface of the fourth functional component 90 can be flush with the surface of the flexible screen 30 facing away from the second housing 20, so as to make the appearance surface of the foldable electronic device 100 more concise. Exemplarily, the fourth functional component 90 can be a cassette sound cavity component, and the sixth region 2103 can provide more installation space for the cassette sound cavity component, so that the foldable electronic device 100 can be equipped with a cassette sound cavity component with a larger sound cavity, thereby improving the bass effect of the cassette sound cavity component, increasing the sound pressure level and the sense of sound hierarchy, and further providing a more comfortable listening experience for users.

[0096] In the Z direction, the orthographic projection of the circuit board of the foldable electronic device 100 on the first surface 11 covers at least a part of the accommodating cavity 60 located in the fifth region 1103. The circuit board can share the space in the Z direction with the third functional component 80, so that the shape setting of the circuit board can be more flexible, thereby being applicable to more usage scenarios.

[0097] In the fourth possible embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 , Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the fourth embodiment of the foldable electronic device 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application. Different from the foldable electronic device 100 provided by the third embodiment, the first housing 10 of the foldable electronic device 100 in this embodiment can be divided into two regions, and the second housing 20 can be divided into two regions.

[0098] Specifically, the first surface 11 of the first housing 10 includes a first region 1101 and a second region 1102. Along the Y direction, the second region 1102 and the first region 1101 are arranged in sequence.

[0099] The second surface 21 of the second housing 20 includes a third region 2101 and a fourth region 2102. Along the Y direction, the fourth region 2102 and the third region 2101 are arranged in sequence.

[0100] The flexible screen 30 is connected to the second region 1102 and the fourth region 2102, and the flexible screen 30 can be connected to the wide sides of the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 facing the opposite direction of the Y direction. The ratio range of the length L1 of the flexible screen 30 in the X direction to the width L2 of the flexible screen 30 in the Y direction can be between 4 / 3 - 16 / 9 (including the end values 4 / 3 and 16 / 9).

[0101] The foldable electronic device 100 can include a first functional component 50 and a second functional component 70. Exemplarily, the first functional component 50 can be a camera component. The second functional component 70 can be a receiver component.

[0102] The first functional component 50 is connected to the first housing 10. The first functional component 50 is located in the first region 1101.

[0103] The second functional component 70 is connected to the second housing 20. The second functional component 70 is located in the third region 2101.

[0104] In this embodiment, the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are only divided into two regions, so that the appearance of the foldable electronic device 100 in the unfolded state is more concise. The flexible screen 30 is disposed close to a wide side of the first housing 10 and the second housing 20, so that the spaces where the first region 1101 and the third region 2101 are located are larger, and thus a larger installation space is provided for the first functional component 50 and the second functional component 70. A larger installation space can accommodate the first functional component 50 and the second functional component 70 with a larger volume and better performance.

[0105] In a fifth possible embodiment, please refer to Figure 8 , Figure 8 which is an exploded schematic view of a fifth embodiment of the foldable electronic device 100 provided by an embodiment of the present application. Different from the foldable electronic device 100 provided by the second embodiment, the flexible screen 30 of the foldable electronic device 100 in this embodiment can cover the entire first surface 11 and the second surface 21.

[0106] Specifically, the flexible screen 30 includes a display area 31 and a non-display area 32. The display area 31 covers the second region 1102 of the first surface 1111 and the second surface 21. Among them, the non-display area 32 of the flexible screen 30 covers the first region 1101 of the first surface 11. The ratio of the length of the display area 31 of the flexible screen 30 in the Y direction to the width dimension of the flexible screen 30 in the X direction ranges between 4 / 3 and 16 / 9 (including the end values 4 / 3 and 16 / 9).

[0107] In a possible implementation manner, the non-display area 32 of the flexible screen 30 may include a flexible cover plate (not shown in the figure) and an ink layer (not shown in the figure). During the process of the flexible screen 30 displaying the image layer, the ink layer can block the light of the light-emitting unit, so that the non-display area 32 where the ink layer is located does not display an image, and the image is only located in the display area 31.

[0108] In another possible implementation manner, the structure of the non-display area 32 of the flexible screen 30 may be the same as that of the display area 31. The flexible screen 30 can be controlled by the software algorithm of the foldable electronic device 100 not to participate in image display, so that the image is only located in the display area 31.

[0109] In the embodiments of the present application, the flexible screen 30 entirely covers the first surface 11 and the second surface 21, thereby making the overall appearance on one side of the flexible screen 30 of the foldable electronic device 100 more concise. Furthermore, the visual experience on one side of the flexible screen 30 of the foldable electronic device 100 is made more refreshing, which is beneficial to enhancing the user experience.

[0110] In addition, the flexible screen 30 covers the first functional component 50 in the first region 1101 to protect the end face of the first functional component 50 facing the flexible screen 30 from being directly impacted by external forces, thereby preventing the first functional component 50 from being damaged under the impact and unable to work properly.

[0111] In the sixth possible embodiment, Figure 9 is an exploded schematic view of the sixth embodiment of the foldable electronic device 100 provided by the embodiments of the present application. Different from the foldable electronic device 100 provided by the third embodiment, the flexible screen 30 of the foldable electronic device 100 in the embodiments of the present application can cover the entire first surface 11 and the second surface 21.

[0112] Specifically, the flexible screen 30 may include a display area 31 and two non-display areas 32. The two non-display areas 32 are respectively located on the opposite sides of the display area 31 along the Y direction. Among them, the display area 31 covers the second region 1102 of the first housing 10 and the fourth region 2102 of the second housing 20. One non-display area 32 covers the first region 1101 of the first housing 10 and the third region 2101 of the second housing 20. The other non-display area 32 covers the fifth region 1103 of the first housing 10 and the sixth region 2103 of the second housing 20.

[0113] Among them, for the structural settings of the non-display area 32 in this embodiment, reference may be made to the description of the non-display area 32 in the fifth embodiment, and the present application will not elaborate here.

[0114] In this embodiment, the non-display area 32 may cover the first functional component 50 and the second functional component 70. The second non-display area 32 may cover the third functional component 80 and the fourth functional component 90. The flexible screen 30 covers the entire first surface 11 and the second surface 21, thereby protecting the first functional component 50, the second functional component 70, the third functional component 80, and the fourth functional component 90, and making the appearance on the side of the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 facing the flexible screen 30 more concise.

[0115] In summary, the flexible screens 30 of the fifth and sixth embodiments both include a display area 31 and a non-display area 32. The aspect ratio of the display area 31 can adapt to the current usage habits of users, and the non-display area 32 can cover the portions of the first surface 11 and the second surface 21 that are not covered by the display area 31 of the flexible screen 30, thereby making the appearance of the side of the foldable electronic device 100 where the flexible screen 30 is located more concise to optimize the user experience.

[0116] The embodiments of the present application have been introduced in detail above. Specific examples are used in this article to elaborate on the principles and implementation manners of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and its core idea of the present application; at the same time, for those of ordinary skill in the art, according to the idea of the present application, there will be changes in the specific implementation manners and application scopes. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

Claims

1. A foldable electronic device, characterized in that, It includes a first shell, a second shell, a flexible screen and a first functional component: The first shell includes a first surface, and the first surface faces the flexible screen; The second shell includes a second surface, the second surface faces the flexible screen, and along the width direction of the second shell, the second shell and the first shell are arranged in sequence, and the second shell is rotatably connected to the first shell; The flexible screen is connected to the first surface and the second surface, and a first area is provided between at least one edge of a display area of the flexible screen and an edge of the first surface; The first functional component is connected to the first shell, and at least a portion of the first functional component is located in the first area.

2. The foldable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The first surface includes the first area and the second area. The first area and the second area are arranged in sequence along the width direction of the first shell. The first area is located on the side of the second area away from the second surface. The display area of part of the flexible screen is located in the second area, and the display area of another part of the flexible screen is connected to the second surface.

3. The foldable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The first surface includes the first area and the second area. The first area and the second area are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the first shell. The display area of part of the flexible screen is located in the second area, and the display area of another part of the flexible screen is connected to the second surface.

4. The foldable electronic device according to claim 3, wherein, The second surface includes a third area and a fourth area, and the third area and the fourth area are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the second shell. When the foldable electronic device is in the unfolded state, along the width direction of the second shell, the third area and the first area are arranged in sequence, and the fourth area and the second area are arranged in sequence, and the flexible screen is located in the fourth area and the second area; The foldable electronic device also includes a second functional component, which is connected to the second shell, and at least part of the second functional component is located in the third area.

5. The foldable electronic device according to claim 3, wherein, The first surface further includes a fifth area, and the fifth area is located on a side of the second area away from the first area; The first shell is provided with a containing cavity. In the thickness direction of the first shell, the orthographic projection of the containing cavity on the first surface is located in the fifth area, and the opening of the containing cavity is located on the outer surface of the first shell.

6. The foldable electronic device according to claim 5, wherein The foldable electronic device also includes a third functional component, and the third functional component is detachably connected to the cavity of the accommodating cavity.

7. The foldable electronic device according to claim 5, wherein, The foldable electronic device further includes a circuit board, and in the thickness direction of the first shell, the orthographic projection of the circuit board on the first surface covers at least a portion of the accommodating cavity.

8. The foldable electronic device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The foldable electronic device also includes a circuit board. In the thickness direction of the first shell, the orthographic projection of the circuit board on the first surface is completely misaligned with the first functional component.

9. The foldable electronic device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The foldable electronic device also includes a cover plate, which covers the first area and is flush with a surface of the flexible screen that is away from the first shell.

10. The foldable electronic device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, A ratio of the length of the flexible screen to the width of the flexible screen is greater than or equal to 4 / 3.

11. The foldable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The flexible screen further includes a non-display area, the non-display area covering the first area, and the non-display area of the flexible screen includes an ink layer, and a positive projection of the ink layer onto the first area covers the first area.

12. A foldable electronic device, characterized in that, Comprising: a first housing, a ratio of a length to a width of the first housing being greater than or equal to 8 / 3; a second housing, a ratio of a length to a width of the second housing being greater than or equal to 8 / 3, and along a width direction of the second housing, the second housing and the first housing are arranged in sequence, and the second housing is rotatably connected to the first housing; and a flexible screen, connected to the first housing and the second housing, and when the foldable electronic device is in an unfolded state, a ratio of a length to a width of the flexible screen is greater than or equal to 4 / 3.

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