Edge protection structure and intelligent terminal

Abstract

The utility model provides an edge protection structure and an intelligent terminal.The edge protection structure comprises a protection assembly arranged on the side edge of a folding screen bending area and a decoration strip arranged on the edge of a folding screen, the protection assembly comprises a flexible piece, and the flexible piece comprises an overlapping part arranged between the decoration strip and the folding screen; and a limiting structure for limiting the movement of the overlapping part is arranged between the overlapping part and the decoration strip. The edge protection structure can prevent the overlapping part from being separated from the lower portion of the decoration strip, and the problem of after-sale badness is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of display devices, and particularly relates to an edge protection structure and an intelligent terminal. Background Art

[0002] A foldable display terminal includes a display screen, a foldable housing for supporting the display screen, and an edge protection structure; the edge protection structure includes a decorative strip and a protection component, the decorative strip is connected to the edge of the display screen and the foldable housing, the protection component includes a connecting seat and a flexible sheet connected to each other, and the end of the flexible sheet is disposed between the decorative strip and the display screen, and the decorative strip and the flexible sheet are used to cover the gap between the display screen and the foldable housing.

[0003] In the process of conceiving and implementing the present application, the utility model inventors found that at least the following problems exist: during the repeated folding and unfolding of the foldable display terminal, the end of the flexible sheet will gradually separate from the decorative strip, resulting in after-sales problems.

[0004] The foregoing description is provided to give general background information and does not necessarily constitute prior art. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the present application is to provide an edge protection structure that can prevent the overlapping part from coming out from under the decorative strip and avoid after-sales problems.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides an edge protection structure, which includes a protection component disposed on the side of the bending area of the foldable screen and a decorative strip disposed on the edge of the foldable screen. The protection component includes a flexible sheet, the flexible sheet includes an overlapping part disposed between the decorative strip and the foldable screen, and a limiting structure for restricting the displacement of the overlapping part is disposed between the overlapping part and the decorative strip.

[0007] Optionally, a notch is provided at the edge of the overlapping part, a first hook is formed at the end of the overlapping part corresponding to the notch, the decorative strip is provided with a second hook cooperating with the first hook, the second hook is disposed in the notch and is spaced from the first hook, and the first hook and the second hook are combined to form the limiting structure.

[0008] Optionally, a first blocking part protruding towards the decorative strip is provided at the end of the overlapping part, a second blocking part protruding towards the overlapping part is provided on the decorative strip, the second blocking part is disposed opposite to the first blocking part, and the first blocking part and the second blocking part are combined to form the limiting structure.

[0009] Optionally, a waist-shaped hole is provided on the overlapping part, the waist-shaped hole is arranged along the length direction of the flexible sheet, the decorative strip is provided with a limiting block, the limiting block is disposed in the waist-shaped hole, and the waist-shaped hole and the limiting block are combined to form the limiting structure.

[0010] Optionally, the limiting structure includes a limiting diaphragm, one end of the limiting diaphragm is connected to the flexible sheet, and the other end of the limiting diaphragm is connected to the decorative strip.

[0011] Optionally, the surface of the overlapping portion facing the decorative strip is provided with a first rough area and a first smooth area, the surface of the decorative strip facing the overlapping portion is provided with a second rough area and a second smooth area, the first rough area is arranged corresponding to the second smooth area, the second rough area is arranged corresponding to the first smooth area, and the first rough area and the second rough area are combined to form the limiting structure; when the folding screen is in a folded state, the edge of the first rough area contacts the edge of the second rough area or there is a gap therebetween.

[0012] Optionally, the protection component further includes a connecting seat, the flexible sheet is connected to the connecting seat, the connecting seat includes a plug-in board and a clamping block, the end of the clamping block is fixed to the side surface of the plug-in board, the clamping block is provided with a clamping groove, and the middle part of the flexible sheet is arranged in the clamping groove.

[0013] Optionally, the edge protection structure includes two of the protection components and two of the decorative strips, the two protection components are arranged between the two decorative strips, and the flexible sheet of each protection component includes two overlapping portions, one of the overlapping portions forms a limiting structure with one of the decorative strips, and the other overlapping portion forms a limiting structure with the other decorative strip.

[0014] The present application also provides an intelligent terminal, including the above-mentioned edge protection structure.

[0015] Optionally, the intelligent terminal further includes a folding screen, a first carrier frame and a second carrier frame; the folding screen is bent and folded around a central axis, the folding screen includes a first screen area, a second screen area and a bending area connected between the first screen area and the second screen area, the first screen area is connected to the first carrier frame, the second screen area is connected to the second carrier frame, the bending area corresponds to the central axis, the two protection components are respectively arranged on two side edges of the bending area, one decorative strip is connected to the edges of the first screen area and the first carrier frame, and the other decorative strip is connected to the edges of the second screen area and the second carrier frame.

[0016] The edge protection structure of the present application is arranged on the folding screen, the overlapping portion of the flexible sheet is arranged below the decorative strip, and the flexible sheet can effectively prevent the overlapping portion from slipping out from below the decorative strip through the limiting structure, avoiding after-sales problems. Moreover, the edge protection structure of the present application has a low cost and does not affect the overall width of the machine.

[0017] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present application. In order to better understand the technical means of the present application, it can be implemented according to the content of the specification. And in order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and understandable, the following provides preferred embodiments and, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, is described in detail as follows. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The accompanying drawings herein are incorporated into and constitute a part of this specification, showing embodiments consistent with the present application, and are used together with the specification to explain the principles of the present application. In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the accompanying drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those of ordinary skill in the art, other accompanying drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0019] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a mobile terminal for implementing various embodiments of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a communication network system architecture provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 3 Top view structural schematic diagram of the edge protection structure of the first embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 4 Bottom view structural schematic diagram of the edge protection structure of the first embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 5 is Figure 4 Partial structural schematic diagram of the edge protection structure shown;

[0024] Figure 6 is Figure 5 Structural schematic diagram of the edge protection structure in a folded state shown;

[0025] Figure 7 Stereoscopic structural schematic diagram of the protection component of the first embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 8 Structural schematic diagram of the protection component of the first embodiment of the present application when the folding screen is in a folded state;

[0027] Figure 9 is Figure 8 Rear view structural schematic diagram of the protection component;

[0028] Figure 10 Front view structural schematic diagram of the protection component cooperating with the decorative strip in the second embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 11 It is a front view structural schematic diagram when the protection component and the decorative strip in the third embodiment of the present application are combined;

[0030] Figure 12 It is a top view structural schematic diagram of the protection component in the third embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 13 It is a front view structural schematic diagram when the protection component and the decorative strip in the fourth embodiment of the present application are combined.

[0032] The realization of the purpose of the present application, functional features and advantages will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. Through the above-mentioned accompanying drawings, specific embodiments of the present application have been shown, and more detailed descriptions will be given later. These drawings and text descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Specific Embodiments

[0033] Here, the exemplary embodiments will be described in detail, and the examples are shown in the drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. On the contrary, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0034] It should be noted that in this article, the term "including", "comprising" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or further includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "including one..." does not exclude the existence of another identical element in the process, method, article or device including that element. Optionally, components, features, and elements with the same name in different embodiments of the present application may have the same meaning or different meanings, and their specific meanings need to be determined by their explanations in the specific embodiments or further in combination with the context of the specific embodiments.

[0035] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, the first information may also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information may also be referred to as the first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "when" or "while" or "in response to determining". Furthermore, as used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context indicates otherwise. It should be further understood that the terms "comprising", "including" indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, components, items, kinds, and / or groups, but do not preclude the presence, occurrence, or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, items, kinds, and / or groups. The terms "or", "and / or", "including at least one of the following" and the like used in this application may be interpreted inclusively, or mean any one or any combination. For example, "including at least one of the following: A, B, C" means "any one of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A and B and C", and again, "A, B or C" or "A, B and / or C" means "any one of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A and B and C". An exception to this definition only occurs when the combination of elements, functions, steps, or operations are inherently mutually exclusive in some manner.

[0036] It should be understood that although the steps in the flowchart in the embodiments of the present application are shown sequentially according to the indication of the arrows, these steps are not necessarily executed sequentially in the order indicated by the arrows. Unless there is a clear indication in this application, the execution of these steps has no strict order limitation, and they can be executed in other orders. Moreover, at least a part of the steps in the figure may include multiple sub-steps or multiple stages, and these sub-steps or stages are not necessarily executed at the same moment, but can be executed at different moments, and their execution order is not necessarily sequential, but can be executed alternately or in turn with at least a part of other steps or sub-steps or stages of other steps.

[0037] Depending on the context, the words "if", "when" as used herein may be interpreted as "when" or "while" or "in response to determining" or "in response to detecting". Similarly, depending on the context, the phrase "if determined" or "if detecting (stated condition or event)" may be interpreted as "when determined" or "in response to determining" or "when detecting (stated condition or event)" or "in response to detecting (stated condition or event)".

[0038] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely for explaining the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0039] In the following description, suffixes such as "module", "component", or "unit" used to represent elements are only for the convenience of explaining the present application and have no specific meaning in themselves. Therefore, "module", "component", or "unit" can be used interchangeably.

[0040] The intelligent terminal can be implemented in various forms. For example, the intelligent terminal described in the present application can include intelligent terminals such as mobile phones, tablet computers, notebook computers, handheld computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable media players (PMPs), navigation devices, wearable devices, smart bracelets, pedometers, etc., as well as fixed terminals such as digital TVs and desktop computers.

[0041] In the following description, the intelligent terminal will be taken as an example for illustration. Those skilled in the art will understand that, except for the elements specifically for mobile purposes, the structure according to the embodiments of the present application can also be applied to fixed-type terminals.

[0042] Figure 1 For a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a mobile terminal for implementing various embodiments of the present application, please refer to Figure 1 , which is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of an intelligent terminal for implementing various embodiments of the present application. The intelligent terminal 100 may include components such as an RF (Radio Frequency) unit 101, a WiFi module 102, an audio output unit 103, an A / V (audio / video) input unit 104, a sensor 105, a display unit 106, a user input unit 107, an interface unit 108, a memory 109, a processor 110, and a power supply 111. Those skilled in the art can understand that Figure 1 the structure of the intelligent terminal shown in

[0043] does not constitute a limitation on the intelligent terminal. The intelligent terminal may include more or fewer components than shown in the figure, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements. Figure 1 The following specifically introduces each component of the intelligent terminal:

[0044] The radio frequency unit 101 can be used for receiving and transmitting information or signals during a call. Specifically, after receiving the downlink information from the base station, it is sent to the processor 110 for processing. Additionally, the uplink data is transmitted to the base station. Generally, the radio frequency unit 101 includes, but is not limited to, antennas, at least one amplifier, transceivers, couplers, low-noise amplifiers, duplexers, etc. Moreover, the radio frequency unit 101 can also communicate with the network and other devices through wireless communication. The above wireless communication can use any communication standard or protocol, including but not limited to GSM (Global System of Mobile communication), GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), CDMA2000 (Code Division Multiple Access 2000), WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), TD-SCDMA (Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access), FDD-LTE (Frequency Division Duplexing-Long Term Evolution), TDD-LTE (Time Division Duplexing-Long Term Evolution), and 5G, etc.

[0045] WiFi belongs to short-range wireless transmission technology. Through the WiFi module 102, the smart terminal can help users send and receive emails, browse the web, and access streaming media, etc. It provides users with wireless broadband Internet access. Although Figure 1 the WiFi module 102 is shown, it can be understood that it is not an essential component of the smart terminal and can be omitted entirely within the scope of not changing the essence of the utility model according to needs.

[0046] The audio output unit 103 can convert the audio data received by the radio frequency unit 101 or the WiFi module 102 or stored in the memory 109 into an audio signal and output it as sound when the smart terminal 100 is in call signal reception mode, call mode, recording mode, voice recognition mode, broadcast reception mode, etc. Moreover, the audio output unit 103 can also provide audio output related to specific functions executed by the smart terminal 100 (such as call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.). The audio output unit 103 can include speakers, buzzers, etc.

[0047] The A / V input unit 104 is used to receive audio or video signals. The A / V input unit 104 may include a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) 1041 and a microphone 1042. The GPU 1041 processes the image data of still pictures or videos obtained by an image capturing device (such as a camera) in a video capture mode or an image capture mode. The processed image frames can be displayed on the display unit 106. The image frames processed by the GPU 1041 can be stored in the memory 109 (or other storage media) or transmitted via the radio frequency unit 101 or the WiFi module 102. The microphone 1042 can receive sounds (audio data) via the microphone 1042 in operation modes such as a phone call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, etc., and can process such sounds into audio data. The processed audio (voice) data can be output in a format that can be transmitted to a mobile communication base station via the radio frequency unit 101 in the case of the phone call mode. The microphone 1042 can implement various types of noise cancellation (or suppression) algorithms to cancel (or suppress) the noise or interference generated during the reception and transmission of audio signals.

[0048] The smart terminal 100 further includes at least one sensor 105, such as a light sensor, a motion sensor, and other sensors. Optionally, the light sensor includes an ambient light sensor and a proximity sensor. Optionally, the ambient light sensor can adjust the brightness of the panel 1061 according to the brightness of the ambient light, and the proximity sensor can turn off the panel 1061 and / or the backlight when the smart terminal 100 is moved to the ear. As a kind of motion sensor, the accelerometer sensor can detect the magnitude of acceleration in all directions (generally three axes), and can detect the magnitude and direction of gravity when stationary, and can be used for applications that identify the posture of the mobile phone (such as landscape / portrait screen switching, related games, magnetometer posture calibration), vibration recognition related functions (such as a pedometer, tapping), etc.; as for other sensors that the mobile phone can also be configured with, such as a fingerprint sensor, a pressure sensor, an iris sensor, a molecular sensor, a gyroscope, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, an infrared sensor, etc., they will not be elaborated here.

[0049] The display unit 106 is used to display the information input by the user or the information provided to the user. The display unit 106 may include a flexible display panel 1061, and the flexible display panel 1061 can be configured in the form of a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), an Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED), etc.

[0050] The user input unit 107 can be used to receive input numerical or character information, and generate key signal inputs related to the user settings and function control of the smart terminal. Optionally, the user input unit 107 can include a touch panel 1071 and other input devices 1072. The touch panel 1071, also known as a touch screen, can collect touch operations of the user thereon or nearby (such as operations of the user using a finger, a stylus, or any suitable object or accessory on or near the touch panel 1071), and drive corresponding connection devices according to a preset program. The touch panel 1071 can include two parts: a touch detection device and a touch controller. Optionally, the touch detection device detects the touch orientation of the user, detects the signal brought by the touch operation, and transmits the signal to the touch controller; the touch controller receives the touch information from the touch detection device, converts it into contact coordinates, and then sends it to the processor 110, and can receive and execute commands sent by the processor 110. In addition, the touch panel 1071 can be implemented in multiple types such as resistive, capacitive, infrared, and surface acoustic wave. In addition to the touch panel 1071, the user input unit 107 can also include other input devices 1072. Optionally, the other input devices 1072 can include, but are not limited to, one or more of a physical keyboard, function keys (such as volume control keys, switch keys, etc.), a trackball, a mouse, a joystick, etc., and specific details are not limited here.

[0051] Optionally, the touch panel 1071 can cover the flexible display panel 1061. After the touch panel 1071 detects a touch operation thereon or nearby, it transmits the operation to the processor 110 to determine the type of touch event. Subsequently, the processor 110 provides a corresponding visual output on the panel 1061 according to the type of touch event. Although in Figure 1 the touch panel 1071 and the flexible display panel 1061 are implemented as two independent components to realize the input and output functions of the smart terminal, in some embodiments, the touch panel 1071 and the flexible display panel 1061 can be integrated to realize the input and output functions of the smart terminal, and specific details are not limited here.

[0052] The interface unit 108 serves as an interface through which at least one external device can be connected to the smart terminal 100. For example, the external device can include a wired or wireless headset port, an external power supply (or battery charger) port, a wired or wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device with an identification module, an audio input / output (I / O) port, a video I / O port, a headset port, and so on. The interface unit 108 can be used to receive inputs from external devices (such as data information, power, etc.) and transmit the received inputs to one or more elements within the smart terminal 100 or can be used to transmit data between the smart terminal 100 and external devices.

[0053] The memory 109 can be used to store software programs and various data. The memory 109 mainly includes a program storage area and a data storage area. Optionally, the program storage area can store an operating system, application programs required for at least one function (such as a sound playback function, an image playback function, etc.); the data storage area can store data created according to the use of the mobile phone (such as audio data, phone book, etc.). In addition, the memory 109 can include high-speed random access memory, and can also include non-volatile memory, such as at least one magnetic disk storage device, a flash memory device, or other volatile solid-state storage devices.

[0054] The processor 110 is the control center of the intelligent terminal, connecting various parts of the entire intelligent terminal through various interfaces and circuits. By running or executing software programs and / or modules stored in the memory 109, and calling the data stored in the memory 109, it executes various functions of the intelligent terminal and processes data, thereby monitoring the intelligent terminal as a whole. The processor 110 can include one or more processing units; preferably, the processor 110 can integrate an application processor and a modem processor. Optionally, the application processor mainly processes the operating system, user interface, and application programs, etc., and the modem processor mainly processes wireless communications. It can be understood that the above-mentioned modem processor may not be integrated into the processor 110.

[0055] The intelligent terminal 100 can also include a power supply 111 (such as a battery) for supplying power to each component. Preferably, the power supply 111 can be logically connected to the processor 110 through a power management system, so as to implement functions such as management of charging, discharging, and power consumption management through the power management system.

[0056] Although Figure 1 not shown, the intelligent terminal 100 can also include a Bluetooth module, etc., which will not be elaborated here.

[0057] To facilitate the understanding of the embodiments of the present application, the communication network system on which the intelligent terminal of the present application is based will be described below.

[0058] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 2 which is an architecture diagram of a communication network system provided by an embodiment of the present application. This communication network system is an LTE system of the general mobile communication technology. This LTE system includes a UE (User Equipment) 201, an E-UTRAN (Evolved UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network) 202, an EPC (Evolved Packet Core) 203, and an operator's IP service 204 that are sequentially communicatively connected.

[0059] Optionally, the UE 201 may be the above-mentioned terminal 100, which will not be elaborated here.

[0060] The E-UTRAN 202 includes an eNodeB 2021 and other eNodeBs 2022, etc. Optionally, the eNodeB 2021 may be connected to other eNodeBs 2022 through a backhaul (e.g., the X2 interface), the eNodeB 2021 is connected to the EPC 203, and the eNodeB 2021 may provide access for the UE 201 to the EPC 203.

[0061] The EPC 203 may include an MME (Mobility Management Entity) 2031, an HSS (Home Subscriber Server) 2032, other MMEs 2033, an SGW (Serving Gate Way) 2034, a PGW (PDN Gate Way) 2035, a PCRF (Policy and Charging Rules Function) 2036, etc. Optionally, the MME 2031 is a control node that processes the signaling between the UE 201 and the EPC 203 and provides bearer and connection management. The HSS 2032 is used to provide some registers to manage functions such as a home location register (not shown in the figure) and stores some user-specific information such as service characteristics and data rates. All user data may be sent through the SGW 2034. The PGW 2035 may provide IP address allocation for the UE 201 and other functions. The PCRF 2036 is a policy and charging control policy decision point for service data flows and IP bearer resources, and it selects and provides available policy and charging control decisions for a policy and charging enforcement function unit (not shown in the figure).

[0062] The IP service 204 may include the Internet, an intranet, an IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem), or other IP services, etc.

[0063] Although the above has been described by taking the LTE system as an example, those skilled in the art should be aware that the present application is not only applicable to the LTE system, but may also be applicable to other wireless communication systems, such as GSM, CDMA2000, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, 5G, and future new network systems (such as 6G), etc., which are not limited here.

[0064] Based on the above intelligent terminal hardware structure and communication network system, various embodiments of the present application are proposed.

[0065] The first embodiment

[0066] Figure 3 is a top - view structural schematic diagram of the edge protection structure of the first embodiment of the present application, Figure 4 is a bottom - view structural schematic diagram of the edge protection structure of the first embodiment of the present application, Figure 5 is Figure 4 a partial structural schematic diagram of the edge protection structure shown, Figure 6 is Figure 5 a structural schematic diagram of the edge protection structure shown in a folded state. Please refer to Figures 3 to 6 , the edge protection structure includes a protection component 12 arranged on the side of the folding area of the folding screen and a decorative strip 13 arranged on the edge of the folding screen. The protection component 12 includes a flexible sheet 122. The flexible sheet 122 includes an overlapping portion 1221 arranged between the decorative strip 13 and the folding screen. A limiting structure for restricting the displacement of the overlapping portion 1221 is arranged between the overlapping portion 1221 and the decorative strip 13. The edge protection structure of the present application is installed on the folding screen. One protection component 12 is provided on each side of the folding area of the folding screen, and the decorative strip 13 is arranged on the edge of the folding screen.

[0067] The edge protection structure of the present application is arranged on the folding screen. The overlapping portion 1221 of the flexible sheet 122 is arranged below the decorative strip 13. The flexible sheet 122 can effectively prevent the overlapping portion 1221 from slipping out from below the decorative strip 13 through the limiting structure, avoiding after - sales problems. Moreover, the edge protection structure of the present application has a low cost and does not affect the overall width of the machine.

[0068] Optionally, Figure 7 is a three - dimensional structural schematic diagram of the protection component of the first embodiment of the present application, Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of the protection component of the first embodiment of the present application when the folding screen is in a folded state, Figure 9 is Figure 8 a rear - view structural schematic diagram of the protection component of Figures 5 to 9, a notch 301 is provided at the edge of the overlapping portion 1221, and a first hook 1222 is formed at the end of the overlapping portion 1221 corresponding to the notch 301. The decorative strip 13 is provided with a second hook 131 that cooperates with the first hook 1222. The second hook 131 is disposed in the notch 301 and is spaced apart from the first hook 1222. The first hook 1222 and the second hook 131 are combined to form a limiting structure. When the edge protection structure is bent from the unfolded state to the folded state, the distance between the second hook 131 and the first hook 1222 gradually increases; when the edge protection structure is bent from the folded state to the unfolded state, the distance between the second hook 131 and the first hook 1222 gradually decreases until the second hook 131 and the first hook 1222 are hooked together, or a certain distance is reserved between the second hook 131 and the first hook 1222; when the overlapping portion 1221 of the flexible sheet 122 disengages from the decorative strip 13 outwardly, the second hook 131 and the first hook 1222 will be hooked together to prevent the overlapping portion 1221 from disengaging from the decorative strip 13.

[0069] Optionally, as Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 shown, the protection component 12 further includes a connecting seat 121. The flexible sheet 122 is connected to the connecting seat 121. The connecting seat 121 includes a plug-in board 1211 and a clamping block 1212. The end of the clamping block 1212 is fixed to the side surface of the plug-in board 1211. The clamping block 1212 is provided with a clamping groove, and the middle part of the flexible sheet 122 is disposed in the clamping groove. In this embodiment, the clamping block 1212 protrudes in a direction away from the side surface of the plug-in board 1211, that is, the length direction of the clamping block 1212 is perpendicular to the side surface of the plug-in board 1211.

[0070] Optionally, as Figure 7 and Figure 8 shown, a groove is provided on the side surface of the plug-in board 1211, and a connecting plate 1213 is disposed in the groove. The end of the clamping block 1212 is fixed to the connecting plate 1213.

[0071] Optionally, the manufacturing process of the protection component 12 is as follows: First, the plug-in board 1211 is formed by injection molding; then the flexible sheet 122 is assembled at the clamping groove; then the clamping block 1212 and the connecting plate 1213 are integrally injection molded, and the middle part of the flexible sheet 122 is integrally injection molded in the clamping block 1212. In this embodiment, the materials of the plug-in board 1211, the clamping block 1212, and the connecting plate 1213 are plastics; the material of the flexible sheet 122 is PI or PET, but is not limited thereto.

[0072] Optionally, as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the plug-in board 1211 includes a first side surface and a second side surface which are oppositely arranged, and the groove is formed by a partial depression of the first side surface; at least two mounting holes 302 are provided on the second side surface for connecting with the folding screen.

[0073] Optionally, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, the edge protection structure includes two protection components 12 and two decorative strips 13. The two protection components 12 are arranged between the two decorative strips 13. The flexible sheet 122 of each protection component 12 includes two overlapping parts 1221. A limiting structure is formed between one overlapping part 1221 and one decorative strip 13, and another limiting structure is formed between the other overlapping part 1221 and the other decorative strip 13. In this embodiment, the two overlapping parts 1221 of the flexible sheet 122 are respectively defined as the first overlapping part and the second overlapping part, and the two decorative strips 13 are respectively defined as the first decorative strip and the second decorative strip; the first decorative strip includes a first end part and a second end part extending to the folding area of the folding screen, and the second decorative strip includes a third end part and a fourth end part extending to the folding area of the folding screen. The first overlapping part of one flexible sheet 122 overlaps with the first end part of the first decorative strip, the second overlapping part of this flexible sheet 122 overlaps with the third end part of the second decorative strip, the first overlapping part of the other flexible sheet 122 overlaps with the second end part of the first decorative strip, and the second overlapping part of this flexible sheet 122 overlaps with the fourth end part of the second decorative strip.

[0074] Second Embodiment

[0075] Figure 10 is a front view structural schematic diagram when the protection component and the decorative strip of the second embodiment of the present application are matched. As Figure 10 shown, the edge protection structure of this embodiment is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, and the difference lies in the different limiting structures. In this embodiment, a first blocking part 1223 protruding towards the decorative strip 13 is provided at the end of the overlapping part 1221, and a second blocking part 132 protruding towards the overlapping part 1221 is provided on the decorative strip 13. The second blocking part 132 and the first blocking part 1223 are oppositely arranged, and the first blocking part 1223 and the second blocking part 132 are combined to form a limiting structure.

[0076] When the edge protection structure is bent from the unfolded state to the folded state, the distance between the second blocking portion 132 and the first blocking portion 1223 gradually increases; when the edge protection structure is bent from the folded state to the unfolded state, the distance between the second blocking portion 132 and the first blocking portion 1223 gradually decreases until the second blocking portion 132 abuts against the first blocking portion 1223, or a certain distance is reserved between the second blocking portion 132 and the first blocking portion 1223; when the overlapping portion 1221 of the flexible sheet 122 disengages from the decorative strip 13 outwardly, the second blocking portion 132 abuts against the first blocking portion 1223, preventing the overlapping portion 1221 from disengaging from the decorative strip 13.

[0077] Third Embodiment

[0078] Figure 11 FIG. is a front view structural schematic diagram when the protection component of the third embodiment of the present application cooperates with the decorative strip. Figure 12 FIG. is a top view structural schematic diagram of the protection component of the third embodiment of the present application. As Figure 11 and Figure 12 shown, the edge protection structure of this embodiment is substantially the same as that of the above embodiment, and the difference lies in the limiting structure. In this embodiment, a waist-shaped hole 303 is provided on the overlapping portion 1221. The waist-shaped hole 303 is arranged along the length direction of the flexible sheet 122. The decorative strip 13 is provided with a limiting block 133. The limiting block 133 is arranged in the waist-shaped hole 303. The waist-shaped hole 303 and the limiting block 133 form a limiting structure in combination.

[0079] When the edge protection structure is bent from the unfolded state to the folded state, the limiting block 133 moves from the first end to the second end of the waist-shaped hole 303; when the edge protection structure is bent from the folded state to the unfolded state, the limiting block 133 moves from the second end to the first end of the waist-shaped hole 303 until the limiting block 133 abuts against the hole wall of the first end, or a certain distance is reserved between the limiting block 133 and the hole wall of the first end; when the overlapping portion 1221 of the flexible sheet 122 disengages from the decorative strip 13 outwardly, the limiting block 133 abuts against the hole wall of the first end, preventing the overlapping portion 1221 from disengaging from the decorative strip 13.

[0080] Fourth Embodiment

[0081] Figure 13 FIG. is a front view structural schematic diagram when the protection component of the fourth embodiment of the present application cooperates with the decorative strip. As Figure 13 shown, the edge protection structure of this embodiment is substantially the same as that of the above embodiment, and the difference lies in the limiting structure. In this embodiment, the limiting structure includes a limiting diaphragm 14. One end of the limiting diaphragm 14 is connected to the flexible sheet 122, and the other end of the limiting diaphragm 14 is connected to the decorative strip 13.

[0082] When the edge protection structure is bent from the unfolded state to the folded state, the limiting membrane 14 is gradually pulled and stretched; when the edge protection structure is bent from the folded state to the unfolded state, the limiting membrane 14 is gradually gathered and folded; when the overlapping portion 1221 of the flexible sheet 122 separates outward from the decorative strip 13, the limiting membrane 14 can pull the overlapping portion 1221 to prevent the overlapping portion 1221 from separating from the decorative strip 13.

[0083] Fifth embodiment

[0084] The edge protection structure of this embodiment is substantially the same as that of the above-mentioned embodiment, except that the limiting structure is different. In this embodiment, the surface of the overlapping portion 1221 facing the decorative strip 13 is provided with a first rough area and a first smooth area, and the surface of the decorative strip 13 facing the overlapping portion 1221 is provided with a second rough area and a second smooth area, the first rough area is provided corresponding to the second smooth area, and the second rough area is provided corresponding to the first smooth area, and the first rough area and the second rough area are combined to form a limiting structure; when the folding screen is in a folded state, the edge of the first rough area contacts the edge of the second rough area or there is a gap between them.

[0085] When the edge protection structure is bent from an unfolded state to a folded state, the distance between the second rough area and the first rough area gradually increases; when the edge protection structure is bent from a folded state to an unfolded state, the distance between the second rough area and the first rough area gradually decreases until the second rough area contacts the first rough area, or a certain distance is reserved between the second rough area and the first rough area; when the overlapping portion 1221 of the flexible sheet 122 separates outward from the decorative strip 13, the second rough area contacts the first rough area to prevent the overlapping portion 1221 from separating from the decorative strip 13.

[0086] Sixth embodiment

[0087] The present application also relates to a smart terminal, comprising the above-mentioned edge protection structure.

[0088] Optionally, the smart terminal further includes a folding screen, a first carrier frame, and a second carrier frame; the folding screen is bent and folded around the central axis, the folding screen includes a first screen area, a second screen area, and a bending area connecting the first screen area and the second screen area, the first screen area is connected to the first carrier frame, the second screen area is connected to the second carrier frame, the bending area is disposed corresponding to the central axis, two protection components 12 are respectively disposed on both sides of the bending area, a decorative strip 13 is connected to the edges of the first screen area and the first carrier frame, and another decorative strip 13 is connected to the edges of the second screen area and the second carrier frame. In this embodiment, the first decorative strip is connected to the edges of the first carrier frame and the first screen area, the first end and the second end of the first decorative strip are disposed adjacent to the bending area; the second decorative strip is connected to the edges of the second carrier frame and the second screen area, the third end and the fourth end of the second decorative strip are disposed adjacent to the bending area, and the third end is disposed opposite to the first end, the fourth end is disposed opposite to the second end, and the two protection components 12 are respectively connected to both ends of the central axis.

[0089] Optionally, the central axis includes a fixed axis, a first rotating shaft, and a second rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are disposed on opposite sides of the fixed axis, the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected between the first carrier frame and the fixed axis, the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected between the second carrier frame and the fixed axis, and the insertion plates 1211 of the two connecting seats 121 are respectively connected to both ends of the fixed axis.

[0090] Regarding the structure and function of the smart terminal, please refer to the above, and details will not be described herein again.

[0091] It can be understood that the above scenarios are only examples and do not constitute a limitation on the application scenarios of the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of the present application. The technical solutions of the present application can also be applied to other scenarios. For example, as is known to those of ordinary skill in the art, with the evolution of the system architecture and the emergence of new service scenarios, the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of the present application are equally applicable to similar technical problems.

[0092] The serial numbers of the embodiments of the present application are only for description and do not represent the advantages or disadvantages of the embodiments.

[0093] The steps in the method of the embodiments of the present application can be adjusted, combined, and deleted according to actual needs.

[0094] The units in the devices of the embodiments of the present application can be combined, divided, and deleted according to actual needs.

[0095] In the present application, for the description of the same or similar term concepts, technical solutions, and / or application scenarios, generally only the first occurrence is described in detail. When it appears repeatedly later, for the sake of brevity, it is generally not described again. When understanding the technical solutions and other contents of the present application, for the same or similar term concepts, technical solutions, and / or application scenarios that are not described in detail later, reference can be made to the relevant detailed descriptions before.

[0096] In this application, the descriptions of the various embodiments each have their own focus. For parts that are not detailed or recorded in a certain embodiment, reference may be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0097] The technical features of the technical solutions of this application can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of concise description, not all possible combinations of the various technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, it should be considered as within the scope recorded in this application.

[0098] Through the description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by means of software plus a necessary general hardware platform. Of course, they can also be implemented by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on such an understanding, the technical solutions of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium as described above (such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disc), and includes several instructions to enable a terminal device (which can be a mobile phone, computer, server, controlled terminal, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods of each embodiment of this application.

[0099] In the above embodiments, they can be implemented in whole or in part by software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented using software, they can be implemented in whole or in part in the form of a computer program product. The computer program product includes one or more computer instructions. When the computer program instructions are loaded and executed on a computer, the processes or functions according to the embodiments of this application are generated in whole or in part. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable devices. The computer instructions can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, or transmitted from one computer-readable storage medium to another computer-readable storage medium. For example, the computer instructions can be transmitted from a website, computer, server, or data center to another website, computer, server, or data center by wire (such as coaxial cable, optical fiber, digital subscriber line) or wirelessly (such as infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.). The computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium that the computer can access or a data storage device such as a server, data center, etc. that contains one or more integrated available media. The available medium can be a magnetic medium (such as a floppy disk, storage disk, magnetic tape), an optical medium (such as a DVD), or a semiconductor medium (such as a Solid State Disk (SSD)), etc.

[0100] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application, which do not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present application, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, shall be similarly included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An edge protection structure, characterized in that, It includes a protection component arranged on the side of the bending area of the folding screen and a decorative strip arranged on the edge of the folding screen. The protection component includes a flexible sheet, and the flexible sheet includes an overlapping part arranged between the decorative strip and the folding screen. A limiting structure for restricting the displacement of the overlapping part is arranged between the overlapping part and the decorative strip.

2. The edge protection structure according to claim 1, wherein, A notch is provided at the edge of the overlapping part. A first hook is formed at the end of the overlapping part corresponding to the notch. The decorative strip is provided with a second hook that cooperates with the first hook. The second hook is arranged in the notch and is spaced from the first hook. The combination of the first hook and the second hook forms the limiting structure.

3. The edge protection structure according to claim 1, wherein, A first blocking part protruding towards the decorative strip is provided at the end of the overlapping part. A second blocking part protruding towards the overlapping part is provided on the decorative strip. The second blocking part is arranged opposite to the first blocking part. The combination of the first blocking part and the second blocking part forms the limiting structure.

4. The edge protection structure according to claim 1, wherein A waist-shaped hole is provided on the overlapping part. The waist-shaped hole is arranged along the length direction of the flexible sheet. The decorative strip is provided with a limiting block, and the limiting block is arranged in the waist-shaped hole. The combination of the waist-shaped hole and the limiting block forms the limiting structure.

5. The edge protection structure according to claim 1, wherein The limiting structure includes a limiting diaphragm. One end of the limiting diaphragm is connected to the flexible sheet, and the other end of the limiting diaphragm is connected to the decorative strip.

6. The edge protection structure according to claim 1, wherein, A first rough area and a first smooth area are provided on the surface of the overlapping part facing the decorative strip. A second rough area and a second smooth area are provided on the surface of the decorative strip facing the overlapping part. The first rough area is arranged corresponding to the second smooth area, and the second rough area is arranged corresponding to the first smooth area. The combination of the first rough area and the second rough area forms the limiting structure; when the folding screen is in a folded state, the edge of the first rough area contacts or has a gap with the edge of the second rough area.

7. The edge protection structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The protection component further includes a connecting seat. The flexible sheet is connected to the connecting seat. The connecting seat includes a plug-in board and a clamping block. The end of the clamping block is fixed to the side surface of the plug-in board. The clamping block is provided with a clamping groove, and the middle part of the flexible sheet is arranged in the clamping groove.

8. The edge protection structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The edge protection structure includes two such protection components and two such decorative strips. The two protection components are arranged between the two decorative strips. The flexible sheet of each protection component includes two overlapping parts. A limiting structure is formed between one overlapping part and one decorative strip, and a limiting structure is formed between the other overlapping part and the other decorative strip.

9. An intelligent terminal, characterized in that, It includes the edge protection structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The intelligent terminal according to claim 9, characterized in that It further includes a folding screen, a first carrier frame, and a second carrier frame; the folding screen is bent and folded around a central axis, the folding screen includes a first screen area, a second screen area, and a bending area connected between the first screen area and the second screen area, the first screen area is connected to the first carrier frame, the second screen area is connected to the second carrier frame, the bending area is arranged corresponding to the central axis, two of the protection components are respectively arranged on two sides of the bending area, one decorative strip is connected to the edges of the first screen area and the first carrier frame, and the other decorative strip is connected to the edges of the second screen area and the second carrier frame.

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