Display panel and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a display panel and electronic equipment, and relates to the technical field of electronic equipment. The display panel comprises glass and a display array composed of a plurality of display units. The thickness of the glass meets the target thickness, so that the glass can be bent and can be recovered after being bent, the first surface of the glass is plated with a first protective film, the second surface of the glass is provided with a second protective film, and the first surface is opposite to the second surface; the display array is located within the coverage range of the glass, and light rays emitted by the multiple display units penetrate through the glass; wherein the glass serves as the outer surface of the display panel and is used for providing touch feeling, and the glass is bent along with bending of the display panel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic devices, and in particular to a display panel and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] With the advancement of science and technology, user demands for electronic devices are constantly increasing. The touch-sensitive surfaces of traditional electronic devices are typically made of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) or CPI (Clarity Polyimide). However, due to the low Young's modulus and relatively soft texture of PET and CPI, they are easily scratched, resulting in a poor tactile feel and impacting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a display panel and an electronic device, and the technical solutions are as follows:

[0004] A first aspect of the present application provides a display panel, comprising:

[0005] Glass, wherein the glass has a thickness meeting a target thickness, so that the glass can be bent and can recover after being bent, a first surface of the glass being coated with a first protective film, a second surface of the glass being coated with a second protective film, and the first surface and the second surface being opposite to each other;

[0006] A display array composed of multiple display units, the display array is located within the coverage area of the glass, and the light emitted by the multiple display units passes through the glass;

[0007] The glass is the outer surface of the display panel and is used to provide a tactile sensation. The glass bends as the display panel bends.

[0008] In some modified embodiments of the present application, the second protective film forms an accommodating space, the glass is fixed in the accommodating space, and the accommodating space at least wraps the second surface and side surfaces of the glass.

[0009] In some modified embodiments of the present application, the accommodating space further wraps the side surfaces of the first protective film, and the first protective film and the second protective film form a protective layer for the glass.

[0010] In some modified embodiments of the present application, the thickness of the first protective film is smaller than the thickness of the glass, and the Mohs hardness of the first protective film is greater than the Mohs hardness of the glass.

[0011] In some modified embodiments of the present application, the material of the first protective film is different from the material of the second protective film, and the first protective film and the second protective film have different protective functions.

[0012] In some modified embodiments of the present application, the first protective film is attached to the glass by one of the following methods: vacuum evaporation, or magnetron sputtering.

[0013] In some modified embodiments of the present application, the first protective film is at least one of the following: silicon carbide or silicon nitride; the second protective film is at least one of the following: acrylic colloid or polyurethane colloid.

[0014] The second aspect of the present application provides an electronic device, including a display panel and a shell; the display panel is installed in the shell, and the display panel changes as the shape of the electronic device changes. The outer surface of the display panel is glass, and the glass changes as the display panel changes. The first surface of the glass is coated with a first protective film, and the second surface of the glass has a second protective film. The first surface and the second surface are opposite to each other, and the glass is used to provide a sense of touch.

[0015] In some modified embodiments of the present application, the shell includes at least two first bodies, adjacent first bodies among the at least two first bodies are rotatably connected, at least two first bodies are located within the coverage range of the display panel and are connected to the display panel, and the relative rotation between the at least two first bodies causes the electronic device to change its shape, the display panel changes as the shape of the electronic device changes, and the glass changes as the display panel changes.

[0016] In some modified embodiments of the present application, the electronic device further includes: a second body, the second body being located within the coverage of the display panel and connected to the display panel; a curling mechanism, the curling mechanism being installed on the shell, wherein the relative position of the second body and the shell changes, causing the electronic device to change in shape, the display panel changes with the shape of the electronic device based on the curling mechanism, and the glass changes with the change of the display panel.

[0017] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present application. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present application and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the following is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present disclosure. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 The structure diagram of the first display panel of the embodiment of the present application is schematically shown;

[0020] Figure 2 The structure diagram of the second display panel of the embodiment of the present application is schematically shown;

[0021] Figure 3 Schematically shows an exploded structural diagram of a second display panel according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 4 The structure diagram of the third display panel of the embodiment of the present application is schematically shown;

[0023] Figure 5 The structure diagram of the first electronic device according to the embodiment of the present application is schematically shown;

[0024] Figure 6 The structure diagram of the second electronic device of the embodiment of the present application is schematically shown;

[0025] Figure 7 The schematic diagram shows the structure of the second electronic device after the form change in the embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Description of reference numerals:

[0027] 1. Display panel; 11. Glass; 12. First protective film; 13. Second protective film; 14. Display array; 111. First surface; 112. Second surface; 131. Accommodation space;

[0028] 2. Shell; 21. First body;

[0029] 3. Second entity;

[0030] 4. Curling mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following embodiments of the present disclosure are further described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The detailed description of the following examples and the accompanying drawings are intended to illustrate the principles of the present disclosure, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. The present disclosure can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but rather includes all technical solutions within the scope of the claims.

[0032] The present disclosure provides these embodiments in order to make this disclosure thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that: unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of parts and steps, the composition of materials, numerical expressions and numerical values set forth in these embodiments should be interpreted as merely exemplary, and not as limiting.

[0033] It should be noted that, in the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means greater than or equal to two; terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer" indicating directions or positional relationships are intended solely to facilitate and simplify the description of this disclosure, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0034] In addition, the terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this disclosure do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different parts. "Perpendicular" does not mean perpendicular in the strict sense, but rather means within the tolerance range. "Parallel" does not mean parallel in the strict sense, but rather means within the tolerance range. "Include" or "comprising" and similar terms mean that the elements preceding the term include the elements listed after the term, and do not exclude the possibility of also including other elements.

[0035] It should also be noted that, in the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this disclosure depending on the specific circumstances. When a specific device is described as being located between a first device and a second device, there may or may not be an intervening device between the specific device and the first or second device.

[0036] All terms used in this disclosure have the same meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in, for example, common dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or highly formal sense, unless explicitly defined as such herein.

[0037] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0038] Example 1

[0039] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the first aspect of the present application provides a display panel 1, including glass 11 and a display array 14 composed of multiple display units; the thickness of the glass 11 meets the target thickness, so that the glass 11 can be bent and can recover after bending, the first surface 111 of the glass 11 is coated with a first protective film 12, and the second surface 112 of the glass 11 has a second protective film 13, and the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 are opposite to each other; the display array 14 is located within the coverage of the glass 11, and the light emitted by the multiple display units passes through the glass 11; wherein the glass 11 is the outer surface of the display panel 1 and is used to provide a sense of touch, and the glass 11 bends as the display panel 1 bends.

[0040] In this embodiment, in order to enhance the tactile feel and usage experience of the user when operating the display panel 1 of the electronic device, the present application uses glass 11 as the outer surface of the display panel 1, wherein the material of the glass 11 can use UTG (Ultra Thin Glass, ultra-thin flexible glass) or UFG (Ultra Flexible Glass, ultra-flexible glass), etc. The higher Young's modulus of materials such as UTG or UFG provides sufficient flexibility to the outer surface of the display panel 1 while improving sufficient rigidity, so that the outer surface of the display panel 1 can remain flat and stable in usage scenarios such as touch or pressing, thereby providing a uniform tactile feel. At the same time, the UTG or UFG with a high Young's modulus can use its strong recovery ability to enable the user to obtain a more stable and solid feedback feeling during the operation of the display panel 1.

[0041] The present application sets the thickness of the glass 11 to meet the target thickness so that the glass 11 can be bent and can recover after bending. By setting the target thickness, the glass 11 has sufficient flexibility to adapt to changes in the display panel 1 in different forms, such as folding, curling, etc., so that the present application uses the glass 11 as the outer surface of the display panel 1 and can be suitable for a variety of electronic devices such as foldable mobile phones, tablets, wearable devices, etc., thereby improving the user experience.

[0042] To simultaneously enhance the wear resistance and impact resistance of the outer surface of the display panel 1, the present application coats a first protective film 12 on the first surface 111 of the glass 11, and a second protective film 13 on the second surface 112 of the glass 11, opposite the first surface 111. The first protective film 12 can be made of a material with a high Mohs hardness, such as silicon carbide or silicon nitride, to enhance the wear resistance of the first surface 111 of the glass 11, effectively resisting scratches and abrasion, ensuring a smooth and flat outer surface of the display panel 1, providing a pleasant tactile feel. Furthermore, the provision of the first protective film 12 prevents the glass 11 from being abraded or scratched, thereby extending the service life of the display panel 1. The second protective film 13 can be made of a material with a certain degree of elasticity and cushioning capacity, such as an acrylic or polyurethane colloid. This provides support and cushioning when the glass 11 is impacted, effectively absorbing energy. This enhances the impact resistance of the outer surface of the display panel 1, improves the safety and stability of the outer surface of the display panel 1, and improves the user experience.

[0043] The first protective film 12 can be treated with an oleophobic or hydrophobic treatment to reduce the adhesion of fingerprints and other stains to the outer surface of the display panel 1 during daily use of the electronic device, thereby improving cleaning convenience. The first and second protective films 12 and 13 can be made of high-transmittance materials to ensure that the display panel 1 has a good display effect after the multiple display units of the display array 14 emit light.

[0044] In a first aspect, the present application provides a display panel 1, comprising glass 11 and a display array 14 consisting of a plurality of display units; the thickness of the glass 11 meets a target thickness so that the glass 11 can be bent and can recover after bending; a first surface 111 of the glass 11 is coated with a first protective film 12, and a second surface 112 of the glass 11 has a second protective film 13, and the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 are opposite to each other; the display array 14 is located within the coverage of the glass 11, and light emitted by the plurality of display units passes through the glass 11; wherein the glass 11 is the outer surface of the display panel 1 and is used to provide a tactile sensation, and the glass 11 bends as the display panel 1 bends. The present application uses glass 11 as the outer surface of the display panel 1. The sufficient rigidity and recovery ability provided by the glass 11 under its high Young's modulus enable the outer surface of the display panel 1 to provide a uniform tactile feel and a stable and solid feedback feeling in usage scenarios such as touch or pressing. In addition, the present application improves the wear resistance and impact resistance of the outer surface of the display panel 1 by coating a first protective film 12 on the first surface 111 of the glass 11 and providing a second protective film 13 on the second surface 112 of the glass 11 opposite to the first surface 111, thereby ensuring the smoothness and flatness of the outer surface of the display panel 1 and the safety and stability during use, thereby improving the tactile feel and usage experience of the user when operating the display panel 1 of the electronic device.

[0045] Further, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the second protective film 13 forms an accommodating space 131 , the glass 11 is fixed in the accommodating space 131 , and the accommodating space 131 at least wraps the second surface 112 and side surfaces of the glass 11 .

[0046] In this embodiment, the second protective film 13 of the present application forms a receiving space 131 capable of accommodating the glass 11, reducing the displacement or deformation of the glass 11 within the display panel 1 due to external forces, thereby ensuring the flatness and consistency of the display panel 1. Furthermore, the present application provides the receiving space 131 to at least wrap around the second surface 112 and side surfaces of the glass 11, so that the second protective film 13 simultaneously provides support and cushioning for the second surface 112 and side surfaces of the glass 11 to effectively absorb impact energy, thereby providing surface and edge protection for the glass 11, further enhancing the impact resistance of the display panel 1 and improving the user experience. Furthermore, the receiving space 131 formed by the second protective film 13, which at least wraps around the second surface 112 and side surfaces of the glass 11, can also prevent dust, moisture, and other impurities from entering between the glass 11 and the display array 14 composed of multiple display units, thereby ensuring the internal cleanliness of the display panel 1 and extending its service life.

[0047] Further, such as Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the accommodating space 131 also wraps the side surface of the first protective film 12 , and the first protective film 12 and the second protective film 13 form a protective layer for the glass 11 .

[0048] In this embodiment, in order to further improve the impact resistance of the display panel 1, the accommodating space 131 of the present application also wraps the side of the first protective film 12, so that the second surface 112 and the side of the glass 11 and the side of the first protective film 12 can be supported and cushioned by the second protective film 13 at the same time, thereby forming comprehensive protection, effectively absorbing impact energy, and improving the safety and stability of the outer surface provided with the glass 11.

[0049] The first protective film 12 and the second protective film 13 form a protective layer for the glass 11, wherein the first protective film 12 improves the wear resistance of the first surface 111 of the glass 11, effectively protecting the glass 11 from scratches, abrasion, etc., and ensuring the smoothness and flatness of the outer surface of the display panel 1. The second protective film 13 provides support and cushioning for the glass 11, improves the impact resistance, improves the safety and stability of the outer surface of the display panel 1 provided with the glass 11, and improves the user experience.

[0050] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the thickness of the first protective film 12 is smaller than the thickness of the glass 11 , and the Mohs hardness of the first protective film 12 is greater than the Mohs hardness of the glass 11 .

[0051] In this embodiment, in order to further improve the wear resistance of the outer surface of the display panel 1, the present application sets the Mohs hardness of the first protective film 12 to be greater than the Mohs hardness of the glass 11, so that the first protective film 12 can provide better resistance to scratches and wear, thereby avoiding wear or scratches on the glass 11 itself and extending the service life of the display panel 1.

[0052] To further enhance the user's tactile experience and user experience when operating the display panel 1 of an electronic device, the present application sets the thickness of the first protective film 12 to be thinner than that of the glass 11. This allows the first protective film 12 to provide less bending stiffness despite its smaller thickness. When a user touches the outer surface of the display panel 1, the thinner first protective film 12 can slightly deform, giving the user a soft, smooth touch and enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, the thinner first protective film 12 can enhance the intensity of the electronic device's vibration feedback and improve the user's perception of the temperature of the display panel 1, thereby enhancing the tactile experience and user experience.

[0053] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the material of the first protective film 12 is different from the material of the second protective film 13 , and the first protective film 12 and the second protective film 13 have different protective functions.

[0054] In this embodiment, the material of the first protective film 12 is different from that of the second protective film 13, and the first and second protective films 12, 13 perform different protective functions. The first protective film 12 can be made of a material with a high Mohs hardness, such as silicon carbide or silicon nitride, while the second protective film 13 can be made of a material with a certain degree of elasticity and cushioning capacity, such as an acrylic colloid or a polyurethane colloid. The first protective film 12 improves the wear resistance of the first surface 111 of the glass 11, effectively protecting the glass 11 from scratches and abrasion, and ensuring the smoothness of the outer surface of the display panel 1. The second protective film 13 provides support and cushioning for the glass 11, improving its impact resistance, enhancing the safety and stability of the outer surface of the display panel 1 provided with the glass 11, and improving the user experience.

[0055] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the first protective film 12 is attached to the glass 11 by one of the following methods: vacuum evaporation, or magnetron sputtering.

[0056] In this embodiment, to achieve a close bond between the first protective film 12 and the first surface 111 of the glass 11, the present application can use vacuum evaporation to heat the solid raw material of the first protective film 12 in a high vacuum environment and evaporate it into gaseous particles, causing the gaseous particles to condense on the first surface 111 of the glass 11 to form a uniform, thin film-like first protective film 12. Since the formation process of the first protective film 12 is carried out under high vacuum conditions, impurity contamination is avoided, resulting in a pure and uniform texture of the first protective film 12. Moreover, since the evaporation process can control the thickness of the formed first protective film 12, the light transmittance of the first protective film 12 and the glass 11 to which the first protective film 12 is attached is guaranteed. By controlling the thickness of the first protective film 12, a more comfortable tactile experience can be provided to the user based on bending stiffness, thermal conductivity, vibration feedback, etc., and the scratch resistance of the first surface 111 of the glass 11 can also be enhanced.

[0057] The present application can also achieve close bonding of the first protective film 12 to the first surface 111 of the glass 11 through magnetron sputtering. This is achieved by forming a plasma in a high-vacuum sputtering chamber and using a magnetic field to drive positive ions in the plasma to collide with the target surface at high speed, sputtering target atoms and depositing them on the first surface 111 of the glass 11 to form the first protective film 12. Since the formation of the first protective film 12 is carried out under high vacuum conditions, impurity contamination is avoided, and the first protective film 12 is pure and free of impurities after the target atoms are deposited. During the magnetron sputtering process, positive ions collide with the target surface at high speed, and the first surface 111 of the glass 11 can also be impacted to form active sites or dangling bonds, thereby enhancing the chemical bonding between the first protective film 12 and the glass 11. At the same time, the sputtering process can promote the mutual diffusion between the target atoms and the atoms of the first surface 111 of the glass 11, thereby strengthening the bonding strength between the first protective film 12 and the glass 11, so as to deposit a dense first protective film 12 through magnetron sputtering, thereby improving the wear resistance and scratch resistance of the first surface 111 of the glass 11, and improving the service life of the outer surface of the display panel 1.

[0058] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the first protective film 12 is made of at least one of the following: silicon carbide or silicon nitride; and the second protective film 13 is made of at least one of the following: acrylic colloid or polyurethane colloid.

[0059] In this embodiment, the present application sets the first protective film 12 to be silicon carbide or silicon nitride, so as to provide a higher Mohs hardness through silicon carbide or silicon nitride, and the Mohs hardness of silicon carbide or silicon nitride is greater than the Mohs hardness of glass 11, so as to provide better resistance to scratches and wear, thereby preventing the glass 11 itself from being worn or scratched, and extending the service life of the display panel 1. At the same time, silicon carbide or silicon nitride provides good optical transmittance, thereby improving the visual experience brought to the user by the display panel 1. Silicon carbide or silicon nitride as the first protective film 12 can also achieve anti-reflection and anti-glare properties through etching technology, anti-reflective coating, laser processing and other means, further improving the user experience.

[0060] The present application configures the second protective film 13 to be an acrylic or polyurethane colloid to provide superior impact absorption. When the glass 11 is impacted, the second protective film 13 provides support and cushioning to effectively absorb energy, thereby enhancing the impact resistance of the outer surface of the display panel 1 provided with the glass 11, improving the safety and stability of the outer surface of the display panel 1, and improving the user experience. At the same time, the acrylic or polyurethane colloid has good flexibility and adhesion, and can cooperate with the first protective film 12 to provide protection for the glass 11, ensuring the overall structural integrity of the display panel 1. Furthermore, the acrylic or polyurethane colloid can effectively seal the second surface 112 and sides of the glass 11, as well as the sides of the first protective film 12, providing comprehensive protection and enhancing the safety and stability of the outer surface of the display panel 1 provided with the glass 11.

[0061] Example 2

[0062] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the second aspect of the present application provides an electronic device, including a display panel 1 and a shell 2; the display panel 1 is installed in the shell 2, and the display panel 1 changes as the shape of the electronic device changes. The outer surface of the display panel 1 is glass 11, and the glass 11 changes as the display panel 1 changes. The first surface 111 of the glass 11 is coated with a first protective film 12, and the second surface 112 of the glass 11 has a second protective film 13. The first surface 111 and the second surface 112 are opposite to each other, and the glass 11 is used to provide a sense of touch.

[0063] In this embodiment, the present application provides an electronic device, which can achieve changes in shape through the relative movement of its internal components, such as folding into any shape and angle; expanding or shrinking the display area, etc., and in the process of the electronic device's shape change, the display panel 1 seen and touched by the user, the present application sets the display panel 1 to change with the shape change of the electronic device to meet the usage requirements of multiple scenarios. The outer surface of the display panel 1 is glass 11, and the glass 11 changes with the change of the display panel 1, so that the present application uses glass 11 as the outer surface of the display panel 1. It can be suitable for a variety of electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, wearable devices, and can realize various functions such as folding, screen expansion, cross-screen interaction, etc., thereby improving the user experience.

[0064] In the present application, the outer surface of the display panel 1 is glass 11. The glass 11 provides sufficient rigidity and recovery ability under its high Young's modulus, so that the outer surface of the display panel 1 provides a uniform touch and a stable and solid feedback feeling in the use scenarios such as touch or pressing, so as to provide the user with a good tactile experience. The present application also sets a first surface 111 of the glass 11 to be coated with a first protective film 12, and a second surface 112 of the glass 11 to have a second protective film 13, and the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 are opposite to each other. The first protective film 12 improves the wear resistance of the first surface 111 of the glass 11, effectively protecting the glass 11 from scratches, wear, etc., and ensuring the smoothness of the outer surface of the display panel 1. The second protective film 13 provides support and cushioning for the glass 11, improves the impact resistance, improves the safety and stability of the outer surface of the display panel 1 provided with the glass 11, and improves the user experience.

[0065] In a second aspect of the present application, an electronic device is provided, comprising a display panel 1 and a housing 2; the display panel 1 is mounted on the housing 2, and the display panel 1 changes as the shape of the electronic device changes. The outer surface of the display panel 1 is glass 11, and the glass 11 changes as the display panel 1 changes. The first surface 111 of the glass 11 is coated with a first protective film 12, and the second surface 112 of the glass 11 has a second protective film 13. The first surface 111 and the second surface 112 are opposite to each other, and the glass 11 is used to provide a sense of touch. The display panel 1 in the electronic device of the present application changes with the shape of the electronic device to adapt to diverse user usage scenarios and improve the user experience; glass 11 is used as the outer surface of the display panel 1, and the sufficient rigidity and recovery ability provided by the glass 11 under its high Young's modulus enable the outer surface of the display panel 1 to provide a uniform touch and a stable and solid feedback feeling in usage scenarios such as touch or pressing. In addition, the present application improves the wear resistance and impact resistance of the outer surface of the display panel 1 by coating a first protective film 12 on the first surface 111 of the glass 11 and providing a second protective film 13 on the second surface 112 of the glass 11 opposite to the first surface 111, thereby ensuring the smoothness and flatness of the outer surface of the display panel 1 and the safety and stability during use, thereby improving the touch and usage experience of the user when operating the display panel 1 of the electronic device.

[0066] Further, such as Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the shell 2 includes at least two first bodies 21, adjacent first bodies 21 of the at least two first bodies 21 are rotatably connected, at least two first bodies 21 are located within the coverage range of the display panel 1 and are connected to the display panel 1, and the relative rotation between the at least two first bodies 21 causes the electronic device to change in shape, the display panel 1 changes as the shape of the electronic device changes, and the glass changes as the display panel 1 changes.

[0067] In this embodiment, in order to adapt to diverse user usage scenarios, the present application sets a housing 2 including at least two first bodies 21. Adjacent first bodies 21 of the at least two first bodies 21 are rotatably connected, so that the electronic device can be folded into any shape and angle through relative rotation between the two bodies. The electronic device of the present application is not limited to the folding method, and can be folded inward, outward, flip, and other different folding methods, without specific limitations. When there are two first bodies 21, the two first bodies 21 are rotatably connected. When there are three first bodies 21, two adjacent first bodies 21 of the three first bodies 21 are rotatably connected, realizing a three-fold folding of the electronic device.

[0068] In the process of relative rotation between at least two first bodies 21 causing the electronic device to change its shape, the present application sets a display panel 1 that covers multiple first bodies 21 at the same time, and sets the display panel 1 to change as the shape of the electronic device changes, thereby realizing flexible folding of the display panel 1 to meet the user's needs for cross-screen interaction, multi-tasking and other multi-scenario usage. On this basis, the present application sets glass 11 on the outer surface of the display panel 1. The glass 11 provides sufficient rigidity and recovery ability under its high Young's modulus, so that the outer surface of the display panel 1 with a flexible folding function provides a uniform touch and a stable and solid feedback feeling in usage scenarios such as touch or pressing, so as to provide users with a good tactile experience. The present application also sets a first protective film 12 on the first surface 111 of the glass 11, and a second protective film 13 on the second surface 112 of the glass 11 to form a protective layer for the glass 11, so as to improve the wear resistance and impact resistance of the outer surface of the display panel 1, and meet the user's tactile feel and usage experience of foldable electronic devices.

[0069] Furthermore, in some embodiments, Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the electronic device also includes: a second body 3, which is located within the coverage of the display panel 1 and is connected to the display panel 1; a curling mechanism 4, which is installed on the shell 2, wherein the relative position of the second body 3 and the shell 2 changes, causing the electronic device to change in shape, and the display panel 1 changes with the shape of the electronic device based on the curling mechanism 4, and the glass 11 changes with the change of the display panel 1.

[0070] In this embodiment, in order to adapt to diverse user usage scenarios, the electronic device of the present application further includes a second body 3 and a curling mechanism 4. The curling mechanism 4 is driven to rotate relative to the housing 2, driving the relative position of the second body 3 and the housing 2 to change, causing the electronic device to undergo a morphological change, so as to achieve the expansion and reduction of the exposed area of the display panel 1 displayed to the user during the morphological change. During the expansion process, the user's browsing, video viewing, and multi-scene interactive processing experience is improved by expanding the exposed area of the display panel 1, and the display panel 1 and the second body 3 are stored through the reduction process to save space and facilitate portability. The curling mechanism 4 can be a rack-driven type, a guide rail type, a roller type, a magnetic-driven type, and other forms, without limitation, as long as it can rotate relative to the housing 2 under the drive of a motor and guide and drive the second body 3 to move to achieve the morphological change of the electronic device.

[0071] The display panel 1 provided in the present application can change with the shape of the electronic device to meet the expansion and reduction of the exposed area of the rolled display panel 1 displayed to the user. At the same time, the outer surface of the display panel 1 is also set to glass 11. The glass 11 provides sufficient rigidity and recovery ability under its high Young's modulus, so that the outer surface of the rolled and expanded display panel 1 can provide a uniform touch and stable and solid feedback feeling in use scenarios such as touch or pressing, so as to provide users with a good tactile experience. The present application also forms a protective layer for the glass 11 by setting the first surface 111 of the glass 11 to be coated with a first protective film 12, and the second surface 112 of the glass 11 to have a second protective film 13, so as to improve the wear resistance and impact resistance of the outer surface of the display panel 1, so as to meet the user's tactile feel and use experience of the rollable electronic device.

[0072] Thus far, various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail. To avoid obscuring the concept of the present disclosure, some details known in the art have not been described. Based on the above description, those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein.

[0073] Although some specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail through examples, those skilled in the art will understand that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art will understand that the above embodiments may be modified or some technical features may be replaced with equivalents without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. In particular, as long as there are no structural conflicts, the various technical features mentioned in the various embodiments may be combined in any manner.

Claims

1. A display panel, characterized in that: include: Glass, wherein the glass has a thickness that meets a target thickness, such that the glass can be bent and can recover after being bent, a first surface of the glass being coated with a first protective film, a second surface of the glass being coated with a second protective film, the first surface and the second surface being opposite to each other; a display array composed of a plurality of display units, wherein the display array is located within the coverage of the glass, and light emitted by the plurality of display units passes through the glass; The glass is an outer surface of the display panel and is used to provide a tactile sensation. The glass bends as the display panel bends.

2. The display panel according to claim 1, wherein: The second protective film forms an accommodating space, the glass is fixed in the accommodating space, and the accommodating space at least wraps the second surface and side surfaces of the glass.

3. The display panel according to claim 2, wherein: The accommodating space also wraps the side surface of the first protective film, and the first protective film and the second protective film form a protective layer for the glass.

4. The display panel according to claim 3, wherein: The thickness of the first protective film is smaller than the thickness of the glass, and the Mohs hardness of the first protective film is greater than the Mohs hardness of the glass.

5. The display panel according to claim 4, wherein: The material of the first protective film is different from that of the second protective film, and the first protective film and the second protective film have different protective functions.

6. The display panel according to claim 5, wherein: The first protective film is attached to the glass by one of the following methods: Vacuum evaporation or magnetron sputtering.

7. The display panel according to claim 6, wherein: The first protective film is at least one of the following: silicon carbide or silicon nitride; The second protective film is at least one of the following: acrylic colloid, or polyurethane colloid.

8. An electronic device, comprising: Display panel; The housing is provided with a display panel mounted thereto. The display panel changes as the shape of the electronic device changes. The outer surface of the display panel is glass. The glass changes as the display panel changes. The first surface of the glass is coated with a first protective film. The second surface of the glass has a second protective film. The first surface is opposite to the second surface. The glass is used to provide a sense of touch.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein: The shell includes at least two first bodies, adjacent first bodies among at least two first bodies are rotatably connected, at least two first bodies are located within the coverage of the display panel and are connected to the display panel, and the relative rotation between at least two first bodies causes the electronic device to change in shape, the display panel changes as the shape of the electronic device changes, and the glass changes as the display panel changes.

10. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein Also includes: a second body, the second body being located within the coverage of the display panel and connected to the display panel; a curling mechanism, the curling mechanism being mounted on the housing; The change in relative position between the second body and the shell causes the electronic device to change in shape. The display panel changes with the shape of the electronic device based on the curling mechanism, and the glass changes with the change of the display panel.

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