Display module and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a display module and electronic equipment, and the display module comprises a panel which comprises a main body part and a bending part located at the edge of the main body part; the supporting assembly is supported on the back portion of the main body portion, the bending portion comprises a first section and a second section which are connected, the first section inclines towards the back portion from the main body portion, and the second section is reversely bent towards the back portion from the first section. According to the electronic equipment, the bending part which is bent towards the back part is formed at the edge of the panel, so that the bending part can incline towards the back part and can be far away from the front part of the electronic equipment, and the groove can be correspondingly widened backwards aiming at the bent panel, so that enough avoiding space can be ensured, and the width from the groove edge of the groove to the edge of the middle frame is not influenced; and the machinability is ensured. And moreover, the groove is enlarged, so that the avoiding space can be increased, the distance between the middle frame and the edge of the panel can be closer, and the frame can be shrunk.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of display modules, and in particular to a display module and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] As the bezels of flexible screen electronic devices become increasingly narrow, a groove is often created in the midframe corresponding to the panel to accommodate the display module's wiring. If the groove is too small, there's insufficient clearance; if it's too large, the gap between the groove edge and the midframe edge is too small, making it impossible to process. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the problems existing in the related art, the present disclosure provides a display module and an electronic device.

[0004] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a display module is provided, comprising: a panel comprising a main body and a bending portion located at an edge of the main body; and a support assembly supported on the back of the main body, wherein the bending portion comprises a first segment and a second segment connected, the first segment being inclined from the main body toward the back, and the second segment being bent in the opposite direction from the first segment toward the back.

[0005] Optionally, a first curing adhesive is provided at an edge of the support assembly facing the bending portion, and side edges of the first curing adhesive are both fitted to opposite side edges of the first section and the second section.

[0006] Optionally, the end of the second section abuts against the back of the support assembly, and the gap between the second section and the support assembly in the front-to-back direction is filled with a second curing adhesive.

[0007] Optionally, the curing adhesive disposed between the supporting assembly and the bending portion is configured as an integrated structure.

[0008] Optionally, curing glue is provided on at least a portion of the outer side surface of the bent portion facing away from the support assembly.

[0009] Optionally, the entire area of ​​the outer side surface of the second section facing away from the support assembly is provided with a third curing adhesive.

[0010] Optionally, a fourth curing adhesive is provided in an area of ​​the outer side surface of the first section facing away from the support assembly for connection with the second section, and the third curing adhesive and the fourth curing adhesive are configured as an integrated structure.

[0011] Optionally, the bending portion is formed at a bottom edge of the main body portion.

[0012] Optionally, the display module includes a polarizer, and the polarizer is arranged in front of the main body.

[0013] Optionally, the first section is inclined at an angle of 14 to 16 degrees from the main body to the back.

[0014] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided, including a middle frame and a display module provided by the present disclosure installed in the middle frame.

[0015] Optionally, a groove opposite to the bending portion is formed on a side of the middle frame facing the bending portion, and the groove is used to avoid the wiring of the display module.

[0016] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following beneficial effects: a bent portion is formed at the edge of the panel, which bends toward the back and away from the front of the electronic device. After the panel is bent, the groove can be widened rearward accordingly, ensuring sufficient clearance without affecting the width from the groove edge to the edge of the middle frame, thereby ensuring workability. Furthermore, the enlarged groove increases the clearance space, allowing the middle frame to be closer to the edge of the panel, thereby reducing the bezel.

[0017] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a partial structural diagram of a display module according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0020] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a partial structure of a display module according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0021] Figure 3 FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a partial structure of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0022] Description of Reference Numerals

[0023] 10', 10-panel, 101-main body, 102-bending part, 1021-first section, 1022-second section, 20-support assembly, 31-first curing glue, 32-second curing glue, 33-third curing glue, 34-fourth curing glue, 40-middle frame, 401', 401-groove, 50-display module, 60-polarizer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all possible embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0025] As the borders of electronic devices become increasingly narrow, the display module cables need to be routed through grooves in the middle frame. For example, Figure 3 As shown by the dotted line, after the panel 10' is bent, a groove 401' is opened on the middle frame 40. However, in order to make the groove 401' able to avoid the wiring, the current groove 401' needs to be widened to the left side of the figure. However, this widening will cause the width of the left groove side of the groove 401' and the left edge of the middle frame 40 to become smaller, making it impossible to process.

[0026] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present disclosure provides a display module, Figure 1 and Figure 2 The display module 50 includes a panel 10 and a support assembly 20. The panel 10 includes a main body 101 and a bent portion 102 located at the edge of the main body 101; the support assembly 20 is supported on the back of the main body 101, that is, the support assembly 20 is not supported on the back of the bent portion 102. In short, the bent portion 102 is not supported by the support assembly 20 of the display module 50, so that the bent portion 102 can be bendable, thereby forming a bend relative to the main body 101. The support assembly 20 here can include, but is not limited to, various support layers disposed on the back of the panel 10, such as a metal support layer, an optoelectronic material support layer, etc.

[0027] Among them, such as Figure 2 As shown, the bending portion 102 includes a first section 1021 and a second section 1022 connected to each other. The first section 1021 is inclined from the main body 101 to the back, and the second section 1022 is bent back from the first section 1021 to the back. The reverse bending here refers to bending back from the first section 1021. Figure 2 As shown, the two opposite parts of the first section 1021 and the second section 1022 can be parallel, so that the bending force is more uniform, avoiding local fracture and damage due to excessive force.

[0028] Through the above technical solution, a bent portion 102 bent toward the back is formed at the edge of the panel 10, so that the bent portion 102 can be tilted toward the back, thereby being away from the front of the electronic device, such as Figure 3As shown, after the panel 10 is bent, the groove 401 can be widened backward accordingly, thereby ensuring sufficient clearance space while not affecting the width from the edge of the groove 401 to the edge of the middle frame 40, ensuring workability. In addition, the enlargement of the groove 401 can increase the clearance space, thereby allowing the middle frame 40 to be closer to the edge of the panel 10, thereby reducing the bezel.

[0029] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, when the polarizer 60 is disposed in front of the panel 10, the polarizer 60 in front of the bent portion 102 can be trimmed, that is, the polarizer 60 is disposed in front of the main body 101. When the panel 10 is bent backward, the polarizer 60 is prevented from being subjected to force that would cause it to warp.

[0030] Reference Figure 2 A first curing adhesive 31 may be provided on the edge of the support assembly 20 facing the bend portion 102. The side edges of the first curing adhesive 31 are disposed in contact with both opposing sides of the first section 1021 and the second section 1022. The provision of the first curing adhesive 31 can maintain and support the bending angle of the bend portion 102. Furthermore, when forming the bend portion 102, the first curing adhesive 31 may be applied first, and then the panel 10 may be sucked backward using a suction tool to form the first section 1021. The first curing adhesive 31 can guide and limit the tilt angle during tilting and bending.

[0031] The second section 1022 can be folded back so that its end rests against the back of the support assembly 20. The gap between the second section 1022 and the support assembly 20 in the front-to-back direction is filled with a second curing adhesive 32. Similar to the first curing adhesive 31, the second curing adhesive 32 guides and restricts the bending process. Furthermore, after bending, it maintains and supports the second section 1022, and securely positions the newspaper panel 10 relative to the support assembly 20.

[0032] In order to ensure the stability of the bending portion 102, the curing glue provided between the support assembly 20 and the bending portion 102 can be configured as an integrated structure, that is, there is no gap or disconnection between the curing glue. When the first curing glue 31 and the second curing glue 32 are provided, the first curing glue 31 and the second curing glue 32 can be as follows: Figure 2 The setup shown is integrated.

[0033] Reference Figure 2 In the disclosed embodiment, curing adhesive may be applied to at least a portion of the outer surface of the bent portion 102 facing away from the support assembly 20. Since the bending of the panel 10 weakens the structural strength of the bent portion 102, curing adhesive may be applied to ensure the strength of the bent portion 102 and prevent it from breaking.

[0034] The third curing adhesive 33 may be applied to the entire outer surface of the second section 1022 facing away from the support assembly 20. Since the second section 1022 is bent at the connection with the first section 1021, and the bending is more damaging and has a greater impact on the strength, the third curing adhesive 33 is applied to the entire outer surface of the second section 1022 for reinforcement.

[0035] In the disclosed embodiment, a fourth curing adhesive 34 can be applied to the area of ​​the outer side of the first section 1021, facing away from the support assembly 20, that is, the area that connects to the second section 1022. Because the connection is curved, the fourth curing adhesive 34 is provided to provide strength reinforcement. Here, the third curing adhesive 33 and the fourth curing adhesive 34 can be configured as an integrated structure, i.e., the third curing adhesive 33 and the fourth curing adhesive 34 are continuous without any gap or disconnection between them.

[0036] Since the wiring of the display module 50 is usually arranged at the bottom, the bent portion 102 can be formed at the bottom edge of the main body 101. Figure 1 , can be formed in Figure 1 The shaded area indicated by A.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first section 1021 can be inclined at an angle of 14 to 16 degrees from the main body 101 toward the back, for example, 14, 15, or 16 degrees. This inclination angle can ensure that sufficient rearward displacement gain is obtained without causing damage to the panel 10. If the inclination angle is less than this angle, insufficient gain is achieved, and the groove 401 cannot be widened. If the inclination angle is greater than this angle, the panel 10 may be damaged.

[0038] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, when the first section 1021 is tilted backward by 15 degrees, the groove 401 can be deepened by 0.1mm. Furthermore, the widening of the groove 401 increases the clearance space, allowing the middle frame 40 to be closer to the bent portion 102, eliminating the need for a large gap between the two. This reduces the size of the bezel. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, when the bent portion 102 is formed at the bottom, the lower bezel can be reduced by 0.18mm.

[0039] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided, Figure 3 , including a middle frame 40 and a display module 50 installed in the middle frame 40. The display module 50 is the display module described above and has all the beneficial effects of the display module described above, which will not be described in detail here. The electronic devices in the embodiments of the present disclosure include but are not limited to mobile phones, tablet computers, and phone watches, etc.

[0040] A groove 401 is defined on the side of the middle frame 40 facing the bend 102, opposite the bend 102. This groove 401 is used to provide a clearance for the display module 50's wiring harness. The rearward displacement of the panel 10 allows the groove 401 to be positioned rearward, maintaining the width between the edge of the groove 401 and the edge of the middle frame 40, thereby preventing any impact on processing.

[0041] In the foregoing detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of illustration, specific aspects of the present disclosure in which it may be practiced. In this regard, terms indicating directions or expressing positional relationships, such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inside," "outside," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," etc., may be used with reference to the orientation of the figures being described. Since the components of the described devices may be positioned in a plurality of different orientations, the directional terms may be used for illustrative purposes rather than restrictive. It should be understood that other aspects may be utilized and structural or logical changes may be made without departing from the concepts of the present disclosure. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be taken in a limiting sense.

[0042] It should be understood that, unless otherwise specifically noted, the features of the various embodiments of the present disclosure described herein may be combined with each other. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more thereof; similarly, "at least one of" includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more thereof.

[0043] It should be understood that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "join," "attach," "install," "connect," "connect," "fix," etc. used in the embodiments of the present disclosure should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrated; they can be mechanically connected, electrically connected, or communicable with each other; they can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and they can be internally connected between two elements or an interactive relationship between two elements, unless otherwise expressly limited. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this article can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0044] Additionally, the term "over" as used in reference to a component, element, or material layer being formed "over" or located "over" a surface may be used herein to mean that the component, element, or material layer is "indirectly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface such that one or more additional components, elements, or layers are disposed between the surface and the component, element, or material layer. However, the term "over" as used in reference to a component, element, or material layer being formed "over" or located "over" a surface may alternatively have a specific meaning: the component, element, or material layer is "directly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface, e.g., in direct contact with the surface.

[0045] Although terms such as "first", "second" and "third" may be used herein to describe various components, parts, regions, layers or sections, these components, parts, regions, layers or sections are not limited to these terms. On the contrary, these terms are only used to distinguish one component, part, region, layer or section from another component, part, region, layer or section. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of each example, the first component, part, region, layer or section mentioned in the examples described herein may also be referred to as the second component, part, region, layer or section. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description herein, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0046] It should be understood that spatially relative terms, such as "above," "upper," "below," and "lower," are used herein to describe the relationship of one element to another element shown in the figures. Such spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, an element described as being "above" or "upper" relative to another element would then be "below" or "lower" relative to the other element. Thus, the term "above" encompasses both above and below orientations, depending on the spatial orientation of the device. The device may be oriented in other ways (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative terms used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0047] Furthermore, the word "exemplary" is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as advantageous over other aspects or designs. Rather, the use of the word exemplary is intended to present concepts in a concrete manner. As used herein, the term "or" is intended to mean an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or." That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context, "X applies to A or B" is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, if X applies to A; X applies to B; or X applies to both A and B, then "X applies to A or B" satisfies any of the aforementioned instances. Furthermore, the articles "a" and "an," as used in this application and the appended claims, are generally understood to mean "one or more," unless otherwise specified or clear from the context to refer to the singular form.

[0048] Likewise, although the present disclosure has been shown and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent variations and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding this specification and the accompanying drawings. The present disclosure includes all such modifications and variations and is limited only by the scope of the claims. With particular regard to the various functions performed by the components described above (e.g., elements, resources, etc.), unless otherwise indicated, terms used to describe such components are intended to correspond to any component (functionally equivalent) that performs the specific function of the described component, even if not structurally equivalent to the disclosed structure. In addition, although particular features of the present disclosure may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such features may be combined with one or more other features of other implementations as may be desired and advantageous for any given or particular application. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms "include," "have," "have," "have," or variations thereof are used in the detailed description or claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term "comprising."

[0049] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present disclosure after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure being indicated by the appended claims.

[0050] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A display module, characterized in that: include: The panel comprises a main body and a bent portion located at an edge of the main body; as well as A support assembly, supporting the back of the main body, The bent portion includes a first section and a second section that are connected, the first section is inclined from the main body toward the back, and the second section is bent in the opposite direction from the first section toward the back.

2. The display module according to claim 1, wherein: A first curing adhesive is provided at the edge of the support component facing the bending portion, and the side edges of the first curing adhesive are both fitted to the two opposite sides of the first section and the second section.

3. The display module according to claim 1, wherein: The end of the second section abuts against the back of the support component, and the interval between the second section and the support component in the front-to-back direction is filled with a second curing adhesive.

4. The display module according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The curing glue arranged between the supporting component and the bending portion is configured as an integrated structure.

5. The display module according to claim 1, wherein: At least a portion of the outer side surface of the bent portion facing away from the support assembly is provided with curing glue.

6. The display module according to claim 5, wherein: The entire area of ​​the outer side surface of the second section facing away from the support assembly is provided with a third curing adhesive.

7. The display module according to claim 6, wherein: A fourth curing adhesive is provided on an area of ​​the outer side surface of the first section facing away from the support assembly and used for connection with the second section. The third curing adhesive and the fourth curing adhesive are configured as an integrated structure.

8. The display module according to claim 1, wherein: The bent portion is formed at a bottom edge of the main body portion.

9. The display module according to claim 1, wherein: The display module includes a polarizer, and the polarizer is arranged at the front of the main body.

10. The display module according to claim 1, wherein: The first section is inclined at an angle of 14 to 16 degrees from the main body to the back.

11. An electronic device, characterized in that: The utility model comprises a middle frame and a display module according to any one of claims 1 to 10 installed in the middle frame.

12. The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein: A groove opposite to the bending portion is formed on one side of the middle frame facing the bending portion, and the groove is used to avoid the wiring of the display module.

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