Folding screen mobile phone protection shell with independent middle shaft baffle

By combining a split design with magnetic adsorption, this foldable screen phone case solves the problems of elastic fatigue and obstruction of unfolding found in existing cases, achieving stable and smooth folding and unfolding operations.

CN223786111UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-09卢文飞
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520004765.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-02
Publication Date
2026-01-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing foldable phone cases are prone to elastic fatigue after repeated folding and use, and the ribs have a weak shrinkage coefficient, which affects the user experience, especially when unfolded, they can easily hinder phone operation.

Method used

The left and right shells adopt a split design, combined with an independent central axis baffle and magnetic attraction, and are connected by a hinge to achieve stable adhesion between the baffle and the foldable screen phone, avoiding the need for rib design and ensuring smooth folding and unfolding operations.

Benefits of technology

It effectively solves the problem of elastic fatigue, ensuring that foldable screen phones can still operate smoothly after multiple folds and uses, improving the user experience, and avoiding the obstruction of unfolding operation by the retraction of the ribs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a folding screen mobile phone protection shell with an independent middle shaft baffle plate. Comprising a left sleeve shell, a right sleeve shell and a baffle, the left sleeve shell is provided with a first containing cavity, the right sleeve shell is provided with a second containing cavity, the first containing cavity and the second containing cavity are communicated and jointly form a containing cavity used for containing the folding screen mobile phone, the baffle is connected to the right sleeve shell through a hinge shaft, and a magnet is embedded in the baffle. According to the utility model, the left sleeve shell and the right sleeve shell are directly designed in a split manner, the left sleeve shell and the right sleeve shell are respectively sleeved on the folding screen mobile phone so as to meet the requirements of normal folding of the folding screen mobile phone and protection during use, and meanwhile, an independent baffle plate with a middle shaft for rotation is arranged for shielding a folding part of the folding screen mobile phone, so that the folding screen mobile phone can be folded normally. And the baffle plate is always adsorbed at the folding part by integrating the adsorption force of the magnet on a metal piece in the folding screen mobile phone, so that the design of flexible bodies such as ribs is avoided, and the problem of elastic fatigue is not worried about.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mobile phone case technology, and in particular to a protective case for foldable screen mobile phones with an independent central axis baffle. Background Technology

[0002] As we all know, with the continuous development of technology, mobile phone screens are no longer limited to full-screen designs, but have gradually evolved into foldable screen phones. As the name suggests, a foldable screen phone is a phone with a folded screen, such as a flexible AMOLED screen.

[0003] Currently, among the many foldable screen phones, such as the HUAWEI Mate X2 released by Huawei on February 22, 2021, this phone features a large screen on one side when unfolded, and another screen on the back of one of the folded sections. This allows users to use the back screen when folded and the large front screen when unfolded. With screens on both sides, a protective case is essential for protection. Existing cases for foldable phones, such as the one disclosed in patent CN202420180167.X, mainly consist of a left shell, a right shell, and a rib. The left and right shells are fitted onto the phone, while the rib connects them as the phone rotates. However, this type of case is prone to elastic fatigue after repeated folding and use, affecting subsequent use. Furthermore, the rib's shrinkage coefficient is weak; when the phone is unfolded, the rib tends to bulge outwards, creating obstruction when using the phone. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a foldable screen mobile phone protective case with an independent central axis baffle.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A protective case for a foldable screen phone with an independent central baffle includes a left shell, a right shell, and a baffle. The left shell has a first receiving cavity, and the right shell has a second receiving cavity. The first receiving cavity and the second receiving cavity are connected and together form a receiving cavity for accommodating the foldable screen phone. The baffle is connected to the right shell at the opening where the second receiving cavity and the first receiving cavity communicate with each other via a hinge shaft. The baffle has a magnet embedded inside for generating an attractive force with the internal metal parts of the foldable screen phone.

[0007] Preferably, the width of the baffle is greater than or equal to the sum of the depths of the first and second receiving cavities.

[0008] Preferably, the baffle is provided with a strip groove, the magnet is embedded in the bottom of the strip groove, and when the foldable screen phone is in the folded state, the opening of the strip groove is aligned with the opening of the first receiving cavity and the second receiving cavity.

[0009] Preferably, the right sleeve is provided with a groove at the cavity opening where the second receiving cavity and the first receiving cavity communicate with each other. One end of the baffle is provided with a hinge edge, and shafts are provided on both sides of the hinge edge. A shaft hole is provided on the groove wall of the groove, and the shafts are respectively inserted into the shaft holes, so that the hinge edge and the groove are connected by a hinge.

[0010] Preferably, the back of the baffle is a smooth surface.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom surface of the left casing has a window, the shape of which is consistent with the display screen on the back of the foldable phone, and the window is sealed by a screen protector.

[0012] Preferably, the screen protector is a tempered glass film.

[0013] Preferably, both the left and right housings are provided with functional holes.

[0014] By adopting the above solution, this utility model directly integrates the split design of the left and right shells, allowing the left and right shells to be fitted onto the foldable screen phone separately, thus satisfying the normal folding of the foldable screen phone and providing protection during use. At the same time, an independent baffle with a central axis rotation is set up to cover the folding part of the foldable screen phone, and the magnetic attraction force of the magnets on the internal metal parts of the foldable screen phone keeps the baffle always attached to the folding part, eliminating the need for the design of flexible bodies such as ribs and avoiding concerns about elastic fatigue. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of an embodiment of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after folding and covering according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is an unfolded cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention after folding and covering. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. They can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. They can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the figure, this embodiment provides a foldable screen phone protective case with an independent central axis baffle, including a left shell 1, a right shell 2 and a baffle 3. The left shell 1 is provided with a first receiving cavity 4, and the right shell 2 is provided with a second receiving cavity 5. The first receiving cavity 4 and the second receiving cavity 5 are connected and together form a receiving cavity for accommodating the foldable screen phone. The baffle 3 is connected to the right shell 2 at the cavity opening where the second receiving cavity 5 and the first receiving cavity 4 are connected by a hinge shaft. The baffle 3 has a magnet 6 embedded inside for generating an adsorption force with the internal metal parts of the foldable screen phone.

[0024] In this embodiment, the design directly incorporates a separate left shell 1 and right shell 2, allowing each shell to be fitted onto the foldable phone. This design facilitates normal folding and provides protection during use. Simultaneously, an independent baffle 3 with a central rotating axis is incorporated. Magnets 6 attract the internal metal components of the foldable phone, ensuring the baffle 3 remains consistently pressed against it. To achieve this, the magnets 6 must exert sufficient force to prevent the baffle 3 from detaching under its own weight. Therefore, when the magnets 6 exert sufficient force, the baffle 3 is effectively pushed towards the folding section of the phone by an external force. This allows for automatic adaptation during folding and unfolding operations, replacing the need for ribs and eliminating concerns about elastic fatigue.

[0025] Furthermore, the design of the baffle 3 must cover the folding part of the foldable screen phone. Therefore, the width of the baffle 3 is greater than or equal to the sum of the depths of the first receiving cavity 4 and the second receiving cavity 5, so that it can serve as a shield for protection.

[0026] Furthermore, to prevent the magnet 6 from directly contacting the folding part of the phone, or the baffle 3 from contacting the folding part (because the folding part is also part of the screen, if they come into contact, they will easily scratch each other during rotation due to the attraction of the magnet 6), the baffle 3 in this embodiment is provided with a strip groove 7. The magnet 6 is embedded in the bottom of the strip groove 7, and when the foldable screen phone is in the folded state, the opening of the strip groove 7 aligns with the openings of the first receiving cavity 4 and the second receiving cavity 5. With this design, whether unfolded or closed, the baffle 3 only contacts the left shell 1 and the right shell 2, and the attraction of the magnet 6 is a non-contact adsorption effect.

[0027] Furthermore, regarding the design of the central axis hinge of the baffle 3, in this embodiment, the right sleeve 2 is provided with a groove 8 at the cavity opening where the second receiving cavity 5 and the first receiving cavity 4 are interconnected. One end of the baffle 3 is provided with a hinge edge 9, and shafts 10 are provided on both sides of the hinge edge 9. Shaft holes 11 are provided on the groove wall of the groove 8, and the shafts 10 are respectively inserted into the shaft holes 11, so that the hinge edge 9 and the groove 8 form a hinge connection.

[0028] Furthermore, to enhance the user's tactile experience, the back of the baffle 3 in this embodiment is a smooth surface.

[0029] Furthermore, because these foldable phones (such as the HUAWEI Mate X2) have an additional screen on the back, and to protect this other screen without disabling touch functionality, the bottom surface of the left casing 1 in this embodiment has a window 12. The shape of the window 12 matches the display screen on the back of the foldable phone. The window 12 is sealed by a screen protector 13, which is integrally injection molded using a corresponding injection molding process. The screen protector 13 is a tempered glass film. Thus, after the phone is placed in place, the protective case comes with a protective film to protect the other screen.

[0030] Furthermore, in this embodiment, functional holes 14 are provided on both the left and right shells 1 and 2 to accommodate the functional components of the mobile phone, such as the camera, charging port, speaker, and microphone.

[0031] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A protective case for a foldable screen phone with an independent central axis baffle, characterized in that: The device includes a left casing, a right casing, and a baffle. The left casing has a first receiving cavity, and the right casing has a second receiving cavity. The first and second receiving cavities are connected and together form a receiving cavity for accommodating a foldable screen phone. The baffle is connected to the right casing via a hinge shaft at the opening where the second and first receiving cavities are connected. The baffle has a magnet embedded inside it to generate an attractive force with the metal parts inside the foldable screen phone.

2. A folding screen phone case with an independent central axis baffle as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the baffle is greater than or equal to the sum of the depths of the first and second accommodating cavities.

3. A folding screen phone case with an independent central axis baffle as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The baffle is provided with a strip groove, and the magnet is embedded in the bottom of the strip groove. When the foldable screen phone is in the folded state, the opening of the strip groove is aligned with the opening of the first receiving cavity and the second receiving cavity.

4. A folding screen phone case with an independent central axis baffle as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The right sleeve is provided with a groove at the cavity opening where the second receiving cavity and the first receiving cavity are connected. One end of the baffle is provided with a hinge edge, and shafts are provided on both sides of the hinge edge. Shaft holes are provided on the groove wall of the groove, and the shafts are respectively inserted into the shaft holes, so that the hinge edge and the groove are connected by a hinge.

5. A folding screen phone case with an independent central axis baffle as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The back of the baffle is a smooth surface.

6. A folding screen phone case with an independent central axis baffle as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the left casing has a window, the shape of which is consistent with the display screen on the back of the foldable phone, and the window is sealed with a screen protector.

7. A folding screen phone case with an independent central axis baffle as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The screen protector is a tempered glass film.

8. A folding screen phone case with an independent central axis baffle as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Both the left and right casings are provided with functional holes.

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