Display module and intelligent terminal

Abstract

The utility model provides a display module and an intelligent terminal. The display module comprises a screen body, a supporting frame and a pressing strip. The screen body comprises a display area, a non-display area, a bending area and a binding area; the supporting frame is arranged between the display area and the binding area, the supporting frame is provided with an inclined part, and the inclined part inclines towards the binding area in the direction close to the bending area; the inclined part is attached to the screen body located in the non-display area. According to the technical scheme, by arranging the supporting frame with the inclined part, the thickness, relative to the surface of the display screen, of the non-display area located at the inclined part is reduced, the overall light and thin degree of the equipment can be improved, and the user experience and the visual effect are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of display device technology, specifically to a display module and a smart terminal. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of display technology, foldable electronic devices are gradually becoming a development trend for future mobile electronic products. In related technologies, foldable electronic devices have display modules. The display screen of the module typically uses COP (Chip OnPi) chip packaging technology, which involves bending and then encapsulating a portion of the display screen, integrating cables and chips beneath the screen.

[0003] In the process of conceiving and implementing this application, the inventors discovered at least the following problems: the display module also requires a pressure strip structure to press the display screen to fix it. The COP packaging position of the display module is usually a planar structure, which causes the pressure strip structure to protrude from the surface of the display screen, resulting in an increase in the overall thickness of the device and reducing the user's tactile experience and visual effect.

[0004] The preceding description is intended to provide general background information and does not necessarily constitute prior art. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical issues, this application provides a display module and a smart terminal that can reduce the overall thickness of the device, thereby improving the user's tactile experience and visual effects.

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a display module, comprising:

[0007] The screen body includes a display area, a non-display area, a bending area, and a bonding area, wherein the bonding area is disposed on the back of the display area;

[0008] A support frame is disposed between the display area and the bonding area. The support frame has an inclined portion that is inclined toward the bonding area in the direction close to the bending area. The inclined portion is in contact with the screen body located in the non-display area.

[0009] Optionally, the display module further includes a pressure strip, which is attached to the screen body located in the non-display area, and the surface of the pressure strip away from the inclined portion is flush with the screen body located in the display area.

[0010] Optionally, the display module provided in this application has at least one of a polarizing film layer, an optical adhesive layer, and a chip pad layer inside the screen body.

[0011] Optionally, in the display module provided in this application, the support frame is provided with a transition portion, the transition portion smoothly transitions with the inclined portion, and the transition portion is in contact with the screen body located in the display area.

[0012] Optionally, in the display module provided in this application, a support and protective layer is provided on the backlight side of the screen, and the surface of the support and protective layer away from the screen is attached to the support frame.

[0013] Optionally, in the display module provided in this application, the surface of the support protective layer away from the display area and the non-display area is attached to the support frame.

[0014] Optionally, in the display module provided in this application, the first part of the supporting protective layer is connected to the screen body located in the display area, and the second part of the supporting protective layer is connected to the screen body located in the non-display area;

[0015] The first part of the support and protective layer is fixedly disposed on the transition part, and the second part of the support and protective layer is fixedly disposed on the inclined part.

[0016] Optionally, in the display module provided in this application, the first part of the supporting protective layer and the transition part are fixed by at least one of dispensing, backing adhesive or spot welding.

[0017] Optionally, in the display module provided in this application, the second part of the supporting protective layer and the inclined part are fixed by at least one of dispensing, backing adhesive or spot welding.

[0018] Optionally, in the display module provided in this application, the support frame is provided with a connecting portion facing the bonding area, and the connecting portion is attached to the screen body located in the bonding area.

[0019] Optionally, in the display module provided in this application, the connecting portion has a receiving groove; the display module includes a driver chip, the driver chip is connected to the screen body located in the bonding area, and the driver chip is located in the receiving groove.

[0020] Optionally, the display module provided in this application includes a flexible circuit board, which is connected to a screen located within the bonding area.

[0021] Optionally, in the display module provided in this application, the receiving groove is disposed on the side of the connecting portion away from the bending area.

[0022] Optionally, in the thickness direction of the support frame, the depth of the receiving groove is greater than or equal to the thickness of the driving chip.

[0023] Optionally, in the display module provided in this application, the connecting part is provided with a mounting groove, which can at least accommodate a portion of the middle frame.

[0024] Optionally, in the display module provided in this application, the bottom wall of the mounting groove is used to bond with the middle frame.

[0025] Optionally, in the display module provided in this application, the screen body is provided with a flexible cover plate, the first part of the flexible cover plate covers the screen body located in the display area, and the second part of the flexible cover plate covers the screen body located in the non-display area.

[0026] Optionally, the pressure strip abuts against a second portion of the flexible cover plate.

[0027] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a smart terminal, which may include a device body and the display module in the above technical solution.

[0028] Optionally, the display module is located on the outside of the device body; alternatively, the device body and part of the display module are an integral piece.

[0029] As described above, the display module of this application is used in a smart terminal, wherein the display module includes a screen and a support frame; the screen includes a display area, a non-display area, a bending area, and a bonding area, with the bonding area located on the back of the display area. The support frame is disposed between the display area and the bonding area, and the support frame has an inclined portion that tilts towards the bonding area in the direction near the bending area; the inclined portion is in contact with the screen located in the non-display area. The technical solution of this application, by providing a support frame with an inclined portion, and ensuring that the surface away from the inclined portion is flush with the screen located in the display area, effectively controls the overall thickness of the display module, helps to improve the overall thinness and lightness of the device, improves the feel when the user holds the device, makes hand operation more comfortable, and enhances the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0030] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of the display module in the background art of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the display module in the background art of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0033] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of part of the internal structure of the display module in the embodiments of this application;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the main body of the device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the display module in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the display module in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame structure in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0038] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame structure in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0039] Figure 9 This is a partial structural diagram of a display module according to another embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0040] Figure 10 This is a partial structural diagram of a display module according to another embodiment of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0041] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame according to another embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a mobile terminal provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0043] The objectives, functional features, and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings have illustrated specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0044] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0045] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Optionally, components, features, and elements with the same names in different embodiments of this application may have the same meaning or different meanings, the specific meaning of which needs to be determined by its interpretation in that specific embodiment or further in conjunction with the context of that specific embodiment.

[0046] It should be understood that in the description of this application, terms such as "inner" and "outer" indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. This is merely for the convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or component must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0047] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" 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 connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0048] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0049] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0050] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0051] To facilitate understanding, the application scenarios applicable to the embodiments of this application will be described below.

[0052] As consumers increasingly demand convenience from smart devices, foldable electronic devices are gradually becoming a development trend for future mobile electronic products. When unfolded, foldable electronic devices offer a larger display area, enhancing the viewing experience, while their compact size when folded makes them easy for users to carry.

[0053] In some schemes, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the foldable electronic device has a display module. The display screen 10 of the display module usually adopts COP (Chip On Pi) chip packaging technology, which means that a part of the display screen 10 is bent and then packaged. Electronic components such as ribbon cables and chips are integrated under the display screen 10.

[0054] In the process of conceiving and implementing this application, the inventors discovered at least the following problems: the display module also requires a pressure strip structure 20 to press the display screen 10 to fix the display screen 10 or to protect the display screen 10. The COP packaging position of the display module is usually a flat structure that cannot be bent, which causes the pressure strip structure 20 to protrude from the surface of the display screen 10, resulting in an increase in the overall thickness of the device and reducing the user's feel and visual effect.

[0055] This application provides a display module and a smart terminal. The display module includes a screen 100, a support frame 200, and a retaining strip 300. The screen 100 has a display area 110, a non-display area 120, a bending area 130, and a bonding area 140 connected in sequence. The bonding area 140 is located on the back of the display area 110. The support frame 200 is disposed between the display area 110 and the bonding area 140. The support frame 200 has an inclined portion 210, which is inclined towards the bonding area 140 in the direction close to the bending area 130. The inclined portion 210 is in contact with the screen 100 located in the non-display area 120. The retaining strip 300 is in contact with the screen 100 located in the non-display area 120, and the surface of the retaining strip 300 away from the inclined portion 210 is flush with the screen 100 located in the display area 110.

[0056] The pressure strip 300 of this application is attached to the screen 100 located in the non-display area 120, and its surface away from the inclined portion 210 is flush with the screen 100 located in the display area 110. By providing a support frame 200 with an inclined portion 210, the pressure strip 300 is attached to the screen 100 located in the non-display area 120, and its surface away from the inclined portion 210 is flush with the screen 100 located in the display area 110. This avoids the pressure strip 300 protruding from the surface of the display screen 10, effectively controlling the overall thickness of the display module. The presence of the pressure strip 300 will not increase the thickness of the device, which helps to improve the overall thinness of the device, improve the feel when the user holds the device, make the user feel more comfortable when operating it by hand, and improve the user experience.

[0057] Based on the structure of the smart terminal and the display module on the smart terminal described above, various embodiments of this application are proposed.

[0058] First Embodiment

[0059] like Figures 3 to 6 As shown, this application provides a display module, including:

[0060] The screen body 100 has a display area 110, a non-display area 120, a bending area 130, and a bonding area 140 connected in sequence. The bonding area 140 is located on the back of the display area 110. It is understood that when the display screen 10 uses COP packaging technology, the bonding area 140 is positioned on the back of the display area 110 through the bending of the bending area 130. The bonding area 140 can then be connected to other electronic devices of the smart terminal; this application does not impose any limitations on this.

[0061] A support frame 200 is disposed between the display area 110 and the bonding area 140. The support frame 200 has an inclined portion 210 that is inclined toward the bonding area 140 in the direction close to the bending area 130. The inclined portion 210 is in contact with the screen body 100 located in the non-display area 120.

[0062] The pressure strip 300 is attached to the screen 100 located in the non-display area 120, and the surface of the pressure strip 300 away from the inclined part 210 is flush with the screen 100 located in the display area 110.

[0063] In the display module, because the COP packaging position is a planar structure, the pressure strip structure 20 protrudes from the surface of the display screen 10, resulting in an increase in the overall thickness of the device. In the above technical solution, the pressure strip 300 is attached to the screen body 100 located in the non-display area 120, and its surface away from the inclined portion 210 is flush with the screen body 100 located in the display area 110. This avoids the pressure strip 300 protruding from the surface of the display screen 10, effectively controlling the overall thickness of the display module. The presence of the pressure strip 300 does not cause an additional increase in device thickness. While securing and protecting the display screen 10, it also helps improve the overall thinness of the device, enhancing the user's grip and reducing fatigue during prolonged use.

[0064] Optionally, in this embodiment, the support frame 200 is disposed between the display area 110 and the bonding area 140. The support frame 200 has an inclined portion 210, which is inclined toward the bonding area 140 in the direction near the bending area 130 and fits against the screen body 100 located in the non-display area 120. This design can better adapt to the structure of the screen body 100, especially near the bending area 130. When the display screen 10 is bent, the inclined portion 210 can provide a more reasonable distribution of support force. Compared with the traditional support structure, it can reduce the stress concentration problem caused by bending, which helps to improve the reliability and durability of the display screen 10 during bending, reduce the probability of damage at the bending point, thereby extending the service life of the display module and maintaining a better visual experience.

[0065] The display module provided in this application includes at least one of a polarizing film layer, an optical adhesive layer, and a chip pad layer within the screen body 100. In this embodiment, the polarizing film layer converts the light beam generated by the backlight into polarized light, analyzes the polarized light modulated by the liquid crystal, and generates brightness contrast to produce a display image. The optical adhesive layer better bonds the various components. The chip pad layer increases the radius of curvature of the bending area 130, preventing the screen body 100 from breaking in the bending area 130. This application does not limit the structure described above.

[0066] Alternatively, please refer to Figures 4 to 8 As shown, the support frame 200 is provided with a transition portion 220, which smoothly transitions with the inclined portion 210 and fits against the screen 100 located within the display area 110. Here, the transition portion 220 has a transition surface, and the inclined portion 210 has an inclined surface, with the transition surface and the inclined surface smoothly transitioning. The support frame 200 is provided with a transition portion 220, and this transition portion 220 smoothly transitions with the inclined portion 210. This smooth transition design makes the overall structure of the support frame 200 more coherent and smooth, avoiding stress concentration problems caused by structural abrupt changes.

[0067] When the screen 100 is bent or otherwise bent, the transition part 220 can better and evenly transmit the force to the tilting part 210 and the entire support frame 200, thereby enhancing the stability of the support frame 200 structure, reducing the risk of damage due to excessive local stress, and helping to extend the service life of the display module.

[0068] Because the transition portion 220 and the inclined portion 210 are smoothly connected, the entire support frame 200 can adapt to bending deformation more smoothly when the display screen 10 is bent. During the bending process, the transition portion 220 and the inclined portion 210 work together to provide a more reasonable and uniform distribution of support force for the display screen 10, reducing excessive local stress caused by factors such as changes in bending angle.

[0069] Optionally, the transition portion 220 is fitted to the screen 100 located within the display area 110, further improving the tightness of the fit between the screen 100 and the support frame 200. This ensures the flatness of the screen 100 within the display area 110, resulting in a clearer and more stable display image. It avoids issues such as wrinkles and shadows caused by poor fit between the screen 10 and the support frame 200, thus significantly enhancing the user's visual experience.

[0070] Optionally, a support and protective layer 400 is provided on the backlight side of the screen 100, and the surface of the support and protective layer 400 away from the screen 100 is in contact with the support frame 200.

[0071] In this embodiment, the close fit between the protective layer 400 and the support frame 200 provides more comprehensive protection for the backlight side of the screen 100. When the foldable electronic device is subjected to accidents such as collisions or compression, the protective layer 400 can effectively buffer the impact of external forces on the screen 100, while transferring some of the force to the support frame 200, so that the entire structure can share the load. This reduces the possibility of damage to the screen 100, further improves the impact and compression resistance of the display module, and enhances the reliability of the device in complex usage environments.

[0072] Optionally, the surface of the support protective layer 400 away from the display area 110 and the non-display area 120 is bonded to the support frame 200. This bonding creates a tightly connected integral structure between the support protective layer 400 and the support frame 200. When subjected to external forces, they can better share the pressure or tension, reducing the risk of deformation or damage caused by uneven local stress, thus helping to maintain the stability of the overall display module structure and extending its service life.

[0073] Optionally, the first part of the support protective layer 400 is connected to the screen 100 located in the display area 110, and the second part of the support protective layer 400 is connected to the screen 100 located in the non-display area 120.

[0074] Optionally, the first part of the support protective layer 400 is fixedly disposed on the transition portion 220, and the second part of the support protective layer 400 is fixedly disposed on the inclined portion 210.

[0075] Optionally, the first portion of the support protective layer 400 and the transition portion 220 can be fixed by at least one of dispensing, adhesive backing, or spot welding. The second portion of the support protective layer 400 and the inclined portion 210 can be fixed by at least one of dispensing, adhesive backing, or spot welding. Dispensing, adhesive backing, or spot welding can all be used as methods of fixing the support plate protective layer to the transition portion 220 or the inclined portion 210, which increases the installation methods of the support protective layer 400, thereby improving the adaptability of the support protective layer 400.

[0076] Optionally, the support protective layer 400 can also be pre-bent to a shape that matches the inclined portion 210, and then fixed to the inclined portion 210, further facilitating the installation of the support protective layer 400.

[0077] Optionally, the support protective layer 400 and the support frame 200 are integrally formed, which can further improve the connection strength and rigidity of the support protective layer 400 and the support frame 200, and extend the service life of the support protective layer 400 and the support frame 200.

[0078] In the above configuration, the first part of the support protective layer 400 is connected to the screen 100 located in the display area 110, and the second part is connected to the screen 100 located in the non-display area 120. This allows the support protective layer 400 to better form an organic whole with the entire screen 100. For the display area 110, during normal use of the device, the display area 110 is the main visual presentation area and needs to maintain a high degree of flatness and stability. The connection of the first part of the support protective layer 400 provides additional support for the display area 110, reducing the risk of deformation or damage to the screen 100 of the display area 110 due to external pressure or bending of the device. For the non-display area 120, although it does not directly participate in image display, it also plays an important role in the overall structure and function of the device, such as arranging components like ribbon cables. The connection between the second part of the support protective layer 400 and the non-display area 120 screen body 100 can strengthen the protection of the non-display area 120, ensuring that the electronic components therein will not be damaged by the shaking or deformation of the screen body 100 during the use of the device, thereby enhancing the structural stability and reliability of the entire display module.

[0079] Due to the tight connection between the support protective layer 400 and the screen body 100, and its effective protection of the screen body 100, the display screen 10 can maintain good flatness under various usage conditions. Whether in the image display of the display area 110 or in the component layout of the non-display area 120, it can avoid problems such as display abnormalities and circuit failures caused by deformation or damage to the screen body 100.

[0080] Optionally, the support frame 200 is provided with a connecting portion 230 facing the bonding area 140, and the connecting portion 230 is in contact with the screen 100 located within the bonding area 140. The connecting portion 230 has a connecting surface, and the support frame 200 is provided with a connecting portion 230 facing the bonding area 140, and the connecting portion 230 is in contact with the screen 100 located within the bonding area 140. The bonding area 140 is a critical area in the display module used for bonding important electronic components such as chips, and its stability is crucial to the normal operation of the entire display module. By the contact of the connecting portion 230 with the screen 100 within the bonding area 140, additional support and fixation can be provided to the bonding area 140. This effectively reduces the shaking or displacement of the screen 100 in the bonding area 140 caused by external forces such as vibration and bending during equipment use, thereby enhancing the structural stability of the bonding area 140, reducing the risk of loose solder joints and broken circuits caused by relative movement between the screen 100 and electronic components, and helping to extend the service life of the display module.

[0081] The connection part 230 is attached to the screen body 100 located in the bonding area 140, so that a tight contact surface is formed between the connection part 230 and the screen body 100. This facilitates the transfer of heat from the chip through the screen body 100 to the connection part 230, and then from the connection part 230 to other heat dissipation paths, thereby accelerating the heat dissipation speed, improving heat dissipation efficiency, and further enhancing the user experience.

[0082] Second Embodiment

[0083] Reference Figures 9 to 11 and combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 This application provides a display module, including:

[0084] The screen body 100 has a display area 110, a non-display area 120, a bending area 130 and a binding area 140 connected in sequence, with the binding area 140 located on the back of the display area 110.

[0085] A support frame 200 is disposed between the display area 110 and the bonding area 140. The support frame 200 has an inclined portion 210 that is inclined toward the bonding area 140 in the direction close to the bending area 130. The inclined portion 210 is in contact with the screen body 100 located in the non-display area 120.

[0086] The pressure strip 300 is attached to the screen 100 located in the non-display area 120, and the surface of the pressure strip 300 away from the inclined part 210 is flush with the screen 100 located in the display area 110.

[0087] Optionally, the support frame 200 is provided with a connecting part 230 facing the binding area 140, and the connecting part 230 is attached to the screen body 100 located in the binding area 140.

[0088] Optionally, the connecting part 230 has a receiving groove 231. The display module includes a driver chip 500, which is connected to the screen 100 located in the bonding area 140, and the driver chip 500 is located in the receiving groove 231.

[0089] In this embodiment, the connecting portion 230 has a receiving groove 231, and the display module includes a driver chip 500. The driver chip 500 is connected to the screen 100 located in the bonding area 140 and is located within the receiving groove 231. This allows the driver chip 500 to be better fixed within the bonding area 140. Because the driver chip 500 is restricted by the receiving groove 231, it is less likely to shift or shake during device use, regardless of external forces such as vibration, impact, or bending. Compared to the case where the driver chip 500 is directly placed in the bonding area 140 without the receiving groove 231 for fixation, this structure can reduce the probability of problems such as loose solder joints and broken circuits, thereby enhancing the overall structural stability of the display module and helping to extend the service life of the display module. Furthermore, by providing the receiving groove 231 to accommodate part of the driver chip 500, the space occupied by the driver chip 500 in other locations is reduced, which can reduce the overall thickness of the device at the location of the driver chip 500, further facilitating the thinning and lightening of the device.

[0090] Optionally, the display module includes a flexible circuit board 600, which is connected to the screen 100 located within the bonding area 140. For details, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 10 The flexible circuit board 600 is connected to the screen 100 located in the receiving groove 231, which can reduce the space occupied by the flexible circuit board 600 in other locations and reduce the thickness of the device at the location of the flexible circuit board 600.

[0091] Optionally, the receiving groove 231 is provided on the side of the connecting portion 230 away from the bending area 130.

[0092] Optionally, in the thickness direction of the support frame 200, the depth of the receiving groove 231 is greater than or equal to the thickness of the driver chip 500.

[0093] The driver chip 500 can be better embedded into the receiving slot 231, achieving a more stable fixation. Because the depth of the receiving slot 231 is adapted to the thickness of the driver chip 500, the chip will not easily wobble or shift within the slot. In the thickness direction of the support frame 200, the space occupied by the driver chip 500 is reduced, which is beneficial for the thinning of the device.

[0094] Optionally, the specific structure of the driver chip 500 and the flexible circuit board 600 is not limited in this application.

[0095] Optionally, the connecting portion 230 is provided with a mounting groove 232, which can at least accommodate a partial mid-frame (not shown in the figure). Optionally, the mounting groove 232 can be an inclined surface formed on the connecting portion 230, which can better connect with the device mid-frame and enhance the overall structural stability of the display module.

[0096] Optionally, the bottom wall of the mounting groove 232 is used to bond to the middle frame. In this embodiment, the bottom wall of the mounting groove 232 is bonded to the middle frame using double-sided adhesive, foam adhesive, or OCA (Optically Clear Adhesive) adhesive. OCA adhesives have good bonding strength and low curing shrinkage. Of course, this embodiment does not limit the form of bonding between the bottom wall of the mounting groove 232 and the middle frame.

[0097] Third Embodiment

[0098] This application provides a display module, including:

[0099] A screen body 100 has a display area 110, a non-display area 120, a bending area 130, and a bonding area 140 connected in sequence, with the bonding area 140 located on the back of the display area 110. A support frame 200 is disposed between the display area 110 and the bonding area 140, and the support frame 200 has an inclined portion 210 that is inclined toward the bonding area 140 in the direction near the bending area 130; the inclined portion 210 is in contact with the screen body 100 located in the non-display area 120. A pressure strip 300 is in contact with the screen body 100 located in the non-display area 120, and the surface of the pressure strip 300 away from the inclined portion 210 is flush with the screen body 100 located in the display area 110.

[0100] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown, the screen 100 is provided with a flexible cover plate 700. The first part of the flexible cover plate 700 covers the screen 100 located in the display area 110, and the second part of the flexible cover plate 700 covers the screen 100 located in the non-display area 120.

[0101] Optionally, the pressure strip 300 abuts against the second part of the flexible cover plate 700.

[0102] Optionally, the flexible cover plate 700 can resist direct impacts and friction from the outside world to the screen, reducing the risk of external damage to the screen. It provides more comprehensive protection for the screen body 100.

[0103] Optionally, the flexible cover plate 700 can be a PI-based film or a PET-based film. In the relevant technical field, this application does not limit the specific structure and material of the flexible cover plate 700.

[0104] Fourth embodiment

[0105] This application provides a smart terminal, which may include a device body and the display module described in the above technical solution.

[0106] Optionally, the display module is located on the outside of the device body. Optionally, the device body and part of the display module are integrated into one piece. This application embodiment does not specifically limit this. Optionally, the device body can be a display panel.

[0107] By incorporating the aforementioned display module, the smart terminal achieves a thinner and lighter design, improves the feel of the device when held, and enhances the user experience by making handheld operation more comfortable. Optionally, the smart terminal can be implemented in various forms. For example, the smart terminal described in this application may include mobile terminals such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops, PDAs, 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.

[0108] The following description will use a mobile terminal as an example. Those skilled in the art will understand that, in addition to components specifically designed for mobile purposes, the construction according to the embodiments of this application can also be applied to fixed-type terminals.

[0109] Please see Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a mobile terminal implementing various embodiments of this application. The mobile terminal 1000 may include: an RF (Radio Frequency) unit 1010, a WiFi module 1020, an audio output unit 1030, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 1040, a sensor 1050, a display unit 1060, a user input unit 1070, an interface unit 1080, a memory 1090, a processor 1100, and a power supply 1110, etc. Those skilled in the art will understand that... Figure 8The mobile terminal structure shown does not constitute a limitation on the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0110] The following is combined with Figure 12 A detailed introduction to each component of the mobile terminal:

[0111] The radio frequency (RF) unit 1010 can be used for receiving and transmitting signals during information transmission or calls. Specifically, it receives downlink information from the base station and processes it with the processor 1100; additionally, it transmits uplink data to the base station. Typically, the RF unit 1010 includes, but is not limited to, an antenna, at least one amplifier, a transceiver, a coupler, a low-noise amplifier, and a duplexer. Furthermore, the RF unit 1010 can also communicate wirelessly with networks and other devices. The aforementioned wireless communications may 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), 5G, and 6G.

[0112] WiFi is a short-range wireless transmission technology. Mobile terminals using the WiFi module 1020 can help users send and receive emails, browse web pages, and access streaming media, providing users with wireless broadband internet access. Although Figure 12 The WiFi module 1020 is shown, but it is understood that it is not a necessary component of the mobile terminal and can be omitted as needed without changing the nature of this application.

[0113] The audio output unit 1030 can convert audio data received by the radio frequency unit 1010 or the WiFi module 1020 or stored in the memory 1090 into audio signals and output them as sound when the mobile terminal 1000 is in call signal receiving mode, call mode, recording mode, voice recognition mode, broadcast receiving mode, etc. Furthermore, the audio output unit 1030 can also provide audio output related to specific functions performed by the mobile terminal 1000 (e.g., call signal receiving sound, message receiving sound, etc.). The audio output unit 1030 may include a speaker, a buzzer, etc.

[0114] The A / V input unit 1040 is used to receive audio or video signals. The A / V input unit 1040 may include a graphics processing unit (GPU) 1041 and a microphone 1042. The GPU 1041 processes image data of still images or videos acquired by an image capture device (such as a camera) in video capture mode or image capture mode. The processed image frames can be displayed on the display unit 1060. The image frames processed by the GPU 1041 can be stored in the memory 1090 (or other storage medium) or transmitted via the radio frequency unit 1010 or the WiFi module 1020. The microphone 1042 can receive sound (audio data) in operating modes such as telephone call mode, recording mode, and voice recognition mode, and can process such sound into audio data. The processed audio (voice) data can be converted into a format that can be transmitted to a mobile communication base station via the radio frequency unit 1010 in telephone call mode. Microphone 1042 can implement various types of noise cancellation (or suppression) algorithms to eliminate (or suppress) noise or interference generated during the reception and transmission of audio signals.

[0115] The mobile terminal 1000 also includes at least one sensor 1050, 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 display panel 1061 according to the ambient light level, and the proximity sensor can turn off the display panel 1061 and / or backlight when the mobile terminal 1000 is moved to the ear. As a type of motion sensor, the accelerometer sensor can detect the magnitude of acceleration in various directions (generally three axes), and can detect the magnitude and direction of gravity when stationary. It can be used for applications that recognize the phone's posture (such as landscape / portrait switching, related games, magnetometer posture calibration), vibration recognition related functions (such as pedometer, tapping), etc. Other sensors that may be configured in the phone, such as fingerprint sensors, pressure sensors, iris sensors, molecular sensors, gyroscopes, barometers, hygrometers, thermometers, and infrared sensors, will not be described in detail here.

[0116] The display unit 1060 is used to display information input by the user or information provided to the user. The display unit 1060 may include a display panel 1061, which may be configured in the form of a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), or the like.

[0117] The user input unit 1070 can be used to receive input numerical or character information, and generate key signal inputs related to user settings and function control of the mobile terminal. Optionally, the user input unit 1070 may include a touch panel 1071 and other input devices 1072. The touch panel 1071, also known as a touch screen, can collect touch operations performed by the user on or near it (such as operations performed by the user using a finger, stylus, or any suitable object or accessory on or near the touch panel 1071), and drive the corresponding connection devices according to a pre-set program. The touch panel 1071 may include a touch detection device and a touch controller. Optionally, the touch detection device detects the user's touch position and the signal generated by the touch operation, and transmits the signal to the touch controller; the touch controller receives touch information from the touch detection device, converts it into touch point coordinates, and sends it to the processor 1100, and can also receive and execute commands sent by the processor 1100. In addition, the touch panel 1071 can be implemented using various types such as resistive, capacitive, infrared, and surface acoustic wave. In addition to the touch panel 1071, the user input unit 1070 may also include other input devices 1072. Optionally, other input devices 1072 may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: physical keyboard, function keys (such as volume control buttons, power buttons, etc.), trackball, mouse, joystick, etc., without being specifically limited here.

[0118] Optionally, the touch panel 1071 may cover the display panel 1061. When the touch panel 1071 detects a touch operation on or near it, it transmits the information to the processor 1100 to determine the type of touch event. Subsequently, the processor 1100 provides corresponding visual output on the display panel 1061 based on the type of touch event. Although in Figure 12 In this embodiment, the touch panel 1071 and the display panel 1061 are two independent components to realize the input and output functions of the mobile terminal. However, in some embodiments, the touch panel 1071 and the display panel 1061 can be integrated to realize the input and output functions of the mobile terminal. The specific implementation is not limited here.

[0119] Interface unit 1080 serves as an interface through which at least one external device can connect to mobile terminal 1000. For example, the external device may 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 headphone port, and so on. Interface unit 1080 may be used to receive input (e.g., data, power, etc.) from the external device and transmit the received input to one or more elements within mobile terminal 1000, or it may be used to transmit data between mobile terminal 1000 and the external device.

[0120] The memory 1090 can be used to store software programs and various data. The memory 1090 may primarily include a program storage area and a data storage area. Optionally, the program storage area may store the operating system, applications required for at least one function (such as sound playback, image playback, etc.), etc.; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the mobile phone (such as audio data, phonebook, etc.). Furthermore, the memory 1090 may include high-speed random access memory, and may also include non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device, flash memory device, or other volatile solid-state storage device.

[0121] The processor 1100 is the control center of the mobile terminal. It connects various parts of the mobile terminal via various interfaces and lines. By running or executing software programs and / or modules stored in the memory 1090, and by calling data stored in the memory 1090, it performs various functions and processes data of the mobile terminal, thereby providing overall monitoring of the mobile terminal. The processor 1100 may include one or at least two processing units; preferably, the processor 1100 may integrate an application processor and a modem processor. Optionally, the application processor mainly handles the operating system, user interface, and applications, while the modem processor mainly handles wireless communication. It is understood that the modem processor may not be integrated into the processor 1100.

[0122] The mobile terminal 1000 may also include a power supply 1110 (such as a battery) that supplies power to various components. Preferably, the power supply 1110 can be logically connected to the processor 1100 through a power management system, thereby enabling functions such as charging, discharging, and power consumption management through the power management system.

[0123] although Figure 12 As not shown, the mobile terminal 1000 may also include a Bluetooth module, etc., which will not be described in detail here.

[0124] The units / modules in the terminal of this application embodiment can be merged, divided, and deleted according to actual needs.

[0125] In this application, the same or similar terms, concepts, technical solutions and / or application scenario descriptions are generally described in detail only when they appear for the first time. When they appear again, they are generally not repeated for the sake of brevity. When understanding the technical solutions and other contents of this application, the same or similar terms, concepts, technical solutions and / or application scenario descriptions that are not described in detail later can be referred to their previous relevant detailed descriptions.

[0126] In this application, the descriptions of the various embodiments have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail or recorded in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0127] The technical features of the present application can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of the present application.

[0128] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

[0129] It is understood that the above scenarios are merely examples and do not constitute a limitation on the application scenarios of the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application. The technical solutions of this application can also be applied to other scenarios. For example, as those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0130] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments.

[0131] The units in the device of this application embodiment can be merged, divided, and deleted according to actual needs.

[0132] In this application, the same or similar terms, concepts, technical solutions and / or application scenario descriptions are generally described in detail only when they appear for the first time. When they appear again, they are generally not repeated for the sake of brevity. When understanding the technical solutions and other contents of this application, the same or similar terms, concepts, technical solutions and / or application scenario descriptions that are not described in detail later can be referred to their previous relevant detailed descriptions.

[0133] In this application, the descriptions of the various embodiments have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail or recorded in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0134] The technical features of the present application can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of the present application.

[0135] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A display module, characterized by The display module comprises a screen body (100) and a support frame (200). The support frame (200) is arranged between the display area (110) and the binding area (140), and has an inclined portion (210) which is inclined towards the binding area (140) in the direction close to the bending area (130); the inclined portion (210) is in close contact with the screen body (100) located in the non-display area (120). The support frame (200) is provided with a transition portion (220) which is smoothly connected with the inclined portion (210), and the transition portion (220) is in close contact with the screen body (100) located in the display area (110).

2. The display module of claim 1, wherein, The back light side of the screen body (100) is provided with a support protection layer (400), and the surface of the support protection layer (400) away from the screen body (100) is in close contact with the support frame (200).

3. The display module of claim 2, wherein, The first part of the support protection layer (400) is connected with the screen body (100) located in the display area (110), and the second part of the support protection layer (400) is connected with the screen body (100) located in the non-display area (120).

4. The display module of claim 3, wherein, The first part of the support protection layer (400) is fixedly arranged on the transition portion (220), and the second part of the support protection layer (400) is fixedly arranged on the inclined portion (210). The support frame (200) is provided with a connecting portion (230) towards the binding area (140), and the connecting portion (230) is in close contact with the screen body (100) located in the binding area (140).

5. The display module of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The connecting portion (230) has a containing groove (231).

6. The display module of claim 5, wherein, The display module comprises a driving chip (500) which is connected with the screen body (100) located in the binding area (140), and the driving chip (500) is located in the containing groove (231). The containing groove (231) is arranged on the side of the connecting portion (230) away from the bending area (130).

7. The display module of claim 6, wherein, In the thickness direction of the support frame (200), the depth of the containing groove (231) is greater than or equal to the thickness of the driving chip (500). The connecting portion (230) is provided with a mounting groove (232) which can at least accommodate part of the middle frame.

8. The display module of claim 5, wherein, The display module further comprises a pressing strip (300) which is in close contact with the screen body (100) located in the non-display area (120), and the surface of the pressing strip (300) away from the inclined portion (210) is arranged in the same plane with the screen body (100) located in the display area (110).

9. The display module of any one of claims 1-4, wherein, ​ ​ The screen body (100) is provided with a flexible cover plate (700), a first part of the flexible cover plate (700) covers the screen body (100) located in the display area (110), and a second part of the flexible cover plate (700) covers the screen body (100) located in the non-display area (120). The pressing strip (300) is in abutment with the second part of the flexible cover plate (700).

10. A smart terminal, characterized by The display module comprises the display module as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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