Shell structure, keyboard, electronic device and electronic device assembly

Abstract

The utility model provides a shell structure, a keyboard, electronic equipment and an electronic equipment assembly. The shell structure comprises a shell and a bracket, the first face of the shell is used for being installed on a display screen, and the second face of the shell is provided with a support connected with the shell. Wherein the support can rotate relative to the shell so as to be in a closed state or an unfolded state, the support in the closed state can be stored on the second face, and the support is used for supporting the shell; the support is provided with a first connecting assembly, and the first connecting assembly is used for being connected with a keyboard so as to achieve electric connection between the display screen and the keyboard. The support is connected with the shell, and when the display screen is independently used, the support can serve as a supporting structure of the electronic equipment; the keyboard is connected with the first connecting assembly of the support, and the keyboard can serve as input equipment of the electronic equipment and can also serve as a supporting structure of the support to indirectly support the electronic equipment, so that the electronic equipment assembly can be suitable for more use scenes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic device technology, and in particular to a shell structure, keyboard, electronic device, and electronic device assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Some existing electronic devices employ a separate tablet and keyboard design. The tablet portion highly integrates the display screen and core computing unit, while the keyboard serves as the input device. When users face a large amount of text input, the keyboard can be connected to the tablet. When users only need to browse the web or watch videos, the tablet and keyboard can be separated, allowing them to operate the device by holding the tablet alone.

[0003] However, existing tablet keyboard detachable designs have significant limitations in use, making them difficult to adapt to different usage scenarios. Specifically, they cannot simultaneously meet the needs of one-handed use when the keyboard is connected, and the needs of use with a stand when using the tablet alone. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a shell structure, a keyboard, an electronic device, and an electronic device component to enable the electronic device component to be applicable to more usage scenarios.

[0005] In a first aspect, a shell structure is provided, the shell structure including a shell and a support;

[0006] The housing has a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite to each other along a first direction. The first surface is used to connect to the display screen of an electronic device, and the second surface is provided with a bracket connected to the housing.

[0007] The bracket is rotatable relative to the housing to be in a closed or extended state. When the bracket is in the closed state, it can be stored in the second surface. When the bracket is extended at a preset angle relative to the second surface, it is used to support the housing. The bracket is also used for detachable connection with the keyboard.

[0008] The bracket contains a first connecting component, which is used to electrically connect the keyboard to the electronic device.

[0009] The shell structure provided in this application integrates the bracket and the shell into one unit. When the central processing unit of the electronic device does not need to be connected to the keyboard and the electronic device is used independently, the bracket can serve as a support structure for the electronic device, allowing it to be tilted and placed on the support surface for easy viewing of the display screen. When the user connects the keyboard to the first connecting component of the bracket, the keyboard can serve as an input device for the electronic device and can also indirectly support the display screen by serving as a support structure for the bracket. Users can not only place the keyboard on a table for use but also hold it with one hand and use the electronic device while on the move, making the electronic device suitable for a wider range of usage scenarios.

[0010] In one possible implementation, when the bracket is in the closed state, the edge region of the bracket can cover the edge region of the second surface.

[0011] Understandably, the edge area of ​​the casing is easily damaged by bumps. When the bracket is in the closed state, the edge area of ​​the bracket can cover the edge area of ​​the second side. The bracket can shield the edge area of ​​the second side to form protection, reduce the probability of the edge area of ​​the second side being hit, and help reduce damage to the display screen.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the first connecting component is disposed in the edge region of the bracket.

[0013] It is understandable that the central area of ​​the cavity formed by the display screen and the housing is mostly used to place key electronic components such as the central processing unit and the memory, while the edge area of ​​the cavity contains fewer electronic components. By setting the first connecting component in the edge area of ​​the bracket, the host computer formed by the combination of the housing, the central processing unit, etc. can use the empty area in the edge area of ​​the cavity for wiring.

[0014] For some electronic devices, the edges of the main unit (excluding the bracket) consisting of the display screen, housing, central processing unit, etc. are thinned. That is, the thickness of the edge area of ​​the main unit is less than the thickness of the middle area of ​​the main unit. By placing the first connecting component in the edge area of ​​the bracket, the space created by the thickness difference between the thinned edge of the main unit and the middle area can be used to arrange the first connecting component. This helps to reduce the overall thickness of the electronic device and realize the thin and light design of the electronic device.

[0015] In addition, the first connecting component is placed in the edge area of ​​the bracket, and the first connecting component and the edge area of ​​the bracket can support each other, which can enhance the overall strength of the bracket and reduce the probability of the bracket being damaged.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the bracket is further provided with a first magnetic element for magnetically engaging with a second magnetic element of the keyboard, the first magnetic element being disposed in the edge region of the bracket.

[0017] A first magnetic component is installed on the stand, which magnetically engages with a second magnetic component of the keyboard. This facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the stand and keyboard, allowing for convenient use of the display and keyboard together, or for the display to be separated and used independently. For some electronic devices, the edges of the main unit (comprising the display, housing, central processing unit, etc., excluding the stand) are thinned, meaning the thickness of the edge area is less than the thickness of the central area. Placing the first magnetic component on the edge of the stand utilizes the space created by the thickness difference between the thinned edge and central areas, thus reducing the overall thickness of the electronic device and achieving a slimmer design. Furthermore, placing the first magnetic component on the edge of the stand allows it to support the edge of the stand, enhancing its overall strength and reducing the probability of damage.

[0018] In some embodiments, both the first and second magnetic components are magnets. In other embodiments, one of the first and second magnetic components is a magnet, and the other is a magnetic metal. The magnetic metal can be iron, nickel, cobalt, iron alloys, nickel alloys, cobalt alloys, neodymium iron boron alloys, or other metals that can be attracted by a magnet. In still some embodiments, the first and / or second magnetic components can also be electromagnets. Electromagnets can be connected to the power supply of the electronic device and generate magnetism when energized.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the first magnetic element and the first connecting assembly are stacked along the thickness direction of the bracket.

[0020] For some electronic devices, the edges of the main unit, which consists of the display screen, housing, and central processing unit, are thinned. This means the thickness of the edge region of the main unit is less than the thickness of the central region. Arranging the first magnetic component and the first connecting assembly along the thickness direction of the bracket allows full utilization of the space created by the thickness difference between the thinned edge and central regions, thus minimizing the impact on the overall thickness of the electronic device. Furthermore, the edge regions of the first magnetic component, the first connecting assembly, and the bracket can support each other, thereby enhancing the overall strength of the bracket and reducing the probability of damage.

[0021] Of course, in other embodiments, the first magnetic element and the first connecting component may also be arranged along the width or length of the bracket to facilitate wiring of the first connecting component.

[0022] In this embodiment, multiple first magnetic elements are provided, and the multiple first magnetic elements are respectively disposed in the edge region of one long side and the edge region of two short sides of the bracket. Specifically, the first magnetic elements in the edge region of the long side of the bracket and the circuit board of the first connecting assembly are arranged along the thickness direction of the bracket, while the first magnetic elements in the edge regions of the short sides of the bracket and the circuit board of the first connecting assembly are arranged along the length direction of the bracket.

[0023] In one possible implementation, the first connection component includes a circuit board and a first contact disposed on the circuit board. The circuit board is used to connect to the display screen, and the first contact is used to connect to a second contact of the keyboard. The bracket has a mounting cavity, and the circuit board is disposed in the mounting cavity. The side wall of the mounting cavity also has a first mounting hole, which communicates with a first surface of the bracket. The first surface is used to fit against the keyboard, and the first contact is disposed in the first mounting hole.

[0024] Placing the circuit board inside the mounting cavity of the bracket can reduce the probability of the circuit board being hit, which helps to improve the stability of the circuit connection and improve the quality of the shell structure.

[0025] In this embodiment, the shape of the circuit board can be adapted to the shape of the bracket, and the circuit board located in the corner area of ​​the bracket can be bent so that the circuit board can conform to the change in the shape of the bracket edge.

[0026] In this embodiment of the application, the electronic device can be composed of a display screen, housing, central processing unit, etc. One end of the circuit board is provided with a first contact, and the other end of the circuit board is connected to the host. The end of the circuit board connected to the host is located in the edge area of ​​the host, which facilitates the internal wiring of the host.

[0027] In some embodiments, the first contact can be soldered to a circuit board, and the first contact can be connected to a signal line on the circuit board by soldering.

[0028] In one possible implementation, the first connection assembly further includes a mounting bracket connected to the first contact, the mounting bracket abutting against the sidewall of the mounting cavity.

[0029] The side walls of the mounting bracket with the mounting cavity are pressed together, and the side walls of the mounting cavity can act as a limiting structure for the mounting bracket. This makes it easy to fix the first contact in the first mounting hole and reduces the difficulty of assembly.

[0030] In one possible implementation, the mounting bracket is provided with a second mounting hole;

[0031] One of the holes of the second mounting hole and one of the peripheral side surfaces of the first contact are provided with a first recess, and the other of the holes of the second mounting hole and one of the peripheral side surfaces of the first contact are provided with a first protrusion.

[0032] The first protrusion is inserted into the first recess to secure the mounting bracket and the first contact.

[0033] A second mounting hole is provided in the mounting bracket. A first protrusion and a first recess are respectively provided on the wall of the second mounting hole and the peripheral side of the first contact. After the first protrusion is inserted into the first recess, the mounting bracket and the first contact can be fixedly connected. In this way, the connection stability of the two can be guaranteed and the probability of separation between the mounting bracket and the first contact can be reduced.

[0034] In some embodiments, the first recess of the first contact can be formed using computerized numerical control (CNC) machining.

[0035] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket and the first contact can be integrated using injection molding. For example, the metal first contact can be placed into a mold of the mounting bracket, and then material can be injected into the mold of the mounting bracket. After the material cures, an integrated mounting bracket and the first contact can be obtained.

[0036] In some embodiments, one of the mounting bracket and the circuit board may be provided with a second protrusion, and the other of the mounting bracket and the circuit board may be provided with a second recess, with the second protrusion inserted into the second recess to position the mounting bracket and the circuit board.

[0037] A second protrusion and a second recess are respectively provided on the mounting bracket and the circuit board. When the second protrusion is inserted into the second recess, the mounting bracket and the circuit board can be positioned, which can reduce the assembly difficulty of the two and help improve the production efficiency of electronic devices.

[0038] In one possible implementation, the end face of the first contact away from the circuit board is a plane, the first surface is an arc surface or a slope, and the central axis of the first mounting hole is perpendicular to the first surface.

[0039] Making the end face of the first contact away from the circuit board flat can reduce the processing difficulty of the first contact, help reduce the cost of electronic devices, and help improve the versatility of the first contact, so that the first contact can be adapted to different models of electronic devices.

[0040] Understandably, when the first surface is curved or inclined, the thickness of the housing will change. By making the central axis of the first mounting hole perpendicular to the first surface, the end face of the first contact away from the circuit board can be smoothly transitioned to the first surface as much as possible, reducing the size of the first contact protruding from the first surface and reducing the size of the first contact recessed into the first surface, which helps to maintain the consistency of the overall appearance of the bracket.

[0041] Furthermore, the mounting bracket connected to the first contact can abut against the side wall of the mounting cavity, making the central axis of the first mounting hole perpendicular to the first surface. The side wall of the mounting cavity can be set perpendicular to the central axis of the first mounting hole, and the surface of the mounting bracket abutting against the side wall of the mounting cavity can also be set perpendicular to the central axis of the first mounting hole. This facilitates the installation of the first contact and the mounting bracket, reducing the assembly difficulty of electronic devices.

[0042] In one possible implementation, the bracket includes a first plate and a second plate, the first plate being rotatably connected to the housing, the second plate covering the edge region of the first plate and enclosing the first plate to form the mounting cavity, and the first mounting hole being disposed in the first plate.

[0043] The bracket is formed by combining the first plate and the second plate, and the mounting cavity is formed by the first plate and the second plate. When the first plate and the second plate are separated, the circuit board and the first contact can be installed on the first plate first, and then the second plate can be covered on the first plate. In this way, the assembly of the first connecting component and the bracket can be facilitated, and the assembly difficulty of electronic devices can be reduced.

[0044] In this embodiment, the edge region of one long side of the first plate is hinged to the housing. The second plate is C-shaped, and the edge regions of the other long side and the two short sides of the first plate, together with the second plate, form a mounting cavity. The cross-sectional shape of the mounting cavity is C-shaped. The circuit board may be arranged only in a local area of ​​the mounting cavity, and multiple first magnetic components may be arranged at intervals within the mounting cavity.

[0045] In this embodiment, the second plate includes a stacked fiberglass board and a reinforcing plate, wherein the fiberglass board is located on the side of the reinforcing plate away from the circuit board, there is an installation gap between the fiberglass board and the reinforcing plate, and an adhesive layer is provided between the reinforcing plate and the circuit board. The thickness relationship of each structure is as follows:

[0046]

[0047] The housing also includes a third plate. A mounting groove is provided on the edge of the long side where the first plate is hinged to the housing. This mounting groove is used to mount the first magnetic component. The third plate is connected to the first plate and covers the opening of the mounting groove. Thus, the first magnetic component is provided on all four edges of the bracket, which helps improve the stability of the magnetic attraction between the bracket and the keyboard.

[0048] In one possible implementation, a clearance groove is provided in the central region of the side of the first plate facing the housing, and when the bracket is in the closed state, a portion of the housing is located within the clearance groove.

[0049] For some electronic devices, the edges of the main unit (excluding the bracket) consisting of the display screen, housing, central processing unit, etc. are thinned. That is, the thickness of the edge area of ​​the main unit is less than the thickness of the middle area of ​​the main unit. An clearance groove is set in the middle area of ​​the first plate facing the housing, which is equivalent to thinning the thickness of the middle area of ​​the first plate. When the bracket is in the closed state, the clearance groove can accommodate the part of the middle area of ​​the main unit that is thicker than the edge area of ​​the main unit, thus reducing the overall thickness of the electronic device.

[0050] In this embodiment, the thickness of the four edge regions of the bracket is greater than the thickness of the central region of the bracket. This ensures the strength of the bracket and reduces the probability of bracket breakage. In addition, the thinning design of the central region of the bracket (the bracket's clearance groove) can accommodate part of the host, thus reducing the overall thickness of the electronic device and facilitating the design of a thinner and lighter electronic device.

[0051] In a second aspect, a keyboard is provided, including a keyboard body and a support portion rotatably connected to the keyboard body, the support portion being provided with a second connecting component, the second connecting component being electrically connected to a first connecting component of the aforementioned shell structure.

[0052] The keyboard provided in this application embodiment can be used not only as an input device for electronic devices when the user connects the second connecting component of the keyboard to the first connecting component of the bracket, but also as a supporting structure of the bracket to indirectly support the display screen. At this time, the user can not only place the keyboard on the table for use, but also hold the keyboard with one hand and use the electronic device in a mobile state, so that the electronic device can be used in more usage scenarios.

[0053] In some embodiments, the structure of the second connection component may be similar to that of the first connection structure. For example, the second connection component may include a circuit board and a second contact disposed on the circuit board. When the second contact contacts the first contact, the keyboard can be electrically connected to the central processing unit of the electronic device through the shell structure.

[0054] The keyboard support may also be provided with a second magnetic component that matches the first magnetic component of the shell structure. In some embodiments, both the first and second magnetic components are magnets. In other embodiments, one of the first and second magnetic components is a magnet, and the other is a magnetic metal. The magnetic metal can be iron, nickel, cobalt, iron alloys, nickel alloys, cobalt alloys, neodymium iron boron alloys, or other metals that can be attracted by magnets. In still some embodiments, the first and / or second magnetic components can also be electromagnets. Electromagnets can be connected to the power supply of the electronic device and generate magnetism when energized.

[0055] Thirdly, an electronic device is provided, including a display screen and a housing structure, wherein the housing structure is as described above, and the display screen is mounted on a first side of the housing structure.

[0056] The electronic device provided in this application embodiment integrates the stand and the housing into one unit. When the electronic device is used alone, the stand can serve as a support structure for the display screen, allowing the display screen to be tilted and placed on the support surface for easy viewing of the screen. When the user connects the keyboard to the stand, the keyboard can not only serve as an input device for the electronic device, but also as a support structure for the stand to indirectly support the display screen. In this case, the user can not only place the keyboard on the table for use, but also hold the keyboard with one hand and use the electronic device while on the move, making the electronic device suitable for more usage scenarios.

[0057] In this embodiment, the shell structure and the display screen can be connected to form the outer casing of an electronic device, and the shell structure is part of the electronic device.

[0058] Fourthly, an electronic device component is provided, including an electronic device and a keyboard, wherein the electronic device is the aforementioned electronic device and the keyboard is the aforementioned keyboard.

[0059] The electronic device component provided in this application embodiment allows the stand of the electronic device to serve as a support structure for the display screen when the electronic device is used alone, enabling the display screen to be tilted and placed on the support surface for easy viewing of the screen. When the user connects the keyboard to the stand, the keyboard can not only serve as an input device for the electronic device but also as a support structure for the stand to indirectly support the electronic device. In this case, the user can not only place the keyboard on a table for use but also hold the keyboard with one hand and use the electronic device component while in motion, making the electronic device component suitable for more usage scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0060] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an electronic device component provided by related technology.

[0061] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of an electronic device component provided by related technology 2.

[0062] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of an electronic device component provided by related technology three.

[0063] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device components and electronic device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0064] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the shell structure provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0065] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure from one perspective provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0066] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure from another perspective provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0067] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the structure of the stent provided in the embodiment of this application.

[0068] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the bracket provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0069] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 An enlarged structural diagram of point A in the diagram.

[0070] Figure 11 This is another cross-sectional view of the bracket provided in the embodiment of this application.

[0071] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 An enlarged structural diagram at point B in the diagram.

[0072] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the shell structure provided in the embodiment of this application (with the second plate hidden).

[0073] Figure 14 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the shell provided in an embodiment of this application (with the second plate hidden).

[0074] Figure 15 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the first plate provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0075] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the mounting bracket provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0076] Figure 17 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the first contact provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0077] Figure label:

[0078] Figures 1 to 3 middle:

[0079] 1000', Electronic equipment components;

[0080] 10' Tablet; 20' Protective Case; 30' Stand; 40' Keyboard;

[0081] Figures 4 to 17 middle:

[0082] 1000. Electronic equipment components;

[0083] 100. Electronic devices;

[0084] 10. Display screen; 20. Shell structure; 30. Keyboard; 301. Support part; 302. Keyboard body; 40. Receiving cavity;

[0085] 1. Shell; 11. First surface; 12. Second surface;

[0086] 2. Bracket; 21. First plate; 211. Clearance groove; 212. Mounting groove; 213. First mounting hole; 22. Second plate; 23. Third plate; 24. Mounting cavity; 25. First surface;

[0087] 3. First connecting component; 31. Circuit board; 32. First contact; 321. First recess; 33. Mounting bracket; 331. Second mounting hole; 332. First protrusion; 333. Second protrusion;

[0088] 4. First magnetic component. Detailed Implementation

[0089] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0090] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" 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, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between the components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction 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.

[0091] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "side", "front", "rear", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the installation orientation or positional relationship, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and 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 application.

[0092] Hereinafter, the terms "first," "second," etc., 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. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0093] In this article, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0094] With the rapid development of mobile communication technology and the widespread adoption of smart terminals, portable electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets have become indispensable tools in people's daily lives. Users are placing increasingly higher demands on the portability, ease of use, and functional integration of these electronic devices.

[0095] Existing electronic device components, taking tablet computers as an example, have undergone significant design efforts to meet diverse user needs. Among related technologies, some electronic device components adopt a separate tablet and keyboard design. In this architecture, the tablet highly integrates the display and core computing unit, undertaking the crucial tasks of information display and data processing; while the keyboard serves as an input device. When users face heavy text input tasks, such as writing documents or replying to emails, the keyboard can be conveniently connected to the tablet for efficient text input; when users only need to browse the web or watch videos, the tablet and keyboard can be easily separated, allowing for single-handed operation, thus meeting the usage needs in different scenarios.

[0096] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an electronic device component 1000' provided by related technology; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the electronic device component 1000' provided in related technology 2. Figure 1In the illustrated technical solution, to improve ease of use, a protective case 20' with a stand 30' is provided on the back of the tablet 10'. When the user needs to place the tablet 10' on a flat surface such as a desktop to watch videos or conduct video conferences, the stand 30' can be unfolded to support the tablet 10', allowing the tablet 10' to have a suitable tilt angle for convenient viewing of the screen content. Figure 2 The technical solution shown optimizes the design of the bracket 30' by directly integrating the bracket 30' onto the tablet 10'. This design improves the overall appearance and aesthetics of the tablet 10' to a certain extent.

[0097] However, Figure 1 and Figure 2 The electronic device component 1000' shown is difficult to use with one hand, which is extremely inconvenient for users who need to operate the device while on the move, such as walking or taking public transportation, thus limiting the user experience of the electronic device component 1000' in specific scenarios. (Refer to...) Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the electronic device component 1000' provided in related technology 3. Figure 3 The illustrated technical solution integrates the protective case 20', stand 30', and keyboard 40' into a single unit. The advantage of this design is that it successfully meets the user's need to hold and use the electronic device component 1000' with one hand, providing a relatively stable grip. However, in certain scenarios, such as when the user only wants to use the tablet 10' for simple touch operations without connecting the keyboard 40', the stand 30' is integrated with the keyboard 40'. In this case, there is no stand 30' to support the tablet 10', and the tablet 10' must be placed flat on a table or other flat surface. Alternatively, an external stand is needed to adjust the tablet 10' to a suitable tilt angle for comfortable viewing. Figure 3 The electronic device component 1000 shown still has limitations in its application scenarios.

[0098] Based on this, embodiments of this application provide a shell structure, a keyboard, an electronic device component, and an electronic device component, so as to enable the electronic device component to be applicable to more usage scenarios.

[0099] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device component 1000 and the electronic device 100 provided in the embodiments of this application, wherein, Figure 4 (a) is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device component 1000 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 (b) is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device 100 provided in the embodiment of this application.

[0100] Reference Figure 4In (a), this application first provides an electronic device component 1000, which may be, for example, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, an ultra-mobile personal computer (UMPC), a handheld computer, a netbook, a POS machine, a personal digital assistant (PDA), or other mobile terminal.

[0101] The following explanation uses electronic device component 1000 as an example of a tablet computer.

[0102] Electronic device component 1000 may include electronic device 100 and keyboard 30. Electronic device 100 may be a tablet that integrates a display screen, central processing unit, power supply and other modules, and undertakes the key tasks of information display and data processing. Keyboard 30 may be used as an input device for electronic device 100.

[0103] Reference Figure 4 In (b), the electronic device 100 may include a display screen 10, which can be used to display images to convey image information to the user. A shell structure 20 is provided on the back side of the display screen 10. The display screen 10 can be connected to the shell structure 20 to enclose and form a receiving cavity 40. The central processing unit, power supply and other modules of the electronic device 100 can be installed in the receiving cavity 40. The central processing unit, power supply and other modules can be connected to the display screen 10.

[0104] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the shell structure 20 and the display screen 10 can be connected to form the outer casing of the electronic device 100, in which case the shell structure 20 is part of the electronic device 100; in other embodiments, the housing 1 can be a protective shell for the electronic device 100, that is, the electronic device 100 can be used independently without the shell structure 20. In the embodiments of this application, the shell structure 20 is part of the electronic device 100, and the housing 1 of the shell structure 20 is the back shell of the electronic device 100.

[0105] Reference Figure 4 In (a) of this application embodiment, the electronic device 100 can be used in combination with the keyboard 30. The bracket 2 of the shell structure 20 provided in this application embodiment is provided with a first connection component 3 for realizing electrical connection. When the keyboard 30 is connected to the bracket 2, the keyboard 30 can be connected to the first connection component 3, thereby realizing the connection between the keyboard 30 and the central processing unit of the electronic device 100. This allows the user to input information into the electronic device 100 through the keyboard 30, and the information input by the user can be displayed on the display screen 10, realizing human-computer interaction. (See also...) Figure 4In (b), the electronic device 100 can also be used independently of the keyboard 30. In this case, the bracket 2 of the shell structure 20 can support the display screen 10 so that the display screen 10 can be tilted and placed so that the user can easily view the content displayed on the display screen 10.

[0106] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the shell structure 20 provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the support 2 provided in an embodiment of this application from one perspective; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the support 2 provided in an embodiment of this application from another perspective.

[0107] Reference Figures 5 to 7 The shell structure 20 provided in this application includes a shell 1 and a bracket 2; wherein, the shell 1 has a first surface 11 and a second surface 12 arranged opposite to each other along a first direction, the first surface 11 is used to install the display screen 10 of the electronic device assembly 1000, and the second surface 12 is provided with a bracket 2 connected to the shell 1; wherein, the bracket 2 can rotate relative to the shell 1 to be in a closed state or an open state, the bracket 2 can be stored in the second surface 12 when it is in the closed state, and when the bracket 2 is in the open state with a preset angle relative to the second surface 12, it is used to support the shell 1; the bracket 2 is also used to be detachably connected to the keyboard 30; a first connecting component 3 is provided inside the bracket 2, the first connecting component 3 is used to realize the electrical connection between the keyboard 30 and the electronic device 100.

[0108] It should be noted that the first direction can be Figure 5 The X direction shown can be parallel to the thickness direction of the housing 1, and the housing 1 and the display screen 10 can be arranged along the first direction.

[0109] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the shell structure 20 and the display screen 10 can be connected to form the outer casing of the electronic device 100, in which case the shell structure 20 is part of the electronic device 100; in other embodiments, the shell 1 can be a protective shell of the electronic device 100, that is, the electronic device 100 can be used independently without the shell structure 20. In the embodiments of this application, the shell 1 of the shell structure 20 is the back shell of the electronic device 100, and the shell structure 20 is part of the electronic device 100.

[0110] It should be noted that the size of the bracket 2 can be designed according to the size of the display screen 10 so that the edge of the bracket 2 does not protrude beyond the edge of the display screen 10, that is, the projection of the bracket 2 can coincide with the projection of the display screen 10, so as to reduce the impact on the width and length of the electronic device 100.

[0111] It should be noted that the bracket 2 can be rotatably connected to the housing 1 via a pivot assembly (not shown in the figure). The first connecting assembly 3 may include electronic components for electrical connection. These electronic components may be through-axis flexible printed circuits (FPCs). The through-axis FPC passes through the pivot assembly and connects to the bracket 2 and housing 1 on both sides of the pivot assembly, respectively, to realize the transmission of electrical signals between the hardware systems located on both sides of the pivot assembly. The pivot assembly connects the bracket 2 and housing 1 located on both sides of the pivot assembly in the electronic device 100, allowing the bracket 2 and housing 1 located on both sides of the pivot assembly to rotate around the axis, thereby switching the state of the bracket 2 between a closed state and an open state. During the rotation of the bracket 2 around the axis, the through-axis FPC can deform to adapt to the relative position changes of the bracket 2 and housing 1. The pivot assembly may include a damping shaft. When the external force is greater than a preset value, the bracket 2 can rotate relative to the housing 1; when the external force is less than the preset value, the bracket 2 will not rotate relative to the housing 1, thus enabling multi-angle adjustment of the bracket 2.

[0112] It should be noted that the first connecting component 3 may include metal contacts, gold fingers and other connectors, and the keyboard 30 may be provided with a connecting component that matches the first connecting component 3 in order to realize the electrical connection between the display screen 10 and the keyboard 30.

[0113] It should be noted that, referring to Figure 4 In embodiment (a) of this application, when the keyboard 30 and the bracket 2 are used together, the keyboard 30 is connected to the side of the bracket 2 opposite to the display screen 10. In other embodiments, the keyboard 30 and the bracket 2 can be connected to the side of the display screen 10. In some embodiments, one end of the bracket 2 is rotatably connected to the housing 1, so that the end face of the other end of the bracket 2 can be connected to the keyboard 30. In still other embodiments, a connecting groove can be provided on the keyboard 30 so that the end of the bracket 2 can be inserted into the connecting groove to achieve the connection between the two. In general, the connection methods of the bracket 2 and the keyboard 30 are diverse, and the specific connection method can be selected according to actual needs. This application embodiment does not impose any limitations on this.

[0114] The shell structure 20 provided in this embodiment connects the bracket 2 to the shell 1, integrating the bracket 2 and the shell 1 into one unit. When the central processing unit of the electronic device 100 does not need to be connected to the keyboard 30 and the electronic device 100 is used independently, the bracket 2 can serve as a support structure for the electronic device 100, allowing the electronic device 100 to be tilted on the support surface for easy viewing of the display screen 10. When the user connects the keyboard 30 to the first connecting component 3 of the bracket 2, the keyboard 30 can serve as an input device for the electronic device 100 and can also serve as a support structure for the bracket 2 to indirectly support the display screen 10. The user can not only place the keyboard 30 on a table for use, but also hold the keyboard 30 with one hand and use the electronic device component 1000 while in motion, making the electronic device component 1000 suitable for more usage scenarios.

[0115] In some embodiments, when the support 2 is in the closed state, the edge region of the support 2 can cover the edge region of the second surface 12.

[0116] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the rotation axis of the bracket 2 is parallel to the long side of the housing 1, and the edge region of the bracket 2 can cover a portion of the edge region of one long side and the edge regions of both short sides of the housing 1. That is, in this embodiment, the long side dimensions of the bracket 2 and the housing 1 are equal, and the short side dimension of the bracket 2 is half the short side dimension of the housing 1. In other embodiments, the edge region of the bracket 2 can only cover a portion of the edge region of one long side of the housing 1. In this case, the long side dimension of the bracket 2 can be smaller than the long side dimension of the housing 1. In other embodiments, the edge region of the bracket 2 can cover a portion of the edge region of one short side and a portion of the edge region of one long side of the housing 1. In still other embodiments, the rotation axis of the bracket 2 can be parallel to the short side of the housing 1. In this embodiment, when the bracket 2 is in the closed state, the edge region of the bracket 2 can only cover a portion of the edge region of one short side of the housing 1, or cover a portion of the edge region of one long side and a portion of the edge region of one short side of the housing 1, or cover a portion of the edge region of one short side and a portion of the edge region of both long sides of the housing 1.

[0117] It is understandable that the edge area of ​​the housing 1 is easily damaged by bumps. When the bracket 2 is in the closed state, the edge area of ​​the bracket 2 can cover the edge area of ​​the second surface 12. The bracket 2 can shield the edge area of ​​the second surface 12 to form protection, reduce the probability of the edge area of ​​the second surface 12 being hit, and help reduce damage to the display screen 10.

[0118] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the structure of the support 2 provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the bracket 2 provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 10yes Figure 9 An enlarged structural diagram at point A in the diagram. (Refer to...) Figures 8 to 10 The first connecting component 3 is located in the edge area of ​​the bracket 2.

[0119] It is understandable that the central area of ​​the cavity 40 formed by the display screen 10 and the housing 1 is mostly used to place key electronic components such as the central processing unit and the memory, while the edge area of ​​the cavity 40 contains fewer electronic components. By setting the first connecting component 3 in the edge area of ​​the bracket 2, the host computer formed by the combination of the display screen 10, the housing 1, the central processing unit, etc. can use the empty area of ​​the edge area of ​​the cavity 40 for wiring.

[0120] For some electronic devices 100, the edges of the host, which consists of the display screen 10, housing 1, central processing unit, etc., are thinned. That is, the thickness of the edge area of ​​the host is less than the thickness of the middle area of ​​the host. The first connecting component 3 is set in the edge area of ​​the bracket 2. The first connecting component 3 can be arranged in the empty area created by the thickness difference between the thinned edge of the host and the middle area. This helps to reduce the overall thickness of the electronic device 100 and realize the thin and light design of the electronic device 100.

[0121] In addition, the first connecting component 3 is set in the edge area of ​​the bracket 2. The first connecting component 3 and the edge area of ​​the bracket 2 can support each other, which can enhance the overall strength of the bracket 2 and reduce the probability of damage to the bracket 2.

[0122] Figure 11 This is another cross-sectional view of the bracket 2 provided in the embodiment of this application; Figure 12 yes Figure 11 An enlarged structural diagram at point B in the diagram; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the shell structure 20 provided in an embodiment of this application (with the second plate 22 hidden). (Refer to...) Figures 11 to 13 The bracket 2 is also provided with a first magnetic element 4, which is used to magnetically engage with the second magnetic element of the keyboard 30. The first magnetic element 4 is provided in the edge area of ​​the bracket 2.

[0123] A first magnetic element 4 is provided on the bracket 2, which magnetically engages with a second magnetic element of the keyboard 30. This facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the bracket 2 and the keyboard 30, allowing for convenient use of the display screen 10 and keyboard 30 together, or convenient separation of the display screen 10 and keyboard 30 for independent use of the display screen 10. For some electronic devices 100, the edges of the main unit (comprising the display screen 10, housing 1, central processing unit, etc., excluding the bracket 2) are thinned, meaning the thickness of the edge region is less than the thickness of the central region. Placing the first magnetic element 4 on the edge region of the bracket 2 utilizes the space created by the thickness difference between the thinned edge and central regions, thus reducing the overall thickness of the electronic device 100 and achieving a slimmer design. Furthermore, placing the first magnetic element 4 on the edge region of the bracket 2 allows it to support the edge region of the bracket 2, enhancing the overall strength of the bracket 2 and reducing the probability of damage.

[0124] In some embodiments, both the first magnetic element 4 and the second magnetic element are magnets. In other embodiments, one of the first magnetic element 4 and the second magnetic element is a magnet, and the other is a magnetic metal. The magnetic metal can be iron, nickel, cobalt, iron alloys, nickel alloys, cobalt alloys, neodymium iron boron alloys, or other metals that can be attracted by a magnet. In still some embodiments, the first magnetic element 4 and / or the second magnetic element can also be an electromagnet. The electromagnet can be connected to the power supply of the electronic device 100 and generate magnetism when energized.

[0125] Reference Figure 12 In some embodiments, the first magnetic element 4 and the first connecting component 3 are stacked along the thickness direction of the bracket 2.

[0126] It should be noted that when the support 2 is in the closed state, the thickness direction of the support 2 is parallel to the first direction, that is, in the closed state, the thickness direction of the support 2 is parallel to the thickness direction of the shell 1; when the support 2 is in the unfolded state, the thickness direction of the support 2 forms an angle with the first direction, that is, in the unfolded state, the thickness direction of the support 2 forms an angle with the thickness direction of the shell 1. Figure 5 The bracket 2 shown is in the unfolded state. Figure 5 The thickness direction of the bracket 2 shown is at an angle to the first direction.

[0127] It should be noted that the first connecting component 3 includes a circuit board 31 and a first contact 32 disposed on the circuit board 31. In some embodiments, the first magnetic element 4 may be stacked with the circuit board 31 of the first connecting component 3 along the thickness direction of the bracket 2.

[0128] For some electronic devices 100, the edges of the main unit, which consists of the display screen 10, housing 1, central processing unit, etc. (excluding the bracket 2), are thinned. That is, the thickness of the edge area of ​​the main unit is less than the thickness of the central area. By arranging the first magnetic component 4 and the first connecting component 3 along the thickness direction of the bracket 2, the space created by the thickness difference between the thinned edge and central areas of the main unit can be fully utilized to arrange the first magnetic component 4 and the first connecting component 3, thereby reducing the impact on the overall thickness of the electronic device 100. In addition, the first magnetic component 4, the first connecting component 3, and the edge area of ​​the bracket 2 can support each other, which can enhance the overall strength of the bracket 2 and reduce the probability of damage to the bracket 2.

[0129] Of course, in other embodiments, the first magnetic element 4 and the first connecting component 3 may also be arranged along the width or length of the bracket 2 to facilitate the wiring of the first connecting component 3.

[0130] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 13 In this embodiment, multiple first magnetic elements 4 are provided, and the multiple first magnetic elements 4 are respectively disposed in the edge region of one long side and the edge region of two short sides of the bracket 2. Among them, the first magnetic elements 4 in the edge region of the long side of the bracket 2 and the circuit board 31 of the first connecting component 3 are arranged along the thickness direction of the bracket 2, and the first magnetic elements 4 in the edge region of the short side of the bracket 2 and the circuit board 31 of the first connecting component 3 are arranged along the length direction of the bracket 2.

[0131] Figure 14 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the shell 1 provided in an embodiment of this application (with the second plate 22 hidden); Figure 15 This is a partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the first plate 21 provided in an embodiment of this application. (Refer to...) Figure 10 , Figure 12 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 The first connecting component 3 includes a circuit board 31 and a first contact 32 disposed on the circuit board 31. The circuit board 31 is used to connect with the display screen 10, and the first contact 32 is used to connect with the second contact of the keyboard 30. The bracket 2 is provided with a mounting cavity 24, and the circuit board 31 is disposed in the mounting cavity 24. The side wall of the mounting cavity 24 is also provided with a first mounting hole 213. The first mounting hole 213 communicates with the first surface 25 of the bracket 2. The first surface 25 is used to fit against the keyboard 30, and the first contact 32 is disposed in the first mounting hole 213.

[0132] It should be noted that the circuit board 31 can be a through-shaft FPC. In this embodiment, the bracket 2 can be rotatably connected to the housing 1 through the rotating shaft assembly, and the through-shaft FPC can pass through the rotating shaft assembly and be connected to the bracket 2 and the housing 1 on both sides of the rotating shaft assembly respectively, so as to realize the transmission of electrical signals between the hardware systems located on both sides of the rotating shaft assembly.

[0133] Placing the circuit board 31 inside the mounting cavity 24 of the bracket 2 can reduce the probability of the circuit board 31 being hit, which helps to improve the stability of the circuit connection and improve the quality of the shell structure 20.

[0134] In this embodiment, the shape of the circuit board 31 can be adapted to the shape of the bracket 2. The circuit board 31 located in the corner area of ​​the bracket 2 can be bent so that the circuit board 31 can conform to the change in the edge shape of the bracket 2.

[0135] In this embodiment of the application, the electronic device 100 can be composed of a display screen 10, a housing 1, a central processing unit, etc. (excluding the bracket 2) to form a host. One end of the circuit board 31 is provided with a first contact 32, and the other end of the circuit board 31 is connected to the host. The end of the circuit board 31 connected to the host is located in the edge area of ​​the host, which facilitates the internal wiring of the host.

[0136] In some embodiments, the first contact 32 can be soldered to the circuit board 31, and the first contact 32 can be connected to the signal line on the circuit board 31 by soldering.

[0137] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the mounting bracket 33 provided in an embodiment of this application. (Refer to...) Figures 14 to 16 In some embodiments, the first connecting component 3 further includes a mounting bracket 33 connected to the first contact 32, the mounting bracket 33 abutting against the side wall of the mounting cavity 24.

[0138] The mounting bracket 33 has its side wall with the mounting cavity 24 against each other. The side wall of the mounting cavity 24 can act as a limiting structure for the mounting bracket 33, which makes it easy to fix the first contact 32 in the first mounting hole 213 and reduces the difficulty of assembly.

[0139] Figure 17 This is a cross-sectional view of the first contact 32 provided in an embodiment of this application. (Refer to...) Figure 16 and Figure 17 The mounting bracket 33 is provided with a second mounting hole 331; a first recess 321 is provided on one of the hole wall of the second mounting hole 331 and the peripheral side of the first contact 32, and a first protrusion 332 is provided on the other of the hole wall of the second mounting hole 331 and the peripheral side of the first contact 32; the first protrusion 332 is inserted into the first recess 321 to fix the mounting bracket 33 and the first contact 32.

[0140] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the first recess 321 may be disposed on the wall of the second mounting hole 331, in which case the first protrusion 332 is correspondingly disposed on the peripheral side surface of the first contact 32. In other embodiments, the first recess 321 may be disposed on the peripheral side surface of the first contact 32, in which case the first protrusion 332 is correspondingly disposed on the wall of the second mounting hole 331. In the embodiments of this application, the first recess 321 is disposed on the peripheral side surface of the first contact 32, and the first protrusion 332 is disposed on the wall of the second mounting hole 331.

[0141] A second mounting hole 331 is provided in the mounting bracket 33. A first protrusion 332 and a first recess 321 are respectively provided on the hole wall of the second mounting hole 331 and the peripheral side of the first contact 32. After the first protrusion 332 is inserted into the first recess 321, the mounting bracket 33 and the first contact 32 can be fixedly connected. In this way, the connection stability of the two can be guaranteed and the probability of separation between the mounting bracket 33 and the first contact 32 can be reduced.

[0142] In some embodiments, the first recess 321 of the first contact 32 can be formed using computerized numerical control (CNC) machining.

[0143] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket 33 and the first contact 32 can be integrated using injection molding. For example, the metal first contact 32 can be placed into a mold of the mounting bracket 33, and then material can be injected into the mold of the mounting bracket 33. After the material solidifies, an integrated mounting bracket 33 and the first contact 32 can be obtained.

[0144] Reference Figure 14 and Figure 16 In some embodiments, one of the mounting bracket 33 and the circuit board 31 may be provided with a second protrusion 333, and the other of the mounting bracket 33 and the circuit board 31 may be provided with a second recess. The second protrusion 333 is inserted into the second recess to position the mounting bracket 33 and the circuit board 31.

[0145] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the second protrusion 333 can be disposed on the mounting bracket 33, in which case the second recess can be correspondingly disposed on the circuit board 31. In other embodiments, the second protrusion 333 can be disposed on the circuit board 31, in which case the second recess can be correspondingly disposed on the mounting bracket 33. In the embodiments of this application, the second protrusion 333 is disposed on the mounting bracket 33, the second recess is disposed on the circuit board 31, and the second recess penetrates the circuit board 31 to form a hole structure.

[0146] A second protrusion 333 and a second recess are respectively provided on the mounting bracket 33 and the circuit board 31. When the second protrusion 333 is inserted into the second recess, the mounting bracket 33 and the circuit board 31 can be positioned, which can reduce the assembly difficulty of the two and help improve the production efficiency of the electronic device 100.

[0147] Reference Figure 14 , Figure 15 and Figure 17 The end face of the first contact 32 away from the circuit board 31 is flat, the first surface 25 of the bracket 2 is arc or inclined, and the central axis of the first mounting hole 213 is perpendicular to the first surface 25.

[0148] It should be noted that when the first surface 25 is an inclined surface, the central axis of the first mounting hole 213 is perpendicular to all parts of the first surface 25. When the first surface 25 is an arc surface, the tangent direction of the position where the first mounting hole 213 is opened on the first surface 25 is perpendicular to the central axis of the first mounting hole 213. When the first surface 25 has multiple first mounting holes 213, the central axis of each first mounting hole 213 is perpendicular to the tangent direction of its corresponding first surface 25.

[0149] Making the end face of the first contact 32 away from the circuit board 31 flat can reduce the processing difficulty of the first contact 32, help reduce the cost of the electronic device 100, and help improve the versatility of the first contact 32, so that the first contact 32 can be adapted to different models of electronic devices.

[0150] It is understandable that when the first surface 25 is curved or inclined, the thickness of the housing 1 will change. By making the central axis of the first mounting hole 213 perpendicular to the first surface 25, the end face of the first contact 32 away from the circuit board 31 can be smoothly transitioned to the first surface 25 as much as possible. This reduces the size of the first contact 32 protruding out of the first surface 25 and the size of the first contact 32 recessed in the first surface 25, which helps to maintain the consistency of the overall appearance of the bracket 2.

[0151] Furthermore, the mounting bracket 33 connected to the first contact 32 can abut against the side wall of the mounting cavity 24, making the central axis of the first mounting hole 213 perpendicular to the first surface 25. The side wall of the mounting cavity 24 can be set perpendicular to the central axis of the first mounting hole 213, and the surface of the mounting bracket 33 that abuts against the side wall of the mounting cavity 24 can also be set perpendicular to the central axis of the first mounting hole 213. This facilitates the installation of the first contact 32 and the mounting bracket 33, reducing the assembly difficulty of the electronic device 100.

[0152] Reference Figure 10The bracket 2 includes a first plate 21 and a second plate 22. The first plate 21 is rotatably connected to the housing 1. The second plate 22 covers the edge area of ​​the first plate 21 and surrounds the first plate 21 to form a mounting cavity 24. The first mounting hole 213 is provided in the first plate 21.

[0153] The bracket 2 is formed by combining the first plate 21 and the second plate 22, and the mounting cavity 24 is formed by the first plate 21 and the second plate 22. When the first plate 21 and the second plate 22 are separated, the circuit board 31 and the first contact 32 can be installed on the first plate 21 first, and then the second plate 22 can be covered on the first plate 21. In this way, the assembly of the first connecting component 3 and the bracket 2 can be facilitated, and the assembly difficulty of the electronic device 100 can be reduced.

[0154] In this embodiment, the edge region of one long side of the first plate 21 is hinged to the housing 1. The second plate 22 is C-shaped. The edge regions of the other long side and the two short sides of the first plate 21, together with the second plate 22, form a mounting cavity 24. The cross-sectional shape of the mounting cavity 24 is C-shaped. The circuit board 31 may be arranged only in a local area of ​​the mounting cavity 24, and multiple first magnetic elements 4 may be arranged at intervals within the mounting cavity 24.

[0155] In this embodiment, the second plate 22 includes a stacked fiberglass board and a reinforcing plate, wherein the fiberglass board is located on the side of the reinforcing plate away from the circuit board 31, there is an installation gap between the fiberglass board and the reinforcing plate, and an adhesive layer is provided between the reinforcing plate and the circuit board 31. The thickness relationship of each structure is as follows:

[0156]

[0157] Reference Figure 8 The bracket 2 also includes a third plate 23. A mounting groove 212 is provided on the edge of the long side where the first plate 21 is hinged to the housing 1. The mounting groove 212 is used to mount the first magnetic component 4. The third plate 23 is connected to the first plate 21 and covers the opening of the mounting groove 212. Thus, the first magnetic component 4 is provided on all four edges of the bracket 2, which helps to improve the magnetic attraction stability between the bracket 2 and the keyboard 30.

[0158] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, a clearance groove 211 is provided in the middle region of the side of the first plate 21 facing the housing 1. When the bracket 2 is in the closed state, a part of the housing 1 is located in the clearance groove 211.

[0159] For some electronic devices 100, the edges of the host, which consists of the display screen 10, housing 1, central processing unit, etc. (excluding the bracket 2), are thinned. That is, the thickness of the edge area of ​​the host is less than the thickness of the middle area of ​​the host. An avoidance groove 211 is provided in the middle area of ​​the side of the first plate 21 facing the housing 1, which is equivalent to thinning the thickness of the middle area of ​​the first plate 21. When the bracket 2 is in the closed state, the avoidance groove 211 can accommodate the part of the middle area of ​​the host that is thicker than the edge area of ​​the host, thus reducing the overall thickness of the electronic device 100.

[0160] In this embodiment, the thickness of the four edge regions of the bracket 2 is greater than the thickness of the central region of the bracket 2. This can ensure the strength of the bracket 2 and reduce the probability of the bracket 2 breaking. In addition, the thinning design of the central region of the bracket 2 (the relief groove 211 of the bracket 2) can accommodate part of the host, which can reduce the overall thickness of the electronic device 100 and is conducive to the thin and light design of the electronic device 100.

[0161] This application embodiment also provides a keyboard 30, including a keyboard body 302 and a support portion 301 rotatably connected to the keyboard body 302. The support portion 301 is provided with a second connecting component, which is used to electrically connect with the first connecting component 3 of the shell structure 20 in any of the above embodiments.

[0162] It should be noted that the keyboard body 302 and the support 301 can be connected via a hinge assembly. This hinge assembly may include a damping shaft. When the external force exceeds a preset value, the support 301 can rotate relative to the keyboard body 302. When the external force is less than the preset value, the support 301 will not rotate relative to the keyboard body 302, thus enabling multi-angle adjustment of the support 301. In this case, the circuit board of the second connecting component of the keyboard body 302 can be a through-shaft FPC, which can be connected to the keyboard body 302 and the second contacts of the second connecting component, respectively.

[0163] The keyboard 30 provided in this application embodiment can be used not only as an input device of the electronic device 100 when the user connects the second connecting component of the keyboard 30 to the first connecting component 3 of the bracket 2, but also as a supporting structure of the bracket 2 to indirectly support the display screen 10. At this time, the user can not only place the keyboard 30 on the table for use, but also hold the keyboard 30 with one hand and use the electronic device component 1000 in a mobile state, so that the electronic device component 1000 can be used in more usage scenarios.

[0164] In some embodiments, the structure of the second connection component may be similar to that of the first connection structure. For example, the second connection component may include a circuit board and a second contact disposed on the circuit board. When the second contact contacts the first contact 32, the keyboard 30 can be electrically connected to the central processing unit of the electronic device 100 through the housing structure 20.

[0165] The keyboard support 301 may also be provided with a second magnetic element that matches the first magnetic element of the shell structure. In some embodiments, both the first magnetic element 4 and the second magnetic element are magnets. In other embodiments, one of the first magnetic element 4 and the second magnetic element is a magnet, and the other is a magnetic metal. The magnetic metal can be iron, nickel, cobalt, iron alloy, nickel alloy, cobalt alloy, neodymium iron boron alloy, or other metals that can be attracted by a magnet. In some embodiments, the first magnetic element 4 and / or the second magnetic element can also be an electromagnet. The electromagnet can be connected to the power supply of the electronic device component 1000 and generate magnetism when energized.

[0166] This application also provides an electronic device 100, including a display screen 10 and a shell structure 20 as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the display screen 10 is mounted on the first surface 11 of the shell structure 20.

[0167] The electronic device 100 provided in this application embodiment has a bracket 2 integrated with the housing 1. When the electronic device 100 is used alone, the bracket 2 can serve as a support structure for the display screen 10, allowing the display screen 10 to be tilted and placed on the support surface for easy viewing of the screen 10. When the user connects the keyboard 30 to the bracket 2, the keyboard 30 can not only serve as an input device for the electronic device 100, but also as a support structure for the bracket 2 to indirectly support the display screen 10. In this case, the user can not only place the keyboard 30 on the table for use, but also hold the keyboard 30 with one hand and use the electronic device 100 while on the move, making the electronic device 100 suitable for more usage scenarios.

[0168] In this embodiment, the shell structure 20 and the display screen 10 can be connected to form the outer casing of the electronic device 100, and the shell structure 20 is part of the electronic device 100.

[0169] This application also provides an electronic device component 1000, including the electronic device in any of the above embodiments and the keyboard 30 in any of the above embodiments.

[0170] The electronic device component 1000 provided in this application embodiment allows the stand 2 of the electronic device 100 to serve as a support structure for the display screen 10 when the electronic device 100 is used alone, so that the display screen 10 can be tilted and placed on the support surface, making it convenient for the user to view the screen 10. When the user connects the keyboard 30 to the stand 2, the keyboard 30 can not only serve as an input device for the electronic device 100, but also as a support structure for the stand 2 to indirectly support the electronic device 100. At this time, the user can not only place the keyboard 30 on the table for use, but also hold the keyboard 30 with one hand and use the electronic device component 1000 while in motion, making the electronic device component 1000 applicable to more usage scenarios.

[0171] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A shell structure, characterized in that, The shell structure includes a shell (1) and a support (2); The housing (1) has a first surface (11) and a second surface (12) arranged opposite to each other along a first direction. The first surface (11) is used to connect the display screen (10) of the electronic device (100), and the second surface (12) is provided with the bracket (2) connected to the housing (1). The bracket (2) can rotate relative to the housing (1) to be in a closed state or an unfolded state. When the bracket (2) is in the closed state, it can be stored in the second surface (12). When the bracket (2) is unfolded relative to the second surface (12) at a preset angle, it is used to support the housing (1). The bracket (2) is also used to be detachably connected to the keyboard (30). The bracket (2) is provided with a first connecting component (3), which is used to realize the electrical connection between the keyboard (30) and the electronic device (100).

2. The shell structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the bracket (2) is in the closed state, the edge region of the bracket (2) can cover the edge region of the second surface (12).

3. The shell structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first connecting component (3) is disposed in the edge region of the bracket (2).

4. The shell structure according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The bracket (2) is also provided with a first magnetic element (4), which is used to magnetically engage with the second magnetic element of the keyboard (30). The first magnetic element (4) is provided in the edge area of ​​the bracket (2).

5. The shell structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first magnetic component (4) and the first connecting component (3) are stacked along the thickness direction of the bracket (2).

6. The shell structure according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The first connection component (3) includes a circuit board (31) and a first contact (32) disposed on the circuit board (31). The circuit board (31) is used to connect with the display screen (10). The first contact (32) is used to connect with the second contact of the keyboard (30). The bracket (2) is provided with a mounting cavity (24). The circuit board (31) is disposed in the mounting cavity (24). The side wall of the mounting cavity (24) is also provided with a first mounting hole (213). The first mounting hole (213) communicates with the first surface (25) of the bracket (2). The first surface (25) is used to fit against the keyboard (30). The first contact (32) is disposed in the first mounting hole (213).

7. The shell structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first connecting assembly (3) further includes a mounting bracket (33) connected to the first contact (32), the mounting bracket (33) abutting against the side wall of the mounting cavity (24).

8. The shell structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (33) is provided with a second mounting hole (331); A first recess (321) is provided on one of the hole wall of the second mounting hole (331) and the peripheral side surface of the first contact (32), and a first protrusion (332) is provided on the other of the hole wall of the second mounting hole (331) and the peripheral side surface of the first contact (32). The first protrusion (332) is inserted into the first recess (321) to fix the mounting bracket (33) and the first contact (32).

9. The shell structure according to any one of claims 6-8, characterized in that, The end face of the first contact (32) away from the circuit board (31) is a plane, the first surface (25) is an arc surface or a slope, and the central axis of the first mounting hole (213) is perpendicular to the first surface (25).

10. The shell structure according to any one of claims 6-9, characterized in that, The bracket (2) includes a first plate (21) and a second plate (22). The first plate (21) is rotatably connected to the housing (1). The second plate (22) covers the edge area of ​​the first plate (21) and surrounds the first plate (21) to form the mounting cavity (24). The first mounting hole (213) is provided in the first plate (21).

11. The shell structure according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first plate (21) has a relief groove (211) in the middle region of the side facing the housing (1). When the bracket (2) is in the closed state, a part of the housing (1) is located in the relief groove (211).

12. A keyboard (30), characterized in that, It includes a keyboard body (302) and a support part (301) rotatably connected to the keyboard body (302). The support part (301) is provided with a second connecting component, which is used to electrically connect to the first connecting component (3) of the shell structure (20) according to any one of claims 1-11.

13. An electronic device comprising a display screen (10), characterized in that, The electronic device further includes a shell structure (20), which is the shell structure (20) according to any one of claims 1-11, and the display screen (10) is mounted on the first side (11) of the shell structure (20).

14. An electronic device component, characterized in that, It includes an electronic device (100) and a keyboard (30), wherein the electronic device (100) is the electronic device (100) of claim 13, and the keyboard (30) is the keyboard (30) of claim 12.

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