electronic devices

Abstract

This disclosure relates to an electronic device, which includes a housing, a display module, a support member, and a sealing filler. The housing has an opening with a first border. The display module is disposed at the opening and extends to the first border. The support member is supported on a first side of the display module, which is opposite to the display side of the display module. The sealing filler is at least sealed between the display module and the support member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of equipment protection technology, and more particularly to an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic devices include display modules, which can output visual information such as images, videos, and text to enable human-computer interaction. In related technologies, the non-display area of ​​the display module occupies a large proportion, resulting in poor display quality and difficulties in achieving proper sealing and protection. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the problems existing in the related technologies, this disclosure provides an electronic device.

[0004] An electronic device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a housing, a display module, a support member, and a sealing filler. The housing has an opening with a first frame. The display module is disposed at the opening and extends to the first frame. The support member is supported on a first side of the display module, the first side being disposed opposite to the display side of the display module. The sealing filler is at least sealed between the display module and the support member.

[0005] The technical solution of this embodiment includes a housing with an opening. The display module is mounted on the opening, and the housing provides a mounting base and protection for the display module. The opening has a first frame, and the display module extends to the first frame, thereby reducing the distance between the display module and the first frame to increase the area of ​​the display module, i.e., increase the screen-to-body ratio of the electronic device, thus optimizing the display effect. The electronic device also includes a support member disposed on the first side of the display module. The support member provides support for the display module, thereby improving its impact resistance. Furthermore, the support member does not occupy the space of the first frame, facilitating the extension of the display module to the first frame. In addition, a sealing filler is at least sealed between the display module and the support member, thereby sealing the gap between the display module and the support member, reducing the possibility of moisture, dust, etc., entering the display module, and improving the sealing and protection performance of the electronic device. Compared with related technologies, where electronic devices struggle to balance display performance and sealing performance, the technical solution disclosed herein uses a support component and a sealing filler. The support component enhances the structural strength of the display module, while the sealing filler seals the display module. The combination of these two components optimizes the sealing and protection performance of the electronic device while increasing the screen-to-body ratio.

[0006] In some embodiments, the display module includes a driving layer structure forming a first side, and a sealing filler including a first filler; the first filler surrounds the end of the driving layer structure near the first frame, and the first filler extends at least between the driving layer structure and the support member.

[0007] The technical solution of this disclosure embodiment is that the driving layer structure is a structure with high sealing and protection requirements in the display module. The first filler surrounds the end of the driving layer structure to reduce the possibility of water vapor, dust and other substances entering from the end of the driving layer structure. The first filler also extends between the driving layer structure and the support member, thereby reducing the possibility of water vapor, dust and other substances entering the driving layer structure from the support member position. The first filler can provide sealing and protection for the driving layer structure in multiple directions, which helps to improve the sealing and protection performance of electronic devices.

[0008] In some embodiments, there is a gap between the first filler and the support member, and the sealing filler further includes a second filler; the second filler is disposed between the first filler and the support member, and the second filler is elastically deformable at least in the direction perpendicular to the display side.

[0009] The technical solution of this disclosure embodiment provides a second filler that can fill the gap between the support member and the first filler, which can reduce the possibility of moisture, dust, etc. entering the drive layer structure from the gap between the support member and the first filler, thus optimizing the sealing and protection effect. The second filler can elastically deform at least along the direction perpendicular to the display side. On the one hand, it can compensate for the step difference caused by the non-flat structure of the support member, so that the first filler can be set more flat. On the other hand, the second filler can absorb external impacts through elastic deformation, thereby buffering external impacts and improving the impact resistance of electronic devices.

[0010] In some embodiments, a sealing adhesive is provided on the first side of the driving layer structure, and the sealing adhesive corresponds to the circuit arrangement of the driving layer structure; the first filler extends to the position of the sealing adhesive and connects with the sealing adhesive.

[0011] In the technical solution of this disclosure embodiment, the encapsulating adhesive is disposed on the circuit part of the driving layer structure, which can provide sealing protection for the circuit part of the driving layer structure. The first filler extends to the position of the encapsulating adhesive and connects with the encapsulating adhesive. The first filler and the encapsulating adhesive form a continuous sealing protection structure, increasing the coverage area of ​​the driving layer structure, thereby improving the sealing protection performance of the electronic device.

[0012] In some embodiments, the drive layer structure includes a second side disposed opposite to the first frame, and a gap is provided between the first filler and the second side; the sealing filler further includes a third filler disposed between the first filler and the second side, and conforming to the inner wall of the second side and the first filler.

[0013] In the technical solution of this embodiment, the second side of the driving layer structure is disposed adjacent to the first side, and the second side is the end side of the driving layer structure. A gap is provided between the first filler and the second side to facilitate the bending of the first filler so that the first filler can surround the end of the driving layer structure. The third filler is disposed between the first filler and the second side, and the third filler is in contact with the inner wall of the second side and the first filler. On the one hand, the third filler can reduce the possibility of water vapor, dust and other substances entering from the end face of the driving layer structure and optimize the sealing and protection performance. On the other hand, the third filler can also provide support for the first filler so that the first filler can maintain the set shape.

[0014] In some embodiments, the display module further includes a cover plate forming a display side, and a gap is provided between the cover plate and the first filler; the sealing filler further includes a fourth filler disposed between the first filler and the cover plate.

[0015] In the technical solution of this disclosure embodiment, the cover plate of the display module can provide protection for the driving layer structure. The cover plate forms the display side, that is, the user can view the visual information displayed by the display module through the cover plate. The fourth filler is disposed in the gap between the first filler and the cover plate, which can reduce the possibility of water vapor, dust and the like entering the driving layer structure from the gap. The first filler and the fourth filler form a joint protective structure, which seals the driving layer structure from multiple positions, thereby optimizing the sealing and protection performance of the electronic device.

[0016] In some embodiments, the edge of the display module is connected to the housing by a fixing adhesive, and there is a gap between the fixing adhesive and the first filler; the sealing filler further includes a fifth filler, which is disposed between the first filler and the fixing adhesive, and the fifth filler is disposed close to the first frame.

[0017] In the technical solution of this disclosure embodiment, the fixing adhesive can connect the edge of the display module to the housing so as to fix the display module relative to the housing, and the fixing adhesive can fill the gap between the edge and the housing to achieve a sealing and protective effect; the fifth filler is disposed between the first filler and the fixing adhesive, which can reduce the possibility of moisture, dust and other substances entering the drive layer structure from the gap between the first filler and the fixing adhesive, and the first filler, the fifth filler and the fixing adhesive form an enclosed sealing area that surrounds the drive layer structure, further optimizing the sealing and protective performance of the electronic device. The fifth filler is disposed close to the first frame, which helps to increase the area of ​​the sealing area covering the drive layer structure.

[0018] In some embodiments, the sealing filler is adhesively bonded to the display module and the support, respectively.

[0019] The technical solution of this disclosure, which uses adhesive bonding of the sealing filler, can improve the tightness of the fit between the sealing filler and the display module and support, and optimize the sealing and protection effect. On the other hand, the sealing filler can also be used as a connecting structure to connect the display module, support, etc. The sealing filler has both sealing and connecting functions, realizes functional reuse, and helps to reduce the structural complexity of electronic devices.

[0020] In some embodiments, the opening further has a second border, which is configured to enclose the first border; the distance from the display module to the first border is less than or equal to the distance from the display module to the second border.

[0021] In the technical solution of this disclosure embodiment, the first frame and the second frame surround to form an opening. The distance from the display module to the first frame is less than the distance from the display module to the second frame, which helps to improve the screen ratio and optimize the display effect. The distance from the display module to the first frame is equal to the distance from the display module to the second frame, which helps to achieve equidistant multi-edge settings for electronic devices, thereby optimizing the user experience of electronic devices.

[0022] In some embodiments, the portion of the electronic device corresponding to the first frame has a first impact resistance, and the portion of the electronic device corresponding to the second frame has a second impact resistance, wherein the first impact resistance is greater than the second impact resistance.

[0023] The technical solution of this disclosure embodiment is that the part of the electronic device corresponding to the first frame has a first impact resistance performance, and the part of the electronic device corresponding to the second frame has a second impact resistance performance. That is, the part where the first frame is located is the part of the electronic device with higher impact resistance requirements. The support member and the sealing filler are disposed in this part. Without weakening the impact resistance performance of this part of the electronic device, the sealing protection requirements of the electronic device are met, the impact resistance and sealing performance of the electronic device are optimized, and the lifespan and user experience of the electronic device are improved.

[0024] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first filler in the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second filler in an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third filler in the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fourth filler in the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sealing filler in the electronic device provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fifth filler in an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0034] Figure label:

[0035] 100 - Housing; 110 - Opening; 111 - First frame; 112 - Second frame; 200 - Display module; 210 - Drive layer structure; 211 - First side; 212 - Second side; 220 - Cover plate; 221 - Display side; 230 - Structural layer; 300 - Support; 400 - Sealing filler; 410 - First filler; 420 - Second filler; 430 - Third filler; 440 - Fourth filler; 450 - Fifth filler; 500 - Encapsulating adhesive; 600 - Fixing adhesive; H1 - First distance; H2 - Second distance. Detailed Implementation

[0036] 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 numerals 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 disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure clearer, the specific technical solutions of this disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this disclosure. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this disclosure, but are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0038] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. 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 disclosure, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0039] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this disclosure, directional terms such as "up," "down," "left," and "right" are defined relative to the orientation in which the components are schematically placed in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts, used for relative description and clarification, and can change accordingly depending on the orientation in which the components are placed in the accompanying drawings.

[0040] In the embodiments disclosed herein, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0041] In embodiments of this disclosure, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover a 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 limitation, 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.

[0042] In this disclosure, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or illustration. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in this disclosure should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Rather, the use of terms such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0043] This disclosure provides an electronic device, which can be any handheld device with a display module, such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, e-book reader, handheld game console, etc. Among them, mobile phones include candybar phones, foldable screen phones, etc., and tablet computers include ordinary tablets, foldable tablets, multi-functional tablets (such as tablets with foldable keyboards), etc. The display module of the electronic device can be a flat screen, curved screen, foldable screen, etc.

[0044] In some technical solutions, a dispensing platform is installed at the bottom of the phone. This platform improves the phone's impact resistance and allows for adhesive application to secure the display module. However, it also increases the size of the bottom bezel, making it wider than the other three sides, thus affecting display performance. For example, the display module's cover glass is bonded to the platform using polyurethane reactive (PUR) hot melt adhesive, and the display module is sealed using an integrated circuit bonding tape (IC TAPE). This results in a complex sealing structure. Removing the dispensing platform would reduce the display module's impact resistance, make adhesive application difficult, and the IC TAPE's inability to withstand pressure hinders bonding. Furthermore, the complex layered structure of the display module, including staggered steps and variations, limits the bonding area, making proper sealing difficult. Additionally, the lack of a waterproof structure between the cover glass and the drive layer further compromises the phone's sealing performance.

[0045] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The electronic device provided in this embodiment includes a housing 100, a display module 200, a support member 300, and a sealing filler 400. The housing 100 is provided with an opening 110, and the opening 110 has a first frame 111. The display module 200 is disposed at the opening 110 and extends to the first frame 111. The support member 300 is supported on a first side 211 of the display module 200, and the first side 211 is disposed opposite to the display side 221 of the display module 200. The sealing filler 400 is at least sealed between the display module 200 and the support member 300.

[0046] In some examples, the housing 100 is used to install the display module 200, etc. The housing 100 forms a receiving space, which can accommodate batteries, processors, memory, sensors, wireless communication modules, etc. The housing 100 can also be equipped with structures such as antennas, buttons, touch components, camera modules, and data interfaces.

[0047] In some examples, the housing 100 is a one-piece structure; in other examples, the housing 100 is a split structure, which is composed of multiple parts connected together. The housing 100 may include materials such as plastic, metal, and ceramic.

[0048] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the display module 200 can be an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen, such as OLED, AMOLED, Super AMOLED, etc., or a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen, such as LCD, TFT-LCD, IPS-LCD, or a light-emitting diode (LED) screen, such as Mini LED, Micro LED, etc. The type and structure of the display module 200 are not limited in this embodiment of the disclosure.

[0049] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the opening 110 is a structure for accommodating and limiting the display module 200. The display module 200 is located in the opening of the opening 110. The peripheral edge of the display module 200 is sealed to the inner wall of the opening 110. The opening 110 is provided with a frame corresponding to different edges of the display module 200. Multiple frames are connected end to end in sequence to form a closed structure.

[0050] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first frame 111 can be the top frame, bottom frame, or side frame of the electronic device. The top frame refers to the frame near the front camera module, proximity sensor, light sensor, noise-canceling microphone, and other structures. The bottom frame refers to the frame near the charging port, input microphone, and other structures. The side frame refers to the frame with antennas, buttons, and other structures.

[0051] In some examples, the first frame 111 corresponds to the bottom frame of the electronic device. Since the bottom frame is easily impacted during the drop of the electronic device, it has a high impact resistance requirement. The bottom frame is provided with openings such as charging ports that connect to the outside world, so it also has a high sealing protection requirement. The support 300 and the sealing filler 400 are provided corresponding to the bottom frame, which helps to improve the protection performance of the electronic device.

[0052] In some examples, the extension of the display module 200 to the first border 111 means that the part of the display module 200 used to display visual information can abut against the inner wall of the first border 111. That is, when the display module 200 displays visual information, the edge of the visual information is close to the inner wall of the first border 111, which increases the display area of ​​the display module 200 and helps to improve the display effect.

[0053] In some examples, the display module 200 includes a display side 221 and a first side 211. The display side 221 refers to the side that displays visual information and allows the user to obtain visual information. It can be understood that the display side 221 faces the outside of the housing 100. The first side 211 is disposed opposite to the display side 221 and faces the inside of the housing 100. The first side 211 of the display module 200 is provided with a circuit structure for converting electrical signals into light signals that can be viewed by the user.

[0054] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the support member 300 is supported on the first side 211 of the display module 200, meaning that at least a portion of the support member 300 is connected to the first side 211. The support member 300 provides support from the back side of the display module 200 to enhance the structural strength of the display module 200. The support member 300 may include materials such as metal and plastic; in some examples, the support member 300 is made of stainless steel.

[0055] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the support member 300 can be a plate-like structure, a block-like structure, a rod-like structure, etc. For example, the support member 300 is a plate-like structure. In some examples, the support member 300 is a flat plate structure, and in other examples, the support member 300 is bent into a multi-segment plate-like structure.

[0056] In some examples, the support member 300 may also be provided with reinforcing ribs, weight-reducing holes, and other structures. Furthermore, the support member 300 may also be an elastic structure, utilizing elastic deformation to absorb impact. This disclosure does not limit the structure of the support member 300.

[0057] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the sealing arrangement of the sealing filler 400 means that the sealing filler 400 can fit against the surface of the component, thereby sealing the gap between two adjacent components and preventing water vapor, dust and the like from passing through the gap. The sealing filler 400 can abut against the surface of the component or be bonded to it.

[0058] In this embodiment, the sealing filler 400 is sealed between the display module 200 and the support member 300. The sealing filler 400 can also be sealed between the display module 200 and the housing 100. The sealing filler 400 can be an integral structure, or it can include multiple fillers of the same or different types, with the multiple fillers arranged at different positions on the display module 200.

[0059] The technical solution provided in this embodiment includes a housing 100 with an opening 110. The display module 200 is installed in the opening 110 of the housing 100. The housing 100 provides a mounting base and protection for the display module 200. The opening 110 has a first border 111. The display module 200 extends to the first border 111, thereby reducing the distance between the display module 200 and the first border 111, so as to increase the area of ​​the display module 200, that is, increase the screen ratio of the electronic device, thereby optimizing the display effect.

[0060] The electronic device also includes a support member 300, which is disposed on the first side 211 of the display module 200. The support member 300 can provide support for the display module 200, thereby improving the impact resistance of the display module 200. Moreover, the support member 300 does not occupy the space of the first frame 111, making it easy for the display module 200 to extend to the first frame 111.

[0061] Based on this, the sealing filler 400 is at least sealed between the display module 200 and the support member 300, thereby sealing the gap between the display module 200 and the support member 300, reducing the possibility of moisture, dust and other contaminants entering the display module 200, and improving the sealing and protection performance of the electronic device.

[0062] Compared with related technologies, where electronic devices struggle to balance display performance and sealing performance, the technical solution disclosed herein uses a support member 300 and a sealing filler 400. The support member 300 enhances the structural strength of the display module 200, while the sealing filler 400 seals the display module 200. The combination of these two elements optimizes the sealing and protection performance of the electronic device while increasing the screen-to-body ratio.

[0063] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments of this disclosure, the display module 200 includes a drive layer structure 210 forming a first side 211, and the sealing filler 400 includes a first filler 410; the first filler 410 surrounds the end of the drive layer structure 210 near the first frame 111, and the first filler 410 extends at least between the drive layer structure 210 and the support member 300.

[0064] In some examples, the driving layer structure 210 may include one or more functional layers such as a circuit layer, a light-emitting layer, a support layer, a filter layer, a polarizing layer, a touch layer, and a shielding layer, and the multiple functional layers in the driving layer structure 210 are stacked along the direction perpendicular to the display side 221.

[0065] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first filler 410 surrounds the end of the driving layer structure 210, meaning that the first filler 410 can cover at least three surfaces of the driving layer structure 210, thereby forming a semi-enclosed structure for the driving layer structure 210. In some examples, the first filler 410 covers the first side 211, the light-emitting side, and the second side 212 of the driving layer structure 210, with the light-emitting side disposed opposite to the first side 211 and the second side 212 located between the light-emitting side and the first side 211.

[0066] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the first filler 410 forms a semi-enclosed structure, and the first filler 410 is respectively attached to the first side 211 and the light-emitting side. In some examples, the first filler 410 is in contact with the second side 212; in other examples, there is a gap between the first filler 410 and the second side 212, for example, when the first filler 410 is bent into an approximately "U" shape.

[0067] In some examples, the portion of the support 300 near the first frame 111 has a gap with the drive layer structure 210, and the first filler 410 can extend into this gap, i.e., a portion of the first filler 410 is located between the first side 211 and the support 300.

[0068] In some examples, the first filler 410 is in contact with the support 300 but not with the first side 211; in other examples, the first filler 410 is in contact with the first side 211 but not with the support 300; and in still other examples, the first filler 410 is in contact with both the first side 211 and the support 300.

[0069] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the first filler 410 may include one or more materials such as acrylate, epoxy acrylate, polyurethane acrylate, silicone acrylate, and polyester acrylate, and may also include photoinitiators, toughening agents, stabilizers, etc. In some examples, the first filler 410 is an ultraviolet (UV) curable adhesive.

[0070] In some examples, the first filler 410 is formed by splicing multiple parts; in other examples, the first filler 410 may be integrally formed and cover the entire end of the drive layer structure 210.

[0071] The technical solution provided in this embodiment is that the driving layer structure 210 is a structure with high sealing and protection requirements in the display module 200. The first filler 410 surrounds the end of the driving layer structure 210, reducing the possibility of water vapor, dust and other substances entering from the end of the driving layer structure 210. The first filler 410 also extends between the driving layer structure 210 and the support member 300, thereby reducing the possibility of water vapor, dust and other substances entering the driving layer structure 210 from the support member 300. The first filler 410 can provide sealing and protection for the driving layer structure 210 in multiple directions, which helps to improve the sealing and protection performance of electronic devices.

[0072] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments of this disclosure, there is a gap between the first filler 410 and the support member 300, and the sealing filler 400 further includes a second filler 420; the second filler 420 is disposed between the first filler 410 and the support member 300, and the second filler 420 can elastically deform at least in the direction perpendicular to the display side 221.

[0073] In some examples, the first filler 410 contacts the first side 211, and a second filler 420 is disposed between the first filler 410 and the support member 300; in other examples, the first filler 410 contacts the support member 300, and a second filler 420 is disposed between the first filler 410 and the first side 211. In still other examples, the first filler 410 contacts both the first side 211 and a portion of the support member 300, and a second filler 420 is disposed between another portion of the support member 300 and the first filler 410, i.e., the second filler 420 is used to compensate for the step difference formed by the support member 300.

[0074] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the second filler 420 may include one or more elastic materials such as rubber, silicone, and foam. In some examples, the second filler 420 is foam adhesive, which has good elasticity and cushioning properties, and can provide impact resistance while sealing. For example, the second filler 420 is used for sealing and protecting circuit layers, as well as absorbing the impact when electronic devices are dropped.

[0075] The technical solution provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure provides that the second filler 420 can fill the gap between the support member 300 and the first filler 410, which can reduce the possibility of water vapor, dust and other substances entering the drive layer structure 210 from the gap between the support member 300 and the first filler 410, and optimize the sealing and protection effect. The second filler 420 can elastically deform at least in the direction perpendicular to the display side 221. On the one hand, it can compensate for the step difference caused by the non-flat structure of the support member 300, so that the first filler 410 can be set more flat. On the other hand, the second filler 420 can absorb external impacts by elastic deformation, so as to buffer external impacts and improve the impact resistance of electronic devices.

[0076] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments of this disclosure, the driving layer structure 210 is provided with encapsulating adhesive 500 on the first side 211, and the encapsulating adhesive 500 corresponds to the circuit arrangement of the driving layer structure 210; the first filler 410 extends to the position of the encapsulating adhesive 500 and connects with the encapsulating adhesive 500.

[0077] In some examples, the encapsulant 500 corresponds to the circuit arrangement of the driving layer structure 210. The encapsulant 500 can be an integrated circuit (IC) encapsulant 500, which can be disposed at the bonding position between the circuit layer and the base layer. The encapsulant 500 is located on the first side 211 of the display module 200, for example, the encapsulant 500 is located between the first side 211 and the support member 300.

[0078] In some examples, the portion of the first filler 410 located on the first side 211 extends toward the encapsulant 500, and the end face of the first filler 410 abuts against the end face of the encapsulant 500 so that the first filler 410 and the encapsulant 500 are connected and the gap between them is eliminated.

[0079] In some examples, the encapsulant 500 abuts against the support 300, and the first filler 410 extends to the location of the encapsulant 500; in other examples, the encapsulant 500 does not abut against or partially abuts the support 300, and the first filler 410 abuts against the support 300 and extends to the location of the encapsulant 500; in still other examples, the encapsulant 500 does not abut against or partially abuts the support 300, and the first filler 410 contacts the second filler 420 and extends to the location of the encapsulant 500.

[0080] The technical solution provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure is that the encapsulating adhesive 500 is disposed in the circuit part of the driving layer structure 210, which can provide sealing protection for the circuit part of the driving layer structure 210. The first filler 410 extends to the position of the encapsulating adhesive 500 and connects with the encapsulating adhesive 500. The first filler 410 and the encapsulating adhesive 500 form a continuous sealing protection structure, increasing the coverage area of ​​the driving layer structure 210, thereby improving the sealing protection performance of the electronic device.

[0081] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 7 In some embodiments of this disclosure, the driving layer structure 210 includes a second side 212 disposed opposite to the first frame 111, and there is a gap between the first filler 410 and the second side 212; the sealing filler 400 also includes a third filler 430 disposed between the first filler 410 and the second side 212, and conforms to the inner wall of the second side 212 and the first filler 410.

[0082] In some examples, the edges of the multiple layers in the driving structure are flush, and the second side 212 is a plane; in other examples, the multiple layers in the driving structure have different sizes, and the second side 212 has a concave-convex structure.

[0083] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the third filler 430 conforms to the inner wall of the second side 212 and the first filler 410, meaning that the cross-sectional profile of the third filler 430 is adapted to the profile of the second side 212 and the inner wall profile of the first filler 410, and the third filler 430 completely fills the gap between the second side 212 and the first filler 410.

[0084] In some examples, the third filler 430 uses the same material as the first filler 410; in other examples, the third filler 430 uses the same material as the second filler 420; and in still other examples, the third filler 430 uses a different material than both the first filler 410 and the second filler 420.

[0085] The technical solution provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure is that the second side 212 of the driving layer structure 210 is disposed adjacent to the first side 211, and the second side 212 is the end side of the driving layer structure 210. A gap is provided between the first filler 410 and the second side 212 to facilitate the bending of the first filler 410 so that the first filler 410 surrounds the end of the driving layer structure 210. The third filler 430 is disposed between the first filler 410 and the second side 212, and the third filler 430 fits against the inner wall of the second side 212 and the first filler 410. On the one hand, the third filler 430 can reduce the possibility of water vapor, dust and other substances entering from the end face of the driving layer structure 210, and optimize the sealing and protection performance. On the other hand, the third filler 430 can also provide support for the first filler 410 so that the first filler 410 maintains the set shape.

[0086] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments of this disclosure, the display module 200 further includes a cover plate 220 forming a display side 221, and a gap is provided between the cover plate 220 and the first filler 410; the sealing filler 400 further includes a fourth filler 440 disposed between the first filler 410 and the cover plate 220.

[0087] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the cover plate 220 is made of a light-transmitting material so that the user can obtain the visual information displayed by the driving layer structure 210 through the cover plate 220. The cover plate 220 can be a glass cover plate 220 (Cover Glass, CG), an acrylic cover plate 220, etc.

[0088] In some examples, a structural layer 230, such as a polarizing layer and a touch layer, is provided between the light-emitting side of the driving layer structure 210 and the cover plate 220, and the portion of the first filler 410 located on the light-emitting side extends into the structural layer 230.

[0089] In some examples, the fourth filler 440 contacts the first filler 410 and the cover plate 220 respectively, and is not in contact with the structural layer 230. In other examples, the fourth filler 440 contacts the first filler 410, the cover plate 220 and the structural layer 230 respectively.

[0090] In some examples, the fourth filler 440 is made of the same material as the first filler 410; in other examples, the fourth filler 440 is made of the same material as the second filler 420; and in still other examples, the fourth filler 440 is made of a different material than both the first filler 410 and the second filler 420.

[0091] The technical solution provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure is that the cover plate 220 of the display module 200 can provide protection for the driving layer structure 210. The cover plate 220 forms the display side 221, that is, the user can view the visual information displayed by the display module 200 through the cover plate 220. The fourth filler 440 is disposed in the gap between the first filler 410 and the cover plate 220, which can reduce the possibility of water vapor, dust and the like entering the driving layer structure 210 from the gap. The first filler 410 and the fourth filler 440 form a joint protective structure, which seals the driving layer structure 210 from multiple positions, thereby optimizing the sealing and protection performance of the electronic device.

[0092] Reference Figure 8 In some embodiments of this disclosure, the edge of the display module 200 is connected to the housing 100 by a fixing adhesive 600, and there is a gap between the fixing adhesive 600 and the first filler 410; the sealing filler 400 further includes a fifth filler 450, which is disposed between the first filler 410 and the fixing adhesive 600, and the fifth filler 450 is disposed close to the first frame 111.

[0093] In some examples, the adhesive 600 can be a screen backing adhesive. The adhesive 600 is used to bond and fix the edge of the first side 211 of the display module 200 relative to the housing 100 so as to fix the display module 200 to the housing 100.

[0094] In some examples, the first filler 410 extends to and connects with the fixative 600; in other examples, there is a gap between the first filler 410 and the fixative 600, and the fifth filler 450 is disposed in the gap.

[0095] In some examples, the fifth filler 450 fills the space between the first filler 410 and the adhesive 600. In other examples, the fifth filler 450 is disposed in a portion of the area between the first filler 410 and the adhesive 600. The fifth filler 450 may fit the first frame 111 or may have a gap with the first frame 111.

[0096] In some examples, the fifth filler 450 uses the same material as the first filler 410; in other examples, the fifth filler 450 uses the same material as the second filler 420; and in still other examples, the fifth filler 450 uses a different material than both the first filler 410 and the second filler 420.

[0097] The technical solution provided in this embodiment allows the adhesive 600 to connect the edge of the display module 200 to the housing 100, thereby fixing the display module 200 relative to the housing 100. The adhesive 600 also fills the gap between the edge and the housing 100, providing a sealing and protective effect. The fifth filler 450 is disposed between the first filler 410 and the adhesive 600, reducing the possibility of moisture, dust, etc., entering the drive layer structure 210 through the gap between the first filler 410 and the adhesive 600. The first filler 410, the fifth filler 450, and the adhesive 600 form an enclosed sealing area that surrounds the drive layer structure 210, further optimizing the sealing and protective performance of the electronic device. The fifth filler 450 is disposed close to the first frame 111, which helps to increase the area of ​​the sealing area covering the drive layer structure 210.

[0098] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the sealing filler 400 is adhesively bonded to the display module 200 and the support member 300, respectively.

[0099] In some examples, the first filler 410 is a UV adhesive, which is used to bond the first side 211 and the light-emitting side of the drive layer structure 210, as well as the support 300 and the encapsulating adhesive 500.

[0100] In some examples, the second filler 420 is foam adhesive, which bonds the support 300 and the first filler 410 respectively.

[0101] In some examples, the third filler 430 is bonded to both the drive layer structure 210 and the first filler 410.

[0102] In some examples, the fourth filler 440 is bonded to the first filler 410, the cover plate 220 and the structural layer 230, respectively.

[0103] In some examples, the fifth filler 450 is bonded to the first filler 410, the fixing adhesive 600, the display module 200, and other structures.

[0104] The technical solution provided in this disclosure, which uses adhesive bonding of the sealing filler 400, can, on the one hand, improve the tightness of the fit between the sealing filler 400 and the display module 200 and the support member 300, and optimize the sealing and protection effect; on the other hand, the sealing filler 400 can also be used as a connecting structure to connect the display module 200, the support member 300, etc.; the sealing filler 400 has both sealing and connecting functions, realizing functional reuse and helping to reduce the structural complexity of electronic devices.

[0105] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2In some embodiments of this disclosure, the opening 110 also has a second border 112, which is arranged to enclose the first border 111; the distance from the display module 200 to the first border 111 is less than or equal to the distance from the display module 200 to the second border 112.

[0106] In this embodiment of the disclosure, there may be multiple second borders 112, which together with the first border 111 form an opening 110. In some examples, there are three second borders 112, which together with the first border 111 form a rectangular opening 110.

[0107] In some instances, the first border 111 corresponds to the bottom border of the electronic device, and the three second borders 112 correspond to the top border and two side borders of the electronic device, respectively.

[0108] Reference Figure 1 The distance from the display module 200 to the first border 111 is the vertical distance between the outer edge of the display module 200 and the first border 111, which is the first distance H1; the distance from the display module 200 to the second border 112 is the vertical distance between the outer edge of the display module 200 and the corresponding outer edge of the second border 112, which is the second distance H2.

[0109] In some examples, the distance from the display module 200 to the first border 111 is less than the distance from the display module 200 to the second border 112, that is, the first distance H1 is less than the second distance H2; in other examples, the distance from the display module 200 to the first border 111 is equal to the distance from the display module 200 to the second border 112, that is, the first distance H1 is equal to the second distance H2.

[0110] The technical solution provided in this embodiment of the disclosure has an opening 110 formed by the first border 111 and the second border 112. The distance from the display module 200 to the first border 111 is less than the distance from the display module 200 to the second border 112, which helps to improve the screen ratio and optimize the display effect. The distance from the display module 200 to the first border 111 is equal to the distance from the display module 200 to the second border 112, which helps to achieve equidistant multi-edge settings for electronic devices, thereby optimizing the user experience of electronic devices.

[0111] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the portion of the electronic device corresponding to the first frame 111 has a first impact resistance performance, and the portion of the electronic device corresponding to the second frame 112 has a second impact resistance performance, wherein the first impact resistance performance is greater than the second impact resistance performance.

[0112] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the impact resistance performance includes one or more parameters such as impact strength, fracture toughness, maximum impact load, hardness, yield strength, and fatigue limit. For example, the maximum impact load characterized by the first impact performance is greater than the maximum impact load characterized by the second impact performance.

[0113] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the portion of the electronic device corresponding to the first frame 111 includes the first frame 111, and structures such as the display module 200, support member 300, first filler 410, and second filler 420 near the first frame 111; the portion of the electronic device corresponding to the second frame 112 includes the second frame 112, and structures such as the display module 200 near the second frame 112.

[0114] The technical solution provided in this disclosure embodiment has a first impact resistance performance for the part of the electronic device corresponding to the first frame 111 and a second impact resistance performance for the part of the electronic device corresponding to the second frame 112. That is, the part where the first frame 111 is located is the part of the electronic device with higher impact resistance requirements. The support member 300 and the sealing filler 400 are disposed in this part. Without weakening the impact resistance performance of this part of the electronic device, the sealing protection requirements of the electronic device are met, the impact resistance and sealing performance of the electronic device are optimized, and the lifespan and user experience of the electronic device are improved.

[0115] In one possible embodiment of this disclosure, the electronic device is a mobile phone. The electronic device includes a housing 100, and an opening 110 of the housing 100 is provided with a display module 200. The display module 200 is used to output visual information of the electronic device. The opening 110 includes a first border 111 and three second borders 112 to form a quadrilateral structure. The display module 200 is adapted to the inner contour of the opening 110.

[0116] The display module 200 includes a driving layer structure 210, which includes a first side 211. The first side 211 is provided with a support member 300 and an encapsulating adhesive 500. A first filler 410 surrounds the end of the driving layer structure 210 near the first frame 111. The first filler 410 is a UV adhesive, which bonds the first side 211, the light-emitting side, the support member 300, and the encapsulating adhesive 500 of the driving layer structure 210. A second filler 420 is disposed between the support member 300 and the first filler 410 to compensate for the step difference of the support member 300. The second filler 420 is a foam adhesive, which bonds both the support member 300 and the first filler 410. The first filler 410 forms a "U"-shaped surrounding structure. A third filler 430 fills the space between the second side 212 of the driving layer structure 210 and the first filler 410. The fourth filler 440 is glued between the first filler 410, the cover plate 220 and the structural layer 230, and the fifth filler 450 is glued between the first filler 410 and the fixing adhesive 600. The third filler 430, the fourth filler 440 and the fifth filler 450 use the same adhesive material as the first filler 410.

[0117] The technical solution of this disclosure eliminates the dispensing platform, PUR adhesive, and IC tape at the bottom of the phone, enabling equidistant spacing on all four sides of the phone's bezels, thus optimizing the display effect. The support member 300 provides impact resistance to the display module 200; during a drop, the support member 300 absorbs the impact through deformation, reducing the likelihood of the display module 200 breaking. The first filler 410, second filler 420, third filler 430, fourth filler 440, and fifth filler 450, in conjunction with the encapsulating adhesive 500 and fixing adhesive 600, seal the gaps between the various parts of the display module 200 without applying adhesive to the four sides of the phone. This reduces the possibility of moisture and dust entering the display module 200, achieving the phone's sealing and protection requirements, at least meeting the IP68 protection level.

[0118] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the claims.

[0119] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: The housing has an opening, the opening having a first edge; A display module is disposed at the opening, and the display module extends to the first edge; A support member is provided on a first side of the display module, the first side being disposed opposite to the display side of the display module; A sealing filler is provided, at least between the display module and the support member.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display module includes a driving layer structure, the driving layer structure forms the first side, and the sealing filler includes a first filler; The first filler surrounds the end of the drive layer structure near the first edge, and the first filler extends at least between the drive layer structure and the support.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, There is a gap between the first filler and the support member, and the sealing filler also includes a second filler; The second filler is disposed between the first filler and the support member, and the second filler can elastically deform at least in a direction perpendicular to the display side.

4. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving layer structure is provided with encapsulating adhesive on the first side, and the encapsulating adhesive is provided with circuit arrangement corresponding to the driving layer structure. The first filler extends to the location of the encapsulating adhesive and connects with the encapsulating adhesive.

5. The electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, The driving layer structure includes a second side, which is disposed opposite to the first edge, and there is a gap between the first filler and the second side; The sealing filler also includes a third filler, which is disposed between the first filler and the second side and conforms to the inner wall of the second side and the first filler.

6. The electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, The display module further includes a cover plate, which forms the display side, and there is a gap between the cover plate and the first filler. The sealing filler also includes a fourth filler, which is disposed between the first filler and the cover plate.

7. The electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, The edge of the display module is connected to the housing by adhesive, and there is a gap between the adhesive and the first filler. The sealing filler also includes a fifth filler, which is disposed between the first filler and the fixing adhesive, and is disposed close to the first edge.

8. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The sealing filler is adhesively bonded to the display module and the support component, respectively.

9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The opening also has a second edge, which is arranged to enclose the first edge; The distance from the display module to the first edge is less than or equal to the distance from the display module to the second edge.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The portion of the electronic device corresponding to the first edge has a first impact resistance, and the portion of the electronic device corresponding to the second edge has a second impact resistance, wherein the first impact resistance is greater than the second impact resistance.

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