Display device and intelligent terminal

Abstract

The application provides a display device and a smart terminal. The display device comprises a middle frame, a support assembly and a side key. The middle frame comprises an appearance side and a bearing table for bearing a display screen. The appearance side is provided with a key hole. The bearing table is provided with a mounting groove. The mounting groove is communicated with the key hole. The support assembly is mounted in the mounting groove. The side key is at least partially mounted in the key hole. An end of the side key abuts against the support assembly. The display device can reduce assembly error and reduce cost.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development of smartphone technology, smartphones are becoming increasingly popular, and their usage scenarios are expanding. Many users frequently hold or use their smartphones while doing other things. If a smartphone accidentally comes into contact with water during use, water entering the smartphone can cause serious damage. Therefore, more and more smartphones now have partial water resistance, especially with waterproof structures designed for the side button mechanisms.

[0003] The existing side button mechanism includes a side button, a side button bracket, and a flexible circuit board. When installing the side button mechanism on the mid-frame of a smartphone, the side button bracket needs to be assembled on the flexible circuit board first, then the above-mentioned combined structure is installed into the mid-frame, then the side button guide post is inserted into the mid-frame. The side button guide post is used to block the button hole on the side wall of the mid-frame, and finally the side button is assembled.

[0004] In conceiving and implementing this application, the inventor discovered at least the following problems: due to the multiple mating relationships between the side button bracket and the flexible circuit board, eccentricity can easily occur, causing poor tactile feedback. Furthermore, waterproof side button guide posts are required, increasing costs.

[0005] The preceding description is intended to provide general background information and does not necessarily constitute prior art. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a display device that can reduce assembly errors and lower costs.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a display device, including a middle frame, a bracket assembly, and side buttons. The middle frame includes an external side and a support platform for supporting the display screen. The external side is provided with a button hole. The support platform is provided with a mounting groove, which communicates with the button hole. The bracket assembly is installed in the mounting groove. The side buttons are at least partially installed in the button holes, and the end of the side buttons abuts against the bracket assembly.

[0008] Optionally, a first waterproof component is provided on the support platform, and the first waterproof component surrounds the circumference of the support platform.

[0009] Optionally, the first waterproof component is disposed adjacent to the mounting groove, and the distance between the first waterproof component and the outer side is greater than the distance between the mounting groove and the outer side.

[0010] Optionally, the first waterproof component covers the mounting groove.

[0011] Optionally, the bracket assembly is a combination of a flexible circuit board and a side key bracket.

[0012] Optionally, the side key bracket is electrically connected to the flexible circuit board, and the end of the side key abuts against the side key bracket.

[0013] Optionally, a through hole is provided on the back of the middle frame opposite to the support platform, the through hole is connected to the mounting groove, and the flexible circuit board extends out from the through hole.

[0014] Optionally, the back of the middle frame is further provided with a second waterproof component, which seals the gap between the hole wall of the through hole and the flexible circuit board.

[0015] Optionally, the back of the middle frame is formed with a mounting platform for mounting a battery cover, and a third waterproof component is provided on the mounting platform, the third waterproof component surrounding the circumference of the mounting platform.

[0016] Optionally, the third waterproof component is disposed adjacent to the through hole, and the distance between the third waterproof component and the outer side is less than the distance between the through hole and the outer side.

[0017] Optionally, the third waterproof component covers the through-hole.

[0018] Optionally, the button hole includes an outer hole section and an inner hole section, the inner hole section is connected between the outer hole section and the mounting groove, the inner diameter of the outer hole section is larger than the inner diameter of the inner hole section, the side button includes a pressing part and a rod part connected to each other, the pressing part is movably disposed in the outer hole section, the rod part is movably disposed in the inner hole section, and the end of the rod part away from the pressing part abuts against the bracket assembly.

[0019] Optionally, the display device further includes a display screen, the periphery of which is disposed on the support platform, and a drainage gap for water flow is formed between the side of the display screen and the support platform.

[0020] This application also provides a smart terminal, including the aforementioned display device.

[0021] The display device bracket assembly of this application, as a single unit, can be installed into the mounting slot from the screen compartment side, reducing assembly errors between the side buttons and the circuit board and avoiding misalignment that could lead to poor tactile feedback. Furthermore, the side buttons of this application do not require matching side button guide posts, which helps reduce costs. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a smart terminal to implement the various embodiments of this application; Figure 2 A communication network system architecture diagram provided in this application embodiment; Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the display device of this application; Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of the first waterproof component and the support platform of this application; Figure 5 This is a partial schematic diagram of the second waterproof component of this application when it is fitted with the through hole.

[0024] The realization of the objectives, functional features, and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings have illustrated specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concepts of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0026] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Furthermore, components, features, and elements with the same names in different embodiments of this application may have the same meaning or different meanings, the specific meaning of which must be determined by its interpretation in that specific embodiment or further in conjunction with the context of that specific embodiment.

[0027] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used herein to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this document, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if," as used herein, may be interpreted as "when," "when," or "in response to determination." Furthermore, as used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to also include the plural forms unless the context indicates otherwise. It should be further understood that the terms "comprising," "including," indicate the presence of the stated feature, step, operation, element, component, item, kind, and / or group, but do not exclude the presence, occurrence, or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, items, kinds, and / or groups. The terms "or," "and / or," "including at least one of the following," etc., as used in this application, may be interpreted as inclusive, or mean any one or any combination thereof. For example, "including at least one of the following: A, B, C" means "any one of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A and B and C." Similarly, "A, B, or C" or "A, B, and / or C" means "any one of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A and B and C." Exceptions to this definition only occur when the combination of elements, functions, steps, or operations is inherently mutually exclusive in some way.

[0028] It should be understood that although the steps in the flowcharts of this application's embodiments are shown sequentially according to the arrows, these steps are not necessarily executed in the order indicated by the arrows. Unless explicitly stated herein, there is no strict order restriction on the execution of these steps, and they can be executed in other orders. Moreover, at least some of the steps in the figures may include multiple sub-steps or multiple stages. These sub-steps or stages are not necessarily completed at the same time, but can be executed at different times, and their execution order is not necessarily sequential, but can be performed alternately or in turn with other steps or at least a portion of the sub-steps or stages of other steps.

[0029] Depending on the context, the words “if” or “suppose” as used here can be interpreted as “when” or “in response to determination” or “in response to detection.” Similarly, depending on the context, the phrases “if determination” or “if detection (of the stated condition or event)” can be interpreted as “when determination” or “in response to determination” or “when detection (of the stated condition or event)” or “in response to detection (of the stated condition or event).”

[0030] It should be noted that step designations such as S10 and S20 are used in this document for the purpose of more clearly and concisely describing the corresponding content, and do not constitute a substantial limitation on the order. In specific implementation, those skilled in the art may execute S20 first and then S10, etc., but these should all be within the protection scope of this application.

[0031] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0032] In the following description, the use of suffixes such as "module," "part," or "unit" to denote elements is solely for the purpose of illustrative purposes and has no specific meaning in itself. Therefore, "module," "part," or "unit" may be used interchangeably.

[0033] Smart terminals can be implemented in various forms. For example, the smart terminals described in this application may include smart terminals such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops, handheld computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable media players (PMPs), navigation devices, wearable devices, smart bracelets, pedometers, etc., as well as fixed terminals such as digital TVs and desktop computers.

[0034] The following description will use a mobile terminal as an example. Those skilled in the art will understand that, apart from elements specifically designed for mobile purposes, the construction according to the embodiments of this application can also be applied to fixed-type terminals.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a mobile terminal implementing various embodiments of this application. The mobile terminal 100 may include: an RF (Radio Frequency) unit 101, a WiFi module 102, an audio output unit 103, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 104, a sensor 105, a display unit 106, a user input unit 107, an interface unit 108, a memory 109, a processor 110, and a power supply 111, etc. Those skilled in the art will understand that... Figure 1 The mobile terminal structure shown does not constitute a limitation on the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0036] The following is combined Figure 1 A detailed introduction to each component of the mobile terminal: The radio frequency unit 101 can be used for receiving and transmitting signals during information transmission or calls. Specifically, it receives downlink information from the base station and processes it with the processor 110; additionally, it transmits uplink data to the base station. Typically, the radio frequency unit 101 includes, but is not limited to, an antenna, at least one amplifier, a transceiver, a coupler, a low-noise amplifier, and a duplexer. Furthermore, the radio frequency unit 101 can also communicate wirelessly with networks and other devices. The aforementioned wireless communications may use any communication standard or protocol, including but not limited to GSM (Global System of Mobile communication), GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), CDMA2000 (Code Division Multiple Access 2000), WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), TD-SCDMA (Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access), FDD-LTE (Frequency Division Duplexing-Long Term Evolution), TDD-LTE (Time Division Duplexing-Long Term Evolution), and 5G, etc.

[0037] WiFi is a short-range wireless transmission technology. Mobile terminals, through the WiFi module 102, can help users send and receive emails, browse web pages, and access streaming media, providing users with wireless broadband internet access. Although Figure 1 The WiFi module 102 is shown, but it is understood that it is not a necessary component of the mobile terminal and can be omitted as needed without changing the essence of the utility model.

[0038] The audio output unit 103 can convert audio data received by the radio frequency unit 101 or the WiFi module 102 or stored in the memory 109 into audio signals and output them as sound when the mobile terminal 100 is in call signal receiving mode, call mode, recording mode, voice recognition mode, broadcast receiving mode, etc. Furthermore, the audio output unit 103 can also provide audio output related to specific functions performed by the mobile terminal 100 (e.g., call signal receiving sound, message receiving sound, etc.). The audio output unit 103 may include a speaker, a buzzer, etc.

[0039] The A / V input unit 104 is used to receive audio or video signals. The A / V input unit 104 may include a graphics processing unit (GPU) 1041 and a microphone 1042. The GPU 1041 processes image data of still images or videos acquired by an image capture device (such as a camera) in video capture mode or image capture mode. The processed image frames can be displayed on the display unit 106. The image frames processed by the GPU 1041 can be stored in the memory 109 (or other storage media) or transmitted via the radio frequency unit 101 or the WiFi module 102. The microphone 1042 can receive sound (audio data) in operating modes such as telephone call mode, recording mode, and voice recognition mode, and can process such sound into audio data. The processed audio (voice) data can be converted into a format that can be transmitted to a mobile communication base station via the radio frequency unit 101 in telephone call mode. The microphone 1042 can implement various types of noise cancellation (or suppression) algorithms to eliminate (or suppress) noise or interference generated during the reception and transmission of audio signals.

[0040] The mobile terminal 100 also includes at least one sensor 105, such as a light sensor, a motion sensor, and other sensors. Optionally, the light sensor includes an ambient light sensor and a proximity sensor. Optionally, the ambient light sensor can adjust the brightness of the display panel 1061 according to the ambient light level, and the proximity sensor can turn off the display panel 1061 and / or backlight when the mobile terminal 100 is moved to the ear. As a type of motion sensor, the accelerometer sensor can detect the magnitude of acceleration in various directions (generally three axes), and can detect the magnitude and direction of gravity when stationary. It can be used for applications that recognize the phone's posture (such as landscape / portrait switching, related games, magnetometer posture calibration), vibration recognition related functions (such as pedometer, tapping), etc. Other sensors that may be configured in the phone, such as fingerprint sensors, pressure sensors, iris sensors, molecular sensors, gyroscopes, barometers, hygrometers, thermometers, and infrared sensors, will not be described in detail here.

[0041] The display unit 106 is used to display information input by the user or information provided to the user. The display unit 106 may include a display panel 1061, which may be configured in the form of a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), or the like.

[0042] User input unit 107 can be used to receive input numerical or character information, and generate key signal inputs related to user settings and function control of the mobile terminal. Optionally, user input unit 107 may include touch panel 1071 and other input devices 1072. Touch panel 1071, also known as touch screen, can collect touch operations on or near the user (such as operations performed by the user using a finger, stylus, or any suitable object or accessory on or near touch panel 1071), and drive corresponding connection devices according to a pre-set program. Touch panel 1071 may include two parts: a touch detection device and a touch controller. Optionally, the touch detection device detects the user's touch position and the signal generated by the touch operation, and transmits the signal to the touch controller; the touch controller receives touch information from the touch detection device, converts it into touch point coordinates, sends it to processor 110, and can receive and execute commands sent by processor 110. In addition, touch panel 1071 can be implemented using various types such as resistive, capacitive, infrared, and surface acoustic wave. In addition to the touch panel 1071, the user input unit 107 may also include other input devices 1072. Optionally, other input devices 1072 may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: physical keyboard, function keys (such as volume control buttons, power buttons, etc.), trackball, mouse, joystick, etc., without being specifically limited here.

[0043] Optionally, the touch panel 1071 may cover the display panel 1061. When the touch panel 1071 detects a touch operation on or near it, it transmits the information to the processor 110 to determine the type of touch event. Subsequently, the processor 110 provides corresponding visual output on the display panel 1061 based on the type of touch event. Although in Figure 1 In this embodiment, the touch panel 1071 and the display panel 1061 are two independent components to realize the input and output functions of the mobile terminal. However, in some embodiments, the touch panel 1071 and the display panel 1061 can be integrated to realize the input and output functions of the mobile terminal. The specific implementation is not limited here.

[0044] Interface unit 108 serves as an interface through which at least one external device can connect to mobile terminal 100. For example, the external device may include a wired or wireless headset port, an external power supply (or battery charger) port, a wired or wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device with an identification module, an audio input / output (I / O) port, a video I / O port, a headphone port, and so on. Interface unit 108 may be used to receive input (e.g., data, power, etc.) from the external device and transmit the received input to one or more elements within mobile terminal 100, or it may be used to transmit data between mobile terminal 100 and the external device.

[0045] The memory 109 can be used to store software programs and various data. The memory 109 may primarily include a program storage area and a data storage area. Optionally, the program storage area may store the operating system, applications required for at least one function (such as sound playback, image playback, etc.), etc.; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the mobile phone (such as audio data, phonebook, etc.). Furthermore, the memory 109 may include high-speed random access memory, and may also include non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device, flash memory device, or other volatile solid-state storage device.

[0046] The processor 110 is the control center of the mobile terminal. It connects various parts of the mobile terminal via various interfaces and lines. By running or executing software programs and / or modules stored in the memory 109, and by calling data stored in the memory 109, it performs various functions and processes data of the mobile terminal, thereby providing overall monitoring of the mobile terminal. The processor 110 may include one or more processing units; preferably, the processor 110 may integrate an application processor and a modem processor. Optionally, the application processor mainly handles the operating system, user interface, and applications, while the modem processor mainly handles wireless communication. It is understood that the modem processor may not be integrated into the processor 110.

[0047] The mobile terminal 100 may also include a power supply 111 (such as a battery) that supplies power to various components. Preferably, the power supply 111 can be logically connected to the processor 110 through a power management system, thereby enabling functions such as charging, discharging, and power consumption management through the power management system.

[0048] although Figure 1 As not shown, the mobile terminal 100 may also include a Bluetooth module, etc., which will not be described in detail here.

[0049] To facilitate understanding of the embodiments of this application, the communication network system on which the mobile terminal of this application is based is described below.

[0050] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 2 This application provides a communication network system architecture diagram. The communication network system is an LTE system based on the universal mobile communication technology. The LTE system includes a UE (User Equipment) 201, an E-UTRAN (Evolved UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network) 202, an EPC (Evolved Packet Core) 203, and the operator's IP services 204, which are connected in sequence.

[0051] Optionally, UE201 can be the aforementioned terminal 100, which will not be described in detail here.

[0052] E-UTRAN202 includes eNodeB2021 and other eNodeB2022s. Optionally, eNodeB2021 can connect to other eNodeB2022s via backhaul (e.g., X2 interface). eNodeB2021 connects to EPC203 and can provide UE201 with access to EPC203.

[0053] EPC203 may include an MME (Mobility Management Entity) 2031, an HSS (Home Subscriber Server) 2032, other MMEs 2033, an SGW (Serving Gateway) 2034, a PGW (Packet Data Network Gateway) 2035, and a PCRF (Policy and Charging Rules Function) 2036, etc. Optionally, MME2031 is the control node that handles signaling between UE201 and EPC203, providing bearer and connection management. HSS2032 is used to provide registers to manage functions such as the Home Location Register (not shown in the figure) and stores user-specific information such as service characteristics and data rates. All user data can be sent through SGW2034. PGW2035 can provide UE 201 IP address allocation and other functions. PCRF2036 is the policy and charging control decision point for service data flow and IP bearer resources. It selects and provides available policy and charging control decisions for the policy and charging enforcement function unit (not shown in the figure).

[0054] IP services 204 may include the Internet, intranet, IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem), or other IP services.

[0055] Although the above description uses the LTE system as an example, those skilled in the art should understand that this application is not only applicable to the LTE system, but also to other wireless communication systems, such as GSM, CDMA2000, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, and future new network systems (such as 5G), etc., without limitation.

[0056] Based on the above-described mobile terminal hardware structure and communication network system, various embodiments of this application are proposed.

[0057] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the display device of this application, as shown below. Figure 3 As shown, the display device includes a mid-frame 12, at least one bracket assembly 13, and at least one side button 14. The mid-frame 12 includes an external side panel 121 and a support platform 122 for supporting the display screen 15. The external side panel 121 has a button hole 301, and the support platform 122 has a mounting groove 302 communicating with the button hole 301. The bracket assembly 13 is installed in the mounting groove 302, and the side button 14 is at least partially installed in the button hole 301, with the end of the side button 14 abutting against the bracket assembly 13. In this embodiment, the bracket assembly 13 is an assembly formed by combining the side button bracket 132 and a circuit board, which can be installed together in the mounting groove 302.

[0058] The display device bracket assembly 13 of this application, as a single unit, can be inserted into the mounting slot 302 from the screen compartment side, reducing assembly errors between the side buttons 14 and the circuit board and avoiding misalignment that could lead to poor tactile feedback. Furthermore, the side buttons 14 of this application do not require matching side button guide posts, which helps reduce costs.

[0059] Optionally, Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of the first waterproof component and the support platform of this application, as shown below. Figure 4 As shown, a first waterproof component 124 is provided on the support platform 122, and the first waterproof component 124 surrounds the support platform 122. In this embodiment, the first waterproof component 124 is, for example, foam adhesive, and the first waterproof component 124 is configured to prevent water overflowing from the mounting groove 302 from entering the screen compartment.

[0060] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first waterproof component 124 is disposed adjacent to the mounting groove 302, and the distance between the first waterproof component 124 and the outer side 121 is greater than the distance between the mounting groove 302 and the outer side 121.

[0061] In another embodiment, the first waterproof component 124 covers the mounting groove 302. In this embodiment, the first waterproof component 124 covering the mounting groove 302 can improve the waterproof effect and can be applied to display devices with high waterproof ratings.

[0062] Optionally, the bracket assembly 13 is an assembly formed by combining a flexible circuit board 131 (FPC) and a side key bracket 132. The bracket assembly 13 of this application is assembled before being inserted into the mounting slot 302, avoiding assembly error problems caused by the step-by-step installation of the flexible circuit board 131 and the side key bracket 132 into the mounting slot 302.

[0063] Optionally, the side key bracket 132 is electrically connected to the flexible circuit board 131, and the end of the side key 14 abuts against the side key bracket 132.

[0064] Optionally, a through hole 303 is provided on the back of the middle frame 12 opposite to the support platform 122. The through hole 303 communicates with the mounting groove 302, and the flexible circuit board 131 extends out from the through hole 303. The end of the flexible circuit board 131 is electrically connected to the control main board. In this embodiment, the size of the through hole 303 matches the size of the flexible circuit board 131.

[0065] Optionally, Figure 5 This is a partial schematic diagram of the second waterproof component fitting with the through hole in this application, as shown below. Figure 5 As shown, a second waterproof component 125 is also provided on the back of the middle frame 12. The second waterproof component 125 seals the gap between the hole wall of the through hole 303 and the flexible circuit board 131. In this embodiment, the second waterproof component 125 is glue or a rubber sleeve, used to seal the through hole 303.

[0066] Optionally, such as Figure 5 As shown, a mounting platform 123 for mounting a battery cover is formed on the back of the middle frame 12. A third waterproof component 126 is provided on the mounting platform 123, and the third waterproof component 126 surrounds the mounting platform 123. In this embodiment, the third waterproof component 126 is, for example, foam adhesive, and is configured to prevent water from the outside of the middle frame 12 from entering the battery compartment.

[0067] In one embodiment, the third waterproof component 126 is disposed adjacent to the through hole 303, and the distance between the third waterproof component 126 and the outer side 121 is less than the distance between the through hole 303 and the outer side 121.

[0068] In another embodiment, the third waterproof component 126 covers the through hole 303. In this embodiment, the third waterproof component 126 covering the through hole 303 can improve the waterproof effect and can be applied to display devices with high waterproof ratings.

[0069] Optionally, such as Figure 3 As shown, the button hole 301 includes an outer hole section and an inner hole section. The inner hole section connects the outer hole section and the mounting groove 302. The inner diameter of the outer hole section is larger than the inner diameter of the inner hole section. The side button 14 includes a pressing part 141 and a rod part 142 connected to each other. The pressing part 141 is movably disposed in the outer hole section, and the rod part 142 is movably disposed in the inner hole section. The end of the rod part 142 away from the pressing part 141 abuts against the bracket assembly 13. In this embodiment, the size of the pressing part 141 matches the outer hole section, and the size of the rod part 142 matches the inner hole section. The pressing part 141 and the rod part 142 are integrally formed by injection molding.

[0070] Optionally, the display device also includes a display screen 15, the periphery of which is disposed on the support platform 122, and a drainage gap for water flow is formed between the side of the display screen 15 and the support platform 122. When water flows into the mounting groove 302 through the gap between the side key 14 and the key hole 301, the water can be directly discharged to the outside through the drainage gap.

[0071] This application also relates to a smart terminal, including the aforementioned display device.

[0072] Please refer to the above for the structure and functions of smart terminals; they will not be repeated here.

[0073] It is understood that the above scenarios are merely examples and do not constitute a limitation on the application scenarios of the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application. The technical solutions of this application can also be applied to other scenarios. For example, as those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0074] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments.

[0075] The steps in the method of this application embodiment can be adjusted, combined, or deleted according to actual needs.

[0076] The units in the device of this application embodiment can be merged, divided, and deleted according to actual needs.

[0077] In this application, the same or similar terms, concepts, technical solutions and / or application scenario descriptions are generally described in detail only when they appear for the first time. When they appear again, they are generally not repeated for the sake of brevity. When understanding the technical solutions and other contents of this application, the same or similar terms, concepts, technical solutions and / or application scenario descriptions that are not described in detail later can be referred to their previous relevant detailed descriptions.

[0078] In this application, the descriptions of the various embodiments have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail or recorded in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0079] The technical features of the present application can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of the present application.

[0080] Through the above description of the embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms. Of course, they can also be implemented by hardware, but in many cases the former is a better implementation method. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium (such as ROM / RAM, magnetic disk, optical disk) as described above, and includes several instructions to cause a terminal device (which may be a mobile phone, computer, server, controlled terminal, or network device, etc.) to execute the methods of each embodiment of this application.

[0081] In the above embodiments, implementation can be achieved, in whole or in part, through software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, it can be implemented, in whole or in part, as a computer program product. A computer program product includes one or more computer instructions. When the computer program instructions are loaded and executed on a computer, all or part of the flow or function according to the embodiments of this application is generated. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable device. The computer instructions can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium or transmitted from one computer-readable storage medium to another. For example, computer instructions can be transmitted from one website, computer, server, or data center to another website, computer, server, or data center via wired (e.g., coaxial cable, fiber optic, digital subscriber line) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) means. The computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium that a computer can access or a data storage device such as a server or data center that integrates one or more available media. The available medium can be a magnetic medium (e.g., floppy disk, storage disk, magnetic tape), an optical medium (e.g., DVD), or a semiconductor medium (e.g., solid-state disk (SSD)).

[0082] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A display device, characterized in that, The device includes a mid-frame, a bracket assembly, and side buttons. The mid-frame includes an exterior side panel and a support platform for supporting the display screen. The exterior side panel has button holes, and the support platform has a mounting groove that communicates with the button holes. The bracket assembly is installed in the mounting groove, and the side buttons are at least partially installed in the button holes, with the ends of the side buttons abutting against the bracket assembly.

2. The display device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, A first waterproof component is provided on the support platform, and the first waterproof component surrounds the support platform.

3. The display device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that, The first waterproof component is disposed adjacent to the mounting groove, and the distance between the first waterproof component and the external side surface is greater than the distance between the mounting groove and the external side surface; and / or, The first waterproof component covers the mounting groove.

4. The display device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The support assembly is a combination of a flexible circuit board and a side key support; and / or, The side key bracket is electrically connected to the flexible circuit board, and the end of the side key abuts against the side key bracket.

5. The display device as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that, The back of the middle frame opposite to the support platform is provided with a through hole, which communicates with the mounting groove, and the flexible circuit board extends out from the through hole.

6. The display device as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that, The back of the middle frame is also provided with a second waterproof component, which seals the gap between the hole wall of the through hole and the flexible circuit board.

7. The display device as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that, The back of the middle frame is formed with a mounting platform for mounting a battery cover. A third waterproof component is provided on the mounting platform and surrounds the mounting platform.

8. The display device as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The third waterproof component is disposed adjacent to the through hole, and the distance of the third waterproof component relative to the external side is less than the distance of the through hole relative to the external side; and / or, The third waterproof component covers the through hole.

9. The display device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The button hole includes an outer hole section and an inner hole section. The inner hole section is connected between the outer hole section and the mounting groove. The inner diameter of the outer hole section is larger than the inner diameter of the inner hole section. The side button includes a pressing part and a rod part connected to each other. The pressing part is movably disposed in the outer hole section, and the rod part is movably disposed in the inner hole section. The end of the rod part away from the pressing part abuts against the bracket assembly. And / or, The display device also includes a display screen, the periphery of which is disposed on the support platform, and a drainage gap for water flow is formed between the side of the display screen and the support platform.

10. A smart terminal, characterized in that, The display device includes any one of claims 1 to 9.

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