Display panel and electronic device

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of display panel, with shell and the cover plate on shell include: main display area, sub display area, interactive area, status display area and controller, main display area includes the main display screen of being set to shell;Sub display area is adjacent to the first side of main display area, including at least a first light emitting unit and the film material located on the first light emitting unit of being set to shell, and the first light emitting unit is used to provide backlight for film material;Interactive area is adjacent to the second side of main display area, including at least one touch unit being set to shell;Status display area is adjacent to the third side of main display area, including light emitting indicating unit being set to shell;Controller is set to shell and is electrically connected with main display screen, first light emitting unit, touch unit and light emitting indicating unit.The utility model also provides a kind of electronic equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a display panel and an electronic device using the same. Background Technology

[0002] Current display panels are typically composed of independent displays, displays combined with physical buttons, displays combined with indicator displays, displays combined with high-definition color filters, etc. When there are many display needs, they need to be implemented separately, which cannot meet the diverse display needs at the same time. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the issue that display panels cannot simultaneously meet diverse display requirements, this utility model proposes a display panel comprising a housing and a cover plate located on the housing, including:

[0004] The main display area includes a main display screen disposed in the housing;

[0005] The secondary display area, adjacent to the first side of the main display area, includes at least one first light-emitting unit disposed on the housing and a film material located on the first light-emitting unit, wherein the first light-emitting unit is used to provide backlight to the film material;

[0006] An interactive area, adjacent to the second side of the main display area, includes at least one touch unit disposed on the housing;

[0007] The status display area, adjacent to the third side of the main display area, includes a light-emitting indicator unit disposed in the housing;

[0008] The controller is disposed in the housing and electrically connected to the main display screen, the first light-emitting unit, the touch unit and the light-emitting indicator unit.

[0009] In one embodiment of the above-described display panel, the housing includes a middle frame and a rear shell connected to each other, the middle frame being located between the cover plate and the rear shell, and the first light-emitting unit comprising:

[0010] The first light-emitting element is electrically connected to the controller;

[0011] A first light guide structure is disposed in the middle frame and surrounds the first light-emitting element;

[0012] The controller is located between the middle frame and the rear shell.

[0013] In one embodiment of the above-described display panel, the touch unit includes:

[0014] Capacitive sensing film;

[0015] A deformation conductive element is disposed in the middle frame and located between the capacitive sensing film and the controller, and is connected to the capacitive sensing film and the controller.

[0016] In one embodiment of the above-described display panel, the touch unit further includes:

[0017] The second light-emitting element is electrically connected to the controller;

[0018] The second light-guiding structure is disposed inside the deformable conductive element and below the capacitive sensing film, and surrounds the second light-emitting element.

[0019] In one embodiment of the above-described display panel, the touch unit further includes a first indicator pattern layer, which is disposed between the second light guide structure and the capacitive sensing film.

[0020] In one embodiment of the above-described display panel, the light-emitting indicator unit includes:

[0021] At least one third light-emitting element is electrically connected to the controller;

[0022] A third light guide structure is disposed in the middle frame and surrounds the third light-emitting element;

[0023] A segment code screen is mounted on the third light guide structure and connected to the controller;

[0024] In one embodiment of the above-mentioned display panel, the light-emitting indicator unit further includes: a second indicator pattern layer, disposed on the segment code screen or disposed on the cover plate.

[0025] In one embodiment of the above-described display panel, the middle frame has a second through hole on the fourth side adjacent to the main display area, and the connection cable of the main display screen is connected to the controller through the second through hole.

[0026] In one embodiment of the above-mentioned display panel, a diffusion structure is disposed above one or more of the first light guide structure, the second light guide structure and the third light guide structure.

[0027] This invention also proposes an electronic device having a housing and a working unit disposed on the housing, including the aforementioned display panel, the display panel being disposed on the housing and connected to the working unit.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the display panel provided by this utility model is provided with a main display area, a secondary display area, an interactive area and a status display area. The controller controls the main display screen, the first light-emitting unit, the touch unit and the light-emitting indicator unit. It has multiple functions such as display screen, high-definition pattern display, physical touch interaction and status indicator display, solving the problem that the display panel cannot meet the rich display needs at the same time.

[0029] To further understand the features and technical content of this utility model, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of this utility model. However, the drawings provided are for reference and illustration only and are not intended to limit this utility model. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the display panel in one embodiment of this utility model is shown.

[0031] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the display panel after removing the cover plate in one embodiment of this utility model is shown.

[0032] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the view of the middle frame of the display panel in one embodiment of this utility model is shown.

[0033] Figure 4 Draw Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of line A-A'.

[0034] Figure 5 A partial schematic diagram of the middle frame of the display panel in one embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0035] Figure 6 A schematic block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0036] In the attached figures, the following labels are used:

[0037] 10… Display Panel

[0038] 11… Cover plate

[0039] 12…shell

[0040] 121…Middle Frame

[0041] 1211…First through hole

[0042] 1212…Second through hole

[0043] 122…back shell

[0044] 13…Main display area

[0045] 131…Main Display Screen

[0046] 132…Connect ribbon cable

[0047] 14…Secondary display area

[0048] 141…membrane material

[0049] 142…First Light-Emitting Unit

[0050] 1421…First light-emitting element

[0051] 1422…First light guide structure

[0052] 15…Interactive Area

[0053] 151…Touch unit

[0054] 1511…Capacitive sensing film

[0055] 1512…Deformation conductive component

[0056] 1513…Second light guide structure

[0057] 16…Status Display Area

[0058] 161… Illuminated Indicator Unit

[0059] 1611…Segment Code Screen

[0060] 1612… Third light-emitting element

[0061] 1613…Third light guide structure

[0062] 1614…Second Indicator Pattern Layer

[0063] 17… Controller

[0064] 100…electronic devices

[0065] 20…outer shell

[0066] 30…work unit Detailed Implementation

[0067] The technical solution of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, so as to further understand the purpose, solution and beneficial technical effects of this utility model. Obviously, the specific embodiments described in this utility model are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments disclosed in this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are also within the scope of the technical solution disclosed in this utility model.

[0068] It should be noted that in this specification, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, 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, 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 the element.

[0069] Certain terms are used in this specification and the appended claims to refer to specific components or parts. Those skilled in the art will understand that users or manufacturers may use different names or terms to refer to the same component or part. This specification and the appended claims do not distinguish components or parts by differences in name, but rather by differences in function.

[0070] In this invention, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this invention and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0071] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0072] To address the issue that display panels cannot simultaneously meet diverse display requirements, please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the display panel in one embodiment of this utility model is shown. Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the display panel after removing the cover plate in one embodiment of this utility model is shown. Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the view of the middle frame of the display panel in one embodiment of this utility model is shown. Figure 4 Draw Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of line A-A'. This utility model proposes a display panel 10, comprising a housing 12 and a cover plate 11 located on the housing 12, including a main display area 13, a secondary display area 14, an interaction area 15, a status display area 16, and a controller 17. The main display area 13 includes a main display screen 131 disposed on the housing 12; the secondary display area 14 is adjacent to the first side of the main display area 13 (i.e.,...). Figure 1 The left side of the main display area 13 includes at least one first light-emitting unit 142 disposed on the housing 12 and a film 141 located on the first light-emitting unit 142. In one embodiment, the film 141 can be a high-definition color filter with a wider color gamut. The first light-emitting unit 142 is used to provide backlight to the film 141, and the display effect is better than that of the main display screen 131 (the main display screen 131 is usually a low- or medium-pixel density thin-film transistor liquid crystal display); the interaction area 15 is adjacent to the second side of the main display area 13 (i.e., Figure 1 The right side of the main display area 13 includes at least one touch unit 151 disposed on the housing 12; the status display area 16 is adjacent to the third side of the main display area 13 (i.e., Figure 1 The main display area 13 (located on the upper side) includes a light-emitting indicator unit 161 disposed on the housing 12; a controller 17 is disposed on the housing 12 and electrically connected to the main display screen 131, the first light-emitting unit 142, the touch unit 151, and the light-emitting indicator unit 161. In one embodiment, the controller 17 is an integrated circuit board (IC circuit board). Thus, the display panel 10 integrates the main display area 13, the secondary display area 14, the interaction area 15, and the status display area 16, and simultaneously possesses multiple functions such as display screen, high-definition pattern display, physical touch interaction, and status indicator display, which can simultaneously meet diverse display needs. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the main display area 13 is located in the central area of ​​the housing 12. The main display area 13 can also be located in other areas of the housing 12 as needed, and the first to third sides of the main display area 13 can also be equivalently changed as needed. In addition, the controller 17 can also dynamically control the opening or closing of the main display area 13, the secondary display area 14, the interaction area 15, and the status display area 16 according to display needs, thereby reducing device power consumption.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, in one embodiment, the housing 12 includes a middle frame 121 and a rear shell 122 connected to each other. The middle frame 121 is located between the cover plate 11 and the rear shell 122. The first light-emitting unit 142 includes a first light-emitting element 1421 and a first light-guiding structure 1422. The first light-emitting element 1421 is electrically connected to the controller 17. The first light-guiding structure 1422 is disposed in the middle frame 121 and surrounds the first light-emitting element 1421. In one embodiment, the first light-emitting element 1421 is a light-emitting diode (LED), which can be directly disposed on an integrated circuit board. In one embodiment, the first light-guiding structure 1422 is a cuboid through-slot opened in the middle frame 121, or it can be a through-slot of other polygonal shapes. With the first light-guiding structure 1422 disposed in the middle frame 121, the light-guiding structure is simple and easy to manufacture and assemble. It should be noted that, for the sake of a concise image, Figure 3 Only one of the multiple first light-emitting units 142 is labeled in the text.

[0074] Please see Figure 4 In one embodiment, the touch unit 151 includes a capacitive sensing film 1511 and a deformable conductive element 1512. The deformable conductive element 1512 is disposed in the middle frame 121 and located between the capacitive sensing film 1511 and the controller 17, and is connected to both the capacitive sensing film 1511 and the controller 17. In one embodiment, the deformable conductive element 1512 is a spring, but it can also be an elastic metal sheet or other equivalent element. The touch unit 151, composed of the capacitive sensing film 1511 and the deformable conductive element 1512, can trigger the corresponding function with a light touch of a finger, and also has the tactile feedback of a physical button, making accidental touches less likely.

[0075] In one embodiment, the touch unit 151 can also be a physical button, which sends a signal to the controller 17 to trigger the corresponding function by pressing the physical button. Using a physical button is less costly and less prone to accidental touches.

[0076] In one embodiment, the touch unit 151 further includes a second light-emitting element ( Figure 4 (Not shown in the image) and a second light guide structure 1513, the second light-emitting element is electrically connected to the controller 17; the second light guide structure 1513 is disposed inside the deformable conductive element 1512 and below the capacitive sensing film 1511 and surrounds the second light-emitting element. Backlight is provided through the second light-emitting element to highlight the touch position of the touch unit 151, and the touch position is clearly indicated for easy user operation.

[0077] In one embodiment, the second light-emitting element is a light-emitting diode (LED), which can be directly disposed on an integrated circuit board. In one embodiment, the second light-guiding structure 1513 is a light-guiding cylinder, and the shape of the second light-guiding structure 1513 can be configured as other cylindrical or polygonal shapes as needed.

[0078] In one embodiment, the touch unit 151 further includes a first indicator pattern layer ( Figure 4 (Not shown in the image), a first indicator pattern layer is disposed between the second light guide structure 1513 and the capacitive sensing film 1511. By providing the first indicator pattern layer on the second light guide structure 1513, the user can learn about the function of the touch unit 151 through the indicator pattern, thereby improving the user experience.

[0079] Please refer to the following: Figures 2 to 4 In one embodiment, the light-emitting indicator unit 161 includes: at least one third light-emitting element 1612, a third light-guiding structure 1613, and a segment code screen 1611. The at least one third light-emitting element 1612 is electrically connected to the controller 17; the third light-guiding structure 1613 is disposed on the middle frame 121 and surrounds the third light-emitting element 1612; the segment code screen 1611 is disposed on the third light-guiding structure 1613 and connected to the controller 17. In one embodiment, the third light-emitting element 1612 is a light-emitting diode (LED), or it can be directly disposed on an integrated circuit board. In one embodiment, the third light-guiding structure 1613 is a cuboid through-slot opened in the middle frame 121, or it can be a through-slot of other polygonal shapes. Status indication via the segment code screen 1611 can reduce power consumption, and the third light-emitting element 1612 and the third light-guiding structure 1613 provide backlight enhancement for the segment code screen 1611 in dark or bright light environments.

[0080] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, a first through hole 1211 is provided on the third side adjacent to the main display area 13, and the ribbon cable (not shown) of the segment code screen 1611 can be connected to the controller 17 through the first through hole 1211.

[0081] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the light-emitting indicator unit 161 further includes a second indicator pattern layer 1614, which is disposed on the segment code screen 1611 or on the cover plate 11. The second indicator pattern layer 1614 can enhance the visibility of the light-emitting indicator unit 161, making it easier for users to understand the status of the function corresponding to the indicator pattern.

[0082] In one embodiment of the display panel 10 described above, the light-emitting indicator unit 161 may also be a dot matrix screen of light-emitting elements or a cold light source. Using a dot matrix screen of light-emitting elements allows for customized display content, while using a cold light source is simple to implement and easy to manufacture.

[0083] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 5This diagram illustrates a partial view of the middle frame of the display panel in one embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment, the middle frame 121 is located on the fourth side adjacent to the main display area 13 (i.e., Figure 1 A second through hole 1212 is provided on the lower side of the main display area 13. The connecting cable 132 of the main display 131 is connected to the controller 17 through the second through hole 1212. In this way, the main display 131 and the controller 17 are connected by a cable without increasing the thickness of the additional display panel 10, and it is also easy to implement.

[0084] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, a diffusion structure (not shown) is disposed above one or more of the first light guide structure 1422, the second light guide structure 1513, and the third light guide structure 1613. The diffusion structure can be a diffusion plate or a diffusion sheet, which helps to reduce the thickness of the display panel 10.

[0085] In one embodiment, the second indicator pattern layer 1614 is disposed on the cover plate 11. In addition to the second indicator pattern layer 1614, the cover plate 11 may also be configured with corresponding patterns in the sub-display area 14, the interaction area 15 and the main display area 13 as needed to improve the display effect.

[0086] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 6 A schematic block diagram of an electronic device 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown. The present invention also proposes an electronic device 100 having a housing 20 and a working unit 30 disposed on the housing 20, including the aforementioned display panel 10, the display panel 10 being disposed on the housing 20 and connected to the working unit 30.

[0087] Compared with the prior art, the display panel provided by this utility model is provided with a main display area, a secondary display area, an interactive area and a status display area. The controller controls the main display screen, the first light-emitting unit, the touch unit and the light-emitting indicator unit. It has multiple functions such as display screen, high-definition pattern display, physical touch interaction and status indicator display, solving the problem that the display panel cannot meet the rich display needs at the same time.

[0088] The above-disclosed content is only a preferred and feasible embodiment of this utility model, and is not intended to limit the scope of the patent application of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made using the contents of this utility model specification and drawings fall within the scope of the patent application of this utility model.

Claims

1. A display panel having a housing and a cover plate located on the housing, characterized in that, Include: The main display area includes a main display screen disposed in the housing; The secondary display area, adjacent to the first side of the main display area, includes at least one first light-emitting unit disposed on the housing and a film material located on the first light-emitting unit, wherein the first light-emitting unit is used to provide backlight to the film material; An interactive area, adjacent to the second side of the main display area, includes at least one touch unit disposed on the housing; The status display area, adjacent to the third side of the main display area, includes a light-emitting indicator unit disposed in the housing; The controller is disposed in the housing and electrically connected to the main display screen, the first light-emitting unit, the touch unit and the light-emitting indicator unit.

2. The display panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes an interconnected middle frame and a rear shell, the middle frame being located between the cover plate and the rear shell, and the first light-emitting unit comprising: The first light-emitting element is electrically connected to the controller; A first light guide structure is disposed in the middle frame and surrounds the first light-emitting element; The controller is located between the middle frame and the rear shell.

3. The display panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The touch unit includes: Capacitive sensing film; A deformation conductive element is disposed in the middle frame and located between the capacitive sensing film and the controller, and is connected to the capacitive sensing film and the controller.

4. The display panel according to claim 3, characterized in that, The touch unit also includes: The second light-emitting element is electrically connected to the controller; The second light-guiding structure is disposed inside the deformable conductive element and below the capacitive sensing film, and surrounds the second light-emitting element.

5. The display panel according to claim 4, characterized in that, The touch unit also includes: A first indicator pattern layer is disposed between the second light guide structure and the capacitive sensing film.

6. The display panel according to claim 5, characterized in that, The light-emitting indicator unit includes: At least one third light-emitting element is electrically connected to the controller; A third light guide structure is disposed in the middle frame and surrounds the third light-emitting element; A segment code screen is mounted on the third light guide structure and connected to the controller.

7. The display panel according to claim 6, characterized in that, The luminous indicator unit also includes a second indicator pattern layer, which is disposed on the segment code screen or on the cover plate.

8. The display panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The middle frame has a second through hole on the fourth side adjacent to the main display area, and the connection cable of the main display screen is connected to the controller through the second through hole.

9. The display panel according to claim 6, characterized in that, A diffusion structure is disposed above one or more of the first light guide structure, the second light guide structure, and the third light guide structure.

10. An electronic device having a housing and a working unit disposed thereon, characterized in that, The device includes a display panel as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, the display panel being disposed in the housing and connected to the working unit.

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