Rotating shaft device and electronic device

Abstract

This disclosure provides a hinge device and an electronic device, relating to the field of electronic technology. The hinge device includes a bracket, a rotating component, and a contact component. The rotating component is hinged to the bracket, which is used to connect to a frame, and the rotating component is used to connect to the temple. A limiting hole is provided on the side of the bracket near the rotating component, and the contact component is telescopically disposed within the limiting hole. When the temple is extended relative to the frame to a preset angle, the contact component abuts against the end of the temple near the frame. This hinge device can accommodate users with larger head circumferences and adjusts the tightness of the temple based on the wearer's face size, preventing deformation of the temple and frame that could compress the wearer's head, thus improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of electronic technology, and in particular to a rotating shaft device and an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] Smart glasses refer to a type of glasses that has an independent operating system, allows users to install software, games and other programs, and can perform at least one of the following functions through voice or gesture operation: adding schedules, map navigation, interacting with friends, taking photos / videos, and playing music, and can also access wireless networks.

[0003] The hinge is a crucial component in smart glasses, connecting the frame and temples and coordinating their relative rotation. In current technologies, the hinge of smart glasses has a fixed rotation angle, preventing the temples from being adjusted to fit the wearer's face size, thus impacting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present disclosure provides a hinge device that can adjust the tightness of the temples based on the wearer's face size.

[0005] Specifically, the following technical solutions are included:

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a pivot device, including a bracket, a rotating member, and an abutting member, wherein the rotating member is hinged to the bracket, the bracket is used to connect to a mirror frame, and the rotating member is used to connect to a temple.

[0007] The bracket is provided with a limiting hole on the side near the rotating member, and the abutment is telescopically disposed in the limiting hole. When the temple is extended to a preset angle relative to the frame, the abutment abuts against the end of the temple near the frame.

[0008] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the bracket includes a limiting plate and a connecting plate, the limiting plate being connected to one side of the connecting plate, and the rotating member being hinged to the connecting plate;

[0009] The limiting hole is provided on the limiting plate, and a groove is provided on one side of the limiting plate. When the temple is extended relative to the frame, the rotating member rotates into the groove; when the temple is retracted relative to the frame, the rotating member rotates out of the groove. The groove is used to accommodate the rotating member and can limit the angle of rotation of the rotating member relative to the connecting plate.

[0010] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the pivot device further includes an elastic element, the bracket includes a support plate connected to one side of the connecting plate and opposite to the limiting plate, and the two ends of the elastic element are respectively connected to the support plate and the abutment. When the abutment is pressed, the elastic element provides resistance, thereby causing the two temples to rotate in a direction closer to each other, thereby clamping the user's head.

[0011] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the pivot device includes two elastic members, and the abutment member is elongated. The ends of the two elastic members are respectively connected to the abutment member along its length. Providing two elastic members between the support plate and the abutment member improves the stability of the abutment member during movement. Furthermore, the elongated abutment member increases the contact area with the end face of the temple, thereby providing sufficient clamping force to the temple.

[0012] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the elastic element is a spring, the end face of the abutment member is provided with a first limiting post, and the side of the support plate near the limiting plate is provided with a second limiting post. The two ends of the spring are respectively sleeved on the first limiting post and the second limiting post. The spring structure is simple and easy to install, which helps to reduce the production cost of the rotating shaft device.

[0013] In some embodiments of this disclosure, a protrusion is provided on one side of the abutment member, and the protrusion abuts against the side of the limiting plate near the support plate. The protrusion is used to limit the length of the abutment member that can extend from the limiting hole and to hold the abutment member between the limiting plate and the support plate to prevent the abutment member from separating from the bracket.

[0014] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the rotating shaft device further includes a pin. One end of the rotating component has a first through hole, and the connecting plate has a hollowed-out area. One end of the rotating component is located within the hollowed-out area. Two second through holes are respectively provided on two opposite sides of the hollowed-out area. The pin passes through the first and second through holes and is connected to the connecting plate. The hollowed-out area reduces the space required for mounting the bracket and the rotating component, which is beneficial for achieving a more miniaturized rotating shaft device.

[0015] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the rotating component is provided with a first connecting hole, and the connecting plate is provided with a second connecting hole. The first connecting hole is used to connect the rotating component to the temple, and the second connecting hole is used to connect the connecting plate to the frame. The connection method of the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole is simple in structure, easy to implement, and helps to reduce the processing cost of the rotating shaft device.

[0016] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the rotating member is provided with a post for inserting into the temple. The post enables the rotating member to be aligned with the temple, facilitating a preliminary connection between the rotating member and the temple before securing them together with screws.

[0017] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the support is provided with at least one weight-reducing hole. The weight-reducing hole is used to reduce the weight of the support.

[0018] In a second aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide an electronic device, including a frame, temples, and a rotating shaft device as described in any of the first aspects above, wherein the frame is fixedly connected to the rotating member, and the temples are fixedly connected to the bracket.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the technical solutions provided in this disclosure include at least the following:

[0020] In the swivel device provided in this embodiment, the bracket and the rotating component are respectively connected to the frame and the temple. The bracket is equipped with an abutment. When the temple is extended to a preset angle relative to the frame, the temple can press against the abutment, thereby increasing the range of angles the temple can rotate relative to the frame and increasing the distance between the two opposing temples. This swivel device can accommodate users with larger head circumferences and adjust the tightness of the temples based on the wearer's face size, preventing deformation of the temples and frame that could compress the wearer's head, thus improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the rotating shaft device provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2 An exploded view of the rotating shaft device provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the rotating shaft device provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of folding and unfolding an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0027] The reference numerals in the figure are respectively:

[0028] 1-Bracket; 2-Rotating component; 3-Abutting component; 4-Elastic component; 5-Pin;

[0029] 100-Spinning shaft device; 200-Eyeglass frame; 300-Eyeglass temple; 101-Limiting hole; 102-Limiting plate; 103-Connecting plate; 104-Supporting plate; 201-First connecting hole; 202-Post; 203-First through hole; 301-First limiting post; 302-Protrusion;

[0030] 1021 - Groove; 1031 - Hollowed-out area; 1032 - Second connecting hole; 1033 - Second through hole; 1034 - Weight reduction hole; 1041 - Second limiting post.

[0031] The accompanying drawings have illustrated specific embodiments of this disclosure, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concepts of this disclosure to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure. Based on the embodiments of this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0033] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the rotating shaft device provided in the embodiments of this disclosure; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device provided according to an embodiment of this disclosure. (As shown...) Figure 1 , 4 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides a rotating shaft device, including a bracket 1, a rotating member 2, and an abutting member 3. The rotating member 2 is hinged to the bracket 1. The bracket 1 is used to connect to the frame 200, and the rotating member 2 is used to connect to the temple 300. A limiting hole 101 is provided on the side of the bracket 1 near the rotating member 2. The abutting member 3 is telescopically disposed in the limiting hole 101. When the temple 300 is extended to a preset angle relative to the frame 200, the abutting member 3 abuts against the end of the temple 300 near the frame 200.

[0034] In the rotating device provided in this embodiment, the bracket 1 and the rotating component 2 are respectively connected to the frame 200 and the temple 300. The bracket 1 is provided with an abutment 3. When the temple 300 is extended to a preset angle relative to the frame 200, the temple 300 can press against the abutment 3, thereby increasing the range of angles that the temple 300 can rotate relative to the frame 200 and increasing the distance between the two opposing temples 300. This rotating device can be adapted to users with larger head circumferences and can adjust the tightness of the temples 300 based on the wearer's face size, preventing deformation of the temples 300 and the frame 200 that could compress the wearer's head, thus improving the user experience.

[0035] To make the technical solutions and advantages of this disclosure clearer, the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] See Figure 1 The rotating shaft device provided in this embodiment includes a bracket 1, a rotating member 2, and an abutment member 3. The rotating member 2 is hinged to the bracket 1. The bracket 1 is used to connect to the frame 200, and the rotating member 2 is used to connect to the temple 300. A limiting hole 101 is provided on the side of the bracket 1 near the rotating member 2. The abutment member 3 is telescopically disposed within the limiting hole 101. When the temple 300 is extended to a preset angle relative to the frame 200, the abutment member 3 abuts against the end of the temple 300 near the frame 200. The preset angle refers to the angle of rotation of the temple 300 relative to the frame 200 when it is in contact with the abutment member 3.

[0037] For example, the preset angle in this embodiment can be 90°, that is, when the two temples 300 are fully extended relative to the frame 200, the abutment 3 abuts against the end of the temple 300 near the frame 200. The end face of the temple 300 near the frame 200 can be tilted relative to the opposite end face of the bracket 1. As the temple 300 rotates relative to the frame 200, the end of the temple 300 gradually begins to compress the abutment 3, so that the rotation angle of the temple 300 relative to the frame 200 is greater than 90°. This allows it to fit users with larger head circumferences and adjust the tightness of the temple 300 based on the wearer's face size, preventing deformation of the temple 300 and frame 200 that could compress the wearer's head, thus improving the user experience.

[0038] Figure 2 An exploded view of a rotating shaft device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Some embodiments of this disclosure, such as... Figure 1 , 2As shown, the bracket 1 includes a limiting plate 102 and a connecting plate 103. The limiting plate 102 is connected to one side of the connecting plate 103, and the rotating member 2 is hinged to the connecting plate 103. A limiting hole 101 is provided on the limiting plate 102, and a groove 1021 is provided on one side of the limiting plate 102. When the temple 300 is unfolded relative to the frame 200, the rotating member 2 rotates into the groove 1021. When the temple 300 is retracted relative to the frame 200, the rotating member 2 rotates out of the groove 1021. The groove 1021 is used to accommodate the rotating member 2 and can limit the angle at which the rotating member 2 can rotate relative to the connecting plate 103.

[0039] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1-2 The rotating mechanism also includes an elastic element 4. The bracket 1 includes a support plate 104, which is connected to one side of the connecting plate 103 and is opposite to the limiting plate 102. The two ends of the elastic element 4 are respectively connected to the support plate 104 and the abutment 3. The elastic element 4 is compressed and disposed between the support plate 104 and the abutment 3. When the abutment 3 is pressed, the elastic element 4 can provide resistance, thereby causing the two temples 300 to rotate in a direction that moves closer to each other, thereby clamping the user's head.

[0040] Optionally, see Figure 1-2 The rotating shaft device includes two elastic elements 4, and the abutment 3 is elongated. The ends of the two elastic elements 4 are connected to the abutment 3 along its length. In this embodiment, the two elastic elements 4 are provided between the support plate 104 and the abutment 3, which improves the stability of the abutment 3 during movement. Furthermore, the elongated abutment 3 increases the contact area with the end face of the temple 300, thereby providing sufficient clamping force to the temple 300.

[0041] In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, the elastic element 4 is a spring, and the end face of the abutment element 3 is provided with a first limiting post 301. The side of the support plate 104 near the limiting plate 102 is provided with a second limiting post 1041. The two ends of the spring are respectively sleeved on the first limiting post 301 and the second limiting post 1041. The spring structure is simple and easy to install, which helps to reduce the production cost of the rotating shaft device.

[0042] In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, a protrusion 302 is provided on one side of the abutment 3, and the protrusion 302 abuts against the side of the limiting plate 102 near the support plate 104. The protrusion 302 is used to limit the length of the abutment 3 that can extend out of the limiting hole 101, and to lock the abutment 3 between the limiting plate 102 and the support plate 104 to prevent the abutment 3 from separating from the bracket 1.

[0043] Figure 3A schematic diagram of a rotating shaft device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. See also some embodiments of this disclosure. Figure 1-3 The rotating shaft device also includes a pin 5. One end of the rotating component 2 is provided with a first through hole 203. The connecting plate 103 is provided with a hollow area 1031. One end of the rotating component 2 is located in the hollow area 1031. Two opposite sides of the hollow area 1031 are respectively provided with second through holes 1033. The pin 5 passes through the first through hole 203 and the second through hole 1033 and is connected to the connecting plate 103. The hollow area 1031 can reduce the space required for mounting bracket 1 and rotating component 2, which is conducive to realizing a more miniaturized rotating shaft device.

[0044] Moreover, see Figure 2 One end of the pin 5 may be provided with an external thread, and one of the second through holes 1033 may be provided with an internal thread. The pin 5 and the connecting plate 103 are connected by threads.

[0045] In some embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 2 As shown, the rotating component 2 is provided with a first connecting hole 201, and the connecting plate 103 is provided with a second connecting hole 1032. The first connecting hole 201 is used to connect with the temple 300, and the second connecting hole 1032 is used to connect with the frame 200. For example, screws can be passed through the first connecting hole 201 and the second connecting hole 1032 to fix the connecting plate 103 to the frame 200 and the rotating component 2 to the temple 300. The connection method of the first connecting hole 201 and the second connecting hole 1032 is simple in structure, easy to implement, and helps to reduce the processing cost of the rotating shaft device.

[0046] For example, the rotating component 2 is provided with two first connecting holes 201, and the connecting plate 103 is provided with two second connecting holes 1032. The two first connecting holes 201 are located at the two corners of the rotating component 2, and the two second connecting holes 1032 are located at the two corners of the connecting plate 103.

[0047] Optionally, see Figure 2 The rotating part 2 is provided with a column 202, which is used to insert and cooperate with the temple 300. The column 202 enables the rotating part 2 and the temple 300 to be aligned, so that the rotating part 2 and the temple 300 can be initially connected and then fixed together with screws.

[0048] Optionally, see Figure 3 The bracket 1 is provided with at least one weight-reducing hole 1034. For example, the bracket 1 is provided with two weight-reducing holes 1034, which are located between two second connecting holes 1032, for reducing the weight of the bracket 1.

[0049] Furthermore, this disclosure also provides an electronic device. See also Figure 4The electronic device provided in this embodiment includes a frame 200, a temple 300, and a rotating shaft device 100 of any of the above embodiments. The frame 200 is fixedly connected to the rotating member 2, and the temple 300 is fixedly connected to the bracket 1.

[0050] It should be noted that the electronic device includes two of the aforementioned rotating shaft devices 100. The two rotating shaft devices 100 have a mutually symmetrical structure, so that one temple 300 can rotate in a counterclockwise direction and the other temple 300 can rotate in a clockwise direction.

[0051] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of folding and unfolding an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 5 As shown, when the electronic device is folded, the two temples 300 are located on one side of the frame 200 and close to it. After initial unfolding, the outer edges of the temples 300 are flush with the outer edges of the frame 200, and the angle between the temples 300 and the frame 200 is approximately 90°. After further unfolding, the abutment 3 is pressed down by the temples 300, and the angle between the outer edges of the temples 300 and the outer edges of the frame 200 is greater than 90°, for example, 110°, thereby increasing the distance between the supports of the two temples 300 to accommodate wearers with larger head circumferences.

[0052] In the electronic device provided in this embodiment, the bracket 1 and the rotating component 2 of the pivot device 100 are respectively connected to the frame 200 and the temple 300. The bracket 1 is provided with an abutment 3. When the temple 300 is extended to a preset angle relative to the frame 200, the temple 300 can press against the abutment 3, thereby increasing the range of angles at which the temple 300 can rotate relative to the frame 200, and increasing the distance between the two opposing temples 300. This pivot device can accommodate users with larger head circumferences and adjust the tightness of the temples 300 based on the wearer's face size, preventing deformation of the temples 300 and the frame 200 that could compress the wearer's head, thus improving the user experience.

[0053] It should be noted that in this article, "several" and "at least one" refer to one or more, while "multiple" and "at least two" refer to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0054] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0055] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0056] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.

[0057] In the description of this specification, the references to the terms "certain embodiments", "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiments or examples that are included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure.

[0058] The above description is merely an embodiment of this disclosure and is not intended to limit this disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure should be included within the protection scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A rotating shaft device, characterized in that, It includes a bracket (1), a rotating part (2) and an abutting part (3), wherein the rotating part (2) is hinged to the bracket (1), the bracket (1) is used to connect to the frame (200), and the rotating part (2) is used to connect to the temple (300); The bracket (1) is provided with a limiting hole (101) on the side near the rotating member (2), and the abutment (3) is telescopically disposed in the limiting hole (101). When the temple (300) is extended to a preset angle relative to the frame (200), the abutment (3) abuts against the end of the temple (300) near the frame (200).

2. The rotating shaft device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket (1) includes a limiting plate (102) and a connecting plate (103). The limiting plate (102) is connected to one side of the connecting plate (103), and the rotating member (2) is hinged to the connecting plate (103). The limiting hole (101) is provided on the limiting plate (102). A groove (1021) is provided on one side of the limiting plate (102). When the temple (300) is unfolded relative to the frame (200), the rotating member (2) rotates into the groove (1021). When the temple (300) is retracted relative to the frame (200), the rotating member (2) rotates out of the groove (1021).

3. The rotating shaft device according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes an elastic element (4), the bracket (1) includes a support plate (104), the support plate (104) is connected to one side of the connecting plate (103), and the support plate (104) is opposite to the limiting plate (102), and the two ends of the elastic element (4) are respectively connected to the support plate (104) and the abutment (3).

4. The rotating shaft device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating shaft device includes two elastic elements (4), and the abutment (3) is long and narrow. The ends of the two elastic elements (4) are connected to the abutment (3) along the length direction of the abutment (3).

5. The rotating shaft device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The elastic element (4) is a spring, the end face of the abutment (3) is provided with a first limiting post (301), the side of the support plate (104) near the limiting plate (102) is provided with a second limiting post (1041), and the two ends of the spring are respectively sleeved on the first limiting post (301) and the second limiting post (1041).

6. The rotating shaft device according to claim 3, characterized in that, One side of the abutment (3) is provided with a protrusion (302), which abuts against the side of the limiting plate (102) near the support plate (104).

7. The rotating shaft device according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a pin (5), one end of the rotating part (2) is provided with a first through hole (203), the connecting plate (103) is provided with a hollow area (1031), one end of the rotating part (2) is located in the hollow area (1031), and two opposite sides of the hollow area (1031) are respectively provided with second through holes (1033). The pin (5) passes through the first through hole (203) and the second through hole (1033) and is connected to the connecting plate (103).

8. The rotating shaft device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating component (2) is provided with a first connecting hole (201), and the connecting plate (103) is provided with a second connecting hole (1032).

9. The rotating shaft device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The rotating component (2) is provided with a column (202), which is used to be inserted and engaged with the temple (300).

10. The rotating shaft device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The bracket (1) is provided with at least one weight-reducing hole (1034).

11. An electronic device, characterized in that, It includes a frame (200), temples (300) and a rotating shaft device (100) as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the frame (200) is fixedly connected to the rotating member (2) and the temples (300) are fixedly connected to the bracket (1).

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