Electronic device and housing arrangement

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of terminal equipment, in particular to an electronic device and a shell device. The shell device comprises a middle plate and a first convex column, the middle plate is provided with a first through hole, the first convex column is fixed to the middle plate, and the first convex column has a first wall surface facing away from the middle plate; a connecting piece is fixed to the first convex column, the connecting piece has a second wall surface, the second wall surface is oppositely arranged and spaced apart from the first wall surface; a display screen is fixed to one side of the middle plate facing away from the connecting piece; and a first functional unit, the first functional unit comprises a connecting part, the connecting part is located between the first wall surface and the second wall surface, and the thickness of the connecting part in a first direction is smaller than the spacing between the first wall surface and the second wall surface in the first direction. When the first functional unit is installed, neither the middle plate nor the first convex column is prone to deformation, so that the flatness of the whole middle plate is good, the display screen fixed to the middle plate is prevented from being deformed or from generating light and shadow problems, the use effect of the electronic device is better, and the user experience is good.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In recent years, flexible screens have been widely used in various electronic devices. For example, in foldable electronic devices, the device can be relatively unfolded to an open state or relatively folded to a closed state, with the screen unfolding or folding along with the housing. The flexible screen can fold along with the electronic device.

[0003] Electronic devices also include housing devices, on which flexible screens are mounted. Because flexible screens have low rigidity, they are prone to light and shadow problems due to deformation, so optimization is needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide an electronic device and a housing device.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an electronic device, including a housing, a connector, a display screen, and a first functional unit. The housing includes a middle plate and a first protrusion. The middle plate has a first through hole, and the first protrusion is fixed to the middle plate and protrudes relative to the middle plate. The first protrusion has a first wall facing away from the middle plate. The connector is fixed to the first protrusion and has a second wall. The second wall is opposite to and spaced apart from the first wall, and the second wall is located on the side of the first wall away from the middle plate. The display screen is fixed to the side of the middle plate facing away from the connector. The first functional unit is partially located or directly opposite the first through hole. The first functional unit includes a connecting portion located between the first wall and the second wall. The thickness of the connecting portion in a first direction is less than the distance between the first wall and the second wall in the first direction, wherein the first direction is parallel to the thickness direction of the housing.

[0006] In this embodiment, the connecting portion is limited by the first and second walls in the first direction, preventing the first functional unit from detaching from the middle plate. Furthermore, there is a gap between the connecting portion and the first or second wall, and the connecting portion is not rigidly connected to the first protrusion. Therefore, the connecting portion does not exert significant resistance on the first protrusion, preventing deformation of the first protrusion. Similarly, the first functional unit does not exert significant resistance with other structures on the middle plate in the first direction, thus preventing deformation of the middle plate. Moreover, for mass-produced electronic devices, the gap between the connecting portion and the first or second wall can absorb tolerances arising from the manufacturing of different connecting portions or first protrusions, resulting in better consistency of the electronic device. Therefore, when installing the first functional unit, neither the middle plate nor the first protrusion is easily deformed, resulting in good overall flatness of the middle plate. This avoids distortion or shadow problems in the display screen fixed to the middle plate, leading to better usability and a better user experience for the electronic device.

[0007] In some embodiments, the electronic device further includes a fastener that securely connects the first functional unit and the middle plate.

[0008] In this embodiment, the first functional unit can be fixed to the middle plate by a fastener, and the first functional unit is accurately positioned and fixed in the first direction.

[0009] In some embodiments, the housing device further includes a second protrusion, the distance between the second protrusion and the first through hole being greater than the distance between the first protrusion and the first through hole, and the first functional unit further includes a fixing part, the fixing member being fixedly connected to the second protrusion.

[0010] In this embodiment, the fixing part is fixedly connected to the second protrusion, and part of the structure of the first functional unit is fixedly connected to the middle plate. Since the distance between the second protrusion and the first through hole is greater than the distance between the first protrusion and the first through hole, the second protrusion is farther from the first through hole, and the middle plate has a stronger supporting capacity for the second protrusion. The first functional unit is fixedly connected to the second protrusion, which makes it less likely to deform the second protrusion and the middle plate, and has a smaller impact on the flatness of the middle plate and the support of the display screen.

[0011] In some embodiments, the difference between the spacing between the first wall surface and the second wall surface and the thickness of the connecting portion is in the range of 0.03 mm to 0.2 mm.

[0012] Alternatively, the difference between the spacing between the first wall surface and the second wall surface in the first direction and the thickness of the connecting portion in the first direction is in the range of 0.05 mm to 0.08 mm.

[0013] In this embodiment, in the first direction, the distance between the connecting part and the first wall surface or the second wall surface is small, the first wall surface and the second wall surface can limit the connecting part, and will not make the connecting part and the first protrusion hard connected.

[0014] In some embodiments, a portion of the structure of the first functional unit contacts the middle plate in a first direction, and the connecting portion has a gap with the second wall surface.

[0015] For example, the distance between the main body of the first functional unit and the middle plate in the first direction can be . millimeters.

[0016] In this embodiment, the first functional unit does not contact the middle plate, and therefore does not exert any pressure on the middle plate near the first through hole, thus preventing the middle plate from deforming under stress. In some other examples, the first functional unit may contact the middle plate but does not exert any pressure.

[0017] In some implementations, the first functional unit is spaced apart from the middle plate in a first direction.

[0018] In this embodiment, the first functional unit does not contact the middle plate, and therefore does not exert any pressure on the middle plate near the first through hole, thus preventing the middle plate from deforming under stress. In some other examples, the first functional unit may contact the middle plate but does not exert any pressure.

[0019] In some embodiments, the electronic device further includes an adhesive material that connects the first functional unit to the middle plate in a first direction, and the adhesive material is located around the periphery of the first through hole.

[0020] In this embodiment, the adhesive material can prevent the middle plate and the first functional unit from directly contacting each other, and the adhesive material can be used to assist in fixing the middle plate and the first functional unit.

[0021] In some embodiments, there are multiple first protrusions, which are spaced apart around the periphery of the first through hole; there are multiple connectors, which are fixed to the multiple first protrusions; and there are multiple connecting parts, which are located between the multiple connectors and the multiple first protrusions.

[0022] In this embodiment, the multiple first protrusions and connectors can limit the first functional unit from multiple points, which has a good limiting effect on the first functional unit, and the multiple points will not cause the first functional unit to make hard contact with the middle plate, thus preventing deformation of the middle plate.

[0023] In some embodiments, the first protruding post includes a post body and a protrusion, the post body is fixed to the middle plate, and the protrusion is fixed to the post body; the first wall surface is the end face of the post body away from the middle plate, the first wall surface is located around the periphery of the protrusion, the protrusion protrudes relative to the first wall surface, and the connector abuts against the protrusion.

[0024] In this embodiment, the protrusion protrudes relative to the column, and the height of the protrusion is the distance between the second wall surface and the first wall surface. This allows for easy control of the distance between the first and second wall surfaces by adjusting the height of the protrusion, thus improving installation accuracy.

[0025] In some embodiments, the connecting portion has a connecting hole, the protrusion portion is located in the connecting hole, and the protrusion is spaced apart from the hole wall of the connecting hole.

[0026] In this embodiment, in the direction perpendicular to the first direction, the first protrusion does not contact the connecting part, nor does it limit the connecting part, and the first protrusion will not be deformed by force due to contact with the connecting part.

[0027] In some embodiments, the connector includes a first fastener that is threadedly connected to a first protrusion, wherein the first fastener includes a head and a rod portion, the head being fixedly connected to the rod portion, and a second wall surface is located at the head.

[0028] In this embodiment, the first functional unit is limited by the cooperation of the first fastener. The rigidity of the first functional unit itself will not cause deformation of the structure connected to it. Therefore, the middle plate or the protruding column will not deform due to the large number of connection points between the first functional unit and the middle plate. As a result, the middle plate always maintains a good flatness and provides good support for the display screen.

[0029] In some embodiments, the connector includes a first fastener and a second fastener, the first fastener being threadedly connected to a first protrusion, and the second fastener abutting between the first protrusion and the first fastener, wherein a second wall surface is located on the second fastener.

[0030] For example, a portion of the second fastener is located between the first protrusion and the first fastener. In this case, the second fastener is fixed to the first protrusion by the first fastener.

[0031] For example, the connecting portion of the first functional unit is located between the second fastener and the first protrusion. In this case, the first protrusion can be used to fix the first fastener and the second fastener, and can also be used to cooperate with the first fastener and the second fastener to limit the connecting portion in the first direction.

[0032] In this embodiment, the first protrusion can be used to connect different structures, which helps to simplify the structure of the housing device and improve the compactness of the housing device.

[0033] In some embodiments, the electronic device includes a second functional unit abutting between the second fastener and the middle plate.

[0034] In this embodiment, the second fastener is used to fix the second functional unit, which helps to reduce the number of components in the electronic device and make the structure of the electronic device more compact.

[0035] In some implementations, the wall of the first through hole abuts against the first functional unit circumferentially.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first through hole positions the first functional unit to prevent the first functional unit from wobbling in the direction of the middle plate.

[0037] In some embodiments, the electronic device also includes a seal that bonds the middle plate to the display screen and surrounds the first through hole.

[0038] In this embodiment, the sealing element is used to fix the middle plate and the display screen around the periphery of the first through hole, providing good support and connection for the display screen. Furthermore, the display screen and the middle plate are sealed together by the sealing element, and the display screen blocks the first through hole, preventing moisture and other contaminants from entering the first through hole from the display screen side, thus achieving a waterproof function.

[0039] In some embodiments, the electronic device further includes a folding assembly, the housing includes a first frame and a second frame, a middle plate is formed on the first frame and the second frame, the folding assembly is rotatably connected to the first frame and the second frame, and the display screen is a flexible screen, the display screen includes a first part and a second part, the first part is fixed to the first frame, and the second part is fixed to the second frame; wherein, the first through hole and the first protrusion are both located on the first frame or the second frame.

[0040] In some implementations, the first functional unit is a sound-generating unit, and the connecting part can be made of metal.

[0041] In this embodiment, the connection between the connecting part and other components is strong, and the connection is relatively stable and reliable.

[0042] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a housing device, including a middle plate and a first protrusion. The middle plate has a first through hole, and the first protrusion is fixed to the middle plate and protrudes relative to the middle plate. The first protrusion has a first wall surface facing away from the middle plate. The first protrusion is used for fixed connection with a connector. The connector has a second wall surface, which is opposite to and spaced apart from the first wall surface. The second wall surface is away from the middle plate relative to the first wall surface. The side of the middle plate facing away from the connector is used to fix a display screen. The middle plate is used to fix a first functional unit. The first functional unit is partially located or directly opposite the first through hole. The first functional unit includes a connecting part, which is located between the first wall surface and the second wall surface. The thickness of the connecting part in a first direction is less than the distance between the first wall surface and the second wall surface in the first direction. The first direction is parallel to the thickness direction of the middle plate.

[0043] In this embodiment, when the housing device is applied to electronic devices, it provides good support for the display screen, is less likely to cause light and shadow problems on the display screen, and is easy to mass-produce.

[0044] In some embodiments, the housing device further includes a second protrusion, the distance between the second protrusion and the first through hole being greater than the distance between the first protrusion and the first through hole, and the second protrusion is used for fixed connection with the first functional unit.

[0045] In this embodiment, the fixing part is fixedly connected to the second protrusion, and part of the structure of the first functional unit is fixedly connected to the middle plate. Since the distance between the second protrusion and the first through hole is greater than the distance between the first protrusion and the first through hole, the second protrusion is farther from the first through hole, and the middle plate has a stronger supporting capacity for the second protrusion. The first functional unit is fixedly connected to the second protrusion, which makes it less likely to deform the second protrusion and the middle plate, and has a smaller impact on the flatness of the middle plate and the support of the display screen.

[0046] In some embodiments, there are multiple first protrusions, which are spaced apart around the periphery of the first through hole; there are multiple connectors, which are fixed to the multiple first protrusions; and there are multiple connecting parts, which are located between the multiple connectors and the multiple first protrusions.

[0047] In this embodiment, the multiple first protrusions and connectors can limit the first functional unit from multiple points, which has a good limiting effect on the first functional unit, and the multiple points will not cause the first functional unit to make hard contact with the middle plate, thus preventing deformation of the middle plate.

[0048] In some embodiments, the first protruding post includes a post body and a protrusion, the post body is fixed to the middle plate, and the protrusion is fixed to the post body; the first wall surface is the end face of the post body away from the middle plate, the first wall surface is located around the periphery of the protrusion, the protrusion protrudes relative to the first wall surface, and the protrusion abuts against the connector.

[0049] In this embodiment, the protrusion protrudes relative to the column, and the height of the protrusion is the distance between the second wall surface and the first wall surface. This allows for easy control of the distance between the first and second wall surfaces by adjusting the height of the protrusion, thus improving installation accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0050] To illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or background art of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments or background art of this application will be described below.

[0051] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device in the open state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the electronic device in an intermediate state.

[0053] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the electronic device when it is in a closed state.

[0054] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A partially exploded structural diagram of the electronic device shown.

[0055] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the electronic device shown.

[0056] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The diagram shows the structure of the first functional unit.

[0057] Figure 7 yes Figure 5A partial structural schematic diagram of the housing device shown;

[0058] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of part of the structure of the electronic device shown. Figure 1 ;

[0059] Figure 9 It is along Figure 8 A sectional view cut at point AA in the middle;

[0060] Figure 10 It is along Figure 8 A sectional view cut at point BB in the middle;

[0061] Figure 11 It is along Figure 8 A sectional view cut at point CC;

[0062] Figure 12 It is along Figure 8 A sectional view cut at point DD;

[0063] Figure 13 along Figure 8 Cross-sectional view of some embodiments, cut at point BB;

[0064] Figure 14 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of part of the structure of the electronic device shown. Figure 2 ;

[0065] Figure 15 It is along Figure 14 A sectional view cut at point EE;

[0066] Figure 16 It is along Figure 14 A sectional view cut at point FF. Detailed Implementation

[0067] The embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0068] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "joining" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be an electrical connection or a mechanical connection. "Fixed connection" refers to a connection where the relative positional relationship remains unchanged after connection. "Movable connection" refers to a connection where the relative positional relationship can change after connection. "Rotary connection" refers to a connection where the relative positional relationship can change. "Sliding connection" refers to a connection where the relative positional relationship can change. Furthermore, the integrated structure obtained by a one-piece molding process means that during the formation of one of the two components, that component is connected to the other component without requiring further processing (such as bonding, welding, snap-fit ​​connections, or screw connections) to connect the two components. Components A and B can be arranged relative to each other such that component A is projected along the target direction to obtain projection C, and component B is projected along the target direction to obtain projection D, with projection C and projection D at least largely overlapping. In some embodiments, the majority overlap can be any of the following: projection C is entirely within projection D; or projection D is entirely within projection C; or projection C and projection D intersect each other, and the intersection area of ​​projection C and projection D accounts for more than 50% of projection C or projection D.

[0069] The directional terms mentioned in the embodiments of this application, such as "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "upper," and "lower," are only for reference to the directions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the embodiments of this application, and are not intended to 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 the embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0070] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such use of data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first," "second," etc., are generally of the same class and the number of objects is not limited; for example, a first object can be one or more. Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. "Multiple" means at least two.

[0071] Furthermore, the limitations on relative positional relationships mentioned in the embodiments of this application, such as parallelism and perpendicularity, are all relative to the current technological level and are not absolutely strict limitations. Slight deviations are allowed; approximations of parallelism or perpendicularity are acceptable. For example, "A and B are parallel" means that A and B are parallel or approximately parallel, and the angle between A and B can be between 0 and 10 degrees. Similarly, "A and B are perpendicular" means that A and B are perpendicular or approximately perpendicular, and the angle between A and B can be between 80 and 100 degrees.

[0072] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device 10 in the open state according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the electronic device 10 in its intermediate state. Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the electronic device 10 in its closed state. In some embodiments, the electronic device 10 is a foldable device, having both an open and a closed state. Exemplarily, the electronic device 10 includes a housing 1 and a display screen 2, the display screen 2 being mounted on the housing 1. Figure 1 As shown, housing device 1 can be unfolded to the open state; as Figure 3 As shown, the housing device 1 can also be folded into a closed state; as Figure 2 As shown, the housing device 1 can also be unfolded or folded to an intermediate state, which can be any state between the open and closed states. The display screen 2 is a bendable structure, and the display screen 2 moves with the housing device 1. The housing device 1 can drive the display screen 2 to unfold or fold, so that the electronic device 10 can be unfolded or folded to an open state, a closed state, or an intermediate state. When the electronic device 10 is in the closed state, the display screen 2 is located inside the housing device 1, and the electronic device 10 is an inward-folding device. In some other embodiments, the electronic device 10 can also be an outward-folding device.

[0073] In this embodiment, when the electronic device 10 is in the open state, the display screen 2 is flattened and can display in full screen, giving the electronic device 10 a larger display area to improve the user's viewing and operating experience. When the electronic device 10 is in the closed state, its planar size is smaller, making it easier for users to carry and store.

[0074] In some embodiments, the electronic device 10 may further include multiple components (not shown in the figures), which are mounted inside the housing device 1. These components may include, for example, a processor, internal memory, an external memory interface, a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a charging management module, a power management module, a battery, an antenna, a communication module, a camera, an audio module, a speaker, a receiver, a microphone, a headphone jack, a sensor module, buttons, a motor, an indicator, and a subscriber identification module (SIM) card interface, etc. The electronic device 10 may have more or fewer components than described above, may combine two or more components, or may have different component configurations. The various components may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software, including one or more signal processing and / or application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs).

[0075] It is understood that when a user holds the electronic device 10, the position of the earpiece module of the electronic device 10 can be defined as the top of the electronic device 10, the position of the microphone module of the electronic device 10 can be defined as the bottom of the electronic device 10, and the two sides of the electronic device 10 held by the user's left and right hands can be defined as the left and right sides of the electronic device 10. In some embodiments, the electronic device 10 can be folded horizontally. In other embodiments, the electronic device 10 can be folded vertically.

[0076] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A partially exploded view of the electronic device 10 shown.

[0077] In some embodiments, the housing device 1 may include a middle plate 11 and a cover plate 12. For example, the display screen 2 may be mounted on one side of the middle plate 11, and the cover plate 12 may be fastened to the side of the middle plate 11 facing away from the display screen 2.

[0078] In some embodiments, the middle plate 11 may include a first frame 111, a second frame 112, and a folding assembly 113. The folding assembly 113 may be connected between the first frame 111 and the second frame 112. The folding assembly 113 rotatably connects the first frame 111 and the second frame 112. The folding assembly 113 can move to allow the first frame 111 and the second frame 112 to be relatively unfolded to an open state or relatively folded to a closed state, and also to be relatively unfolded or relatively folded to an intermediate state.

[0079] In some embodiments, the cover plate 12 may include a first plate 121 and a second plate 122. The first plate 121 is fixed to the side of the first frame 111 opposite to the display screen 2, and the second plate 122 is fixed to the side of the second frame 112 opposite to the display screen 2, so as to protect the components inside the first frame 111 and the second frame 112.

[0080] It should be understood that when the electronic device 10 is in the open state, the display screen 2, the housing device 1 and each component of the housing device 1 are correspondingly in the open state; when the electronic device 10 is in the closed state, the display screen 2, the housing device 1 and each component of the housing device 1 are correspondingly in the closed state; when the electronic device 10 is in the intermediate state, the display screen 2, the housing device 1 and each component of the housing device 1 are correspondingly in the intermediate state.

[0081] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, when the electronic device 10 is in the open state, the angle between the first frame 111 and the second frame 112 can be approximately 180°. The first frame 111 and the second frame 112 are flattened, and the display screen 2 is also flattened. At this time, the first frame 111 can be joined to the second frame 112. This joining includes situations where the two frames abut against each other, or situations where there is a small gap between them. In this embodiment, by joining the first frame 111 and the second frame 112, the unfolding action of the housing device 1 can be stopped, preventing the housing device 1 from folding excessively during unfolding, thereby reducing the stress on the display screen 2 and improving the reliability of the display screen 2 and the electronic device 10.

[0082] In some other embodiments, when the electronic device 10 is in the open state, the angle between the first frame 111 and the second frame 112 may deviate slightly from 180°, for example, 165°, 177°, or 185°, and in this case, the first frame 111 and the second frame 112 are also considered to be flat. The included angle between the first frame 111 and the second frame 112 is defined as the angle between the upper side of the first frame 111 and the upper side of the second frame 112.

[0083] like Figure 3As shown, when the electronic device 10 is in the closed state, the angle between the first frame 111 and the second frame 112 can be approximately 0°. When the first frame 111 and the second frame 112 are folded together, the display screen 2 presents a folded shape. Exemplarily, when the first frame 111 and the second frame 112 are in the closed state, they can contact each other for positioning. In some other embodiments, when the first frame 111 and the second frame 112 are in the closed state, they can also be close to each other, with a small gap between them; this application does not strictly limit this. When there is a small gap between the first frame 111 and the second frame 112, foreign objects outside the electronic device 10 (such as nails, paper clips, glass shards, etc.) will not enter between the first frame 111 and the second frame 112 through the gap, thus avoiding damage to the display screen 2 and improving the reliability of the electronic device 10.

[0084] It is understood that the first frame 111 and the second frame 112 are housing components used to install and fix other components of the electronic device 10, and have diverse structures. The embodiments of this application only briefly illustrate some of the structures of the first frame 111 and the second frame 112, and the accompanying drawings are also simplified. The embodiments of this application do not strictly limit the specific structures of the first frame 111 and the second frame 112.

[0085] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figure 1 and Figure 4 The display screen 2 includes a first part 21, a bent part 22, and a second part 23 arranged sequentially. The first part 21 is fixedly connected to the first frame 111, and the second part 23 is fixedly connected to the second frame 112. The bent part 22 is provided corresponding to the folding assembly 113. During the relative folding or unfolding of the first frame 111 and the second frame 112, the bent part 22 deforms. During the relative folding or unfolding of the first frame 111 and the second frame 112, the first frame 111 drives the first part 21 to move, and the second frame 112 drives the second part 23 to move, thus folding or unfolding the first part 21 and the second part 23 relative to each other.

[0086] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 The first frame 111 includes a support surface 1111 for supporting the display screen 2, and the second frame 112 includes a support surface 1121 for supporting the display screen 2. Exemplarily, a first portion 21 of the display screen 2 can be fixedly connected to the support surface 1111 of the first frame 111. For example, the first portion 21 can be bonded to the support surface 1111 of the first frame 111 using an adhesive layer. A second portion 23 is fixedly connected to the support surface 1121 of the second frame 112. For example, the second portion 23 can be bonded to the support surface 1121 of the second frame 112 using an adhesive layer.

[0087] In this embodiment, since the first part 21 is fixedly connected to the first frame 111 and the second part 23 is fixedly connected to the second frame 112, when the first frame 111 and the second frame 112 are folded or unfolded relative to each other, the relative folding and unfolding actions between the first part 21 and the second part 23 can be accurately controlled, so that the deformation process and movement shape of the display screen 2 are controllable and the reliability is high.

[0088] like Figure 1 As shown, when the first frame 111 and the second frame 112 are unfolded to the open state, the first part 21, the bent part 22, and the second part 23 of the display screen 2 are relatively flattened, and the display screen 2 is in a flattened state. Figure 2 As shown, when the first frame 111 and the second frame 112 are in the intermediate state, an angle is formed between the first part 21 and the second part 23 of the display screen 2, and the bent part 22 is partially bent, so the display screen 2 is in a bent state. Figure 3 As shown, when the first frame 111 and the second frame 112 are folded together to a closed state, the display screen 2 is located inside the folding device and is in a folded state. Details regarding the folding state of the display screen 2 can be found in the following description.

[0089] The display screen 2 may include a display module and a support plate. The display module is a flexible display screen, and the support plate is located below the display module to support the display module and increase its structural rigidity. The rigidity of the portion of the support plate located at the bending portion 22 is less than that of the portions located at the first portion 21 and the second portion 23. That is, the rigidity of the portion of the support plate located at the bending portion 22 is smaller, while the rigidity of the portions located at the first portion 21 and the second portion 23 is larger. This allows the display screen 2 to balance structural rigidity and high flatness, while also allowing the bending portion 22 of the display screen 2 to bend smoothly.

[0090] It is understood that the supporting surface 1111 of the first frame 111 and the supporting surface 1121 of the second frame 112 can be continuous and complete surfaces, or they can be surfaces including multiple recessed areas or hollow areas. This application embodiment does not strictly limit this.

[0091] The display module can integrate display and touch sensing functions. The display function of screen 2 is used to display images, videos, etc., while the touch sensing function of screen 2 is used to sense user touch actions to achieve human-computer interaction. The display module can be a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) display, a flexible light-emitting diode (FLED) display, a MiniLED display, a MicroLED display, a Micro-OLED display, or a quantum dot light-emitting diode (QLED) display, etc.

[0092] In some embodiments, the electronic device 10 may also include an adhesive backing 3. The adhesive backing 3 is used to bond the display screen 2 and the middle plate 11.

[0093] For example, the adhesive backing 3 can be made of a material with a high modulus of elasticity. For instance, the adhesive backing 3 can be a hot melt adhesive.

[0094] For example, the adhesive backing 3 can be adhered to the surface of the first frame 111 and the second frame 112 facing the display screen 2. For example, in the portion of the first frame 111, the adhesive backing 3 can adhere to the edge of the first frame 111 and the edge of the first portion 21. In the portion of the second frame 112, the adhesive backing 3 can adhere to the edge of the second frame 112 and the edge of the second portion 23. For example, when the middle plate 11 has a through hole (such as the first through hole 114), the adhesive backing 3 can avoid the position of the through hole.

[0095] In some embodiments, when the middle plate 11 has a first through hole 114, the electronic device 10 may also include a seal 4.

[0096] For example, the first through hole 114 may be located in the first frame 111 or the second frame 112.

[0097] For example, the seal 4 can be generally annular. The shape of the seal 4 can be approximately the same as the shape of the first through hole 114. For example, when the first through hole 114 is a rectangular hole, the seal 4 can be a corresponding rectangular annular structure.

[0098] For example, the seal 4 is located between the middle plate 11 and the display screen 2, and adheres to the middle plate 11 and the display screen 2. The seal 4 can surround the first through hole 114. In this case, the seal 4 is used to fix the middle plate 11 and the display screen 2 around the periphery of the first through hole 114, providing good support and connection for the display screen 2. Furthermore, the display screen 2 and the middle plate 11 are sealed together by the seal 4, and the display screen 2 blocks the first through hole 114, preventing moisture and other substances from entering the first through hole 114 from one side of the display screen 2, thus achieving a waterproof function.

[0099] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 5 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the electronic device 10 shown.

[0100] In some embodiments, the electronic device 10 includes, in addition to the housing device 1, display screen 2, seal 4 and adhesive 3 described above, a first functional unit 5, a second functional unit 6, a connector 7 and a fastener 8.

[0101] For example, the first functional unit 5 may be a sound-generating unit, a camera, a circuit board, etc.

[0102] For example, the second functional unit 6 may be a sound-generating unit, a camera, a circuit board, a heat sink, etc.

[0103] It is understood that the number of functional components of electronic device 10 can be one or more, and this embodiment does not make a specific limitation.

[0104] It is understood that the electronic device 10 may include more or fewer components, and this embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0105] Please refer to the following: Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The diagram shows the structure of the first functional unit 5.

[0106] In some embodiments, the first functional unit 5 may include a main body 51 and a connecting part 52. The connecting part 52 is fixed to the main body 51. The connecting part 52 can be used to connect the first functional unit 5 to other components.

[0107] In some embodiments, the main body 51 may be generally rectangular block-shaped. For example, the main body 51 may include a first body 511 and a second body 512, with the second body 512 fixed to the first body 511. The first body 511 and the second body 512 are arranged along the thickness direction of the main body 51, with the second body 512 protruding relative to the first body 511. The area of ​​the second body 512 may be smaller than the area of ​​the first body 511. For example, the second body 512 and the first body 511 may be generally formed into a boss structure.

[0108] For example, when the first functional unit 5 is a sound-generating unit, the main body 51 can generate sound through vibration. For example, the main body 51 may include components such as a housing, a diaphragm, a magnetic circuit assembly, and a voice coil. For example, the first functional unit 5 may include a sound-generating port 513, which may be located in the first main body 511 of the main body 51.

[0109] In some embodiments, the connecting portion 52 may protrude relative to the main body portion 51. For example, the connecting portion 52 may protrude relative to the side of the main body portion 51. For example, the connecting portion 52 may be generally a thin plate structure.

[0110] For example, there can be multiple connecting portions 52, which can be spaced apart around the periphery of the main body 51. For instance, there can be two connecting portions 52. In some examples, there can also be only one connecting portion 52. For example, the connecting portion 52 can be made of a metal material, such as steel sheet. In this case, the connection strength between the connecting portion 52 and other components is high, and the connection is relatively stable and reliable.

[0111] In some embodiments, the connecting portion 52 may have a connecting hole 521. The connecting hole 521 may extend through the connecting portion 52. For example, the connecting hole 521 may be a rectangular hole, but is not limited to this.

[0112] In some embodiments, the first functional unit 5 may further include a fixing part 53. The fixing part 53 is fixed to the main body 51. The fixing part 53 can be used to fix the first functional unit 5 to other components.

[0113] In some embodiments, the fixing part 53 may protrude relative to the main body 51. For example, the fixing part 53 may protrude relative to the side of the main body 51. For example, the fixing part 53 may be generally a thin plate structure. For example, there may be multiple fixing parts 53, which may be spaced apart around the periphery of the main body 51. For example, there may be two fixing parts 53. In some examples, there may also be one fixing part 53. For example, the fixing part 53 may be made of a metallic material, such as a steel sheet. In this case, the connection strength between the fixing part 53 and other components is high, and the connection is relatively stable and reliable.

[0114] For example, the structure of the fixing part 53 may be substantially the same as the shape of the connecting part 52.

[0115] In some embodiments, the fixing part 53 may have a first fixing hole 531. The first fixing hole 531 may penetrate the fixing part 53. For example, the first fixing hole 531 may be a circular hole, but is not limited to this. For example, the distance between the first fixing hole 531 and the main body part 51 may be greater than the distance between the connecting hole 521 and the main body part 51.

[0116] Please continue reading. Figure 5 In some implementations, the second functional unit 6 is a circuit board.

[0117] For example, the second functional unit 6 can be a thin plate structure. The second functional unit 6 may include components such as plates and chips, and this embodiment does not impose specific limitations.

[0118] For example, a clearance groove 61 may be provided in the middle of the second functional unit 6. For example, the second functional unit 6 may be provided with a first mounting hole 62. The mounting hole may be a circular hole. There may be multiple mounting holes.

[0119] In some embodiments, the connector 7 may include a first fastener 71. Exemplarily, the first fastener 71 may include a head 711 and a rod 712, with the head 711 securely connecting to the rod 712. Exemplarily, the first fastener 71 may be a screw.

[0120] In some embodiments, the connector 7 may also include a second fastener 72.

[0121] For example, the second fastener 72 may be a fixing plate. The second fastener 72 may include an abutment portion 721 and a mounting portion 722. The mounting portion 722 is fixed to the abutment portion 721.

[0122] The second fastener 72 can be a one-piece structural component. For example, the material of the second fastener 72 can be a metal. The second fastener 72 can be integrally formed by stamping.

[0123] The mounting portions 722 can be multiple, and the multiple mounting portions 722 are fixed to the periphery of the abutment portion 721 at intervals. For example, the mounting portion 722 may have a second mounting hole 723, which can pass through the mounting portion 722. For example, the number of mounting portions 722 and the number of second mounting holes 723 can both be three.

[0124] In some implementations, the fastener 8 may be a screw.

[0125] Please see Figure 7 , Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of part of the housing device 1 shown.

[0126] In some embodiments, the housing device 1 may further include a first protrusion 13. The first protrusion 13 may be fixed to the middle plate 11.

[0127] For example, the first protrusion 13 can be integrally formed with at least a portion of the structure of the middle plate 11. It is understood that the first protrusion 13 can be formed by protruding from the surface of the middle plate 11 along its thickness direction. In this case, the connection between the first protrusion 13 and the middle plate 11 is more reliable and robust. The thickness direction of the middle plate 11 can be parallel to the Z-direction.

[0128] For example, the first protrusion 13 can be located in the first frame 111 or the second frame 112. Exemplarily, the middle plate 11 can have a receiving groove 115 for accommodating functional components of the electronic device 10, such as a sound unit, camera, motherboard, and battery. For example, the receiving groove 115 can be generally rectangular, or it can be a groove of other shapes; this embodiment is not strictly limited.

[0129] For example, the middle plate 11 may have a sound outlet 116. The sound outlet 116 may be located on the side wall of the middle plate 11 and connect the receiving groove 115 and the external space of the middle plate 11. For example, the sound outlet 116 may be a rectangular through hole. In some other examples, the sound outlet 116 may include a plurality of spaced-apart holes.

[0130] In some embodiments, the first protrusion 13 may protrude relative to the middle plate 11. The first protrusion 13 may be generally cylindrical. For example, the first protrusion 13 may be located in the receiving groove 115.

[0131] For example, the first protruding post 13 may include a post body 131 and a protrusion 132. The post body 131 is fixed to the middle plate 11, and the protrusion 132 is fixed to the post body 131. The cross-section of the protrusion 132 may be smaller than the cross-section of the post body 131, forming a stepped structure between the protrusion 132 and the post body 131. The stepped surface on the post body 131 that connects to the protrusion 132 may form a first wall surface 13a, that is, the first wall surface 13a is the end face of the post body 131 away from the middle plate 11. It is understood that the first wall surface 13a may be an annular surface, but is not limited to this. The first wall surface 13a may be located around the periphery of the protrusion 132 and surrounding the protrusion 132. The protrusion 132 protrudes relative to the first wall surface 13a.

[0132] For example, the first protrusion 13 may have a second fixing hole 133, which may be a threaded hole. The axis of the second fixing hole 133 may be parallel to the axial direction of the first protrusion 13. For example, the second fixing hole 133 may be a blind hole. The second fixing hole 133 may extend from the protrusion 132 to the post 131. For example, the axis of the second fixing hole 133 may be parallel to the axial direction of the first protrusion 13 in the Z direction.

[0133] For example, there may be multiple first protrusions 13, which may be spaced apart around the periphery of the first through hole 114. For instance, there may be two first protrusions 13. In other examples, there may be one or more first protrusions 13. This embodiment does not impose a strict limitation on the number of first protrusions 13.

[0134] In some embodiments, the housing device 1 may further include a second protrusion 14. The second protrusion 14 may be fixed to the middle plate 11.

[0135] In some embodiments, the second protrusion 14 may protrude relative to the middle plate 11. The second protrusion 14 may be generally cylindrical. For example, the second protrusion 14 may be located in the receiving groove 115.

[0136] For example, the distance between the second protrusion 14 and the first through hole 114 is greater than the distance between the first protrusion 13 and the first through hole 114.

[0137] For example, the second protrusion 14 may have a third fixing hole 141, which may be a threaded hole. The axis of the third fixing hole 141 may be parallel to the axial direction of the second protrusion 14. For example, the third fixing hole 141 may be a blind hole. For example, the axis of the third fixing hole 141 may be parallel to the axial direction of the second protrusion 14 in the Z direction.

[0138] For example, there may be multiple second protrusions 14, which may be spaced apart around the periphery of the second through hole. For instance, there may be two second protrusions 14. In some other examples, there may be only one second protrusion 14. This embodiment does not impose a strict limitation on the number of second protrusions 14.

[0139] In some embodiments, the housing device 1 may further include a third protrusion 15. The third protrusion 15 may be fixed to the middle plate 11. The structure of the third protrusion 15 may be substantially the same as that of the second protrusion 14; therefore, the structure of the third protrusion 15 will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0140] In some embodiments, the housing device 1 further includes a positioning portion 16. The positioning portion 16 may be formed by protruding from the wall of the first through hole 114. That is, the surface of the positioning portion 16 may form part of the wall of the first through hole 114. For example, the protruding direction of the positioning portion 16 may be perpendicular to the Z-direction.

[0141] For example, there may be multiple positioning parts 16, and the multiple positioning parts 16 may be arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first through hole 114. For example, the positioning parts 16 may be distributed on multiple sidewalls of the first through hole 114.

[0142] For example, the positioning part 16 can be a block-shaped structure. For instance, the positioning part 16 can be a rectangular protrusion. In other examples, the positioning part 16 can also be a spherical protrusion, etc., and this embodiment does not make specific limitations.

[0143] Please refer to the following: Figure 8 and Figure 9 , Figure 8 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the electronic device 10 shown. Figure 1 ; Figure 9 It is along Figure 8 A sectional view cut at point AA.

[0144] In some embodiments, the first functional unit 5 may be fixedly installed on the housing device 1.

[0145] In some embodiments, the first functional unit 5 may be mounted in the receiving groove 115 of the middle plate 11. The first functional unit 5 is partially located in the first through hole 114.

[0146] For example, the first body 511 is located in the receiving groove 115, and the second body 512 is located in the first through hole 114. At this time, by opening the first through hole 114, the thickness space of the middle plate 11 is fully utilized to accommodate the first functional unit 5, which is conducive to reducing the thickness dimension (Z direction dimension) of the middle plate 11 and realizing the thin design of the middle plate 11.

[0147] In some embodiments, the middle plate 11 can circumferentially position the first functional unit 5. The axial direction of the first functional unit 5 can be parallel to the thickness direction of the middle plate 11, and the circumference of the first functional unit 5 surrounds its axial direction.

[0148] For example, the wall of the first through hole 114 abuts against the first functional unit 5 in the circumferential direction to position the first functional unit 5 and prevent the first functional unit 5 from shaking in the direction of the middle plate 11. For example, multiple positioning parts 16 can abut against the second body 512 of the first functional unit 5.

[0149] In some other embodiments, the first functional unit 5 may be partially oriented opposite to the first through hole 114, but this embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0150] In some embodiments, when the first functional unit 5 is a sound-emitting unit, the sound-emitting port 513 of the first functional unit 5 can be aligned and connected with the sound outlet 116 so that the sound emitted by the first functional unit 5 can be transmitted to the outside of the housing device 1.

[0151] Please refer to the following: Figure 10 , Figure 10 It is along Figure 8 A sectional view taken at point BB.

[0152] In some embodiments, the first functional unit 5 may be fixed to the middle plate 11.

[0153] For example, the fastener 8 is fixedly connected to the first functional unit 5 and the middle plate 11. The fastener 8 can pass through the first fixing hole 531 of the fixing part 53 and the third fixing hole 141 of the second protrusion 14, and be threadedly connected to the third fixing hole 141, so that the fixing part 53 of the first functional unit 5 abuts against the second protrusion 14 and is fixedly connected to the second protrusion 14, and the first functional unit 5 is fixed in the thickness direction of the housing device 1.

[0154] In this embodiment, the fixing part 53 is fixedly connected to the second protrusion 14, and part of the structure of the first functional unit 5 is fixedly connected to the middle plate 11. Since the distance between the second protrusion 14 and the first through hole 114 is greater than the distance between the first protrusion 13 and the first through hole 114, the second protrusion 14 is farther away from the first through hole 114, and the second protrusion 14 has a smaller impact on the deformation of the middle plate 11 when subjected to force.

[0155] Please refer to the following: Figure 11 and Figure 12 , Figure 11 It is along Figure 8 A sectional view cut at point CC; Figure 12 It is along Figure 8 A sectional view cut at point DD.

[0156] In some embodiments, a portion of the structure of the first functional unit 5 may be located between the connector 7 and the first protrusion 13.

[0157] In some embodiments, the connector 7 is fixed to the first protrusion 13. The first protrusion 13 has a first wall surface 13a facing away from the middle plate 11. The connector 7 has a second wall surface 7a, which is opposite to and spaced apart from the first wall surface 13a, and is located on the side of the first wall surface 13a away from the middle plate 11. The connecting portion 52 of the first functional unit 5 is located between the first wall surface 13a and the second wall surface 7a, and the thickness of the connecting portion 52 in a first direction is less than the distance between the first wall surface 13a and the second wall surface 7a in the first direction. The first direction is parallel to the thickness direction of the housing device 1 and also parallel to the thickness direction of the middle plate 11. The first direction may be parallel to the Z-direction.

[0158] For example, the connector 7 includes a first fastener 71, and the second wall surface 7a can be located at the head 711 of the first fastener 71. In this case, the first wall surface 13a can be located at the periphery of the protrusion 132. The first fastener 71 can be a screw. For example, the connector 7 can abut against the protrusion 132. In this example, the protrusion 132 protrudes relative to the column 131, and the height of the protrusion of the protrusion 132 is the distance between the second wall surface 7a and the first wall surface 13a. This allows for easy control of the distance between the first wall surface 13a and the second wall surface 7a by controlling the height of the protrusion 132, which is beneficial for improving installation accuracy.

[0159] For example, the rod portion 712 of the first fastener 71 is threaded into the second fixing hole 133. The second wall surface 7a abuts against the end face of the protrusion 132.

[0160] For example, the protrusion 132 of the first protrusion 13 may be partially located in the connecting hole 521 of the connecting portion 52. The hole wall of the connecting hole 521 is spaced apart from the protrusion 132. At this time, in the vertical direction of the first direction, the first protrusion 13 does not contact the connecting portion 52, nor does it limit the connecting portion 52, and the first protrusion 13 will not be deformed by force due to contact with the connecting portion 52.

[0161] For example, the first wall surface 13a and the second wall surface 7a may be arranged along a first direction to facilitate assembly. In some other examples, the first wall surface 13a and the second wall surface 7a may also be arranged in other directions.

[0162] For example, the difference between the distance between the first wall surface 13a and the second wall surface 7a in the first direction and the thickness of the connecting portion 52 in the first direction is in the range of 0.03 mm to 0.2 mm. For instance, the difference between the distance between the first wall surface 13a and the second wall surface 7a in the first direction and the thickness of the connecting portion 52 in the first direction is in the range of 0.05 mm to 0.08 mm. In this case, in the first direction, the distance between the connecting portion 52 and the first wall surface 13a or the second wall surface 7a is small, the first wall surface 13a and the second wall surface 7a can limit the connection portion 52, and will not cause a rigid connection between the connecting portion 52 and the first protrusion 13.

[0163] For example, in the first direction, the connecting portion 52 contacts the first wall surface 13a and has a gap with the second wall surface 7a. The first functional unit 5 is spaced apart from the middle plate 11. At this time, the first functional unit 5 does not contact the middle plate 11, and the first functional unit 5 does not exert pressure on the middle plate 11 near the first through hole 114, thereby preventing the middle plate 11 from being deformed by force. In some other examples, the first functional unit 5 may contact the middle plate 11 but does not exert pressure.

[0164] For example, the distance between the main body 51 of the first functional unit 5 and the middle plate 11 in the first direction can be 0.1 mm.

[0165] In some examples, the electronic device 10 also includes an adhesive material that fills the space between the first functional unit 5 and the middle plate 11 in a first direction. The adhesive material connects the first functional unit 5 and the middle plate 11, and is located around the periphery of the first through-hole 114. In this case, the adhesive material prevents direct contact between the middle plate 11 and the first functional unit 5, and can also be used to assist in fixing the middle plate 11 and the first functional unit 5. For example, the adhesive material can be made of a material with a high modulus of elasticity.

[0166] In this embodiment, the connecting portion 52 is limited by the first wall surface 13a and the second wall surface 7a in the first direction to prevent the first functional unit 5 from detaching from the middle plate 11. Furthermore, there is a gap between the connecting portion 52 and the first wall surface 13a or the second wall surface 7a, and the connecting portion 52 is not rigidly connected to the first protrusion 13. Therefore, the connecting portion 52 will not exert a large abutting force on the first protrusion 13, preventing deformation of the first protrusion 13. Similarly, the first functional unit 5 will not exert a large abutting force on other structures of the middle plate 11 in the first direction, thereby preventing deformation of the middle plate 11. Moreover, for mass-produced electronic devices 10, the gap between the connecting portion 52 and the first wall surface 13a or the second wall surface 7a can absorb tolerances generated during the manufacturing of different connecting portions 52 or first protrusions 13, resulting in better consistency of the electronic devices 10. Therefore, when installing the first functional unit 5, the middle plate 11 and the first protrusion 13 are not easily deformed, so the overall flatness of the middle plate 11 is good, avoiding the deformation of the display screen 2 fixed to the middle plate 11 or the generation of light and shadow problems, resulting in better use of the electronic device 10 and a better user experience.

[0167] In some embodiments, there are multiple first protrusions 13, which are spaced apart around the periphery of the first through hole 114; multiple connectors 7 are fixed to the multiple first protrusions 13; and multiple connecting portions 52 are located between the multiple connectors 7 and the first protrusions 13. For example, the first protrusions 13, connectors 7, and connecting portions 52 can be arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, but this is not a limitation.

[0168] At this time, the multiple first protrusions 13 and connectors 7 can limit the first functional unit 5 from multiple points, which has a good limiting effect on the first functional unit 5, and the multiple points will not cause the first functional unit 5 to make hard contact with the middle plate 11, and will not cause deformation of the middle plate 11.

[0169] Please refer to the following: Figures 10 to 12 In some embodiments, when the first functional unit 5 is fixed to the middle plate 11 by the fixing member 8 and the first functional unit 5 is limited by the first fastener 71, the first functional unit 5 can be fixed to the middle plate 11 by the fixing member 8. The first functional unit 5 is accurately positioned and fixed in the first direction. Furthermore, by limiting the first functional unit 5 through the cooperation of the first fastener 71, the rigidity of the first functional unit 5 itself will not cause deformation of the structure connected to it (i.e., the first protrusion 13 and the second protrusion 14). Therefore, there will be no situation where the middle plate 11 or the protrusion is deformed due to the large number of connection points between the first functional unit 5 and the middle plate 11. As a result, the middle plate 11 always maintains a good flatness and provides good support for the display screen 2.

[0170] Because the distance between the first through hole 114 of the second protrusion 14 is relatively far, the middle plate 11 has a strong support capacity for the second protrusion 14. The first functional unit 5 is fixedly connected to the second protrusion 14, which makes it difficult for the second protrusion 14 and the middle plate 11 to deform. Therefore, it has little impact on the flatness of the middle plate 11 and little impact on the support of the display screen 2.

[0171] Please see Figure 13 , Figure 13 along Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of some other embodiments, cut at point BB.

[0172] In some embodiments, the fastener 8 fixes the fixing part 53 to the second protrusion 14, and the first fastener 71 connects the connector 7 to the first protrusion 13.

[0173] For example, with Figure 8 The difference in this embodiment is that the connecting portion 52 can be spaced apart from the first wall surface 13a, and the connecting portion 52 can contact the second wall surface 7a. The main body portion 51 of the first functional unit 5 can be spaced apart from the middle plate 11 in the first direction. In this case, the first protrusion 13 will not exert an abutting force on the first functional unit 5 against the middle plate 11, thereby reducing or avoiding deformation of the structure of the middle plate 11 directly opposite the first functional unit 5.

[0174] For example, the fixing part 53 abuts against the second protrusion 14.

[0175] In some other embodiments, the connecting portion 52 may be spaced apart from both the first wall surface 13a and the second wall surface 7a. The main body portion 51 of the first functional unit 5 may be spaced apart from the middle plate 11 in a first direction. The fixing portion 53 may abut against the second protrusion 14.

[0176] In some other embodiments, the connecting portion 52 may contact the first wall surface 13a, and the connecting portion 52 may be spaced apart from the second wall surface 7a. The main body portion 51 of the first functional unit 5 may contact the middle plate 11 in a first direction. The fixing portion 53 may abut against the second protrusion 14.

[0177] Please refer to the following: Figure 14 , Figure 14 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the electronic device 10 shown. Figure 2 .

[0178] In some embodiments, the second functional unit 6 may be installed in the receiving slot 115.

[0179] In some embodiments, the first mounting hole 62 of the second functional unit 6 can be fitted onto the outside of the first protrusion 13 and the second protrusion 14. The first functional unit 5 can be located in the clearance groove 61, thereby making full use of the space of the receiving groove 115.

[0180] In some embodiments, the second functional unit 6 can be fixed to the middle plate 11 by a second fastener 72. In this embodiment, the second fastener 72 is used to fix the second functional unit 6, which helps to reduce the number of components in the electronic device 10 and make the structure of the electronic device 10 more compact.

[0181] For example, the second functional unit 6 is partially located between the middle plate 11 and the second fastener 72. The mounting portion 722 of the second fastener 72 is fixed to the third protrusion 15 by the fastener 8, and the abutting portion 721 of the second fastener abuts against the second functional unit 6, thereby fixing the second functional unit 6 to the middle plate 11.

[0182] Please refer to the following: Figures 14 to 16 , Figure 15 It is along Figure 14 A sectional view cut at point EE; Figure 16 It is along Figure 14 A sectional view cut at point FF.

[0183] In some embodiments, the fastener 8 includes a first fastener 71 and a second fastener 72, which are fixedly connected to the first protrusion 13.

[0184] For example, a portion 722 of the mounting part of the second fastener 72 is located between the first protrusion 13 and the first fastener 71. The first fastener 71 passes through the second mounting hole 723 of the mounting part 722 and is threadedly connected to the second fixing hole 133 of the first protrusion 13, so that the mounting part 722 abuts against the surface of the protrusion 132 of the first protrusion 13. At this time, the second fastener 72 is fixed to the first protrusion 13 by the first fastener 71.

[0185] For example, the connecting portion 52 of the first functional unit 5 is located between the second fastener 72 and the first protrusion 13. The second wall surface 7a is located on the second fastener 72. The connecting portion 52 of the first functional unit 5 is located between the first wall surface 13a and the second wall surface 7a. Furthermore, the thickness of the connecting portion 52 in the first direction (Z direction) is less than the distance between the first wall surface 13a and the second wall surface 7a in the first direction. In this case, the first protrusion 13 can be used both to fix the first fastener 71 and the second fastener 72, and also to cooperate with the first fastener 71 and the second fastener 72 to limit the connection portion 52 in the first direction.

[0186] In this embodiment, the first protrusion 13 can be used to connect different structures, which helps to simplify the structure of the housing device 1 and improve the compactness of the housing device 1.

[0187] This application embodiment also provides a housing device 1, including a middle plate 11 and a first protrusion 13. The middle plate 11 has a first through hole 114. The first protrusion 13 is fixed to the middle plate 11 and protrudes relative to the middle plate 11. The first protrusion 13 has a first wall surface 13a facing away from the middle plate 11. The first protrusion 13 is used to fix a connector 7. The connector 7 has a second wall surface 7a, which is opposite to and spaced apart from the first wall surface 13a. The second wall surface 7a is away from the middle plate 11 relative to the first wall surface 13a. The side of the middle plate 11 facing away from the connector 7 is used to fix a display screen 2. The middle plate 11 is used to fix a first functional unit 5. The first functional unit 5 is partially located or directly opposite the first through hole 114. The first functional unit 5 includes a connecting part 52, which is located between the first wall surface 13a and the second wall surface 7a. The thickness of the connecting part 52 in a first direction is less than the distance between the first wall surface 13a and the second wall surface 7a in the first direction. The first direction is parallel to the thickness direction of the middle plate 11.

[0188] The structures of the middle plate 11, the first protruding post 13, the first functional unit 5, and the connector 7 can be referred to the relevant descriptions in the previous embodiments, and will not be repeated in this embodiment.

[0189] In this embodiment, when the housing device 1 is applied to an electronic device, it provides good support for the display screen, is less likely to cause light and shadow problems on the display screen, and is easy to mass-produce.

[0190] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other, and any combination of features in different embodiments is also within the protection scope of this application. That is to say, the multiple embodiments described above can also be arbitrarily combined according to actual needs.

[0191] It should be noted that all the above figures are exemplary illustrations of this application and do not represent the actual size of the product. Furthermore, the dimensional proportions between the components in the figures are not intended to limit the actual product of this application.

[0192] The above are merely some embodiments and implementation methods of this application. The scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device (10), characterized by include: The housing device (1) includes a middle plate (11) and a first protrusion (13). The middle plate (11) has a first through hole (114). The first protrusion (13) is fixed to the middle plate (11) and protrudes relative to the middle plate (11). The first protrusion (13) has a first wall surface (13a) facing away from the middle plate (11). A connector (7) is fixed to the first protruding post (13). The connector (7) has a second wall surface (7a). The second wall surface (7a) is opposite to and spaced apart from the first wall surface (13a). The second wall surface (7a) is located on the side of the first wall surface (13a) away from the middle plate (11). The display screen (2) is fixed to the side of the middle plate (11) facing away from the connector (7); and A first functional unit (5) is partially located or directly opposite the first through hole (114). The first functional unit (5) includes a connecting portion (52) located between the first wall surface (13a) and the second wall surface (7a). The thickness of the connecting portion (52) in a first direction is less than the distance between the first wall surface (13a) and the second wall surface (7a) in the first direction, wherein the first direction is parallel to the thickness direction of the housing device (1).

2. The electronic device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic device (10) also includes a fastener (8) which is fixedly connected to the first functional unit (5) and the middle plate (11).

3. The electronic device (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing device (1) further includes a second protrusion (14), the distance between the second protrusion (14) and the first through hole (114) is greater than the distance between the first protrusion (13) and the first through hole (114), and the first functional unit (5) further includes a fixing part (53), the fixing part (53) being fixedly connected to the second protrusion (14).

4. The electronic device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The difference between the spacing between the first wall surface (13a) and the second wall surface (7a) and the thickness of the connecting portion (52) is in the range of 0.03 mm to 0.2 mm; Alternatively, the difference between the spacing between the first wall surface (13a) and the second wall surface (7a) in the first direction and the thickness of the connecting portion (52) in the first direction is in the range of 0.05 mm to 0.08 mm.

5. The electronic device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, A portion of the structure of the first functional unit (5) contacts the middle plate (11) in the first direction, and the connecting part (52) has a gap with the second wall surface (7a); Alternatively, the first functional unit (5) is spaced apart from the middle plate (11) in the first direction; Alternatively, the electronic device (10) may also include an adhesive material that connects the first functional unit (5) to the middle plate (11) in the first direction, and the adhesive material is located around the first through hole (114).

6. The electronic device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, There are multiple first protrusions (13), and the multiple first protrusions (13) are spaced apart around the periphery of the first through hole (114). There are multiple connectors (7), and the multiple connectors (7) are fixed to the multiple first protrusions (13). There are multiple connecting parts (52), and the multiple connecting parts (52) are respectively located between the multiple connectors (7) and the multiple first protrusions (13).

7. The electronic device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The first protruding post (13) includes a post (131) and a protrusion (132), the post (131) being fixed to the middle plate (11) and the protrusion (132) being fixed to the post (131); The first wall surface (13a) is the end face of the column (131) away from the middle plate (11). The first wall surface (13a) is located around the protrusion (132). The protrusion (132) protrudes relative to the first wall surface (13a). The connector (7) abuts against the protrusion (132).

8. The electronic device (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connecting part (52) has a connecting hole (521), the protrusion (132) is located in the connecting hole (521), and the protrusion (132) is spaced apart from the hole wall of the connecting hole (521).

9. The electronic device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The connector (7) includes a first fastener (71) which is threaded to the first protrusion (13). The first fastener (71) includes a head (711) and a rod (712). The head (711) is fixedly connected to the rod (712). The second wall surface (7a) is located on the head (711).

10. The electronic device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The connector (7) includes a first fastener (71) and a second fastener (72). The first fastener (71) is threadedly connected to the first protrusion (13). The second fastener (72) abuts between the first protrusion (13) and the first fastener (71). The second wall surface (7a) is located on the second fastener (72).

11. The electronic device (10) according to claim 10, characterized in that, The electronic device (10) includes a second functional unit (6) which abuts between the second fastener (72) and the middle plate (11).

12. The electronic device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The wall of the first through hole (114) abuts against the first functional unit (5) in the circumferential direction.

13. The electronic device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The electronic device (10) further includes a seal (4) that bonds the middle plate (11) to the display screen (2) and surrounds the first through hole (114).

14. The electronic device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The electronic device (10) further includes a folding assembly (113), the housing device (1) includes a first frame (111) and a second frame (112), the middle plate (11) is formed on the first frame (111) and the second frame (112), the folding assembly (113) is rotatably connected to the first frame (111) and the second frame (112), the display screen (2) is a flexible screen, the display screen (2) includes a first part (21) and a second part (23), the first part (21) is fixed to the first frame (111), and the second part (23) is fixed to the second frame (112); The first through hole (114) and the first protrusion (13) are both located in the first frame (111) or the second frame (112).

15. The electronic device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The first functional unit (5) is a sound-generating unit, and the connecting part (52) is made of metal.

16. A housing device (1), characterized in that, Includes a middle plate (11) and a first protruding post (13). The middle plate (11) has a first through hole (114). The first protruding post (13) is fixed to the middle plate (11) and protrudes relative to the middle plate (11). The first protruding post (13) has a first wall surface (13a) facing away from the middle plate (11). The first protruding post (13) is used to be fixedly connected to the connector (7). The connector (7) has a second wall surface (7a). The second wall surface (7a) is opposite to and spaced apart from the first wall surface (13a). The second wall surface (7a) is away from the middle plate (11) relative to the first wall surface (13a). The side of the middle plate (11) facing away from the connector (7) is used to fix the display screen (2); The middle plate (11) is used to fix the first functional unit (5), the first functional unit (5) is partially located or directly opposite the first through hole (114), the first functional unit (5) includes a connecting part (52), the connecting part (52) is located between the first wall surface (13a) and the second wall surface (7a), the thickness of the connecting part (52) in a first direction is less than the distance between the first wall surface (13a) and the second wall surface (7a) in the first direction, wherein the first direction is parallel to the thickness direction of the middle plate (11).

17. The housing device (1) according to claim 16, characterized in that, The housing device (1) further includes a second protrusion (14), the distance between the second protrusion (14) and the first through hole (114) is greater than the distance between the first protrusion (13) and the first through hole (114), and the second protrusion (14) is used to be fixedly connected to the first functional unit (5).

18. The housing device (1) according to claim 16, characterized in that, There are multiple first protrusions (13), and the multiple first protrusions (13) are spaced apart around the periphery of the first through hole (114). There are multiple connectors (7), and the multiple connectors (7) are fixed to the multiple first protrusions (13). There are multiple connecting parts (52), and the multiple connecting parts (52) are respectively located between the multiple connectors (7) and the multiple first protrusions (13).

19. The housing device (1) according to claim 18, characterized in that, The first protruding post (13) includes a post (131) and a protrusion (132), the post (131) being fixed to the middle plate (11) and the protrusion (132) being fixed to the post (131); The first wall surface (13a) is the end face of the column (131) away from the middle plate (11). The first wall surface (13a) is located around the protrusion (132). The protrusion (132) protrudes from the first wall surface (13a) and abuts against the connector (7).

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