An adjustment module and a smart terminal

Abstract

The application provides an adjusting module and a smart terminal. The adjusting module is applied to the smart terminal. The adjusting module comprises a mounting frame, at least one electromagnetic coil and a magnetic medium module. A cavity is arranged in the mounting frame. The electromagnetic coil is wound outside the mounting frame. The magnetic medium module is installed in the cavity. The magnetic medium module can move along the length direction of the mounting frame under the action of the electromagnetic coil, so that the gravity center of the smart terminal is offset to the reliable area of the smart terminal. The technical scheme of the application can realize the attitude change of the smart terminal in the air and reduce the risk of direct contact between the weak area of the smart terminal and the ground.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of smart terminal technology, and in particular to an adjustment module and a smart terminal. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of electronic technology, mobile phones have become a core infrastructure supporting modern life and are deeply integrated into people's daily lives. In the daily use of mobile phones, it is inevitable that they will slip from the hand or fall from the table to the ground, resulting in damage and affecting their normal use.

[0003] In conceiving and implementing this application, the inventors discovered at least the following problems: In some solutions, mobile phone manufacturers typically reinforce the materials of weak areas of the phone, such as the screen or camera module, to reduce the impact of drops. However, the effectiveness of this method is limited, and spiderweb cracks can still appear on the screen when subjected to irregular impacts from the ground.

[0004] The preceding description is intended to provide general background information and does not necessarily constitute prior art. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides an adjustment module and a smart terminal to reduce the risk of damage to the smart terminal when it is dropped.

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides an adjustment module for use in a smart terminal, comprising: a mounting frame with a cavity inside; at least one electromagnetic coil wound around the outside of the mounting frame; and a magnetic medium module installed within the cavity, configured to move along the length of the mounting frame under the action of the electromagnetic coil, thereby shifting the center of gravity of the smart terminal.

[0007] Optionally, the adjustment module also includes a guide shaft connected to both ends of the mounting bracket along its length; the magnetic medium module is sleeved on the guide shaft.

[0008] Optionally, the adjustment module also includes an elastic element disposed within the cavity, which is connected between one end of the magnetic medium module and the corresponding end of the mounting bracket.

[0009] Optionally, the adjustment module also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the electromagnetic coil. The controller can control the energization of the electromagnetic coil according to the drop status of the smart terminal.

[0010] Optionally, the magnetic medium module includes at least two magnets connected sequentially along the length of the mounting bracket; the magnetic fields generated by each magnet are in the same direction.

[0011] Optionally, at least two electromagnetic coils are provided, and the at least two electromagnetic coils are arranged sequentially along the length of the mounting frame.

[0012] Optionally, at least two electromagnetic coils are placed close to each other.

[0013] This application also provides a smart terminal, including the adjustment module as described above.

[0014] Optionally, the smart terminal also includes a housing, and an adjustment module is disposed within the housing. The adjustment module is configured to shift the center of gravity of the smart terminal toward a reliable area of ​​the smart terminal.

[0015] Optionally, the smart terminal also includes a gravity sensor, which is housed inside the housing and electrically connected to the controller of the adjustment module.

[0016] Optionally, the mounting bracket is inclined along the thickness direction of the smart terminal; and the initial position of the magnetic medium module is located on one side close to the screen of the smart terminal.

[0017] As described above, the adjustment module and smart terminal of this application are described. The adjustment module is applied to the smart terminal and includes a mounting frame, at least one electromagnetic coil, and a magnetic medium module. The mounting frame has a cavity, the electromagnetic coil is wound around the outside of the mounting frame, and the magnetic medium module is installed inside the cavity. Furthermore, the magnetic medium module can move along the length of the mounting frame under the action of the electromagnetic coil, thereby shifting the center of gravity of the smart terminal towards a reliable area of ​​the smart terminal.

[0018] In this way, the movement of the magnetic medium module can change the center of gravity of the smart terminal, shifting it towards a reliable area. Simultaneously, because the magnetic medium module generates kinetic energy during movement, it can exert a force on the smart terminal. This force is in the same direction as the magnetic medium module's movement, causing the smart terminal to flip in mid-air, thus changing its falling posture. When the smart terminal hits the ground, the part closer to the center of gravity will contact the ground first, avoiding weak areas and reducing the impact on those areas, thereby lowering the risk of damage after the fall. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1A diagram illustrating the state changes of a smart terminal during a drop, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 2 Another state change diagram of a smart terminal during a drop, provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment module provided in the embodiments of this application in its initial state;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment module provided in the embodiment of this application in the offset state;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the location of the adjustment module in a smart terminal according to an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the hardware structure of a mobile terminal provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0026] The realization of the objectives, functional features, and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings have illustrated specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concepts of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0028] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Optionally, components, features, and elements with the same names in different embodiments of this application may have the same meaning or different meanings, the specific meaning of which needs to be determined by its interpretation in that specific embodiment or further in conjunction with the context of that specific embodiment.

[0029] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used herein to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this document, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if," as used herein, may be interpreted as "when," "when," or "in response to determination." Furthermore, as used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to also include the plural forms unless the context indicates otherwise. It should be further understood that the terms "comprising," "including," indicate the presence of the stated feature, step, operation, element, component, item, kind, and / or group, but do not exclude the presence, occurrence, or addition of one or at least two other features, steps, operations, elements, components, items, kinds, and / or groups. The terms "or," "and / or," "including at least one of the following," etc., as used in this application, may be interpreted as inclusive, or mean any one or any combination thereof. For example, "including at least one of the following: A, B, C" means "any one of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A and B and C." Similarly, "A, B, or C" or "A, B, and / or C" means "any one of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A and B and C." Exceptions to this definition only occur when the combination of elements, functions, steps, or operations is inherently mutually exclusive in some way.

[0030] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0031] In the following description, the use of suffixes such as "module," "part," or "unit" to denote elements is solely for the purpose of illustrative purposes and has no specific meaning in itself. Therefore, "module," "part," or "unit" may be used interchangeably.

[0032] With the rapid development of electronic technology, mobile phones have become a core infrastructure supporting modern life and are deeply integrated into people's daily lives. In the daily use of mobile phones, it is inevitable that they will slip from hands or fall from tables to the ground, resulting in damage and affecting their normal use.

[0033] As described in the background section, mobile phone manufacturers currently typically reinforce the materials used in vulnerable areas of the phone, such as the screen and camera module, to reduce the impact of drops on normal phone use. However, the effectiveness of this method is limited. When encountering irregular impacts from the ground, spiderweb cracks can still appear on the screen, thus affecting the normal use of the phone.

[0034] In view of this, this application provides an adjustment module applied to a smart terminal. The adjustment module includes a mounting bracket, at least one electromagnetic coil, and a magnetic medium module. A cavity is provided within the mounting bracket. The electromagnetic coil is wound around the outside of the mounting bracket, and the magnetic medium module is installed within the cavity. The magnetic medium module is configured to move along the length of the mounting bracket under the action of the electromagnetic coil, so as to shift the center of gravity of the smart terminal toward a reliable area of ​​the smart terminal.

[0035] In this way, the movement of the magnetic medium module can change the center of gravity of the smart terminal, shifting it towards a reliable area. Simultaneously, because the magnetic medium module generates kinetic energy during movement, it can exert a force on the smart terminal. This force is in the same direction as the magnetic medium module's movement, causing the smart terminal to flip in mid-air, thus changing its falling posture. When the smart terminal hits the ground, the part closer to the center of gravity will contact the ground first, avoiding weak areas and reducing the impact on those areas, thereby lowering the risk of damage after the fall.

[0036] This application provides an intelligent terminal, which can be implemented in various forms. Intelligent terminals include, but are not limited to, consumer electronics, industrial and automotive equipment, robots, and intelligent devices. For example, the intelligent terminals described in this application may include mobile terminals such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops, PDAs, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable media players (PMPs), navigation devices, wearable devices, smart bracelets, pedometers, e-readers, action cameras, and AR / VR devices, as well as fixed terminals such as digital TVs and desktop computers.

[0037] The following description will use a mobile phone as an example of a smart terminal.

[0038] The contents of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can have a clearer and more detailed understanding of the contents of this application.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the state changes of a smart terminal during a fall, as provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This is another state change diagram of the smart terminal provided in this application embodiment during a drop. It should be noted that point G represents the center of gravity of smart terminal 1, and direction F represents the direction of the force acting on the inside of smart terminal 1.

[0040] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the smart terminal 1 provided in this embodiment includes a housing 20 and an adjustment module 10 disposed within the housing 20. Figure 1 , Figure 2 (Not shown in the image) The adjustment module 10 can change the center of gravity of the smart terminal 1 when it falls, and shift the center of gravity of the smart terminal 1 toward the reliable area of ​​the smart terminal 1, so as to avoid the weak area directly contacting the ground and affecting normal use.

[0041] Optionally, when the smart terminal 1 falls with the display side facing down, such as Figure 1 As shown, under the action of the internal adjustment module 10, the center of gravity G of the smart terminal 1 shifts towards the lateral frame. Furthermore, a force F is generated within the smart terminal 1, causing it to deflect in the air. Consequently, when the smart terminal 1 contacts the ground, it first contacts the ground through its lateral frame to mitigate most of the impact force, reducing the risk of damage to vulnerable areas (such as the display screen and camera). It is understood that the lateral frame of the smart terminal 1 has no obvious structural weak points and strong resistance to bending and deformation. Even when subjected to force, it can absorb some of the impact through its own deformation, making irreversible damage unlikely.

[0042] Optionally, when the smart terminal 1 falls downwards while in an upright position, such as Figure 2 As shown, in the initial state, the bottom frame of smart terminal 1 faces the ground. It is understandable that the bottom frame, being the short side area, contains openings such as the charging port, speaker, and microphone, making its structure weak and susceptible to detachment of interfaces or breakage of cables upon impact. By adjusting the center of gravity of smart terminal 1 in the air, its center of gravity G can shift towards the side frame. Therefore, under the influence of the internal force F, smart terminal 1 can deflect in the air, changing the position of the ground-facing part. Consequently, when smart terminal 1 contacts the ground, it can make contact with the ground through the side frame, reducing damage to the entire device.

[0043] Optionally, the reliable area refers to a region of high rigidity and strength within the smart terminal 1, or a part of sufficient strength away from precision electronic components. This region can withstand a certain amount of impact, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the smart terminal 1 after a drop. Optionally, the reliable area can be the side frame or back panel of the phone, etc.

[0044] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment module provided in the embodiments of this application in its initial state. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment module provided in the embodiment of this application in the offset state.

[0045] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, this application provides an adjustment module 10, which can be applied to the aforementioned smart terminal 1 and is disposed within the housing 20 of the smart terminal 1. The adjustment module 10 includes a mounting bracket 100, at least one electromagnetic coil 200, and a magnetic medium module 300.

[0046] Optionally, the mounting bracket 100 has a cavity, the magnetic medium module 300 is mounted inside the cavity, and an electromagnetic coil 200 is wound around the outside of the mounting bracket 100. The magnetic medium module 300 can move along the length of the mounting bracket 100 under the action of the electromagnetic coil 200, so that the center of gravity of the smart terminal 1 shifts towards a reliable area of ​​the smart terminal 1. Optionally, the magnetic medium module 300 may include a magnet and a ferromagnetic material; the magnet may include a permanent magnet and an electromagnet. Optionally, the ferromagnetic material may be iron, cobalt, nickel, or their alloys, or neodymium iron boron or samarium cobalt.

[0047] Optionally, in the initial state, with Figure 3 Taking the paper orientation as an example, the magnetic medium module 300 can be located at the left end of the cavity. When the electromagnetic coil 200 is energized or the energizing direction of the electromagnetic coil 200 changes, the magnetic medium module 300 can move to the right along the length of the mounting bracket 100 under the drive of electromagnetic force, and eventually move to the right end of the cavity. Figure 4 As shown.

[0048] Optionally, in the initial state, the magnetic medium module 300 can also be set at the right end of the cavity and move to the left under the drive of the electromagnetic coil 200. The specific choice can be made according to the needs, and will not be limited or elaborated here.

[0049] In this way, with the movement of the magnetic medium module 300, which has a certain weight, the center of gravity of the smart terminal 1 will change and shift towards a reliable area. Simultaneously, since the magnetic medium module 300 generates kinetic energy during its movement, it can exert a certain force on the smart terminal 1. This force is in the same direction as the movement of the magnetic medium module 300, causing the smart terminal 1 to flip in the air, thus changing its falling posture. When the smart terminal 1 hits the ground, the part closer to the center of gravity will contact the ground first, thereby avoiding weak areas on the smart terminal 1, reducing the impact on weak areas, and thus reducing the risk of damage to the smart terminal 1 after the fall.

[0050] Optionally, if the smart terminal 1 is not dropped, such as when the phone is tilted or flipped during daily use, the magnetic medium module 300 can remain stationary relative to the cavity.

[0051] Optionally, the adjustment module 10 also includes a guide shaft 110. The guide shaft 110 is connected to both ends of the mounting bracket 100 along its length. Furthermore, the magnetic medium module 300 is sleeved on the guide shaft 110.

[0052] In this way, during the movement of the magnetic medium module 300, the guide shaft 110 restricts the magnetic medium module 300 to maintain reciprocating motion along the length direction of the mounting bracket 100 without deviation, thereby enhancing the reliability of the adjustment module 10.

[0053] Optionally, the adjustment module 10 may also include an elastic element 400. The elastic element 400 is disposed in the cavity of the mounting bracket 100 and is connected between one end of the magnetic medium module 300 and the corresponding end of the mounting bracket 100.

[0054] This configuration allows the magnetic medium module 300 to return to its initial position via elastic force. Furthermore, the elastic element 400 can pre-fix the magnetic medium module 300, keeping it stationary in a non-dropping state. In addition, the elastic element 400 provides cushioning, thereby reducing the impact of the magnetic medium module 300's movement on the smart terminal 1.

[0055] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, when the magnetic medium module 300 moves from left to right, one end of the elastic element 400 can be connected to the left end of the mounting bracket 100, and the other end of the elastic element 400 can be connected to the left end of the magnetic medium module 300. Therefore, during the movement of the magnetic medium module 300, the elastic element 400 will extend accordingly. When the magnetic medium module 300 moves to the rightmost end of the cavity, the restoring force generated by the elastic element 400 can achieve the reset of the magnetic medium module 300. Furthermore, the elastic element 400 can reduce the reverse impact on the mobile phone when the magnetic medium module 300 returns to its original position.

[0056] Of course, in other optional embodiments, when the magnetic medium module 300 moves from left to right, the elastic element 400 can also be disposed between the right end of the mounting bracket 100 and the right end of the magnetic medium module 300. In this case, during the movement of the magnetic medium module 300, the elastic element 400 will be gradually compressed, and when the magnetic medium module 300 moves to the right end of the cavity, it can be driven to reset under the action of elastic force.

[0057] Optionally, the magnetic medium module 300 may further include a controller (not shown). The controller is electrically connected to the electromagnetic coil 200, and the controller can control the energization status of the electromagnetic coil 200 according to the drop state of the smart terminal 1. The energization status of the electromagnetic coil 200 may include the connection state of the electromagnetic coil 200, the direction of the current, the magnitude of the current, etc. Optionally, when the magnetic medium module 300 is a ferromagnetic material, the ferromagnetic material can be moved under electromagnetic force by connecting the electromagnetic coil 200. When the magnetic medium module 300 is a magnet, the magnet can be driven by changing the direction of the current in the original electromagnetic coil 200.

[0058] In this way, the introduction of the controller allows for timely response to a falling smart terminal 1 and rapid activation of the adjustment module 10. It should be noted that the controller can be a separate control chip or integrated into the phone's control chip; no specific limitation is made here.

[0059] Optionally, the magnetic medium module 300 may include at least two magnets connected sequentially along the length of the mounting bracket 100. The magnetic fields generated by each magnet are in the same direction. Thus, the weight of the magnetic medium module 300 can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the number of magnets to suit different application scenarios.

[0060] Optionally, the magnet includes an N pole and a S pole. At least two magnets with the same magnetic field direction can be connected in sequence and attracted together by magnetic force. Alternatively, at least two magnets can also be connected to each other by mechanical connection or adhesion. No limitation is made here. Optionally, the magnet can be a complete slice or a surface-mounted magnet. The number of magnets can also be increased or decreased according to actual needs.

[0061] Optionally, at least two electromagnetic coils 200 can be provided, and these at least two electromagnetic coils 200 can be arranged sequentially along the length of the mounting bracket 100. This enhances the magnetic field strength, increasing the magnetic force and allowing the magnetic medium module 300 to quickly reach the other side of the mounting bracket 100, achieving a shift in the center of gravity and driving the timely flipping of the smart terminal 1, while also improving module reliability. Furthermore, the gradient magnetic field can be set by controlling the energizing time, magnitude, and direction of the at least two electromagnetic coils 200.

[0062] When the magnetic medium module 300 is composed of magnets, such as Figure 3 As shown, in the initial state, the left side of the electromagnetic coil 200 can be the N pole and the right side the S pole. At this time, the left end of the magnet can also be set as the N pole and the right end as the S pole. Under the influence of magnetic force, the N pole of the magnet can correspond to the S pole of one of the electromagnetic coils 200, and the S pole of the magnet can correspond to the N pole of one of the electromagnetic coils 200.

[0063] It should be noted that the specific magnetic pole direction can be set as needed, as long as the magnetic medium module 300 can be driven to move along the mounting bracket 100 under the action of the electromagnetic coil 200, and no limitation is made here.

[0064] By controlling the direction of the current within the electromagnetic coil 200, the direction of the magnetic poles of the electromagnetic coil 200 can be reversed. After the reversal, the left side of the electromagnetic coil 200 becomes the S pole, and the right side becomes the N pole. At this time, under the action of magnetic force, a repulsive force is generated between the electromagnetic coil 200 and the magnet, driving the magnetic medium module 300 to move along the guide shaft 110 towards the other side of the mounting bracket 100, thereby realizing the change of the center of gravity.

[0065] Optionally, when the magnetic medium module 300 extends, the magnetic force of the electromagnetic coil 200 can be enhanced and the magnetic pole change speed can be increased to improve the acceleration and speed of the magnetic medium module 300 (e.g., by increasing the current, accelerating the change speed of the current direction, and increasing the density of the electromagnet polarity change), thereby increasing the impact force.

[0066] When the magnetic medium module 300 retracts, the magnetic force of the electromagnetic coil 200 can be weakened, and the rate of change of magnetic poles can be relatively slowed down, reducing its acceleration and speed (e.g., reducing current, using multiple coils with the same polarity, and reducing the density of electromagnet polarity changes) to reduce the reverse impact force. This also allows for a reciprocating impact force on the phone, continuously altering its drop trajectory and improving the reliability of the adjustment module 10. It can be understood that by controlling the timing of the current in multiple independent electromagnetic coils 200, the area with the strongest magnetic field can be moved along the direction of motion, thereby causing the magnetic medium module 300 to move directionally towards the region of strong magnetic field.

[0067] When the magnetic medium module 300 is made of a ferromagnetic material, such as an iron block, the electromagnetic coil 200 generates an axial magnetic field after being energized. The iron block, due to its ferromagnetism, is magnetized, forming temporary magnetic poles. The magnetized iron block interacts with the coil's magnetic field and is attracted by the magnetic force, moving along the guide shaft 110. When the power is disconnected, the magnetic force disappears, and the iron block can be reset by the elastic element 400. Alternatively, the iron block can be reset by changing the direction of the electromagnetic coil 200's energization.

[0068] When there are at least two electromagnetic coils 200, each coil can be adjusted individually and activated sequentially. For example, a first electromagnetic coil 200, a second electromagnetic coil 200, and a third electromagnetic coil 200 can be arranged from the left end to the right end of the mounting frame 100. When the first electromagnetic coil 200, the second electromagnetic coil 200, and the third electromagnetic coil 200 are activated sequentially, a controllable magnetic field gradient field can be constructed. The strongest magnetic field region moves along the arrangement direction of the first electromagnetic coil 200, the second electromagnetic coil 200, and the third electromagnetic coil 200, driving the iron block to move continuously to the right side of the mounting frame 100.

[0069] Optionally, at least two electromagnetic coils 200 are placed close to each other. This allows for smoother movement of the magnetic medium module 300, avoids jamming during movement, and improves space utilization.

[0070] The following describes the possible locations of the adjustment module 10 in the smart terminal 1.

[0071] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the location of the adjustment module provided in an embodiment of this application within a smart terminal. (Refer to...) Figure 5 As shown, the smart terminal 1 also includes a motherboard 30, a battery 40, a sub-board 50, and a gravity sensor (not shown in the figure). The motherboard 30, battery 40, sub-board 50, and gravity sensor are all housed within the housing 20, with the battery 40 positioned between the motherboard 30 and the sub-board 50.

[0072] The gravity sensor can be used to detect the phone's drop status, and it can be electrically connected to the controller of the adjustment module 10. Thus, when the gravity sensor detects a drop, it can transmit a signal to the controller of the adjustment module 10, thereby controlling the energization of the electromagnetic coil 200.

[0073] Optionally, the adjustment module 10 can be positioned between the sub-board 50 and the battery 40 to fully utilize the internal space of the smart terminal 1. Alternatively, the adjustment module 10 can also be positioned at... Figure 5 Other locations within the dashed boxes, such as the two sides of the battery 40, or the other side of the motherboard 30 or sub-board 50 in the thickness direction, are acceptable as long as they allow the smart terminal 1 to change its center of gravity; no specific restrictions are imposed on them here.

[0074] Optionally, multiple sets of adjustment modules 10 can be configured. By activating a single adjustment module 10 or by jointly activating at least two adjustment modules 10, the center of gravity adjustment and posture change of the smart terminal 1 can be realized.

[0075] Optionally, to further reduce the risk of the smart terminal 1 falling, the mounting bracket 100 may be tilted along the thickness direction of the smart terminal 1. Furthermore, the magnetic media module 300 is initially positioned on one side close to the screen of the smart terminal 1.

[0076] In this way, the center of gravity of the smart terminal 1 will be away from the screen side after landing, so that the back panel side is more likely to fit with the ground after touching the ground, thus avoiding the screen from breaking and failing after contact with the ground.

[0077] The following description will use a mobile terminal as an example. Those skilled in the art will understand that, apart from elements specifically designed for mobile purposes, the construction according to the embodiments of this application can also be applied to fixed-type terminals.

[0078] Please refer to Figure 6 The diagram shown illustrates the hardware structure of a mobile terminal implementing various embodiments of this application. The mobile terminal 500 may include: an RF (Radio Frequency) unit 501, a WiFi module 502, an audio output unit 503, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 504, a sensor 505, a display unit 506, a user input unit 507, an interface unit 508, a memory 509, a processor 510, and a power supply 511, among other components. Those skilled in the art will understand that... Figure 6 The mobile terminal structure shown does not constitute a limitation on the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different component arrangements.

[0079] The following is combined with Figure 6 A detailed introduction to each component of the mobile terminal:

[0080] The radio frequency unit 501 can be used for receiving and transmitting signals during information transmission or calls. Optionally, it receives downlink information from the base station and processes it with the processor 510; additionally, it transmits uplink data to the base station. Typically, the radio frequency unit 501 includes, but is not limited to, an antenna, at least one amplifier, a transceiver, a coupler, a low-noise amplifier, a duplexer, etc. Furthermore, the radio frequency unit 501 can also communicate wirelessly with networks and other devices. The aforementioned wireless communications may use any communication standard or protocol, including but not limited to GSM (Global System of Mobile communication), GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), CDMA2000 (Code Division Multiple Access 2000), WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), TD-SCDMA (Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access), FDD-LTE (Frequency Division Duplexing-Long Term Evolution), TDD-LTE (Time Division Duplexing-Long Term Evolution), 5G, and 6G.

[0081] WiFi is a short-range wireless transmission technology. Mobile terminals using the WiFi module 502 can help users send and receive emails, browse web pages, and access streaming media, providing users with wireless broadband internet access. Although Figure 6 WiFi module 502 is shown, but it is understood that it is not a necessary component of a mobile terminal and can be omitted as needed without changing the nature of the application.

[0082] The audio output unit 503 can convert audio data received by the radio frequency unit 501 or the WiFi module 502, or stored in the memory 509, into audio signals and output them as sound when the mobile terminal 500 is in call signal receiving mode, call mode, recording mode, voice recognition mode, broadcast receiving mode, etc. Furthermore, the audio output unit 503 can also provide audio output related to specific functions performed by the mobile terminal 500 (e.g., call signal receiving sound, message receiving sound, etc.). The audio output unit 503 may include a speaker, a buzzer, etc.

[0083] The A / V input unit 504 is used to receive audio or video signals. The A / V input unit 504 may include a graphics processing unit (GPU) 5041 and a microphone 5042. The GPU 5041 processes image data of still images or videos acquired by an image capture device (such as a camera) in video capture mode or image capture mode. The processed image frames can be displayed on the display unit 506. The image frames processed by the GPU 5041 can be stored in the memory 509 (or other storage medium) or transmitted via the radio frequency unit 501 or the WiFi module 502. The microphone 5042 can receive sound (audio data) in operating modes such as telephone call mode, recording mode, and voice recognition mode, and can process such sound into audio data. The processed audio (voice) data can be converted into a format that can be transmitted to a mobile communication base station via the radio frequency unit 501 in telephone call mode. The microphone 5042 can implement various types of noise cancellation (or suppression) algorithms to eliminate (or suppress) noise or interference generated during the reception and transmission of audio signals.

[0084] The mobile terminal 500 also includes at least one sensor 505, such as a light sensor, a motion sensor, and other sensors. Optionally, the light sensor includes an ambient light sensor and a proximity sensor. Optionally, the ambient light sensor can adjust the brightness of the display panel 5061 according to the ambient light level, and the proximity sensor can turn off the display panel 5061 and / or backlight when the mobile terminal 500 is moved to the ear. As a type of motion sensor, the accelerometer sensor can detect the magnitude of acceleration in various directions (generally three axes), and can detect the magnitude and direction of gravity when stationary. It can be used for applications that recognize the phone's posture (such as landscape / portrait switching, related games, magnetometer posture calibration), vibration recognition related functions (such as pedometer, tapping), etc. Other sensors that may be configured in the phone, such as fingerprint sensors, pressure sensors, iris sensors, molecular sensors, gyroscopes, barometers, hygrometers, thermometers, and infrared sensors, will not be described in detail here.

[0085] The display unit 506 is used to display information input by the user or information provided to the user. The display unit 506 may include a display panel 5061, which may be configured in the form of a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), or the like.

[0086] User input unit 507 can be used to receive input numerical or character information, and generate key signal inputs related to user settings and function control of the mobile terminal. Optionally, user input unit 507 may include touch panel 5071 and other input devices 5072. Touch panel 5071, also known as touch screen, can collect touch operations on or near the user (such as operations performed by the user using a finger, stylus, or any suitable object or accessory on or near touch panel 5071), and drive corresponding connection devices according to a pre-set program. Touch panel 5071 may include two parts: a touch detection device and a touch controller. Optionally, the touch detection device detects the user's touch position and the signal generated by the touch operation, and transmits the signal to the touch controller; the touch controller receives touch information from the touch detection device, converts it into touch point coordinates, and sends it to processor 510, and can also receive and execute commands sent by processor 510. In addition, touch panel 5071 can be implemented using various types such as resistive, capacitive, infrared, and surface acoustic wave. In addition to the touch panel 5071, the user input unit 507 may also include other input devices 5072. Optionally, other input devices 5072 may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: physical keyboard, function keys (such as volume control buttons, power buttons, etc.), trackball, mouse, joystick, etc., without being specifically limited here.

[0087] Optionally, the touch panel 5071 may cover the display panel 5061. When the touch panel 5071 detects a touch operation on or near it, it transmits the information to the processor 510 to determine the type of touch event. Subsequently, the processor 510 provides corresponding visual output on the display panel 5061 based on the type of touch event. Although in Figure 6 In this embodiment, the touch panel 5071 and the display panel 5061 are two independent components to realize the input and output functions of the mobile terminal. However, in some embodiments, the touch panel 5071 and the display panel 5061 can be integrated to realize the input and output functions of the mobile terminal. The specific implementation is not limited here.

[0088] Interface unit 508 serves as an interface through which at least one external device can connect to mobile terminal 500. For example, the external device may include a wired or wireless headset port, an external power supply (or battery charger) port, a wired or wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device with an identification module, an audio input / output (I / O) port, a video I / O port, a headphone port, and so on. Interface unit 508 may be used to receive input (e.g., data, power, etc.) from the external device and transmit the received input to one or more components within mobile terminal 500, or it may be used to transmit data between mobile terminal 500 and the external device.

[0089] The memory 509 can be used to store software programs and various data. The memory 509 may primarily include a program storage area and a data storage area. Optionally, the program storage area may store the operating system, applications required for at least one function (such as sound playback, image playback, etc.), etc.; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the mobile phone (such as audio data, phonebook, etc.). Furthermore, the memory 509 may include high-speed random access memory, and may also include non-volatile memory, such as at least one disk storage device, flash memory device, or other volatile solid-state storage device.

[0090] The processor 510 is the control center of the mobile terminal. It connects various parts of the mobile terminal via various interfaces and lines. By running or executing software programs and / or modules stored in the memory 509, and by calling data stored in the memory 509, it performs various functions and processes data of the mobile terminal, thereby providing overall monitoring of the mobile terminal. The processor 510 may include one or at least one processing unit; preferably, the processor 510 may integrate an application processor and a modem processor. Optionally, the application processor mainly handles the operating system, user interface, and applications, while the modem processor mainly handles wireless communication. It is understood that the modem processor may not be integrated into the processor 510.

[0091] The mobile terminal 500 may also include a power supply 511 (such as a battery) that supplies power to various components. Preferably, the power supply 511 can be logically connected to the processor 510 through a power management system, thereby enabling functions such as charging, discharging, and power consumption management through the power management system.

[0092] although Figure 6 As not shown, the mobile terminal 500 may also include a Bluetooth module, etc., which will not be described in detail here.

[0093] In this application, the same or similar terms, concepts, technical solutions and / or application scenario descriptions are generally described in detail only when they appear for the first time. When they appear again, they are generally not repeated for the sake of brevity. When understanding the technical solutions and other contents of this application, the same or similar terms, concepts, technical solutions and / or application scenario descriptions that are not described in detail later can be referred to their previous relevant detailed descriptions.

[0094] In this application, the descriptions of the various embodiments have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail or recorded in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0095] The technical features of the present application can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of the present application.

[0096] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An adjustment module, applied to a smart terminal, characterized in that, include: Mounting frame, wherein a cavity is provided inside the mounting frame; At least one electromagnetic coil is wound around the mounting bracket; A magnetic medium module is installed in the cavity and is configured to move along the length of the mounting frame under the action of the electromagnetic coil, so as to shift the center of gravity of the smart terminal.

2. The adjustment module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment module also includes: A guide shaft is connected to both ends of the mounting bracket along its length; the magnetic medium module is sleeved on the guide shaft.

3. The adjustment module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment module also includes: An elastic element is disposed within the cavity and is connected between one end of the magnetic medium module and the corresponding end of the mounting bracket.

4. The adjustment module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment module also includes: A controller is electrically connected to the electromagnetic coil, and the controller can control the energization of the electromagnetic coil according to the drop state of the smart terminal.

5. The adjustment module according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The magnetic medium module includes at least two magnets connected sequentially along the length of the mounting frame; the magnetic fields generated by each magnet are in the same direction.

6. The adjustment module according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, At least two electromagnetic coils are provided; At least two of the electromagnetic coils are arranged sequentially along the length of the mounting bracket; and / or, at least two of the electromagnetic coils are adjacent to each other.

7. A smart terminal, characterized in that, Includes the adjustment module as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. The smart terminal according to claim 7, characterized in that, The smart terminal includes a housing, and the adjustment module is disposed within the housing. The adjustment module is configured to shift the center of gravity of the smart terminal toward a reliable area of ​​the smart terminal.

9. The smart terminal according to claim 8, characterized in that, The smart terminal also includes: A gravity sensor is disposed inside the housing and is electrically connected to the controller of the adjustment module.

10. The smart terminal according to claim 8, characterized in that, The mounting bracket is inclined along the thickness direction of the smart terminal; The magnetic medium module is initially positioned on one side of the screen of the smart terminal.

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