ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Abstract

An electronic device comprising a first body and a second body. The first body comprises a first subbody, a second subbody that rotates relative to the first subbody, and a flexible screen. The flexible screen comprises a first element attached to the first subbody, a second element attached to the second subbody, and a connecting element located between the first and second elements. The first and second elements rotate about the connecting element, while the first and second subbodies rotate relative to each other. The second body is rotatably connected to an end of the second subbody furthest from the first subbody. The second body rotates relative to the second subbody to a position where it is coplanar to the second subbody.An outer contour of a coplanar structure formed by the second body and the second subbody is symmetrical to an outer contour of the first subbody.

Description

REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] The present disclosure claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202311117969.2, filed on August 31, 2023, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of electronics, in particular to an electronic device. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

[0003] Electronic devices are devices used in everyday life. In the current state of the art, an electronic device generally comprises two bodies and a display screen. The two bodies are rotatably connected via a connecting structure. The display screen is mounted on one of the bodies. The position of the display screen is limited, and the electronic device has poor adaptability. OVERVIEW OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The present disclosure provides an electronic device comprising a first body and a second body. The first body comprises a first sub-body, a second sub-body that rotates relative to the first sub-body, and a flexible display. The flexible display comprises a first element disposed on the first sub-body, a second element disposed on the second sub-body, and a connecting element disposed between the first element and the second element. The first element and the second element rotate via the connecting element while the first sub-body and the second sub-body rotate relative to each other. The second body is rotatably connected to an end of the second sub-body remote from the first sub-body. The second body rotates relative to the second sub-body to a position where it is coplanar with the second sub-body.An outer contour of a coplanar structure formed by the second body and the second sub-body is symmetrical to an outer contour of the first sub-body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 illustrates a schematic structural diagram showing an electronic device in a third open position according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig. 2 illustrates a schematic diagram from a different angle than Fig. 1. Fig. 3 illustrates a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device in a closed position according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig. 4 illustrates a schematic diagram from a different angle than Fig. 3. Fig. 5 illustrates a schematic structural diagram showing another electronic device in a third open position according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig. 6 illustrates a schematic diagram from a different angle than Fig. 5. Fig. 7 illustrates a schematic structural diagram showing another electronic device in a second open position according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 8 illustrates a schematic diagram from a different angle than Fig. 7. Fig. 9 illustrates a schematic structural diagram showing another electronic device in a first open position according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig. 10 illustrates a schematic diagram from a different angle than Fig. 9. Fig. 11 illustrates a schematic structural exploded diagram of an electronic device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Reference symbol: 100 first bodies 110 first lower body 120 second lower body 121 recess 130 flexible screen 131 first element 132 second element 133 connecting element 140 first connecting device 200 second body 210 Input device 300 support part 400 second connecting device 500 third connecting device DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0005] The technical solutions of embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0006] In embodiments of the present disclosure, the term "connection" may be understood in its broadest sense, unless otherwise stated and described. For example, the connection may be an electrical connection or internal communication between two elements, a direct connection, or an indirect connection via an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art may understand the meaning of the term according to the specific situation.

[0007] In embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used to distinguish similar objects; they do not represent a specific order of the objects. Where permitted, "first," "second," and "third" may be interchanged in a specific order or sequence. Objects distinguished by "first," "second," and "third" may be interchanged in an appropriate situation. Thus, embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented in a different order than the order illustrated or described herein.

[0008] An electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure is provided in conjunction with Fig. 1 to 11 are described in detail.

[0009] The electronic device comprises a first body 100, a second body 200, and a flexible screen 130. The first body 100 comprises a first lower body 110 and a second lower body 120, which can rotate relative to each other. The flexible screen 130 comprises a first element 131 arranged on the first lower body 110, a second element 132 arranged on the second lower body 120, and a connecting element 133 between the first element 131 and the second element 132. The first element 131 and the second element 132 can rotate via the connecting element 133, while the first lower body 110 and the second lower body 120 rotate relative to each other. The second body 200 is rotatably connected to an end of the second lower body 120 remote from the first lower body 110.The second body 200 can rotate relative to the second sub-body 120 until the second body 200 and the second sub-body 120 are coplanar with each other. An outer contour of a coplanar structure formed by the second body 200 and the second sub-body 120 can be symmetrical to an outer contour of the first sub-body 110.

[0010] In the prior art, the electronic device may include two bodies and the display screen. The two bodies may be rotatably connected via a connecting structure. The display screen may be disposed on one of the bodies. The position of the display screen may be restricted, and the electronic device may have poor adaptability. The electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first body 100 and a second body 200. The first body 100 includes a first lower body 110 and a second lower body 120 that can rotate relative to each other. The second body 200 may be rotatably connected to an end of the second lower body 120 remote from the first lower body 110.The flexible screen 130 may include a first element 131 disposed on the first body 110, a second element 132 disposed on the second lower body 120, and a connecting element 133 disposed between the first element 131 and the second element 132. The first element 131 and the second element 132 may rotate via the connecting element 133 while the first lower body 110 and the second lower body 120 rotate relative to each other. Since the flexible element 130 is disposed on the two lower bodies, the positions of the flexible screen 130 can be increased. Meanwhile, the outer contour of the coplanar structure formed by the second body 200 and the second lower body 120 may be symmetrical to the outer contour of the first lower body 110 to cause the electronic device to form a laptop-like structure.Furthermore, the second element 132 of the flexible screen 130 can be arranged on the coplanar structure formed by the second body 200 and the second sub-body 120. The first element 131 of the flexible screen 130 can be arranged on the first sub-body 110, and the installation area of ​​the flexible screen 130 can be significantly increased. In addition, the flexible screen 130 can be a non-divided display screen, and the display effect of the electronic device can be improved.

[0011] In embodiments of the present disclosure, the structure of the electronic device is not limited. For example, the electronic device may be a mobile phone, a computer, or a game console.

[0012] In embodiments of the present disclosure, the structure of the first sub-body 110 is not limited. For example, the first sub-body 110 may be a plate-shaped structure.

[0013] The structure of the second sub-body 120 is not limited. For example, the second sub-body 120 may be a plate-shaped structure.

[0014] The first lower body 110 and the second lower body 120 may be connected via a first connecting device 140. Therefore, the first lower body 110 and the second lower body 120 may rotate relative to each other.

[0015] As long as the first lower body 110 and the second lower body 120 can rotate relative to each other via the first connecting device 140, the structure of the first connecting device 140 is not limited.

[0016] For example, the first connecting device 140 may include at least two first rotary shafts. The at least two first rotary shafts may be connected via intermeshing gears. A first rotary shaft at a first end of the at least two first rotary shafts may be connected to the first lower body 110 via intermeshing gears, and a first rotary shaft at a second end of the at least two first rotary shafts may be connected to the second lower body 120 via intermeshing gears.

[0017] For example, the first connecting device 140 may have a watchband-like structure.

[0018] In embodiments of the present disclosure, the flexible screen 130 may have an integrated structure. The first element 131 of the flexible screen 130 may be arranged on the first sub-body 110 by an adhesive or a snap-in structure. The second element 132 of the flexible screen 130 may be arranged on the second sub-body 120 by an adhesive or a snap-in structure. The first element 131 and the second element 132 of the flexible screen 130 may have a planar shape.

[0019] The connecting element 133 of the flexible screen 130 may be arranged on the first connecting device 140. The first connecting device 140 may be configured to support the connecting element 133 of the flexible screen 130 and may have a planar shape or a curved shape.

[0020] In embodiments of the present disclosure, the structure of the second body 200 is not limited. For example, the second body 200 may have a plate-like structure.

[0021] The second body 200 can be connected to the second lower body 120 via a second connecting device 400. Thus, the second body 200 and the second lower body 120 can be rotatably connected.

[0022] As long as the second body 200 and the second sub-body 120 can rotate relative to each other, the structure of the second connecting device 400 is not limited.

[0023] For example, the second connecting device 400 may have a rotary shaft structure. As another example, the second connecting device 400 may have a hinge structure.

[0024] The second body 200 can rotate relative to the second sub-body 120 until the second body 200 and the second sub-body 120 are coplanar. That is, the second body 200 and the second sub-body 120 can be coplanar or substantially coplanar. The coplanar structure formed by the second body 200 and the second sub-body 120 can be similar to a plate.

[0025] The outer contour of the coplanar structure formed by the second body 200 and the second sub-body 120 may be symmetrical to the outer contour of the first sub-body 110. That is, the outer contour of the coplanar structure formed by the second body 200 and the second sub-body 120 is symmetrical or substantially symmetrical to the outer contour of the first sub-body 110.

[0026] For example, as in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the coplanar structure formed by the second body 200 and the second sub-body 120 is similar to the body of a conventional laptop on which the keyboard is located. The first sub-body 110 is similar to the body of the conventional laptop on which the display screen is located. However, in the present disclosure, the flexible screen 130 is arranged on the coplanar structure formed by the second body 200, the second sub-body 120, and the first sub-body 110.

[0027] "Coplanar" may include coplanar or substantially coplanar. "Symmetric" may include symmetric or substantially symmetric.

[0028] The second body 200 and the second sub-body 120 can rotate about a first axis. The second sub-body 120 and the first sub-body 110 can rotate about a second axis. The first axis and the second axis can be parallel to each other. Therefore, the second body 200, the second sub-body 120, and the first sub-body 110 can rotate in parallel.

[0029] In some embodiments, the first axis and the second axis may not be parallel to each other. "Parallel" may include parallel or substantially parallel.

[0030] In embodiments of the present disclosure, at least two of the second body 200, the second sub-body 120, and the first sub-body 110 may be coplanar with each other. That is, the second body 200, the second sub-body 120, and the first sub-body 110 may be coplanar with each other, or the second body 200 and the second sub-body 120 may be coplanar with each other. The second sub-body 120 and the first sub-body 110 may be coplanar with each other. Therefore, the electronic device can have various postures.

[0031] In some other embodiments, it is possible that the second body 200, the second sub-body 120 and the first sub-body 110 are not coplanar.

[0032] For example, the first sub-body 110 may rotate relative to the second sub-body 120 to a position adjacent to the front surface or the back surface of the second sub-body 120.

[0033] The front surface of the second lower body 120 may include the first element 131 of the flexible screen 130. The front surface of the first lower body 110 may include the second element 132 of the flexible screen 130.

[0034] The first lower body 110 and the second body 200 may be arranged on different sides of the second lower body 120.

[0035] For example, the first sub-body 110 may be disposed on the back surface of the second sub-body 120 and the second body 200 may be disposed on the front surface of the second sub-body 120.

[0036] In another example, the second body 200 may rotate relative to the second sub-body 120 to a position adjacent to the front surface or back surface of the second sub-body 120.

[0037] In some embodiments, the first sub-body 110 may be disposed on the front surface of the second sub-body 120 and the second body 200 may be disposed on the back surface of the second sub-body 120.

[0038] In some embodiments, the first sub-body 110 and the second body 200 may be disposed on different sides of the second sub-body 120 and adjacent to the second sub-body 120. Thus, the first sub-body 110, the second sub-body 120, and the second body 200 may be folded together to reduce the space occupied by the electronic device.

[0039] In some other embodiments, the first sub-body 110 and the second sub-body 120 may be coplanar with each other. The second body 200 may be disposed on the rear surface of the second sub-body 120. Therefore, the second body 200 may support the first body 100 by abutting against a support surface.

[0040] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include an input device 210. The input device 210 may be disposed on the second body 200. The flexible screen 130 may be adjacent to the input device 210. Thus, the electronic device may perform an input operation via the input device 210.

[0041] In some embodiments, the structure of input device 210 is not limited. For example, input device 210 may be a mechanical keyboard. In another example, input device 210 may be an electronic keyboard. In another example, input device 210 may be a touchscreen.

[0042] The input device 210 may be fixed to the second body 200. The input device 210 may be detachably connected to the second body 200 via a snap-in structure or a magnetic structure. In some embodiments, the input device 210 may be rotatably connected to the second body 200 via a rotary shaft structure. Therefore, the input device 210 may rotate relative to the second body 200.

[0043] In embodiments of the present disclosure, since the electronic device has three structures that can rotate relative to each other, such as the first sub-body 110, the second sub-body 120, and the second body 200, the electronic device can assume various postures based on the relative rotation between the first sub-body 110 and the second sub-body 120, as well as the relative rotation between the second body 200 and the second sub-body 120.

[0044] In some embodiments, as in Fig. 3 and Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the electronic device has a closed position. In the closed position, the coplanar structure formed by the second body 200 and the second sub-body 120 is adjacent to the first sub-body 110. The flexible screen 130 can be in a hidden state. Since the outer contour of the coplanar structure formed by the second body 200 and the second sub-body 120 is symmetrical to the outer contour of the first sub-body 110, the electronic device can have a smaller volume than when two asymmetric structures are in the closed state. The electronic device can be easier to store and carry. Meanwhile, the electronic device as a whole can have a structure similar to a rectangular shape. Therefore, the electronic device can be more elegant.

[0045] The first element 131 of the flexible screen 130 and the second element 132 of the flexible screen 130 may be arranged opposite and adjacent to each other.

[0046] The input device 210 may be in a hidden state and arranged opposite and adjacent to the first element 131 of the flexible screen 130.

[0047] For example, the first sub-body 110 and the second sub-body 120 may form a zero angle. The first sub-body 110 and the second body 200 may form a zero angle. The second sub-body 120 and the second body 200 may form a 180° angle.

[0048] In some embodiments, as in Fig. 9 and Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the electronic device has a first open position. In the first open position, the second body 200, the second sub-body 120, and the first sub-body 110 are coplanar with each other. Thus, the electronic device forms a tablet structure.

[0049] The flexible display 130 as a whole may have a tablet shape. Therefore, the electronic device in the tablet shape can have the largest display screen.

[0050] The flexible screen 130 and the input device 210 are arranged on the same side of the coplanar structure formed by the second body 200, the second sub-body 120 and the first sub-body 110.

[0051] For example, the first sub-body 110 and the second sub-body 120 may form a 180° angle, and the second sub-body 120 and the second body 200 may also form a 180° angle.

[0052] In some embodiments, as in Fig. 7 and Fig. As shown in Figure 8, the electronic device has a second open position. In the second open position, the first lower body 110 and the second lower body 120 are coplanar with each other, and the second body 200 and the second lower body 120 form a first angle. Thus, the flexible screen 130 as a whole can have a tablet shape. The electronic device can have the largest display screen in the tablet shape. The electronic device can be supported by the second body 200 abutting the support surface.

[0053] As in Fig. 7 and Fig. As shown in Figure 8, the second body 200 is arranged on the front surface of the second sub-body 120. Of course, the second body 200 can also be arranged on the rear surface of the second sub-body 120. Then, the second body 200 can abut the support surface via the input device 210. The input device 210 can be electrically separated from the processor. That is, the input device 210 cannot have the input function, and no erroneous input operation is generated when the input device 210 abuts the support surface.

[0054] The electronic device may have a laptop-like structure. The tablet-shaped display screen formed by the flexible screen 130 may have a relatively large area.

[0055] "Support surface" can refer to a surface for supporting the electronic device. For example, the support surface can be a table surface.

[0056] When the second body 200 is arranged on the front surface of the second sub-body 120, the input operation can be performed stably via the input device 210 because the second body 200 abuts against the support surface.

[0057] The value of the first angle is not limited. For example, the first angle can range from 70° to 110°. For example, the first angle can be 70° or 120°.

[0058] The electronic device may also include a support member 300. The support member 300 may be movably disposed on a side of the second lower body 120 facing away from the second element 132 of the flexible screen 130. As shown in Fig. 7 and Fig. 8, in the second open position, the support part 300 and the second body 200 rest against the support surface to support the first body 100.

[0059] The structure of the support member 300 is not limited. For example, the support member 300 may be a plate-shaped structure.

[0060] The support part 300 can be arranged to be movable or rotatable on the side of the second lower body 120 that faces away from the second element 132 of the flexible screen 130.

[0061] The first end of the support part 300 can be movably connected to the second lower body 120. The second end of the support part 300 can move so that it is attached to the side of the second lower body 120 facing away from the flexible screen 130. The second end of the support part 300 can also move away from the side of the second lower body 120 facing away from the flexible screen 130 so that it rests against the support surface.

[0062] In some embodiments, as in Fig. 11, the support member 300 is rotatably connected to the second lower body 120 via the third connecting device 500.

[0063] The structure of the third connecting device 500 is not limited. For example, the third connecting device 500 may have a rotary shaft structure or a hinge structure.

[0064] The side of the second lower body 120 facing away from the flexible screen 130 may be the back surface of the second lower body 120.

[0065] In some embodiments, the rear surface of the second lower body 120 may include a recess 121. The support member 300 may move into the recess relative to the second lower body 120. As shown in Fig. 10, the outer surface of the support member 300 is flush with the outer surface of the second lower body 120, or the support member 300 may be recessed into the second lower body 120. Therefore, the recess 121 can accommodate the support member 300, and the support member 300 may not interfere with the second lower body 120.

[0066] In some embodiments, as in Fig. 1 and Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the electronic device has a third open position. In the third open position, the first lower body 110 and the second lower body 120 form a second angle, and the second body 200 and the second lower body 120 are coplanar with each other. The electronic device forms a laptop structure. The coplanar structure formed by the second body 200 and the second lower body 120 also includes the second element 132 of the flexible display 130.

[0067] The second body 200 and the second lower body 120 may abut the support surface to support the first lower body 110. The second lower body 120 may also not abut the support surface.

[0068] As in Fig. 5 and Fig. As shown in Figure 6, in the third open position, the support member 300 and the second body 200 abut the support surface to support the first sub-body 110 and raise the second sub-body 120 via the support member 300 to form a gap between the second sub-body 120 and the support surface, allowing the electronic device to dissipate heat. Meanwhile, the second sub-body 120 is raised by the support member 300 to cause the coplanar structure formed by the second sub-body 120 and the second body 200 to be in an inclined state to facilitate the input operation of the input device 210.

[0069] Of course, the support part 300 can also be arranged within the recess 121 in order to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 to form the support state shown.

[0070] The value of the second angle is not limited. For example, the value of the second angle can range from 70° to 130°. For example, the second angle can be 120°.

[0071] In embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may also include a processor. The processor may be configured to control the first element 131 and the second element 132 to display different portions of the first image data or different image data to enhance the display mode of the flexible screen 130.

[0072] In some embodiments, the processor may be disposed on the first sub-body 110, the second sub-body 120, or the second body 200.

[0073] In some embodiments, the processor may control the first element 131 and the second element 132 to display different portions of the first image data to increase the display area of ​​the electronic device. Then, the first element 131 and the second element 132 may be coplanar with each other. As shown in Fig. 7 and Fig. 9, the flexible screen 130 has a tablet structure. In some embodiments, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 5, the first element 131 and the second element 132 are not coplanar with each other.

[0074] In some embodiments, the processor may control the first element 131 and the second element 132 to display different image data to increase the number of display screens of the electronic device. Then, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 5, the first element 131 and the second element 132 are not coplanar with each other. In some embodiments, as shown in Fig. 7 and Fig. 9, the first element 131 and the second element 132 are coplanar with each other and the flexible screen 130 has a tablet structure.

[0075] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the second body 200 and the second sub-body 120 may be detachably connected. The second body 200 and the second sub-body 120 may have a detached state and a connected state. In the connected state, the second body 200 may rotate relative to the second sub-body 120. In the detached state, the first body 100 and the second body 200 may be arranged in different positions to facilitate flexible use of the electronic device.

[0076] In some embodiments, when detached, the flexible screen 130 and the input device 210 may be electrically connected wirelessly. Thus, the first body 100 may be arranged at a relatively high position to facilitate the operator's viewing of the display contents of the flexible screen 130. The second body 200 may be arranged at a relatively low position to facilitate the input operation of the input device 210.

[0077] Of course, in the detached state, the flexible screen 130 and the input device 210 may also be electrically separated. Then, the first body 100 and the second body 200 can be stored separately to facilitate storage.

[0078] In some embodiments, the manner of the detachable connection between the second body 200 and the second lower body 120 is not limited. For example, the second connecting device 400 may include a slot. The second lower body 120 may be inserted into the slot. When the second lower body 120 is inserted into the slot, the second lower body 120 may rotate relative to the second body 200 via the second connecting device 400. When the second lower body 120 is pulled out of the slot, the second lower body 120 may be separated from the second body 200.

[0079] The above are merely some embodiments of the present disclosure. The scope of the present disclosure is not limited to these. Those skilled in the art can easily devise modifications or substitutions. The modifications and substitutions are within the scope of the present disclosure. The scope of the present disclosure is intended to be consistent with the scope of the claims. QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Claims

[1] Electronic device comprising: a first body which has: a first lower body; a second lower body that rotates relative to the first lower body; and a flexible screen that features: a first element arranged on the first lower body, a second element arranged on the second lower body, and a connecting element arranged between the first element and the second element, wherein the first element and the second element rotate via the connecting element while the first lower body and the second lower body rotate relative to each other; and a second body rotatably connected to an end of the second sub-body remote from the first sub-body, wherein the second body rotates relative to the second sub-body to a position where it is coplanar with the second sub-body and an outer contour of a coplanar structure formed by the second body and the second sub-body is symmetrical to an outer contour of the first sub-body. [2] The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein at least two of the second body, the second sub-body and the first sub-body are coplanar with each other. [3] The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising: a closed position, wherein in the closed position the coplanar structure formed by the second body and the second sub-body is adjacent to the first sub-body and the flexible screen is in a hidden state; and a first open position, wherein in the first open position the second body, the second lower body and the first lower body are coplanar with each other. [4] The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a second open position, wherein: in the second open position, the first lower body and the second lower body are coplanar with each other and the second body forms a first angle with the second lower body. [5] Electronic device according to claim 4, further comprising: a support member movably disposed on a side of the second lower body remote from the second element, wherein in the second open position the support member and the second body abut a support surface to support the first body. [6] The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising: a third open position, where: in the third open position, the first lower body and the second lower body form a second angle and the second body and the second lower body are coplanar with each other; and a support member movably disposed on a side of the second lower body remote from the second element, wherein in the third open position the support member and the second body abut a support surface to support the first lower body. [7] Electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: the first lower body rotates relative to the second lower body to a position adjacent to a front surface or a rear surface of the second lower body; and the second body rotates relative to the second lower body to a position adjacent to the front surface or the rear surface of the second lower body. [8] The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising: a processor configured to control the first element and the second element to display different portions of first image data or different image data; and an input device disposed on the second body, wherein the flexible screen is adjacent to the input device. [9] Electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: the second body is detachably connected to the second lower body; the second body and the second sub-body have a separated state and a connected state; and in the connected state the second body rotates relative to the second sub-body. [10] Electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: the second body and the second sub-body rotate about a first axis; the second lower body and the first lower body rotate about a second axis; and the first axis and the second axis are parallel to each other.

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